O'Byrne recalled, Halak ailing

posted by Pat Hickey at 12h08 EST on Mar 2


Ryan O'Byrne, who suffered a suspected concussion on the weekend, was healthy enough to rejoin the Canadiens for practice at Brossard today. He was recalled from the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak, who is riding a four-game winning streak, missed practice because of the flu. The Canadiens picked up Concordia goaltender Maxim Joyal for the practice.

Also missing was winger Christopher Higgins.  

From the team release:

O’Byrne, assigned to the Bulldogs on Feb. 16, 2008, scored six points (1 goal, 5 assists), posted a plus-9 rating and served 35 penalty minutes in 18 games this season with Hamilton. The 6-foot-6, 228-pound blueliner played in 29 games with the Canadiens this season. He collected three points (3 assists) and 29 penalty minutes.

O'Byrne, 24, was a Canadiens third-round selection, 79th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.




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Submitted by montrealhockey on Tue, 03/03/2009 - 11:21.
Will Jaroslav miss the game on Wednesday? It seems when things start going well for this team, there's always a hiccup. Is this Price's chance to gain some ground back? Montreal Hockey Fan Montreal Hockey

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Submitted by coachdoug on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 21:05.
Big Ryan back in the fold...I hope he does well...after all he has been through you want the guy to succeed...I would say there are some openings in the D if he wants a permanent job... Hopefully Jaro is getting some good meds and drinking hot slovakian tea... Go Habs Go!

Submitted by habsfanincalgary on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 19:01.
Anyone hear an update on Tanguay's return? Why do we keep bringing O'Bryne up? Is Bob trying to showcase and use him as trade bait? Why not bring up Weber? Anyone notice that Schneider's presence brings back the PP from the last two seasons? We now have someone with a shot that is on net! One final thought: our defensive specialist coaches need to pass along some of their wisdom as the team is giving up too many shots! The goalies are facing far too much rubber!!!

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Submitted by showey47 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 21:41.
too late to showcase him now,we don't play again till after the deadline.

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Submitted by sergei_lover74 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 18:03.
it's great that he's been recalled but any news on sergei? M.

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Submitted by Bill on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 18:37.
Sergei has done nothing in Hamilton. Sulking? Not doing himself any favours.

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Submitted by sergei_lover74 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 20:00.
be nice he's my favorite player! M.

Submitted by HabsFan90 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 16:11.
- The Globe and Mail notes that Canadiens RW Alex Kovalev interests the Oilers and Blue Jackets. I LOLed.

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Submitted by TheDagger on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 16:37.
Kovalev for Nash!

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Submitted by shuttle-lemaire... on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 20:26.
Not in this lifetime...

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Submitted by TripleX on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:54.
Penguins put Bill Thomas on waivers.....WHO is this guy? Are they clearing up some cap space? Guy Carbonneau is the new poster boy for the Peter Principle!

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Submitted by captaink4life on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:57.
hahaha The paranoia is incredible!! Any other time during the season a move like this wouldn't even create a blip on the radar lol _____________________________ Koivu for Prime Minister :) Drive for 25!!

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Submitted by TripleX on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:51.
Lots of juicy trade rumors from TSN: http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/?id=268952&lid=sublink03&lpos=topRelated_ma... Ottawa Sun says that Ryder is available for trade!!!!! WTF!!! Guy Carbonneau is the new poster boy for the Peter Principle!

Submitted by PRICEBERG (not verified) on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 16:42.
Come on Bob. Higgins for Ryder. Welcome home Ryder...

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Submitted by stanley25 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:13.
The bruins are loaded up front and they would love to unload Ryder's salary. What is so hard to understand about that? And now, a 25th banner will hang on the rafters of the Bell Center in Montreal. The Canadiens win the Stanley cup!

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Submitted by Dintrox on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:02.
I can see Ryder as being part of a trade for say Kaberle or Pronger. Though Burke denies shopping Kaberle.

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Submitted by craz11 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:58.
I'm sure that Ryder report is from Bruce Garrioch, who's in the same class of "reporters" as Al Strachan. Bunch of F-ing windbags... One thing I hate about deadline day are brain-dead articles like that one from TSN... The important thing is what number Lecavalier will wear when he gets traded to Montreal :-)

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Submitted by likehoy on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:53.
perfect...trade higgins for ryder now that know higgins screwed ryder - does carbo bargain for the right Price before games?

Submitted by PRICEBERG (not verified) on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 16:46.
Explain that theory LH...

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Submitted by ZepFan2 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:02.
Boone would LOVE that! ;) ------------------------------------------- "I think when you talk about the Canadiens, you have to put the word family in front of it." - Patrick Roy

Submitted by krob1000 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:48.
anyone have a timetable on Lats' return? On an NHL philiosophical note....since the idea of a rental is now accepted although it was frowned upon just a few short years ago....is there a rule in place to prevent a team from trading a player who is under contract like a rental.....meaning they would then make a trade to reacquire him after the season despite his being under contract. Just curious...I know it shouldn't be allowed and would creat Survivor type alliances but ina round about way they already seem to exist with certain teams frequently dealing with each other. I am just wondering if anyone knows what is in place to prevent it......obviously the contract itself means that one team could simply hold onto the player but is that all that is preventing it? Seems with the salary cap restrictions and the difficulty moving players that something creative like this might happen soon...we already have Burke lobbying for the ability to eat salary and we all know how Kevin Lowe went out and got Penner.....just curious if anyone sees this happening down the road and one hell of a controversy following. Remember when Doug Weight left the Blues to help the Canes fully intending to return to the Blues after? is there a clause that prevents this with players under contract?

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Submitted by likehoy on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:53.
there's a rule against trading a player to have him being traded back...but there's no rule against UFA i don't believe. i remember a few years back the flames traded dean mcammond to the avalanche, then the avalanche traded him back to the flames...and mcammond was suspended. "The next year, on October 1, 2002, he was traded from the Flames along with Jeff Shantz and Derek Morris to the Colorado Avalanche for Stéphane Yelle and Chris Drury. Eventually in the off-season he was dealt back to the Flames for the 2003–04 season. That year was part of the Flames' Stanley Cup run in the playoffs. McAmmond couldn't participate due to NHL regulations disallowing a player from being traded back to a team within 12 months on the same contract." via wikipedia. - does carbo bargain for the right Price before games?

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Submitted by doug on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:04.
Glad to see my first cousin Jeff Shantz mentuioned on thois forum. About time! Just glad he wasn't mentioned in a different light: Jeff was the player who hit Koivu's knee the year he was leading league in scoring, causing him to miss a ton of games for surgery. Never threatened to be a first line center again...

Submitted by krob1000 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:05.
so..y...ou are a first cousin to the guy who ruined Saku? Where is Bugs and his code red alert?

Submitted by krob1000 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:06.
double post

Submitted by krob1000 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:58.
thank you ...so the clause is one year.....interesting still as a longer term loan could take place and still not violate league rules.....i am just bored today and trying to pass the time until wednesday becuase I keep finding myself visiting Hockeybuzz every 15 minutes and I knew I needed to stop! In theory then a team like us could go after a guy like Vinny with a 1 year plus a playoff stretch in my mind and then deal Vinny right back after the 2010 playoffs.....I wonder if it would be a conflict of interest if you skirted the 12 month rule?

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Submitted by habsperspective on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:47.
Im hoping that this move is just so hes available to trade by Wednesday!

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Submitted by t1tan5 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:41.
I would take Jokinen if he came at a fair price. People say he has no playoff experience. Look at the teams he played for: LA Kings, Florida Panthers, and Phoenix Coyotes. These aren't exactly world-beaters. The only thing we can draw from his lack of playoff experience is that we don't know if he is or isn't a playoff performer. What if he turns out to be the NHL's version of Reggie Miller? He could equally turn out to be a Joe Thornton type, but we don't know. So let's take a chance on him. He's a big centre who has a scoring touch. You have to gamble if you want to win. Regarding the other 2 schmos. I do not want Guerin nor Tkachuck on this team. Both are way over the hill and both of them are PROVEN to disappear during the playoffs.

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Submitted by likehoy on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:47.
jokinen was traded for 2 quality dmen in boynton and ballard ryan whitney was traded for a top6 + prospect jokinen will probably go for top6 player + dman prospect. so higgins + weber, or higgins + subban create a finnish connection by playing jokinen on koivu's wing...but jokinen's no teemu selanne. - does carbo bargain for the right Price before games?

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Submitted by stanley25 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:56.
This trade makes sens. I would rather see Jokinen center Tanguay and Lats or Dagger. Koivu could pivot a solid shut down line with Lapierre and Pacioretty on the wings.That would leave a combo of BGL, TK, Stewie and either Lats or Dagger on a fourth line centered by Metropolit. Still missing a brusing top 4 D-man but the Habs would shure look good up front. And now, a 25th banner will hang on the rafters of the Bell Center in Montreal. The Canadiens win the Stanley cup!

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Submitted by TripleX on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:41.
Looks like Ken Holland is taking a page from BG's book times about THREE! Holland has apparently told Chris Osgood to take a week off to rest and get his head on straight. If the Wings make a deal for a goalie, it might be a much longer rest! :) Guy Carbonneau is the new poster boy for the Peter Principle!

Submitted by LatheDog on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:34.
Bob Gainey has dealt with Dallas a few times and was part of their organization. Does anyone think it a possibility that Mike Modano can end up in Montreal by March 4???........or is he a lifer with the Stars organization?

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Submitted by mrhabby on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:07.
not a chance.

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Submitted by shuttle-lemaire... on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:41.
Think he's lifer.

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Submitted by likehoy on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:37.
wasn't he injured last night? - does carbo bargain for the right Price before games?

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Submitted by captaink4life on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:47.
Ya he fell on a skate or something I don't think it's anything serious _____________________________ Koivu for Prime Minister :) Drive for 25!!

Submitted by LatheDog on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:39.
not sure

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Submitted by Will Longlade on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:30.
I hope Bob doesn't trade Higgins. IMO, the talent and leadership is there, h/e, injuries have delayed his development and his contribution to the team, although valuable, is generally unappreciated on this site.

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Submitted by TripleX on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:43.
I for one like Higgy, and I believe it is a confidence issue with him. With the right coach and motivation he is a genuine 30 goal scorer, and it would be a mistake to let him go. Guy Carbonneau is the new poster boy for the Peter Principle!

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Submitted by Willy the bum on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:15.
Price is so pissed if that Concordia goalie starts up in Buffalo... Kidd aside, it'll be a good opportunity for him to redeem himself from a recent slump. Just don't stand there unnoticed, Price! ---------- "We all wore the uniforms as Maurice Richard did - the red, white and blue uniform of the Montréal Canadiens, the best hockey team in the world." - Roch Carrier

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Submitted by 46_14_27 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:28.
Wednesday is a long way away, Halak will be fine by then. No worries. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46-14-27 Best Line In Hockey !! The Cup in 3 years or less !! Young Guys Have Got To Step UP !!!!!

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Submitted by captaink4life on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:14.
No Guerin No Jokinen No Tkachuk Guerin: Knock on him is he's become a selfish player on and off the ice. We definitely don't need more locker room drama Jokinen: As has already been mentioned, he has 0 playoff experience. He has also appeared unmotivated the entire season playing for Gretzky (so imagine how he would fare with Carbo lol). This could be more because of the situation Phoenix finds itself in but I'm still not sold on this big Finn. Tkachuk: According to Darren Dreger (TSN) the Blues might actually be buyers at the deadline because they are on the brink of a playoff berth (rumors have been floating around that Pronger might be going back to St Louis). This would rule out Tkachuk and Weight being moved as rental players. I think it would probably be a good idea to stand pat unless we can make a play for J Bou. Other than that I don't really wanna sell our soul to pick up a guy who won't be here come July. What does everyone think about getting Mark Recchi to come back to Montreal? The old vet had 5 assists last night!! _____________________________ Koivu for Prime Minister :) Drive for 25!!

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Submitted by ZepFan2 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:28.
"He has also appeared unmotivated the entire season playing for Gretzky (so imagine how he would fare with Carbo lol)." I think it has less to do with Gretzky as it does to being in Phoenix...YAWN. Playing hockey in front of the thousands of screaming fans...oh wait, that's Montreal. Now, replace Phoenix with Montreal and voila, hockey heaven. As far as 0 playoff experience, it just means he's due. ------------------------------------------- "I think when you talk about the Canadiens, you have to put the word family in front of it." - Patrick Roy

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Submitted by captaink4life on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:30.
Well before Phoenix he was playing in Sunrise, Fla. Not exactly the "mecca" of hockey lol He looked a lot better then, than he does now. _____________________________ Koivu for Prime Minister :) Drive for 25!!

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Submitted by ZepFan2 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:13.
Florida is a better team than Phoenix with better fans. I'm sure he regrets signing with Phoenix. If he's part of some deal involving the Habs, I'm sure he wont regret signing here. That is unless he has ties to the mob. ;) ------------------------------------------- "I think when you talk about the Canadiens, you have to put the word family in front of it." - Patrick Roy

Submitted by krob1000 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:21.
Weight is an islander...an injured one but one that could really help a team as he is a vet center who can also help on the pp and play effectively as a two way center despite his age. I was thinking he would be our backup plan until we picked up Metropolit......the difference in salary and fucntion is relative to the salary but I see no reason why we wouldn't try and make use of every penny we can and as it stands we still have room to add a 4 million dollar palyer (from what I haveread...and we could always send some salary the other way to create more room ,etc). The idea of us not attempting to use our salary seems ridiculous to me so I fully expect that the moves will continue.

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Submitted by captaink4life on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:24.
My mistake with Douggy Weight It seems I'm living in the past lol _____________________________ Koivu for Prime Minister :) Drive for 25!!

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Submitted by Habs fan in SF on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:17.
yeah i really wouldn't want to give up much to get guerin. he's offensive game is not even close to what it used to be. the same goes for tkachuk. jason arnott on the other hand is having a really good year. he scored a hat trick on saturday night ...

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Submitted by captaink4life on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:20.
I've always liked Jason Arnott. He has a great deal of passion for the game (and more importantly, winning). If he's available for a reasonable price that would be a great move. _____________________________ Koivu for Prime Minister :) Drive for 25!!

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Submitted by TripleX on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:04.
Sean Avery placed on waivers this morning. Wonder if any other team than NYR will take a chance on him? Guy Carbonneau is the new poster boy for the Peter Principle!

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Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:32.
I know a lot of people will disagree with this ,Laraque for one,lol...But he is an excellent addition to a play-off run ...Avery-Lat's-TTB"Hanson Bros two line"...ON SECOND THOUGHT THEY MIGHT GET KICKED OUT OF THE LEAGUE BEFORE THE PUCK DROPS ,LOL

Submitted by Hockey11 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:08.
Is this the 50% off reclaim waiver?

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Submitted by TripleX on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:11.
Yep Dave King was fired from his coaching job in Germany. He might make an excellent assistant coach or defense coach. Guy Carbonneau is the new poster boy for the Peter Principle!

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Submitted by Habhopeful on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:12.
is that carbo giving the middle finger in that pic? "Today is the lovely Anna Kournikova's 18th Birthday or as hockey player Sergei Fedorov knows it, 'The day I can legally start telling everyone I am sleeping with Anna Kournikova.'" -Craig Kilborn

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Submitted by likehoy on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:58.
higgins + komi for guerin +1st rounder (potential hedman/tavares) anyone want to bite - does carbo bargain for the right Price before games?

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Submitted by NoTinFoilCups on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 22:46.
Hey I tossed that one out a few weeks ago, but suggested Witt in return instead. Higgins is expendable and we get reliable D in return plus the big plum ala Sam Pollock hahaha

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Submitted by Habs fan in SF on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:14.
wtf? komi is an UFA and higgy a RFA ... why the hell would the islanders do this?

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Submitted by likehoy on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:32.
komi and higgy are long islanders...in case you didn't know. maybe they love their islanders as much as we love our french kids. - does carbo bargain for the right Price before games?

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Submitted by bigbird76 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:34.
so does that mean the Sens are looking to dump their lottery pick on someone from the Ottawa area, this makes no sense at all.

Submitted by ronniech on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:17.
Because Bob said please, duh. (100 in 25!-- ...what?)

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Submitted by Habs fan in SF on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:18.
with sugar on top?

Submitted by ronniech on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:21.
Of course. (100 in 25!-- ...what?)

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Submitted by Drive_For_25 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:13.
There's nothing to bite. Funniest thing I've heard today tho, thanks.

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Submitted by TorontoHabsFan on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:02.
I'm pretty sure Garth Snow has one rule, and one rule only for the year: Don't Trade Our 1st Rounder! It's written in indelible ink on his hand.

Submitted by Hockey11 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:01.
No lottery team will give up their first rounder now, what are you smoking?

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Submitted by The Teacher on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:59.
that would be a n brainer i would think?

Submitted by ronniech on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:01.
And incredibly wishful on your parts. The islanders are selling the house for prospects and draft picks, I find it unlikely they'd give away their potential franchise player. (100 in 25!-- ...what?)

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Submitted by bigbird76 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:58.
OB back up, does this mean Bob found somewhere for Dandy to play?

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Submitted by Propwash on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:52.
Ill be suprised if BG does any more trading Losers Even After Forty one Seasons

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Submitted by punkster on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:56.
Agree. And I hope he doesn't really. The team isn't bad as is and any combination of talent we would have to give up to get a rental would only damage us in the future. And...I hate rentals.

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Submitted by Tom S. on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:51.
Regarding O'Byrne, I like the kid. He has size, something we're in short supply of, but he just doesn't know how to use it to his advantage. The biggest problem with him is body positioning. I've seen him get knocked down by players 4-5 inches shorter and 30 lbs lighter. He needs power-skating lessons and some one-on-one coaching from someone who's been there before. Too bad all our coaching staff are forwards. We could use someone like Larry Robinson to work with our younger Dmen. Although, sometimes it looks like our veterans could use a refresher course as well.

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Submitted by Fansincebirth on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:52.
Who do we hire to coach our coaches? Just saying.... Once a Habs fan, always a Habs fan

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Submitted by Greg on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:06.
Patrice Brisebois. He'll make a great defensive coach next season.

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Submitted by Tom S. on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:55.
Well, we keep hiring rookie coaches. It's not their fault they were given their position. Would you turn it down if your buddy offered you a job? Of course not. The fact is those guys are our coaches. We live or die with them.

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Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:02.
But we're gonna live with 'em. Cause they are made of good stuff, and we have a team that is growing and we will all be happy one day (hopefully sooner rather than later!) because we'll have our coveted 25th Cup in hand! ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.

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Submitted by Tom S. on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:12.
Hi, Denise. They are made of good stuff, alright. Gainey needs to upgrade our talent, however. If we do, #25 will be hanging from the rafters. Did you get my last comment about last Thur.?

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Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:34.
I did. How's the poocher doing? Better I hope. I whispered in Hershey's ear (my Lab) to not eat bunny poop. ;o)) ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.

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Submitted by Tom S. on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 14:48.
Still not well, unfortunately. She's a lab too. I hope yours gets the message because it's not cheap. We're $330 into her treatment and she needs to go back on Wed. Spits got beat on Fri. night. I guess hard work beats talent when talent ain't working hard.

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Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:03.
Awww I'm sorry to hear that Tom. I hope she'll be ok?? No treatment is cheap, that's for sure. Should have been a Vet. ;o) I saw they got spanked Friday night. Thankfully they redeemed themselves yesterday 8-2. But you sure are right when you say hard work beats talent. Boughner even said they didn't deserve to win Friday night. So did Young - said he personally played like crap. I guess we can't expect perfection from them...even though they've pretty much given it to us all season! Hang in there with your pupper. Hope she'll be ok. What color is she? As you can probably figure...mine is a Chocolate. lol. ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.

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Submitted by Tom S. on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:35.
Thanks. She's a black lab but she's getting a gray beard. LOL I can't see anyone in the OHL beating the Spits in a 7-game series. The real challenge will come out of the Western league for the Memorial Cup.

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Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 16:37.
Agreed!! I'm so hopeful these kids can pull it off this year. Based on their record, I'm confident they can. Not many teams have given them much trouble this year. Even London for the most part! Oh and my baby has a gray beard too. She just turned 12 in Dec. I call her my little senior citizen, lol. ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.

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Submitted by sYstem21 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:50.
Halak will be fine, he's got 3 days to recoup. Prolly just wore himself down. I doubt very much that we're gonna get any kind of significant trade. It never happens, Gainey picks up a few small deals along the way but never nails the big fish. Which is fine, I'm glad he wont sell the farm, as they say, for rentals. Would be nice to see a Tkchuk/Jokinen/Guerin type force on the first line tho...We wont get that for Higgin alone tho which is why Gainey wont make a deal again this year. Maybe Guerin...maybe ------------------------ Vive La Sainte-Flanelle!

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Submitted by captaink4life on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:47.
Conspiracy theory: Halak, O'Byrne and Higgins are being packaged for someone!! _____________________________ Koivu for Prime Minister :) Drive for 25!!

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Submitted by Jordio-oh on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:57.
ZZZZzzzzzzzz

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Submitted by Habs64 on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:36.
I wonder if Higgy has a hot therapist...

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Submitted by fuhgawz on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:35.
THIS JUST IN .... REPORTS HAVE IT THE HABS HAVE DONE NO TRADES YET TODAY !!!!

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Submitted by likehoy on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:28.
what's the point of calling up o'byrne? - does carbo bargain for the right Price before games?

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Submitted by Kris on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:39.
Boullion is on the IR and they now have a roster spot for him.

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Submitted by likehoy on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:40.
we still have 7 dmen...now 8. dandy on the move? - does carbo bargain for the right Price before games?

Submitted by dicktracy on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 13:47.
maybe komi in a package back home with higgins?

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