Audio: Danny, *** and the '73 Stanley Cup

posted by Dave Stubbs at 12h30 EST on Jun 3


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Danny Gallivan, with microphone in hand, and Dick Irvin in the broadcast booth during their days as a team.
Gazette File Photo

The 1972-73 Canadiens' six-game Stanley Cup victory over the Chicago Blackhawks gave the Habs the 18th of their 24 Stanley Cups. It gave Phil LeDuc, a keen Canadiens fan from the U.S. west coast, an idea:

LeDuc propped a probably modern cassette recorder in front of the television and taped the audio of Danny Gallivan and Dick Irvin's call of the games. Little did he know how remarkable these recordings Dick and the late Danny would sound 36 years later.

LeDuc would begin a correspondence with Robert Lefebvre, whose Eyes on the Prize website covers any and all things Canadien. Long story short: LeDuc burned the audio he kept onto CD and sent it to Lefebvre, who uploaded it to his site. All the background and rich photo history is here:  Part 1  Part 2  Part 3

The audio is now shared here for the enjoyment of Inside/Out visitors. You'll hear Game 1 in two parts, an 8-3 Habs victory at the Forum on April 29, 1973, and the second half of Cup-winning Game 6, a 6-4 Montreal win on May 10 at Chicago Stadium.

• Audio Part 1  • Audio Part 2  • Audio Part 3

Lefebvre is sending copies of LeDuc's audio to the Canadiens, who are soliciting items for the Hall of Fame they'll soon open at the Bell Centre. More on that here; check your closets and drawers...

So pull up a chair and enjoy what a fine broadcast team these two gentlemen were. Thanks to Phil and Robert and the others involved for sharing some great Habs history.




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Ian G Cobb's picture
Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 19:52.
OK we need a new headline on here. How about the Habs organisation are setting up their parking lot in Brossard for fans that are taking their Motor Homes and trailers to Montreal for the training camp. No open bond fires at night, just tail gate parties with street dances up until 11pm each night. Parking spots are first come first serve. Sign up now and see you all there.

Submitted by old habit on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 17:55.
A Sports psychology degree should be mandatory for the next goaltending coach and maybe any other position Martin might consider. We need to rebuild the confidence of many, and to excercise out the fragile mindset of a lot of our young guy's and maybe the older one's as well.

Submitted by otter649 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 17:51.
SAme source that had Mario Tremblay as a habs assistant coach without interv8ews etc.....

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Submitted by CH1909-2009 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:29.
They've just announced David Marcoux from the Flames as goaltending coach on CKAC.

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Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 17:42.
Got taken in on rumour!

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:45.
CH - Rds spoke to Marcoux and he denied it?

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Submitted by CH1909-2009 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:47.
Appears so, that was fast. Like minutes after the CKAC report.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:52.
Competition is fierce.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:48.
... more on the combine: (worthwhile read) ... by Gare Joyce ..... http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2009/06/03/joyce_notebook/

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Submitted by 24 Cups on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 07:57.
NM49 - I wonder if we should be concerned in any way about Holland, seeing that he should be right there in the mix when we pick at #18?

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 06:27.
Steve - I heard some nice things about his all around skill but also that terrible word 'soft'.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:24.
... Avs' name Sherman their new GM - Greg Sherman then names Joe Sacco new coach: That's Joe Sacco not Joe Sakic ... by Adrian Dater ..... I’m taking bets for when I hear somebody mistakenly call Joe Sacco Joe “Sakic” at some point soon. It’ll happen - probably by me. Sacco will be introduced at 2 p.m. today as the next Avs’ head coach. Sylvain Lefebvre will be one of his assistants. Still trying to found out the other, if there is one. ............. 'there goes my D-coach for Habs'

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Submitted by Chuck on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 17:11.
What's Donald Dufresne up to nowadays?

Exit716's picture
Submitted by Exit716 on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 08:52.
At least he's not in prison, like the guy he was traded for.. cough, cough, Rob Ramage.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 19:09.
C - Selling Pylons.

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Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 14:22.
We are all going to hear a bunch of talk about this person or that person over the next few months. It is all bull and rumour until Bob steps up to the mike and tells us. Nobody knows anything until then and it could be anyone, just like the Martin announcement.

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Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 14:23.
to true dat ian.

Submitted by nunacanadien on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 13:15.
I remember one of the games where they fought and fought to add to the length of the game, those were real hockey games, not this guaranteed 60 minute format, anyone remember that one? It was a barn burner of a game and Montreal and Quebec Nordiques...

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Submitted by Vince is Possib... on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 12:56.
Mr.Boone: Any truth to the rumour, or have your heard it repeated in inner circles that Patrick Roy will be named assistant coach and it will include goaltending duties? _______________________ "ITS NOT EASY BEING GREEN...FOR A SUPERSTAR"

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Submitted by cautiousoptimist on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 13:28.
That actually makes a lot of sense -- why else would he walk away from a sweet deal in Colorado? And I'm not Roy's biggest fan, but I gotta admit, if he can't instill some passion in Price, no one can. 1. www.flickeringpictures.com - not a hockey site, but still kinda neat 2. Mike Boone: "With Gainey at my side, I'd walk into any dark alley in the world."

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Submitted by Vince is Possib... on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 13:45.
That is exactly what I thought. Roy also want to remain in Quebec to be around family. The HABS family! Plus I know that just a goaltending job would not be enough to entice Roy or his ego, he would have to be in a position to be groomed for bigger and better things whether it is an actuality or not. Time to start thinking positive about the future! _______________________ "ITS NOT EASY BEING GREEN...FOR A SUPERSTAR"

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Submitted by G-Man on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 13:51.
Don't you think Martin will have a lot to say about his associate coaches? Roy stays in Quebec awaiting the Thrashers or Predators move north. __________________________________________________________________________________ Beliveau is the best that ever was.

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Submitted by Vince is Possib... on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 13:58.
Could be. But I think when Carbonneau was given the assistant couch a few years ago it was not something that Claude Julien did not want...necesarily. Bob said this is how it is and that is how it went. _______________________ "ITS NOT EASY BEING GREEN...FOR A SUPERSTAR"

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Submitted by Robert L on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 15:36.
The assistant COUCH! Can't tell the typos from the humour and cynicism anymore!

http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/


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Submitted by Chuck on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:01.
Just as long as an applicant doesn't have to spend some time on the casting couch... :)

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Submitted by HardHabits on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 15:40.
Nice one. LOL!

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Submitted by Robert L on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 17:58.
It's one way to get a job!

http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/


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Submitted by HardHabits on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 12:50.
I've just read this article posted by notbigbird on another thread. It's a must read for Habs fans and a MUST read for Bob Gainey and management on how to build a winner! Wings GM denies Hossa deal The gist of the article is about how they slowly develop their players on the farm and in Europe and don't bring them up to the big team too early. A far cry from how the Habs do it.

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Submitted by citizenSanto on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 17:44.
funny how there is no mention of your brilliant idea of tanking the team for ten years in order to build a contender. People who post on glass message boards shouldn't throw stones.

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Submitted by HardHabits on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 22:20.
On any street corner in Montreal, shoot a puck and it would hit an arena!

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Submitted by HardHabits on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 19:47.
I offer 2 suggestions: 1) tanking the team for 2-3 seasons to nab top draft picks 2) building a team proper from the ground up, which could take at least 10 years Carey Price, Latendresse, and the Kostitsyns to name a few were brought up too early and could've used more development on the farm.

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Submitted by Bill J on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 21:19.
This post makes me ill... You sound like a Leaf fan... and if you are only basing the value of the Habs/Gainey etc on the last 41 games of the past season Versus the previous 120+ games.... 41 games plagued by injuries.... You jump OFF the bandwagon and start talking nonsense that IS NEVER SPOKEN IN MONTREAL!!! I am sure many of you have Mission Statements at your jobs (it's a thing MANY companies use to show the financial motivations of the business) well the Habs have had ONE mission statement for 100 years. Win at ALL cost! The Habs will NEVER tank a season, and the meer suggestion they would do that for 3 years is laughable. Forget it.... it will NOT happen. The Toronto Maple Leafs are more likely to win the stanley cup. "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option. All other teams in the NHL get the best coach possible for their "star" players.... the HABS should too."

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Submitted by HardHabits on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 22:17.
I am not the only person who thinks this way, probably one of the few daring enough to say it. If this post makes you ill I can't understand how you could've been a Habs fan without chucking your cookies a few times in the past 16 years.

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Submitted by Bill J on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 06:30.
Man get out of the past.... you are one bitter fan.... This is professional sports... and sometimes teams lose.... The Habs went through a 10 year span of having really bad Management, and then BG came along.... he thought (and honestly speaking after last year most of us agreed) that we had a team ready to compete after the "5 year plan" - Injuries and a few other distractions happened. And it doesnt matter what YOU or others think about tanking the season, the Habs will STILL will NEVER tank a season! "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option."

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Submitted by habs12345 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 20:42.
Are you saying that the canadiens should purposely finish last place for 3 years?

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Submitted by HardHabits on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 22:15.
Either that or trade up for picks. One only need look at the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Black Hawks and Washington Capitals to see that in Bettman's Socialist Hockey League there is little hope to build a contender any other way. I would still be Habs fan if they finished in last place. Face it, the Habs in the past could've traded all kinds of players for high draft picks but failed to. This season is a glaring example. Even healthy there's no way the Habs would've made it past the 2nd round, but rather than trade Koivu, Komisarek, Kovalev and other UFA's BG sat pat and earned a whole two home playoff games. Can you see any of the Habs other than Koivu grinding it out the way Pitts and Detroit have to reach the finals? Even Philadelphia has a better drafting and development record. Think of the 2003 entry draft.

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Submitted by Bill J on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 11:22.
"Even Philadelphia has a better drafting and development record." Really ? Give examples other then Carter & Richards.... because that is ONLY 2 players. the bulk of their team was Free Agents or trades... Montreal has been ranked among the best teams at Drafting & having talent depth since Timmins & Gainey came along. Once again you make a claim that contradicts what ACTUAL HOCKEY EXPERTS are talking about. What does that say about "your Hockey knowledge eh?" "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option."

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Submitted by habs12345 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 22:34.
I just said this possibly four times in the last few days the habs are removed only one year from a first place finish and most goals scored in the league a few tweaks in the roster this summer with experienced coaching and of coarse the improvement of our younger players including price and kostitsyns and the division title is definetly not unimaginable

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Submitted by HardHabits on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 23:18.
I hope you're right. I am willing to give Gainey the time to do it. I never asked for his head, but only was very upset with his blaming injuries and Brian Lawton for the team's miserable season and moreso for his attack on the fans. He should've taken full responsibility. He's made major errors in judgement as far as I'm concerned, especially with the development of the young players. I'd also much rather he brings a winning combination to the Habs and soon. The first place finish was largely due to an 8-0 record against the Bruins and a 4-0 record against the Flyers, and the goals for were largely due to it's explosive PP. Everybody scratched their heads at how defensive specialists like Gainey, Carbo, Jarvis and to a lesser extent Muller were responsible for the best PP rather than the best PK. Funny how it took the Schneider acquisition to figure out it was largely due to a puck moving D-man with a booming shot. If the Habs finish 9th or 10th next season or just squeek into the playoffs only to be unceremoniously ousted in the 1st or 2nd round many more people will be saying the only way to build a winner is by tanking a few season's.

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Submitted by Bill J on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 06:43.
WOW - Dude you really need to stop & think.... You are being unrealistic.... HardHabits: " hope you're right. I am willing to give Gainey the time to do it. I never asked for his head, but only was very upset with his blaming injuries and Brian Lawton for the team's miserable season and moreso for his attack on the fans. He should've taken full responsibility." Lets evaluate this sentence... 1. am willing to give Gainey the time to do it. I never asked for his head --> You are asking for his head, when you say he shoulda taken full responsibility. see the next few points as this will hopefully highlight a few things for you. 2. was very upset with his blaming injuries --> Wow I guess the truth hurts eh ? at one point near the end of this past season, we had a #1 Line injured, not just a player - the ENTIRE LINE.... Koivu, Tanguay, Higgins - add in the injuries to Komisarek, Price, Markov, Schneider (he actually made us better till he got injured too) These are our STAR players and you still think winning should have been a breeze ? wow! GET A GRIP! 3. Brian Lawton for the team's miserable season -> he had every right to call out (didnt blame as much as calling him out) Brian Lawton, because what Lawton did was VERY unprofessional... But again... you do not see how this can affect the players... (to be singled out as being the guys Gainey wants to be rid of.... because like it or not... that IS what it IS" 4. and more so for his attack on the fans. --> The fans where HORRIBLE... they where NOT acting like fans of the Habs, they where acting like fans of the oppositions teams..... The fans have a right to speak up, but some fans really need to get a grip & remember acting THAT way... only makes things worse.... so if your THAT unhappy with the Habs, why the hell are you dumb enough to pay for expensive tickets to a game, let some OTHER fans who WANT to see them, win or lose.... get a chance to see them.... Bunch of Prima Donna Fans.... they made me ill too! - I guess by your defending them, that you are one of them! "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option."

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Submitted by HardHabits on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 10:22.
1. Taking responsibility is what responsible people do (there's no shame in that); making excuses is what people do when they are unable to accept responsibility (which is shameful). 2. Nobody seems to address the reason the Habs got so beat up. Oh it must've been bad luck. I don't buy that EXCUSE. The team got hurt because they played a tentative game this season as opposed to pressing their opponent the last. 3. Name me one GM who substantiated Gainey's claim, and even so, welcome to jungle Bob. Does Gainey have enough of a killer instinct to even coach figure skating? 4. (I'll paraphrase Jack Todd on this one) Gainey threw Price to the wolves, then snarled at the fans who were trying to tell him what a terrible, wrong-headed decision that really was.

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Submitted by citizenSanto on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 17:07.
what the hell are you talking about? 1. you blame BG for everything that went wrong last season (even injuries) and then have the nerve to claim that you'll give him time and are not calling for his head. Your logic is the only shameful thing I see in your rants. 2. what the hell are you talking about? Again, injuries were all because of BG? How does playing tentatively equate to more risk of injury? This claim is even more illogical than your last. 3.what the hell are you talking about? Name me one GM who refuted BG's claim. 4.what the hell are you talking about? How does booing Price in a playoff game (without cause, I might add), equate to "fans" showing their displeasure to BG. Chants of "Carbo" I understand. You, Jerk Todd, and all so-called fans who condone that kind of behavior are part of what is really wrong with the Habs. Leaf in Habs clothing! I'm not fooled by your dizzying intellect.

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Submitted by Bill J on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 17:12.
Thank you because I was starting to think *I* was crazy for thinking the way I did... lol "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option."

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Submitted by citizenSanto on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 17:31.
lol, the guy calls himself hard habits, more like hard-headed. I'd like to see him ask BG to his face if he has the killer instinct to coach figure skating. BG would eat this guy for lunch.

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Submitted by habs12345 on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 22:27.
LOL

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Submitted by HardHabits on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 12:50.
Oh geez, I am being ganged up on by the nimwit patrol. At least you spelled LOL correctly!

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Submitted by Bill J on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 12:53.
I will stand with my fellow Hab FANS against people like you (note I didn't call you a fan, your more of a anti-fan judging by your posts & ideas) I mean seriously "Who the HELL wishes their team to tank 3 consecutive season just so the team can land high draft picks." & as I've mentioned before - how much success have the teams who HAVE tanked seasons really had at winning the Cup ? "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option."

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Submitted by HardHabits on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 13:09.
Times change. In all my hockey years as a Habs fan I never thought last place was an option. In all my years as a Habs fan I also never thought Koivu's time as captain should end. Times change and sometimes attitudes and perspectives change. After seeing the same skipping record of mediocrity, after watching the Pens, Caps and Hawks rebuild, after seeing an injury free 1st place Conference finish dwindle into a near choke against the Bruins only to be followed by an unceremonious dumping by the Flyers in round two, two teams that the Habs owned in that regular season, after seeing the fiasco that was this season, after realizing that even healthy, the Habs wouldn't have made it past the 2nd round again, I looked at a new option. What's worse is you 3 either simplify my arguments and generally effectively fail to respond to certain premises in order to do so.

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Submitted by citizenSanto on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 15:49.
simplified your arguments? failed to respond to certain premises? Name one argument that is over-simplified or one of your premises that you feel was not satisfactorily addressed and we will all be happy to reiterate any of our points. Also, you are a terrible debater who accuses others of using your own worn out tactic of deflection. You have been asked on a number of occasions how many teams have won the cup after tanking for 3+ years? I have yet to hear a response from you on that particular query. All we hear from you is negativity. Your other brilliant idea is a ten year plan to draft well and let the rookies develop in the minors. Again, you are being unrealistic comparing Detroit to the Habs since they have the luxury of star players on their roster and can afford a more patient game. While I am not in favor of rushing developing players, your ten year plan is terrible since it would equate to ten years or more of mediocrity with no guarantee of success. It is also another veiled attempt of dressing up your first idea of tanking the team. How much complaining would you be doing during that stretch? Who are you trying to fool, us or merely yourself? So in conclusion, my real problem with you is your constant negativity and unwarranted criticism of your supposed favorite team. Is there anything that this organization has done in five years that can be looked upon in a positive light? Do you really feel that this team was better off before BG, Timmins or anyone else got here? I honestly don't think there is anything that would make you happy. For that reason, I respectfully suggest you spare yourself (and the rest of us who read your clap-trap on this message board) future aggravation and support another club. I hear there is a bid for a second team in T.O. called the Legacy. I'm sure an expansion team would be more willing to adopt your ideas. In fact why don't you try out for the role of GM since you seem to think you know more than BG or any other of the hockey minds in our organization.

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Submitted by HardHabits on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 17:03.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the finals for the second year in a row, but they tanked for what like 5 years so that's not fair, right? I mean M.A. Fleury, Malkin, Crosby, and Staal, they were all either traded for or picked up late in the draft right? If Pittsburgh wins this year you'll have your team who did it with that way being ONE of the steps taken.

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Submitted by Bill J on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 16:47.
High Five Santo... lol VERY HIGH FIVE.... I was trying to be nice about it - but you said it perfectly. The fact that some fans still feel resentment over a 41 game span which was plagued by VERY key injuries to our star players (Price, Markov, Komisarek, Tanguay, Higgins, Koivu, Schneider (who was brought in to help support these losses), Bouillon) still are negative and are not willing to let up & try and start fresh without any more negativity. Gainey IMO has truely repaired this team, and it frustrates me when people slam him without cause. Since the "Last Cup in Canada' - which is also a key point, because of the economy in the late '90s and till the Lockout - Canadian teams really could not afford the caliber of players that was being paid down in the States... That limited the Habs like it or not (our taxes have been cited many times). 5 years ago Gainey came onboard, a VERY good thing too, because he had the Guts (how ironic how so many have said he does not have guts eh ? lol) to draft Price despite having a Vezina & Hart Trophy winner in Theodore. We all know NOW that Theodore never returned to that form. Price was a incredibly brilliant addition. in hindsight. Still people complain. The Habs despite the losses they face on July 1st... are in the best position to reclaim some glory again - and these negative fools are prepared to Trade Price for a bag of pucks / tank the season for 3 years / Sign Koivu. WTH ??? Do they like losing ? Thankfully this board shows me there are others like me who love the Habs - but are willing to forgive the learning curve they have to go through to succeed. "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option."

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Submitted by HardHabits on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 16:59.
Wow! I haven't seen such a mutual back-patting schmooz-fest in quite a while. And what are your solutions Santo and Bill J. Please enlighten me.

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Submitted by HardHabits on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 16:33.
I am not constantly negative. I did speak favourably of the Martin hiring. Like I said earlier I never considered the bottom option until late this season and I've been a Habs fan since '73. In fact when I mentioned it for the 1st time it was more a joke and out of frustration, but since everyone bites at this one I've run with it.

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Submitted by Bill J on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 13:24.
Actually to be quite honest - I agree with the BULK of THIS post... I too am frustrated with how things happened, the key difference between how I look at it & how you seem to be looking at it.... is I acknowledge the factors that affected this team. as for your last line - we simplify your comments because you really have been saying some outlandish things. as far as not responding to certain premises you are intending to raise issue with. I think we've done a fairly good job of making people think about the two sides of the coin, It is you who does not seem to want to concede your ideas may be a bit extreme. "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option."

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Submitted by HardHabits on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 16:59.
I have no problem with admitting my ideas are extreme. I suggest them not as a solution but to stir debate. If I lose the debate I'll shake your hand and tell you that you did a great job. I am competitive in everything I do, and am generally honourable in defeat as in victory. I do have my moments where I break my hockey stick in frustration though over a crossbar or something, but never over somebody's head.

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Submitted by Chuck on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 14:48.
The big difference being that the Wings' cupboard has been well-stocked for quite a while, which gives them the opportunity to let their youngsters develop slowly in the minors. It' only been within the last couple of years that the Habs have even been able to consider such an option.

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Submitted by cautiousoptimist on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 13:31.
Good read -- thanks for the post. 1. www.flickeringpictures.com - not a hockey site, but still kinda neat 2. Mike Boone: "With Gainey at my side, I'd walk into any dark alley in the world."

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Submitted by bigdave on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 12:08.
Danny and *** unsurpassed! How refreshing to listen to a truly excellent broadcast team who made the games sound equally exciting no matter their contractual affiliation. Makes me sick to think how many playoff games we had to endure with Bill Hewitt bumbling names and teams and even sicker when considering Bob Cole and Jim Hugheson ( their contractual affiliation is never in question). Out! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Changes in the night with mounting losses there'll be changes in the night" ex Frank Sinatra

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Submitted by gohabsgo25 on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 12:00.
Question for all of you. How would you like Patrick marleau and Cheechooo on the habs, i really like marleau he is the big center were missing and cheechoo can be a replacement of tanguay or someone else. So what do you guys think?

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Submitted by longtimehabsfan on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 09:26.
Watched that game live as a 12 year old down here in the states. What an exciting back and forth game. Had the NBC feed so no Danny Gallivan. The Road Runner got the game winner and the Conn Smythe if I remember correctly.

Submitted by Dee on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 07:12.
The best play by play man in the world.No one will ever fill Danny's shoes in my eyes.Oh the good old days,of good old hockey and play by play.Danny made the game exciting to watch from our living rooms back in the day. Habs Fan 4 Ever & Ever Amen.

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Submitted by 24 Cups on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 06:04.
This is the perfect thread to post this story. All true lovers of the game will appreciate it - even Dave Keon came out of hiding to honour a true legend. http://www.thestar.com/sports/article/645174

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Submitted by crabvader on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 23:49.
So the Bruins sign Krejci to a multi-year deal where he would be making AROUND 4 mil a year, the last year he would be making that figure. As soon as the deal is done, he goes into surgery for his hip. That's gotta be such a kick in the teeth.

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Submitted by cautiousoptimist on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 23:45.
RDS reports that Serge Savard would have picked Jacques Demers as head coach if he had bought the team. Demers confirms this in an RDS interview, and says his assistants would have been Eric Desjardins, Brunet and Muller. Interestingly, Demers also says (translated): "[The withdrawal of Savard's ownership bid] tells me that the sale is almost done. We heard Pierre-Karl Péladeau's comments, and he said he was surprised by Jacques Martin's hiring. And now Serge, who has always been a fighter, pulls out as well. I think that, very shortly, we'll learn that Mr. Gillett will stay on as owner, with a certain percentage of the team being sold to new investors. And watch the involvement of the Molson family, which could play an important part in all this..." Interesting stuff! 1. www.flickeringpictures.com - not a hockey site, but still kinda neat 2. Mike Boone: "With Gainey at my side, I'd walk into any dark alley in the world."

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Submitted by Hayward4Price on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 09:50.
Lately Demers has been grasping at straws and saying too much...even worse what he says is always unfounded.

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Submitted by Bill J on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 10:46.
Lately ? - how about - at least for the last 2 years that I have watched him on RDS.... he makes it up as he goes along. This is not to mention the pressure that HE has put on Price indirectly by continuously reminding people who watch him on RDS that "Roy was the guy who brought us the '93 cup" over & over & over & over & over... & over & over & over.... again.... Roy was great, my all time favorite player in fact. But Roy is NOT on the current roster, Jacques needs to start talking about the guys who are ACTUALLY playing for the Habs. (this also means he's gota stop sucking up to Brunet as if Brunet was some allmighty Power Forward presence that actually made a difference in the games) Demers is a twit.... HOWEVER he is still better then the other two schmucks they had the previous year (@ RDS) "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option."

Submitted by stephen on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 23:42.
Sorry to deviate the conversation, but I found the following pretty interesting... Apparently, had Serge Savard's group been successful in buying the club, none other than Jacques Demers would have been named coach. Read it at the RDS site: http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/275881.html What I found particularly interesting was Jacques' choice of assistant coaches, including Brunet, as well as Desjardins for the defencemen. He suggests he would likely have kept Muller on as well. I have to say I hadn't considered Desjardins for the defencemen until now, but it makes a lot of sense to me. I hope he gets some consideration down the line, if not by the Canadiens, then by another NHL club. Hope this hasn't already been discussed..

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Submitted by J.T. on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 08:37.
Eric Desjardins works for the Flyers in player development. http://habsloyalist.blogspot.com

Submitted by stephen on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 09:57.
I had an inkling that he was still within the Flyers' organization. Still, as twocents pointed out, people can be lured away, should the situation suit them. If not Desjardins, then how about...er...David Wilkie? ;)

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Submitted by sidhu on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 11:58.
haha no, I vote for big Peter Popovic

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Submitted by twocents on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 09:12.
Until four days ago Jacques Martin worked for the Panthers as GM.

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Submitted by J.T. on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 09:26.
That's true. But Desjardins has been quoted as being lukewarm at best on the idea of returning to Montreal. http://habsloyalist.blogspot.com

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Submitted by twocents on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 09:52.
Well it's a moot point as Savard ain't buying and(thankfully) Demers won't be coaching, but what I am trying to say is that things can change quickly and unpredictably in any situation in the NHL. Georges Laraques was once adamant that he'd never play here. The presence or emergence of a couple of key figures can turn something 180 degrees for any given individual. The situation that makes me leery is the curious decision by Patrick Roy not to accept Colarado's offer, especially considering Lacroix being the initiator. It tells me Patty's waiting on something a little juicier, like a job with the Habs if a particular bidder is successful. If I was forced to make a bet, I'd have my money on this Peladeau jerk. Considering his reaction to the Martin hiring, it would be a sounder bet than most hockey games. Patty would certainly be an endless source of daily material for Peladeau's media empire.

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Submitted by Robert L on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 10:35.
I think that this is one summer that will be very active in terms of odd player movement. With many teams tight to the cap, I sense that some high priced players could be moved for very small returns. I see Lecavalier as good as gone somewhere. Same for Briere and maybe Gagne. With situation on some clubs, their RFA's are also ripe for the picking. To that end, in Gainey's shoes, who wouldn't make a pitch for RFA Jiri Hudler. If the Habs are to upgrade, what a place to start!

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Submitted by HardHabits on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 10:46.
Yes, yes! As other teams struggle to get rid of salary and the Habs struggle to acquire some, the Red Wings will plod forth building their dynasty! I know, I know. It takes a threepeat to satisfy that claim. I said it before: Bettman Socialist Hockey League otherwise know as the BSHL!

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Submitted by citizenSanto on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 17:54.
yes, yes! I know, I know! The only way to build a contender is to tank the team for ten years. Screw any free agent signings! That makes a whole lot of sense.

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Submitted by HardHabits on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 01:32.
Are you stalking me? You're totally misconstruing my words BTW! What's the point of finishing 8th to 10th for 16 years, with one blip of an anomalous 1st place finish only to be followed by a pathetic near ousting by Boston in round 1 and a 4 game to 1 loss to the Flyers in round 2. I've always said 2-3 maybe 4 at most low end seasons. The other point I make is that at the trade deadline we should've dumped as much as possible to get draft picks but NOOOO breadmaker Bob liked his team. Worse, he picks up Metropolit off of waivers, but the Hab never ever trade players, like Robinson and Lafleur to get draft picks. Instead the Habs lose them to other teams for nada. If I wasn't a Montrealer, a hockey fan and a long time Habs supporter I wouldn't even give a rat's ***, but in the current BSHL there seems to be no other way. I've also said the other solution is to take the 10 year route of player development by keeping youth in the minors and Europe as Detroit does before bringing them up to the big team. If you have a solution come up with one, otherwise your just trolling.

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Submitted by Bill J on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 11:34.
"If you have a solution come up with one, otherwise your just trolling." Frankly speaking your "Solution" of tanking the season for 3 years is in NO way a actual solution, it is a pathetic way to get to the top - Detroit NEVER did that. Consider the teams who DID do that... and how much success THEY have had.... (At winning the Cup that is) - Pittsburgh ? yeah still undecided.... and now that Datsyuk is back - watch for a 2 game sweep by Detroit and the Cup will NOT belong to Pittsburgh. - Washington - Yeah not even CLOSE yet... - Phoenix ? - don't get me started. - L.A. ?? Not even close - St. Louis ?? - starting to get promising, but I bet they go back to losing ways VERY soon. - Tampa Bay ? Might have had a chance, but horrible Mgmt & Owners have ruined those chances. - Islanders ? the KINGS of tanking seasons, this is a team that drafted, LUONGO & DIPIETRO and still cant manage to win. ---- Consider the actual winners of the Stanley Cup in the last 10 years -- most NEVER tanked a season to get a star - reason you don't tank a season GENIUS ??? - Because the Players hate to lose.... They do not want to be a part of that kinda team. Any player that is OK with that kinda team is not a player I want on the Habs roster... "Bring on Francois Allaire.... he had his hand in working with Roy, so if we can't have Roy as a goalie coach for Price, Allaire seems the logical 2nd best option."

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Submitted by twocents on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 09:54.
redundant post

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Submitted by cautiousoptimist on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 23:46.
Ha! I think you posted this while I was writing my post! : ) 1. www.flickeringpictures.com - not a hockey site, but still kinda neat 2. Mike Boone: "With Gainey at my side, I'd walk into any dark alley in the world."

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Submitted by yathehabsrule on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 21:35.
Nice job as always, Robert. Just have to wonder what it would have been like had Dryden not sat out the next two years? ___________________________________________ Ya! The Habs Rule!

Submitted by New on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 21:00.
Thanks Robert, it was really nice to hear that type of play by play again. And nice not to hear fans booing ...well...everything.

Submitted by old habit on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 20:25.
A cannonating blast thxs Robert!

Submitted by GrimJim on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 20:23.
One of the cool things about listening to Gallivan is how balanced he was, equal levels of excitement whether it's a Chicago or Montreal rush. It's also great how the speed he talks at accelerates as the play picks up and his tone becomes more animated. He sounds excited to be describing the game and you can't help but get sweep up in that excitement.

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Submitted by sprague cleghorn on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 19:18.
Danny Gallivan just sounds like hockey. What a genius.

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Submitted by Dintrox on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 18:27.
None of today's broadcasting teams compares to Danny and ***.

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Submitted by Puck Bard on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 18:03.
Just fantastic. 2-zip after 1:02: imagine what they would have done to Price. Thank you Dave.

Submitted by GrimJim on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 20:04.
Yeah, that Dryden was clearly a party animal back in those days,.. ... Timo is already criticizing Sam Pollock's five year plan and demanding he re-sign J-C Trembley ... ... and you can hear the crowd chanting "Scotty Scotty Scotty" in the background

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Submitted by A. Berke on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 17:20.
Having the pleasure of watching the Habs since I came to this side of the pond in '65, this brought back quite a few pleasant memories. It was nice to hear Danny Gallivan and *** Irvin jr. again (they were the best and I don't think anyone else came close since then). THANK YOU Robert and D. Stubbs for the opportunity. PS: It's great to have you back Robert. PS2: Moey, you're still too young and have a few years to go before you can call yourself an old fart; at 67 and possibly being the oldest poster here, I qualify though :-) Cheers, Ali B.

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Submitted by Robert L on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 19:34.
All credit goes to Phil LeDuc, who's idea it was to tape it all those years ago, fuss over transferring them to disc for me, and then mailing the package across the country from the U.S. west coast. To go to all that effort, shows a great generosity of spirit. As for other thing, Dave is to thank for that.

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