"Good possibility" Schneider will play

posted by Pat Hickey at 12h12 EST on Apr 9

Coach Bob Gainey says there is a "good possibility" that defenceman Mathieu Schneider will be in the lineup tonight when the Canadiens face the Bruins in a "must-tie" game.
Schneider, who has missed the past two games with a shoulder injury, made a surprise appearance at the morning skate and, while there was no velocity on his shots, he was skating well and was able to pass the puck.
Gainey said the Canadiens would dress seven defencemen with newcomer Yannick Weber probably seeing action on the power play and as a spot forward. Mathieu Dandenault will probably move to defence withj Ryan O'Byrne as a healthy scratch.
Carey Price will start in goal.

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Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:36.

... Strange Season for Glen Metropolit .. Boston.com ..... http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/ ..... (an Excerpt) ..... "We fired [Guy Carbonneau] the first week that I was here and Bob Gainey took over," said Metropolit. "It was like Super Bowl Sunday every day in that dressing room with all the media. It was pretty crazy. At the same time, with the adversity we went through as a team, I think it really helped us right now. We've got two big games coming up. Everybody knows how important they are, obviously, with where we stand in the playoff race."

Submitted by 420cups on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:23.

Does anyone know the link to watch the games online? If so could you please let me know? Thank you!

Submitted by bigdave on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 20:34.

You ain't missing very much. Reruns on the Discovery Channel are more entertaining. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Changes in the night with mounting losses there'll be changes in the night" ex Frank Sinatra

Submitted by miamm on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:15.

Laraque and Stewy officially not playing tonight...!!! Why oh WHYYY??!! Schneider is going to the game...and during the warm-up right befor the beginning of the game, he will confirm if he plays.. i think he will

Submitted by Habadabadoo (not verified) on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:34.

I think not playing Laraque and Stewart tonight is a huge mistake. I like the positive/tough energy they bring and don't we have a score to settle with Mr. Lucic? Perhaps Gainey's thinking is he doesn't want to 'fire up' the Bruins any more than necessary or risk have them go after/injure some of our players?? perhaps Gainey figures we'll draw the Bruins into taking overly-aggressive penalties by being patient/skilled?

Submitted by Fansincebirth on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:32.

Where'd you get the lineup from? Once a Habs fan, always a Habs fan Halté-là! Les Canadiens sont là!!

Submitted by miamm on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:39.

Here's where i got the line-up from: http://www.corussports.com/canadiens/schneider_decidera_apres_echauffeme...

Submitted by Fansincebirth on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:43.

Ok, someone posted that link earlier, went to it, saw it was all in French (Anglo) and closed it....meh! Once a Habs fan, always a Habs fan Halté-là! Les Canadiens sont là!!

Submitted by lavie on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:24.

Gainey is too professional, and sometimes does things without common sense, no Laraque, no Stewart, NO SENSE AT ALL. Gainey is stubborn sometimes. Calling up Webber (instead of Yanik) and playing Dandeneault on D should have happened before Ottawa game not Boston game.

Submitted by RC-51 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:02.

Some people are saying this or that about Schneider playing tonight, all im saying is watch the way he shoots the puck in this clip from today! http://watch.tsn.ca/featured/#clip159603 He doesnt look too injured to me!

Submitted by Chuck on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:04.

It depends on which shoulder is injured. If it's not his power shoulder he should be ok to go.

Submitted by Hockey11 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:59.

Rest assured that Claude Julien will do everything within his power to not allow the man who fired him to clinch a playoff spot in his building. Can you blame him?

Submitted by koivuisgod on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:42.

if schneider isn't able to get any velocity behind his shots why dress him? lets be honest about it, hes not a very good 5on5 d-man. his specialty is his shot from the point on the powerplay. hes only risking re injuring it.i think he should sit out until he can shoot

Submitted by crabvader on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:27.

He can QB the PP with Weber, if he can shoot, so be it but I'm guessing he's gonna pass to an open Weber for the shooting.

Submitted by Gary320 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:57.

They are dressing 7 D's. So likely you will see Schneider get PP time. Thats not a good time for Bruins to hit players... He will likely play under 10 mins thats what IM guessing. On another note, Id much rather see a 60/70% Schneider on the PP than Komisarek.. god hes awful on the PP.

Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:37.

Can someone please, please tell me WHY either Stewart or Laraque wouldn't be in the line up against the Bruins?? I just don't understand it. At ALL. ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.

Submitted by N.B.habs fan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:31.

This is hockey and we need to score to win,not have a boxing match.So try to think like a coach and not a goon match up .

Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 18:46.

If they thought that way then we could and we know that's not happening. ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:42.

iam shaking my head to. unless of course Bruins are resting alot of there tough guys so there is no point in us sending ours out..but i don't think so.

Submitted by Tom S. on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:40.

You and me both.

Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:46.

TOMMMMMMM!! How the heck are you buddy?? ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.

Submitted by Tom S. on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:59.

I'll let you know after the game tonight. Off-topic - The Spits have their hands full with the Whalers.

Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:01.

Tell me about it. I was hoping for a wrap up tonight. So much for that. I'm on my way to the WFCU right now. You going by any chance?? ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.

Submitted by Tom S. on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:02.

No, I have a prior engagement. Come back on here after the game, OK?

Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:03.

You got it. I'll have to follow the Habs game on my iPod. God I hope we can pull this off! ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." I STILL BELIEVE. I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE.

Submitted by Tom S. on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:07.

This game will determine how we do in the playoffs. I think Gainey is making a mistake not dressing our tough guys....

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:56.

poor bugger TBT.

Submitted by VintageFan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:36.

Why do you people think that we need 'tough guys' to play against the refined gentlemen from Boston?

Submitted by Corporate on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:30.

I think what it will come down to is: 1) Hoping that Schneider does not make the injury worse by playing tonight. 2) Lets see if Plky and company can have some kind of life. 3) Our Goalie will have to make miracles tonight because we have old, tired D. 4) The first line will be checked very closely and don't expect them to do much. But what i lvoe is that for one more day we have hope. GO HABS GO!!!

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:36.

if Bruins score 1st watch out. we need to score first to take crowd out of game.

Submitted by punkster on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:47.

Given our inability to create any goal scoring threat since Saturday we better hope he Bruins score no goals. Price is going to have to play a magnificent game.

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:56.

agreed. need 100% effort from all players and no passengers. iam hoping we hang in and then pounce on a few mistakes from a very cocky bruin team.

Submitted by punkster on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 17:01.

Or at the very least pounce on a few Bruins.

Submitted by lavie on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:28.

So there will be no Laraque, no Stewart tonight. Almost official. Will Gainey despatch Kosto to fight with Lucic?

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:28.

To those so called experts that have said that Yannick Weber is far too small at 5'10" and 193 pounds to play 'D' in the NHL i must point out that the Blue Jackets have a 'D' by the name of Kris Russell (67th overall/2005) who has played 131 games in his first two professional seasons in the NHL at 5'10" - 180 and was 167 pounds when he first landed a spot on their blue line. This offensive minded 'D' is the brother of the Hab's Ryan Russell now playing in Hamilton.

Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:24.

The Schneider turn-around is weird... so let's assume the doctor said "you need an operation and shouldn't play - you're done", but Schneider himself decided "If I can stand the pain I'm going to play"... and that's what he's going to try to do. The article said he can't (or won't) take hard shots. What kind of injury does this suggest? Shoulder? ~ Listen to the smart dog - he knows his poop!

Submitted by Persis on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:27.

Unofficial word on the injury is a tear to his shoulder rotator cuff.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:30.

Isn't that what Chara had with the Bruins in the playoffs last year.

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:29.

thats usually a none starter injury. Bruins will hammer him guaranteed.

Submitted by VintageFan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:37.

Probably good idea for Schneider to sharpen his stick before the match. For medical reasons, eh?

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:45.

maybe not as bad as we have heard but how effective will he be..strange.

Submitted by Drakan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:26.

Torn rotator cuff.

Submitted by Harditya_CareyPrice on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:21.

Is it just a coincidence...or a miracle has happened as Good Friday and Easter Monday is approaching. Thank You God! We really appreciate this. Please no more injuries or slump for Habs right now..I swear I will study a LOT this weekend (especially french) if Habs win. GO HABS GO!!! 808s & Heartbreak is a good album - especially made for Habs fans, thanks Kanye West

Submitted by Qais on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:19.

More probable lines: http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=628698 14

Submitted by Drakan on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:25.

From what Team 990 is reporting, Laraque and Stewart will not be in the line-up.

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:27.

would have liked to see at least 1 to start.

Submitted by forskis on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:31.

This would mean that several players will get a shift-and-a-halved.

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:34.

lol.suppose so. but we need to show some muscle which is why I thought BG would throw one or both out.

Submitted by vic on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:14.

Let the fans have fun,sing whatever they want or act like the rogers center and wait for life support

Submitted by The Professor on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:17.

When I watch games on tv, I find myself stunned by the difference in atmosphere between the Bell Centre and anywhere else. A great example is the last Habs-Leafs game. In Montreal, the chanting, yelling, whatever never stops. In the ACC, it sounded like a funeral home.

Submitted by CentreHice on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:00.

When people refer to the Montreal Canadiens, they say things like honor, tradition, and the birthplace of hockey. As fans, we love telling other teams about the long standing traditions of the Habs. The most succesful franchise in all of sports. The old Forum ghosts. 100 years of hockey tradition. Where does the ole ole chant have a place in that tradition? It's a european soccer chant! Why not sing the "take me out to the ball game" or the fighting irish football song? Those are fun too. Ole ole is such a gimmick! I think that it is hypocritical to talk about 24 Stanley cups and a tradition of winning, and then say that ole ole is appropriate for cheering for the Canadiens.

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:20.

what about the Yankees as the most succesful franchise in sports...just saying.

Submitted by forskis on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:21.

To clarify further...it is actually North American sports...

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:26.

iam fairly sure yankees, sox , steelers would rank up there as some of the most successful in NA sports history.

Submitted by forskis on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:28.

You misinterpret what I meant...just adding the fact the Yankees are the most successful sports franchise in all of North American sports.

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:30.

its cool man..there both great.

Submitted by aemarchand11 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:14.

Tradition.. I beleive the Ole Ole Ole chant is now part of the habs tradition post lockout. I dont really look at it as a soccer chant, as I see it more as appreciation for our hockey club. A hockey club we never want to go without for another season. Go Habs Go is iconic, but all teams have the option of using it, when we sing Olé it shows that we are different from other boring hockey clubs. __________________________________________________________________ Please Beware: Maple Leaf products may contain traces of Lysteria.

Submitted by The Professor on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:12.

Are you going to keep posting the same thing over and over again until people start agreeing? Clearly the ole chant is a very popular one with the fans and it's an unwavering show of support to the team. The Bell Centre gets deafeningly loud when we start chanting, and isn't that what it's all about? Being loud and supporting our team? But instead of telling you that I (and many, many, many others) think it's a great tradition, let me instead ask you what you would rather be chanted in the Bell Centre? You sound like the kind of guy who would have opposed the Go Habs Go chant when in started and favoured a golf clap for a spectacular play, but I'm interested to know.

Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:14.

We should all sing the crazy frog song... "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" -Gregory Stewart on Grabovski.

Submitted by cautiousoptimist on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:12.

Ole Ole is great because it's as English as it is French! :) 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..."

Submitted by forskis on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:14.

When it first started it was during Theodore's good days...I always thought they were chanting "Jose Jose"...maybe that is where it came from.

Submitted by forskis on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:09.

There are no words in Ole Ole that define it as a "soccer chant" just because it is sung there only/mostly does not give it exclusivity...that is like saying people can sing "We Will Rock You" at only football games...it is called adding new traditions to go with the old....people ENJOY and have FUN with the Ole Ole, would you rather that the team ban for life every person who sings it? Also, several of those soccer teams who sing it have been around WAY longer than the Habs and have just as rich or even richer traditions and histories.

Submitted by Habsrule1 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:04.

But it sounds GREAT!! That being said, find something better. you may convert some of us! Go Habs Go!! "I can't hear what Jeremy (Roenick) is saying because my Stanley Cup rings are in my ears" - Patrick Roy

Submitted by TheDagger on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:08.

All traditions start somewhere. And what about this tradition of destroying downtown Montreal after a play-off series win, eliminate that.

Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:02.

YAWN... "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" -Gregory Stewart on Grabovski.

Submitted by Habsrule1 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:55.

Sorry, but I kill me. this is classic. "Also, other teams mock it (the ole song). Anyone else notice the rangers arena playing the song when they beat us on Tues?" That was sad for the rangers. They had to play it on the PA system cause the fans don't know the words!! Go Habs Go!! "I can't hear what Jeremy (Roenick) is saying because my Stanley Cup rings are in my ears" - Patrick Roy

Submitted by cautiousoptimist on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:13.

Hee hee 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..."

Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:56.

Also, who cares if they try to mock us? Did it really work? I mean, I didn't even notice it. "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" -Gregory Stewart on Grabovski.

Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:43.

On a more serious note, I'M OFF TOMORROW WOUHOO!!!!! "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" -Gregory Stewart on Grabovski.

Submitted by nick on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:35.

Hey... Wheres Sergei Kostitsyn? Last i heard he was injured... But looking at the injury lists, he's not on them. No one has said he's a healthy scratch in the past few games.... so... where's he hiding?

Submitted by nick on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:31.

Great 3 responses from the peanut gallery. Can I get a straight answer? Or do people here feel pointless comments warrant a post more so than the facts?

Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:39.

mobsters.

Submitted by Olay Olay Olay on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:37.

Who cares were Sergei is as long as he's not on the bench. Maybe he got fat from eating so many hot dogs.

Submitted by Qais on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:36.

I'm guessing both K bros are heading Russia. 14

Submitted by aemarchand11 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:52.

Sergei made it clear he has no intention on going to the KHL as he feels it is not where the best are playing. RDS Interview i beleive from the start of the season, sorry I dont have the link but i saw it myself. He talked about Kovulchuk, playing with Andrei, Grabovski etc... He must have a concussion from that hit, because he hasnt practiced since and he was on fire in the AHL when he was called up. __________________________________________________________________ Please Beware: Maple Leaf products may contain traces of Lysteria.

Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:40.

OOOORRRRRR, Maybe S. Kos had a concussion and S. Kos is playing like *** :) "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" -Gregory Stewart on Grabovski.

Submitted by aemarchand11 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:28.

You know... Easter weekend is the time for resurrection. The habs have fallen, however they will rise again to judge the bruins and penguins. __________________________________________________________________ Please Beware: Maple Leaf products may contain traces of Lysteria.

Submitted by Habsforlife 1959 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:18.

Do anybody know what the line up is for tonight? Start with the forwards. Then the defence and starting goalie. Thanks...Go Habs Go!!!! 1 point.

Submitted by sanj91 on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:24.

Tanguay-Koivu-Kovalev Higgins-Plekanec-AK46 Kosto-Lapierre-Latendresse Weber-Metro-Laraque Hamrlik-Komisarek Dandy-Brisebois Gorges-Schneider this may not be the exact lines, but this is what it should be...you really can't push gorges into a #1d spot....hamrlik is much more suited to tack on extra minutes....I would also alternate Weber and Schneider every few shifts just to keep Weber on his toes and warm for the PP and to make sure Schneider does collapse....Another change i was thinking might be beneficial was to put Stewart in for Laraque....adds speed and I think Lucic wud be more enticed to dance with Stewy....on teh downside, we can't have the pleasure of watchign laraque skate around throwing lucic off his game and claude julien sweating profusely while yelling at bob gainey...i bet he's wanted to for a while

Submitted by Qais on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:27.

I'm guessing : tanguay-Koivu-Kovalev A.Kost-Pleks-D'ag Kost-Lapierre-Latendresse Dandy-Metropolit-higgs Gorges-Komi Hamrlik-Brisebois Weber-Schneider Carey Price 14

Submitted by SteveO on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:04.

Yeah sounds like dandy back on D, Weber as an alternate forward playing the point on pp... Also, Why Higgins on the fourth line? I like him, as everyone else does, in a checking role, but he should be on that third line so he can still have a chance at scoring...

Submitted by forskis on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:11.

Higgins with Metro and Dandy has been a great line ever since they were put together...

Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:13.

You're absolutely right of course BUT, Gainey has seen the light. Dandy is better then any of his D-men on the third pair right now. "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" -Gregory Stewart on Grabovski.

Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:45.

I doubt your lineup is good. Weber is playing on the fourth line. "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" -Gregory Stewart on Grabovski.

Submitted by Qais on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:14.

And what is your good lines? Weber was called because of lack of powerplay, why would you want him to play 4th line? 14

Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 16:17.

I don't WANT him to play on the fourth line. I am just relaying information I have heard of. Weber on the fourth line. I might be wrong though. "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" -Gregory Stewart on Grabovski.

Submitted by CentreHice on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:07.

TO ALL HABS FANS: The ole ole chant has to stop. We are known throughout the league as having the best arena and best fans, but the ole chant is absolutely horrible. I remember ealier this year during an opening ceremony, Jean Beliveau was getting a standing ovation and the crowd started chanting "ole ole ole". I felt so ashamed. How did a spanish soccer chant find it's way into the Bell Centre? It has to stop.

Submitted by CentreHice on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:54.

Submitted by bigdave on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:48.

What has happened to " Les Canadiens Sont La" . Would seem more appropriate. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Changes in the night with mounting losses there'll be changes in the night" ex Frank Sinatra

Submitted by Fire_Laraque on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 15:53.

This is like asking why isn't Disco Inferno still number one on the charts. "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" -Gregory Stewart on Grabovski.

"Good possibility" Schneider will play

posted by Pat Hickey at 12h12 EST on Apr 9

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