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He he... I remember a past thread discussing that... L'antichambre had Houle And Tremblay together for the post Heritage game.. I imagined alot of viewers cursing their TV sets, after that terrible game and PLUS having to see a duet of that, what you call 'unholy trinity' as a post game lol But I luckily was out of Canada in the 90's. And Missed all that .. So My first impression of Tremblay; the kool Habs player who handed me (a 15 year old teen) at a Habs gala, a pack of beer tickets and told me "Have some fun with this kid" is still my present impression of Mario ...A HERO!!!

Speedy Gomez has a NMC? or a NTC? I can't remmember I don't know what PG would/could do... IF we were two forwards from being cup contenders and these two forwards would command 10 mil in cap space then yes sending Gomez down to free up capspace would be a way to go. For this move would have to be calculated and isn't exempt from consequences. We can agree that Montreal is still not a Prime destination for Hockey Players to call home. Therefor, moving Gomez down like the Rangers did with Redden would likely affect our capability to land UFA in the future. PG and Co have to think Long term as well as Short term. So unless our circumstances improve greatly, i.e. get a franchise Forward who will attract players in the future, or secure our chances in repeating last season's playoff prowess. We are only left with the posibility of trading him out or finding the missing wingers who will make him perform better.

ha! Gronkishness I had forgotten Livingstone had left the Habs... its also interesting to read that too much rest is a bad thing as well... in terms of managing their adrenaline levels... hockey is so much fun!

That's exactly the point, you (and many others) were reactive instead of being proactive... When Markov was lost it didnt take long to see that the D core wasnt able to distribute the Markov load efficiently. JM was forced to make Spacek and Gill play over 20 min a game while Picard and Weber were being played around 10 min... Hamrlik and Gorges were sur taxed as well but we thought they could handle that...Yet we suspected the D was gonna suffer in the long run... PG mishandled Gorges injury (perhaps Gorges is at fault for not wanting surgery in the summer) and then we got the Domino effect that we feared.... i.e. Out goes Spacek fot the year... All was to some degree forecast by many of us

I love watching L'Antichambre for that same reason... Bergie is wacko and outdated and many other panelists are too.. But then u get PJ Stock and another young panelist Martin Lemay i think is his name.... with a more modern twists to it... and then u get the clash of opinions.. Mario tremblay thinks this... the sports journalists say that....in the end it makes me laugh my head off... My wife can't get it why I like that show... anyhow.. But you know when old(er) people speak you listen, Not because you have to believe in what they say, its the weight of the years that (at least for me) trigger this in me .. ok let me listen to you for a minute or two and then I'll keep whats useful and dish out what isn't

Good to read that you are finally seeing our weakness at D But I disagree that Mara is any better than Alex Henry. Perhaps Henry is too useful as a leader and protector in Hamilton, but worse than Mara not a chance in hell

Bergie raised a point last night on Antichambre...(which we have heard many times) That often, players reinvent themselves... Example was Ian Laperriere who was, like Dawes, a goal scorer in junior. And so was Guy Carbonneau, etc. At 26 you dont blossom, what happens is that you fit a team's strategy. Bergie also said "WTF, Sopel top league shot blocker?" and added "Name me one hall of famer thats renown for being a shot blocker?" true but we need D's... Although with the several D's on waivers, maybe picking Sopel was a bit too quick?!?! Anyhow....As long as we can pick up some help and size up front then I will be content.

Im sure your remarks on Penner are true, having seen him play that many times Nonetheless, what we need above all is someone in front of the net that cannot be moved and blocks the view of the goalie... Also I've heard Penner just married a Montreal girl, She is Richard Zednik's ex-wife But if its size we need up front... bring up Alex Henry... I'm tired of saying it but its true Im reading his name everyhwere I go... Hhy go after Mara when we have Henry, if we cant get a big body up front get Henry... Im reading it everyhwere I go... if PG doesnt get anyone at tradedeadline I would Play him as fourth liner who can help on D if needed... Ive written this before... Its the natural evolution of the fourth line... you need the 7th D that can fight clear net and block the front of the net if they do get up in the offensive side

if SPacek is out and on LTIR then we can fit him plus he's a RFA at the end of the season...

Steve Bernier for nothing.... I would give this guy a try! he's big and if he doesnt wanna get in front of the net.. then send him to hamilton... nothing lost

Yeah I saw that....We still need toughness up front

But I repeat if Gill misses another game you will preffer Picard over Weber? then your forced to put 2 Right D's together

I suspect Gill is at best 60%... Martin and co shoudl give him time off to rep for the playoffs, I'm not sure about Sopel.. will look into his Average time on ice during his stay as a Thrasher. what was the powerplay right shot D's combo we had before with Subban? was it Wiz? we have 4 right D's .. if Picard sits instead of Weber, then why not pair Sub with Wiz and have them build some chemistry so when its time for the PP its more natural.. it has been done in the past: Hammer-Sopel Wiz-Subban Mara-Weber

U said it its the end of trades NOT envolving a roster player... But not the end of trades with one

gasp... agreed... but i fear think PG is still looking for someone on the top two lines. Sens offered Kovy to Mtl numerous times for the exact same pick, PG held off because he still wants to get something better... had Kovy still been available at the deadline perhaps

Yesterday I got all exited with the rumors That Phoenix wanted tt Gomez for Jovo!... well with Sopel coming ... NoT Happening! well My prayers have been answered... But I was hoping for another D, Sopel will suffice. I don't know much about Dawes but his 200 pounds in a diminute 5'9", Spell Hurt and painful shoulder checks to the hips and if lucky to the kidney/rib section. Moen needed another physical threat in his line. So Moen can stop playing like a sissy and do what he does best hit, and smack punches without notice

was that the iffy hooking call? .. i watched the game with Canucks fans and even they said.. what call was that?!?!? I dont understand JM ... even if they did f-up.. your taxing the other lines! Ridiculous coaching IMO

What a great article in RDS.ca http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/315538.html Its about physical fatigue.. and how in course of a season players lose muscle mass, regardless of how well they take care of themselves... Culprit? 82 games because we cant get enough money from TV stations in the states?!?!

Agreed... and access what we have now and make room and save money so we can sign the best of what we got and not lose them to other teams

I dont get it whats wrong with Nicklas Hagman? he had three consecutive 20+ goal seasons.. (with the laughs even) why is he sucking now which meant that no one picked him up on waivers?

uuuuu!!!! good point!

HA No problem Mitch! Speaking of videos... what video was JM looking at, to conclude that we need to focus less on Offense and more on Defense Is the strategy aimed at getting to overtime with a nil score? "0 to 0" I understand we need to re-create the trap and get to basics alla JM .... But if thats the deal, will we get a better counter attack??! are we going to augment our puck possession, and hence get better scoring opportunities?!?! I don't know honestly We'll see! The topic I wanna raise related is worth and the mighty dollar bill. I heard that they are trying to convince Wade Redden to renounce to his contract and become an UFA.... I think it makes sense, because he will be able to play in the NHL next year... but is Money more important?!?! Can something similar be done with Gomez? Gomez will get 5 mil next year and then lower the next year and then the next... So theoretically does the League allow for changes in contracts?!?!? I don't know ... I'm speaking out of my elbow here... could he drop a contract and then be promissed a 5 year deal at 4mil a season for example?

Yeah I you could see the player say it... I honestly dont know who that was... probably a 4th liner.. was a big fella with a somewhat smashed nose... Well big is relative cause the camera was focused on Cammy... I'll look for it on youtube now

If picking up Philips now means PG can trade a Dman (phiplips again) in 6 days from now at a higher price or to get a top 6 physical forward then go for it. but its just to close to deadline. I do Think PG is going to do some major changes and it wont be for the good of this season! Gainey and PG were in the same position when they dealt Craig Rivet... THey are still at the helm, I don't think they will differ in their stance... Boston and Philly are just to improved in comparison. Only way would be that there is a 100% chance That Markov and Gorges will be back 100% healthy for the last few games of the season. Then PG could trade to get a top forward

yeap i saw/heard that too... "Hey midget" was the exact phrase while doing a hand shake.