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  1. The Gaborik to Mtl rumor just isn't going away. Last week there was an article in a Buffalo paper about talks between Gainey and Risebrough, and today there is a similar article in a Minnesota paper. http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/314...yKUnciaec8O7EyU So it certainly isn't just coming out of the Montreal media. Where there's smoke, there's fire. I've been reading everyone's comments about why it's not a good idea to bring Gabby to Mtl, i.e. present and future cap issues, injury-prone player, team chemistry, etc... All of these comments make sense and have merit. But I also believe Gainey is the type of GM who can smell blood and understands that it's all about winning the Cup when the opportunity presents itself. With the team we have, and with it being the Habs centennial, there is no better scenario than to win the Cup NOW. Gainey did a similar type deal when he was in Dallas and traded a young Jarome Iginla for Joe Nieuwendyk. The Stars went on to win the Cup. If it comes down to a deal that is of the type Higgins-McDonagh for Gaborik and Gainey could figure a cap solution, I think he pulls the trigger and I would certainly approve.
  2. I would like to like Brisebois. He seems like a genuinely nice guy, always ready to talk to the media, loves playing for the Habs and understands the importance of the rich hockey history of this city. However, I never liked him as a player, and in the end that's all that really matters. Brisebois had some offensive skill and imagination during his better years but always sucked defensively. I didn't understand why Gainey brought him back, even if it's only for 700K. I hope we don't have to watch Brisebois play one more game ever for the Habs. Time to retire, he's simply awful now.
  3. Wow ! $1.5 million for Perrin !?!?! Talk about an average player... is that what an average player gets on day 1 of the UFA market opening ? The way GMs are handing money out you would think that the lock out season was 40 years ago. Nobody learned anything. When the cap starts going back down, teams that signed players like Brière to long term very rich contracts will be in deep doodoo. I can't believe the direction the market is taking.
  4. I would have liked Brière, but this is a ridiculously rich and long deal. No thanks. TRUST BOB !
  5. As far as I know, he bruised his knee and water is accumulating now and then. After a surgery, this is something that is fairly common for athletes. If it's just that, he could probably work through it and continue playing, even with some discomfort. I'm not really worried at this point. With Kovalev's history, I'm sure he will play big when it counts. He is easily our best player and key to any success we might have in the playoffs. He's a warrior.
  6. I think they look cool and modern, but I am totally opposed to changing the classic design of the Habs' jersey. If it's just a third jersey, then I'm all for it. If it's to change the jersey permanently, then it's a joke.
  7. What ????? You wouldn't want Gagne in Montreal ??? I would trade either Huet or Aebischer for Gagne and call up Danis in a hearteat. Unless I misunderstood your comment...
  8. Amen ! Exactly ! The story so far is simple: lines 1 and 3 have been great, lines 2 and 4 have underperformed. Latendresse didn't make the team because of his defensive skills, yet on the fourth line he's played with the fear of screwing up defensively. Ok, that's normal for a young rookie, and he's learning. Now he gets the opportunity to dig for the puck in the corners, go to the front of the net, let Kovy do his thing, and bang in some rebounds. I think Carbo has handled Lats very well so far, and that fans need to be patient. THE KID IS ONLY 19 ! Also, Begin has done squat. Samsonov might help him get things going and we may end up seeing four lines producing. This is a very good move by Carbo. It doesn't mean that it will work immediately, but it's certainly a move that is addressing the immediate concerns. It's a long season folks.
  9. Easy big guy. Breathe deeply. RDS will show all the games, no exceptions.
  10. The whipping boy will be someone with a big contract that underperforms and doesn' t seem to put the effort. Candidates along these lines: Niinimaa, Samsonov. I'm worried about Niinimaa. I certainly hope I'm wrong, but if his career continues along the same lines as the last couple of years, his $2.5 million contract and the fact that he was traded for a french canadian, will make him this year's whipping boy. Prove me wrong Janne. Have a great comeback year.
  11. Thanks for the info. So, two more years on his contract. Hmmmm. This worries me. We need to see what he can do in an NHL training camp. Sounds like he could be a little far away from that.
  12. Any idea how long his existing Russian contract is ? I really hope we get to see this guy because from what I'm told he's exactly what we need more of: big, physical, and a smart player. I just hope that he doesn't fall through the cracks and that we miss out on seeing what he can do at the NHL level. I guy like this could be a hidden card next year when Souray, Markov, Rivet, and Niinimaa are all UFAs.
  13. Does anyone know why we haven't seen Emelin yet in North America ? A friend of mine lives in Moscow and says this kid has been playing great D in the Russian Super League and that he's definitely NHL material. He also plays with a real mean streak. I'm just curious to know what the deal is with him, given all the recent hoopla about our lack of depth on D.
  14. LMAO. I was just thinking that. Traverse... geez
  15. I'm glad he cleared, but he's really only a depth player if he ever gets to make the team one day. No biggie.
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