Guest Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I think we all know what is coming next... a nice long meeting with the coach and a long practice of nothing but skating drills .... Not a nice result. Next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_rudeboy Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Not a nice result. Next one. Two horrendous games in the last three - 12 GA and only 8 GF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying_Lion Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Two horrendous games in the last three - 12 GA and only 8 GF. Is it too early to start pilfering the Bulldogs? Some of 'em have got to show more heart if given another chance than what we've seen of late. (edit: actually, instead of crying and moaning, I'm going to go do my job and see if there isn't some scouting I can do. It seems a lot more productive than waiting for Saturday night .... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cenner_Hice Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Not a nice result. Next one. Correct. However, I was wondering to myself earlier this morning when the game had finished whether any coach has ever sat out an entire team for a game? I was embarrassed - and I was on my own in a far away country in the dark of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 WILL THE STREAK GO ON?....YES The Booins are on a roll…woopty doo. They won again last night….big woop. They face the HABS tonight yipeeeeee!!! With the HABS gelling once again, we can expect them to go on a tear…the first real tear of the season, and the Booins will be our second victims. The Brruins have notoriously have had psychological issues playing against the HABS. They have however come out a few games with a positive frame of mind, guns blazing, Charas playing like they should, and the offense forechecking. Unfortunatelly for them, on each such occasion, the HABS scored the first goal thanks to acrobatic saves from our goalies and an odd man rush for us against an aggressive team. With the first goal in the Booins fell apart like papier mache in a rain storm. Moral of the story is the Bruins are feeling good and the team is working on all cylinders. They will be facing off against a team who they have not beaten in (what is it now…12?) regular season games, so you can bet they will be very aggressive and confident that given their team this year and current streak, this is where it ends. It will be up to us to start the game strong and get that first goal in to mess with their minds, before they can even get into the game. One of our weaknesses have been the slow starts, but this is one of the many things we remedies on Tuesday’s game. I can only hope (and I do believe) that tonight’s game will be no different in that sense. Tonight, the Bruins will be just another victim for the Bleu Blanc et Rouge. Smell isn't everything... Habs gelled alright... into yellow jello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 WILL THE STREAK GO ON?....YES The Booins are on a roll…woopty doo. They won again last night….big woop. They face the HABS tonight yipeeeeee!!! With the HABS gelling once again, we can expect them to go on a tear…the first real tear of the season, and the Booins will be our second victims. The Brruins have notoriously have had psychological issues playing against the HABS. They have however come out a few games with a positive frame of mind, guns blazing, Charas playing like they should, and the offense forechecking. Unfortunatelly for them, on each such occasion, the HABS scored the first goal thanks to acrobatic saves from our goalies and an odd man rush for us against an aggressive team. With the first goal in the Booins fell apart like papier mache in a rain storm. Moral of the story is the Bruins are feeling good and the team is working on all cylinders. They will be facing off against a team who they have not beaten in (what is it now…12?) regular season games, so you can bet they will be very aggressive and confident that given their team this year and current streak, this is where it ends. It will be up to us to start the game strong and get that first goal in to mess with their minds, before they can even get into the game. One of our weaknesses have been the slow starts, but this is one of the many things we remedies on Tuesday’s game. I can only hope (and I do believe) that tonight’s game will be no different in that sense. Tonight, the Bruins will be just another victim for the Bleu Blanc et Rouge. Smell isn't everything... Habs gelled alright... into yellow jello. And the weakness is exposed once again. Things didn't get any better and the team just expected for things to happen instead of making them happen. Meanwhile Boston played a whale of a game (a well deserved win for them....man I HAT saying that...feeling sick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 WILL THE STREAK GO ON?....FORGET THE STREAK…WE GOT BIGGER PROBLEMS OK…so far this season I have (as well as many of us in here) given the HABS the benefit of the doubt. It is a long season, bad games will happen, que sera sera…But now this is starting to reek more of a team that is caught up in their own, non-proven, greatness. And this reek is worse than Zorro the beagle’s bowel movements after taco night. The players (except the fourth line) are gliding up and down the ice, EXPECTING for plays to happen. There is no fight, no fire, and the Ottawa game on Tuesday was only the fourth game I can remember us playing like real athletes. Now let me clarify: I’m not saying all is lost and this team is over rated. I think this team is poised to represent the East in the Stanley Cup finals, and has a good shot at it as well. However that is step 12 of the 82 + games season, and we’re still stuck on step 1. Play hockey. Get in to the game. Get emotional. Talent DOES NOT win games. Hard work wins games. I would have hoped with the way the team responded to the Toronto game against Ottawa was solid proof enough that the locker room was getting cleared up with this incessive self glorifying fog and the “better than thou” attitude we bring on the ice. Last night was proof positive it was not. What can the coaching staff do to get them on track? I don’t know what more they can do. It’s time for the veterans to speak up in the room and hold each other accountable (not finger point and make excuses, but hold the entire locker room accountable). This nonchalant attitude has to stop NL STANDINGS NOVEMBER 14, 2008: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying_Lion Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 WILL THE STREAK GO ON?....FORGET THE STREAK…WE GOT BIGGER PROBLEMS OK…so far this season I have (as well as many of us in here) given the HABS the benefit of the doubt. It is a long season, bad games will happen, que sera sera…But now this is starting to reek more of a team that is caught up in their own, non-proven, greatness. And this reek is worse than Zorro the beagle’s bowel movements after taco night. The players (except the fourth line) are gliding up and down the ice, EXPECTING for plays to happen. There is no fight, no fire, and the Ottawa game on Tuesday was only the fourth game I can remember us playing like real athletes. Now let me clarify: I’m not saying all is lost and this team is over rated. I think this team is poised to represent the East in the Stanley Cup finals, and has a good shot at it as well. However that is step 12 of the 82 + games season, and we’re still stuck on step 1. Play hockey. Get in to the game. Get emotional. Talent DOES NOT win games. Hard work wins games. I would have hoped with the way the team responded to the Toronto game against Ottawa was solid proof enough that the locker room was getting cleared up with this incessive self glorifying fog and the “better than thou” attitude we bring on the ice. Last night was proof positive it was not. What can the coaching staff do to get them on track? I don’t know what more they can do. It’s time for the veterans to speak up in the room and hold each other accountable (not finger point and make excuses, but hold the entire locker room accountable). This nonchalant attitude has to stop Agreed. Amen. I'll 2nd that. Something has got to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejones1 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 MN Bonus available for 2008.11.14: No bonuses are available. We got 1 unearned bonus yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Agreed. Amen. I'll 2nd that. Something has got to give. You're right. And the worse part is, Crazy Cat Suit Man is nowhere to be found So I have lost my clairvoyant and have no access to insight on future outcomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 WILL THE STREAK GO ON?....FORGET THE STREAK…WE GOT BIGGER PROBLEMS OK…so far this season I have (as well as many of us in here) given the HABS the benefit of the doubt. It is a long season, bad games will happen, que sera sera…But now this is starting to reek more of a team that is caught up in their own, non-proven, greatness. And this reek is worse than Zorro the beagle’s bowel movements after taco night. The players (except the fourth line) are gliding up and down the ice, EXPECTING for plays to happen. There is no fight, no fire, and the Ottawa game on Tuesday was only the fourth game I can remember us playing like real athletes. Now let me clarify: I’m not saying all is lost and this team is over rated. I think this team is poised to represent the East in the Stanley Cup finals, and has a good shot at it as well. However that is step 12 of the 82 + games season, and we’re still stuck on step 1. Play hockey. Get in to the game. Get emotional. Talent DOES NOT win games. Hard work wins games. I would have hoped with the way the team responded to the Toronto game against Ottawa was solid proof enough that the locker room was getting cleared up with this incessive self glorifying fog and the “better than thou” attitude we bring on the ice. Last night was proof positive it was not. What can the coaching staff do to get them on track? I don’t know what more they can do. It’s time for the veterans to speak up in the room and hold each other accountable (not finger point and make excuses, but hold the entire locker room accountable). This nonchalant attitude has to stop. Are they capable of doing more? Because at the end of the day... it will be they that have to. Is it really nonchalant... or is there something else there? I agree there has to be an attitude problem, but this goes deeper than nonchalance and arrogance or leaders in the room I believe... the mix of leaders and leadership above can't be on the same page IMO. The balance has been upset. This is not Kovalev's team on the ice as it was last year. Its probably not his in the room either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-ASK-Y Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 If the losses continues to mount especially in the manner that the losses that have occured then not only will the Habs have to be concerned about being booed. They can expect to be tarred and feathered, egged, and run out of the city by Montrealers. With that said...... Go Habs GO!!! Kick some philly butt tomorrow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejones1 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 MN Bonus available for 2008.11.15: There is a small chance for bonuses tonight. ...1 bonus - if all 3 following happen: ......Philadelpia loses to Montreal (potential 4 points game) ......Toronto loses to Vancouver ......New Jersey loses to Washington ...2 bonuses - if all of the above happen in regulation MN pace - 2.6 points per habs game MN on Oct. 31 was - 141 (drop by 24 in 9 games, pace 2.67) Current MN - 129 (drop by 12 in 5 games in November, pace 2.4) 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying_Lion Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Chocolate, I commend you. I cannot fathom how you can keep track of all this stuff. Thanks for everything you do. It really adds to my enjoyment of the season. Kudos. You rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stajan1 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 a loss to philly last night eh? this is not looking great right now. the question becomes, what changes can be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejones1 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Chocolate, I commend you. I cannot fathom how you can keep track of all this stuff. Thanks for everything you do. It really adds to my enjoyment of the season. Kudos. You rock. Thank you very much. I have never been given any kudos by lions, specially by the flying ones. This stuff adds to my enjoyment too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejones1 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 MN Bonus available for 2008.11.16: There is a chance for bonuses tonight after dismal performance yesterday. ...1 bonus - if Carolina loses to Tampa ...2 bonuses - if both of the following 2 happen: ......Carolina loses to Tampa in regulation ......the game Philladelphia vs Atlanta ends in regulation MN pace - 2.4 points per habs game MN on Oct. 31 was - 141 (drop by 24 in 9 games, pace 2.67) Current MN - 129 (drop by 12 in 6 games in November, pace 2.00) 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sach Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 MN Bonus available for 2008.11.16: There is a chance for bonuses tonight after dismal performance yesterday. ...1 bonus - if Carolina loses to Tampa ...2 bonuses - if both of the following 2 happen: ......Carolina loses to Tampa in regulation ......the game Philladelphia vs Atlanta ends in regulation MN pace - 2.4 points per habs game MN on Oct. 31 was - 141 (drop by 24 in 9 games, pace 2.67) Current MN - 129 (drop by 12 in 6 games in November, pace 2.00) 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. the MN has been at 130 for too long, chances are good for bonuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 SOMETHING POSITIVE TO WORK WITH Well things have gotten ugly…very ugly. Relatively speaking, ugly still ain’t that bad. Ugly three years ago would have meant last place in the East, so we should still feel fortunate that a horrible horrible Canadiens team is still fifth in the East and 7th in the league with less games played than everyone in front (except Detroit who has also played 16). Now there’s an eye opener. Regardless of the standings, we know things are no where near as good as they can be. The team seems to have lost its identity. We went through a similar patch last year (even worse than this if we can all recall) and guess who emerged as the leader and brought this team in to heights no analyst across the league believed to be possible: Kovalev. Some have argued that Kovy is not the same man this year, not the same locker room, etc, etc… And it’s true that things have changed in his surroundings. But Kovy hasn’t changed. He’s still a fierce competitor, and a role model to all the youngsters. He still feels the joy of playing hockey, and more importantly WINNING. A la Patrick Roy, Kovalev’s whole demeanour changes when they win, and I’m not talking about the generic happy feelings one gets for being on a winning team. He WANTS to win…he NEEDS to win, and he knows with this team, he CAN win…over and over and over again. I may be naïve and a blind fool as a direct result of my unhealthy obsession with the Tricolore, but I think last night’s shootout scenario with Alex Kovalev scoring the game winner in true Kovale style (i.e. sending the goalie to collect his jock strap on the other side of the net) is just the type of clincher he needs to kick him self in the butt and get into gear. Once Kovalev is on the proper wavelength, the rest of the team will follow. This of course is my belu blanc et rouge two cents that are not worth very much, unless of course you’re as blind, wishful, hopeful and obsessively loyal as I am. NL STANDINGS NOVEMBER 17, 2008: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejones1 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Current NL standings in the East in the old fashion. Don't forget to press refresh button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejones1 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 MN Bonus available for 2008.11.17: We have not been getting any bonuses lately. We did not get them yesterday. There are not bonuses available tonight. Even more, the only chance to get bonuses till Thursday appears on Tuesday and the habs will get them if they win versus Carolina (4 points game). MN pace - 2.4 points per habs game MN on Oct. 31 was - 141 (drop by 24 in 9 games, pace 2.67) Current MN - 127 (drop by 14 in 7 games in November, pace 2.00) 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Wow...where is everybody? The weekend wasn't that bad ... no need to avoid the HABS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Wow...where is everybody? The weekend wasn't that bad ... no need to avoid the HABS I'm off to perform my annual chores....gonna bag some leafs and put em to the curb. Damn yardwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJAYNE Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I'm off to perform my annual chores....gonna bag some leafs and put em to the curb. Damn yardwork You should spray paint them blue and white, and make a you tube video of a ceremonial "burning of the leafs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stajan1 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 signing in from class, 2 weeks left w00t! sadly i didnt get to watch last night's game but it does sound like the boys were in a tough one. here's to hoping to more wins and more great habs hockey! w00t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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