GILLETT SELLS TO MOLSONS: report

posted by Dave Stubbs at 13h28 EST on Jun 20


La Presse is reporting on its website that George N. Gillett Jr. has an agreement in principle to sell the Canadiens and the Bell Centre to the Molson family.

Confirmation of the deal is expected to come later today, the report says. The sale, RDS reports, will be in the neighbourhood of $500-plus million, which also includes the lucrative Gillett Entertainment Group.

Brothers Geoff, Andrew and Justin Molson announced late last month that they had placed an offer for the club, which for decades was owned members of the Molson family and the brewery that carries its name. Gillett bought an 80.1-per-cent stake in the team on Jan. 31, 2001, the brewery keeping 19.9 per cent.

Even if the Canadiens weren't confirming the sale late afternoon, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, in Las Vegas, responded favourably to the story.

Molson's Brewery bought the club from a syndicate, led by Peter and Edward Bronfman, for $20 million in 1978. Here's a video of that from the CBC archives (thanks to Robert Lefebvre for the link). Read on below for Molson's history of ownership of the Canadiens, both the family and the brewery:



Molson ownership history of the Canadiens:

• Sept. 24, 1957: Senator Hartland de M. Molson and his brother, Thomas H.P. Molson, buy the Canadiens and the Canadian Arena Co. from Senator Donat Raymond and Canadian Arena Co. vice-president William Northey. Purchase price not disclosed.

• May 15, 1964: Senator Molson and Thomas Molson sell the Canadiens and the Canadian Arena Co. to their cousins, J. David, William A. and Peter B. Molson for approximately $5 million.

• Dec. 30, 1971: Brothers David, William and Peter Molson sell the Canadian Arena Co. and the Canadiens to Placements Rondelle Ltée. for approximately $15 million. This syndicate, whose main shareholders are brothers Peter and Edward Bronfman, will later become Carena Bancorp.

• Aug. 4, 1978: Molson Breweries of Canada Ltd., under the terms of an agreement with Carena Bancorp, acquire the Canadiens and sign a long-term lease on the Forum covering the operation of the team as well as the entertainment division.

• June 22, 1993: Ground-breaking ceremonies are held for the Canadiens' new arena, the Molson Centre.

• March 16, 1996: The Canadiens play their first game in the Molson (later renamed Bell) Centre.

• Dec. 31, 2001: Molson Inc. announce the acquisition of 80.1 per cent of the Canadiens and 100 per cent of the Molson Centre by American businessman George N. Gillett Jr. The deal is valued at $275 million. Molson Inc. retains a 19.9 per cent stake in the hockey team. The transaction is approved by the NHL Board of Governors on June 19, 2001.

SOURCE: MONTREAL CANADIENS 


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patrice brisebois's picture
Submitted by patrice brisebois on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:18.
Having me on the roster raised the habs value from 200 million to 550 million. Gillett now wants me to suit up for liverpool and drive for his nascar team. go "FULL BREEZER" at fullbreezer.com

Puck Bard's picture
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:15.
You have the skills of Renaldo, and the good looks of Beckham. How can you lose? (I was really hoping there was a Full Breezer site)

crabvader's picture
Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:21.
If we was full of himself. Good thing Breezer is the most modest guy in the NHL.

Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:46.
He is The Most Interesting Man in the World!

WindsorHab-10's picture
Submitted by WindsorHab-10 on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 10:42.
Stay thirsty my friends.

Harani's picture
Submitted by Harani on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:16.
Ok people I have got this sorted out for you. The Molson family are people who built and own Canada's largest brewery. As an addition to that, they now have purchased the Habs. So, technically, the beer you buy bring back money to the brewery thus to the Molson family. And since they own the Habs, their money is the Habs' money! Clear?

Submitted by USAcanadiensfan on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:17.
Ok but if I also buy Molson Coors Stock(Stock Market) do I also own a tiny piece of the Montreal Canadiens?

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Submitted by Dintrox on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 20:10.
the bid for george's stake is the family not the company. However, since molson-coors still as far as I know owns a 19.9% stake, if you own shares you do own an itsy bitsy part of the Habs.

WindsorHab-10's picture
Submitted by WindsorHab-10 on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 10:44.
No more soup for you.

sidhu's picture
Submitted by sidhu on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:04.
Thank God! I sense a return to glory!

Harani's picture
Submitted by Harani on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:47.
Gillett confirms to RDS: http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/276877.html

Submitted by USAcanadiensfan on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:54.
But...Question is if I buy Molson Coors stock, do I get to own a piece of the Canadiens?

WindsorHab-10's picture
Submitted by WindsorHab-10 on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 10:45.
No, but you might be able to get a piece.

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Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:14.
...OR ...if We drink a bottle of Molson-Coors ...are We legally owed a fractional investment certificate in the Montreal Canadiens ? ...WHERE is Dave Kellerman ...the Evil Litigator ...WHEN We Really Need Him ??? Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

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Submitted by patrice brisebois on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:22.
Are you considered part owner if the mountains are blue or not when you drink a coors light? go "FULL BREEZER" at fullbreezer.com

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Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:32.
...make an offer Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

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Submitted by G-Man on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:40.
Thank the hockey gods! I don't know how many misspellings of Gillett I could take! (Hope I spelled that right!) __________________________________________________________________________________ Beliveau is the best that ever was.

Habitant in Surrey's picture
Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:19.
...I Myself use the shot-gun approach ...Gillette ...Gilette ...Gillet ...Gillett ...haven't used Gullet yet ...but give me time Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

Submitted by USAcanadiensfan on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:38.
Does this mean that if I buy Molson Coors stocks that I will own a tiny piece of the Canadiens?

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Submitted by Rugger on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:40.
No, the Molson family bought it.

Submitted by USAcanadiensfan on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:04.
Molson Family= Molson Coors stock?

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Submitted by Rugger on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:13.
From what I understand, the Molson Brothers bought the team with their personal $, not the Molson corporate $. However, i think Molson-Coors still owned 20% as minorty partners with Gillett so, yeah, I guess you would have a very small part of 20%.

Submitted by megagoten on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:22.
gainey has to stay

Submitted by BJ on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:19.
Here's a prediction. Now that Molson has bought back the Habs to keep it in the family so to speak. Quebecor will buy a team from the south and bring them back to Quebec City. They need a platform for their 24-7 planned sports station. They hire Patrick Roy and the fun begins.... again .....

Habitant in Surrey's picture
Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:03.
...I think THAT is more brilliant than maybe you intended ...We need a proximately located team ...to bring out red-blooded HATE ! ...the Leaves no longer do it for Me ...beyond reflexive Pity ..da Broons ...I just can not HATE like da ol' days ...sorry ...I like Lucic, Ryder, Bergeron, Savard and ...especially Julien too much ...Ottawa ? ...something about Ottawa I can never take too seriously ...BUT Quebec City ??? ...mmmmmmm ...I Smell Blood ...and Peckerdough ? ...l'Owner ? ...mmmmmmmmmm ...RED MEAT !!! Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

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Submitted by G-Man on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:43.
I love that idea, but Peladeau doesn't have the sense (nor the balls) to build a stadium in Quebec City without government help. If it is built, the NHL would be back the moment the paint's dried. Quebec Avalanche, anyone? :) __________________________________________________________________________________ Beliveau is the best that ever was.

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Submitted by Harani on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:25.
And there can be a Stanley Cup Final between the Quebec Coyotes and the Montreal Canadiens!

Submitted by BJ on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:35.
Maybe they can be konwn as the Quebec Aces again. Probably one of the coolest all-time hockey jerseys.

Rugger's picture
Submitted by Rugger on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:22.
I could enjoy that, maybe the Coyotes!

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Submitted by mrhabby on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:16.
Can Savard and Gainey exist. All reports indicate Savard has invested with the Molson family. it's getting interesting.

Submitted by Mike on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:01.
I heard from a friends dad that he saw kovalchuck at holt's and he said that kovalchuck told him that he bought out his contract in atlanta and watns to play for the habs. Any truth to this??

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Submitted by Bugs on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 21:04.
Funny story. For a few years now, I've been told that I was the spitting image of Kovalchuk. (personally, I don't see it) Anyway, the other day, I was at Holts, and this goofball kept asking me for my autograph. He wouldn't believe me that I wasn't him! He was getting upset too! So finally, I signed it because I didn't want to start a row, and the goofball asks me if I would ever consider playing for the Boys. I said "Sure, I'll just buy myself out of my contract and head on up!" He smiled and left and I recovered some peace. Peace Out _____________________________________________________ Lord Bugs Potter, esq. Vicount of Vernersvurgh, Duke of Dickleberger and Follower Extraordinaire of The St.Flannel.

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Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:38.
Man,that would be fantastic!

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Submitted by Puck Bard on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:46.
I love it. But was he buying perfume from that 90-year-old clerk?

mrhabby's picture
Submitted by mrhabby on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:13.
now thats funny...

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Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:10.
...THAT is a wildly unsubstantiated Rumor that I will gladly be duped to believe ...at least until I wake-up again tomorrow morning Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

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Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:04.
Kovalchuk bought out his own contract?

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Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:12.
Completely impossible!

http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/


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Submitted by jmsheehy19 on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:15.
nothings impossible with that wrist shot

crabvader's picture
Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:18.
Or that slap shot from the point on the PP.

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Submitted by patrice brisebois on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:14.
Neither his clapper or wrister compare to my glorious outlet pass and flowing hair. go "FULL BREEZER" at fullbreezer.com

Habitant in Surrey's picture
Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:00.
...compared to Kovilicious' Beautiful Flowing Hair ...yours looks like a Rat's Rug Breeze Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

Rugger's picture
Submitted by Rugger on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:59.
Just got home from being severely defeated by a Quebec rugby team (Sherbrooke Abinakis) so this is great news to help me recover! Thank you Mr. Gillett!

Keith's picture
Submitted by Keith on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:49.
Thank GOD Quebecor didn't get their hands on the Habs. Thank you George, you were a great owner and I'm very pleased you sold to the Molsons who will treat the team, and it's fans with honesty and openness, which we would all like to see. This just made my weekend ;-)

Submitted by otter649 on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:40.
Another smart (marketing) move by The Canadiens with the draft set for next week they can publicly thank the Gillette Family for their years of service/ownership as well as introducing The Molson Family back to the fold with all of The NHL in town for the big show at the start of the draft......

Puck Bard's picture
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:59.
Yup. I'm looking forward to the next two weeks. Should be interesting.

Submitted by hab kid on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:34.
you know what they say: the more things change, the more they stay the same! so I guess they'll now change the name of the venue, back to The Molson Centre! so now that we have new owners, please Mr. Molson fire Gainey, Gauthier and Boivin. They have brought this franchise to new lows in terms of respect and embarrassment. bye bye Gainey! you're toast!

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Submitted by citizenSanto on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:41.
bye bye hab kid. you're a Joke!

Submitted by wild flower on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:03.
All teams, except the Penguins, were losers this year. The team with the greatest ability to change their lot is the Habs.

Submitted by POPS on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:49.
Brian?...Brian Burke? Is that you again? Didn't I break it down for you the last time? Have an EX and chill out buddy!!!

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Submitted by G-Man on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:22.
Troll alert. Disregard or read more drivel. __________________________________________________________________________________ Beliveau is the best that ever was.

ZepFan2's picture
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:07.
------------------------------------------- "The patience that Bob Gainey showed me when he could have gotten rid of me years ago, I am just really grateful for it."- Mike Modano, June 30, 1999

Les-Habitants's picture
Submitted by Les-Habitants on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:06.
....you really don't remember the Habs before Gainey, do you?

habs12345's picture
Submitted by habs12345 on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:45.
says you?

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Submitted by citizenSanto on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:49.
exactly how old are you? must be the same number as your IQ

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Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:46.
"They have brought this franchise to new lows in terms of respect and embarrassment." You must be doing drugs. What is your problem? I do agree about Boivin cause I think he's a moron but Gainey? Come on, the guy came here when we had NOTHING. He basically set up a good foundation to work with since the Rejean Houle administration brought this team to the ground. The Habs are a very respected team and any sullying of that respect was due to the PLAYERS not the staff. Players who party and stuff like that. You can't hold them by the hand all the time, they are adults. Measures were taken and Gainey has since re-stabilized the situation. Before Gainey, how packed was the venue here in Montreal? Since Gainey, it sells out almost all of the time. And try not to give me any comparisons to the Hawks or the Pens or anything like that. When was the last time we had 1st overall picks? Houle wasted all of them or traded them all away for hotel reservations. Gainey had zilch. The guy loses his daughter during his re-building phase and still keeps his composure with the team. It takes a strong person to be able to work through something like that. He's given his hard work 100% to the Habs both as a player and as a GM. He deserves respect from snotty little punks like you who obviously have no friggin clue what they're yammering about.

Submitted by hab kid on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:16.
what exactly has Gainey done? and BTW the Bell centre has ALWAYS been sold out, crappy team or not! let's see what Gainey did. last trade deadline day, nothing. year before trade deadline day, nothing. year before, same story. star UFA's signed? none. missed playoffs 3 of last 5 years. nice job Bob. worst D in the NHL. let's Souray, Streit , Komisarek walk without getting anything in return. Zero offence. yup, great job Bob! your 5 year plan is working to perfection. 5 years later you've made this team the joke of the NHL!

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Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:49.
Leave hab kid alone ,you guys sound like the old Iran Guard...ready to shoot up on some young people....guess what? They have a say too! So stop being douches besides your all got good points mixed with the bad one....Just like the kid....

crabvader's picture
Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 21:30.
Since when is 27 years old a kid?

Xtrahabsfan's picture
Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 02:15.
Well I'M 50 years old so 27 is a kid to me....besides your missing the point!

habs12345's picture
Submitted by habs12345 on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:15.
lol your a complete fool habs kid and are you sure the habs missed the playoffs 3 of the last 5 years? i would double check all your facts before you post again also maybe get a brain checkup.

crabvader's picture
Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:58.
Lol, you are completely moronic. I just said what he accomplished before. Do you not know how to read? His team made 1st in the East last year. Tons of potential coming up and as was mentioned in another post, he is preparing this team for a great future. Fact is, I don't even want to go into it and waste more time writing to you because you clearly don't read nor understand anything about hockey. You're a waste of everyone's time on this board. Get the hell outta here.

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Submitted by G-Man on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:24.
Boivin is no moron. Whom do you think is responsible for the success of Gillett Entertainment Group? However, the rest of your post is bang on. __________________________________________________________________________________ Beliveau is the best that ever was.

crabvader's picture
Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:30.
Moron in the sense that he is another elitist Quebecer who, if he had his way, would have an all-French-Canadian team. We live in Canada, regardless of what PQ supporters say. There is no room for small-minded people in this Country (even though there's pleeeeenty of geographic room left).

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Submitted by G-Man on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:29.
Habs Cup winning teams have always had a large French Canadian contingent. Boivin is simply being nostalgic. Other NHL teams mine Quebec for players, yet the Habs don't seem to (they should). Maxime Talbot and others like him (3rd and 4th liners)are the character players the Habs need for grit. They play for the pride of being a Canadien, as well as the pay cheque. Stars (like Vinny) are a bonus. __________________________________________________________________________________ Beliveau is the best that ever was.

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Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:05.
Well, him being nostalgic is highly debatable. I mean, unless you're sleeping with the man. I know I'm not. Most people whine that our team is not Canadian enough even more that it is not Quebecois enough. Who cares? As far as I'm concerned, talent is oozing from plenty of countries these days. Why do we need players to speak french? Why do french players get criticized less than others? Latendresse should be the joke of this team! He barely uses his size and can't skate for his life! Yet all I've been hearing is how Kovalev is a cancer or how Koivu is a bad captain or how Price is a fluke. Quebec is still a very disconnected province. No one wants to take away our culture or assimilate us anymore. The Brits aren't in control! When politics carry on to hockey, it worsens the game for everyone. Perfect example: The Quebec Nordiques. Amazing rivalry, but politics ran that team outta town.

Habitant in Surrey's picture
Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:39.
...You have to separate (...pardon the pun) the vicious petty tribal politics of Quebec from the Montreal Canadiens as if they Did Not Exist Crabby ...I am in British Columbia, after all, for those very same political and practical reasons ...that have absolutely Nothing To Do With The Meaning Of The Montreal Canadiens ...I, personally, learned to Love the Ideal of the Montreal Canadiens as a paradigm representing HOW French and English can accomplish great things working together ...after all these years ...in my case ? ...since the early-1950s (...I was born 1947) ...THAT has NOT changed One Iota ...despite the rape of my linguistic rights in Quebec ...the Montreal Canadiens do NOT Only Represent a Montreal-clique of non-francophones in Montreal ...but a Province that is 90 % (? ...correct me if I am wrong) Francophone ...MY identity as a Fan of the Montreal Canadiens ...is its JOINT Francophone and ROC Face ...I have said this before ...probably annoying many ...especially newer Canadiens Fans ...but I will say it again ...without such a primary face ...the Montreal Canadiens may as well be the Columbus Blue Jackets ...or another of 29 teams ...in other words ...without this face ...for Me ...NO Compelling Reason to remain a Montreal Canadiens Fan Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

crabvader's picture
Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 21:35.
I agree that Montreal is the best city because of your statements and has the most compelling team because of it. I am saying I don't want elitist French Canadians getting full of themselves acting like we do not need anyone but Quebec players. The Nordiques had that problem. We shouldn't. No French captain? No problem! As long as we win and play well, I don't care! When you start skipping on guys in drafts because the media and fans are going to burn your house down in your sleep, THEN you know there is a problem.

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Submitted by Xtrahabsfan on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 19:54.
That was beautiful sir,so true....

Habitant in Surrey's picture
Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:47.
...fine right-cross to Crabby's ear G Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

Submitted by ProHabs on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:04.
Good post. The Habs were an embaressement pre-Gainey thanks to Rejean Houle trading away a franchise goalie for 3 journey man players and Mario Tremblay. Gainey has done a good job turning this ship around.

Submitted by rmhayward on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:00.
No doubt that Gainey knows Hockey.We do not always see the big pic as fans. Every one was on here blasting him for making moves then blasting him for not. Gainey is building a great franchise for years to come. And I supose if he doesnt blow his cap room in the off season every one will be on here crying again that they know better. These young players need a chance at some point and building from with in will build depth in the organization. In Gainey we trust

Submitted by hab kid on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:17.
they're all 4th liners.

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Submitted by Puck Bard on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:58.
Bravo... I've been amazed at the amnesia over his daughter. For most of us, that would be it, we'd call it a day. They had a bad season ok? They had some rotten luck, some players were boneheads. Leave it at that.

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Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:50.
...excellently-placed punch to the nose Crabby Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

crabvader's picture
Submitted by crabvader on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:56.
I was aiming for the chin, but I'll take it.

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Submitted by mrhabby on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 17:00.
nice shot vader.

Submitted by vanejorg on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:25.
GOOD!!....now....Steal Jay B. away from Florida...Take Vincent and Martin(and pick) from Tampa Bay for whatever they want....and they will already be back to being a contender...let all BUM free agents who want to0 much money go...sign back guys like Robert Lang and Matthieu Schneider(maybe Tanguay)...fill in the rest with younger guys.....AND LES CANADIENS WILL BE BACK TO BEING A P-O-W-E-R-H-O-U-S-E!!!!...and that's all there is to it KIDS!

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Submitted by Puck Bard on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:55.
Is that all?

Puck Bard's picture
Submitted by Puck Bard on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:16.
Sweet. I'd buy some Export if I were in Canada.

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Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:23.
...just another THANK YOU We Owe Mons. George Gillett ...the Provincial Government should make Him an Honorary Quebecois ...sincerely George ...I know You made a good profit ...BUT, if ANYONE deserves a Good Profit ...it is You Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

g's picture
Submitted by g on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:00.
can they rename the Bell Centre to "The Molson Forum"? "Long before I ever wore the jersey, I wore the jersey.” Dryden "Life is not fair, and hockey is less fair than life." Boone

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Submitted by sidhu on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:06.
I like the idea - but I'm sure this is a contractual issue where Bell has leased the rights for a specified period. If Molson can do something about that agreement, I think Molson Forum would be great!

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Submitted by Kristopher7 on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:30.
Love your Boone quote. Love it when he uses it, always at the most opportune moments.

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Submitted by Dintrox on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 15:55.
Now we just have to bring back Molson Hockey Night in Canada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95yaxdGvOzE

sidhu's picture
Submitted by sidhu on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 18:07.
Great find, that sure does bring back good memories.

Kristopher7's picture
Submitted by Kristopher7 on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:30.
Wow, I got goosebumps watching that.... the memories.

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Submitted by Habitant in Surrey on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 15:49.
...there IS a GOD ! ...Thank You ! ...for saving us from Satan ! ...AND ...I am NOT referring to Miraslav ! Habitant means PASSIONATE HOCKEY http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=423049

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Submitted by yathehabsrule on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 15:45.
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Submitted by jrmatheson on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 15:33.
Does anyone else want to hear PKP's rant, now that he's lost? After his comments about the hiring of Martin, I'd be really interested in what he has to say.

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