Comments on: Canadiens Review, 6 Games In

By: habsoverserver

habsoverserver — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:46:47 +0000

we haven't had a stud player or a great season since the 94 lockout. while the team feels like it is on the verge, it still doesn't have a top 50 player and is no cinch to make the postseason.

gainey has put the organization on very solid footing and has made it respectable. but so far, he has failed to find a star around whom to build the team. given the abundance of talent around the league, I don't see how montreal becomes an elite team. their roster doesn't compare to ottawa, pittsburgh, anaheim, detroit or san jose.

By: MtlHabs09

MtlHabs09 — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:06:02 +0000

lol just realized now but the title should say 8 instead of 6, man was I in a hurry… to miss that???

By: habsrock99

habsrock99 — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:04:31 +0000

That's creepy man lol but kinda wicked at the same time lol

By: ICELIZARD

ICELIZARD — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:05:28 +0000

I disagree... Carey Price will not improve by seing AHL slap shots, but NHL slap shots, whether it be in a game or practices. The speed and dedication needed to succeed in the NHL is much more demanding than the AHL. Do you really think Lapierre can be "on fire" in the NHL as he was in the AHL early on this year? Remember, you play the way you practice... And from what I hear and read, he (Price) hates to be scored on, even in practices!

Plus, it's wtitten in the stars that Carey Price is the next one...

Dryden, #29
Roy, #33
Price, #31
Total: 93

'93 was the last time the Habs won the Stanley Cup!!!

By: jarcpitre

jarcpitre — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:19:10 +0000

I have to agree with you once again today. Seems like we're always on the same page. You know the Leafs are off to a bad start, but you look at 3 teams ahead of them, which are Montreal, Boston and NYI. I believe BOS and NYI are playing above their heads right now and TOR is at least equal or not better in talent. With the right system and coaching I believe they can turn it around and are in not that bad of shape considering. So far this year the East looks wide open, you never know who will finish 5th-8th, there is still time but changes have to be made and made sooner rather than later.

By: Rico420

Rico420 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:59:22 +0000

The only issue I have is the use of Carey Price, I still think for his confidence sake he should be playing every night in Hamilton and getting more development of the pro-game. He will be a star in this league but having him sit on the pine every game isn't doing much for his development.

By: 29teamsrock

29teamsrock — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:25:12 +0000

I keep hearing Jagr is going to the Habs… for who tho, is anyones guess.

By: habsgod

habsgod — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:18:08 +0000

true very true!we will get one of these players eventually!!i know we haven't had one in many years!but we will as a fellow habs brother!we can only hope!!but deep down i know we will at some point!!

By: habsrock99

habsrock99 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:06:18 +0000

I remember that comment (I was the author of that 86 Habs comparison) and i got a lot of heat for that comparison. Because all it was, was a weird coincidence that both teams looked so similar. And, if I remember correctly, i commented on your comment by saying "I wasn't comparing Roy to Price, I just noticed that both teams had a "Goalie of the Future" on the roster". But, I've been saying since July that the Habs, Leafs and Flyers will battle for the 7th and 8th spots. Just a note, I still think Flyers will be in a battle for a spot because they have yet to face a team that's good. They've faced weak teams and 2 teams that struggled badly in Calgary and Vancouver.

By: ryrad8

ryrad8 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:57:46 +0000

Only i don't like what the habs are doing is they're playing Price against high scoring teams.