Les Habitants - c'est l'hockey

Tin Man · 07-09-2009, 11:44 AM

I just want to start a thread on the 100 year old franchise. The one that all hockey gets measured against.

FIrst off...What took Gainey so long to revamp a long ailing team that has been in need of some major work. Did he get it right? I dunno, but on paper they look better, defence looks stronger, I would have liked Beauchemin in the mix. I still think they need more muscle up front, an energy line that can knock some bodies around.

Oh by the way I hate the Maple Leafs even more now that Burke is the GM.

Tin Man · 10-02-2009, 11:44 AM

1-0-0 and beat the Leafs to get there...awesome...Vive les Habitants

Les Maple Leafs mange la merde

L'ilJ · 10-02-2009, 11:57 AM

Go Wings!

OldGuy · 10-02-2009, 01:08 PM

LET'S GO RANGERS

russ · 10-02-2009, 01:29 PM

I was at the Canadiens-Leafs game last night. Entertaining game, but Leafs were the better team by a wide margin until the final 7-8 minutes of the 3rd period. Price stole the game.

I got to visit the Canadiens room after the game (our tickets were from the Canadiens strength coach--friend of a friend) and heard the bad news about Markov at that time. No surprise that he's out for a few months. Huge blow to the Canadiens.

Leafs look like a low seed playoff team. I'm not convinced that Montreal is a playoff team.

Tin Man · 10-02-2009, 03:05 PM

From what I saw on the highlights at least two Mtl goals were a direct result of missed or botched coverage by the Leafs...not Habs out-skilling them.

russ · 10-02-2009, 03:12 PM

2 of the goals were on the power play. Gionta's PP goalcame right off a face off, but could probably be called missed coverage. Moen's goal was week on Toskala's part, and Gorges' goal was a big rebound and missed coverage.

Voice is a bit hoarse today---last night may have been the pinnacle of the Canadiens season

Tin Man · 10-02-2009, 03:58 PM

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last night may have been the pinnacle of the Canadiens season

I don't care...as long as they beat the Leafs every time out I'll be happy

ninja · 10-02-2009, 08:07 PM

I got the Center Ice package for half price, and I'm apparently picking the right time to start following the Blues seriously.

Awesome.

Tin Man · 10-05-2009, 09:14 AM

2-0..."perfect" so far....two games stolen by Carey Price....It would seem the Habs like the street hockey style and wait till some one yells "Next goal wins!"

I guesssthis early in the season the extra ice time will just help them get into game shape sooner.

russ · 10-05-2009, 09:24 AM

The Canadiens lack second line scoring. I expect little from Plekanec and Kostitsyn. I just don't think Plekanec's that good, and Kostitsyn is lazy.

Tin Man · 10-05-2009, 09:38 AM

In two games the have given up 70+ shots...someone is going to have to sacrifice and get in front of a shot or two.

russ · 10-05-2009, 12:01 PM

One of the problems I've observed is that they're having some difficulty getting the puck out of their own zone. Losing Markov won't help in that respect. They're a bit small up front and lose quite a few battles along the boards. To me, though, their biggest problem will be lack of secondary scoring.

Tin Man · 10-05-2009, 02:14 PM

Being small up front is a problem when your D-men don't move the puck well. Unfortunately upfront they are built for a speed transition game and are missing guys to get the puck into the neutral zone with speed.

If this doesn't change Price will see alot more rubber than D.C. hooker.

Tin Man · 10-07-2009, 02:02 PM

Uh-oh just one game above .500

I hope Vancouver starts "lose"ongo tonite. Sorry but I'm not a fan of his. He comes off as an egotistical bastard...dude have some humility and admit you sucked...badly!

Tin Man · 10-08-2009, 09:27 AM

ouch...7-1 loss....the only sign of life for the Habs was the Camellari, Gionta, Gomez line...the rest was way less than average.

russ · 10-08-2009, 06:17 PM

They're kind of rebuilding at this point. I don't see how a team can win with Kostitsyn and Plekanec on the 2nd line. And the D left Price alone on most of the goals.

Tin Man · 10-09-2009, 09:47 AM

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And the D left Price alone on most of the goals.

And every Canuck forward that crossed the blue line....it looked as bad as my old senior no-contact league...

Tin Man · 10-16-2009, 12:08 PM

Oh-no another loss....but still ahead of the Leafs....

Last night was...down hill after the first twenty...two goals off of skates and a missed assignment on the last one...

Should Gainey be tossed? I dunno, it is still early but the Habs do need to find a way to play a complete game.

Tin Man · 10-21-2009, 09:00 AM

Woo-Hoo...the first home win....albeit another extra time "W" but a "W" is a "W".

russ · 10-21-2009, 09:09 AM

I think Gainey should probably stay. His results in Montreal have been less than spectacular, but one could argue that there has been serious underperformance from some major talents, e.g., Kostitsyn.

Tin Man · 10-21-2009, 02:34 PM

This year should be interesting, now that they have a couple guys, (Gionta & Gomez) with real work ethic, to see if and when it rubs off on the under performers.

Oh and Nash's goal last night in Calgary should put him on the top line in Vancouver.

Tin Man · 10-23-2009, 09:18 AM

The first regulation time win and they dominated the play....even if it was only the Islanders. But if they don't beat the teams they should...they be no better than the Leafs

Tin Man · 10-27-2009, 09:10 AM

Another O/T win...back over .500...and goals from guys other than the top line and the D jumped up they looked rather good....the saucer pass from Plekanec to Hamerlik was sweet.

russ · 10-27-2009, 01:57 PM

Still not a convincing team to me. Halak's playing OK, so I guess there's a goaltending controversy now too. Some commentators don't think Price will ever have starter stuff for the NHL, which is a bit surprising given how well he performed in big games in junior and inthe AHL.

Tin Man · 10-27-2009, 04:09 PM

Price has a consistency issue...the mental aspect of his game..you never know which one will show up.

I know they aren't world class but at points they are playing well. but if they keep needing O/T to beat teams like the Islanders...then enough said.

Tin Man · 10-29-2009, 09:14 AM

Habs vs Penquins = ouch

russ · 10-30-2009, 03:02 PM

They aren't going to win very many games against elite teams.

ninja · 10-31-2009, 08:20 PM

get rid of the prison sweaters, russ

(I'm going to start sending you text message hockey hate)

russ · 10-31-2009, 11:09 PM

Those are vintage sweaters from the early 1900's. They're awesome.

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