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Cheap? A first rounder and 2 prospects for a grinder who has never had a point per game season? for 2 months? That's not cheap. Don't get me wrong. I live in Alberta and Smitty is my favorite hockey player, but you have to ask yourself how long he can grind and take the beatings the way he does? I think Lowe got a lot considering he is UFA in a few months.

I got home from work, and watched the third. Wow! That was the worst period of hockey all year. I think Carbo needs to make these guys work out more. They are totally listless. I imagine part of this was from the flu bug and playing the night before. (Which I don't understand. They have played more games than anyone else. Why all the back to back games?) But I also question their conditioning. They lose every time they play back to back games.

If Souray wants to stay, and Bob wants him back, I think he will be signed. I doubt Gainey wil lose a bidding war over Souray, unless the price is crazy high. I think Gainey was wise. They have a crack at the playoffs, and when they win, it's usually because of their powerplay. Souray is their top power play guy.

OK deadline is over. Let's get tonight's game thread on the go. Go Halak Go Prove us wrong

I think you are exagerating about Cube. I would say Dandy has been playing worse than him. Dandelion legs falls everytime he hits someone.

This should be better next year. How much did the Habs pay for Theo this year? Isn't Abby UFA this year too? That's over 3 million right there. Plus the cap should go up.

It's been said many times before. We aren't sellers. ( We are still in the race) and we aren't buyers who are in the market for a rental. (Giving up a very strong list of prospects and draft picks in exchange for that guy to help us to the cup). I think if Gainey could have got a goalie, he would have, but he wasn't willing to give up the future to try to take a WAY LESS THAN CONSISTENT team to the playoffs

I always laugh when guys make all these crazy predictions. You pretty close on this one.

I thought he played very well. I just think Bonk played better.

Wow, is this bad freakin luck or what? Did the Habs sell their sole to the Devil for the 93 Stanley Cup?

Seriously, man, please think before you post. Your negativity is horrible. I have been cheering for this team for 30 years, and the last 10 years have been disapointing, but Kozed is bang on with his post. If a large portion of the team can be filled with good, low cost talent, We can afford to sign that superstar.

You are annoying. Go cheer for the Penguins. They are doing well right now.

I'm afraid. I'm listening on CJAD, and I don't like what I'm hearing.

I've been working for every game he has played. I catch the last period after work, and watch Canadiens express, but this isn't enough. What I'm seeing is a good goaltender, who needs to adjust to the NHL. The shots aren't going to be as predictable as the AHL. He is a good positional goalie who handles the puck like Brodeur, although from what I saw last night, I wonder if Carbo didn't tell him to be more careful with the outlet pass. What do you think of him? Can he handle it up here? What are his weaknesses? Opinions?

That's a very good point. Lafleur used look like he was doing absolutely nothing out there. Then he would fly down the wing and blast the puck in the net. All we need from Kovy now is the fly down the wing and blast the puck in the net part. So when Kovy returns where will Sammy play? As long as the 1st line is clicking with Koivu, Ryder, and Higgins he can't play there. If he can't play on the 2nd, he has to play with Bonk on the 3rd.

Did you have a RDS sign? I saw a few Habs fans, and was wondering if I'd see you there.

Look for there to be less shots on goal when Halak plays. As mentioned earlier, Halak will really help the transition game by clearing and making those beautiful passes. Dump and chase is not an option with this guy. So this gives Halak an edge even before he has to make a save. Also now that dump and chase will be difficult, forwards will be forced to carry the puck. That's Ok if they go in against Dandy or Rivet, but Komasaurus and Cube should definitely get some more big hits now. That's what I expect to see anyway.

Roadrunner and Big Bird

I hope he can do the job. The Semin goal was little shaky. Man can this guy handle the puck though!! I love watching him behind the net. His passes are acurate as hell too.

I have an hour commute home. I wish I could listen to this game. Go :hlogo: Go

What a load of crap.

Sssshhh

A Newbie

Thank You Lord for giving the first line some strength.