Booche Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Andrew, my point is simple. Whothefuck gets the flu for 2 weeks aside from grandparents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Garth Brooks must be touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Oop. You're right Booche. RDS has just changed their story: Lower body injury for Price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 FUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I am not even going to bring up that pathetic powerplay atlhough it's starting to become serious and an issue that will derail the Habs season if it isnt solved. And Roller, dont give me any of that "The league has figured out how to defend Kovalev." bullshit. Who Do the Canadiens Re-sign? Written by Lyle Richardson Sunday, 14 December 2008 10:50 Lost in much of the early season hype regarding the one hundredth anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens has been the status of the team’s free agents at season’s end. TSN’s Gord Miller noted the Canadiens have been building for years toward this 100th anniversary season but wondered if anyone though beyond it regarding those free agents. “Next year, there are storm clouds gathering in Montreal. Ten players on the roster will become unrestricted free agents next summer, including forwards Saku Koivu, Alex Tanguay, Alex Kovalev, Robert Lang and defenceman Mike Komisarek.And that list doesn't include Christopher Higgins, Tomas Plekanec and Guillaume Latendresse, who will become restricted free agents looking for big raises.The Canadiens are already a capped team now, so no matter what happens next summer they're going to have to make some tough decisions. And no matter who they decide to keep, they're going to have to let some important players go.â€First of all, I’m pretty sure Canadiens GM Bob Gainey thought beyond this season and is well aware of the status of his impending free agents. Those “tough decisions†he has to make might not be that tough regardless of the outcome of this season. First, Mike Komisarek is the priority. No way Gainey loses one of the NHL’s top defensive blueliners to free agency, especially one just entering his prime as the 26-year-old Komisarek. If it cost as much as the $5.75 million per season to re-sign him, it’ll get done. Some, especially those in the media who should know better, are panicking that Komisarek hasn't been re-signed yet. There's a good reason for that: once the season begins, teams cannot negotiate with their impending UFAs until after January 1st. Folks are also forgetting that two years ago Andrei Markov was an impending UFA and they were twisting themselves into knots over the fact the season ended and (gasp!) Markov still hadn't inked an extension. Then came June and Gainey re-signed him. Really, does anyone honestly believe Gainey wants to see Komisarek in, say, a Boston Bruins uniform haunting the Habs six to eight times per season? Didn’t think so. One word for those of you panicking over Komisarek's status: relax. Tanguay will likely be the next priority unless he suffers a major tail-off in production in the second half of the season. He’s regained his form with the Canadiens and enjoys playing in Montreal. Of course it’ll also depend on his asking price, but if Gainey can convince him to perhaps a two-year deal earning the same salary as he’s currently making (barring an offensive tear in the second half), he may be receptive to such an offer. Koivu is next and despite the calls from some ungrateful Habs fans who continue to belittle his contributions he is one of their most important players. He is the heart and soul of this franchise. Nobody on the Habs works harder and none of his teammates disputes his value. Gainey is fully aware of his importance to the franchise but also acknowledges age is slowly catching up to Koivu. He wants to stay in Montreal and if a short-term offer that isn’t insulting is made (something up to his current $4.75 million) he could accept it. Energy forwards like Steve Begin and Tom Kostopoulos won’t be expensive to re-sign, but if it comes down to a cash crunch or promotion of a young player one of those two could be cut loose. Bouillon is another who could be affordably retained but of course it’ll depend on the future plans for the younger d-men or if Gainey opts to look to the UFA market for experienced depth. Regarding the restricted free agents, Tomas Plekanec is a keeper although the price tag for him could be double his current $1.6 million per season. If however his offensive numbers are down this season compared to last Plekanec may have to accept between $2-$2.5 million per on a two-three year deal. Chris Higgins was once considered an indispensible part of the Canadiens future but injuries and inconsistency have dogged him. I think Gainey will re-sign him but the offer could be around $2 million per season on a one or two year deal. If someone comes calling with an offer sheet worth over $3 million per I think Gainey lets him go. Matt D’Agonstini has done well thus far in his current call-up with the Habs but even if he earns himself a full-time roster spot he won’t get anything above $1 million unless he turns into the second coming of Guy Lafleur. That takes care of those who I believe Gainey will re-sign, but what about the rest?So far this season Alex Kovalev’s play has made the case against re-signing him. Yes, he’s an incredible talent and had a great performance last season, but he hasn’t been giving them the same performance this season on a consistent basis. If the Canadiens are to be serious Cup contenders this season they need him firing on all cylinders offensively, and that ain’t happenin’ so far. Losing him after this season can’t hurt them any more than his performance this season. Robert Lang won’t be back unless he’s willing to accept a considerable pay cut from the $4 million he’s currently earning and even that might not be enough. Mathieu Dandenault and Patrice Brisebois won’t be back next season. Restricted free agents Guillaume Latendresse and Kyle Chipchura might not even be in the organization by the trade deadline, and if they are re-signed it won’t be for much over their current salaries.One factor working in Gainey’s favor is he has just over $21 million for next season committed to nine players. Another is the salary cap for next season isn’t expected to decline by much from the current $56.7 million, if at all. Should the cap for 2010-11 drop to around $50 million as some suggest that still gives Gainey plenty of space long term to retain his better free agents if he does it right and avoids overspending on his best free agents or those available next summer in the UFA market. By the summer of 2010 Cary Price and Jaroslav Halak will be the big names to be re-signed, followed by Sergei Kostitsyn and Maxim Lapierre.Price and Lapierre thus far are definite keepers and the former won’t be cheap to re-sign, which will take a huge bite out of the cap space. Halak could be shopped for the right price, and the jury’s still out on the younger Kostitsyn. Of course we don’t know which UFA players Gainey could add to his roster next summer or which current young Habs could make dramatic improvement that would warrant significant raises, which could be difficult to pay if the cap space is eaten up next summer by big salaries. And yes, I know agents will try to get the best deal possible for their players. Gainey however has shown that he knows how to sign the right players to fair contracts. Unquestionably the makeup of the Canadiens roster could have a different look next season, but it probably won’t be the type of major shakeup that could worsen their performances. It’s quite possible that it actually could make them better. One thing is clear: the situation isn’t as dire as some are making it out to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 At least there is some good news. Carey and Koivu were on the ice 40 minutes prior to the rest of the team practising. And later:Tomas Plekanec is back between Andrei Kostitsyn and Alex Kovalev at practice this morning.I hope that line can start acting like the line they were for much of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Carey! Carey! Carey! Great looking shot but its time Les Brahs could use you on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue Man Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Habs 2 Flyers 2Shoot out win for MontrealTanguay with the winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Wicked. Fucking wicked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Solid.Win.Great showing against a team who has been all over them lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hip Hip Halak!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Forget Halak, I thought that he was spotty at times and was lucky that his D was clearing every rebound and scramble in front of him. The "hip hip"s need to go to Latendresse who played his best game of the season by far. Even Little Tits got in on the action with two points in the game. Good to see.And Dagger is here to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 My comments had nothing to do with Halaks play. I was having fun with the old Hip Hip Huet! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) Halak was fine tonight. He's a backup goalie. Please dont forget that. Let's also not forget he doesnt have much experience in the long run so he is bound to look shakey/scared or whatever adjective you want to use.Komisaurus playing again was HUGE. There is a big difference when he is on the ice compared to anyone else trying to fill his shoes. He had a great game for a guy playing his first one back.That shit aint easy, especially when you are a player playing his position/role. BIGTITS left the game with an injury but it cant be a long-term one since he tried playing after he had got hurt. Koivu'd. And I am wearing my Kovalev jersey into work tomorrow. Bring it on clients. I dare you because I know you havent watched shit all year. Edited December 19, 2008 by Guest Kovalev'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 So once again we see the good side of the Habs. With a spark on the power play and a little more consistency this team can live up to it's potential. We just need to stay ahead of those pesky Sens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 We just need to stay ahead of those pesky Sens If a cheap shot falls in a forest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 If a cheap shot falls in a forest... .....Ollie hears it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 We just need to stay ahead of those pesky Sens If a cheap shot falls in a forest... That wasn't a cheap shot. I was looking you straight in the face when I launched it lol Anyway... so who should they trade... Heatley? Spezza? Alfredson? Booche and I negotiated a trade the other night. The Habs will give Higgins, a 1st and 2nd round pick from next year for Heatley. It was something like that but Booche was drunk and I was pretty tired. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hahahaha, DO IT!Of course the Habs would make that deal. Hell, maybe Murray would too. Hahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBigTime Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 It was something like that but Booche was drunk and I was pretty tired. lolLynn understands your pain badams, I'm sure she's conceded many times under the same circumstances...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 What a year to be Jaimoe.Hahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Not a great game tonight, just like everytime the Habs play Carolina. Those f'n Canes know how to play against the Habs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 What a year to be Jaimoe.Hahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahah.I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Boston spoiling Montreals 100th....geeeez...Maybe it's not such a great year after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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