East Van Hab

I was suggesting that Koivu can't be the first line center (which you appear to agree with)....moreover, I think that if we could trade him....the time to do so would be now..... And please, no more Europeans to wear the "C"... Robinson? You're making a comparisson with Komisarek?? I like Komi's grit and determination but this "defensive oriented defenceman" (who is often caught out of position,...rendering himself a liability defensively) is not even in the same league with the Big Bird who was one of the most skilled and feared defensive players of all time....not to mention that he had amassed 60 points in his third season of play and 85 by the fifth. Gimme a break. You're dreamin'. We'll see what Komi blossoms into with the Habs in next year's fifth season with them....

Yes, he has to be removed from the first line and replaced with someone who can play the role. Like I said, I like and respect the guy, but he can't play the role the Habs need him to play. If he didn't have a no trade clause, I would put him on the market. Also, I think Begin would give Koivu a run for the "heart and soul" award on this team.

Time to go: 1. Koivu...huge respect for him as person and player BUT he's not a first line center in the NHL. 2. Souray...nice shot..BUT WHAT ELSE? Massive defensive liability. Makes huge mistakes game in game out. Nice asset on the power play but the game is unfortunately usually played even strength. 3. Kovalev and Samsonov...nothing needs to be said about this other than I hope Bob can get something for these two cancers. 4. Komisarek....when is he going to blossom into the great defensive asset he was touted to become? Again, makes way too many mistakes and a real sissy for a large human being. These are my main concerns....amongst other minor ones. Not all doom and gloom. I think we've got a solid, young nucleus emerging. Things will come around with Bob and Guy at the helm.