TheAussiePosse Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 (edited) It begins with Team 990, which isn't the most solid of sources, but from the mouth of Tony Marinaro and the pen of Eric Engels, heralding the return of our captain, Saku Antero Koivu. Tonight is game time, and as far as many of us are concerned, it's Game 1 of a 'Best of 1' series. Price has put last game behind him, as have the Bruins, so we've got a game on our hands. I look forward to seeing the line-up... Edited April 19, 2008 by TheAussiePosse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Oh, and the link to Engels' post Mitch Melnick and Pierre McGuire are running with it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Word is Ryder and O'Byrne will sit if Bouillion returns as well. It would be strange to see them both back in the same game away from home, but it would make sense - Carbo doesn't want to waste any more time on the Pooh Bears, especially with Pitt and NY resting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I never doubted that he'd return for game 6 if the series got that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 it's on rds.ca now as well.. http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/250169.html Koivu and Bouillon returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Is O'Byrne sitting? I'd hope that Dandenault would sit too, instead of Ryder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Can't wait to have Koivu back tonight - here's hoping his foot is good enough to help the team on faceoffs, the powerplay, and PK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Cyberpresse is in too: http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080419...88/CPACTUALITES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 That should about do it then. Here comes the cavalry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 That should about do it then. Here comes the cavalry! The real cavalry would be... Max Pac!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Great news, Koivu takes some of the pressure off Kovalev and Bouillon is a solid addition to our PK and he's reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMPL Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 :ghg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Stealth Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The real cavalry would be... Max Pac!!! No need to rush a prospect like Max. You should know this. Let's see if this helps put the series away. Tough to go into Beantown, but it will be a true measure of the team's willingness and ability to end a team's playoff hopes. I guess what I'm trying to say is.... Killer instinct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The return of Saks is huge. But let's remember, he hasn't exactly played like a superstar this season, so if we're all expecting him to deliver miracles, we might want to hold off on the party hats. I think his real value will be to team energy. We've got our leader and captain back. Psychologically, that's big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The return of Saks is huge. But let's remember, he hasn't exactly played like a superstar this season, so if we're all expecting him to deliver miracles, we might want to hold off on the party hats. I think his real value will be to team energy. We've got our leader and captain back. Psychologically, that's big. I think everyone is with you in your statement. All I hope for is that he lights a spark in the rest of the team. We need some sort of juice to put this thing away and move on to the next round. It would be nice if the TlTTlIES can get bouncing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 If another Habs fan is attacked after the game (like following game 4), I will personally firebomb the TD Banknorth Garden myself. It's such a terrible thing for a sport like ours that fans can be beaten, kicked in the face and left for dead by idiots (they don't deserve to be called 'fans'). Hopefully there'll be a police presence there tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 If another Habs fan is attacked after the game (like following game 4), I will personally firebomb the TD Banknorth Garden myself. It's such a terrible thing for a sport like ours that fans can be beaten, kicked in the face and left for dead by idiots (they don't deserve to be called 'fans'). Hopefully there'll be a police presence there tonight. No SHlT........ That story is creepy, at least they caught the guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 KOIVY WILL LEAD US TO GLORY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFT77 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Koivu was a huge force last nite. Left it all out there. Willing to throw his body into the fire and played a great physical game. Put with Higgins and Kovalev, they were the Habs best line(Smokes line was solid too), especially in the first period when the team was struggling. When the younsters see Saku laying it all on the line, they have no choice but to follow. Only had one assist but i thought Saku had an amazing game. And it was very unlikely that he was 100% healthy. Great work Saku. Keep it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Koivu was a huge force last nite. Left it all out there. Willing to throw his body into the fire and played a great physical game. Put with Higgins and Kovalev, they were the Habs best line(Smokes line was solid too), especially in the first period when the team was struggling. When the younsters see Saku laying it all on the line, they have no choice but to follow. Only had one assist but i thought Saku had an amazing game. And it was very unlikely that he was 100% healthy. Great work Saku. Keep it up!! Without his return they probably do not win the series. He was great last night and lead the way to victory. A much more complete game for him than Game 6. His return was essentially a 2 for 1 because we got Higgins back as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Without his return they probably do not win the series. He was great last night and lead the way to victory. A much more complete game for him than Game 6. His return was essentially a 2 for 1 because we got Higgins back as well. Is this where I get to puff my chest out and say "I told you so"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Like I said in the Game Thread...if anyone ever tries to question Koivu's leadership again, they should be strung up from the Bell centre rafters and left to dangle there in their underpants. He may not be the star he should have been, he may be on the downside, but not a leader?? Save that nonsense for Tory attack ads, please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Like I said in the Game Thread...if anyone ever tries to question Koivu's leadership again, they should be strung up from the Bell centre rafters and left to dangle there in their underpants. He may not be the star he should have been, he may be on the downside, but not a leader?? Save that nonsense for Tory attack ads, please If you tihnk he is on the downside wait until you see the season he will have nect year. And hopefully the playoffs he has to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 If you tihnk he is on the downside wait until you see the season he will have nect year. And hopefully the playoffs he has to come. Remember at the trade deadline when everyone on these boards were saying let's trade Koivu to a contender for a 1st line centre? Let's bring this man a STANLEY CUP RING!!!!!!!!! For F**CK Sakes.........IN MONTREAL!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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