Patches, we're depending on you son...

posted by Dave Stubbs at 14h10 EST on Sep 15


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Max Pacioretty, a power forward for the future – perhaps very near future – was the centre of attention on the first day of the Habs rookie camp.

See the post below for audio of a lengthy interview with Patches. (Here's the Grammy-winning cover by Clarence Carter, since Boone has provided the lyrics. And because Pat Hickey has brought up the subject as he continues his rehab, here's the original recording of the Carter-famous tune, by Chairman of the Board. Here's the YouTube link to the original, even morbid Patches by Dickie Lee, which wasn't the same song at all. All of this to say that Pacioretty is getting a new nickname...)

Below you'll also find an interview with Trevor Timmins, the team's director of recruitment, and head coach Guy Carbonneau, as well as a chat with the newest Canadien, Robert Lang, acquired on Friday from Chicago.




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Submitted by nightmare_49 on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 07:18.
laffs' D in for a 'Shock' .. by Steve Buffery .. Sun Media ..... http://www.torontosun.com/sports/hockey/2008/09/16/6777576-sun.html ..................................... NHL Notebook .. Faceoff.com ..... http://www.faceoff.com/hockey/nhlnews/story.html?id=7aa97b00-367f-45f2-a... .................................... Empty Netters .. By Seth Rorabaugh ..... http://community.post-gazette.com/blogs/emptynetters/archive/2008/09/16/...

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Submitted by DD on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 20:42.
Bryan, Thanks for the article. I laughed my *** off. Some of the highlights to me were; ("If there's one area where I think we're fairly deep, or relatively strong, it's on the back end," Wilson said. "But it's wide open and everybody will get a chance." 'Actually, Wilson said the top two or three spots on defense are pretty well spoken for, with Tomas Kaberle, Pavel Kubina and newcomer Jeff Finger safe bets.') “Fairly deep or relatively strong” and they only have 2 or 3 sure shots? How dumb are leaf fans anyway? BTW Do you think the 28 year old Finger is a shoe-in because of his 94 NHL games of 'imaginary' defensive prowess or because Fletcher doesn't want to look like a senile old codger for giving him 14,000,000 when they probably could have got him for half of that? This should be a fun year.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 06:33.
At Least To Start Shanahan , Won't Be In Camp .. by Ranger http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/09/15/at-least-to-start-brendan-shana... .....

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Submitted by likehoy on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 00:20.
"Fortunately for me, it worked out this way," said Lang. "And too bad for Mats - he could have been here." that's what i like to hear.

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Submitted by Big Bird on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 23:47.
Couple of cents (or Loonies based on Teacher's recent feedback) from the peanut gallery: (1) I love the competition for spots. Hardly is anyone guaranteed one which makes it even better. Ryder a 30 goal scorer didn't produce so he sat (rightly or wrongly) yet we still had one of the best offences in the league. Think we could have done that say 5 or 10 years ago? Umm, no. (2) Great day because of a dear friend I met here I got a ticket to the Roy jersey retirement game on Nov.22nd. Being a member of Habs I/O is beneficial in more ways than one! Although I was blessed to see Robinson's jersey retired and remember watching him play in his final years, my fondest memories of the Canadiens were of watching Patrick Roy win the Stanley Cup in '86 and '93 so that will be special indeed.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 06:42.
BB - Glad you got that precious ticket and they will be knowing you by first name at the Bell Center pretty soon and when i read 'my two cents' i automatically think of you , enjoy.

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Submitted by Devin_G7 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 22:32.
Gainey made an excellent move in signing Lang. Think about it, would you rather have Lang for a whole season, or Sundin for just the end... i mean who knows, lets say the habs are just trying to squeak into a playoff spot at the end of the season (hopefully and probably not but anything is possible) then we realize how valuable a couple more wins would have been at the start of the season. A win at the start of the season is as good as one at the end, so we need this team shored up in all areas before the season starts. And with lang(even though hes obviously not as good as sundin, he still fits the exact description of the type of player that the habs need) we dont have an obvious weakness on our team... except one question mark in the goaltending, which has the potential to be a very nice surprise... I've gotta say, this team looks to be very exciting... whos not excited?

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Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 22:18.
Robert will be putting up some information for people attending the Summit tomorrow on our Summit blog. Don't forget when we receive our tickets from the Bell, we will in turn mail them out to you. People that purchased tickets from the 2 blocks of tickets will receive them in two separate mailings. There are a few rooms left at the hotel, for the group rate tell them you are with the HIO group. Ian

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Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 22:22.
SUMMIT HOTEL ACCOMADATIONS-----Hotel du Fort located 2 blocks east of Atwater on St. Catherine is, du Fort st. Great hotel, easy walking distance to all venues. Park your car for the weekend, and enjoy a fun time with all of us. We have a block of 25 rooms. For reservations please e- mail or phone. reserve@hoteldufort.com 1 800 565-6333 or 514-938-8333 Don't forget to tell them your with HIO for group rate. The Bell Center tour will be at 11am Sat.

Submitted by LatheDog on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 21:24.
How big is Max Pacioretty??(weight & height)

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Submitted by Jay in PA on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 22:34.
He's 6'2", 203lbs: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/max_pacioretty He'll be very solid when he's done filling out.

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Submitted by showey47 on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 07:29.
I think that may be old info, i am pretty sure i had read it somewhere he his now in the 213-215 range.

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Submitted by Jay in PA on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 09:12.
I think you're probably right. Some of the other info looked like it was in need of updating.

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Submitted by Habhopeful on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 21:15.
Im in dire need for the 2008-2009 season to start, im goin through habs withdrawal so I am now re-watching the games from last year...Is that sad???...lol "We get nose jobs all the time in the NHL, and we don't even have to go to the hospital." ~Brad Park.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 20:41.
Four Habs Fan's Morning Skate ..... http://fourhabsfans.blogspot.com/2008/09/morning-skate-for-monday-septem... ................................................. FHF - Lets make line combo's , shall we ? ..... http://fourhabsfans.blogspot.com/2008/09/lets-make-some-lines-shall-we.h...

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 20:11.
Lang Trade Fallout .. by Pierre LeBrun .. ESPN ..... http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=lebrun_pierre

Submitted by century 4habs on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:53.
can't wait for the season to begin. I hope Paciorettyand Webber or Valentenko make the team. If they send Pacioretty to Hamilton you can bet he will up very soon this season, and especially since Timmons said that.

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Submitted by Mr.Hazard on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:38.
ATTENTION LEAFS FANS. Comparing how the two teams look in the coming season, there's hardly been a better time to become a Habs fan. Ex nihilo nihil fit

Submitted by mrstewart61 on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 08:37.
There are some Leaf fans who will still believe they have the better team on paper. Didn't show last year. Of course, their reasoning would be that we overachieved and they underachieved. ------------------------.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If a man speaks in a forest where no woman can hear him, is he still wrong?

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Submitted by db on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:45.
As loyal as the Leafs fans are, there are enough bandwagonners on the Habs train already. The number 21273 makes me smile.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:24.
Alaskans on Ice - The Sarah Palin Doctrine .. by Kim Severson .. NY Times ..... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/12/us/12hockeymom.html?_r=1&ref=hockey&or...

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Submitted by mrhabby on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 20:23.
asie from her politics..sarah is hot...like the glasses she wears.

Submitted by REB on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 08:34.
I've got no problem with her politics; look for a McCain landslide victory as a result of her being the running mate. Yes, she is hot!

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Submitted by mrhabby on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 09:46.
not if the economy keeps keps nose diving..to many ties to bush.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 18:58.
ESPN's Scott Burnside's Review of the Habs (obviously before Lang trade) ..... Montreal Canadiens: Expectations are as high in Montreal for the coming season as they've been at any time in the past 15 years. With the Habs celebrating their centennial season in 2008-09, Stanley Cup dreams are percolating throughout Habs Nation. GM Bob Gainey has done a masterful job of assembling a deep, talented blue line and a forward contingent that is three lines deep. He added some toughness (Georges Laraque) and more scoring (Alex Tanguay). Carey Price has all the tools to become the next great Canadiens goaltending legend and Alexei Kovalev turned in an impressive performance as the team's go-to offensive star. Burning questions: • How does Price rebound from his meltdown in the playoffs? • Are the Canadiens strong enough down the middle to compete with Pittsburgh and the New York Rangers, the other top teams in the East? • Can the enigmatic Kovalev, who had 84 points and led the league with 47 power-play points, replicate that kind of production? • How good can defenseman Mike Komisarek be? • How good would Mats Sundin look in the bleu, blanc et rouge?

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Submitted by G-Man on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 22:08.
How dare Burnside call Hab fans "Habs Nation"? That's derogatory laff b.s., that is! "Habs Nation"? Bah! Habs Global. Now that has a nice ring to it. Gilbert 2008/09 is the season of the Habs

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Submitted by Jay in PA on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 22:29.
Yeah, any kind of Team Name Nation is just nauseating. I like Habs Global--great idea!

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Submitted by linp on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:46.
You just can't forget Mats, don't you? It is still burning you, right?

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 20:18.
L.A.Kings sign Stoll and Richardson .. Kings website ..... http://kings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=3820... ............................ Flyer's back up Goalie Niittymaki out 4 - 6 Weeks After Hip Surgery .. Flyers website ..... http://flyers.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=382009&page=NewsPage&service=pa... ........................... L.A.Kings Monetary Update ..... http://www.insidesocal.com/kings/2008/09/richardsons-contract.html

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 18:32.
Hab's Pacioretty, Maxwell and Valentenko Eye Jobs .. TSN.ca ..... http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=249625&lid=sublink04&lpos=headlines_nhl

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Submitted by Number31 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 21:39.
Other than the article, anyone else notice the rookie tournament clips on the side? Oilers vs Flames playing like the big team does, as in pure heated battle of Alberta, complete with a fight and an injury (which totally sucks for the kid). Leafs and Sens...well...Leafs rookies playing like the Leafs. I think I saw the second coming of McCabe there. Ouch! Panthers rookies were actually pretty hot. ****** the notwithstanding clause - The general consensus of an ordinary Habs fan in Montreal

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Submitted by projectpete19 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 18:21.
I dont have any ideas for a nickname for PACMAN, but Four Habs Fans have a beaut for lang, "Gang Bang Lang"!! I love it!

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Submitted by nick on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 18:02.
I dont see much young talent getting much opportunity this year, it looks (i could be mistaken) like we have a few more "extra" bodies then we did at the forward / center position than we did last year. Other than Dandy ... who are you gonna have sit out?

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Submitted by Jay in PA on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 17:29.
Is anyone else thinking about the parallels between Nickname To Be Named Later and Lats as a rookie? Lats was heralded as a power forward prospect and I don't think it's controversial to say that he was rushed to the big club early when he could have used a couple of years' additional seasoning in the minors. Maybe Lats will start fulfilling some of his promise this year at the ripe old age of 21, but I suspect he'll be another Dainius Zubrus in both development and potential. The good news for Nickname To Be Named Later is that the team has a whole lot of size and depth in front of him. Though it will be exciting to see him up with the big club, BG's not going to rush him. The good news is, judging from his interview clip, he knows that his role is to use his body first and foremost. I'm not sure Lats ever really took that message to heart.

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 18:30.
Jay - Nice post and your last line said it all.

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Submitted by Jay in PA on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:01.
Much appreciated, Bryan!

Submitted by Timo (not verified) on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 17:44.
I think that anything that doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Perhaps Lats was rushed in to join the big club but he seems to have survived that experience without much loss of a confidence or production. I don't know if he will eventually develop into a power forward he was heralded he would be but signs are there that he might actually improve his game. After all, he was never looked as a savior, or never had high expectations placed on him the way say Price was. He was nothing more than a french media darling boy... so there shouldn't be much more damage than perhaps a bruised ego and a doze of NHL reality. Carbo being not a big fan of young inexperienced but promising players I am sure that Pacs will have to earn his stripes before he is given a spot on the big roster.

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Submitted by Jay in PA on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:19.
I dunno... I think that anything that doesn't kill you can still cripple you for life. I would disagree about the early assessment of Lats. Admittedly, he came along at a time when the team was decidedly smaller and more easily pushed around. Plus, as you noted, there will always be a need for a French-speaking hero, and he may yet turn into that. Still, he showed in his first training camp that he could be a force on the ice, and then showed enough in his second camp that he was able to stick on the big team. As he faced regular NHL-level competition, his weaknesses have become apparent, and it's good to see that he's aware of them and focused on making corrections. We'll see his true capabilities when he's 24 or 25, I'm thinking. It'll just take him that long to develop the skills and learn how to use his size effectively. I just don't know if he'll still be with the Habs at that point. If Carbo isn't a fan of young, inexperienced, but promising players, it must have killed him to play Price last year, much less heading into the playoffs with a pair of goalies who were too young to rent a car without an extra security deposit. Maybe Carbo argued and BG forced his hand. I dunno. He's probably not going to have that problem this year, anyway, given the depth we now have.

Submitted by Timo (not verified) on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:35.
My guess (and only guess because no-one knows for sure) is that some of the younger players on the roster laster year were indeed BG's calls.

Submitted by Koivu12 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:30.
Not to mention SK74, AK46, OB, Lappy? "Give Koivu a Lifetime Contract"

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Submitted by Jay in PA on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:45.
To be fair, AK46 and Lappy had seen ice time the season before last, and OB was given more developmental ice time in the 5-6 slot. SK74 truly played himself into that role, though. Per BG's comments on J.T.'s blog, he just ate Ryder's lunch, plain and simple. I don't think Timo's point was that Carbo has an antipathy toward rookies so much as that he doesn't want to be forced to put them into roles for which they aren't yet ready. The question is whether or not he was forced to do so with Lats and Price, and I agree that he probably was.

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Submitted by twocents on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 20:17.
To also be fair, Ak46 and Lappy were given legitimate roles the year before under Carbo's watch. I think that what were seeing here, as we discuss this, is that Carbonneau has a pretty nuanced approaoch to the whole issue of young players. I don't think any generalization is fair or is easily applicable to several situations.

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Submitted by J.T. on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:55.
I don't know about Latendresse, Jay, but I do know about Price. Gainey said flat out when I heard him speak that Price was his choice. He said he thought the kid was ready, and made an executive decision. I have a lot of hope for Latendresse still, though. Most guys aren't even in the NHL at 21, and he's heading into his third season with sixteen goals in each year. He's working hard, he's got a great attitude and he's got undeniable skills. Sure, he's had his ups and downs, but when you consider most kids his age have had those ups and downs in junior, it's a pretty impressive leap on his part. I think when he's twenty-four, he'll be an enviable player to have on the roster. http://habsloyalist.blogspot.com

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Submitted by Jay in PA on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 21:20.
I think when he's twenty-four, he'll be an enviable player to have on the roster. I agree, though I wonder what the team's attitude toward him will be by that point if he doesn't start to fulfill his potential. I hope he shows some progress this year, say, scoring 20+ goals and a similar number of assists. He should get his chances, and the progress he's made in the off-season should benefit him from a skills perspective. Now if he can stop trying to stickhandle and start playing more like a bull in a china shop, we'll see something out of him. Admittedly, that's my one regret regarding Sundin--I think Lats would have learned a ton from him that no one else on the team can really model. Of course, the other question is, when will he be a UFA? Having started so young, I'd hate to see him in danger of departing for the big bucks too soon.

Submitted by Koivu12 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 17:48.
I don't know how you say that with all the youth that has been injected into the lineup over the last 2 years. "Give Koivu a Lifetime Contract"

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Submitted by cautiousoptimist on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 16:32.
Seriously guys, I'm getting giddy here... We've got a great team, great prospects, great leadership, a great GM, a great city and a 100th anniversary to celebrate. And who would have thought we could get Lang for a 2nd-rounder in 2010?! I'm actually scheduling my things to do next week around the Habs' first exhibition game... 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..."

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Submitted by mrhabby on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 20:34.
3rd rounder would have done it.

Submitted by HabFab on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 04:40.
Lang & a prospect for Gabby plus Belle for Locke.This team hasn't done horse trading like that since Sam Pollock days .

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Submitted by twocents on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 20:44.
I don't know about that. Apparently Toronto and Vancouver were also sniffing. Maybe... but would it have been worth risking being outbid to find out?

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:46.
The Morning Skate 'You Know' - A Rookie's Lesson Unlearned , A Useful T.C.Tourney and A Friend Gone .. by Stu Hackel .. NY Times ..... http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/the-morning-skate-a-rookies...

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Submitted by sidhu on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:38.
My vote remains - Max Power http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QUPB_KO324

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Submitted by RetroMikey on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:25.
The Habs are producing a motion picture! I remember I read about it almost 2 years ago and finally found the link to the story. The Movie Seems like they are looking for movie extras today until Wednesday at the Bell Centre. Here's your chance to be in a movie if you live in the Montreal area! "We will win the Cup only with Carey Price in the nets"

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Submitted by Dave Stubbs on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:32.
The producers are holding a press conference tomorrow, and in fact they begin shooting at the Bell Centre, I believe. The media are being tossed from the building at 11 a.m. Dave Stubbs
Habs Inside/Out
Sports Feature Writer, Montreal Gazette

 


Submitted by HabFab on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 17:41.
Dave ,any word on why Joe Stejskal is in camp beside the obvious.He just completed his freshman year at Dartmouth.

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Submitted by B on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 18:12.
NCAA players loose their eligibility if they attend camps during the school year. Dartmouth's fall term classes, however, do not start until Sept. 24th. McDonough and Fischer's schools have already started which is why they can not attend camp.

Submitted by Koivu12 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 18:14.
Very good information and thanks for clarifying that point. "Give Koivu a Lifetime Contract"

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Submitted by RetroMikey on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:45.
Dave, just wondering if you'll be in the movie. You could pass for well know hockey writer Stan Fischler from New York! :) "We will win the Cup only with Carey Price in the nets"

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Submitted by Dave Stubbs on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:50.
Just give me Stan's paycheque. I want to pass for Red Fisher, personally... Dave Stubbs
Habs Inside/Out
Sports Feature Writer, Montreal Gazette

 


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Submitted by Chuck on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 16:38.
Maybe if they were to make the movie in another 40 years, Dave. :) __________________________________

Submitted by Sami on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:54.
Good answer Dave. I never cared for Fischler.

Submitted by krob1000 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:09.
So we drafted a Max Murderer. How about we have Pleks center a line armed with his AK47 and Power Pac.....sounds dangerous....oooooohhh lol. What about Eddy???? His name is Max Pacioretty ....sounds like his name gives us two options ...Max Pac.....or ....Eddy....I choose Eddy. How about "For Max Sakes" because I hear Max has been recently quoted questioning the favouritism by the NHL towards the Habs with regards to back to back game scheduling. Will he really grow into an MPAC player...only time will tell. How about the "Montreal MPAC" .....should really piss off some soccer fans. "MAX"imum MPAC" I am still suffering from the shock about that other summer issue as I was all but convinced a big bald center would be suiting up for us (not Smolinski). Oh well Lang is definitely an upgrade from last year and does have many qualities we were seeking....and the price was right.

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Submitted by Chorske on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:11.
"Ready Eddie"? ;)

Submitted by krob1000 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:13.
"Eddy Bedder" could make some beautiful "Laraque" music with Big Georges.

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Submitted by Chorske on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:19.
Tupac? ;)

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Submitted by Greg on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:37.
I keep thinking of Patches O'Hoolihan. The dogdeball guru.

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Submitted by showey47 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 18:46.
lmao, the 5 d's of dodgeball. Dodge,duck,dive,dip and dodge. If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ball

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Submitted by sidhu on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:33.
We don't need him named after someone who drinks his own urine and likes the taste.

Submitted by Timo (not verified) on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 17:39.
Actually, he didn't like the taste... but he drank it anyway.

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Submitted by sidhu on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 19:19.
Not true my friend: - Is it necessary for me to drink my urine? - Probably not. - No. But I do it anyway because it's sterile and I like the taste. http://www.script-o-rama.com/movie_scripts/d/dodgeball-script-transcript...

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Submitted by Bugs on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:45.
Exactly. The guy was a cripple. In his prime in 195-I don't know when. This is 2008, baby! Patches are what you put on your grandpa's coat. Pac-Man could DEFINITELY outwork your grandpa in the corners and make HIM turn blue before running out of room, all due respect to your grandpa of course. Peace Out

Submitted by Timo (not verified) on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:40.
Lol... first thing that came to mind for me as well :)

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:32.
Mats Sundin Has No Desire To Win .. by Mike Brophy .. Sportsnet ..... http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2008/09/15/brophy_sundin_desire/

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Submitted by Bugs on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:39.
Sweet. Thanks, darknight49. Das whaddim talkin' 'bout, yo. Peace Out.

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Submitted by Bugs on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:26.
Thought it was "Pac-Man". No? What happened? What, already taken? Aw'ight, Mad Max? Taken? Maxi Pac? (uuhhh, forget that one) Paco? Max von Paco? Maximus Pacus? Maximum Shreddie? Max, AreYouReady? The Packinator? Max'n'Pac? I didn't mind "Pac-Man"... But "Patches" sounds ornery. Yuck. No patches, please; get something New. This ain't 1920's baseball; this is hockey, baby! Gimme some zazz! "Maxzilla" is what I'm talkin' about, yeah! But..."patches"...ferpetessake. C'mon. What d'y'all have? Peace Out.

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Submitted by Moey on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:18.
If Patches is already his chosen nickname, that's what it will stay. Besides, not all kittens are nice, I have the scars to prove it!

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Submitted by twocents on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:01.
How about Maxzilla?

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Submitted by Rugger on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:18.
Maximus Prime?

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Submitted by Morenz7 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:27.
My two-year-old daughter watches a show created by the same weird Brits who invented the Teletubbies. It's called "In the Night Garden. It features a character named "Makka Pakka." Granted, Makka Pakka bears little resemblance to any hockey player (picture a teddy-bear-like thing that pushes a tricycle, collects rocks and has some sort of obsessive-compulsive disorder that impels him to wash everything and everyone). But it seems like a great nick for someone named Max Pacioretty.

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Submitted by HabsFan2 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 16:39.
"(picture a teddy-bear-like thing that pushes a tricycle, collects rocks and has some sort of obsessive-compulsive disorder that impels him to wash everything and everyone)" Hmm, I think had a similar hallucination one night after...oops, never mind. ---------------------------------------------- When you talk about the Canadiens, you have to put the word 'family' in front of it." - Patrick Roy

Submitted by Koivu12 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:30.
Let's call him Machu Picchu. "Give Koivu a Lifetime Contract"

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Submitted by J.T. on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:29.
Ha! My kid watches that too, Morenz...and I confess I would never have made the connection. http://habsloyalist.blogspot.com

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Submitted by Morenz7 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:38.
geez, J.T. it only took me about 200 episodes to have this epiphany :)

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 12:55.
Excerpt from Puck Daddy ..... Contrary to Reports the Sundin Derby is not dead in Montreal. Yes Lang is Plan B transaction in light of Mats Sundin inability to commit to playing in the NHL this season , but if Mats decided to suit up for the Habs this December does anyone in his or her right mind believe Bob Gainey will say " Thanks but No Thanks .... we're Robert Lang Men?" ............ Puck Daddy.

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Submitted by Robert L on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:42.
Lessons Learned From This Weekend's Robert Lang Trade To montreal http://wwwrealitycheckeyesontheprize.blogspot.com/2008/09/lessons-from-t...

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Submitted by Bugs on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:13.
Something we could all agree on, I think. Doesn't take a "puck daddy" to point that to us, ferpetessakes. Peace Out Bugs

JasonM's picture
Submitted by JasonM on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 12:51.
I'm working across the street from the Bell Center. Do you need a special pass to go watch them practice or something?

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Submitted by Dave Stubbs on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 13:24.
Sessions are closed to the public, sorry to say. The first two days of the Canadiens' main camp in Pierrefonds are open, however. Dave Stubbs
Habs Inside/Out
Sports Feature Writer, Montreal Gazette

 


Submitted by REB on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 12:37.
Seeing as how this is also the "try out" camp....does anyone know whatever happened to Andrew Loverock (G)? I know he was there last year, also think he was there the year before, and now...poof, disappeared? Which way did he go?

Submitted by HabFab on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 17:35.
REB - He is playing in Sudbury of the OHL in his last year of junior.He did not have a good year last season so I guess Timmins did not see enough to warrant any further look.

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Submitted by Mike Boone on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 12:31.
Yeah, "patches" has to be nipped in the bud. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teHfyby_veU Not to mention the Chairmen of the Boared and Clarence Carter warbling: Down by the river that flows by the coal yards. Stands wooden houses with shutters torn down There lives a girl everybody calls Patches Patches my darling of Old Shanty town We plan to marry when June brought the summer I couldn't wait to make Patches my bride Now I don't see how that ever can happen My folks say No, and my heart breaks inside Patches oh what can I do I swear I'll always love you But a girl from that place would just bring me disgrace So my folks won't let me love you Each night I cry as I think of that shanty And pretty Patches there watching the door She doesn't know that I can't come to see her Patches must think that I love her no more I hear a neighbor tellin my father He said a girl name of Patches was found Floating face down in that dirty old river That flows by the coal yards in Old Shanty Town Patches oh what can I do I swear I'll always love you It may not be right But I'll join you tonight Patches I'm coming to you

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