Update on our wounded D.

It seems that no one really knows what their talking about.

Yesterday RDS reported that Mathieu Schneider will be out for the remainder of the season and Andrei Markov will be missing the next three weeks.

CKAC Sports reported today that Schneider made the trip to New York with the Canadiens and he COULD be in the lineup against the Rangers tonight and if not today then almost certainly in the line up against Boston.
Also, Marky Mark seems to be in better condition than previously reported, walking around the dressing room without favoring his leg.

So who do we believe?

Personally I would LOVE CKAC to be right and for the Boys to be returning to the lineup soon, but as Canadiens fans have learnt, expect the worst.

More updates to come.

E

What's that famous saying? Habs 2 Sens 3

Usually I wouldn't exaggerate this much about a loss, but why is this night different from all other nights?  Getting ready for my Passover Seder if you haven't noticed. Tonight we learned that the supposed "day-to-day" injuries of our top two Offensive D-Men might be a little more serious than we thought.

Just how bad is it E?

You really don't want to know.

Come on, just give me a hint.

I'm warning you...

It's cool I can take it, after all, I'm a mature Canadiens fan.

Well Markov is out for three weeks..

*Nervous Twitch*...Um well okay...um he is our leading scorer...but um I guess when we make it to second round he'll be back...at least we still have Mathieu Schneider the Yeoman Yid. So how bad is he hurt? A day? Three days?

How 'bout the rest of the season?

............

Hey, you okay?

Yeah sure, sure, um question, do you know where I can get a semi automatic rifle or something like that?

Yep. It's that bad.

This is how insecure we are, we go 5-0-1 and everyone is talking about making a late playoff run, we suffer two bad injuries and lose a close game, we're running for the Zoloft.

Right now I'm too emotionally distraught to say something enlightening.

This could have just been an off game, we could end up beating the Rangers tomorrow and clinch a playoff spot and everything will be okay, or we could lose and have a city wide nervous breakdown.

The key is to stay positive. PLEASE.

Peace True Believers, (Although I'm sure I've lost a few of you tonight)

E 

What a difference a couple weeks make.

This is Rameses.  The mascot of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.  He will be cheering on his boys tonight at the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game versus the Spartans of Michigan State University. Only a couple of weeks ago I was convinced that there was no point in watching the Montreal Canadiens, and I should focus all my viewing energy on March Madness.

What a difference a couple weeks make.

Now I have that viewing passion back, and watching the Canadiens play hockey gets me excited again.

I will have to flip to CBS only on commercials, as every minute will be important against the Ottawa Senators tonight, the Habs only being 3 points away from clinching a playoff berth.

A win tonight coupled with a Sabre loss will officially eliminate Buffalo from the playoffs, so thanks guys for the big win against Florida a while back, but it seems that there will be no tender loving in Western New York this spring.

The Semitic Saviour and Marky Markov will be sitting with injuries tonight, and Jaro Halak will start once again before handing over the reins to Carey Price tomorrow in the Big Apple.

Keep it positive.

Peace true believers,

E

Uber Pwnage. Habs 6 Leafs 2

The Buds got MERKED last night.

Yeah.

We're seeing something special these days.  Something is going on in "la ville des cloches" and the ghosts of the forum are definitely up to something.

When was the last time we've had a legitimate first line, excellent depth, a excellent Power Play, strong defenseman AND solid goaltending?

Was it during the seventies?

Kee-rist!!!

I know, I know, we're kind of jumping to conclusion.  But hey, isn't that what being a Habs fan is all about?

The Canadiens are white hot of late and can actually get home ice advantage.  It seemed like a pipe dream but it's getting more and more possible.  Now I know, the Canes and Pens are absolutely tearing it poop up but it is this pundit's opinion that the Habs are playing too well be in seventh place right now, although I do not think they can pass Carolina and Pittsburgh which means that by logic we'd finish 6th, so we would play the New Jers....

Fuck.

All of a sudden things just got cloudy.

Maybe if we break Marty's ankles....

Fuck.

Classic Matchup: Leafs Habs Preview

Can't talk very long but I have a message form Coach Obrand tonight to get you guys ready.

Tonight will be a classic matchup look for the habs to come out strong wih a real stirde in their step because theres no backing down in this one, it's gunna look like a playoff series out there but wait until we go to New York New York

This is what crunchtime hockey is all about.

Now folks get your hunny bunches of oats in your system ... tie your skates from right to left and get suited up for this heated battle because it's gunna fuck your mind up...

I have my Grandparents 55th anniversary.

Enjoy the game Tattelehs.

E

DO YOU HAVE ANYMORE GUM? HABS 5 ISLES 1

KOVALEV IS BETTAH! HE MAKES ALL THE NICE MOVES AND HAS NICE HAIR!

NOOOO TANGUAY IS BETTAH! HE IS A PLAYMAKER WITH A ROCKET FOR A SHOT

OH REALLY FOOL!

STOP LOOKING AT ME BRISEBOIS!!!!!

Just thought I would do that. Considering much like William Madison, the Canadiens have gone back to basics and have redeemed themselves and deserve to make the Playoffs instead of Eirc..I mean the Panthers.

Did you see those guys jersey's?

Yeah they were weird lookin'...

Now we're in a great position and gaining on the other teams in the East aaaand the Rangers lost today and we are officially in 7th.

WHO RULES?

O'BYRNE RULES!

O'BYRNE RULES!

O'BYRNE RULES!

Even though he hasn't played in a month...

I truly believe that if we keep this up we can get to 4th place.

Hey Eastern Conference:

NOW YOU'RE ALL IN BIG BIG TROUBLE.

Peace True Believers,

E

A Lesson Learnt. Habs Isles Preview

I hope you good people understand what I'm referring to.

The Canadiens are very much like this unfortunate looking little boy.  Dunce hat and all.  Except instead of writing "I Will be Good" they are writing "I will beat the teams that are lower than me in the standings", "I will beat the teams that are lower that me in the standings".

The Habbies take on the New York Islanders tonight, and for the 13th flippin' time, I will promise you this will be no walk in the Richard Park (Oh it's funny because he plays for the Islanders.... Shuttup it's clever.)

The Canadiens have this awful habit of playing to their Opponents level.

Sure it's great when we beat the Red Wings, Sharks and Blackhawks. But it's unacceptable to lose to the Islanders, Thrashers and Lightning.  Especially when we are in an absolute logjam for the last 5 playoff spots.

I will break it down to you like this.

The Devils still have a six point lead for the Atlantic Divison but have been absolutely dreadful of late.   Something tells me if they can't stop the bleeding before the regular season is over, they might not last long in the Playoffs.  We just have to pray to the almighty god that the Canadiens don't have to play them.  The Flyers are #4 in the standings but have plenty of Goaltending issues as Marty Biron was pulled against the Friggin' Maple Leafs, only a week after John Stevens stated that "Biron would be their starter for the Playoffs".  Might want to rethink that statement Johnny Boy.  The Penguins and Hurricanes are #5 and #6 respectively and have been absolutely red hot.  Look for them to do some damage in the post season.  The Rangers have been decent at #7 and our boys in Red White and Blue have turned it around and at #8.  The Panthers are still hanging around at #9 and the Sabres might be done with a crippling loss to the Thrashers yesterday that put them 5 points out of a playoffs spot with six games left.

There is only a 5 point margin from #4 to #9.  So if the Canadiens keep up their winning ways, they could easily finish with home ice advantage. NOT SAYING IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. I am merely stating that it is a possibility.  Frankly, I do not care what place we finish in, as long as it is in a Playoff position and we are not playing the Devils.  If any team could lose to a club that has lost 6 straight, it would definitely be Les Boys.

So there you have it.

There is so much promise in these last six games and if we play well enough, we could finish strong and try to forget about the Bad Acid Trip that was this season.

So in the immortal words of Senile Raiders Owner Al Davis,

Just Win Baby

Peace True Believers,

E

CAREY PRICE WILL NOT PLAY TONIGHT BECAUSE OF THE FLU. LOOK FOR JARO HALAK TO FILL IN.

DURING THE GAME WE WILL ATTEMPT TO HAVE AN OPEN THREAD WHERE EVERYONE LEAVES THEIR THOUGHTS THROUGHOUT THE MATCH IN THE COMMENTS SECTION.  THIS IS A CHANCE TO VOICE YOUR OPINION ON THE CANADIENS. I WILL BE THERE.

YOU CAN BE AS VULGAR AS YOU LIKE. I'M NOT HERE TO CENSOR.