Martin Biron traded to Philadelphia for a draft pick. Why? Is goaltending their problem?? Is Biron better than Nittymakkii or Esche? They all suck.
I hope the Habs pick up a goalie, maybe Curtis Joseph. David Aebischer is too shaky on every shot, rebounds going everywhere, he’s always on his knees, and most of all, the players have no confidence in him and that’s a killer.
Martin Biron’s a backup. David Aebischer’s a backup. Biron lost his job in Buffalo to Ryan Miller. Bottom line: Montreal doesn’t need Martin Biron’s type again. But the Sabres must be on crack, dumping Biron and picking up Ty Conklin to replace him, Conks is way more crappier than Biron as a backup. Buffalo better hope Miller stays healthy.
I know Montreal doesn’t have the greatest chance at Playoff success this season and that this team is just a tad better than mediocre (still better than Toronto though) but the nucleus for an entertaining, competitive team is here with a few tweaks for more character (i.e. more North American grit).
I believe Bob Gainey’s trying to alter the core of this team, ultimately to toughen it and bring more blood and guts grit to the face of this team. That’s why Sheldon Souray won’t be moved if Bob really feels that he will re-sign, Souray will be at the center of the new face of the team, he is a born leader and genuinely likes playing in this intense hockey mad city. If Bob felt Sheldon has every intention of walking away on July 1 then he most likely will be dealt.
I also believe the injection of youth is already happening and will continue. You can bet your bottom dollar, the likes of Niinimaa, Bonk and Aebsicher, if not moved today, will not be back. Andrei Markov and Mike Johnson will join Souray in re-signing. As for the constant Kovalev and Samsonov bashing, it’s futile, they’re here to stay so let’s hope they really start contributing.
So today’s Habs trades, if any, are not about being a buyer or a seller but rather about changing the face and character of the team.
TSN AND SPORTSNET REPORTS PHOENIX COYOTES FORWARD GEORGES LARAQUE HAS WAIVED HIS NO-TRADE CLAUSE TO ACCEPT A TRADE TO THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FOR A PROSPECT AND AN 8TH ROUND PICK.
Is Laraque a big deal? Non-impact player, he’ll skate the 4th line 3 minutes a game to keep the opposition honest and of the Pens’ stars.
Gary Roberts joining Pittsburgh is big-impact, he and Recchi can maybe push this team to the Finals if, IF, Therrien doesn’t do something stupid (like open his big mouth) and Marc-Andre Fleury plays well consistently.
I’d have to say Pittsburgh is a top contender with Buffalo and New Jersey out of the East. I still don’t believe in Ottawa and all other teams that make it to the dance are all tad-better-than-mediocre teams (Habs included) but get on a run and anything can happen.
“Toronto trades Mats Sundin to Japan for teriyaki.”
I like that trade.
Maybe B.G. will aquire a good goalie and a centre that can score. But in order to do that he has to get rid of a few to get money to get a couple of good players.
Maybe B.G. should give Fergieson a call to aquire Sundin and give the Leafs Abby (the leafs need a goalie) Kovalev, They need a coach so give them carbo.
I wouldn’t want Sundin anywhere near the Habs, he’s doomed to be a Leaf forever, to fade into their history books as another overrated player that accomplished nothing of any greatness for the Laffs.
San Jose’s turning into a powerhouse, hopefully they can beat Anaheim because I still think the Ducks are a Disney joke and I want to see Chris Pronger fail after bailing out on a multi-million dollar, multi-year contract with the Oilers ‘cuz ‘wifey’ didn’t like Edmonton… tough titty.
I’ve liked Michael Leighton as a goalie for a while now, couldn’t understand why he has bounced around so much after a couple of good seasons with the Blackhawks.
YEAR TEAM GP W L T MINS GA SA SO GAA SVPCT
2006-07 Philadelphia NHL 4 2 2 0 195 12 102 0 3.69 .882
2006-07 Nashville NHL 1 0 0 0 20 2 10 0 6.00 .800
2006-07 Total Nas/Phi NHL 5 2 2 0 214 14 112 0 3.92 .875
2003-04 Chicago NHL 34 6 18 8 1988 99 987 2 2.99 .900
2002-03 Chicago NHL 8 2 3 2 447 21 241 1 2.82 .913
Sorry, but Aebischer is MUCH better than Leighton, not only because of his SV% of 0.908. And by the way, Huet “the Great” has not really proven that he’s abetter goalie than Aebischer yet, a good spring ‘06 doesn’t make up for the fact that Huet was average all his career up to now. So stop the Aebi bashing, please.
This Leighton-pick does not make any sense to me…
That was not a good move for B.G. We already have one piss poor goalie. We do not need another one. I don’t get it. B.G has done nothing, didly squat to improve the Habs. Nothing. We have 2.5 hrs to go before the deadline.
Guys, Gainey wins again, here we are comparing **** to ****. What the phoque kind of deal is that? We lost Laraques, we lost Guerin, we lost Biron, and now we are comparing two crappy backup goalies to see who is crappier? Once more Gainey has excelled in picking up ****!
Bob Gainey will strike again out of nowhere a la Kovalev and Theodore trades of yesteryear. Hell, the Rivet trade came fast and furious, we all assumed the Sharks wanted Souray.
Anyone who saw Begin basically kill himself trying to play enforcer, that was pathetic, now that we don’t have Rivet to play the toughie on demand and Downie is just a wimp for Montreal, of course we needed Laraques.
Leighton and Abby will probably compete against each other to see who can let the worst floater shots in….of course we needed someone like Biron. Halak is gonna eventually get hurt cause our defense don’t protect our goalies….
Apparently Jaromir Jagr can be had for the right deal… does anybody want that sissy on the Habs? Not me. So if Jagr’s available, then is Koivu??? Would Saku waive his no-trade?
I hope they unload at least one more UFA, I wouldn’t trade Bonk he is more valueble to us than Johnson IMO, Bonk’s a centre to boot. Leighton was just picked up because of injuries like others have said… Please Bob do not go for a rental, let these chumps keep spending a fortune for Broke down vets.
But the goalie situation makes no sense. Gainey replaced **** with ****.
Leighton will be no better than Aebishit. What is he doing?
Besides, we STILL NEED A CENTER!
At least Jaromir doesn’t convert a 5 on three to a power play, Koivu has lost it. Koivu must go, if we can get Jaromir for Sakku, that sounds like a good deal, go for it. If only to hear SHANANANAA at the Belle Centre again one more time this year at least.
I was really hoping we could get a proven scorer. Blake is probably going to be traded by NYI, but doubt they would teade him to us, their competitor.
what about Bertuzzi? Is he’s healthy, a power forward, who can score.
If Gainey doesn’t get a scorer, enjoy mediocrity!
Pins and needles… I doubt we hear of any big ones til they trickle through after 3 pm, I’ll be at work then so if it’s a doozy for us, chug a beer for me, if it’s a wonker (though I doubt that), go easy on Gainey, he’s doing his best for us.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
i bring that up, because TSN just did a flashback to trade day, 2000, and guess where the habs were on that day? tied for 7th place with the Pens.
So you see, we’ve been mired in that 7th or 8th spot continuously for the past decade! That’s exactly why GAINEY MUST DO SOMETHING NOW!
As the clock ticks, all those teams who are not San Jose are now panicking. Guerin and Tkachuk are gone! All of a sudden guys like Samsanov, Kovalev, Souray, Aebischer look pretty damn good to those other GMs. Gainey will fleece ‘em yet. You watch!
Fire Sale in Manhattan! Aaron Ward to Boston… Hopefully the Rangers will be so depleted tonight.
Why would the Isles trade their best scorer in Jason Blake? In the midst of a playoff race??? If Garth Snow took the brown acid this morning, let’s get Rick DiPietro for Abby!
Guerin and Tkachuk are now gone. The more that the clock ticks, the more that a GM (other than San Jose’s GM) will offer for guys like Samsanov, Kovalev, Souray and Aebischer. You watch. Gainey will fleece ‘em yet. There must be something cooking here.
umm bob…please make a trade… WE havnt got much better with the addition of leighton…. i would like to see him pull something out of his hat in the next 45 minutes and shock us all with a big acquisition
Any GM in the Western conference is now panicking after seeing what San Jose has done. The longer that the clock ticks, the more likely Gainey will get a deal for someone like Souray, Kovalev, Samsanov or Aebischer. Their value is going up by the minute. I agree that the Habs will make a deal before the deadline hits.
If I had to pick 1 player, who wouldn’t be expensive and definitely help us, it would be YANIC PERREAULT. he’s great on facoffs, and a center. We should reacquire him. Go Gainey, get him, please!
Bertuzzi traded to Detroit, for an unconditional pick and a prospect.
Basically, we could have had him for almost nothing, but of course we never get players we need. As usual, Gainey missed the boat AGAIN!
Guess he really doesn’t want this team to get better!
Leighton being acquired has to mean that Aebischer is going to be dealt. Doesn’t it? Danis is more than capable of being a starter in Hamilton. That acquisition doesn’t make any sense unless there is something behind the scenes that we don’t know.
HALAK back between the pipes tonight in N.Y. Lets wish him luck shall we. Halak has nothing to loose. He is called up to try to fill some pretty big shoes.
Anybody here like to see Paul Mara on our defence? He’s good (7th overall pick) and should connect somewhere along the way after stints in Tampa Bay, Phoenix and now Boston sick of him.
What exactly is wrong with Danis? That might explain the acquisition of Leighton.
Anyways, the trade deadline is not yet over. Gainey is taking a bit of a risk by sitting on the fence right now. Neither building for the future or the present. However, let’s be patient before passing judgement.
Just a gut feeling… the longer time goes on, the more I think Bob’s working on something big on a few fronts in case of deals on the table falling through. Every GM involved is on a hot seat today and it becomes a game of chicken as the deadline nears as they wait for the better deal.
Bob’s history in Montreal so far has been that he isn’t afraid to make a big move (Kovalev, Theodore) and this season’s version of the Habs is ripe for an internal facelift so we should all stay tuned and if he doesn’t get it done today, remember there’s two dance partners in this and it’s not Bob’s fault if his trading partner opts out at the last minute. Also, groundwork is being laid for an offseason move (Tampa Bay wouldn’t trade Lecavalier now but at the Entry Draft, it’s a whole different scenario!)
HALAK back between the pipes in N.Y. tonite. I hope our D-Men will help him out tonite. If he gets help then I feel that we have a great chance to win. Halak has nothing to loose. But everything to gain. He is up from the minors to help the Habs win some games. BUT I bet that he did not know that was to become the Habs #1 goaltender and try to fill some pretty big shoes………Lets all wish him all the best tonite shall we.
Bob Gainey knows this team isn’t going anywhere this year so why would he give up anything that would affect the future to finish in 8th place?
Gimme a break.
I’m just dissapointed he hasn’t been a major seller. Welcome to five more consecutive seasons of 8th place finishes cause this team can’t win with this veteran corps.
And enjoy the 17 reamaining games with Souray in the line-up. Cause when Montreal dosen’t make the playoffs or get swept in the first round, he’s gone and the Habs will have a major hole on their backend that will not be filled cause Gainey didn’t get anything back for him.
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February 27th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Martin Biron traded to Philadelphia for a draft pick. Why? Is goaltending their problem?? Is Biron better than Nittymakkii or Esche? They all suck.
I hope the Habs pick up a goalie, maybe Curtis Joseph. David Aebischer is too shaky on every shot, rebounds going everywhere, he’s always on his knees, and most of all, the players have no confidence in him and that’s a killer.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Must be a $$$cap move… There are desparate for a forward.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Biron woulda been nice fit here.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Buffalo knows Phili move will not come back to haunt them in the playoffs…
February 27th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Toronto trades Mats Sundin to Japan for teriyaki.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Martin Biron’s a backup. David Aebischer’s a backup. Biron lost his job in Buffalo to Ryan Miller. Bottom line: Montreal doesn’t need Martin Biron’s type again. But the Sabres must be on crack, dumping Biron and picking up Ty Conklin to replace him, Conks is way more crappier than Biron as a backup. Buffalo better hope Miller stays healthy.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Buffalo G Ty Conklin to BlueJackets but for who????
February 27th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Conklin? Probably a pick… or a jockstrap.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
I know Montreal doesn’t have the greatest chance at Playoff success this season and that this team is just a tad better than mediocre (still better than Toronto though) but the nucleus for an entertaining, competitive team is here with a few tweaks for more character (i.e. more North American grit).
I believe Bob Gainey’s trying to alter the core of this team, ultimately to toughen it and bring more blood and guts grit to the face of this team. That’s why Sheldon Souray won’t be moved if Bob really feels that he will re-sign, Souray will be at the center of the new face of the team, he is a born leader and genuinely likes playing in this intense hockey mad city. If Bob felt Sheldon has every intention of walking away on July 1 then he most likely will be dealt.
I also believe the injection of youth is already happening and will continue. You can bet your bottom dollar, the likes of Niinimaa, Bonk and Aebsicher, if not moved today, will not be back. Andrei Markov and Mike Johnson will join Souray in re-signing. As for the constant Kovalev and Samsonov bashing, it’s futile, they’re here to stay so let’s hope they really start contributing.
So today’s Habs trades, if any, are not about being a buyer or a seller but rather about changing the face and character of the team.
In Bob We Trust…
February 27th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
TSN AND SPORTSNET REPORTS PHOENIX COYOTES FORWARD GEORGES LARAQUE HAS WAIVED HIS NO-TRADE CLAUSE TO ACCEPT A TRADE TO THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FOR A PROSPECT AND AN 8TH ROUND PICK.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Is Laraque a big deal? Non-impact player, he’ll skate the 4th line 3 minutes a game to keep the opposition honest and of the Pens’ stars.
Gary Roberts joining Pittsburgh is big-impact, he and Recchi can maybe push this team to the Finals if, IF, Therrien doesn’t do something stupid (like open his big mouth) and Marc-Andre Fleury plays well consistently.
I’d have to say Pittsburgh is a top contender with Buffalo and New Jersey out of the East. I still don’t believe in Ottawa and all other teams that make it to the dance are all tad-better-than-mediocre teams (Habs included) but get on a run and anything can happen.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
“Toronto trades Mats Sundin to Japan for teriyaki.”
I like that trade.
Maybe B.G. will aquire a good goalie and a centre that can score. But in order to do that he has to get rid of a few to get money to get a couple of good players.
Maybe B.G. should give Fergieson a call to aquire Sundin and give the Leafs Abby (the leafs need a goalie) Kovalev, They need a coach so give them carbo.
Waht do ya think about that???????
February 27th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Hot off the press “FRANK is up for grabs” Any takers. A real steal I hear. Very cheap.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
Sources tell TSN that the St. Louis Blues have traded Bil Guerin after failing to reach terms on a new contract. Details to follow.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
I wouldn’t want Sundin anywhere near the Habs, he’s doomed to be a Leaf forever, to fade into their history books as another overrated player that accomplished nothing of any greatness for the Laffs.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
St. Louis Blues have traded Bill Guerin to Sharks
February 27th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
With Guerin gone… who is there left that the habs could take? Is it worth it to trade now?
February 27th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Not much. But “FRANK is up for grabs� Any takers. A real steal I hear. Very cheap.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
Frank has better teeth than Sundinie…………………….
February 27th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
San Jose’s turning into a powerhouse, hopefully they can beat Anaheim because I still think the Ducks are a Disney joke and I want to see Chris Pronger fail after bailing out on a multi-million dollar, multi-year contract with the Oilers ‘cuz ‘wifey’ didn’t like Edmonton… tough titty.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
the habs picked up from waivers a guy that was from philly… dont remember the name… anyone know more?
February 27th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Proof that the Habs have no confidence in David Aebischer: Michael Leighton picked up on waivers.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
His name is… Michael Leighton… I’ll check out his stats…
February 27th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
We picked up Leighton(goalie) off waivers from Philly. Does anyone have his stats?
February 27th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
I’ve liked Michael Leighton as a goalie for a while now, couldn’t understand why he has bounced around so much after a couple of good seasons with the Blackhawks.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Now, we need to put Aebishit on waivers
February 27th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Maybe means they’ll get rid of ABBy? Trade or Waivers… More room?
February 27th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Recent Career: Leighton
Year Team GP GS MIN W L T OTL EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2003-04 CHI 34 33 1988 6 18 8 0 5 99 2.99 987 888 .900 2
2006-07 PHI 4 4 195 2 2 0 0 0 12 3.70 102 90 .882 0
2006-07 NSH 1 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 2 6.07 10 8 .800 0
Career Totals (Full) 47 43 2649 10 23 10 0 6 134 3.04 1340 1206 .900 3
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February 27th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
ok stats: This year: 2-2-0 GA= 14 SA= 112 SO= 0 GAA= 3.92 SV%= .875
Looks like an aebisher to me
February 27th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
YEAR TEAM GP W L T MINS GA SA SO GAA SVPCT
2006-07 Philadelphia NHL 4 2 2 0 195 12 102 0 3.69 .882
2006-07 Nashville NHL 1 0 0 0 20 2 10 0 6.00 .800
2006-07 Total Nas/Phi NHL 5 2 2 0 214 14 112 0 3.92 .875
2003-04 Chicago NHL 34 6 18 8 1988 99 987 2 2.99 .900
2002-03 Chicago NHL 8 2 3 2 447 21 241 1 2.82 .913
February 27th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Let’s just say Michael Leighton’s better at being a backup than Aebischer right now cuz Abby’s confidence is shaken beyond fixing.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Sorry, but Aebischer is MUCH better than Leighton, not only because of his SV% of 0.908. And by the way, Huet “the Great” has not really proven that he’s abetter goalie than Aebischer yet, a good spring ‘06 doesn’t make up for the fact that Huet was average all his career up to now. So stop the Aebi bashing, please.
This Leighton-pick does not make any sense to me…
February 27th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Maybe Leighton’s going to Hamilton to replace Halak.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
Replacement for Halak, ok, that sounds like an idea..
February 27th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
Yeah I tend to agree with Danis out we do not have much for experience in the system…
February 27th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Aebischer’s hard to watch though… every shot at him has me running for another beer!
February 27th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
That was not a good move for B.G. We already have one piss poor goalie. We do not need another one. I don’t get it. B.G has done nothing, didly squat to improve the Habs. Nothing. We have 2.5 hrs to go before the deadline.
COME ON BOB. WAKE UP ME SON.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Guys, Gainey wins again, here we are comparing **** to ****. What the phoque kind of deal is that? We lost Laraques, we lost Guerin, we lost Biron, and now we are comparing two crappy backup goalies to see who is crappier? Once more Gainey has excelled in picking up ****!
February 27th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
anybody think Burtuzzi would be worth it?
February 27th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
OR wait! there’s still Ryan Smith!
February 27th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Lets start on online petition to give to the Gillett’s and the NHL board of govenors asking for help because Gainey sure is not there for us.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Lets see who won and who lost.
Penguins they got some great picks and round picks.
The Sharks got Guerin and Rivet, a nasty duo when they get pissed off enough.
The blackhawks dumped their ****.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
You think the Habs needed Georges Laraque? Or Martin Biron??
February 27th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
“36 smiler2729
Posted on February 27th, 2007 at 1:33 pm. About ‘Habs Trade Day’.
Aebischer’s hard to watch though… every shot at him has me running for another beer!”
I thought it was just me that ran for a pint every time someone winds up in front of Abby…damn is he hard to watch.
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February 27th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Biron’s record is pretty good but I am indiferent? No on Laraque..
February 27th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Bob Gainey will strike again out of nowhere a la Kovalev and Theodore trades of yesteryear. Hell, the Rivet trade came fast and furious, we all assumed the Sharks wanted Souray.
Let’s be PATIENT and STAY TUNED!
February 27th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
Anyone who saw Begin basically kill himself trying to play enforcer, that was pathetic, now that we don’t have Rivet to play the toughie on demand and Downie is just a wimp for Montreal, of course we needed Laraques.
Leighton and Abby will probably compete against each other to see who can let the worst floater shots in….of course we needed someone like Biron. Halak is gonna eventually get hurt cause our defense don’t protect our goalies….
February 27th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Apparently Jaromir Jagr can be had for the right deal… does anybody want that sissy on the Habs? Not me. So if Jagr’s available, then is Koivu??? Would Saku waive his no-trade?
February 27th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
I hope they unload at least one more UFA, I wouldn’t trade Bonk he is more valueble to us than Johnson IMO, Bonk’s a centre to boot. Leighton was just picked up because of injuries like others have said… Please Bob do not go for a rental, let these chumps keep spending a fortune for Broke down vets.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
But the goalie situation makes no sense. Gainey replaced **** with ****.
Leighton will be no better than Aebishit. What is he doing?
Besides, we STILL NEED A CENTER!
February 27th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
At least Jaromir doesn’t convert a 5 on three to a power play, Koivu has lost it. Koivu must go, if we can get Jaromir for Sakku, that sounds like a good deal, go for it. If only to hear SHANANANAA at the Belle Centre again one more time this year at least.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Oleg Saprykin from Pheonix traded to Ottawa… hes a forward of 34 points.. Not a big player but the Sens are doing more then us..
February 27th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Let’s play deal with Florida, we give ‘em David Aebischer and Alexander Perezhogin for Ed Belfour and Jozef Stumpel, what the hell eh?
February 27th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
I was really hoping we could get a proven scorer. Blake is probably going to be traded by NYI, but doubt they would teade him to us, their competitor.
what about Bertuzzi? Is he’s healthy, a power forward, who can score.
If Gainey doesn’t get a scorer, enjoy mediocrity!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
Pins and needles… I doubt we hear of any big ones til they trickle through after 3 pm, I’ll be at work then so if it’s a doozy for us, chug a beer for me, if it’s a wonker (though I doubt that), go easy on Gainey, he’s doing his best for us.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
i bring that up, because TSN just did a flashback to trade day, 2000, and guess where the habs were on that day? tied for 7th place with the Pens.
So you see, we’ve been mired in that 7th or 8th spot continuously for the past decade! That’s exactly why GAINEY MUST DO SOMETHING NOW!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
testing…
February 27th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
testing…again…
February 27th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
testing…1
February 27th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
oh **** guys Boston just got Aaron Ward!!! They are definitely making a run for first place in the conference.
Looks like we are going to have to have the Bruins lift the cup before us…
February 27th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
I agree with Smiler.
As the clock ticks, all those teams who are not San Jose are now panicking. Guerin and Tkachuk are gone! All of a sudden guys like Samsanov, Kovalev, Souray, Aebischer look pretty damn good to those other GMs. Gainey will fleece ‘em yet. You watch!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Fire Sale in Manhattan! Aaron Ward to Boston… Hopefully the Rangers will be so depleted tonight.
Why would the Isles trade their best scorer in Jason Blake? In the midst of a playoff race??? If Garth Snow took the brown acid this morning, let’s get Rick DiPietro for Abby!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
I agree with Smiler.
Guerin and Tkachuk are now gone. The more that the clock ticks, the more that a GM (other than San Jose’s GM) will offer for guys like Samsanov, Kovalev, Souray and Aebischer. You watch. Gainey will fleece ‘em yet. There must be something cooking here.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
I just want the Bruins to make the playoffs and face us in the 1st round! Easy pickings those chowderheads!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
umm bob…please make a trade… WE havnt got much better with the addition of leighton…. i would like to see him pull something out of his hat in the next 45 minutes and shock us all with a big acquisition
February 27th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
You are correct, Smiler.
Any GM in the Western conference is now panicking after seeing what San Jose has done. The longer that the clock ticks, the more likely Gainey will get a deal for someone like Souray, Kovalev, Samsanov or Aebischer. Their value is going up by the minute. I agree that the Habs will make a deal before the deadline hits.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
If I had to pick 1 player, who wouldn’t be expensive and definitely help us, it would be YANIC PERREAULT. he’s great on facoffs, and a center. We should reacquire him. Go Gainey, get him, please!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Burtuzzi gone to Det cond pick & prospect
February 27th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Bertuzzi gone to detroit for cond pick & prospect
February 27th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Never mind Boston making the Playoffs. I’m just worried about us.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Bertuzzi traded to Detroit, for an unconditional pick and a prospect.
Basically, we could have had him for almost nothing, but of course we never get players we need. As usual, Gainey missed the boat AGAIN!
Guess he really doesn’t want this team to get better!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
I never thought they should’ve let Yanic Perreault walk away…
The New York Soap Opera: Aaron Ward got into it with Yammy Jagr and was promptly traded out of town. Hey Abby, throw a punch at Halak or something!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Gainey does not have the balls to make a trade. A good one at least. he should be the next to go. Along with carbo………..Oh & Abby…….
February 27th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
im so disappointed so far. i just cant imagine bob is gonna let us go down like this. buy or sell bob; do something!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
Leighton being acquired has to mean that Aebischer is going to be dealt. Doesn’t it? Danis is more than capable of being a starter in Hamilton. That acquisition doesn’t make any sense unless there is something behind the scenes that we don’t know.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Yeh !!! Carbo punch the trainer. Gainy punch Gillett……Lets have Tuesday night Raw or Smackdown
February 27th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Yann Danis is injured in Hamilton.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Time’s running out.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
HALAK back between the pipes tonight in N.Y. Lets wish him luck shall we. Halak has nothing to loose. He is called up to try to fill some pretty big shoes.
If our D-Men helps him out he will do good.
GO HABS GO……………
February 27th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
between claiming leighton and calling up kostitsyn, somethings gotta give
February 27th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Perrault to the LEAFS….weak.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
I’m really pissed off! Perreault been traded to LEAFS!
damn it. We neede him. damn you GAINEY!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Anybody here like to see Paul Mara on our defence? He’s good (7th overall pick) and should connect somewhere along the way after stints in Tampa Bay, Phoenix and now Boston sick of him.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
Looks like the good old problem that no one wants to play in Montreal is still existing…
February 27th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
WE NEED OFFENSE
February 27th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
I want to play in Montreal.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Thanks Smiler:
What exactly is wrong with Danis? That might explain the acquisition of Leighton.
Anyways, the trade deadline is not yet over. Gainey is taking a bit of a risk by sitting on the fence right now. Neither building for the future or the present. However, let’s be patient before passing judgement.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
yeah… according to tsn its in the last hour that most of trades are done so theres still hope. Bob isn’t done yet!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Get off this **** on Bob is doing something big and just realize Bob doesn’t know how to do big.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Can we trade Gainey?
February 27th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Just a gut feeling… the longer time goes on, the more I think Bob’s working on something big on a few fronts in case of deals on the table falling through. Every GM involved is on a hot seat today and it becomes a game of chicken as the deadline nears as they wait for the better deal.
Bob’s history in Montreal so far has been that he isn’t afraid to make a big move (Kovalev, Theodore) and this season’s version of the Habs is ripe for an internal facelift so we should all stay tuned and if he doesn’t get it done today, remember there’s two dance partners in this and it’s not Bob’s fault if his trading partner opts out at the last minute. Also, groundwork is being laid for an offseason move (Tampa Bay wouldn’t trade Lecavalier now but at the Entry Draft, it’s a whole different scenario!)
In Bob We Trust…
February 27th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
HALAK back between the pipes in N.Y. tonite. I hope our D-Men will help him out tonite. If he gets help then I feel that we have a great chance to win. Halak has nothing to loose. But everything to gain. He is up from the minors to help the Habs win some games. BUT I bet that he did not know that was to become the Habs #1 goaltender and try to fill some pretty big shoes………Lets all wish him all the best tonite shall we.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Forget Paul Mara, just found out he’s a New York Ranger.
February 27th, 2007 at 2:50 pm
Bob Gainey knows this team isn’t going anywhere this year so why would he give up anything that would affect the future to finish in 8th place?
Gimme a break.
I’m just dissapointed he hasn’t been a major seller. Welcome to five more consecutive seasons of 8th place finishes cause this team can’t win with this veteran corps.
And enjoy the 17 reamaining games with Souray in the line-up. Cause when Montreal dosen’t make the playoffs or get swept in the first round, he’s gone and the Habs will have a major hole on their backend that will not be filled cause Gainey didn’t get anything back for him.
February 27th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Unless they announce re-signing of Souray this is a huge loss.
February 27th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
AMEN BROTHER…………
February 27th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
Nothing a few million $ wont fix