Audio: Schneider, Markov out tonight

posted by Pat Hickey at 9h42 EST on Apr 6


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Defencemen Mathieu Schneider (left) and Andrei Markov celebrate a goal last Thursday on Long Island.
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PREGAME AUDIO:  Gainey  Komisarek   Brisebois  Janik

Defencemen Andrei Markov and Mathieu Schneider have both been scratched for tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators. Nor is coach Bob Gainey overly optimistic that either will be back to face the New York Rangers tomorrow, saying it's not uncommon for a player who can't suit up one night to also be unavailable 24 hours later.

Neither player participated in the morning skate today and Doug Janik was recalled from Hamilton to fill out the lineup. Markov and Schneider both suffered upper-body injuries – think shoulder – in Saturday's 6-2 rout of Toronto. Both rearguards had early-morning MRI exams, with Gainey saying after morning skate that neither would be available tonight. The coach expected to meet with Canadiens doctor David Mulder this evening to get a clearer idea about their condition.

The injured defencemen will be missed most on the power play. Markov has 39 of his team-leading 64 points with the man advantage while Schneider has scored 16 points in 21 games since coming over from Atlanta and most of those have been on the power play.

Based on the pairings this morning, Mike Komisarek and Josh Gorges will be the No. 1 combination while Roman Hamrlik will play with Patrice Brisebois. Janik and Ryan O'Byrne will be the third pair.

Jaroslav Halak starts in goal, Carey Price as the backup. Look for Price to return tomorrow against the Rangers. Andrei Kostitsyn is a healthy scratch again tonight.




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Bugs's picture
Just got in. Heard CKAC say that Marky is 3 weeks away and Schneider finished for the season. Feel terrible sayin what I said about Marky yesterday. Stands to reason he won't fake the injury for THREE WEEKS just to prove me wrong. Guess he WAS hurt on the play. Oops. I take responsibility for Marky's injury, mates. Any future deficiencies in play relating to his absence that fosters rants of vicious perspicacity? You may direct them at me. Schneider wasn't my fault, but his long absence makes it so that the posters who goofily suggested the rapatriation of Weber...well, doesn't sound so silly anymore. Apologize for that too. Ugh...so WHO do we want to play in the playoffs now? Hey, can we postpone the series? You know, cite weather or bad ice or a union strike at the Bell, somethin? "Yeah, sorry, Washington, yeah, we gotta postpone this series, sorry. Bad luck, what can we say? We WANT to but...there's wild geese all over the ice! No, we don't know how it happened. Oh well, come back next week; we'll be ready!" Would that work, I wonder? Peace Out _____________________________________________________ Lord Bugs Potter, esq. Earl of Fluppitburg, Baron of Fleenshire County and Knight of the Flannel Republic.

I'm sure Grabovski is proud of himself.

dpthehabsfan's picture
TSN is saying that Markhov is out 3 weeks and Schneider is gone for the season. S**t!

Fansincebirth's picture
WTF!!!!! That's it. I declare open season on May and Grabs!! $20 to the first person to bring me their heads on a platter... Once a Habs fan, always a Habs fan

Norm0770's picture
Hmmmm...I'd rather have Kostitsyn in and Dandy on D than a pairing with O'Byrne and Janik.

rp25's picture
what up with Boulion?

Tom S.'s picture
Should we win tonight - minus Markov, Schneider, Kostitsyn X 2, Price - it would really benefit us greatly in the playoffs in terms of confidence, and we know that confidence coupled with hard work, a solid game-plan and a little luck can go a long way.

How about these guys too, Robert Lang, Matt D'Agostini & Francis Bouillon. Were would the Habs be with a healthy lineup? Should be a great game tonight. GO HABS GO!!! A win will put more pressure on the other teams that is behind us. Sens having nothing to lose and should give our Habs a test on what this team is made off.

stanley25's picture
Falling into deaf ears, I’ll repeat my point again. Having Dandy up front allows Gainey to have 7 defensemen in. If any 6 D-man gets injured or if Janik/O’Byrne doesn’t work out, Dandy will come to save the day. Metro or Stewie can play w/ Plekanec and Higgins and BGL can come in here and there sporadically to calm some tempers. Great call by Gainey. He’s two shots ahead! Keep whining you know it all fans! And now, a 25th banner will hang on the rafters of the Bell Center in Montreal. The Canadiens win the Stanley cup!

Norm0770's picture
I posted before I read this, I guess that does make sense.

matraque's picture
Un groupe de 20 Québécois intéressé - A group of 20 quebecers interested in buying 30% of the club. http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/272546.html _____________________________________________________________________________ -Time to end Koivu's reign. Enough is enough. -Come back home Vincent... We need you.

ManApart's picture
I'd rather stick with the one owner way of things. Imagine all those guys tryng to have their say and fighting to be the main man, even though Gillett would still retain the majority. Would be a mess. Look at Toronto. I love Gillett's way of doing things. Supply the money and don't interfere with the hockey people. It would be sad if he had to sell.

mrhabby's picture
agree 10000000%.

TorontoHabsFan's picture
In order to preserve my sanity, I'm gonna reserve all judgement about the line combinations until game time, when I actually...you know...see them :) otherwise...Go Habs!

Habsrule1's picture
Hey, if you want to fit in around here, you're going to have to refrain from using logic and start bitching about those combos NOW!! Go Habs Go!! "I can't hear what Jeremy (Roenick) is saying because my Stanley Cup rings are in my ears" - Patrick Roy

sYstem21's picture
Well played sir... ------------------------ Vive La Sainte-Flanelle!

Fansincebirth's picture
Truly. You will have to start bitching at what you think the line combo's will be, offer what you think the line combination's should be, based on your 1000 years or more of hockey experience and then forever bemoan the actual line combination's, based on the fact that no one ever listens to you :o) Once a Habs fan, always a Habs fan

punkster's picture
Then jump on anyone ho in any way tries to suggest you may be "incorrect" in your analysis...or in the words of any HI/O poster, "WHAT, ARE YOU FREAKIN' NUTS?" (Note liberal use of caps to insinuate shouting).

Fansincebirth's picture
And, don't forget the &*^%$ in place of those forbidden four letter words to let everyone know just how frustrated you are with everything going on. For instance: That f^&*ing (player or coach's name here) couldn't skate or coach his way out of the minor hockey league.... Let's kick some Ottawa butt tonight!!!! Once a Habs fan, always a Habs fan

Gorges_the_great's picture
Ouch! O'Byrne - Janik. Dandy should be playing D...even with Markov and Schneider in, never mind out.

ManApart's picture
Guess BG sees him as more valuable as a forward. I did agree forward was the place for him, up until now. For this situation I think you have to insert Dandy, instead of O'Byrne or Janik. Then AK46 comes in on 2nd line. I guess we'll see how those two young guys play tonight. Well, Janik is not young, but you get my point.

nick's picture
Kostitsyn's in or out?

TheDagger's picture
Same forward line-up as Saturday's game.

The Kid's picture
he was practicing today, stayed on with Dags and Carey for another 20 mins after everybody else left. Doesn't look like he'll play though

jmsheehy19's picture
wow, TSN power rankings has the Canadiens (5-0-1 in the last six) at 16 while Philly (who have won one in 4) and NJ (who have lost 6 of 7) sit 9th and 4th, respectively. How can anyone who has watched hockey in the last 2 weeks possibly think this?

Since those power rankings are clearly wrong and I have to much time to waste... here are a biased Habs fan's power rankings. 1) Boston 2) San Jose 3) Detroit 4) Washington 5) Chicago 6) New Jersey 7) Carolina 8) Philadelphia 9) Pittsburgh 10) Vancouver 11) MONTREAL 12) Anaheim 13) Calgary 14) New York (R.) 15) Columbus 16) Florida 17) St. Louis 18) Nashville 19) Buffalo 20) Minnesota 21) Ottawa 22) Edmonton 23) Atlanta 24) Toronto 25) Phoenix 26) Dallas 27) Los Angeles 28) Colorado 29) Tampa Bay 30) New York I.

mrhabby's picture
should the laffs be lower.

They're on their way down... the teams under have been pretty awful lately too... Leafs are 5-5 in their last 10.

mrhabby's picture
laffs should be 31st.

SmartDog's picture
That Power Ranking thing is always like that - it's COMPLETE BULLPUCKY!! Same thing all year long. It's a joke. ~ Listen to the smart dog - he knows his poop!

TorontoHabsFan's picture
Anybody remember a few weeks ago somebody on here was using the "Power Rankings" as proof of Montreal's crapitutde? It was highly entertaining...especially when he started insisting that they were compiled by the NHL proper. good times, good times...

TheDagger's picture
the Hockey News also has them ranked 16th.

itpf's picture
i've been watching those rankings all year. Habs always seem to be ranked lower than I'd think they should be, and it was the same way last year. I'm guessing it's cause they are based largely on individual player stats. this year the habs don't have any really high scorers and last year, aside from Kovy, most of the scoring was very spread out. So when you look at the individual stats the team might look less dangerous than it really is. That ranking p*sses me off every week~!

Change your avatar.... NAO!

Their power rankings are heavily influenced by injuries. When a teams leading scorer and defenceman as well as their second powerplay specialist are injured, I guess they can't rate a team very high.

habfan53's picture
I know I saw that also there are 4 teams with worse records that are higher ranked. I wonder if he dropped them because Markov and Schneider are hurt. BUT Florida is 3 spots higher and they are 3 points back????

The Cat's picture
Well its not like the schedule was that tough.

jmsheehy19's picture
well the thrashers were very hot when we beat them, Buffalo was fighting for the playoff lives when we lost to them, and Chicago is a top 4 team in the West. And when is handily beating teams you should beat less impressive then getting raped by pitt 6-1 and getting shutout by the Rangers 3-0. Also NJ lost 6 of its last 8, so my bad on that one

The Cat's picture
Well what can I tell you, NJ played tougher teams and on the road. I dont put much stock into power rankings but Im guessing thats the kind of logic that goes behind it.

jmsheehy19's picture
alright, I'll give you that

Can someone confirm the LATEST ....Hickey says the team is hoping for both tomorrow...others are reporting that neither will play tomorrow......does anyone have whatever the "latest" is.

i posted earlier in the thread (though many people are calling me a liar, whatever) that we saw schneider this afternoon and he was in a serious sling. he mentioned he was out 6months and that if the playoffs started today, markov would play. so: schneider: serious. markov: be back soon. ManApart: apology and admission of being wrong forthcoming

miamm's picture
nothing was yet said by the way!!..i just heard the news on the radio..and Gainey didn't say anything yet..so...

Gorges_the_great's picture
What? I'm not trying to call you a liar but a reliable friend of mine saw Schneider on the street today and said he looked fine - no sling.

mrhabby's picture
that sounds better..the whole thing is very scary if the first post is correct.

Fire_Laraque's picture
Ahhh, some sense!!! and the dude is going to comeback saying he gave us a scare. Koivu: Communication wasn't his strong point. Carbo: I was doing press conferences everyday since I was hired as head coach. You thought I had communications problems? To have a communication, you need two people. If the other one is not listening..

TheDagger's picture
If I were Schneider and fans kept asking me about the injury I would just have some fun with them and exaggerate tell everyone a different story. Get them all in a frenzy.

Drive_For_25's picture
Ok it's now completely official. This team was not destined to do anything this year. I'm pretty sure we were destined to miss the playoffs so we are really defying all the odds right now. Even though the team has played completely horrible for parts of this year, and it was almost unexplainable how bad they were playing, you watch those games closely and on top of playing horrible, we weren't getting one bounce go our way on anything, not passes, not shots, definitely not goals. The only bounces we would get were ones into our own net! Now we start playing some good games, and it seems like every time we play a great one at least one player gets injured, WTF!! That's my view of it anyway. It's the classic tale of the backfire of the off-season hype. Just look at sports last year: Detroit Tigers (from windsor so I heard a lot even though I hate baseball) - 2nd highest salary in the league, coming off world series appearance, winning it for sure right? Nope, missed the playoffs. Dallas Cowboys - 11 or some other ridiculously high number of pro bowlers returning great draft, best team in football right? Nope, missed the playoffs. All the Habs hype was great but to tell you the truth it felt like a whole *** ton of bandwagon jumping and it felt a lot better to finish first last year when everyone predicted us to be bottom feeders. Even if we were to win it all this year, everyone else but habs fans would play it off like, so what, they're a great team and we knew they would do this, but when we falter they pretty much say the same thing that they could see this coming and we were an overacheiving team. Enough ranting, peace out.

TheDagger's picture
Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.

TheDagger's picture
Don't shave the beard Kovy!!

Drive_For_25's picture
I'll second that.

THIRDEDED HARD WORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT DOESNT WORK HARD.

Not too worried about tonight, I don't think it will be a walk in the park butI defintely see 2 points out of this one.....What I am looking forward to, is Sean Avery Hide from Laraque, Laraque hates this guy and if saturday was any indication on how Georges plans on playing......well, ***, Sean avery is a dead man........Can't Wait!!!! Go Habs Go!!! HARD WORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT DOESNT WORK HARD.

ManApart's picture
Rangers are tomorrow night

Yeah I know, Tonight no walk in part, but 2 points, BUT WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO>>>>>>>>>>>>>thanks though HARD WORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT DOESNT WORK HARD.

... Our 'D' will be fine tonight as long as everybody plays it simple and no one over does it (right Komo & Hammer). Our team has been playing well by having everybody playing their roles and i expect that to continue tonight. BTW the Aves had only two regular 'D' last night and the other four 'D' had a total of 14 games experience in the NHL and they beat the Canucks 4 to 1 in Vancouver.

habfan53's picture
A couple of thoughts: What is everybody so worried about. Any combination of 2 Montreal wins or N.Y. or Florida losses and we are in. I was hoping for a Florida win last night because with a win tonight we move up to 6th. We still have a stong chance for 5th or even 4th. Congratulations Alexei Kovalev on being NHL 1st star of the week. With Markov and Schneider out I would rather see Dandeneault back on Defence but I'll give Gainey the benefit of Knowledge. Finally was anybody at the summitSaturday? How was it??

Habsman93's picture
Was there we had a turnout of 10 people was a fun time would have liked to have seen more a big thank-you to Ian for organizing.

fuhgawz's picture
this will be just another test to our teams character --- with all that has happened to this team this season there is part of me that thinks through all this adversity we are actually going to be going into the playoffs in a good postion. Everything this team has went through has hardend this team as a unit. Can we not say they are the most battle tested team in the NHL this season? injuries, conflicts, media, rumors, two months of horrible hockey, carbo...... this list is endless really name me one other team in the NHL this season who has gone through as much termoil as the habs have this season? ..... i think we are going to surprise everyone including me and the rest of you the damage we can do when we hit the playoffs .... how sweet would it be this season to come through all this team has come through and overcome and build character, play for eachother and the hounored CH upon thier chest and go deep if not win it all? every team or any team we face going into the playoffs are looking at us as nothing but underdogs right now a long shot ...... i believe they are all going to be shocked when the habs take the cup this season.

miamm's picture
ABOUT TIME to start escalating the Oratoire of St-Joseph on our KNEES...and start praying for our dear Sainte-Flanelle... !!!!

Ayan_SB's picture
If only Brother Andre were alive to heal Markov, Schneider, Sergei Kost., Lang, and Bouillon.

always habs....what's the matter with you. A for sur loss tonight ???Gainey an idiot ??? From those comments you should point the finger directly back at yourself

BoomBoomMax's picture
Any news on Serguei? I'm thinking we could use the K Bros for the last stretch... And how come Rhyno is not considered as a potential candidate to fill in tonight? He has played more nhl games than Janik this year and deserves a chance in my book... Dandy also looked good on D! Anyhow, just a little puzzled... In Bob, we trust!

ManApart's picture
O'Byrne IS playing tonight. With Janik on the 3rd D-pairing. The other 4 guys better be ready for a huge workload tonight.

Fire_Laraque's picture
Who's Rhyno??? O'Byrne? He's playing. Koivu: Communication wasn't his strong point. Carbo: I was doing press conferences everyday since I was hired as head coach. You thought I had communications problems? To have a communication, you need two people. If the other one is not listening..

Harani's picture
Komo on the point on the PP = Hit the man right in front of you. I wonder why they couldn't call up Weber. Maybe Janik is good defensively. In other news, Kovy tops the three stars of the week in the league. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=416915

HardHabits's picture
Every time Komo shoots I expect it to hit a player on the opposing side and never to make it anywhere near the net. That all changed when Komo scored recently. Gorges scored recently too!!!!! Maybe the D have been practicing how to shoot to hit the net and not the player. One thing for sure, losing Schneider and Markov is a huge test of the team's depth. I guess dressing Janik means BG is making use of his Steve Begin trade. I am not sure about Janik's defensive or offensive skills but he sure knows how to throw a punch. Kris Newbury vs Doug Janik Craig Adams vs Doug Janik

mastodon's picture
Wow, I had no idea that Janik could fight. To be honest I do not know much about him at all. But those are two pretty good beat downs, definitely knows how to handle himself.

TheDagger's picture
Atta boy Kovy! He and the top line will still be clicking and keep the PP respectable. They are playing like a team now, and that will continue to make the Habs a tough team to play.

Scary when you think about our powerplay with both these guys out. That game in hand could end up being huge when all is said and done. GO HABS...

what do we think about when Markov and Schneider will be back? some Montreal tv/readio analyst out there must have a sense for this info? Since Gainey is not saying they'll play tomorrow against The Rangers could their injuries be serious?

jmsheehy19's picture
I'm more worried about PP production taking a hit then how O'byrne and Janik will play. Both are very stay at home defensemen so you know neither will have to make up for their partner gambling. Besides I've thought O'byrne looked solid ever since his stint in Hamilton. I think that pairing should play well, they aren't going to make any mindblowing plays but as a shutdown pair they could excel.

The Cat's picture
Not the end of the world, its highly unlikely we can get above 7th seed, may as well rest tonight and put the rangers out tomorrow.

ManApart's picture
Don't get how it's highly unlikely we get above 7th. We're 1 point back of Pitt with a game in hand.

WOW!! Markov and Schneider not playing tonight? Ouch, that got to hurt somewhat. Habs might have one the game against the Leafs but it came with a big price tag. I'm very surprize Graborski has not been suspend for his temp to injury on Plekanec. That definitely was a spear and caught Markov in an awkward position. Habs needs to give him his utmost disrespect next season when the Habs face those lowly Leafs. Someone better clock this individual during the preseason. Lets get a major hate on for the Leafs next season. I'm going to say that Markov most likely won't be back until Saturday night against Pittsburg. Worse case scernio. Go Habs Go!!!

Janik and O'Byrne=loss! no way we can win without Markov or Schneider on our PP. And why isn't Dandy playing D? and why isn't Price Price playing? Gainey=idiot!

habs12345's picture
lol your the idiot always habs

Drive_For_25's picture
shut up loser

HardHabits's picture
always habs = habitant5 = habscrap = habsrdone = giveitup!no way you can post anything intelligent on our HIO. And why you here anyways? and why don't you give it a rest? always habs=idiot!

rated_R's picture
well said HardHabits=Genius!

mastodon's picture
As to your why are you here question...I've asked him/her a few times who their favorite team is but I never get an answer

Habsrule1's picture
I think Dandy is very good on defense, but I think BG likes his speed up front. He and Max put a whole lot of pressure on the other team's defense going in there at full speed. It often causes turnovers because the defense is nervous and rushing things. Price is not ready. Oh disregard...just noticed you're a TROLL. Go Habs Go!! "I can't hear what Jeremy (Roenick) is saying because my Stanley Cup rings are in my ears" - Patrick Roy

suppose when the team you follow is making tee times instead of preparing for the post season there's not much else to do other then register on a good teams site and post junk....

boy from school's picture
huge test tonight given the injuries to marky and schneider. we can do it.

JD_'s picture
This being Holy Week 'n' all, I strongly recommend all of you who ascribe to that particular lifestyle immediately drop to your knees and fervently pray that Markov and Schneit are 100% and back in action for round 1. As for the rest of us doomed heretics, uh, I suppose we could sacrifice a virgin goat to the sun or sumpin'. To each his own, but all for one and one for all. JD

miamm's picture
ABOUT TIME to start escalating the Oratoire of St-Joseph on our KNEES...and start praying for our dear Sainte-Flanelle... :\

sims's picture
all i have to say is - uh oh. line 2, this is your cue to step up and allow the powerplay to take a break tonight...with the QB and point shot gone we need more 5 on 5 buts. I have faith that this 'new' team will handle the adversity better than earlier in 09. Jalak wins tonight and we have two great goalies heading into the playoffs. Go habs

I have a feeling that the Sens will light up Halak tonight......

RC-51's picture
I have a feeling that your a loser.

U Kiss your Momma with that mouth?




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