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jacktodd.bsky.social • 47 days ago

My column on the driving force that carried the Canadiens into the playoffs. The captain, Nick Suzuki.

https://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/montreal-canadiens/article884389.html

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larsed93.bsky.social•47 days ago

Another gem today, JT. KUDOS!

jacktodd.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thank you Lorenzo

moebouch8.bsky.social•47 days ago

(2/2) Laine: Needs to be a 5v5 stud. The PP is stagnant with him in his spot. Easy to defend.
The PP: Enter Demidov. It needs motion. It needs unpredictability. It needs shots that could come from anyone from anywhere anytime.
And Monty needs to be solid. No bad goals with a few great saves. Done.

moebouch8.bsky.social•47 days ago

Accurate article.
As for an upset. A few things I feel need to happen. Dzone play needs to improve a lot. Monty isn’t Price and he’s not 2010 Halak. The reason we block so many shots is because we can never retrieve the puck and remove it from our zone. Need more pressure on the puck. (1/2)

proudacadian.bsky.social•47 days ago

Good article as usual Jack. "Hutson was the player who moved the needle”. Between Hutson and Suzuki the #Habs really took off this season and put the rebuild in the rear view mirror imho.

david--p.bsky.social•47 days ago

In six. On home ice

denisdrum.bsky.social•47 days ago

Great read as usual Jack
89 points from the Captain this year.
He will IMHO lead this team to its 25th Stanley cup before he turn 30 years old

dinodemitris.bsky.social•47 days ago

Suzuki is IMO has Bob Gainey smarts, demeanour,but with more offensive skills. Gainey was obviously physically stronger, but as captains they come across as same style of leadership.

jacktodd.bsky.social•47 days ago

Yes. Same kind of quiet leaders.

danilokcmo.bsky.social•47 days ago

From the perspective of an older lifelong Habs fan your use of an Esso marketing slogan from the early 70’s, (“tiger in the tank”) makes me feel seen. Nice.

mvp77.bsky.social•47 days ago

Well said Jack! Nick Suzuki and “is he a number 1 C” bullshit NEEDS to be put to rest! Can’t wait to watch this TEAM in playoffs! The “why not us?” mantra has been well suited for this group! GO HABS GO