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I don't think so unless he injuried. It's a hockey play, a love tap, he was sending a message, not trying to injury him. I think 5 minutes and a game misconduct is enough. But lets not forget the sucker punch on Havlat.... he is a repeat offender... so who knows.

He's not worth more than a million in the NHL... He'll make a lot more in the KHL. Everyones knows this, which makes him impossible to trade. He's pretty much lost for nothing. If I were the Habs, I'd stay away from russians.

Let the Patrick Roy rumours begin :-) Do you think Montreal would consider Steve Yzerman.

I hope they name Markov captain when he returns. :hlogo:

In my opinion, Markov is Montreal's Best Player. He is a leader on and off the ice, but his inability to communicate with the media in either English or French puts him vulnerable position. If language were not an issue he would be the captain and a great one. I'm not sure who should be captain but I have no problem with ????? as long as the players select the next captain.

If i were BG... I would forget about Frolov. Montreal needs to get bigger and tougher up the middle. I would go after Marleau for Plekanec and Halak, which i think helps both teams, SJ needs to reduce salary and add a second line centre and a backup up goaltender. OR I would trade A.Kotstitsyn for Jordon Stall. Montreal needs a big centre and Pittsburg needs a goal scoring winger. I think this helps both teams as it addresses a need for both teams, plus the salaries are the same. As for the cap... Montreal could always send down Laraque and Metropolit to the minors and save 2.5 million. It's funny how everyone says how we should have keep Koivu and Kovalev but's just keep in mind, that the guys we got are younger, healthier and played for coaches that stress a team, puck possession system. Lou and Sutter in NJ, Keanan in Calgary, Torts and Renney in NY.

Sorry .... but i don't think this line-up has a chance to make the playoffs

I believe 23, 24, 25 and 26 are decided by the order of the regular season point totals for the four teams eliminated in the second round. Rangers - 94pts Canucks - 105pts Devils - 107pts (49wins) Sharks - 107pts (51wins) Therefore, Montreal gets the 26th pick.

I find it interesting that no one has been called up to replace Kovalev... Do they plan to play another defenseman on the 2nd line or is a trade on the horizon.

Aebisher played great against Ottawa... He moved well and looked focused. Maybe it's time for Abby to take the ball and run with it ... He's been a great professional and we all know he could be a starter on a lot of teams. Good for him! .... You know what they all say, Competition makes for a better product.

Hopefully, they'll show all the games in HD.... Right now, most road games look terrible.

I would be surprised if those are the actual jerseys... I'm sure the NHL will make some changes to those posted. I can't imagine them tinkering too much with the orginal six, other than making them more modern. I hate change but i know it's necessary. Can't wait to see them at the All-Star Game... And why isn't Chris Higgins playing in the young guns game?

Does anyone have any info or pics regarding the new uniforms. I saw the new allstars jerseys and there look pretty cool. Any thoughts?

Montreal's first round pick David Fischer did not make the US national junior team... BOOOOOOOOOO. I guess we'll have to wait till next year to see this kid play.

I think Montreal should send him to the World Juniors for some seasoning... they won't need him once Higgins returns from injury... plus they could call up Kostitsyn... who is on fire in the AHL.

I hate change and i really like our current jerseys, but i know change is good(that's what people say)... I guess it's time and there don't look that bad.

Who cares... both these guys are extra defenceman at best. But if I had to pick one, i would pick Streit because the pressure of failure to live up to expectations would have made Hainsey even worse than he is. It's not easy being a first round pick for the Montreal Canadiens.

No thank-you.... I like Vertigo ... The place really rocks and you can feel the electricity after a Montreal Goal. By far the place to watch a game.... the Bell Centre.

Mainly because he takes stupid penalties, especially when the habs are short handed... it drives me nuts. Yes he works hard but that will only get you so far, eventually you do need talent.

Favorite habs: Koivu, Markov Least Favorite : Huet, Begin

I think it will be be Sidney Crosby... when that kid hits 25 years old he'll be a free agent and the next captain of the Montreal Canadiens.

It will be interesting to see what the power play will be... I'm sure Carboneau will keep Koivu-Higgins-Ryder, but who will play with Kovalev on the second unit ... Latendresse, Bonk, Samsonov, Johnson or Plekanec. I would go with Latendresse (throw him in front of the net) and Samsonov (Right hand shot playing the left side)

I really don't think he sucks, he is a usefull player, but he's not a 2nd line centre. I really think he could be traded in the near future, I don't think he's our future 3rd line centre, i would put Chipchura is that spot and i don't think he's talented, and big enough to centre the top 2 lines.

Plekanec sucks... He should be playing on the fourth line.

Too much is being made of this... seriously, reporters should come up with better stories, instead of over stating the obvious. Atheletes play to win not lose and thier intentions are to win... Niinimaa did nothing wrong but show courage and desire to win. He did not mock the sabres or predict a win over the last place team... He just felt this team is good enough to compete with the best.