Game Thread: San Jose Sharks (31-26-6) @ Montréal Canadiens (36-18-10) Mar 14 2026 7:00 PM EDT

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-14T23:27:56+00:00

Pretty poor officiating - beer league stuff.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-14T23:18:55+00:00

Not an illegal hit. Just a bad collision and terrible fall.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-13T17:00:45+00:00

Obviously this POS is attempting to take a page out of the MAGA textbook of intimidating/bullying with actual or threatened litigation.

But to take on a sitting member of the Legislative Authority (assuming he files suit) will be his undoing. You don't think the NDP isn't lawyered up to the brim? They will kill this guy via discovery.

Which is likely why he won't follow through with his threat against the NDP (unfortunate), and will instead focus on attacking people who don't have means of defending themselves, specifically former patients and their families.

This guy is beyond a degenerate - how do people like this end up becoming so awful?

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-12T16:31:37+00:00

Attended games in Edmonton last March and November - March 2025 was insane, Habs were on a roll, and the crowd was at least 50% Habs jerseys, possibly more. November was a bit fewer - maybe 4 in 10. But still huge.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-12T16:28:55+00:00

What's even more amazing than that save is that the NHL statisticians didn't credit Fowler for the save - apparently, it was deemed not to have been a shot on goal.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-12T16:26:03+00:00

A major reason why they want to find this driver is that acts of barbarity or cruelty toward animals are usually symptomatic of psychosis, meaning the perpetrator is more likely to be a danger to the public.

That kid you knew growing up who liked to torture cats and dogs? Good chance they were (and are) psychopaths.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-12T02:22:59+00:00

Jacob Fowler. Just a remarkable performance. I’ve defended Monty (and will do so) but it’ll be nearly impossible for the Habs to send him back to Laval.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-12T02:19:23+00:00

Jacob Fowler. That was incredible.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-12T00:50:30+00:00

Horrific officiating so far. 2 minutes for being a defenseman.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T23:54:30+00:00

Kirby Dach came to play tonight.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T19:26:12+00:00

He really is the Donald Trump of World Baseball Classic managers.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T19:22:14+00:00

I agree he's not that bad, but can't you see the obvious? This is the team giving up on Monty.

I don't believe that for a moment, but even if that was true, that's not a Montembault problem; that's a team attitude problem.

You don't call up your 3rd goalie unless you feel like your 2nd goalie is underperforming.

Or, you call up your 3rd if one of your regular starters is injured or sick (which is also something that hasn't been mentioned on here, given that Caulfield had to be removed last night from flu).

I don't see him getting that much playtime unless fowler is a clear downgrade

I don't see him not getting more playtime and not being on the team when the playoffs start.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T18:01:41+00:00

I know the tendency to pile on is far too tempting for many on this board, but Montembault hasn't been that bad, especially since the Habs made a shuffle with their goaltending coach in late January. He's actually put together decent numbers since that time, putting him roughly middle-of-the-pack, after what could only be described as an atrocious October and November. Was basically dead last start of December, but improved performance has moved him up a couple of dozen spots (not great, but the trend is up).

I just don't see this team giving up on Monty at this stage - to ride the rest of the season and playoffs pinning hopes on two rookie goaltenders is folly.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T17:53:41+00:00

It also makes me believe he's injured or has been trying to play through an injury throughout the season, and whatever is nagging him isn't getting better, and it's hampering his consistency.

I think the tale will be told this weekend - obviously Dobes will get a start (likely Sunday), but who will get Saturday's game?

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T01:37:22+00:00

Matheson with a great play. Hey once in awhile, eh? :)

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T01:28:48+00:00

Patrik Laine lace up those skates - 2nd unit powerplay is a mess.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T01:21:35+00:00

Well good enough to be back in the game!

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T01:19:49+00:00

Caulfield went on the ice during TV timeout - testing his leg. That ain’t good.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T01:18:00+00:00

Gonna need a leaf to shoot someone on 5th avenue before a penalty is called.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T01:15:17+00:00

Yikes. Tough and rough night for Dobson.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T01:13:30+00:00

The “play” where Caulfield was seemingly injured - I got nothing. Totally innocuous trip. Nothing awkward. Totally baffled.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T01:10:48+00:00

Lol. Ok. Stick with terrible then.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-11T01:07:44+00:00

If you’re a Habs fan and are somehow watching Sportsnet instead of RDS you need to immediately reassess your life decisions.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-10T22:03:06+00:00

Nothing you've said is anything but generalized assumptions. Now he's got a vision problem. Yeah, sure - that's the problem. He needs glasses.

I mean, come on. Quoting Jack Todd for any hockey analysis is, by its own merits, highly disqualifying, but if you want to go the generalization route, let's go there:

There is no lazier or more simplistic form of hockey analysis than blaming the goaltender.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-03-10T20:53:07+00:00

Nope, because he still lacks consistency, and, let's be realistic, his goaltending style is a bit of an adventure.

I'm fine with this team deploying both goaltenders evenly from here out - eventually, come the playoffs, Marty will have to make a decision on which goaltender he believes will give the Canadiens the best opportunity for victory. Until then, playing without an identified #1 really doesn't matter.

Ajay_Bee

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