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Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:14.
signing georges is all good. its been a long time since we have had a force like that on the ice. he can just sit on the bench and the other team will know.
Submitted by roadrunner24@ho... on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:07.
Ok now no more touching this lineup unless we add sundin.... getting naslund and bert would only take away ice from our young/exciting players:
If sundin dont come im comfortable starting the season like this with maybe a trade deadline acquisition in march ...
Tanguay Koivu S. Kost
A. Kost Pleks Kovi
Higgins Chips Latendresse
Begin lapierre laraques/kostopoulos
And if we sign sundin ...
Tanguay Sundin S. Kost
A. Kost Pleks Kovi
Higgins Koivu Latendresse(looks alot like 1st line last season)
Begin Chip/lapierre laraques/kostopoulos
I love it
Submitted by Chris on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:04.
I love the Georges Laracque signing, but not because he can fight (I'm one of those weird people who doesn't really care for fighting in hockey). He's a decent skater for a big guy, plays a dominant cycling game with the right linemates, and most of all is just an absolutely classy guy. He is a community superstar. And at the end of the day, THAT is the type of player that I can really get behind. As CoutNY pointed out earlier, Gainey is loading up on players with formidable character. I don't even begrudge the amount of money because this is one case where that money is likely to find its way back into the community.
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:12.
Chris - Well said and Georges just made everybody on our roster an inch taller.
Submitted by moser17 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:09.
"As CoutNY pointed out earlier, Gainey is loading up on players with formidable character."
This has the ring of truth in it for sure. Good comment.
Submitted by the real vinnydj on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:00.
Mint!
Submitted by habsworld on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:00.
I thought Gainey was supposed to get us a scorer? too much money for a 4th liner who won't play every game.
Submitted by Chuck on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:04.
He'll get his playing time.
OK then, who's on their way out for the salary dump or who's just been made redundant?
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Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:13.
Dandy.
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:11.
"He'll get his playing time"
My chief concern, I hope they can work him in for the whole season and not just spot duty.
$1.5 doesn't necessarily force a salary dump, as for redundancy, Kosto fills a different role and there's nobody else even close to Rock on our team.
Submitted by HabsFreak (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:04.
hahahaha. TROLL SPRAYED!
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:02.
he's working on it..
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Submitted by moser17 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:05.
just to stir some $#!t on a Thursday afternoon, I'd like to suggest that it's not too impressive for someone to know what he's saying, unless it's a stroke patient or something. What's more impressive is for someone to know what he's saying is true. :) I.e., you need a better tag line *** o' the Walk.
Submitted by roadrunner24@ho... on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:59.
How much was laraques making last season
Submitted by joeybarrie on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:00.
1.3 million with pitts
Submitted by roadrunner24@ho... on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:03.
perfect then
Submitted by nick on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:59.
Lapierre can stir the ***. Georges finishes it. I'm already watering at the mouth to see this guy in the red CH beat the snot outta someone awww.... Tucker and Avery went to the east. :(
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:58.
BIENVENUE GEORGES!!!
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Submitted by HabsFreak (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:56.
Welcome George. Knock'em DEAD (Literally)
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:54.
We will see how cocky Mr.Neil of the Sens will be this season.
Submitted by roadrunner24@ho... on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:09.
hahahhaha he'll run like last years playoffs
Submitted by krob1000 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:03.
I think that is probably the matchup I am most looking forward to. I like Neil but damn he pisses me off when he pushes us around and gets that ugly grin going. I think Laraque is a good pick up...one of the few goons I'd like around. I am worried though about the cap space now if we sign Halak and Gorges ....do we have room for Mats....I need a number cruncher.
I wonder if Marleau is plan B because rumours seem to indicate San Jose has interest in Boyle...possible three way maybe explaining the center dump of Grabs and the acquisition of picks???
Submitted by Connecticut Man1 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:12.
They are saying the Boyle deal may be a multiple player, multiple team deal. The Bolts, Sharks, Montreal?
Submitted by krob1000 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:25.
That was my thought originally as soon as I heard about Boyle but Gainey might just wait for Mats....hard to say. The other team I can see getting in that mix is thhe Sens who are dangling Vermette and Meszaros around. I can definitely see something involving Montreal happening but given that us fans don't have any real insight into the Mats situation it is hard to tell. I'd welcome Marleau with open arms but Mats is obviously the real catch. If we came out of this with Tanguay, Marleau and Laraque, a prospect and a 2nd round pick and gave up Grabs I'd be pretty darn happy. I wanted two top forwards. Tanguay is one so from there I still believe we need one more to be legitimate contenders from the onset.
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:56.
Ahhh, it will be such a pleasure....Mr. Peters from Buffalo as well, Any goddamn Philly player :)
Leafs best line -"Grabs and Pohl's my Finger!
Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:58.
Willey Riley Coyote Cote
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:01.
Downie?
Can't wait.
Laraque is not one of those dumb fighters either.
Leafs best line -"Grabs and Pohl's my Finger!
Submitted by moser17 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:02.
I like our odds ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnNwWPRH4G8
and before ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQM7Su6pqxk&feature=related
the announcer at 0:35: "Coté's a guy who can take a lot of shots ...." I think that will be true in 08-09 too!
Submitted by moser17 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:55.
oh yah there'll be some sweet old tyme rumbles
Submitted by Lemur on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:54.
WELCOME HOME GEORGE!
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:52.
Wow, how happy this will make the French Press!
Hometown boy comes home!
Leafs best line -"Grabs and Pohl's my Finger!
Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:02.
NOw all we need is to have LaPresse spark up those Pierre-Marc Bouchard for Koivu rumors.... once he gets resigned we'll have to wait for Marleau to waive his NTC.... only 7 more years Lecavalier???
Submitted by doug on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:00.
i think that may be a little delusional. . . there's french canadian and then there's haitian french canadian. it will be interesting if he will be welcomed with the same open arms as any other home-borne product: i hope i'm wrong.
more importanly, while i like the guy can someone report to me how good a skater he is? how'd he fit in with pittsburgh and their style? love the deal at first glance but am wondering how he fits in and who he replaces. is begin out of the picture? kosto? what are the anticipated lines? it would seem that we'll have an abundance of grinders who can't play the top twwo lines. . . but again, i'm happy just want someone to characterize this for me while i lie in bed sick
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:12.
Well, don't forget he did play in Edmonton, and they are a skating organization.
Leafs best line -"Grabs and Pohl's my Finger!
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:57.
Good point - call that a bonus, it'll get the french hockey-language-police off Gainey's back. Maybe we can send Georges over to their homes. :)
... and I still say it should be called the fart line. Or they could play with Tlusty and call it the Lusty Finger line.
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Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:58.
Yeah...nothing like a little sneak preview before the season starts
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Submitted by nick on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:55.
See... smart move by BG. Shut up the local media who've been waiting to pull the language card. Now he'll go for the big name ;)
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:52.
GREAT signing. The right price for the toughness we need - and the guy chips in now and then. Now Sergei can just worry about scoring goals. :)
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Submitted by moser17 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:54.
Born a chippy Belarussian, always a chippy Belarussian.
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:03.
at least if someone tries to ring his bell, they know there's is going to get rung back. Which is the whole point.
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Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:52.
and setting them up :p
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Submitted by joeybarrie on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:50.
Is he worth 1.5? This is far from an impact player. It will take some heat off Komi. IS THIS A GOOD DEAL. I like he's from Montreal.
Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:54.
He can impact peoples faces???
Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:11.
LMAO...good point. And at 1.5 mil, at the going rate today, I don't think it is an overpayment. Georges has paid his dues around the league. Guys like that don't get "still wet behind the ears" contracts. This will make a difference for some of our ... ummmm .... more skilled players (didn't want to say "soft"). And as someone mentioned here somewhere, guys like Neil in Ottawa will have to look over their shoulders before acting like a jackass when playing the Habs now.
Looking at all the things that have gone on...we have acquired a productive veteran forward, we have re-signed one of our most important young stars at a level-headed salary, we have unloaded a skilled but not so bright center for another upcoming D-man plus a pick, we have shed a one-time useful (but no longer useful) one-trick pony goal scorer, and have added a feared physical presence to the team. Not bad if you ask me. Gainey may not be done yet, but even if he cannot get that one piece that every one seems to believe we need (and if it's Sundin I agree it's a piece we need) he has done a good job of improving this team for the coming season. No one, at least no one with any sense at all, can say Bob has done NOTHING!
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:00.
exactly.nice signing bg.
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:54.
Cant argue with you there.
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Submitted by coutNY on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:50.
I guess Gainey wasn't fooling... we got our "Big" Forward.
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:50.
I will never understand why Laraque is worth 1.5 mil...but atleast we got someone to protect our stars besides Komi and OB
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Submitted by the real vinnydj on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:59.
There is no price tag on a guy like him, we won't be pushed around anymore. When Kovi gets nailed into the boards he won't have to get up and try to fight his own battles. Sergie Kostitsyn won't be dropping the gloves either. This signing is HUGE, and I'm sure many of you agree
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 16:00.
I understand that, but Laraque won't be playing 82 games either.
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Submitted by moser17 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:52.
Laracque deal on TSN.ca, main page:
All it says is:
Georges Laraque is heading home.
The native of Montreal, Quebec has signed a three-year contract with the Canadiens, reportedly worth $4.5 million. The deal includes a partial no-trade clause.
Laraque spent last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he tallied 13 points and 141 penalty minutes in 71 games.
Orginally an Edmonton Oilers draft pick in 1995, Laraque has spent time with the Penguins and the Phoenix Coyotes.
Submitted by johnny boy on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:49.
4th line this year
Kostopolous - Begin - Laraque
i wouldn't want to play against those 3 guys....
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:49.
Laraque signed a 3 year deal at 1.5 million.
Submitted by joeybarrie on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:48.
Wikipedia isnt that fast, they don't have anything on Laraque to CH.
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:48.
Georges Laraque is a Hab.
Submitted by Timo (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:46.
Where are you guys getting the Laraque thing? Nothing's on TSN or RDS as of yet.
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:51.
Timo - Team 990 Montreal sports radio. It's offical as they have someone at the Bell Center.
Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:49.
TSN free agent tracker (website) has reported it.
Submitted by nick on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:47.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11353
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:47.
refresh
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Submitted by Timo (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:54.
Ok, ok... I get it. Thank you. :)
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:45.
Looks like we got that big forward that everyone wants xD
Kovy - Laroque - Tanguay
!!!!!!!
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Submitted by Greg on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:51.
LOL!!! Brilliant!
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:49.
LOL, Laraque will be on the fourth line dude lol.
Leafs best line -"Grabs and Pohl's my Finger!"
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:53.
I'm aware -_-...sarcasm!
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Submitted by nick on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:49.
Screw that. Georges is going to be a 3d , 4th line guy when we need a bruiser. I doubt he'll be a regular in the line up unless some one goes.
Submitted by nick on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:45.
Need to offload Dandy now some how.
Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:44.
Ok...where is pat s ? There's your tough guy. Any chance you will STFU now? (somehow doubt it)
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:44.
Are you awake Tommy?
Leafs best line -"Grabs and Pohl's my Finger!"
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:48.
I still say we should call it the Fart Line.
Is this GL contract true? If yes, at 1.5 million it seems like a good one! BTW, why did the Pens let him go??
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Submitted by sportsfreak_39 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:51.
I know this must seem completely utterly impossible.
But maybe just maybe, Laraques wanted to come to Montreal.
I'm crazy though so don't believe me ;)
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:58.
chez paris????
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:50.
he don't like michel.
Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:46.
Huh? yeah, I'm awake....have I missed something?
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:49.
Oh, I just thought you were dreaming in technicolour with your previous comment ;)
Leafs best line -"Grabs and Pohl's my Finger!"
Submitted by Habs fan in SF on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:44.
Not a bad pick up but I hope he doesn't stunt the progress of gregory stewart
Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:45.
I'm hoping he stunts a few Bruins and Flyers.
Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:43.
Georges Laraque (born December 7, 1976) is a professional ice hockey forward, and a radio host for CFRN. He is currently an unrestricted free agent in the National Hockey League. He is an enforcer.
WOOT
WE BEAT THEM THIS TIME!
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Submitted by Rooster on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:42.
Thursday, July 3
TIME (ET) TRANSACTION
3:37PM Montreal Canadiens sign UFA forward Georges Laraque (3-year, $1.5 million).
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Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:39.
george L...3yrs AT 1.5M each year.
Submitted by krob1000 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:40.
?? to who??
Submitted by Smiss on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:42.
US! As in Montreal!
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:43.
I like it
Leafs best line -"Grabs and Pohl's my Finger!"
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:42.
signing with us.
Submitted by SmartDog on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:31.
Hey! I just realized... fingers and grabs could be on the same line!
What would you call it? The hand line?
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Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:34.
Ummm...yeah, I was thinking the hand part anyway ;]
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:33.
Grab my finger?
Now they just need a guy with the word "Pull" in it and they can call the line
grab and pull my finger!
The problem is, if they did that the Leafs ice would be all brown from the backup they have accumulated.
Submitted by krob1000 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:35.
John Pohl!!!
Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:36.
OMG we got it! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
Do they actually TRY to set themselves up or what?
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:34.
lmao...ahahahah
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