Tampa Bay has reportedly gotten Olaf Kolzig! Tampa Bay will come 3rd next year. I believe Montreal is still better though. And guys, it takes longer to get the big guns.
Habs resign Kostitsyn (3.25 million a year / 3 years). Good deal. Sundin doesn’t care about money, he wants to join a team that has a serious chance at contending for the cup next year and the Canucks aren’t that team! he’s not gonna sign with Vancouver.
Should’ve gone after Malone, but that’s water under the bridge now.
I don’t think that Sundin is the missing piece of the puzzle. He can benefit this team, but acquiring him would not, in my opinion, be addressing this team’s primary need: a crash the net, mix it up, score key goals type of forward.
We have yet to see where Sundin goes let all the others spend their cash now,we still have the money for Sundin,and if not then we are not a weaker team for it,we have a good team and there is room for trades and the season has yet to start,no panic hold a steady course.
I agree with ya Don Carnage as for you hab faithful have I not taught you anything today?? I thought I told you to go outside and enjoy Canada Day, but you did not take my advice but rather write your comments that we need this guy or that guy…..seriously dude did you not watch the habs at all this year?? did you not see the game where they came back from a 5 - 0 against the rangers or that we finally beat the new jersey devils not once but 3 times or that we bet the Bruins 8 times this year and we scored the most games……after saying all that I guess we do that that big center.”OMG”
I went out and played 18 holes of golf with my son and soaked in the sun’s rays.Came home and found out that the entire league has gone nuts and are throwing money at these players like no tommorow.There gonna be in trouble later some are thats for sure.There are alot of good players that have not yet moved and we can sit pat and still say we have a good team.
5 years, 20 million+ for Streit from the Islanders?
Wow Garth Snow and Wang are really desperate. Don’t let the door hit you, your poor defensive play, your closed eye shots into shin pads in the playoffs and soft play, in the rear on the way out Mark.
Good for Gainey for not throwing ridiculous money at mid level free agents though. You can bet most of those deals are going to look really bad. Jeff Finger at 3.5 mil per season by the Laffs? LOL
But they still need a big centre on the top 2 lines. I still want Sundin
Remember Gary Bettman saying on Draft night that if teams talk to any impending free agents, they will be charged with “tampering?” Well, it seems to me that ALL the teams were tampering — how else do you explain the fact that there were so many free agent signings on the VERY FIRST DAY??? It takes DAYS to iron out a contract, not minutes. This is proof positive that these teams were talking to the UFA’s even prior to July 1.
No a team can have an offer ready in advance,and it dont take long to say well look here we have an offer for x with y. Then the team says ok we offer x for y and its done,its all $ thats all.
Don, even if the team had an offer ready in advance, the player would need some time to think about the offer, for example if there are multiple offers. For sure the teams have been talking to the player agents before July 1. So let’s see if Bettman holds true to his words
I agree. There was some absolutely ridiculous money being thrown around today. 4 million for Streit? Redden at 6.5, 2.5 for has-been Holik and on and on. The best move of the day may be the GM’s who didn’t get involved in this.
Streit and Ryder signing with other teams shows that there is interest in these guys from other teams. This is the one thing that I think Gainey has not done well — he should have traded these guys last year, and gotten something for them.
This year I promised myself that I wouldn’t fall for the ‘free agent ****”.
Hey, if other GM’s want to GROSSLY overpay for talent - then go for it. I’m quite
proud of this team and its management. I’m sure BG pushed hard for Sundin, just like
he did with Shanny and Briere. As far as I’m concerned we got our man. AKOST.
A hefty raise, yes, but not a gross overpayment.
I like this team’s build-from-within kind of style. Last year, after all the so-called big names
were gone we got Roman and Tommy K. (stability and heart). Hopefully we could add one
or two players this year that actually WANT to play here and not just the cash.
I wish Ryder and Streit all the success in the world - as long as it doesn’t conflict with us. LOL
In my opinion, the best player signed today, all things considered, was Andrei Kostitsyn. He and his brother are going to be great players in Montreal for many years to come. And at $3.25M, Andrei is great value. Bob Gainey has exercised good financial discipline. We will be in good shape in the coming months and years. Even without Sundin, we have a chance at the Cup. The 4 guys I am interested in for our club (Fedorov, Bertuzzi, Shanahan, and Laracque) are still available. It wouldn’t surprise me to see us sign one of them in the next few days.
I would like Jagr even. If Pittsburgh ever got a hold of him look out! Pittsburgh would get presidents and maybe shatter montreal’s record of only losing 8 games. I believe in what Bob is doing, but guys sources say that the habs and Oilers are runners up for Hossa. Hossa will suck *** and probably for 8 Million.
Ryder will get his *** kicked 8 times this season. What a ***, signing to the Boston Bruins. The Montreal Canaden’s rival. Federov wouldn’t be that bad, but I want gainey to go to Burke and see what he could do for Mathieu Shneider. We need a D to take up Streit’s spot on the powerplay! If we got a forward to play D on the powerplay it better be someone good lol but no matter what happens, Gainey is a smart *** and he will get something done. alot of u guys are hoping he gets someone exciting or something, Hossa is probably 8 Mill!!
Hey guys… on a side note. Do not confuse me with JackHab. I was reading through
some older posts “Alex Tanguay a Montreal Canadien” and came across that person’s
name. First off, my views make a hell of a lot more sense, and also I don’t take myself
too seriously. Notice the small caps.
lol thanks. But ummm I heard that Gainey is 2nd in the Hossa sweepstakes behind Edmonton. Gainey will get someone, even if it’s a crappy guy like Shanahan. Selanne might come because of Koivu and I can really see it. Bob won’t wait another 2 days for Sundin. Gainey will have his man by today or tomorrow.
guys remeber, Gainey is pretty much preparing for the playoffs, theres no way we are coming 5th or worse we’ll be in the top 4 for sure, and Selanne is a great playoff performer he had 4 pts in his short series last playoffs against Dallas, and is still a point per game player, Koivu led all players in pts in the olympics with Sleanne on his side!!! Yep,I have my guy, Go and get him Gainey!!!:)
Actually, Scotty, I’ve been posting on this site for a while, and will not change my
identity for anybody. Just note the difference… that’s all I’m asking.
Selanne isn’t that bad, but it doesn’t matter anyways because Detroit signed Hossa. Detroit wins the cup hands down sorry fellow hab fans Detroit is soooo goood!!!!
k guys, sorry, I’m a little pissed that Detroit might win it again. I still think this can be the habs year, because Detoit won’t have the grit they did last year because they just won it. Montreal will want it twice as more! GO HABS GO!!!
Don’t let yourselves get whisked away with excitement of possibilites to come. You know we’re not gonna do anything big guys….we never do…remember when Hossa was all but a Hab at the deadline? Remember our big off-season signings last year…Brisebois, Smolinski..ringin any bells? Tanguay is the biggest thing we’re gonna see…and that not too big…whats the diff between him and Ryder…2 guys who used to be able to score goals and now they can’t. Barring a change of scenery for both players…by that I mean, regaining there scoring touches because they find some lucky chemistry on their new teams that no one ever saw coming…it’s gonna be same ol same ol for both these guys. Right now…we traded one DUD for another…big gain !! A first line center is what we’re missing…it’s what we’ve been missing for years now…filling in bits and pieces of average players isn’t gonna do it…and it seem paying what you have to for a first line center is something we don’t do…guess our teams management likes watching other teams in the finals every year. Koivu doesn’t have what it takes to be one of this league’s top first line centers..how many years has he been proving this?
No, once again we’re gonna get all excited for nothing…we don’t bring big stars to Montreal. Get ready for the same faces doing the same things and ending up in the same position. Conference titles are fun, but not good enough for our Habs an us faithful.
I think Sundin can happen, but hopefully it’s soon, It’s so painful sitting here just waiting for him. He won’t sign with Vancouver. He wants to win and he not ready to be a hero again. If he goes to Vancouver they will come 13th and Mats Sundin will retire after the 1st season. Sundin wants to win and he told everyone he doesn’t want to go to the western conference. Detroit is out of the bidding and now its Montreal and NewYork R.
I don’t want to risk the Sundin thing though, go after someone like Jagr or Naslund or Selanne, and I’m still pissed off that Gainey didn’t go after Rolston! but Gainey will do the right thing.
honestly, I’m very frustrated. We go thru this same scenario every year, and it’s getting old. We can’t attract UFA’s to come here, bottom line. I don’t know how much more I can take being a bottom feeder.
Even tho I will always love the habs, maybe it’s time to find a secondary team to root for, 1 than can attract players and having a chance to win a cup.
Because if we’re never going to sign UFA’s, and not enough trades,and have to rely soley on the draft, then I can’t see us ever winning another cup.
sorry to sound doom and gloom, but every other team gets a jump start on us,
finishing 1st was nice, but the cup is what it’s all about. If we can’t get to that next level due to signing restrictions, what’s the point?
i’m just a very very frustrated fan!
WTF is that supposed to mean? I’m trying to tell everyone about my ideas, and I’m just a fan like all of u wanting my team to do something, but maybe it never will happen! What do u think is gonig to happen?
With the insanity thats going on I’d rather see Gainey get more of our own players like Komisarek/Higgins etc signed for the future.Sellanne is over the hill and Sundin will wait till his sauna gets boring…..
I’m starting to think that as well DieHard(#45). Avery just signed in the Big D. Why didn’t Gainey go after him or Rolston, etc…… Anyways lets just pray BG has something in the works. Afterall this is their 100th anniversary.
higgins is just as good as Marleau, if not better and 6 Million cheeper! I say just wait, we have enough power. If anything bad happens we’ll have 10 Miilion on the trade deadline.
if we dont sign sundin i say we get jagr for 2 years 6million a year or naslund for 3 years 3mill the 1st year then 4 mill the next 2 years. i would also offer sundin a 2year 13mill contract, 8mill the 1st year and 6mill the 2nd year. what do you guys think about my gm offers?
I think that a player like Selanne,Jagr,Shannahan,or Naslund would be good for the habs. I have a feeling Gainey is Planning something great . I Guarrente tou that he will sign at least one of these people by sunday . by the way learn how to spell Selanne GimmeShelter27!
Actually we should go into desperate mode because we can’t go into the season the way things stand. We lost Streit(quaterback on pp), Ryder, Smolinski(no loss), Brisebois(no loss),but have only replaced Ryder with Tanguay. When the season ended, we knew we needed to get a big center. That has not been addressed. We knew we needed an enforcer. That has not been addressed. We knew we needed a 4th defenceman, and that has not been addressed. Right now, unless Gainey signs someone or trades for someone, we’re in worse shape.
And you know TB, NJ, Boston, and Philly are better. OK we all know Gainey can’t sign UFA’s, but didn’t the Rangers just make a trade to get Zderdov?
Why couldn’t we make that trade? Why is Gainey sitting on his hands?
And please no more excuses, like “I tried”. That won’t cut it anymore.
How long are fans supposed to wait? totally fed up.
#59Jesus Price Superstar
July 2, 2008 pm31 7:11 pm
Sundin told TSN he will probably only know whether or not he’s going to play next year in august. What should the canadiens do? spend their money on players now or wait for sundin and then possibly not even get him.
Listen. Sundin is an elite centreman. Everyone knows this. But I do not want him in a Habs uniform because if that happens, then that will be all that happens, and that wouldn’t be nearly enough.
I just want someone with leadership or something. Markus Naslund?Jagr? etc. SOMETHING!!! But it’s not going to happen. I wouldn’t Trade hardly anyone for Marleau. He sucks *** and Higgy is better and is still growing. The habs would still come 1st in the east. Philly is a 6th place team if that the rangers will barely make it to the playoffs and Tampa Bay is just stocking up on Offence and soon they will be trading Boyle. Tampa Bay will barely make it into the playoffs. Montreal is still a growing team and their guys are getting better. Kostitsyns are going to be unreal and I wouldn’t be surpirised if Plekanec got 90 or even 100 pts next season! yep I’m serious. we are not the leafs ok, we have a future. But u guys are right we do have to get some size.
Smokes is not lost,Brisbois is not lost. There is no news on them yet,we are alot better with Ryder out Tanguay in.Streit gone we al said we were in trouble when Souray left,that did not happen,we have OB that will get alot more time so I dont see the big panic.We can still sign and trade at anytime.Its not over yet its just starting.
Joseph I missed you. I would hope that Tanguay more than replaces Ryder. He is a better all around player and he wanted to come to Montreal. Personally, I am sorry we could not sign Streit, but he is not worth what he got so we are better off in the long run. I would not panic about replacing him on the PP. We have his replacement in either moving Koivu back or Kovalev. Both these guys can double shift of an extra 30 seconds on the point. Gainey had offered 8M to Sundin so if he does not take it then he better sign in Detroit because going to Vancouver will not win him the cup. He at least has a shot with us. Hossa signed with Detroit because he wants to win the cup. Now isn’t that something a European who wants to win the cup rather than the money. I wonder is Sundin has the same sense.
I agree we need a big first line centre to be successful, but hehas to be capable of taking over from Kouvu point wise or we lose in the transaction. I have said it many times we need three players in this order.
1. A top four defenceman, one that plays with an edge.
2. A Power Forward who can score 30 goals and is willing to crash the net and screen the goalie.
3. A big centre who can score 70 points and is a good faceoff man.
If we get those three things and we stay healthy then I think we can win the cup.
Detroit will be strong again this next year but not as hungry. Someone from the west will knock them off before the finals.
Pittsburg will not be as strong without Hossa. Washington will probably miss the playoffs without good goaltending. Ottawa will miss the playoffs. Toronto will request a move to the European pro league. Oh I forgot they got THE FINGER ! Tampa will replace Ottawa in the top eight.
Other than the three priorities, Gainey needs to add some grit to the fourth line. He may have some of it in Hamilton.
I think we have to remember that we have a good team without Sundin, and we have improved it with Tanguay. So I would not spend foolishly, Gainey can go after the FA and he can offer them the money but the will have to want to come to Montreal. Taxes are a big deterent as well as the pressure of playing in the centre of the hockey universe. Some guys just cannot take the pressure.
I say lets look for a big puck moving defenceman that plays it tough. If there is one out there that is worth 5M then lets sign him. Lets see if we can sign that power forward, if not a young guy then maybe a Shanahan if he is willing. He should be worth 20 goals and his experience on and off the ice would be good for our team.
All I know is that Tanguay said he did in his interview and that he also asked Calgary last year to consider Montreal for a trade. So one never knows the real truth, but I do not know very many French Canadien kids that do not want to play in Montreal. Even those would be Nordique fans.
Demitra: Not sure we would want a 15 goal scorer. What line are you going to put him on? Do we want another European who does not score big? On the positive he does have a good plus minus. Maybe a strong thirdliner?
our defence is amazing guys Philly averaged like 12 shots against us and didn’t give up too much. With Price playing good this year, we will have the best team in the east!
and If u want a D, I would like Gainey to talk with Burke and trade Boullion and something else lol for Mathieu Shneider. If we don’t want Brisebois, bring back another guy from the 93 cup winning team! but Gainey won’t do something like that! the reason why the Demitra thing is interesting is because he’s not really a superstar and it isn’t too far fetched.
we can only get the leftovers that no other team wants. That’s been the case for the past 3 years unfortunately. But since that’s the case, a trade would be in order. Gainey should pursue Marleau, and give up Latendresse and a D man. the other player who wouldn’t cost much, is Chris Gratton, a big center, not afraid to stand in front of the net, and chip in a few timely goals. He would look great on a 3rd line, and good defensively.
hab Faithful I totally agree, everytime I bring up Gratton, people bash me, but he’s huge and he’s getting older usually that’s a bad thing but I know that he really wants the cup and he’s a Umberger type player! and he puts up some ts also. finally, some one agrees lol
pay attention to the Demitra thingy, Huselius is now a blue jacket. and that was an E3(which means it’s happening or close) and Demitra to Montreal is an E3 look out guys lol. but It could be nothing.
screw sundin
we need guys who WANT to play
why waste 8 mill for a guy who doesnt even want to play
why not go for sakic isnt he a free agent?
kostistyn was definatly the best signing of the day.
get rid of breezebye and pickup a offensive defencmen.
bob is still doing a great job
still got to be patient
I think Gainey is hanging his hat on Sundin and he sounds like a man who is close to retirement. I would like to see Gainey add a little grit (maybe Shanahan)along with maybe Selanne on 1 year deals. Both these guys would be great in the locker room. Please stay away from Jagr,Carboneau could not handle him. Bertuzzi maybe a cheap option if you could get him on for half his salary. Lets face it the habs lack physical size up front.
WTF IS GAINEY DOING? get someone already, we don’t need Sundin, we just want him. Get someone to play with Markov on the Powerplay! get something! theres so many guys out there! But I know, I have to be patient!lol It’s soo hard!!!!
we all want Gainey to do something. Is he now the only team in the league that hasen’t(can’t) sign a UFA? It’s embarrassing. And it wouldn’t take alot of $$$ to get Gratton? At this point,any decent goal scorer will do. just DO IT!
I pray Gainey doesn’t wait a month for Sundin, because we will be the losers. I just don’t see Sundin playing again, but if he does, it won’t be us. Just have a bad feeling about that. Why does Gainey always break the fans hearts?
We all know there are still players out there, that could help us. What is he waiting for? Maybe there’s a players conspiracy to NOT sign with the habs.
Isnt Boyle way over priced at 6.7? Plus Habs would have to give up too much youth to make it worthwhile.Then you have Markov and the other defense guys to consider.Boyle doesnt add up….
So we got Laracque. He’ll protect Koivu and all our other small scorers.
But where’s the scorer Gainey promised? say bye bye to Kostopoulus and maybe Begin. yes, Laracwue will be a wonderful scorer, netting maybe 3 goals/year!
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July 1, 2008 pm31 2:41 pm
Tampa Bay has reportedly gotten Olaf Kolzig! Tampa Bay will come 3rd next year. I believe Montreal is still better though. And guys, it takes longer to get the big guns.
July 1, 2008 pm31 2:49 pm
Jagr could end up back in Pitt, and Souray could go to Ottawa. And spposedly we’re out of the bidding for Sundin.
July 1, 2008 pm31 3:27 pm
Habs resign Kostitsyn (3.25 million a year / 3 years). Good deal. Sundin doesn’t care about money, he wants to join a team that has a serious chance at contending for the cup next year and the Canucks aren’t that team! he’s not gonna sign with Vancouver.
July 1, 2008 pm31 5:20 pm
Should’ve gone after Malone, but that’s water under the bridge now.
I don’t think that Sundin is the missing piece of the puzzle. He can benefit this team, but acquiring him would not, in my opinion, be addressing this team’s primary need: a crash the net, mix it up, score key goals type of forward.
July 1, 2008 pm31 6:16 pm
so the fact that the habs haven’t had a big center for 15 years, even tho they desperately need one, doesn’t bother you? OMG
July 1, 2008 pm31 7:35 pm
We have yet to see where Sundin goes let all the others spend their cash now,we still have the money for Sundin,and if not then we are not a weaker team for it,we have a good team and there is room for trades and the season has yet to start,no panic hold a steady course.
July 1, 2008 pm31 8:12 pm
I agree with ya Don Carnage as for you hab faithful have I not taught you anything today?? I thought I told you to go outside and enjoy Canada Day, but you did not take my advice but rather write your comments that we need this guy or that guy…..seriously dude did you not watch the habs at all this year?? did you not see the game where they came back from a 5 - 0 against the rangers or that we finally beat the new jersey devils not once but 3 times or that we bet the Bruins 8 times this year and we scored the most games……after saying all that I guess we do that that big center.”OMG”
July 1, 2008 pm31 8:22 pm
I went out and played 18 holes of golf with my son and soaked in the sun’s rays.Came home and found out that the entire league has gone nuts and are throwing money at these players like no tommorow.There gonna be in trouble later some are thats for sure.There are alot of good players that have not yet moved and we can sit pat and still say we have a good team.
In Bob I trust !
July 1, 2008 pm31 8:37 pm
5 years, 20 million+ for Streit from the Islanders?
Wow Garth Snow and Wang are really desperate. Don’t let the door hit you, your poor defensive play, your closed eye shots into shin pads in the playoffs and soft play, in the rear on the way out Mark.
Good for Gainey for not throwing ridiculous money at mid level free agents though. You can bet most of those deals are going to look really bad. Jeff Finger at 3.5 mil per season by the Laffs? LOL
But they still need a big centre on the top 2 lines. I still want Sundin
July 1, 2008 pm31 9:11 pm
Remember Gary Bettman saying on Draft night that if teams talk to any impending free agents, they will be charged with “tampering?” Well, it seems to me that ALL the teams were tampering — how else do you explain the fact that there were so many free agent signings on the VERY FIRST DAY??? It takes DAYS to iron out a contract, not minutes. This is proof positive that these teams were talking to the UFA’s even prior to July 1.
July 1, 2008 pm31 9:16 pm
No a team can have an offer ready in advance,and it dont take long to say well look here we have an offer for x with y. Then the team says ok we offer x for y and its done,its all $ thats all.
July 1, 2008 pm31 9:35 pm
Don, even if the team had an offer ready in advance, the player would need some time to think about the offer, for example if there are multiple offers. For sure the teams have been talking to the player agents before July 1. So let’s see if Bettman holds true to his words
July 1, 2008 pm31 9:43 pm
I agree. There was some absolutely ridiculous money being thrown around today. 4 million for Streit? Redden at 6.5, 2.5 for has-been Holik and on and on. The best move of the day may be the GM’s who didn’t get involved in this.
July 1, 2008 pm31 9:51 pm
How could Washington pay more money to get Theodore than what Huet ultimately got?? Huet is way, way better.
July 1, 2008 pm31 9:57 pm
And the pick of the day……….
3.5 million per year for Jeff Finger from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
LOL!
July 1, 2008 pm31 9:58 pm
g’bye Mark Streit. Nice knowing you
July 1, 2008 pm31 10:09 pm
Boston signs Ryder for 4 million a year - 3 years.
Another grossly overpaid player. Can’t say I’ll miss seeing him, except maybe at the receiving end of a Komisarek hit.
July 1, 2008 pm31 10:18 pm
Streit and Ryder signing with other teams shows that there is interest in these guys from other teams. This is the one thing that I think Gainey has not done well — he should have traded these guys last year, and gotten something for them.
July 1, 2008 pm31 10:19 pm
Even Huet. We could have done better than a 2nd round draft choice.
July 1, 2008 pm31 10:33 pm
Its too easy to sit at home and play arm chair gm.
That kind of money for those players is daft.
You cant get anything when no one is giving anything.
July 2, 2008 pm31 12:12 am
This year I promised myself that I wouldn’t fall for the ‘free agent ****”.
Hey, if other GM’s want to GROSSLY overpay for talent - then go for it. I’m quite
proud of this team and its management. I’m sure BG pushed hard for Sundin, just like
he did with Shanny and Briere. As far as I’m concerned we got our man. AKOST.
A hefty raise, yes, but not a gross overpayment.
I like this team’s build-from-within kind of style. Last year, after all the so-called big names
were gone we got Roman and Tommy K. (stability and heart). Hopefully we could add one
or two players this year that actually WANT to play here and not just the cash.
I wish Ryder and Streit all the success in the world - as long as it doesn’t conflict with us. LOL
July 2, 2008 pm31 2:45 am
In my opinion, the best player signed today, all things considered, was Andrei Kostitsyn. He and his brother are going to be great players in Montreal for many years to come. And at $3.25M, Andrei is great value. Bob Gainey has exercised good financial discipline. We will be in good shape in the coming months and years. Even without Sundin, we have a chance at the Cup. The 4 guys I am interested in for our club (Fedorov, Bertuzzi, Shanahan, and Laracque) are still available. It wouldn’t surprise me to see us sign one of them in the next few days.
July 2, 2008 pm31 6:18 am
I would like Jagr even. If Pittsburgh ever got a hold of him look out! Pittsburgh would get presidents and maybe shatter montreal’s record of only losing 8 games. I believe in what Bob is doing, but guys sources say that the habs and Oilers are runners up for Hossa. Hossa will suck *** and probably for 8 Million.
July 2, 2008 pm31 6:40 am
Ryder will get his *** kicked 8 times this season. What a ***, signing to the Boston Bruins. The Montreal Canaden’s rival. Federov wouldn’t be that bad, but I want gainey to go to Burke and see what he could do for Mathieu Shneider. We need a D to take up Streit’s spot on the powerplay! If we got a forward to play D on the powerplay it better be someone good lol but no matter what happens, Gainey is a smart *** and he will get something done. alot of u guys are hoping he gets someone exciting or something, Hossa is probably 8 Mill!!
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:04 am
Selanne or Sundin are coming to Montreal. I’m sure of it.
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:22 am
Your Bloody Sick Stuey11!!!
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:33 am
Hey guys… on a side note. Do not confuse me with JackHab. I was reading through
some older posts “Alex Tanguay a Montreal Canadien” and came across that person’s
name. First off, my views make a hell of a lot more sense, and also I don’t take myself
too seriously. Notice the small caps.
Thanks Folks!
July 2, 2008 pm31 9:36 am
Just change your name!
July 2, 2008 pm31 10:39 am
lol thanks. But ummm I heard that Gainey is 2nd in the Hossa sweepstakes behind Edmonton. Gainey will get someone, even if it’s a crappy guy like Shanahan. Selanne might come because of Koivu and I can really see it. Bob won’t wait another 2 days for Sundin. Gainey will have his man by today or tomorrow.
July 2, 2008 pm31 10:47 am
guys remeber, Gainey is pretty much preparing for the playoffs, theres no way we are coming 5th or worse we’ll be in the top 4 for sure, and Selanne is a great playoff performer he had 4 pts in his short series last playoffs against Dallas, and is still a point per game player, Koivu led all players in pts in the olympics with Sleanne on his side!!! Yep,I have my guy, Go and get him Gainey!!!:)
July 2, 2008 pm31 11:13 am
Actually, Scotty, I’ve been posting on this site for a while, and will not change my
identity for anybody. Just note the difference… that’s all I’m asking.
July 2, 2008 pm31 11:22 am
way 2 go Micheal Ryder kick our *** the up and coming season you deserves it and laugh in carbo face go habs go.
July 2, 2008 pm31 12:05 pm
Stuey11
What color is the sky in your world?
I’ll have what U R smoking…..
July 2, 2008 pm31 12:39 pm
Selanne isn’t that bad, but it doesn’t matter anyways because Detroit signed Hossa. Detroit wins the cup hands down sorry fellow hab fans Detroit is soooo goood!!!!
July 2, 2008 pm31 12:41 pm
what the hell stuo11. I agree that with sellanne we would be a better team
July 2, 2008 pm31 12:51 pm
We might be better, but wouldn’t be good enough to beat Detroit
July 2, 2008 pm31 1:10 pm
k guys, sorry, I’m a little pissed that Detroit might win it again. I still think this can be the habs year, because Detoit won’t have the grit they did last year because they just won it. Montreal will want it twice as more! GO HABS GO!!!
July 2, 2008 pm31 1:14 pm
i thought Hossa wanted a long term contract. Cause all he signed was a 1 yr at 7.4 million.
July 2, 2008 pm31 1:17 pm
Don’t let yourselves get whisked away with excitement of possibilites to come. You know we’re not gonna do anything big guys….we never do…remember when Hossa was all but a Hab at the deadline? Remember our big off-season signings last year…Brisebois, Smolinski..ringin any bells? Tanguay is the biggest thing we’re gonna see…and that not too big…whats the diff between him and Ryder…2 guys who used to be able to score goals and now they can’t. Barring a change of scenery for both players…by that I mean, regaining there scoring touches because they find some lucky chemistry on their new teams that no one ever saw coming…it’s gonna be same ol same ol for both these guys. Right now…we traded one DUD for another…big gain !! A first line center is what we’re missing…it’s what we’ve been missing for years now…filling in bits and pieces of average players isn’t gonna do it…and it seem paying what you have to for a first line center is something we don’t do…guess our teams management likes watching other teams in the finals every year. Koivu doesn’t have what it takes to be one of this league’s top first line centers..how many years has he been proving this?
No, once again we’re gonna get all excited for nothing…we don’t bring big stars to Montreal. Get ready for the same faces doing the same things and ending up in the same position. Conference titles are fun, but not good enough for our Habs an us faithful.
July 2, 2008 pm31 1:19 pm
I think Sundin can happen, but hopefully it’s soon, It’s so painful sitting here just waiting for him. He won’t sign with Vancouver. He wants to win and he not ready to be a hero again. If he goes to Vancouver they will come 13th and Mats Sundin will retire after the 1st season. Sundin wants to win and he told everyone he doesn’t want to go to the western conference. Detroit is out of the bidding and now its Montreal and NewYork R.
July 2, 2008 pm31 1:40 pm
I don’t want to risk the Sundin thing though, go after someone like Jagr or Naslund or Selanne, and I’m still pissed off that Gainey didn’t go after Rolston! but Gainey will do the right thing.
July 2, 2008 pm31 1:44 pm
honestly, I’m very frustrated. We go thru this same scenario every year, and it’s getting old. We can’t attract UFA’s to come here, bottom line. I don’t know how much more I can take being a bottom feeder.
Even tho I will always love the habs, maybe it’s time to find a secondary team to root for, 1 than can attract players and having a chance to win a cup.
Because if we’re never going to sign UFA’s, and not enough trades,and have to rely soley on the draft, then I can’t see us ever winning another cup.
sorry to sound doom and gloom, but every other team gets a jump start on us,
finishing 1st was nice, but the cup is what it’s all about. If we can’t get to that next level due to signing restrictions, what’s the point?
i’m just a very very frustrated fan!
July 2, 2008 pm31 1:44 pm
Don’t you ever get tired of talking to yourself Stuey11???
July 2, 2008 pm31 1:46 pm
WTF is that supposed to mean? I’m trying to tell everyone about my ideas, and I’m just a fan like all of u wanting my team to do something, but maybe it never will happen! What do u think is gonig to happen?
July 2, 2008 pm31 1:52 pm
Listen Stuey11.
Sundork will never be a HAB. NEVER!!!
No top player wants to play in Montreal.
Nothing will happen……….
July 2, 2008 pm31 2:27 pm
With the insanity thats going on I’d rather see Gainey get more of our own players like Komisarek/Higgins etc signed for the future.Sellanne is over the hill and Sundin will wait till his sauna gets boring…..
July 2, 2008 pm31 2:28 pm
I’m starting to think that as well DieHard(#45). Avery just signed in the Big D. Why didn’t Gainey go after him or Rolston, etc…… Anyways lets just pray BG has something in the works. Afterall this is their 100th anniversary.
July 2, 2008 pm31 2:40 pm
Put some pillows under your knees Habby. U will be there for a while…..
Gainey can offer the moon to theses big name players. If they don’t want to play in Montreal, there is nothing any GM will do to draw them here….
Putting the problem of drawing top players aside(which Gainey has no control of),Gainey is not the Saviour that everyone makes him out to be.
He handled alot of things wrong so far……
July 2, 2008 pm31 2:50 pm
Gainey needs to make a trade. that’s the only way. maybe he can pry Marleau from SJ, by offering Higgins and a pick. I don’t see any other way.
July 2, 2008 pm31 2:52 pm
higgins is just as good as Marleau, if not better and 6 Million cheeper! I say just wait, we have enough power. If anything bad happens we’ll have 10 Miilion on the trade deadline.
July 2, 2008 pm31 3:11 pm
Jarko Ruutu is now gone as well as Sean Donovan.
July 2, 2008 pm31 3:11 pm
Get off your *** Gainey.
July 2, 2008 pm31 3:17 pm
if we dont sign sundin i say we get jagr for 2 years 6million a year or naslund for 3 years 3mill the 1st year then 4 mill the next 2 years. i would also offer sundin a 2year 13mill contract, 8mill the 1st year and 6mill the 2nd year. what do you guys think about my gm offers?
July 2, 2008 pm31 3:20 pm
for jagr i meant 5million
July 2, 2008 pm31 3:24 pm
I’d say Stand Pat………
July 2, 2008 pm31 5:38 pm
I say the same,wait it out Sundin has not said no to us,he has said he is waiting.We dont need to panic and can play the waiting game.
July 2, 2008 pm31 6:08 pm
I think that a player like Selanne,Jagr,Shannahan,or Naslund would be good for the habs. I have a feeling Gainey is Planning something great . I Guarrente tou that he will sign at least one of these people by sunday . by the way learn how to spell Selanne GimmeShelter27!
July 2, 2008 pm31 6:10 pm
Actually we should go into desperate mode because we can’t go into the season the way things stand. We lost Streit(quaterback on pp), Ryder, Smolinski(no loss), Brisebois(no loss),but have only replaced Ryder with Tanguay. When the season ended, we knew we needed to get a big center. That has not been addressed. We knew we needed an enforcer. That has not been addressed. We knew we needed a 4th defenceman, and that has not been addressed. Right now, unless Gainey signs someone or trades for someone, we’re in worse shape.
And you know TB, NJ, Boston, and Philly are better. OK we all know Gainey can’t sign UFA’s, but didn’t the Rangers just make a trade to get Zderdov?
Why couldn’t we make that trade? Why is Gainey sitting on his hands?
And please no more excuses, like “I tried”. That won’t cut it anymore.
How long are fans supposed to wait? totally fed up.
July 2, 2008 pm31 7:11 pm
Sundin told TSN he will probably only know whether or not he’s going to play next year in august. What should the canadiens do? spend their money on players now or wait for sundin and then possibly not even get him.
July 2, 2008 pm31 7:16 pm
Spend now!
July 2, 2008 pm31 7:18 pm
Listen. Sundin is an elite centreman. Everyone knows this. But I do not want him in a Habs uniform because if that happens, then that will be all that happens, and that wouldn’t be nearly enough.
July 2, 2008 pm31 7:33 pm
I just want someone with leadership or something. Markus Naslund?Jagr? etc. SOMETHING!!! But it’s not going to happen. I wouldn’t Trade hardly anyone for Marleau. He sucks *** and Higgy is better and is still growing. The habs would still come 1st in the east. Philly is a 6th place team if that the rangers will barely make it to the playoffs and Tampa Bay is just stocking up on Offence and soon they will be trading Boyle. Tampa Bay will barely make it into the playoffs. Montreal is still a growing team and their guys are getting better. Kostitsyns are going to be unreal and I wouldn’t be surpirised if Plekanec got 90 or even 100 pts next season! yep I’m serious. we are not the leafs ok, we have a future. But u guys are right we do have to get some size.
July 2, 2008 pm31 7:59 pm
Smokes is not lost,Brisbois is not lost. There is no news on them yet,we are alot better with Ryder out Tanguay in.Streit gone we al said we were in trouble when Souray left,that did not happen,we have OB that will get alot more time so I dont see the big panic.We can still sign and trade at anytime.Its not over yet its just starting.
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:03 pm
Joseph I missed you. I would hope that Tanguay more than replaces Ryder. He is a better all around player and he wanted to come to Montreal. Personally, I am sorry we could not sign Streit, but he is not worth what he got so we are better off in the long run. I would not panic about replacing him on the PP. We have his replacement in either moving Koivu back or Kovalev. Both these guys can double shift of an extra 30 seconds on the point. Gainey had offered 8M to Sundin so if he does not take it then he better sign in Detroit because going to Vancouver will not win him the cup. He at least has a shot with us. Hossa signed with Detroit because he wants to win the cup. Now isn’t that something a European who wants to win the cup rather than the money. I wonder is Sundin has the same sense.
I agree we need a big first line centre to be successful, but hehas to be capable of taking over from Kouvu point wise or we lose in the transaction. I have said it many times we need three players in this order.
1. A top four defenceman, one that plays with an edge.
2. A Power Forward who can score 30 goals and is willing to crash the net and screen the goalie.
3. A big centre who can score 70 points and is a good faceoff man.
If we get those three things and we stay healthy then I think we can win the cup.
Detroit will be strong again this next year but not as hungry. Someone from the west will knock them off before the finals.
Pittsburg will not be as strong without Hossa. Washington will probably miss the playoffs without good goaltending. Ottawa will miss the playoffs. Toronto will request a move to the European pro league. Oh I forgot they got THE FINGER ! Tampa will replace Ottawa in the top eight.
Other than the three priorities, Gainey needs to add some grit to the fourth line. He may have some of it in Hamilton.
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:10 pm
That’s funny. Tanguay didn’t want to come to Montreal before….
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:19 pm
I think we have to remember that we have a good team without Sundin, and we have improved it with Tanguay. So I would not spend foolishly, Gainey can go after the FA and he can offer them the money but the will have to want to come to Montreal. Taxes are a big deterent as well as the pressure of playing in the centre of the hockey universe. Some guys just cannot take the pressure.
I say lets look for a big puck moving defenceman that plays it tough. If there is one out there that is worth 5M then lets sign him. Lets see if we can sign that power forward, if not a young guy then maybe a Shanahan if he is willing. He should be worth 20 goals and his experience on and off the ice would be good for our team.
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:21 pm
All I know is that Tanguay said he did in his interview and that he also asked Calgary last year to consider Montreal for a trade. So one never knows the real truth, but I do not know very many French Canadien kids that do not want to play in Montreal. Even those would be Nordique fans.
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:39 pm
I read in Hockeybuzz.com that Pavol Demitra might be coming. one of my friends have the season pass on the site that costs $19.00
He said and quote”its a rumor and its listed as an (E3)- which means like hes close or just talking, but ya i want him”
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:47 pm
Maybe we should go after Naslund, and that might entice Sundin to sign with us. Not sure where we would put him?
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:54 pm
Demitra: Not sure we would want a 15 goal scorer. What line are you going to put him on? Do we want another European who does not score big? On the positive he does have a good plus minus. Maybe a strong thirdliner?
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:55 pm
Personally, if we cannot get a Sundin line centerman then I would rather trust in the offence we have and strengthen our defence.
July 2, 2008 pm31 8:58 pm
our defence is amazing guys Philly averaged like 12 shots against us and didn’t give up too much. With Price playing good this year, we will have the best team in the east!
July 2, 2008 pm31 9:04 pm
and If u want a D, I would like Gainey to talk with Burke and trade Boullion and something else lol for Mathieu Shneider. If we don’t want Brisebois, bring back another guy from the 93 cup winning team! but Gainey won’t do something like that! the reason why the Demitra thing is interesting is because he’s not really a superstar and it isn’t too far fetched.
July 2, 2008 pm31 9:29 pm
we can only get the leftovers that no other team wants. That’s been the case for the past 3 years unfortunately. But since that’s the case, a trade would be in order. Gainey should pursue Marleau, and give up Latendresse and a D man. the other player who wouldn’t cost much, is Chris Gratton, a big center, not afraid to stand in front of the net, and chip in a few timely goals. He would look great on a 3rd line, and good defensively.
July 2, 2008 pm31 9:36 pm
hab Faithful I totally agree, everytime I bring up Gratton, people bash me, but he’s huge and he’s getting older usually that’s a bad thing but I know that he really wants the cup and he’s a Umberger type player! and he puts up some ts also. finally, some one agrees lol
July 2, 2008 pm31 9:58 pm
pay attention to the Demitra thingy, Huselius is now a blue jacket. and that was an E3(which means it’s happening or close) and Demitra to Montreal is an E3 look out guys lol. but It could be nothing.
July 3, 2008 pm31 1:14 am
screw sundin
we need guys who WANT to play
why waste 8 mill for a guy who doesnt even want to play
why not go for sakic isnt he a free agent?
kostistyn was definatly the best signing of the day.
get rid of breezebye and pickup a offensive defencmen.
bob is still doing a great job
still got to be patient
July 3, 2008 pm31 4:46 am
I think Gainey is hanging his hat on Sundin and he sounds like a man who is close to retirement. I would like to see Gainey add a little grit (maybe Shanahan)along with maybe Selanne on 1 year deals. Both these guys would be great in the locker room. Please stay away from Jagr,Carboneau could not handle him. Bertuzzi maybe a cheap option if you could get him on for half his salary. Lets face it the habs lack physical size up front.
July 3, 2008 pm31 11:32 am
I know Gainey won’t do this, but here’s my wishlist.
Trade Dandenault and 3rd round pick for snheider(get a guy from the 93 team)
Sign a big guy like Chris Gratton or Georges Laraque.
and guys I already think we have our 4th defencemen. O’bRyene is gonig to be scary this year(good thing lol) he’s gonig to be a 6′7″ punisher!!!!
July 3, 2008 pm31 11:40 am
I wish for PEACE on this site.
I wish for good health.
I wish for……………
July 3, 2008 pm31 12:54 pm
Grabovsky to Toronto….
Details to follow… A second rounder was mentioned
July 3, 2008 pm31 12:57 pm
We get T.O.’s second round pick (2010) and defenceman Greg Pateryn.
We also signed free agent Alex Henry and G Cedric Desjardins.
July 3, 2008 pm31 1:00 pm
WTF IS GAINEY DOING? get someone already, we don’t need Sundin, we just want him. Get someone to play with Markov on the Powerplay! get something! theres so many guys out there! But I know, I have to be patient!lol It’s soo hard!!!!
July 3, 2008 pm31 1:36 pm
Here we go loop-ti-loo, here we go loop-ti-la
July 3, 2008 pm31 2:09 pm
we all want Gainey to do something. Is he now the only team in the league that hasen’t(can’t) sign a UFA? It’s embarrassing. And it wouldn’t take alot of $$$ to get Gratton? At this point,any decent goal scorer will do. just DO IT!
I pray Gainey doesn’t wait a month for Sundin, because we will be the losers. I just don’t see Sundin playing again, but if he does, it won’t be us. Just have a bad feeling about that. Why does Gainey always break the fans hearts?
We all know there are still players out there, that could help us. What is he waiting for? Maybe there’s a players conspiracy to NOT sign with the habs.
July 3, 2008 pm31 2:13 pm
Pitt just signed Fedotenko and Satan. the rich get richer!
Now I’m really really pissed! Gainey, you f***king loser!
July 3, 2008 pm31 2:15 pm
Something in the water…………
July 3, 2008 pm31 2:26 pm
Gainey and Brain Murray are in the Dan Boyle sweepstakes, but guys, hw’s 6.7 Mill!!!
July 3, 2008 pm31 2:43 pm
WE NEED A SCORER! Pitt goes out and gets 2 of them at the same time, and loser Bob can’t get 1!!!!!!!!!!
July 3, 2008 pm31 2:43 pm
Isnt Boyle way over priced at 6.7? Plus Habs would have to give up too much youth to make it worthwhile.Then you have Markov and the other defense guys to consider.Boyle doesnt add up….
July 3, 2008 pm31 3:57 pm
So we got Laracque. He’ll protect Koivu and all our other small scorers.
But where’s the scorer Gainey promised? say bye bye to Kostopoulus and maybe Begin. yes, Laracwue will be a wonderful scorer, netting maybe 3 goals/year!
July 3, 2008 pm31 3:58 pm
We need a scorer? WTF! We were the highest scoring team in the league last year, and then we added Tanguay! We need a D-man who can pound some ***.
July 3, 2008 pm31 3:59 pm