tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post8320887036021376782..comments2023-06-01T21:15:57.354-11:00Comments on The H Does NOT Stand For Habs: Habs vs. Pens Game One: It's-a Go Time!J.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00012075493503316318noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-21372474242684386432010-05-01T02:23:20.041-11:002010-05-01T02:23:20.041-11:00I'm gonna quote a reliable source "This i...I'm gonna quote a reliable source "This is what happens when a well-rested team takes on a bone-weary one."<br /><br />Team is a pretty big word. The Canadiens formed one in Washington. I think Boudreau knows he needed one but didn't have time or group consensus, to put it together, just like last year.<br /><br />Kostitsyn, Lapierre, Halak, and MAB are no different players than they were all year. Without a team around them it shows. I know it is fun to claim a goalie is unbeatable, but every goalie is very beatable. It is nice to vent and blame a player when it goes wrong, but really they all make mistakes. Halak did nothing really different, the puck just went other places. The Pens had time to get shots up and over. That means the Habs weren't on them, not just a few Habs.<br /><br />The team lost that game, just as the team won in Washington. The Pens took out the Caps last year in seven, while the Habs did the same this year. What does that say about the Montreal Canadiens and the Penguins? Qui sais. It speaks a lot more than 2 volumes about the Washington Capitals, arrogance, and the myth of the star. This isn't basketball.<br /><br />Crosby and Ovechkin? Both talented beyond belief. Leadership? Hey you call it as you see it.<br /><br />NewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-73237208853102860012010-04-30T23:40:47.509-11:002010-04-30T23:40:47.509-11:00I am usually pretty optimistic, but losing Markov ...I am usually pretty optimistic, but losing Markov is a huge blow to the Habs' chances, and the way he was grimacing in pain reminded me of Cammalleri, which was six weeks. Markov is the key to the PP which is so important in the playoffs. But the worse effect of the injury is the fact that MAB gets a regular shift. The Habs beat Washington three in a row after they benched MAB. That was not a coincidence. If Markov is out, then they NEED Spacek back or I fear they are done.<br /><br /> With Spacek back, some adjustments on the PK and the Plekanc lining waking up, then game 2 could be interesting.MCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-17259683469067544582010-04-30T15:25:35.885-11:002010-04-30T15:25:35.885-11:00When a player of obvious skill looks lost and unin...When a player of obvious skill looks lost and uninspired it is easy to blame the player. But why would a young player NOT give his best? When I see AK,SK and now Pouliot I see players not enjoying the game not having FUN. Look at PK, see the joy and exuberance. No, I blame the coaching staff for not making the game FUN and putting too much pressure on the young players to play mistake free hockey. They are so worried of making mistakes that they are frozen in their skates. I fear what PK will look like after a full season under this coaching regime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-26846951422823872562010-04-30T15:03:01.268-11:002010-04-30T15:03:01.268-11:00But wait (me, anon again -- the one with the numbe...But wait (me, anon again -- the one with the numbered list)...<br /><br />having said what I said, I still think that despite our lack of rest, our team played very, very well. If we can stay out of the penalty box, Pens 5 on 5 may not be too successful in scoring goals. As for us, it use to be a time when our 5 on 5 sucked. We scored 2 that way tonight. Not bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-17116020256064542912010-04-30T14:58:58.165-11:002010-04-30T14:58:58.165-11:001) Just lamented the same thing to my husband as w...1) Just lamented the same thing to my husband as we watched JM pull the goalie. The boys and the fans will not remember that the last goal was a giveaway, they will remember the numbers 6 and 3. I despise empty nets unless the score is separated by one point and it's game 5, 6 or 7. Shit.<br /><br />2) AK: I noticed in game 7 against the Craps that he is too nervous in playoff mode. He's making tons of errors and tonight was not a good night for him.<br /><br />3) Metro too. Tonight, I saw at least three terrible passes. Look before you pass!!<br /><br />4) Should have started the game with Price. Halak is a superstar but he's also human. He's physically and emotionally spent and deserved a rest -- he's known for needing his naps. Best to give away Game 1 knowing we can resuscitate Halak in the meantime. Bad call, but I can see how we (including management) got caught up in the glitter.<br /><br />5) I need to switch to tea. Three beers in one game is not cool. Gotta bring the boys to a Mom and Sons baseball game tomorrow at AT&T park AFTER one of the boys' soccer game. I'm starting to feel like Halak, only I sit on my butt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-30854302572032307272010-04-30T14:01:10.683-11:002010-04-30T14:01:10.683-11:00Remember the adage you hear almost nightly - your ...Remember the adage you hear almost nightly - your best penalty killer is your goalie? Not tonight. I would have let Carey play the 3rd, that second game comes up quickly!DKerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445386772250841397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-62692473199617943192010-04-30T13:35:33.974-11:002010-04-30T13:35:33.974-11:00I have been a CH fan for 55 years and I can't ...I have been a CH fan for 55 years and I can't remember anyone playing such heartless hockey as AK46. John Ferguson would have caught this guy by the collar and then seriously kicked his sorry ass. Unfortunately, there are no John Ferguson in our dressing room, these days.Paul B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-7672744694550710202010-04-30T13:18:10.984-11:002010-04-30T13:18:10.984-11:00If I said all the negative things I think about th...If I said all the negative things I think about the brothers K, I'd be probably be sentenced to 247 years in jail. These $%?&?%$ (pardon my French)have all the talent in the world but between them, they have no balls, no guts,no heart and no brain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com