johnnyhasbeen

This was all before the age of 15, as in it was last committed by a 14 year old CHILD. As I said, I support his not being given a contract at this time, but America is headed down the road that shouldn't be travelled where action of children are tried as actions of adults. No, he has not shown enough remorse to be given a second chance. No bullying is not ok. Yes he was racist in his actions and a bully, but if he was bullying a white kid it is no better. It is bullying, skin colour makes no difference in this case but it sure gets the headlines read. So by your standards, every child should spend their lives living with their mistakes? No wonder this generation has so many suicides. That is a ton of BS to live with. Tell me , were you a golden angel at 14? I sure wasn't. Did I grow and mature? Yes. Let he who is free of sin cast the first stone. I read that somewhere once.

Mitchell Miller. I fully support the idea that he is not being given a contract at this time. However, I totally dislike the headlines. Very racist headlines stating he bullied a black kid. Does the colour of his skin matter? Apparently it does to those who write these headlines. Therefore they are racists. Bullying a kid should be enough. His skin colour is of no concern or importance to the case, or should not be relevant. My other concern on this is there has to be some consideration given to the age of the culprit at the time of the crime. In Canada we don't let acts committed by minors effect them in their adult years, but then again we have many freedoms Americans can only dream of having. Cancel generation is out of control down there. Just my opinion, you are welcome to share yours.

At least we are scoring goals.....now that Price isn't around to close the door at our end.

I would honestly be thrilled if we end up with 2 of the 11 lottery chances with both Habs and Fla finishing bottom 11. I would be happier if the kids develop faster and we compete now and Fla implodes. I think our defense was highly under rated by most preseason. In my opinion it is young and will have bad games but is highly talented and will grow as the season goes along. Add in our best goal scorer in decades and I like our chances. Price not retiring gives me faith that if we do pull off a surprise dance ticket he will be there for that final shot. If that happens, I wouldn't bet against us going the distance. Call me a dreamer. Imagine a cup and Bedard all in one swoop? Maybe just John Lennon and I can picture a world like that.

Umm, no I predicted and still stand by us taking a wild card. Go Habs Go!

Cole on track for 57. Guhle continues to get compliments from opposing commentators, not to mention Harris who they were raving about. This young D is what I thought it might be, fun to watch develop. Keep it going.

Eastern time, AKA GMT-4. I am GMT-2 right now, in the middle of the Atlantic 9pm start for me

Go Habs Go Hoping for a better result in the 2nd game of the season for me. Better start time for me, 9pm, headed to my winter hunting grounds, AKA the Carib. Thank you Sprots24Sea for your coverage of the Habs!!

Go Habs Go. I get this on Sports24 sea tonight , midnight start, first game of the year for me!

True, I read that thread after. Just saying we don't always know the reasons behind these type of decisions. Sometimes there is more to the story than we know. Our old method of developing players was terrible, I am hoping the new regime is better at it.

Just stating what I saw, his pass was a top tier play. Do I want him to get an extension? If he does that pass 30 times this year I might say yes. He was only ever a play maker. If he consistently can be a top level playmaker then he is playing as he should. I never hope for anything but the best out of our players. Cole needs a setup man to pot 50. I wont complain if Drouin becomes that guy. He was pretty good at that in Halifax with McKinnon. Maybe he can find his game, maybe it won't happen. I will be pleased if he does, if not then he won't be extended.

They are all Leafs, Flames and Oilers fan anyway.

I might have to do with keeping him with the coaches they want him to develop under? It could be that they see their AHL coaching team to be superior to Jr coaches and that his development is better handled with less game time, more work with top tier coaches? Not saying that is the case, but it is definitely worth considering.

I don't see either of those guys making that pass to Cole. Do you? Are you guys enjoying watching the Calder Cup winner this season?

Not nearly as bad a team as most of you think. All I will say on it.

51-26-5-2 107pnts 4th in Atlantic, at which time Price returns pulling a TB over the cap playoff run announcing his retirement with a cup and the MVP, Cole pots 52, Primeau finds his posts and becomes our future, ST Louis wins Jack Adams, Ghule is nominated but shunned for Norris but takes the Calder. Habs take Leafs in first round silencing the nation for another few months. edit missed this, 12th in the league Call me an optimistic dreamer

I very wise goalie once said, something like, "I don't know what all the panic is about, it is preseason". Unfortunately he is sidelined and may not play again.

I remember last year preseason when people on here shot me down for saying X Factor was going to be an NHL defenceman. "ECHL at best" was one of the retorts if I recall right. You guys need to tool up on your scouting abilities, lol. Unfortunately I cant watch any preseason this year to give my insight.

As a parent who was overcharged for years to help fund this, I want my money back! How about full disclosure? Open up the books, make them public and show us exactly what was done with the funds we contributed?

I just happened to be there overnight on my ship. It was a chance of a lifetime to see a game over here. I am glad I took advantage. The fans were amazing. If Leksand fans are better, I am not sure my ears could take it. Says the old rocker...

Yep, The most standout player in the game, Soderlund, who was a bust. The above mentioned, all are far from NHL. Oslund has good legs and hockey smarts though. Still young. Fun game though with a great atmosphere. I compare it to watching a Jr A game with a soccer crowd.

I am in Stockholm and going to watch DJURGÅRDEN vs VÄSTERÅS tonight. Any key players on these teams to watch?

oops lol, then yes

Not until Roy has his retired at the very least.

His lateral movement is his biggest issue that I see. He has a habit of sliding past his post when moving across. Not giving up on him yet, but so far he is a good AHL goalie. Not NHL caliper. He has a long way to go to be an NHL starter.