Habs add Metropolit from Flyers

I only got to see the 3rd and OT but Glen won a ton of faceoffs during the time I did get to watch.

I remember Metropolit from Atlanta. Remember that pre-4-game sweep when they were GOOD? They were the only team that knocked Halak outta the net during his great 2007 run. Remember Metropolit from THEN. Remember him from last season's series against the Teddy Bears. When you REMEMBER players, it's because they leave an IMPRINT on the games they play, a point I've argued with AGAINST the likes of Antropov and Jokinen. These players, however effective they are, leave NO IMPRINT on the games they play. They have NO impact. Yes, Jokinen is talented. But I would look at a LOTTA guys afore I looked at him. I NEVER remember him. Metropolit? Great pick-up. Peace Out _____________________________________________________ Lord Bugs Potter, esq. Earl of Fluppitburg, Baron of Fleenshire County and Knight of the Flannel Republic.

Some posters just dont quite get the cap rule or the REALITIES of the modern NHL, do they??? If any of you naysayers, jokers, or morons, remember Metropolit from last year he was very impressive as a hard nosed grinder. Exactlty the type of player many of the same people complain we do not have enough of. Philly has cap issues with players coming back from IR. It doesnt mean Metropolit is done....but is expendable as they have other Centres who they feel are more important to their team within the cap. No, he's not an "elite" player but we CAN'T get one under our cap. BG hasnt joined the Penquins, Lightning, Rangers, Senators type of cap management with a few high end top salary players and cheaper fills in to round out the team. He has taken the approach of having players that fit into their philosophy of a more balanced team. The average gap between our high end and low end is much more balanced. The Habs dont need a "superstar" to draw fans. BG decided Hossa was too expensive last year (Pens suffering already) and Vinny was too expensive this year. Tampa would have done the deal if they were able to get what they wanted....BG said NO. We will likely play Philly in the 1st round and having an extra motivated Metropolit against the team who cut him lose is a bonus. Good pick up BOB!! Maybe the fans will learn someday that we cant have all the best players in the league wearing a Habs uniform....but then again some JUST DONT GET IT!!!

The huge deals just keep on coming! Woo, woo, woo!! Here comes that 25th Cup with a big red bow on it!!!

so this is Gainey's big move. yes folks Metropolit is our impact center, with a grand total of 4 goals. same crap every year. Gainey makes false promises to get an impact player, and never does it. all we ever get is other team's rejects! way to go Bob, with your team full of scrap parts.

you can have vinny well take metropolit. stanley cup here we come. ya sure.

Metropolit adds some grit and two way play. Looks like BG and Carbo and getting into playoff mode. Hopefully, Habs will qualify for the show.

Metropolit played for the Bruins last year, eh? Well, if the Bruins got Ryder, then what the hell... ---------- "We all wore the uniform as Maurice Richard did; the red, white and blue uniform of the Montréal Canadiens, the best hockey team in the world." - Roch Carrier

I would recommend that everyone take a moment to read the human interest story kindly provided (see link above) by Pat Hickey. For those unfamiliar with downtown TO, Regent Park is tough. In addition to depth at center, it appears that the acquisition of Glen Metropolit will also add character to the dressing room. Could be worse ... Always Habs - Dave Mex

i would have liked to see ossi vaananen, though. big d-man that can move the puck, same salary. still, there's no denying that metropolit brings more to the 4th line than chipchura at this point in time.

Last night Gainey said he wanted a depth centreman to bolster our core of Koivu, Plekanec, Lapierre, and Chipchurra...considering he said all of their names and called them our 'core' im sure he won't be trading any of them.

dandeneault wants out, so gainey was making sure he had veteran back up. - does carbo bargain for the right Price before games?

This almost certainly means that Montreal will be moving a centreman. Koivu has a no-trade clause. That leaves Plekanec, Lapierre, Chipchura. Pleks has finally picked up his game. No sense in trading him. That leaves Lapierre and Chipchura, and from what I've seen of Chipchura, he won't fetch much. So that leaves Lapierre... Not really liking the direction this is moving towards...

I think this just goes to show us that Bob has little going on in terms of something big ( at leaset for the center position). I'm sure he had no insight as to whether or not the Flyers were going to put this guy on waivers and that it was a last minute quick decision. If he had a real centerman on the hook or of interest, would he be concerned about depth at the ceter position. I still think Bob's only real freedom comes during the free agency period. For the most part what we have is what we'll finish the year with. Moving Begin and even possibly Dandy is a simple matter of get something because there is absolutely no way either were back next year. Hate to loose Dandy though.Pretty versatile guy for this time of the year. As for next year, we can replace him and save 2M against the cap.

"WOW WITH ALL THESE HOCKEY PLAYERS I CAN REALLY JUGGLE THE LINES!"Carbo...

I think this move is a prelude to another deal that will see Chips moved. Some teams seem to be higher on him than the Habs.

YAWN ! However beautiful the strategy,you should occasionally look at the results. -- Winston Churchill

So...in the last two weeks we have picked up Schneider, Janik (maybe) and Metropolit....we have parted ways with Begin. We were already carrying too many players.....we were already considered asset rich and deep in expendable prospects and ripe for a larger deal.....I still expect that is the intention. What we have done is allowed ourselves to be real palyers in a bigger deal and still manage to have the depth to survive it ......if that fails we have addressed our two most basic needs and still have hope that Lang returns.....all of this has cost us....Steve Begin and a draft pick. Gainey is actually doing a masterful job as he won't be left holding the bag AND can still be a major player for an impact player. We are going to get Lats and Tanguay back soon. I am fine with the moves thus far and I expect more to follow. Anyone who isn't happy will be shipped out and all that does is cause addition by subtaraction.....we are a better team then 2 weeks ago and we still have room to improve.

Another Stupid move by Bob the "Wonder GM". A few more of these moves & the Habs will breeze right throught to the finals... The Habs have Bob the "Wonder Gm" & Carbo the "Wonder Coach" The "Two Ronnies". That was a great show to watch. Unlike Carbo & Side Show Bob

I understand Gainey is a good guy and Begin deserves to play but man oh man are we going to regret trading him if we get an injury in the playoffs. Depth is underrated in hockey.

Just what we need - another small centre. Other than being right handed, this is just an insurance pickup...

right handed shot, decent faceoff %, better hands then beige, not a bad addition.

I really don't get this pickup. The only thing I can see is right handed center. Appart from that... "Kovi's BACK!!!!""

Band-Aid anyone?Here's how I see it at this point,if these moves win us a cup then Gainey and Carbo will be known as the all time KINGS OF THE HILL as concerning G.M.'S and Coaches,on the other hand if the Habs upchuck and fare poorly from this point on it will officially make them BUMS................

he can skate, hit....i like this....i was thinking laperriere! but ill take metropolit.........please do not compare him to begin.....he might not have a heart like begin....but he is a better player