What to do in the Offseason 101

Well another year is over and it is time to do a seasons wrap up and focus on next year.

Wow what an exciting series the Canadiens and Bruins put together eh.  Really could have bounced our way; just couldnt do it.  Well I understand some Hab fans wont agree but you just cant win them all!  A good effort was put out by all the players; if anything I think the Pacioretty injury shook the young PK Subban the most.  Though he played well; he just wasnt PK that I saw before the hit.  It looked like he was more involved in not getting hit rather than making a play.  Also looked like he was put on a short leash in the O zone.  He would be carrying the puck in like he does then hits the line and as if he remembers he's not allowed to go any further; just half tries to give the puck to the player right beside him who is standing still.  Don't get me wrong, he played very well. 

The question that wont be asked this summer is if JM stays as coach.  It is not that he is poison but we lost a good young coach last year, and now its looking like Muller is ready to move into a head coaching position.  Maybe a promotion for JM then move Kirk into the Head Coach. 

With only 2 defencemen signed for next year will our blue line look drastically different?  The feeling I have is that if JM does stay as coach it will look the same.....well I mean with a healthy Markov and Gorges.  You can even see Gill or Hamerlik being re-signed.  All the defence should get a pat on the back for this years workload placed upon them.  The only wildcard that could sneak in is the talented Russian Yemelin.  Wow that would be something eh.

Well as a Hab Fan way out west

I would be happy if the team looked like it did this year!

GO HABS GO!!




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I Just Can't Do It!!!

Good Morning Folks!

Its 11:00 am here in BC and the first period is over in the Bruin/Ranger game; Rangers lead 1-0.  I just cannot cheer for either team; Its not because I do not like them.....its more of a why cheer for someone to lose.

Montreal holds their playoff lives in their own hands, just have to win and your in......what is wrong with players that come out flat.  There are hungrier teams behind them that want to be in the playoffs.  Don't get me wrong, I love my Habs; but if there is no team effort to go into these games then don't bother putting the skates on.  There is other players that would love to play in the NHL. 

You cannot play the injury card, other teams have them too.  Boston, Pittsburgh, Washington, Vancouver! all are doing pretty well while missing some very important players.  I am not a Martin fan and blame him for most of the flatness, though other people say he is doing great with what he has. I agree to a point, but this hockey team with no jump just rattles me some how. 

This team is playing behind a very talented young goalie who just cant do it himself.....All I would like to do is watch my team play with effort! If they win great!!! a loss and at least they tried!

From way out in Beautiful British Columbia!!

GO HABS GO!! I believe you can do it!




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What a Gong Show This is Becoming

Hello Folks!

I Hope this link works that I have included in todays Blog.  Yesterday things got crazy in my Twitter world! Mark Recchi putting down medical staff in Montreal! This man played for the Habs, one of my all time favorite players! A good ol Canadian boy who just happens to come from the interior of Beautiful British Columbia! This man who came back to Kamloops and showed me the Stanley Cup!?! (well showed the whole city not just me) 

I had to research a little, and didn't have to go far to find this link. Thank you Joe Haggerty for this.  I am not a fan to fly off the handle every little remark that is made against my team; hey I live in BC, and my friends are either Canuck or Bruin fans.  My best friend is a Leaf Fan!  I take the comments towards my team like a man.

I do find it funny how some people are taking it as a Canadian vs USA type deal, but reality has MTL having more American players than Boston, and Boston having more Canadian players on the Bruins. Patches is American.....Chara is Slovakian and Recchi and Lucy are both Canadians.

Bottom line is that Boston players are happy that Patches is not hurt as bad as first reported!!!! Of course somebody somewhere is going to say something if a couple days after a reported concussion you are watching a movie in a theatre.  We are all happy that Max is able to do this; I have had a concussion before and it is not a fun time.

Mtl lobbying for a big suspension....doubt it. Media over-reacting about this whole issue....probably; but they have a job and this rivalry has been going long before either player involved was born.  I am pretty sure that no stupid play is going to happen tonight as this game means too much to both teams.  If someone tries to fight Chara, well you wont be feeling like going to the movies after it; and Recchi wants the attention brought to him, he can handle himself.  Shame on anyone who doubted Mark.

Take a note out of Claude Juliens book and stay away from everybody till puck drop. The game is much easier that way.

GO HABS GO!!

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Good Healing

  First off I must say that Max Pacioretty is definitely in the right mind set.  Instead of laying defeated by a neck injury and severe concussion diagnosis; instead of listening to thousands of 'Chara Haters', and how unfair this is to him...... Max went to a very positive place and just healed.  I do not understand how he did it, there was no faking of being hit.  Maybe a far too rushed diagnosis was made, but what do expect with the media and fans wanting to know something right away.  Max is just a fast healer, keeping his body in great shape probably saved his life.

  With all the overreacting that has gone on, it certainly didn't go unnoticed to the hockey world.  Not that I wished this to happen, but I think it pushed the 'head shot' issue front and center for the GM meetings.  I am a huge Habs fan and have been all my life; but I also consider myself a fan of hockey.  I  enjoy watching Crosby and Savard play against my beloved Habs.  I dislike hits to the head; it is unnecessary and should be taken out of the game. 

  It is good to see that Montreal has a good owner who has talked to the team with his plan of making their home ice safer for them and the other team.  I think that players have to take more responsibility for  their own safety and the one they are going to hit.

Maybe this is the TSN turning point for all players

GO HABS GO!!

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A Huge Game for Sure

Mtl vs Bos

Wow what a Huge game, both teams are chasing these all important 2 points.  Boston could be tied for tops in the East.  Habs can keep within striking distance of the Bruins; but more importantly making room between them and that 9th position in the conference. 

It will not be as bloody of a game as the last time they met, both teams will not fall into that game.  Two smart coaches that will have their teams playing a fast paced, hard hitting game.  If anything it will resemble a playoff game between the two rival teams.  Low scoring and lots of structure. Not Carey Price fighting Tim Thomas. 

Bruins will show that there is a reason for them being where they are; it is up the the Canadiens to show that they wont lay down after a beating.

GO HABS GO!!

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Big George!!

 Hello Folks!

What a game for Big George Laraque!  His parents are from Haiti; which just had  a huge earthquake.  Family over there and here he is playing hockey.  I think we all are wishing him and his family the best; plus all of Haiti.  BGL had one of his best games in a Habs sweater; and devoted his goal to the Haitan cause.  Good for you George! 

I am one very proud fan of yours


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A Good Third Period For a Point

 Well If there was one period to watch; it was the third.  Was away from the tv for a few hours and could only read some posts of the play.  Well for once I might have enjoyed missing a few of my favorite teams periods.

  Now like I said; the third period.  Wow Cammalleri! That whole line looked great!  Our defence is playing quite well together and O'Bryne looks like he never missed a shift. 

  Now George Laraque; whats up with that.  Maybe he has read the silly posts made from some people saying that he should run around and do whatever he could do to cause trouble; even if it meant a penalty.  I am not one of these posters.  One thing that sets him apart from other heavy weights is the urge not to take dumb penalties. 

  I dont expect Big George to be reading my blog, but please just do what you do best.  You know your better than that.

GO HABS GO!!!!!

 

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Montreal Canadiens Win ! Thank You Carey Price !

Good Morning Folks

Last night we saw what Carey Price can do in a NHL hockey game.  Save after save the young man from British Columbia is winning games and fan support.  This team does not shiver when the score is tied after OT.  Shootout! bring it on!

The Habs are a injured team that is having trouble finding ways to score; but not problem in net.  Both goalies Price/Halak are doing their job.  Defenceman Ryan O'Bryne has been cleared to play, so Matt Carle is being sent back down to the Bulldogs.  Thank you Matt; the only good thing about many defencemen injured is the call ups of young talent.  Good job! A definite keeper!

Another bright spot is Andrei Kostitsyn,  He has been shuffled around the line up for the past weeks to find his place; only to be put back beside Plekanec.  Good game!

The team as a whole skated harder, seemed like more scoring chances were created; the goals will come with the hard work shown. Latendresse is doing what he has to for a spot in the line up.

A very happy Hab fan

GO HABS GO!!!!



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Whats the Plan after a bad Effort

Sunday morning

  I have been a fan of the Club de Hockey for all my life.  I witnessed a game last night that broke a record.  Players and Goalies who lived in the Gretzky era saw many records broken and re-broken.  The last thing they wanted to be immortalized as the player he deked or the goalie he scored on to break these records.  My point is that Montreal is on the wrong side of this record.  Now it was a team record for Nashville for most shots in a period; but a record is a record.  Good on them.

  I wake this morning thinking of what had happened and who to blame.  I understand that the teams defence is devistated with injurys; what i dont understand is the players who take to the ice not playing an inspired game.  When teams get injurys; which every team gets, its the players left on the ice that have to answer the call.

  Are these players on my favorite team a bunch men who dont care if they win or lose?  I dont think so, but its not my job to call players out on their performance.  I am more than a witness, I am a fan.

My job is to cheer my team on through and through...

GO HABS GO!!



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What a Game!

 Great game last nite...nice to see the Habs win another one!

Good goal tending by Carey Price...nice to see another great BC Player!

Go Habs Go!

Chris

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