Habitant in Surrey - (Christopher van Dyke)

Member since November 14, 2008

Surrey, British Columbia

Habs fan since: 1950
Favorite current player: SubbyDoo & Jesus
All-time favorite player: Jacques Plante & Henri Richard

Signature:
…for the foreseeable future I will be annoyingly and shamelessly crusading for Our Montreal Canadiens to retire Toe Blake’s number 6 …and add His banner in the rafters next to Our other former Greats …now some of You may believe Toe was only a Great Coach, and as a Player, did not quite rate such an honor …and/or do not want yet another low-number unavailable to contemporary Players …maybe forgetting Toe Blake won an NHL scoring championship, the Hart Trophy and a Lady Byng, and led Our Habs in scoring in 6 seasons of His Hall Of Fame playing career …He was an essential component with The Rocket and Elmer Lach on ‘The Punch Line’ which was the most feared scoring line of it’s day …most remember Toe Blake as the genius Coach of the Montreal Canadiens at the cusp of Our Golden Era …the Golden Era that most of Us were inspired by to follow Our Habs as if it was ‘a religion’ unto It’s own …Toe Blake’s name is on 11 rings of the Stanley Cup; 8 as Our Coach, 2 as a Player for the Montreal Canadiens and one as a Montreal Maroon …Toe Blake was the ‘heart and soul’ Whom inspired and ‘showed the way’ to Our great Players of the time, both as a Player and as Our Coach …His Legacy is greatly taken for granted, I strongly believe, by the fact Toe Blake’s number 6 is not represented yet in the rafters of the Bell Centre …the totality of Toe Blake’s legacy, as a Player and Our Coach, to the History and exceptional success of the Montreal Canadiens as the most famous brand in the hockey world is way past the overdue stage …I wish to request all Montreal Canadiens Fans to join with Ian Cobb and I to right a wrong …I suggested to Ian to theme this year’s Summit on Toe Blake …to incorporate some homage to Toe …maybe even make a request to Hurley’s Tavern to try to replicate the ambiance of the famed former Toe Blake’s Tavern …I will leave that to Ian, of what is doable in that regard …knowing Ian, He is more than capable (Note Bene: such may not be possible this October, because of the projected lock-out) …meanwhile, some clear input must be made by Habs' Fans that agree with the objective, to let Their feelings and opinions be known to Geoff Molson and Montreal Canadiens Management …that means You !!! Boys and Girls …if this is something You would like to make right as I and Ian do, I provide the following mail contacts to send Your requests to 'Retire Number 6 !!!' …if anyOne out there have other suggestions please let Ian and I know …they will be considered and appreciated The following are the most relevant to send your testimonial to Retire Number 6 !!!: Geoff Molson: President and Owner (Twitter; @gmolsonchc) Kevin Gilmore: VP Operations Send your testimonial to: [Name of person] c/o The Montreal Canadiens 1909, avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal Montreal, QC, CANADA H3C 5L2 _________________________________________________________ Michel F.Therrien ???: HIS' new Official Habs' Fan Theme Song; Morrissey/The Smiths ‘Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfkvPnjb9hs HIS' alternative HIO Official Theme Song: 'MTL Stand-up !': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK0l0XEW3Dw HIS' Get It Up ! pre-game musical intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=R5mMRiiCwak&NR=1 _________________________________________________________ HIO's BC Odd Couple: UCe, the supercilious stickler; and HIS, the stubbornly relentless 'schismatist' :) _________________________________________________________ What I WANT ! is an aircraft carrier at centre and nuclear destroyers on each wing going to the net like bats out of Hell !, ...NO MORE rubber duckies !!! _________________________________________________________ Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049 Campaign to Retire Toe Blake's Number 6 !!! Bring Back Boone, and send Hickey to Hamilton !!! ...and, last, but not least: FREE PUSSY RIOT !!!

Recent Comments

• Comment on Avalanche won't take Jones with No. 1 pick
  ...are We still talking camping on My front lawn, or will this be a Motel 6 thingy ?
• Comment on Avalanche won't take Jones with No. 1 pick
  ...hope You know I'm just kidding Tim :)
• Comment on Avalanche won't take Jones with No. 1 pick
  ...Timo, I don't know if You saw My mention of Ankhor Wat in Cambodia as a wonderful ethereal place to visit for those whose souls need repair and soothing to heal 20 years without winning a Stanley Cup ...My first thought was You ...see Your travel agent today ! :)
• Comment on Avalanche won't take Jones with No. 1 pick
  ...that's what I feel too, unless Fucale was projected more as a 'can't miss' ...too much quality among the forward's prospects that meet Our priorities
• Comment on Avalanche won't take Jones with No. 1 pick
  ...We certainly need depth in goal, but sizing-up must be the priority and mantra going forward
• Comment on Avalanche won't take Jones with No. 1 pick
  ...I am awaiting My Son to be of age ...tickticktick (not far away) ...He would likely wear His Henri Richard sweater :) Post Script: ...I am being facetious describing Thrower as Our Jones, by the way ;)
• Comment on Avalanche won't take Jones with No. 1 pick
  ...I would not use Our first (24th ?) round pick on Fucale ...I would select him in the second round if still available ...My priority would be one of the goliath QMJHL forwards like Gauthier, Mantha or D Sam Morin if available ...whether QMJHL or not, I think Our first selection must be a huge skilled mother popper ...or as skilled and sized as possible in that category