I think Savard needs to sit, he has slowed down it was obvious against Colorado, but i don’t think they’ll do it. I think it will be either Struble or Xhekaj and that’s a shame
- Karine Hains

Considering lockeroom politics you are probably right. Xhekaj and Struble will alternate depending on the opposing line-up.

He’s pretty huge lol
- Karine Hains

Nice!

I think Savard needs to sit, he has slowed down it was obvious against Colorado, but i don’t think they’ll do it. I think it will be either Struble or Xhekaj and that’s a shame
- Karine Hains

I was thinking the same, Savard could use a break but they're probably going to rely on his experience... maybe not the most horrible decision if Guhle takes a bit of time to get back into it and find his game, but yeah I agree Savard has lost a step.

I was thinking the same, Savard could use a break but they're probably going to rely on his experience... maybe not the most horrible decision if Guhle takes a bit of time to get back into it and find his game, but yeah I agree Savard has lost a step.
- Pat1993

It would also be an opportunity to see what the group can do without him, which would be good since his contract runs out this season…with the guys maturing in Laval, not sure they should extend him…

I was thinking the same, Savard could use a break but they're probably going to rely on his experience... maybe not the most horrible decision if Guhle takes a bit of time to get back into it and find his game, but yeah I agree Savard has lost a step.
- Pat1993

I bet he's playing injured.

It would also be an opportunity to see what the groo can do without him, which would be good since his contract runs out this season…with the guys maturing in Laval, not sure they should extend him…
- Karine Hains

It would also be an opportunity to see what the groo can do without him, which would be good since his contract runs out this season…with the guys maturing in Laval, not sure they should extend him…
- Karine Hains

yeah between Savard and Matheson, if they're looking at keeping one of them it would surely be the latter, Matheson still has some very good hockey left in him, could be an ideal situation for him with a bit less ice time.

I bet he's playing injured.
- Fredo

that's certainely a possibility... if that's the case though then he should be the one getting a break when Guhle comes back in.

I bet he's playing injured.
- Fredo

Perhaps, but he has looked a step behind all year, not jut lately…he’s feeling each and everyone of his 34 years

Perhaps, but he has looked a step behind all year, not jut lately…he’s feeling each and everyone of his 34 years
- Karine Hains

Yeah 14 years of blocking pucks with your body takes a toll

Perhaps, but he has looked a step behind all year, not jut lately…he’s feeling each and everyone of his 34 years
- Karine Hains

cccp and karine, good morning.

Perhaps, but he has looked a step behind all year, not jut lately…he’s feeling each and everyone of his 34 years
- Karine Hains

oh for sure lol

Yeah 14 years of blocking pucks with your body takes a toll
- Fredo

Completely understandable, but got to make way eventually

cccp and karine, good morning.
- kicksave856

Good morning

Yeah 14 years of blocking pucks with your body takes a toll
- Fredo

A guy in my beer league has been blocking shots for 1 game and is complaining about it for 3 weeks.

Imagine 14 years.

A guy in my beer league has been blocking shots for 1 game and is complaining about it for 3 weeks.

Imagine 14 years.
- Scabeh

I don't think they'll sit Savard. respect.

I don't think they'll sit Savard. respect.
- fidopro

but the question is, should they...?

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- Karine Hains

I kinda like Struble, I hope he find a place, long-term, int he top 6.

I think Savard needs to sit, he has slowed down it was obvious against Colorado, but i don’t think they’ll do it. I think it will be either Struble or Xhekaj and that’s a shame
- Karine Hains

I think signs point to Savard not being back next year. He has a better than expected showing when the team was rebuilding, but I suspect the Habs will (and should) move on.

but the question is, should they...?
- Pat1993

Probably not.

If a guy is on your first PK and is always there at the end of the game protecting your league, he's more important to the team than people are giving him credit for.

Struble or Xhekaj will sit. Struble is currently playing better between the two but we know Xhekaj needs to be there against teams like Ottawa that will like to rumble.

I think signs point to Savard not being back next year. He has a better than expected showing when the team was rebuilding, but I suspect the Habs will (and should) move on.
- Mashadar

Perhaps.

But I wouldn't be opposed to him coming back for cheap as a 7th defenseman.

We've been surprisingly healthy this year on defense, he'd be useful for sure.

Probably not.

If a guy is on your first PK and his always there at the end of the game protecting your league, he's more important to the team than people are giving him credit for.

Struble or Xhekaj will sit. Struble is currently playing better between the two but we know Xhekaj needs to be there against teams like Ottawa that will like to rumble.
- Scabeh

good point. in the end whatever they decide is fine with me, they'll probably end up doing a rotation with everyone healthy anyway.

good point. in the end whatever they decide is fine with me, they'll probably end up doing a rotation with everyone healthy anyway.
- Pat1993

you have a good point.


you do.

Completely understandable, but got to make way eventually
- Karine Hains

Yeah but look at Gallagher, we thought he was finished physically but he's got a good bounce back year.