he's not wrong though it is odd. great to see, though 3-4 years ago I wouldn't have thought Markov would be in the top 10 in points for dmen right now
- Pickle

Considering Pacioretty's been injured and Desharnais was in a colossal slump, I don't think it's all that odd.

No matter who are the forwards who are hot at the moment and get the most PP minutes, Markov and Subban are always back there.

Considering Pacioretty's been injured and Desharnais was in a colossal slump, I don't think it's all that odd.

No matter who are the forwards who are hot at the moment and get the most PP minutes, Markov and Subban are always back there.
- Pecafan Fan

no doubt but it does speak to the lack of a top forward right now, will it change by the end of the season, hopefully

he's not wrong though it is odd. great to see, though 3-4 years ago I wouldn't have thought Markov would be in the top 10 in points for dmen right now
- Pickle

i can't believe what he looks like this year. before the season started i was sure this was his last year in Mtl and maybe even the NHL but he's back to playing at an elite level. i do question whether he can keep this level up through 82 games, to say nothing of his Olympic involvement. but him, Subban and Price have really carried this team through the first third of the season.

forward will need to start carrying their weight though. especially when you consider that it's conceivable that our starting goalie and 4 of our top 6 dmen are going to the Games.

i can't believe what he looks like this year. before the season started i was sure this was his last year in Mtl and maybe even the NHL but he's back to playing at an elite level. i do question whether he can keep this level up through 82 games, to say nothing of his Olympic involvement. but him, Subban and Price have really carried this team through the first third of the season.

forward will need to start carrying their weight though. especially when you consider that it's conceivable that our starting goalie and 4 of our top 6 dmen are going to the Games.
- DoubleDown

Subban and Markov help and complete each other out very well.

no doubt but it does speak to the lack of a top forward right now, will it change by the end of the season, hopefully
- Pickle

yeah no kidding eh?

Subban and Markov help and complete each other out very well.
- Pecafan Fan

yes and Emelin really stabilizes things. when he was out, that second pairing was a black hole. it was like having one first pairing and 2 thirds. he helps balance things out. would still love to see Tinordi come up and take a spot on the third pairing, rotating with Murray. Bouillon should an emergency guy only.

yes and Emelin really stabilizes things. when he was out, that second pairing was a black hole. it was like having one first pairing and 2 thirds. he helps balance things out. would still love to see Tinordi come up and take a spot on the third pairing, rotating with Murray. Bouillon should an emergency guy only.
- DoubleDown

Too many of these guys on the Habs

yes and Emelin really stabilizes things. when he was out, that second pairing was a black hole. it was like having one first pairing and 2 thirds. he helps balance things out. would still love to see Tinordi come up and take a spot on the third pairing, rotating with Murray. Bouillon should an emergency guy only.
- DoubleDown

Hopefully both Tinordi and Beaulieu will be NHL ready next season.

Having Markov and Subban on the top pairing, then Emelin with Beaulieu, and Tinordi Gorges would be pretty good.

Subban and Markov help and complete each other out very well.
- Pecafan Fan

Markov has been making his partners look good his whole career

Hopefully both Tinordi and Beaulieu will be NHL ready next season.

Having Markov and Subban on the top pairing, then Emelin with Beaulieu, and Tinordi Gorges would be pretty good.
- Pecafan Fan

I agree, it would be great. I have a feeling one of those guys is going to get packaged up for some front end help though.

Subban and Markov help and complete each other out very well.
- Pecafan Fan

yeah but Markov hates Subban and wants out

Hopefully both Tinordi and Beaulieu will be NHL ready next season.

Having Markov and Subban on the top pairing, then Emelin with Beaulieu, and Tinordi Gorges would be pretty good.
- Pecafan Fan

Too many left handed dmen IMO.

yeah but Markov hates Subban and wants out
- Dgrdnr

no doubt but it does speak to the lack of a top forward right now, will it change by the end of the season, hopefully
- Pickle

They will get one this year.

Bergevin is trying hard as hell.

He'll pay the (expensive) price for a young scorer who will hopefully become part of the core.

Too many left handed dmen IMO.
- Dgrdnr

Maybe, it's not something I considered while putting the names out there.









Get rid of Gorges.

Amsterdam is paying alcoholics to clean the streets, but there is a twist. The payment? Beer.

Some alcoholics were causing a nuisance in one of Amsterdam's parks. Now, through a special program, the men are being kept busy cleaning streets. For a day's work, they receive 10 euros (around $13 U.S.), a half-packet of rolling tobacco and five cans of beer — two to start the day, two at lunch and one for after work.

Gerrie Holterman, who heads the Rainbow Foundation project, which is funded by the Dutch state and donations, says the aim of the project is to keep the men occupied and away from disruptive fighting and noise-making in the park.

One 45-year-old alcoholic, named Frank, says, "I think I can speak for the group and say that if they didn't give us beers then we wouldn't come. ... We need alcohol to function."

Holterman says: "Heroin addicts can go to shooting galleries, so why shouldn't we also give people beer?"

They will get one this year.

Bergevin is trying hard as hell.

He'll pay the (expensive) price for a young scorer who will hopefully become part of the core.
- Dgrdnr

I agree, it would be great. I have a feeling one of those guys is going to get packaged up for some front end help though.
- Pickle

problem is that Montreal need to be wary of the cap. if they plan on having Markov and Subban around for the next few years, there's not much room for an upgrade.

Markov has been making his partners look good his whole career
- Pickle

the problem for him is that they were named Craig Rivet and Mike Komisarek. It's the first time he has a partner that's as good as him.

- Pecafan Fan

Working the phones, kicking tires, that sorta thing.

They will get one this year.

Bergevin is trying hard as hell.

He'll pay the (expensive) price for a young scorer who will hopefully become part of the core.
- Dgrdnr

i don't mind if Pacioretty is dealt for someone similar in age. but the idea of Pacioretty plus picks/prospects for Nash doesn't appeal to me. i don't want to see any moves that make the core of this team older.

i don't mind if Pacioretty is dealt for someone similar in age. but the idea of Pacioretty plus picks/prospects for Nash doesn't appeal to me. i don't want to see any moves that make the core of this team older.
- DoubleDown

Pacioretty will stay.

Bergevin will add, not subtract.

Working the phones, kicking tires, that sorta thing.
- Dgrdnr

"Ben...peut-être ben qu'y cherche trop loin pour euhrien, tsé?"

"Ben...peut-être ben qu'y cherche trop loin pour euhrien?"


- stinger67

edit : poor Louis, playing with Tarnasky and Macenauer...

i don't mind if Pacioretty is dealt for someone similar in age. but the idea of Pacioretty plus picks/prospects for Nash doesn't appeal to me. i don't want to see any moves that make the core of this team older.
- DoubleDown

Trading Pacioretty for a guy like Pacioretty is not doing much for this team imho.