habby4ever Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 bleu-blanc-rouge Stanley Cup Odds for Habs "Les Glorieux" The Montreal Canadiens surged in 2013 after a disastrous run in 2011-12. They won the Northeast Division and finished the regular season as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens lacked size and strength, and those factors took their toll as the season progressed. Goalie Carey Price struggled in the season's final weeks. If the Canadiens are going to make a run at the Stanley Cup, Price must be consistently excellent this season. (no problem) Stanley Cup odds: 12-1 The EGG guns are hot for the Habs to start the NHL season. They are creating space for each other. Gallagher and Galchenyuk are each coming off impressive rookie seasons and have picked a good time to get hot. Lars Eller has 5 points in two games. “I got off on the right foot (this season). The whole line has been playing great,” said Eller, who prefers the moniker “kid” line to “EGG” line as they’re sometimes called. Of course, it’s too early to call Lars Eller the Danish Jean Béliveau. Eller put on a Gros Billesque display of strength down the middle in the Canadiens’ 4-1 win. The Canadiens skated in Brossard on Monday morning ahead of their afternoon departure on a road trip to Western Canada. The Habs open their trip with a game in Calgary Oct 9 before traveling to Edmonton, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Max Pacioretty took part in practice alongside his teammates, but sported a blue “no contact” jersey. Head coach Michel Therrien confirmed that he will accompany the team on the road trip, and will be re-evaluated at practice on Tuesday. Therrien also confirmed that Peter Budaj will make his first start of the season at some point during the road trip at To Play the Games is Good, To Win is Better, But to Love the Game is Best of All Montreal is 61-40-15 (59.1 winning percentage.) over Calgary. Montreal and Calgary, Stanley Cup champions in 1986 and 1989, have met twice in the playoffs, and both were in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Canadiens emerged victorious in five games in 1986 while the Flames edged Montreal in six games in 1989. In Calgary’s season opener on Thursday against the Washington Capitals, the Flames let a 4-1 second period lead melt into a 5-4 shootout loss. In Sunday’s home opener, the team let a 3-1 third period edge evaporate as the team eventually lost 5-4 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks. Habs Probable Lineup Carey Price (Starting) Peter Budaj Bourque – Plekanec – Gionta Prust – Desharnais – Briere Galchenyuk – Eller – Gallagher Moen – Bournival – White Subban-Gorges Markov-Diaz Tinordi-Bouillon Flames Probable Lineup MacDonald (Starting) Ramo Glencross - Street - Jones Galiardi - Backlund - Hudler Baertschi - Monahan - Stempniak McGrattan - Colbourne - Bouma F Mike Cammalleri (hand) and F Matt Stajan (deep bruise in the backside area) did not skate on Monday Giordano-. Brodie Russell- Wideman Butler- O’Brien "Game Day Lineups Available when released." The Montreal Canadiens ability to captivate us shouldn't come as a surprise. After all, how many "legendary" franchises have as many championships? Here are the Canadiens - les Glorieux - on the road in one of the most recognizable uniforms in all of pro sports; the franchise that provides most of the texture for the history of not just the NHL but the game of hockey itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manatee-X Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Great GDT Habby! In Calgary’s season opener on Thursday against the Washington Capitals, the Flames let a 4-1 second period lead melt into a 5-4 shootout loss. In Sunday’s home opener, the team let a 3-1 third period edge evaporate as the team eventually lost 5-4 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks. That Calgary line-up looks rough - this is definitely a game that we should win. Having said that, with the results of those last two games in the back of their minds you know they're going to come out hard. I know that it's always a key to get off to a hot start, but I think it will be particularly important tomorrow: make them doubt themselves instead of giving them hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying_Lion Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Great start to the GDT, habby4ever. Excellent write-up. Dave Stubbs wrote an article about Habs' lack of success in Western Canada over recent years (LINK), most specifically: no wins in the Saddledome since early 2002. I suggest putting an end to that little streak tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Terrific GDT, habby,,,, (you should do more of them ). They sure have their troubles out there, with 2 meltdowns. Hope we can add to their woes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habby4ever Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Practice - Oct. 8, 2013 @ CGY - Max Pacioretty was on the ice with his teammates on Tuesday afternoon, taking reps on his regular spot alongside David Desharnais and Daniel Briere. - Captain Brian Gionta did not make the trip with the team for family reasons and will join his teammates in Calgary on Tuesday night ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Flames. - Rene Bourque will suit up for his 500th career NHL game against his former team on Wednesday night at the Saddledone. Lines and D pairings at practicePacioretty-Desharnais-BriereGalchenyuk-Eller-GallagherBournival-Plekanec-BourqueMoen-White-PrustGorges-SubbanMarkov-DiazBouillon-TinordiPriceBudaj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 - Rene Bourque will suit up for his 500th career NHL game against his former team on Wednesday night at the Saddledone. Maybe he will have more luck against his former team than what Brere did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon.Man Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 GO HABS GO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Patches to play Wed. From the Montreal Gazette: "CALGARY — Max Pacioretty looked excellent in white Tuesday, even with his jersey illegally tucked in the back, roaring around Scotiabank Saddledome ice like a beast freshly uncaged in a practice sweater that indicated he was no longer hands-off.So expect Pacioretty back in the Canadiens lineup Wednesday when the Habs take on the Flames to begin their four-game western swing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaas Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Wish I could get away from work & make the quick trip to my old stomping grounds tomorrow but such is life.I know its gonna be a good-un. 6-2 Habs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habby4ever Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Wish I could get away from work & make the quick trip to my old stomping grounds tomorrow but such is life. I know its gonna be a good-un. 6-2 Habs. Two hat tricks for Eller ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habby4ever Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Injury Report: Flames: Mike Cammalleri (wrist), Matt Stajan (leg contusion), Chris Breen (shoulder) Canadiens: Alexei Emelin (knee), Davis Drewiske (shoulder), Douglas Murray (upper body), George Parros (concussion), Max Pacioretty (wrist – expected to play) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habby4ever Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Canadiens call up Beaulieu; Pacioretty and Gionta to play vs. Flames MONTREAL — The Canadian Press Published Wednesday, Oct. 09 2013, 12:40 AM EDTLast updated Wednesday, Oct. 09 2013, 12:44 AM EDT Defenceman Nathan Beaulieu was called up to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, the team announced on Twitter. Beaulieu was drafted 17th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He played six games for Montreal last season, with two assists and a plus-5 rating. He had been assigned to the Canadiens’ minor-league team in Hamilton, but the Bulldogs have yet to play a game this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habby4ever Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Keys to Victory: 1) Pressure the Goalie: When news broke that veteran goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff was retiring with one year remaining on his contract, the Flames were left without an obvious replacement. An open audition has been issued and thus far Joey MacDonald holds the edge over Karri Ramo. With 12 regulation goals allowed in three games, the Flames goaltending could be better. So it will be in the Habs best interest to take advantage of Calgary’s growing pains in net with an early goal or two. 2) Take Advantage of Inexperience: After trading long-standing captain Jarome Iginla to Pittsburgh last year, the Calgary Flames officially entered a rebuilding phase. With injuries to veterans Cammalleri and Stajan, the club is getting an even closer look at some of its youth. Apart from former Red Wing Jiri Hudler, newly-appointed captain Mark Giordano, and veterans Lee Stempniak and Curtis Glencross, the Flames lineup is comprised primarily of fresh faces. For Montreal to be successful, they will have to leverage their experience to control the game and apply wave after wave of their transition game that has the potential to feast on the young Flames’ mistakes. 3) But Don’t Underestimate: Sure, the Flames are young and boast a relatively untested lineup. But they’re still finding ways to score and pick up points early in the season. Calgary’s goals against problem aside, they've managed to score as many as they've allowed. One bright spot for the Flames has been 18-year-old Sean Monahan, the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. The rookie has two goals and an assist thus far, but his -3 rating suggests his defensive game has room to improve. If the Habs don’t respect their opponent, they risk falling to a group of guys playing to prove they deserve their post in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Price tonight so maybe Budaj tomorrow. Let's break this bad record we have on west coast trips starting tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-24 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 it would be nice for a change to have a dominate trip to western canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaubie Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Fantastic thread, Habby4ever! Hopefully, I'll be able to watch tonight. Enjoy the game everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaas Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Two hat tricks for Eller ??? Nah, dont be silly! 5 for Eller, 1 for Galchenyuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza-Montreal Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Beauty GDT Habby! Alright Boys lets start this trip with a W, last time we went 2 - 3 which wasnt too bad, lets try 3 - 3 this time tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Great job on the GDT. Thumbs up. Going to miss the 1st half of this game. Hopefully when i get home we'll be well in control of this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I'll probably miss the whole game. I have a rehearsal for a new band today, and the first gig is tomorrow. So here are my keys to victory: 1. Make sure a dancing banana is posted after every Habs goal. 2. No non-dancing pineapples allowed. 3. Everyone here learn how to heal as fast as Pacioretty, especially the plants. 4. Keep the puck out of our net, and put it in theirs. Repeat. That about covers it.....hope it's an enjoyable game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Nice job Habby, great GDT. Let's hope it brings us luck tonight! A few things that may work to our advantage tonight, no kipper in goal for the flames and no Iggy either. Game 3, it's about time we play our 3rd game, some teams are almost at 5 games played. Habs always seem to start the season slow, I guess it's good for the players, start slow and slowly build up to that condenced schedule. Leafs finally lost, but they always get off to hot starts and fizzle out as the season wears on. Didn't have that luxury last season with only a 48 game schedule. Even at that, they started to slide in the final month, but so did our habs. i don't know what to expect from tonights game, been so long since we faced them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habby4ever Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Nice job Habby, great GDT. Let's hope it brings us luck tonight! A few things that may work to our advantage tonight, no kipper in goal for the flames and no Iggy either. Game 3, it's about time we play our 3rd game, some teams are almost at 5 games played. Habs always seem to start the season slow, I guess it's good for the players, start slow and slowly build up to that condenced schedule. Leafs finally lost, but they always get off to hot starts and fizzle out as the season wears on. Didn't have that luxury last season with only a 48 game schedule. Even at that, they started to slide in the final month, but so did our habs. i don't know what to expect from tonights game, been so long since we faced them. I honestly expect a win. I cannot see Therrien and the habs, underestimating the Flames. Both teams will come out hard, especially a Hartley team. I believe the habs will pressure the goalie, and take advantage of the inexperience of a new team building. When you look at the habs, since Bergevin took over, you see a team, slowing plodding forward, improving every day. I think Habs depth will win out in Calgary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 So we haven't won there since Jan/02. It's time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manatee-X Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 A few things that may work to our advantage tonight, no kipper in goal for the flames and no Iggy either. Stajan and Cammy are out as well - as long as the Habs come to play, there's no reason we shouldn't win this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Stajan and Cammy are out as well - as long as the Habs come to play, there's no reason we shouldn't win this game. Who is this Cammy you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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