fnveenie Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Moen is progressing and following protocol, but wont be ready for tomorrow night. I miss Moen. When he's ready, who sits though? It will probably be Bournival, but I think his speed is a valuable asset on that line and, as a result, they were able to take advantage of Tampa's 4th line. A good problem to have, but what to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTed3 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 When he's ready, who sits though? It will probably be Bournival, but I think his speed is a valuable asset on that line and, as a result, they were able to take advantage of Tampa's 4th line. A good problem to have, but what to do... Personally, I'm not sure Moen slots into the line-up right now. I think Bournival made a few mistakes and I don't think Prust played very well last night. Otherwise, the 10 forwards we had in the line-up were pretty good and/or are locks to stay in. So maybe White or Moen rotates in with Bournival or Prust, but I'd frankly rather have Bournival in there against Tampa. As you said, his speed is an asset... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs_Hockey_Nutz Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Personally, I'm not sure Moen slots into the line-up right now. I think Bournival made a few mistakes and I don't think Prust played very well last night. Otherwise, the 10 forwards we had in the line-up were pretty good and/or are locks to stay in. So maybe White or Moen rotates in with Bournival or Prust, but I'd frankly rather have Bournival in there against Tampa. As you said, his speed is an asset... Agreed. I'd like to give Prust another game to see if he can pick-up his game a notch... if not then Moen could slot in there beside Plekanec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 When he's ready, who sits though? It will probably be Bournival, but I think his speed is a valuable asset on that line and, as a result, they were able to take advantage of Tampa's 4th line. A good problem to have, but what to do... This is exactly what I was thinking. As much as I want Moen back, I also don't want the lines to be fooled around with. At least I don't at this moment..lets see how game 2 goes first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest habs1952 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 When he's ready, who sits though? It will probably be Bournival, but I think his speed is a valuable asset on that line and, as a result, they were able to take advantage of Tampa's 4th line. A good problem to have, but what to do... Moen sits until someone falters. You can't disrupt a winning lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Moen sits until someone falters. You can't disrupt a winning lineup. Ya sure..tell Therrien that. We will see how disciplined MT is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'd bring Moen into the lineup if he's ready to go. I'm not sure who sits though. It seems like we're playing really well and that all four lines are working hard. It's hard to think about who you could sit out in favor of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramcharger440 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I would change nothing. we are playing quite well and no one has given the coaches a reason to pull them. if we play Boston he may fit better than someone not sure who but it is nice that we have the depth where we don't have to panic and rush someone in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerplay2009 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'd bring Moen into the lineup if he's ready to go. I'm not sure who sits though. It seems like we're playing really well and that all four lines are working hard. It's hard to think about who you could sit out in favor of him. It's a tough situation. I think saying nobody is playing bad is a terrible reason to not try to improve, but I also don't know who sits, and I don't think we can afford rust if we play him against Boston. If he's good against Tampa for a game or maybe two, I think we should play, just because I think he's a guy we need against Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 It's a tough situation. I think saying nobody is playing bad is a terrible reason to not try to improve, but I also don't know who sits, and I don't think we can afford rust if we play him against Boston. If he's good against Tampa for a game or maybe two, I think we should play, just because I think he's a guy we need against Boston. Problem is.....there's only one more game against Tampa. (Heh, heh......) But seriously, we just don't need to rush anyone in fresh off of an injury right now. Moen is an experienced veteran, and if the situation calls for him to be thrown in against the big, ugly Boo-ins as his first playoff action of the season, then we'll do exactly that. He'll be fine. At least we know the BOS-DET series isn't going to be over in four games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Still 2 to 3 practices away from game ready. Cleared for contact. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=450011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTed3 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm not sure I'd throw Moen back in even if he were healthy. I don't think he's enough of a an upgrade to warrant disrupting how well we're playing right now and I just don't see where he fits into the line-up. The logical place is as a 4th line winger, but Weise and Bournival have done their jobs thus far, and while Bournival is a rookie, his speed and better offensive capabilities than Moen make him a much better fit to be playing with Briere. To me, Moen remains in the press box for this series, although he may be needed if we end up facing Boston in round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm not sure I'd throw Moen back in even if he were healthy. I don't think he's enough of a an upgrade to warrant disrupting how well we're playing right now and I just don't see where he fits into the line-up. The logical place is as a 4th line winger, but Weise and Bournival have done their jobs thus far, and while Bournival is a rookie, his speed and better offensive capabilities than Moen make him a much better fit to be playing with Briere. To me, Moen remains in the press box for this series, although he may be needed if we end up facing Boston in round 2. Agreed. Though he will probably just injure himself again against those bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeanCountingHab Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Ya, I don't think Moen goes in until someone else falters at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicalhab Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Think we may actually need Mo to re-establish a board game which we'll need against tougher opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ya, I don't think Moen goes in until someone else falters at this point. Looks like he will be playing with Briere and Weise game 1 against the Bruins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MergenTatara Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I was initially dismayed when Bournival was dropped to slot this chap in. But after tonight's game, I can see why he was dressed . We needed someone like him against the Bruins. You just have to match certain types of players against particular opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTed3 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I was initially dismayed when Bournival was dropped to slot this chap in. But after tonight's game, I can see why he was dressed . We needed someone like him against the Bruins. You just have to match certain types of players against particular opponents. I disagree. You play your best players, let the other team match up to you. If we play Bournival-Briere-Weise against Paille-Campbell-Thornton, I think that's to our advantage. Those Boston players are slower and despite the fact they might pound us a bit, that 4th line of ours could skate circles around them. By playing Moen-Briere-Weise, you render Briere completely ineffective and make that match-up about size rather than skill, which is to Boston's advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs_Hockey_Nutz Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I disagree. You play your best players, let the other team match up to you. If we play Bournival-Briere-Weise against Paille-Campbell-Thornton, I think that's to our advantage. Those Boston players are slower and despite the fact they might pound us a bit, that 4th line of ours could skate circles around them. By playing Moen-Briere-Weise, you render Briere completely ineffective and make that match-up about size rather than skill, which is to Boston's advantage. I agree with this. I think it was evident that the Habs missed Bournival's speed and tenacity last night. Moen looked slow to me and had little impact on the game overall (though playing with Prust and Weise caused the Bruins penalty in OT). Can Travis play better? Possibly, but it is understandable that he would not be in the greatest game-shape after such a long layoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs_Hockey_Nutz Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 So... what's the scoop on Travis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Wow I just remembered he exists. Wow the Habs have been stressing me out this much, that I have obviously lost my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaas Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 So... what's the scoop on Travis? I think he's healthy he's just having a tough time getting into the lineup. I mean he's not making the top 9, & we have Prust, Weiss, Briere, White, Bournival and Moen all vying for those 3 spots. Maybe - if we are able to come back & win this series - Moen draws in against a team like Chicago, but tough to say. My guess is we ice the same lineup as last night (not my choice, but my guess) with Bournival taking Prusts' spot being the only change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicalhab Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Is he signed through for the next season? If so, can he find a ready spot on this roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaas Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Is he signed through for the next season? If so, can he find a ready spot on this roster? Yeah, signed for 1 more year. Will be interesting to see what the plan is for Travis. He couldn't draw in but I wonder if he was still hurting. MT relied on him heavily all year, then he came back for only a few games in the playoffs & then no more. Maybe he was still showing concussion symptoms or something. If we decide to move on from him, I'm sure there are some teams that would be interested in acquiring him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yeah, signed for 1 more year. Will be interesting to see what the plan is for Travis. He couldn't draw in but I wonder if he was still hurting. MT relied on him heavily all year, then he came back for only a few games in the playoffs & then no more. Maybe he was still showing concussion symptoms or something. If we decide to move on from him, I'm sure there are some teams that would be interested in acquiring him. Ya from what I've heard he was never 100% again, took him a while to get back to normal. There's no doubt in my mind that he would be scooped up by another team if we decide to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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