We’ll it’s nice Hugo picked a couple of forwards But we won’t see them for three years We need some scoring sooner than that so I’m hoping there’s a couple more irons in the fire Go Habs
I am of the opinion that the kind of money he would want could be better spent elsewhere. I think we are looking in the 25 - 27 age range. We need a sniper to grow with the team. We would hopefully compete for a PO spot this year and maybe year after look to actually compete. We need time for our D to marinate and solidify. But I think we are down to the short strokes. Go Habs
In Jeff Gorton's media gathering before the Draft he was asked, basically, if he was going 'big game hunting' July 1st. He said: "No, it's probably to soon." Fair enough, but could that have been a smoke screen to throw those guys off the scent? Yes, Stamkos is a little older than probably what they are looking for but it doesn't hurt to have a couple of good veterans around. The only players on the Habs are Gallagher and Anderson and they have their productivity issues. If I were Hughes I would certainly inquire to see if Stamkos would be interested in playing for his former team mate. If Stamkos is not looking for crazy money and term I would consider it. He would look good on a line with Dach and Newhook/Roy. Could this be Gorton's 'Panarin' moment in Montreal? Bonus, it would probably make the SFU media hacks sick.
I don't see Stamkos leaving TB. Also, not a guy the Habs really need. Stick with the talented youth in the system and watch them all grow together. Lep and Powerhorse, Maths and Savvy are all the veterans needed right now. Unless CHommodore Perry wants to come back for a one-year deal (then we'll know the CH will reach the SCF and implode again, which is really good progress, as hilarious as it would be).
Honestly, I think HuGo is aiming for playoffs this year, maybe getting to contender status in two seasons. This rebuild has more than just one possible Cup run in mind; more like a slow, deliberate push tk be a strong contender for a decade or a generation. Which is gge directikn they wrre initially headed under Gainey, until he made that Gomez trade.
From the sounds of it, Stamkos might be done with Tampa low-balling him consistently. I think he's worth Nick Suzuki coin for 3 years. He won't really block anybody, the Habs don't have any high end forwards that can play next year other than Roy.
The hockey Gods are stepping up. After a long period of neglect which started with Killer Krieder accidently taking out Cary price. He never recovered. He did well but never without that Killer Krieder deficiet. The Gods have given us a fortunate son of Russia. The Demi God. I have heard that he can not skate so good. I have heard that he is a communist. I have heard that in English he blew Hugos mind in the interview. For at least 24 hours, they could not speak excpet to say Demi God.
Lapointe and Bobrov are obviously very knowledgeable people, and very articulate. I questioned the Slaf and Bach picks the last two drafts but these guys (and all the scouts) obviously know what they are doing. I hope the Habs can turn the corner soon and win more games than they lose. It may come down to whether Monty and Primeau are good enough. Maybe Hughes is looking at Askarov from Nashville with their long term signing of Saaros. I wonder if Trotz would be interested in one slightly used Powerhorse or GI Finn?
I hope GI Finn, and Powerhorse go to the Peg for McGorty. I would take him over Necas. I cant believe we have the Demi God, yes after 30 years we have a real elite elite prospect. Interesting trade for CHevy. Maybe it was not a total loss. Maybe Geekie is not better than Slaf. As for Askarov, if we are afraid to trade Primus what is Nashville thinking trading a blue chip goalie? Maybe he is a bust?
I don't think Askarov is a bust but it occurred to me that he would end up blocking Fowler at some point. HuGo will probably just stick with Monty and Primeau for now.
I forgot Cousin Vinnie works for the Habs now as well as Coach Marty. Can they persuade Stammer to come play for Les Glorieux just to piss off the SFU f*ckers?
The Dolts have acquired the signing rights for Guentzel looks like they are indeed moving on from Stamkos. C'mon Kent, this is the Habs 'Panarin' moment. Get that cheque book out Mr. Molson.
I think Stamkos would take less than Suzuki (maybe not much) and sign for 4-5 years. He's 34 so maybe 2 good years left, the rest would be written off as the cap goes up. I think SS would really improve the PP with Rock Hutson (aka fast Lane) feeding him from the blue line. I'm just randomly speculating here and day dreaming a bit. I just hope Marshesault or Perron aren't in the picture.
As for Leon, can't see him leaving Edmonton unless McD does. I'm sure they or their agents discuss this stuff. And Leon will command way, way more money than SS.
The Habs bid adieu to HondaCivic, he will join Jake the Snake in Joisey. Habs get a 4th round pick in 2026, not bad since they got Johnny for free from the 'Peg. Probably opens up a spot for Barron von Klumsy or Logan of Laval.
OK, looks like tomorrow will be a very interesting day. Scanning all the prominent and not so prominent websites, the Habs are strong candidates to acquire Rutger McGroarty ( we will have to call him Roy ... Rutger Hauer's android name in Blade Runner ... Roy Batty) and, wait for it, Patrick Kane aka Twenty Cent. Crazy shit.
Nope. Home last night. Played Fri/Sat/Sun. The weather miraculously held off and didn't see a drop of rain. Lots of wind. Had a great time. Some good golf, some bad but always better than working or doing chores.
Honda Civic was reliable and economical. We will miss him. Imagine the PP late next year when Demi God decends on Montreal. Rock Fast Lane, Nature , Slafzilla, Whiskey and Demi God. https://youtu.be/lLbI37aD-Ws he has his own skating method. Like driving the car the 10 and two.
Thanks for the link, Steve. I hadn't seen how multi-faceted his elite skillset is. Long-term I bet he's inviting hip issues with tgat 10-2 skating style, but wow, the on-ice vision is Sakic-level.
That is basically the same team that finished 28th last season with Dach added. They can't run that same bunch back and expect a different result. We know it and they know it. Hughes even admitted during the post draft media gathering that he knows he has to find more goals. Gorton the same, they know they the capital to make something happen. It might not be today but they will get someone. Probably not Stammer, 20 Cent is already gone, I just hope it's not one of those second rate guys I've been hearing about. I want somebody B I G !!!
Marchessault and his 5'9" 40-goal potential is available, but we've got more than enough sub-6' forwards as it is. Lep and H-P are both 5'9", TJ and Nature both 5'11", Whiskey... Joshua Roy is just barely 6' too. You can't have half your starting forwards under 6' no matter how much scoring talent they have.
With the SCOTUS decision making the POTUS a monarch immune from prosecution for any crime, and last week's ruling that any bribe is a completely legal "gratuity" and with France's legislature today in the hands of the far right, every Canadian should reflect on how lucky we are to live in a truly free and democratic society. I'll take ourconstitutional monarchy with its powerless figurehead King Chuck III over the now kleptocratic, mafiosan USA any day.
Even if they manage to land one of Necas, Zegras or McG, that won't move the needle enough to get them in a wildcard spot, unless a couple of the big boys in the Atlantic take an unexpected nose dive in the standings.
As Big Game hunters Hughes and Gorton are pretty poor shots or deliberately missing the targets.
Looks like the trade route is where they are going. Probably just as well with the amount of coin being thrown at some of those guys. Nobody is taking any discounts.
Looking at what some of the usual suspects have done today, I fear the Habs are destined for another bottom feeder season. Maybe next year, I guess.
Barring another injury-riddled travesty, I think they'll compete for a playoff spot, but not likely to quite make it. I still anticipate a very exciting Habs team this year.
Mo pick up the enthusianm. Yes we are going to suck next yearl a teen pickl. Next pickle we win the cup. We have a game breaker for the first time since the Flower. We have a Guy that can score at will and he has will big will he has genrated more enegry in the soviet union in one years than all the windmalls and solar panel and chenrgoylb they have. This guy is a nuetron star that willl demoihs very very everyytting like an EMP fired fro a big fucking gun.
Slaf with the big extension along.the same lines as Nick and Cole 8 x 7.6! This could be a hell of a bargain in three years if he keeps progressing like we all hope he can.
My daughter submitted her Canadian citizenship application on 🇨🇦 Day. Very proud moment and so pleased she wants more from her life than this island can offer
Joel Edmundson signs a nice deal in LA, bergy always liked his big stay at home defencemen.
I'm still holding out hope that Hughes can swing a hockey trade and bring in someone who can score a few more goals. Otherwise, it will be another spring with no Habs hockey. And that is sad.
Two reporters I enjoy reading are Marc Antoine Godin and Martin Leclerc at Radio-Canada. Good even handed reporting. My phone does a great job of translating.
In retrospect, Hughes did the right thing avoiding handing out ridiculous long term contracts to soon-to-be washed up 30 something mercenaries. I'm still hoping for a hockey trade, a 2-3-4 for 1 deal to bring in some scoring help.
Finally, maybe AB-B will play with RHP to bring some buzz to the 4th line.
Jacob Chyuron, Ottawa gave up firsts and worsts and more, to get him. They trade him to Wash for a bag of pucks. No we got Devo for a first and a second. I am starting to think all that working out in the weight room of the Armada hotel destroyed all players who went coyote. Mama told me not to marry a cowboy.
I read that Stamkos and Messerschmitt listened to Hugo’s offer the money was there but their term wasn’t Hugo isn’t interested in a long term with old guys So yay on him We don’t need mid thirty somethings we need a young sniper who want to grow with us Go Habs
So there is a kid from Saint John at the Habs development camp, good for him. Also, Josh Nadeau from St. Anne-de-Madawaska in northwestern N.B. is there, his bigger brother Bradley was drafted by the Windbags last year. Always nice to see some Maritimers wearing the Sainted Flannel even if they have no chance of making it. I know Newfoundland and Labrador are represented (Hook), the last guy I can think of from here was Mike McPhee?
I see Marty Biron ranked our goalie tandem 6th out of 7 in Canada, ahead of the Flames. Behind the leaf with starter Joe "Holeinthe" Wohl and their new giant. Not sure where they actually fit but this season will be nice with our 2 guys to see how they do as a tandem and find out if one of them are part of the future when this team is ready to contend.
Eddie is in it and Alex Foly has hardly aged a day, except his hair looks like it was purchased from a commerical on late night tv from the 90's. The revolutionary spray on hair.
Brian Wilde always pushed the narrative the Habs need 50 more goals from somewhere to compete for a playoff spot. If Dach stays healthy could he get 20? How about 10 more from Lep and PowerHorse together? Just need 20 more so how about Nick Ehlers from Winnipeg, only 28, apparently wants a change of scenery. Winnipeg is in win now mode and desperately tried to get a center but was rejected 3 times by $Hab, Henrique and some dude named Lizotte during Free Agent Frenzy. Hughes has a 28 year old center, good checker, great on faceoffs and even former Jet G.I. Finn. Seems like Hughes and Chevy should be able to work something out here and help each other.
Here's my proposal: To Winnipeg - Dvo, G.I. Finn, Barron von Klumsy, Calgary 1st in 2025, one of the 2nds in 2025.
Rangor LOthbrooke could make a sheild wall in a shut down situiton , or they might open the sheilds and spring him loose a breakaway. Something he could never do I Iceland, oh I mean the peg. After minuse 40 he is only working at 20 percent off 100. He comes to montreal and he will deliver. He will Eagle Spread a Tuchuck just for fun.
There's more ink in that story than you'll see in a full season for the other six Canadian teams combined. I just skipped to the part about losing to the Habs. Sweet memories.
That's what I enjoyed the most as well. That Habs victory really irks them. The best part for me though was O'Reilly and Schenn, two local boys, admitting the leaf locker room is a country club with little to no accountability they wanted no part of.
Truly the dog days of summer. Hot and humid makes it difficult to do outside work. Got some gutters I have to finish installing before I get working on a new deck. That won't probably happen before our road trip to Ottawa on the 20th. Heading up for 2 weeks to visit the daughter and boyfriend (and their 3 cats). But before all that happens I am moving to a new role next week after 23 years with the city. Looking forward to a change and a bit of a bump to boost the pension.
Been watching some soccer. Some good stuff. Good luck Canada. 3rd place would be awesome.
Good luck with the new position! Always good to get the pension enhanced, you're going to need it with this inflation, shrinkflation crap. Just more ways for governments to gouge the citizenry.
Yes indeed, the dog days of summer are here and lets enjoy them. I'm getting too old to do much house maintenance, I just hire people to do all that now. This is probably my last mowing season, it takes everything I've got to do it. There is a guy in the neighbourhood with a zero-turn ride-on that I think I will get to do it next year. He does quite a few already.
As for hockey news, it's pretty dead now but I'm positive KH has files he's working on. I check all the usual Habs sites (including this one) for updates. I don't know about you guys but I'm keeping my expectations at a minimum for the 2024-25 season, playoffs doubtful and a pick in the 10-16 range but that's just for now. If Hughes trades for McDavid then all bets are off. Insert humour emoji here.
Yeah that apparently originated from a Czech rumour. I recall seeing McG in the world Juniors, otherwise no nothing about him...but wonder why he doesn't want to sign with Winnipeg. Maybe just because it's Winnipeg? Not sure if Mesar and Barron are part of the future Habs so I'd be willing to move them. Adding a first round pick seems steep.
Rumor has it that McG doesn't want to play in the AHL, wants guaranteed minutes and PP time. Winnipeg's GM won't do that so McG will not sign his ELC. Would the Habs put him with Dach on the second line? Maybe.
This is how Druid started his hockey career with the avs This sounds like another head case to me As a kid you should be happy with an ELC even in the peg I dunno you haven’t even started an ELC and you want PP minutes No sorry Go fish Go Habs
Sometimes I have to think. Yppe no I am not whateererr. So we got a boatload of Yutes when the big birds come in for thoes big draft picks that have pickled for a few years. It could still be the best homemade pickle ever. Jason Red miss BARON I am not talking to you. Do your best BUD, cause who could talk the guy in the trade
I don't wish anything bad on anybody ever...but... the world does not need that asshole right at this moment in time. The shit that is going on around our planet is beyond his and his peoples capabilities. I digress. Anyway Go Hugo away donc go scoop a 27 year old sniper stie. Go Habs
Joe Biden yesterday said "This is not who we are as a nation."
Well Joe, I have to disagree, this is exactly who you are as a nation. A nation of gun owners who aren't afraid to use them as they see fit. If I were you I wouldn't be stepping outside any time soon, because someone (MAGA) is likely to take a shot at you next.
OK HuGo, time for some news, can you at least sign the Sherriff soon please?
I believe in Demi-God.
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ReplyDeleteRest in peace to the incredible Martin Mull. ~
ReplyDeleteThat was a pretty cool intro for the newest phucker.
ReplyDeleteEiserman gone.
ReplyDeleteShit, I thought Eiser would fall to the Habs, missed by one lousy pick. I hope this isn't another Shane Doan/Terry Ryan scenario.
ReplyDeleteHave baby !
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DeleteThe Hague!
DeleteI guess thst would make more sense if he was an Enforcer, but I like it.
DeleteOK, this kid is supposed to be pretty good, another scoring forward.
ReplyDeleteFrom a family of Habs fans.
DeleteSounds like a really good kid
DeleteHe said "They were up 3-1," in his presser. Mississaga Habs fan with Montrealer parents who made sure he grew up completely bilingual. Can't be wrong.
DeleteStupid leaf holding things up happy they got booed.
ReplyDeleteWe’ll it’s nice Hugo picked a couple of forwards
ReplyDeleteBut we won’t see them for three years
We need some scoring sooner than that so I’m hoping there’s a couple more irons in the fire
Go Habs
Good couple of picks... Demigod makes the team outta camp...book it!
ReplyDeleteNot this year unfortunately, he has to play out his contract in the KHL for one more season.
DeleteYeah...I've seen that somewhere since posting. Went too soon...hehehe...not the first time sadly...
DeleteDemiGod is better than BitCHkoff. Nice pick. The jury is still out on the Hauge.
ReplyDeleteMonday should be an interesting day for KH, hopefully he gets his scoring help then.
ReplyDeleteShould the Habs take a shot at Stamkos? Look like he's done in Tampa.
ReplyDeleteI am of the opinion that the kind of money he would want could be better spent elsewhere.
DeleteI think we are looking in the 25 - 27 age range. We need a sniper to grow with the team.
We would hopefully compete for a PO spot this year and maybe year after look to actually compete. We need time for our D to marinate and solidify. But I think we are down to the short strokes.
Go Habs
In Jeff Gorton's media gathering before the Draft he was asked, basically, if he was going 'big game hunting' July 1st. He said: "No, it's probably to soon." Fair enough, but could that have been a smoke screen to throw those guys off the scent? Yes, Stamkos is a little older than probably what they are looking for but it doesn't hurt to have a couple of good veterans around. The only players on the Habs are Gallagher and Anderson and they have their productivity issues. If I were Hughes I would certainly inquire to see if Stamkos would be interested in playing for his former team mate. If Stamkos is not looking for crazy money and term I would consider it. He would look good on a line with Dach and Newhook/Roy. Could this be Gorton's 'Panarin' moment in Montreal? Bonus, it would probably make the SFU media hacks sick.
DeleteI don't see Stamkos leaving TB. Also, not a guy the Habs really need. Stick with the talented youth in the system and watch them all grow together. Lep and Powerhorse, Maths and Savvy are all the veterans needed right now. Unless CHommodore Perry wants to come back for a one-year deal (then we'll know the CH will reach the SCF and implode again, which is really good progress, as hilarious as it would be).
DeleteHonestly, I think HuGo is aiming for playoffs this year, maybe getting to contender status in two seasons. This rebuild has more than just one possible Cup run in mind; more like a slow, deliberate push tk be a strong contender for a decade or a generation. Which is gge directikn they wrre initially headed under Gainey, until he made that Gomez trade.
From the sounds of it, Stamkos might be done with Tampa low-balling him consistently. I think he's worth Nick Suzuki coin for 3 years. He won't really block anybody, the Habs don't have any high end forwards that can play next year other than Roy.
DeleteWow, SergaCHevy traded to Utah.
ReplyDeleteWashington picks Cole Hutson.
ReplyDeleteJulien Brisebois clearing out salary, looks like they will up the offer to Stamkos.
ReplyDeleteTraded Jeanott to LA for picks.
DeleteI had a hunch that the Habs would pick Saku's kid.
ReplyDeleteAatos Koivu, welcome aboard! That's amazing! Keepin' it in the family.
DeleteThe hockey Gods are stepping up. After a long period of neglect which started with Killer Krieder accidently taking out Cary price. He never recovered. He did well but never without that Killer Krieder deficiet. The Gods have given us a fortunate son of Russia. The Demi God. I have heard that he can not skate so good. I have heard that he is a communist. I have heard that in English he blew Hugos mind in the interview. For at least 24 hours, they could not speak excpet to say Demi God.
ReplyDeleteCup comes in 2027 plan the parade
Thinking our trust in HuGo is proving to be well founded.
ReplyDeleteThey have some seriously smart people in decision making positions.
This is proof positive.
https://x.com/canadiensmtl/status/1807142589075689738?s=61
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DeleteLapointe and Bobrov are obviously very knowledgeable people, and very articulate. I questioned the Slaf and Bach picks the last two drafts but these guys (and all the scouts) obviously know what they are doing. I hope the Habs can turn the corner soon and win more games than they lose. It may come down to whether Monty and Primeau are good enough. Maybe Hughes is looking at Askarov from Nashville with their long term signing of Saaros. I wonder if Trotz would be interested in one slightly used Powerhorse or GI Finn?
DeleteI hope GI Finn, and Powerhorse go to the Peg for McGorty. I would take him over Necas. I cant believe we have the Demi God, yes after 30 years we have a real elite elite prospect. Interesting trade for CHevy. Maybe it was not a total loss. Maybe Geekie is not better than Slaf. As for Askarov, if we are afraid to trade Primus what is Nashville thinking trading a blue chip goalie? Maybe he is a bust?
DeleteI don't think Askarov is a bust but it occurred to me that he would end up blocking Fowler at some point. HuGo will probably just stick with Monty and Primeau for now.
DeleteIf available they must give Aatos #47 when the time comes. AK47
ReplyDeleteWasn't Big TiTs AK47?
DeleteThought he was #46. #47 was the Urinator (PP specialist). Memory's fogging up.
DeleteThe Urologist, rather, lol
DeleteI forgot Cousin Vinnie works for the Habs now as well as Coach Marty. Can they persuade Stammer to come play for Les Glorieux just to piss off the SFU f*ckers?
ReplyDeleteThe Dolts have acquired the signing rights for Guentzel looks like they are indeed moving on from Stamkos. C'mon Kent, this is the Habs 'Panarin' moment. Get that cheque book out Mr. Molson.
ReplyDeleteI seem to have been wrong about Stamkos sticking with TB. I don't see where he fits here without messing up the team CHemistry, plus very expensive.
DeleteXNay on Stamkosay. Will be too expensive.
ReplyDeleteI think HuGo will make a play for Draisaitl.
Next year.
DeleteI think Stamkos would take less than Suzuki (maybe not much) and sign for 4-5 years. He's 34 so maybe 2 good years left, the rest would be written off as the cap goes up. I think SS would really improve the PP with Rock Hutson (aka fast Lane) feeding him from the blue line. I'm just randomly speculating here and day dreaming a bit. I just hope Marshesault or Perron aren't in the picture.
ReplyDeleteAs for Leon, can't see him leaving Edmonton unless McD does. I'm sure they or their agents discuss this stuff. And Leon will command way, way more money than SS.
The Habs bid adieu to HondaCivic, he will join Jake the Snake in Joisey. Habs get a 4th round pick in 2026, not bad since they got Johnny for free from the 'Peg. Probably opens up a spot for Barron von Klumsy or Logan of Laval.
ReplyDeleteI forgot, thanks for 2 good years of helping shepherd a very green blueline, MnM and Big Play Dave excepted of course.
DeleteOK, looks like tomorrow will be a very interesting day. Scanning all the prominent and not so prominent websites, the Habs are strong candidates to acquire Rutger McGroarty ( we will have to call him Roy ... Rutger Hauer's android name in Blade Runner ... Roy Batty) and, wait for it, Patrick Kane aka Twenty Cent. Crazy shit.
ReplyDeleteMaybe go with Batty instead. One of my favourite movies.
DeleteSo long HondaCivic, you were a great, reliable D-minded D, lived up to your nick .
ReplyDeleteSo 20¢ is off the market. Scrap that rumour.
ReplyDeleteMeh, didn't really want him anyway. Teeing off early today?
DeleteNope. Home last night. Played Fri/Sat/Sun. The weather miraculously held off and didn't see a drop of rain. Lots of wind. Had a great time. Some good golf, some bad but always better than working or doing chores.
DeleteHonda Civic was reliable and economical. We will miss him. Imagine the PP late next year when Demi God decends on Montreal. Rock Fast Lane, Nature , Slafzilla, Whiskey and Demi God.
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/lLbI37aD-Ws he has his own skating method. Like driving the car the 10 and two.
Thanks for the link, Steve. I hadn't seen how multi-faceted his elite skillset is. Long-term I bet he's inviting hip issues with tgat 10-2 skating style, but wow, the on-ice vision is Sakic-level.
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No more Thinman, HondaCivic, Rawhide or Yodelin so yeah, I would expect a surprise winger signing or trade.
Silly me, forgetting GI Finn
DeleteThat is basically the same team that finished 28th last season with Dach added. They can't run that same bunch back and expect a different result. We know it and they know it. Hughes even admitted during the post draft media gathering that he knows he has to find more goals. Gorton the same, they know they the capital to make something happen. It might not be today but they will get someone. Probably not Stammer, 20 Cent is already gone, I just hope it's not one of those second rate guys I've been hearing about. I want somebody B I G !!!
DeleteMarchessault and his 5'9" 40-goal potential is available, but we've got more than enough sub-6' forwards as it is. Lep and H-P are both 5'9", TJ and Nature both 5'11", Whiskey... Joshua Roy is just barely 6' too.
DeleteYou can't have half your starting forwards under 6' no matter how much scoring talent they have.
Hard pass for me on March, I read he is going to Dallas and reunite with Pete Deboer.
DeleteYup, Habs need some big boys, I heard Stammer is over 6'....
I dont know what this is, but I dont like it Capt Underpants.
ReplyDeletehttps://x.com/spittinchiclets/status/1806461664197542176/photo/1
This is a guy spotted with a purse as well...
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DeleteHilary wore it better.
DeleteWait, is Toffoli UFA? He was in 7vens' wedding party last month. I'd be keen to see him back.
ReplyDeleteI'd welcome him back with open arms. Kent's first trade and I thought it was a mistake at the time. He scores goals.
DeleteHappy 🇨🇦 Day ! ~ moe
ReplyDeleteWith the SCOTUS decision making the POTUS a monarch immune from prosecution for any crime, and last week's ruling that any bribe is a completely legal "gratuity" and with France's legislature today in the hands of the far right, every Canadian should reflect on how lucky we are to live in a truly free and democratic society. I'll take ourconstitutional monarchy with its powerless figurehead King Chuck III over the now kleptocratic, mafiosan USA any day.
DeleteO Canada! True north, strong and free.
Good to see ex Habs Toffee and $Hab get paid. Good for them.
ReplyDeleteGuess we're going to wait for an off season trade or maybe Habs' brass just let it ride and get one more top ten pick before Demigod joins the team.
ReplyDeleteEven if they manage to land one of Necas, Zegras or McG, that won't move the needle enough to get them in a wildcard spot, unless a couple of the big boys in the Atlantic take an unexpected nose dive in the standings.
DeleteAs Big Game hunters Hughes and Gorton are pretty poor shots or deliberately missing the targets.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the trade route is where they are going. Probably just as well with the amount of coin being thrown at some of those guys. Nobody is taking any discounts.
Looking at what some of the usual suspects have done today, I fear the Habs are destined for another bottom feeder season. Maybe next year, I guess.
Barring another injury-riddled travesty, I think they'll compete for a playoff spot, but not likely to quite make it. I still anticipate a very exciting Habs team this year.
DeleteMo pick up the enthusianm. Yes we are going to suck next yearl a teen pickl. Next pickle we win the cup. We have a game breaker for the first time since the Flower. We have a Guy that can score at will and he has will big will he has genrated more enegry in the soviet union in one years than all the windmalls and solar panel and chenrgoylb they have. This guy is a nuetron star that willl demoihs very very everyytting like an EMP fired fro a big fucking gun.
Delete$60.8 million over 8 years. Who's getting the Last Slaf now? Awesome signing.
ReplyDeleteLove it love it love it big time. Do you wanna wear Dior PJ in publid or win the cup.
DeleteSlaf with the big extension along.the same lines as Nick and Cole 8 x 7.6!
ReplyDeleteThis could be a hell of a bargain in three years if he keeps progressing like we all hope he can.
Slaf signed on 🇨🇦 Day ! ~~~
ReplyDeleteMy daughter submitted her Canadian citizenship application on 🇨🇦 Day. Very proud moment and so pleased she wants more from her life than this island can offer
DeleteI have seen the future because I focused on the past. AWsome future for CH
ReplyDeleteMy lack of spell is not like Uncle Joe, no I have always been dementied and my opoinon if you can undderstantd what I say ai I I speeled correctly.
ReplyDeleteJoel Edmundson signs a nice deal in LA, bergy always liked his big stay at home defencemen.
ReplyDeleteI'm still holding out hope that Hughes can swing a hockey trade and bring in someone who can score a few more goals. Otherwise, it will be another spring with no Habs hockey. And that is sad.
So long Burrows. Bring Gerard Gallant back. Or TurtlePlek.
ReplyDeleteTwo reporters I enjoy reading are Marc Antoine Godin and Martin Leclerc at Radio-Canada. Good even handed reporting. My phone does a great job of translating.
ReplyDeleteIn retrospect, Hughes did the right thing avoiding handing out ridiculous long term contracts to soon-to-be washed up 30 something mercenaries. I'm still hoping for a hockey trade, a 2-3-4 for 1 deal to bring in some scoring help.
Finally, maybe AB-B will play with RHP to bring some buzz to the 4th line.
Jacob Chyuron, Ottawa gave up firsts and worsts and more, to get him. They trade him to Wash for a bag of pucks. No we got Devo for a first and a second. I am starting to think all that working out in the weight room of the Armada hotel destroyed all players who went coyote. Mama told me not to marry a cowboy.
ReplyDeleteI read that Stamkos and Messerschmitt listened to Hugo’s offer the money was there but their term wasn’t
ReplyDeleteHugo isn’t interested in a long term with old guys
So yay on him
We don’t need mid thirty somethings we need a young sniper who want to grow with us
Go Habs
So there is a kid from Saint John at the Habs development camp, good for him. Also, Josh Nadeau from St. Anne-de-Madawaska in northwestern N.B. is there, his bigger brother Bradley was drafted by the Windbags last year. Always nice to see some Maritimers wearing the Sainted Flannel even if they have no chance of making it. I know Newfoundland and Labrador are represented (Hook), the last guy I can think of from here was Mike McPhee?
ReplyDeleteSure would be nice if Sid told Doobie to take a hike after next season and come lead this pack of young stars in Montreal to a Cup.
DeleteHe'd be a great on-ice mentor, esecially for DemiDieu.
DeleteDemiDieu
DeleteI see Marty Biron ranked our goalie tandem 6th out of 7 in Canada, ahead of the Flames. Behind the leaf with starter Joe "Holeinthe" Wohl and their new giant.
ReplyDeleteNot sure where they actually fit but this season will be nice with our 2 guys to see how they do as a tandem and find out if one of them are part of the future when this team is ready to contend.
Just finished Beverley Hills Cop 4. The first 3 where pure Gold. This one hit all the buttons with me. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteI see there is a new BHC on Netflix...haven't got to it yet but if Eddie's in it, I'll give it a go...and report back later.
DeleteEddie is in it and Alex Foly has hardly aged a day, except his hair looks like it was purchased from a commerical on late night tv from the 90's. The revolutionary spray on hair.
DeleteCanada beats Venezuela to reach the COPA semi-finals against Messi and Argentina. (They were ranked 48th). Good stuff!
ReplyDeleteCOPA somehow got a hold of bettman's refs.
DeleteGreat for Canada and also great to see Sid with them celebrating. ~ moe
Brian Wilde always pushed the narrative the Habs need 50 more goals from somewhere to compete for a playoff spot. If Dach stays healthy could he get 20? How about 10 more from Lep and PowerHorse together? Just need 20 more so how about Nick Ehlers from Winnipeg, only 28, apparently wants a change of scenery. Winnipeg is in win now mode and desperately tried to get a center but was rejected 3 times by $Hab, Henrique and some dude named Lizotte during Free Agent Frenzy. Hughes has a 28 year old center, good checker, great on faceoffs and even former Jet G.I. Finn. Seems like Hughes and Chevy should be able to work something out here and help each other.
ReplyDeleteHere's my proposal:
To Winnipeg - Dvo, G.I. Finn, Barron von Klumsy, Calgary 1st in 2025, one of the 2nds in 2025.
To Montreal - Ehlers, McG and a 2026 pick.
Nick Ehlers born in Denmark 1996, played junior for the Halifax Mooseheads, scored 25 last season. Lego 2.0?
Deletesteve would buy a tee shirt no doubt.
Rangor LOthbrooke could make a sheild wall in a shut down situiton , or they might open the sheilds and spring him loose a breakaway. Something he could never do I Iceland, oh I mean the peg. After minuse 40 he is only working at 20 percent off 100. He comes to montreal and he will deliver. He will Eagle Spread a Tuchuck just for fun.
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ReplyDeleteTypical leafool/sfu revisionist history but still enjoyed re-reading the Habs beatdown of those overhyped clowns. ~~~
DeleteThere's more ink in that story than you'll see in a full season for the other six Canadian teams combined. I just skipped to the part about losing to the Habs. Sweet memories.
DeleteThat's what I enjoyed the most as well. That Habs victory really irks them. The best part for me though was O'Reilly and Schenn, two local boys, admitting the leaf locker room is a country club with little to no accountability they wanted no part of.
Delete...led by fashion plate and purse carrying auston.
DeleteTruly the dog days of summer. Hot and humid makes it difficult to do outside work. Got some gutters I have to finish installing before I get working on a new deck. That won't probably happen before our road trip to Ottawa on the 20th. Heading up for 2 weeks to visit the daughter and boyfriend (and their 3 cats). But before all that happens I am moving to a new role next week after 23 years with the city. Looking forward to a change and a bit of a bump to boost the pension.
ReplyDeleteBeen watching some soccer. Some good stuff. Good luck Canada. 3rd place would be awesome.
Good luck with the new position! Always good to get the pension enhanced, you're going to need it with this inflation, shrinkflation crap. Just more ways for governments to gouge the citizenry.
DeleteYes indeed, the dog days of summer are here and lets enjoy them. I'm getting too old to do much house maintenance, I just hire people to do all that now. This is probably my last mowing season, it takes everything I've got to do it. There is a guy in the neighbourhood with a zero-turn ride-on that I think I will get to do it next year. He does quite a few already.
ReplyDeleteAs for hockey news, it's pretty dead now but I'm positive KH has files he's working on. I check all the usual Habs sites (including this one) for updates. I don't know about you guys but I'm keeping my expectations at a minimum for the 2024-25 season, playoffs doubtful and a pick in the 10-16 range but that's just for now. If Hughes trades for McDavid then all bets are off. Insert humour emoji here.
Has anyone else seen the rumours of the trade proposal for McG aka Batty?
ReplyDeleteCalgary/Florida 1st round pick in 2025, Mesar plus either Tweed or von Klumsy. Seems a little steep for one guy.
Yeah that apparently originated from a Czech rumour. I recall seeing McG in the world Juniors, otherwise no nothing about him...but wonder why he doesn't want to sign with Winnipeg. Maybe just because it's Winnipeg?
DeleteNot sure if Mesar and Barron are part of the future Habs so I'd be willing to move them. Adding a first round pick seems steep.
Rumor has it that McG doesn't want to play in the AHL, wants guaranteed minutes and PP time. Winnipeg's GM won't do that so McG will not sign his ELC. Would the Habs put him with Dach on the second line? Maybe.
DeleteThis is how Druid started his hockey career with the avs
DeleteThis sounds like another head case to me
As a kid you should be happy with an ELC even in the peg
I dunno you haven’t even started an ELC and you want PP minutes
No sorry
Go fish
Go Habs
Sometimes I have to think. Yppe no I am not whateererr.
ReplyDeleteSo we got a boatload of Yutes when the big birds come in for thoes big draft picks that have pickled for a few years. It could still be the best homemade pickle ever. Jason Red miss BARON I am not talking to you. Do your best BUD, cause who could talk the guy in the trade
Well well well guess who dogged a bullet?
ReplyDeleteI don't wish anything bad on anybody ever...but... the world does not need that asshole right at this moment in time. The shit that is going on around our planet is beyond his and his peoples capabilities.
ReplyDeleteI digress.
Anyway Go Hugo away donc go scoop a 27 year old sniper stie.
Go Habs
Joe Biden yesterday said "This is not who we are as a nation."
ReplyDeleteWell Joe, I have to disagree, this is exactly who you are as a nation. A nation of gun owners who aren't afraid to use them as they see fit. If I were you I wouldn't be stepping outside any time soon, because someone (MAGA) is likely to take a shot at you next.
OK HuGo, time for some news, can you at least sign the Sherriff soon please?
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