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Pouliot is on IR and BGL just got 5 games. I guess that makes the call up make a bit more sense. But of SK ends up playing 3rd or 4th line minutes...he'll be whining again in no time.

I know there was a team that had the #1 and #2 pick from the same draft, yet didn't pick either one. /cue people scurrying to figure that one out so they can say they knew it. I can only assume the draft year makes it too obvious. Although, if the 2 played together and it wasn't for the teams that drafted either...that could still be a tricky piece of trivia.

Pouliot was drafted 4th (right before Carey) in 2005. At the time...I was hoping he'd still be there at 5 for the Habs to pick. But, remembering how Price had played for Canada...I was happy with their pick at 5. After seeing Lats play in the WJC I was psyched when they traded up to get him at 45. I didn't (and still don't) think he should have played in the NHL that soon though. A year (or 2) in Hamilton would have been good for him. Now, looking back...I guess it all worked out. It's not often a team can end up with 2 Top Ten picks from the same draft. SK74 getting called back up? I guess with Gomer out, they need offense from someone...Maybe just giving him one last chance to stop whining and produce, while at the same time trying to showcase him for a future trade.

yah for some reason there arent lots of people that like Ian White. the guy is making 950,000 a year and is amazing back there, can move the puck, isnt bad defensively. almost always shows up to play. heres hoping that the leafs keep him and poni (please keep poni) White's play the last 2 years has definitely earned him a raise next year...but if there is a lack of respect from BB...It won't be in Toronto. They have a very similar situation that Mon had last year. 14 FA's (11 UFA - I think). So, Burke will really be able to rebuild...and guys who may not be in his plans can be replaced without incident.

The SK74 factor is wild card in this...but if they want a potential skill top 6 player...I'd say Desharnais. Small though. 5'6'/165-170lbs. He could slide right a first line spot and wear Gionta's gear if necessary*L* Ben Maxwell was called up last year...so he's seen the big time already. He's a Top 6 in the "A"...mostly like a 3rd/4th liner in the NHL. Trotter has been consistent this year...but again, his role in the AHL is probably not the same role he plays in the NHL...at least not right now. As far as BGL...he's been off the ice for a while...a team like Washington is not likely to want/need to fight...so, they can let him get his legs...play 5-8 minutes...and get his game (as much game as he's got) back.

I gotta say, a Phantom call is one thing...but a Phantom 4 Minute call is insane. They are definitely finding new and interesting ways to lose. A 3-0 lead on a bad team??? That lead could only be blown by a bad team!

The difference is Carbo would have done Moen on the first line with a healthy lineup. At least Martin has been forced to try it by injury. Although, I thought Metro held his own on that line the other day. I'd go: Metro/Gomez/Cammy AK46/Pleky/Patches Lats/Lappy/Moen Laraque/Chipper/White sit: Pyatt

Heard on a radio report this afternoon...4 weeks (or so) for Gionta. TSN still lists indef.

Habs...lovin' those Bleu Blanc et Rouge Warriors!

Don't even get me started on Lats...he should be in his first full year in the NHL....He should have been a Bulldog to start his Pro career.

Hopefully this is a Kovulchuk type foot injury...what did he miss, just 3 weeks?

Is that Dave Babych in the Itech helmet *L*

It's very hard to be good at both ends of the ice. If you spend all your effort in the defensive end, you have nothing left when it's time to head to the other end. I realize that..but holy shit. Feast or famine. Price looked AWESOME in the SO tonight! Nice to see him getting his swag' back (is that how the kids say it?)

That's Hockey reairs at 10P on TSN2 for those who missed it.

Bell Centre faithful booing at the end of the 2nd. Score is 2-1 Carolina. Is it any wonder it's hard to lure FA's to Montreal. WTH...2 or 3 weeks ago...this team was scoring like crazy, but couldn't keep it out of their net and Price looked washed up. Now, Price has found his game...they've buckled down defensively...allowing WAY too many shots but only 1 or 2 goals a night, but now they can't score to save their lives.

I agree...I hate bugs in general really, but especially spiders. There are centipedes and things in my basement from time to time...so I am very careful to shake the hell out of my gear before I pack it now. Do they look like these? http://thepilver.files.wordpress.com/2008/...e-centipede.jpg If so, I have them too and if I ever get one in any piece of equipment, I'm throwing it away immediately! Yes...they do. Little bastards! But our little aside has become it's own discussion...let's get this back to showing off gear shall we?

I pretty much expected that response from someone (you or Drew specificallly).

I agree...I hate bugs in general really, but especially spiders. There are centipedes and things in my basement from time to time...so I am very careful to shake the hell out of my gear before I pack it now.

I work for an airline. I'll be on more airplanes this week than most people here will be on in a year. I think the only guy on MSH who can rival your flight time is Perron. Then again, there are some salesmen here who probably log 'athlete like' freq. flyer miles.

It's actually called the "House". Who says MSH is just about hockey knowledge...we can advise on all things ice!

Solved my slow drain issue tonight. What a feeling of success when you take on a home improvement and tear through it with no problems.

Try a snake. We ended up getting a stronger solvent that wasn't commercially available for our shower, but from what I gather that has potential to kill some pipes. Yeah...I've snaked the damn thing too. It's old plumbing so my fear is that they've rusted inside and even when it's clear the pipe is just very narrow. My GF's family has a deli...so I'm waiting for a hookup on the real indusrltrial stuff they use on clogged snow at the store. If that doesn't work...it's hacksaw time!

The slow drains in my house. Tub takes FOREVER to drain. I'm dumping Drano down it like crazy...hopeing I can lossen whatever is in there...because cutting/removing/replacing old plumbing is not my idea of a fun time.

Wow, that would be something ! I don't like how Pierre McGuire addressed Habs fan specifically: "LOOK Canadian fans, LOOK! This is exactly what i'm talking about, Maxime Lapierre talks and [...]" Like we were ignorant or it was our fault. He may have addressed the Habs fans, but the message was towards everyone in Habs-dom. Lapierre is seen as a rat by many and the media and fans have been enablers for him, of course he's not that different than Avery or Burrows in that regard. Mcguire actually mentioned this very topic with the team 990 a few weeks ago, and how some one was going to cave his face in, as silly as it sounds he's trying to help Lapierre by calling him out like that. Pierre seems to really like Lappy. He's always been pretty complimentary of his effort/hustle. This is the first time I've really heard him be 'called out' for his yipping...so I agree that he is trying to help/warm him. I'm sure if he gets the chance to speak to him one-on-one (off camera) he will say all the same things.

He's practicing and travelling with the team and Gabby sayd he's probably not gone for more than 2 weeks.