Simon Racine
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6) In the end, Washington brought playoff heat—Ovechkin’s four goals, Strome’s nine points, and a tight system crushed it. Montreal’s young core showed heart (shoutout Anderson!), but they got outmuscled, outsmarted, and outplayed. Back to the drawing board, #Habs! 🏒
May 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
6) In the end, Washington brought playoff heat—Ovechkin’s four goals, Strome’s nine points, and a tight system crushed it. Montreal’s young core showed heart (shoutout Anderson!), but they got outmuscled, outsmarted, and outplayed. Back to the drawing board, #Habs! 🏒
5) Inexperience: The kids weren’t ready. Slafkovsky and Demidov made flashy plays but coughed up pucks in big moments. Dumb penalties, like Hutson’s rookie mistakes, killed momentum. Suzuki was a stud, but Matheson’s shaky D and Laine’s no-show didn’t help. Too green for the spotlight. 🌱
May 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
5) Inexperience: The kids weren’t ready. Slafkovsky and Demidov made flashy plays but coughed up pucks in big moments. Dumb penalties, like Hutson’s rookie mistakes, killed momentum. Suzuki was a stud, but Matheson’s shaky D and Laine’s no-show didn’t help. Too green for the spotlight. 🌱
4) Physicality: The Caps bullied Montreal. Tom Wilson’s monster hit on Carrier in Game 4 flipped the game, leading to a goal. His Game 3 brawl with Anderson set the tone early. By Game 5, Montreal’s D was gassed, getting smoked along the boards. Caps played grown-man hockey. 💪
May 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
4) Physicality: The Caps bullied Montreal. Tom Wilson’s monster hit on Carrier in Game 4 flipped the game, leading to a goal. His Game 3 brawl with Anderson set the tone early. By Game 5, Montreal’s D was gassed, getting smoked along the boards. Caps played grown-man hockey. 💪
3) Puck Luck: Washington got the bounces. In Game 4, a rebound off Caufield’s skate tied it up, sparking the Caps’ 5-2 rout. Montreal kept ringing posts and missing open nets, like they were cursed. Dobes even said the Caps got luckier breaks. Tough luck, Habs. 🤦♂️
May 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
3) Puck Luck: Washington got the bounces. In Game 4, a rebound off Caufield’s skate tied it up, sparking the Caps’ 5-2 rout. Montreal kept ringing posts and missing open nets, like they were cursed. Dobes even said the Caps got luckier breaks. Tough luck, Habs. 🤦♂️
2) Outcoached: Caps’ coach Spencer Carbery was on point, shutting down Montreal’s rush game and lighting up the power play (2-for-3 in Game 5). St. Louis couldn’t counter Washington’s heavy forecheck, leaving the Habs stuck in their zone. Looked like Montreal was always a step behind. 😴
May 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
2) Outcoached: Caps’ coach Spencer Carbery was on point, shutting down Montreal’s rush game and lighting up the power play (2-for-3 in Game 5). St. Louis couldn’t counter Washington’s heavy forecheck, leaving the Habs stuck in their zone. Looked like Montreal was always a step behind. 😴
1) The Canadiens got bounced 4-1 by the Capitals in the 2025 playoffs for a mix of tactical, physical, and mental L’s. Here’s why Washington owned ‘em:
May 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
1) The Canadiens got bounced 4-1 by the Capitals in the 2025 playoffs for a mix of tactical, physical, and mental L’s. Here’s why Washington owned ‘em:
My #Habs 2025 Playoff Rankings! 🏒 Forwards, D-men, & goalies graded on their playoff grind vs. Caps. Anderson & Hutson shine but the D-core? Ouch. Check my full list for the tea! 🍵 #GoHabsGo #NHLPlayoffs #habsempire
May 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
My #Habs 2025 Playoff Rankings! 🏒 Forwards, D-men, & goalies graded on their playoff grind vs. Caps. Anderson & Hutson shine but the D-core? Ouch. Check my full list for the tea! 🍵 #GoHabsGo #NHLPlayoffs #habsempire
We are back! Big 5-2 win for the Habs! Slafkovský had his best game of the year, dominating with confidence and skill. If he can sustain this level, it changes everything for the team. Montembeault solid, special teams clicked, and the effort was there. Let’s see if they can build on it! #GoHabsGo
February 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
We are back! Big 5-2 win for the Habs! Slafkovský had his best game of the year, dominating with confidence and skill. If he can sustain this level, it changes everything for the team. Montembeault solid, special teams clicked, and the effort was there. Let’s see if they can build on it! #GoHabsGo
Overall, while Kent Hughes has brought a clear vision to the Canadiens, some of his decisions warrant a critical eye. Time will tell whether they were shrewd gambles or missteps.
February 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Overall, while Kent Hughes has brought a clear vision to the Canadiens, some of his decisions warrant a critical eye. Time will tell whether they were shrewd gambles or missteps.
Big Unknown: Were Slaf and Reinbacher the Right Picks? Hughes’ legacy will be shaped by his top draft choices. Slafkovský (1st 2022) and Reinbacher (5th 2023) are key long-term investments. It’s too soon to know if they’ll become franchise players or if better options were passed up. Time will tell.
February 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Big Unknown: Were Slaf and Reinbacher the Right Picks? Hughes’ legacy will be shaped by his top draft choices. Slafkovský (1st 2022) and Reinbacher (5th 2023) are key long-term investments. It’s too soon to know if they’ll become franchise players or if better options were passed up. Time will tell.
Trading Kovacevic: He was a steady, low-cost defenseman who provided reliable depth. Moving him for a late-round pick seemed questionable, especially as injuries quickly exposed Montreal’s lack of defensive depth. Was this smart asset management or a move made too soon, leaving the team shorthanded?
February 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Trading Kovacevic: He was a steady, low-cost defenseman who provided reliable depth. Moving him for a late-round pick seemed questionable, especially as injuries quickly exposed Montreal’s lack of defensive depth. Was this smart asset management or a move made too soon, leaving the team shorthanded?
Believing in Newhook: Hughes bet that Alex Newhook, who struggled in Colorado, would thrive in a bigger role in Montreal. While still early, his play hasn’t erased doubts about his first-round pedigree. Was this a smart gamble on untapped potential or an overestimation of his abilities?
February 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Believing in Newhook: Hughes bet that Alex Newhook, who struggled in Colorado, would thrive in a bigger role in Montreal. While still early, his play hasn’t erased doubts about his first-round pedigree. Was this a smart gamble on untapped potential or an overestimation of his abilities?
Betting on Kirby Dach: The trade that brought Dach to Montreal cost the team Alexander Romanov. Hughes bet on Dach becoming a top center, but injuries have limited his impact. Meanwhile, Romanov is a reliable defenseman for the Islanders. Was giving up a young, physical blueliner worth the gamble?
February 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Betting on Kirby Dach: The trade that brought Dach to Montreal cost the team Alexander Romanov. Hughes bet on Dach becoming a top center, but injuries have limited his impact. Meanwhile, Romanov is a reliable defenseman for the Islanders. Was giving up a young, physical blueliner worth the gamble?
Playing Devil’s Advocate
While Kent Hughes has made several commendable moves as the Canadiens' GM, it's important to take a step back and critically assess some of his decisions. Without calling them outright mistakes, a few of his choices raise valid questions when viewed in hindsight
🧵THREAD
While Kent Hughes has made several commendable moves as the Canadiens' GM, it's important to take a step back and critically assess some of his decisions. Without calling them outright mistakes, a few of his choices raise valid questions when viewed in hindsight
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February 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Playing Devil’s Advocate
While Kent Hughes has made several commendable moves as the Canadiens' GM, it's important to take a step back and critically assess some of his decisions. Without calling them outright mistakes, a few of his choices raise valid questions when viewed in hindsight
🧵THREAD
While Kent Hughes has made several commendable moves as the Canadiens' GM, it's important to take a step back and critically assess some of his decisions. Without calling them outright mistakes, a few of his choices raise valid questions when viewed in hindsight
🧵THREAD
Brutal loss for the #Habs. Up 2-0, they collapse and lose 3-2 to the Ducks. The offense was disjointed, with Laine, Dach & Slaf creating more broken plays than real chances. The defense struggled—without Guhle, it was expected, but still disappointing. Tough one to swallow. Bye bye playoff #GoHabsGo
February 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Brutal loss for the #Habs. Up 2-0, they collapse and lose 3-2 to the Ducks. The offense was disjointed, with Laine, Dach & Slaf creating more broken plays than real chances. The defense struggled—without Guhle, it was expected, but still disappointing. Tough one to swallow. Bye bye playoff #GoHabsGo
#Habs fall 4-3 in OT to the Devils. Let’s be honest, snagging a point in this one feels like a win. They struggled overall but gained momentum late in the 2nd and early 3rd. That’s two games without sustained rhythm. Dobes kept them alive, while the first line brought some offensive spark. Progress
January 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
#Habs fall 4-3 in OT to the Devils. Let’s be honest, snagging a point in this one feels like a win. They struggled overall but gained momentum late in the 2nd and early 3rd. That’s two games without sustained rhythm. Dobes kept them alive, while the first line brought some offensive spark. Progress
The #Habs lost 4-2 to Detroit in a rare game where they were outplayed from start to finish. Hutson struggled, but Armia, Dach, and Guhle had honest efforts. Montembeault was shaky but made key saves. Now it’s about bouncing back Saturday—let’s hope they bring the energy. #GoHabsGo
January 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
1/ Habs beat the Bolts 3-2 in a gutsy win. After a rough 1st period filled with penalties and being outplayed, I thought they were doomed. But they killed every penalty, and Slaf’s opening goal was the spark they needed to turn things around. No one gave up.
January 22, 2025 at 2:50 AM
1/ Habs beat the Bolts 3-2 in a gutsy win. After a rough 1st period filled with penalties and being outplayed, I thought they were doomed. But they killed every penalty, and Slaf’s opening goal was the spark they needed to turn things around. No one gave up.
1/ #Habs win 5-4 in OT vs Rangers! After the Leafs blowout yesterday, I said it’s about the response—and they delivered. Super entertaining game: lucky goals both sides, physicality, and great goaltending.
January 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
1/ #Habs win 5-4 in OT vs Rangers! After the Leafs blowout yesterday, I said it’s about the response—and they delivered. Super entertaining game: lucky goals both sides, physicality, and great goaltending.
#Habs blew a 3-0 lead and lost 7-3 to the Leafs. Is it Montembeault’s fault? The defense? Or just Toronto’s talent? Either way, they’ve surprised us the past month. Let’s see how they respond before jumping to conclusions. It’s all part of the process with a young squad. #GoHabsGo
January 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
1/ The #Habs pulled off a gutsy 3-1 win over the scorching-hot Stars, proving they can compete with the NHL's best. Dobes stole the show yet again, remaining undefeated in a Habs jersey. Joel Armia had his best all-around game, capped with an empty-netter. This was no easy game but Habs fought hard
January 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
1/ The #Habs pulled off a gutsy 3-1 win over the scorching-hot Stars, proving they can compete with the NHL's best. Dobes stole the show yet again, remaining undefeated in a Habs jersey. Joel Armia had his best all-around game, capped with an empty-netter. This was no easy game but Habs fought hard
1/ Tough 2-1 OT loss for the #Habs against Dallas. We were lucky to get a point—after our first goal, Dallas took over with a smarter, more disciplined game. Laine was a standout, scoring on the PP. Newhook showed great speed, but Slaf struggled with broken plays, and Matheson/Carrier had off nights
January 12, 2025 at 3:24 AM
1/ Tough 2-1 OT loss for the #Habs against Dallas. We were lucky to get a point—after our first goal, Dallas took over with a smarter, more disciplined game. Laine was a standout, scoring on the PP. Newhook showed great speed, but Slaf struggled with broken plays, and Matheson/Carrier had off nights
The #habs triumphed 4-3 in overtime against the top-ranked Capitals. Despite a slow start, trailing early, they surged back in the second period. The first line led the charge, with Captain Nick Suzuki sealing the win in OT (what a game for him). A gritty performance against a tough opponent! Wow !
January 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The #habs triumphed 4-3 in overtime against the top-ranked Capitals. Despite a slow start, trailing early, they surged back in the second period. The first line led the charge, with Captain Nick Suzuki sealing the win in OT (what a game for him). A gritty performance against a tough opponent! Wow !
What a thriller! The #Habs edge the Canucks 5-4 in OT! Lane Hutson was electric, dominating all over the ice. Slaf bounced back with a strong game, but dumb penalties and a shaky Montembeault kept it tense. With this win, Montreal is in a playoff spot for the first time since 2021! #GoHabsGo
January 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The #Habs’ 3-game win streak ends with a 4-2 loss to the Hawks. MTL played well but couldn’t solve Arvid Söderblom, who stood on his head. Slaf struggled tonight with turnovers and broken plays in the D-zone. Overall, not a bad team effort. Tough to win when the opposing goalie is that sharp
January 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The #Habs’ 3-game win streak ends with a 4-2 loss to the Hawks. MTL played well but couldn’t solve Arvid Söderblom, who stood on his head. Slaf struggled tonight with turnovers and broken plays in the D-zone. Overall, not a bad team effort. Tough to win when the opposing goalie is that sharp