All Entries Tagged With: "Bob Gainey"
I Should Write Bitter, Angry Blogs More Often
I’m a lifelong Habs fan. I’ve followed this team religiously for years, and have never wavered in my support. So when I write a blog about the team that may come off as angry or bitter, it’s not because my support for the team is teetering off the bandwagon. And the same applies to what I’m about to say today.
Habs Weekend Of Fun: Much Bigger Fish To Fry
DISCLAIMER:Today’s blog will be fairly angry and ranty. Reader beware.
Ask and Ye Shall Receive, Habs Pick a New Direction
It appears the Canadiens have chosen a direction: to get younger, faster and to add to their draft depth. The clear cut result? Montreal is moving out the slow-footed skaters and bringing in speedsters…
The Montreal Canadiens and Georges Laraque part ways
Eight days ago I wrote a blog on George Laraque’s demise as an NHL enforcer, well looks like the Montreal Canadiens took my advice this morning when they decided to officially part ways with BGL. Bob Gainey called Laraque to tell him personally that head coach Jacques Martin didn’t have any confidence in him and [...]
Habs Have a Choice To Make, Picks or Playoffs?
The Habs sit on the verge of running at the playoffs or running for a top 5 pick…whatever they choose to do, they still need an identity and a direction.
Georges Laraque’s Demise As A NHL Enforcer
Once upon a time Georges Laraque was one of the most feared enforcers in the NHL. He was even unanimously awarded the ‘Best Fighter’ award from The Hockey News in 2003. In 2008, Sports Illustrated named him the number one enforcer in the league. During his days an an Oiler, Laraque racked up the penalty [...]
Montreal Canadiens mid-season report
With a little more than half of the season played for the Montreal Canadiens and in the middle of a four-day hiatus, it is a good time to look back at the first half of the 2009-2010 season. Below you will find each player’s individual grade for the first half. Forwards: Tomas Plekanec, A+ 46 [...]
Gainey speaks: Halak and Plekanec situations
Last night, before the Montreal Canadiens fell 4-2 to the Washington Capitals (more on that tomorrow), General Manager Bob Gainey met with the media in his ”State of the Union” type address.
Price or Halak?
With two games less than 20 hours apart to end the 2009 schedule, Jacques Martin has two very difficult decisions to make.
Andrei Markov Returns; King of the Montreal Canadiens
Andrei Markov may not be the Captain of the Canadiens just yet, but there is no doubt that when it comes to Hab fans, Markov is King.
The Jaroslav Halak Rumor Plot Thickens
Bob Gainey finally (oddly) speaks about rampant Jaroslav Halak trade rumors. www.thecheckingline.com
Markov back this week, Halak rumors heating up
Canadiens’ all-star defenseman Andrei Markov is very close to a return from the lacerated tendons in his right leg he suffered in the first game of the season in Toronto. The original prognosis was estimating a February return, but his recovery has gone much quicker than expected. However, you can’t blame the Habs’ medical staff [...]
Roman Hamrlik’s underrated contribution
When Andrei Markov went down with a lacerated tendon during the Montreal Canadiens’ first game of the season in Toronto, many observers believed his absence and the lack of defensive depth on the blue line would erase any playoffs hope for the 2009-10 season. Andrei Markov’s presence has proven to be invaluable for the Canadiens [...]
Habs Look to Avoid Centennial Hangover vs. Struggling Flyers
Coming off a spectacular Centennial night, can the Canadiens keep their momentum going against the struggling Flyers? www.thecheckingline.com
Habs Proudly Display 100 Years of Glory
The Montreal Canadiens capped off their Centennial celebrations with one of the greatest reunions of Hab legends in history. Here is video of the fantastic pre-game ceremonies.
84 years of glory + 16 years of misery = Habs Centennial
The Habs are set to face the Bruins in one of the most important games of their existance. Will they be embarrased, or can they pull through for their new owners? www.thecheckingline.com
Habs Desperate for Scoring Help
The Canadiens are getting healthy bodies back everyday, but their offensive production continues to be among the worst in the NHL. If the Canadiens hope to make a run at the playoffs this season, they are going to need a lot more out of the $34 million invested in their forwards and for Jacques Martin to start bringing out the potential in the Habs young players…
Canadiens trade Kyle Chipchura to Ducks for 4th round draft pick
Earlier this morning, the Montreal Canadiens have traded Kyle Chipchura to the Anaheim Ducks for a fourth-round draft pick in 2011. Drafted in the first round (18th overall) by Montreal in the 2004 NHL Entry draft, the 23-year-old centre was having a difficult season with the Habs, with zero points and a -10 plus/minus rating [...]
Time to move Jaroslav Halak for offensive help
With Carey Price‘s recent resurgence and the injuries to key offensive players, Bob Gainey must start shopping back-up Jaroslav Halak to the 29 other NHL teams. Price, 22, has started the Canadiens’ last five games posting a 3-1-1 record, with a 1.96 goals against average and a .943 save percentage. Price has regained his confidence [...]
2-for-1 game preview: Habs visit Caps tonight, host Red Wings tomorrow
The Habs have a tough back-to-back schedule: The Caps in Washington tonight, the Red Wings in Montreal tomorrow. Can the Habs even compete against these powerhouse teams, or will there be a lot of people on ledges on Sunday morning? www.thecheckingline.com
