Team can't win with Primeau putting up these numbers. Time to move on.
Among the 64 goaltenders who have played more than five games since the start of the season, Primeau has the worst save percentage (.844) and the worst goals-against average (4.45) in the NHL.
Yes waive goodbye to CP30 Bring up or rotate the boys on the Rocket as backup to Monty Maybe something will click Never know Goalies are special 30 Helens agree Go Habs
Jroy doesn’t seem to be impressing anyone He comes up and goes down as quick as he came up Don’t think Marty is impressed with his work ethic either that or some games are afoot He must be special as nobody else seems to go up and down like him Anyway I’m feeling some wool tomorrow nite Wonder when we’re going to be in the mix Soon I hope Go Habs
Man, that first gif is ... mesmerizing. But, I digress.
Pure Wool joining Dachtor DoLittle and the Big Sluffoffsky on the 2nd line tonight. That's two sore knees joining a concussed kid. As Mr. Spock would say : "Fascinating."
All kidding aside, I hope they can all motivate each other. I had coffee this morning with my friend the retired Blues scout. He really likes Dach and I trust his opinion. Funny thing, we both had our knees replaced on the same day last year, even spent the night together in the same ward in the hospital. I said this morning that we both know how long it takes to heal from knee surgery so I am cutting Kirby some slack.
The only thing I saw regarding the lines this morning is I would take Hook off line 1 and put Beer there at least to start. Hook is a bottom 6 player at best. And I would put 7Evans between Pony and Lep instead of DVo.
Trivia night for me, it's far more entertaining than watching the Habs play lately, believe me.
If Beer is Heineken then yes try that sucker on line no 1 Personally I think he is the only forward pick not named Suzi or CC that has even come close to working out So give him a shot Let the rehabs rehab on lines 3 and 4 where there is less pressure We need to score some goals and put up some Ws Put wool and docster on no 4 with whoever beer on no 1 sevens between Lep and the pony horse Stop trying to give these million airs confidence ffs They’re not children They’ll figure it out Anyway Give beer a chance he’s earned it Go Habs
Laine looks to def have a higher hockey IQ than his linemates. Maybe they'll get there in time. And he's bigger, stronger and smarter with the puck on the boards. This should hopefully result in better play by Slaf and Dach and maybe the will see how to use their big bodies more effectively.
If we assume Dach figures it out and is worthy of the 2nd line C position (not saying I think he is or will be, but assume the team will keep him there until it's 'more' obvious one way or another), it means the Habs are really only missing one more piece in their top 6. I was never a fan of the Newhook trade, thought it was an overpay, much like the overpay for Dvorak was. He's only ever put up impressive numbers in his draft year, and that was in the BCJHL. Hinyman hasn't either, but he seems to have a really good shot so I'd put him on that top line...but the fear is probably that Newhook would be even less effective in a bottom 6 role.
I think it's an improvement over the all star game but I'd have one spot on each team dedicated to a player from any other nation that could make room for the Draisatls, Kopitars, etc.
Isn’t she the woman who screams? I dunno I don’t watch much English hockey but I find her annoying Just like most everyone else on any English broadcast Gone are the days of dick and danny sadly Go Habs
The leafnet hockey people are for the most part terrible. Mike Johnson and Pounder are two of the best. My hope is once rogers loses the NHL rights the product is spread around among other broadcasters with better people.
A touch surprised Whisky and Nature didn't make it but their positions are rather well appointed for their respective countries and yeah, the rest csn't hurt.
Monty will be the 3rd string goalie, pretty weak looking trio. There's no Patrick Roy around to inspire Quebec kids to play net and I guess Carey Price didn't inspire too many RoC kids.
Blame the treatment of both TFS and Theodore by some of the more yellow journalism of the French sports media for making it seem like a brutaly thankless task being a goalie.
Nashville coming to town on the back-end of a two games in two nights deal after a tough one-goal loss to TO. Let's see if this time the CH can capitalize. It's crazy how bad the Preds' record is after the free-agent load-up last summer.
Luke Richardson fired by the assholes who run the Black Hawks. He was a great Asst. to Do-Harm and one of the biggest reasons the CH was able to make it to the SCF in '21. Hope some better organization snags him soon. He's a peach. Good luck, Luke!
Do linesmen just want a little extra camera time or what? Just drop the fucking puck! they must have thrown 5 or 6 players out of the circle that period.
The Habs aren't the worst team in the league anymore. Chicago and Nashville can duke it out for that. Nashville has turned into a cautionary tale regarding signing older free agents. Yikes. I would have taken a run at Stamkos but I would have been wrong. But, I always though Laine was worth a shot for the right price. So far, so good.
Stamkos $8mil 4 years, Marshy $5.5mil 5 years and Skjei $7mil 5 years and they reupped Saaros for $7.5mil per for several years. Something is not right this team should be a lot better. How has Brunette not been fired? Unless Trotz wants that 1st overall pick. He's got 3 first rounders in 2025. His, TB and Vegas.
Lost in the shuffle is the fact that Heineman sits 10th in rookie scoring. 4th in goals. This while playing 10 min/game on the 3rd and 4th lines. I'd really like to see him given a shot with Suzuki and Caufield. He'd add a bit of toughness and size to that line.
Agree I think he’s one of the few bright lights this season And Marty mires him down on the 4th line while he gives the millionaires all the chances I dunno I can’t think of a good reason why I shouldn’t be in charge Really Go Habs
Dec. 6, 1989. I remember. Today is a great day to watch and rewatch Denis Villeneuve's epic b&w 2009 dramatization, "Polytechnique" if you haven't seen it already.
I was 20. My friend (at that time) from my Concordia Communications classes lost his big sister in that massacre.
Today I am privileged to work with a Quรฉbecoise woman who was not yet born then, who earned her engineer's pinky ring at Universitรฉ de Laval, and is a strong, intelligent and rightly confident Product Line Manager for Concrete Restoration Systems, Canada-wide. She is in charge of making sure our company's products and solutions for buildings and infrastructure are solid.
The lesson here: We're in good hands when we embrace feminism.
Its a pity the man can defeat good things like the carbon tax and the gun registry effortlessly. How did we ever get rid of smoking? No more than bolt action or double barrals. Although if somebody dont do something soon, we are all going to need a gun and castle laws like our cuz.
Washington tomorrow night (a good team) then two water fowl teams, Ducks and Flightless Birds -- who they owe a good beating. Two of three a possibility. That should put them 'In The Mix' -- is that a song?
Looks like Trouba is coming to Montreal after all, next week with the Ducks. Maybe Josh can put the smackdown on him again.
Great quote from last night: Re-sign Evans, trade Armia, donate Dvorak to science...
I would definitely re-sign Jake, good homegrown and developed player can chip in some offence like last night whereas DVo is a black hole where offence goes to die.
I still think KKs demise began as he watched the '21 final as a healthy scratch while Gallagher and Toffoli hobbled around the ice, barely able to skate let alone be productive.
The Laval Rocket game was streaming for free today on YouTube, tuned in to see Beck get the game winner with 24 seconds left. He's on fire lately, could be the replacement for DVo after the TDL.
Excellent first period by Marty's team. I only saw one egregious turnover that led to some running around in Montreal's end. Other than that, good back and forth by both teams with Montreal getting a couple fortunate bounces for goals. Great shot by Hook and a seeing eye goal from CC. Keep'er goin' fellas.
We’ll they’re one of the better teams So if we are to lose it might as well be to teams like them At least overchicken didn’t score on us And! Nobody got hurt! Okay Go Habs
You can always tell when the wretched, putrid leaf are on a losing streak, the lead story at tsn is about F1 and the leaf story is buried well down the web page. Too funny!
You know If Mr Hugo is as righteous as he claims to be we need to see Vodkov in a Habs uniform for 10 games and then put no 79 in the rafters. Do the right thing and right the wrong of bicep bergie and his get a dog bullshit when he kicked The General out the door and down the road. I'm sure Vodkov could have signed somewhere else but he didn't he retired a Hab anyway I guess CHester is feeling spunky this morning. Anxious to see Mr. Beck get a call leave Jroy to figure himself out. Go Habs
Definitely need to sign General Vodkov for a day and let him retire a Hab.
I'd leave Beck right where he is and see if he can help Laval go deep in the AHL playoffs or even win a championship. He won the Memorial Cup last season with Saginaw.
Brian Wilde is advocating trading for a true 2C to back up Nick, I agree. Dach can't do it this year, he is terribly slow and can't drive a line yet. Slaf needs to go back to the #1 line and Dach can play wing on the #2. Trade DVo and let Hook center line #3 with Lep and PonyHorse. 4th line remains 7Evans, Beer and GI Finn.
See how December plays out and if the Habs are still within reach of a wildcard spot pull the trigger. Don't let the season slide away.
I remember reading somewhere that to have a lasting rebuild, one that is going to lead to years of competitive hockey you need three years of top 5 picks Three years where you get a bonafide stud. I think the Slavester would be one and pretty sure half-a-dov would also be one so I'm thinking that maybe the Rino pick put us back a year. Maybe should have picked the ruski. Could have would have. Anyway this should be our third and last year of picking high so we can't drop the ball on this one cause I'm pretty sure we are about to rise up out of the basement which takes away our high picks as we find ourselves in no mans land middle of the road or worse picks. So I don't have a problem with reving up the sherman shit we've come this far. We know who's going at the tdl and who's staying. So lets cycle the goalies the forwards and the D from Laval see who's who and grin and bear it cause I'm pretty sure better times are comin. Go Habs
Rumour is that Michkov told the Habs he wouldn't play for them. Whether that's true or not, who knows? So they got a big RD which are generally a hot commodity. It'll be a few years before we know if he pans out.
Watching two bad football teams, Giants and Saints. Man, if the Giants win another game this year I will be shocked. They are picking 1st overall. Anyway the Habs are miles ahead in their rebuild, New York will be years getting out of this hole. Brutal. OK, might as well switch to another game, can't watch anymore of this shite.
I've got Josh Allen and Puka Nacua on my fantasy team today ( we pick different players every week) and charging hard for 2nd place today. I'm currently 2nd in the league. I should have taken Jordan Addison today instead of Calvin Ridley (coin flip they cost the same) but Ridley was playing Jax so...
Markov. The 10 game contract ship has sailed. Hughes said so a couple years ago. And he is 45 and hasn't played in 4 years. Technically he did retire a Hab, no? From the NHL at least. My gripe now is why he is not in the Ring of Honour. Weber had a few nice years with the team, but Markov spent an entire career as the Habs #1 Dman.
Oh I didn't know that. I thought it was just players that were really special Habs...just not special enough to have their numbers retired. There are a few deserved guys then that will never make it...like Saku...who I assumed was already there. Need a 3rd tier to honour those guys๐ Retired #s Ring of Honour ?
And so as a long suffering Bills fan it didn’t bother me that they couldn’t stop the LA run game what bothered me was the noise coming out of the mouth of the hated pompous overly wealthy fucktard tom brady What a useless colour analyst Ooof Anyway Go Habs
I haven't followed baseball since the demise of the Expos. But I find it both hilarious and pathetic that the SFU were all over Ohtani and this latest guy, with multiple articles about how the Jays have a chance at landing them. FFS. Now they're all about Vladdy Jr, (who should be an Expo) and what his next contract is worth. I would love to see him walk away from that team. Because, fuck tronna.
It's pathetic, as Jack Todd pointed out, the sfu use this as a tactic to try to keep people interested in their shit team. Nobody of interest is ever coming to that city. F*ck them.
Oh ffs, I'm getting tired of this lopsided reffing. Checks from behind on Habs players perfectly legal. And weak calls on the Habs. Hate complaining about reffing, but jeez...
Besides the Jets game on Saturday, the Habs play the Pens-Buf-Det-Det-BJs before Christmas, all teams sitting between the Habs (currently last) and the 2nd wildcard spot (which is only 4 pts above the Habs). It's clear they have work to do, but there are issues on every team in the east, including the wildcard teams TB and NYR, down to the bottom. So perhaps they will be 'in the mix' at Christmas if they win 4 of the next 6?
Possible but I prefer to not get my hopes up. I'm just hoping and praying they can extract some revenge on Sid and his flightless birds. I'm sick of losing to those guys.
Jeff Gorton dropped a few names last night on the Prime intermission, demigod, Hage, Logan, Bach and Fowler, so you know he and Hughes are planning a long way out. Probably 3 years at the earliest, but likely longer.
I like him. He always plays well vs the Habs. But he has a no move clause and 5 more years at 8.5 per to age 36. it's unlikely he waives to go to Montreal.
Like Chiara, he's ugly enough to still be a force of nature well beyond 36. And with cap rising, that contract should age well. I doubt Drury is dumb enough to want to move him.
Winnipeg put a beat-down on the hated beaners last night. I'm glad the 'Peggers got that out of their system before Montreal comes to town. I would be happy with a loser point but a win would be nice.
Sid got booed at home after the beatdown by his Cole Harbour buddy Nate, and hasn't scored in 7 games. Sounds like a recipe for a big night for him in Montreal. Maybe even a hat trick.
I thought of saying "Hey if you don't want to get booed at home, come to Montreal!" But there are enough A-hole Habs fans that would still boo him on a bad night. Probably the same fans singing olรฉ in the first period.
Pretty sure those a-hole fans singing ole in the 1st period are drunk. Why else would they be doing something that dumb? Can I ask how you put accents over the letters on a key board? Never figured that out.
I usually post on my phone and just hold down the letter which brings up options with different accents. But I use this specific accent on different occasions at work on my keyboard and use the Alt key +130 (if memory serves correct)
not watching this homestand live, but following on highlites. 1. is it just me, or does sportsnet have better highlites than nhl.com? not much different, but usually a little longer?
2. is it just me, or have the boys found a lot of energy since St. Patrick 2.0 has joined the line-up?
3. is it just me, or is powerhouse playing really well this yr (in general). every highlite, i can see him busting in on goal, delivering a big hit, dropping the gloves... basically doing everything he was supposed to be doing... except cashing his chances... 'sigh'
4. speaking of this... is it just me, or are the boys really really good at creating grade-a chances and almost always failing to finish? this isnt just limited to one-off chances by barron, dvork, lipp, whoever is in the right place at the right time, but for even guys like cpt nick, CC, and heineman?
2. It seems like they are playing better, but they actually were before Wool came back.
3. The now ponyhorse has reinvented himself, playing more of a checking, shit disturber role, killing penalties and potting the odd goal. He is delivering more hits and has won a couple of big fights, he has earned his spot.
4. You're not wrong, they do leave a lot of grade A chances unfinished especially breakaways as we witnessed against Washington last week.
5. Yes, they are kind of hanging around a wildcard spot but I wouldn't hold my breath. They are still a bottom feeder with a lot of teams in front of them. They would need a good 6 or 7 game win streak to get into the (real) picture and play .500 or better to get in.
5. season isnt lost. all i wanted was for them to still be alive come xmas/ St.P's return, and i have my wish. if they average 3-2-1 rest of way, ide be satisfied with whatever fate befals them. GYFHG! aside from upgrading our goaltender position, i feel legitimately encouraged they can get some coaches fired in the playoffs!
MSL: what are we gonna do? Devo: throw up all over ourselves! MSL: HUH? Devo: oh, I thought I heard you saying that, coach. MSL: Deve, Deve, Deve, no! That's what you should not do! It's bad. Please stop doing it!!
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ReplyDeleteTook me some time to scroll past that opening gif for some reason.
ReplyDeleteYou were focused on her ๐.
DeleteYes took a moment
DeleteAnd found myself going back to it for some reason or reasons…,
Go Habs
Five game home stand and seven of nine (insert Trekkie ref)...she might need to make an appearance during this stretch.
ReplyDeleteAlso they need to win 7 of 9. Unlikely but it's a good goal.
Can't do it with this bunch. Need another (different) goalie. And nail MM to the bench.
DeleteTeam can't win with Primeau putting up these numbers. Time to move on.
ReplyDeleteAmong the 64 goaltenders who have played more than five games since the start of the season, Primeau has the worst save percentage (.844) and the worst goals-against average (4.45) in the NHL.
Yes waive goodbye to CP30
ReplyDeleteBring up or rotate the boys on the Rocket as backup to Monty
Maybe something will click
Never know
Goalies are special
30 Helens agree
Go Habs
Jroy doesn’t seem to be impressing anyone
ReplyDeleteHe comes up and goes down as quick as he came up
Don’t think Marty is impressed with his work ethic either that or some games are afoot
He must be special as nobody else seems to go up and down like him
Anyway I’m feeling some wool tomorrow nite
Wonder when we’re going to be in the mix
Soon I hope
Go Habs
To be fair, they never specified in the mix for what, exactly...
DeleteFor the M...sometimes dreams do come true! Canadiens demote Roy, clear path for Laine's return to lineup
ReplyDeleteJust like dumping Daniel Jones ... my voodoo dolls work occasionally... *evil snicker*
DeleteMan, that first gif is ... mesmerizing. But, I digress.
ReplyDeletePure Wool joining Dachtor DoLittle and the Big Sluffoffsky on the 2nd line tonight. That's two sore knees joining a concussed kid. As Mr. Spock would say : "Fascinating."
All kidding aside, I hope they can all motivate each other. I had coffee this morning with my friend the retired Blues scout. He really likes Dach and I trust his opinion. Funny thing, we both had our knees replaced on the same day last year, even spent the night together in the same ward in the hospital. I said this morning that we both know how long it takes to heal from knee surgery so I am cutting Kirby some slack.
The only thing I saw regarding the lines this morning is I would take Hook off line 1 and put Beer there at least to start. Hook is a bottom 6 player at best. And I would put 7Evans between Pony and Lep instead of DVo.
Trivia night for me, it's far more entertaining than watching the Habs play lately, believe me.
A former co-worker had a hip replaced, then a knee. She said the knee recovery took far longer than the hip.
DeleteRemember, a banana is a berry. A strawberry is not.
I don't even care if they win, let's just hope for no injuries tonight!
ReplyDeleteIf Beer is Heineken then yes try that sucker on line no 1
ReplyDeletePersonally I think he is the only forward pick not named Suzi or CC that has even come close to working out
So give him a shot
Let the rehabs rehab on lines 3 and 4 where there is less pressure
We need to score some goals and put up some Ws
Put wool and docster on no 4 with whoever beer on no 1 sevens between Lep and the pony horse
Stop trying to give these million airs confidence ffs
They’re not children
They’ll figure it out
Anyway
Give beer a chance he’s earned it
Go Habs
Wool in the line-up! Hope they have tis as his scoring song.
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G Y F H G !
ReplyDeleteI concur
DeleteLMAO, over on Bluesky, JD Lagrange is already dubbing the Laine, Slaf and Dach trio the LSD line.
ReplyDeleteHe’s a good follow.
DeleteWe need a good Habs fans starter pack over there.
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ReplyDeleteW O O L !
ReplyDeleteBienvenue au CH!
DeleteSinging olรฉ in the 2nd period...yeah that won't bite the team in the ass or anything.
ReplyDeleteHey, just got in and I see we have a woolly score! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLaine looks to def have a higher hockey IQ than his linemates. Maybe they'll get there in time. And he's bigger, stronger and smarter with the puck on the boards. This should hopefully result in better play by Slaf and Dach and maybe the will see how to use their big bodies more effectively.
ReplyDeleteThey're like the "heavy horse".
DeleteOne thing's for sure: Romanov has rounded into a very good top-pairing defenseman. Good to see it.
ReplyDeleteSt. Patrick gonna blow a gasket.
ReplyDeleteI'll take the loser point. Go get the other one.
ReplyDeleteNature!
ReplyDeleteNature!!!!
ReplyDeleteFun game. It’s all we ask.
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Nice to catch a break once in a while. Well deserved win.
ReplyDeleteCould get used to Lane to Laine.
ReplyDeleteFast Wool.
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Wool Woot !
ReplyDeleteFun game. Nice win, and Wool's being there is transformative.
ReplyDeleteMonty was a monster. They all kept an even keel. Lots to like in this game.
ReplyDeleteFor those looking for a good Habs fan feed on Bluesky: take this and pin it to create a feed. Many good folks there.
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DeleteIf we assume Dach figures it out and is worthy of the 2nd line C position (not saying I think he is or will be, but assume the team will keep him there until it's 'more' obvious one way or another), it means the Habs are really only missing one more piece in their top 6. I was never a fan of the Newhook trade, thought it was an overpay, much like the overpay for Dvorak was. He's only ever put up impressive numbers in his draft year, and that was in the BCJHL. Hinyman hasn't either, but he seems to have a really good shot so I'd put him on that top line...but the fear is probably that Newhook would be even less effective in a bottom 6 role.
ReplyDeleteGI Finn and Wool both on Team Finland, good stuff!
ReplyDeleteArmy for his PK prowess no doubt. And no KK on that team.
DeleteAnd Monty made Team Canada. No offence, but what's happened to Canada's goaltender crop?
Ah well dumb pointless tournament anyway, the other players will get a nice break.
I think it's an improvement over the all star game but I'd have one spot on each team dedicated to a player from any other nation that could make room for the Draisatls, Kopitars, etc.
DeleteCheryl Pounder might be the best colour commentator out there. Different network I know, but she could replace Garry Gawley and I'd be a happy cat.
ReplyDeleteIsn’t she the woman who screams?
DeleteI dunno I don’t watch much English hockey but I find her annoying
Just like most everyone else on any English broadcast
Gone are the days of dick and danny sadly
Go Habs
The leafnet hockey people are for the most part terrible. Mike Johnson and Pounder are two of the best. My hope is once rogers loses the NHL rights the product is spread around among other broadcasters with better people.
Delete@CHester that's Jennifer Botterill, yeah she is annoying as f*ck.
DeleteDoes this 4 Nations nonsense replace the even worse all-star game crap? They don't need both that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteYep. That is its most redeeming quality.
DeleteA touch surprised Whisky and Nature didn't make it but their positions are rather well appointed for their respective countries and yeah, the rest csn't hurt.
DeleteMonty will be the 3rd string goalie, pretty weak looking trio. There's no Patrick Roy around to inspire Quebec kids to play net and I guess Carey Price didn't inspire too many RoC kids.
ReplyDeleteBlame the treatment of both TFS and Theodore by some of the more yellow journalism of the French sports media for making it seem like a brutaly thankless task being a goalie.
DeleteNashville coming to town on the back-end of a two games in two nights deal after a tough one-goal loss to TO. Let's see if this time the CH can capitalize. It's crazy how bad the Preds' record is after the free-agent load-up last summer.
ReplyDeleteI think Trotz overplayed his hand signing too many UFAs, I'm surprised they haven't fired the coach, Brunette I think?
DeleteLuke Richardson fired by the assholes who run the Black Hawks. He was a great Asst. to Do-Harm and one of the biggest reasons the CH was able to make it to the SCF in '21. Hope some better organization snags him soon. He's a peach. Good luck, Luke!
ReplyDeleteHire him back to run our D.
DeleteHuGo should hire him in the role of simply providing moral support to Pez.
DeleteWool scores again tonight!
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ReplyDeleteRed Barron gets another chance to prove himself. Bet he pots one tonight and plays a solid 18 min.
ReplyDelete7vans!
ReplyDeleteSHevans!
ReplyDeleteThat's two obvious trippings and one holding the refs have passed on calling against the Preds in the first 9 min.
ReplyDeleteBig Mac is still playing. Good for him. In a redraft, Shea Theodore taken one spot later would be the pick.
ReplyDeleteDo linesmen just want a little extra camera time or what? Just drop the fucking puck! they must have thrown 5 or 6 players out of the circle that period.
ReplyDeleteAgree about Luke Richardson, a class act all the way. He shouldn't be unemployed too long. Maybe Nashville will hire him...
ReplyDeleteMight have to jump over to the Pack/Lions game, that should be a doozy.
ReplyDeleteThey should have 5 goals by now if they could hit the net.
ReplyDeleteWooly Bully!!!
ReplyDeleteWool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a snipe!
ReplyDeletePure Wool.
ReplyDeleteKinda early to be singing the ole
ReplyDeleteGreat kill!
ReplyDeleteAx had to take that penalty after Barron's misplay of the puck in the d zone. Hope Gouhl isn't out too long.
ReplyDelete7Evans should get a star tonight.
ReplyDeleteGI Finn!
ReplyDelete3rd time's a charm for Army!
ReplyDeleteNice win.
ReplyDeleteNice try refs.
Nice bouncy .gif up above has been a lucky CHarm.
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Monty might not be the 3rd stringer for Canada.
ReplyDeleteIs Monty a shutout leader ?
ReplyDeleteYes, tied with Hellebuyck
DeleteMonty = Mountain 2. Third SO of the season. I hope he gets named to Team Canada every week. Great win, boys! GYFHG!!
ReplyDelete2-0 in the Laine era.
He's the only quรฉbecois on the squad and it feels like he wants to represent.
Delete7Evans 2nd star.
ReplyDeleteThe Habs aren't the worst team in the league anymore. Chicago and Nashville can duke it out for that. Nashville has turned into a cautionary tale regarding signing older free agents. Yikes. I would have taken a run at Stamkos but I would have been wrong. But, I always though Laine was worth a shot for the right price. So far, so good.
ReplyDeleteStamkos $8mil 4 years, Marshy $5.5mil 5 years and Skjei $7mil 5 years and they reupped Saaros for $7.5mil per for several years. Something is not right this team should be a lot better. How has Brunette not been fired? Unless Trotz wants that 1st overall pick. He's got 3 first rounders in 2025. His, TB and Vegas.
DeleteTo answer moe, Monty is tied for the league lead in shutouts with Hillbillybuck.
ReplyDeleteSiM beat me to it.
DeleteDon't trade Evans. Period.
ReplyDeleteLost in the shuffle is the fact that Heineman sits 10th in rookie scoring. 4th in goals. This while playing 10 min/game on the 3rd and 4th lines. I'd really like to see him given a shot with Suzuki and Caufield. He'd add a bit of toughness and size to that line.
ReplyDeleteAgree
ReplyDeleteI think he’s one of the few bright lights this season
And Marty mires him down on the 4th line while he gives the millionaires all the chances
I dunno
I can’t think of a good reason why I shouldn’t be in charge
Really
Go Habs
Dec. 6, 1989. I remember. Today is a great day to watch and rewatch Denis Villeneuve's epic b&w 2009 dramatization, "Polytechnique" if you haven't seen it already.
ReplyDeleteI was 20. My friend (at that time) from my Concordia Communications classes lost his big sister in that massacre.
Today I am privileged to work with a Quรฉbecoise woman who was not yet born then, who earned her engineer's pinky ring at Universitรฉ de Laval, and is a strong, intelligent and rightly confident Product Line Manager for Concrete Restoration Systems, Canada-wide. She is in charge of making sure our company's products and solutions for buildings and infrastructure are solid.
The lesson here: We're in good hands when we embrace feminism.
I work with a lot of engineers. The majority are women and all are very good to superb at their jobs.
DeleteIts a pity the man can defeat good things like the carbon tax and the gun registry effortlessly. How did we ever get rid of smoking? No more than bolt action or double barrals.
DeleteAlthough if somebody dont do something soon, we are all going to need a gun and castle laws like our cuz.
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ReplyDeleteFive game home stand and seven of nine (insert Trekkie ref)...she might need to make an appearance during this stretch.
Also they need to win 7 of 9. Unlikely but it's a good goal.
2 of 2...that's a good start
Washington tomorrow night (a good team) then two water fowl teams, Ducks and Flightless Birds -- who they owe a good beating. Two of three a possibility. That should put them 'In The Mix' -- is that a song?
DeleteFรปck guns.
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Rags Having Troubles with Trouba
ReplyDeleteIs he hoing on waivers? Details at 11
The Trouble With Tribbles... I would take that headhunting SoB, but I doubt he comes back to Canada.
DeleteYou found my Easter egg. He did seem like a strange player to have as one's captain.
DeleteLooks like Trouba is coming to Montreal after all, next week with the Ducks. Maybe Josh can put the smackdown on him again.
ReplyDeleteGreat quote from last night: Re-sign Evans, trade Armia, donate Dvorak to science...
I would definitely re-sign Jake, good homegrown and developed player can chip in some offence like last night whereas DVo is a black hole where offence goes to die.
Lol that's hilarious.
DeleteYeah and Devo is just a reminder of how poorly Bergy handled the KK situation. Send him to Dr Fronkenstein and I-gor.
I still think KKs demise began as he watched the '21 final as a healthy scratch while Gallagher and Toffoli hobbled around the ice, barely able to skate let alone be productive.
DeleteChristmas Hasenpfeffer now a Hab.
ReplyDeleteHeh Heh, if I recall my Looney Tunes history Hasenpfeffer was a rabbit dish.
DeleteI say, I say, that would be correct sir! ๐ฐ
DeleteLet's hope the wretched, putrid leaf can tire out the Ovie Caps and do an unintentional solid for the lowly Habs.
ReplyDeleteThe Schedule maker man has been kind to the CH on that score this season.
DeleteGo Habs!
ReplyDeleteCaps are due for a road loss after winning 8 in a row I think it is.
Will probably miss the first, hoping to tune into a 1 goal lead for the 2nd.
The Laval Rocket game was streaming for free today on YouTube, tuned in to see Beck get the game winner with 24 seconds left. He's on fire lately, could be the replacement for DVo after the TDL.
ReplyDeleteHowever, Beck should probably stay in Laval for a hopefully a long playoff run.
DeleteVodkov interviewed in LaPresse. He's attending the game tonight
ReplyDeleteWhiskey gets 2 goals tonite. Ovi gets 1 on the PP. Habs win 4-2
ReplyDeleteOviedo not playing tonight, still out after fractured tibia
DeleteTJ!
ReplyDeleteWhiskey!
ReplyDeleteExcellent first period by Marty's team. I only saw one egregious turnover that led to some running around in Montreal's end. Other than that, good back and forth by both teams with Montreal getting a couple fortunate bounces for goals. Great shot by Hook and a seeing eye goal from CC. Keep'er goin' fellas.
ReplyDeleteex-almost-Hab PLD gets a quickie. The dreaded 2nd period...
ReplyDeleteGreat pressure and forecheck. I was thinking there is no way it can't end in a PP.
ReplyDeleteNeed a better effort in the 3rd period, Marty not happy with that last couple minutes.
ReplyDeleteNeeded to score on one of those breakaways...
ReplyDeleteHutson with nothing but assists. Maybe his nick should be Passing Lane instead.
ReplyDeleteIt should be 6-2
ReplyDeleteI think we know who wins if this goes to a shootout.
DeleteGame over
ReplyDeleteTom Wilson shouldn't even be playing with that puss.
ReplyDeleteHey there is Captain Kirk Muller on the Caps bench, no wonder the Habs are losing.
ReplyDeletebuttman
ReplyDeleteFuck off dubois
ReplyDeleteFuck off blogger
ReplyDeleteFuckyoudubois
ReplyDelete4 break aways resulting in zip...the writing was on the wall. They hung in there but got outclassed in the end.
ReplyDeleteI knew they would lose when Nick didn't cash in. The Caps fed off those 4 saves.
DeleteFuckyoubuttman
ReplyDeleteGuess they can't win if Wool doesn't score.
ReplyDeleteWe’ll they’re one of the better teams
ReplyDeleteSo if we are to lose it might as well be to teams like them
At least overchicken didn’t score on us
And!
Nobody got hurt!
Okay
Go Habs
Kill Bill 2 is a great movie.
ReplyDelete~~~
Oh well. Good night for the Syrians anyway.
ReplyDeleteISIS is a good thing?
DeleteSome choice for those people, dictators or terrorists. No wonder so many try to flee that place.
DeleteYou can always tell when the wretched, putrid leaf are on a losing streak, the lead story at tsn is about F1 and the leaf story is buried well down the web page. Too funny!
ReplyDeleteYou know
ReplyDeleteIf Mr Hugo is as righteous as he claims to be we need to see Vodkov in a Habs uniform for 10 games and then put no 79 in the rafters.
Do the right thing and right the wrong of bicep bergie and his get a dog bullshit when he kicked The General out the door and down the road.
I'm sure Vodkov could have signed somewhere else but he didn't he retired a Hab
anyway I guess CHester is feeling spunky this morning.
Anxious to see Mr. Beck get a call leave Jroy to figure himself out.
Go Habs
Definitely need to sign General Vodkov for a day and let him retire a Hab.
DeleteI'd leave Beck right where he is and see if he can help Laval go deep in the AHL playoffs or even win a championship. He won the Memorial Cup last season with Saginaw.
Brian Wilde is advocating trading for a true 2C to back up Nick, I agree. Dach can't do it this year, he is terribly slow and can't drive a line yet. Slaf needs to go back to the #1 line and Dach can play wing on the #2. Trade DVo and let Hook center line #3 with Lep and PonyHorse. 4th line remains 7Evans, Beer and GI Finn.
See how December plays out and if the Habs are still within reach of a wildcard spot pull the trigger. Don't let the season slide away.
I remember reading somewhere that to have a lasting rebuild, one that is going to lead to years of competitive hockey you need three years of top 5 picks
DeleteThree years where you get a bonafide stud. I think the Slavester would be one and pretty sure half-a-dov would also be one so I'm thinking that maybe the Rino pick put us back a year.
Maybe should have picked the ruski. Could have would have.
Anyway this should be our third and last year of picking high so we can't drop the ball on this one cause I'm pretty sure we are about to rise up out of the basement which takes away our high picks as we find ourselves in no mans land middle of the road or worse picks.
So I don't have a problem with reving up the sherman shit we've come this far.
We know who's going at the tdl and who's staying.
So lets cycle the goalies the forwards and the D from Laval see who's who and grin and bear it cause I'm pretty sure better times are comin.
Go Habs
Rumour is that Michkov told the Habs he wouldn't play for them. Whether that's true or not, who knows? So they got a big RD which are generally a hot commodity. It'll be a few years before we know if he pans out.
DeleteWatching two bad football teams, Giants and Saints. Man, if the Giants win another game this year I will be shocked. They are picking 1st overall. Anyway the Habs are miles ahead in their rebuild, New York will be years getting out of this hole. Brutal.
ReplyDeleteOK, might as well switch to another game, can't watch anymore of this shite.
Watching the Rams spank the Bills and loving it!
DeleteBonus I have Puka Nacua on my FF team. Though I'm dead last this year, he is one of my two keepers at a 14th round cost for next year.
I've got Josh Allen and Puka Nacua on my fantasy team today ( we pick different players every week) and charging hard for 2nd place today. I'm currently 2nd in the league. I should have taken Jordan Addison today instead of Calvin Ridley (coin flip they cost the same) but Ridley was playing Jax so...
DeleteI would be winning large.
Markov. The 10 game contract ship has sailed. Hughes said so a couple years ago. And he is 45 and hasn't played in 4 years.
ReplyDeleteTechnically he did retire a Hab, no? From the NHL at least.
My gripe now is why he is not in the Ring of Honour. Weber had a few nice years with the team, but Markov spent an entire career as the Habs #1 Dman.
I believe you have to be inducted in the Hall of Fame to be in the Ring of Honour. Sadly, I don't think Markov will enter it.
DeleteOh I didn't know that. I thought it was just players that were really special Habs...just not special enough to have their numbers retired. There are a few deserved guys then that will never make it...like Saku...who I assumed was already there.
DeleteNeed a 3rd tier to honour those guys๐
Retired #s
Ring of Honour
?
I dunno, you are getting into leaf territory there.
DeleteWhat a player Josh Allen is.
ReplyDeleteCrazy game.
ReplyDeleteAlmost pulled out the win, lost by 3.9 points. Needed one more possession for the Bills.
DeleteAnd so as a long suffering Bills fan it didn’t bother me that they couldn’t stop the LA run game what bothered me was the noise coming out of the mouth of the hated pompous overly wealthy fucktard tom brady
DeleteWhat a useless colour analyst
Ooof
Anyway
Go Habs
I haven't followed baseball since the demise of the Expos.
ReplyDeleteBut I find it both hilarious and pathetic that the SFU were all over Ohtani and this latest guy, with multiple articles about how the Jays have a chance at landing them. FFS. Now they're all about Vladdy Jr, (who should be an Expo) and what his next contract is worth. I would love to see him walk away from that team. Because, fuck tronna.
It's pathetic, as Jack Todd pointed out, the sfu use this as a tactic to try to keep people interested in their shit team. Nobody of interest is ever coming to that city. F*ck them.
DeleteWhiskey and Wool...tonight's story is alread written.
ReplyDeleteWool!
ReplyDeleteWow, those Ducks unis are some ugly.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Clown suits, facking brutal.
DeleteLike, did the Orange Julep buy the team?
DeleteWhiskey and Wool. Makes me think of my favourite Buck 65 song.
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/YjxfF7T97z0?si=D5j4sYrxzRaD0125
DaCHtor!
ReplyDeleteDaCH off the schneid!
ReplyDeleteMaybe they'll wake up now.
ReplyDeleteI just tuned in briefly, I have a feeling they are going to blow this so I'll tune out. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteOh ffs, I'm getting tired of this lopsided reffing. Checks from behind on Habs players perfectly legal. And weak calls on the Habs. Hate complaining about reffing, but jeez...
ReplyDeleteGood W. Not perfect, but 2 points.
ReplyDeleteWhiskey and Wool, Wicked and Weird!
Monty vs. Terry all night. Good to win this one. Trouba and Gudas are fierce on that blue line.
ReplyDeleteBesides the Jets game on Saturday, the Habs play the Pens-Buf-Det-Det-BJs before Christmas, all teams sitting between the Habs (currently last) and the 2nd wildcard spot (which is only 4 pts above the Habs). It's clear they have work to do, but there are issues on every team in the east, including the wildcard teams TB and NYR, down to the bottom. So perhaps they will be 'in the mix' at Christmas if they win 4 of the next 6?
ReplyDeletePossible but I prefer to not get my hopes up. I'm just hoping and praying they can extract some revenge on Sid and his flightless birds. I'm sick of losing to those guys.
DeleteI just want to see good hockey and consistent development.
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It's fun watching them gel, actually. The building blocks are coming into place. They are getting there.
DeleteJeff Gorton dropped a few names last night on the Prime intermission, demigod, Hage, Logan, Bach and Fowler, so you know he and Hughes are planning a long way out. Probably 3 years at the earliest, but likely longer.
ReplyDeleteSince the wheels are falling the Rags, I wonder if they could pluck Zibanejad out of there to play 2C?
ReplyDeleteI like him. He always plays well vs the Habs. But he has a no move clause and 5 more years at 8.5 per to age 36. it's unlikely he waives to go to Montreal.
DeleteLike Chiara, he's ugly enough to still be a force of nature well beyond 36. And with cap rising, that contract should age well. I doubt Drury is dumb enough to want to move him.
DeleteWinnipeg put a beat-down on the hated beaners last night. I'm glad the 'Peggers got that out of their system before Montreal comes to town. I would be happy with a loser point but a win would be nice.
ReplyDeleteSid got booed at home after the beatdown by his Cole Harbour buddy Nate, and hasn't scored in 7 games. Sounds like a recipe for a big night for him in Montreal. Maybe even a hat trick.
ReplyDeleteI thought of saying "Hey if you don't want to get booed at home, come to Montreal!" But there are enough A-hole Habs fans that would still boo him on a bad night. Probably the same fans singing olรฉ in the first period.
Pretty sure those a-hole fans singing ole in the 1st period are drunk. Why else would they be doing something that dumb?
DeleteCan I ask how you put accents over the letters on a key board? Never figured that out.
I usually post on my phone and just hold down the letter which brings up options with different accents. But I use this specific accent on different occasions at work on my keyboard and use the Alt key +130 (if memory serves correct)
Deletetesting...
ReplyDeletenot watching this homestand live, but following on highlites.
ReplyDelete1. is it just me, or does sportsnet have better highlites than nhl.com? not much different, but usually a little longer?
2. is it just me, or have the boys found a lot of energy since St. Patrick 2.0 has joined the line-up?
3. is it just me, or is powerhouse playing really well this yr (in general). every highlite, i can see him busting in on goal, delivering a big hit, dropping the gloves... basically doing everything he was supposed to be doing... except cashing his chances... 'sigh'
4. speaking of this... is it just me, or are the boys really really good at creating grade-a chances and almost always failing to finish? this isnt just limited to one-off chances by barron, dvork, lipp, whoever is in the right place at the right time, but for even guys like cpt nick, CC, and heineman?
1. I don't use either site so can't comment.
Delete2. It seems like they are playing better, but they actually were before Wool came back.
3. The now ponyhorse has reinvented himself, playing more of a checking, shit disturber role, killing penalties and potting the odd goal. He is delivering more hits and has won a couple of big fights, he has earned his spot.
4. You're not wrong, they do leave a lot of grade A chances unfinished especially breakaways as we witnessed against Washington last week.
5. Yes, they are kind of hanging around a wildcard spot but I wouldn't hold my breath. They are still a bottom feeder with a lot of teams in front of them. They would need a good 6 or 7 game win streak to get into the (real) picture and play .500 or better to get in.
Cheers!
5. season isnt lost. all i wanted was for them to still be alive come xmas/ St.P's return, and i have my wish. if they average 3-2-1 rest of way, ide be satisfied with whatever fate befals them. GYFHG! aside from upgrading our goaltender position, i feel legitimately encouraged they can get some coaches fired in the playoffs!
ReplyDeleteNature!
ReplyDeleteNature!
ReplyDeleteRefs seem rather impressed with the Pens' most gentlemanly behaviour. Fine lads, all!
ReplyDeleteGetting near 200, so a quick new thread.
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[Overheard in the locker room just now]
ReplyDeleteMSL: what are we gonna do?
Devo: throw up all over ourselves!
MSL: HUH?
Devo: oh, I thought I heard you saying that, coach.
MSL: Deve, Deve, Deve, no! That's what you should not do! It's bad. Please stop doing it!!