Cataclaw Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 (edited) I was bored and had some fun photoshopping So i ask you, realistically now: Before he retires... ... do you think this will happen? I can't think of a more deserving player in the entire national hockey league. Edited June 7, 2007 by Cataclaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Yes, I do. :hlogo: Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 HELL YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfposi Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Of course he would have to be wearing the new Reebok jersey...but man that would be sweet! GHG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 He'd better! And he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I was bored and had some fun photoshopping So i ask you, realistically now: Before he retires... ... do you think this will happen? I can't think of a more deserving player in the entire national hockey league. I think he will too in the next 2 or three years, but one team that is going to have something to say about it is Pittsburgh. It will probably come down to goaltending and if Price continues what he has shown us so far he will be the man to gel everything together. A little more help on D and a powerhouse center and you can bet your life it will happen. Now just for JINX SAKE can you please remove that picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_Habs_Fan Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Indeed, we need another great D and another great C. If you look to Anaheim, and compare that team with Montreal. You can see we're not quite there. Gainey stills has a lot of work to do, but we got the youth, and already some good Vets. So from there you can build a very good team, with some additions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nesquik Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 If that ever happens its gonna be in one of his final year with the Canadiens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 (edited) If that ever happens its gonna be in one of his final year with the Canadiens. Right. This team is AT LEAST 2-3 years away. And - sorry- it won't happen with our hero as #1 C. (Jeez, if Saks is still #1 C at age 36 or 37, the Habs are in bigger trouble than I think). Remember, you usually need a couple of seasons as a contender before you learn how to win. While I don't think this team is as far away from joining the elite as some, I maintain that we won't just 'get good' and automatically win. For a cautionary tale, see Ottawa. :puke: I like what Gainey said at his press conference. He couldn't guarantee Saku a Cup; he said that he believes that the Habs can put him in a position to contend for one, before his career ends. I feel that that's optimistic but not implausible. Edited June 7, 2007 by The Chicoutimi Cucumber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Right. This team is AT LEAST 2-3 years away. And - sorry- it won't happen with our hero as #1 C. (Jeez, if Saks is still #1 C at age 36 or 37, the Habs are in bigger trouble than I think). Remember, you usually need a couple of seasons as a contender before you learn how to win. While I don't think this team is as far away from joining the elite as some, I maintain that we won't just 'get good' and automatically win. For a cautionary tale, see Ottawa. :puke: Same here, I think we're about 2-3 years away from having a realistic shot at winning. Ehhh, not necessarily. *points at Calgary, Tampa, Carolina and Edmonton* I like what Gainey said at his press conference. He couldn't guarantee Saku a Cup; he said that he believes that the Habs can put him in a position to contend for one, before his career ends. I feel that that's optimistic but not implausible. Yeah, never use "guarantee" and "Cup" in the same sentence...unless your name is Alfredsson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataclaw Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Okay, for "Jynx-sake" i've added a disclaimer to the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Okay, for "Jynx-sake" i've added a disclaimer to the picture That was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I'm sure he wouldn't have his helmet on at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I'm sure he wouldn't have his helmet on at that point. Most likley not but he wears on in warm up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Sorry guys, i know i always sound like the grim reeper but unless he gets traded he isn't winning the cup in the next few years with the Habs. They need a major overhaul, the youth won't be ready to contend for a couple of years. As CC stated, you have to close a few years before you can take the big step. The Habs struggle just to make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 DUH!!!! YEAHHHH!!! :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Sorry guys, i know i always sound like the grim reeper but unless he gets traded he isn't winning the cup in the next few years with the Habs. They need a major overhaul, the youth won't be ready to contend for a couple of years. As CC stated, you have to close a few years before you can take the big step. The Habs struggle just to make the playoffs. Had Tampa been a contender for a few seasons when they won the Cup? Nope. What about Carolina? Definitely not. Anaheim? They had a miracle run in '03, but kind of fell off the chart the following season and then became a contender when Niedermayer was signed. I think that kind of bunks that theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Had Tampa been a contender for a few seasons when they won the Cup? Nope. Actually, they were pretty good the year before they won the Cup. They won their division (albeit a weak one other than Washington) and made it to the second round of the playoffs before losing to the eventual Cup winning Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Actually, they were pretty good the year before they won the Cup. They won their division (albeit a weak one other than Washington) and made it to the second round of the playoffs before losing to the eventual Cup winning Devils. But still, like the Ducks, they were only good for one season before winning it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 But still, like the Ducks, they were only good for one season before winning it all. Hopefully the Habs are good next year then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shu Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I think we can make a run at the cup next year, so unless he retires in the middle of the season.... YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l<OV4L3V Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Past three Cup finals...three Canadian teams make it...Pretty damn impressive...I cant see Toronto or Vancouver stepping it up next season...So...THIS YEAR IS OUR YEAR. GO :hlogo: GO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Past three Cup finals...three Canadian teams make it...Pretty damn impressive...I cant see Toronto or Vancouver stepping it up next season...So...THIS YEAR IS OUR YEAR. GO :hlogo: GO!!! You underestimate Vancouver. Unfortunately - their fans are friggin' idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I think he will too in the next 2 or three years, but one team that is going to have something to say about it is Pittsburgh. It will probably come down to goaltending and if Price continues what he has shown us so far he will be the man to gel everything together. A little more help on D and a powerhouse center and you can bet your life it will happen. Now just for JINX SAKE can you please remove that picture. I predict many more hockey writers will start to write about the 2004 draft soon. Comparisons will be made about the value of a pick to a franchise. It was always an interesting article to read when it featured Pittsburgh's Mario Lemieux versus the Montreal Canadiens' Patrick Roy. The never ending debate of which pick was of more value to the franchise's who took them in 1984. I remember those articles. Is history repeating itself? Fast forward twenty years later to the 2004 draft, Steeltown gets the phenom AGAIN but we get G-O-A-L-I-E :hlogo: This is such a coincidence and I hope the coincidences keep coming. :hlogo: If the Pens want to win the next 2 cups, that's fine with me. ('91 '92 '93) That would maybe mean 2010. Too bad they didn't win this year or else it'd be '09. More history and coincidence: Sherbrooke: Roy MVP / Lemieux Hamilton: Price: MVP / Crosby Now, I'm not saying that Price is Roy. Not yet! I do believe he is definitely at least Miller'esque on the low side. On the upside, he's Luongo or better. If BOb and Co. keep drafting in this manner, eventually there's going to be some forward and D break outs. Hopefully (and I believe we do) have some of those qualities already in our system. GO HABS GO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfposi Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 We do have incredible depth...I think the Habs were listed as #2 int he league in terms of prospects that are fulfilling or surpassing expectations. I can definitely see Price emerge as a Luongo in the short term, and I Brodeur in the long-term...as long as he isn't rushed. At first the idea of a Price-Halak tandem was intriguing, but methinks Huet's experience will pay off. Perhaps Price and Halak can split the season beteen Hamilton and Montreal and see what happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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