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I think this is likely the case. What I will be watching for is for him to volenteer that he was not pushed that way and it had nothing to do with ownership. If he does not volenteer it, then it is a possibility. I don't know why, but I would really ike to see McGuire in htis position.

I can't say I didn't expect this. It's really unfortunate that injuries have played a large part in the team's issues in the last two years. I really hope Pierre Mcguire gets the job. He has a sharp hockey mind. I like Bob Mckenzie's theory "Many will say he was pushed but there's no evidence I've seen to suggest that and, in fact, I do not believe that to be the case at all. The most credible theory, and it's only that, based on conversations with those close to the Canadiens and Gainey, is that it really boils down to Gainey simply losing his appetite for the job and believing that he was likely not to return as GM after this season anyway."

ah. of course

So on the player grades it say Gio was a minus 1 and had 3 points. Pitt only scored 3 goals, how could he be a minus 1? Man that fourth line was the star of the game though.

I've been thinking that for a while now. Between, Carle, Belle and their composure early on, to Darche, Trotter, Dejairnais. and White, we have a bunch of no names, who come up ready. Man that fourth line was impressive.

say that Jaro hasn't been key to the Habs lilmited success this year would be radical. To say that Price is mediocre and will remain mediocre is also radical.

Get off the podium already. Everyone knows Halak is a great goalie. Can we sign both under the cap? That is the question. If we can't, do you trade Price based on this season alone? I don't know. But your constant Halak vs Price stuff is old man. I would not want to be the one to make the decision. But you come on here ranting about how Price will never be good. You are wrong about that. Price has some maturing to do, and he needs to learn to shake off the media and expectations and just play hte way he can. Should Halak be traded? I hope not. Should Price be traded? Absolutely not! He has at least 2 years of developement before I decide that. Halak was awesome last night. He made the saves and that's what matters. He wins the key games and has removed all question as to wether he can handle top teams. You do have to admit that his shots against are partly his own fault. His 44 shots against had about 10 rebound shots. To question his rebound control is legitimate. To commend his abilities and hard work is expected. He plays hard every game, and has been great. I like him. I like Price too. I just happen to still think that Price can be a franchise player and would be very disapointed if he was traded. Unless it was for a franchise player.

Moreau would be great as a checker, but we don't want Gagner or Cogliano. I'm telling you we would get owned. Two guys with size out of the top 6.

dude that makes my blood boil. I was born and raised in BC and I HATE the Canucks. I love it when when they lose. Seeing that makes me angry. hahaha

I live in northern alberta and cheer for the oilers. I can tell you that Hemsky is amazing. His puckhandling skills are par with Kovalev. His biggest issue is that he doesn't shoot. As far as Moreau, he is a great role player. He plays hard every game. But a 2nd liner, he is not. More like 4th line. Cogliano is still developing, but I'm not tooo impressed with him. Just another little soft guy getting pushed off the puck.

there were a few blatant non calls that period. nice work by laps to wear down the d.

I would say the credit should go to Sutter. The days of high end 7 and 8 mill contracts are coming to an end IMO. He now has room to pursue Kovalchuk.

I thought Weber played reasonably well. Gorges was very good.

Habs in eighth. I think this might be the last day we see Les Boys in a playoff spot. Unless Cammie's injury is less serious than it looked. Put down the pipe! Deal Cammie? Deal Markov? Even Gionta!

That is very true. 3 on 3 never happens.

If the defense was faster, the penguin system would probably work a little better. I do have to admit that I preffered Carbo's riskier game than this crap.

Yep. I'm sick of the momentum created by Gill and Spacek getting beat to the puck too. The 3rd and 4th line do nothing, and there is no depth to cover injuries.

Guys, it seriously doesn't matter. The team is done! I don't like to be negative, but I don't think the Habs can do a thing without Cammie.

Well, call that a season. Bob start selling. No way out with cammy down.

He's over paid.

That's terrible. I thought he was the best of the call-ups on defense this year. He is a bit of a band-aid.

I wouldn't trade O'Byrne.

This team could be in 13th in the East/ 5th worst team in the league by Saturday. If they can't get it figured out before the olympic break, I say sell, sell, sell.

This!

This! There are some big problems in this team, but really our top 6 are pretty good. These are some of the problems I have seen this year: DEFENSE! Our defensemen are slow and pathetic. In a posession system, it is critical that your defense are fast enough to get to the puck and hang onto it. Bottom 6. They do nothing. They don't wear down the opponent, none of them are skilled enough to step up when a top 6 guy is injured. They don't create any momentum. They basically kill time. I miss TK and Begin. JM system with a team that can't or won't impliment. The system is fundementaly good. Short fast passes, speed, puck support and backchecking. Short shifts and low risk. The problem is that the passes aren't working. 5 players in top 20 in the league for giveaways last time I checked. But of all this, I still say defense is the biggest issue. We are just too slow. I didn't watch this game, but I'm willing to bet that the points were covered hard by Tampa, forcing turnovers. There were lots of stretch passes, and Tampa sent 3 forwards in hard to forecheck. Why not...unless Markov or Hammer are on the ice, you know you will maintain posession of the puck. It's the same game plan every game.