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I think Higgins and Komi are definitely the 2 future Assistant captains. I don't know why, but I keep picturing Lapierre in there too. I friggen love this guy. I guess he's too much of an agitator and will never get it. Carbo got under people's skin too though, so you never know.

You guys are both right in some ways, and Bobby, you are wrong in some ways IMO. I think people are hyping Briere, because he is the most prolific UFA centreman this season. Not because he is franclaphone. Having said that, I don't think he is a good fit with this club. His speed would definitely fit in, but he needs a second forechecker with him in the zone, and I know that Carbo will not allow that. Also, what Bobby said is correct. We bring stars down for some reason. The only superstar I can remember signing that performed well for us was Bobby Smith. And we even brought him down. He had 4 point per game seasons in 5 years with the stars, and 3 point per game seasons in 10 years with the Habs. All the other stars stars we have signed have been a disapointment. The habs' real stars have always come up through the ranks. I think that if the Habs sign anyone from Buffalo, it will be Drury. I would love to see Smythe in a Habs Jersey as well, but I honestly think you will not see a prolific forward signed with the candiens. Look for a solid 2 and 3 D man to be signed this summer.

Ryan Smyth is my favorite player in the league right now. He would be amazing in a Habs jersey. His simple style and unbelieveable work ethic would fit right in to Gainey's vision of this team. Chris Drury would be incredible too. I know you will not see Briere on the team, and as I posted before, we would just bring him down. Our style is too different for him. I'm willing to guess the Habs won't sign any forward UFAs though. I think Striet will replace Johnson, they will sign Bonk if they don't have to fight for it, ( Gainey already said he would not pursue them too hard) and we will sign some D men. How about Rafalski and Hannan??? I wonder if the team could afford it?

I haven't looked at the draft for this year, but I would love to see another Higgins style forward. With this coaching staff, it's all about work ethic. Also, we are weak in the defense department, so look for us to pick up a D man in the first.

The comment about Carbo wanting gritty 2 way guys is correct. I would look for a slightly more boring, but more productive season next year. All north south, all the time. One forechecker, and use your speed to capitalize on their mistakes. A la Jaques Lemaire. It's boring, but it works. I hope it isn't quite that bad, but when you look at the staff we have in place, I think you will see that. So now the question is, who will get us more bang for our buck under that system? A Briere style player, who by all accounts has had an amazing season, (all of us old guys know what the Habs organization does to stars) or a Drury type solid two way guy with some offensive flare to go with it. He's not really a number one centre, but I am really afraid that we will be disapointed with any number one centre that we sign. The Habs just bring stars down for some reason.

I wonder what Halak could bring us as far as trades go? His numbers weren't great, but he had some great games. I think he needs another year with the Habs for sure. This is amazing. Danis and Price with the bulldogs, and Huet and Halak with the Habs.

I am so glad it ended that way. I visualize all of the slimy Leaf fans having there hearts torn out after they felt so good about yesterday, and it makes me very happy to think about their pain. Plus we get a better draft pick.

I'm crapping my pants right now. I'm seriously more nervous than I was last year when we started losing like crazy to Carolina. GO :hlogo: GO

Don't lose faith. I missed the game against Ottawa, but this is the first game that I've seen the Habs look this shaky in a long time. Regardless of what happens on Saturday, the boys kept it exciting. I think next year will look good. The youth continues to develop every day.

Go join another board. The Habs don't need this negative energy.

I would have pulled Halak after the second goal. Why leave him in there? Did anyone else think Huet looked good? Huet starts on Saturday for sure.

Play your heart out, and take on all comers. If that's not your attitude in the playoffs, your screwed before you start.

Start with Halak against the Rangers. If he looks sloppy at all, or lets in even one weak one, yank his ass before the game gets out of control and put in Huet. Assess Huet during the Ranger game, and the decision on who starts against TO is based on performance. If Halak plays well, and gets the win, stick with him until he looks weak. The decision doesn't appear to be that hard to me.

I didn't search for the thread, but a few months ago, there was a thread about who would be the Habs' best player. I stated that Koivu would be their best player, because, He Is There Best Player. I'm just doing a little gloating. The fact is, when Koivu plays well, the Habs win. You can take any other player out of the picture, and we will do OK, but if Saku is out or not performing, the Habs lose. End of story.

Ya, I think that would be a safe assumption. It's a tough decision though. You have to play your hot goalie. That is Halak right now.

There are so many of these match ups, that I don't know who to cheer for. The good news is that finally, one of our rivals has to lose. Hopefully it's not a three point game. There are a few of these matchups in the near future, where the one of the rivals has to lose.

OK enought already. I haven't posted on this subject, because frankly I don't care, but Bobby and some others are whipping a dead freakin horse. Even if he did say that stuff about racism, get over it. At this point, the Habs are better with Kovy than without him. He scored two goals last night and that's all it takes for me. He's forgiven for what he did or did not say. Politics doesn't win hockey games. Goals do. If he plays he stays, if he doesn't he'll be down the road. End of story! Let's move on. Bobby and other gossipers... all replies will be ignored by me. I would suggest others do the same.

Does anyone know the Canadiens line up? Crap PP Washington

I wish I could get an pic of the guy pretending to tee off after the Sabres had them beat. I loved that.

That's funny. It's true too. This guy is friggen obnoxious.

In your avatar, Kovy looks like a toothless old man.

I definitely take back what I said earlier in this thread. Kosty has earned a position on the top 2 lines. I was definitely wrong about that. I would still love to see Grabovski get called up too though. He's got serious freakin wheels.

Ya me too. How did Cube do? I hope he smacked him around good.

The name of the place is HALAK IT LIKE THAT! I could see that on a sign at the Bell centre soon. I don't know man, I think Koivu is pretty friggen awesome at the shoot out too.

I can't get the game on nhl radio or cjad