jedimaas Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 That's well and good, but with a handful of games to go before the playoffs I'm not as worried anymore about whether Weber gets a chance. It may seem callous, but Weber's had his chances last year and the two years before that. Right now I'm going with the guy who can win me games. Kaberle, even on the right side, strikes me as a better fill-in that anyone else we have until Diaz comes back. I just really don't like the decision not to let Kabs back in, since it seems like they're putting contract considerations over hockey considerations when it's the time of year that you need to do exactly the opposite. Not to mention the fact that its not like the Gomez situation "go home & we'll buy you out next year" - Kaberle has practiced with the team all year. Players get injured in practice all the time - then you cant buy him out either. Very very odd. Anyway, best of luck to Weber. Id love nothing more than for him to play awesome & prove us all wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Didn't see the game. But heard he was his usual self. Did seem to be shooting more (I caught the last half of the third) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Didn't see the game. But heard he was his usual self. Did seem to be shooting more (I caught the last half of the third) It was pretty terrible in the defensive zone for most of our players again last night. Weber played 16:49, added 1 assist, and finished 0 for +/-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaas Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 It was pretty terrible in the defensive zone for most of our players again last night. Weber played 16:49, added 1 assist, and finished 0 for +/-. Yeah, he didnt look as bad as I was expecting, but he also didnt draw many tough matchups. Based on the sheltered ice time he got, it was not impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kordic71 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 He wasn't impressive (not too many were really) and pretty invisible. I didn't think he was even on as much as that to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwdemonwolf Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 He was not impressive but he wasn't bad by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kordic71 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 You're right. I didn't say he was bad either, just unimpressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTed3 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Weber didn't look as bad as hit last outing, it's true. But he still falls when trying to keep the puck in at the offensive blue line and his back-skating is terrible. Maybe he has some utility in a Mark Streit role as a 4th line forward/PP expert, but I can't see him as a regular NHL defenceman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kordic71 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 He could be a M.A. Bergeron, just not on the Habs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 He could be a M.A. Bergeron, just not on the Habs though. Funny you say that, he reminds a bit of MAB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kordic71 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Funny you say that, he reminds a bit of MAB. Lol, i thought that when he first started for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Weber didn't look as bad as hit last outing, it's true. But he still falls when trying to keep the puck in at the offensive blue line and his back-skating is terrible. Maybe he has some utility in a Mark Streit role as a 4th line forward/PP expert, but I can't see him as a regular NHL defenceman. I actually think we could move him to bottom 6 wing duties. From what ive seen is he is pretty decent there and would help our powerplay. Prust-Eller-Weber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepingminotaur Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 No more 7th d-man on the fourth line, PLEASE GOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTed3 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 No more 7th d-man on the fourth line, PLEASE GOD. I'm with you in that I hate it. Most of the time. But looking at our D corps, this is one instance where I think the benefits may outweigh the downside. It would allow 1. Markov to play fewer minutes 2. Bouillon to play fewer minutes 3. Weber or Kaberle or Beaulieu to play the PP without having them on the PK or having them play big ES minutes 4. MT to have options if one guy was playing poorly or if we run into a penalty to Subban or Gorges Once Diaz is back, the need goes down, but until then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepingminotaur Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I'm with you in that I hate it. Most of the time. But looking at our D corps, this is one instance where I think the benefits may outweigh the downside. It would allow 1. Markov to play fewer minutes 2. Bouillon to play fewer minutes 3. Weber or Kaberle or Beaulieu to play the PP without having them on the PK or having them play big ES minutes 4. MT to have options if one guy was playing poorly or if we run into a penalty to Subban or Gorges Once Diaz is back, the need goes down, but until then... True, but if Diaz is ready to play Washington, then it might all be moot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kordic71 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 True, but if Diaz is ready to play Washington, then it might all be moot. It would be nice if that were true, but then the issue is still there, I'd still rather Kaberle over Drewiske or Weber as the sixth D.How about Markov/Gorges, PK/Diaz, Franky/Kabs it would leave 2 pairings for the PP. Marky/Diaz and PK/Kabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepingminotaur Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 It would be nice if that were true, but then the issue is still there, I'd still rather Kaberle over Drewiske or Weber as the sixth D.How about Markov/Gorges, PK/Diaz, Franky/Kabs it would leave 2 pairings for the PP. Marky/Diaz and PK/Kabs? Not disagreeing with that at all, but it's quite clear that Kaberle is no longer in the team's plans, so there's not really much point hoping that he'll be activated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Not disagreeing with that at all, but it's quite clear that Kaberle is no longer in the team's plans, so there's not really much point hoping that he'll be activated. He is not for sure & only would be in an emergency situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kordic71 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I agree he's not, and I don't even think in an emergency he would be brought up, we'll continue to go with the youngsters. An official explanation as to why he's being treated this way would be nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerplay2009 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I agree he's not, and I don't even think in an emergency he would be brought up, we'll continue to go with the youngsters. An official explanation as to why he's being treated this way would be nice though. What difference would it being official make? Pretty sure we all know the answer to why he isn't playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kordic71 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Because if they came right out and said they weren't going to use him again, and why, then it might stop alot of this debate and anger some people have from using drewiske,weber, and rookies, when we have a better talent sitting doing nothing. People may have an idea, but know one knows for sure. And maybe I'm just nosey and like to be informed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I don't really think they need to say Kaberle won't be used. It seems pretty clear to me he's press box bound for the rest of his time with Montreal. When they're giving trials to Pateryn, Tinordi, and Beaulieu over him it becomes kind of obvious. And now even Yannick has worked his way back into the lineup ahead of him after playing only two previous games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kordic71 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Oh I know it's obvious we're not going to use him, and I know he has defensive short comings, but right now we're paying him and he is better than our other options so I was just expressing my opinion and curiosity. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Oh I know it's obvious we're not going to use him, and I know he has defensive short comings, but right now we're paying him and he is better than our other options so I was just expressing my opinion and curiosity. That's all. I think we're all kind of blown away that he's not being used for risk of injury. As other board members have mentioned, the risk is pretty small that he would get injured and remain injured into the window for compliance buyouts. I guess it's just a strict decision management or ownership has made and that's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kordic71 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I agree and understand, just find it abit strange, but i suppose there are stranger things,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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