Montreal proves you don't need superstars to win Championships

[Headsterx]

When is game 1?

[lakerboy]

They haven't won shit yet. No one remembers the Stanley Cup losers.

You rooting for TB? Aren't you a Canadian? You cheering for a massive favorite?

[lakerboy]

When is game 1?

Monday.

[champlain]

And playing against a choker like Marc-André Fleury certainly helps.

[hehfest]

Main problem right away is that the Habs haven't faced a forward group this good NOT EVEN CLOSE so far. Maybe Toronto is close, but Pointe probably most dangerous player in the game and Kucherov, Stamkos.....and even their other lines are dam good. I just don't know if they have enough to slow down that extreme speed....I don't see Toronto to be as fast either.

Then, Vassy is just as good as Price if not better. It will be a tough tough series for them to pull it off man.

[thomorino]

The big advantage Montreal had against Vegas was how physical they were, they won’t have the advantage against Tampa, this isn’t the Tampa team that got swept by Colombus

[thomorino]

100pts brotha....what's it gonna be???

I’m happy to make a bet with you but I can’t transfer more than 2 points a day because I’m not a pro

[hehfest]

The big advantage Montreal had against Vegas was how physical they were, they won’t have the advantage against Tampa, this isn’t the Tampa team that got swept by Colombus

Exactly, Tampa can do it all. Finesse and physical. If they beat TB, maybe biggest cup upset matchup all time regardless of what the line is IMO.

[Goat Milk]

If they win a championship, you can say this.

But they aren't winning. And they reason they won't win is simple.

[thomorino]

Exactly, Tampa can do it all. Finesse and physical. If they beat TB, maybe biggest cup upset matchup all time regardless of what the line is IMO.

It’s still not clear how healthy Kucherov is, but obviously Tampa is clearly better even if he’s not close to healthy.

[Unrivaled]

You rooting for TB? Aren't you a Canadian? You cheering for a massive favorite?

I would never actively cheer for any other Canadian team other than Calgary.

I think most hockey fans feel the same, although I dislike Tampa a lot.

[Goat Milk]

It’s still not clear how healthy Kucherov is, but obviously Tampa is clearly better even if he’s not close to healthy.

Kucherov is fine. DIdn't you say Paul George wasn't healthy? Now all the sudden he's healthy? It sounds like you've never played sports in your life. One second a guy to you is not healthy, then the next game, they are healthy.

[thomorino]

Kucherov is fine. DIdn't you say Paul George wasn't healthy? Now all the sudden he's healthy? It sounds like you've never played sports in your life. One second a guy to you is not healthy, then the next game, they are healthy.

The way the human body works is injuries don’t last forever, they heal. It’s not clear at all if Kicherov is healthy, and he didn’t look healthy against the Islanders, Tampa only scored 1 goal.

[champlain]

Who would of thought this team of guys you never hear of making it all the way to the finals. Good defensive play, no mistakes and a hot goalie will get you there. Nothing beats playoff hockey. Nothing......

Yeah, it only took Montreal 28 years for the formula to work.

[Runeblade]

I’m happy to make a bet with you but I can’t transfer more than 2 points a day because I’m not a pro

Ok, If Montreal wins you give me 2pts per day until the 100pts is complete. If they Lose I will give you 100pts. Deal?

[Runeblade]

Yeah, it only took Montreal 28 years for the formula to work.

LOL...can't argue that point sir. Well said

[Kami40]

Yep Yep very difficult to Win back to back Championships in any sport Go Habs!!!

[nyplayer33]

They won't win

[k13]

Price Is a stud. He can singlehandedly win a series if he’s locked in. Suzuki, Kokankiemi, and Caulfield are three of the best young stars in the game. Great trio to build around the next 10 years

That's why he's been under .500 in the playoffs for his career.
Most overrated goalie ever.

Teams just suck and shoot right at goalies.

Next year montreal won't even make the playoffs.

[lakerboy]

That's why he's been under .500 in the playoffs for his career.
Most overrated goalie ever.

Teams just suck and shoot right at goalies.

Next year montreal won't even make the playoffs.

NHL thinking of expanding the playoff field.

[Runeblade]

NHL thinking of expanding the playoff field.

They should. The NHL playoffs is the best action in sports...period

[thomorino]

The NHL should do the okay in tournament like the nba. The nba was a shit show in the playoffs and got almost everything wrong, they did get the okay in tournament right. The okay in tournament made the final several weeks of the regular season much more interesting.

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You rooting for TB? Aren't you a Canadian? You cheering for a massive favorite?

I'm Canadian and a Leaf fan and no penetrating way would I cheer for the Canadiens, ever. The fact they eliminated the team I cheer for is extra reason to root against them. I'm on team Tampa. Watching Montreal lose will make me feel good. A Stanley Cup win by the Habs? I may want to jump in front of a bus.

I find it hard to believe Jets fans are cheering for the team that knocked them out. Canadas team? No such thing. Its not like America is cheering for Tampa.

Fukk Montreal. Go Bolts!

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That's why he's been under .500 in the playoffs for his career.
Most overrated goalie ever.

Teams just suck and shoot right at goalies.

Next year montreal won't even make the playoffs.

Agree with this. So often a long run just drains a team and they regress the next year. Plus the fact they will have to survive vs not just the other Canadian teams will make it tough. A Canadiens loss in the finals and missing the playoffs next season is a wet dream come true for me.

[thomorino]

The play in tournament for the final 5-6 spots in each conference would make the regular season more interesting.