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Has anyone heard or read any update on Rivet's status? He blocked a snapshot with his wrist/forearm against the Laughs.. I've found nothing so far. Hope he only suffered some bruising, 'cause he's been invaluable on the PK.

Oh yes, of course... But if she were a guy, the forum handle "dark_faerie" would befit the comment...

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The thread header oughtta read "Draconian"... i.e. pertaining to Draco. In informal English the adjective pertains to especially harsh policies/measures.

This was the logo on the Canadiens alternate jersey in 1925. In addition -- I think -- either the "CH" or the "CA" adorned the elbow area on both sleeves.

... just as bubble butts, and bubble thighs for that matter, are a good thing for sprinters. hehe.

I ran the gamut of local, organized hockey in my day. And in that time a consistent correlation I made is smaller the waist :: gluts ratio, the stronger the skater. Inflated looking and usually undefined muscles are a good indiction of fast-twitch fibres for power type contractions. We've all seen Bonk skate. But in honour of your subject turn: I bet you "can't tell" when another guy's good looking too, huh?

Yes, Atwater and Ste. Catherine refers to a street corner of the old Mtl. Forum. And the 'Disney on Crack' rendition of Monsters Inc. took place at the Bell Centre this afternoon. BAH!! to the newer arenas' corporate namesakes. It's worth mentioning Little Bonk -- a boy I think -- stumbled his way to one of the framed displays of individual Canadiens players: that of Cristobal Huet. He pressed his fat little finger against the case, muttered something and Daddy Bonk responded. I wonder what their exchange was ["Théo?" "No, son."].. if he even recognized the man he was pointing to. LOL -- I remember you posting Chris Pronger would jog in your vicinity, totally unrecognized.

Just came back from what I've affectionately been calling 'Disney on Crack' with my wife and daughter.. the Monsters Inc. rendition was boring. But during the intermission, I was in line at a family picture booth, where Bonk was contemplating whether or not the wait was worth the picture. I glanced at him smiling, then turned away wanting to leave shy looking man in peace with his family. But he made a double take in my direction, perhaps amused by my fu(n)cky hair. My returned eye contact was met by his unsure, uneven grin. His child of no more than 2 years strayed toward the middle of the corridor, a pregnant Mrs. Bonk followed, and Radek scurried after his child, soon disappearing behind the section 117 curtain. Bonk's listed at 6'3", 210 lbs., but he seemed about 2 inches shorter and several protein drinks lighter. He was without the trademark hockey player bubble butt, but rather slender from top to bottom in a fitted, casual Montreal get up. I was seated in section 115 where I returned for the 2nd half of the mediocre show, eager to spot where Bonk was seated. It was only toward the conclusion of the spectacle that I noticed him sitting in my row, maybe 35 feet away. Beside him, I pointed out to my wife and non-chalant daughter, were Saku Koivu, Craig Rivet and their children. Saks was quite attentive to the child he'd seated on his lap while Rivet was more ADHD, constantly looking around for some unknown. Rivet eventually noticed my focus on his troop, locked his defenseman's stare at me and smiled. He soon after got up -- evidencing a very apparent bubble butt (lol) -- dashing off to beat the crowd. Bonk followed suit, while Koivu remained seated, seemingly without any concern for fan hoarding. I'm happy to say no one during my observations pestered the players. Could a hockey player's privacy be respected even in Montreal? Guess so.. Monsters Inc. was horrible. But forcing myself to the ice show was well worth it.

I'm sure you meant to say it's the . I agree that Kopitar's looked very impressive -- but the Habs went out on a limb in 06-2005 drafting what they believe will be a franchise goaltender. Backstop and defense first (e.g. big and talented Jagr couldn't carry the Rangers all the way). We've yet too see if the gamble will yield it's desired return, but Carey Price did look excellent this pre-season at a mere 19 yrs. of age. Many may argue he out performed Abby and Huet. Time, let's give it time.

He will don #6 as a Canadien. http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20061002...5128/CPSPORTS01 «I'm good with #6 [...] It's the number I wore as I entered the ranks of Finnish pro hockey.» Trent McCleary was the last Canadien to wear #6, from 1998 to 2000. Previous #6 Habs were Oleg Petrov, Russ Courtnall, Pierre Mondou, Jim Roberts, Dale Hoganson, Chuck Lefley, Fran Huck, Ralph Backstrom and Floyd Curry, among others.

Q: Who Is Janne Niinimaa? A: Niinimaa's Mathieu Dandenault's new defensive partner. http://www.lapresse.com/article/20061002/C...5128/CPSPORTS01 «I don't really know him, but I've played against him often. He's a talented player who enjoys joining the rush, like me. So it'll be important for us to know where the other's at on the ice, and to reach an understanding re: in which situations will he or I be the more mobile [rushing?] defenseman,» Dandenault considered. ---------------------- http://www.lapresse.com/article/20061002/C...5128/CPSPORTS01 The ex-habs Stéphane Robidas, who played alongside Niinimaa, regarding the Finn's ankle injury: Robidas saw a different defenseman in September [as compared to last season]. "He had a great camp. We looked more sure-footed than he did last season -- he scored 2 nice goals in 4 pre-season games and his plus/minus rating was a good +1." The article goes on to read the Stars were willing part with Niinimaa, having acquired Jaroslav Modry (who played for coach Tippett in LA) and Stanley Cup winning Darryl Sydor. Except for the 05-06 campaign when Niinimaa played slightly under 20 minutes per game, he's played an average of 23-26 minutes a game throughout his career.

http://www.lapresse.com/article/20061002/C...5067/CPSPORTS01 Ribeiro's going to center Brendan Morrow and Eric Lindros, the latter being shifted to right wing.

Ol' cheese, 1970's police-chase'em-show anthem.

My baaahd. The wishful me's still thinking the team wears green... I still hear the cheese anthem that played whenever they scored as the Whalers.