Eastern Mess
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What is going on in the Eastern Conference?
Philly fell apart. Ottawa is crumbling, and the Bruins are coming out of nowhere.
How long will Ottawa struggle for before getting back in the groove? They are too good of a team to bomb the rest of the year. Or are they?
Are the Bruins a good enough team to keep surging to the top of the Northeast?
Which team in 9th-12th spot now is going to sneak into 8th?
I don’t recall this many teams being this close at this point. There will be several teams missing the playoffs by 1-4 points. An overtime point, a shoot out win, or one minor error will be the difference for someone.
The Habs are in the middle somewhere. A 1st place Division or Conference finish isn’t out of the cards. Neither is a 10th place finish.
No room for error.
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February 29th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I will snap if the habs miss the playoffs.
February 29th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
this is the night…what a beautiful night…#1 #1 #1
February 29th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
The habs have had a few chances to move ahead to the #1 spot but have failed to do so. I hope tonight is the night.
GO HABS GO.
February 29th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Have faith my Friend’s,go habs go…..
February 29th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Being in first place for a day or two mean nothing. It is how they finish after all 82 games. Give the boys a chance to breathe, and lets not jump to conclusions. One game at a time….I think anyhting above 7/8 or missing the playoffs is a big improvement from years past.
Im looking forward to seeing our boys light it up into the final stretch
February 29th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
It would be nice to see them sitting in the 2nd spot all alone in the conference…if only for a day even.
When Ottawa busts out, they’re gonna be taking no prisoners….it would be nice to pad the stats a little before that happens.
If we can keep the secondary scoring going like last game, we’ll be fine.
Price will hold his own if the team can keep scoring. GO HABS GO !!!
February 29th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
If the Canadiens win tonight they will finish first in there division at the end of the season. I also predict they will win the Stanley Cup if they win tonight.
February 29th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
if they win either the bruins or habs will finish 1st and at least make the semi-finals…what do you guys think?
February 29th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I predict Kostitsyn will have his best game of the season.
February 29th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
http://www.habsblog.com/2006/03/08/penalties-burn-habs/#comment-45505
anyone agree with my comment #8 to number 6?
P.S.where did the Kostitsyn comment come from stanley, and which Kostitsyn are you talking about, lol?
February 29th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
God and either
February 29th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
yoyoyo Mr. Pricefor#1job. The Canadiens are going to the top, so your comments are not appropriate for a Habs fan. The Habs can kick Sens any day of the year. Even if the refs forced the Canadiens to skate backwards the whole game. Including your precious Carey Price. All I know is the Canadiens are going all the way and if you don’t see that you are a ****** or Leafs fan, take your pick.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Sorry, I mixed you up with Donnie.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
LOL
February 29th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I can tell if we lose tonite all hell is going to break out on this site,lol….
February 29th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Yes … very thought provoking summary of the current situation … we have to believe the Habs could go further anyone (except gainey) could have imagined, with the way that the “power” teams have been going lately … if Habs do NOT have a key player injury in the stretch, I think there may be some very happy Bloggers here in a few weeks …
February 29th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
One game does not a season make especially in the last 18 games, however, as long as the habs play good defence I think we have a shot at first place. I keep waiting for Ottawa to break out of their slump. The new coach should turn that team around within a couple of weeks, so hopefully we can keep winning.
For those of you Gainey bashers here is a thought. Consider this we traded Higgins, Ryder, a roster defenceman, and a 1st round draft choice for Hossa. Now consider that Hossa plays tonight and blows his knee and is out for the season. Now lets consider this, he decides in the off season not to sign with the habs. I can imagine how Gainey would survive that one. He made the right move!!!
February 29th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Im the master and supreme knowledge of all hab predictions and i called the superbowl victory also..i said Huet would be traded ..but i thought it was for somthing..he got traded..i said watch the Kostitsyn boyz….now they are all the rave..i said LaPierre will be the next phenom scince lafluer..and he will be..i said price would be back for the playoffs and hes back…i said Gorges will be a good heads up player and he is…..i said Gainey is a good judge of character and his multiple Stanley’s have proven that..if you can take 5 rookies and cultivate a good team..your SMART…and you guyz whine about Carboneau…..iam the
February 29th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
man that know more than all you boggies combined!!!!!!
February 29th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
habman,so how bout the 649 numbers for the next draw,habs bro?
February 29th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
The urgency is not first place boyz…(DUH)..its HEALTH…HABS must stay out of the physicians room and wash ll equipment and dresing room disinfections…there have been U.S teams that have actually put viral “seeds” in oposition dressing rooms to create and “health advantage ” before ….Untied States have no moral capacity…also we need other teams to knck each other off and some luck…we may see quarter final action……KNOWLEDGE RULES!!!!
February 29th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
LOl…well i went to the bar last night and kncked a guy into next week…hes getting back to me…ill let you know soon,,,lol..you guyz are alright and can take the juice…dont be shy to let me have some greif guyz..i deserve some..im hung over !
February 29th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
The P2P website is up and running and the games on there..if you need directions ask!
February 29th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Is Kovalev on some kind of juice?…holy **** hes flying..!!!
February 29th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Koivu will get the goal back…poor bugger feels bad about it
February 29th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Think it may be possible to over work this kid in net guyz??
It would be a Travesty if Price got hurt…we would be doomed and i would really have to say……Bad Move Gainey?
February 29th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
LOL..i have to laugh..Komisarek pushing the puck full tilt(no stick handling)..like a little pee wee..bantam player!
February 29th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Hey now habman, that Halak is the next Hasek ,everythang is groovy man…
February 29th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Ok…im gonna check on Halaks stats..i seen him play last year..True up hab brother!..im checking after second period..Height, weight ect
February 29th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
..See i dont know everything..i just think so..i need these heads up once in a while..and i respect all opinions here..just for your info…
February 29th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Another F@#$#@g penalty!…for lifting the stick and pick pocketing..what a joke!…this is a “NEWYORK ” farce to say the least!
NY Rangers
NY Islanders
BUffalo
NJ devils
How many teams does NY need???
February 29th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
how come you changed your name again habman?
February 29th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
oh and this is habfreak here so never mind because i changed my username too.
February 29th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
habs could have 3×30 goal scorers this year
February 29th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
get a account on the user chat man
February 29th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
yes they can:higgins plekanec and kovalev
February 29th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Refs name is Magoo eh,lol
February 29th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Well…i was unruly and very rude to some of my Hab bros…so i am trying to keep an open mind and actually listen and take some advice from you guyz here..i left for a while to reconsider my actions and learn from you guyz….so peace be to all Hab fans!
And we score!…yes..4 to 1
February 29th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Hey pactum ,nise right by Lats eh,oh yeah!
February 29th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
nice
February 29th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Price for #1 job…HIT t the nail right on the head..like the big native guy did to me last nite….lol…
Im from Regina..its a raunchy town…first murder of the year yesterday..thats the only way we make the news here….lol
February 29th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Regina PATS First place…Habs get a lot of prospects from out west..we play mean hockey here!
February 29th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
you have changed habman…i like the new you
February 29th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
first murder in Winnipeg for 2008…January 2nd, we’ve added a few since then. anywho, I’m gonna stare at the standings all night to fully enjoy 1st place!
February 29th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Thank you and once more(last time)…my apologies for being unruly and unjust to all my Hab friends here i have affected…so the new and “open Minded” me is here ..just because it is internet does not give anyone the right to be condescending and judgmental…and it helps i got laid last nite…lol..anyway..its all good guyz
Peace
February 29th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
FYI…80% of my predictions were “fluke”….together we share the KNOWLEDGE
February 29th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
lol,ok
February 29th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Cool man…hey Patrick…no hard feeling about the “Grey Cup”…lol.
All our coaches and players took off,,,********..lol…Austin<Holmes< Joseph…whats in a contract anyway?
How would they like it if someone was building their house and the crew left because someone offered them more money across the street..and left their house “half finished”..i have no respect for that
February 29th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Huet just took care of Jersey for us,way to go ,yes.
February 29th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Im going to “copy and paste” the standing page and put it in a folder…photo copy it and show it to all my friends tomorrow…do it to the Bruins fans….”GAME ON”…lol
February 29th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Caps are the “crunk” i think…i really like Ovechkin..hes always laughing and enjoying himself..he has “fun” and it really adds to his charisma….what a great player…some scout out there is “rich’ nice “secret agent man”…thats my dream job…going to junior games all over the country and scouting….
February 29th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Special “K” scores!
February 29th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Wow ,are you checking out Lat’s ,he want to fight tonite,lol
February 29th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Hes tougher than i thought..what up?…Kovalev was hammering em tonight to!
5 to 2 seven to go…fingers crossed!
February 29th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Wow,,”Beefalo”…likes to srap tonight..with visions of Brierre still dancing in their heads!
I got to check the weight on latendresse, hes pushing or over 200 anybody?
February 29th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
I see cheap fight coming up..Ruffs an arse hole anyway..hed do something like that
February 29th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Dem Rochester boyz are tough too..kaleta ok ..like his style..mean mo-fo
February 29th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Budda bing Budda bang!!!!!!!!6 to 2…odd man rush baby!
February 29th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
OH “K” already!!!…lol..the special “K” boyz are gonna be scary come playoff time!
February 29th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
oh ,yeah
February 29th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Im wrong ..no late fight…
February 29th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Good nite fellas…congrats to HAb fans and the team alike
February 29th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Lets try to get a couple “chics” on this blog…ill scout out some “beev” for the site..theres gotta be “hab Muff” out there somewhere…
February 29th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Now ,that’s the best idea ever,lol
March 1st, 2008 at 2:13 am
I had late ,early morning vision…presidential candidate year, I really think the Refs are gonna go for the “Capitals” this year….not that they need the help..i just got this “feeling” that Washington is going to take the cup……and I hear that HUET got his shutout…good for him….i really hope that draft pick is a good one..mmmmm…yup Caps take it all!
March 1st, 2008 at 10:50 am
Michael- I don’t think the habs are mising it this year lol. only only 6 more wins for 91 pts. I want to face, Philly,Boston, or even Huet(Washington) because a I’m sorry but I deon’t think the habs can kick out crosby and the pens. It’s not because of Hossa!we’ll go 4-1 against Philly,4-0 against Boston and 4-1 against the caps.
March 1st, 2008 at 10:51 am
that’s just what I think, but who would you guys rather play against in the 1st round?
March 1st, 2008 at 11:41 am
All riiiiiiight !!! I love the new look Sens….5th place really becomes them. It also seems we sent Huet out to do our bidding for us against the Devs.
Thats it boys, keep on scoring….keep the PP flying high and keep Mr.Price turning away 30 shots a game. We showed backbone last night also in the toughness category…..big Latandresse used his size to tap Pratt in the jaw. Komisarek is playing very discipline until they absolutely need him to throw down. Lapierre is improved 100% from last year, lotsa hustle and playing great as a forechecker. Streit is one of the most under-rated players in the league, a very important part of our success this year, and we have got to sign him next season. It’s so good to see such solid hockey once again from our Habs.
5 of our last 17 games are against Jersey and the Sens…these are the games that probably will decide a 1st, 2nd, or 5th place finish. Big western swing coming up….20 road wins so far, and it’s gonna be good to match up with the Ducks to see where we stand.
Keep playing great hockey boys….great performance 2 games ago Higgins, you don’t have to wait 8 games to score again…Koivu gotta stop taking penalties because he’s standing still….but all in all we’re in a position we deserve….now lets pull out all the stops and keep it. Remember, most teams that soar far into the playoffs usually finish the last 15-20 of the season on a high note…..keep playing hard….for all intended purposes we playing playoff hockey now. Thumbs up boys……GO HABS GO !!!
March 1st, 2008 at 1:11 pm
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OZwyXyHdh_c
March 1st, 2008 at 1:27 pm
i was part of that chant!!! OLE OLE OLE OLEEEEEEE
March 1st, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Wow! I absolutely loved the results last night. We took 1st, Huet got a SO, and
Leafs got a point! You see gentlemen, I don’t want (the laffs) to tank. I’d like
them to climb to 9th so they don’t even get a good pick for next year!! LOL
Huet slapping Jersey even helped us…(I wonder if he’s still on our payroll.)LOL
In response to a fellow poster…… I’d love to face Huet in the playoffs if
at all possible. I’ll always be a fan of his (just like other Xhabs). The only
difference being that I stop cheering for Xhabs once we face them! LOL
Montreal in 1st - Washington 8th would be an ideal finish for me!!
March 1st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
When your fed and looking down…is harder to defend than hungry and looking up!
March 1st, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Ok boyz.i want to hear some predictions and player results for tonights game!…im keeping my yap shut for the rest of the night..i may have a few comments ..but guyz..show me some savvy soothsaying here…wad up with the crunk?…whos gonna score whos gonna make “the big play”?//
mind you your intitiled to ..”WIZARD OF THE NIGHT ” award!
GO HABSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
March 1st, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Guys I have bad news. If pittsburgh wins today, It doesn’t matter if montreal wins because Pittsburgh will still be in 1st. But montreal will be tied!
March 1st, 2008 at 4:34 pm
So then we want OTT to win. If that happens aand we can pull of the win then we have first..
A few “IF’S” but hey any thing can happen
GO HABS GO
March 1st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
HUGE game tonight. First in the East? Screenshot? Wall poster? Many possibilities.
March 2nd, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Being a Montreal transplant to Hartford I see a lot of the Bruins and have to say they have been playing extreemly well against everybody but Montreal all season and they ran into some pretty serious injuries. But like the Habs they have some young players playing big games, I’m really impressed with Milan Lucic, he’s being groomed off ice by Cam Neely and it shows. As for Ottawa I was at their first game vs. the Rangers at MSG when they were hot and they struck me as a one line team with a hot goaltender. The only player that stood out to me beyond the first line was Antoine Vermette, I think they are overated. The Habs have blown me away this season and Carey Price has been a phenom this team is reminding me of the 86 Habs when I was growing up on the south shore, hopefully they can acheive the post season success of that team.
March 8th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Hey Habsfans !
Does anyone know if there is fan access to morning skates? My son is heading to MTL for their high school grad trip and I got him tickets to the Sens game on Mar 13. His first real NHL game ( I took him to Leafs at ACC once, pregame meal in the lounge was excellent but …. ) and I know he’d get a real kick out seeing the players close-up ( closer than the 400 level seats I got him !! ) Thanks all. GO HABS!