Komisarek is in tonight

DAGGERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

I don't blame him for going to the highest bidder, but I do agree with you that the league has to have a definte deadline as to when players decide to play for a team(as a free agent). He obviously doesn't care about the Stanley cup, and that proves once and for all what kind of person Mats Sundin really is.

Everybody in the habs dressing room -unless theyre stupid- knows what happened in Carolina...That was a turning point, and it starts tonight. I want it all, a 3 goal win and a bench clearing brawl! Dammit!

HAHAHAHAHAH delusional laraque is useless and won't do anything it;s more likely that poor komi re injuries his shoulder then laraque actually contributing

I guess the Rangers could not clear enough cap space in time for the deadline. So he goes to his back up choice, what a hypocrite. Too bad Vancouver did not show some balls and told him to take a hike. That would have been justice, poor Sundin with no where to play.

Went for the money...what a shock. _____________________________________________________ Mad Pax...Beyond Powerdome

Kid never had a chance. Belle will do better. Next year for O'Byrne, or in the playoffs after Lever works on him for a bit.

Totally agree, he should get Brisebois'. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If a man speaks in a forest where no woman can hear him, is he still wrong?

Montreal will win 5-2

Montreal will win 5-2

Anyone else enjoy hearing the RDS crew mispronounce "Niittymaki" nineteen different ways in an evening? 1. www.flickeringpictures.com - not a hockey site, but still kinda neat 2. Josh Gorges on Montreal's attack: "They're comin', they're comin' and they keep comin'. Just line after line, wave after wave..."

Are you referring to Michel "Bunny" Laroque? If so, their names are different. If not...I'm not sure. Go Habs Go!! "I can't hear what Jeremy(Roenick) is saying because my Stanley Cup rings are in my ears" - Patrick Roy Habsrule

I respect that you like O'Byrne, Habster. When you have a defenceman who is as big as he is, everyone wants to see him succeed. You hope to have him develop into a punishing force on your blueline, landing thunderous checks on your opponents for the next ten years. I also respect that it takes a while longer for defencemen to develop. But, Habster, here's the thing: As much as I want to see him progress and succeed, it doesn't disguise the reality that O'Byrne has been terrible. Downright poopy. Be honest! Has all the controversy about him just been invented? Is he under scrutiny for glittering defensive play (he's -5 on the season)? Or because he contributes so much offensively (3 assists)? What does he contribute other than his huge size (that he wastes)? Can he shoot, pass, or skate? Does he play with a mean streak? Is he a voice of experience and leadership in the room? I'm not a professional scout, but I still say no all counts. And be honest! I think Breezer's been pretty good since the start of the season. He's not AMAZING. His best years are behind him, but as a 6th-7th defenceman he brings a lot of good things to the table: an outlet pass, a good shot, and a veteran presence in the room. He can make some gut wrenching gaffes, but the stats show he's doing more good than harm: Brisebois is +5 with 3 goals and 2 assists. 2 of his 3 goals came on the PP (they don't adjust a player's +/-) which suggests that the +5 comes in part from responsible play at even-strength. Arguably, the +/- rating isn't the best measure of someone's play, but it indicates general trends quite well. So Habster, yell and scream all you want, but it won't fix O'Byrne for him. And if I were Guy Carbonneau trying to win games, I wouldn't want the -5 player with 55 career NHL games and a shattered confidence. I'd want the +5 player with 973 career NHL games who still feels he can be a piece to a winning puzzle. So let OB ride the pine. Numbers aside, how can you hate Breezer so much and not see how O'Byrne gets beaten to the outside once a week?!? It kills me to watch him get schooled like that.

Just to put some perspective on this argument. Career vs Philly Brisebois +/- -11 in 45 games Markov +/- -2 in 23 games Komisarek +/- +9 in 15 games It appears those Dmen who play soft get punished by Philly in the long run.

far be it for me to agree with habsrule1, but Breezer has outplayed Obyrne by a long stretch, AND I knew and understood ALL facets of the game probably before you were born ( too lazy to look you up)when I was sneaking into the players entrance doors as a kid at the forum. Its ok to have an opinion, but not everyone is stupid because they dont agree with you.Obyrne is a mess as far as I'm concerned. He may be great down the road, but he doesn't even belong here right now.

First of all, the team ain't doing SH&% lately. With or without Breezer and OB. When your team isn't gellin' like the HABS right now, if I was coach, I would go for experience. Not, cones. OB has shown that he can't play right now. He's nervous, makes too many mistakes and can't score. At least, Breezer can put the puck in the net. Also, he's been on enough teams having problems, he knows how to handle himself in such situations. Where did OB get this experience? NOWHERE. Why? Because it's his second year and last year, everything was working for the team. When the HABS will be back at scoring, then OB can come back and learn to calm down. Now is not the time for development. He is obviously not ready. Now, try to analyze this without your hatred of Breezer and you will understand why Carbo is putting him in the line-up. P.S How many goals did Breezer cost us this year? I'd say none. How many from OB mistakes? more then 5. With the HABS only scoring 2 or 3 times in a game, do you think having a goal against you caused by a direct mistake from a D-Men a good investment? Will 6'6 228LBS change ANYTHING if we are behind because of one of his mistakes? Oh and how many pts does OB have? 1. 1 freaking pass. CQFD. "Why didn't Laraque score 50 goals this year?"

and to comment on the score on your own net ... it cost us a point didn't it ..... last time i looked ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL points are important and if he USED his head and LOOKED where he was passing it then we wouldn't be having this discussion right now

Thank you Eddie Shore for enlightening me on the ins and outs of the game of hockey. I will be the first to agree that Brisebois is not a physical presence...but I have seen very little physicality from O'Byrne either. I watch as much, if not more, than you do. OB out, and Komi in...more than evens things out. This team is having trouble putting the puck in the net of late, and Brisebois stands a better chance of helping out in that respect than O'Byrne. There should be no shortage of physical players tonight...Komi, Cube, Begin, Laraque, Kostopoulous. Let's see if we can put the puck in the net tonight.

who on this team can not look after themselves? ... i understand hockey and i am offended you are to say otherwise --- i think it is beyond belief why we blow Philly up to be this big bad blood bath team those days are over ... they play NO tougher then anyone else in the NHL are no bigger the anyone else either. Who are they going to intimidate? Kovy? BGL? Lil Kost? ... AKOS? .... Komi?? .... Hammer?? ... Frankie?? ... come on man ... This Philly MYTH bugs me -- just go out the and play the damn game !! .... as it seem don't we seem to out hit this team btw in most games? ----- the palyoffs happened YES ... but you know what we live to fight another day

OK...that's 3 of you who have no clue. Either that, or the whole Montreal coaching staff and 99% of HIO are wrong. Get a clue, guys. It's simple. Watch the games. OB has not been tough, and he cannot handle the puck. I don't care that he scored on his own net. It's all the other mistakes. The thing is I like him, and I believe he will be good, but it's not now, and we can't afford to have him learn on the job at the moment. A stint in Hamilton to regain his confidence, then by all means he can take Breezer's spot. Right now, he is a liability...way more than Brisebois is. Go Habs Go!! "I can't hear what Jeremy(Roenick) is saying because my Stanley Cup rings are in my ears" - Patrick Roy Habsrule

in other news, check this out lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4 “He knows, like, unnecessary facts about putting Sears catalogs on your shin pads.” Sean Avery on Don Cherry

Sorry, dude, but that won't fly. It's the opposite. Breezer gets sh*t on for nothing, while OB was given a pass for a very long time. The thing is most of us still like OB but we can see what is going on. He's just not ready right now. With a stint in Hamilton to regain his confidence, he might be. Fans like you blow my mind because you are so blind. Just watch the games. Go Habs Go!! "I can't hear what Jeremy(Roenick) is saying because my Stanley Cup rings are in my ears" - Patrick Roy Habsrule

Brisebois : Games played: 26 Goals: 3 Passes: 2 Pts: 5 +/-: +5 O'Byrne: Games played: 22 Goals: 1 (In his own net) Passes: 3 Pts: 2 +/-: -5 "Why didn't Laraque score 50 goals this year?"

i don't know what the big huff is about. let's be clear here, we're not exactly comparing two highly-skilled defensemen... we're talking about: 1) an older, experienced veteran who -- yes -- has the occasional defensive lapse, doesn't play a physical game, but who possesses a good shot from the point and can put the puck in the net from time to time. and 2) a very big young defenseman who plays quite small, who is also prone to brain farts, has zero confidence, very little offensive upside, and on at least 6 of his typical 15 shifts a night, looks uneasy and out of place. does everyone hope OB WILL develop into a solid defenseman, absolutely. is he showing signs of that happening this year during this opportunities he's been given -- so far, unfortunately not. i can easily see why OB gets to watch the view from the pressbox tonight.

i believe you EARN the right to play in the NHL .... Breezer has done that "yes" with many mistakes on his part but also with some brilliant play .... OB ... not so much

Laraque should not be playing tonight he has zero hockey skills and as if any flyer is intimidated by his presents... that is just bs they know there faster then him and that he won't fight those who don't want to fight... why would any other enforcer take GL on we lose a slow useless guy the other team loses a hockey player would u just skate away to....

Habs5 is correct...15 long years of watching that fairy princess go to france wet noodle get turned inside out. and now after 15 games we give up on youth....talk about taking 2 steps back to win TODAY and not in JAN/FEB or MAR. problem is most posters on here think this is Breez'es first stint with the club...

you may be right BUT --- we have no one better then him right now or even close to ready to take his postion. no one! ... closest we have is a guy who is playing like a pre-novice player who falls when he turns or misses the puck and a bunch of other kids on the Dogs who have not impressed enough to be invited here.

HAB-STUDENT finally has a friend. Hab5...do you also think OB is better than Brisebois? I need to know cause I'm ordering the straight jackets now. Go Habs Go!! "I can't hear what Jeremy(Roenick) is saying because my Stanley Cup rings are in my ears" - Patrick Roy Habsrule

I suggest the Habs suit up a few holographs of those black and white guys from the centennial promos. If I saw The Rocket skating after me, I think I'd run back to the room.

The problem is that OB has been "coned" way too many times recently. If an opposing player ever does a spin-a-rama on him he is gonna drill right through the ice to China.

O'bryne will fight yes i give him that but last time i checked fighting and falling while a guy is on a breakaway does not add up to the same ability to play your postion well. Now i know he doesn't always fall and sometimes he makes great plays .. but right now he is downright horrible out there .... i would take someone who can make a play and stop a play then someone who "might" hold his own in a fight

It really is as if you haven't watched a single game. Besides, didn't you say you'd stop talking about Brisebois? I thought that meant we'd see intelligent posts from you. What was I thinking? Go Habs Go!! "I can't hear what Jeremy(Roenick) is saying because my Stanley Cup rings are in my ears" - Patrick Roy Habsrule

Breeze plays more like hes 6'6 than Obyrne does. I never liked OByrne, Ive never hid it, I think he sucks quite frankly. Hes only here cause theres a blatant lack of size on the team.

Size is no good if U can't use it!!! We all know "it is quality not quanity".............

o'bryne reminds me of a young boy who has size but can not function well with it yet ... to clumsy ... it will come but he is not ready plain and simple ... kind of like Lats will be there just not there yet