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Winning the past 2 years, must be big help to encourage kids/UFAs to choose Habs as a preferred destination.

Sure thanks. Just thought since he hasn't played AHL yet, that he may be eligible to be parachuted in for playoffs. Same as recently signed NCAA guys can jump right into NHL playoffs if need be cant they?

Understand that and cant really defend Chara on that one incident, but I don't have a hate on for him. I wonder how Moan is doing? Almost game ready I would assume?

I wonder what kind of icetime he is seeing? Likely not a ton eh?

I would prefer to see Lucic hit over and over by Emelin/Subban etc and take the dumb penalties he can be suckered into, than beat Bruins with him on sidelines. Bit dumb I know; however, if Chara or Bergeron just happened to be out hurt, wouldn't break my heart.

Can Carr now suit up for Wheeling, who are up 3-0 in their playoff series.

Reway 0 pts -1 so far in 3 games with Slovak team. But should be a good experience for him.

http://www.wheelingnailers.com/articles/condon-incredible-again-in-1-0-game-three-win#.U1mtQrFrbIU Condon #1 star in 38 save shutout. UP 3-0 in series He is 3-0, 0.63 GAA and .980%

Sweet to see Crisp get 3 year deal and maybe Carr will help Dogs in the fall (or most likely ECHL to start season?)

Vrana doing well at U18s; Nylander with 15pts in 5 games (Sweden smoked someone 10-0 so stats will be a bit off) Oskar Lindblom, Adrian Kemp and Milano also doing well.

Edwards can be tough to stomach for sure. But, I find him just so over the top he is comical.

Hope every series left goes 7 and beat crap out of each other. Not that I want injuries and stars on any team to miss 2nd round, but softem them up for Habs is all good.

#1 in east played worst team, #2 plays 2nd wildcard and then is all within division, #2 vs #3 and then 2 winners meet in each division (or whatever they are called)

There is no one as good as Moan/Plekanec on the PK and even Tampa dominated with their PP and they didnt have a Chara or Fransen in front of net nor faceoff guys like Bergeron, Datzyuk, so a solid PK will become more important. Other than that I agree, not much reason for any juggling. But, I think Briere does very well in limited role and he wasn't any better even in top 6 with offensive linemates, was he?

You are kidding yourself that nobody would complain about Therrien. The whiners on another website had a raging teenage debate couple months ago about who first claimed that the current Habs team sucks, winning by luck and will fade, Bergevin is a idiot and short of a cup they will say 'see I told you, they suck!'. Even if win a cup it will be spun that, what an amazing roster to win a cup, despite 'mental midget- moronic' coaching and GM. I guess I try and be a bit more positive, as Eric Idle put it; "Cheer up, Brian. You know what they say; Some things in life are bad, They can really make you mad. Other things just make you swear and curse, When you're chewing on life's gristle, Don't grumble, give a whistle, And this'll help things turn out for the best, hey, Always look on the bright side of life,"

But, is true calls mostly went Habs way. And most media are saying Habs dominated Tampa, so I wouldn't be too concerned if all of them don't jump on bandwagon, especially Ontario media types. Forget about it.

Nice to see Andrighetto, Crisp etc attended game 4. Must be good motivation for them eh. de la Rose gone back to Sweden yet?

How do teams deal with 7-9 days off between a series? Beneficial to a long run, or historically do teams that sweep one round, struggle starting the next due to long layoff? 7 games for Cooke knee, about a lifetime ban short if ask me.

Ya, Fucale is sitting today and Halifax is winning.

Because Moan is the best PK forward on team besides Plekanec and Tampa was dangerous on PP, but weaker team than Wings-Bruins. And Bournival has been weak defensively, fast and bright future but rookie with flaws. And Galchenyuk is so skilled and future star of team and many say Prust has sucked (not myself). But like you say, how can you fiddle with winning combo? SO, do you wait till first loss or 2 before any changes?

Moan will likely bump Bournival, wouldn't he? And Alex push Prust to 4th line? Or will it depend on opponent? Or will coaches not want to tweek lineup at all?

Didn't they say Carbo really was an egomaniac or something like that? But, he or Bouche are most common ones who people can see as replacement and maybe versions 2.0 of both would do well?

But, don't you think the hall of fame line-up with, Stock, Healy, Cherry, Maclean etc really have sharp hockey minds and offer such great insight!

When is next Hab game, or approximate start day if Wing series goes, say 5 or 6 games?

Holy Crap, Fucale is crapping the bed, he gave up 3 goals on 4 shots and pulled after 3minutes. He is simply terrible this series. Hudon & Gregoire shut down in game, but Gregoire manages to be 2nd star of game (with zero points in game).