Before taking to the ice for practice at 11 a.m. Friday at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens cut seven players from their roster as they prepare for Saturday’s season opener at the Bell Centre against the Toronto Maple Leafs
Louis Leblanc and Jarred Tinordi, both former first-round draft picks, were sent to the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs along with Michael Bournival, Gabriel Dumont, Patrick Holland, Mike Commodore and Frederic St-Denis.
Sticking with the Canadiens is this year’s first-round draft pick Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher, a fifth-round pick in 2010 who had 10 goals and 10 assists in 36 games with the Bulldogs this season. Also sticking with the Canadiens is forward Mike Blunden, who scored two goals in Thursday night’s scrimmage at the Bell Centre and has seven goals and seven assists in 36 games with the Bulldogs this season.
There are 24 players still with the team, including Petteri Nokelainen, who is injured. The roster limit is 23.
Goaltender Carey Price did not practise Friday after appearing to injure a groin while making a save during the shootout competition following Thursday’s scrimmage. Price said it wasn’t serious and he would be ready to play against the Leafs.
“Don’t worry, Coach, I’ll be there,” Price told Michel Therrien on Friday.
Therrien said Galchenyuk will definitely be in the lineup Saturday night and that Gallagher might only play if centre Tomas Plekanec’s rib injury hasn’t healed properly.
Galchenyuk called Friday the best day of his life.
“It’s crazy what’s happened to me in the last couple of months,” said Galchenyuk, who is expected to play on the second line with captain Brian Gionta and either Plekanec or Lars Eller. “I started producing really well in Sarnia and then we get the gold medal at the world juniors (with the U.S. team) and now playing here in my first NHL game. I couldn’t be happier.”
Said Therrien: ”We’ll give him a good chance and we’ll see. The more we saw of him the more it was clear he would be here on Saturday night.”
For a photo gallery from Friday’s practice, click here.
(Photo by John Kenney/The Gazette)
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I’ve been offline for a few months so I haven’t heard any news regarding this but, is TSN 690 still becoming an all French sports station in the future? I heard Melnick thanking the listeners for “saving us” recently and I was wondering what that meant. Have things changed? Can we expect to be listening to Melnick and the gang in sweet English for years to come on 690?
My understanding, and someone please correct me if I am wrong, is that TSN 990 was supposed to go french because of Bell’s proposed take over of Astral Media. Had the takeover gone through, I think Bell would have had too many english language stations under their roof. Anyways, the deal was rejected by regulators because Bell would have too much of a monopoly.
I hope we don’t lose Team 690 I’m an avid listener and love Melnick’s show.
Here is hoping for a better start this season. I don’t want to see them lose 7 of their 1st 8 games like last season. Their 1st 8 games this season are against Toronto, Florida, Washington, New Jersey, Winnipeg, Ottawa Buffalo and Ottawa again.
–Go Habs Go!–
We don’t play any real tough teams, two really decent teams (Wash/Buff) and I believe that 6 of those 8 games are at home.
There’s another improvement I want to see. Last season, only the Islanders and Columbus had a worse record at home (and every team won more games at home than the Habs, only16, ouch).
–Go Habs Go!–
Just caught a glimpse of a few earlier comments. Some posters stated that the Habs might go with a Gallagher/Eller/Bourque 3rd line with Bourque playing RW to help offset his crappy performance from last year. Gallagher has played 35 pro games, is totally undersized for the NHL and we now want to play him on his off wing, a position he has never played? Is that a recipe for success? And are we going to do this just to accommodate a inconsistent slacker?
I know the puck hasn’t dropped yet but I don’t like the sound of this.
As well, I have no idea of Prust’s history in terms of playing centre. I say give him a chance as long as he can hold his own at winning faceoffs and still be effective on the PK playing a position he’s not used to seeing he will be going up against the top centres in the conference.
Things are obviously different at the NHL level but Gallagher has played a ton on the left wing.
In fact, I honestly can’t remember the last time I saw him anywhere else.
Are you sure?
On the 4:30 CJAD sportscast; the reporter said she spoke with Subban’s agent Don Meehan, who says there is absolutely no truth to the rumour that contract talks have broken off.
Dave Stubbs @Dave_Stubbs
Nothing new today on #Habs @PKSubban1 contract talks, says agent Donnie Meehan. Might be less effort to tweet where something IS new
I just got in and heard about the Redden deal. A total win-win situation for both sides.
St Louis gets an experienced Dman who is really hunger. I’m sure he’s learned some lessons over the past few years. Great price, great insurance, good size and best of all he plays left defense.
Redden almost makes up half the money he will lose next season on the Ranger buyout and may even catch a job next season now that he is making low coin. Best of all, he’s with a team that has a reasonable shot at a Cup.
Could you imagine if the Cup final is New York vs St Louis?
Dmitry Kulikov re-signs with Florida for a 2-year, 5 M deal. (2.5 per)
So using this contract along with the Del Zotto deal, isn’t safe to say that Subban should come in at around 4.5M, maybe 5M if you want to just get it done and not ruin the chances of the Habs making the playoffs?
I think the del zotto deal is the better comparison. If Subban wants two years at 5.1M per season than I have no idea why its not even done yet. However, I think Subban wants more term and the $5 million/season (or more), which for me is the problem. If he has any other agent he’s already signed. Donny Meehan is definitely any GMs nightmare.
Del Zotto isn’t close to Subban defensively.
Why are we using those deals, and not John Carlson who is much closer to PK (but still a downgrade IMO).
Go Habs Go!
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Devils have offered Gomez a deal, Darche has not been given an offer yet.
DansLesCoulisses @DLCoulisses
Nick Kypreos confirme que les Devils ont déposé une offre à Gomez. Le sort de Mathieu Darche – qui doit attendre – lié à Scott Gomez?
No mention of what was offered?
To think, last week I felt sorry for him because it looked like his career was over.
Now, he’s making so much money…. it’s ridiculous.
It’s the first time I’ve come full-circle on a player in under a week.
I don’t think he’ll have more than a one year 1 million deal.
I’m glad he’s gone from the Habs, and if he can keep his career going all the better for him.
Think about the Devils side…. lose Parise, gain a Gomez…
But I wouldn’t be at all surprised if he has a great comeback year.
Just as long as it’s not against us.
Define great?? I don’t think he’ll go back to be a viable top 6 player.
Agreed. It was one thing to think of Gomez eating our cap from Alaska, it’s another to picture him earning a million more to play somewhere else.
It’s his right and contracts are guaranteed and blah blah, I get all that. But I don’t have to like it.
I can just imagine how Darche feels. The Gomez nightmare might never end for him.
” Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm ” – Winston Churchill
I wanted to say something mean about Darche but thought better of it. Gomez won’t be getting top 6 minutes like he was here, that’s for sure.
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Darche Vader would force choke you faster than Gomez’s turn it around in the opponent’s zone.
Unrealistic Expectations – 60 people believe Chuckie will score 30 or more goals in 48 games. Give your head a shake guys.
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things.
Can’t argue with that.
Lovely reference.
People probably didnt read the 48 games part, or rather it probably didnt click in their heads. I know I keep thinking in terms of 82 games when ive been discussing players for fantasy hockey with peoeple.
Hi to the good folks on this site. Haven’t posted for three months cause my account was hacked. Jim will recognize me. And secretdragonfly, you must be done reading “A Season in Time.”: How was it?
“If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not rest
In Flanders Fields”
“May you live in interesting times”
larious.
Really, you should finish your thought before posting.
Wait a minute, that’s another site.
Never mind.
Edit: Great! You edit your comment, Hi, and turn it into a honkin’ big post — well, compared to the first one — and now I have to spend extra time to edit my response or risk looking silly …
I’ll go with silly.
LOL. I was wondering what you were talking about. Come to think of it, you do that to me often.
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Leave you wondering you what I’m talking about? Imagine how I feel. I have to live with the guy! No, you don’t. Yes, I do. No, I’m tellin’ you, you don’t. Sez who? Sez me. I tell you, Jim, I get so angry about being confused, I’m beside myself.No, you’re not! Yes, I am! No….
high?
edit:
you edited, so now JB and I look high
I love that movie! That scene is still hilarious. Thanks for that.
I’m sure my friend JB enjoys the company.
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Funny scene BTW.
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heh heh, it is past 4:20.
It’s 4:20 somewhere in the World.
Edit: Just checked, it’s not. But it will be in B.C. soon.
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Ka is a wheel.
“Bring it back home to me baby”
Bring it on Home
Thank God you’re back. Missed ya bud!
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You decided to lose the golden boy signature?
How’ve you been?
Hope you enjoyed your holidays.
Safe to assume Galchenyuk plays. He has spot on second line for now.
What about Gallagher? Armstrong has to play against his former team. Does Gallagher take White’s spot?
Gallagher is an insurance, he’ll likely be a healthy scratch.
From what I’ve read, Gallagher hasn’t been told that he’ll be in the lineup yet, whereas Galchenyuk has.
Maybe Gallagher is insurance in case Plekanec doesn’t dress?
Alex Galchenyuk has long been known as Gally94 on twitter. (His 37 K followers will tell you) Brendan Gallagher only started using twitter when he began to play for the Bulldogs with the Gally17 handle. Galchenyuk is therefore entitled to keep the name.
http://t.co/muzHpMFk
That may be so, but it seems to have been decided. Check the end of the article.
So if Prust starts off slowly, do we call him Rusty Prusty or…?
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Not to his face but on here, why not…
Oh, I’d say it to his face…
Then run like a sonuvab**** after…
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If he scores by being creative like last night, he can be as rusty as he wants.
At least he will be able to beat Lucic or Chara anyways!
lay off the drugs my friend
Go Habs Go
The team has a shot. I´m curious to see if the team without JM and under MT is less injury-ridden. They may not have the depth to withstand a major injury, plus they have to try and implement a new system without the benefit of any preseason games, and PK may miss the first few. But if they can can play around 500 the first 10 games they will make the playoffs. (Provided, again, if they stay healthy which is uber-important in this short season).
One reason they will have a good chance; special teams.
They can end up being one of the top 5 teams in the league on the PP; they could even battle for first. One of the hardest things to have in the NHL is a good PP quarterback, and the habs will have Markov and Kaberle and a good choice among other Dmen to complement them.
We paid alot for Kaberle, and maybe he is a liability 5 on 5 , but why don´t we enjoy the luxury of having him AND Markov on the PP. We may only have one season to enjoy this tandem, so let´s make the most of it.
PK wise, Montreal is usually either ok or very good.
So if we aren´t a disaster 5 on 5 we will be in good shape.
Hal Gill was a huge part of that No.2 penalty kill.
Because he was a giant and was the same size as the other three players combined on the PK
His Hasselhoff pose was incredibly effective
Under Jacques Martin style of defensive play creates about twice the injuries, and more severe!
What injuries did Habs players sustain that were specifically attributable to Martin’s style of defensive play?
Tonight–
Mtl. Canadiens vs Toronto Leafs alumni game here in Belleville. I will not be coaching tonight!!
Stick to managing Ian. That’s your forte!
Roger Dat.
Brian
Dogs game has sold out the lower bowl.
The new management has done a great job this season.
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
Steve Begin to Calgary
Hasn’t Begin been with them for a while? I guess he was just trying out for the team and now he has been signed?
Go Habs Go!!
“Fans are great, but the quickest way to start losing is to listen to them.” – Sam Pollock
I think he just re-signed as a UFA. The Sudafed Kid is back!
I used to like him but he took dumb penalties at the wrong times and he was always hurt
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
Good for Stevie – I always liked him and was sad to see him in a Bruins sweater.
2 way deal $525 K, hasn’t played since Dec 2010 in NHL.
A new Begin…ning perhaps?
Didn’t they draft him in the first place, those many years ago?
Heart and soul player. It has been implied that his departure was one of the reasons the 2009 Habs self-destructed.
Let’s talk about trolls for a minute. We all know who and what they are.
We really need to post a big sign at the top of this site:
DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS
Left to their own devices they’ll get hungry and bored and return to their home under some bridge or at least wander off to some other unfortunate site where people pay attention to them.
Think of it this way – replying to a troll is like scratching that itch that won’t let you fall asleep. You know you should ignore it but it just drives you crazy. So you scratch and what happens? It just moves to another spot (or 3 or 4). So please, please, restrain the urge to scratch (sorry reply to) the trolls. It’s in everyone’s best interest.
Now what do I do to be unproductive at work???
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LMAO!
who died and left you judge and jury of what people can or can’t say on here? are u some kind of intellectual convo monitor? because people have opinions and thoughts of thier own and they don’t coincide with yours ? they are trolls? this site is for habs fans regardless of race or intellectual capacity, if anyone sounds like a Troll you FIT the bill u HATER. Get off your high horse and stop playing GOD
Awesome troll. Well done.
kma
You tell him/her HabsFanMTL!
if pleks is still hurt i can visualize a line of the three GGG’s. Gio Galy and Gallagher
More likely the EGG line if that were to happen…Eller-Gio-Galchenyuk
Much tougher than eggs though.
Not all oysters produce pearls, thankfully, Price is a pearl producing oyster.
Rotten EGGs if they play poorly.
Scrambled EGGs if they get pounded during a line brawl.
Pleks will play tomorrow
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
can’t wait to see agally play tomorrow….a goal in his first game againt the maple leaves would be awesome!
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It’ll always be Habs Inside/Out to me
I bet he scores tomorrow night
Not all oysters produce pearls, thankfully, Price is a pearl producing oyster.
and then again later
Apron Basu tweeted that Galchenyuk’s Mom, Dad and Sister are driving to Montreal for the Home opener against the Leafs tomorrow night. They didn’t fly because they are bring the 2 dogs as well. What a proud moment for the Galchenyuk family. His Parents must just be beaming with pride.
Apron also tweeted that the boys are calling Galchenyuk “Chuckie”, but he got that info from Gallagher so it is probably just a witty joke from him.
Can’t wait till tomorrow night. Bell Center will be electric. Everything looks great except PK not being in the line up. Hope Galchenyuk has a great game with Pleks and Gio. Would make it a perfect night. Oh ya, hope Price is good to go…
I hope so too, but I see all three of them being kept on the outside and not completing the game together.
Chuckie, I like that, the smaller one can be Gally…
Is your avatar some kind of viking icon? I like it.
Not all oysters produce pearls, thankfully, Price is a pearl producing oyster.
It’s the HC Kladno’s logo, Jagr’s hockey team. It’s supposed to be a knight.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HC_Kladno
I picked it for the lockout, but I like it alot too, so I’m thinking of just keeping it.
I see the knight resemblance too.
European teams definitely have some cool logos. I liked the HC Davos one too.
Not all oysters produce pearls, thankfully, Price is a pearl producing oyster.
I believe it was the logo for Plekanc’s team during the lockout.
Yeah, Plekanec, Jagr, Tultsy and Kaberle all played there during the lockout.
damn! too slow
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So with the announcement that Blunden and Gallagher are sticking around for now, is either of them going to get into the game tomorrow night?
That would require Plekanec or someone else to be injured and the lines to be juggled or someone like White or Armstrong to sit. I believe?
Blunden and Gallagher have been playing pro hockey (and playing well) since October. They are in game shape. Many Habs have only had less than a week of serious practice since last season. It may not be a bad idea to give a player or two who needs it some more time to come up to speed.
–Go Habs Go!–
Ok, I’ve been watching this for 20 minutes on repeat now and still don’t know how to tie hand wraps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-oefbSu-8E
my eyes seem to be drawn to the white fabric for some reason
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
It’s a trick. You really need to stay focused. It’s like an exercise of some sort.
Arms ….Wrists,kinda missed that part
You want a toe? I can get you a toe. With nail polish. By like 3.
Now my has a cramp from watching this video too closely!
@Dude. While I agree with you for the most part,I would suggest some white russians and herb,to get the karrma going again.Saludos Amigo!
@frontenac,
LOL, here’s what that concoction does to the Dude.
Anyone want to make any predictions on the first game?
1. Who scores the first goal
2. Points by rookies (The two Gallys)
3. First fight (you know it will happen)
4. First injury (sadly I expect something to happen in that regard because of the game)
5. Final score
Mike Milbury, Don Cherry, and PJ Stock….The three stooges of HNIC.
1. a Leaf (first Habs goal – Moen)
2. 2 – both by Gally the Younger.
3. White
4. White (bloody nose – see above)
5. Habs 5-3
1. Were getting shutout
2. none
3. Prust vs phaneuf
4. Markov, torn ACL (out for year)
5. 3 to nothing
you said “We’re getting shutout”….so obviously as a Leaf fan you say Habs win 3-0
1 – Kaberle (cause Gomer ain’t there)
2 – 0 for both
3 – Prust – what else is he here for?
4 – Markov’s knee
5 – Leafs by 2
” Prust – what else is he here for?”
He’s good in the room.
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Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
so….Prust has made Gomez expendable. It now makes sense why Gomer was bought out lol
He’s in great shape.
First goal…… Armstrong assts to Prust and Bourque.
Points rookies… Galchenyuk 0/Gally 1 and 4 PIMS.
First fight… will happen period 1 Boullion… yes outta the blue.
First injury… I hope NONE! But I will Make Mention of My
Mechanotherapy Misgivings. The fact I use so many
M’s is coincidental.
Final Score…Habs 3. Leafs 1.
Moen, huh?
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1. Max Pac
2. 0,0
3. Prust and some knuclehead. Is Komi playing?
4. A Hab
5. 5-2 Montreal
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Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
1. Markov on the PP
2. Chenny gets the first rookie point
3. Prust
4. the cute blonde behind the Leaf bench on a Diaz clearing attempt. (No players injured)
5. 5-2 Habs
1. Gionta
2. 1
3. Prust and whoever is in front of him.
4. Price
5. 4-2 Mtl.
1. Kessel
2. Alex – 1; Brendan – 0
3. Prust/Komisarek (Komisarek re-injures shoulder – out for 25 months and cannot be bought out via the compliance buy-out provisions…Leafs continue to suck lol
4. Price – that tweek turns into a groin pull
5. 7-1 Habs, just because I really hate Toronto
1. Who scores the first goal
Max Pac
2. Points by rookies (The two Gallys)
0
3. First fight
Prust vs Brown
4. First injury
Kadri, broken confidence
5. Final score
4-2 Habs
1. Who scores the first goal – Gorges.
2. Points by rookies (The two Gallys) – Chuck – 15 (8g/7a), Gally – 11 (6g/4a)
3. First fight (you know it will happen) – Markov. KHL style.
4. First injury (sadly I expect something to happen in that regard because of the game) – Phaneuf
5. Final score – Montreal – 23 Toronto – 7.
Take this for what it’s worth, but I heard the Blades were using Dietz as trade bait before the deadline, and also Thrower but nobody wanted him. But this shouldn’t be too surprising as basically everyone on the Blades was available.
I find that hard to believe especially with the Blades hosting the memorial cup, and thus an automatic berth in the tourney, I do not follow WHL as much as USHL or the Q and NCAA but I will make some inquiries. If that has any truth it would mean they are problematic or have major attitude problems, maybe I should start watching the series on Sportsnet about the blades.I find it hard to believe, where did you here this news..why would they gut there D when they get an automatic bid into the Memorial Cup..
My friend works for the blades. The Blades are awful and they needed a lot of help up front and were willing to trade pretty much anyone to get better.
Someone mentioned that TSN was saying that Meehan and Bergevin are discussing an 8 year term. I can’t find it on their website so I’d love a link to that article if it exists.
This is the only term I’d consider if I were Bergevin other than the 2 year contract. With 2 years you get to see what his upside really is. Then you sign him to 6 (or more) for potentially much bigger bucks. But it protects you against the possibility that he doesn’t improve as much as we all think he can. This way you lock him up until he’s 31.
People talk about 4 year or 6 year terms. This would bring PK to free agency at 27 or 29 – right in the middle of his absolute prime. So we’d get him through his development then get to cheer for him in someone else’s jersey for the best years of his career.
No thanks. I suspect this is the holdup far more than the dollars. As GM I would only talk about 2 or 8 and nothing in between. And frankly the 8 is a hell of a gamble.
WOW, finally! I agree! I love PK, and I know it sounds like I don’t because I try to bring some people back down to earth, but I would do 8 yrs no problem. I would do 2 years no problem. Nothing in between and you already outlined why perfectly.
I too think the hold up is length and not $$s
2 is sensible. 8 is outright nuts. Loony, even.
LMAO!!!
I think I get your pun but maybe I’m looking too far into it…LMAO if so.
Stubbs just tweeted Price will be debuting a new mask tomorrow. WOW!
How many masks will this guy have worn by now. More then most goalies would go through in a career I bet. He’s been sporting a new mask in training camp….I figured that would be the new one he would start season with. I guess not.
“I think I may have found a way for us to get Griffey and Bonds, and we really won’t have to give up much” -Costanza
I have counted 12 masks(google image) that he has worn for the Habs so far.
“I think I may have found a way for us to get Griffey and Bonds, and we really won’t have to give up much” -Costanza
Doesn’t he auction off all his masks for charity?
Yea, at least most of them.
Just funny, he doesn’t seem supersticious at all, unlike lots of goalies/
“I think I may have found a way for us to get Griffey and Bonds, and we really won’t have to give up much” -Costanza
Yes, almost every single one. Some of his earlier masks went for over 20K. For that reason alone I hope he wears a different one every other game.
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I love the Remembrance day/War memorial mask. Would love to see that as his standard…
I agree on that memorial mask
“I think I may have found a way for us to get Griffey and Bonds, and we really won’t have to give up much” -Costanza
Completely agree on that. Also his yellow ribbon on the back means a lot to us all (soldiers and vets).
They Call Me Shane
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And so starts another season…against the Laffs…again!
Some general comments:
- I don’t think the Habs were as bad as people made them out to be last year considering the amount of games lost due to injury.
- I’m hoping that MT’s game plan includes a little more offence and improvement of the shootout. I believe had the shootout record been reversed last year, they may have squeaked into the post season.
- I’m curious to see if the #1 line can have a repeat performance. The #2 can compete with other teams, and the grit added with the off season moves will be good.
- AK27 got signed for $1M by FLA today. Reading through various TSN comments, I have to agree, this is good value. Expect nothing but help on the PP and in the shootout, areas that the team struggled with last year. I’m interested to see how he will do this year in the sunshine state…
TSN had the team finishing out of the playoffs. I don’t think they are in any ways stacked with the offensive talents of PIT or NYR. If the offence comes alive this season, the defence is stable and Price plays like that of 2 seasons ago, anything is possible.
GO HABS!
I think my favorite part of the outlook posts is the giant list of IFs we all include.
If the team scores
If the team defends
If the goalie is good…. then anything is possible.
When I read these I think “well, duh”. That statement is true for all teams. lol
So we have two expired veteran Dmen who make like 10 million per” one
legger and a welfare case” ,then we have two undersize swiss KHL’ers and then we have a 37 year old 5’6″ cube on D AND Gorges “$4 mill and 3 goals per” AND NO SUBBAN!!! This franchise continues to be a JOKE! GUARANTEE THAT PRICE’S GROIN IS GONNA GET ATTACKED BY THE LAFF’S ,payback for Remier and no D on Montreal can stop it.
Dude!
You used to be so chill.
What’s going on? I used to hear the Eagles in the background when you posted, now I hear Nickleback!
Come back to us, Dude…
—Hope Springs Eternal—
ran out of purple Kush?
Yer on you own if your hearing Nickleback….I don’t think it’s curable either
WOAH WOAH! Bouillon is 5’8″ lol
ya, 5’8” wide
LOL!!!
Like, there are going to physically slash him in the nuts with their sticks???
Whoah… those A’holes
But did you know that Bergevin can do no wrong?
Above, an example of the type of comment I did not miss during the lockout.
Not all oysters produce pearls, thankfully, Price is a pearl producing oyster.
I wouldn’t deascribe anyone making ‘like 10 million per’ as a welfare case.
Kaberle at $ 5 million is a welfare case….
Nuna?
Gally and Galler
Gally and Galchy
the Gal Pals.
I can’t get over the number of people who think Markov isn’t going to be our best d-man this year. Even if PK signs Markov will still be #1.
Before he went down with these freak injuries, he was Lidstrom light. He was one of the all time great power play quarterbacks and took care of business in his own end without any fuss (think Serge Savard – no need to lay people out, just always get the puck). His first pass is always crisp and on the tape and he reads the ice as well as anyone.
My fearless prediction is that he will be strong and healthy all year. If they can find someone to play the right point on the power play who can one time it accurately with power we’ll have one of the top power plays again.
Best pokechecker in the league.
May not sound impressive, but he can stop oddman rushes before they get to the blue line. I once saw a 4 on 1 where he was the only man back. He had just crossed the blueline skating backwards, when all of a sudden he bolted straight up the ice. I yelled “what are you doing!”, as he was essentially abandoning our goalie for a 4 on 0. But then, he picked off the pass and turned it into a oddman rush for us. He read that pass before anyone, and not just prevented a scoring chance but initiated one for us.
Sports are a “what have you done for me lately” kind a thing, but I agree with you completely. IF this guy stays healthy, he is light years better than anyone else we have. His intelligence, experience, and leadership on the ice are huge assets that make up for his inability to cover large amounts of ice quickly anymore. I know a lot of folks have written him off, and have turned the reigns over to PK, but his guy is our best when he is healthy.
Mind if I disagree with “light years?”
I don’t think you will find a group of fans more willing to be proven wrong than the Markov doubters. Everyone hopes he’s back, it’s just hard to see it right now, given recent history.
Good point…
Markov is indeed Lidstrom lite, but even more lighter than Lidstrom in that Markov never pushes any player away from Price or in fact anyone in front of the crease. Markov is a great shot blocker but honestly, do we need another shot blocker? And we pay him how much to not play ala Gomez! We need d-men who can protect Price and the net in this Crash The Net NHL, just to remind you fans, this is the approved style of play after the last lockout and no new style of play was mentioned after this lockout so I would imagine the NHL is still sticking to its rule changes to allow players to basically crash the net. What Montreal doesn’t have are d-men and forwards who can protect the net! That is why we lost against Boston for God’s Sake!
I’m with you bud. Markov’s biggest asset is his brain. As long as he has a mediocre knee, he’ll be fine.
I hope PK signs because I think he could learn a lot from Markov over the course of the season. Markov is so efficent with his play, he accomplishes a lot out there without looking like he’s working hard. This IMO is what PK needs to learn to elevate his game to the next level.
I really thought I would be indifferent on opening night after 4 times in 20 years, but I’m actually starting to get the chills up my spine today.
It’s getting close boys!
Should have had the flu shot.
have a tequila shot instead. it’s better for you.
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Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are. — Augustine of Hippo
I thought I was so excited that I had butterflies in my stomach.
Turns out my stomach was just upset and now I have the runs. That makes more sense
Are Subban camp and Habs even talking or having any talked scheduled?
No talks in the last couple of days from what i have heard, NHL vs NHLPA except now it is Meehan & PK vs MB & Molson,,
Make sense… why talk? Things will magically arrange themselves.
Exactly, why would the team want to ice a complete lineup? That’s crazy talk. I’m sure that by the time PK returns to the fold, someone will be injured to keep the streak alive. Good times.
they talked yesterday, as per all the sports stations.
Well with Redden I got the team and money right just thought Gomer would have signed first.
With that and a $1.50 I can get a coffee at Tim’s
I’m always pumped for opening night of any season, but this year my excitement has gone up a notch. And it doesn’t get much better than Habs/Laffs at the Bell Centre. Not to mention the matinee on TSN with the Penguins and Flyers. Remember the bad blood between them during last year’s playoffs? Should be fun.
So many questions to be answered for the Habs this year and they will have to answer them quickly. No time for excuses. No time to waste waiting for the team to gel. I think 6 to 8 games in and we’ll know exactly who we are and what we have. I’m loving the addition of the hardnose guys, and can’t wait for any one (or more) of them to grab a dance partner tomorrow night.
Nice to see the Habs break from tradition and start the season with two rookies up front. Two rookies who are known for their offense. Something the Habs badly needed for far too long a time. The prospect of some nifty goal scoring backed up by some muscle…wow…is this really the Habs? Someone pinch me. Got the pizza guy on speed dial, the beer in the fridge, and the deep fryer on standby for the wings. Hockey night in Canada is hockey night at TommyB’s. Drop the puck!
Bah, i bought a Autographed #94 Galchenyuk Jersey from Frameworth sports…. Now he’s number 27… Not like I will wear the jersey but i wonder if thatll affect potential resale down the road……..
It will be worth a fortune in 30 years because it’ll be so rare. You might have found a very nice hedge against inflation Aemarchand11.
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Might be able to sell it in 2040 in order to buy a ticket to the game lol.
I think I have a Turner Gill Concorde jersey…..any takers?
‘There are 10 types of people in the world….those who know binary and those who don’t!’ –unknown
Could be worth more
That sucks – I’ll give you $20 for it.
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The phone is ringing off the hook for my Gomez jersey. I think I will auction in.
There’s smoke and a strange blue light coming from the drawer where mine has been sitting since the summit…
—Hope Springs Eternal—
The TARDIS materialized in your chest of drawers?
lol nice. Sci-fi geeks of the world unite!
I was afraid to open the drawer.
Found an interesting scarf in my laundry basket, btw.
—Hope Springs Eternal—
So….?
Max – DD – Cole
A-Gally – Pleks – Gio
B-Gally – Eller – Bork
Moen – Prust – Armstrong
Noke, White
Is Prust going to play center? B-Gally reminds me of a mix between Gio and Cammy. He’s a stud. Can’t wait to see him play.
It’s nice to finally see some depth. Once Noke is healthy, B-Gally could be sent down maybe, but it’s nice to have those otions.
Never expected B-Gally to make this team but wanted him to. Can’t see him staying on the team for long but do like the looks of those lines
Looks that way to be Stevie.
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Petr Svoboda last 18 year old to play for Canadiens, I think I remember GM Savard took him into his house for his first season although i may be wrong it may have been a player like Carbonneau or Robinson, but anyways any suggestions as to who takes Gally under there protective wing or into there home. I am thinking Gorges or Gionta.
Pretty sure Latendresse was the last 18 year old to play for the Habs.
Gio would probably be ideal, but his house might be full. Markov could, as Gally speaks russian.
Gorges would be good for Gallagher
Tenderness was 19, Svoboda was the last 18 yr old.
No Latendresse was sent back to Drummondville after his initial training camp, he made the team the next year as a 19 year old.
You’re right. But he was special for making the team as a 19 year old I think. I remember them talking about something like that back then.
From what I’ve heard it’s Gionta
I’m very excited about the way the team has been put together to start the season.
Gallagher presumably on the third line creates a lot of offensive potential in the top 9.
This team will apparently play a more aggressive style and allow Price and his defensemen to make plays to hold leads. It’s clear that’s the goal.
It seems that Therrien and Bergevin will allow the young players and offensive first players to make mistakes and encourage them to keep attacking.
I hope I’m not wrong because that’s going to make things very exciting if true.
PS. Take that you haters who think I’m hating on everything Bergevin and Therrien do.
And if you don”t believe that then at least we’re going to play some youngsters and not just use then in fill gap fourth line duties or sit them in the press box.
Now if we can only get PK in the lineup.
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LMAO!! Ahh grown up response as always Tom. Must be a hard life to live with the world revolving around you. Poor guy.
Wow. You’re a hero
In all honesty I had planned tell you how much I agreed with you and liked your post. Needless to say the last sentence changed my mind.
I’ll bet you did.
It was a friendly jab not intended in any way to start another argument. Lighten up.
I apologise then, sincerely. Lifes to short to hold grudges, well to many of them anyway.
Accepted. I hope if nothing else the above post creates some sense of perspective when you think about my analysis or opinions. I sincerely don’t have a hate on for either man but do remain skeptical about a lot of moves.
^ An example of the kind of comment that adds nothing of value.
Not all oysters produce pearls, thankfully, Price is a pearl producing oyster.
^ An example of the kind of post that adds nothing, but value.
I don’t not think you are hating on nothing Bergevin and Therrien didn’t do.
Haha. Very nice Bill.
Galchenyuk to wear No. 27
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As long as it’s not #11 – still too soon
I was hoping he would stick with #94 so I could re-purpose my Yanic Perreault jersey
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I’m still upset he wasn’t out there taking that face off against Carolina.
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I know!!!!!
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And who was the coach back then?
That is when Gomer really took a turn downhill….the ghosts came for him
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
Sweet, I should pick up the Bourque jersey at 39$ in the Eaton Center and use some whiteout. Wait. What number will Bourque wear?
No answers, just opinions. Bite me. Och.
17.
He’s no Craig Ludwig, but he’ll do.
—Hope Springs Eternal—
Thoughts on Gallagher getting a shot to play with Eller and Bourque?
It could give us a competitive 3rd line. If Galchenyuk is kept past 5 games Gallagher will eventually be sent back down I’d think though.
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Love Gallagher, he goes to the net, unlike some of his larger, meat eating co-workers.
A big part of both Gally’s games, is driving hard to the net and always going to the net in search of rebounds. Love that about both of them.
love it
That it is why i hope Therrien kept Gallagher, to play and not sit. I see Prust centering Moen and Armstrong on the fourth line which will send White to the press box with Blunden and Weber.
Seen this movie before…Galley will not be kept past 5 games. MB’s too old school. Gallagher deserves a shot. Kind of surprised at LeBlanc not sticking though. Something missing there…more passion needed maybe??? Tinordi too. What’s up with him? I would have thought it would have been easy trying to crack a mediocre defense. Things aren’t sounding too good so far. Good thing this season is only 48 games and the number 1 pick is just around the corner. Fore!
His former team kept Patrick Kane and that worked out okay.
LL’s had a tough time bouncing back from his injury. Needs to get it going in the AHL again. I wouldn’t be too worried about it.
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Blues sign Redden:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=413877
From 5mn to 800K the same year. He will be playing for 800K and Making 5mn. How bad can it be signing him. Good move for the Blues.
Thanks for the update. Mackenzie had pencilled Redden in as first to be signed between him and Gomez. Redden has put in his time in the minors so we should wish him well. He went down and accpeted his demotion.
I do wish him well, but i wish more that someone would pay me the $800k chump change.
I still have trouble with $800k being minimum wage basically.
Damn! Now that Redden is officially slotted to return to NHL action, I’ll have to completely revise plans for my hockey pool.
Do I take him before Karlsson or try to pick him up as a sleeper pick?
800k is more than the minimum, right? So we can assume that there was at least a few teams willing to sign him.
Crazy that the guy could have been playing NHL hockey the last few years, if not for his contract.
I am happy for Redden. He was once one of the best D-men in NHL when he was with the Senators. I sure hope he will do real well in St. Louis!
Funny that there has been no offer sheets to PK from the other 29 clubs. Wost case would be like what Philly offered Shea Weber
Like the DODGERS “Wait till next year”
Owners and management would look quite selfish and ignorant if they went out and started putting out ridiculous offer sheets to RFA’s after a lockout that took away almost half the season.
Off the top of my head I can think of two or three who fit that description.
Offer sheets may be a thing of the past with the cap going down
Shea Weber is an Olympic gold medalist and all star, World Champion and all star, and league all star with a proven track record and a lot of admirers among professional ranks.
Yakupov, Dumba, Galchenyuk, Grigorenko. All four have made their respective NHL clubs. Morgan Rielly got cut today.
When was the last time 4 players from the most recent draft made the NHL?
Dumba! Expect him to play a big role on that team.
I don’t think he lasts past game 5.
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Gonna take that bet!
And we were told it was a weak draft. Be interesting to see who’s still standing after 5 games.
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No kidding right? Ryan Murray would have made it 5 if he was healthy.
Although, it is an exceptional situation since they all had half a season to prepare. Still though, four 18 year olds skating in the NHL is cool.
last year Nugent Hopkins, Landeskog, Couturier and Larsson were regulars…..with Baertchi, Zibanejad and Schiefle also getting tastes…
in 2010 Hall, Seguin, Burmistrov, Skinner and Fowler all played full seasons
Shows what I know
Thanks for the info.
Last year.
(mouth opens, finger raises, mouth shuts)
—Hope Springs Eternal—
Happens all the time review past drafts, nothing out of the ordinary at all
Yep, my bad. I’m a Habs fan first and foremost, last year was the first time in a while that I followed the draft prospects. I’ll do my homework next time
Thanks for the responses.
No problem, i spend way too much time following MidgetAAA, NCAA, USHL and CHL hockey, Hopefully the Habs get one of the West Island boys who will go in the first round this year Jonathon Drouin,, or late first rounder or early second rounder Anthony Duclair both former Lac st Louis Lions,, especially after last year when we lost out on nabbing Mike Matheson.
I think Ryan Murray would have made Columbus’ roster if he was healthy.
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Hola Amigos! Was checking out NHL fights this morning and saw that Prust vs Chris Neil fight from last April. Prust handled himself respectably against Neil who is one tough Hombre. Remember Neil vs Chara last year?Neil had the takedown and was cocked to pop him one and then disengaged.I was hoping he would have drilled him for Patches. Anyway ,off to the Saloon to meet the Lads.Saludos!
Now lets see how the season starts which I believe will set the feel and tone for further PK negotiations, how much he misses the game the fans and the camaraderie of his team mates may just dictate how long it takes to get PK to either sign a 2 year 7M deal or a 6 year 27M deal. I believe Montreal will hold firm with PK as will Colorado and Dallas with their RFA’s O’Reilly and Benn , after this lockout just ending I do not see any offer sheets from other teams disrupting the RFA process. If PK holds strong to the rumored high salary and term demands this could be a dangerously long holdout especially if Habs start the season on a roll..
The trade i would consider for PK would be Flyers Couturier, or Columbus first round pick
after Jordan Staal was drafted second overall by the Penguins he came to camp as an 18 year old and many were not sure whether he should make the team or , if he did, what role he would play.
it was Therrien that went to Pens management and convinced them to keep Staal.
then Therrien played Staal on the power play and gave him a lot of responsibility.
Staal scored 29 goals in 81 games as an 18/19 year old.
(from RDS)
And it’s worth noting that Staal was barely a ppg player at the junior level if I’m not mistaken.
Much more upside with Galchenyuk.
He did have Crosby though.
Galchenyuk will produce many more points – for sure.
I mentioned this because Therrien has “experience” in a very similar situation and he must believe he made the right call with Staal – who just signed 10 years worth of millions with the Hurricanes.
So this is Galchenyuk’s fate as well – he will stay, I believe, even if he stumbles at first during these 5 games.
me too. perfect situation for development. short season
A not so long time from now on a pp not so far away (Cue the Empire theme music)….”Galexy” and “Gallaga” …the “time and space invaders” will be wreaking havoc on weak netminded goalers…..
Happen it will….
My left pinkie toe and my right BIG toe are tingling! And when that combination of big toe and pinkie toe tingles a habs gets a contract. Or I could be having a stroke.
Just saying!
LMAO. Better chew a baby aspirin just in case.
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or the Green Goblin is creeping up on you …Look Out!!!
Your version of every time a bell rings an Angel gets his wings.
Come get your wings, PK.
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Ka is a wheel.
“Bring it back home to me baby”
Bring it on Home
I was reading CharlieHodgeFans’ comment below, or was it another thread?
And it’s true. Most people at the Bell Centre last night had never been there before. How sad really. Even though I have a “very good” job, I can’t afford to go either unless I sit in the nosebleeds.
Funny, as a teenager with my own money, I could sit anywhere on the ice. Last night was the first time since the Forum, I had to wear my coat because I was sitting so close to the ice. Unless someone gives me tickets, no way I can budget that.
I took a chance since I park my car 1/2 a block from the Bell Centre. By the time I got there, people in the lineup had already gone in, so I just walked right in. Had there been a lineup, I would have gone straight home as I was already an ice cube when I arrived.
I think if people had known it would be that easy, many more would have shown up, as well, if it wasn’t the coldest day of the year so far.
Glad you got to experience that, L. Did Markov look as good live as on my laptop?
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Better than he has in a while. I hope he regains his old form. The crowd still loves him though.
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I find it hard to go back through to find old posts..etc..
Click on your own avatar.
Outstanding! Why the heck couldn’t I figure that out!? Thnx Habilis!
OK so seems Therrien is gonna keep Galchenyuk. No way he doesnt get top six duties. So here’s a thought.
Subban and Eller (otherwise where does Eller really fit) for a big veteran D-MAN.
I dont want Subban traded but I could see that playing out.
I don’t move a 21 year old D and 22 year old Centre for a veteran.
Not now, not with a 28th place club last season.
Build this core properly for a long time, and Subban should be 1 core piece and Eller might be a second. If you move Subban you gotta get a young core piece back IMO.
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I like them both but I have huge doubts re MB’s and MT’s intention re Subban and I dont think Eller is a Therrien type guy and it would suck if we prolong his ‘development’. Eller needs to be a top 6 forward or get moved. He is not a 3rd/4th line player. And by veteran D, I mean a player with many years left. Too lazy to research a name now… would have to be a team which is looking for younger players. I do see your point re HABS being also a rebuilding team.
Why isn’t Eller a Therrien type guy? because he’s a hard worker?
And nothing wrong with Eller playing 48 games as a 3rd line center, at least he’s playing center, which is his position of choice.
Moving Subban would be the last thing I would do.
Eller is a very complex skater/player on the ice. Harness him too much and you get zilch. But I could be 100% wrong on this call… re it being a tough fit with Therrien. It’s pure gut instinct surmising.
Edit: And I don’t mean interaction after a weak long camp.
Subban and Eller are serious pieces. I can’t think of a D-man I would accept for them (Karlsson?). Keep in mind that Gionta and Cole aren’t getting any younger. So Eller is only 22. Think is Cole’s last contract, so if Eller sticks around and gets better… he’ll have his top 6 spot in a couple of years.
I logged in at work to call you a tool bud. Eller isn’t a Therrien type guy? A big center who has skill, can grind, and has a top notch work ethic?
and WTF does a vet d-man do for us now if we lose PK and Eller??
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I have no problems (nor reaction actually) to you calling me a TOOL!
I am old school though and prefer to choose who calls me BUD!
See Kovalev signed with Florida for 1 mill. How can they go wrong, They are well below the cap will give them depth on PP and shoot-outs. He’ll probably get 8-12 in the shortened season .
Sounds like Jagr’s reentry from last year.
Jagr was still producing elite results in the KHL before coming back and is probably one of the top 5-10 best offensive players of all time.
No one implied Kovey would have career numbers, but even Kovey could out play some younger guys. And can serve as a mentor to a young Panthers team.
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See, kids? This is how you coast for 3 games and actually try for 1 game….
lol, not quite the point I was going for.
I still lol’d cuz it’s so true
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I just wish that there was a way of motivating Kovy I love his talent when he’s on. It’s when he does’nt care that makes you pull your hair out
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Awesome. Love watching AK27.
MaxPower-DD-Cole
Gally27-Pleks-Gio
Bourque-Eller-Gally73
Moen-Prust-Arms
Pressbox: Blunden, White
If Gally73 is sent down after his audition:
MaxPower-DD-Cole
Gally27-Pleks-Gio
Bourque-Eller-Moen
Prust-White-Arms
Pressbox: Blunden
(First call-ups: LL, Dumont)
In either case, it seems to me that Nokia is expendable when he is healthy.
I am concerned about our 6-7 D. Diaz and Kaberle arguably have some offensive abilities, but they are soft. After Gill left, we do not have a big defenseman to clear out the crease and take up space on the PK. We need to address that hole on the blueline. I wish, as others have said, that we took a shot at Fistric. Diaz and Weber for Fistric would have been perfect.
Gorges-PK (assuming he is signed)
Markov-Emelin
Cube-Diaz/Kaberle
Weber
I’m hoping they go with Bourque on the right side of Eller. He is a natural RW correct? I feel that was one of the issues with him last year. Came into a pretty dysfunctional situation and was taken out of his comfort zone on the ice. Not every player, especially a goal scorer, can switch positions effortlessly.
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#Habs: “On ne parle pas d’une audition de 5 matchs pour Galchenyuk. On ne veut pas lui mettre de la pression.” Michel Therrien.
Sounds like this isn’t a 5 game tryout, its a 48 game one.
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My fear is if he doesn’t produce as much as people expect and throw him under the bus, we lose an extremely talented player.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but next season he’s eligible to play in the AHL?
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One last thing to consider… habs have 48 scheduled games… Sarnia approximately 30 left in the season right now.
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I may be wrong but I have a feeling what destroys a prospect is a combination of Pressure from fans and his confidence. When a kid’s confidence is fragile then he should not be rushed. Galchenyuk is different. He is mature for his age and can handle the pressure. Or it seems to be the case anyway.
I watched closely during during WJC. He was put in the second line and this didn’t bother him at all. Perhaps USA’s management knew over all it would be best over all to put him in the second line knowing he can handle it. I am hypercritically speaking but it was the only way I could explain why he was not used in the top line.
Excellent points made, great post Andy.
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That and the US top line was clicking. I think Housley used him in a defensive role as well he’s good in his own end. I think we have a winner here boys I can’t wait to see him in action.
Agree.. and he still managed to throw points on the board.. exactly what this team needs right now!
The only Galchenyuk on the ice in Sarnia anymore this year will be his Dad.
Stubbs interpreted it as ‘maybe not even five.’
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Well I guess I should sell my club eseats for Sarnia vs the Fronts…happy for the kid…but now we don;t get to see him here
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Therrien not committed to 5-game stay for Galchenyuk. He’ll be studied minute by minute (my words, not his)
I am interpreting this to mean that the coaching staff will be watching him constantly, and he may be sent down BEFORE 5 games depending on how he plays. Kind of hard to pin down exactly what he means, but he is not a lock to stay up.
Mike Milbury, Don Cherry, and PJ Stock….The three stooges of HNIC.
I read somewhere that NHL teams aren’t keen to burn a year off UFA on a shortened season, I dunno. I think play the kid, perfect scenario to get the butterflies out.
Then next season, he will be ready at 19 as opposed to “butterflies at 19″
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Worry about that 6 years from now.
Doing what is best for his development should be the #1 concern… not UFA years.
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WOW! A whole different interpretation from the post above.
I took it the other way as I don’t think you’d want to evaluate a kid on 1 or 2 games… too small a sample.
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The way I view it is that every single game played this season is important….including those first five. If for some reason Galchenyuk does falter and causes more problems then good (give ways leading to goals, etc) I guess he could be sent down earlier. No point in sitting him. He either plays or he is sent down, simple as that.
That said, I don’t think he is the type of player to cause the type of problems I just mentioned.
Mike Milbury, Don Cherry, and PJ Stock….The three stooges of HNIC.
WOW!
glad to hear the gal pals made the team.
I’ve stated my case on rushing young players but have come to grips with Galchenyuk staying with the big team. Sarnia probably isn’t going to do much this year so that also impacts on the decision. As of this minute, I truly hope the kid can have a decent year with Montreal. I’ll be following the Bob Dylan decree – Don’t Look Back. He should fly out of the gate so that’s not an issue. The real test will come at the half way point in the season but the fact it’s only 48 games should help.
As for Gallagher, it might be a bit too early for him. He really hasn’t set the AHL on fire and could use lots of pro experience to help overcome and compensate his lack of size. If he stays and gets decent minutes then it might work out. If he sits, or gets infrequent shifts, then it’s a really bad move. This has always been a problem for Montreal as they never seem to have any decent depth in the system.
Question – Who is going to centre the 4th line on Saturday night? White, who doesn’t have any real pro experience at the spot, or Dumont who is 5’9″? It’s now or never for Dumont seeing it’s his 3rd year in Hamilton and he has absolutely no competition for the job outside of maybe White.
Dumont was cut.
if he can stay healthy, I like White at center, actually.
Prust played Centre in the scrimmage, don’t be surprised if he’s the 4th line centre.
Gallagher – Eller – Bourque
Armstrong – Prust – Moen
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Here’s a question with your third line…..isn’t Gallagher right handed….if so, it is more likely that Bourque might be playing left wing again. I believe it has been discussed that he plays better on his off wing(right)
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Bourque should play right wing. Placing him on the left side he is out of his depth and will stink like last year. Habs have to give their players a chance to succeed.
Bourque looked like Crap on the wrong wing… absolute crap, last year.
this was a problem i saw with Cole in his disaster of a season in Edmonton.. .they tried him at LW for 2 months, before finally putting him back at RW and getting some production and trading him.
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That sounds quite likely. I like the looks of them too.
Looking at Gallagher’s numbers (i.e. hasn’t set the AHL on fire) can be deceptive. He’s probably second on the team in scoring and was leading for most of the season. The Bulldogs are terrible this year once again, but if you remove some of the players and put them on another team, I’m sure their numbers would be quite respectable.
Also, his numbers are similar to those Jaden Schwartz, a highly-regarded prospect and his linemate at the WJCs. Not saying he’s as good, but both are on bad teams, and both have similar numbers. That’s gotta count for something.
White is 2 years older than Dumont, and still hasn’t set his place in stone (yes, injuries have been a factor). I wouldn’t close the book on Dumont yet even if he finishes in Hamilton this year.
“thoroughbred”
Galchenyuk, if he can play LW effectively would be a major boon to the Habs as in the past 10 years the Habs haven’t been able to have 2nd line of any significance for any extended period of time. It also allows the Habs to have very decent 3rd and 4th lines.
Gallagher. 2 smurfs is company. 3 is TV series called SMurfs in Habland. Gallagher is Gionta’s replacement when he gets traded. Gallagher needs to be patient. Mind you if Gionta gets injured the Habs have a replacement.
Dumont is a career AHLer. I don’t even consider him as a viable replacement in case of injury.
How do you figure Dumont is a career AHLer? Has the grit and skill set to play 4th line and potentially 3rd line minutes. Didn’t look out of place in his small stint with the habs last yr and has been a real leader in Hamilton. Watch hockey than make comments.
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Gallagher can be sent down at any time so why not keep him on the team for now?
we’ve done this with Max, LL, SK74..
Rookies normally hit a mid-season wall when the games get packed in and the games are more important… but there’s no mid-season so maybe these guys will be flying with confidence through the 48 game sprint.
Ryan White will make the team, he’s going to benefit the most playing with Prust, Armstrong, Moen.. he’ll be a loose canon out there and that’s what we need.
“Goaltender Carey Price did not practise Friday after appearing to injury a groin while making a save during the shootout competition following Thursday’s scrimmage”. I had to hold my breath to read that.
Looking forward to see what Gally 1 and 2 can bring to the table in regular season action.
Enjoy the season everyone!
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GallyA and GallyB…
WHO SIGNS GOMEZ???????
Florida???
Montreal
The senior men’s team that Gainey is managing
hahaha durocher that mad me laugh so I agree with you!
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I heard the Als are looking for a head coach.
Max V looks at how the Red Wings are managing to avoid the 2nd contract problem that many teams are being faced with and negotiating the cap this way.
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Great read. Not totally true but well detailed and researched.
24 players on the roster! plus Subban if he signs.
So is it Commodore back to Hamilton if PK comes on board??
And what is this rumor about Blunden on wavers???
Blunden was put on waivers, he cleared them. However he is still up with the team….for now. We shall see what happens.
“I think I may have found a way for us to get Griffey and Bonds, and we really won’t have to give up much” -Costanza
Commodor was sent down this morning
What’s the story on Blunden? I am hearing conflicting reports saying both he was put on waivers and that he remains with the team……
“I think I may have found a way for us to get Griffey and Bonds, and we really won’t have to give up much” -Costanza
After being put on waivers, the Habs can keep him on the team. He doesn’t need to be sent down right away.
He is eligble to be sent to the AHL at any time in the next 30 days, without having to clear waivers again.
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Got it, thanks Ben.
“I think I may have found a way for us to get Griffey and Bonds, and we really won’t have to give up much” -Costanza
commandant, what is your solution for the Subban deal?
I would be interested to know how you think this will resolved.
We should have an “Ask Ben” segment, huh Ed?
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yes. he’s done a lot of extra homework.
I think you need to go 2 years at 4.26 (10K more than Kaberle… 2nd highest D on the team) or go 6 years at 5.5 (less than Markov).
I don’t want a 4 year deal.
Thats what I’d give him, but its apparently more than Bergevin is offering.
Remember when we compare to Price/MaxPac’s 2nd “bridge contract”
Price got his bridge deal after the 2010 season and playoffs, he had much to prove.
Max Pac got his deal after his first good season… and it was just 14 goals. He was also coming off a major injury and had that question.
Overall PK subban as a Dman has only slightly more games than Max Pac had at the time of signing his second contract. PK has more career goals… way more assists and points… played the most minutes on the team last year… was +9 playing against top lines for a 28th based club.
Sign him and pay him, he’s our best D.
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Can they retract the waivers if someone claims him?
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Disregard. See he’s already cleared waivers so my question no longer valid.
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Would love to see Gallagher get a regular spot on a line with Eller and Bourque with Prust White and Armstrong being the guys cycling in and out of the lineup as needed. I’ll take potential and high skill over too much grit.
I think Prust plays everyday, geo. Will be one of the teams key penalty killers.
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Admittedly, I don’t know enough about his game to really make a call that’s why I lumped him in with White and Armstrong. I guess I’ll get a better sense after watching a few games.
Moen also can’t be excluded. We need his grit in the line up.
I wasn’t excluding Moen! I think he stays in no matter what. Solid third or fourth line presence. I love that guy. Just want Gallagher to play meaningful minutes.
i was really hoping Tinordi would stick. After the top 4 on defence.
it gets weak.
markov
subban
georges
emelin or kaberle.
Considering there’s really just 6 D spots, and Subban still isn’t among your top list. I think we’ll be ok without Tinordi for this season.
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Tinordi is our future for sure, but he needs a full year or two in the A first. It is a huge jump from Junior to NHL especially for a defense man.
I think you said the same about Ryan O`Byrne, the future part anyways. LOL
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I don’t think I did, O’Byrne is not the player Tinordi is going to be in a couple of years>
Just bustin your balls , Ian
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I agree lets not have another Ryan O’Byrne fiasco lets give Tinordi time
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Called again! Gallagher and Blunden. And not a johnny come lately call either. Check the archives if in doubt.
I have no definitive ‘personal take’ for Galchenyuk yet… and so have simply read the discussion on him without commenting.. He is top 3 draft choice pedigree and therefore lots to be said for keeping him period. But also lots to be said for just a look see and return.
No veteran in camp way and above him for top 6 so ok either way with me. But if kept must play big minutes in my opinion and only on top 6.
I still am keeping my 3rd line as Bourque/Armstrong/Prust with Gallagher making frequent and extended cameo appearances. This will be the tempo setting push back; timely scoring; gritty without penalty; line.
Eller cannot be on 3rd line else, I will say again, we are farting around determining his true potential if that happens.
Look for Blunden to supercede White.
Agree with you on White/Blunden (wait, wasn’t Blunden on waivers??), but Eller is the 3rd best centre on the team. Where else would you put him if Galchenyuk stays?
“thoroughbred”
Eller could play some 3rd but WE MUST give him top 6 chances too.I dont want to get killed here.. and I still have my big comment piece to write on Gionta, but as a HABS FAN I want Eller to be groomed to be replacing Gionta ‘eventually’.
Yes but he wasnt claimed (deadline was today i think.. we were lucky). The posters like Commandant and others who know this stuff explained the entire process in earlier posts. Me.. I was just saying he deserves a spot and will do well.
I’ll like to see Blunden back with the big club. I like White but I suspect his style will do him in sooner rather than later.
We’ll have to disagree on Eller, I don’t see him being anything other than a centre, and definitely not replacing Gionta. If he shows the ability, he may earn those top six minutes though. I’m still not convinced he can do it, plus, he’ll have to cut down on the bad penalties.
“thoroughbred”
Must say Trin, your shoulder gets a good work out here at HI/O.
Are you saying I am vain and cocky? LOL!
On board VIA Toronto-Montreal train.Don’t see any Maple Leafs on this train.
IMHO none of these cuts was surprising.
Going to the game tomorrow?
No. Big family function Saturday night.
Ah… those suck. Sorry.
Throw a few waffles at the Leafs for me. Have fun!
I never understood those crazies in Toronto…why waste a good waffle. Through something crappy instead like Shredded wheat
“Keep your stick on the Ice”
It’s the Leafs. We’re talkin’ Eggos not Belgian waffles. That sure would be a waste
Hell, even eggos are too good for that, throw the no-name brand ones!
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Anyone know who scored in the scrimmage last night?
Also, is Gallagher expected to play or be in the press box? Though I like giving him a shot, not going to do him much good to be in the press box or on a bottom line. Though Bourque – Eller – Gallagher would be a good third line that could pop a few. Just hope he gets some minutes if he’s playing.
I remember that Blunden popped 2, Max 1 and I think Bourque 1… or and Kaberle. Not sure about other goals.
Blunden’s gotta wonder what the eff he has to do to stick.
Bournival scored one too..
Lets fire out some possible line comboss……
MP-DD-Cole
Gally-Pleky-Gio
Bourque-Eller-Prusty?
Arms-white-Moen?
bourque-eller-gallagher?
Practice has been
Galchy-Plek-Gio
MP-DD-Cole
Moen-Eller-Bourque
Prust-White-Arms
not sure where Gallagher or Nokelainen fit in.
edit: I love the 4th line. Also, Moen and Bourque will give Eller some room to move. Finally got some grit on this team.
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The old management never would have given the kids a chance.
Very refreshing to say the least.
GOHABSGO
Huh? Selective memory?
Guimauve LaTenderness?
Carey Price?
Ryan O’Byrne
Max Lapierre
Both Kostitsyn’s
Subban
Most of the above came up at around same age as Gallagher. Just sayin’
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Subby was only brought in at the end of the season – in the playoffs in ’10.
Others were given long-term stints with the ‘Dogs.
Except Price, which people still rant about.
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Latendresse never played a game in the AHL.
made the Habs straight from junior hockey
I stand corrected.
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Max Pac was playing with the club early as well.
And I honestly thought they were going to ruin Max…
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He was really struggling being bounced around the bottom lines… Thank god he came through!
Well hockey seems to be alive and well in MTL. No surprise about Leblanc and Tinordi. Leblanc, to me, was the only one who could bump Gally out of a shot at the lineup tomorrow night. No harm in letting the kid play couple games and giving him a fair chance to prove himself. Honestly, he’s probably one of the few who are actually in game-shape.
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Guess that’s it for Commodore and the NHL, well for this season anyways.
Unless MTL pulls off a trade and unloads a defenseman he’d probably 4th on the list to fill in for an injury.
Good news I hope they both stick
PK last. Let him fester.
PK FIRST
Yes, I too hope our PK is first in the league.
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Ka is a wheel.
“Bring it back home to me baby”
Bring it on Home
Bazinga!
Luckily he is both, so you can carry on.
Not all oysters produce pearls, thankfully, Price is a pearl producing oyster.
Hey the Price hater came out for the new season. By the way Price won his very first play-off series, with a game 7 shutout. How your Blues doin these days. I heard they’re pretty good.
Man you’re a nice guy when you’re aren’t talking about Price or Latendresse.
You’ve made me feel like an a** now.
I still like “Suds” for Gallagher.
I see a day in the not too distant future — and this has nothing to do with eating most of a ham sandwich before seeing fungus on the crust — when Galchenyuk will centre a trio that has Gallagher and the fleet-footed Kristo as his wingers, and it shall be christened the Gally-G-Whiz line. Verily.
Galchenyuk will become such a powerful presence in the league — a G force, if you will — that ultimately he will be known simply by his initial.
Haha, same here – first thing I thought of.
Same here! I got a visual of him with a wooden jaw, skating around the ice with a machete instead of a hockey stick.
Not just G.
But you said it. G-Force.
Not with everyone on this site. For some, it’s often Hope springs a leak.
Sadly, some think Hope is a four letter word.
waitaminute…. ah forget it.
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Caught that too, did you?
Hahahaha
nice try boys but not the case… I know Yeats
No names please but there have been others who are no longer active.
@Ron. Then you know that Yeats was just one of his personalities. Sybil was my nickname for him.
I thought I coined the nickname Sybil. HF you better stop ripping off my material.
Let us go with great minds…
Do you remember the guy who claimed to be a RCMP Sgt and was threatening everyone who disagreed with him plus sending them nasty e-mails? I called him Sgt Diddler of the NWMP
the _guru_
I had a reply, but it really wasn’t worth it. There’s no point.
I have to agree with Chris. There is business attire that is appropriate for her job, and this isn’t it. The picture she uses on Twitter would be appropriate if she was pursuing a career as a model.