Best Worst Goaltender Wins
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The Habs and Leafs both in a battle for their playoff lives meet tonight in Montreal.
Both coming off losses yesterday due to bad goaltending.
The team that wins tonight is going to be the one with the
best goaltendingleast crappy goaltending.Andrew Raycroft was pulled in his last visit to Montreal. David Aebischer has played so poorly that Guy Carbonneau is starting Jaro Halak again, who let 5 goals in on 15 shots in his last start.
What choice does he have?
It’s impossible to predict what kind of effort the Canadiens are going to bring to the table. The goaltending situation needs to improve for them to have any chance at staying in the race.
The Canadiens can overtake the Leafs in the standings with a win tonight.
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- Senet1 : I want the Bruins to win anyway so that we pick ahead of them in the Draft.
- Senet1 : Muller you got your wish NYR won game 4. So the Bruins will have to play another game at least.
- Senet1 : He may just bring all three of the kids up.
- muller93 : MB is forced to go out and get a big D-man. Missing Emelin for almost half the season is the last thing we needed to hear. Now going out and getting a big D-man is a MUST!!!
- muller93 : Now for the Fu**en Bruins who have no business even being in the second round are going to get a nice rest. Yes the same goons who took out one of best D-man for 6 more months. There is NO Fu**en justice. Just venting--Ok i feel better now.
- muller93 : So pissed to see the Rangers lay down and play like total crap. How did the Rangers beat the Caps? This team is playing with no heart--a must win and can only muster 23 shots...PATHETIC !!!
- muller93 : Senet I did see Galchenyuks goal--Made a great move for the game winner. You can see the kid has so much confidence.
- goalie : If Rangers get swept I wonder if Tortorella will get his walking papers? Or Glen Sather? They have tons of 'talent' but zero wins in this series.
- goalie : It's really too bad we lost to the Sens as we would have played the Rangers and the way NYR are playing we would have beat them too. If only. If only!
- Senet1 : Actually I agree it was a good move for them to play a shorter season and get the experience. He could not have played in the minors this year he would have had to play junior or the NHL. However, he now has a year under him and knows what to expect next year and hopefully take a bigger responsibility on the team. Did you see those two goals in the bronze game? Wow.
- muller93 : Good move by the Habs not having Galchenyuk play in the minors. Now Galchenyuk has 1 year in the NHL and playoff experience this is going to pay off big time come next year.
- 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.
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March 18, 2007 at 9:55 pm
I keep hearing this same stuff over and over again. YAWN! Do you guys honestly believe the Briere (if playing in Montreal) will not just be another SMALL player who washes out for the Habs? If you are going to dream, dream BIG!
March 18, 2007 at 10:05 pm
Habs blog:
Can you take Kovalev’s picture off the top pf the screen up there? That picture kinda reminds me of my toothless, demented grandmother who oddly enough used to also pointlessly rant about the “kids today.” However, she, at least, always gave her best effort and could also hit pretty hard.
On the second thought, leave it up there because I kind of miss granny.
March 18, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Rob Sir. You make me laugh. You are fuuny. Miss my Granny…LOL……
The Leafs lost last night. So did I. Da wife cut me off. Damnit. No nookie for me.
What’s more important? Hockey or Nookie……………..
March 18, 2007 at 11:18 pm
Dalley1:
The answer to that question depends on whether we are talking playoff hockey or the regular season!
March 18, 2007 at 11:23 pm
Anyways, stop paying attention to the joshtms of this world! Don’t lose hope yet, kid. Everyone always gets a second chance. You just have to make the most of it when the chance arrives.
April 7: Toronto versus Montreal — Habs in, Laffs out!
March 18, 2007 at 11:26 pm
Rob. NOOKIE.
Would you give up nookie for the Habs to make the playoffs?
I love Me Habs. But i’s loves me nookie too.
March 18, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Dalley 1:
With your playoff beard, your wife is gonna be saying no more often.
However, just to prove my devotion to the team, I am officially giving up nookie until the Habs clinch a playoff spot on April 7! I hope that you are paying attention, Alexei Kovalev, because the Habs’ fans are now sacrificing themselves more than you are!
You can now all witness my transformation into a bitter, miserable dude like joshtm.
March 19, 2007 at 8:02 am
Rob if your waiting for the habs to make the playoffs before you have nookie, you may never have nookie again………..LOL………….
And Rob, me wife loves me beard. She says it is very soft on her her skin….but some times it tickles though…………..
But Rob I’s had to trim it Sat. morning. It was too damn itchy. Me trimed beard makes me very handsome see. The habs fans are the best looking Fans in the league as well.
I heard that Joshtm looks alot like Garge Clooney…..It is a compliment to you Sir Joshtm…………
By the way, good morning Joshtm. Me ole Buddy…..
March 19, 2007 at 8:23 am
cat nutz??? wth… habs rule.. were playoff bound…
March 19, 2007 at 8:46 am
What’s that Alex ????????????????
March 19, 2007 at 9:53 am
Can I get a whoop whoop?????????????
March 19, 2007 at 10:02 am
Slow day in here……….Calm before the storm I’d say.
It’s not the same with no Basshing…………….
March 19, 2007 at 12:17 pm
For the run to the playoff’s and beyond I will be changing my blog name from Xhabsfan to The Tricolour one,”Trycolour” for short.I got the name from Press on nails english translator ,which I feel would be a most excellent addition to any new versions of star trek, “WOULD CAUSE A WAR FOR SURE”.LOL
March 19, 2007 at 12:19 pm
1…2…3…TESTING
March 19, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Hello
March 19, 2007 at 1:02 pm
I honestly believe, that if we can win 9 of the remaining 9 games, we have a good shot at getting in the playoffs. But we need to take both games vs the rangers. And If Huet comes back next week, it’s an added bonus, provided we’re still in the race.
March 19, 2007 at 1:04 pm
typing error. I meant if we can take 6 of the remaining 9 games, we’re in.
March 19, 2007 at 1:07 pm
we’re not going to win all 9 games. C’mon get real. even if we win 6 games, NYI and leafs and NYR need to lose at least 5 games each. But considering NYI have a very tough schedule, I would count them out(NYI)!
March 19, 2007 at 1:19 pm
I hope……..naw I won’t say it………
March 19, 2007 at 1:39 pm
Lets focus on the positive here people. We got the Bruins twice, and then the capitals Saturday. Even Aebischer should be able to get 3 or 4 points with that schedule.
Ah, who am I kidding…Aebischer is brutal, we gotta keep him ridin the pines. Steve Simmons had a good line in Sunday’s Toronto Sun…He asked if the Habs were going to change their goal scoring song out of sensitivity to Kovalev. It’s Vertigo by U2, for those who don’t pay attention. Say, maybe that’s where Kovalev got the idea…Not that we light the lamp often enough for it to get stuck in anybody’s head…
March 19, 2007 at 2:26 pm
YO it’s the Tricolour one,this name is a good fit for me ,being that I am a long haired fellow,kind of Hippy Dippy where’s the rainbow best west coast feel to it,lol.Can’t wait till we play the chowderheads,hope we rip em a new one,heh heh!Ok let agree to disagree today for old time’s sake and talking about old times!Why not bring the trumpet thing back for inspirations to the Bell Center,”da da da daa da daaaa “!
March 19, 2007 at 3:17 pm
Did you/do you smoke that “Wacky Backy” ?????????????
That explains some of your comments….LOL……Peace Man……
March 19, 2007 at 3:42 pm
It’s a tough road but here is what the Habs have to do to get in the playoffs:
Over their last 9 games they have to get:
0/1 point more than the Leafs who have a game in hand(current tiebreaker is wins [habs] or head-to-head points [9 points each] so it could come down to the last meeting)
1 more point than the NYIslanders who have 2 games in hand.
2 points more than the NYRangers who have 1 game in hand.
That will jump them ahead of those three teams into 8th. It will be tough but the Habs remaining games are:
Home – Bruins
Away – Bruins
Home – Capitals
Home – Rangers
Away – Senators
Home – Sabres
Home – Bruins
Away – Rangers
Away – Maple Leafs
The good news is that the Habs have 3 games left against the teams ahead of them and three against the Bruins, 1 against the Capitals, and 5 at home.
March 19, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Dalley1,both of us are island fellows man,so it’s a given about certain types of recreation activities ,”puff puff give give”, if u get me drift .Not to mention I’ve had many friends from the east coast islands and they are the toughest of all to drink under a table,lol.Post #123 playoffs?,don’t worry about it ,those teams are **** and were going to kill them, oh yeah !!!! GO HABS GO
March 19, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Looks VERY very bleak for habs now! rangers won tonight, moved into 7th place. Habs are now 2 points out of 8th place(Carolina). Here is the bad news. Carolina has the EASIEST schedule remaining. of their 9 remaining games,the next 2 are at home vs Washington, and SJ, then on the road against Toronto, and Philly. I think it is all over,except for the tears!
The only chance we have won’t come until next Tuesday, when we’ll only have 6 games remaining. The big problem is, all these teams have at least 1 game in hand over us! The habs have to literally WIN ALL REMAINING GAMES TO HAVE A CHANCE! Doesn’t look good! A loss tomorrow, and they can pack their bags, and get out the golf clubs!
March 19, 2007 at 10:06 pm
Pitsburg beats everyone else but N.Y.
It’s too good to be true that Pitsburg do us a favor right.
Yes it is all over but the crying.
You can thank Carbo for that. Playing Abbyshit.
No one to blame but Carbo “The Wonder Coach”.
March 19, 2007 at 10:30 pm
Hey guy’s there is still 9 games left so take you hands and grab your balls and that should stop you crawling da walls !
March 19, 2007 at 10:39 pm
The fight is over boys.
The bottom fell right out of her.
She’s gone bye’s she’s gone.
It has been my pleasure chatin with you fine fellows.
I have not had so much fun since the pigs ate me brother….LOL……
Maybe I will be able to chat with you guys next season. Hopefully there will be some signifcant changes for the 2007/08 Montreal Canadiens.
Have a safe & enjoyable summer.
Take care Guys…………
March 19, 2007 at 10:41 pm
You know what’s really going to hurt? If we miss the playoffs by 1 point, or better still, if we end up tied for 8th, and don’t get in because the other team has more wins. All we can do is pray for a miracle. Is anyone spiritual in mind?
March 20, 2007 at 2:16 am
Dalley, your not pulling the plug already are you??? For some reason i think we will end up hearing from you again!!! Especially after the bruins lose tomorrow night and we inch ourselves closer to a playoff spot. We’ll see, i might be wrong. just please don’t come back and call yourself Saku Koivu, for the love of god. The last thing we need on this blog is more habs players!!!
You guys know who you are!!! Good luck tomorrow night boys, hope Halak can keep the ball rolling.
March 20, 2007 at 7:01 am
First Dalley1 hopes for a leafs win, and now he’s bailin’…? Well I for one am made of sterner stuff. We got those ugly gold jerseyed pukes tonight, and like Stephen Colbert, I hate bears. We got 3 games left vs the bruins, and it is my fervent desire that we snuff the playoff chances for these godless killing machines. If we beat these ruthless, merciless assassins tonight, and Thursday, it’ll crush their slim playoff hopes, and enhance our own.
That Tim Thomas wriggles around like a baby seal out there, so I say we get Begin to club him one; take him out like Dipietro. We need speedsters like Kostitsyn to skate circles around that 7 foot pylon Chara, who, not surprisingly, isn’t getting too many nods for the Norris this season…
I’ve long hated the Bruins, and their obnoxious fans, and only since the early 90′s have I hated any other team and their fans more(the leafs, of course.) Well tonight that hatred goes full force–woe unto you, Dennis Leary, and other Bruin fans, ’cause we’re comin’ to steal your playoff hopes…
March 20, 2007 at 10:44 am
My last trip to the Forum was a Saturday night in March ’96 against the Bruins (the Forum closed about 10 days later vs. Dallas)… Boston won 2-1 but there were, as usual, a lot of Bruin fans up from New England that night and my buddy and I ended partying in the local watering holes with some of them til the wee hours (as is the Montreal way). They were pretty cool about the rivalry and had nothing but respect for the Habs as foes and I pretty much feel the same way: I hate the Bruins but at least I respect them where I hate the Leafs and have no respect for any of their moronic obnoxious know-nothing fans.
Habs 4, Bruins 3