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Getting away from Maxpac and back to last night's game, I saw a lot of posts with people saying that Lang was useless. While his lack of speed was definitely noticeable, I thought he had a decent game. He wasn't a stand out, but he wasn't useless.The give and go along the boards with Kovy and Max was strong. While he didn't hit, he looked hard to knock off the puck, and he made a few excellent back checks as well. I didn't pay attention to his faceoffs, but the few I paid attention to, he won. Huge upgrade from Smoke in my opinion.

Ya that was an awesome game. Then when they got back to the Forum, they rolled ROOOOO.....AAAAAAHHH on the screen, like saying Ah that's nice, Roy's back there, we'll be OK.

I remember the Andrei hit as well. It was behind the net. It was freakin hard.

Carbo will have to find room for the kid if he keeps playing like he does. Or Gainey will later. I am so impressed with his play. And I don't think you can compare his style to Lats or SK. He goes to the net at top speed, and nobody stops him cuz he's a big guy. His top speed is much better than Lat's as well. I don't think you can send Lats down. I think you play Lats with some talented players for a year and give him some minutes. Someone mentioned trades earlier, and this kind of depth bodes well for a mid season trade. I know that Weber was weak last night, but he could be the Streit replacement we need later in the season. And we really don't have a 4 Dman. We have 3 Dmen and a bunch of 5s. So you could trade a winger for that 4th Dman and insert Maxpac into the lineup. Even if a trade doesn't occur this year, the pressure should be off of Gainey this year a little, when he has to sign most of the talent on the roster. If players go crazy looking for more than their value, there is some room to let a few of them go and let the prospects in. Except Komi. Sign Komi today Bob WTF?

I think Vertigo is way better than that crap. Oh well if I get to hear it a whole crap load of times then who cares. I still think the ghosts liked Vertigo, and that's why they made their way over from the Forum.

I guess Carle is OK and should be back with the team. Saw it on ESPN.com CLICK

I hate the sound of that. Sounds more like poor pick.

They are both correct, but the he decided to go with the "North American Sergei" I would just stick with my real name, but hey, I guess I'm not the one trying to fit into a new culture.

That's the nicest line combo I've seen yet. Lang is a great faceoff guy who can score, Sergi is a great setup man, and Higgins is the energizer bunny. He never gives up on plays. This would be our first line in 2001.

Excellent points. Another thing to note regarding possession is Laraque. You can't knock that big bugger off the puck when he's against the boards in the offensive zone. It's pretty hard for the other team to score when some huge monster won't let you have the puck. Two goals were scored against us in our second game against Pittsburg by this method.

I think that the price for trading Komi should be very high. He is a beast, and last year was really his coming out party. A guy like him is harder to replace than we think. Komi was hurt in the playoffs, and look at his battle with Lucic. He is too big a cog in this machine now. I know what you guys are saying, but it kind of hurts to imagine trading him. He battles with the top players of every team.

Dude Furious george is perfect

I'm glad "that guy" hasn't signed with someone else yet. I am sick of waiting, but it gives me a reason to check the boards on an otherwise slow time. It's getting very old, but it's also amusing.

Gonna be at four games for sure. Tampa and Ovechkin, in dec in Montreal, and calgary and edmonton in Feb.

I don't agree with slagging a class guy about getting a good contract like his statement may infer, but I hope we don't have to worry about motivating or pissing off the other team players. Hopefully we are better than that. More like "OH, you are motivated? Eat Komi's shoulder pad...It's yummy." Now motivate yer ass back to da bench!

With the way he improved last year, I think it was a great signing. Unless he totally tanks...and judging by his determinination and work ethic, I can't see it, I think he will be a great 5 6 D for a good price.

Sign Sundin, or sign nobody. Then play Halak enough, so that he is good trade bait. Trade him for a top centre before the trade deadline? Maybe?

I don't buy that at all. I think if Sundin decides to test free agency and signs with the Habs on the 3rd, all bets will be off as for as compensation to the leaves. So what if Sundin doesn't sign with anyone till October? We would still have to compensate Feltcher if he signed with us? I think Feltcher was just hoping that Bob could get him signed before the deadline, so he could get something for him.

If Sundin doesn't sign with us, I think Rolston would be a great fit. He's a 30 goal scorer on a totally defensive team. He can play any position and is great on the PP and PK. Depending on what he wants, I would rather have Rolston than Hossa. He's not scared to go to the dirty parts of the ice, and he's big. There would also be little adjustment from Lemaire's style to Carbo's. I don't see him as a replacement to Plek by any means. I just feel that his style of play would possibly fill a void.

I am very impressed with Gainey's savy regarding his efforts to sign Sundin. If Mats is interested, Gainey has exlusive bargaining, if he is not, he can focus his efforts on other UFAs. If he does sign before July 1st, I suspect the cost will be a 1st rounder or high prospect. With Raycroft on waivers, I hope it isn't Halak.

Hahaha...So funny Saks. I laughed out loud.

It's funny how over 50% of a Tanguay thread is discussing Sundin.

I guess Bob is sticking to his word. More speed up front with Kristo. Hopefully he gets stronger.

That's a very good point. I suppose all of this depends on who we give up. I'm surprised nobody mentioned Gorges in all this. I can't see Fletcher agreeing to take the Cube or Dandy. The cap hit is too high for what you get. I wonder if Striet or Ryder were worked into the equation? I have heard that Ryder's favourite team was the Leaves.

Ouch, A 1st and 2nd gone for 2009? But I suppose if you look at the roster depth and prospects, it couldn't hurt too bad.