10 Games Remain
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The Canadiens have just 10 regular season games left, tonight and Tuesday’s the only games against non-divisional opponents.
Yes, the last 8 games of the year are ALL against Northeast teams, all whom still believe they are in the playoff hunt. And with so many Divisional games remaining, anything can happen.
Needless to say, the Habs need to secure no less than 4 points against the non contending Islanders and Blues or they risk making the final 8 games even harder on themselves.
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- Senet1 : Galchenyuk scores to back to back goals in shoot out to help USA win Bronze metal. I did not see the second goal but the first was a beauty.
- Senet1 : So we could pick anywhere from 25th to 23rd depending on who wins these quarter final series.
- Senet1 : First, is the 14 teams in the lottery. Then there are 12 teams that did not make the semi finals in the order of the seasonal finish, Then there are the four teams in the semi final the first two eliminated pick in the order of the regular season points total and the last two based on who wins and who loses the cup. So as it stand now if say Detroit beats Chicago then Detroit moves up to pick after us. Boston or NYR will move up and pick after us. LA or San Jose will move up and pick after us
- Senet1 : Basically, I was wrong about the draft pick situation. There are three groups of drafting teams within the 30 teams.
- Senet1 : seriously ready to challenge for the cup. He will us win games but he will not be the difference between winning the cup and not winning the cup. You pick up players like that once you have the team ready to challenge,.
- Senet1 : I am looking at the players to draft and there are a lot of big 6'3-6'5 forwards available ion the draft this year. If we could draft 3-4 big young players in the 2nd and 3rd round why would you want to give that up for a roster player who may have 2-3 years at best. If we are going to build a winner to have to build it with bigger players and there are a lot of good big players available this year. So you sign Ott and he is with us for the short run, but probably not when we are seriously re
- Senet1 : Boullion is a great mentor for the young D-men
- muller93 : Boullion is one of MBs great additions--Boull ion is a definite Keeper.
- muller93 : Getting rid of Kaberle frees up a lot of cash. Boullion is small but is reliable and doesn't back down from anyone.
- muller93 : Exactly Goalie any thoughts on a punishing D-man?
- goalie : They;re showing determination adn skill vs Ducks and Blackhawks.
- goalie : REd Wings could turn out to be the surprise team of this year's playoffs!
- goalie : WE need to rid our team of Kaberle and Webber. Step two would be to then move Diaz. If we get that big d-man I believe that would push Boullion to # 7 on the chart. We'd then go with Georges, PK,Markov (to continue mentoring Ememlin) Tinordi as our starting six . THEN I'd be excited about our chances. We could then work on getting bigger forwards.
- goalie : I too would gladly give up a 3rd round pick for Ott- the type of player we sadly lack. AND if we could get one more rugged, expeienced defenceman it would help immensely.
- muller93 : Senet what you are saying makes sense but if we can get Ott for a 3rd round I'll take that all day.
- muller93 : MB should be looking at a big D-man first, even though I like our blue line with the addition of Tinordi. We need that insurance just in case one gets injured. Also I'm a firm believer in starting with the goalie first then-defense-for wards-and we already have good goalie. We have all noticed when we have the lead Price is tough to beat.
- Senet1 : So sometimes you have to sacrifice for one year or two to build that team in the draft. then add the finishing touches through FA and trades.
- Senet1 : Muller, Detroit is another good example. They have been in the hunt every year with good well balanced teams yet only one or two cups to show for it. However, they have built a team that has a chance every years for the last 10+ years. That is what I think we have a chance to do this year with a good draft. It reminds me of the habs teams of the mid 80 and 90's we built a team then with sold draft picks and won the cup twice during that time period. So sometimes you have to sacrifice a one
- muller93 : Very true Senet, you do need luck and we haven't had any luck it seems since the habs moved to the Bell Center. We had an incredible run in 2010 with some crazy goal tending from Halak. With Galchenyuk-Tinor di-Gallagher all in 1 year--not too bad, even with an early exit in the playoffs.
- Senet1 : Muller I guess we all have our own ideas, but there has never been too many times that were successful when they traded their draft picks away. We have a chance to build this team so we have a shot at winning the cup over the next 10 years. Even as good as Pittsburgh has been they have only won the cup once since Crosby and Malkin have been with the team. That is because you not only need great players but you need luck to win, but one thing about Pittsburgh they have a chance every year. The
- muller93 : Good point on Torres, he might be a liability. Torres has to tone it down a bit, but that's his game-very aggressive.
- goalie : Though I don't condone what Raffi Torres did - thos shows you how repeat offenders or near offenders are going to be treated. His hit was NOT illegal BUT what the rap sheet adn reputation Torres has he got severly punished. Lesson to be learned by OTHER players because Torres dopesn't learn fromk his mistakes.
- muller93 : Senet normally I would agree with you on not trading draft picks but we are not in a rebuilding stage. Sometimes draft picks can be a roll of the dice and it can take up to 3 years to be NHL ready. We have a good team and I agree with Stuo players like Clowe-Torres-Ott -Scott will make a big difference. Somebody has to protect Gallagher, he can't keep getting hit the way does--we need a tough forward so they think twice before going after Gallagher.
- Senet1 : Really a heathly Habs team would probably win more games against the Pens that we did against the Sens. Reason they Pens would not play as physical against us as against the Sens. If we get good goaltending we win at least two games.
- zpezada4ok : hello all «link»
- stuo11 : hes a tougher big guy too! Just a minor adjustment but will help a bit
- stuo11 : hes better than markov, and hes french who was in mention for defenceman of the year
- goalie : Markov for Beauchemin - an injury prone d-man for an ;old timer'd-man. Beauchemin is NOT what the Habs need in my opinion. He is a HUGE defensive liability.
- goalie : Stuo 11 I'd make that trade with Oilers fast BUT I doubt the Oilers will make that. Two marginal d-men at the best for a switch of first round picks - not a chance .
- stuo11 : markov for beachemin?
- stuo11 : let moen go
- stuo11 : maybe try and get steve begin back
- stuo11 : we wouldve kicked out all other teams but pens, sens,
- stuo11 : pens have alot of forwaRDS same with us but we have better goaltending
- stuo11 : theres styles of play goalie. Sens played us good, but lost games to southeast teams florida and tampa and get crushed by leafs EVERYTIME. sens and leafsd cant beat bruins but we do frequently
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March 15, 2008 at 6:06 pm
It was only a few short weeks ago I blatantly said that Pronger was an arrogant and selfish person, and his rough play and smirking grin made me sick to see when he should not have been nominated to go…now i stand by my thoughts as I witness the testament made by the NHL review committee and the menial 8 game suspension given for “stomping” on a player,
It serves no justification whatsoever when a precedent was set by Chris Simon.
I am appalled by the convienience(given by the commissioner) that this man will be playing in the post season!
As a player and fan,I believe he should have the rest of the season off!
March 15, 2008 at 6:07 pm
By the way that was to go(Pronger) to the “All Star Game”
March 15, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Peace …lets have a good night and I would like to hear some ‘PRE-GAME” thoughts and predictions…
ill be live blogging for those who wish to join..as to not take up all the page!
March 15, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I heard that the Islanders have 11 regulars out of the lineup tonight.
March 15, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Habman, why don’t you blog in the live comment section on the main page?
March 15, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Im too lazy to..lol..ill have a loo see…anyway..now ive got to places to yap it up..thanks!
March 15, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Well i would say hat the Isles are doing a good job with the transition game and its got some quickness to it..its good to watch
March 15, 2008 at 7:47 pm
habs now scoreless in the last 4 periods, and our PP is not looking good.
March 15, 2008 at 9:23 pm
If anyone needed a goal more ..it was Lats…its a confident builder thats for sure!
T.O is in the big OVEN..there TOAST!
March 15, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Theres a Storm a brewing in the east…and whom ever comes out alive is going to be very very hard to stop!..momentum and that final spot is going to be HELL on ice for the First place team!
March 15, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Price gets the “face wash” ..lol.its funny..way to go Le habitant!…Merci!
March 15, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Halak you mean?
March 15, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Yes 2 more points …. excellent good work boys !!!
March 15, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Iam pleased to announce that Chris Pronger will relinquishing to the tune of 609,756.08 in salary from games missed from his pitally suspension. The monies will be transfered to a “Players Emergency Fund”..in case one of them doesnt have change for the bus, or they cant afford that “special operation” for their families or friends, thus another wonderful Tax write off for the leaugue and the “cronies” that run it…a JOKE!!!!
March 15, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Sorry..Halak..i stand corrected…and of course iam embarrassed
March 15, 2008 at 9:49 pm
See you Tuesday boyz…rangers need to get it together..there done!…I am rooting for Washington to make the final spot..i hope…
March 15, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Final note..hes A-holes record
March 15, 2008 – With Anaheim, eight games for stomping on the leg of Vancouver F Ryan Kesler.
June 3, 2007 – With Anaheim, one playoff game for hit to the head of Ottawa C Dean McAmmond.
May 15, 2007 – With Anaheim, one playoff game for elbow to the head of Detroit F Tomas Holmstrom.
March 14, 2004 – With St. Louis, one regular-season game for kicking Calgary F Ville Nieminen.
April 3, 2002 – With St. Louis, two regular-season games for cross-checking Dallas F Brenden Morrow.
Oct. 11, 2000 – With St. Louis, one game for leaving bench for altercation for Atlanta F Kelly Buchberger.
Dec. 17, 1998 – With St. Louis, four games for high-sticking Phoenix C Jeremy Roenick.
Oct. 29, 1995 – With St. Louis, four games for slashing Washington F Pat P
March 15, 2008 at 11:18 pm
hablifer, we got one tonight but the good news is we are playing better 5 on 5 and scoring some goals, something we had a problem with earlier in the season. Our power play is still #1 in the league, this time of year more teams are concentrating on special teams, getting ready for playoffs, I don’t think there is much to worry about we will get our share of PP goals
March 16, 2008 at 1:01 am
I just want to see more consistency from this team. If we could only find a way to beat Ottawa, then I’ll be convinced we can get the job done.
March 16, 2008 at 2:31 pm
9 Habman
Posted on March 15th, 2008 at 9:23 pm. About ’10 Games Remain’.
If anyone needed a goal more ..it was Lats…its a confident builder thats for sure!
T.O is in the big OVEN..there TOAST!
well… he got a goal. i think higgy played well…he just did not get a goal
March 16, 2008 at 5:10 pm
WOHOO Ottawa is losing 4-1 with 12 minutes left in the third.
March 16, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Thanks joebone..ill answer my own questions…anyway I don’t ike the fact that the “wiener” in the southeast division gets one of the top spots ..they could jump leaps and bounds over teams with more points than them..ridiculous..its an AMERICAN scheme to say the least..they do not do it in the NBA!
March 16, 2008 at 6:54 pm
It gonna get dropped next year I am pretty sure… thanks to the Canes we remain in 1st , see Ottawa is a black sheep for us thats all , we just need to side step them in the playoffs or we need to kick their collective rears in the 2 games we have left against them. Sure looks like the al might Laffs will be on the golf course’s early this year…
March 16, 2008 at 7:33 pm
I wish they’d find a way to beat Ottawa – everyone else has.
March 16, 2008 at 8:27 pm
For all you “know everything about the Habs” fans…
Ken Reardon passed away March 14,… who the hell is REARDON????
Born 1921, signed his first contract with the Habs on Oct 26,1940
341 games played,26 goals,122 points ,604 penalty min, 1st all star and 2-2nd all star team selections, played with the Ottawa Commandos army team and won the Allan Cup Won the Stanley Cup in 1946..retired at 30 years of age!
His most personal accomplishment??…awarded FIELD MARSHALL MONTGOMERY CERTIFICATE of MERIT for several acts of bravery during BATTLE !
This man ..my friends is a true HAB!!!!!!
March 16, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Two things, Ottawa will either fall before we meet them in the playoffs or we will figure out a way to beat them, if not it was not meant to be this year. Secondly,I agree that the Canes should not automatically get into the playoffs just because they win their division, I do believe that they discussed this and it is supposed to be changed not sure if it is next year or not?? Anyway other than getting the third seed, they will probaby have at least enough points to finish 7th or 8th in our conference.
March 17, 2008 at 11:13 am
I was just sizing up the standings, and you know it’s quite a shame that Ott owns us the way they do. We could have the 1 or 2 seed almost wrapped up now if we could even split the series.
Again we’re 2 pts. ahead of them with even games played. Just like last week before they came to town to pass us again. And the same position we may be in again next week when we face them again. Trying to stay hopeful with these Habs/Sens match-ups. I’m even saying to myself…..1 and 5 means we’re due, lol…..optimism at its best.
But we’ve gotta get these guys outta our heads somehow. If anyone watched the Sens/Canes game on Sunday, you saw that the Canes did nothing magical to beat them. They came at them hard, stayed skating, and hit everyone (including Spez and Heat). I’ll say it again….when this line doesn’t have the run of the show, Ott doesn’t win.
The reality is, we CAN beat Ott…..its just other teams show-up to play them and we don’t. The same way we own the Bruins this year….they haven’t been a part of most of the games we beat them in this year. And you just know that Bruins fans are cursing us, and frustrated at our dominance over them the same way we are with the Sens.
” We can’t beat the Sens” ? ……HORSE **** !!! Get the stupid thought outta our guys heads that we’re beaten before the puck drops, and play them hard. Skate, score and hit the same way we beat other teams this year to rack up 40 wins this year..the same amount as Ott. They’re not a magical team full of wizards and warlocks…..they’re a team of god damn men just like us, with one scoring line. It’s just a shame that we’re bending over for them instead of playing them with heart and desire, like we have done to every other team this year. Bottom line…if we pull together and get mad, and figure this puzzle out for the last 2 games against them….the 1 or 2 seed is all but ours. Let them deal with Pit or NJ in the first round. GO HABS GO !!!
March 17, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Jaroslav Halak is getting the start tomorrow. I read it on TSN.CA Ice Chips.
March 17, 2008 at 1:50 pm
That’s right. Play Halak against the Weak Teams so he can rack up the impressive #’s.
Play Price against the Top Teams and his #’s drop.
Price has nothing to prove. He has done it all so far. Halak has proved that he can beat Weak Teams I guess.
Anyway, good luck Halak. Keep up the good work!
March 17, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I witnessed this game in Bell Centre, just behind Halak twice.
Halak was amazing! Positing, Timing, Visioning,… just a perfect game from Halak.
Too bad we have two (too) good goalies…
March 17, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Many Habs fans are talking on the topic:
Putting Price as the #1 goalie, no problem at all; but it’s kind of wasting Halak, the 22-year-old talented goalie as a backup…
March 17, 2008 at 3:38 pm
h4life ,we have the 2 best young Goalies you can have on one team! Too bad????lol,perfact . The nets are set for years to come.
March 17, 2008 at 4:04 pm
I was just checking out some stats and this, thought some of you would be interested in it
http://www.nhl.com/cgi-bin/superstats/process_stats.cgi?source=NHL.com&statType=player&seasonType=regular&playerType=skater&season=20072008&team=MON
March 17, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Poll from Ottawa Senators:
Who would you like to see the Senators face in the first round of the playoffs?
Pittsburgh
New Jersey
Boston
N.Y. Rangers
Montreal
Pittsburgh
22.72%
New Jersey
9.10%
Boston
20.24%
N.Y. Rangers
18.00%
Montreal
29.95%
tallying results…
Total Votes:
3306
March 17, 2008 at 6:03 pm
why wouldn’t the sens want to play us? they beat us every time! common sense.By the same token, the habs want the bruins in the 1st round. the team you have the most success against in the regular season, is the same team you want to face in the playoffs. the problem with the habs is, they have the sens in their head. It’s all the psyche. habs need some positive reinforcement, or hypnosis! Just play in their faces, and ram it down their throats, just like Carolina did! look and learn Carbo and players!
March 18, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Who do you hope the Canadiens face in the opening round of the playoffs?
It’s got to be Daniel Briere and Flyers
Sidney Crosby and Co., without a doubt
The Bruins, why mess with tradition?
The Hurricanes, it’s payback time
It’s all about Broadway baby, bring on the Rangers
It’s got to be Daniel Briere and Flyers
18.75%
Sidney Crosby and Co., without a doubt
7.30%
The Bruins, why mess with tradition?
51.94%
The Hurricanes, it’s payback time
15.44%
It’s all about Broadway baby, bring on the Rangers
6.57%
tallying results…
Total Votes:
1904
March 18, 2008 at 4:09 pm
nm about my llast comment. Price and Halak find the battle for #1 fun and they say they are really good friends. As long as one of them don’t turn into Emery, I think he’s fine.
March 19, 2008 at 6:02 pm
MONTREAL IS GONNA WIN THE FRIEKIN STANLEY CUP BABY