habfanstuckinTO

I like those lines. I completely forgot about the first line from last season...they were on fire in Oct. but kinda died down (I believe when Kovalev got hurt). I still can't understand why Carbs hasn't tried Bonk as a second line center between Sammy and Kovalev. As much as I like seeing those two seperated, I still think Bonk should've been given a chance with those two. He's a veteran that wouldn't have been intimidated by the two Russians and can play a crash and bang game which is what that line needed. He's also big in front of the net. Add to that, I think Pleks proved he can play regularly on the third line as well. But all in all, I don't think these lines look bad at all.

I heard that the lineups for tonights game was. Higgins-Koivu-Ryder Kovalev-Plekanec-Latendresse Johnson-Bonk-Sams onov Perezhogin-Lapierre-Streit Rivet is also back in the lineup, while Downey and Niinimaa are out. Huet will be in nets. As reported by R.D.S

well if we go with that theory, I would say put higgins back with koivu and keep lats on the top line as well. If Koivu is an excellent linemate, why isn't Ryder producing as he should? When Higgins returns, I'd put him back on the top line and move Ryder to the second line. Higgins, Koivu, Lats. Sammy, Kovalev, Ryder Perez, Bonk, Johnson begin, pleks, murray/downey

yup

Autograph signing session starting today until Sunday at the Hockey Hall of Fame.....line up is now up to about 200 people.

Huet should concentrate on stopping the pucks coming at him during live games rather than auctioning them off.

Couldn't have said it better myself Chris. I'd like to see where the fan base of these teams will be once they are no longer considered "contenders" year in and year out.

Isn't this the guy who couldn't skate backwards as a defenceman? I remember the nickname Patrick canT reverse

I hate the fact that we lost Patrick Sundstrom Good to see the team finally getting some recognition

unfortunately, nhl.com doesn't have preseason stats...anyone else know where I can find some? not too concerned about the whole league.....canadiens of course.

anyone have an up to date preseason stats list?

gotcha...sorry, didn't know the rules... How's that for a first post and welcome [Edited on 2005/8/27 by habfanstuckinTO]

Hi All, this is my first post...figured it was about time. Great site. Anyways, speaking of crazy rumors. Here's a new one. Apparently, there's a trade that's been made between the habs and bolts......where do people get this stuff??? http://www.hockeytraderumors.com/article5541.html Here's the actual post. Breaking news out of Newfoundland. It was just on CBC Radio One 640 AM here in Bonavista Newfoundland that apperently home town star Michael Ryder along with fellow Montreal Canadiens' prospect Ron Hainsey and a 2006 3rd round draft pick has been traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Tampa Bay Centerman Brad Richards. They noted that the trade will be formally announced on Monday August 29th when Bob Gainey will speak with the media. After they announced the trade they talked to Dan Ryder, younger brother of Michael and 2005 draft pick of the Calgary Flames. He had mixed emotions for his brother changing teams after having such a stellar rookie year in Montreal in 2003-2004. Dan Ryder went on to say that he is excited for his brother getting the opportunity to play for the defending Stanley Cup Champions and a proven winner but stated at the end of the interview that he was a little dissapointed that his brother Michael was leaving Canada but understands that it is part of the game and the business. I think this is a win-win situation for both teams, but the Tampa Bay Lightning definetly got the better part of the deal. They had to get rid of one of their top 3 (lecavalier, stlouis, or richards)to stay under the cap. Both Lecavalier and Stlouis are under huge contracts and basically fill the cap for them, so they had to trade Richards. they couldnt have gotten anything better then this! Ryder was the top scoring rookie in the league 2 years ago, and Hainssey played excellent for the Hamilton Bulldogs in the AHL last year. As for the Canadiens, they may have lost Ryder and Hainssey, but hey, who wouldn`t give that up to get a great young talent like Richards. Sure Ryder had a great year last year, but who knows what he will bring in the future, he might just be a one year wonder? And even though Richards has also really had one great year, he was able to perform during the regular season, the playoffs, and even at the highest level possible with Team Canada at the 2004 World Cup! What a line the HABS will be able to form! Richards-Koivu-Kovalev! and even the 2nd line wont be to shabby, Zednik-Riberio-Dagenais (I cant find any other sources to verify this trade at this time) Note: WE HAVEN'T FOUND ANYTHING ON IT YET, SO FOR NOW CONSIDER THIS AS A RUMOR. THANK YOU. Isn't Richards a centerman?