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ROY MacGREGOR

From Thursday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 8:54 PM EDT 01/05/08

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  1. Dennis O'Keefe from saskatoon, Canada writes: It doesn't matter you won't win (m)any games with mediocre goaltending by Price or Halak. So it is back to Price and hope he regains his form.
  2. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: The Habs played Halak and still lost....

    Hmmm.... Must be something other than just Carey Price's fault after all, eh?

    Now, go back to the goalie who has gotten the Habs further than Huet managed to get the Caps...

    Time to give Ryder another shot ?

    Go Habs.

    Cheers.
  3. Mike C from Philadelphia, United States writes: How do you say "FORE!" in French? Get the golf clubs Habs. GO FLYERS!!!!!!!
  4. John Stanton from Canada writes: This reads just like an Ottawa post 3 weeks ago and maybe all season. No traffic in front of the net, few players willing to pay the price physically, a million shots from outside the perimeter being taken versus sending someone in front of the net, fore checking too deep and giving up odd man rushes in return. Basically not being able to play playoff hockey. Lights out for Montreal.
  5. Daniel Palladini from Montréal, writes: Carbo made the right call last night. He can now return to Price, win game 5 at the Forum eerr Bell Centre, build momentum & steal game 6 in Philly, maybe in OT and Price will be the differnce in game 7. Prediction: check back next Wednesday
  6. Daniel Palladini from Montréal, writes:
    Montréal not MontrÄ@al

    SVP (please)
  7. Pat Billings from CDN, Canada writes: Stanton.....Your supposed "tough" Flyers can't hit or skate with the Habs.
    If the Habs are a "soft" playoff team, then why are they constantly OUTHITTING the Flyers. The boxscore is there to prove it.

    It's Biron or die...for the Flyers.
  8. Nicholas Betsky from Moscow, writes: Carbo made the right call and Halak played well. The Habs were in it until the end.
    I think he should go with Halak again in game 5 as he showed that he doesn't choke. I think throwing in Price again wold be a big mistake. Price is simply not ready for the situation, the proof is in the stats and nobody can argue against the math.
    Powerplay is what is killing them as well as the disapearing act of certain Russians not willing to take a hit.
    I think Carbo will bring in Mr Beliveau in the dressing room for a pep talk before the game and once again I pray for Halak and not Price.
  9. PANIC! At The Ice Floe from Ottawa, Canada writes: I think old Carbo just worked his way out of a job last night. Gainey must have hit the roof when he heard that "his guy" wasn't going to play last night!

    He better hope he wins the Jack Adams award...Otherwise, I think Kirk Muller is going to be the new coach.
  10. John Stanton from Canada writes: Pat Billings...you are ridiculous. And the Canadiens are prettier, they speak better Russian, they live more in Montreal, umm, what other useful trivia can we discuss other than the fact they keep losing.
  11. steve allan from Canada writes: Halak had a good game. The difference between him and Price is that he made some good saves while Price made none.

    This game was lost because of Smolinski and Begin.
  12. george simko from Canada writes: The chances are very remote of a Habs recovery.But,you still
    need four games to qualify into the next round. Kudos are in
    order for the Flyers grit and determination for demonstrating
    their resolve to succeed in this series. Should the Habs be
    fortuitous and win their next game,well one can dream...
    Regards to all and to our great game of hockey.
  13. D M from Canada writes: It will be tough but it's not over yet. Montreal could easily win the 2 games Saturday and Sunday. Then it would be back to Montreal for game 7 on my Birthday..Tuesday.

    Win or lose, it's been a great year for Montreal. They may still win the cup this year, but it's quite a long shot right now.
  14. chris dangelo from United States writes: Hey Pat, I am back cuz. Was think of you last night, and how you must not be able to sleep because you keep dreaming about Marty Biron sucking the life out of you and your city. Keep quoting the box score on hits buddy, that will help you alot. John Stanton called it perfectly, they are not willing to pay the price to get in front of Biron and cause traffic. They are just soft, with Kovalev being the softest of them all. Everything changes in playoff hockey.

    On a side note, I would definitely stay with Halak in net. Aside from that first goal, thought he played really well.
  15. Paul I from Rochester NY, United States writes: Told ya.
  16. Hugh Draper from Vancouver, Canada writes:
    Philly just wants to win.
  17. Nick Wilson from Toronto, Canada writes: Starting Halak was a gutsy move by Carbo but I would have started Price. Halak has been good, not great. Halak didn't win the game and he didn't cost it either. The difference was the Canadiens inneffectiveness on the power play and this has been the difference in the series so far. Price was really bad in game #4 but he'll bounce back thought it's probably a little too late for my beloved Habs but ya never know.

    One more thing about Price. Medias and fans in Montreal should stop making comparisons with Roy and Dryden. These two athletes were incomparable. Price is gonna be really good for many years to come but to expect he'll win a cup by himself like Roy did in 86 and 93 might be setting the bar too high. We must have realistic expectations.
  18. Pat Billings from CDN, Canada writes: Given that the Flyers have been outshot 146 to 97, completly OUTHIT, and can't keep up with the Habs, this one is far from over.

    The Flyers have been notorious for choking and giving up leads throughout the playoffs.
  19. Andrew Bisson from Ottawa, Canada writes: Great work John Stanton in this thread.
    Pat Billings - LOL! The NHL's hit numbers don't mean anything to me. The Habs are scared to go first for the puck in the corner. They did this time and time again with the Bruins. Wait till the defenceman gets the puck then hit him; the stat goes up, meanwhile the puck is out.
    The Habs are being exposed again for a soft first line. Greg Millen can gush about Kovalev being the best player in the world, but he doesn't backcheck much and won't take the big hit to make a play.
    All the blame on a rookie goalie while the likes of Kovalev, the Kotsi brothers and Plekanec aren't leading their team like they did during the regular season.
    I am smiling, thinking of the Habs homers on here saying the Flyers were nothing more than a bunch of goons before the series. Great analysis on great young Canadian talent like Richards, Lupul, Upshall, Carter, etc.
  20. TheWay ISeeIt from CALGARY, Canada writes: Being a long time Bruins fans since the days of Orr and Esposito, I can't help but celebrate a little when Montreal loses. I guess it's probably the Habs fans that get me riled up moreso than the team. I resent their booing Daniel Briere because he didn't sign with Montreal, as if a French Canadian player has some sort of moral obligation to play there. Sorry, the days of that monopoly ended in the 1960's. The dynasties of the 50's, 60',s and 70's are long gone. They're just another team - the "torch" has burned out.
  21. chris dangelo from United States writes: Couldn't agree more Andrew. I love bitter fans who just can't grasp the true differences in this series. The box score on hits doesn't tell you anything about where and when the hits are being taken. I don't think there are many out there who can argue that the Canadiens are the more talented team with more skill. But someone needs to teach Pat something, which is the two rules to playoff hockey: 1. A hot golie takes you very far and has to steal games for you and 2. Heart and determination are huge factors in winning close games. The Canadiens have niether right now. I don't think the series is over, because I still think it could go to 7 games, but it's looking less and less likely. They are just soft, and you have to give my Flyers some kudos for doing what it takes to win in the series against a more talented team.

    Pat, when you are golfing this summer, you can think all about how talented and tough your team is. Keep reading those box scores. And I would hire a psychiatrist, because Biron may well haunt you for years to come. You just can't get him out of your head. He consumes you right now, he owns you. And lastly, turning out to be a great move by Briere.
  22. Seb D from Ottawa, Canada writes: When all is said and done, the Habs did redeem themselves in the third period and scored two goals.... then Begin went and got that stupid penalty. For once I agree with Don Cherry. I know Begin likes to crash and bang, but he chose the worst possible time to do it.
  23. John LaBattaglia from Montreal, Canada writes: Hey habs how bout shooting the puck to the net instead of passing the puck like a merry go round.
    Brisebois - bye bye, Smolinski - bye bye

    what kind of penalty was that 4 minutes left.

    Guys please wake up.

    Price - Halak you have been great thus far just tell your team to get the puck and to shoot the damn thing

    Good luck in Montreal
  24. Ed Long from white Rock, Canada writes: I totally agree with John Stanton, and I am a huge Habs fan.

    The Habs play great regular season hockey with imaginative passes up the middle, stickhandling and speed ... much like the old Habs and what a coincidence with Carbonneau and Jarvis behind the bench.

    But these Habs do not play hardball, grinder play-off hockey. Even the old Habs had the likes of Lambert, Tremblay and Risebrough crashing the net not just giving out hits on the boards. I can even recall Lafleur on a backcheck during the playoffs ... maybe a delusion.

    The NHL championship, like the NBA and NFL is decided by tough defensive and smart teams.
  25. Bruuks Brew from Canada writes: Neither goalie for Montreal is to blame, in my opinion. Watching the uninspired play of guys like Kovalev frustrates me to no end. They are still managing to carry the majority of the play, and outshooting the flyers by a tonne. But what good is a dominating perimeter play, and all these shots without someone in front to bang in rebounds, or screen, or tip. Sadly, there isn't anyone on the team with enough heart and determination to get knocked around a little in front of the net. They all seem scared away and hang out on the perimeter.
  26. craig fister from Canada writes: chris dangelo ... as you are a Flyer fan, one can accept your "input" such as it is - but be careful of gloating too much ... but you may not want to mention Andrew in your thoughts on bitter fans ... you see, he is one of those bitter fans ... one who's vaunted team lost in 4 games ... a team that was expected to go far ... so he is trying to ease his bruised ego by tossing shots at one of his team's rivals ... a team that was long ago supposed to be golfing. Hope Andrew feels better, and if a Habs loss does just that, then some good can come of this. As a Habs fan, I must admit that I was happy that they made the playoffs ... anything else is a bonus ... seems the players may be feeling that way too!! Not done yet, but not looking very promising. And as for the "terrible" goals that Price let in game 3 ... not too many goalies would have stopped the first two (of course some could have, even if by chance) ... but they were emphasized more by the fact that there were so few shots, and also by the fact that the Habs couldn't beat Biron ... if the game ended 4 - 3 Habs, the goals would not have been such a big deal ... Give the kid a break ... he has lots of hockey to play, and he is playing in games that not too many would have ever imagined the team or him would be playing in. and also ... c'mon Habs fans ... the late penalty may or may not have been called by different refs (could say that about virtually any call), but such a hit is only asking for trouble!! He made the hit, and no one can blame the ref for making the call. Also ... the first goal that beat Halak deflected off the Hab defencemen's skate ... another goal that few would have stopped. Been that kind of series ... but can’t take anything away from the Flyers ... playing “playoff hockey” very well!!
  27. Mike Expat from Dunboyne, Ireland writes: Well said, Chris Dangelo, although a whiff of overkill on my fellow Habs fan Pat. Still, you are so right about the box scores, about Biron who would be a pleasure to watch if it weren't for who he's killing, and Briere, whose commendable reason for refusing the Habs last summer in no way merited the boos which he so definitively answered last night. You are also right about the Flyers doing what every team has to do -- find a way to win.
    I wouldn't say it's over yet -- stranger things have happened. Irrespective of the final outcome, whoever progresses will deserve it: the Flyers for defeating the higher seed with more 'talent', the Habs for a big come back.

    But what's with the dump and chase powerplay? Over and over again to no avail. There must surely be a better way to cool the Flyers' aggressive PK. And why no traffic in front of the net? No one parked there? Koivu sometimes. Remember Gilmour when he was skinny, still fighting it out in front? Biron will keep on stopping everything because he SEES everything.

    The goalie controversy is nice for the media. But the only real story here is how come the League's highest scoring team looks less and less likely to score as every period drains away? Carbs has to say something, do something different.

    Greetings from Ireland
  28. Andrew Bisson from Ottawa, Canada writes: Hahahah Craig. I hate the Sens, and was happier when they got knocked out.
    I grew up a Leafs fan but now just cheer for teams that play the style I like (old fashioned Canadian hockey - skill with toughness). So you wasted some of your time today taking shots at me for nothing. Kudos.
  29. Mike C from Philadelphia, United States writes: Finally, a few folks giving the Flyers some credit, not just the Habs playing so poorly. Canadiens should pray for the final nail in the coffin so they examine what it takes to win. Heart, goaltending, AND skill. Right now they lack two of those three... and one of those ingredients can't be taught. HEART. Kovalev is Russian for "no heart." I'm sure it was fun for the Habs for a season and a series... but a big welcome and a goodbye for Montreal in the second round. Geaux noir et orange!!! Lets go Flyers.
  30. Canadian Grit from ottawa, Canada writes: It doesn't matter who is in net, the Montreal Euros have proven that a team whose star players are mostly all European will fold faster than Superman on laundry day whenever they are matched against a tough team. The Euros are softer than a factory full of marshmallows and when your best player is Alex Kovalev (a player with as much substance as a big, fluffy cloud), your team won't do anything in the playoffs unless it is playing a team stacked with AHL players like the Bruins. Try adding a few players from Alberta whose greatest dreams aren't of playing in the World Championships in May.
  31. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Nicholas Betsky from Moscow:

    Disagree that it will make a difference as to which goaltender that Carbonneau starts in the Habs net in Game 5. As long as Biron keeps seeing the shots, he will stop them. Biron has been the difference in this series. I don't know why these guys aren't getting a ton of traffic in front of him.

    However, Agree with your other assessment that a few players need to step up and realize that this is the Stanley Cup playoffs and that the style of play is different from the regular season.

    Let's win a the next few games for Valeri Kharlamov, eh?

    Go Habs.

    Cheers.
  32. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Not much action on the hockey threads today.... what happened to the original thread? Seems to have gone into cyberspace.

    At least Montreal and Philly are makinig a series of it. All the other second round series are not only a surprise but pretty boring.

    New York without Avery and with a broken Drury are toast.
    Colorado with all their injuries against a flying Detroit are toast.
    San Jose withoug a heart transplant are dead.

    The Habs maybe a little to soft for this kind of hockey.... but I have said many times I believe Gaineys plan for this year was experience for his youngsters.... anything else was bonus.

    I believe they have gained that experience and they will be better for it next year.... with a few Gainey additions and subtractions.

    Cheers
  33. achebe .... from Canada writes: It looks like the only real difference between The Habs and Leafs is that Toronto will be on the back nine when the Habs get to the first tee.
  34. D M from Canada writes: I have to agree with the soft play of the Canadiens, although attributing it to their Europeaness (?) is a little weak in itself. These Europeans? Several, yes, but not all. There are soft Canadians too.

    As for the weak Montreal PP, I don't understand the dump and chase, either. I mean, for a tougher team, sure. But you play to your strengths, and that means for Montreal that they have to try and carry it in and pass it. Not dump and watch it get thrown out before your forwards even get 30 ft into the zone. When they DO try to carry it in, they have no puck support - it's 1 on 3 a lot of the times.

    As for the crash the net, grind it hockey: I don't think that's the answer. (Besides, you see how many rebounds Biron gives up? Nearly none.) As I said, you play to your strengths. If you're soft, but can pass and shoot, then you do as Montreal plays. You don't change to a style that isn't your forte. And, frankly, that's exactly what they've done on the PP with the dump and chase. When you not only outshoot your opponent, but create 2 to 3 times more chances (which are a little subjective I admit, but someone else counts them, not me), then I'm not sure what you could change. Continue creating chances and hope for the best.
  35. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: DM from Canada:

    Hmmm.... Other than Scott Loucks who is a bonafide hockey connaisseur, there seems to be lots of embittered Leaf and Sens trolls on this thread today...

    Agree that the moronic Don Cherry like Euro-bashing is completely uncalled for. However, the style of play does seem to change in the playoffs, and a couple of big Canadian forwards in the Canadiens lineup (I'm thinking Kyle Chipchurra, Michael Ryder, etc.) sure couldn't hurt the Habs about now...

    At least, guys like that might be willing to pay the price to obstruct Biron's view of the puck....

    Cheers.
  36. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Loucks:

    With regards to your query on the original thread, I think they took down after I made a comment about Kate Smith on it....

    Political correctness has run amok today when the G&M starts to censor hockey threads for mocking the 1931 chanteuse who sang, "That's why Darkies were born."

    Cheers.
  37. T J from Canada writes: I agree with Carbo's decision-Price must be one very tired young man. I suspect the rest will energize him. However, like his teammates, he can't put pucks in the net. The Habs collectively are just not getting the job done.
  38. You know me as Dije from Ottawa, Canada writes: Been a while since I posted on a hockey thread, being a Sens fan and all, so here are some random thoughts y'all can read if you are that bored

    Carbonneau - will not lose his job. Win or lose this series. Him and his coaching staff have already done better this season than 90 per cent of hockey fans thought, myself included. He also has a good shot at coach of the year...

    Price - Should start the next game I think. He has the potential to steal games and giving him another shot at home is a good plan.

    Biron - Buffalo should have kept him! well maybe not, since this is only his second playoff series, but what an amazing post-season he is having.

    Flyers in general - They have kept themselves composed and even when Montreal applies a lot of pressure... their more hot-headed players are staying cool. Hatcher is still a dolt though (but has Sergei and Andrei spooked).

    Plekanec - needs about 30 pounds of muscle more to back-up his cheap shots. Hello Martin Havlat!

    Koivu - Always thought he was a good player but even just saying that was underestimating him.

    Briere - looks like a good signing now!

    This series is Flyers in 6, unfortunately.
  39. J K GALBRAITH from Canada writes: It isn't just the European players on the Canadians that have dissappeared. Has Chris Higgins done anything in this series?
  40. Mike C from Philadelphia, United States writes: R Miller... don't flatter yourself with thinking your comments about Kate Smilh got the thread closed. It was probably because there wasn't enough fromage to go with your whine. Maybe the Habs should have a golf tournament next week to benefit heart patients... themselves. It's all over but the handshake.

    Cheers
  41. chris dangelo from United States writes: I remember Gilmore, he certainly had heart. It's not that the Canadiens have to necessarily change their style of play, they just have to create traffic in front of Biron. If you notice, the only goals they have been able to score are on either deflections or lucky rebounds directly onto their sticks (like last night). That would indicate they need to stick someone in front of Biron to at least try to screen him. Regarding the dump and chase, not sure what they should do there. You would think the dump and chase should work against us, because some of our defencement are shall we say less than mobile. But I think the issue is that the Canadiens forwards are not willing to go into those corners and pay the price in order to dig those pucks out. The other issue is that all of our lines are scoring, and only Koivu's line seems to be doing anything for the Canadiens. I don't think it's over, because I have to believe they will come out really desperate on Saturday night. I still say Flyers in seven, because it is really hard to close out a team in the playoffs.
  42. Jude Hannaford from Canada writes: The Habs lost last night because of Martin Biron was superb between the pipes. However the officiating in this playoff has been appalling. The refs have blown so many calls and made to many absolutely terrible ones. Now I've been saying this for a while but that call on Begin was the tipping point for this hockey fan (habs fan mostly). If any of you have been watching the other series you know what I'm talking about. I remember when a late hit meant a guy got hit late, not they only get called late in the game. However I digress.

    I found a new level of homerism last night gentlemen, was forced to listen to the game on XM radio via the Philly feed. If you think Bob Cole and Don Cherry and Joe Bowen were bad, have a listen to those clowns. I had to turn it off, and wait to get home to watch the third period.

    Vive Les Canadiens
  43. Jude Hannaford from Canada writes: Hey Scot, I wonder what Donnellen (sp) thinks of his conspiracy theory now.
  44. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Hey Jude; (sorry.... had to to that)

    I think that putting Donnellon and "thinks" in the same sentence is .... well it's just wrong. :)

    Cheers
  45. Dougie T from United States writes: As a Flyers fan I cannot tell you how awesome it is be on the other side of the fence for once. I've lived through years and years of the Flyers outshooting and out hitting (at least per the stats) their opponents only to come up against a team with character players and a hot goaltender and losing in the playoffs. The Flyers would seemingly dominate stat lines against teams like Buffalo but Hasek would stand on his head and win the series! You know what, you can have all of the shots that you want -- I am having the time of my life riding the back of Biron and watching the young Flyers players such as Carter, Umberger, Lupul, Upshall and Coburn (most of them from Canada) gain confidence and experience. Finally I can't say enough about - Mike Richards is out of his mind -- he was born to Captain this team!!!
    Cheers!
  46. Jeremy Debling from Canada writes: Hey Jude,

    Have to agree with Doogie T. Flyers got screwed in Game 1 with an appalling penalty that allowed the Habs to score and then win in overtime, so it's nice to see the Habs get the same call in Game 4.

    Also, hate to tell you if Begin's hit had been a Flyer on a Hab, at the same time in the game, it would have been a penalty for sure.
  47. Jude Hannaford from Canada writes: Scot, I normally charge a dollar when people say that to me. I'll charge you two (one extra for betting against my Habs).

    Dougie T

    Great post. It's not often one can say that type of thing on these boards with all the piss and vinegar that usually is slung.
  48. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Dougie T;

    As Don Cherry said a couple games ago.

    It's the first time you and your Flyers have had a goalie in 20 years. And you can blame Bob Clarke for that.

    Cheers
  49. Alain LeBlanc from Canada writes: WHY DID THEY GET RID OF HUET???
  50. Mike Expat from Dunboyne, Ireland writes: Sometimes when Cole says Biron it sounds like Parent...
  51. Alain LeBlanc from Canada writes: Some posters are pointing to the lack of heart among Euros during the palyoffs. Have you counted the number of Euros on San Jose, Boston?...Not very many for sure.
    What about Detroit? They have loads of them and they're flying pretty good!Who are among the stars with Pittsburg...Malkin? What about that high scoring defenceman from Russia? No Euros on that great Philly defence?? Check around before commenting.
  52. John Stanton from Canada writes: Jude...but I am sure you were fine with the late call in game 1 that gave Montreal the opportunity to tie late in the game. Give me a break. Reffing is fine.
  53. John Stanton from Canada writes: Alain - I noticed you didnt count any of the Euros on Montreal as having a heart.
  54. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: I haven't seen anyone talk about the real reasons why the Flyers have prevailed so far. Besides Biron, the play of Umberger, Hartnell and Timmonen (who handcuffed Ovechkin for most of the previous round) has been outstanding. The Flyers have executed a checking strategy against the Habs (esp. Kovalev) that has cut down on their skating room and passing lanes. And they have been very disciplined, not taking bad penalties. Montreal's inexperience has proved to be a liability. These are very close games, and one mistake, one turnover can mean a goal. That said, a terrific series. Now we'll see if Les Canadiens can repeat their '04 comeback.
  55. Jude Hannaford from Canada writes: Jeremy, Quick question before I get started, have you been watching the other series? It matters if you have, because I am refering to the entire playoffs and not just this series. My point is, is that no matter who you are cheering for in this playoff is that the refs suck. Although I believe that the Richards penalty was a good one the refs have called or not called many in favour of the Habs as well as the Flyers. I see it as a league wide issue. If the Habs are able to come back and beat the Flyers I want to be in three well officiated games, where a goal is a goal and a penalty is the same in the first as it is in the third. Likewise if the Flyers are to hand the Habs their Tee time schedule. Sadly, that's simply not the case. How many games have we had this year where you could say the zebras did a good job? IMO few. Any team can play with more intensity, more fervor, and more physical play without all the slashing, hooking, crosschecking, that we are exposed to come playoff time. Hatcher's game match should not have been called. 2 mins tops for that one. A second had not even passed when Begin hit Kapenen, that was a legal hit for the first 55 min of the game. To call granny penalties for good hardnosed play while ignoring all the slashing, hooking, and crosschecking is plain ridiculous. If that was interference than how do you explain defencemen continually crosscheking guys in front of the net while the puck is at the blueline? To call granny penalties for good hardnosed play while ignoring all the slashing, hooking, and crosschecking is plain ridiculous, and I'm sick of it. I want to see two hockey teams decide the winner not two refs. If I wanted officials to decide the outcome I'd watch figure skating. Now if you want to know how I really feel....
  56. steve allan from Canada writes: Play Halak again, he's the better goalie. But benching Smolinski is an absolute MUST. The guy can't skate and he's a liability on defence. His stupid play last night where he blindly gave the puck up in the neutral zone led to the second Flyers goal. Not only did he make a mental mistake, but he failed to backcheck on the giveaway and his man ended up scoring on the rebound. Park his backside in the press box.

    As far as Begin is concerned, you have no choice but to play him, but he should be warned that he needs to play the game of his life to make up for his selfish penalty.

    Everything else should fall into place.
  57. Jude Hannaford from Canada writes: Stanton, you must be a member of the refs union or you simply have your head up your a$$.
  58. Rick C from Canada writes: Carbonneau blew it. Starting Halak in game 4 was absolutely stupid.
  59. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: Funny how posters are ready to rip into Begin and Smolinski when their gritty play helped get the Habs here in the first place. These guys, along with Kostopoulos, have been very effective. Hockey is as much a game of mistakes as it is anything else, and the Flyers have pressured the Habs into making mistakes. Give the Flyers credit for excellent play and excellent strategy. As for Halak vs Price, there is no controversy. Carbo made a gutsy move and Halak came through with a very solid game. If he goes back to Price Friday, nothing wrong. The question is, can Montreal solve Biron? Remember '04 against the Bruins? I do. Raycroft stymied the Habs for the first four games before Les Canadiens found a way. Let's play hockey!
  60. John Stanton from Canada writes: Why dont you just enjoy the games. The ref's calls go back and forth. Let the kids play.

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