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zumpano21

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  1. I think it may be a little too early for all this talk. We've been decimated by injuries and some key dressing room figures are still out. It may take a while to get the chemistry working again. And besides, if you're going to pick a time of year to slump, this is it. We got off to a blazing start which has kept us in playoff contention the whole while and we can only go up from here. I don't see much of a problem just yet.

    There are goals that Julien must meet though:

    1 - Playoff berth

    2 - see #1

    The only real problem might be if Julien has lost the dressing room. i.e. players second guessing his decisions, openly challenging his authority in front of other players. So far there's no suggestion of this happening. I would just hang tight and wait for us to peak again in the early spring.

    Oh yeah, and Robinson won't be coaching anytime soon. He's got health problems.

    Same could be said for Nolan. He's been badmouthed so badly by that raging alcoholic, also known as John Muckler, around the league that no one will give him a call.

  2. announcers say that bégin won't be back - neck injury.... :angry::angry::angry::angry::angry:

    well, at least we have garth murray to do some of bégin's kind of work... do it, kid!!!

    RDS TV just showed the attendance averages for Florida & Tampa Bay... very encouraging... looks like hockey is back in that area of the states.

    Hmmmm.... disatisfyingly vague. That could be soft tissue injury or bone injury.

  3. Originally posted by shortcat1
    Originally posted by zumpano21

    I'll be cheering the boys on from the nosebleeds. Anyone else making the trip to the Frozen North?

    My son, matsnaslundsuperfan, will be there to watch the game. He'll be up in the nose-bleed section too.

    You may recognize him. He'll be the guy with the bowler hat, a rose in his lapel and an umbrella under his left (note that... left) arm.

    :hockey::hlogo::ghg::hlogo::hockey:

    Yeah and I'll be the guy wearing the oversized Theodore jersey fending off 5 Oiler fans all while singing Ole Ole Ole.

    So matsnaslundsuperfan, what's with the getup? :lol:

  4. Originally posted by shortcat1

    I read somewhere that being one-goal game winners of many games isn't necessarily a cause for concern. It is much more likely a case of a team that has heart and is able to muster what is needed to win in difficult situations.

    A few games ago, with Kovalev, Koivu, Komisarek, Markov & Bonk being away and with Bégin being ill, yes we could be qualified as a mediocre team but, when those guys are all there, we're an above average team, so far as I understand.

    :hlogo::ghg::hlogo:

    I have to agree. When all are healthy and accounted for, this Habs team is one to be celebrated, not dumped on.

  5. Habs are playing 7 of their next 8 on the road. Usually, this is a dreaded experience but I think that with the big guys coming back from injury, wins in 2 of their last 3, and the rookies making significant contribution, the team might really solidify its identity and really come together to play as a team - a team that other teams respect.

    Here's one for the road!

    And for all you Habs fans in Alberta, I will see you at the Rexall and Saddledome.

    (hopefully there'll be enough of us to get the Ole Ole going!)

  6. Originally posted by Bulis_the_Habbie

    Do you guys honestly not think Gainey tried? He matched Chicago's offer on Aucoin and made a push for several key players. It's not his fault if they refuse to come to Montreal.

    Source?

  7. Originally posted by simonus

    from TSN.ca

    "Canadiens winger Alexei Kovalev practiced with the team Monday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery. Kovalev says he will make the upcoming road trip with the Habs and is aiming to play Saturday vs. the Wild"

    who feels a bit better now?

    AHHHH!!!!! Dammit. I'm seeing the Habs in dEaDMONTON this thurs and I miss Kovy by a single game!!!!! Wrong, this is just wrong.

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