Habsrocket

RDS pointed that run up too about plecky. But he was back on the ice for the third. I hope he doesnt get traded.

Locke from Hamilton. My guess. Culimore, Witt, Schneider, Hill, Weinrich.

For me the stars of the game were Danis, Begin and Buillion.

I know this is only one game for the youngster Danis. But he really impressed me with his goaltending ability tonight. His first NHL game was a Shutout. He beat a pretty good Atlanta thrashers team as well. With all this in mind. where does this leave Huet???

I actually think we need to make room for Plecks. Rather than Lats. What I have seen of Plecks so far I really like. He will be an impact player with regards to his defensive abilities. We need a player like that badly on this team. With Sunny and Plecks on board the PK team is set up nicely. I know many on here are not Sunny fans. But he does bring in good PK ability and will show Plecks what to do. The little things help win games especially on the PK. [Edited on 2005/10/2 by Habsrocket]

I thought this new CBA got rid of the waiver draft. At least thats what I thought I read. Can someone clear this up?? If so then the only way to obtain someone would be through the trade route.

TBL singed Vinny Lecavalier to a long term deal. Terms were disclosed. ( MY french is horrible. ) link. http://www.rds.ca/hockey/chroniques/185903.html [Edited on 2005/8/16 by Habsrocket]

one year contracts are fine for now. If the guys dont produce then the Habs will be able to shed the garbage if there is any. Then the Habs can go after a good free agent next year with the remaining extra cash available. It just makes sense to do this right now. Let the players prove themselves to Gainey and Julien. Then remould the team next year. JMO.

Would Halak be the back up to start the season then???

Sure Theo won the vezina trophy but that was already a few years ago. It is also when he had oversized equipment to wear on his person. Now with the smaller pads and glove we do not know how Theo will fair in this new NHL system. I would only give him around 4.5-5 tops and let him reprove himself to the new NHL style of play. Its a whole new ball game.

With the Signings of Dandenault and Kovy in the past few days and the negotiations starting with Theo, Ryder, Koivu etc. What is the Habs Cap Dollar going to be? Would their be any transactions in order to bring down the team cap? Just wondering thanks

So has TSN. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=132307

you gotta love those rumors. LOL Gainey Make a move inquiering minds want to know what your up to?????

There are plenty of D men still around as a UFA. The list includes the likes of Roman Hamrlik Mathieu Dandenault Scott LaChance Vladimir Malakhov Scott Niedermayer Numinen James Patrick Stephan Quintal Marcus Ragnarsson Schneider Not a bad list to go and buy some players for the Habs. Could the Habs re-sign Stephan Quintal? That could be a possibility. Dandenault and Patrick. Wesley is another but probably not.. JMO. [Edited on 2005/8/2 by Habsrocket] [Edited on 2005/8/2 by Habsrocket] [Edited on 2005/8/3 by Habsrocket]

anyone think the Habs are going after Berard now?

Just a reminder The Maple Leafs lost two players today. Newendyk and Roberts to free agency. This should be really interesting. They now have to fill the voids left. With those two players in the line up they were a better team... It all depends on whom they get to replace their leadership. With this in mind I like the chances that the Habs have regarding playing the leafs. The Habs need one Center and two D men both with grit and muscle would be nice to see in a lineup. Satan would be a nice fit at right with his 6.1 size. I read on another forum that Modano might be considered as well this because of Gainey's connection to dallas. This would not be a suprise either.

I Just read that online too. But I cant see Modano in Montreal. Sure he is big and Gainey did coach and Gm him in Dallas. But that doesnt mean that Gainey has to pick him up now. I like the Aucoin choice for a defencman because of his shot as most people have pointed out on here. Beteween him and Souray the Habs could potentially have a good one two punch for the power plays. I am not sure about the Bertuzzi rumors. WHy would Gainey pull a trade for Bertuzzi???? There has to be someone else in the cards other than him. I can see Turegeon coming back to Montreal. Especially with the way he was exited by Houle in this town. As for Foote I think he will remain on the west Coast. Of course all this is JMO. Who knows what will happen on Monday. But it sure is exciting to finally be talking hockey again.

There will probably be some sort of signings and a trade. watch Hossa be dangled and another forward. The Habs are interested in Aucoin as well and I have heard rumors of them seeking Selanne and or sign Kovalev. Could Gainey sign someone off the raidar again?? Sure...The Habs need some muscle up front.

In goal one, Theo Habs two, Huet Habs Injured Three, Danis Bulldogs but will start with Habs 05-06 season Four Michaud or did he drop off the raidar? Bulldogs Five Carey Price. Bulldogs

Gainey Just said that the Habs Need young Goaltenders... ITs a need for the team to progress and it kind of makes sense. You have Theo and Huet starting plus Danis in the farm but with Huet injured that calls up Danis. Whos left in Bulldogs land????

whats with Gainey and Goaltenders???? Did he find another diamond in the rough? Carey Price to the Habs.

did you notice that tsn went to a comercial break as soon as the Habs have their pick???

pouliot is fourth pick

RDS is reporting that there have been contract offers made to Ribs, Theo and Koivu. Please read the link below. http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/184441.html

Dont forget the Habs can also trade for someone. IT doesnt have to be picked up through the RFA's.