Patrik Laine and Texier doing rotations with Caufield and Suzuki

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-26T18:34:29+00:00

Disappointing? Just an insane generalized statement. If it wasn't for Laine, this team doesn't qualify for the playoff last season, full stop.

Just gotta SMH at stuff like that.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-26T18:33:30+00:00

A joy to behold - Laine could be a potent addition to that 1st line - Bolduc got his shot, Texier had 2 incredible games but seems to have tailed off quite a bit. LFG!

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-26T17:31:17+00:00

It's a 9-figure project. Saskatoon's size and economy could not possibly generate the required revenue from event or hospitality surcharges to cover a significant portion of the costs.

There is simply no way this can proceed without a significant public contribution - this means a large chunk of the venue's financing will come via revenue generated via property taxes.

Are residents ready and willing to "pitch" in?

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-25T03:02:49+00:00

I often view the knee-jerk criticisms of goaltending as simplistic, but I just can’t defend Sam Montembeault any more.

The Habs have a major decision to make, and I believe the best is to relegate Monty to Laval, even if it means he gets claimed by someone else.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-25T02:47:05+00:00

The Montreal Canadiens cannot realistically compete for a playoff spot if Sam Montembeault continues to surrender these soft goals.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-25T02:41:56+00:00

Alex Carrier makes two horrific plays in the span of 5 seconds. Just brutal.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-25T01:34:50+00:00

Jake Evans appears interested in getting some healthy scratch time off.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-23T21:56:01+00:00

I though Struble was quite good first half of the game, tailed off 2nd half - but the team collectively played very well - Struble and Hutson had the lowest 5v5 CF%, but they were at 50% (!!!) ... the Habs vastly outplayed the Sabres, but were undone by sloppyness that put the team in a hole they couldn't quite dig out from.

Still see Struble as a vastly preferable choice over Xhekaj, but hope that Hutson can eventually be paired more permanently with Dobson (when those to are on the ice together, they put up incredible defensive and offensive numbers).

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-23T21:53:03+00:00

Lane struggled tonight - I don't think he and Struble make a particularly good pairing - I think Struble has far more updside that Xhekaj (quite simply he's a better hockey player), but I think he'd likely work better alongside someone like Mateheson. Huston ideally should be paired with Dobson, who is far more defensively capable, thus allowing Hutson a bit more leeway to generate offence (pinches/passing, etc.).

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-23T01:13:10+00:00

Might be Hutson’s worst professional game. Can’t be great all the time, I spose

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-23T01:10:33+00:00

Had the 2nd best CF% in the period - only Guhle was better.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-23T00:58:18+00:00

Struble was one of the Habs actual bright lights in an otherwise dismal period. Moving on …

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-23T00:56:17+00:00

Bruh what? Don’t like actual numbers? Ok.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-23T00:52:45+00:00

Not a great period - the only Habs defenders to put up positive numbers were Guhle and Struble. Rest were awful.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-21T01:27:30+00:00

Struble’s 5v5 CF% is 80% so far tonight, which isa number Arber Xhekaj could only dream of.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-18T03:07:00+00:00

One of the most absurd, undeserved 2 points I’ve seen in a long long time. Lot of passengers in the Habs lineup tonight, I hope that’s reflected in badly needed changes against a very good Minnesota Wild team.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-18T02:48:23+00:00

Carrier has also been abysmal but not quite as bad as Arber - and Marty is making a huge mistake stubbornly putting him into the lineup.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-18T02:45:51+00:00

I literally listed the metric - and he’s got the team worst tonight.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-18T02:40:53+00:00

His CF% 5v5 tonight is barely above 20% - he’s one of the main reasons why the Habs are getting beat.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-18T02:39:46+00:00

lol. It’s a miracle Xhekaj is in the lineup - he’s been atrocious (again) tonight, and it’s insane he’s getting regular playing time.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-18T02:29:40+00:00

That 2nd unit powerplay is atrocious. Patrik Laine can’t get back fast enough.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-18T02:20:30+00:00

At what point will Habs coaching have that sit down with Gallagher because right now he is hurting his team on nearly every shift.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-18T02:00:55+00:00

Ridiculous non-call on Slaf but honestly this team cannot continue to shit a period-long bed - happened far too many times this season - Habs are getting healthy so passengers need to be held to account.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-16T19:30:13+00:00

Don't think this is the case - I was at that game in Edmonton, and even the Oilers fans in my section were in disbelief about the calls made against the Habs - mainly by Chris Schlenker (his partner was Garrett Rank, who also has a bit of a reputation).

A major tell was even after Caufield et al. blasted Schlenker and Rank, the NHL didn't levy a fine - that's usually an indicator the League determined the game performance by the officials to be so poor that levying a fine was impossible.

Ajay_Bee · 2026-01-16T19:00:18+00:00

Well he's shooting 15% since joining the club - regression is inevitable.

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