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[b]Bob Gainey's impact is immediately felt, as the Canadiens were able to bring the powerhouse Islanders to over-time before losing. Okposo with the OT winner.[/b]


this the best part of anything I read over the past week lol, anyway we can distribute this to all montreal fans? lol.

SensFan71 wrote:

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[b]Bob Gainey's impact is immediately felt, as the Canadiens were able to bring the powerhouse Islanders to over-time before losing. Okposo with the OT winner.[/b]


this the best part of anything I read over the past week lol, anyway we can distribute this to all montreal fans? lol.

The powerhouse Islanders are 4-1-1 in March BTW. Canadiens castoffs on this team include Mark Streit, Bruno Gervais and Yann Danis.

Montreal fans were booing the Habs at the end of the game last night.

Gainey won't be able to do much more than he is doing right now. If Montreal misses the playoffs, the powder keg will explode...the fuse is getting shorter.

Can't wait

Poetic justice would be the Habs having to wait for a final game of the season to determine if they make it or not... totally out of their control... and having an ex-Habs score the game winner that resulted in them not making the playoffs.

I would light a big fat cigar, pour myself a nice Single Malt and grin from ear to ear as I puffed on the Cuban.

davetherave wrote:

SensFan71 wrote:

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[b]Bob Gainey's impact is immediately felt, as the Canadiens were able to bring the powerhouse Islanders to over-time before losing. Okposo with the OT winner.[/b]


this the best part of anything I read over the past week lol, anyway we can distribute this to all montreal fans? lol.

The powerhouse Islanders are 4-1-1 in March BTW. Canadiens castoffs on this team include Mark Streit, Bruno Gervais and Yann Danis.

Montreal fans were booing the Habs at the end of the game last night.

Gainey won't be able to do much more than he is doing right now. If Montreal misses the playoffs, the powder keg will explode...the fuse is getting shorter.

I will be right there to piss on the ashes when it explodes, that might be one thing that us Sens fans can agree with Leaf fans on, we will be tapping the keg together when Montreal implodes.

shabbs wrote:Poetic justice would be the Habs having to wait for a final game of the season to determine if they make it or not... totally out of their control... and having an ex-Habs score the game winner that resulted in them not making the playoffs.

I would light a big fat cigar, pour myself a nice Single Malt and grin from ear to ear as I puffed on the Cuban.

After the Sens game on April 6, the Canadiens finish the season against Conference rivals Boston, Rangers (on the road) and Penguins (at home). That playoff spot may very well be on the line.

So one imagines you will be cheering for Johnny Torts, and Sid, Geno and the Pingu Posse.
8)

Single malt, eh...

davetherave wrote:

shabbs wrote:Poetic justice would be the Habs having to wait for a final game of the season to determine if they make it or not... totally out of their control... and having an ex-Habs score the game winner that resulted in them not making the playoffs.

I would light a big fat cigar, pour myself a nice Single Malt and grin from ear to ear as I puffed on the Cuban.

After the Sens game on April 6, the Canadiens finish the season against Conference rivals Boston, Rangers (on the road) and Penguins (at home). That playoff spot may very well be on the line.

So one imagines you will be cheering for Johnny Torts, and Sid, Geno and the Pingu Posse.
8)

Single malt, eh...

any ex habs on the Penguins? I am sure we can find a connection there somewhere, we will make one if they have to.

Edit...the only connection I found that is Garon used to play for Montreal, so unless Pitts starts that guy and he plays lights out, doubt we will have any ex-Hab connection taking them down.

davetherave wrote:

shabbs wrote:Poetic justice would be the Habs having to wait for a final game of the season to determine if they make it or not... totally out of their control... and having an ex-Habs score the game winner that resulted in them not making the playoffs.

I would light a big fat cigar, pour myself a nice Single Malt and grin from ear to ear as I puffed on the Cuban.

After the Sens game on April 6, the Canadiens finish the season against Conference rivals Boston, Rangers (on the road) and Penguins (at home). That playoff spot may very well be on the line.

So one imagines you will be cheering for Johnny Torts, and Sid, Geno and the Pingu Posse.
8)

Single malt, eh...

HA! Well, if it does happen, I'll be sippin' on some Cardhu and puffin' on a Cuban.

shabbs wrote:

davetherave wrote:

shabbs wrote:Poetic justice would be the Habs having to wait for a final game of the season to determine if they make it or not... totally out of their control... and having an ex-Habs score the game winner that resulted in them not making the playoffs.

I would light a big fat cigar, pour myself a nice Single Malt and grin from ear to ear as I puffed on the Cuban.

After the Sens game on April 6, the Canadiens finish the season against Conference rivals Boston, Rangers (on the road) and Penguins (at home). That playoff spot may very well be on the line.

So one imagines you will be cheering for Johnny Torts, and Sid, Geno and the Pingu Posse.
8)

Single malt, eh...

HA! Well, if it does happen, I'll be sippin' on some Cardhu and puffin' on a Cuban.

Get puffin and sippin...those three contests will be some seriously intense games.

I'm visualizing you cheering for Sid

The Devils are in Montreal on Sat night. That could get ugly.

shabbs wrote:The Devils are in Montreal on Sat night. That could get ugly.

I am hoping it does, how close is Brodeur to the record? wouldn't it be great to get the win to break the Hab's best goalie record against the Habs themselves, now that is a good story line.

If he doesn't play until the Montreal game, and he wins there, then I think he ties the record

SensFan71 wrote:

shabbs wrote:The Devils are in Montreal on Sat night. That could get ugly.

I am hoping it does, how close is Brodeur to the record? wouldn't it be great to get the win to break the Hab's best goalie record against the Habs themselves, now that is a good story line.

If you believe the pundits in Montreal, Martin Brodeur is the Habs fans' favorite non-Habs goalie...they've never forgiven Canadiens management for not drafting him instead of Turner Stevenson.
:KJK:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl1990e.html

davetherave wrote:

SensFan71 wrote:

shabbs wrote:The Devils are in Montreal on Sat night. That could get ugly.

I am hoping it does, how close is Brodeur to the record? wouldn't it be great to get the win to break the Hab's best goalie record against the Habs themselves, now that is a good story line.

If you believe the pundits in Montreal, Martin Brodeur is the Habs fans' favorite non-Habs goalie...they've never forgiven Canadiens management for not drafting him instead of Turner Stevenson.
:KJK:

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Turner who? lol, well I am afraid I won't poke fun too much at the Habs GM on that one, the Habs fans will be quick to point out Alexandre Daigle to us, that one still stings. In fact, when I still play my NHL 07 dynasty, Daigle is funny enough on the Leafs roster, oh I tell you, I hit that little # 9 every time he is on the ice and never let up on him, knocked him out for 20 games at one point lol yeah am a bit peeved over that bust still.

SensFan71 wrote:

Turner who? lol, well I am afraid I won't poke fun too much at the Habs GM on that one, the Habs fans will be quick to point out Alexandre Daigle to us, that one still stings. In fact, when I still play my NHL 07 dynasty, Daigle is funny enough on the Leafs roster, oh I tell you, I hit that little # 9 every time he is on the ice and never let up on him, knocked him out for 20 games at one point lol yeah am a bit peeved over that bust still.

Turner Stevenson...one of the true "NHL hopeful who became a non-event" players.

Check out these stats.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5183

From the dark mid-90s days of Les Canadiens.

SensFan71 wrote:

shabbs wrote:The Devils are in Montreal on Sat night. That could get ugly.

I am hoping it does, how close is Brodeur to the record? wouldn't it be great to get the win to break the Hab's best goalie record against the Habs themselves, now that is a good story line.

Brodeur is 1 win away from tying Roy's record of 551 wins.

How sweet would that be to do it in Montreal?

Sweet.

whoa! I think i'll be using the ol' PIP feature and checking out both the Sens/Pens and Habs/Devils tilt this weekend.

C'mon Brodeur, bring it on! You're so close!!

shabbs wrote:

SensFan71 wrote:

shabbs wrote:The Devils are in Montreal on Sat night. That could get ugly.

I am hoping it does, how close is Brodeur to the record? wouldn't it be great to get the win to break the Hab's best goalie record against the Habs themselves, now that is a good story line.

Brodeur is 1 win away from tying Roy's record of 551 wins.

How sweet would that be to do it in Montreal?

Sweet.

I hope it's a freaking shutout too, would definitely put Montreal in their place and let them know they are definitely not in the elite of league.

Vermette with a goal for Columbus, they lead the 'Hawks 1-0.

I'm glad for him. I think he could really realize his potential there, and I don't think he was going to here. Let's hope Pascal Leclaire is able to realize his vast potential as well.

asq2 wrote:Vermette with a goal for Columbus, they lead the 'Hawks 1-0.

I'm glad for him. I think he could really realize his potential there, and I don't think he was going to here. Let's hope Pascal Leclaire is able to realize his vast potential as well.

That's two for Vermette...he is playing extremely well for the Jackets. :D

davetherave wrote:

asq2 wrote:Vermette with a goal for Columbus, they lead the 'Hawks 1-0.

I'm glad for him. I think he could really realize his potential there, and I don't think he was going to here. Let's hope Pascal Leclaire is able to realize his vast potential as well.

That's two for Vermette...he is playing extremely well for the Jackets. :D

Thanks. I watched the second period but haven't been watching the third. I'm pulling for the Jackets to make the playoffs.

Also, 3 point night for 19-year-old Voracek so far. 8)

Future is bright in C-Bus.

asq2 wrote:

davetherave wrote:

asq2 wrote:Vermette with a goal for Columbus, they lead the 'Hawks 1-0.

I'm glad for him. I think he could really realize his potential there, and I don't think he was going to here. Let's hope Pascal Leclaire is able to realize his vast potential as well.

That's two for Vermette...he is playing extremely well for the Jackets. :D

Thanks. I watched the second period but haven't been watching the third. I'm pulling for the Jackets to make the playoffs.

Also, 3 point night for 19-year-old Voracek so far. 8)

Future is bright in C-Bus.

An excellent game tonight between two young, fast, and well matched teams. Columbus was ready from the drop of the puck and played their tails off...the Hawks had all they could handle and still managed to swing the momentum back their way before the Jackets went up by two in the third. The Hawks made it a one goal game again on a terrific score by Patrick Kane, but Nash sealed it with an empty netter.

Some superb saves by both Huet and Dubie.

As you probably know, I really like the Jackets as well, and hope they make it to the dance this year.

:D

For Vermette's sake, I agree, although I don't tend to watch them much.

From what I've seen, though, I haven't gotten the feeling that they are ready to challenge - have they improved that much? (I'm much higher on Chicago, so your suggestion that they are well matched makes me wonder what I've missed).

I think recent evidence suggests that a young core will struggle in its first foray in the playoffs: Pittsburgh and Washington are examples of that. But you shouldn't under-estimate a team with Hitch at the helm.

I think the mere fact of making the playoffs would be a triumph and would help the fan-base a lot in signalling that the team is on the rise. Same goes for Florida in the East.

asq2 wrote:I think recent evidence suggests that a young core will struggle in its first foray in the playoffs: Pittsburgh and Washington are examples of that. But you shouldn't under-estimate a team with Hitch at the helm.

I think the mere fact of making the playoffs would be a triumph and would help the fan-base a lot in signalling that the team is on the rise. Same goes for Florida in the East.

You are right on about 'The Hitch Factor'. And the fan base in CLB is energized as well...the house in Columbus was packed the other night. Hitch utilizes his talent as well as any coach I can think of.

Assuming the Jackets and Hawks both make the playoffs, you'll have two dynamic young teams, each with many players experiencing their first postseason games...both sprinkled with some veterans...should be fun to watch.

2 goals tonight for Vermie. Insane.

marakh wrote:2 goals tonight for Vermie. Insane.

It's awesome for him, enjoy some success deep into the playoffs I hope Vermie, Columbus will be loving how you win the draws at that important time of the year.

SensFan71 wrote:

marakh wrote:2 goals tonight for Vermie. Insane.

It's awesome for him, enjoy some success deep into the playoffs I hope Vermie, Columbus will be loving how you win the draws at that important time of the year.

Vermette was playing on the PP last night as well. His playing with much more confidence under Hitch. So far he fits in perfectly with the Jackets.
:D

davetherave wrote:

SensFan71 wrote:

marakh wrote:2 goals tonight for Vermie. Insane.

It's awesome for him, enjoy some success deep into the playoffs I hope Vermie, Columbus will be loving how you win the draws at that important time of the year.

Vermette was playing on the PP last night as well. His playing with much more confidence under Hitch. So far he fits in perfectly with the Jackets.
:D

It's great to see that, and thankfully, in the western conference, he won't have much opportunity to burn us with his new found confidence, but am hoping he wreaks havoc all over the western teams.

SensFan71 wrote:

davetherave wrote:

SensFan71 wrote:

marakh wrote:2 goals tonight for Vermie. Insane.

It's awesome for him, enjoy some success deep into the playoffs I hope Vermie, Columbus will be loving how you win the draws at that important time of the year.

Vermette was playing on the PP last night as well. His playing with much more confidence under Hitch. So far he fits in perfectly with the Jackets.
:D

It's great to see that, and thankfully, in the western conference, he won't have much opportunity to burn us with his new found confidence, but am hoping he wreaks havoc all over the western teams.

3 goals and 3 assists for The Verminator so far as a Jacket...heck, he might even hit 20 goals at this new pace...

From the AP game recap:
“I got to say since I got here, the guys have made it easy on me. Everyone is working hard and working the same way,” Vermette said. “I couldn’t ask for anything for better than that. Guys are playing pretty well with good structure.

“I’ve been lucky enough to never miss one playoff. Having a chance to join this group of guys and make a pretty good push, I’m pretty happy about it.”
Vermette has three goals and three assists since the March 4 trade.

“He’s been a big help,” Columbus coach Ken Hitchc0ck said. “He’s just part of the team now.”

davetherave wrote:

SensFan71 wrote:

davetherave wrote:

SensFan71 wrote:

marakh wrote:2 goals tonight for Vermie. Insane.

It's awesome for him, enjoy some success deep into the playoffs I hope Vermie, Columbus will be loving how you win the draws at that important time of the year.

Vermette was playing on the PP last night as well. His playing with much more confidence under Hitch. So far he fits in perfectly with the Jackets.
:D

It's great to see that, and thankfully, in the western conference, he won't have much opportunity to burn us with his new found confidence, but am hoping he wreaks havoc all over the western teams.

3 goals and 3 assists for The Verminator so far as a Jacket...heck, he might even hit 20 goals at this new pace...

From the AP game recap:
“I got to say since I got here, the guys have made it easy on me. Everyone is working hard and working the same way,” Vermette said. “I couldn’t ask for anything for better than that. Guys are playing pretty well with good structure.

“I’ve been lucky enough to never miss one playoff. Having a chance to join this group of guys and make a pretty good push, I’m pretty happy about it.”
Vermette has three goals and three assists since the March 4 trade.

“He’s been a big help,” Columbus coach Ken Hitchc0ck said. “He’s just part of the team now.”

well let's hope the success keeps up, Hitch apparently loves the guy, hoping for a cup ring for you Vermie is a bit optomistic, but you know, anything can happen, Mason is definitely on a tear and all it takes to win is a hot goalie.

SensFan71 wrote: well let's hope the success keeps up, Hitch apparently loves the guy, hoping for a cup ring for you Vermie is a bit optomistic, but you know, anything can happen, Mason is definitely on a tear and all it takes to win is a hot goalie.

60-1 Vegas odds on the Jackets...a very nice payout...and the Jackets have beat the Wings, Sharks, and Flames so far...if the playoffs started today, Columbus and Calgary would face off. The season series has been even so far with a win each and a shootout win by the Flames. What a series that would be.

Vermette adds a key element to a team that is already excellent on faceoffs and PK with the experienced Mike Peca. Their supporting cast of forwards like Raffi Torres, RJ Umberger, Kristian Huselius, Jakub Voracek...very strong.

Ottawa native Mark Methot on D BTW.

And what is there left to say about Rick Nash and Steve Mason...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/matchups?season=2009

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SensFan71 wrote: well let's hope the success keeps up, Hitch apparently loves the guy, hoping for a cup ring for you Vermie is a bit optomistic, but you know, anything can happen, Mason is definitely on a tear and all it takes to win is a hot goalie.

60-1 Vegas odds on the Jackets...a very nice payout...and the Jackets have beat the Wings, Sharks, and Flames so far...if the playoffs started today, Columbus and Calgary would face off. The season series has been even so far with a win each and a shootout win by the Flames. What a series that would be.

Vermette adds a key element to a team that is already excellent on faceoffs and PK with the experienced Mike Peca. Their supporting cast of forwards like Raffi Torres, RJ Umberger, Kristian Huselius, Jakub Voracek...very strong.

Ottawa native Mark Methot on D BTW.

And what is there left to say about Rick Nash and Steve Mason...

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very intriguing, wow, Columbus really could be the team that surprises coming out of the west, don't think if I was any team I would look forward to them first round, especially if I was Calgary, yes Jokinen gave them extra firepower, but Columbus already had it and I would give them the edge in net, Kipper looks off sometimes. The edge on D would go to the Flames, but well, they play the games for a reason and Columbus could take them out.

SensFan71 wrote: very intriguing, wow, Columbus really could be the team that surprises coming out of the west, don't think if I was any team I would look forward to them first round, especially if I was Calgary, yes Jokinen gave them extra firepower, but Columbus already had it and I would give them the edge in net, Kipper looks off sometimes. The edge on D would go to the Flames, but well, they play the games for a reason and Columbus could take them out.

The Jackets definitely have a shot...and remember you have Hitch Vs Iron Mike.

Columbus can shut you down...AND they can score...and they aren't shy about mixing it up either.

What a story that would be if the Jackets go deep.

davetherave wrote:

SensFan71 wrote: very intriguing, wow, Columbus really could be the team that surprises coming out of the west, don't think if I was any team I would look forward to them first round, especially if I was Calgary, yes Jokinen gave them extra firepower, but Columbus already had it and I would give them the edge in net, Kipper looks off sometimes. The edge on D would go to the Flames, but well, they play the games for a reason and Columbus could take them out.

The Jackets definitely have a shot...and remember you have Hitch Vs Iron Mike.

Columbus can shut you down...AND they can score...and they aren't shy about mixing it up either.

What a story that would be if the Jackets go deep.

It's definitely possible, Hitch is a winning coach, no one can deny that one, and a lot of times, he can win with nothing, he has talent in Columbus, oodles of it.

Huge games today, many of them possibly going to alter the playoff picture...

Rangers @ Flyers...gigantic for New York...and the Flyers aren't home free just yet.

Red Wings @ Blues...Blues are just 2 points out of a playoff spot. They always play the Wings hard.

Sens @ Pens...mission critical for the Pingu Posse. They are sizzlin'.

Thrashers @ Sabres...must win for the Buff Bunch.

Devils @ Habs...Le Grand Brodeur seeks to dethrone Patrick Roy while Gainey's gang can't afford to drop this one.

Canes @ Caps...the Canes have whipped up a mighty wind and they need to blow out Ovie N Da Krew.

Bolts @ Panthers...the Cats must roar for DeBoer or their playoff hopes may get zapped by the Lightning.

Kings @ Sharks...either LA turns it up or they can book their tee times now.

Preds @ Yotes...the Desert Dogs are almost done to a crisp, but the fellers from Nashville have to play a winnin' tune if they wanna doe-see-doe in the dance for Stanley.

Isles-Bruins and Leafs-Flames...well, at least two of them are playing for pride...

Lots of great hockey on tap....

davetherave wrote:Huge games today, many of them possibly going to alter the playoff picture...

Rangers @ Flyers...gigantic for New York...and the Flyers aren't home free just yet.

Red Wings @ Blues...Blues are just 2 points out of a playoff spot. They always play the Wings hard.

Sens @ Pens...mission critical for the Pingu Posse. They are sizzlin'.

Thrashers @ Sabres...must win for the Buff Bunch.

Devils @ Habs...Le Grand Brodeur seeks to dethrone Patrick Roy while Gainey's gang can't afford to drop this one.

Canes @ Caps...the Canes have whipped up a mighty wind and they need to blow out Ovie N Da Krew.

Bolts @ Panthers...the Cats must roar for DeBoer or their playoff hopes may get zapped by the Lightning.

Kings @ Sharks...either LA turns it up or they can book their tee times now.

Preds @ Yotes...the Desert Dogs are almost done to a crisp, but the fellers from Nashville have to play a winnin' tune if they wanna doe-see-doe in the dance for Stanley.

Isles-Bruins and Leafs-Flames...well, at least two of them are playing for pride...

Lots of great hockey on tap....

wow DTR, are you sure you are not a commentator somewhere, some of your descriptions there were pretty poetic, today is a good day to have the centre ice package if you want to keep tabs on all games and the playoff implications.

as Elvis would say..."thank you...thank you very much...uhhuh"

davetherave wrote:as Elvis would say..."thank you...thank you very much...uhhuh"

you hound dog you lol.

Patrick Roy will be the new coach of the Montreal Canadiens, Pierre Lebrun suggests on The Hot Stove tonight during the intermission of the Leafs-Flames shinny game.

No word on whether or not Patrick will suit up and take over between the pipes as well.

Olli Jokinen's hattrick and two assists are overshadowed by the Leafs' 8-6 win over the Flames, with Ponikarovsky leading the way with 4 assists. Luke Schenn had 2 assists, Gerber gets the win, but none of the three goalies that played had particularly memorable nights.

Ovechkin is a point away from the 90 point plateau and a goal away from 50, and Alexander Semin had a goal and three assists, bringing his totals to 69 points in 51 games.

Detroit scored 3 goals in 46 seconds to beat the Blues 5-2.

Atlanta beat Buffalo without Kovalchuk, and Brett Sterling, just called up from the minors, had the shoot-out decider.

Stamkos had an assist and the SO winner as Tampa beat Florida.

New additions Antropov and Avery scored for NYR, but Asham (2 goals) and the Flyers still won 4-2. Biron was the game's first star, thankfully for Flyer fans.

Kessel reached 30 goals as the Bruins beat the Islanders.

And Dallas appears to have just bested Minnesota in OT.

Habs lose again... sweet.

shabbs wrote:Habs lose again... sweet.

The crowd at Centre Bell was booing Les Canadiens and cheering Montreal hometown boy Brodeur as Patrick Roy looked on...