[MLB]

Baseball! Any fans out there?

I follow the Jays, so it's looking like a fantastically average baseball year for me.

I realize the Expos are no more, and that alienates a few people on this board... but there must be some fans left out there. Who are you cheering for?

[Edited on 2005-5-16 by puck7x]

[2005-2006 Habs Lineup]

Originally posted by Fanpuck33

I would also like to see Dowd come back as an extra skater.  We already have Koivu, Ribeiro, Bonk, and Begin at C, so I don't see him starting, which he probably wouldn't like.  I would love to have a vet like him ready and waiting.  He's not  as good as Perreault on faceoffs, but he makes up for it with his intensity and grit.

I like Dowd too, but I doubt he would come back as a part timer.

[2005-2006 Habs Lineup]

Zednik-Koivu-Kovalev

Yeah, so Kovalev isn't currently signed. Shoot me. I want him back.

I love Bulis. I really do. I'd love Bulis on the second line... but the guy just can't find the back of the net like he should with the opportunities he creates, so I am resigned to put Dagenais in his place.

Dagenais-Ribiero-Ryder

Bulis-Bonk-Perezhogin

Ward-Begin-Sundstrom

I love the options the Habs have. Maybe move Perezhogin up to the second line. Bring in Hossa and bump Ward to an extra skater for a bit. If Sunny starts to suck again, perhaps he is given a break and they bring in Plekanec for a few games. Trade a forward for a defenceman, there's a lineup of guys to take his place. Hot damn! I love the depth on this team!

Souray-Komisarek (good for Komi's development)

Markov-Rivet (I can't be the only one that is neither impressed nor unimpressed with Rivet. He just seems to fade into the artwork, though that's not necessarily a bad thing)

Brisebois-Boullion

...we need D help...

Huet

Theodore

...just kidding! Theo #1, Huet backup :/)

Any comments? Insults?

[Swedish Goalie Tommy Salo retires?]

And to clarify my statement on Aebischer, I think he's good enough to help get a team to the playoffs, but not good enough to see a team through the playoffs. Yes, he put up great numbers this year, but it was a great year for goaltenders all around. If he continues to put up those numbers, I will glady shut my mouth and tip my hat to him.

[Swedish Goalie Tommy Salo retires?]

It's no longer a rumour. Tommy Salo has retired.

http://www.nhl.com/onthefly/news/2005/03/227276.html

[-- Permanent Floating Music Thread --]

I'm currently listening to Tool - Lateralus

[Swedish Goalie Tommy Salo retires?]

Does that leave the Avs with Aebischer as their number 1 for next season? Yeesh. That won't win you a cup.

[HW Introductions (Archives)]

Greetings all! I'm a longtime reader, and probably would have joined earlier had there been a season. Just want to mention that I like the attitude surrounding this board (especially after reading the sportsnet forum. If I have to read "crotch itch" one more time!) Anyways, I look forward to being a part of this site, especially when we start getting some real Canadiens news to discuss!

Go Habs Go!