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They made sure to preserve the '67 Leafs beating us. That damn game is on Leafs TV every 2 weeks I think. Someone, somewhere has to have the '71 Chicago Game 7 or the comeback against the Bruins in the same year. I was only 5 years old so I, along with thousands of others would love to see those games. The 2008 Ranger game, that's just embarassing. I don't agree with the WinterClassic or the last game at the Forum but I can understand why they chose those. My other suggestions would be : -- '86 game Roy stood on his head against the Rangers -- '76 clincher against Philly -- '86 Game 2 Calgary, OT winner by Skrudland, that's when we won the cup that year. Someone has to have those old games!!!! Go Habs Go !!!

Top 10 list of games not on the box set as humbly chosen by me and all known to still exist. Now I'm not saying that these ten are better, just think of it as an alternative selection. 1 - 1959 Stanley Cup Finals Game 5 Montreal vs. Toronto Habs win 4th straight Cup 2 - 1965 Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 Montreal vs. Chicago Habs win Cup 3 - 1976 Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 Montreal vs. Philadelphia Habs win Cup 4 - 1978 Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 Montreal vs. Boston Habs win 3rd straight Cup 5 - 1979 Stanley Cup Finals Game 5 Montreal vs. N.Y. Rangers Habs win 4th straight Cup 6 - 1986 Adams Division Finals Game 7 Montreal vs. Hartford Claude Lemieux in OT, Rookie Roy on his way 7 - 1986 Wales Conference Finals Game 3 Montreal vs. N.Y. Rangers Famous Roy Overtime performance 8 - 1993 Adams Semi-Finals Game 5 Montreal vs. Quebec Overtime goal by Muller changed series 9 - 1993 Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 Montreal vs. L.A. Kings McSorley stick game 10 - 1994 Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals Game 5 Montreal vs. Boston Roy 60 plus saves in overtime win I've noticed many people on here commenting about the 1971 playoffs. For the purpose of the site I will reiterate what I told Robert a few months back. CBC has erased all of their copies of all the games ... a long time ago due to storage issues. Some of you have mentioned the CBC affiliates. Unfortunately, back in the pre-VCR days the copying of programs was very expensive and most of the affiliates at the time didn't have the equipment or the wherewithal to tape "a hockey game". I recently spoke to someone at a CBC affiliate and they told me that even if they had the equipment they wouldn't have taped a "hockey game". Somebody else mentioned CBS in the States having the game. CBS also taped over many of their hockey games (including the 1971 playoffs) with soap operas, so they're gone. For example, all that is left of the 1970 playoffs is the overtime from game four (last's about a minute) that ends with Orr's famous goal. This footage featuring the voice of Dan Kelly is licensed from CBS by CBC. Ironically CBC broadcast the game with Danny Gallivan & Dick Irvin on the call but it is long gone. I wish I had better news but it is what it is. I have a friend who has been through various tape libraries in North America (CBC, NHL, US networks) and mostly anything up to about 1975 (earliest VCR's) is gone. For example between 1968 and 1974 there are only three known full Habs games that still exist. The 1968, 1969, 1971, and 1973 Cup finals exist only in highlight form, and not in game form. Hope that helps summarize it a little bit. If you have any questions, don't hesitate, or refer to Robert L's site where this has been discussed at length. T.C. tc.denault@habsworld.net

I think the Good Friday game was and remains a disgrace. To include it in the 10 "most memorable" is ludicrous. There was a quarter final playoff game between the Bruins and Montreal in '71 that more than deserves to be there. Down 5-2 after 2 periods, the Habs came back to defeat the Esposito-Orr led Bruins 7-5. Showing the "brawl in Montreal" is catering to the Cherrys of the world and forgetting what the game is all about. Gilbert 2008/09 is the season of the Habs

I would have really liked them to include game 7 of the playoffs a couple of years ago against the bruins... where the habs came back from a 3-1 deficit in the series... I can't remember the year exactly but it couldn't possibly be before 2001... but I do remember Zednik scored at least one of the goals...

Gift idea for Boone: dictionary of adjectives to describe Robert L. You must be running short by now, Mike...

Sorry to say but this DVD sucks as far as I am concerned. This DVD caters more to the Pepsi Generation fans. You could still get the Outdoor Classic game on DVD where it's available anywhere. The 2008 Rangers game is available on Torrent sites to download and the post 70's games are available on eBay or ESPN classic to record on your DVD or blu-ray DVD players. I still believe they should have has more vintage games like the 1965 Game 7 final Chicago-Montreal final as well as the 30 minute Molson produced (Chetwynd Films and Anheuser Busch also mad 30 minute films along in the 70's Stanley Tools) Stanley Cup highlight films showing us winning the Cups from the 50's to the last one in 1993. The 1976 Habs-Flyers game final and the 1978 Habs-Bruins game 6 final should have been inclued as well where it hows the post game celebrations as well with players like Robinson, Gainey, Jarvis, Cournoyer, etc.. celebrating with champagne and splashing Dick Irvin all over his face and clothes with the bubbly stuff! I still believe the club did not look into producing this DVD in more detail. There should have been bonus DVD's included in the set like the Habs players featured on the Legends of Hockey series, The 75th anniversary video should have been included as well which had some nice vintage film of Georges Vezina and Howie Morenz along with Auriel Joliat skating along the Rideau Canal. As an added feature, they should have included the classic motion picture childrens film from 1975 titled "The Mystery of the Million Dollar Hockey Puck" which stars the Montreal Canadiens. Seems these games are produced by Warner Video, the same folks who produce the greatesst games of all time in other sports like NFL football as well as Major League Baseball. I, for one will not be duped into buying Habs DVD set. The 1960 final and the 70's games will more likely be the same quality as my DVD's at home and not digitally remastered. There are alot of vintage films out there of our beloved Habs but no effort from the club to put money into producing a fantastic set. I've got all of these games already on DVD. If they are to show the 2008 game against the Rangers, will it be RDS broadcast or the MSG Network broadcast? A total disappointment set coming out for all Habs fans who cherish the vintage games as well. "We will win the Cup only with Carey Price in the nets"

sounds like a great dvd, cant wait to get one.

For 93, I would have preferred Game 2, with Desjardins picking up the hat trick in OT. It is one of the more memorable games in NHL history, let alone Canadiens history (which for some time are the same thing).

"The Comeback" game was the 19th, not to be picky, I'll just never forget that date for the rest of my life. And does anyone know if these games are in full broadcast form or are they just highlights?

anyone know how much the box set is going to cost

Strange selection of games. I would much rather see some more games from the 60s. Didn't we win a few cups between 1960 and and 1976?!? The Good Friday game against the Nordiques speaks to the era of the Battle of Quebec, this is not really a hockey classic. The Habs coming back from a 5-0 deficit to beat the Rangers 6-5 in overtime was great and all but it was a meaningless game.