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Canadiens vs Stars… pre-season is minutes away!
Sep 20th
I’ve been waiting for this since the end of Round 1 of the playoffs.
It’s that time of year folks! You dust off your TV remote or getting in the ticket buying mood and start watching the greatest team in the NHL! (yeah, that’s right…. but as you can tell, this is a Habs blog right??)
Always a great time of year… I know these games really mean nothing… but do they?
What do they mean to me?
Well, I get to watch the veterans get in gear again… but more importantly (for this time of year) I get to see the prospects lineup next to our veteran players. I always love watching the young guys who are trying to force the coach’s hand, or find their spot on a roster. The enthusiasm…. the talent, the timidity (sometimes… let’s be honest!)…. it’s a chance to see tomorrow’s lineup.
How they handle taking the first steps towards their dream and playing for this great franchise we love.
Go Habs Go!
Enjoy!
Habs Rookie Camps – Season Prelude!
Sep 13th
Many of you, well if you’re anything like me, are anticipating the beginning of training camp. I really can’t say it enough.. but I’m looking forward to Habs hockey. Bigtime.
A prelude to the training camp and pre-season is the Rookie Camps.
Thanks to the Montreal Gazette we can even see clips on YouTube. Yeah I know, they’re probably not the only ones.
Once all the pre-season roster is together and they play their first pre-season games I’m usually elated. I love seeing the prospects play in pre-season games. I know some people say the games mean nothing… etc.. etc… But they do mean something.
We get to see the young guys along side the regular roster players. How they handle it, talent level… improvements over last year… etc.. etc..
Can’t wait!
Meet Nathan Beaulieu, 17th draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens
Jun 25th
I was quite pleased to see the Montreal Canadiens pick Nathan Beaulieu last night. The Habs have a few solid young defensemen. Think Tinordi, think P.K. Subban who’s making his mark in Montreal…
Add to that Josh Gorges and the possibility of having Yemelin (or Emelin) for a future defensive lineup. Maybe things will look good! Assumptions always though, with player moves, injuries, trades…. 
But certainly some interesting thoughts.
Beaulieu’s a great skater, he’s got puck moving skill and he’s got a 6’3 frame.
Check out this video of Beaulieu:
Also a nice article on Hockey’s Future on Nathan Beaulieu.
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Hopeful for Pacioretty
Dec 13th
So the Canadiens recalled Max Pacioretty as of late.
I found it a tad confusing to be honest as they brought up Desharnais only to send him back just as quick.
Both Pacioretty and Desharnais are ripping it up in the AHL. I really felt for Desharnais to be sent back down without getting a game. I listened to Tony Marinaro on The Team990 this morning and agreed with him, it would have been a good idea to have Desharnais play against Toronto. See how he’d play against a physical opponent. I personally believe he would have been fine.
Back to Pacioretty, he’s also just as deserving of the call up. Max has 17 goals and 15 assists for 32 points… in 27 games. Not to shabby at all.
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Let’s be consistent and Welcome to Louis Leblanc!
Nov 30th
Posted by Yves in Montreal Canadiens
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Welcome Louis!
Glad to see you aboard. I’ve wondered just how you would fare in the NHL in the big league. You’re a talented young hockey player and not only that, you are also quite intelligent.
Hope tonights Game goes well for you.
Let’s be consistent
My wish list for this road trip is simple. Consistency.
I would look for this all across the board. From the line combinations to the intensity on the ice (and please, let’s be intense!) I’d like to see this team fire away at the opposing team’s goaltender. Keep it simple, far away from the pressure cooker of the hometown crowd (probably good for both Leblanc and Budaj), it’s an opportunity for these guys to make the simple plays and build some confidence.
Will it be easy? I doubt it. In today’s NHL, I doubt there is truely an easy stretch on the schedule. But this is a chance to get some of the positive energy that a young guy can bring to a team, playing his first game.
None of these 3 teams they will face are having stellar seasons…. but sometimes it seems to be harder to win against a struggling team.
So tonight and the next 2. Let’s not go the way of the yo-yo….. let’s be intense…. consistent.
(Please) Win!
Go Habs!