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There's something Habenning here
And what it is, is getting pretty clear
There's a man with a plan over there
Telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop
CHildren, what's that sound?
Everybody look, what's going down?
There's battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Young players speaking their minds
Getting no MSL resistance from behind
It's time we stop
Hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look, HuGo’s going down?
What a field day for FHFans (Ooh ooh ooh)
A thousand people in the stands (Ooh ooh ooh)
Singing songs and they carrying signs (Ooh ooh ooh)
Mostly say, "Olé for our side" (Ooh ooh ooh)
It's time we stop
Hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look, Hab’s going down?
SFU paranoia strikes deep
Into their life it will creep
It starts when they’re always afraid
Step out of line, bettman come and take you away
We better stop
Hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look, Hutson’s going down?
You better stop
Hey, what's that sound?
Everybody look, Gras’ going down?
You better stop
Now, what's that sound?
Everybody look, Kap’ going down?
You better stop
Children, what's that sound?
Everybody look, Demi’s going down?
~ ~ ~
Neil Young
ReplyDeleteExactly the opposite of what fried man mongered.
ReplyDelete"I had a conversation with Lane over the weekend. He talked about his view on things, and it struck me that he wanted to make sure we understood how much he wanted to be here and how hard he was going to work. I kinda cut him off and said, 'Lane, there wouldn't be an eight-year deal if we didn't believe in who you are at your core,'" Hughes said, referring to the negotiation process with his young star.
"The kind of person he is, how committed he is to being his best version of himself, but also being the best version of a teammate." "We were worried it might have an effect on Lane and on the team," Hughes said about wanting to finalize the deal. "We want to eliminate distractions — we wanted to do it before the season started."
Great parody moe.
ReplyDeleteThat song is still relevant today, perhaps even more so with the advent of trump and the maga movement.
The SFU and their dumb as a rock insiders think they have the goods on some of the NHL news but in actuality they know SFA. Especially from the Montreal camp.
Looks like Lane, like McD, wants to win and left some cash for other players, unlike the selfish, whiny bitches they play (or used to) for the wretched leaf. The SFU are looking in the rear view mirror and they see what's coming but would never admit it. I predict the laffs will struggle to even make the playoffs this season.
G Y F H G ! ! !
The Fast Lane speed limit is MaCH 8.85.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day.
A day to be thankful for Geoff Molson finally seeing the light the day(s) he hired HuGo.
Gobble gobble.
Molson finally saw what a shyster bargainbin was. That was a happy day for Habs fans
DeleteKudos (rare) to buttman for recommending Jeff Gorton to Mr. Molson after JG was unfairly dismissed by Dolan.
Giving thanks to the Red Wings.
ReplyDeleteDitto
DeleteGo Mariners!
DeleteGreat parady of a great song, Expecting to Fly next. Great ready the man is going to take you away for calling out Narcos. Rock Fast Lane is a fucking hero already.Sign the Bull Duke next. Red Wings roasted the Turkey real good. They are going to play every players goal song when the are introduced at the home opening. Oh god please no rap, no elevator music.
ReplyDeleteMerci Mariners.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
DeleteOui.
DeleteI see they have a silly celebratory prop they take with them on the road (the trident), to carry around like a trophy when they do a good thing. I wonder what sort of prop the Blue Jays have? A golden nest I suppose?
DeletePanic in hogtown?
ReplyDeleteIt is a very fine parody for these times.
ReplyDelete👍🏻
DeleteDamn I love seeing the Bills lose!
ReplyDeletePats first in the AFC east. Steelers first in the AFC north. Who'da thunk it?
And the Giants...at least my boy Skattebo is putting up numbers.
Original 6 teams the leafs, wings, and hawks (the 2 latter celebrating their 100 years) each get opening nights vs the most storied franchise in the NHL, and one in all of sports.
ReplyDeleteThe Habs get their opener vs a team that's what? About 4 years old?
And yet I expect the opening ceremony will be far and above anything we've seen yet.
I expect a hell of a tribute to #29 too.
GYMFHG!!!
It's trivia night so I will have to record and watch when I get home. I generally don't watch season opener intros but I definitely want to see the 29 tribute. It will be better than mclame's cheap effort.
DeleteDoobie should get the start. He won't. But he should.
ReplyDeleteThe Montreal Canadiens announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to multi-year contract extensions with general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton.
ReplyDeleteThe team also announced that Gorton as their new President of Hockey Operations.
“I am very pleased that Jeff and Kent have committed to the Montreal Canadiens for an additional five years. Their commitment to building a world-class organization has been unrelenting and will only get better as we progress in the years to come,” said Geoff Molson, owner and CEO of the Canadiens, in a press release. "I would like to thank Jeff and Kent for taking this team and organization to where it is today, full of talent, size and speed with a support structure that is second to none, an objective from day one. I look forward to many more years working with them.”
DeleteGorton for President! Such a good thing, this.
DeleteGreat move by Molson, nice promotion for Jeff Gorton, the Habs are in good hands.
DeleteSFU are verklempt.
Just catCHing up on the comments. Agreed 100%. A good front office is hard to find
DeleteI didn't hear this. What an amazing couple of days we've had.
DeleteShameless Promotion Dept. - so this is out now (translated from French by my big sis):
ReplyDeleteLafleur: The Legend by Steven Finn and Pierre Gince
Nice !
DeleteVery cool SIM!
DeleteGreat parody! Start as we mean to go on...GYFHG!
ReplyDelete👍🏻
DeleteVery nice tribute to #29. In his own words.
ReplyDeleteAmen
DeleteGorgeous parody Moe!
ReplyDeleteMerci.
DeleteAfter a .667 opening road trip, welcome home boys! Let's do this thing
ReplyDeleteDeafening roar for the new contract
ReplyDeleteSo cool that 7vens chose a Billy Squier classic (Stroke Me).
ReplyDeletePlus Whiskey choosing Money For Nothing, lol
DeleteSpeaking of contracts congrats on the contracts to the front office. Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteHabs hockey and music goes well together.
ReplyDeleteLovely voices.
ReplyDeleteBest Star-Spangled Banner that phone booth's ever witnessed.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! Wowza
DeleteBeautiful harmonizing on both anthems!
ReplyDeleteWe may have just set a FHF/4HF record for comments about the anthems
ReplyDeleteUm... can they sing Gens du Pays now SVP?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous women, beautiful musical voices, Habs.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a thing.
I wanted to check a nick. Boy this page could use an update - https://fourhockeyfans.blogspot.com/p/nicknames.html
ReplyDeleteBy my count there is literally one player or staff still on this team on that list
DeleteAgree it needs an update but a lot of changes…
DeleteSuch memories!
DeleteNice new avatar, speaking of...
DeleteTJ! The Killick's claw!
ReplyDeleteTJ!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pass.
ReplyDeleteI almost cried. I really did not understand his playmaking skillz
DeleteKen Dryden’s bleu blanc rouge mask, sitting on top of the net, spot lit, is a wonderful and instantly classic image.
ReplyDeleteTotally
DeletePosted in the thread.
DeleteLove it. Especially cuz my so-called Smart LG TV convinced itaelf, all on its own, that today's date was Dec. 31, 2019, and the RDS app couldn't handle this logistical nightmare until I corrected it 5 minutes or so in.
DeleteThank you Michael Farber for the intermission tribute to my numbersake. Outstanding
ReplyDeleteHope it will be online soon.
DeleteRDS over here, this 14th of October, 2025 (as per my LG tv 😉)
Got it sorted in time for player intros at least.
DeleteC C !
ReplyDeleteWhiskey!
ReplyDeleteRef's a little precious
ReplyDeleteHow was the 2nd period? Technical difficulties over here 😡. But I got it back
ReplyDeleteHearing that a lot. I had a glitch myself. Goddamn you Putin!! Demidieu is ours now and no amount of cyberattacking is gonna get him back!
DeleteThe Red Red Dobson Goes Score score scorin' along!
ReplyDeleteEr... DaCH!
DeleteDaCHtor?!
ReplyDeleteAck.
ReplyDeleteNever thought I"d say this but these refs arr making me miss Chris Lee.
ReplyDeleteShit. A goal off a terrible icing call. Never fails.
ReplyDeleteI feel Monty is going to be splashing a lot of water on his face this year, as he is inclined to do after letting in a goal.
ReplyDeleteCash it!
ReplyDeleteMon. Dieu!
ReplyDeleteDemigod!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCrazy skills from Demi...but going unnoticed is Lep wreaking havoc in front of the net.
ReplyDeleteTrès true
DeleteOn to OT
ReplyDeleteWhiskey!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a snipe. Just like MSL drew it up.
ReplyDeleteMan, this is a special team. GYFDLHG!
ReplyDeleteDL = Division Leading
From habsinhighheels.bsky.social :
ReplyDeleteCole Caufield tied Aurèle Joliat for 3rd in #GoHabsGo history with his 9th career overtime goal; Caufield trails only Howie Morenz and Max Pacioretty (both who had 10 OT winners)
Some thoughts about the game...and season to date.
ReplyDelete1. Demidov is good. Really good. He's starting to look more comfortable each game. Look out.
2. I'm finally starting to appreciate Newhook. I was weary the past couple of seasons. But putting him with Demi seems to be the perfect fit and he's able to use his speed to complement his game more.
3. I'm still wanting more from Slaf. He is winning board battles more than he has in the past. He is playing better. He's falling less. But he's not yet a Joe Thornton, whom I hoped he could emulate.
4. I think they try to extend Matheson. He is playing well and seems to be a key cog to the PK now, he's made the successful switch, giving up his PP QB spot to Hutson. Just eats up important minutes.
5. Speaking of Lane, he did look better last night. He admitted the extension was weighing on his mind, so that's done and he is free to wheel. He will make mistakes with some of his risky moves, but it's worth it in the end.
6. Guhle is solid. Rarely out of position. Sneaky big when he decides to hit.
7. Gallagher. Still driving the net. He was a key part of the beauty that Demidov scored. Warrior.
8. Laine. Man, with everything he's been through I want him to succeed. But unless he gets his sniper rifle realigned, his use is very limited. Though I have seen him dogging it back to the D zone a couple of times.
9. Dobson. OK, giving him a month to adjust. Perhaps at some point we'll see why he is the highest paid player on the team.
10. AX was quiet last night. And maybe it's a good night when we don't hear his name. But I expect we'll see Struble in the lineup for the next match.
11. Monty. I'll just say this. I lack faith. His style of play and the tendency to allow a goal per game that should (or at least could) be stopped is troublesome. I think MSL will basically alternate goalies until one either excels so well he has to keep playing him, or one shits the bed so hard, he has no choice but to go with the other guy.
12. Kapanen's ice time is a bit lower than expected. After the first two, I thought he was great. He didn't see a lot of ice in the 10PP game. And again last night, only AX and Wool played less. Maybe Joey V will get to lace em up in his place during this home stand.
13. The rest of the guys are who they are, pretty much doing what we expect.
14. We are so lucky to have a first class organization that is finally doing everything right, from the top down. The cup window is opening and by next year we should be able to prop a stick into it and leave it open for the next five years.
Go Habs Go!
Players want to play where they feel safe. The Sheiriff and Deupty Dawg provide that. No one want to get face washed all night long with no response. This is a key reason Dobbie signed in Montreal. If they dont get shot by the sheirff the deputy will follow up.
DeleteThere are alot of hockey players with good CHaracter. However 3 out of four on Mt Rushmore would be habs. Greatzy take note.
Good stuff St. Pad
DeleteExcellent points and recap.
DeleteMatheson is worth keeping, he will do the hometown discount as well.
Agree about Sammy, I am not confident in him at all, too many soft goals per game. Fowler can't come soon enough.
This team will get better once Nature really gets going. And when Sid decides it's time to move on.
Go Mariners, dump dem jays.
ReplyDeleteI've watched the 29 tribute three times and get chills each time when the shot goes to the spotlight on the mask. I hope there is another season of 'inside the rebuild' and we find out whose idea that was, because it is absolutely brilliant in its simplicity.
ReplyDeleteWould not surprise me that it was Chantal's idea.
DeleteIf I recall correctly, they have a consulting firm that specializes in doing the season openers. But, I'm sure that all the Habs hierarchy has input in what is selected. The Dryden tribute was outstanding and the facemask on top of the net was sheer genius.
DeleteMichael Farber always said there two institutions in the world that do ceremonies properly, the House of Windsor and the Montreal Canadiens. He's right.
Not to mention the ovation for MSL.
DeleteHow many coaches get that kind of amazing response ?
Good news : Doobie gets the start in net.
ReplyDeleteSo so news : Strobe gets to be The Sheriff tonight as the AX-Man takes a seat.
Habs and Steelers tonight.
ReplyDeleteIn a desperation move, I picked up A-A-Ron for my fantasy team this week.
DeleteNod to a classic Key and Peele sketch for those not in the know.
It was a magnifient tribute to the closest thing Canada or the Habs have seen to Marcus Aurelius.
ReplyDeleteHowever how many people out there would have any idea who Marcus Aurelius was?
Yesterday it was more important but today is all about what happened yesterday. Yesterday not in a qualitative sense, just you where sick yesterday so how much can I count on you today.
I think the hockey Gods have seen enough bullshit and they are sending a message to Trump. Montreal is here, is real and we dont care about no tax states. Axe, Sheriff, Wi fi or just the Cosco Demon, he is a guy in the words of a 4HF favorite " a nuclear option" Every team that wins the cup must have a nuclear option. Like we see today with Trump and Putin. Both have a nuclear option and who blinks first. I sure hope its Trump because I have not even planned out my bomb shelter.
What I am am saying is you can send all the footsoldiers team play team toughness you want, butif i can send out the nuclear option and you have daisy underpants, you will piss them.
I feel much more confidant with Doobie in net, especially with those long shots from the point.
ReplyDeleteSammy the Sieve lets those in often.
Lots of talent, not in sync on some plays.
ReplyDeleteThey seem to be concentrating on defence, every man getting back.
DeleteThe breaks will come. This might be a special teams night.
RIP Ace Frehley, my first guitar hero (4 humbucker Pick-ups on his Les Paul?! SICK!!)
ReplyDeleteNot a big KISS fan but they made it big and were loved , to this day.
DeleteMe neither since the age of 11 tbh
DeleteCoach Marty shaking up the lines a bit trying to get something going ... I'd like to see Demi on Line 1 for a bit.
ReplyDeleteThat might be enough.
ReplyDelete1 zip
DeleteTrying to be too cute, not enough shots on net.
ReplyDeleteHappenin!
ReplyDeleteKAPS!!!
ReplyDeleteTwist!
ReplyDeleteThey could play 91,92,93 together and we could call them The Grunge Line.
ReplyDeleteHeh
DeleteBad defending by No-uh on that goal. Take the man.
ReplyDeleteWow.
ReplyDeleteWow what a save by Hutson.
ReplyDeleteAnd pass.
DeleteI put the pic of Guy Lafleur on purpose when I created this thread. I expect to see prolific goals and points. All from one player ? No. I want offense.
ReplyDeleteNature needs a goal. Might as well do it in OT.
ReplyDeleteFuuuuuckkkk !
ReplyDeleteMy god !
ReplyDeleteWow. Whiskey!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhiskey² !!
ReplyDeleteFucking amazing hockey. Just...wow.
ReplyDeleteCC calling out Doby after gunning towards him after his gwg. Team !
ReplyDeleteHoly bloody GYFHG!
ReplyDeleteYoungest Hab to hit 10 OT goals ever.
Tied for the franchise lead in OT winners with MaxPac and ..... wait for it ...... the legendary Howie Morenz.
DeleteCole Caufield. Remember when DoHarm had him on the 4th line?
ReplyDeleteThis kid would not have got his chance under fucking dinosaur coaches like eMpTy, Clod or DoHarm, thank God for Gorton and Hughes who had the guts to bring in a progressive thinker like Marty St. Louis.
Also, I have to say : Auston Who?
Well said, the M
DeleteGive the net to Doobie.
ReplyDeleteShould be undefeated. leaf game was a fluke. 2 empty net goals.
ReplyDeleteNo quit.
ReplyDeleteStéphane Waite is pretty drunk. Sounds like such a buffoon after hearing Prof. Emeritus MSL.
ReplyDeleteWhiskey has leveled up to gamebreaker status
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun team to watch. I might have to make my first trip to the Bell Centre this season, even if it bankrupts me. I think Dryden is convincing the Ghosts of the Forum to pack up and move to the Bell Centre.
ReplyDeleteLast night's game: Not too Shabby. A few thoughts.
1. Sorry Monty. Dobeš is the #1 goalie right now. You need to really pick up your game if you want to keep your 1A status and get a sniff at the Olympics. Good luck.
2. What else can you say about Hutson? Not only did he literally save the game, but the quickness to get that puck to Caufield. Wow. And earlier in OT, I didn't think he had the wheels but that hustle back when the Preds had the 2 on 0 break. Impressive.
3. Goal Caufield earning that moniker is a thing of beauty. Having Suzuki as a setup man doesn't hurt. Boy Nature was close 2-3 times in OT including that rocket off the bar. It'll come.
4. Speaking of those guys, each sitting with 7 points (0 7 7 and 5 2 7), their linemate only has one point on the year. He is important in that he adds significant size to the line. He is winning puck battles. He is getting chances. Hopefully he can pick up his offence sooner than later. I don't see MSL moving him off that line any time soon, but there just might be another winger that could fill that slot pretty well.
5. I know Evans is doing well in the dot, but otherwise he and Anderson have been pretty quiet or really insignificant compared to last year. Could it be they are saddled with a Wooly anchor that's bringing them down?
6. 30 shots last night. That's good. That needs to be the minimum on a nightly basis to have a good chance at winning. Sure you can win with 14 shots, but not a recipe you want to repeat too often.
7. I think I heard Strobelight's name called once? Maybe. Same with AX, I guess if the top 4 are dominating the game, then that's good.
8. Even though I think he was partially at fault for goal #2, I'm starting to see the good in Dobson (Bingo!/Spud). He's a big body and when he uses it, he is very effective. And a pretty smooth skater. Not Matheson smooth, but pretty good.
9. I might have mentioned this last time, but Demidov is pretty good. That pass to Suzuki in OT where he rang it off the crossbar...chef's kiss.
10. I fucking love this team.
GYMFHG!!!
1. Agreed.
Delete2. He is rounding into form now that the negotiations are over.
3. Like Howie Meeker used to say : "He could shoot the eyes out of a snake."
5. I'd like to see Lep back with 7Evans and Horse.
7. Strobe is better than AX in the D zone but the Sheriff is the better fighter. They will take turns.
8. I'm not worried about Spud, sometimes it takes a while to adjust to a new environment.
He'll be fine.
9. Demi needs to go to Line 1. ASAP.
10. One guy I'd like to mention is the Dach-tor, to my eye he is doing good and getting better as time goes on. He's not hurting them defensively and is generating some offence. He can be either #2 or #3 C.
One thing I noticed about last night's game is it was a reverse of what we have been watching for years and years with Price in net. Low event hockey. The Habs used to try to play it to give Carey a chance to win 2-1 or 3-2. Last night, Andrew Brunette had the Preds playing it trying to slow the Habs down or just get in their way. It almost worked except now Montreal have game breakers who can take over any time. It's hard to get used to but I am adapting!
G Y F H G ! ! !
Re: #5, Laine getting the biscuit anywhere but in the offensive zone is where the play dies, generally. It's good to have the ability to win games despite some guys being ineffective some nights. I honestly wonder if Wool is on anti-depressants that make quick decision making a challenge. (BIG IF), But if so, it's no different from a physical nagging injury you just have to play through.
DeleteIn all the excitement of watching the Habs, I totally forgot about football last night. Just checked my fantasy team. Sorry to see your team lose moe, but your QB put up some big numbers for me! I'm dealing with a lot of injuries and guys on their bye week, so I might just have a chance.
ReplyDeleteLep will be happy though, he's a Bengals fan.
RIP Ace Frehley. Played some great guitar on Destroyer.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest brother was a member of the KISS Army and so I was by proximity, a big KISS fan back in the day.
Morning funny …
ReplyDeletehttps://archive.ph/5f3hR
I can and do watch MSLs post game scrum.
ReplyDeleteThe man knows his hockey.
Do any other coaches break down games to his detail ?
https://archive.ph/xtwKf
Consternation in hogtown.
ReplyDeleteDidn’t realize springer was one of the houston garbage can cheats.
Too bad, so sad. Not.
DeleteMSL quote upthread.
ReplyDeleteGhoul out for Halloween, and at least half of November too. Veleno making his first start as a Hab and Beck called up so ailing DaCH and Wooly Bully can sit this one out.
ReplyDeleteGet outta here, injury bug! That's so Bergy-era.
Big slew of injuries for tonight.
ReplyDeleteShould be interesting to see what Beck and JVo can do, there will definitely be more speed in the lineup.
And AX will be back in just in time to play Sheriff to Giant goof Rempe.
Well at least the Ax Strudel debate is over
DeleteWill not be missing mr wool but the dachtator was looking half decent
Worried that the gouler is going a little too hard
He misses a lot of games
Anyway let's see how our depth works for us
Go Habs
Here come the injuries …
ReplyDeleteKeep banking these October points, they come in handy in April.
ReplyDeleteGo Habs Go ! !
Ack. tva in the background, muted tonight.
ReplyDeleteIt's important to have depth and the Habs have it in spades. Let's see how these guys work out tonight.
ReplyDeleteI predict no shenanigans with Rempe. In fact I'd rather AX not have to fight most nights. Going down 1 damn is a lot harder than a forward.
Got a beef stew brewing in the instapot. Smells delicious. Might need a glass of red to go with that meal, though I'm watching my calories...
ReplyDeleteHuh, hard to believe the sfu panel lead off with the Habs and the Whiskey heroics.
ReplyDeleteOf course Bieksa, who at one time had some integrity until Rogers told him not to, says the Habs didn't really beat anybody. F * ck him.
Stoopid BJays-TO focussed intro, bleccch!
ReplyDeleteAnd they managed to make it even stoopidder
DeleteGo Mariners, tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteLastSlaf!
ReplyDeleteNature!
ReplyDeleteNature!
ReplyDeleteNice lead. Build it up.
ReplyDeleteThey'll need to with who's in net.
DeleteHabs, Jets, now the wretched leaf... oh how the mighty have fallen.
ReplyDeleterenaud lavoie is a clown
ReplyDeleteStill spreading Sid rumours?
DeleteNo. Putting his words in Suzuki’s mouth via his biased translation. Nature said almost nothing he suggested. Séparatiste cloune.
DeleteThe Sheriff doing his thing...
ReplyDeletePassing up some quality scoring chances for an extra pass
ReplyDeleteFucking Monty...
ReplyDeleteMontemOHNO!
ReplyDeleteFucking terrible
ReplyDeleteAyoye !
ReplyDeleteHoly fuck Monty...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fucking sieve.
ReplyDeletePull him now.
Bingo Spud!
ReplyDeleteSpud!
ReplyDeleteRefs were shite
ReplyDeleteLeafs lose to Kraken in OT. The sting lessens.
ReplyDeleteWinnable game.
ReplyDeleteBlame Monty on 2 goals.
3 top players out.
Didn’t adjust.
leaf lose.
50/50 night.
Leaf looses
DeleteYes
Let the hand wringing begin
Go Habs
Sometimes a goalie steals a game. Sometimes he gives one away. Decent, well played game otherwise. The fill-ins played well enough.
ReplyDeleteThe game started out well enough, then the wheels fell off with MontembOH!NO!'s shoddy play, letting in goals that are usually routine saves. That just deflates a team. Maybe he needs to visit an optometrist.
ReplyDeleteGive the net to Doobie until the next back to back. The Habs need to bank as many points as they can in October. Never mind hurt feelings.
Go Mariners.
ReplyDeletehttps://music.apple.com/ca/album/cleaning-windows-live/1838782090?i=1838782662
ReplyDeleteSo the goalie needs glasses for the long shots. Up near he kept at least 4 pucks up a the net.
ReplyDeleteSo If we play Monty no can go in the tense moments, we occupy the blue line like it was a gate between us and a zombie horde. Visualize the Zombie, from 40 feet normally no threat. Dont let them kill you every time.
Won’t slight Monty too much.
ReplyDeleteHe’s a very good goalie and has some great moments.
He’s a stop gap.
He blamed himself.
Team player.
The regular season is about getting points.
No leaf-like whining.
GYFHG !
I honestly think the M has a legit point in that Monty has seemed to have trouble with point shots going back to last season. Maybe it's coincidence, or maybe he has a vision issue with shots from a certain distance.
DeleteEither way g
GYFHG!
Ouch! This is an epic collapse by the Giants. Can they save it???
ReplyDeleteWow! Friendly spot on the 4th down catch and they make it count. Helluva game.
DeleteDamn thought it was over and you got the W!
DeleteWhat a gut punch.
DeleteI'd fire that damn kicker, 2 points lost on PAT. Fucking brutal.
Ups or downs I never rip individual players.
ReplyDeleteI’ve never given Monty high praise.
Good goalie.
Nice guy.
Francophone.
Stop gap goalie.
Money is on Fowler.
Not a betting man.
I've never thought Monty was a #1.
ReplyDeleteHe's played some good stretches but more often than not he's laid some eggs.
The Habs started their run to the playoffs last year during the December road trip on Dobes hot stretch and St. Louis rode him until he lost and started to fade a bit. He needs to do that again. Maybe Monty will recover but I still think Dobes is the better goalie. For now. Once Fowler does his apprenticeship in Laval, he will be the starter in short order.
I'm sure Monty is a very nice person but as Red Fisher used to say : "It's not personal, it's business."
Agreed
DeleteHe was a waiver pickup that almost worked out sort of
Not consistent enough but doobie isn't ready for prime time as yet and neither is Fowler
So we cross our fingers and see what we get but I'm certainly liking the progress of doobie
Read an article on sports splooge about the absolute fucking indignity of the Glorious Habs ending up with more points than the leaf
Hilarious jocularity from the armpit of Canada
Go Habs
Monty is a very good goalie who can handle the heavy burden of starting 60+ games in a season when he's at the top of his game, which he was most of last season. But he has some inherent limitations that keep his ceiling lower than elite status, AND he has to push himself and work harder than most to be his very best. He has not shown the fire in the belly so far this season and has reverted to where his game was two seasons ago so far this year.
DeleteDoobie has the fire and a higher technical ceiling. He might have already worked out the finer details of his game. Now he needs more starts to see if it holds.
Fowler is elite, like Price but with a different style. I see him as the future indisputable #1
Well said SiM.
DeleteYou were more eloquent and diplomatic than I was, but I was too emotional after an unnecessary loss. I should have cooled off before I ranted.
That being said, I'm going to skip tonight's game because I'm emotionally beat up after watching the Habs Saturday night and the Giants football game yesterday. As a matter of fact, the Giants are off my watch list for the next few weeks. I'm pretty sure I'm suffering from PTSD after all that.
ReplyDeleteDoobie starts.
ReplyDeleteMarty wants to win. Now. Not massaging anyone's feelings anymore. It's serious time. Pros gotta be pros.
Deletehttps://youtu.be/51Sy59kw2Bg
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