Chips

Ok. Listen up, the game plan in simple. Keep playing the defensive game that has kept our shots down for our current winning streak. No unnecessary and needless penalties. Then when they least expect it. Jump all over their mistakes and score! The Pens have multiple weapons so expect this game be to hard fought. Get the puck out of our zone when ever possible. Do NOT! make a MAB like give away in the defensive zone tonight. Finally, everyone get your lucky charms out. And I want all your fingers, legs, toes and arms crossed for this one. If we pull out two points tonight. It will be a miracle and I for one believe in miracles. So GO HABS GO!

I watched the game the Isles played last night with Carolina. That first line of Tavares, Moulson and Okposo (since weight is sick) will be every entertaining and must be stopped tonight. They are often looking for that breakout pass and Moulson is very defensively responsible. Hope we can jump on a tired Isles unit but, I fear it will be a good fight. GO HABS GO!

he is improving so lets trade him while his value is high...

Enough of this crap! he is not going to have the right attitude for this team. And if he isn't going to grow up anytime soon, let him go to the KHL. and while we are at it. lets trade AK as well. I cannot believe how badly our luck has been with young russian. For once can we trade for or pick up a gem like OV or MALKIN? I"ll even settle for SEMIN.

GO HABS GO! lets keep this winning streak going.. Habs take it 4-3 and Gionta scores again! GO HABS GO! Yes... yes it is.. thats the only way Chips will stay in the lineup.

There is always a silver lining to our current standings. So what you are suggesting is that we encourage further injuries to everyone but the Canadiens, there by increase our odds at winning... hrm.. sounds like a plan to me. GO GOONS GO!

I have to admit, I'm disappointed with his progression. However, this is his year to prove he can and will live up to potential. I'm willing to give him that., however, not at the cost of this team. So when are assets are healthy if he is not playing up to snuff; he should sit or be sent down, that's the bottom line. He is a team player and of all people he should understand this point of view! GO HABS GO!

Absolutely love the post " JoeLassister " if this does not bring good karma then we are in big trouble. Predicting this game as a turning point in our early season. GO HABS GO! 5-3 for the Habs, Gionta with 2 goals and an assist. Gomez with his second of the season and MAB with his first goal and assist. GO HABS GO!

fair enough. suban needs sometime in the AHL. so Weber would be the natural call up.. TSN is also predicting that Weber will join the team... http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=293425 But if PK, shows a solid start in Hamilton; I would be keen on bringing him up for a tryout. His speed, shot, creativity, vision and desire would be a nice fit into the empty spot in the PP. Just hope he as the ability to transfer those skills to the NHL.

So does anyone know of a team that is heavy with D-Men that we could trade with? At this point I think Calgary has a few but good luck convincing them to give one up... and we could ask for Souray from EDM. Sam and Sergei could reunite. Who else could be a good Dance partner for a trade involving a D-man ????

Is this some kind of early April FOOLS joke?<?>!Q@KJ!? WE CANNOT BE THIS UNLUCKY! I'm so pissed I need to get a coffee.. better yet.. I'll just eat some raw coffee beans! This cannot be happening. Someone wake me up and tell me that was just a dream, and Markov is going to be fine and back with our Habs asap! Ok.. breath.. breath.. nope! I need oxygen. This is too much to handle for the first game of the season. Take a Knee everyone, think only positive thoughts, He will be back with us before we knew he was gone. And in the mean time. lets bring up another smurf!

I"LL take this but I'm going to take a moment and say a quick prayer for Markov.. we cannot afford to lose him. This maybe the most costly victory of the season.. I pray it isn't. nice goal Gorges!.

WOOO HOOO! HABS WIN!

OT.. I have one choice for who will score for us.. thats going to be my man.. GIONTA! win this for us baby...!

he may be the smallest forward in the league.. but he plays like the BIGGEST heart in the NHL. GO GIONTA GO!

I HAVE A MAN CRUSH ON BIG 21! GO GIONTA GO!

lets keep that pressure.. time for the big line again..

MMEETTRROO!!!

gents the word from the CBC guys is not good news, Markov is not coming back, he was helped all the way into the dressing room, he is not working on his own steam..

damn.. what happened to markov.?

GO HABS GO ! GO HABS GO ! GO HABS GO ! is that the toronto crowd, chanting for the habs...

Gionta is buzzing again.. love his drive.. and never give up attitude... LOVE IT!

Moen.. the faucet scores... the taps open boys. go habs go.!

oh my its a game thread.... can it truly be that great day in all of sport. the start of another season of hockey. Thank God and may the hockey Gods and Ghosts, shine brightly on our beloved Canadiens. Go Habs Go!

Now this is interesting.. TSN is now reporting that the Leafs will also have three "A" and no "C" http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=293193 "A trio of defencemen will serve as alternates with recent additions Mike Komisarek and Francois Beauchemin joining long-time Maple Leaf Tomas Kaberle ..." now what were the odds of that happening at the start of last season... Thursdays tilt will feature no team Captain for both teams; Looks like leadership is lacking on both sides of the rivalry. If my vote had any weight.. I would pick Max Laps! for "C." With Gom, Gio and Markov as "A."