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Gionta is back. Pouliot is playing well...Bergeron has filled in decently at F. May not be as bad as it could have been if this injury happened about 3 weeks ago.

I don't necessarily have a rpblem with him being in the NHL so young...but being the #1 was too fast. They SHOULD have kept Huet for the remainder of that season...had him as #1....Price as the #2. Then...let Huet leave as an UFA (so they get nothing for him...big deal). Give price/Halak/Danis/Desjardins...however...the chance to win the spot in Camp the next year...rather than annointing Price in the role. I still don't doubt that he can be a superstar goalie...look how long it took MA Fleury to reach his potential after being rushed into the NHL. Although, a full year in hamilton could have won us back to back Calders...

CBC reporting (between games on HNIC) that medical personel were called to the Pens Dressing Room (or Coaches Room, I can't recall how they said it) after the game tonight. Not a whole lot of details...and Bylsma had no comment on what happened. Anyone heard anything else?

Shouldn't have gotten to OT...both the TV and Radio annoucners (Canadians mind you) said that Interference call was BS because he was pushed. But...it doesn't matter. Allan and the D had an off game...but came through when it mattered...now I can go drink! Happy New Year everyone!

We should print, bind and sell copies this thread...then all the "unwritten" rules...would be written.

Damnit...I'm stuck working the radio broadcast of the WJC and the computer in the studio does not have SilverLight installed...so I can't watch the tsn.ca stream.

The best example for anyone who still isn't sure which is which is Womens hockey. There is no Body CHECKING allowed. But body CONTACT is.

For our Death Pool...we defined it as a "...death that is newsworthy and the person is easily recognizeable to the majority of the people involved". We also determnined that you could not be in any way responsible for the person's death for it to qualify in the Pool *L* To answer your question....in this day and age...too many people are celebrated (hence the name celebrity) for doing not a whole hell of a lot. So, I think the lines have been blurred WAY too much.

Grabo played really well tonight...was flying and puck hungry... he plays really well when hes pissed off. now the overall leaf effort tonight (with the exception of the last 5 minutes)...i believe the correct term is "facepalm" krapasarek...i dont know about this guy. i was surprised that he actually took a slap shot today and not a wrister from the point (which he did today as well) mitchell and stalberg should be back soon (as per the game update) i hope gunnarson comes back soon...that kid can play. FTFY

I heard something about Grabo on TSN...but was in the other room...is he a healthy scratch tonight? Or was he sent to the Marlies? [EDIT]: n/m looks like he's been demoted to the 4th line...not the farm team.

Just talked to my folks out East....my brother got engaged last night.

Or, you could go with the more complex..."Some toys are really hard for Santa to make...so he has some elves that work undercover at stores to get him things he can't make in the toyshop" That's assuming they are young enough to keep the charade going a little longer!

FTFY...Markov AND Kostitsyn look good right now. Markov and Bergy for a full season on the PP and I have no doubt they could be #1 in the League again.

Makes you appreciate how far medicine has come when "...all they had to do was trim some meniscus..." There was a time when an injury like that would cripple a person. Heal up quicky.

uh-oh I'd be willing to bet the abuse you've put on your body is not as extreme as hers.

Normally, Yes...but if you've abused your body for half of those 32 years...nothing is surprising. Still sad.

They said there were only about 7,000 fans there on account of the billzard...but, there were almost 3,000 Habs fans. 20 buses of people down from various places in Quebec. He sure didn't look like a guy who missed 34 games. I'm hoping this is the corner...and they've turned it. Get Gionta back in there now...

Looks like a few Carey Price has given up lately. :(

To: Bob Gainey From: Santa http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=302814 (an early Christmas gift!)

Nice transtiton last night. During Warmup/pre game: Cheer the Habs wildly....some cheers for Lats...mostly boos. During the game: Boo Lats. End of the game: Boos the Habs off the ice. See what they did there? :(

He's looked good since he's in Minny...Now, Minnesota is hardly a place where hockey goes unnoticed...but it can't be anything like Montreal. I was watching the Van/Ana game last night and since being dealt to Anaheim, Chipchura has said that he had a difficult time dealign with everything (expectations/media...etc) in Montreal. So, it's not just Quebecers that have issues.

Odds on Latendresse putting up on a big performacne tonight in his return?

Great news...it will be nice to celebrate the holidays without test results and Dr's calls hanging over everything. All the best to you, your sister and family.

Benoit Pouliot sent to Hamilton for conditioning. I may have to go on Sunday afterall.

I can't imagine a coach/GM combo with Gainey and Martin's expereince forgot to do it. It's a big fine to be paid on a techincal (my theory) failure.