And an added bonus with Bobrov - now that the lines are filling in I think Russian players will be key because they can develop there without risk of loss. A US college prospect might time out and opt to go somewhere else if there isn't an immediate opening on the Habs roster.

When we look back to how much the team struggled at the beginning of last year, it isn't surprising to me that we see defensive breakdowns like we have. The injuries don't just lower the talent bar - also brings in new faces that have to learn the system. I count 7 players in tonight's lineup.

Let's go all in and go with one of these. I still have one in the garage - I would be willing to part with it to fix this nonsense!

He's terrible and he's still 💯 better.

That's just to the right of the players bench. She was doing some seat dancing there when they showed that shot live. Could be distracting!

Yep - he should have to answer every game against the Habs until he retires.

I really like that line if he can.

TDL... Tired Dad Line. I think a lot of us could relate to a name like that!

I'm going with the Captain.

Playing another experienced and organized team so it isn't going to be easy even without Helly. 3-2 Habs.

Dobey takes a step forward towards owning the net.

Gary's quiet and effective way of saying don't question the officiating. Winning teams take advantage of the model, losing teams complain about it. How often does Paul Maurice complain about officiating outside of strategic playoff rants?

Ya - he's a Leafs guy stuck doing Habs games.

Perfect message after a painful game. Well done and thank-you!

Hage, Z and FX aren't in Laval right now - I agree all 3 of them will make the team. Davidson probably not. I think a left C will be brought in from the outside at some point plus the 3 above and Dach/Newhook. That pretty much fills it out.

I want Struble to be the guy so much, but the play just dies on his stick every time. His awareness and positioning will no doubt improve so maybe he can be a Ben Chiarot kinda player on the 3rd pair? 🤷

Outside of Fowler and DR, I'm not sure that there is anyone in Laval right now that will play on this team long-term. Some will make the show, but Habs depth is going to make it impossible to make this team.

Yep. He would be in the press box tomorrow night if it were up to me.

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He said "in front of Dobes" but that's because it was in front of the bench.

That's exactly what I thought as well at the time but then they said he took it high. His reaction was of a guy that took it to the junk.