Archive for January, 2009

Slump?

Habs haven’t played up to their talent level.

So far this season it hasn’t quite been like the last. More injuries to key players… and we’ve seen flashes of what the farm guys can give.

Personally, I think if there is a time to slump in a season it’s now. Coming off the all-star break. Still alot of games left and the rush is on.

Of course, by slump, I don’t mean it’s “the time” to loose for a month. But if there is a time to have some struggle… here it is.

That being said…. if there is a time in the season where you want to peak… it’s going into the playoffs. For sure.

Guys back from injury… time for something to happen. Get the sync back…

I suspect that Gainey will once again be a buyer this year. Not sure if Vinny is the guy.. although, if you can get him please do!!

Lookin’ forward to a win today!

All-Star game impressions

I’ve heard the debates… pro- allstar weekend… and nay…

I think the all-star weekend is great. Just because it’s about having fun first and foremost.

I like watching the skills competitions, because you see a different side of the players…. they’re just loose and having fun (young guys are a bit nervous, but that’s part of the fun…).

Instead of seeing the intense emotional competition between them that we see during regular season games (which I love).. we get to see them just have fun. Together.

Like.. despite all the hoopla about Ovechkin VS Malkin that I’ve heard.. that they hate each other…. they certainly didn’t look like it this weekend. Having them hang out with Kovalev and Kovalchuck…. probably helped them out alot. Russia could (will) have a very interesting international team in the olympics.

The actual all-star game used to frustrate me a little…. just because there is very little defense played… no checking…. but, I’ve gotten over that. I watch it in the context of a pond hockey game… with the best players in the world on each side. And after Komisarek’s penalty.. we did actually have a little bit of “D” played.

I thought Kovalev’s play was great. Everyone knowns he’s got mad skillz…. this year, he’s just hitting the post or just missing his target.. that might change..

All-star MVP : Kovalev… in Montreal. Classic.

Kovalev’s first goal was a beauty and his shootout goal was no less then eye candy. I can honestly say I was thrilled that he won the MVP of the game.

I’ve been a fan of Kovalev being in Montreal since the beginning.

Also, I think Vincent Lecavalier was shown just how much Montreal fans would love to see him in a Habs uni…

Good stuff.

Another win for the habs (VS Nashville)

So the habs win again. Despite key injuries to Koivu, Tanguay and Higgins… the habs keep it rolling.

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