BigT 4 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 I think it's a pro thing only....those with a pitch holder = perfect skateMan that room looks small....I wish I was pro.... It would be nice if someone who work at a LHS here could call RBK today to see if we can get them retail or by custom order. this is a good idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 My guess is no unless they do the "signature" skate line idea I had come up with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooah4 12 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 Kovy must be breaking them in. i read where Glen Murray had to break in a pair of 9K's because CCM can't get him the old 652 tacks anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 I can't stand any white skate but these aren't nearly as bad as I thought they'd be. I wonder if their resale value is higher since they'll never touch a defencive zone. Hahaha, terrible Mack.LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 Kovy must be breaking them in. i read where Glen Murray had to break in a pair of 9K's because CCM can't get him the old 652 tacks anymore. That should explain why he's breaking them in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djosbun 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 I can't stand any white skate but these aren't nearly as bad as I thought they'd be. I wonder if their resale value is higher since they'll never touch a defencive zone. LOL.......Mack comes through again!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DP_57 1 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 Wow, they are sick... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 If i would go for custom 9k's would that be an option? This is something a lot of people are wondering right now. We should know it in the next few weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinferno 2 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 Well if those are ony custom, I need those in a 7 with the same tongue and a pitch holder plz...lord those are hot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinferno 2 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 the front part looks similar to what he had on yesterday, i'm sure he will eventualy wear emhttp://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/R...17_1024x768.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 Official word is that they are just for Kovalev.Sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 white-out pen, anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sogaduch 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 white-out pen, anyone? or spray paint and a stencil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinferno 2 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Official word is that they are just for Kovalev.Sorry. i could of told you that :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 (edited) Official word is that they are just for Kovalev.Sorry. i could of told you that :( I don't know what it would change to them. Anyway, I'll stick with my Graf. Edited November 9, 2006 by Kovy_Ribs_Fedo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 I can't stand any white skate but these aren't nearly as bad as I thought they'd be. I wonder if their resale value is higher since they'll never touch a defencive zone. Same here...His white CCMs and white grafs I've seen I hate, but these look VERY good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabre09923 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 These are the first white skates I've actually liked cosmetically. I can't believe that RBK wouldn't release these to retail though, I like their look more than the regular 9Ks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 About the locker room pictures: CCM had a skate party at the Bell Center during one of the last CSGA shows in Montreal. We were allowed to tour the locker room as well as skate on the latest model skate they were introducing at the time. The famous Canadiens saying with the Torch is written above the photos of the great Habs players. The goalies would sit right inside the door entrance, first in, first out. I also thought the room was rather small. Put 20 guys in there with gear on and there would not be much room. In the mid 90s CCM had a skate party at the Forum to launch the CCM Pump Tacks. The locker room in the Forum was the same shape but definitely smaller than this one. The interesting thing to note is who sits next to who. The Quebec players huddle together as well as the US guys would sit next to one another. I have been in the Rangers and Devils home locker rooms as well. They are both bigger than the Canadiens' room. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 The interesting thing to note is who sits next to who. The Quebec players huddle together as well as the US guys would sit next to one another. I have been in the Rangers and Devils home locker rooms as well. They are both bigger than the Canadiens' room. I heard that Carbo re-arranged the "seating plan" in the room to break up some of the old habits...and avoid the cliches (sp?) they had last year... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hergs 7 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 (edited) THOSE ARE BY FAR THE COOLEST SKATES I HAVE EVER SEEN.I JUST BOUGHT 9K'S, TOO BAD THEY WONT MARKET THESE. Edited November 9, 2006 by hergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 The interesting thing to note is who sits next to who. The Quebec players huddle together as well as the US guys would sit next to one another. I have been in the Rangers and Devils home locker rooms as well. They are both bigger than the Canadiens' room. I heard that Carbo re-arranged the "seating plan" in the room to break up some of the old habits...and avoid the cliches (sp?) they had last year... Well Carbo should do that given this bit of history: During the 95 lock-out year, I was in Montreal with bunch of guys to play a few games. We had some time off and took the Forum tour. When we got to the hallway with all the photos of the Habs captains, we heard this story from the guide. In the 80s, GM Serge Savard let the players vote for the captain. One particular year the players vote was split 50-50 between Chelios and Carbo! Savard said vote again. They had the same result. Savard said vote again and now I'm too old to remember what happened! But anyway, the players' loyalty to their "brethren" goes back to those days when Carbo was playing and of course, long before then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2rhino 62 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Any chance these guys could get them? http://store.eastwesthockey.net/cuskor.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 I'm guessing you missed the point where I said it was only for Kovalev. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 However, I honestly think the "signature" thing is doable - RBK/CCM - take notes -Do the Ovechkin model, do Kovalev, do whatever other marquee players, and stitch their auto on the tendon guard. Sell them as a limited run, numbered. I'll take all of the credit, and a signature skate of my own. That's all I require. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Basketball does it...I think Football does it. Why not hockey...that's a great idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites