the truth of the matter is that ANYTHING can happen in the playoffs, case in point was the miracle of '93 for our habs. I am definitely not expecting the cup this year, though I think the team could pull it off. I take solice in the fact that Gainey has a plan, I think he wants to win the cup next year in the centenial, anything this year beyond making the playoffs is gravy. Carbo said himself by stating that they did not expect the young players to mature so quickly.