I will miss Souray because of his cannon shot but he was a defensive liability and someone who you could go around as if he were a pylon. He wore the CH with pride and for that reason I will miss him but otherwise I am not very upset to see him leave. At least he went to another Canadian team and did not end up in L.A. or San Jose as speculated. Hey, he is an Alberta native so he knows all about cold weather, and it is even colder in Edmonton than it is in Montreal so he will feel right at home there. He obviously wanted to be closer to his family, that is why he went there. Sheldon, all the best to you in Edmonton and thank you for the past 6 seasons in a Montreal jersey.

Ziman

The Habs will miss Souray, his leadership and his shot. Though everyone keeps harping on his defense, I think its a red herring. Fact is that he was played too much 5-5 on a team that couldn’t score at even strength last year (despite Souray). Sure, he’s not the defenseman who stays at home all the time… a lot of those minuses were Sheldon trying to lead a rush and being stuck in between the opposition.
It will be interesting to see how he does next season, but I fully expect him to hav much more respectable +/- numbers, less ice time and 10 fewer goals (at least). That is, if he’s not hurt.
Bottom line, I’m very sad to see him go and wish him the best (though with that money, I can’t believe he really cares how we might feel!)
Hope the habs can find someone to score some goals or it will be an ugly season…

Souray=overrated.

He won’t be missed as much as people think.

I’m sure he’ll like the swinging social scene in Edmonton compared to Montreal. Edmonton is a real diverse city with a European feel and charm, located right here in North America!

Oh wait – that’s Montreal.

Edmonton is a small, boring, box-store littered city trapped in the middle of an endless frozen tundra.

Good luck with that Sheldon! Maybe with 27 million you can buy yourself a lifestyle!

And for those of you who think that he was a defensive liability – just think of what he’ll be like with a four year security belt before he has to score 20 goals again.

I think Lowe’s lost his mind. People complain about Gainey, but this guy is going batshit looney out there.

Leaving Montreal for Edmonton doesn’t say very much for Montreal. I have a feeling that the two teams’ fanbases will be neck and neck for the title of “most embarrassed fans” this year. Since, you know, the Coyotes and Panthers lost all hope years ago.

The reality is this…

if the season starts on a positive note and the expectations come to fruition, then things will go by the way side. I figure talk of Sheldon moving on, Samsonov shipping out, Rivet long gone, Bonk & Johnson departure…all will go without a double take….however, if the losing streak starts early then we can hear the grumblings!

Let’s face it, Kovalev’s got to pull his weight and make a difference. Ryder has to show up and hit the side of the barn more often. Higgins has got to play with more panache. Plekanez got to continue moving up the charts. Lapierre, Latendresse, Kostitsyn, have to put in greater effort with more results and consistency. The goalies have to play standing on their heads and steal games. I suspect there’s one more big trade to happen…Marleau, Lecavalier, Connely (kings), Gagne, (I would’ve wished for Smith)…just depends on what the bait might be.

in anticipation of the start of the season…with much angst!!!

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I’m sure he’ll like the swinging social scene in Edmonton compared to Montreal. Edmonton is a real diverse city with a

European feel and charm, located right here in North America!

Oh wait – that’s Montreal.

Edmonton is a small, boring, box-store littered city trapped in the middle of an endless frozen tundra.

Good luck with that Sheldon! Maybe with 27 million you can buy yourself a lifestyle!
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im not from edmonton, but ive heard great things about the city.
although there is speculation that players dont like the city rumours are rumours
and infact are ONLY rumours
players who have left the city, like georges laraque still have homes in the city and think of it as a great place to live & raise children
chris pronger- is an example that often comes up. but in interviews he has many times stated the reason for his departure was due to family reasons and that the playing in edmonton was one of the best years he ever had playing hockey (although, now that he was a cup with the ducks his ideas might have changed)
ive visited the city many times because family of mine lives there
they are a very united city. polite citizens everywhere you go
and not to mention a killer mall – the biggest in the world!!! its intense..
but anyways,
many players have raised families there and praise the city.
players like ryan smyth, messier and even the Great One ’99′
have been seen teared up and extremely disapointed to leave
not to mention just the city, but the fans.
i mean you have to admit, watching the oiler fans sing the national anthem
in the 2006 scf was something spectacular.
and you cant deny that the place is a young, vibrant town.
the city is a great art town and is very involved.
i wish souray the best of luck down there
we will sure miss his killer power play and leadership abilities but i think edmonton will be a great place for him

POST #12..sam..”KOVALEV HAS GOT TO PULL HIS WEIGHT AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE” Sam, this has been the problem with the Habs organisation for quite a while now,it’s there falure to replace the players who eats up the budjet the most and gives nothing in return.Ask yourself why is it Souray is gone and Kovalev is still here? W.T.F. !!! Kovalev fucked us again!!!

To bad so sad……If he would have signed with MTL for the same contract I think we could have seen his number 44 in the bleachers. You gotta admit though he is living a dream, playing for home province pride. I’m sure we all would have done the same thing.

Sheldon and his wife have reconciled. He and Ange and the girls will be movng to Edmonton over the course of the summer.

Good luck Sheldon. You’ll need it in Edmonton. Nuff said.

Being a great fan of Gainey, I hate to bring it up, but with the benefit of hindsight, it’s interesting that neither side seemed committed to being together once the season was done. Of course, I’m thinking of the fact that the Habs got nothing for him at the trading deadline (when they could at least have gotten a bag o’ pucks), which is about the same as what they got now…
Hmmmmm.
As I said earlier, Bob better have a great deal in the works or else we’re in for a tough year of defense winning games and lack of scoring losing them.

There have been reports suggesting that Gainey has reached a 3 year deal with CanadianTire. They are to provide the habs with a bag of pucks every year. Gainey paid double the market price, but is confident that a necessity has been filled.

What about giving Forsberg a 1 year deal. He is currently hurt and wouldnt be able to play until December or January, and therefore could come at a real good discount. Its a gamble, but it would get the tzeam excited. If he starts playing well in February and March he could help a lot in the playoffs.

And what about Ryder? When is his arbitration hearing? How much is he expected to get? 3 million?

Well Sheldon you went and done it! You refused a futher stay with the greatness of les habitants. How dare you leave the habs fans!
We loved you! Yes Sheldon you should of picked us over your family, your your two children and your wife. It didn’t matter that you were probally lonely, and wanting to be a GOOD father in having quality time with your children instead of access time, when you happened to be in town and on vacation.

ha ha ha ha ha. Good luck Sheldon and I agree with poster #13, you will be missed, but we undestand a man’s family is a man’s family. I would rather see you leave us and be a good father to your children then to stay and entertain us. However, the Stanley Cup will be won by Montreal before Edmonton. Hell I would just like to see the Stanley cup remain anywhere in Canada. Come on boys, lets take back our cup. The Americans are getting way to confortable with our Cup. Hockey is our game!

# 31 Snake
Posted on July 15th, 2007 at 2:59 pm. About ‘Sheldon Souray signs with Edmonton Oilers’.

Guess you cant read between teh lines

no i can read between the lines just fine. your not reading between the lines your inventing stuff between the lines.

Well, the young players are getting better and coming up. This should be a young and fast team.
Id give Carbo maybe a last chance until december. If we are not a top 5 or so teams in the eastern conference by then I’d fire him and bring a coach with a different style. Carbo is too much of a defensive coach, while this team’s players are probably more geared towards playing a fast attacking style.

Xhabsfan;

There are many teams in this league that have no bonafide sniper and still manage to score by commitee and do well. WE may not have a 40 goal man but at the same time our system does not allow a player of Jason Blakes ability to have a break out season and score 40. HIggins, Pleks, Kovy and Ryder are all capable of scoring more but not under this system. Try not to be so darn sarcastic buddy. Live life.

Even though I am a sabres fan I still like Shelly. WE WILL MISS U SHELLY.

yes!!! he’s gone he is to bad defensivly
(remeber the spezza goal)