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lakechamplain - (Thomas Harley)

Member since August 10, 2009

Plattsburgh

Habs fan since: 1969
Favorite current player: Brian Gionta
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  • Comment on Senators become Canada's only hope for Stanley Cup
    Pardon my ignorance about what undoubtedly has been discussed before, but I'm already into thinking about the 2013 draft. My question: does the Canadians draft number change in the first round because they lost early? And are Nashville's and Calgary's picks set for the second round? It'd be nice to look at the mock drafts that go beyond 16 at this time and dream positive thoughts. Thanks.
  • Comment on About last night ...
    I play and follow tennis and a few years ago went to(and enjoyed) the pro tournament in Montreal. While watching a match between 2 players ranked in the teens someone commented that these guys were as good as the top 3 in the world, and a knowledgable guy replied that about the top 25 players all have pretty equal strokes but that the key difference between say, the top 3 and the rest was that they played the big points better. I honestly can't remember when Carey Price has done that for more than a game or two. The best example I can recall of a Canadian goalie doing that was Halak in that great playoff run several yrs. ago. No, I'm not saying they should've kept him, just noting that what Dryden and Roy did in big games too long ago are what we expect of the Canadians number one goalie. Until Price plays the big periods, the big games, and yeah, the big playoff series, there won't be any parades in the near future.
  • Comment on Price will be in goal against Maple Leafs
    So just try to think, and it won't be easy, if tonight on 'Coaches Corner' Don Cherry could for once get beyond his jingoistic, one-sided love fest with all things Toronto, and do these segments that he could use to explain to people how hockey is supposed to be played: "First Ron(and remember you just sit there and nod your head) I want to show you youngsters out there how to be a man and take a hit. Watch here as Buffalo bully-boy nails Brendan Gallagher with a hard check on the boards. Gallagher, a good Canadian boy, gets labeled but gets up, even smiles, and waves off his linemate from going after him. Then here's what makes the Canadians a tougher team than people give them credit for. Boullion, or whats his name, no fighter, stands up for his teammate and even gets that punk Ott down on the ice. It's guys like this who're letting the league know that the Canadians aren't going to be pushed around and let other teams go after their smaller guys. And how about the guy who's really reshaped the character issues of the Canadians, Brandon Prust? Every guy on the team knows that he's got their back. And hey, he's more than just a tough guy; I mean the guy leads the team in penalty minutes but is +13! That's right, another good Canadian boy! You know Ron, I usually diss guys like this but I've got to give some credit to those fancy dancers on the Canadians, Galchenpuk, or whatever his foreigner name is, and that Subban kid, who by the way is a good Toronto boy. Subban seems to add little touches every game that make his game go towards another level. And that kid; Ron, is he really 19, well they made me watch the last few Canadians games for tonight's show(a few 'pops' made the time go by) and I have to tell ya that the kid has potential. He's made some moves and some passes in those games I saw that in a few years could be game changers and crowd pleasers too. What do you mean we only have a minute? Well, stay tuned after the game and I'll show you how my good Toronto boys put it to those wusses from Montreal. Yeah, right.
  • Comment on Habs attract 17,000 for Easter Sunday practice
    North Dakota lost to Yale 4-1, Kristo scored the lone ND goal. Anyone have any information on what happens with the Habs and Kristo now?
  • Comment on About last night ...
    Just curious: does anyone have any information about when Bourque and Diaz might be returning? Concussions are incredibly tricky matters when it comes to being 'recovered' we all know. Just would be nice to see those two guys able to return after the strong starts they had.
  • Comment on Hockey Night in Boston on Sunday
    Boonie(who's been doing some damn good reporting on the Habs games right here) put it succinctly in his game post when he said that so far, Price has not 'stolen' a game this year. Bull's eye. I remember when either Guy LaPointe or Serge Savard was asked to make a comment about Ken Dryden's goaltending back in the day. He said that every now and then Dryden would give up a softie early in the game but come crunch time late in the game he'd raise the level of his game and usually stone the opponent. Unfortunately with Price this year's trials in overtime and shootouts is not the exception; it's been the rule. And until he addresses that issue the Habs ain't going nowhere in the playoffs.
  • Comment on About last night ...
    Random thoughts: Keep them up or send them down?: OK, I should know this but I don't; if Galchenyuk goes back to Sarnia can he be brought up later this short season? That would seem to be the best plan. Much as we yearn to see his flashy moves that frankly we've been starving for, more ice time and confidence would probably be better for him & the team. Keep Gallagher; he's doing the little things that most rookies don't. One nice play last night had him backchecking with his speed, not just slowing down the forward but stealing the puck. He knows what he has to do to succeed at this level. PK--Bergevin is proving his mettle as GM and dealing with this situation cooly and professionally. Let's understand we're doing what fans do, forming opinions and taking sides. MB is assessing the whole issue and let's have the confidence to let his judgement rectify the problem. RB--I liked the comments on Bourque(I noted similar one's here Sunday). After several years of Gomez and some others coming into camp with the 'i'm really going to be better this year than last' attitude and showing nothing it's nice to see this guy playing at the level we read about but didn't see after the trade last year. One of the cool things about hockey is to see the chemical change a player can bring to a line. Know it's way early but TP & BG should take him out to lunch if not dinner. Want a measure of how good this team is? Not that everyone here doesn't see every game but remind your friends about Feb 6th.