AK-1 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 # 17 - Georges Laraque Position: Right Wing Shoots: Right Height: 6' 3" Weight: 243 Born: 08 Dec '76 (Age 31) Born in: Montreal, QC, Canada Drafted: Edmonton's 2nd round choice, 31st overall, in 1995 Acquired: Free agent - July 3, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Should I take Georges in my fantasy draft? How many penalty minutes are we thinking? I guess I would be better off going for Carcillo in Phoenix, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbGamer Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Well he better rack up some penalty mins, its pretty much the main reason why we signed him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Well if I think about Big George, I'm considering him much more than just a pugilistic threat. If as both BG and Carbs have stated and what some posters have said that... having a player on the Habs strictly for fighting would be a waste, then I assume that when the decision to sign Laraque was made there was a belief that he could also play hockey at a decent enough level to contribute. And that is what I believe Goerge is quite capable of doing for Montreal. He would be more effective for the team pon the ice, rather than in the penalty box. As far as poolers go though... I wouldn't count too much on either his point numbers or penalty minutes (they are not as high as you'd expect). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-fan-number-one Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Well if I think about Big George, I'm considering him much more than just a pugilistic threat. If as both BG and Carbs have stated and what some posters have said that... having a player on the Habs strictly for fighting would be a waste, then I assume that when the decision to sign Laraque was made there was a belief that he could also play hockey at a decent enough level to contribute. And that is what I believe Goerge is quite capable of doing for Montreal. He would be more effective for the team pon the ice, rather than in the penalty box. As far as poolers go though... I wouldn't count too much on either his point numbers or penalty minutes (they are not as high as you'd expect). He is great behind the net and in the corners as Ive seen in pittsburgh his massive size and strength draws an extra defender to knock him off the puck opening up ice for our speed to capitalze and he can protect our talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbarker78 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Beat up Chara and destroy the Flyers.That is my message to Laraque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-1 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Gorgeous George... lol how about 10 goals from you this season? and a few assists here and there and of course... the status of baddest sheriff in the NHL along the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT14 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Maybe now our players wont get slaped around now that we have George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioHab Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 One of this years aquisitions that I am the most excited about. I am sure he will contribute way more than some may think. GL FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey-goon_mtl Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I like this guy he plays hard and has a nose for the net along with his physical play, but there is one thing many are over looking this guy has played for 2 stanley cup final teams oilers and pens so he brings playoff experience . I can see Laraque playing along side higgins and koivu not every night but when warranted . Or him in front of the net on say the power play as a garbageman or 6 player in the pull the goalie drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-1 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Let's update his weight!!! 255 pounds!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Big G will miss the first pre-season game in Halifax due to a minor groin injury. habs inside/out & rds.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsbaby08 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 tweaked groin before the season even starts. lovely. hope he makes a 100% recovery without recurring problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony1234 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 tweaked groin before the season even starts. lovely. hope he makes a 100% recovery without recurring problems. Let's hope the team as a group can keep the injuries small, and confined to pre season !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Not a good start for Laraque. I know it's a minor injury, but groin problems this early in the year suggest a lack of proper conditioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kravchenko Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Not a good start for Laraque. I know it's a minor injury, but groin problems this early in the year suggest a lack of proper conditioning. My thoughts exactly. It could have happened just on a fluke, it's still a point of concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sach Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 the man is heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Source (Habs I/O) "Guy Carbonneau indicated today we won't be seeing Georges Laraque make his CH debut any time soon – and certainly not Wednesday night, when the Boston Bruins and dastardly Shawn Thornton come to town. Laraque's groin tweak, sustained even before the intra-squad game in Pierrefonds, may be more troublesome than initially thought. Because of injuries, the Canadiens will kep 30 players around for games against Detroit and the Bruins. This could be last hot dogs at the Bell Centre for most of the kids. François Gagnon predicts Max-Pac, B-Max, Yannick Weber and Gregory Stewart will stick around for a while. Stewart would seem to be competing for a roster spot against Mathieu Dandenault and Kyle Chipchura. But a prolobnged Laraque absence perhaps favours Stewart sticking around." Well, that is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koreysecord1992 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Drat. Looking forward to seeing him suit up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_rudeboy Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I sure do not like the way this FA signing has started - Laraque injured. However it could be a short term opportunity for Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsbaby08 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Laraque stated today that he'll be ready for the start of the regular season. Source: http://habsinsideout.com/main/9118 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_rudeboy Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Though I hope so the doctor could be of a different opinion. I guess I will just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utreder Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Takes out the Boogie man with one punch. Please be back in time for the next game against Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs_rock_go_mccabe Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Takes out the Boogie man with one punch. Please be back in time for the next game against Boston. Wow! I have never seen that video before. It's not too often Boogard gets beaten in a fight. Especially that badly. Laraque really schools him from the get-go. He gets into open space instead of letting Boogard grab him from the face-off. He takes his time. He puts him entirely off balance with the collar grab. Laraque avoids the first punch onto the shoulder and then gives him one clean shot to the face, which puts Boogard completely on the defensive until he goes down a few seconds later. THAT is how you fight. Holy smokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koreysecord1992 Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Nice article on Laraque and enforcers in the NHL http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=251452&lid...s=headlines_nhl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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