Streit says he's no longer 'a joker'

He meant Joker as in 'Wild Card' in a deck of cards.... which is not a bad metaphor, no big deal about it. He's living near Altantic city now so I'd guess that's where that comes from. If he was still living in Montreal he'd say he was the pickle with the smoked meat... or something... :P ~Listen to the smart dog!

I said Streit sucked in the playoffs. in the regular season he was a horse. please re-read my comments. and trust me, i watched him suck in the playoffs. i liked Streit as well, i still do actually. but he did suck in the playoffs, and like i said, i saw him suck.

There is no way anybody knows what streit would of accepted to stay here. He has been an underpaid player the last couple of years and this was his one and only chance to get the retirement contract.He also wanted to play defence on a regular basis instead of being a 4th line forward.Something that probably wasn't going to happen.

I agree Streit did not suck last year. However, the question is whether he was worth what the Islanders offered. I do not believe so. Frankly, the Bruins and Flyers shut down our power play in the playoffs--when it mattered. I think the Habs last year became accustomed to winning games by the power play, which can work in the regular season. This year, especially over the past 15-20 games, the team now realizes it is their 5 on 5 play that will determine their success. Streit was too uni-dimensional. _________________________________________ "Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power." --Clint Eastwood

I liked Streit, too. He never complained, only commented on how his preference was to play defense only. Hasn't anyone noticed how the PP has suffered?? Not that he was the only reason, but his shot and passing from the point made a difference. Look how he's doing in NY! He's the top PP scorer among D in the league. This year the Isles PP is 14th, Montreal 27th. Last year, Habs 1st, Isles 29th! If Kovalev had left the team people would say that was why the PP is suffering, but with Streit they say it couldn't be because of him! On a team that only has 2 plus players, he's not doing so bad, especially since he plays top minutes against the top lines. Anyway, I agree Mikey, he would have played for less here, but why wouldn't he take more in NY and play D only. I think he is a class act. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If a man speaks in a forest where no woman can hear him, is he still wrong?

stop joking around.

Now that a timeframe has been clearly defined I think it is safe again. I'm not so sure what Mats' gut is telling him and I have no clue what moves wwould make if he did want to come here but I too stopped talking about him out of frustration but I think this time it is for real...he's gonna make up his mind....finally and bring closure to this situation....until next summer lol. It's kind of bittersweet that he is only interested in a one year contract .....keeps us in the running.....but also sets the stage for another painful summer for anyone interested in him next year.

The Mats situation has become so surreal that even a rickety old source through out a zinger today.."The biggest Miracle on 34th Street this year could be how the Rangers get Mats in under the cap." Yes, Mats agent informed the world on radio the other day that Sundin was looking to sign just a one-year deal and then assess his situation at the end of the season. BOY oh BOY! That can only mean one thing! Sundin's signing will be but a reprise of 6 months before another up to 6 months of Mats Talk! ......................................kill me. (trying to move on.... look at the kids, smile, take a deep breath..) Also happy news is that the 15th deadline is just a deadline for Mats to do something involving narrowing the field of teams...Christmas is the new deadline...I think from this point forth Sundin should become part of all of our Christmas traditions.... UGH! good feelings leaving, good feelings leaving ....(name the movie) Anyway, here we sit. Mats we know will be in NY City this weekend as a part of a Poker Tournament dinner and is rumoured to be taking in the Canes/ Rangers game...The plot thickens Calls for a second "Burt picks where Sundin will Sign" video are out there. A video that would include the other longshots, Philly and Chicago. The first video is below and was viewed over a million times this summer... Burt Picks The Sundin Team...CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO BURT PICKS more to come in the three o'clock hour, and then tonight I will be holding a special chat from the press box at the Flyers/Canes game. chasing: An update on the tenuous Hawks upper management stuff... The Leafs talking to the Preds? Stay tuned...

Why don't you want him to sign with Montreal?

Relax, if he signs with us, were winning the Cup.

I'd argue that Sergei has played better than lats this year; Sergei just hasn't played as well as we want our skill players to.

streit was creamed night in and night out during the playoffs.he gave up the puck up many times.we don't need soft, smurf like players. he does not have to worry about the playoffs anymore cause the isles are in no mans land for the 100 years.

Absolutely. Streit's strength wasn't just his shot, it was his ability to keep the puck in the zone. Think how many times this year the Habs PP is looking good passing the puck around the perimeter only to have it jump over the point man's stick and hop across the blue line. It seems to happen on almost every PP this year - it seldom happened when Streit was there - that's the biggest difference. That and the fact every team has figured out Kovalev's moves from the half boards.

Bingo. As someone that writes for a living, thank you for correctly interpreting Streit's words. It doesn't happen a lot of the time.