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Eastern Mess

  • What is going on in the Eastern Conference?

    Philly fell apart. Ottawa is crumbling, and the Bruins are coming out of nowhere.

    How long will Ottawa struggle for before getting back in the groove? They are too good of a team to bomb the rest of the year. Or are they?

    Are the Bruins a good enough team to keep surging to the top of the Northeast?

    Which team in 9th-12th spot now is going to sneak into 8th?

    I don’t recall this many teams being this close at this point. There will be several teams missing the playoffs by 1-4 points. An overtime point, a shoot out win, or one minor error will be the difference for someone.

    The Habs are in the middle somewhere. A 1st place Division or Conference finish isn’t out of the cards. Neither is a 10th place finish.

    No room for error.

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  1. #1 Michael says:
    February 29, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    I will snap if the habs miss the playoffs.

  2. #2 patrick says:
    February 29, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    this is the night…what a beautiful night…#1 #1 #1

  3. #3 Ice Man says:
    February 29, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    The habs have had a few chances to move ahead to the #1 spot but have failed to do so. I hope tonight is the night.

    GO HABS GO.

  4. #4 Xtrahabsfan says:
    February 29, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    Have faith my Friend’s,go habs go…..

  5. #5 Christopher says:
    February 29, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Being in first place for a day or two mean nothing. It is how they finish after all 82 games. Give the boys a chance to breathe, and lets not jump to conclusions. One game at a time….I think anyhting above 7/8 or missing the playoffs is a big improvement from years past.

    Im looking forward to seeing our boys light it up into the final stretch :)

  6. #6 Donnie says:
    February 29, 2008 at 4:43 pm

    It would be nice to see them sitting in the 2nd spot all alone in the conference…if only for a day even.
    When Ottawa busts out, they’re gonna be taking no prisoners….it would be nice to pad the stats a little before that happens.
    If we can keep the secondary scoring going like last game, we’ll be fine.
    Price will hold his own if the team can keep scoring. GO HABS GO !!!

  7. #7 Stanley says:
    February 29, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    If the Canadiens win tonight they will finish first in there division at the end of the season. I also predict they will win the Stanley Cup if they win tonight.

  8. #8 Pricefor#1job says:
    February 29, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    if they win either the bruins or habs will finish 1st and at least make the semi-finals…what do you guys think? 8)

  9. #9 Stanley says:
    February 29, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    I predict Kostitsyn will have his best game of the season.

  10. #10 Pricefor#1job says:
    February 29, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    http://www.habsblog.com/2006/03/08/penalties-burn-habs/#comment-45505

    anyone agree with my comment #8 to number 6?

    P.S.where did the Kostitsyn comment come from stanley, and which Kostitsyn are you talking about, lol?

  11. #11 Stanley says:
    February 29, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    God and either

  12. #12 Stanley says:
    February 29, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    yoyoyo Mr. Pricefor#1job. The Canadiens are going to the top, so your comments are not appropriate for a Habs fan. The Habs can kick Sens any day of the year. Even if the refs forced the Canadiens to skate backwards the whole game. Including your precious Carey Price. All I know is the Canadiens are going all the way and if you don’t see that you are a ****** or Leafs fan, take your pick.

  13. #13 Stanley says:
    February 29, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    Sorry, I mixed you up with Donnie.

  15. #15 Xtrahabsfan says:
    February 29, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    I can tell if we lose tonite all hell is going to break out on this site,lol….

  16. #16 Softouch says:
    February 29, 2008 at 7:06 pm

    Yes … very thought provoking summary of the current situation … we have to believe the Habs could go further anyone (except gainey) could have imagined, with the way that the “power” teams have been going lately … if Habs do NOT have a key player injury in the stretch, I think there may be some very happy Bloggers here in a few weeks …

  17. #17 Senet 1 says:
    February 29, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    One game does not a season make especially in the last 18 games, however, as long as the habs play good defence I think we have a shot at first place. I keep waiting for Ottawa to break out of their slump. The new coach should turn that team around within a couple of weeks, so hopefully we can keep winning.

    For those of you Gainey bashers here is a thought. Consider this we traded Higgins, Ryder, a roster defenceman, and a 1st round draft choice for Hossa. Now consider that Hossa plays tonight and blows his knee and is out for the season. Now lets consider this, he decides in the off season not to sign with the habs. I can imagine how Gainey would survive that one. He made the right move!!!

  18. #18 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    Im the master and supreme knowledge of all hab predictions and i called the superbowl victory also..i said Huet would be traded ..but i thought it was for somthing..he got traded..i said watch the Kostitsyn boyz….now they are all the rave..i said LaPierre will be the next phenom scince lafluer..and he will be..i said price would be back for the playoffs and hes back…i said Gorges will be a good heads up player and he is…..i said Gainey is a good judge of character and his multiple Stanley’s have proven that..if you can take 5 rookies and cultivate a good team..your SMART…and you guyz whine about Carboneau…..iam the

  19. #19 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:19 pm

    man that know more than all you boggies combined!!!!!!

  20. #20 Xtrahabsfan says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    habman,so how bout the 649 numbers for the next draw,habs bro?

  21. #21 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    The urgency is not first place boyz…(DUH)..its HEALTH…HABS must stay out of the physicians room and wash ll equipment and dresing room disinfections…there have been U.S teams that have actually put viral “seeds” in oposition dressing rooms to create and “health advantage ” before ….Untied States have no moral capacity…also we need other teams to knck each other off and some luck…we may see quarter final action……KNOWLEDGE RULES!!!!

  22. #22 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    LOl…well i went to the bar last night and kncked a guy into next week…hes getting back to me…ill let you know soon,,,lol..you guyz are alright and can take the juice…dont be shy to let me have some greif guyz..i deserve some..im hung over !

  23. #23 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    The P2P website is up and running and the games on there..if you need directions ask!

  24. #24 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    Is Kovalev on some kind of juice?…holy **** hes flying..!!!

  25. #25 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Koivu will get the goal back…poor bugger feels bad about it

  26. #26 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    Think it may be possible to over work this kid in net guyz??
    It would be a Travesty if Price got hurt…we would be doomed and i would really have to say……Bad Move Gainey?

  27. #27 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    LOL..i have to laugh..Komisarek pushing the puck full tilt(no stick handling)..like a little pee wee..bantam player!

  28. #28 Xtrahabsfan says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    Hey now habman, that Halak is the next Hasek ,everythang is groovy man…

  29. #29 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    Ok…im gonna check on Halaks stats..i seen him play last year..True up hab brother!..im checking after second period..Height, weight ect

  30. #30 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    ..See i dont know everything..i just think so..i need these heads up once in a while..and i respect all opinions here..just for your info…

  31. #31 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    Another F@#$#@g penalty!…for lifting the stick and pick pocketing..what a joke!…this is a “NEWYORK ” farce to say the least!

    NY Rangers
    NY Islanders
    BUffalo
    NJ devils
    How many teams does NY need???

  32. #32 Pricefor#1job says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    how come you changed your name again habman?

  33. #33 Pricefor#1job says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    oh and this is habfreak here so never mind because i changed my username too.

  34. #34 patrick says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    habs could have 3×30 goal scorers this year

  35. #35 Pricefor#1job says:
    February 29, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    get a account on the user chat man

  36. #36 Pricefor#1job says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    yes they can:higgins plekanec and kovalev

  37. #37 Xtrahabsfan says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    Refs name is Magoo eh,lol

  38. #38 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    Well…i was unruly and very rude to some of my Hab bros…so i am trying to keep an open mind and actually listen and take some advice from you guyz here..i left for a while to reconsider my actions and learn from you guyz….so peace be to all Hab fans!

    And we score!…yes..4 to 1

  39. #39 Xtrahabsfan says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    Hey pactum ,nise right by Lats eh,oh yeah!

  41. #41 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    Price for #1 job…HIT t the nail right on the head..like the big native guy did to me last nite….lol…

    Im from Regina..its a raunchy town…first murder of the year yesterday..thats the only way we make the news here….lol

  42. #42 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    Regina PATS First place…Habs get a lot of prospects from out west..we play mean hockey here!

  43. #43 Pricefor#1job says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    you have changed habman…i like the new you

  44. #44 patrick says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    first murder in Winnipeg for 2008…January 2nd, we’ve added a few since then. anywho, I’m gonna stare at the standings all night to fully enjoy 1st place!

  45. #45 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Thank you and once more(last time)…my apologies for being unruly and unjust to all my Hab friends here i have affected…so the new and “open Minded” me is here ..just because it is internet does not give anyone the right to be condescending and judgmental…and it helps i got laid last nite…lol..anyway..its all good guyz

    Peace

  46. #46 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    FYI…80% of my predictions were “fluke”….together we share the KNOWLEDGE

  48. #48 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    Cool man…hey Patrick…no hard feeling about the “Grey Cup”…lol.
    All our coaches and players took off,,,********..lol…Austin<Holmes< Joseph…whats in a contract anyway?

    How would they like it if someone was building their house and the crew left because someone offered them more money across the street..and left their house “half finished”..i have no respect for that

  49. #49 Xtrahabsfan says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    Huet just took care of Jersey for us,way to go ,yes.

  50. #50 habman says:
    February 29, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    Im going to “copy and paste” the standing page and put it in a folder…photo copy it and show it to all my friends tomorrow…do it to the Bruins fans….”GAME ON”…lol

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  • goalie : I don't know when they'll announce it but the Oilers will be signing Sutter (Flames ex-coach) to coach their team - that's why Kevin Lowe chose him to coach in the World's. That was the world's worst kept secret.
  • Senet1 : I guess I wish we could get it done so all the speculating was over and we can get to building out team.
  • goalie : I can't type.... what a faux pas on my behalf...
  • goalie : I just realized what I said adn didn't say yesterday. What a fayx as on my behalf. Regarding coaching Randy Cunnyworth MUSDT stay as an assistant- he deserves at least that after the tremendous job he did in the latter part of this past season. I'd still mlike to have Robinson, Carbo adn Allard on the staff also.
  • Avatar37 : I agree Senet, my choice if we can't have Cunneyworth would be Crawford, Robinson on defense, Cunneyworth for offense, and Carbo as offense/faceoffs .
  • Senet1 : I think if I had my choice it would be Crawford and see if he could get Carbo and Robinson as assistants. That would be my idea coaching team.
  • goalie : I witnesed Marc Crawford MANY times when the Avs, etc. played against Oilers and let me tell you - he is constantly on the referees asses virtually game after game. He is the complete OPPOSITE of J. Martin. Crawford is calm on TSN but he is one excited coach behind the bench. A friend of mine who was an NHL linesman for 26 years said they dreaded Crawford he was so tough on the officials!
  • goalie : You know, I've bee thinking about the coaching situation. I'd be really excited if the Habs had Hartley as head coach and Carbo adn Robinson as his assistants. I also read it somewhere about a month ago that Toronto's goalie coach Allard (?) wants to relocate back to Montreal where he has his goaltending school/business. Add him to the mix and I'd say the Habs would be in great shape coaching wise.
  • Avatar37 : Well, from what I recall, Hartley didn't do all that well with the Thrashers. But, I don't know enough about him to judge one way or the other. Crawford I do know, and he always seemed to be a good, level headed coach to me.
  • Senet1 : even Pacioretty two years ago did not impress any of us. Younger players have to play and make mistakes and learn from those mistakes. If they sit in the press box they are learning nothing.
  • Senet1 : Of course if he have some good assistants like a Larry Robinson to teach the young defence and someone like Carbo to teach faceoffs etc. then your coach does not have to be as good at teaching. If Hartley fits the bill you get no argument from me. My only previous point is that if he is impatient with your younger players to the point that he does not play them, then we are right back where we were with Martin. Martin was a good coach too, but how he handled Emelin, PK and even Pacioretty two
  • goalie : I would like to see the Habs sign a coach who realizes that our team isn't tough enough (we need to get bigger and somewhat more nastier),the coach needs t be a great TEACHER and be a coach who can get the players to understand and buy into his system. Other than that I couldn't care what lingo he speaks. I wnat to see our team become a ligitimate contender fast!
  • HabsLoseAgain : Well we dont know if he is or is not a teaching coach. I woukd just hate to paint Hartley something that he is not. There will always be questions but if Hartley was hired as the habs new bench boss i for one would not be overly upset.
  • Senet1 : My thoughts are not that he is or is not a good coach but rather that when he won the cup he had an experience team of superstars on that team. Where as we have a group of young inexperienced players, is he a teaching coach or a tactical coach or both? I am not question whether he is a good coach, but my question therefore is he the coach for us at this point in the deveopment of our team?? Not sure we are all purely speculating at the moment?
  • Senet1 : Something happened to my first post. I will try again.
  • Senet1 : That is why I said I am not sure he is the coach for us at this time? Right now we are all speculating including yourself, because non of us know for sure?
  • HabsLoseAgain : Crawford also won a cup with Patrick Roy so would you say he is a good coach or did he just have great players and one of the best goaltenders of alltime?
  • HabsLoseAgain : Senrt so please give me some reasons why you think Hartley is not the coach the habs need right now. What is it that you do not like about him or his coaching style?
  • HabsLoseAgain : Well all great coaches had great players playing for them so i guess you you add a a pile of other coaches to that list including Bowan......
  • Senet1 : Hartley, was he a good coach or did he just have great players and one of the best altime goaltenders of all time. I am not sure that he is the type of coach that this organization needs right now. Unless of course we sign a ton of free agents.
  • Avatar37 : However, my feelings may completely be wrong, Hartley may turn out to be a good fit.
  • Avatar37 : I didn't say Hartley was unknown, I said we demoted a good coach in Cunneyworth and now have an unknown quantity because we don't have a coach. I don't have that great a feeling about Hartley, I'd be much more comfortable with Crawford.
  • HabsLoseAgain : In my opinion i think he might be a good fit in montreal. Oh and he also likes to have a tough team.
  • HabsLoseAgain : Also this year he coached the ZSC Lions to the swiss championship title.
  • HabsLoseAgain : lol the so called "unknown" won a cup in 2000-2001 with the colarado avalanch.
  • HabsLoseAgain : lol Bob Hartley is not an unknown lol.....sheesh.
  • Senet1 : I think he has until the trading deadline to show us that he deserves to be on this team. If he does not get back on track then he could be simply a 2nd round draft pick to whoever we can trade him to.
  • Avatar37 : Bourque reminds me of Pouliot, size, skill, and invisible. He needs to get back to playing a physical game and bang people around and maybe he'll start getting some of those garbage goals again. Need to get to the front of the net. I hope he can find his game again.
  • Avatar37 : We had a good coach in Randy Cunneyworth. Now we have an unknown, with Bob Hartley rumoured to be the front runner. I'd rather have Cunneyworth.
  • goalie : A player like Rene Bourwue has al the physical attributes of what would be a beter than average player. Hwever, he certainly didn't play that well especially after being in Montreal about three weeks. We NEED players like Rene to play hard AND produce points on a REGULAR BASIS in order for us to be competitive.
  • Senet1 : MONTREAL – Rene Bourque had a rocky start to his career as a Hab, but he’s planning on using the next four years to make up for it. After arriving in Montreal under less-than-ideal circumstances in January, Bourque spent the following 38 games hoping to find the spark he needed to rekindle his offensive production. Despite flanking Tomas Plekanec on the team’s second line to close out the season, the 30-year-old sniper suddenly found himself firing blanks in his new NHL home.
  • Senet1 : I think we have to be patient and not expect too much too soon. Let's get a strong management team in place, make a good choices in the draft get a good coach and then see what we need at the free agent market. I will not be too disapointed if we miss the playoffs again next year if it means a long term team success. We have the opportunity to make some major strides over the next two years at the draft table. Then we fill in the holes.
  • goalie : I certainly agree that we need to get some impact forwards who will sign for 5 years, not for a season then walk away. That's not going to help us.
  • goalie : I wouldn't trade PK for Ovetchkin no matter what. He is a coach's NIGHTMARE and a poor team player.
  • Senet1 : I believe he will as we graducally put better players around him and build this team.

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