tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post1190441696997994429..comments2023-06-01T21:15:57.354-11:00Comments on The H Does NOT Stand For Habs: Aftermath: It's a Kind of MagicJ.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00012075493503316318noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-34505414968168234872010-04-27T20:49:28.836-11:002010-04-27T20:49:28.836-11:00@Berkshire: I'll give you Roy's definitel...@Berkshire: I'll give you Roy's definitely top-ten for that one. He was awesome...but I think Jaro was a tiny bit awesomer. :)J.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00012075493503316318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-88325009293277579072010-04-27T16:38:14.087-11:002010-04-27T16:38:14.087-11:00With all due respect to Halak, and this takes noth...With all due respect to Halak, and this takes nothing away from him, that wasn't the best goaltending performance by a Hab since 1986. It was the best since 1994 when Patrick Roy stopped 59 of 60 shots after having his appendix removed.Andrew Berkshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953075568931375583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-90549031278023405652010-04-27T09:35:03.951-11:002010-04-27T09:35:03.951-11:00That first shot against the Rangers in '86 was...That first shot against the Rangers in '86 wasn't just any shot, it was Claude Lemieux on a breakaway (aided by a non-call at the Habs blueline).<br /><br />That was when you just KNEW 1986 was going to be special.<br /><br />As for Elliotte and his rumors, is it too much to ask of CBC and TSN to refrain themselves from openly cheering for the other team when they are broadcasting Habs' games?<br /><br />One more win and it's on to Pittsbrugh. Believe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-10570238593573100192010-04-27T07:49:16.249-11:002010-04-27T07:49:16.249-11:00@anon: I'm not sure where Freidman's getti...@anon: I'm not sure where Freidman's getting that. Jaro is a restricted free agent, although he's got arbitration rights. It's either sign in Montreal outright, take the Habs to arbitration and sign in Montreal afterwards, or sign an offer sheet, which the Habs have a right to match...after which he'll likely sign in Montreal. In any situation, if the Habs want to keep Halak, they can. <br /><br />If, however, they try to lowball him and he goes to arbitration, it may mean that we have only a year or two of his services left. Or, if they decide not to match an offer sheet in favour of a large return in draft picks, he could be gone. Otherwise, he'll stay in Montreal. I do believe Gauthier will finally have to make him a respectable offer comparable with other goalies of his age and with similar stats. There aren't a whole lot of those out there, but unless he leads them to a Cup this year, I'd expect something in the 3-3.5 million range to be respectable. Goalies seem to be regarded as special cases, but if you look at what Andrei Kostitsyn is making for his inconsistent play, doesn't Jaro deserve something at least comparable for his role on the team? <br /><br />If Gauthier can move a contract like Hamrlik's somehow this summer, He'll have to use that money to bump Pleks to something in the five-million range, pay Subban and use what's left to sign Halak. I think Price can be retained as well, for something like 1.5-2 million, since he's got fewer rights than Jaro. It'll be interesting to see how the money situation plays out for next year, but I think with some smart management, it's possible to keep Pleks and both goalies at fair market prices.J.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00012075493503316318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-4987858364598449712010-04-27T06:12:27.601-11:002010-04-27T06:12:27.601-11:00It almost felt like a privilege to witness Halak i...It almost felt like a privilege to witness Halak in goal last night.<br />I agree with the anonymous post in the sense that the Habs found themselves defending too much. The coach said as much in the spot interview from the bench - they have to stop spending so much time in their own end.<br />The hockey gods smiled on the Habs last night. But it was the squad's physical play that really had me thrusting my fist up in the air. That combined with a willingness to attack with swarms of shots had the Caps soiling their shorts. On the other end, it seemed as if the Caps were shaking their heads because of Halak's brilliance. Their frustration was so gratifying to watch - their cockiness thrust up their butts.<br />It was beautiful.<br />The extra day of rest for the keeper surely helped. Now, one less day, and on the road on top of that, brings worry. But why worry? It's game seven, and ALL the pressure is squarely on the Caps in front of their fans.<br />I smell an upset of historic proportions.<br />And I also see the Rocket smiling, coming out of thin air to put his arm around our shoulder and shaking our hand as he did in "The Sweater" for any of us who dare to believe that this team can do it Wednesday.<br />I know they can.<br />I believe they will.NorCalVolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-61162820106809993652010-04-27T05:32:36.146-11:002010-04-27T05:32:36.146-11:00Last night Washington entered the Jaro-zone - the ...Last night Washington entered the Jaro-zone - the place where sure goals mysteriously disappear.<br /><br />Hope the rest of your birthday was as good as Jaro's performance.DBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08774116563390591423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-48184753365709558552010-04-27T05:24:59.455-11:002010-04-27T05:24:59.455-11:00Happy birthday J.T.!!Happy birthday J.T.!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01676616186418670377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-34427450627469832072010-04-27T05:21:32.610-11:002010-04-27T05:21:32.610-11:00@Anonymous: "Don't worry; be happy"....@Anonymous: "Don't worry; be happy"...<br /><br />:)Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17919182571603932194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-59918459630582550182010-04-27T05:10:47.080-11:002010-04-27T05:10:47.080-11:00JT, I'm curious as to what you think about Ell...JT, I'm curious as to what you think about Elliotte Friedmans prediction in his monday blog. <br /><br />"Prediction: No matter what happens with the Canadiens tonight - or afterward, should they beat Washington - Jaroslav Halak will not re-sign there unless Montreal makes an obscene offer."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-28478233321472556052010-04-27T04:11:19.409-11:002010-04-27T04:11:19.409-11:00I'm scared.I'm scared.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-39681242482834882122010-04-27T03:52:15.551-11:002010-04-27T03:52:15.551-11:00Perspective folks! It was nerve wracking to watch....Perspective folks! It was nerve wracking to watch. The had something like 90 shots fired toward the net. Many missed and a ton were blocked. What is worrisome is the dives and the penalties the Habs took and how they had to rely on the PK. I would love to see them play a more rounded game where they can win a few more battles and get some time in Washingtons end. But it is the playoff - timely goals and great goaltending are what is required for any team destined to win it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-55198129011814125892010-04-27T02:51:01.939-11:002010-04-27T02:51:01.939-11:00Thanks, Moe! And all the other people kind enough...Thanks, Moe! And all the other people kind enough to send greetings on what turned out to be a pretty damn good day for me!J.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00012075493503316318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-84592458638610694092010-04-27T02:38:58.733-11:002010-04-27T02:38:58.733-11:00Bonne Fête J.T.!!!Bonne Fête J.T.!!!moemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07714585748102791365noreply@blogger.com