Opening Ceremony
Another well executed opening ceremony by the Habs. They do good
work. I will say that I was a bit disappointed in the fan reaction to
Therrien. Sounded to me like there were a smattering of boos mixed in
there when he was announced. I am one of his strongest critics, but I
would never boo the guy at a home opener. He is far from the world’s
greatest coach, but a little respeck is in order at time like that;
Game Changer
Habs were lucky to get that first goal so early. I don’t mean it
was a fluke; it was great execution by Petry and Pacioretty. But it was
the result of a very bad read by Fleury and allowed MTL to get some
early control and confidence;
Montoya
Montoya was star #1 IMO. He made about 3-5 point-blank saves on
shots from the slot. If not for him, that game could have gone another
direction;
DD and Pacioretty
Those guys go together like PB & J. Not sure
which one is the J, but they love each other regardless. Nice to see. I
just hope it doesn’t manifest in so much love that folks start to think
that is the duo to go front and centre. Because it isn’t. Continuing
the development of Galchenyuk as a true #1 is top-priority here. You
can’t win without elite players playing at an elite level and getting
the bulk of your ice. Pacioretty fits that, but DD? Not so much.
Sergachev
Sergachev played a nice, composed game. I think he’s in MTL to
stay. Markov appears to be slowing before our eyes and I’d be somewhat
shocked if he doesn’t retire or at least move the KHL after this season,
meaning that this could be the only year Sergachev has to learn and
grow under ‘The General’s’ tutelage. That alone is reason enough to keep
him with the big club, let alone how mature his game already is.
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