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I agree 100%. Anybody who even suggests that Gainey should go is a complete fool. It is not his fault that Theo can't stop a beachball. :hlogo:

It's not Gainey's fault that Theo has sucked this year. Anybody who even suggests that Bob should or could go is completely off thier rocker!!!. This topic is not even worth discussing, quite frankly. Absolutely ridiculous!!!. Gainey coming home is the best thing to happen to this franchise since we drafted #33. :hlogo:

I like Higgins on the second line. In fact, I like Higgins anywhere. A real gamer, this kid.:hlogo:

The analyst was John Garrett. He is a former NHL goalie and usually pretty astute, in my opinion. Obviously he's a big Theo fan and so am I. Theodore will be there when the chips are down.:hlogo:

I agree that Theo has not been at the top of his game, but to suggest trading him is ridiculous. He has proven his mettle in the playoffs and will do so again I'm sure. There are very few goalies in the league more valuble than Theodore,just ask Gretzky.:hlogo:

Exactly right!

You could see a let-down coming in this game from a mile away. I'm sure we'll be fired up for the goofy Leafs on Sat. . Besides, a point on the road ,is still a point on the road, and we sucked!.

Agreed. Higgins should be given an opportunity to show his talents on the second line. He gives 100% effort, 100% of the time. I really like this kid.:hlogo:

2008?. We are serious contenders right now!!. Like I've said before, if Theo is hot, this team can beat anybody.:hlogo:

I've always felt that an enforcer specifically in the line-up to fight was absolutely necessary in the NHL. I'm not so sure anymore. I don't like the idea of sitting any of our current line-up for a goon. For the limited amount of fighting required right now, I'm confident that Komi or Rivet can handle the load.

When Koivu was a rookie, Lyle Odelein said in a post-game interview;"this kid will be captain of this team one day". I thought he might be kidding. Great forsight on Lyle's part.

Excellent post!!. Could not agree more. Napier seems quite knowledgable, but his tone of arrogance is un-called for. We're all "border-line stupid" for considering the Habs a top-shelf club?. In yer ear pal. I don't give a shit if we win by 1 goal or 4, as long as we win. We're 10-3-1 so far against "top" teams in the east with a lack-luster Theodore. Come playoff time, if Theo is on his game, this squad can compete with anyone.:hlogo:

I agree 100%. Detroit's schedule has seen them playing alot of sub-par teams. We have been playing top flight clubs and are 9-3-1. Factor in what I would call suspect goaltending on Theo's part , and I say we're doing great.:hlogo:

I can't believe all the negativity in this thread!. The Habs can compete with anybody in this league. You don't have to be in first or second place in the regular season to win the cup. A balanced attack and a hot goaltender is all that is required. I'm not predicting right here and now that we will win the cup, but I truly believe that we have a good chance. The key is Theodore. If he is hot, then I think that we can beat anybody. Let us not forget, we are talking about the Montreal Canadiens. The ghosts and magic of our glorious past can lift the team back to greatness when some might least expect it('71,'73,'86,'93). Obviously, I'm an optimist , but 24 Stanley Cups justifies this optimism!. :hlogo:

I agree. It is sort of the glass half empty, glass half-full type thing. I tend to believe the ladder. 8-3-1 with Theo playing sub-par?. I'll take that any day. I think that we have outplayed our opponents for the most part and the youngsters have looked great. Once Theo starts rolling, we'll be fine.:hlogo:

I think Dags is done in Montreal. There are too many guys ahead of him on the depth chart right now. Speed is name of the game, and he doesn't possess it.

Who cares?. He's splits-ville with his old lady. That is his business. As for all this nonsense about what happened,it is all pure speculation and none of our business. I'm sure he isn't a wife-beater. He is not the first guy to go through a divorce,and he won't be the last. All I'm concerned with is his performance on the ice and that of the team. Let's kill the Rangers tonight!:hlogo:

It is such a shame that the Nordiques have moved. The Battle of Quebec in the 80's was intense. All kinds of fights and the occasional bench-clearing brawl;ahh...the good old days. I despise Dale Hunter to this day, even though the Hunters are hockey royalty in this part of Ontario. In spite of this, I must say that for me and I believe most habs fans in thier 30's or 40's, our most hated rival is the Boston Bruins. All those playoff battles in the 70's and 80's were absolute blood-sport action. Now that the goofy Leafs are in our division, this rivalry is heating up. But until we meet in the playoffs a couple of times, I don't feel it will really match the intensity of the habs/Bruin hatred, for me anyway. I'm not sure if the younger fella's on this site realize that the Habs vs Bruins was a rite of spring normally, in the old Adams division.:hlogo:

I wasn't comparing him to Gainey at all. Relax,dude. All I said was that Begin's effort and determination remind me of Gainey. There is only one Bob Gainey.:hlogo:

I love watching this guy. 110% effort every shift(just like old #23). Heart,determination,grit,speed,balls;you name it. This dude has everything you would ever want in a third or fourth line guy. :hlogo:

If they send Higgins down and keep Dagenais, I will be supremely pissed. Higgins is a gamer who gives 110% every shift. Begin & Higgins are hell-raisers on the 4th line. My kind of hockey players. I don't think Higgins is going anywhere.:hlogo:

I agree 100%. I still think it is a little early to give the boot to our top point getter from last year, but he has been useless so far this year. He better pick it up or he will be riding the pines.

I hope Ribs can pick up his game tonight. If he doesn't start making things happen soon, I believe he might lose his spot on the second line. The season is young,but he has looked flat so far and he better pick it up or face loosing ice time to one of our young,hungry speedsters. By the way, I hope Komi is playing tonight and takes out that goof Lindros; i.e.- knocks him into next year.:hlogo:

I agree. We must have a fighter with the team.:hlogo:

Good Point! Plus the fact that Calgary and a few other teams are not too happy with their goaltending. I would only hope that the Montreal fans do not get on Jose's case and start the booing. Without Jose the team is going nowhere in my humble little mind. I agree 100%. Our goaltending situation is solid and shouldn't be taken for granted. We have a top-shelf goalie locked up for the next few years and I for one, am thankful for that. Most teams in this league would kill for our goaltending. I believe Jose can,and will take us all the way,sooner or later.:hlogo: