MMPL Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Shawn Belle signed a one year (2 way) deal. As per habsinsideout.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 If the greeks could lure past and present NHLers to represent them internationally they'd have one hell of a team. Let's look at a possible line up...(disregarding the fact that some of them have represented other countries..) Goalie - Jose Theodore Defence - Chris Chelios Defence - Steve Staios Forward - Eric Lindros Forward - Jimmy Carson Forward - Steve Stamkos Honorable mentions go out to my man Tom the Bomb, Nick Dimitrakos, Krys Kolanos, Mike Zigomanis, Nick Kypreos (stupid leaf), Bobby Dollas, George Parros, Nick Fotiu Oh, and Ted Leonsis or Peter Karmanos can co-own it too!! so jose is of greek heritage? I wasn't aware of that. where did you find that out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 If the greeks could lure past and present NHLers to represent them internationally they'd have one hell of a team. Let's look at a possible line up...(disregarding the fact that some of them have represented other countries..) Goalie - Jose Theodore Defence - Chris Chelios Defence - Steve Staios Forward - Eric Lindros Forward - Jimmy Carson Forward - Steve Stamkos Honorable mentions go out to my man Tom the Bomb, Nick Dimitrakos, Krys Kolanos, Mike Zigomanis, Nick Kypreos (stupid leaf), Bobby Dollas, George Parros, Nick Fotiu Oh, and Ted Leonsis or Peter Karmanos can co-own it too!! Lindros' roots are in Sweden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Anybody know why the Wild gave up on Belle? Many of the posts here seem effusive about his potential, but it does raise the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Anybody know why the Wild gave up on Belle? Many of the posts here seem effusive about his potential, but it does raise the question. yup. know minny needed a C. maybe they're wondering why we gave up on Locke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 so jose is of greek heritage? I wasn't aware of that. where did you find that out? It is a known fact. His father is a greek immigrant who got married to a French Canadian mother. I have heard it and read it in interviews as well. His fathers first name is Ted (Theodore), and his half-brothers are Nick, Rock and Ted Jr. Lindros' roots are in Sweden. Looks like you may be right about that. Growing up all little greek kids in Montreal thought he was Greek. We were proud to think that the next gretzky would be a little immigrant boy. Oh well, he ended up being a dud anyway so the Swedes can have him (as long as they send us Sundin...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Kosmos Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Lindros' roots are in Sweden. Crap on a stick! Kool that Gainey brought in a(noher) black guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Anybody know why the Wild gave up on Belle? Many of the posts here seem effusive about his potential, but it does raise the question. Not just the Wild, but the Blues and Stars have given up on him already as well. Something has definitely gone wrong with him. Hence, he's a reclamation project who once HAD a lot of potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Not just the Wild, but the Blues and Stars have given up on him already as well. Something has definitely gone wrong with him. Hence, he's a reclamation project who once HAD a lot of potential. That's a bit much don't you think? To make a post suggesting that the guy is effectively done for an NHL career at the age of 23 (at the hardest position in the league to play) is just BS. How old is O'Byrne again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Kosmos Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 That's a bit much don't you think? To make a post suggesting that the guy is effectively done for an NHL career at the age of 23 (at the hardest position in the league to play) is just BS. How old is O'Byrne again? Old enough to get in at a bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 That's a bit much don't you think? To make a post suggesting that the guy is effectively done for an NHL career at the age of 23 (at the hardest position in the league to play) is just BS. How old is O'Byrne again? O'Byrne's already in the NHL though. Belle just had, I think, 3 points in an AHL season. He isn't much more likely to make the Canadiens than Locke was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 That's a bit much don't you think? To make a post suggesting that the guy is effectively done for an NHL career at the age of 23 (at the hardest position in the league to play) is just BS. How old is O'Byrne again? Hey, I'm not saying he can't make it. He's now in his 4th organization. Perhaps this will be the fit that's right for him. He's got some work to do, that's all, and Montreal has to realize he's not a sure thing by any stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canajun Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Has nothing to do with Shawn Belle but.... Lindros is a Swedish name?? Or is he Swedish on his mother's side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Has nothing to do with Shawn Belle but.... Lindros is a Swedish name?? Or is he Swedish on his mother's side? His name always sounded Greek to me. Lindros...short for Lindropoulos or something along those lines. Funny thing is he really looks Greek too. Dark hair, dark complexion and lets not forget the ultimate giveaway, the unibrow.. His dad's name did always seem weird to me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 O'Byrne's already in the NHL though. Belle just had, I think, 3 points in an AHL season. He isn't much more likely to make the Canadiens than Locke was. O'Byrne played in part of a season when he was 23, the same age Belle is now. Also, Belle is not an offensive defenseman so his 3 points aren't an indication of his talents. All I'm saying is at the start of last seaon no one was saying O'Byrne's career was over because he turned 23, so why all of a sudden is Belle's now that he is 23? Because he was traded a bunch of times? He wasn't traded for late draft picks, he was involved in some decent trades by teams that had to give something up to get something back they needed. belle could do the same hing O'Byrne did and make the team or be an injury call up and never go back down to the AHL. The possibilities are there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 His name always sounded Greek to me. Lindros...short for Lindropoulos or something along those lines. Funny thing is he really looks Greek too. Dark hair, dark complexion and lets not forget the ultimate giveaway, the unibrow.. His dad's name did always seem weird to me though. From Wikipedia........ "The son of Carl and Bonnie Lindros, Eric has Swedish heritage. The name "Lindros" means "Rose of the Linden tree." His great grandfather Axel immigrated to Canada from Sweden and Eric is the third generation of the Lindros family to be born in Canada. Carl Lindros received a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario and became a Chartered Accountant; he would later be Eric's agent." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 From Wikipedia........ "The son of Carl and Bonnie Lindros, Eric has Swedish heritage. The name "Lindros" means "Rose of the Linden tree." His great grandfather Axel immigrated to Canada from Sweden and Eric is the third generation of the Lindros family to be born in Canada. Carl Lindros received a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario and became a Chartered Accountant; he would later be Eric's agent." I read that too when I started doing my research. However, anyone could go into Wikipedia and change things around in order to represent what it is they are trying to support. Probability says that it's true though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 From Wikipedia........ "The son of Carl and Bonnie Lindros, Eric has Swedish heritage. The name "Lindros" means "Rose of the Linden tree." His great grandfather Axel immigrated to Canada from Sweden and Eric is the third generation of the Lindros family to be born in Canada. Carl Lindros received a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario and became a Chartered Accountant; he would later be Eric's agent." I wish my great grandfather's name was Axel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Kosmos Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 The information about the name is correct. Axel is not so common a name these days, mostly senior citizens are named Axel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 The information about the name is correct. Axel is not so common a name these days, mostly senior citizens are named Axel. Axel Rose would slap you for that !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Axel Rose would slap you for that !! That asshole can kiss my hairy ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Axel Rose would slap you for that !! Why? He's a senior citizen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 That asshole can kiss my hairy ass! I bit too much info there brother Why? He's a senior citizen. I suppose he is now isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 O'Byrne played in part of a season when he was 23, the same age Belle is now. Also, Belle is not an offensive defenseman so his 3 points aren't an indication of his talents. All I'm saying is at the start of last seaon no one was saying O'Byrne's career was over because he turned 23, so why all of a sudden is Belle's now that he is 23? Because he was traded a bunch of times? He wasn't traded for late draft picks, he was involved in some decent trades by teams that had to give something up to get something back they needed. belle could do the same hing O'Byrne did and make the team or be an injury call up and never go back down to the AHL. The possibilities are there Because he got 9 games in the NHL two years ago and regressed since then. O'Byrne was improving at a steady rate, his stock has been raising ever since he got drafted while Belle's has been dropping. And like I said, O'Byrne is on the team. He isn't fighting for a spot - he already has a spot with his name on it and unless they make another move, he'll have a regular shift on the second pairing with Hamrlik. You cannot say that about Belle. At best, he will start the season as our 7th defenceman (chances of that are slim to none with Dandenault around) but he will likely play the entire season in Hamilton and is probably behind Carle and Valentenko on the call-up depth chart. With this much talent on defence, Belle's got weak odds at ever making our team. On another team, maybe, but he's got to hope for 2 or 3 injuries if he wants to play for the Habs this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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