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Super save by the ex-Leaf prospect.

Good, hope they can keep it close, don't want it too one-sided.

simply a nice tip-in

Great to see #40 rushing up ice Go to net and never know what can happen.,

Prust needs to, again, not get fancy with puck.

Been awhile since Habs have lost to Boston. Like Leafs seem to have Habs number, Habs are same with Bruins (standings-strength of teams seems to be irrelevant) whatever, should be a fun one.

Ya, I scrooled down on saw total deal is hasn't even started (too much too long deal), but I also didnt mean simple swap of markov-He. But Kings supposed could use a d-man and lost 5 of 6 (I think it is) so are floundering also.

Dustin Brown to Habs? Kings cant score and could likely use a Markov Brown is gritty and averages 48pts/season, but Brown is very high salary and signed till 2021-22 (so never mind, dumb idea).

Knuckleheads started off on fire, i went out and came back and 4-2 Hawks! Need Torts back!

I had to skip Canuck game and watched 3rd period Oil game. Fun to watch and pull for a twice tossed away goalie. At one point were goalie and 3 Oilers sprawled in Oil crease trying to block shots on PK. San Jose tossed everything but kitchen sink at em. Also that frickin line of Eberle-Hall-Hopkins is worth price of admission (and adding any one of them to Hab roster wouldn't hurt one bit)

Why? Thomas is natural goal scorer and they say best release and hardest shot on Hamilton. Maybe a young Gionta-type? I would take that option on struggling PP, over Parros playing 4 shifts? Wouldn't you? (gotta love an ex-Leaf goalie stoning San Jose for Oilers and he said he had his worst warm-up in long time and couldn't envision a game like that playing out)

Apt. Payton Manning (even though has won 1) might not ever be considered better than a Montana-Brady because they won more championships. But who had better rosters to work with has to be a bigger factor. (still may be Brady but besides the point).

Well done sir, cant agree more; Cept the Jagr reference, a Tyrell Owens-Randy Moss were awesome players, but like Jagr the Ego/selfishness is also part of package and Bergy as well as 28 other GMs not real keen on bringing that into a room. Cant simply look at stats without looking at what baggage also comes with a signing. I have proposed Byfuglien as trade target, but many point to couple aspects as scary, in his weight problem and not real keen on working hard in the defensive zone. Also I think Steve Ott would be a nice addition, but again many arnt fond of his "Marchand/Avery" like play. So for most trades/signings, the intangibles and not just the production have to factor in to a GMs decision, I would think. But, yes Bergevin must be given time and totally agree on value on patience comment. (and feel bad for Flames fans, with Egomaniac Burke in charge now, we all know that wont end well)

Ellis maybe out injured eh?

I know Luongo didn't do well in playoffs after winning gold, but I don't know how most players did after 2010 Olympics? Or if any real impact at all?

Oh well, Timmins does just fine overall and i just hope he sees something in the big kid that many of us dont? Looks like Habs will be middle pick again 15-24th and are numerous good looking kids again that should fall in that range and another 22nd pick like Pacioretty & Tinordi were, would be fine by me.

Draft is history and a crapshoot at best of times (unless you have a top 5 or so pick) and at 25th many picks around there fade and don't develop at all and to date McCarron simply sucks. I do hope he develops and he is still very young. But, I still think he was a 50-60th pick quality.

Isnt he just a grinder and character guy and not the offensive upgrade Habs should be looking for, long term. if wants big bucks, no thanks

Who would NY want in return? Isnt he their captain?

Trade involving Tinordi or Pateryn coming, that's why!

Irrelevant where picked, McCarron seems destined to be bottom six role player at best and highly unlikely to ever score much at NHL level (or even make NHL some would say). Will see in May if he can play, like his hero Lucic did with Giants in the memorial cup in 06 (minor toughguy role), or 07 where he won MVP.

I liked that Bournival, Beaulieu, Briere all got appropriate icetimes. Moan also solid player, underrated. A guy who's best junior output was a whooping 10 goal season in Kelowna and a 8 goal season in the AHL and will be near 700 NHL games soon, he is a super example for the Crisp, Nevins and McCarron's.

Sorry to be (just a bit) off-topic. SRV (gone way too early) & Son House-type stuff, love it. That's all. Am on the fence with trading Markov, mixed feelings; but, I still think better to cut bait and look to revamp for 2014-15 and beyond.

So you are hinting u would trade him? Would cause one huge shitstorm (Bergevin-Molson would need bodyguards and plexiglass around their seats), but the return would also be huge.

Thomas Vanek, big winger, soon to be UFA. What would Isles demand for him? A lot of teams would be bidding for him, as a rental, I assume and would be a better summer target for Habs eh? On cheap side, a Brad Boyes could be quite a steal at $1m/year.