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Price is wrong

TIM WHARNSBY

From Tuesday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 10:07 PM EDT 28/04/08

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  1. Claudius Miraculous from Canada writes: Price costs Habs the game.

    If it wasn't for some gift power plays from the referees, Montreal would likely have been shut out. Where's the speed, the finesse?
  2. bob smith from Canada writes: A lot of 5.8's and 5.9's out there tonight.

    The Flyers should sit Downie. He is obviously a marked man, both refs are watching him every second he is on the ice. Two near phantom calls on him today. The one-handed half-assed slash to put them down 2 men down early wouldn't have been called against 99.9% of the players in the league. The 2 for tripping Price was well deserved (I don't think it was malicious though, he was going for the puck). Don't know how he got the extra two though, all I saw him do was turtle while he got pummelled.
  3. Michael L from Canada writes: The final shots were 33-14 (or so) - you can't say Philly carried the play by any means. Price was shakey - they need to move on. Gift powerplays?? - Downie on Price (classy attempt to injure), Hatcher on Boullion (less classy attempt to injure) Richards' uncalled elbow / shoulder to Halak. Borderline calls may go against the Flyers but they cultivated the Bada$$ image (remember the last game against Washington when the Flyer player pushed the Caps player into Huet)) and they're going to pay for it for a long time.
  4. steve allan from Canada writes: I hate to say I told you so but Price is not a big game goalie, never has been, never will be.

    The second-coming of Patrick Roy?? HAHAHA...that's laughable. Try the second-coming of Jose Theodore.

    The Canadiens have dominated the Flyers, who are a mediocre team, in this series yet they trail 2-1 and most of the blame lies with Price. If Carbo had pulled him after the first two poor goals like I said he should, this game would be in overtime right now.

    To be a great playoff goalie, a money goalie as they call them, you have to have fire in the belly, a sort of hardnose attitude and character. The indifferent and nonchalant Price has none of those characteristics. He's soft and plays soft.

    I still think the Canadiens can win this series. They are so much better than the Flyers it would be a shame if they didn't, but the only way they can win is by sitting out Shaky and playing Halak. If Shaky is back in for game four, you can bet Carbo has lost interest.

    Very sad.
  5. EJ Ravensbud from Canada writes: No singing in Montreal again tonight. Refs made it close.
    Lyn Alg - no three straight from the Habs - make another prediction, perhaps Wednesday.
    Dont pick on Carey Hab fans, your Russians didn't come through tonight.
  6. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: CLAUDIUS FOOLUS...Gift powerplays? too funny! Richards took another dumb chance at the end, but hey, it's only the playoffs!

    Hatcher is probably the dumbest nhl player to ever grace the game...tonight he kept that fact apparent. Almost cost them the game!

    This will go 7 and split in Philly, but apparently BILL H only see's what he wants...PHILLY FAN BILL?

    Love it!
  7. Michael L from Canada writes: Steve Allan: 'Price is not a big game goalie - never has been, never will be.'
    Price has come up big when needed (the regular season after Huet was traded and had two monster games against Boston (including the first period of game 7). Remember, he's 20 years old - he will be a star goalie.
  8. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Flyers are better than than Habs at grinding, getting ugly goals which won't be seen on a lot of highlight reels.

    Price played a good game - Biron was very good. I agree with Carbo to pull Price for the third. The Habs were getting out-everything in the game and the coach had to shake it up, the only other option was to dress the coach and GM and play them.

    It is obvious steve allan is not a member of Goalies United, or he would not have posted such utter dross. I suspect he is a winger who believes back-checking is a financial term.
  9. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: MICHAEL L...

    WELL PUT!
  10. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: STEVE ALLAN...

    Are you telling us that BIRON is a big game goalie???????????

    You should be the next Leaf GM! Lol!
  11. Rob Rocket from Thunder Bay, Canada writes: If Price isn't a big game goalie, how did he win a Calder Cup, a World Junior Gold and get voted MVP in the World Junior Tournament? Honestly, armchair jocks and their silly taunts...the kid is twenty.
    We'll win game four and then be in a best of three series. (Don't you love how armchair jocks like me say 'we'? Hell, I can't skate farther than the beer fridge!)
  12. Peter Bud from Canada writes: I don't know which game Claudius or Bill H were watching but the one I saw was dominated by the Habs. If they keep outplaying Philly like that they will win. A big * here is that Price has to play like he can. If he does the Flyers don't have a prayer.

    Who let these Leaf fans in here anyway? lol
  13. Claudius Miraculous from Canada writes: The Canadiens got their first round win, they can pat themselves on the back and be pleased with themselves based on their recent playoff history. No shame in bowing out to a better team. Just put a stop to the sucker punches and that sort of crap...
  14. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Peter Bud - I only saw the second and third periods and except for the five minute powerplay, the Habs were second best.

    During the five - they did what they had to do - drive the net, fire the puck and sweep garbage. It's not pretty, but it works during Stanley's season.
  15. steve allan from Canada writes: Oh please, spare me the Price is great routine and come up with something original.

    He had a great first period in game seven against the Bruins??? You trying out for Yuk Yuk's?? Game seven was over by the second period, no great thanks to Price. In fact it should never have gone seven and it only did because he was brutal in games five and six.

    The Habs would be leading this series 3-0 had it not been for Price's mediocre goaltending. The kid doesn't have it and this is NOT the regular season. Once again he fought the puck all night tonight.

    On the weekend I posted his save percentage over the last five games.....with the exception of game seven those numbers tell the tale. Throw in tonight's numbers and a Jr B goalie would be embarrassed.

    I think we've seen the last of the guy. You go with Halak the rest of the way. It's too long a season to start thinking about this being Mister Price's education at the school of hard knocks. Who's to say whether the Habs even make the playoffs next year!

    The kid's homesick and that's not my problem, nor is that of the thousands who pay good money to watch their team play. We all deserve better.
  16. J K GALBRAITH from Canada writes: The question is whether Price is a big time goalie yet. The media have done a great job of comparing him to Patrick Roy and Ken Dryden. The problem is that they are getting ahead of themselves. However, with the likelihood that Montreal might have been shut out if they did not receive the five minute major that Hatcher rightly deserved, the question might be asked where were Montreal's snipers. Of course maybe on Wednesday night, two out of three of the hit goalposts in the first period actually go in. Since game two of the Boston series, the only game that Montreal has looked like they really controlled was game 7. Things are slipping away from the Habs.
  17. John Smith from Canada writes: Steve Allen, I guess in your world, game seven against Boston was not a 'big game', but game three against Philly is a 'big game'. Yes by your defintion you might be right, but then your definition is detached from reality.
  18. ex- Easterner from Calgary, Canada writes: Something's wrong with Price. He can't catch and hold the puck ... he's not sure what to do in scrambles near the net, freeze the puck or give it to a defenceman .... he gets easily out of position. I'd hate to see the score if Philly could muster 30 - 40 shots at him.

    Play Halat next game and give Price a rest.
  19. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Rob Rocket - you have to identify with your team - even though your family may leave you.

    Remember the most important thing is the ability to skate back from the beer fridge.
  20. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: STEVE ALLAN...

    Just promise to be here at the end of the series! If you're right I'll be here for you to say 'i told you so', but I expect the same from you.

    fair?
  21. Ricky for a Centrist Canada from Canada writes:
    Claudius Ignoramus - you obviously have no clue. Habs would have outshot the Flyers even without their powerplays.

    The only penalty that was a joke was the too many men penalty called on the Habs in the 3rd. Hatcher's was a no-brainer.

    Ditto Downie's cowardly blind-side slough-foot on Price.

    Refs missed a borderline hip check by Umberger - but also a dirty butt end to Halak's mask by Richards.

    The game was well-officiated. Price let in a couple that we've come to expect him to stop, although the first and second ones were through a maze of players' feet, etc.

    Series ain't over yet - but the Habs need to keep plugging away, and the goalposts and crossbars will turn into goals.
  22. ah sails from Canada writes: it's horrible to be losing to a pathetic team.. the Flyers don't even try to score..they just want to stay in a game...Biron is playing well, no cheapies...Price will be a great goalie but now he is a young, shaken goalie with no confidence, it was obvious from the the start bobbling everything...I might have started Halak tonight, it was obvious Price had lost his mojo games ago..does Carbo have the b..lls to start Halak in #4 ?
  23. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Although I disagree with steve allan's analysis of Price. I do agree that Halak should start next game... if for no other reason than to shake up the rest of the team.

    Certainly saw a return tonight of the Flyers teams that I have hated for 35 years.

    Still don't see the Habs winning this series though.

    Cheers
  24. steve allan from Canada writes: -----John Smith from Canada writes: Steve Allen, I guess in your world, game seven against Boston was not a 'big game', but game three against Philly is a 'big game'. Yes by your defintion you might be right, but then your definition is detached from reality.------

    Two things. First, Price had precious little to do with the Habs winning game seven. Stop listening to those knuckleheads on Hockey Night in Canada who are always repeating the official line and making excuses for players. Second, as I already stated, game seven would never have been necessary had Price not been a sieve in games six and seven.

    I will say one thing, Latendresse surprised me tonight and had a solid effort. Koivu was, as usual, the uncontested leader playing a solid two-way game.
  25. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: CLAUDIUS...
    The ref certainly had his FLYER COVERED GLASSES on when Richards punched HALAK.

    Bias should be your middle name pal! Too funny!

    Cheers.
  26. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Assuming Halak for Price, Budaj for Theodore... plus Osgoode for Hasek... that's three starters swapped in the playoffs.

    When was the last time we saw that one? I certainly can't remember it happening (no injuries).

    Cheers
  27. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: P.S.
    UMBERGER was Johnny Dive as well! Just saw the highlight...what a dive!
  28. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Claudius ..... give it up on the refs will ya? You sound like a card carrying member of Leaf Nation.

    Cheers
  29. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: ah sails - your 10:52 comment was...pathetic. Flyers are in the playoffs to second round on what they do best - work hard and s-disturb. Talent comes second.

    I'd rather watch (and hate) a team knowing where their advantage lies and see them apply it to 3 other teams I can think of based in Canada (one made the dance - I am a supporter and two that didn't).

    Face it - as much as you detest Philly and their style - if that is what it takes to get your team closer to Stanley, you would not complain.
  30. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: G Mack; No it wasn't .... he was hurt. I thought it was his knee..... but I imagine it was more between the padding somewhere around his hip. He didn't even see Hatchers hit.... which might have given him reason to dive/draw a penalty.

    Cheers
  31. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: Scot,
    I struggle with your assessment. I've seen it a million times and just don't see it.

    He's done the dive before and I say it's the playoffs and he was just dialing it up! He seemed fine after though didn't he?

    Cheers.
  32. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: G Mack; I only saw the replay once.... so I am going to have to see it again. He certainly looked like he hurt something when he was down.... and when he was taken off the ice.

    If it was soccer I might agree with you .... but these are hockey players.

    Cheers
  33. Andrew E from Canada writes: So can we stop with the comparisons to Roy and Dryden now, please?

    GO HABS!!
  34. Pat Billings from CDN, Canada writes: The Habs have outhit and outshot this supposed tough and rugged Flyers team every single game this season.

    The only toughness the Flyers display is after the whistle and through cheap shots. Unfortunately, you get away with that stuff in the playoffs, in fact it's encouraged.

    The Habs just need consistent goaltending.

    We should all be happy that we don't live in Philthadelphia.
  35. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: OK...that made me laugh SCOT! Thanks.

    Night pal!
  36. David Lee from Toronto, Canada writes: It's easy to blame Price, but I thought Don Cherry was right on the money in comparing Flyers' D with the Habs' counterpart. Price was screened big time. Also, not a single mention of all the chances Kovalev has missed tonight; some of you obviously weren't watching the game. At times, he seemed even more disinterested in the game than Spezza of the Sens fame! Carbo should bench Kovalev for at least a period and send a clear message to everyone that one must fight for his ice time.
  37. John Stanton from Canada writes: Great Pat, they outshot Philadelphia but as they announcers said...great long range shots mean nothing. Outhit, terrific. The only problem is the wimpy Russian brothers are showing their true colours and look like the Sedins withering away from contact. Kovalev has fallen back to his old ways. Philadelphia is playing Montreal like a fiddle. Price is solidly back to earth and the Flyers are capitalizing on every mistake Montreal makes. Philly in 6 games.
  38. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: LOL...Nice name Claudius!!! Nuff said!
  39. G MACK from Toronto, Canada writes: JOHN STANTON...

    We all know that PHILLY wouldn't be here if it wasn't for that BS penalty against WASHINGTON!

    The CAPS should be here...but Philly was handed game 7 which is convenient and comforting to you I'm sure.

    Night ladies!
  40. ERIC THOMAS from Broomall, Pa, United States writes: To all my friends in Canada, Hello. Flyers fan from Phila area calling!
    As I said last we spoke, this is how they play. No fancy razzle dazzle plays like the highly talented Habs. Tonights game was like so many other games I have seen them play this year. Lets spend lots of time in our zone defending, and then score when the chance presents itself. I'am not sure how, but it seems to work! They play the game differently. They are a good team! Their method is just different. To G Mack from Toronto- Mr Biron never got the chance to be a big game goalie. I think we are finding out that not only is he a big game goalie, but more importantly he is a playoff goalie!
  41. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: John - very good analysis - Montreal has the advantage on hitting and shooting, but Philly scores more goals. That is unfair.

    We should have games decided by figure skating judges. Hockey is nearly there - No other team sport has a 3 to 1 ratio of officials - they clutter the playing surface (officials, not players). Reduce them to two.
  42. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Hi Eric Thomas...

    Go analysis of your teams game.

    As for Biron... Don Cherry said after game 2.... first real goalie the Flyers have had in 20 years.

    Cheers
  43. steve allan from Canada writes: Let's put another myth to rest, the myth of the screened goalie. More than 70% of shots in the NHL are screened, in other words with players in front of the goalie, interfering to a lesser or greater degree with his view of the shot. A good goalie knows how to position himself to look through the screen as they say.

    In game two, Price let in two awful goals that were called screened shots but which were in fact very imminently saveable. The second goal was a floater from 60 feet and he misjudged it completely.

    It's very hard to win when you're down in the playoffs and the Habs have been down 2-0 twice and 3-0 tonight, and the goaltending is the sole reason. I credit team morale for not quitting and still being in the series.
  44. Popeye Dillon from North Vancouver, Canada writes: Steve Allen from Welland: Did somebody at Riverview smack a golf ball off your head? The Habs 'D' is their Achilles Heel. They stink and leave their goaltender out to dry.
  45. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: steve allan - I have a better idea - why don't the Habs score first and put your recent post to the test.
  46. Orangier Now from Scranton, United States writes: Wouldn't a Flyers - Penguins semi-final be the best! I know this series is a long way from over, but if you're a hockey fan you can't help but get excited about a Pennsylvania conference final.
  47. dan vanman from vancouver, Canada writes: Wow steve allen. Are you forgetting that Price is only 20? Scot Loucks, one of the posters here, keep reiterating that the plan is getting him the experience this year, and adding a few pieces next year to make them a serious contender.

    Its the 100 year anniversary too. I think Scot's idea has some merit.

    But I still hope they take out Philly. (cuz like Cartman sez...man I hate those guys.)

    BTW Steve...a screened shot is a screened shot. I find it hilarious that you post like some authority on goaltending, slagging a 20 year old rookie who is the main reason the team has made it this far. Lets just say I would take Price's opinion on those two goals over yours.

    Peace.
  48. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Orangier Now from Scranton;

    I'd put money on that one happening. In fact .... I have money on that one happening....

    Course I bet on the Leafs making the playoffs.... :(

    Cheers
  49. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Cartman quotes on a hockey thread..... loving it.... just a few weeks ago we were getting Shakespeare and Leacock quotes outa Mariposa, Martel and Miller.... :)

    Lets see .... Cartman on skates.... That would be Hatcher.

    Cheers
  50. John Stanton from Canada writes: Shoulda Coulda Woulda Unfair.... The words of losers.
  51. steve allan from Canada writes: Where's all the people who disparaged the Montreal faithful for booing the American national anthem during the Boston series? I didn't hear anyone booing the Star Spangled Banner at the Bell Centre last game, so how you people like the way the denizens of the City of Brotherly Love treated our anthem tonight?

    Comments please. Ooh, the silence is deafening!
  52. John Stanton from Canada writes: Anthems are irrelevant. Talk about the game or go download some Donny Osmond
  53. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: steve allan.... from the other thread.

    Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: I was playing hockey myself and didn't see the first period. Didn't know they booed the anthem. Of course I believe the Habs fans did the same to the American anthem... no? As in they started it.

    Certainly the beer toss on Richards won't be soon forgotten

    No fan here of either Philly or their fans.... but you are pulling at straws.

    Cheers
  54. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: And to add... I agree John Stanton... time to get rid of the Anthems all together... unless they want to play the Russian one and the Swedish one and the Chezch one and..... you get my point.

    Cheers
  55. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Scot - regarding your 11:58 post - you negleted to menton the Scottish based players eligible to be drafted we discussed earlier this year.

    dan vanman did bring a classic to the thread - are the Canucks drafting Cartman or is he property of the Avalanche?

    Regarding goalies - all the goalies in this round are good but not spectacular. It is up to the defence to clear the lanes and push the shooters outside. The team that does this will take Stanley home.
  56. steve allan from Canada writes: I couldn't care less about the anthems, just want to see those posters who ripped Montreal come out and admit this garbage happens in many cities.
  57. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Mariposa;

    Can't say as I remember the connection.... Oh yeah... scotch ... lol.

    As for the goalies..... Of the eight that are left.... which ones look like they could take their teams to the Holy Grail?

    Turco for sure.
    Osgoode... playing well in front of a very good team.
    Biron.... playing well.
    Lundqvist... playing well.
    Nabokov?
    Fleury?

    Unless it's Turco I don't see a goalie carrying a team.

    Cheers
  58. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Scot and John - it is time we got rid of the national anthems - these were instituted during WWII to raise morale on the home front. It is not needed any more.

    Once that is accomplished, hockey fans can move on to the WWI patritotic measure and get rid of it. It's called 'Income Tax'.
  59. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: steve allan.. totally agree it's garbage and their organizations and they themselves should all be ashamed of themselves.

    about as tasteless and classless as it gets.

    Cheers
  60. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Ricky for a Centrist Canada ..... can't say as I saw either alleged episode. I don't like listening to the pre-game pap.

    Don't you agree though that it is time to retire playing the anthems?

    Every team has multiple nationalities playing... play them all or play none.

    Cheers
  61. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Mariposa... that could be done.... we would just have to shoot all the lawyers and accountants.

    Cheers
  62. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Outta here.

    Later gentlemen... good luck tomorrow Habs fans.

    Cheers
  63. warren standerwick from North Vancouver, Canada writes: Price wasn't great, but he wasn't as bad as his teammates on the 5 on 3. I cannot recall EVER seeing a team perform as poorly as Montreal did for those two minutes.
  64. Open Mike from Canada writes: Memo to Bob: don't put playoff trust in untested rookies not named ken Dryden.
  65. Tom Sawyer from Canada writes: As I predicted, Flyers are built for playoff hockey and lay the body constantly and cycle the puck down low after they dump it in. They set up screens before shooting and have two men high in the slot to pick off the puck before it gets to the point. Ah, and they have a real goalie not a make believe youngster propped up as the next Patrick Roy - and we all know how that story ended in Montreal. And the Euro captain and his band of merry men hiding on the edge of physical play cant do anything about it. Knuble starts on Wed giving them more energy and momentum. Flyers in six.
  66. Tom Sawyer from Canada writes: Pat Billings - if you had ever been to Philadelphia, maybe your comment would mean anything. I have several times - great city and they speak the language and dont burn police cars.
  67. Rob C from Canada writes: High glove, bye habs...it's over
  68. brad maddigan from Canada writes: Price looks like he is playing hurt. There is something wrong with his catching hand, and he was late moving on the first two goals. I am a hugh Carey Price fan, but I would still put Halak in for game 4. Habs were skating last night. They have to stop missing the net, and the series will be tied going home for game 5.
  69. Now Tarfu from Canada writes:
    Did any of you peewee players actually watch the game? None of the goals was Price's fault. It is hard to stop what you can't see.
  70. F E from Ottawa, Canada writes: This is Bobby Clarke kind of Hockey, nothing but bullying and goons. Obviously it's affecting the Montreal Canadies, when you see Downie's attempt to injur price and flyers roughing the Canadians any chance they get. I thought Hockey was going to get better and more enjoyable to watch, it seems it's back to stupidity, might as well start with bench clearing brawls again. that's how stupid this series has become.
  71. Pat Billings from CDN, Canada writes: Mr. Sawyer...I'm a former Philadelphian. The city has the biggest inferiority complex because it is litterally considered a bathroom break between NYC and DC. That's what the fan's angst is built upon. This is a city and fan base that takes pride in being violent against fans of opposing teams. It's such a problem, that they have undercover policemen dressed as opposing team fans during Eagles football games.

    Back to the game. The only difference thus far is goaltending. Other than that, the Habs are outshooting them and outhitting them. The only toughness the Flyers have appears after the whistle. The Habs just need to win 1 game in Philthy....
  72. Craig Scott from Republic of Newfoundland, Canada writes: Claudius Miraculous from Canada writes: Price costs Habs the game.

    If it wasn't for some gift power plays from the referees, Montreal would likely have been shut out. Where's the speed, the finesse..

    ---------------

    I guess you didn't watch the game if you are askign that stupid question.
  73. Paul I from Rochester NY, United States writes: The resident goaltending expert on these pages (ME), suggested on another thread yesterday that Coach Lucky Tie start Halak last night based on Price's previous game. Carbo apparently did not heed my advice and now is going to choke on his Windsor knot. If he starts Halak and is then forced to go back to a shaky Price it will be over very soon. He should have given the kid last night off. Too much pressure.

    Your resident goaltending expert also predicted this was going to happen as the 20 year old is on a learning curve that will make him stronger next year. This is how we learn. Sorry Habs fans. Wait until next year.
  74. Michael L from Canada writes: Tom Sawyer - are you serious about 'And the Euro captain and his band of merry men hiding on the edge of physical play...' Koivu has shown repeatedly he will go into corners, hit their biggest men, sacrifice his body (not only these playoffs but throughout his career). Certainly the silliest comment made on this thread (and you did have a lot of competition).
  75. AS IT IS from Toronto, Canada writes: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
    The Habs suck, the Leafs suck, OTTAWA RULES....take that you losers.
    Go Philly, CRUSH the 20 year old sieve and the rest of this loser team!!!!
    SING IT KATE!
  76. Raging Redneck from Canada writes: AS IT IS from Toronto, Canada writes: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
    The Habs suck, the Leafs suck, OTTAWA RULES

    Don't you mean 'Ottawa drools'?
  77. Tom Sawyer from Canada writes: Pat - that happens in every sport where they serve too much alcohol and certainly isnt limited to Philadelphia or the US for that matter.

    Actually, it is a goal issue. Philadelphia scores more than Montreal so they win. That's the way hockey works. All the ancilliary statistics are cute (like hits, shots, shots blocked) but meaningless without a W beside the column. It appears Price has looked in the mirror and sees himself for what he is - a young and inexperienced goalie and he looks distracted and a little mentally worn.

    Great - one undersized player doesnt make a team as Montreal is discovering. The old adage good big men will beat good little men over time. Montreal has a lot of heart but will fall short here. And a European Captain has never lifted a Stanley Cup above his head.
  78. pole cat from Canada writes: Lol 2 more games and montreal will be golfing with ottawa and toronto
  79. Verona Raven from United States writes: If not for the magic trick pulled out by the Habs in game 1...this thing would be just about over. The Flyers have been watching video...
  80. AS IT IS from Toronto, Canada writes: Yo Tom! 'a European Captain has never lifted a Stanley Cup above his head' ...only Daniel Alfreddsson of the 'drooling' SENS will.... What is it with the European verses the Canadian Captain? You are just highlighting the fact that all Canadians are goons, shame on you! You know europeans are the finesse players and lead by example! Koivu was the best grinder in last nights game and had no fear. Get rid of that polluting Don Cherry inspired thinking!
  81. Michael L from Canada writes: While Tom Sawyer's last comment appears to have some merit, his ridiculous comment about Koivu earlier undoubtedly caused many people to roll their eyes and go right to the next comment before reading it.
  82. J.C. Petite from Toronto, Canada writes: AS IT IS -
    Are you kidding me man?? Ottawa is terrible. The Sens will have the worst record of all the Canadian teams next year. Come back to reality dude, the Sens time is over, they blew their chance remember??
    Do you really believe that Alfie will lift the cup in his career?? He is not getting any younger, have you not noticed the growing amount of injuries he is starting to endure? Get a clue.
  83. Joe Calgarian from Canada writes: I said it in the late 90's, that a Canadian team will never again win the Stanley Cup. It looks like that prediction will continue to stand...
  84. David R from Canada writes: J.C. Petite from Toronto, Canada writes: AS IT IS -
    Are you kidding me man?? Ottawa is terrible. The Sens will have the worst record of all the Canadian teams next year//

    The reality is that the Leafs, will have the worst record of any canadian team next year. We'll be dead before they lift the cup...
  85. Don D from Canada writes: Carbonneau said. If we keep putting 30 shots on goal and hold them to 14, we're going to win.. Wrong Carbo. If the refs keep up with their lop sided officiating you might have a chance to win because you will probably get 30 plus shots per game. If not for a few bad calls in game one that not surprisingly went your way Canadiens would be down by 3
  86. J.C. Petite from Toronto, Canada writes: David R -

    I wouldnt be so sure about that man. The Leafs will have a new GM and will be free of that imbecile that was running the team for the last few years. I think that there will be major changes this year. There will be buyouts and trades and the Leafs will also be picking up a slew of draft picks. Im not saying that they will be amazing and im not even sure they will make the playoffs but they will be a better or more promising team next year. As for the Sens.....
  87. J.C. Petite from Toronto, Canada writes: (cont'd from above)
    The Sens have a serious goaltending issue that needs to be addressed. Also there are big questions as to who will be the coach? Who will be the GM? The owner?? Was the massive amount of money awarded to Heatley and Spezza justified?? Is Alfie starting to decline?? Is he now susceptible to injuries??
    I dont know.....but it seems to me that there are alot more questions being asked in Sens land than there is in Leaf land.
    Sorry to talk about the Leafs in a Habs thread.
  88. Clovis Sangrail from Canada writes: I for one sincerely hope that the Habs play the Wings in the final, so that this silly nonsense about European captains can finally be laid to rest.
  89. J.C. Petite from Toronto, Canada writes: Clovis - As silly as it may be or sound, can you name me a European captain that has won the cup? Thats the reality.
  90. John LaBattaglia from Montreal, Canada writes: Some people are so full of sh..
    You guys say Price rules and then you throw him out to the dogs.
    The kid is 20 and he is the reason they made it to round two so give your heads a shake and encourage the guy.

    HABS RULE good luck on Wednesday
  91. sonny l from Toronto, Canada writes: Wow! As a (sort of) Habs fan, I did not like what happened last night. The Fylers were playing with a "shoot from anywhere" mentality. The Habs can't put Price back in Wednesday.

    Experience tells me that teams that get outshot as badly as the Flyers do, don't win in the long run. However they are just brimming and the Habs are not enjoying this series at all.
  92. Proud Canadian from Canada writes: JC Petite, some teams may have all sorts of minor issues, the Leafs, your team are an issue. You have NO GM right now, NO PROSPECTS in the works, so by draft time, NOTHING
  93. J.C. Petite from Toronto, Canada writes: Proud -
    Actually the Leafs have a GM right now and are in the process of aquring another one to replace the temp. They are looking for the best guy for the job. The Sens cupboard is just as bare if not worse than the Leafs, at least the Leafs are sitting well for this years draft and are slated to get the #7 spot. Taking a look at the possible candidates for that spot I would say that they are going to get a good pick.
    What do the Sens have - Foligno? Glass??
    Honestly man, all hating aside, if the Sens cant get their act together, next year will look alot like this year. But I hope not, I would love to see another Sens vs. Leafs playoff series.
  94. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: The Canadiens are finally in the position they been creating for themselves: to win or die. Even given Biron's excellent performances, the Habs should be leading this series. Due credit should go to John Stevens, for his excellent strategies, and his team, for extra effort. Price has had a few shaky moments (as playoff goalies do, given the exceptional pressure), but Montreal's early defensive lapses and failure to capitalize on their shots-on-goal advantage are unacceptable. They were, however, much more on their game in the third after Jaro Halak came in; Philly simply cannot match the Habs skill/speed wise. "Sixty minutes, gentlemen" is a message Carbo is certainly communicating to them. Maybe Halak will start, and maybe he should (if the Wings can platoon Dom and Ozzy, why not flip Carey-Jaro?). We'll see what the 2008 playoff edition of Les Canadiens is made of tomorrow night.
  95. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: By the way, what the heck are posts about the Sens and Leafs doing on this thread? Those guys are playing golf.
  96. Paul I from Rochester NY, United States writes: Told ya.

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