Fanpuck33 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I think one of the biggest things Gui will bring to this team is a presence in front of the net on the power play, a la Ryan Smyth. Kovy is big, but normally isn't a real physical player. (Yes, I do remember his hit on Tucker, but that is the exception to the rule.) He has great size and physicality to take a beating in front of the net and cause havoc to opposing goalies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Yup the choice of the word "they" certainly suggests that Lats and #### both are staying and one of the grinders is going to the Dogs (borderline if they can clear waivers) and/or we'll see a trade. Anyway GREAT news IMO keeping Lats! Fact that Philly and TO didn't keep their bruisers is a big incentive to shed Downey away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Murray HAS to stay. After his performance last season, I can't believe that's in doubt. He's Mike Keane with size. Downey, meh. Under the cap system, teams have to bite the bullet sometimes and commit to young players without being sure of them. Otherwise you have them either riding the pine (terrible for their development) or lose them on waivers when you try to send them down (c.f. Hainsey). If the Habs still believe in Perezhogin, and also in Kostityn and Latendresse, then they should make a trade to open up roster room to allow these players to have decent ice time even if it's only on the fourth line. Better that than lose them or ruin them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Finaly! Its done. No more not-getting-my-hopes-up. Hehehe! Should be freakin' nice to watch the Habs this season. Unsuspecting players around the League are about to get Tenderized!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syn Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Hell yea, finallyyyyy. I really didnt think the Habbies would splurge and let him play this year... but i'm happy they didn. Can't wait to see him in there. If hes performing well, i think i'll probably buy a Lats jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I think one of the biggest things Gui will bring to this team is a presence in front of the net on the power play, a la Ryan Smyth. Kovy is big, but normally isn't a real physical player. (Yes, I do remember his hit on Tucker, but that is the exception to the rule.) He has great size and physicality to take a beating in front of the net and cause havoc to opposing goalies. Mr. Puck, thankyou for that beautiful memory of Tucker and his face plant on Kovalevs shoulder. It was a priceless thing and I cannot wait for Tucker to be introduced to the Habs steamroller Lantendresse or a reunion with K-Rex this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchus Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Very happy. I'm sure Gui will bring a lot to the team this year if he remains healthy. I expect very good things from him, and he will help make the Canadien's a dangerous offensive lot. My only concern now is our porous and debilitated defense. But if Sourey is better, then we will have the best team on paper in years to start the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House11 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) :king: YEEEEEAAAAHHH ! :king: I'm excited about this ... hopefully he can really help the powerplay .... although if he and Kotsy stay then the Habs are going to have a really young team. But that's ok ... but i'm smelling some type of trade or waiver action happening. Kotsy will probably at some point be sent to hamilton ... just so he can get some top line minutes. Edited September 29, 2006 by CaliHabsFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 This is great! Not just Tender signing and staying with the Habs, but this might be the first post in a long time where everyone is actually excited and optomistic. Nice to see and overdue on both fronts! :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthMonger Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 allow these players to have decent ice time even if it's only on the fourth line. They may make a trade, but injuries to starters make available playing time an inevitability. I was looking at number of games played over the past couple of seasons, and ignoring the 12 forwards with the most playing time (in theory, the starters), about 120 and 160 games were played by the bench guys. That's a full season of games for two guys or a reasonable number of games for 3 guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I'm still more interested in what's happening to Kosty. No word, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I'm still more interested in what's happening to Kosty. No word, eh? Kostitsyn is gone. http://www.canadiens.com/eng/news/redirect...newsItemID=5220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House11 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Kostitsyn is gone. http://www.canadiens.com/eng/news/redirect...newsItemID=5220 Sucks for Kotsy ... but he's gunna be able to light it up in the AHL ... he'll get called up quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Awesome! I knew the big guy was going to make the team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Sucks for Kotsy ... but he's gunna be able to light it up in the AHL ... he'll get called up quick Him and Grabs will develop some chemistry and be ready to tear it UP later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsterr Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 No doubt that this decision wasn't an easy one. They have to make a commitment to a player whose type of game they need but on the other hand is still immature....in a few ways. All in all, I'm happy they went that way. Hungry young players is always good. Guys who are willing to sit in the press box at times is good. Remember, in the golden days of the 70's dynasty, Bowman had players in the press box every game. Helped in motivation and learning but he could also pick and choose his lineup based on who they were playing. :hlogo: Good luck GUI! :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Habby2919 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 AHHH Where have I been all morning??!! Oh well... Its great news, but Id wouldve liked to have seen Kosty stay too. GOOOO HABBBBS GOOOO!!!!! :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 LINK RDS Latendresse signs - translated YES! :hlogo: aebicher was not with the height ??!!! great move, I'm glad he stays. he fully deserves it and he showed he can handle pressure. i,m a bit sad of seeing kostitsyn leave but i'm sure he'll be back quite soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Lung Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 If Latendresse doesn't come out firing, he'll be back in junior and Kostitsyn will gladly take-over. Regardless, injuries will happen and guys will get in the doghouse... there's always room for players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Kostitsyn will be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_Habs_Fan Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 i hope the expectations are not to high and people won't be dissapointed. He's still a teenager, with probably mistakes and stuff. I hope everybody keeps supporting him. Sure he deserves it, but he's young! I cant wait how it will look like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 i hope the expectations are not to high and people won't be dissapointed. He's still a teenager, with probably mistakes and stuff. I hope everybody keeps supporting him. Sure he deserves it, but he's young! I cant wait how it will look like! well the poll on canadiens.com has most people picking him to score 30-39pts this year... not too wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 i hope the expectations are not to high and people won't be dissapointed. He's still a teenager, with probably mistakes and stuff. I hope everybody keeps supporting him. Sure he deserves it, but he's young! I cant wait how it will look like! Oh he'll be just fine. Its the french and in general Quebec media who I'm worried about. People are calling him the next Lafluer. The media needs to stop it. They are only going to put things in the guys head and have way too high of expectations. There are many examples of this in sports. The best one I can think of is JD Drew. He was called the next Mantle. He crumbled under all the pressure. The media needs to stop what its saying to the poor kid or he'll end up as a Rick Ankiel. (Sorry for the baseball but thats my background and the comparisons really do fit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 well the poll on canadiens.com has most people picking him to score 30-39pts this year... not too wild. I think he should have the around 10-15 goals maybe 20 assists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House11 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Oh he'll be just fine. Its the french and in general Quebec media who I'm worried about. People are calling him the next Lafluer. The media needs to stop it. They are only going to put things in the guys head and have way too high of expectations. There are many examples of this in sports. The best one I can think of is JD Drew. He was called the next Mantle. He crumbled under all the pressure. The media needs to stop what its saying to the poor kid or he'll end up as a Rick Ankiel. (Sorry for the baseball but thats my background and the comparisons really do fit) Hopefully Carbo , Jarvis, BG and captian K can keep Guy grounded and teach him how to deal with the media and keep him as humble as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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