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Personally, I dont see any major changes coming, I think we will have virtually the same roster as the start of last season. Bieska is NOT leaving Vancouver, we won't sign a big name forward because we won't be letting any of our top six go, plus we tend to be conservative in these situations. We would have been in the top 3 spots had Georges and Markov and various other players not been so injured. I know all teams say this, but honestly we all know how much better Montreal is when we have Markov on the ice. I believe we have a crew we can make a great run with, especially with the emergence of Pac into what I expect to be a high scoring and incredibly important player for us next season. Georges sounds determined as nothing else to get back and have a great season, Eller is young and will be improving over the next while also... I'm feeling a come back by Gomez he has seemed ashamed of his play this season, and Cammalerri will produce more if he stays healthy, the injuries really affected him.

Im tired of speck

Should be great! Who see's upsets! Washington could be upset again . They have been playing great... but they did go 1-3 VS the Rangers this season. Miller would have to carry Buffalo past Philly, I think Philly will have that one. We can totally beat Boston and everyone knows this is an even series. Pittsburgh VS Tampa, that will be a fun one to watch, I'm routing for Tampa, I'm from Nova Scotia, but I never liked Crosby. Stamkos is a much classier act and I also am big fans of Dwayne Roloson and St Louis.

Could someone explain what an ATO is?

I am extremely happy to see Montreal playing Boston in the first round, great way to head into the playoffs with that last game too! Its going to be a epic series considering the hight of the tension between these two teams at the moment, the history as these teams have faced off more then any other two teams in history and more then a few series in resent memory to boot! I cannot wait and I know are guys can beat Boston and start another amazing playoff run! Heres to a cup, long live the Habs! *CHEERS*!

Im 18 now, born in March, so I was a few months old when they last won! I want to see that 25th win!

Very pleased with this. I'm also pleased with Pittsburgh's response too it. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=556786

Good thing Picard went and apologized to Auld during the celebration, if anyone caught that. He nearly handed em the match !

I believe it has been mentioned a few times montreal doesnt have Bonneau signed too a contract so he cannot be brought up. Personally I say call up no one and just beat them on the score board... No point calling people up we will probably playing them in the first round.

Im really impressed with Pouliot's play early and PYATT PUT IT IN! I believe that almost deserves a star solely to celebrate the occation! PK's Hat Trick the obvious highlight and I like AK staying hot White's multi dementional game and the Wiz doing his thing. 1)PK 2)White 3)Pouliot

The return of some key players would really vitalize the team! I have too say though, we really are a deep organization, how many other teams could pull out a win with 9 players injured!

I feel right special now, first thread I created gets picked for Around the Boards!

Dawes definitely was worth calling up!

I cannot agree with that, I think he would be right ready to jump into his first playoffs. He may be rusty, but he is the determined type and im pretty sure he would battle through and work hard to help and prove that he is fine. Especially if it is against Boston, note he does think Chara did it intentionally so I can see him trying to stick it too Chara by playing his heart out.

Okay, lets hedge some bets, who is in who is not. I do not think the Leafs or Hurricanes will be in it. I am thinking a three way 90 pts tie between Devils, Buffalo, Rangers ending like this... 7) New Jersey Devils- 90 8) New York Rangers- 90 _________________________ 9) Buffalo Sabers- 90 What are others predictions?

Agreed!

Well we get to see if Palushaj can hold his own at the NHL level! Could be interesting with Lars Eller as our second line center as well, see how he does.

Boston may do something dirty, but it will not be Chara who does, he will be keeping a low profile I would assume.

I agree with both statements, If the Devils make it in they will be ridding such a wave it will take them to at leased the conference final, I dunno if they will have enough in the tank, they have been playing playoff hockey for a while now and could run outta steam.

We were barely in the playoffs last year, made it on the last day. This year we are a sure bet with ten games left and the lowest we really can get is 6th unless we self destruct. It is completely different circumstances then last year! 05-06 Edmonton was 8th seed and made the final, Last year Philly was 7th and made the final, 03-04 Calgary were in 6th (i know before lockout but still) Since the lockout its a 40% chance one of the teams in the final is from the bottom two seeds! Silly TSN. Lots of low seeded teams have made it to the finals in resent years!

Like Montreal Philly perhaps

That was hilarious hahahahahha

Philly hasnt exactly been playing like they have been hyped up to be in the last little while, 7-0 loss to rangers, and it is true that they have won the last to matches against us but we did shut them out 3-0. I do not think that Montreal is as far behind Philly as people keep implying. Now Pronger is out for 3-4 weeks with a broken hand.

I agree that Montreal is a top caliber team, especially if AK, Gomez and Eller keep it up. We have proven that Boston is not a problem only losing one game in regulation to them this year. I also think that Montreal will be fired up to beat them in that game and pass them in the standings as some kinda revenge thing for Pac.

I believe that the product in the league is excellent and therefore trumps the mishaps and the horrid leadership by ex-NBA Bettman and others at the top. I still love watching every game that I can see on my two lovely channels and online and will go well out of my way searching for news on our team. I love the habs, I love the men on this team, the way we play and where we are going. I want to see what happens next. Therefore, I have no problem becoming emotionally attached to this team that has to face adversity from every direction and still win! The NHL will never be run affectively until they get a hockey guy on top. Someone who knows the fans and the players as people not just numbers or merchandise. Until that day, I will always be here for my habs.