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whatasave33 Champion Author Detroit Posts:18,705 Points:1,513,425 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2008 1:14:13 PM Ignore whatasave33 Report Abuse Here you go: A place for all Habs fans (mindy) to grab an ice cold Molson (or more) while they celebrate their 100th year. Also a place for hijacking something OTHER than the Red Wings thread:) [Edited by: whatasave33 at 10/22/2008 1:14:42 PM EST]

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Here you go: A place for all Habs fans (mindy) to grab an ice cold Molson (or more) while they celebrate their 100th year.
Also a place for hijacking something OTHER than the Red Wings thread:)

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Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 3:13:10 AM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse TDice - I agree!
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 10:15:44 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse I agree Canadiens that the shortened season helped them to attain a division championship. But realistically, they were far from Stanley Cup Championship caliber. It's funny, but some teams would put up a Division Championship banner, but it would have to be 50 feet long for Montreal fans to notice.
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 10, 2013 11:38:18 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse Sounds like some optimism for the Habs from some here and yet as a die hard Habs fan I have to disagree. I predicted that the Habs would struggle to make the playoffs and not do well in the playoffs. Well I was right about the playoffs and although I was pleasantly surprised by the regular season performance, lets look at this realistically. This was a very shortened season and a lot of surprises happened. If a full season would have been played I'm sure my prediction would have held true and the Habs would have struggled to make the playoffs. They are too small and not tough enough and in a full season that alone would have caught up to them. Contrary to what others may think, next year will be a worse year for the Habs if they don't address these two elements as well as getting a goal scorer and a big body in front of the opposition's net. Ottawa is a very good team and the Habs could have easily won a game or two with a few breaks and less injuries. Except for one disgraceful game, I am very proud of my boys for what they accomplished and only wish that some issues will be addressed in the off season. GO OTTAWA GO!
airfresh Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:15,223 Points:826,945 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: May 10, 2013 9:07:26 AM Ignore airfresh Report Abuse As bad as it may hurt right now the team has reversed it's fortunes this year. Who predicted a division win for this team at the start. The hope of "next year" is the fate for all but 1.
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 11:57:38 PM Ignore TDice Report Abuse Too many injuries to overcome. Sorry mindylou and Canadiens.
Silverdog1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:14,931 Points:1,663,195 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 9:58:26 PM Ignore Silverdog1 Report Abuse A surprising ending to a good season...I'm sorry to see the Habs go.
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 10:43:21 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse Subban up for the Norris. I put him 3rd behind Letang and Suter. Although, I can see Gallagher winning the Calder for ROY. [Edited by: TDice at 5/8/2013 10:44:33 AM EST]
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 11:16:10 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse I switched my avatar back to the Habs since they renewed themselves from game 3 and played the way they should play in game 4. They dominated the game tonight except for a few minutes near the end of the 3rd and of course that fairly quick goal by the Sens in OT. Some very lucky bounces for Ottawa combined with some key injuries to the Habs in the 3rd and in OT played a big role in the outcome of this game. I was not proud to be a Canadien's fan after game three but I am after game four even though they lost. I only hope they don't become sore losers in game 5 and embarrass themselves. If we're going to bow out, lets do so with grace and pride. I don't think either team in this series will advance any further in the playoffs (but I hope they do) because of the bumps and bruises that they have accumulated in this series. One thing for sure, we'll have at least one Canadian team in round two. GO HABS GO!
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 9:06:40 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse So far the Habs are playing the type of hockey French Canadiens are used to seeing, 2-0 Habs after two.
Nomofriggincube Champion Author Miami Posts:7,134 Points:1,406,965 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 8:56:16 PM Ignore Nomofriggincube Report Abuse Will it repeat in other games? Lets hope they stick to hockey
airfresh Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:15,223 Points:826,945 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 9:43:31 AM Ignore airfresh Report Abuse <<<this is very unlike the history of the Montreal Canadiens, >>> That is true. This organization has been known for it's commitment to excellence and it's class. Sadly that is of a more distant past. The other night, last year and the year before are now also history eh? After watching how the fans cheered opponents injuries and booed national anthems and how the organization treated their non French speaking coach last year and after watching the game the other night, listening to the leadership after the game... a new history is being made now as well. This team has no real connection to the storied teams of yesteryear other then the name on the jerseys. How they conducted themselves in recent years and the other night is also now sadly part of their history.
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 3:28:21 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse Airfresh - like I said, as a Habs fan I was bitterly disappointed in my teams behaviour and I apologize to Ottawa fans and to the National Hockey League. All the mouthing off after the game by Montreal management was also garbage. Having said that, this is very unlike the history of the Montreal Canadiens, and this team needs to make Habs fans proud by playing the game correctly and yes, even win the series. GO HABS GO!
elcheapo2011 All-Star Author Quebec Posts:599 Points:235,010 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 8:24:03 AM Ignore elcheapo2011 Report Abuse Yes, time to calm down and regroup
airfresh Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:15,223 Points:826,945 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 7:35:30 AM Ignore airfresh Report Abuse I have to agree with you Canadiens. 3rd period was a horrible display of hockey AND sportsmanship. I know your a Montreal fan but I also have to say from MY vantage point it was the Canadiens who were the worst with their slashing and cross checking and elbows after the score got beyond their ability to come back. If they were trying to send a message that they are tough and won't be pushed around they also failed miserably. A horrible night for hockey in general.
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 11:29:29 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse Ok, its over and I never want to see another hockey game like that and its not because my Habs lost the game and practically every fight but this was ridiculous. If they were both heavy weight teams duking in out that's one thing, but these two teams embarrassed what we have come to know as good hockey fights. I could ramble on about both teams but since I'm a Habs fan I'll just say that I am totally disgusted with the Canadiens behaviour. At 0-0 and 1-0 and 1-1 and 2-1 it was a pretty good game but after it went 3-1 the game sucked and I should have turned it off but I'm a hockey fan and a Habs fan so I stuck it out. Who ever wins this series will likely be dead in the waters for the next series because of both teams attempting to kill each other. The series is only 2-1 so lets get back to hockey please. And yes even though I'm disappointed in my Habs I can still say: GO HABS GO!
Silverdog1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:14,931 Points:1,663,195 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 3:17:41 PM Ignore Silverdog1 Report Abuse Sissy and 'ladies' mentioned in the same breath 'dice? I don't think so.... Good luck today Habs! "Here's rootin' for ya!"
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 9:54:59 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse Too late now, plus, he still won't have any trouble dating the ladies (and I DON'T mean the Sedins).
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 2:53:21 AM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse TDice - not sure Sid the Kid would agree with you.
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 11:52:19 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse Teeth are overrated. ;)
unclesnipe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:21,724 Points:1,288,550 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 12:04:55 AM Ignore unclesnipe Report Abuse nice response tonight. now keep it going, and send the bug-eyed, fat walrus' team home for the summer LOL that is just a classic line from Prust. and how many of us have left teeth on the ice for less important games? ;)
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 12:00:40 AM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse Price played much better. Maybe he needs to lose a tooth every game (you have about 32 don't you?) so he's got enough to win a Stanley Cup! About the hit; it was questionable whether he got enough body to get away from a total head shot but you've got to know you're going to seriously hurt somebody in a vulnerable position like that so a suspension is justified in my books and Diaz needs to pay all of the medical bills. I still think this may be one of the best series in the first round. GO HABS GO!
Silverdog1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:14,931 Points:1,663,195 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 9:52:02 PM Ignore Silverdog1 Report Abuse Good game.
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 12:12:14 PM Ignore TDice Report Abuse Yes unc, a face plant free fall to the ice is not a good thing. Pilon applied a hit to Stevens in the '90's which now causes Kevin to take extra time going thru scans at the airport.
unclesnipe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:21,724 Points:1,288,550 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 11:18:07 AM Ignore unclesnipe Report Abuse phone interview today for that hit. not dirty, IMO, but stupid. maybe just unlucky. direct, and only contact was the head. and then poor Lars seemed to hit his head on the ice. worst possible scenario. blind, stupid pass set it up, but you can't hit a guy in the head like that any more. Habs should have put them away on the 5 min. but they didn't. going to be a tough series. Price needs to step it up, because Anderson was much better by my eye, such as it is LOL time for mindylou to get the voodoo doll out of storage!
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 10:44:57 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse Tougher night for Lars Eller. Taken out of the rink by a stretcher isn't the best way to go. (only by a hearse would be worse). Interesting to see if the Shanahammer comes down on the hulking Gryba.
airfresh Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:15,223 Points:826,945 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 10:14:59 AM Ignore airfresh Report Abuse Ottawa has been fighting through adversity all year. They've had to scratch and claw all year to be here. Tough night for Les Canadiens de Montréal.
Silverdog1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:14,931 Points:1,663,195 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 12:21:06 AM Ignore Silverdog1 Report Abuse It's only the first game of a possible seven...the Habs will come around. Tonight was simply one of those nights where luck wasn't with them despite the effort. Not to worry!
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 11:59:40 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse This is frustrating. The Habs definitely dominated that game but lost, thanks to Price looking shaky again on a couple of goals. I think he needs to see a shrink. If they lose the next game they're done. GO HABS GO!
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 10:07:16 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse How will the long layoff affect these teams? Especially the Habs. With the shortened schedule, it might seem like a lifetime since their last game.
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 12:05:18 AM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse Whatever - I blame Buttman - he's enough to screw up any schedule. It will be interesting with re-alignment and how the schedules go. In any case I think this Ottawa and Montreal series will be a good one and a long one too. GO HABS GO!
gateboy Champion Author Montreal Posts:6,870 Points:1,119,285 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 11:23:06 AM Ignore gateboy Report Abuse Well, RIHANNA is in concert on May 1st at the Bell Center. There is somebody else in concert on May 4th and May 5th at the Bell Center. That explains the reason why they will play back-to-back games on Thursday and Friday..
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 10:47:19 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse Well Ottawa gets rewarded with 3 days off after beating the B's, then they are forced to play back to back playoff games??? Is there something going on at the rink in Montreal on Tuesday or Wednesday night?
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 11:05:55 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse Montreal-Ottawa and I think they played 2-2 this year. GO HABS GO! Also congrats to our under 18 team in Russia beating the Yanks 3-2 for the Gold medal. The Yanks have won the last four Gold's so they were pretty upset losing it.
gateboy Champion Author Montreal Posts:6,870 Points:1,119,285 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 10:51:17 PM Ignore gateboy Report Abuse Now that we know the Senators will be the HABS next opponents, this series will get under way this Thursday night at the Bell Center. Game number 2 will be played this Friday at the Bell Center. GO HABS GO!!!
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 9:27:08 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse SD - I hope you're right but like I said, the Laughs have built the kind of team that beats teams like the Habs - bigger and tougher. The Habs will need excellent goal tending to win. GO HABS GO!
Silverdog1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:14,931 Points:1,663,195 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 1:57:32 PM Ignore Silverdog1 Report Abuse There was no problem with the Leafs last night and I'm really not expecting a whole lot in the playoffs. Good luck Habs!
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:24:46 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse WTG Habs. Play-off schedule still not known. If Ottawa beats Boston tomorrow then the Habs win the division. GO HABS GO! Canada vs U.S. tomorrow for the Gold medal at Noon.
gateboy Champion Author Montreal Posts:6,870 Points:1,119,285 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 1:30:01 PM Ignore gateboy Report Abuse The talk of the town is that the best of 8 series between the HABS and the LEAFS starts tonight at the ACC. Game number 2 is this Tuesday at the Bell Center.... :)
Silverdog1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:14,931 Points:1,663,195 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 10:41:54 PM Ignore Silverdog1 Report Abuse A win over the Jets tonight to eliminate them from the playoffs. Kinda wish it hadn't been a Canadian team to do the dirty job, but c'est la vie! The Habs will do well in the playoffs and at this point, that's all that matters.
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 8:51:11 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse Gateboy - don't think this is a jinx - something's not right - goal-tending, yes - but there's more to it than that and I can't put my finger on it although they have far exceeded my expectations at the beginning of the year. They are still too small and not tough enough to go far in the play-offs. Nevertheless - GO HABS GO!
gateboy Champion Author Montreal Posts:6,870 Points:1,119,285 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 4:09:35 PM Ignore gateboy Report Abuse One thing for sure Mindy, the HABS will go at least one more round in the playoffs this year. Seriously, let's hope the jinx will leave the HABS alone before the playoffs get under way. :)
mindylacey Champion Author Quebec Posts:28,994 Points:1,412,635 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 8:04:47 AM Ignore mindylacey Report Abuse Well, we sure are doing peachy keen now aren't we. :( GO HABS GO!
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2013 10:43:15 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse He is good on the PP and thats where he gets 2/3's of his points. But to me, a solid defenseman is good in BOTH ends of the ice. PK reminds me of Byfuglien, who played forward for a while too. I don't see him being a force against a teams top line.
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2013 4:36:09 AM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse I basically feel the same way towards Cooke and yes you too see him 90%+ more than I do so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. You should however pay more attention to just about everyone league in the league and in the media except perhaps the bias opinions of Pens fans and Pens media towards PK. He leads the league in power play points and like I said he wouldn't be on the list by most hockey experts for the Norris trophy if he was half as bad as you think he is. Another pathetic performance by the Habs tonight. My pleasant surprise in their improvement this year is slowly being dissolved but hey, the Bruins aren't looking too good either and I expected more from them this year.
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2013 11:50:52 PM Ignore TDice Report Abuse The thing is Canadiens, I don't see a change in PK. He is as cheap and arrogant as he ever was. Morrow will teach him a lesson in the next meeting. Obviously you see him 90% more than me, so we will leave it at that.
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2013 10:24:39 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse Come on TDice you can't have it both ways. You once told me that people can change and you gave me Cooke as an example. I have confidence in you that you know enough about hockey to see that there is a big difference between PK this year and his antics last year and who knows what the next few years will bring. I'll be the first to admit that Cooke really has changed but then again he could always regress, LOL. GO HABS GO!
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2013 1:46:16 PM Ignore TDice Report Abuse My personal view of PK will never change, but I respect what you and Don Cherry think (even though, I'm sure he hates the visor even more). Doughty performed a great PK impression against Dubinsky last night. PK is lucky that Letang has missed 12 games or we wouldn't even be having a Norris debate.
unclesnipe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:21,724 Points:1,288,550 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2013 12:01:14 PM Ignore unclesnipe Report Abuse glad my brand new Habs rally cap helped them pull that one out ;) for mindylou, GO HABS!
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,402 Points:673,180 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2013 11:08:41 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse Finally they win a game. TDice - although I don't like PK's turtling I have to admit that he is one of the best D in the NHL and his leading the top of the Norris Trophy list indicates that. He's made a big change around this year and I'm willing to give him more time. Don Cherry who hates those who turtle considers PK the best D in the league so that says something.
TDice Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,843 Points:308,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2013 10:37:20 AM Ignore TDice Report Abuse Third game in a row that Iron Mike had to make mid-game goalie change. Being outscored 18-8 in those 3 games is not a good way to go into the playoffs. Will PK wear a turtle suit in the next game? Even his teammates have to be embarassed by his antics.