You clearly don't value defensive awareness and positioning. While the other three were more 'noticeable' during their time in the NHL, Maxwell is the most reliable defensively, and the habs won't be looking for offense from him.
if he's that good defensively why didnt he played a single shift on the PK on his last call up ? meanwhile White was always there on the PK and doing a great job
I guess Maxwell has been playing well in Hamilton....The habs have been rewarding players that are playing well....and that's why he got the call. That's what they've been doing all year. That's why Whitey & Pyatt got the call before him earlier on. I think it is definitely the right way to do things. It empowers Guy Boucher & lets all the players know that they will progress if they play well (no matter where they were picked).
I have been a diehard fan of this team for over 20 years, and never in my life...not even during the Houle years, have i cared less about this team.
Maybe its Olympic burnout, but i don't give a damn about these games...i can't even sit thru a full one at this point.
I despise the makeup of our team...heck our organization. I wanted Gauthier our of his previous job, let alone give the man a promotion!!!! I hate the fact that we are soft as butter. I hate the fact that we are a mediocre team with mediocre prospects and our back is against the cap for the forseable future.
Its a borderline depressing time to be a Habs fan. Its sad to say it, but i don't see this team being even a perennial playoff team anytime soon. Same old, same old...
I have been a diehard fan of this team for over 20 years, and never in my life...not even during the Houle years, have i cared less about this team.
Maybe its Olympic burnout, but i don't give a damn about these games...i can't even sit thru a full one at this point.
I despise the makeup of our team...heck our organization. I wanted Gauthier our of his previous job, let alone give the man a promotion!!!! I hate the fact that we are soft as butter. I hate the fact that we are a mediocre team with mediocre prospects and our back is against the cap for the forseable future.
Its a borderline depressing time to be a Habs fan. Its sad to say it, but i don't see this team being even a perennial playoff team anytime soon. Same old, same old...
Pretty negative thinking there...
This team has lost 19 games this season by 1 bloody goal!
They are so close to being a solid team.
Injuries and a handful of dead weight players have hurt them, imo
This team has lost 19 games this season by 1 bloody goal!
They are so close to being a solid team.
Injuries and a handful of dead weight players have hurt them, imo
I know its incredibly negative...unfortunately this is how i feel about the current team.
Every team has had to deal with injuries...the Sens had them, the Bruins had them...the flyers.
We arn't horrible, but we arn't good either. Thats the big problem. I dont see us having the leadership at the top, or the cap space to improve the team next year...its more likely that we will lose players.
And i just flat out do not like our mix. We need to surround guys like Gionta, Cammalleri and Plekanec with bigger bodies (not necessarily goons...Pouliot was a step in the right direction). Our bottom 6 forwards and D needs a massive overhaul.
I think Maxwell won't make it as a regular. Lol @ people saying that he should start this seaon at 2nd center, and is already better than Plekanec.
Like seriously, this is a list of centers I'd rather have called up.
Desharnais
White
Leblanc
Ta mère
Myself
Kyle Chipchura
Shawn Belle.
Get the picture?
I have been a diehard fan of this team for over 20 years, and never in my life...not even during the Houle years, have i cared less about this team.
Maybe its Olympic burnout, but i don't give a damn about these games...i can't even sit thru a full one at this point.
I despise the makeup of our team...heck our organization. I wanted Gauthier our of his previous job, let alone give the man a promotion!!!! I hate the fact that we are soft as butter. I hate the fact that we are a mediocre team with mediocre prospects and our back is against the cap for the forseable future.
Its a borderline depressing time to be a Habs fan. Its sad to say it, but i don't see this team being even a perennial playoff team anytime soon. Same old, same old...
It could be worse. You could be a Leafs fan.
Anyways, I have full trust in Guy Boucher. If he suggested they recall Maxwell, then so be it.
I have been a diehard fan of this team for over 20 years, and never in my life...not even during the Houle years, have i cared less about this team.
Maybe its Olympic burnout, but i don't give a damn about these games...i can't even sit thru a full one at this point.
I despise the makeup of our team...heck our organization. I wanted Gauthier our of his previous job, let alone give the man a promotion!!!! I hate the fact that we are soft as butter. I hate the fact that we are a mediocre team with mediocre prospects and our back is against the cap for the forseable future.
Its a borderline depressing time to be a Habs fan. Its sad to say it, but i don't see this team being even a perennial playoff team anytime soon. Same old, same old...
The big picture my friend, the big picture.
Is Maxwell part of the future, you worry about, this is the time to find out. He is young, he has potential, so put him to the test.
Is he a top 6 forward (perhaps in the future) now is the time to evaluate the players you have in the system.
They already know what White has to offer and it is good but not top 6, most likely.
Suban is a given and will certainly be on the Canadiens next season, but, experience on the back end is what they need right now.
Patrietty is coming around and is young, I think they know what they have in him.
Maxwell has been playing well and with a little confidence could surprise, hope so. If not then he will be packaged in the summer with Halak for something good, or given more development time, they are already planning for next year, count on it.
I thought the Canadiens handled themselves well against San Jose and I see a team with a tremendous upside. Finishing in the bottom 5 would be great in my opinion. Either finish strong and make a serious run or finish bad and gain a serious player.
Remember the big picture, in order to make proper evaluations of players that have proven nothing yet.
Not all players come into the league and light it up, most take a bit of a longer route.....THE BIG PICTURE.
I really don't understand managements obsession with Maxwell.
He's been nothing but useless for us.
I really couldn't care less about the remainder of the season anymore (and I kind of blame olympic hockey for spoiling me). I just can't wait till next season when Subban is with the team. He will bring much needed excitement back.
This incarnation of the Habs simply isn't entertaining to watch, and that would be ok if we were winning a lot, but we're not.
I think Maxwell won't make it as a regular. Lol @ people saying that he should start this seaon at 2nd center, and is already better than Plekanec.
Like seriously, this is a list of centers I'd rather have called up.
Desharnais
White
Leblanc
Ta mère
Myself
Kyle Chipchura
Shawn Belle.
Get the picture?
Actually, I don't get the picture, seriously. Your attempt at humour failed.
I think Maxwell is like 21 years old and you already have lost patience with him. I guess that is why they call "patience" a virtue.
That is why Suban has to stay down, expectations are too high and disappointment is only a key stroke away.
My question to you would be, why have you given up on Maxwell so soon and why do you not trust Boucher (the coach) he probably recommended him.
I would hope that calling a player AT THIS TIME had more to with this:
66 points, 10th in the conference with 17 games left.
I had high hopes with Maxwell, and again, it often has to do with confidence. But in his case, it's more about the desire to not be a perimeter player. And he is just that even in the AHL. Can you imagine how a perimeter player he'll be in the NHL....when teams are going to be much tougher from now on?
We have a hard time competing against tough teams. We lose most of our battles 1 on 1. Yet, we bring Maxwell.
As far as the UFA's you mentioned:
Plekanec: To stay or not to stay has NOTHING to do with how Maxwell will handle that stint. And even if he does well during those 4 games, it will not convince the team to make him #2 and let Plekanec go.
Moore: At the right price, he's a keeper 'cause he's a role player. Gauthier likes him, I doubt he'll hate him next year. And again, even if he doesn't want to keep him, I'll be surprised to see a guy like Maxwell filling Moore's role. If Moore is not needed, it's because other guys that plays a similar role will be available at a cheaper price as UFA.
Metropolit: Chances are he's gone. But the battles for the centerman position will take place during the camp, which is what it is for. Not during a 4-game stretch during one of the tougher times in the season. Wouldn't be fair for the ones who are not called up, wouldn't even be fair for Maxwell who has to familiarize with again, different linemates, and has to elevate his game by 1 notch or 2.
So not the time for experiments, time to ice the best team possible. And right now, Maxwell isn't part of the best team possible.
Actually, I don't get the picture, seriously. Your attempt at humour failed.
I think Maxwell is like 21 years old and you already have lost patience with him. I guess that is why they call "patience" a virtue.
That is why Suban has to stay down, expectations are too high and disappointment is only a key stroke away.
My question to you would be, why have you given up on Maxwell so soon and why do you not trust Boucher (the coach) he probably recommended him.
Sorry, but again, even if I was a Maxwell defender, there's a world of difference between Maxwell and Subban. Subban has shown in 1 shift much more than Maxwell showed during all his games. And the d-man position is a much tougher one.
As far as losing patience with 21 year old kid.....sorry but we've seen that already and it didn't seem to matter. It's also possible that you could do a D'Agostini-Palushaj trade with Maxwell involving young kids who are doing a fine job but might not be where you thought they were or as far as what the respective team's needs are. Something like Maxwell for Corrente, for François Bouchard, Jeff Petry (I know I'm pushing it...), Blake Geoffrion ( I know, I'm pushing it way too far...), Jamie McBain (I do have an insane stupid crush on him....) etc.
Just that to me, he doesn't fit in the team's philosophy I would have if I'd run this team. Unfortunately, he does seem to fit in theirs....
Actually, I don't get the picture, seriously. Your attempt at humour failed.
I think Maxwell is like 21 years old and you already have lost patience with him. I guess that is why they call "patience" a virtue.
That is why Suban has to stay down, expectations are too high and disappointment is only a key stroke away.
My question to you would be, why have you given up on Maxwell so soon and why do you not trust Boucher (the coach) he probably recommended him.
I trust Boucher, but Maxwell isn't my type of player.
You see, Maxwell is one of those who will have average offense, average defense. You don't draft those guys, you sign them as UFAs on the cheap. I can never see him become a great shut down center, or a great offensive center.
I have plenty of patience. There are plenty of guys on Hamilton I'm exited about, but even last year, I wasn't a fan of Maxwell, and don't see it in him to become a special player.
