Darryl, I'll take your bait, as long as you can stomach the catch!
The Bible Of Hockey (The Hockey News) predicted the Canadiens to finish 13th
in the East this year (the Bruins 15th). Not only did the Canadiens make the
playoffs, they took 1st in the East. They led the NHL in goals scored, and
in power play %. They had an NHL-best SEVEN players with 50 points or more,
and played half of the season with a 20-year old goalie. Kinda makes the
naysayers put their feet in their mouths, doesn't it?
Hey, I'd love for the Canadiens to win the Cup as much as any other fan, but
I'm also realistic. Getting into the playoffs was hoped, finishing 1st was a
delight. Everything else is gravy, as long of course as they beat the Bruins
(and yes, if they lose tonight, they're in trouble!). With no cap issues for
the next few seasons and a solid mix of youth and leadership, this is a team
that will be contenders for many years.
Shit on them all you want and continue to use your silly names, but it
doesn't change how the season turned out for a team that was supposed to
finish 13th in the conference. You should give credit where it is due. As a
Leafs fan you can hate the Habs all you want, but you have to admire the
effort this team has put in. And while I think Bruce Boudreau should win the
Jack Adams, Guy Carbonneau should also get strong consideration.
Cheerfully,
a realistic (and happy) Canadiens fan.
PS: Did you see the cover of Maclean's this week?
Post by Darryl Hardinggood win in game one, lucky win in game 2, and price keeps it close in
game thre but a loss...
hmmmm
I wonder.......
I love this game!!!
man, they cant lose to boston .hahahahah can they???
thanks
Darryl