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You were in HIgh school in the 40s?

Do you think Hudon will get a crack sooner or later this year (or is it dependant on whether he can start producing again, as he did in fall?)? Curious to see how he would fare. Or they will not rush him and hold him back for full year, to make sure he can handle the physicality of pro game?

Not disappointing to see critical posts, I tend to be opposite end of spectrum; but m just not the pessimistic-type and seems are already enough critics whose over the top negativity seems unfounded and makes easy targets to 'debate' with or poke fun at. Is just a game and shouldn't be taken too serious. (if Toronto media agree with me about Habs, I would be darn worried that I am losing it! )

Remove Bishop and is a 4 game 1st round sweep, remove Price and still a 6 game Semi-Finals series. Hmm, which goalie is relied on moreso?

Why would Thomas be recalled today?

Because he has history with Galchenyuk, Habs needs more offense and he may be undervalued at present with OIlers totally a gongshow and ripe for trades. And McCarron is exact same, with regard to your 2nd sentance. So both are bit unknowns.

Habs lost to Oilers, Sabres and the Flames, which means exactly what? If you say SFA, you are likely correct. Or maybe being shutout by Oilers is indicative of really being a pretender I guess? Oh well, Bergy might as well be proactive, toss in the towel now and start to regroup for 15-16 or 16-17 season, when maybe can be a 'real' contender. But, too bad as I had high hopes for a good playoff run this year, but why beat head against the wall when aint got what it takes for a parade to happen.

How bout simply McCarron for Yakupov?

Why does Tampa have worse record than Habs then Sparky? And Habs/Pitt are most dominating eastern teams to date? Luck?

Really, who is claiming he is bust? He was long shot to make pros to begin with. But agree with what you say.

I like the 6-2 part, great to hear, too bad they showed a bit better d.

Gregoire (2g) & Scherbak (1g) were 2nd stars of their games, Gregoire is 'C' of Baie-Comeau this year. Koberstein traded today in USHL- Sioux Falls to Bloomington Thunder

Hmmm? too bad, but I know little of Hamilton, maybe is a bit on the shady side and Nygren wasn't exaggerating last year?

Cant think of that game, without first thinking of Subban's bush-league move between benches. Will he continue to mature, or always be prone to taking the odd selfish bonehead penalty? And that one was costly.

not dead yet!

Nice to see Weise rewarded with goal, he continues to do well with icetime given him.

Club should institute a policy against that then! At least till after 1st game at home, then allow for Barry White music to get some play.

By this time next year hope Condon and Fucale are both battling hard for that #1 role with Dogs.

Not sure why 1st game back after long road trip is a killer! But, if Habs can simply outwork Tampa, win board battles races for pucks all should go well. But, if 1/2 step slow and been reading too many press clippings about how good they are, could be in for tough night.

Not a serious proposal anyways, weak joke on my part! I wouldnt have a clue which team can afford/needs or what player would fit or not

Agree and seems to making smart moves for dure. Much more active than I would of ever guessed would be.

Yes and I thought exact same thing about Nattinen/Engqvist. Oh well, he got 3 games in 3 days this weekend for Hamilton and hasn't looked out of place in AHL, which is super for a teenager.

I thought he still was able to be effective d-man, but I will trust the Mgmt group on that one and really no big loss (team seems to be getting along just fine without him), Always other options, like SHL, KHL or Swiss league if he is still really competitive.

Allen for Ryan White

From what I have seen, cant say am overwhelmed by Fucale's play. But, darn goalies are a weird bunch and maybe he will be red hot in playoffs and then Hamilton next year?