The usual suspects:
Max Pacioretty scored his 33rd, Erik Cole his 35th.
Brad Staubitz got a 200-foot empty-netter
And Tomas Plekanec got a 3-on-5 shorty.
Peter Budaj was really good.
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• Gorges leads the NHL in blocked shots. As Don Cherry told Dave Stubbs:
“It’s one thing for guys to block shots when you’re on the march to the Stanley Cup, but it’s pretty tough to do it when you know you’re going nowhere,” Cherry said. “Guys usually say, ‘Forget it.’ But Gorges is going right to the end.”
Coming off knee surgery and playing against the opponent’s best forwards night after night, Gorges is plus-13 on a team that has lost 51 games.
Cherry is right: No disrespect to Brian Gionta, but number 26 should be wearing the “C”.
• On Friday night’s edition of L’Antichambre, Michel Bergeron – who usually gives it to the Canadiens pretty good – had high praise for Cunneyworth.
You can criticize strategy and decision like using Tomas Kaberle in a shootout, Bergeron said, but you have to admire Cunneyworth’s grace under pressure.
The coach knows he won’t be back behind the Canadiens’ bench next season. But Cunneyworth has comported himself with dignity, class and good humour.
He is a profoundly decent man, and I hope there’s still a good job for him in hockey.
Bergeron suggests before the Canadiens take the ice for their last game, someone – Gorges is the ideal candidate – should get up in the room and say “Let’s play our asses off and win this thing for Randy.”
There isn’t much else in the way of motivation.
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Gotta tip your hat to Cunney. Surely a class act.
Agreed
Fully agree.
Wish him all the best, would love for him to come back as a assistant coach next season, the player sure seem to like him a lot.
And a huge amount of generous classy work in the last couple of games:
Giving Campoli enough ice time for an audition tape to get a job next year knowing he is not coming back.
Putting Staubitz out there tonight for the last two minutes.
Stuff like that, taking care of these role players, trying to them an opportunity to win a job when you know yours is done.
Seriously. Thanks Randy Cunneyworth.
I was glad to hear Eliotte Friedman say on HNIC after the game that RC has gained a huge amount of respect around the NHL for the way he has handled the no win situation.
“Et le but!”
did every one get a look at kane’s shootout goal today in Detroit a classic
It was a nice response to Datsyuk’s fancy shoot-out attempt
Horrible season ends on a happy note. Glad I could cheer on our Habs and enjoy a game for a change without it having any draft pick implications. Glad Scrivens only let in 3 goals, he may have Burkie fooled enough to think he doen’t need to pick up a goaltender in the summer. Reimer 2.0. We have either a 1st (14.2% chance), 3rd or 4th ( 29.7% chance) overall pick this summer. Please Mr Timmins, make it a good one to make up for this dreadful season. I am hoping everyone on here agrees that we hope whoever the new GM is keeps Timmins.
“They don’t hang Conference Championship Banners from the rafters here”
Carey Price
Any new GM would be insane to ditch Timmins unless he has The Amazing Kreskin under contract to predict the future of18 year old kids.
“Et le but!”
edit: I don’t know what happened. Maybe the original post got disappeared, but this was entered as a response to a snide post from the Scott Gomez Athletic Supporter kid berating the Habs for showing some character in actually showing up tonight and playing like a team….
Thanks for the consistently pointless posts kid.
Showing up like this team did for the last games of the season takes a huge amount of character. When you get old enough to shave it might become clear that when your are finishing last, your franchise goalie is on the shelf, you have nothing to play for but pride and you see Erik Freaking Cole laying out to block a shot in the closing minutes of a game that is beyond meaningless you are witnessing commitment.
When you see Brad Staubitz who has done everything asked of him without being a liability getting his first goal as a Hab and his first in about 100 years when he is on the ice for the last two minutes, you are seeing some element of team building.
When you see PK Subban laying in the body to the goons…
I hope they take some of the $7.3M in cap space they are about to free up and give it to Subban and Staubitz and why the heck not just give Erik Cole some extra money they don’t even owe him. Because he earned it.
“Et le but!”
Well said!
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+11
+11. Heh.
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nice post
I thought we’d ignored that kid enough that he’d withered and died, moved on to a Taylor Swift fan zone.
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Good work Mr. Boone. Much appreciated.
***Subbang Baby!!!***
Have enjoyed the fun banter, the spirited disagreements, even the occasional insult -)
This has been my first year as a contributor (previously a reader). It’s been fun.
Bring on the draft!
Comment I replied to got deleted I guess?
Thanks alot Mike!! Loved following your Blog through the games. It always made it better..
Until next year.. GO HABS GO!!
Anybody see how much of an asshole Don Cherry was the the Habs right after the Habs’ highlights?
usa 9 canada 2 first game at womens worlds
I’m sad…but I’m sure I’ll feel better after a few beers…,it was fun everyone
Let the GM’ing begin! This is your 2012-13 Canadiens, assuming no additions:
MaxPower-DD-Cole
Bourque-Pleks-Gio
Moen-Eller-Leblanc
Blunden-White-Staubitz
Paloosh?
Gorges-Subban
Markov-Emelin
?-Diaz
St-Denis?
Price
Budaj
Gone: Gomez, Kaberle, Weber, Nokia, Campoli, Darche
No way they come back with that lineup unless they are looking at a top pick again..no scoring again…no pp again
This is what we have to work with… it’s the “default” roster so to speak. Now it’s up to us to debate, over the next few months, what moves should be made.
1 top 6F
1 top 9F
1 top 4D
1 5/6 D
and hopefully we get back to respectable or better
Addition by subtraction.
Let the argument begin.
Diaz is UFA I think… he should be gone….St Denis will be just as good.
Raphaël Diaz is a Restricted Free Agent, not UFA.
You should bookmark the CapGeek link below, it answers so many questions like these.
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=2
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That line up will not do it.
I like it. That line-up could use a crease clearer and maybe an upgrade to the top 6.
Bittersweet ending tonight, but I`m so happy the future is finally going to be in better hands.
Thank you fellow Boonealites!
So long brothers………..thanks Mike……
Really wanted Carrey to go to the Worlds. Too bad. Hope it’s not an excuse. If he’s in line for the next Olympics, would have been nice to see how he plays in the Worlds. Pus you just can’t beat the experience, compared to the SC
Hope DD gets called up for the Worlds.
Classy ending…until next year.
On to the draft!
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Hey Clay. Tough season but better days ahead.
***Subbang Baby!!!***
Indeed! Looking forward to the future…
It’s been a pleasure as always Dave.
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Glad we can end the season on a good note. Cheers everyone!
Nobody responded to this before, so I’ll try it again.
Brad Staubitz is a dead ringer for this guy:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=walking+dead+shane&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:%7Breferrer:source%3F%7D&rlz=1I7TSHC&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=bOyAT8WaFMGY2AWAy8mHBw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CBkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1440&bih=785
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FYI, as an aside Normand, Google Images is home to many a virus must be careful. I pretty much stopped using it unless on the Ipad.
Wow, thanks for the info, didn’t know that. I appreciate the knowledge, will do some research.
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I see your point. Going to a site that pops up on a Google Images search and clicking on things can get you a virus. The link I provided though is a palette of images of Shane from “Walking Dead”, and that is safe to click on.
Now go ahead and do so and tell me those two guys aren’t separated at birth.
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Good call.
Enjoyed your comments all year Normand – thanks.
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Thanks Clay, I had a great time as well, it was awesome getting to meet you on this forum.
Now on to the summer intrigue.
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Who got the 3 stars?
3rd Budaj
2nd Cole
1st Pacioretty
Well little Miss No Nothing wanted to know when they were going to bring the Cup out………………..grrrrrrr
Okay folks, been great squabbling with all of you during games! Now we get to put our GM/President hats and solve the Habs issues over the summer!
Go Habs Go in the Lottery!
I never tooked mine off.
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Thanks Boone for another great year!
Agree, Thanks Mike!
+1 Sad it has to end.
Bye Habs Inside/Out… it was fun watching games with you.
Thanks Boone… for your comments and fun
I agree!!
Ryan White cleans up pretty nice haha.
Sure, the Habs didn’t give themselves every chance to finish at 29th, but I think it’s good that they finished with a nice win. Good for the current members going into next year. And most of all, good for RC who deserved to have this win.
Bye habs… You are gone too soon
cunnyworth should be voted the first star.
That would be cool!
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I agree, he deserves it.
Good bye Cunnyworth… You will be missed… wish you didn’t have to go.
At least you outlived PG..
So a end to a pretty bad season, it was great to go through it everyone here and now it’s time to get ready for next season.
It’s going to be a long, interesting summer, can’t wait to see what’s next.
GO HABS GO!
Biggest grins of the year on the Canadiens bench as they celebrate with Brad Staubitz. Obviously a popular teammate.
Second biggest might have been Lars Eller’s at Carey Price as he received the Molson Cup.
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This one’s for you, Randy.
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Hey Boone, thanks for the liveblogging this season…
Made a crappy year go down easier…
Someone help me understand.
CBC keeps saying Leafs have a top 5 pick.
NHL standing say Leafs should finish bottom 6th.
Please explain
i believe the tie breaker with anaheim will be goal differential and leafs lose that one
http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=lea#&navid=nav-stn-league
edit: ooops
going into todays games anaheim was ahead of the leafs in the standings and both teams lost
snap, didn’t realize anahaeim was done
NHL just updated the standings… crap Leafs got in the bottom 5.
Habs should have won in OT
Sign Stauby now!!!
Give him 3rd star tonight – he’s been impactful like the bejesus!
You can’t stop Staubitz, you can only hope to contain him.
We’ve found our big winger for Pleks!!!!!
***Subbang Baby!!!***
Couldn`t happen to a nicer guy!!! hahahahahahaha
Ya gotta love it
Full Breezer 4 Life
Hilarious. We go from almost 3-2 to 4-1.
Okay Stauby! go get the gordie howe trick now! don’t worry about the assist!
Stabby!!!!
Staubitz got a goal!!! HAHAHA
I wanted Budaj to go for it, but I’ll take it.
Hehehe, Staubitz
Is that his first of the year? LOL
Leafs empty net? Who are they trying to kid?
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I admit, I am slow. Why is Emelin not playing tonight?
Lower body injury.
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The NHL needs to create a format where Boston/Toronto vs Montreal in the Cup Final is possible.
Haha, pulling your goalie with 3 minutes to go… on a meaningless game? Oh, OK.
The Habs are playing like anti-tank guns out there!
Yup – I am happy with the 3rd overall pick. No more tank from me.
GO HABS GO!
But we could still pick 4th…If the 4th or 5th place team wins the lottery.
Toronto could pick ahead of us.
Why is CBC replaying the Roy drama from 100 years ago? Really, this is relevant how?
Is that drama against the Habs?… That’s probably all the relevance CBC needs.
Guess I should get ready to have my account deleted.
Breathe Mike…breathe deep and think golf.
***Subbang Baby!!!***
LMFAO!
Nah. It’s my turn this season.
The tankorama has achieved its purpose. 28th is good enough.
My hands up
Put your hands up if you love Staubitz!!
I love the guy!
Listen to the HNIC morons crow about Kessel and offhand mentioning Cole and Max.
The guys are having fun! At least, the guys we will count on next year are shining tonight. Cole, PK, Patcho, DD, Pleks. If you’re a Leafs, you’re happy about the better draft position, but foundation shaky for next year…
MIKE BOONE
Thanks for another great year Mike!!
Budaj giving Cole props for blocking the shot — love to see that
Two things:
1) staubitz is not a horrible hockey player
2) people b!tching on Crosby would be to first to buy a jersey if he were a hab
For #2, I’d argue you could say the same about Chara. So what does that mean?
Crosby dishes out cheap shots, and then acts like no one is allowed to retaliate because he’s a great goal scorer. He can’t have it both ways, and that’s why he has a crappy reputation.
You can say what you want about Gretzky being a “whiner”, but he never did the dirty stuff that Crosby does. He was a pure goal scorer, not chippy or dirty.
It says that these guys are players that teams would love to have.
I like Staubitz and wouldn’t mind having him back next season, and we shouldn’t expect much offense from him he played defense most of his career until he was converted into a winger.(Speak of the devil, he just scored as I was typing this)
And no matter how much Crosby whines and what not, I’d love to have him on our team, anyone would love to have him on their team.
And I used to hate Crosby but I can’t deny his skill and talent. Plus I’m pretty sure he grew up a Habs fan.
Yes, Cole, in the last period of the last game of the season with a 3-1 lead and having scored his 35th goal, goes flat on the ice to block a Leaf shot with his body. This guy is a diamond. What an example to the younger players.
Are the tankers freaking out again tonight?
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Not me man. 2nd or 3rd pick, whatever, that’s tank enough for me.
In fact, the tank is over. I’m switching back to my dog head avatar.
Hey Welcome Back!!!!
It feels real good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzlpTRNIAvc
Whew…welcome home.
***Subbang Baby!!!***
Not the Leaf tankers.
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Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
Normand,
Cool with a west coast vibe.
That’s what I think too.
I’m getting a tan from hockeydb.com on my screen this summer.
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Did Boone pass out?
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I’ve got a feeling
He threw something on the ice and is waiting to get punished
I think he had enough of Healy and is going after him as we speak.
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I’ve got a feeling
Waiting to be…ahem… ejected?
Don’t you mean ejaculated?!
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I’ve got a feeling
It seems like that’s the new procedure regarding the violators
Shouldn’t Boone have been back already then?
HiB. LOL
He feel on the ice … LOL ..
LOL
PK! Sweet moves
Hello PK. Keep dazzling me, please!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAAi_42uIkQ
In a meaningless game the 35 goal scorer uses his body to stop a Phaneuf blast.
That’s a Captain.
Or could just be a great veteran leader who shows what it takes to win and doesn’t need a C on his jersey to do so.
+ 100
Beautiful move by Subban.
Great shot block by Cole!
Marinaro wants us to trade Cole,
This organization has a nack for trading heart for language
Wouldn’t be surprised.
How many minutes until Carlyle sends out Rosehill to fight Staubitz?
Saint John went 5/7 on the PP tonight in their 10-2 win. Beaulieu picked up two PP assists. Can’t wait to see him in training camp/preseason.
Happy for Stamkos. 60!
So this year only 2 teams will represent Canada in the SCP.
Pathetic.
3 years ago every team in the league wanted Kaberle from the leafs, now we cant even give him away
I didn’t want him three seasons ago, didn’t want him this season, didn’t want him ever.
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“This is NOT a Jacques Martin third period…”
Yeah, because we’re going to hold on for the win.
Does anyone see Kaberle lifting the Stanley Cup as a Canadien?
Me neither.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/tomas-kaberles-bizarre-stanley-cup-celebration/article2104992/
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