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The Apprentice
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Sensei...
Some of your points are valid and very good but please refrain from using my name which is The"Apprentice" in your posts. The one thing that you have mistaken is the HABS do have some assets and $$$ to make blockbuster trades. Basically it's just hard to land any big superstar to a Canadian team besides Toronto. Another thing, I don't think Audette was underachieving in Dallas..but certainly Berezin was. Look at the situation Audette was in. Diminished role, less Ice-time, problems with the coach. Hitch****s current situation helps shed light on the subject. I enjoy someone like you who does bring up some good points about the HABS to come in here and have a go at them, It's good for the thread and good for a laugh.Jackass
Some of your points are valid and very good but please refrain from using my name which is The"Apprentice" in your posts. The one thing that you have mistaken is the HABS do have some assets and $$$ to make blockbuster trades. Basically it's just hard to land any big superstar to a Canadian team besides Toronto. Another thing, I don't think Audette was underachieving in Dallas..but certainly Berezin was. Look at the situation Audette was in. Diminished role, less Ice-time, problems with the coach. Hitch****s current situation helps shed light on the subject. I enjoy someone like you who does bring up some good points about the HABS to come in here and have a go at them, It's good for the thread and good for a laugh.Jackass
Mr Coppertone
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Listen Audette was not a good in Dallas cause he wasn't getting the ice time, and when your ice time gets cut you tend not to score as many goals. Audette needed a change of teams to get back on track and when he stated for the HABS he was playing very well then got injured, and didn't have a chance to do anything to improve. As for Berezin he scored 20 fcuking goals he needs another 11 to tie his mark this year, so don't fcuking tell me that he had a
When his mark of 20 goals can still be meet. You can say that they underachieved at the end of the season if he dosn't match his totals. Until then there is not much to say.
When his mark of 20 goals can still be meet. You can say that they underachieved at the end of the season if he dosn't match his totals. Until then there is not much to say.
sensei_hanson
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I can't believe I have to continually spell this crap out to you
I think you're still missing the point, Coppertwat. Actually, I'm positive you are.
I wasn't the one jumping to post stats about Berezin and Audette. You were. You got all hot and cranky about me calling them underachievers, and then went on to explain what solid seasons they had last year. Now, you're calling me out for bringing up Berezin's stats with Toronto? I'm confused. This logic may work while hacking butts behind a convenience store on 1st and Renfrew, but it's lost on me.
Now, I'll make a concession that Berezin didn't have a "tremendous scoring year" for the Leafs. He was a consistent contributor who scored some timely goals and was always a threat offensively. Maybe I jumped the gun there. But that comment really doesn't have much to do with my original statement now, does it.
When you underachieve, you underachieve. It doesn't matter if your playing time is cut, or you're hurt, or you don't fit into the new system...whatever. Bottom line is this - Audette didn't perform as well as Dallas management hoped he would. Berezin didn't perform as well as Phoenix management thought he would. Regardless if Berezin was on pace to get as many goals as last year or not, Phoenix said many times, often to the media, that they felt he lost confidence and wasn't playing as well as they expected. Gosh, sounds like underachieving to me.
Now, all I'm saying is that Montreal noticed this, and decided that a change in scenery might spark these players to perform like they were a season ago.
Let's recap here, you mental midget - These guys were underachieving with the teams they were traded from. Since they came to Montreal, they're not underachieving anymore. That is all I meant originally, and that's all I mean now.
Happy reading,
-Sensei.
I think you're still missing the point, Coppertwat. Actually, I'm positive you are.
I wasn't the one jumping to post stats about Berezin and Audette. You were. You got all hot and cranky about me calling them underachievers, and then went on to explain what solid seasons they had last year. Now, you're calling me out for bringing up Berezin's stats with Toronto? I'm confused. This logic may work while hacking butts behind a convenience store on 1st and Renfrew, but it's lost on me.
Now, I'll make a concession that Berezin didn't have a "tremendous scoring year" for the Leafs. He was a consistent contributor who scored some timely goals and was always a threat offensively. Maybe I jumped the gun there. But that comment really doesn't have much to do with my original statement now, does it.
When you underachieve, you underachieve. It doesn't matter if your playing time is cut, or you're hurt, or you don't fit into the new system...whatever. Bottom line is this - Audette didn't perform as well as Dallas management hoped he would. Berezin didn't perform as well as Phoenix management thought he would. Regardless if Berezin was on pace to get as many goals as last year or not, Phoenix said many times, often to the media, that they felt he lost confidence and wasn't playing as well as they expected. Gosh, sounds like underachieving to me.
Now, all I'm saying is that Montreal noticed this, and decided that a change in scenery might spark these players to perform like they were a season ago.
Let's recap here, you mental midget - These guys were underachieving with the teams they were traded from. Since they came to Montreal, they're not underachieving anymore. That is all I meant originally, and that's all I mean now.
Happy reading,
-Sensei.
sensei_hanson
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Apprentice,
That will be the last time I ever use your tag in a post again. My apologies. Sincere ones too.
We're splitting hairs on the Habs inability to get marquee players into town. I say lack of tradeable players and $$$, you say small Canadian market. At the end of the day, the result is still the same - no chance of luring a big-name to Montreal.
I think the trades they pulled will do some good down the road. I still disagree with trading Savage, who was a staple of that franchise and wore his heart on his sleeve after coming back from a horrific injury. But I will agree that if he reaches his full form, Berezin will be a better fit with the team than Savage. And, they couldn't afford to lose Savage at the end of the year to free agency without getting anything in return.
Thats my two bits. I'm out.
-Sensei.
That will be the last time I ever use your tag in a post again. My apologies. Sincere ones too.
We're splitting hairs on the Habs inability to get marquee players into town. I say lack of tradeable players and $$$, you say small Canadian market. At the end of the day, the result is still the same - no chance of luring a big-name to Montreal.
I think the trades they pulled will do some good down the road. I still disagree with trading Savage, who was a staple of that franchise and wore his heart on his sleeve after coming back from a horrific injury. But I will agree that if he reaches his full form, Berezin will be a better fit with the team than Savage. And, they couldn't afford to lose Savage at the end of the year to free agency without getting anything in return.
Thats my two bits. I'm out.
-Sensei.
The Apprentice
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Good two Bits
I think your right by saying that the HABS will benefit from the Berezin trade if his play is consistent becuase of the before mentioned Savage becoming a UFA. He wants $5 million a year, he's not even worth 3 and the HABS offered him 10 over 3 yrs.
I still disagree with you though in regards to landing a big-name player in Montreal. Alot of talk has been made about going after Selanne if he sticks out the year in San Jose. He commands big dollars, probably be looking for 8-10 million a year. Supposedly the funds are said to be there and a chance of him playing with his best friend ( Koivu, if he still is alive ) is enough to make Montreal a contender for his services. The HABS have brought in some marquee players ( berezin, gilmour, audette ) but they still lack the "superstar".
I think your right by saying that the HABS will benefit from the Berezin trade if his play is consistent becuase of the before mentioned Savage becoming a UFA. He wants $5 million a year, he's not even worth 3 and the HABS offered him 10 over 3 yrs.
I still disagree with you though in regards to landing a big-name player in Montreal. Alot of talk has been made about going after Selanne if he sticks out the year in San Jose. He commands big dollars, probably be looking for 8-10 million a year. Supposedly the funds are said to be there and a chance of him playing with his best friend ( Koivu, if he still is alive
) is enough to make Montreal a contender for his services. The HABS have brought in some marquee players ( berezin, gilmour, audette ) but they still lack the "superstar".Mr Coppertone
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Habs 1 Devils 0
HAbs with a big win over the devils. Theodore had another great game stoping all 19 shots the devils had. A goal in the first period by Bulis was all the habs needed to beat the devils. The habs are in a 8th place and are 6 points out of 6th place. If Theodore can stay hot and the habs can pull a few wins together the playoffs will be with in there reach for sure.
The habs next game will be against Mario and the Pens. It will be tough cause Mario always plays well agasint the habs Theodore will have to be at his best to win this one.
Prediction Habs 4 - Pens 3 (Mario- 2 goals and an assist)
HAbs with a big win over the devils. Theodore had another great game stoping all 19 shots the devils had. A goal in the first period by Bulis was all the habs needed to beat the devils. The habs are in a 8th place and are 6 points out of 6th place. If Theodore can stay hot and the habs can pull a few wins together the playoffs will be with in there reach for sure.
The habs next game will be against Mario and the Pens. It will be tough cause Mario always plays well agasint the habs Theodore will have to be at his best to win this one.
Prediction Habs 4 - Pens 3 (Mario- 2 goals and an assist)
Mr Coppertone
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Saku
That is huge news for the Habs. To get there leader and best player back on the ice would be a huge plus. The habs have missed Koivu a lot. He is a type of player that can change the whole game with one play. He is the heart of the habs and it would be great to see him on the ice a the molson center again.
Saku #11 in you program and #q in your hearts.
That is huge news for the Habs. To get there leader and best player back on the ice would be a huge plus. The habs have missed Koivu a lot. He is a type of player that can change the whole game with one play. He is the heart of the habs and it would be great to see him on the ice a the molson center again.
Saku #11 in you program and #q in your hearts.
sensei_hanson
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Re: Saku
Sorry Cop, just had to quote that one.
For what it's worth, He's # R in my heart.
And while this doesn't pertain to the Habs, I'll put it in here because it pertains to another group of another annoying Canadian-based franchise supporters. They call themselves "Leaf Fans."
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Dmitry Yushkevich has a blood clot in his knee and will miss the Olympics. There are also indications that he could miss the rest of the NHL season.
Sources told TSN that the veteran blue-liner's condition will be re-evaluated at the end of February. In addition, Yushkevich was told by doctors that ailments such as this typically keep patients out of physically demanding jobs and contact sports for six months. Yushkevich's agent, Mark Gandler, told TSN Thursday that his client remains optimistic that he will be healthy in time for the playoffs.
The problem was discovered by team doctors following Toronto's win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
To replace Yushkevich in Toronto, the Maple Leafs have called up Nathan Dempsey from their AHL affiliate in St. John's.
Yushkevich has six goals and 19 points in 55 games with the Leafs this season. His +14 rating is tops among Toronto blue-liners.
Russia, among the pre-tournament favourites, was counting on Yushkevich to be one of their key defencemen during the Olympics. Possible replacements being mentioned are Alexander Karpovtsev of the Chicago Blackhawks and Igor Kravchuk of the Calgary Flames.
Sorry Cop, just had to quote that one.
For what it's worth, He's # R in my heart.
And while this doesn't pertain to the Habs, I'll put it in here because it pertains to another group of another annoying Canadian-based franchise supporters. They call themselves "Leaf Fans."
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Dmitry Yushkevich has a blood clot in his knee and will miss the Olympics. There are also indications that he could miss the rest of the NHL season.
Sources told TSN that the veteran blue-liner's condition will be re-evaluated at the end of February. In addition, Yushkevich was told by doctors that ailments such as this typically keep patients out of physically demanding jobs and contact sports for six months. Yushkevich's agent, Mark Gandler, told TSN Thursday that his client remains optimistic that he will be healthy in time for the playoffs.
The problem was discovered by team doctors following Toronto's win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
To replace Yushkevich in Toronto, the Maple Leafs have called up Nathan Dempsey from their AHL affiliate in St. John's.
Yushkevich has six goals and 19 points in 55 games with the Leafs this season. His +14 rating is tops among Toronto blue-liners.
Russia, among the pre-tournament favourites, was counting on Yushkevich to be one of their key defencemen during the Olympics. Possible replacements being mentioned are Alexander Karpovtsev of the Chicago Blackhawks and Igor Kravchuk of the Calgary Flames.
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I don't remember and please don't get all bent out of shape, but when the fcuk was the last time Koivu played more than 10 games?
How can they miss him if he's never been there? The man is paper. (I know he has cancer now, but before..... ??)
Shouldn't the HEART of the team at least play on the team?
I don't remember and please don't get all bent out of shape, but when the fcuk was the last time Koivu played more than 10 games?
How can they miss him if he's never been there? The man is paper. (I know he has cancer now, but before..... ??)
Shouldn't the HEART of the team at least play on the team?
The Apprentice
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knob
he usually plays more than half the games in a season but your right , he does seem to be injured alot. In the amount of games he plays he still has great numbers and if he played a full year would be in the top ten in scoring. Hopefully he helps the HABS make the playoffs but it is just good to see him getting bac to normal.
theAPPRENTICEisback.
he usually plays more than half the games in a season but your right , he does seem to be injured alot. In the amount of games he plays he still has great numbers and if he played a full year would be in the top ten in scoring. Hopefully he helps the HABS make the playoffs but it is just good to see him getting bac to normal.
theAPPRENTICEisback.
Mr Coppertone
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Habs
The habs go into the break only 2 points out of eight spot in the eastern confrence. They have been playing well as of late. They almost got a point out of the best team in the league, but had a little bad luck as the Red Wings scored with less then a minute left in the game. All in all they are going into the break with some good momentum. Hopefully this break will let some of the habs heal and maybe get back into the lineup.
The habs go into the break only 2 points out of eight spot in the eastern confrence. They have been playing well as of late. They almost got a point out of the best team in the league, but had a little bad luck as the Red Wings scored with less then a minute left in the game. All in all they are going into the break with some good momentum. Hopefully this break will let some of the habs heal and maybe get back into the lineup.
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Just a week ago you were raving that they were in the 8th slot. Now they're out? How is that playing well as of late?
Pull your thumb outta your coppertone and focus your energy on the VSC 2002 pool!
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Pull your thumb outta your coppertone and focus your energy on the VSC 2002 pool!
~TB.
The Apprentice
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Stick to the Canucks forum Fudgepacker
Thanks for the insight you fcukin pylon. 'nuf said.
Thanks for the insight you fcukin pylon. 'nuf said.
Jimmy Holiday
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Can't believe the Habs were bought by an American,whats next a move to Memphis?
Bell center just doesn't roll off the tongue as smoothly as the ever historic Molson center does.
AS our good friend/rapper Nelly would say:
Can't believe the Habs were bought by an American,whats next a move to Memphis?
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