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I am not a fan of Therrien, but I also don't think he is doing poorly at all and people ripping his every decision, is what I really don't agree with (that's all). Same as most dumping on Eller/Boullion/Murray, I simply am not near as down on them as most are. Can see why most might be, but if team is winning, I got little issue with team (Bourque Ive got no use for and dump away)

Hard to think of NHL equal (sort of poorman's Tobias Engstrom maybe?). I would say slightly less skilled, better defensively and close to Beaulieu in skating.

I just find it hard to compare NCAA to pro play, but if Dudley-Timmins et al give him a thumbs up, must show some promise I suppose.

Phaneuf did his best keystone kop impersonation yesterday, was good for a chuckle.

I know and his best feat was coaching expansion Blues (but he did have awesowm goalie then as well) Was v poor example of dismissing roster and coaching success. And yes he must be viewed as one of best ever.

I wasn't pointing all fingers at you, but you have been consistent in your opinion of Mighty Mike. And if Scotty Bowman didn't have Ken Dryden-Big Bird-Mario Lemieux and many other hall of famers winning cups how would he be viewed? You keep speaking to luck, sooner or later even a pessimist has to cave and admit it aint all luck. I know it might take some much longer than others, but making excuses for a successful team that is exceeding 99.9% of people's expectations is illogical isn't it? And I also know many disagree and that is fine (they are just misguided is all ).

Think current staff gets another year to improve?

Sorry maybe misworded illWill, Leafs were 60% on Sat and now are 24% following Hab plus other Leaf losses combined. but, who really cares how it happens, when they miss playoffs again, it will be just to funny and am sure Cherry-Stock-Healy-McLeans (Ron & Doug) will have black arm-bands on for their fallen favourite.

I guess training camp and early cut from Team USA really lowered his stock and older juniors are expected to dominate a bit at least. But, I am very surprised he may not get signed (or cutting him loose is even be considered)?

Would just like to see some young blood injected for last bit of season, make the last road trip games more interesting. How long a contract does Guy Bouche have in Europe? Would love to see him take the reigns again.

Habs now @99.8% of making playoffs and Leafs went from 60% on Sat down to 24.6%! If that dosent put a smile on your face, you cant be a Habfan. Almost sounds like Gorges-Prust-Weise-Moan could all be available for some 1st round play?

Larry is starting to look more like a linebacker and wouldn't be a huge surprise if has had some 'help'. And I don't think any ultra competitive sport is squeaky clean. Is it 1% or 5% that is doping, hard to say.

Few would say Genius at Work behind the bench, but how bout doing 'OK' and not a total moron. I had very low expectations when he was hired, but you cant argue with success and every coach's decision can be picked apart in hindsight. And for all the 'over the top' cry for his head on a platter after every unpopular choice, he really deserves some credit for steering ship in right direction. Like Bouillon playing a ton; why not, he is doing OK (and team is winning) and someone has to fill Gorges minutes and what other option is there? Tinordi-Beaulieu cant be expected to play 20+minutes and Murray also is exposed when he plays 18+minutes, so it is either Frankie (who for all the whining about him, he does fine or at leas t not 'Horrible' as some keep repeating) or Weaver, who is looking like he could manage the icetime for next couple weeks till Gorges is back.

Maybe Habs have a couple too many d-prospects which his agent might see as a negative? I also imagine he is aware of his countryman Nygren's comments? So I wouldn't get too excited till pen hits paper and even then most free agents are flops (as far as NHL goes).

Crisp had 1g 1 a but his team is 0-3 and almost toast Vail's team also down 0-3. will either be Hamilton bound shortly?

18:30 for Tinordi, good to see him back. And Price gets shutout.

Danny boy scores, nice to see.

You can tell hem 1000 times, don't overestimate opponent, bury your chances, out work them, etc etc. But they try and be cute with fancy plays and trap it up on defense. Lose focus or something I guess?

Don't think any Habs have broke a sweat yet.

Bang on as predicted. Play down to their level and play safe vs this AHL calibre team. and maybe win 2-1, 1-0. Or maybe lose 1-0 or 2-1 wouldn't be a surprise neither. I got feeling Wings-Florida games will be similarly boring.

Crisp 1a today. Vail is -4 in a 8-1 blowout to London (so far) McCarron with 1g so far today, now 3pts in 3 games Hudon to Gregoire for PP goal today, they have 7 points between them in 3 games BUT. Reway 2a so far today, 9points/3 games and +11 Fucale with another 16 save 1 GA Win.

Should be a crappy exhibition quality game, hope the kids get to play lots, I would scratch Markov/Gionta and anyone who is nursing minor injuries. 3 easily winnable games this week, don't expect any entertaining ones, especially with Habs likely playing down to competition and squeeking out a win or 2 in the 3 games.

A lot of good performances vs Bruins and just another entertaining and close game. Would love to see Gallagher-Galchenyuk light up Sabres, play Murray on the PP, stuck him in the slot! And I guess is another homecoming for Vanek, so he may be up for this one. Weaver-Yemelin with just sweet hits and seemed to instantly drop the Bruin IQ to that of a schoolyard bully who had sand kicked in his face. Maybe Bruin seeming hatred of Habs is what allows Habs to beat them so often, 3 of 4 game this year and smoked em last year also if I recall correctly, please please let them meet in 2nd round.

Not sure which cheap shot I liked best. Markov standing up to Thorton mugging and then laughing at him, Weaver demolition of some Bruin or the opening act by Yemelin in a classic hipcheck. I hope these 2 meet again in playoffs. The Bruins and their childish tantums are just too funny to watch.