huzer Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hehe...found an old game log from a game that I wrote a summary for HW. Here were the lines for the game against the Pens (I'm too lazy to try and figure out the date, October '03): Bulis-Juneau-Dackell Hossa-Ribeiro-Zednik Ryder-Perreault-Audette Sundstrom-Begin-Ward I definitely think the Habs lineup has improved since then! PS: Habs won 4-1, Ward, Zednik, Ribs, and Markov were the Habs goal scorers. Lemieux had his 67th career pt against the Habs with an assist on Straka's PP goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 The top line that strikes fear into opponents hearts!!! Hear us roar! BULIS! JUNEAU! DACKELL! Muahahahahahahaa! ...hey, why is everybody laughing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I guess Julien was still trying to figure out what would work for the team. Also there may have been injury considerations - Koivu isn't mentioned on that list. I just found the 2003 roster and that's what that Julien had to work with. (http://www.hockeynut.com/monroster.html). Yes, it certainly wasn't the best of line-ups and things have improved quite a lot since then. Another indication that Gainey is doing a super job at making this into a team that WILL strike fear into its opponents hearts. Attago Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Dackell on the first line. 'nuff said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Originally posted by shortcat1I guess Julien was still trying to figure out what would work for the team. Also there may have been injury considerations - Koivu isn't mentioned on that list. I just found the 2003 roster and that's what that Julien had to work with. (http://www.hockeynut.com/monroster.html). Yes, it certainly wasn't the best of line-ups and things have improved quite a lot since then. Another indication that Gainey is doing a super job at making this into a team that WILL strike fear into its opponents hearts. Attago Bob Yes, Koivu was injured to start the '03 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_ Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Wow I still can't believe Dackell was on the first line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I'm guessing these are this season's lines: Kovalev - Koivu - Zednik Dagenais - Ribeiro - Ryder Bonk - Bulis - Vandermeer Sundstrom - Higgins - Perezhogin Rivet - Markov Souray - Komisarek Streit - Dandenault Theodore Huet (inj) Danis Hossa, Plekanec, Kostitsyn, Chipchura, Hainsey will have a shot but may not make it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm happy with these lines... not a player I wouldn't want on my team and I can't wait to see that third line in action! BULIS! [Edited on 2005/8/17 by Bulis_the_Habbie] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthMonger Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I'd say the forwards are more likely to to be: Kovalev - Koivu - Zednik Perezhogin - Ribeiro - Ryder Bulis- Bonk - Higgins Sundstrom - Begin - Hossa Maybe one rookie too many, but Hossa has to clear waivers to go to Hamilton and I doubt they went through the trouble of signing him just to lose him. I can't see Vandermeer getting a regular spot over Begin, though they may rotate him in for Philly and other "tough" games. I think Higgins is almost guaranteed a spot and Perez should get a chance to unseat Dags, who will hopefully drop to the bench/Hamilton as a nice injury replacement. I guess we'll see how training camp goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I agree Begin will be there over Vandermeer, remember the game when he lost three teeth and got like 10 stitches on his face in but was back on the bench for the third period -- that's grit, that's dedication! Interesting speculation on the second line -- will it be Dagenais or Perezhogin or Bonk there? I also asked on another thread if anyone thinks Latendresse has a chance at cracking the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I don't agree with the idea that three rookies is too many. In 1986, Montreal won the Stanley Cup with at least six rookies in their line-up. Among them were Patrick Roy, Claude Lemieux, Kjell Dahlin, John Kordic, Stéphane Richer & Sergio Momesso. There may have been others but I forget. Not bad. Some pretty good players having super years. Not the usual thing to happen with so many rookies but all things are possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Sorry, I thought Bégin was gone... Oh, that's sick that we have him back this season! He's so good.. heheheh... ya I choose him over Vandermeer but I doubt Perezhogin will go from Hamilton to 2nd Line. And where's Dagenais on your list? And I'd rather have Bonk as a great third-liner than an average 2nd liner. Besides, he'll go well with Bulis. [Edited on 2005/8/17 by Bulis_the_Habbie] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 You guys are missing Bouillon on the new lines... Anywayz, thx Huzer for bringing those lines to our attention. Boy, how things have changed... and gladly, for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 To me, Bouillon is fighting with Hainsey for the role of SEVENTH defenseman. He'll only be a replacement. Yeah it's nice to see that are team isn't so pathetic anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgun19 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I would leave a forward spot open for someone in the waiver draft. BG tends to find a least one player who can contribute... in 03-04 he plucked Steve Begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Puck Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Originally posted by High&InsideI would leave a forward spot open for someone in the waiver draft. BG tends to find a least one player who can contribute... in 03-04 he plucked Steve Begin. No need to worry about losing player a the waiver draft and BG wn't be plucking any surprises for us this year. There is no more waiver draft under the new CBA. You can find his at the nhl's site: http://www.nhl.com/nhlhq/cba/index.html (about 2/3 of the way down) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOHABSGO22 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I think the third line will be Bulis- Bonk - Sundstrom, and the fourth line will be Dagenais - Begin - Hossa. And I like Perezhogin on the second line with Ribeiro and Ryder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Originally posted by Peter Puck No need to worry about losing player a the waiver draft and BG wn't be plucking any surprises for us this year. There is no more waiver draft under the new CBA. You can find his at the nhl's site: http://www.nhl.com/nhlhq/cba/index.html (about 2/3 of the way down) I am glad to hear that because one of my concerns was that, since we have quite a few legitimate prospects, we would likely lose one or two of those. I know that we gained with Bégin but, boy, did we lose BIG TIME when we lost Tomas Vokoun. Imagine a tandem of Théodore and Vokoun... no holes there at all in the back end. The only problem might be the difficulties with having two legitimate #1 goalies. This hasn't worked very well in other situations that I know of. At best, we could have traded one away for some sort of compensation, not the empty loss that we suffered. (and that makes 250 and the NHL - Canadiens 4th line basher - just like my Henery Hawk - the MEAN ONE... YESSSSSSSSSSSS...) :ghg::ghg::ghg: [Edited on 2005/8/17 by shortcat1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Why aint someone answering me when I say that Bouillon will be better than most here think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Bouillon's supposed to have a breakout year but who do you suggest he replaces? We have too many defenceman. His only chance is in case of injuries and/or Rivet getting traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Originally posted by DalhabsWhy aint someone answering me when I say that Bouillon will be better than most here think. I agree, you can't buy heart. My silence was agreement! :que::ghg::que::ghg::que: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 The small silent voice is saying to you: "I have always liked Bouillon and am glad that he's playing for the Canadiens. He may not be the best one there but he plays with as much heart as two and with as much consistency as three or four defensemen. :bow: He's a plus for our team." :/) :ghg::ghg::ghg: [Edited on 2005/8/17 by shortcat1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_ Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Ah sweet :D:D No more waiver draft is awesome. That sure as hell made Gainey smile when he heard this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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