I am CONFLICTED on this... - Hage SPEAKS on NHL Timeline

[@markhodge7]

Patience. Been watching the Habs since '65. Enjoy the journey over the next several/many years!

[@bobgomez9249]

Mark compared to past rebuilds, would you say that this rebuild has the potential to be exciting to watch? How many years do you think that the Habs will be in the playoff mix when the rebuild is finally completed? Do you prefer rebuilds or retools given all that you've seen?

[@spaceman3735]

@@bobgomez9249 Bob, this the the first time in my life that the Hab’s have done a rebuild……in other years we tried to trade our way to winning which never worked……..I agree with Mark, although it is hard to watch, we must be patient

[@AceMatthew25414]

​@bobgomez9249 Uh past rebuilds? This is Montreals first actual rebuild.

[@MrGlovesave33]

Mark agree 1000%. Watching since 81 season . 1st real rebuild for mtl. Patience the key. Ghg!

[@markhodge7]

@@bobgomez9249 You humble me. I've never seen a Habs rebuild. The 60s and 70s were 1 or 2 rookies trying to crack the Best line-up in the league. The 80s were the slow decline, that ended in the 90s with their last cup. It's been band-aids ever since. So sad that Price never got the team he deserved. Could have been another dynasty. That's the crime. A rebuild around Price would have been ideal, but it wasn't managed well. I can see the Habs sneak in next year, but 3-4 years before this plan shows if it is working. The 30s could be the Habs' decade. That's called patience.

[@leobanana2011]

A good example of developing a winning culture is the Washington Capitals; a lot of their young guys won back to back cups with Hershey and are now doing very well in the NHL.

[@mightydigebuge]

You said: "a winning culture in Laval". Isn't that one of the best way to develop players ? I would be in no rush, because they are good with the Rockets, to promote them to the Canadiens instead of cimenting their confidence and player development with Pascal Vincent. Seriously, although maybe not perfect and some won't make the NHL, but our drafts these last years are really starting to pay off, at least to me.

[@supergoujon4776]

Thanks guys.

[@MiBroom]

My thought is that Caufield is not making US team because of his defensive play (also, his size), but he doesn't contribute a lot defensively (in my opinion), something he needs to work on. My two cents worth.

[@HabsTypeBeat]

Nah he’s a decent defender. It’s mostly his size but more so his age. Other guys who are just as good have a more established career under their belt so veteran coaches will always pick them and I don’t blame them. Guentzel is in the same realm as Caufield defensively.

[@spiderjerusalem6887]

Caufield not making it would give him some motivation to mature his game a bit.

[@Spot-0n]

Hopefully... Imagine saying "As long as he scores goals, I don't care about his overall game" 🤦‍♂

[@LethalTobinator]

It’s pretty simple. He won’t make the roster because of his size. USA already has a few smaller players that are better on both sides of the ice.

[@GI-Joe]

too late dont mess with the players building, they are worth the wait, things will get better

[@johnraymond7163]

I’ve changed my mind on this one. At first, I wanted to bring up the kids to get them NHL experience because we aren’t going anywhere this year. But now I think we leave them there for two reasons. First, let them continue to develop together and build chemistry they can bring to the big team in the next couple of seasons. Secondly, if we are going to miss the playoffs, then play the hand dealt and get another high lottery pick; get a future top 2 Center to really stack a near term dynasty. Short term pain for five or six years of Habs glory? I’ll take it. GHG!

[@DaveJBL]

Hage is a couple of years away IMO but will be a good one.

[@michaelwhiter4308]

At least two, possibly more. Not all young guys are ready to make the jump at 20.

[@dav4303]

The expectations we put on our young prospects is way too high. From what I see unless we hit almost all prospects are bottom 6. With D Mailloux and Reinbacher are the only 2 that may be top pairing and we are not even sure of that

[@guillaumelussier7492]

Bogdan Koniouchkov is he good , what is the latest news with him

[@rogerbutchbouchard8019]

I'm liking Laval better than Habs now. Leave the players down there.

[@gastonbernard8437]

Sounds like the CH players should go down to learn how to win.

[@MrGlovesave33]

80s habs farm teams won the calder cup then came up to the 86 habs for Stanley. Build the foundation... win there and raise up . Ghg!

[@xellossm8444]

Would be funny if Team USA got folded in the 4 Nations (also Matthews is currently on IR). Feel prospects should be given some time to develop and don't rush it as being called up and then sent down will not help their development. Mind you Mailloux was called up then sent down after some major defensive gaffes and Joshua Roy....think that autograph signing no show could be held against him. Wouldn't call them up too quickly unless they sort up any defensive issues.

[@Veopoz]

Leave Caufeild aside that's fine at least he won't get injured in some no name tourney with only 4 teams 😅 If he is gonna score 40 ti's year he needs to play 82 games

[@r_p_m7330]

CHL will lose 18 year olds to the NCAA. But will have younger players like Hage that went the USHL route.

[@ironmike2798]

I see this as a win win, yes CHL will go down in quality but it will be a better development league, and the NCAA will get better and a great way to transition from college to pro.

[@mikegaudet6264]

if ncaa americans can play chl should be allowed to.

[@Jay_football]

Talk about Logan Sawyer

[@convec1320]

Caufield makes it over Robertson IMO. Also, Charlie McAvoy should not be making this team (I know he was already announced but he's been ASS).

[@DaveJBL]

not sure i could put Cole ahead of any of those guys plus others.

[@HabsTypeBeat]

Ahead maybe not but definitely in their class. He’s much younger though and a veteran coach will always choose the vet over the young guy when the talent is close.

[@bobbyboucher-mt2kz]

We need some trades not call ups we ha no first line players!!!! How are the kid get better ? Losing?

[@bobbyboucher-mt2kz]

NO CALL UPS PLEASE TRADE TRADE TRADE WE NEED FIRST LINERS ITS TIME TO TRADE

[@sirwiziz]

❤

[@caseyr5554]

Seattle and Utah have been in the league for 3 years and there ahead of us 100 years for us pathetic

[@michaelknowles861]

Caufield scores on the PP. He wouldn’t be on the PP on the 🇺🇸 team anyways. They don’t need him. Too small, not strong enough defensively.

[@louismclellan1257]

Fire st louis

[@HabsandExposFan]

How stupid, Fire you, dimwit. How many coaches were fired before winning CUPS elsewhere, dozens and dozens...DUH.....Fortunately, smarter than armchair keyboard GM you, our management, won't make that blunder.

[@jbiggs8987]

Josh STOP with those childish mems already!! They are not funny, they are so demeaning to the players also. You guys are supposed to be sorta professional. If I were Lane Hutson and saw my face on Thomas the train I would be insulted. AS for demi god please, he is nowhere near a god. Stop trying to pump them up as they have not proved anything yet, and NO one is the savior of the Habs. It's a TEAM effort!! Stop already. I used to like your videos, but now they seem just childish and ridiculous.

[@bobgomez9249]

Shut up man, we love the memes, your opinion is bad it's been proven by NASA and Space Force.

[@johnraymond7163]

Respectfully disagree. It’s about having fun and enjoying what we have until the results on the ice match our hope for the future. My two cents.