Desert Dogs
The Canadiens are in Phoenix tonight, game 2 of their 4 game visit out west.
On paper the next two games should be the easiest chances to win, before finishing up the road trip in Anaheim. The Habs definitely need to secure these points to stay in the hunt for 1st in their Division and Conference.
Carey Price gets the call again after a less than strong performance in San Jose. Price is the #1 now and will only learn from being thrown right back into the mix. Sending him right back is probably the right move to build his Confidence.
However, when will Halak get his feet wet? Starting him on the road, against the worst team in the league would be the absolute least pressure situation for his 1st start. Win or lose tonight, Halak should start in Los Angeles.
The Coyotes are still in the Western playoff hunt and will come out hungry. The stats however favor Montreal - the Coyotes will be trying for their first win against Montreal in nearly a decade. The last time the Coyotes beat the Habs was Dec. 9, 1998.
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 4:25 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
It is not the first tim that a weaker team has beat the Habs. The D-Men better show up tonight unlike last game where they were a sleep.
Price will prove why he is the #1 Man in Net. He will win 3-4 in a row now.
I have noticed a pattern with price. He will have 3 strong games in a row and the fourth he plays bad.
Win 3 loose one. I could live with that.
That works out to 62 wins & 20 losses.
Sounds Damn good to me.
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 4:26 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Price is still the same Price.
He is not a nervous and “sweating” guy in either a relaxing game or a playoff game. Pressure free is the most important factor BG having chosen him as Hab’s #1. But the shadow of the sunshine is that sometimes he is just a little bit inactive, looking like not warming up enough yet, not active yet ready for a game…
In Price we trust!
My 2 cents.
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 5:10 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
GO PRICE GO GO HABS GO
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 6:39 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
CHIZE:chi means ruler or una,Ze means marsh, the point is the depression of the elbow just before the bicep begins.The point is located with the elbow slightly flexed.Located in the origin of the brachioradialis muscle.Striking this point can cause great damage to the entire system. It can cause a knock out when struck with a back fist or using a “dead arm”..(throwing the arm without flexation)…a strong strike can cause brain damage or render the opponent helpless without POWER FROM THE LUNGS!!! The lungs are part of “THE POWER SYSTEM OF THE BODY’
STAY IN SHAPE AND STAY ON TOP:HEALTH IS THE MAIN CONCERN FOR THIS TEAM RIGHT NOW!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 6:40 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Did you go for your jog today boyz??
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 6:48 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I prefer this team to be in the position of the hunter instead of being the hunted..wasting precious energy and taking foolish chances,risking the health and depth of the team for inept circumstances that have no bearing of the post season whatsoever,Gainey is not worried, Carbo is not worried..and i could care less if we lose tonight…i know how they think..unselfishly!
I do respect your opinions and take them seriously also.I am not here to say you are not right..respect me and ill respect you.
PEACE
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 8:14 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
okay Daniel-san, I’m predicting the habs win big tonight, 5-1, powerplay is overdue, phoenix has a worse home record then us, plus they had to bust it to beat Dallas last night.
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 9:35 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Finally..and thank you for the prediction, I hope you are correct im going to check the tale of the tape and the las Vegas odds..ill be back..
good call!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 9:43 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Over/under 5.5
Caesars line movements MONT -125 PHO -125
Golden nugget movements MONT -120 PHO +100
I don’t know..Montreal may lose this one…lol
Iam putting 20 on the Coyotes,its business..i lost 20 bucks last game..friggin tie! my butt…lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 9:53 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Minnesota Wild Minnesota
37-24-5 SU
24-26 O/U The Wild kept pretty quiet during the trade deadline, picking up just Chris Simon from the Islanders. Simon will give Minnesota some much needed toughness, that hasn’t been there all season long. However, you have to think that it isn’t enough to keep pace in the Central Division.
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 9:55 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
How are they going to do?
I’m so grateful that the Habs are doing well. However, I’m still waiting for the other shoe to fall. The playoff run could be anyones in the Eastern conference, but again, will the Habs make the playoffs?!? I hate it that I’m still worried and a such a doubter…
So far, so great. I so want them to win. Win tonight, win against the Ducks. Get into the playoffs and do some damage…
Go HABS go!!!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 9:57 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
They are my favorite second team because my kid plays hockey down there.FYI
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 9:59 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
They’ll make the playoffs,,,but who will play spoiler and do the Habs a favor? That is the question my friend..we will need help down the stretch..from someone T.O perhaps?
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:05 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I don’t know who’s going to win but it will be wild what happens behind the bench with Carbo and Gretzsky .
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:11 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
8 to 1… T.O over Boston ..yeah baby i like that!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:12 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Its gonna be a circus for sure i cant wait to see these comical characters go at it..very verbal and outspoken we can say…lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:13 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Someone mentioned bringing up a big bastard from the minors in time for the playoffs..very very good idea!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:16 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Sorry..its 7 to 1 T.O over Boston..it was 8 beer i drank…
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:24 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Now its 8 to 1..hey Stuo..you blogging on Justin T.V..i seen you there!…lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:28 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Mats buddy..10th 30 goal season…way to go…congrats ‘iron man”…
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:41 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Stuo..are you there?…i can get the stream for you…answer me bud..ok?
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:42 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Well ifyou read this you got to down load.”justin T.V” software to get the game…do it and you’ll be fine…and for anybody else that cant get the live stream…
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:44 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Try to down load all the software Sop cast P2p uses ..like T.V ANTS and Video Lan..it works in conjunction with the Sopcast…
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:46 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Thanks for the big Bastard idea habman, it has to be done “Shelly incident!”,plus the crashing the net crap,enough is enough!!!You play you must pay….
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:47 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
lol Habman-I got it already
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:49 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
But who…who?….im gonna check the minors and find out who may be in store for “the JOB”..lol..they have to have a 230 240 pounder like “iceman” on the team…lol..hes 260..and i guess he can hit like a train!..lol
where the hell are those guyz anyway…i need to get “razed’ i kind of like the ribbing i get here
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:57 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Someone mentioned Mathieu Biron…nice choice..but a big forward wouldn’t hurt either eh..ERIC MANLOW..just for a couple games near the end of the season..for a scrap or two…sounds good!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:57 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Biron from the bulldogs to start with
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:58 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Right on Stuo 11..i felt bad for ya..no Hab fan should go without…i had to laugh seeing you blog on the “all frenchie site”..it was funny…i dare not go in there!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:58 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I’ve been known to break a bone or two.
I love you too Habman.
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:59 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Yeah..id like to see Biron in a couple games..i think you may be right..Carbo has to do something(mention),.,there running the net again tonight!(Gaineys job)
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:00 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Im not taking anything away from ya..it only takes one shot, Im smart not crazy!..lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:01 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Sometime the best defense is get the F–k out of there!…lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:06 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I thought the game was on…why pre-empt it with “junior hockey”…lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:22 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I don’t understand the new rules ,if you barely hook a guy you get the box,but if you crash the net and take out the goalie, noproblamo! It’s bullshit!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:22 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
They must have a really “BIG” parking lot..with all those motor homes there from all the “WINTER GEESE” going south to Arizona for the winter…or do they just “plug in” and stay a week or two…they sell “depends’ on the concourse…and they have “checkers tournaments” in the lobby for the blind while they listen to the game…must smell like urine real bad there…lol…just kidding…my grandma is down there for holidayz…miss her money..i mean badly!..lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:25 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
And by the sounds of the fans..they must have a “decible” law… cant yell over 30!,,or your outta there!…lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:25 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
In Pro football ,see what happens when you go after the Quarterback!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:26 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Did you see the “hearing aid repair man on sight” sign…lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:27 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Yeah..Iam wondering what we are going to do to T.O for going after “joseph” in Saskatchewan!…lol..he left here today!..don’t really care though…
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:28 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I should say when you break the rules and go after the Q.B.
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:32 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Yes xtra..i know what you mean..we need the “big guy” in Anaheim game..BADLY!
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:36 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I’d allso like Price to review Ron HEXTAL AND Billy Smith clips ,as to show him how to protect himself.
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:44 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Lapierre is killing us! 8 minutes in penalties
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:53 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Is that “Brunet” on RDS??..I heard he had to quit hockey because his “head” outgrew the helmets they were making for him…lol
Posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:54 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Yes i can… I am on “central time”!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:02 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Yes Xtra..we need that bastard pretty quick..this wouldn’t be happening right now..dirty slash!…very dirty…we need Plakanec..hes our best player of late..it only takes a couple of injuries and we are screwed!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:05 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
There should have been a fight at least guyz!..what a crock..and no call..well..this is what Gainey wants..this is what he gets…lets wait for that phone call to the BULLDOGS…he has too do something about the “BEEF FACTOR”
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:08 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Ya ,NOBODY WENT AFTER THAT A HOLE, GO AFTER GRETS AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!!W.T.F.
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:08 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Gretz..don’t miss that AA meeting..looks like Pinocchio had a few drinks with that red nose!…lol
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:18 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Biron’s got a huge point shot like Souray,we are missing that Howitzer of late.
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:20 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Now I know where Phoenix has their practices..in the lumber yard …swinging an axe!…lol
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:31 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Hamrlik let that guy run into the boards..what a move..lol..lol
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:34 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Thanks habs..i lost 40 bucks this week..and 25 dollars for beer tonight….its ALRIGHT!!!…GO HABS!..lol
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:34 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Games over im gonna watch the blog now…….(bet your happy)
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:38 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
this is what I’m talking about!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:43 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Patrick…”wizard of the night ” award goes to you..GREAT CALL!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 1:02 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Back in first! I’m lovin every minute of it! Carey played really strong after that loss in SJ. The Kings are our next victims… Hopefully Halak stuns them! GO HABS GO!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 1:29 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Nice to see the boys bounce back!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 1:53 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
habman, you have atleast half the posts on here relax!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 2:36 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
SENS LOSE 2-0 to the Kings! Yeeeahhh bitch!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 8:56 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
The Habs will probably finish the season as either the 1st or 2nd highest scoring team, should Gainey get Vincent Lecavalier in the off season there will be no holding them back in 2008/09.
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 9:48 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
GO KINGS GO!!!lol Montreal has gained some ground!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 10:22 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Hey habs11..i post my commentaries “live’ while watching the games…and if nobody wants to participate during the games..its not my fault…so i wont relax, ill blog as long as it is not detrimental to the bloggers, or I am not belligerent, and its a “free” site, so please feel free to take up some space instead of calling the games after they are over!
I am not hurting anyone and i guess”too bad” for you!
Peace!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 10:24 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
While Ovechkin largely had to create his own offensive magic for two-plus seasons, he is now getting quite a bit of help from emerging rookie playmaker Nicklas Backstrom.
The young Swede leads all NHL rookies with 56 points and has two goals and 25 assists in his last 22 games.
With a combined age of 42, it’s not hard to imagine the pair teaming up for years. Who knows — if they stay healthy, they could rival the great passer-sniper combos in modern history, pairs such as Mike Bossy-Bryan Trottier, Teemu Selanne-Paul Kariya, and Brett Hull-Adam Oates.
If Washington makes the playoffs..its lights out whoever gets in their way!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 10:44 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
PLAYER GAMES GOALS GPG
Mike Bossy 228 173 .758
Pavel Bure 224 154 .687
Wayne Gretzky 239 198 .828
Gretzky (WHA) 239 152 .638
Brett Hull 228 146 .640
Mario Lemieux 215 145 .674
Joe Nieuwendyk 240 152 .633
Alex Ovechkin 231 152 .658
Teemu Selanne 180 123 .683
Ovechkin will probably have tallied more goals than Bure but will fall short of goals per game…this is serious stuff folks!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 11:00 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Habman:
You like to talk to yourself a lot !!!
IF your Aunt had nuts she would be your Uncle ………..
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 11:46 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Oh jeeze,here we go again,lol
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:21 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Thats what Price needed….to steal one for us…get the confidence back up. Severely outshot and a couple of PP’s in the third is what gave us the W. It was late in the 2nd period before our guys got off the golf courses down in Pho. from soaking up the rays. But we got the 2 pts. with good goaltending and a still effective PP….so no complaints here. Just watch out for these warm-climate road trips…we seem not to bring our A-game…I think they see it as a mini-vacation. Nevertheless, this win combined with Pitt and Ott losses is great stuff…well done !!
Gotta ask this…..did any of you fellow Habs faithful watch the game on english TV last night? I watched on Centre Ice and these Western announcers think the east is a total joke……maybe its the horrible east vs. west records this year for eastern teams or the fact that apparently Chicago is the only western team with a losing record against the east this year. But these guys don’t watch eastern hockey played against each other and their comments were over the edge. One guy actually said thats there’s at least 6 teams (didnt say which ones) in the west better than ANY team in the east. I just thought it was a ridiculously stupid comment and wanted to share it with you guys on here to get your reactions.
Anyway, lets show up strong against LA….like Ott didn’t and start putting a strangle hold on top spot in the division anyway. We’re being handed the conch…all we gotta do is show up every game and take it. GO HABS GO !!!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 12:28 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Mini-vacation is right! but to be honest, wouldn’t you?
Price’s racoon eyes from wearing shades and getting a sunburn was hilarious (especially after being lit up by SJ) but I can’t find a picture of it anywhere…only saw it on TSN..
Anyone seen a picture of this? link? thanks~
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 1:02 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Well Donnie I guess it is the glamour of Hollywood. There are a lot of QUACKS out there. The brains fried on the drugs and all.
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 2:37 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
You said it Ice….I’ve been trying for the life of me to pick out 6 teams from the West that are better than ANY team from the East….can’t be done. Thats these American announcers who have only been somewhat following hockey for the last 5 or 6 years because that where they got work….and now think they’re experts on the subject. Stick to golf and baseball morons….slow games that that Yanks exceed at…leave hockey to us.
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 2:43 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Any doubters now that Price is our #1 !?
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 2:45 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
That’s right Donnie. Hockey is “Our” game “A Canadian Game” OR should I say
“A Canadien Game”.
The sad part of it all Donnie, is that Our game of Hockey is being slowly changed to suit the American’s.
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 3:50 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Because the USA is where all of the TV ad $$$ are… but to be fair to Bettman (I wouldn’t want his job, would you wanne be responsible for screwing up the NHL?); he’s done a pretty good job up until now… if the nets get bigger though, I’ll stop following the NHL, that would be a joke… I totally agree with Luongo on that… it’s just not hockey as we know it
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 3:54 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
The game was fine the way it was. Leave enough alone.
Go back to the 70’s format. Win, Loss & tie. The top 16 teams make the playoffs. None of this team making the playoffs with less point than someone else.
What is he trying to prove that he is a Nut Job. He has done that already.
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 4:23 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I dunno, maybe he has been good for the game… the only reason the NHL still exists in so many markets today is because of the changes he made.. SH@t was hitting the fan (Ottawa, Buffalo, all small american teams) before the lockout… which was horrible, but I really enjoy today’s NHL (minus the extremely weak holding and hooking calls)…
You have to admit, the cap system, and the shootout, and the draft lottery (all Bettman) have been pretty good moves… makes the game harder to take advantage of… but guys like Brian Burke will always find a way around the rules (basically sitting Selanne & Niedermayer in order to make cap)… Gainey is one of the only TRUE GM’s who believe in a u-make-it type of team..
Just being devil’s advocate here…
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 7:25 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
is plek really ok??????????
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 8:35 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Yeah..so..i don’t care what you think or what this blog brings…just try to stay in shape and keep the “pounds’off your butt “iceman”, Ive seen to many guyz have heart attacks and not see their children marry or have kids..i feel sorry for you ..in such a capacity to pick on someone on the web is quite,,”childish” maybe your a grade seven “fat” boy that needs attention…pity//real pity!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 8:41 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Yeah your so right “iceman’ we are slowly being “brainwashed ” into going to “subway’ or “Wendys’ and watch American made movies and listen to “hood’ rap;;it makes us “FAT” and “LAZY” . and we become just like them..CONTRADICTING and JUDGING everyone to make ourselves look better..but don’t make the effort to see what it is like to WORK for the respect we deserve!
Well said comrade!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 8:46 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Who’s coaching these “American” teams????who’s playing for these teams??/….DUMMIES! ITS CANADIANS!!!! MORE THAN WE HAVE HERE!..there are more Canadian players playing for the Ducks than our own…DUMB DUMB DUMB!!!!friggin dummies!
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 9:12 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I live out west and I don’t think I can name six teams that are better than any team in the East. I can however name 6 teams in the west that can grind, punish and outplay any team in the east over a 7 game series. Anaheim, San Jose, Dallas, Detroit, Calgary and Minnesota. Trust me, the east has speed and scoring hence exciting hockey but the west will run you down over several games with their style of play. It’s very comparable to the WHL vs the QMJHL. Scoring vs trapping/grinding. Size does matter.
PS. I’m not saying we can’t beat anyone of those teams. I’m saying we’ll take a beating physically.
Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 12:04 am. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Duncan81,you are bang on,but I think the Sens and leafs could handle it,if they make the big show,lol.
Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 12:02 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Halak get,s the start tonight,says the ice chips on TSN.Any predictions guys?
Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 12:05 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
HABS 6…LA 0
Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 1:04 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
I say 3-1 for the habs.
Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 1:11 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
like the Florida swing, the west swing always seems to bring the worst out in our team. Hopefully, we can bring out A game today, maybe an afternoon game will be better since we will not have the time to get out in the Sun. I probably will be a good game to start Halak it should make our team focus better with a different goalie in the nets.
Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 4:05 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Habman Or should I say Habgirl.
Who’s calling a names now? Calling people Dummies.
I’d love to go a round with you. Or should I say Half a round. That is all it would to take to knock you out Brother…..
Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 4:08 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Anyway on to better things……
For those of us who have RDS, after the game today, The 5th game of the 1993 final will air betwenn Montreal & L.A.
It will be good to relive that moment in time.
Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 4:31 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Ice man,the Habs are going to really need that disposition tomorrow vs the Ducks,lol…
Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 4:36 pm. About 'Desert Dogs'.
Lets kick their Bloody AZZES