2008-2009 Regular Season: Game Thread

Post #61 » by **Snayr** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:22 am

vinsanity09 wrote:damn beating after beating after beating, they look like the Raptors now lol

Only difference between the two right now is that the Raps have won two straight...

sh00n · Post #62 » by **sh00n** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:20 am

I wouldn't trade Kovalev right now - we wouldn't get much for him.

Seems like some bogus offer came in from Anaheim: Pronger, Neidermeyer, Giguere for Pleks, Higgins and Price. Look insane on paper but I don't see why Anaheim does it and I wouldn't give up on Price that early. Plus Needs is retiring after this season. . .

Vik Rude · Post #63 » by **Vik Rude** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:03 pm

That's a horrible trade for the Habs. We are giving up our future for a few guys who are just about past their prime or even past their time.

sh00n · Post #64 » by **sh00n** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:12 pm

Agreed.

Snayr, take Pleks from me in Fantasy!

Post #65 » by **Snayr** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:09 pm

Lol, I think I countered with a trade of my own, but you didn't accept it

You had your chance! haha

Universe · Post #66 » by **Universe** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:59 am

Funny how well Pleks and Andrei are playing since Kovy is gone.

Post #67 » by **Snayr** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:45 am

I was mentioning that to my buddies the past two games actually. Kovalev slooooooooows them down.

sh00n · Post #68 » by **sh00n** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:08 am

On the PP, I agree. But he always generates the most chances when he has the puck. Guys just need to move around move to the net when he's dancing in the circle with it. They did it last year and haven't so far this season.

Universe · Post #69 » by **Universe** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:14 am

Sad that it takes a benching for someone to smarten up at his age. Great game though.

Post #70 » by **Snayr** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:58 am

Yeah it was very encouraging to see him play like that. What I found the most impressive about his play was on the defensive end of things, not the offensive. Sure he played great offensively, but did you see his effort on the 5 on 3 penalty kill, and the steal he got by causing pressure in the offensive zone? He's very capable at being a great 2 way player, and I hope to see alot more of that sort of effort!

sh00n · Post #71 » by **sh00n** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:29 pm

Kovalev is top 5 in the NHL, WHEN he wants to play.

If he's not motivated, he cruises. When he's fired up though, no one better.

Post #72 » by **Snayr** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:38 am

2 word:

Jaroslav Halak!

Price must be feeling the heat right now, the way that Jaro is playing. Heck of another GREAT game by Jaro, he's really carrying this team on his back right now.

sh00n · Post #73 » by **sh00n** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:27 pm

Love that Halak is stepping up huge. Now Price can stop with all the partying and focus on playing.

In other news, Laraque has come out to say that if he doesn't get more playing time, he wants to be traded. :lol:

Maybe learn to play hockey and stay out of the damn penalty box and you will see more time on the ice.

Post #74 » by **Snayr** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:42 pm

Has he really come out and said that? Lol, what a tool. And who ever said "we need a veteran presence as a back up" ?? Pfft, we don't need a vet. presence at all. We've got two young extremely talented goalies!

sh00n · Post #75 » by **sh00n** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:20 am

He said if he knew he was going to come to Montreal as a limited role player, he wouldn't have signed here. And that he wants more PT, because if he's going to get limited time he wants out.

I say get rid of him. Useless, anyways.

Universe · Post #76 » by **Universe** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:40 am

He said they took it out of context but Carbo and Koivu already fired back at him. With Begin traded and Dandy asking to be as well, I think BGL stays this year.

I'm going to miss Begin but Stewert is younger and doing the same things but better.

sh00n · Post #77 » by **sh00n** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:45 pm

Just picked up Metropolit off waivers. Nice small move by Gainey. He doesn't score much but from all the times he's played against us he's been a pain in the ass.

Post #78 » by **Snayr** » Sun Mar 1, 2009 10:45 am

Heck of a performance by Jaro tonight... kid is carrying us like crazy!!!

sh00n · Post #79 » by **sh00n** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 7:46 am

Ohhh man. Big time rumors about Guerin coming to Montreal right now; it's all over the radio stations at the moment. That would be in-****ing-credible.

Post #80 » by **Snayr** » Tue Mar 3, 2009 9:22 am

I'll believe it when I see it. I don't foresee anything big doing down, just a few minor deals.