Audio: Ill Kovy takes a seat
posted by Mike Boone at 19h25 EST on Mar 12
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Submitted by ifitwasnt4kovalev on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:08.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb8kVOp-zEU&feature=related
i want #74 back!
Submitted by Nahlsy on Fri, 03/13/2009 - 02:36.
That was like 3 years ago, I was at that game
Submitted by RC-51 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:20.
Wow! He is fiesty and I think he has done that in the NHL? He isn't that big but when he wants to he plays big, and that it happened to Downie is bittersweet!
Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:40.
Here's the deal with the Streit issue, if he were added to the current roster would he make us an INSTANT cup favorite? My answer is an obvious ne... NO!!!!! C'mon people, he went after the money, 18 million over 4 years, he'd be an idiot not to take that deal, thats Saku money, and Streit is no Saku. Ian I respect your insight but I have to disagree with you on this... as far as i'm concerned the more Euro's going out, and young Canadian kids coming up the better. Streit will, and never has been a gamebreaker... not even close to our old boy Sheldon.
Submitted by Puck Bard on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 20:23.
Agreed, but Streit sure was exciting to watch as a Hab... just sayin'
Submitted by hamwi on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:28.
hey is there any chance i can watch the game online?
Submitted by RC-51 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:34.
Try here http://atdhe.net/ they lately have been posting the game link just after gametime
Try also http://www.justin.tv/
and/or http://www.ustream.tv/
Good luck, the last couple of games have been really poor streaming
Submitted by Nahlsy on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:48.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ny-islanders-vs-mtl
Choppy but it works in a pinch
Submitted by ifitwasnt4kovalev on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:27.
mitch fritz , laraque's only loss of the year.......will stewart get him back?!
Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:37.
Yo dude LARAQUE FINNISHED ON TOP OF THAT FREEKISLY BIG Fritz and the only way Stewart could beat him is with a bat!
Submitted by habsguy on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 23:45.
BGL got it handed to him....
Submitted by ifitwasnt4kovalev on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:02.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYpWd5JQE3M
watch the fight again, laraque lost that one
Submitted by filincal on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 20:01.
Laraque landed the better/harder punch to the face...plus overpowered him to end up on top.
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Submitted by qstorm on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:25.
Laraque is not the one who had to get his face looked at after the game from a blow to the head
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:18.
Tough call.... Fritz did surprisingly well for the first 5 seconds..... but I think Laraque got in the most solid hit, and most of all it was a quick fight.
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Submitted by slamtherimtim on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:16.
now that guy is a goon mabe when stewart is hitting him with the bat he should look for a way out the building
Submitted by slamtherimtim on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:49.
lol
Submitted by Richard B on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:15.
I have been reading some of the comments below about Streit and if he should have been signed. Like Ian, I was a big supporter of Streit. Even now I would like to see an analysis of how many times streit was on the ice when Kovy got points. I bet it was a high percentage.
Anyways...Ian goes on to say below that Carbo was the one would did not show up for the playoffs.
I have always liked Carbo...but some things make me wonder.
One large one that struck me lately was when I was watching TSN on Monday. The were showing the highlights of when Iginla scored his 30th goal of the season and they were saying what a super star he was.
The very next set of highlights was Boston, First in the confrence and who was scoring goals? Ryder...21 goals this season...only 9 less than super star Iginla.
Now...lets not get carried away, I am not saying Ryder is as valuable as Iginla....but last year Carbo had Ryder as a healty scratch?
Two seasons at 30 goals,
then Carbo turns him into a healthy scratch and now it looks like he is back to 30 goals seasons.
Hum?
Makes me wonder.
Anyway...got off topic here...I would have liked to see Streit sign but not at 4.5 mil
Richard B
Submitted by habsoloutly on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:47.
It's really amazing how selective peoples memory can be and how hindsight is always 20/20. The facts are that Ryder was given every chance in the world to play for the habs....he started the year on the first line and with plenty of powerplay minutes.......he didn't produce, he was given time to produce and didn't. Then he was moved to the second line, and didn't produce.....then he was moved to the third and fourth lines, and didn't produce. The NHL is a performance driven league, if your on the first line and you don't produce the coach will give you a chance by moving you to the second line, and then the third line, then the fourth, and if after all those chances and ice time you don't produce the coach moves you to the pressbox and brings in another player and tries to light a fire under your butt. People who say Ryder wasn't given a chance in Montreal either didn't watch the season or are delusional. I even saw an interview with him where he admitted he had a bad season. Carbo made some bad decisions this year, but he gave Ryder nothing but chances to stay and play.
Submitted by Richard B on Fri, 03/13/2009 - 12:31.
The point was not that he was not given a chance. The point was that under the coaching system his play suffered. Coachs don't just decide who plays and how much, but they run the systems, insturct players and try to motivate.
The point was that Ryder had the ability...but he was not given the tools to play his best.
For example...he was instucted to stand in the slot on the PP last year...vs standing on the left post the year before.
That was not his decision...it was coaching.
Richard B
Submitted by Led on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:35.
Absolutely, habsolutly.
It was painful to watch how bad Ryder was last year, and most of the season before that.
Selective memory; far too many people suffer from it.
Submitted by Richard B on Fri, 03/13/2009 - 12:32.
Ya...the season before that he only scored 30 goals.
Richard B
Submitted by vaya_ on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:12.
http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/271001.html
kovy not playing tonight per rds. their article originally stated that he was unsure about playing, but this was changed a few minutes ago.
Submitted by sholi2000.com on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:58.
To no one in particular. Gainey is a genius. With the cap going south, the Canadiens have all the room in world to make the team into another contender, where other teams who signed a crap load of players to mid millions are going to be hurting. I foresee a couple Red Wings on our team this coming summer oh and because I love the team so much, #25 :)
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Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:05.
AGREE Shane.
Getting very sad going to all the repatriation ceremonies, again today in Trenton'
Submitted by sholi2000.com on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:58.
I know. I use to believe in the cause, but we just don't have enough Battalions there. We take ground, eliminate hundreds of Taliban/Other, then leave and they move back in. Then they kill whoever was seen talking to us. If only they would take the Koran into the 21st Century then all would be well, but instead they stay in the stone age. My unit has lost so many in the past three years.....anyways. Sorry about the sob story, not meant to bring anyone down.
Looking forward to the game tonight. Win or lose I love the Canadiens!
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Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:08.
Not a problem, we need to know.I go far to often to Trenton after they fly over my house bring them back. Stay in touch with me, got to run now to Jims to watch the game on RDS.
Submitted by ManApart on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:54.
You are right on there Ian. That's why I was/am not sure about Vinny. Look at the Rangers and Flyers. Redden,Gomez,Drury,Briere. Is it me, or does it seem that teams sign players to huge contracts and then want to unload them within a year or two lol. Briere,Malone,Smyth,Richards,All the Rangers,Heard runours about Cambell,but not sure. Even Vinny. Some pretty dumb Gm's out there. Hey there Sather. I say we wait for KOVALCHUK! next year, before going DePietro.
Submitted by The Cat on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:11.
There are some dumb GMs out there but dont fret, the league as always wont stand pat and let them suffer while those that do know what theyre doing are in the process of getting the last laugh. It doesnt work that way in the mickey mouse league.
Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:02.
Vinny's been playing injured this year and still has good numbers,he's got komosititi"SHOULDER probs"and made healing worse fighting for his soft team.We need a couple of superstars to elevate the team,show em what's possable.The problem with Kovy is he does stuff no one can and is a one man globe trotter,lol
Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:51.
Thats cause Streit tanked last play-off's !
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:01.
Don't think so my friend, Carbo tanked.
Submitted by WestHab on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:27.
Marki tanked as well.
Hot Hand Halak or Pray to Plante for Price.
Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:04.
you have me there Ian
Submitted by aemarchand11 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:48.
So, Boston fans dont have much to say lately eh? After bashing our troubles all year it seems that the Bruins are starting to crumble. Pretty bad timing i would say.
Wouldn't it be nice if we could string together a solid 7-9 game winning streak and then be nipping at their heels for first place in the division. It may not be likely, but if we can keep going it could happen.
Even if we dont, I would rather go into the playoffs playing good hockey then bad.
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Submitted by VicHabsFan on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 19:33.
Seems to me it would take a miracle of monumental proportions to catch Boston now. If we won all our remaing games and Boston went 50-50 on theirs, we would both have 109 points. Neither scenario seems likely I'm afraid.
Submitted by ManApart on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:39.
Easy to say in retrospect. I liked Streit. I don't remember anyone screaming to sign him before the season ended and I do remember everyone talking about how crazy the Islanders were for signing him to the big contract that they did. I'm very skeptical that Streit would have signed long term here, without assurances that he would be a full-time D-man. Hindsight is 20/20.
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:53.
I said on here before the end of the season many times last year that he was one player that we needed to sign.
Submitted by vaya_ on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:51.
after his horrible playoff run (save that excellent goal against the bruins) most fans deemed him too soft for the playoffs. i loved streit but he had a tough end of season with us, which might have hurt fans' opinions of him last summer.
Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:31.
Mark Streit or should I say Gilles Trembley because they both play the same game, could have been signed for less money than he is making now.
And we should have.
What he brings to the table you might look for tonight. Watch for how many times the puck touches his stick in the game at both ends of the ice. He plays a very quiet game, but oh so effective, even on a very poor team.
Paired up with the right partner, he could make my 3rd defence man any time. Smart, good skater, reads the ice well with great positioning capabilities.
Submitted by twocents on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:40.
Ian, Gainey offered him 2.5 million early during last season. Streit turned it down. Stubbs reported this in November.
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:48.
We could have had him for 3 for two years. With the cap dropping like a stone, a lot of the long term contract are sure going to sink some clubs in the next few years. Great that Bob has a lot of the contracts up for negotiations this year. Great GM
Submitted by twocents on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:53.
Well, we might think we could have, but we're not the ones signing the contracts. It's only a guess. And remember he did not show up in the playoffs.
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:55.
Carbo was the one who did not show up in the play offs ,ERIC
Submitted by twocents on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:44.
Well, Ian we are all entitled to see it however we see it. I am sure that Carbo's lack of PP adjustments were a factor, but other players did show up regardless, like Kovy in the Boston series, Breezer, Koivu in the games he played and in the Philly series especially.
Anyway, my point is that it is easy to use hindsight now, and I know you were on this last year too, but the fact remains we are only guessing to say that Streit would have taken way less to stay here. We know for sure he wouldn't accept 2.5 muillion. Would he have accepted 3 million? We'll never know.
Submitted by Shobud on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:30.
Thats it Ian Streit even said the reason he did not sign here was he wanted to play defence
Submitted by ManApart on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:19.
Was reading earlier posts my many people about Kovalev on this thread. It is unbelievable how over rated he is by some. Best Hab since Lafleur!? Bring him back as captain next year for 5mil a season!?? I am an admirer of his dazzling skills, but lets face it, they are good for practice and All-Star games but not much else. Outside of last season, he is no more than someone the other team keeps their eye on during the PP. I wish he were mre consistent and played a grittier style, but that's not Kovy. I get tired of "he's so talented" comments. 16 goals = nothing special in my book. Reminds me a bit of Richer back in the day, except Richer was a lot better production wise.
Submitted by krob1000 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:45.
My response to that top ten list...lol
Top 27000 most influential Sportswriters list......
I am going to start this list at the bottom and I will update it daily for the next 74 years or so until we make it to the top of the list.........
Starting what should be a fun ride in the number 27000th spot is none other than resident THN contributor John Griggs.....his ability to sidestep reality and omit Saku Koivu from a recent top 10 Finns list earns him a place on my list. He also managed to list Teemu Selanne in 8th spot behind the likes of Pekka Rinne, Kimmo Timmonen and Joni Pitkanen? .......even at this stage of their careers there isn't a GM in hockey who wouldn't take Koivu or Selanne over any of these guys in a heartbeat but ol Griggsy? managed to scoot past his editors better judgement and get this nonsense in print for the world to read.......hats of John!!.....number 27000...come back tomorrow to find out who made 26999 on our list.
Submitted by Bryan on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:36.
I think it's pretty obvious he's basing that list off of current performance. You'd have a hard time saying Saku has a spot on that list based on this season alone.
Lifetime? He's top 5.
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Submitted by wd40 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:14.
lol i saw your post on THN... i bet his top 10 Swiss players list would have excluded Streit.
Submitted by Gr8stFranchizEvr on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:37.
yeah, and i think there have only ever been 10 Swiss players in the NHL!!! (i don't really know that, but i know there aren't many)
Submitted by g on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:12.
Well said!!!
Submitted by TheDagger on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:54.
I am going to hold you to this list!!
Also, the next few days of your list (27000-26995) will all be occupied by THN writers.
Submitted by db on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:39.
I go to Montreal Juniors games just to be in the same building as Andie Bennett
Submitted by g on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:31.
thanks realst here is the link
http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/24292-THNcom-Top-10-Finnish-player...
Submitted by lavie on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:32.
Anxious to watch Gainey and Co. "face to face" in Scotiabank Place on Mar. 19th!
Submitted by D Alcorn on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:52.
Just reading comments about meeting Philly in the playoffs ...
Does anyone know what is happening with Laraque (real version if possible) these days ?
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Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:02.
Apperantly Gary Bettman wants to sit down with George and discuss the proposed fighting rule ammendments, seems odd to me.. is there an NHL goons union with Laraque as the President? As for his health, I thought he was mnonth-month with chronic back problems.... whatever month to month means.
And he would not be a factor against Philly anyway.
Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:35.
It means he does not brush his teeth, they are yellow, like that code feeling in his back.
Submitted by D Alcorn on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:23.
Well, I'd certainly agree that BGL is a non-factor in terms of anything tied to the skating aspects of the game. The other dimension that will inevitably surface with Philly, however, is the scrapping.
On this front, Greg Stewart is good - actually, he's very good, but Philly is just too deep in goons for him to handle all of it alone, plus he is not in the same weight division. Didn't Philly pick up another 'talent' from the Western Conference (PHX ?) at the deadline ?
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Submitted by Habhopeful on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:31.
stewart can go toe to toe in terms of fighting class with Carcillo/Asham...He should not, will not, wont, and musnt go with Riley Cote...out of the kids league, god help him if he does and if he comes out fairly good from that fight if it does happen, I'll love him more...
"I went to see a fight the other night...And A hockey game broke out!"
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Submitted by aemarchand11 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:53.
Stewart has stated he doesnt care who it is, excluding the heavyweights (See Chara, Laraque, Brash, Belak etc..) but he would fight all whom you listed above. He said in the heat of the moment people do things they may not normally do, and fighting those guys is probably what he is referring to.
Stewart had 170PIM in Hamilton, he fights often whether he is an enforcer or not.
This guy is a firecracker, I love it.
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Submitted by Habhopeful on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 18:26.
i love him too but even laracque said Cote is the next big up and coming fighter and ive seen cote fight, hes a heavywieght and id be afraid for stewart if he fought cote, i love the fact that he wouldnt be afraid to fight anyonje but if your including brash and laracque in there, cote is in there class...
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Submitted by aemarchand11 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:53.
Stewart has stated he doesnt care who it is, excluding the heavyweights (See Chara, Laraque, Brash, Belak etc..) but he would fight all whom you listed above. He said in the heat of the moment people do things they may not normally do, and fighting those guys is probably what he is referring to.
Stewart had 170PIM in Hamilton, he fights often whether he is an enforcer or not.
This guy is a firecracker, I love it.
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Submitted by DOUBLE_D (not verified) on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:48.
Gainey & Price(with the help of the team of course) is taking the Habs Express all the way, non stop to the stanley Cup Finals.
ALL ABOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CHEW CHEW CHUGALUG YOOYOO.......
Submitted by Gr8stFranchizEvr on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:40.
what about the rest of the team??? they're not as important i guess...
Submitted by POPS on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:28.
The Habs have what it takes to beat anyone in the league. Gainey has to bring it all together. What happened to the Boston fan(s) on this site?
Submitted by The Cat on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:40.
Just cause the habs won a game, barely at that, we cant talk this way. Bostons still 16 points ahead and 43 less goals allowed. The bruins got to suck a lot more before they get to the level of suckage the habs are. But it never fails: one win and the cup is next...
Submitted by longbow on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:29.
Ya...those Broon fans are rather conspicuous by their absence.Could it be cuz they suck all of a sudden.Reality check in Bean Town.
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Submitted by POPS on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:21.
I think Komisarek needs to redeem himself by taking on Lucic. I truly believe that Carbo did not what him to fight Lucic and held him back. Overall I think this has bothered Komisarek and Gainey has to give him the green light to fight Lucic.
Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:23.
think he may be hurt? rib cartelidge torn perhaps?
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:26.
bruised ego.
Submitted by POPS on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:26.
maybe, he looks to be shooting the puck just fine.
Submitted by habfan53 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:31.
U think so? I thought more than a few looked weak and right on the defender.
Submitted by longbow on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:32.
Well then,he is off.He usually shoots hard and nowhere near the defender.
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Submitted by TheDagger on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:39.
Once he starts pounding some into the shin pads then we will know he is back!
Submitted by Panther on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:17.
this right handed left handed thingy does matter. I agree that if the guy can't hit the boards never mind the net then I'll agree/. Who wants him on the ice. Metro is a 4th line guy no argument there but who lead in power play goals this year. Was it not Lang (right handed) and wasn't Smolinski a righty as well?(not that he led the team in anything) but don't forget he had only been with Guy for one game and I don't think it's a terrible thing for a coach to put a guy in a different situation to see how he delivers.
Submitted by krob1000 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:38.
I would put Lang out there...Smolinski....that drove me nuts especuially with Ryder sitting onthe bench...pure stupidity that was. With all due respect to Lang (who I would put out in 5 on 3's still) he definitely leads the team in missed wide open nets....despite his being out for a while there isn't even a close second.
Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:22.
I'd rather Higgins shooting right handed than Metro, seriously though, if we don't have a righty then we don't have a righty, ans Metro is not a righty worthy of ice time on a 5-3 in a game we're losing 1-0, whats that say to your so-called stars? it says your coach is an idiot and should be fired... and he was.. BG would never have Metro out there
Submitted by G-Man on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:15.
Funny how everyone forgets Koivu losing those 2 face-offs in a row, but heap praise when he finally delivers something other than excuses as to why his team lost, again.
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Submitted by The realst on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:12.
over at thn.com john grigg Counts down the top ten active finnish players in the league and saku koivu Is not one of them-thoughts anyone
Submitted by Bryan on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:18.
I think he's basing it off of current performance as opposed to career achievements. Saku hasn't been a dominant player (save for the playoffs <3) since '06-'07. I was a little shocked not to see him on the list either, but he has a valid argument.
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Submitted by likehoy on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:00.
after jarri kurri and teemu selanne, is there a greater finn than saku koivu?!
- SAKU KOIVU'S HAND OF GOD.
Submitted by Hockey11 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 16:14.
Matti Nykanaan
Submitted by captaink4life on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:40.
That's unbelievable.
Who's on the list?
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Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:17.
my only comment is that he lead the last Olympics in scoring and the Finns to a Silver, Has a Playoff PPG ave of 1, although, my opinion is clouded by my love of Saku... I know he'll bring it when it counts
Submitted by habfan53 on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:27.
For the record 45 points 50 games played +12 1GWG 40PM
Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:14.
Yeah, he's right.
"Kovi's BACK!!!!""
Submitted by Mr_MacDougall on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 14:50.
Does anybody think we can catch Philly and have home ice against those dirty Flyers in the first round?
Submitted by Ian Cobb on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 15:08.
Not only catch them, but we are going to beat them in the play offs in 6 games. Thus sayist the Gainey Lever coaching team.!
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