After last week’s 7-2 loss to the Rangers, the Canadiens bounced back nicely.
But on Tuesday, two days ago, the club completely collapsed against the Seattle Kraken (8-2). And here’s a phrase that comes up a lot: “the players need to put in more effort on the ice”.
For a real electroshock, I’d opt for Luke Tuch as a forward to whip up a 4th line that’s been lacklustre this season. My morning column this morning @BPMSportsRadio:https://t.co/SDqvO243NX
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) October 31, 2024
I find this interesting because you don’t necessarily think of Tuch when you think of players who could be recalled by the Habs.
He has no NHL experience, unlike guys like Barré-Boulet, Roy, Gignac or Condotta… But Tuch is a different player than those guys: he hits, he’s (very) physical and he’s also capable of producing offensively.
Still, he’s collected four points in seven games with Laval since the start of the season, which is no mean feat for a player in his first year in the pros.
I like Anthony Marcotte’s idea, especially if we see the Canadiens pulling out all the stops tonight.
You need guys who want to be there, and if you give a young guy like Tuch a chance to shine, the effort will definitely be there because he’ll want to prove himself and because that’s his style of play.
Overtime
– Logical.
Colorado’s Matt Stienburg has been suspended for two games for charging Tampa Bay’s Erik Cernak. https://t.co/Fhj4yFtyIb
– NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) October 31, 2024
– Major surgery for Curtis Lazar.
#NEWS: Earlier today Devils forward Curtis Lazar underwent a successful left knee procedure.
He is out indefinitely, and updates will be provided as available.
: https://t.co/p6u6bp7Hqe pic.twitter.com/rWn1vGwUpS
– New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) October 31, 2024
– He’s one of a kind.
Everyone this season with 5+ goals, 20+ hits, 10+ blocks:
– Sam Bennett
Definition of “built for the playoffs.” pic.twitter.com/vovTRbFAlL
– Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) October 31, 2024
– Yeah. It’s flat, but it’s all the same.
A comedy of errors that “will hurt forever“https://t.co/JvNYknxM2L
– RDS (@RDSca) October 31, 2024