Guy10 Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Kovalev gets promoted to the top line and does....jack shit....one assist not enough !!! what an assclown....thanks for the effort kovy. I'd bench him, the team had more chemistry without him. [Edited on 2004/4/10 by Guy10] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl.roberts Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Kovalev was one of our better players on the night I thought... But as DJ said, we always seem to get hot after a losing streak. The players, ie Souray, Kovalev, Koivu, etc all seem to be thinking that it's a brand new series now and I like that. The guys won't give up and I expect Gainey's given everyone some talking to. I think the lines should stay the same way. If there's any change, perhaps it would be one of Begin or Ward on the 2nd line. I'd probably go with Begin, seeing as I really like the third line of Bulis - Dowd - Ward. On the fourth, I want Langdon to stay, and I'd like Sundstrom in there too if he's healthy because he's won in the playoffs before and is yet another guy who can shut down the other team. GO HABS :hlogo::hlogo::hlogo::hlogo::hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habitual_hab Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Way back in 2002 Theodore had let in 8 after 2 games against the Bruins - this year it's only 5. Of course, the big difference is the Habs were 1-1 after 2. I dunno, if the Habs lose to the Bruins I can't get all worked up over it - they weren't even supposed to make the playoffs. Gainey seems to view the 2004 playoffs as part of a learning curve for the Habs - and a further means of weeding out the non-performers on te team. If the Habs bounce back and win, great. If they lose they got beat by the better team and I'm not going to go out and burn Julien, Kovalev, Theodore, Brisebois, et al in effigy. This year's been a great ride but next year, with all the great talent that's now available to the team, is what I'm looking forward to. The Habs are on the verge of something special in the long-term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Originally posted by habitual_habIf the Habs lose to the Bruins I can't get all worked up over it - they weren't even supposed to make the playoffs. Quoted for emphasis - Good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted April 10, 2004 Author Share Posted April 10, 2004 If anyone want video highlights from Game 2: click here (windows media player) Game 1 : click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Originally posted by habitual_habWay back in 2002 Theodore had let in 8 after 2 games against the Bruins - this year it's only 5. Of course, the big difference is the Habs were 1-1 after 2. I dunno, if the Habs lose to the Bruins I can't get all worked up over it - they weren't even supposed to make the playoffs. Gainey seems to view the 2004 playoffs as part of a learning curve for the Habs - and a further means of weeding out the non-performers on te team. If the Habs bounce back and win, great. If they lose they got beat by the better team and I'm not going to go out and burn Julien, Kovalev, Theodore, Brisebois, et al in effigy. This year's been a great ride but next year, with all the great talent that's now available to the team, is what I'm looking forward to. The Habs are on the verge of something special in the long-term. That is true. I was just dissapointed to loose. We may come back. We did compete with them. I hope Theo finds his groove, he can be unbeatable. I thought Kovalev played well, I hope CJ keeps him on that first line. The second line needs help. They are being manhandled. Someone suggested Begin on the second. It's not a bad idea, someone to bang and crash and win some board battles. Dags had some good shots but if you can't get the puck often then a good shot is useless. Game three in Habville. We can win the next two. :ghg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonavistaman11 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 These next two games are really do or die...But im still gonna keep faith in the boys!... If we can break out the next game and score some goals, get on Raycrofts case, the series is ours!... :ghg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan88 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 to SOME of you - I'm getting pretty sick of the kovalev bashing. just shut up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricucity Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 The bottom line is we can't score. We are in dire need of a presence near the net. Ribs, Perreault, Koivu, Zednik, and Kovy are all too weak to withstand the pressure near Raycroft, and the reason that Steve Begin got all the scoring opportunities in game 2 is because he is tough enough to take the blows. Raycroft is easily scored on when rebounds occur, he is a terrific goalie at stopping shots from the point though. Without someone to obstruct Raycroft's view, pointmen are useless. Brisebois, Souray, Rivet, Quintal, Bouillion, and company should just sit back in our zone if there is no one to block Raycroft. Hopefully Begin, Ward, and Ryder will be used near the net in this game, and maybe Zed, because they seem to be the only guys good enough to find the puck in traffic. The rest of our team is full of finesse playmakers and snipers (Kovy). Ward was the perennial rebound guy for the Bulldogs last year, Ryder is gritty, and Begin is tough...they need to be utilized more this game near the net, plain and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribeiro Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 I don't know about you guys, but I'm regretting playing the Bruins. I think the Habs would have had more of a chance against the Leafs... :nono: What's sad is that the best Boston player is unhealthy. I'd hate to think how much harder this would be if he was at full strength. [Edited on 2004/4/11 by Ribeiro] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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