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I loled when someone said Price never sees the puck, but just waits for it to hit him. His puck tracking skills have been off and on, and I have seen cases where this is true, but when he was playing well this wasn't the case.

86 the stars were also alligned. But even if we don't face a powerhouse, every game is tough in the playoffs. Gaffs like Komi and Hammer are making will cost us dearly. Koivu always shows up for the playoffs, soo I'm not worried about him.

What is Morris' cap hit?

Halak is playing better than Price right now. I don't know if I would say he is better than Price (cut and dry) Price was one of the best goalies in the league before he was injured. That's it. When Halak has a bad game or looks unsteady, Price will play. I think you will see more of a mix like Hackett and Theo in the past. Even though Hackett was a vet. We have two goaltenders with great upside and the downside of inexperience. I am thanking god for Jaro the Hero right now, and I hope Carbo continues to play him. The points are just too valuable right now. Especially when we are getting outplayed most games, and we are only winning on Jaro's back. BTW: WTF is up with Komi and Hammer! These two have frustrated me a lot in the last few months. Koivu looked good again tonight IMO.

Koivu looked great tonight. Halak was amazing again. All defense but Schnide stunk the joint up. What is with the Hammer Komi pair? They gotta change that shit back and put Schnide with Hammer.

Glen looked pretty good tonight. Lots of faceoff wins, nice try on the breakaway. That extra faceoff guy should help/

Drink some stella artois for me. best beer ever. Oh yeah... go :hlogo: go

It's all about World Juniors. I've seen it before. Player looks great in juniors and can't get it done in the big show.

I totally agree. This is "a just in case move". What could happen now is that he will try to trade Dandy. If he can't and a potential deal comes up, ,Dandy and Chips will get sent back down. I'm sure Dandy would get picked up on waivers by a team in need of some veteran influence in the playoffs. Does Chips have to pass through waivers?

It's not just skating, it's his faceoff that kills him. I watch Chip closely to look for positives, and he appears patient with the puck, and his decisions are often very good. If he could improve his faceoff prowess, I think Chip could be good. He needs to take the Latendresse power skating clinic. On that note, these are the same things we've all been saying about Lats for his first two seasons. Then this year, he suddenly found some chemistry, learned how to skate, started doing some little things right, and he is on his way to becoming a permanent fixture. The same may happen for Chips. I don't see how we could get anything for him in a trade, but you never know.

Ya, I guess I should have explained better. While they were unproductive, the Koivu line was still buzzing around, causing problems, being more ike a fourth line except being checked by good checkers. While they were extremely inconsistent, the other team still had to focus on two lines going strong. This year they only have to focus on one thing. Cut off all of Kovalev's space. Don't give him room. The rest of the team is relying on him for offence.

This is bizarre. This seems like a sideways deal for Begin. He is 50% in faceoffs. Not great. Not bad either I guess.

What just happened here. Wasn't Begin a centre? Is Metrpolit a faceoff wizard?

Between you and Kozed, you have nailed it. I believe that Carbo tried the Bowman model. No system...throw speed at them...attack, attack, attack. Last year it worked great. A lot of this had to do with Huet and Price. The second line of Koivu, Higgins, and Ryder could cycle the puck relentlessly all shift and wear out defenders. Ans we all know that Kovy Plek AK46 were amazing. If you think this team is slow, you are so wrong. Watch them live. Plek, Koivu, Lappierre, Higgins are very fast. Their speed stands out when you are watching them. I think if Tangs and Koivu did not get hurt this year, we wouldn't be having this conversation. Of course you have to trap when half of your depth is injured. Three years ago, if Koivu or Kovy got injured for an extended amount of time, the season was over. Now the team is deep enough, that we are in 5th. This slump has been horrible and lasted to long, but in the end, it's up to the players to work for pucks. I still think that our poor defense in our own zone is a big part of the problem. There is a system there. It is to keep the puck on the boards, win battles and chip the boards. The team looks great when it works. Confidence is the team's problem this year.

That's the thing. I don't see Begin as a reserve player on most teams. Before TK came, he was our best grinder. Teams need grinders. Nobody said he should be captain. I do think that Begin was benched more than he should have been, but it was a depth issue. The team is very deep in his position. Fortunately, TK and Stewart are very good grinders, so Begin loses his spot. But he should not be on the bench. This is best for him. It will also make Carbo's job easier. I have seen Begin turn a game around in a few shifts, by lambasting four or five players in a row, and bringing energy to his team.

Haha, ya I remember Jim Dudd.

I think this is a good trade. Kunitz replaces Malone, who is sorely missed. They lost all their offensive depth last year. With Goligoski showing that he can play at a high level in the future, and Zygimanous or however you spell it, they are deep at centre and defense. Defense Orpick, Scederi, Gonchar, Letang, Gill, Goligoski. Tangradi looks like a great replacement for Esposito.

Think back to the playoff when he had his jaw busted, then comes back with the cage on and is a whirling dervish smashing into people even with a broken jaw. I love Begin, and I am very sorry that out of Dandy Laraque and Begin, he is the one to go. His story is a good one too. If I remember right, he had a poor education and hockey is the only thing he can count on for money. A guy like Begin should play every game that he isn't injured. His heart will be missed.

Hahaha, I was thinking that too! The nice thing is that if everyone passes, it should silence some of this stuff.

HAH! Halak has way more value than Chipchura. Smyth is NOT an elite player worthy of all of those players. That is all

That's a little extreme. Carbo is going with the hot hand. That's it. Goalie contraversies aggravate me.

Ya and he will probably take "not star money as well!" Koivu is a good little centre with great work ethic and strong faceoff prowess, If he can be signed for the right money, he he should be signed. Unless the Habs can pick up a superstar centre.

If it wasn't for him and Koivu at the begining of the season, this team would be in tenth. They were fantastic together. I'm looking forward to him coming back.

Fuhr/Moog was another great tandem. Keep them together. Price will have to improve to get his spot back. I love it when players have to compete to get their spot in the lineup.

I agree with Marky. He showed up out of shape. That's it. He isn't as good as Begin, Stewart and Dandy right now. Her has to compete for his minutes just like everyone else.