Super Saturday
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The Canadiens have made a statement conquering past trouble areas in recent weeks.
An unthinkable comeback win in New Jersey, another 3-0 comeback effort against Washington to gain a valuable point. Situations where the old Habs would have curled into a ball and waited for the final buzzer.
Another confidence building statement would be to sweep these back to back weekend games. Afternoon games, back to back games, have not been a strong area for the Canadiens.
A strong weekend could put the Canadiens within striking distance of the Ottawa Senators and 1st place in the Eastern Conference.
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- 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.
- 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,
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February 2, 2008 at 3:37 pm
I think A.Kostitsyn will score along with another from pleckanic, and maybe one from latendress…5 lefrt in the first period….three P.P. in a row..you can GURANTEE that things are going to go Islander way after the first..you gonna see MOmt bombarded with penaltys in the second
February 2, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Brisebois is playing, so we’re going to lose.
February 2, 2008 at 3:58 pm
where are all the “blog hogs”…lol
February 2, 2008 at 4:00 pm
yes ,,he does have a tendenct to get back slowly when the transition is against him…hes defensive skills have him in the same catagory as Sourray..the laziest defensmen in the league behind Chara….at least Chara fights now….
February 2, 2008 at 4:02 pm
So..we are goin to see wad up wit the Koivu line again…time for lapiree to get one here …pass from koivu to higgins to lapierre..BOOM! top shelf…ahhh dare to dream Habman..dare to dream…..
February 2, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Ok..pleckanic scores..man i love to be RIGHT!
February 2, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I want to see KOmisarek kick ***…FIGHT!!!!
February 2, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Here’s to the Leafs winning tonight, and then immediately going back to sucking ***.
February 2, 2008 at 4:53 pm
So far not to bad ….BUT WHAT IS BRISEBOIS DOING PLAYING ?????
February 2, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Brisebois got an assist. Too bad it was a goal on us
February 2, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Third period…here come the “barrage of calls against the CAnadiens…WATCH…theyll make it close in the late third…I HATE BETTMANS REFS!!!!,,,you know..i was thinking they should have a R.A.P…referee accountability panel…….The coacheshave challenges they can call after the game(or file during)…lets say,..”3″…if there is sufficient reason that there was a misconduct of justice for a bad call or “no call” there are points assesed to the official in question..if the official acumulates a certain amount of points within a specified number of games during the season…he is demoted to a lower leaugue ..American or what have you..a replacement ref is then called up to take his place…if there was a bad call or “no call” that results in a game being decided by that factor..the ref can be fined..if the ref does not show improvement when he returns to the N.H.L..he is suspended and the Panel can decide his fate..IT IS TIME REFS TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE MISTAKES THAT HAVE A DIRECT AFFECT ON THE OUTCOME OF IMPORTANT GAMES>>ESPECIALLY PLAYOFFS!!!!!
IT MUST BE IMPLEMENTED!!!!
February 2, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Yes HJ you called that to a “T”…he needs to reasses himself..but not with the Habs….maybe the “manitoba Moose?”
February 2, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Hope they can hold on to the lead.. and if they do then GO LEAFS GO… LAST TIME YOU WILL HERE THAT FROM ME… LOL
February 2, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Briseby with another give away…
February 2, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Good end to the game. Now we just need OTT. to lose
February 2, 2008 at 5:41 pm
…Man..is it “Hughe-it”..or “hugh aye”,..HUET..the announcers say ..”IT”..not “AYE”..oh well…rangers gonna givem trouble tommorow
February 2, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Huet said it was pronounced HUIT
February 2, 2008 at 5:44 pm
R.A.P..REFEREE ACCOUNTABILTY PANEL MUST BE IMPLEMENTED OR THE AMERICANIZATION AND THE “BASTARDIZING” OF OUR GAME WILL RESULT IN MORE CONSPIRACY AND AMERICAN INFLUENCE>>>THE REFS ARE PAID OUT BY AMERICAN MAFIA TO CONTROL OUTCOME OF GAMES!!!>>I KNOW!!
February 2, 2008 at 5:45 pm
PLEASE READ # 13
February 2, 2008 at 5:51 pm
c’mon leafs, we won’t laff at you tonight if you beat the sens, but after the game you’re the laffs again, and we’ll root against you.
February 2, 2008 at 5:57 pm
GO LEAFS GO! sarcasm
February 2, 2008 at 5:59 pm
anybody want to vote carbo. for the Jack adams ?
February 2, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Yeah Carbos awesome this year! we have to finish high inthe standings though…
February 2, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Ottawa can take the two points and stck it up their arse, i will never cheer for the leafs EVER. We can catch ottawa without the laffs help if we continue the way we are playing. Leafs suck ball and so does ottawa GO HABS GO
February 2, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Well we are a lot better then the 14th spot we were to be at (so far) so that would be about 20-28 over all…. BUT WE SIT 4TH IN THE EAST (2ND IN POINTS )AND WE ARE TIED FOR THIRD OVER ALL.. I think that the coach has a lot to do with it…
February 2, 2008 at 6:13 pm
If you look at the ice times the top players are now starting to play a lot more then before (Carbo was playing everyone about the same at the start of the year) and the right players seem to be out there at the right time (except when ever BRISEBY IS IN THE LINE UP)..Carbo is showing that he has learned a lot from last year. His lines stay the same for most of the game(unlike before)
February 2, 2008 at 6:30 pm
I don’t know what would be better … LAFFS WIN AND THE HABS COME TO WITH IN 3POINTS OF OTT OR THE LAFFS LOSE AND TB WIN SO THAT THE LAFFS FALL TO LAST IN THE EAST
TB WOULD HAVE SECOND LAST BECAUSE OF WINS EVEN THOUGH THEY WOULD BOTH HAVE 49 POINTS…………….I THINK LAFFS IN LAST WOULD BE OH SOOOOO SWEET
GO HABS GO…
February 2, 2008 at 7:03 pm
That was “Conspiracy”…and the other was “EYE”..Toronto wins tonight too…
February 2, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Does any body think there should be a “REFREREE ACCOUNTABILITY PANEL”…so coaches can have a say at the poor call in this league????..ANYBODY THINK REFS SHOULD BE IMMUNE TO MISTAKES…AND SHOULDNT PAY FINES LIKE LIKE PLAYERS AND COACHES??????
R.A.P …REFEREE ACCOUNTABILITY PANEL ANYONE??????
February 2, 2008 at 7:16 pm
WE the fans have power to write and implement this and put hockey on the fore front and establish this ground breaking endorsement. We can change the face of sport and see that fairness and justice is given to all participants who solely rely on the unbiast truth in calling a game. Time and time again i hear coaches and staff hollaring , as well as fans and players at lame calls during desicive and turning points that have an overwhelming impact on the outcome of games…this is in all sport!…either we implement the “challenge rule”..and have replays on bad calls in the NHL..or we use the R.A.P.program and fine these pricks for controling the destiny of the game..and the “AMERICAN KISS ASSING IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!!
February 2, 2008 at 7:17 pm
I agree with you man. Is it fair if we get fined and they don’t. (let’s start a mob
February 2, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Ok geniuses..some one is going to turn around and say they came up with the idea..but no ones talking…dont ***** about the refs then..I WILL!
February 2, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Shut up habman, this is a hockey blog. no need for bad language.
February 2, 2008 at 10:36 pm
habman, you need to relax – nobody loves a bad call but I rarely (very, very rarely) see a game that I think is significantly affected by bad calls. It is what it is and it all evens out in the end.
Anyway, an awesome game tonight and another 2 points on Ottawa. If we win against New York tomorrow we’ll be in position to overtake Ottawa by beating them on Tuesday
February 2, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Oh nice the Laffs beat Ottawa ….
February 2, 2008 at 11:20 pm
If we win the next two teams we are 2nd in the league and 1st in the conference! let’s hpoe they win tommorrow
February 2, 2008 at 11:21 pm
and habman listen to Chris. did you fail kindergarten?
February 2, 2008 at 11:24 pm
I bet you did.
February 2, 2008 at 11:44 pm
habman, you need to relax – nobody loves a bad call but I rarely (very, very rarely) see a game that I think is significantly affected by bad calls. It is what it is and it all evens out in the end.
Anyway, an awesome game tonight and another 2 points on Ottawa. If we win against New York tomorrow we’ll be in position to overtake Ottawa by beating them on Tuesday
Remember that goal against Tampa Bay in game 6?
February 3, 2008 at 12:32 am
I didn’t say it never happens, I said it “very, very rarely” happens. I would challenge anyone who has a serious issue with the officiating in NHL games to construct and program a robot to make the calls. The refs are well-trained and they do an outstanding job in my opinion. Does that mean that I’m always happy with a call? Of course not. It means that I understand that these men are human and that, at the end of the day, it’s a game.
February 3, 2008 at 1:13 am
Go habs gO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:):):):):):)
February 3, 2008 at 1:14 am
February 3, 2008 at 1:14 am
man the faces are addicting…
February 3, 2008 at 2:54 am
how many posts do you need to make habfreak?
February 3, 2008 at 10:12 am
Yeah I’ve been thinking about that too. I gotta relax.
February 3, 2008 at 11:28 am
Pleks is the man. If Higgins and Ryder get going, this team is gonna be tough down the stretch.
GO Habs GO
February 3, 2008 at 11:28 am
Woohoo, I bitched about Begin and his uselessness and Guy benches him for the Isles game…..maybe Guy IS seeing this too. Dandy’s back in his place…no dumb penalties and even a goal. Trade-off is that he re-inserted Brisebois for some unknown reason. He blew Huet’s shutout by trying to make a Markov or Streit move while being last man back….but I digress….WE WON !!! But seriouisly, we’re playing great hockey, but these two guys should be alternates in case of injuries down the stretch and into the playoffs…anyone else agree?
But lets get to the matter at hand….all the sports anaylists on TV are asking the same question….”Are these Habs the real deal?” Seems to me they are…. the last puzzle piece for our boys was mastering the home games….5-1-1 in the last 7 means they’re figuring it out. I don’t think the Isles were even in the game…except for the 5 on 3…this is the best hockey I’ve seen from our squad since 93….and this year so far is arguably better. Getting the Koivu line scoring again would be the cherry on top, and they’re coming along…working hard and getting chances again, Only a matter of time before some of them start going in. And how about Ryder standing up for Higgins…first emotion I’ve seen from Ryder since after each of his 30 goals last season….good to see Ryder…keep it up. The Lapierre line is playing good solid hockey…doing their job, and that all you can ask. The 4th line WITHOUT Begin are coming up big also, and the Kovy line speaks for itself. One of the top all-round defensive cores in the league right now. All 6 of these guys are playing well are doing what they should. Hamrlik and Georges are great defensively, as are Komisarik and Frankie “Bulldog” Bullion, as these guys hit every thing in their zone, and Markov and Streit lead the offensive charge from the blueline along with good defensive play. And say no more about Huet right now…simply magical. I’m thinking against Toronto Thurs. night is when he’s getting a break…but we may see Halak against the Rangers today.
Are ya feeling it like me fellow Habs faithful? Are ya feeling that this team has a chance for some great things? We got the Rangers today…and ya know what 2 points in this game means don’t ya? It sets up a game Tues. night against the Sens for first in the conference…LETS DO IT GANG, fourth place is not a worthy finish for this team this year…keep climbing the ladder and we may start to see the tails of the Red Wings wagging happily in their Presidents Trophy spot. I know thats a long shot, but our boys got their fans believing again, and that goes a long way. You’re playing outstanding hockey lads and you’re starting to get recognition from the rest of the league now. Pound the no-scoring, underachieving Rangers into the ice and get these points like you can. The Sens are waiting in the wings to hand over the crown for the new first place team in the east. Woohoo….GO HABS GO !!!
February 3, 2008 at 11:57 am
Seriously, this team seems to be getting better as the season wears on, showing me new things, and being more creative in the offensive zone, they really could go on a tear to finish the season. The old knocks against the Habs the past few years are starting to fade, these guys are playing with heart and though I hope Bob Gainey will be active on the trade front I don’t think he necessarily needs to be. Especially in goal, don’t trade any of the goalies unless a bona fide top 6 player is coming over in return. Huet should be offerred a contract ASAP, just don’t include a NTC, especially if we retain Halak as well, the Habs will have unparalelled depth in goal over the next few years. I think the time will soon be coming where you can call this team a legitimate threat in the playoffs, if it’s not here already.
The Habs haven’t run into any real serious injury problems and hopefully that will continue but I think their depth is good enough to overcome that. So Rangers in town? I predict a 5-2 Habs win which would bring the Habs 1 point behind #1 in the conference with the chance to seize it Tuesday against a slumping Sens team. GO HABS GO!!