Note to self: do not read hockey blogs or listen to sports radio when the Habs are losing. I’ll give the “fans” a fools' pardon but what really annoys me are the paid blowhards who encourage them; there’s no limit to the endless drivel that you can read and listen to about the Habs. To make it easier for fans who want decent and insightful opinions, these are Moey’s recommendations, and sadly it’s a short list.
• Red Fisher (Montreal Gazette) please read Red’s article in yesterday’s Gazette, finally a voice of reason and you’re right Red, in the grand scheme of things it’s only a game.
• Pat Hickey (Montreal Gazette)
• Mitch Melnick in the afternoon (The team 990)
• Randy Tieman (CTV news, he also fills in on occasion for P.J. Stock on the Team 990, too bad it wasn’t every day).
• Dave Stubbs (Montreal Gazette – good feature articles)
• Stephen Brunt (Globe and Mail, also does a guest spot on Melnick in the afternoon at 4:30 PM)
• Eric Engels (guest blogger, The Other Wing on Habsinsideout.com)
My apologies to Pierre McGuire, you almost made the list, but I fear that you too are slowly losing the plot. With the exception of Eric Engels, I'm not listing bloggers. The ones I follow are shown on this page.
I was listening to Dickie Moore on the Team 990 yesterday morning, they were broadcasting live for the Irishman of the year breakfast. He was reminiscing about his years with the Habs and more specifically the years he was coached under Toe Blake. When Blake took over as coach, he first met with all of the players in the dressing room. His first words were “ I can’t coach you guys, you’re already too good”. Toe treated them like they were the greatest and that’s how they played. Dickie went on to say that although they had the talent, winning is all about confidence. One can’t argue with the results, five consecutive Stanley Cups, brilliant coaching tactics. I think that’s what Bob Gainey is trying to convey to his team by standing pat at the trade deadline, his vote of confidence, let’s hope it works.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind.......
Note to self: do not read hockey blogs or listen to sports radio when the Habs are losing. I’ll give the “fans” a fools' pardon but what really annoys me are the paid blowhards who encourage them; there’s no limit to the endless drivel that you can read and listen to about the Habs. To make it easier for fans who want decent and insightful opinions, these are Moey’s recommendations, and sadly it’s a short list.
• Red Fisher (Montreal Gazette) please read Red’s article in yesterday’s Gazette, finally a voice of reason and you’re right Red, in the grand scheme of things it’s only a game.
• Pat Hickey (Montreal Gazette)
• Mitch Melnick in the afternoon (The team 990)
• Randy Tieman (CTV news, he also fills in on occasion for P.J. Stock on the Team 990, too bad it wasn’t every day).
• Dave Stubbs (Montreal Gazette – good feature articles)
• Stephen Brunt (Globe and Mail, also does a guest spot on Melnick in the afternoon at 4:30 PM)
• Eric Engels (guest blogger, The Other Wing on Habsinsideout.com)
My apologies to Pierre McGuire, you almost made the list, but I fear that you too are slowly losing the plot. With the exception of Eric Engels, I'm not listing bloggers. The ones I follow are shown on this page.
I was listening to Dickie Moore on the Team 990 yesterday morning, they were broadcasting live for the Irishman of the year breakfast. He was reminiscing about his years with the Habs and more specifically the years he was coached under Toe Blake. When Blake took over as coach, he first met with all of the players in the dressing room. His first words were “ I can’t coach you guys, you’re already too good”. Toe treated them like they were the greatest and that’s how they played. Dickie went on to say that although they had the talent, winning is all about confidence. One can’t argue with the results, five consecutive Stanley Cups, brilliant coaching tactics. I think that’s what Bob Gainey is trying to convey to his team by standing pat at the trade deadline, his vote of confidence, let’s hope it works.
• Red Fisher (Montreal Gazette) please read Red’s article in yesterday’s Gazette, finally a voice of reason and you’re right Red, in the grand scheme of things it’s only a game.
• Pat Hickey (Montreal Gazette)
• Mitch Melnick in the afternoon (The team 990)
• Randy Tieman (CTV news, he also fills in on occasion for P.J. Stock on the Team 990, too bad it wasn’t every day).
• Dave Stubbs (Montreal Gazette – good feature articles)
• Stephen Brunt (Globe and Mail, also does a guest spot on Melnick in the afternoon at 4:30 PM)
• Eric Engels (guest blogger, The Other Wing on Habsinsideout.com)
My apologies to Pierre McGuire, you almost made the list, but I fear that you too are slowly losing the plot. With the exception of Eric Engels, I'm not listing bloggers. The ones I follow are shown on this page.
I was listening to Dickie Moore on the Team 990 yesterday morning, they were broadcasting live for the Irishman of the year breakfast. He was reminiscing about his years with the Habs and more specifically the years he was coached under Toe Blake. When Blake took over as coach, he first met with all of the players in the dressing room. His first words were “ I can’t coach you guys, you’re already too good”. Toe treated them like they were the greatest and that’s how they played. Dickie went on to say that although they had the talent, winning is all about confidence. One can’t argue with the results, five consecutive Stanley Cups, brilliant coaching tactics. I think that’s what Bob Gainey is trying to convey to his team by standing pat at the trade deadline, his vote of confidence, let’s hope it works.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Call me crazy but......
Habs vs. Thrashers
The only thing that I was concerned about last nights' game was how Carey Price would perform. His first save on the Thrasher's breakaway was crucial, it would make or break him for the rest of the game. I let out a huge sigh of relief when he shut the door, Price was back in the zone. Solid goaltending is the key to getting the boys’ confidence back, you start with that and the rest will follow. I thought the boys put in a pretty decent effort, they had some good scoring chances but couldn’t capitalize on them. C’est la vie and on to Dallas Sunday. I like to watch the game and then listen to Carbo’s post game audio for his take. It usually aligns with mine. I agree that this is a new starting point for the boys. I’ve come to the conclusion that both Carbo and I are nuts and know nothing about hockey and it seems that a large majority of Habs fans including the media know better than we do. Sorry folks, but it ain't the latter, I’m sticking with Carbo.
Just a little add on to drive my point home, my other half isn't a hockey fan so he doesn't care if they win or not. We watched the game together last night and believe me if they weren't playing well for some strange reason (must be a guy thing) he's always more than happy to point that out to me. He thought they played a good game, his word is as good as Carbo's.
The only thing that I was concerned about last nights' game was how Carey Price would perform. His first save on the Thrasher's breakaway was crucial, it would make or break him for the rest of the game. I let out a huge sigh of relief when he shut the door, Price was back in the zone. Solid goaltending is the key to getting the boys’ confidence back, you start with that and the rest will follow. I thought the boys put in a pretty decent effort, they had some good scoring chances but couldn’t capitalize on them. C’est la vie and on to Dallas Sunday. I like to watch the game and then listen to Carbo’s post game audio for his take. It usually aligns with mine. I agree that this is a new starting point for the boys. I’ve come to the conclusion that both Carbo and I are nuts and know nothing about hockey and it seems that a large majority of Habs fans including the media know better than we do. Sorry folks, but it ain't the latter, I’m sticking with Carbo.
Just a little add on to drive my point home, my other half isn't a hockey fan so he doesn't care if they win or not. We watched the game together last night and believe me if they weren't playing well for some strange reason (must be a guy thing) he's always more than happy to point that out to me. He thought they played a good game, his word is as good as Carbo's.
Call me crazy but......
Habs vs. Thrashers
The only thing that I was concerned about last nights' game was how Carey Price would perform. His first save on the Thrasher's breakaway was crucial, it would make or break him for the rest of the game. I let out a huge sigh of relief when he shut the door, Price was back in the zone. Solid goaltending is the key to getting the boys’ confidence back, you start with that and the rest will follow. I thought the boys put in a pretty decent effort, they had some good scoring chances but couldn’t capitalize on them. C’est la vie and on to Dallas Sunday. I like to watch the game and then listen to Carbo’s post game audio for his take. It usually aligns with mine. I agree that this is a new starting point for the boys. I’ve come to the conclusion that both Carbo and I are nuts and know nothing about hockey and it seems that a large majority of Habs fans including the media know better than we do. Sorry folks, but it ain't the latter, I’m sticking with Carbo.
Just a little add on to drive my point home, my other half isn't a hockey fan so he doesn't care if they win or not. We watched the game together last night and believe me if they weren't playing well for some strange reason (must be a guy thing) he's always more than happy to point that out to me. He thought they played a good game, his word is as good as Carbo's.
The only thing that I was concerned about last nights' game was how Carey Price would perform. His first save on the Thrasher's breakaway was crucial, it would make or break him for the rest of the game. I let out a huge sigh of relief when he shut the door, Price was back in the zone. Solid goaltending is the key to getting the boys’ confidence back, you start with that and the rest will follow. I thought the boys put in a pretty decent effort, they had some good scoring chances but couldn’t capitalize on them. C’est la vie and on to Dallas Sunday. I like to watch the game and then listen to Carbo’s post game audio for his take. It usually aligns with mine. I agree that this is a new starting point for the boys. I’ve come to the conclusion that both Carbo and I are nuts and know nothing about hockey and it seems that a large majority of Habs fans including the media know better than we do. Sorry folks, but it ain't the latter, I’m sticking with Carbo.
Just a little add on to drive my point home, my other half isn't a hockey fan so he doesn't care if they win or not. We watched the game together last night and believe me if they weren't playing well for some strange reason (must be a guy thing) he's always more than happy to point that out to me. He thought they played a good game, his word is as good as Carbo's.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
My glass is still half full..........
So it’s the big day, trade deadline is over in an hour and it doesn’t look like Bob is making any moves so I suspect he’s looking at the team through Moey colored glasses. I’m okay with that, Guy Carbonneau stated yesterday that he’s satisfied with his current squad. I Like the fact that we are now officially underdogs and considered by many of the “experts” to be non contenders, it takes the focus and pressure off. Anything is possible and these are the reasons that I think we have as good a chance as anyone else to go all the way.
• Habs haven’t played to their potential yet; when they do they can beat anyone. They haven’t peaked too early and I can only count about five games where they’ve put in a sold sixty minute effort. There’s should be lots of gas left in the tank.
• If Mike Komisarek plays like Mike Komisarek.
• If Carey Price plays like Carey Price.
• If Jaro stays consistent.
• The Kovy/Pleks/AK46 line fires on all cylinders.
• The imminent return of Alex Tanguay gives us a second bona fide scoring line.
• The boys are slowly gaining confidence and as of tonight they know they will be the official team going into the playoffs, that helps a lot, especially if your Chris Higgins or Thomas Plekanac.
• The addition of Matthew Schneider anchors our defense, helps out Markov and brings our PP back to life and he has playoff experience.
• And last but not least is my recent acquisition of a voodoo doll collection of the Bruins and the Flyers.
• Habs haven’t played to their potential yet; when they do they can beat anyone. They haven’t peaked too early and I can only count about five games where they’ve put in a sold sixty minute effort. There’s should be lots of gas left in the tank.
• If Mike Komisarek plays like Mike Komisarek.
• If Carey Price plays like Carey Price.
• If Jaro stays consistent.
• The Kovy/Pleks/AK46 line fires on all cylinders.
• The imminent return of Alex Tanguay gives us a second bona fide scoring line.
• The boys are slowly gaining confidence and as of tonight they know they will be the official team going into the playoffs, that helps a lot, especially if your Chris Higgins or Thomas Plekanac.
• The addition of Matthew Schneider anchors our defense, helps out Markov and brings our PP back to life and he has playoff experience.
• And last but not least is my recent acquisition of a voodoo doll collection of the Bruins and the Flyers.
My glass is still half full..........
So it’s the big day, trade deadline is over in an hour and it doesn’t look like Bob is making any moves so I suspect he’s looking at the team through Moey colored glasses. I’m okay with that, Guy Carbonneau stated yesterday that he’s satisfied with his current squad. I Like the fact that we are now officially underdogs and considered by many of the “experts” to be non contenders, it takes the focus and pressure off. Anything is possible and these are the reasons that I think we have as good a chance as anyone else to go all the way.
• Habs haven’t played to their potential yet; when they do they can beat anyone. They haven’t peaked too early and I can only count about five games where they’ve put in a sold sixty minute effort. There’s should be lots of gas left in the tank.
• If Mike Komisarek plays like Mike Komisarek.
• If Carey Price plays like Carey Price.
• If Jaro stays consistent.
• The Kovy/Pleks/AK46 line fires on all cylinders.
• The imminent return of Alex Tanguay gives us a second bona fide scoring line.
• The boys are slowly gaining confidence and as of tonight they know they will be the official team going into the playoffs, that helps a lot, especially if your Chris Higgins or Thomas Plekanac.
• The addition of Matthew Schneider anchors our defense, helps out Markov and brings our PP back to life and he has playoff experience.
• And last but not least is my recent acquisition of a voodoo doll collection of the Bruins and the Flyers.
• Habs haven’t played to their potential yet; when they do they can beat anyone. They haven’t peaked too early and I can only count about five games where they’ve put in a sold sixty minute effort. There’s should be lots of gas left in the tank.
• If Mike Komisarek plays like Mike Komisarek.
• If Carey Price plays like Carey Price.
• If Jaro stays consistent.
• The Kovy/Pleks/AK46 line fires on all cylinders.
• The imminent return of Alex Tanguay gives us a second bona fide scoring line.
• The boys are slowly gaining confidence and as of tonight they know they will be the official team going into the playoffs, that helps a lot, especially if your Chris Higgins or Thomas Plekanac.
• The addition of Matthew Schneider anchors our defense, helps out Markov and brings our PP back to life and he has playoff experience.
• And last but not least is my recent acquisition of a voodoo doll collection of the Bruins and the Flyers.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
There's something in the air and it ain't spring......
This has been a funny (as in strange) week maybe it’s just because spring is right around the corner and people are starting to lose it after a long miserable Montreal winter. I usually listen to Pierre McGuire every day at 5:25 PM on the Team 990. I don’t always agree with him, but for the most part he’s pretty well grounded and sensible with his hockey opinions. Who would have guessed that the seemingly innocuous trade of Steve Begin to Dallas for Doug Janik would push Pierre over the edge? He went right off the deep end, ranting and raving like a lunatic to Mitch Melnick. “Tell me Mitch, how is this guy Doug Janik going to better the Habs?” “Just tell me that, will ya?” Mitch explains how Gainey was in essence doing Begin a favor because Begin had asked Bob that if the possibility presented itself he’d like to be traded somewhere where he would see more ice time. Bob saw an opportunity with Dallas and arranged it for Steve. McGuire throws a hissy fit, "this is a business not the freaking Salvation Army!" Good grief McGuire, get a hold of yourself. Melnick commented yesterday that McGuire overreacted. That’s an understatement. I wish Steve the best and I’ll sure miss those gorgeous baby blues. He gave us his all and I like the fact the Bob Gainey looks after his players, McGuire can get stuffed.
I’ve decided there’s nothing wrong with Kovy having to spend an hour on Dr. Bob’s sofa once a year to re-orientate himself. Small investment for big dividends.
A strange sighting during the Flyers game last night, I could have sworn it was Kovy skating the puck down the rink right into the Flyers zone, around the back of the net trying to score a wrap around goal. Much to my shock and surprise it was Higgins. I never thought Higgy could hang on to the puck that long, it was very Kovyesque so maybe there’s hope for the boy after all, but a more likely scenario is that they’ve given him a Velcro puck and stick to boost his trade value. Poor Higgy, I love the guy but with his unique puck juggling skills he might be a better fit with Cirque de Soleil.
Oh and damn you Bob Gainey, first signing Lang, benching Kovy and now signing Matt Schneider. You’re just ruining it for all the Gainey bashers; they’ll soon be lining up to get an hour on your sofa.
Speaking of Schneider, he now joins the list of former Stanley Cup winning Hab players currently surrounding our team. There’s something going on here and I think it’s by design. My guess is a pagan Stanley Cup ritual that normally just requires a few locks of hair from members of a winning team, but because it’s the centennial year crafty Bob’s not taking any chances.
Shark infested waters tonight, experts recommend that if you have an encounter with sharks that you should punch them in the nose, well what do you know, there’s finally a chance for Laraque to be useful.
I’ve decided there’s nothing wrong with Kovy having to spend an hour on Dr. Bob’s sofa once a year to re-orientate himself. Small investment for big dividends.
A strange sighting during the Flyers game last night, I could have sworn it was Kovy skating the puck down the rink right into the Flyers zone, around the back of the net trying to score a wrap around goal. Much to my shock and surprise it was Higgins. I never thought Higgy could hang on to the puck that long, it was very Kovyesque so maybe there’s hope for the boy after all, but a more likely scenario is that they’ve given him a Velcro puck and stick to boost his trade value. Poor Higgy, I love the guy but with his unique puck juggling skills he might be a better fit with Cirque de Soleil.
Oh and damn you Bob Gainey, first signing Lang, benching Kovy and now signing Matt Schneider. You’re just ruining it for all the Gainey bashers; they’ll soon be lining up to get an hour on your sofa.
Speaking of Schneider, he now joins the list of former Stanley Cup winning Hab players currently surrounding our team. There’s something going on here and I think it’s by design. My guess is a pagan Stanley Cup ritual that normally just requires a few locks of hair from members of a winning team, but because it’s the centennial year crafty Bob’s not taking any chances.
Shark infested waters tonight, experts recommend that if you have an encounter with sharks that you should punch them in the nose, well what do you know, there’s finally a chance for Laraque to be useful.
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