Game 47: Habs/Lightning

All Star weekend is over and it’s back to business.

The Canadiens are coming off of back to back losses and go south to meet Vinny and the Lightning.

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#1 Joseph says:
January 27, 2009 at 11:18 pm

Sigh.

I don’t know what to feel about this team any more. Someone get Irvin some smelling salts and get him back behind the Habs’ bench. His services are needed. Most of these guys are a disgrace to the crest.

#2 Mats Naslund says:
January 28, 2009 at 2:07 am

I was seriously hoping that the all-star break would have given everybody the motivation and rest they needed to come back firing for the post season. Unfortunately we see the exact same team that sputtered into the all-star break with 2 losses. They came out great in the first out-shooting an outmatched Lightning team 20-7 by winning all of the battles and getting the puck on net. Unfortunately, even with the 20 chances, Montreal missed their opportunity to bury their opponents. Tampa worked much harder in the second and was rewarded with some needed puck luck and the Habs folded. It was unfortunate that so many pucks went in off of defender’s legs.. but that is exactly what happens when you put the puck on net. Note to Montreal : put the puck on net.

I’m disappointed that the Lang line was so ineffective. More-so I’m disappointed that all of our trade-able assets had such a poor showing! Our defense has been terrible the last three games, and unfortunately our offense, whether because of the players or system, hasn’t been up to the task of coming from behind. We’re still a long ways from playoff season, but it is hard to have a lot of confidence in this team right now.

#3 Habs 4 life says:
January 28, 2009 at 11:24 am

I think it’s safe to say that there so many things wrong with that team right now, it’s almost pointless to speculate. Yes, I agree that the 4th may get too much ice time but it’s the only line that keeps me from changing the channel. Too much individuality on every shift especially our PP. Nobody waits to set up, Kovalev is playing like he’s the only guy on the ice and only passes the damn puck when he skates himself into a corner. Lang has lost his confidence and everyone one else has left there brain in the locker room.

Is it too much to ask to just get one good convincing win this year? especially against TB

Carbo had a look on his face all night as if to say “I just don’t know any more”

#4 Joseph says:
January 28, 2009 at 2:32 pm

Carbonneau should have a look of disgust on his face after a performance like that. To me, he looks as helpless and lost as the team does most nights.

Lightning doesn’t strike twice. (Unless of course it’s the Tampa Bay Lightning. ) It’s wishful thinking to believe that the magic of ’93 will find this team. Too many differences.

#5 Joseph says:
January 29, 2009 at 3:14 pm

Cammalleri in Calgary. Score, in every possible sense of the word.

That team is going to challenge for the Western title. If only the Habs had a player like that. Oh, but wait, they do. They have a couple. They’re just invisible right now. Cammalleri actually got off to a rough start in Calgary. It was Keenan, the coach… the coach, who knew how to get him producing, get the entire team playing to their potential.

By the way, Vancouver, how are you enjoying Sundin? What an assinine move that was.

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Senet1 : seriously ready to challenge for the cup. He will us win games but he will not be the difference between winning the cup and not winning the cup. You pick up players like that once you have the team ready to challenge,.
Senet1 : I am looking at the players to draft and there are a lot of big 6'3-6'5 forwards available ion the draft this year. If we could draft 3-4 big young players in the 2nd and 3rd round why would you want to give that up for a roster player who may have 2-3 years at best. If we are going to build a winner to have to build it with bigger players and there are a lot of good big players available this year. So you sign Ott and he is with us for the short run, but probably not when we are seriously re
Senet1 : Boullion is a great mentor for the young D-men
muller93 : Boullion is one of MBs great additions--Boull ion is a definite Keeper.
muller93 : Getting rid of Kaberle frees up a lot of cash. Boullion is small but is reliable and doesn't back down from anyone.
muller93 : Exactly Goalie any thoughts on a punishing D-man?
goalie : They;re showing determination adn skill vs Ducks and Blackhawks.
goalie : REd Wings could turn out to be the surprise team of this year's playoffs!
goalie : WE need to rid our team of Kaberle and Webber. Step two would be to then move Diaz. If we get that big d-man I believe that would push Boullion to # 7 on the chart. We'd then go with Georges, PK,Markov (to continue mentoring Ememlin) Tinordi as our starting six . THEN I'd be excited about our chances. We could then work on getting bigger forwards.
goalie : I too would gladly give up a 3rd round pick for Ott- the type of player we sadly lack. AND if we could get one more rugged, expeienced defenceman it would help immensely.
muller93 : Senet what you are saying makes sense but if we can get Ott for a 3rd round I'll take that all day.
muller93 : MB should be looking at a big D-man first, even though I like our blue line with the addition of Tinordi. We need that insurance just in case one gets injured. Also I'm a firm believer in starting with the goalie first then-defense-for wards-and we already have good goalie. We have all noticed when we have the lead Price is tough to beat.
Senet1 : So sometimes you have to sacrifice for one year or two to build that team in the draft. then add the finishing touches through FA and trades.
Senet1 : Muller, Detroit is another good example. They have been in the hunt every year with good well balanced teams yet only one or two cups to show for it. However, they have built a team that has a chance every years for the last 10+ years. That is what I think we have a chance to do this year with a good draft. It reminds me of the habs teams of the mid 80 and 90's we built a team then with sold draft picks and won the cup twice during that time period. So sometimes you have to sacrifice a one
muller93 : Very true Senet, you do need luck and we haven't had any luck it seems since the habs moved to the Bell Center. We had an incredible run in 2010 with some crazy goal tending from Halak. With Galchenyuk-Tinor di-Gallagher all in 1 year--not too bad, even with an early exit in the playoffs.
Senet1 : Muller I guess we all have our own ideas, but there has never been too many times that were successful when they traded their draft picks away. We have a chance to build this team so we have a shot at winning the cup over the next 10 years. Even as good as Pittsburgh has been they have only won the cup once since Crosby and Malkin have been with the team. That is because you not only need great players but you need luck to win, but one thing about Pittsburgh they have a chance every year. The
muller93 : Good point on Torres, he might be a liability. Torres has to tone it down a bit, but that's his game-very aggressive.
goalie : Though I don't condone what Raffi Torres did - thos shows you how repeat offenders or near offenders are going to be treated. His hit was NOT illegal BUT what the rap sheet adn reputation Torres has he got severly punished. Lesson to be learned by OTHER players because Torres dopesn't learn fromk his mistakes.
muller93 : Senet normally I would agree with you on not trading draft picks but we are not in a rebuilding stage. Sometimes draft picks can be a roll of the dice and it can take up to 3 years to be NHL ready. We have a good team and I agree with Stuo players like Clowe-Torres-Ott -Scott will make a big difference. Somebody has to protect Gallagher, he can't keep getting hit the way does--we need a tough forward so they think twice before going after Gallagher.
Senet1 : Really a heathly Habs team would probably win more games against the Pens that we did against the Sens. Reason they Pens would not play as physical against us as against the Sens. If we get good goaltending we win at least two games.
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stuo11 : hes a tougher big guy too! Just a minor adjustment but will help a bit
stuo11 : hes better than markov, and hes french who was in mention for defenceman of the year
goalie : Markov for Beauchemin - an injury prone d-man for an ;old timer'd-man. Beauchemin is NOT what the Habs need in my opinion. He is a HUGE defensive liability.
goalie : Stuo 11 I'd make that trade with Oilers fast BUT I doubt the Oilers will make that. Two marginal d-men at the best for a switch of first round picks - not a chance .
stuo11 : markov for beachemin?
stuo11 : let moen go
stuo11 : maybe try and get steve begin back
stuo11 : we wouldve kicked out all other teams but pens, sens,
stuo11 : pens have alot of forwaRDS same with us but we have better goaltending
stuo11 : theres styles of play goalie. Sens played us good, but lost games to southeast teams florida and tampa and get crushed by leafs EVERYTIME. sens and leafsd cant beat bruins but we do frequently
stuo11 : Diaz weber and our 1st for their first edm
goalie : SEns beat us 4 games to 1. Pens had last night's game under their control. What does that mean if we were up vs the Pens in a series. I think the Habs have a way to go before we're competing for Lord Stanley's Cup!
Senet1 : If he could score goals like Lucic and we could sign him to a four year contract then I would consider it too. However, NOT if we only have him for one to two years.
Senet1 : So we went from 27th pick to 21st pick.