The Canadiens will be looking to extend their streak of recording at least one point in a game to 12 when they visit the New York Islanders Tuesday night (7 p.m., RDS, TSN 690 Radio).
The last time the Canadiens failed to pick up a point in a game was on Feb. 9, when they lost 6-0 to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. Since then, they have gone 8-0-3 to move into first place in the Eastern Conference.
Max Pacioretty has also been on fire with eight goals and four assists in his last eight games and was named the NHL’s first star of the week on Monday after posting 4-3-7 totals in four games.
Pacioretty has been on fire since scoring his first goal of the season on a fluky bounce shot in a 3-0 win over Carolina on Feb. 18 that brought back memories of former Habs defenceman J.C. Tremblay.
“It’s strange to think that it all started with that fluky goal,” Pacioretty told reporters on Monday. “I scored the next game and now I’m playing with a lot of confidence and I find I’m moving my feet. This honour is great but it’s really a team award and I have to thank my teammates and the two guys on my line.”
The Canadiens held an optional morning skate Tuesday on Long Island. The only players who didn’t take part were Brian Gionta, Tomas Kaberle, Tomas Plekanec, Francis Bouillon, Michael Ryder and Brandon Prust.
Carey Price will start in goal for the Canadiens.
(Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press)
Pacioretty on fire since fluky first goal, by Pat Hickey
Pacioretty’s goal brings back memories of J.C. Tremblay, by Stu Cowan
Game Preview: Canadiens vs. Islanders, by canadiens.com
Game Preview: Canadiens vs. Islanders, by newyorkislanders.com
Habs respond to Julien’s comments, by canadiens.com
Relive the first hours of Michael Ryder’s return to the Canadiens
Ryder has had great NHL career for an eighth-round draft pick, by Stu Cowan
First half of NHL season features surprises, by The Canadian Press
Kaleta warrants more punishment, by Cam Cole of Postmedia News
Hockey cards top $100,000 at auction, by Randy Boswell of Postmedia News
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Don’t think we’ll get that high up in the draft (or tank that low), but Nikita Zadarov or Rasmus Ristolainen could be an awesome pick if they ever fell lower in the rankings. Can’t have enough big puck moving D.
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(Just practising for the new thread)
TSN has just ranked Gallagher top rookie (about time)
Galchenyuk no.5 in the power rankings
Here’s to hoping that Gallagher and Galchenyuk race each other for the Calder.
i hate to say this, but I almost want us to lose sometime soon so I can stop hearing about that friggin’ 6-0 loss to the leafs
then again….
If this is accurate, I really hope it does not become a distraction….
http://www.queerty.com/montreal-canadiens-player-rumored-to-be-coming-out-as-nhls-first-openly-gay-player-20130305/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+queerty2+%28Queerty%29
Isn’t Gorges married?
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Really? You actually think an anonymous twitter account has any credibility what so ever?
Whoa… the anonymous source is most reliable source in all of the media. That’s why he/she is so often quoted.
Good for him for coming out if he is gay, but yeah, I thought he had a (female) fiance.
Although now that I think about it, I assumed the female part.
There’s just no privacy left.
Garbage Vinny! Why put it up?
Might as well mention that Chara is a gay person as well, but who cares anymore?, except for the trouble makers.
Garbage? The source seems strange, but statistically, we should expect about 2 guys on the team are gay.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://cdn.25stanley.com/wp-content/gallery/josh-on-vacation/josh%2520gorges%2520girlfriend%2520picture.jpg&imgrefurl=http://25stanley.com/photos/josh-on-vacation&h=604&w=453&sz=50&tbnid=lbYUculEZR4MnM:&tbnh=91&tbnw=68&prev=/search%3Fq%3Djosh%2Bgorges%2Bgirlfriend%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=josh+gorges+girlfriend&usg=__lI8tIshIENpj4w6v5OdRxp1nQ7o=&docid=5yYeOdpzTZVv-M&sa=X&ei=PlQ2Ud3vK4rB0gH_h4GwBQ&ved=0CDoQ9QEwAg&dur=754
really??!!
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Well, he’s kind of had it in for me ever since I accidentally ran over his dog. Actually, replace “accidentally” with “repeatedly” and replace “dog” with “son.”
“It’s sad when our rookies have no NHL experience before they jump up to the NHL.” – nunacanadien
PHEW! So glad my crush is still somewhat attainable!
Whoa! Looks like he’s got his hand(s) full.
I thought Marchand was the first openly gay player followed by Lucic
Anywho ,good for Gorges….soon to be the first Gay captain of Les Canadiens…
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Anyone needing a good laugh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kppx4bzfAaE
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
Did I hear the chorus right in that Kooch?
Yes, you did LOL. Some people are so out of touch. Was a good laugh. I will have to make that my ring tone
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
Oh boy. Probably with good intentions, but so badly researched and executed.
Gotta pick up Guys that’s tough can fight and put up some points. Fighting alone is not good enough that’s why Boston is successful.
Boston will lose games against the Habs but they won’t lose a series. Habs have a lot of talent but is too soft for 28 games of playoff hockey ….
I agree. They need players who can stand up for themselves and have skill, which is easier said than done. The way to get these types is through the draft. Here is what Ryan Szporer from Bleachers report suggests. I like Chimera for a play off drive.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1551706-five-trade-targets-the-montreal-canadiens-should-pursue-to-add-size?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=montreal-canadiens
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Hilarious!!!
More evidence Claude Julien is the pot calling the kettle black with regards to embellishments:
http://dennis-kane.com/those-wacky-bruins/comment-page-1/#comment-72534
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…and we got rid of Mickey Ribs.
—Hope Springs Eternal—
Haven’t seen this brought up yet but wonderin if any team has gone from last to first in consecutive years? Cant recall that ever happening.
Pittsburgh went from 58 points to 105 points with the arrival of Crosby.
It wasn’t last to first though.
Yes it will.
—Hope Springs Eternal—
Huh?
It wasn’t last to first, they finished fourth or fifth I believe.
Ha, misread that.
Right you are.
—Hope Springs Eternal—
Haha. You confused the hell out of me with the “yes it will” reply.
I’m thinking, what will?
happens in nthe CFL all the time…. I don’t remember it happening in the NHL. It’s even rare for the opposite to happen– First to worst
Anybody know why Anton Volchenkov has been a healthy scratch for the Devils?
I read last night that he was.
If he’s available by way of trade I’d be interested with caution. Big time shot blocker and very physical with three years left at $4.25 million.
Having said that he’s exactly the kind of physical player we need on defense and could be justifiably be inserted into our lineup ahead of Kaberle or Bouillon.
I would proceed with caution though, the Devils will surely be looking for a first round pick.
Wouldnt hurt to try, itd improve the depth, but I share the same opinion as Michel bergeron in that when the first thing people say about a d-man is that hes a good shot blocker, it usually means hes lacking in everything else, and everything else is more important than blocking shots.
[Disclaimer]: I’m a hockey fan. I care about the habs, but probably not as much as you.
In Volchenkov’s case that’s not really fair because he is a thunderous checker.
I think the statement definitely applies to Josh Gorges however. He’s adored because of his leadership and willingness to get in front of shots.
The argument for his perceived greatness as a defensive player seems to lie exclusively in his plus minus numbers which most of us know are a smoke in mirrors statistic to begin with.
I remember him being a thunderous checker, but hes really slipped under the radar these past years.
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He’s averaged more than two hits per game over the last couple of years still and can still lay the wood.
He’s been hurt recently though.
He is good but I am not a fan of his contract.
the three years is the problem as we have some guys coming up that need to play
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
That shouldn’t be a big concern. Bouillon doesn’t have much tread left on his tires, Kaberle’s all but gone too.
The only defensemen this team has who should be considered locks for the next few years are Subban, Emelin and Diaz in my opinion.
Everyone else should be considered expendable as early as this summer, some sooner.
Was he concussed on the hit from Schen earlier this year?
I like Anton and he can hit like a mac truck. Could you imagine him and Emelin on the same D. I just think 4.25 is a little steep for a stay at home guy.
If they would take Weber and Kabrele for him I would make that trade.
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
I agree the salary is high. But we’re paying Gorges just under $4 million to block shots.
Looks like he has been healthy scratch 3-4 games in a row now. He has battled some serious injuries last few years, wonder if they have all caught up to him and slowed him down.
Quite possible. I haven’t seen much of him lately and that’s why I was wondering if anyone knew why he’s been a scratch.
With that salary, he would need to be a top four dman which would mean moving someone. Not Boullion or Kaberle, more like Gorges, Markov, or Emelin. His style and value is about the same as Emelin, but he is 5 years older and having 3 years left makes him unattractive, especially because his style has lead to injuries and he hasn’t played a full season. I don’t believe Bergevin wants two defenceman that at salaries over $4 million to have to try to move or buy out. If he was in the last year of his contract, maybe.
Habfan17
After watching the Maxpac goal against the bruins I keep thinking… Lucky for Desharnais that Mcquaid missed cutting him in half with his stick and why no penalty for cross checking him to the ice right after he missed with his stick. Why is that OK but if play was in progress it might be a penalty.
Or might be a penalty if we did it to them…
Sorry to interrupt with more pedantry, but actually Nazem is pronounced “over” and Kadri is pronounced “rated”.
Not sure how true that is… I think he’s going to be a Hab Killer for years to come, one of the few Leafs on the roster who can skate pass and shoot with the likes of our skilled forwards, he will be integral to their success over the next 5 years and so far he seems up to the task… His third goal to make the Hat trick was pure magic, if Galchenyuk did that we would anoint him Malkin 2.0 on the spot…
He has really picked up his play. Seem him in the AHL this year against hamilton he is playing a different style and it is working. He finally seems to have confidence. I hope he finds a way to suck it up again.
Feed him some more chips and get him called fat again
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
Is he overrated? They’re already talking Hockey Hall of Fame in T.O.
LOL that is a bit much
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
Max V looks at Barry Melrose’s failure to defend the NHL on ESPN in an argument with Stephen A. Smith over the Hawks unbeaten streak vs the Heat winning streak
http://lastwordonsports.com/2013/03/05/barry-melrose-failed-espn-discussion-of-nhl-vs-nba-winning-streaks/
Go Habs Go!
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http://lastwordonsports.com/
This video explains what Julien must have been talking about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=C6IxtxfsNWg
Given all the love for Parros on this site lately, here is a place for more on Parros and that famous ‘Stache of his.
http://www.h2ooverdrive.com/content/hydrate-your-stache
If Patrick Bordeleau is available from the Avs we should make every effort to obtain him. Even if we only use him against Boston and Toronto, which may be the case, it would be worth it. While I doubt he could handle Chara he would stand up reasonably well against Lucic. As the Leauge is getting tougher I’m afraid I’ve fallen in with those that think we need to get tougher too because no way in hell we’ll be in 1st place by season’s end. Also, I wish Patches would keep his comments regarding Jullien to himself as all it does is fuel the zoo in Boston and perhaps his memory is short but didin’t he do that once before. Good luck tonight boys.
If we want a goon who can’t play hockey there are about 50 of them on AHL contracts we could sign, and we wouldn’t have to trade anything to get them.
Bourdeleau can barely skate, which means his effectiveness against guys like Chara and Lucic is nil. They will just laugh him off and let Thornton fight him, same as they did to Laraque.
The thing is Lucic and Chara can play hockey, so if you want to play that game, you better be tough and able to play the game too, or it doesn’t work, they will just skate right by you and generate scoring chances.
Go Habs Go!
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Then enjoy your beatdowns because there are more to come
So worried about beatdowns that you’ve forgotten about the game they actually go to the rink to play.
I used to be a pacifist, too!
Chara and Lucic do not fight goons. Period. So it does not make sense to gauge a goon’s effectiveness against them. Goons are there to fight against other teams’ goons. They are basically canon fodder; like trading two pawns in chess. Chara and Lucic have been instructed not to fight them. Forget the press conference, Julien was pissed that they fought Sunday night. Lucic went after the heart of the Habs now, Prust, and did not get the job done (points victory not knockout). He gave a psychological advantage to the Habs. Chara…he was just stupid; falling for Seguin’s embellishment.
Prust is the primary combatant on the Habs which is not good given his growing importance. The Habs will bring in someone to become it BUT they will not give up any assets. MB tried to get Sestito off waivers but “unfortunately” the Habs were in first place. Be patient…he’s coming.
“You’re always, always, always looking to make your team better. Always.”- Marc Bergevin
If Patches hasn’t earned the right to talk against those thugs, who has? What more can they do to him?
http://calshabsongparodies.weebly.com
I never would have imagined The Daily Show giving a rat’s ass about the bruins or the NHL in general to make a segment about it…Funny, youd think TSN or RDS or SNET or any other sports network would’ve done something like this long ago…This is the best proof that the sports networks realize who butters their bread.
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It’s just extremely clever editing. The only time Jon Stewart has ever actually mentioned the bruins is when he did the story on Mcsorley’s slash for comedy central way back when.
Thanks for clarifying.
[Disclaimer]: I’m a hockey fan. I care about the habs, but probably not as much as you.
When Brian McGrattan was acquired by Calgary, I seem to recall someone mentioning how he had some “personal issues”. TUrns out he appears to be successfully battling Alcoholism, and along the way has found a way to help others in the NHL battling this disease.
A good read if you have a few minutes.
http://www.calgarysun.com/2013/03/04/flames-bruiser-helping-alcoholics-in-nhl
They picked him up in a trade last week. Apparently he has been sober for a few years now. He still isn’t a great hockey player.
Vancouver was smart when they picked up Sistito cause he can actually play hockey and that is why MB tried to claim him as well from Philly but Van city was faster
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
Vancouver wasn’t faster, they are a lower seeded team, so they get the guy, if another team asked for him and they were lower, that team would have gotten him
did not know that…see you learn something new everyday
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
I thought it had to do with vancouver also being lower in the standings.
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thanks. you guys are right.
“Keep your stick on the Ice”