VICTORY!!! Habs 4 Hawks 1

That was a triumphant victory.  One for the ages.  From the first flukey goal to the second flukey goal to the goals by D-Men like Andy Markov and the Semetic Saviour.  That was fun to watch.

The team looked good, and Pricey looked even better.  Unfortunately the Panthers also won today.  But on the bright side, the Ottawa Senators who forever have been those annoying little brother of the Habs who always show up to family dinner at spring time and tell mom and dad about their promotion while the Canadiens sit quietly and play with their potatoes will officially not make the playoffs for the first time since 1996.  Also eliminated from contention tonight are the Toronto Maple Leafs, the token heroin addict at the Northeast Division dinner table who recently  with the help of Ron Wilson might actually be in the process of kicking the habit.  But that will take at least another year.

For now, we should be happy to know that were gaining ground on the New York Rangers for 7th place, buuuut if we do pass them we'll play the New Jersey Devils...yeesh.

So where do we go from here?

You tell me.

Peace True Believers.

E

A little class and respect please... Habs Hawks preview.

This girl knows what I'm talking about.

Well tonight the Canadiens entertain their Original Six brethren the Chicago Blackhawks at the Bell Centre, and we all know that is will be a tough match and probably one of the most important games of their volatile season, but I want to bring a another point to light.

On Saturday I was in attendance as former Canadien Craig Rivet was booed mercilessly as a member of the Buffalo Sabres.   This reminded me of all the Neanderthals in this city that do not appreciate or understand why Craig is no longer on our team.  Rivet put almost 15 years of yeoman service to this organization, and was TRADED away.  He did not sign with another team, and did NOT want to play for another team.  He expressed great sadness when he was shipped to San Jose for Josh Georges and a pick that ultimately became Coach Obrand's man crush Max Pacioretty. 

So you're probably thinking "Why did we boo him? I don't know?"

Because my friends, the majority of Canadiens' fans are what the french call "Les Incompetents" or what Quebecois call "Les Maudits Putins d'Estie Tabarnaque Calisse" 

I'm sorry if any young French Canadians were offended by that last sentence.

Just telling it like it is.

It saddens me that people don't understand that when a player leaves the Team, he is not flipping us off.  Contrary to what we might all think, Montreal is not the center of the Universe, and it is not the most requested destination for Hockey players, mostly due to High Taxes, Bad Weather, the Ridiculous complications of sending a child to school and the Blood Thirsty Jackals oops I mean the French Media.

Cristobal Huet is behind the pipes tonight for his first game in Montreal since we dealt him at last year's deadline. 

Even though I personally did not like him as a player, I will curb stomp anyone who boos the man who was possibly the most popular individual in the entire province of Quebec for a couple of years.

Please, you don't have to give a standing ovation, but don't act like idiots.

Enjoy the game.

Peace True Believers,

E

Okay, my bad.

Well yesterday I attended the Canadiens game with a friend of mine.  Feeling hungry we purchased Timbits from the Tim Hortons during the second Intermission.  We sit down in our excellent seats and watch  Clark MacArthur tie the game up 3-3.  It is at that point that the young lady sitting next to us turns to face us and say: "STOP EATING THE TIMBITS. THE MINUTE I SAW YoU WALK IN WITH THOSE, I WAS LIKE OH NOOO THE CANADIENS ARE GOING TO GET SCORED ON"

I laughed full out in this young lady's face when I shoud've realized that this girl was actually some kind of soothsayer or psychic.  Throughout the night, whenever this girl was not looking my friend and I would sneak a chocolate Timbit or two until the box was empty.

I am so sorry Montreal.

We just kept eating those Timbits.

Every time the Canadiens had the opportunity to close it in the shootout, I think they just thought about Timbits and shot wide...

I apologize for my ignorance, we are only one point out of a playoff spot.

Anyway I had a talk with Coach Obrand and I asked him some interesting questions.

E: So Coach what is your pregame meal?  What would you tell players  to eat before a large game.

Coach: Well I know ALL of you say "Oh, Chicken and Pasta, Chicken and Pasta, Chicken and NYEAGH" Well I have something else that has been a key component in my success.

E: And that Is?

Coach: Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal.

E: Um okay, any reason?

Coach: I dunno they're nutritious and delicious.

E: Okay well Coach do you have any comments about Max Pacioretty being sent down?

Coach: Well, EVERYONE is saying that Max was not performing as well as Matt D'Agostini  and blah blah blah but I have a point for YOU.

E: Go ahead.

Obrand: Well Max's +/- is -3.

E: Okay...

Coach: Well D'Agostini is a -15.  So there you have it, proof that Max Pacioretty is 5 times better than Matt D'Agostini.  In the battle of young Italians, I take the the boy form New Canaan Connecticut.

E: Well I don't think it's as black and white as that, but okay...

Coach: MMMAAAAAAX I MISS YOU. I MISS YOUR SMELLL.

E: Well Coach once again this was enlightening and disturbing at the same time.  Thanks for your time Coach.

Coach: We gotta take this one game at a time.  Keep the faith everyone.

I agree with the Coach.

Peace True Believers.

Good Luck?

 Notice Coach Obrand in Gainey's spot. A mere pipe dream? Or INCREDIBLE POSSIBILITY?!?

Well tonight our boys in Bleu-Blanc-Rouge entertain the Sabres at the Bell Centre, and yours truly will be in attendance, RIGHT BEHIND THE PENALTY BOX.

So when you are all watching the game either on RDS or on CBC (I hope they don't make Bob Cole do the play-by-play, I bet he still thinks Oleg Petrov is our first line winger) look out for me behind the Habs sin bin, possibly verbally harassing the players (Only if it's Brisebois).

I've gone 2-0 this year at games (3-2 Shootout Win October 28th against the Hurricanes and a 3-2 Win versus the Predators January 15th) so I plan to keep my spotless record intact.

The Sabres are still clinging to the hope that they can catch the Panthers and the Canadiens for the last spot, so expect them to be playing desperate and intense hockey.  

Carey Price NEEDS to play well, he was good against the Lightning, not great.

The NHL 09 Default Line must keep up playing inspired hockey, and for God's sake, CONVERT ON THE EFFING POWERPLAY.

When I get back from the game, I will post my latest and greatest interview with Coach Obrand.

I promise you, it will be enlightening on so many levels.

Peace

Peace By Inches: Canadiens 3 Lightning 2 OT

On this team, we fight for that inch. On this team, we tear ourselves and everyone else around us to pieces for that inch. We claw with our fingernails for that inch. Because we know when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make the fucking difference between winning and losing.

This was not a pretty win.  But a win nevertheless.

The Canadiens completely outplayed the Lightning, but were not able to solve Kari Ramo for most of the night, we played with passion but only got limited results...but Captain Saku Koivu defined the term "Clawing for that inch".  Just look up the footage of him getting popped in the face by a Roman Hamrlik shot while trying to screen the Goalie on the Powerplay.  Getting right back up and going at it again. Diving at a rebound in overtime to get the Canadiens a big two points.    In my opinion Saku Koivu optimizes the term "Heart Player", beating Cancer, countless injuries and fanning off the heat of the Montreal Media, which I will always refer to as "absolutely  bloodthirsty jackals".  No one deserves a Cup more than this guy.   The big thing is, we got the two points.  We have found ways to win games.

I leave you with one of my favorite clips of all time.

If this doesn't give you hope that this dysfunctional family of a team might actually make it April, I don't know what will.

Just close your eyes.

I can see something.

Can you?

Peace True Believers.

More than Lucky

Yesterday Habbie fans watched in horror as the Florida Panthers led the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 Midway through the third period.

Oh no, this is the end.

They will tie us in the standings, we're going to get merked by the Lightning on Thursday night, the Panthers will win again and we will finally be out of the playoffs.

But what is this, the puck seems to have ended up in the Panthers net.  Oh there it goes again...and um oh my lord.....ARE THE SABRES WINNING???

Yes they were.

5-3 Buffalo win.

To all you Canadiens fans of the female gender, you owe all the burly men in Buffalo some sweet tender lovin' and by the looks of many Bills fans, it will be anything but tender.

Tonight the Canadiens can add a little cushion and capitalize on the Panthers implosion with a win against the Lightning tonight (Game time 7:30 at the Bell Centre)

Keys to the Habs winning: The NHL 09 Default Line (Kovy-Kaptain Saku-Tanger) must be once again firing on ALL cylinders.  Pleks must get the pair of Tits (Andrei and Sergei) to get some shots on net to create some secondary scoring, and the Urban Cowboy himself, Carey Price MUST be on his game.

I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. 

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT GAME

Lets get some type of tribal dance going for good luck.

Don't laugh, we need all the help we can get.

Peace

CHANGED MY MIND LMAO Canadiens 6 Thrashers 3

OMG I CHANGED MY MIND THE HABS ARE THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD I LOVE THEM SOOO MUCH KOVALEV IS GOD. HE IS BETTER THAN GOD. KOVALEV IS CHUCK NORRIS.

And we're back to the bandwagon.  Once again I will state that whoever is driving that thing should take a Breathalyzer test. This is getting irritating. But YAY we won so I don't care what you Jackals have to say.  We might have finally found a top line we can rely on, and if we go into the Playoffs hot, this unit might be able to do some damage.

OOOOOON the other hand though, this was against the cellar dwelling Atlanta Thrashers, so we have no idea how we will fare against a team with a winning record. SO WE SHOULD NOT JUMP TO CONCLUSION.

I REPEAT. NO JUMPING!

I love that we're winning, but seriously, BE REALISTIC goddammit!!!

So everyone is allowed to pretend they like the Habs and scream DRIVE FOR 25.  I will sit quietly and smile.  But someone slap me if I start to talk about winning Playoff Series'.

Peace