Sergei Kostitsyn asks for trade.

Not to going to dwell on this, because I think he is immature and reckless and holding himself in too high of a regard to pull this type of crap right before the season started.

He did not play well enough.

His attitude has not changed.

He deserves to be sent down.

Pierre McGuire was on the TEAM 990 and when asked about this, he baisically replied that fans should be confused to why the Canadiens did not get rid of him this summer when they got rid of the rest of their "problem players", and why they waited until now that it has escalated.

Well I usually agree with you Pierre. But that is the wrong question to ask.

The players who left this summer all had their contracts expire, you can bet your house Bob Gainey would not have just traded Alex Kovalev on July 1st. Another reason why Sergei was still with the team was because he has been touted as having "boatloads of potential", at one point in Junior, he was on a line with Sam Gagner and Patrick Kane. Gainey knew that Kovalev was not going to change his erratic off ice behavior, so he let him go. Maybe management hoped Sergei could change once negative influences were out the door.

The real question that all Hab fans should be asking right now is: Is Sergei Kostitsyn worth it?

Should we continue to scold him until he is a reformed player, or do we let him leave and possibly create an issue with his older brother Andrei, who is very unpredictable and easily shaken when it comes to his level of play.

Is he worth it?

This blogger gives the young Belarussian a big ol' NYET.
But you tell me.

Peace true believers,

E

New & Notes. Septmber 30th 2009

ONE. MORE. DAY.

Here are some stories that are making news this cold Wednesday morning.

• Mats Sundin, arguably the greatest Swedish hockey player of all time, has retired. Sundin was universally hated in the city of Montreal when he first led the Toronto Maple Leafs, and then decided not to sign here once he became a free agent. Love him or hate him, it's tough to ignore the stats. 564 Goals and 1349 points in 1346 games with the Nordiques, Maple Leafs and Canucks. Funny that he played his entire career in Canada while some great Canadians like Steve Yzerman, Mario Lemieux and Brendan Shannahan never played a game for a team north of the border.
• Cody Hodgson, who was supposed to challenge for a spot on the Canucks 2nd line, has been sent down to the Brampton Battalion of the OHL. Although he is disappointed, he should look foawrd to the 2010 World Junior Championships, where he along with other top talents like Nazem Kadri and Brayden Schenn, should demolish the competition.
• A bunch of signing were made yesterday as Maxim Afinegenov agreed to terms with the Thrashers, Martin Skoula inked a deal with Pittsburgh, and former Hab Robert Lang will sign in Phoenix pending a physical.

Th..th..th..that's all for now folks!

God, does no one realize Porky Pig should see a speech therapist...

Peace

E

FINAL CUTS

The Canadiens have the trimmed down squad that will suit up against the Toronto Maple Leafs in less than 48 hours.

The Habs cut Ben Maxwell, Mathieu Carle, Yannick Weber and Curtis Sanford while Kyle Chipchura will stay with the team as he is injured. No surprises here seeing that even though Maxwell showed some promise this pre-season, there was just no room for him on this team, even with the demotion of Sergei Kostitsyn. He will probably be the first call up if there is an injury. Unless little Tits can undergo a personality face lift at some point.

I am happy to see Ryan O'Byrne make this team. After a humiliating year in 2008-2009, he looks like a brand new defenceman, plus he can now kick a little ass in the fight department after taking boxing lessons over the summer.

Ryno could be playing with Paul Mara, who is the subject of the delightful little video in which the new Habs #22 was mic'd up with the Rangers last season.

The regular season is almost here.

Get friggin pumped.

E

Yom Kippuriffic

Habs cuts are on the way, here is something I know you will enjoy in the spirit of Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday of atonement. A lot of Canadiens should be at shul for this one.

Credits to Puck Daddy and Habsinsideout.

Easy fasting.

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EXHIBITION SMURFAGE

So um, analysts.... you said that Sidney Crosby is really good right...

Right

And...um...you said that Malkin is also really really good...

That's right

And um...the Canadiens are too small and their first line is not going to put up any points.

Well that's strictly our opnino...

SMURFED!

I'm sorry, you just got Smurfed. I'm coining this phrase and using it every time Gomez, Ginota and the Jewtalian Cammalleri put up big numbers in a game.

Well this is only an exhibition game, they're not good, it's just a pre season game...

So when the bloodthirsty Jackals got on Price's case after he let up 4 goals against Ottawa in the PRE-SEASON, they were wrong to do so and we really have no idea?

...Damn. Whatever guys we still have the Coyotes-Balsille thing to bitch about....

SMURFED YOU AGAIN. GOD DAMN!

I don't care what the poon-dits have to say about this team. This is going to be a fun year.

PEACE TRUE BELIEVERS

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Good start to the Pre-Season

Well, non important exhibition Hockey is in the air and the Canadiens are 2-0 in Pre-Season play. Yes...we know...plan the parade right down Ste. Catharines..

What I have liked the most from these wins is that the Three Members of the Lollipop Guild, (Cammy, Gomez and Gionta) have all scored and Carey Price stopped 9 of 9 shots in his start against Florida.

Notable bubble players who have been playing well: Max Patches (79 OVR in NHL 10. Okay...) and Ben Maxwell

Eh...not so much: Yannick Weber

We play the Sens in Ottawa tomorrow night. (Or is it tonight? Since im writing this at 12:26 AM)

Shana Tova everyone.

E

Carey Prices New Mask