Game 67: Habs/Ducks

Those of you who stayed up to watch the game last night were rewarded with a well deserved 60 minute effort that resulted for two points for the good guys. In the murky mess that is the Eastern conference, the Habs have tenuously reclaimed 8th place. I don’t know if they’ll hold it, but this much is true: winning will allow them to control their destiny. A losing streak of any size will all but eliminate them from contention. The boys will look to replicate their result from last night against Captain Koivu and the Ducks tonight. I’m sure it will be an emotional game for Koivu and the few teammates remaining on the Canadiens from last season. I know I still have a soft spot for him even though I do believe it was time for the club to move on.

Puck drops at 8. Go Habs Go!!!!

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#1 Senet1 says:
March 7, 2010 at 6:04 pm

Unfortunately we get no breather here it is another must win. Hope the guys have the stamina to play three full periods. So far we have played three away games we won two of them and with a little luck we should have one the other one too. So if we can win three of four that is a pretty good road trip. I said if we could get 89 points we would make the playoffs. So keep going guys we have 21 points to go.

#2 habs since51 says:
March 8, 2010 at 12:20 am

i thought the very best sighn possible was markovs return from the olympics finnaly i know hes been back for a week or should i type back and weak lol tonight he was andres of old!!!

#3 Mats Naslund says:
March 8, 2010 at 10:53 am

Silly me. I made a critical error last night. After tuning in at 2-0, I turned the game off at 3-0 at the end of the first to help my wife pack for a move next week. I should have learned my lesson two season’s ago when we all watched “The Comeback”. I’ll never forget that game – although I could definitely do a better job of remembering that NO lead is set in stone. The Canadiens came back to win last night’s game 4-3 in a shootout. I should have watched. I didn’t. The gods will not be pleased.

#4 Senet1 says:
March 8, 2010 at 9:33 pm

Mats, I am not sure about the gods and if they will forgive you but I was watching for you and trying my best to control myself after the first period human sacrifice of Price. I could not believe how badly they played. I think Price is starting to question on whether they are playing purposely this way to move him out of the organization. He made about five terrific saves and had no chance on any of the goals. Man I was so upset and almost turned the game off too. When the second period started and they brought Halak in I thought will I will watch a few minutes to see if it gives them any jump. They did play slightly better but then all of a sudden Plekanec got a breakaway and scored and suddenly there were twenty different guys playing hockey. It seemed like it was only a matter of time before they scored again, I do not think Halak had one difficult save to make until late in the third period and of course in overtime. It was like watching two different teams. I was happy for the team and us as Hab fans but I really felt sorry for Price. After the game I tuned into the NHL network and it was like it was all Price’s fault and how much better Halak played. I do not think either of those guys even watched the game. Anyway 6 or 8 points on the road and it could have been 7 maybe 8 for 8. Now back home and lets see what we can do there.

#5 Senet1 says:
March 8, 2010 at 9:39 pm

Habs since 51, you sound like me. I was three in 1951 and I have my old wool montreal sweater on in a picture with my brother and sisters. So I could say habs since 51 too but I kind of think maybe even earlier.
Anyway, I agree about Markov, he has looked simply ordinary until last night, I think Cory Perry woke him up a few times over the course of the game. I only wish he could have scored in the shoot out.

#6 Senet1 says:
March 8, 2010 at 11:50 pm

A win over Tampa could effectively eliminate them from the playoff mix this is a big four point game. A win against Boston could make it more difficult for them too. Not only that four points would put us is really good shape. Playing the Oilers should be a bonus but we always seem to come up flat against the weak teams and it is a Canadian team that is playing Montreal so there is always a strong rivalry with other canadian teams. If we could somehow manage 6 points with these three games it would be a great boost to making the playoffs and actuall a chance at 7th place. On the other hand I am not sure who I would rather meat Washington to Pittsburg, to me Washington is more vulnerable that Pittsburg and Pittsburg has more playoff experience and better goaltending. One thing going againtst us is with Washington besides the obvious is that Theodore former habs always seem to play stronger against us? But overall, I would rather face Washington.

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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.