Guest mateus Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Good morning madames et monsieurs. With many apologies I have to deffer my update till tomorrow or at best later on today. A late night and early morning commitments did me in. In other words I just woke up after minimal sleep and now have to run out. Ouch headache...in goes aspirin, out goes HLD dont trip over zorro! in the meantime... A GENERAL'S UPDATE! as the daggereth is out for the morning(and probly the day too!) here's a little update to satisfy your MN needs! as game time rolls nearer...no one can deny this is the turning point of the season. wait...wait...hold on just a little minute! matt...the habs are in 4th place in the east...what are you talking about "turning point of the season"? its rather simple, the habs are on a mediocre level right now and the flyers have been poor at best in recent times but both teams have the talent and work ethic to bust out enough wins to steal first from the sens. but both teams may also have a losing streak looming long enough to put there playoff hopes to dog gone rest. and that is why this home and home series is so important. yes there still is time to catch any two losses acquired here, but one team will have less to do in the coming weeks with 2 wins in the bank, where as there opponents will have to work to get back on the saddle and work harder to get back on top. enjoy the game gents! keep w00ting for the home team, el general over and out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 dont trip over zorro! in the meantime... A GENERAL'S UPDATE! as the daggereth is out for the morning(and probly the day too!) here's a little update to satisfy your MN needs! as game time rolls nearer...no one can deny this is the turning point of the season. wait...wait...hold on just a little minute! matt...the habs are in 4th place in the east...what are you talking about "turning point of the season"? its rather simple, the habs are on a mediocre level right now and the flyers have been poor at best in recent times but both teams have the talent and work ethic to bust out enough wins to steal first from the sens. but both teams may also have a losing streak looming long enough to put there playoff hopes to dog gone rest. and that is why this home and home series is so important. yes there still is time to catch any two losses acquired here, but one team will have less to do in the coming weeks with 2 wins in the bank, where as there opponents will have to work to get back on the saddle and work harder to get back on top. enjoy the game gents! keep w00ting for the home team, el general over and out! Habs are in 5th place as the Penguins occupy 4th because they have more wins Nevertheless... I have a good feeling about this weekend for the Habbies w00t!!! w00t!! w00t!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mateus Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Habs are in 5th place as the Penguins occupy 4th because they have more wins Nevertheless... I have a good feeling about this weekend for the Habbies w00t!!! w00t!! w00t!!! i go by net loss standings admiral! and our standings say the habs are fourth ive got a good feeling about tonight too, its tomorow that im a little more worried about. (edit) just thought of something: if the season would end now...wed be witnessing a habs-pens playoff series definatly something id like to see in the years to come!(or maybe weeks!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 i go by net loss standings admiral! and our standings say the habs are fourth ive got a good feeling about tonight too, its tomorow that im a little more worried about. (edit) just thought of something: if the season would end now...wed be witnessing a habs-pens playoff series definatly something id like to see in the years to come!(or maybe weeks!) I know we go by the NL Standings... but the Habs and Pens are tied there, whereas if there was a playoff today, as you say, the Penguins would get home-ice advantage because they have more wins and would actually be in 4th. That reality is not reflected in the NL standings however. Should it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mateus Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 I know we go by the NL Standings... but the Habs and Pens are tied there, whereas if there was a playoff today, as you say, the Penguins would get home-ice advantage because they have more wins and would actually be in 4th. That reality is not reflected in the NL standings however. Should it be? if it puts the habs on top...nah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NWT_Habs_Fan Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 I know we go by the NL Standings... but the Habs and Pens are tied there, whereas if there was a playoff today, as you say, the Penguins would get home-ice advantage because they have more wins and would actually be in 4th. That reality is not reflected in the NL standings however. Should it be? Phew finally a kind of day off! You're absolutely right Admiral, my guess is 1 Dagz missed it, or more likely 2 we all know that we're gonna win this home and home and the Pens are losing tomorrow, so we will be solidly in 4th. woot woot!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mateus Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Phew finally a kind of day off! You're absolutely right Admiral, my guess is 1 Dagz missed it, or more likely 2 we all know that we're gonna win this home and home and the Pens are losing tomorrow, so we will be solidly in 4th. woot woot!!!! w00t indeedy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted February 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 I know we go by the NL Standings... but the Habs and Pens are tied there, whereas if there was a playoff today, as you say, the Penguins would get home-ice advantage because they have more wins and would actually be in 4th. That reality is not reflected in the NL standings however. Should it be?Checking in from my phone, so text will be short (difficult to type)In NL standings, as per HTL's directives from last year (and I agree with them) I've always put the HABS on top in the case of a tie, until the very last weeks when it's really crunch time on the standings board.Phew finally a kind of day off! You're absolutely right Admiral, my guess is 1 Dagz missed it, or more likely 2 we all know that we're gonna win this home and home and the Pens are losing tomorrow, so we will be solidly in 4th.woot woot!!!! I can't miss it, since the macro I set is based on official NHL rules. I actually manually put the HABS on top when there is a tie. Looks better no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mateus Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Checking in from my phone, so text will be short (difficult to type)In NL standings, as per HTL's directives from last year (and I agree with them) I've always put the HABS on top in the case of a tie, until the very last weeks when it's really crunch time on the standings board.I can't miss it, since the macro I set is based on official NHL rules. I actually manually put the HABS on top when there is a tie. Looks better no? oui oui! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 oui oui!Is that like yes yes! or ooowhee ooowhee (a new cheer that replaces the w00t! w00t!? Numero Uno has spoken... he's the Boss, so I won't press the issue (even though Smeigel says I'm right ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatethoseleafs Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Desperately in need of an UPDATE[/b] WOOT[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Desperately in need of an UPDATE[/b] WOOT[/size] Drunk or what HTL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatethoseleafs Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Drunk or what HTL? No kidding....Cold medicine in full effect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chocolate Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 MN Bonus available for 2008.02.17: ...1 or 2 bonuses - if NY Rangers lose to San Jose (and they are long overdue, don't they ...) Home-ice Bonus ...1 or 2 bonuses - if Pittsburgh loses to Buffalo MN pace - 2.1 points per habs game Next MN milestone: 25 - current Mn forecast: Mar. 2nd Member predictions: #1 - Mar 1st, vs. NJ (made on Feb.6, MN 46) Admiral - Mar 3rd, vs. SJ (Feb.6, MN 46) Chocolate - Feb 26th, vs. Atl (Feb.8, MN 44) CH - Mar 6th, vs Pho (Feb 13, MN 43) Reached milestones: MN 125 - Nov.13th, predicted by AK (Oct. 29, MN 141) MN 99 - Dec.15th, predicted by HLD (Nov. 15, MN 123) MN 75 - Jan.8th, predicted by HHFR (Dec. 22, MN 99) MN 50 - Feb.2nd, predicted by mateus (Jan. 15, MN 71) MN on Oct. 2 was - 165 MN on Oct. 31 was - 139 (drop by 26 in 11 games, pace 2.36) MN on Nov. 30 was - 113 (drop by 26 in 14 games, pace 1.86) MN on Dec. 31 was - 86 (drop by 27 in 14 games, pace 1.92) MN on Jan. 31 was - 52 (drop by 34 in 12 games, pace 2.83) Current MN - 39 (drop by 13 in 8 games in February, pace 1.63) Note, the pace of 2 MN points per habs game is the border line between playoffs and golf pastures. If the pace is higher then 2, the habs are heading to the playoffs. If it is less than 2, we are out. If it is exactly 2, it is a tie break situation. MN forecast by the end of February - 26 (at the beginning of February the forecast was 21, the best is 21 and the worst 26). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 No kidding....Cold medicine in full effect... I see you're taking the route of the local "official" pharmacy. I find the more colors in the mix of pills, the more edible she who must be obeyed's food is, and the softer Zorro the beagle becomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I see you're taking the route of the local "official" pharmacy. I find the more colors in the mix of pills, the more edible she who must be obeyed's food is, and the softer Zorro the beagle becomes. Yuck... that's after he's eaten it...right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatethoseleafs Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Our remaining games--13 HOME --10 Road Back To Back Games in RED Canadiens Flyers ( Feb 17)[/color] Rangers Canadiens ( Feb 19 ) Penguins Canadiens ( Feb 21 ) Blue Jackets Canadiens ( Feb 23 ) Thrashers Canadiens ( Feb 26 ) Canadiens Sabres ( Feb 29 ) Devils Canadiens ( Mar 1 ) Canadiens Sharks ( Mar 3 ) Canadiens Coyotes ( Mar 6 ) Canadiens Kings ( Mar 8 ) Canadiens Ducks ( Mar 9 ) Devils Canadiens ( Mar 11 ) Senators Canadiens ( Mar 13 ) Islanders Canadiens ( Mar 15 ) Blues Canadiens ( Mar 18 ) Canadiens Bruins ( Mar 20 ) Bruins Canadiens ( Mar 22) Senators Canadiens ( Mar 24 ) Canadiens Sabres ( Mar 28 ) Canadiens Maple Leafs ( Mar 29 ) Canadiens Senators ( Apr 1 ) Sabres Canadiens ( Apr 3 ) Maple Leafs Canadiens ( Apr 5 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 NOSTALGIA Every great show in the history of television has had a clip show. Why should we be any different? Thursday, October 11, 2007 PRICE PASSES TEST WITH FLYING COLORS Furthermore, Price has made his debut in the NHL... he won the game for us by pulling out the "No Admittance" sign in net for the later stages of the third (something Huet was unfortunately incapable of doing in TO). Price showed us that his skills and bag of tricks extends across the whole spectrum of a net minder’s duties by stick handling the puck behind the net to help his defensemen. This effectively changed our slow, fragile and often costly transition play into a lightning fast and efficient exit out of our zone, with 2 or 3 opposing jerseys stuck behind the play, leading to beautiful scoring chances. One more honourable mention goes to Higgins. Poor guy did everything but score. As long as he keeps his work attitude and intensity up (and there is no reason to assume he will not), he'll keep getting his chances and will score his fair share. Huet playing great but getting weak at key moments in the game, Price playing OK but making the key saves when they count, and Higgins getting scoing chances but not the puck in the net. Sound familiar no? Wednesday, November 21, 2007 TIME FOR CRISTOWALL TO RE-MORTAR THE CRACKS … The other player I will be watching closely and hoping for a superb performance from is Huet. For starters he can ill afford a fourth loss in a row, and after having his coach put his chips on him, and give him a chance to prove he's still the #1 goalie of the team, he can't afford to have a weak performance. Huet is a competitor, and I have no doubt in my mind he will bounce back. But with Price pushing, and winning, and being a fan favourite and repeatedly being introduced as the teams future #1, franchise goaltender and saviour, there will be many individuals pushing to replace Huet as the official #1 goalie on every chance they get. Another loss tonight and you can bet the already hot topic of the battle between the pipes will be the #1 story on both the English and French media… Things don’t change. As I read back through some posts I realize we’re going through the same processes and emotions as we did 3 months ago Sunday, February 10, 2008 THE GOING GOT TOUGH, WE GOT SCHOOLED: … The Montreal Canadiens are clearly (at the very least) the second best team in the East, however this may change quickly depending on how and when we’ll bounce back from two consecutive losses to Division rivals. As it stands today however, we tried unbuckling the Sens from the top, we stuck our head through the door, and got knocked with a giant cast iron pan upside the head. We’ll try again I’m sure…(and hopefully)… that time around results will be more favorable … 2) Carrey Price seems in good order. Yeah he lost on Thursday and let in 3 goals last night, but if one focuses on his performance, he’s back to being cucumber boy…as in cool as a … The boys just have to take this lesson learnt, move on and realise now they cannot waste opportunities like the TO game and waste points. The primary objective should be to cut the loosing streak at two, and get on a winning streak against some conference rivals. Unfortunately our schedule is not a bouquet of roses, but as I always like to say: “You can’t change the wind. You just trim your sails and face the music”. The time to challenge can be sooner than we thought. We can tie the Sens in points with a win tonight First time a team will be tied with them since they got ahead in the first days of the season POSTED: Friday, February 15, 2008 CUE THE DOUBLE MINT TWINS … Personally I believe that we will come out will full marks for the following two reasons. First off we’ve lost four of our last six games, two of which were against the two worse teams in the East. Furthermore, one of our wins (against a lower tier team in the East) didn’t come until a lucky penalty call in overtime. This level of underperformance is due to light a fire in the belly of the beast, and keep the boys focused on the task at hand. Furthermore, the Briere dossier is still in the minds and hearts of locker room. No one likes to be called losers. By publicly stating that last years last place team has a better chance at the cup than the HABS is an indirect claim that the Montreal Canadiens are exactly that: losers. I’m almost certain there is more than a few in the locker room who will be extra motivated against Briere for the rest of their careers. As far as this year is concerned, the whole locker room should be more than hungry to hand the diving pansy a loss every time we hit the ice. There is too much motivation there not to win it. HLD calls ¾ points a minimum lock, but am leaning towards and hoping for the whole four. NL STANDINGS FEBRUARY 17: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Yuck... that's after he's eaten it...right? Fortunately for him, Zorro the beagle has the luxury of being able to sniff something, wrinkle his face in disgust and walk away without hurting anyone's feeling. Unfortunately for your humble narrator, I have to "take one for the team", hold my nose, eat the food and pretend to enjoy it. It's one of these things one has to do in order to keep the forces at home happy and at bay. It helps to wash the grub down with a big sip of scotch..straight up. I've found that after a few glasses I can't taste anything anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mateus Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 NOSTALGIA Every great show in the history of television has had a clip show. Why should we be any different? Thursday, October 11, 2007 PRICE PASSES TEST WITH FLYING COLORS Furthermore, Price has made his debut in the NHL... he won the game for us by pulling out the "No Admittance" sign in net for the later stages of the third (something Huet was unfortunately incapable of doing in TO). Price showed us that his skills and bag of tricks extends across the whole spectrum of a net minder’s duties by stick handling the puck behind the net to help his defensemen. This effectively changed our slow, fragile and often costly transition play into a lightning fast and efficient exit out of our zone, with 2 or 3 opposing jerseys stuck behind the play, leading to beautiful scoring chances. One more honourable mention goes to Higgins. Poor guy did everything but score. As long as he keeps his work attitude and intensity up (and there is no reason to assume he will not), he'll keep getting his chances and will score his fair share. Huet playing great but getting weak at key moments in the game, Price playing OK but making the key saves when they count, and Higgins getting scoing chances but not the puck in the net. Sound familiar no? Wednesday, November 21, 2007 TIME FOR CRISTOWALL TO RE-MORTAR THE CRACKS … The other player I will be watching closely and hoping for a superb performance from is Huet. For starters he can ill afford a fourth loss in a row, and after having his coach put his chips on him, and give him a chance to prove he's still the #1 goalie of the team, he can't afford to have a weak performance. Huet is a competitor, and I have no doubt in my mind he will bounce back. But with Price pushing, and winning, and being a fan favourite and repeatedly being introduced as the teams future #1, franchise goaltender and saviour, there will be many individuals pushing to replace Huet as the official #1 goalie on every chance they get. Another loss tonight and you can bet the already hot topic of the battle between the pipes will be the #1 story on both the English and French media… Things don’t change. As I read back through some posts I realize we’re going through the same processes and emotions as we did 3 months ago Sunday, February 10, 2008 THE GOING GOT TOUGH, WE GOT SCHOOLED: … The Montreal Canadiens are clearly (at the very least) the second best team in the East, however this may change quickly depending on how and when we’ll bounce back from two consecutive losses to Division rivals. As it stands today however, we tried unbuckling the Sens from the top, we stuck our head through the door, and got knocked with a giant cast iron pan upside the head. We’ll try again I’m sure…(and hopefully)… that time around results will be more favorable … 2) Carrey Price seems in good order. Yeah he lost on Thursday and let in 3 goals last night, but if one focuses on his performance, he’s back to being cucumber boy…as in cool as a … The boys just have to take this lesson learnt, move on and realise now they cannot waste opportunities like the TO game and waste points. The primary objective should be to cut the loosing streak at two, and get on a winning streak against some conference rivals. Unfortunately our schedule is not a bouquet of roses, but as I always like to say: “You can’t change the wind. You just trim your sails and face the music”. The time to challenge can be sooner than we thought. We can tie the Sens in points with a win tonight First time a team will be tied with them since they got ahead in the first days of the season POSTED: Friday, February 15, 2008 CUE THE DOUBLE MINT TWINS … Personally I believe that we will come out will full marks for the following two reasons. First off we’ve lost four of our last six games, two of which were against the two worse teams in the East. Furthermore, one of our wins (against a lower tier team in the East) didn’t come until a lucky penalty call in overtime. This level of underperformance is due to light a fire in the belly of the beast, and keep the boys focused on the task at hand. Furthermore, the Briere dossier is still in the minds and hearts of locker room. No one likes to be called losers. By publicly stating that last years last place team has a better chance at the cup than the HABS is an indirect claim that the Montreal Canadiens are exactly that: losers. I’m almost certain there is more than a few in the locker room who will be extra motivated against Briere for the rest of their careers. As far as this year is concerned, the whole locker room should be more than hungry to hand the diving pansy a loss every time we hit the ice. There is too much motivation there not to win it. HLD calls ¾ points a minimum lock, but am leaning towards and hoping for the whole four. NL STANDINGS FEBRUARY 17: ah the memories, and to think...this is only the beggining! w00t! bring home 2 more points tonight priceberg!!! on the rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatethoseleafs Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Where's my broom??? WOOT WOOT for the big two points. Shame those damn Rangers don't know when to roll over. Theyre next and going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NWT_Habs_Fan Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sweet! And Philly's next game will be a perfect time for them to snap their streak, and extend Ottawas! First place here we come!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOT!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatethoseleafs Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Our remaining games--13 HOME --9 Road Back To Back Games in RED Rangers Canadiens ( Feb 19 ) Penguins Canadiens ( Feb 21 ) Blue Jackets Canadiens ( Feb 23 ) Thrashers Canadiens ( Feb 26 ) Canadiens Sabres ( Feb 29 ) Devils Canadiens ( Mar 1 ) Canadiens Sharks ( Mar 3 ) Canadiens Coyotes ( Mar 6 ) Canadiens Kings ( Mar 8 ) Canadiens Ducks ( Mar 9 ) Devils Canadiens ( Mar 11 ) Senators Canadiens ( Mar 13 ) Islanders Canadiens ( Mar 15 ) Blues Canadiens ( Mar 18 ) Canadiens Bruins ( Mar 20 ) Bruins Canadiens ( Mar 22) Senators Canadiens ( Mar 24 ) Canadiens Sabres ( Mar 28 ) Canadiens Maple Leafs ( Mar 29 ) Canadiens Senators ( Apr 1 ) Sabres Canadiens ( Apr 3 ) Maple Leafs Canadiens ( Apr 5 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest chocolate Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 MN Bonus available for 2008.02.18: No bonuses are available Home-ice Bonus ...1 or 2 bonuses - if New Jersey loses to Carolina MN pace - 2.1 points per habs game Next MN milestone: 25 - current Mn forecast: Mar. 2nd Member predictions: #1 - Mar 1st, vs. NJ (made on Feb.6, MN 46) Admiral - Mar 3rd, vs. SJ (Feb.6, MN 46) Chocolate - Feb 26th, vs. Atl (Feb.8, MN 44) CH - Mar 6th, vs Pho (Feb 13, MN 43) Reached milestones: MN 125 - Nov.13th, predicted by AK (Oct. 29, MN 141) MN 99 - Dec.15th, predicted by HLD (Nov. 15, MN 123) MN 75 - Jan.8th, predicted by HHFR (Dec. 22, MN 99) MN 50 - Feb.2nd, predicted by mateus (Jan. 15, MN 71) MN on Oct. 2 was - 165 MN on Oct. 31 was - 139 (drop by 26 in 11 games, pace 2.36) MN on Nov. 30 was - 113 (drop by 26 in 14 games, pace 1.86) MN on Dec. 31 was - 86 (drop by 27 in 14 games, pace 1.92) MN on Jan. 31 was - 52 (drop by 34 in 12 games, pace 2.83) Current MN - 37 (drop by 15 in 9 games in February, pace 1.67) Note, the pace of 2 MN points per habs game is the border line between playoffs and golf pastures. If the pace is higher then 2, the habs are heading to the playoffs. If it is less than 2, we are out. If it is exactly 2, it is a tie break situation. MN forecast by the end of February - 26 (at the beginning of February the forecast was 21, the best is 21 and the worst 26). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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