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NJD @ MTL W 38 38 1.000
MTL @ ANA L 37 34 .919
MTL @ PHX W 39 37 .949
MTL @ SJS L 39 33 .846
NJD @ MTL W 32 31 .969
MTL @ BUF W 33 31 .939
MTL @ PHI W 37 34 .919
PHI @ MTL W 34 34 1.000
MTL @ FLA W 36 35 .972
FLA @ MTL L 30 27 .900
MTL @ PHI W 31 30 .968
TBL @ MTL O 31 29 .935
CAR @ MTL L 30 26 .867
DET @ MTL L 34 30 .882
MTL @ TOR W 46 43 .935
MTL @ BUF L 31 28 .903
BOS @ MTL W 36 32 .889
MTL @ TOR W 40 37 .925
ATL @ MTL O 33 31 .939
MTL @ OTT L 33 29 .879
649 saves on 700 shots when Price has faced 30+ shots a game ( a total of 20 games our of his 34 played)
gives us a save percentage of .927 to go with 12 wins 8 losses and two OT losses.
Talk about a workhorse!
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
WOW! when another goalie other than Price makes headlines, the %$@! really hits the fan.
Not at all, just people saying he's more experienced that Price is, which is really false. And they tip over the whole bandwagon when they rush over to the other side LOL.
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
See what I mean :P
No I don't lol. i'm happy for Halak as it benefitst the Habs. That's all I care about. It's just that some people go overboard is all :P
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
LOL
some people go way overboard indeed, read some of the posts below, unbelievable...I am happy for both of these kids, what a dream to be playing in nets for the HABS. I just am not sold on Price yet, and that should not be a problem from people that are (suck it up). Halak, well I liked what he did last year, I just want to see how he does with more play right now. I have not given number to anyone yet, I want to see the rest of the season play out.
Bottom line is I will cheer for the both of them whenever they play...PRICE PRICE PRICE or HALAK HALAK HALAK...whoever is playing that night.
"Halak, well I liked what he did last year, I just want to see how he does with more play right now. I have not given number to anyone yet, I want to see the rest of the season play out."
Of course, we all like what he's done. Let's just be realistic here. It's obvious the leadership considers Price as the #1 heading into the playoffs. so let's discuss what a number one's workload should be to prepare.
Sure we want to see Halak, but after tomorrow, will he get more than 1 more game?
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
probably not, but that is not the agrument here.
If he gets a shutout, he better, if price loses 2 in a row, he better. I don't make the calls, i just cheer for the team
Ok..so let me put it this way and tell me if you give me the same answer.
We meet the Philadeplphia Flyers in the first round and sweep the first two games at home (Price plays). We go to Philly and lose the next two. does that mean you put in Halak for game #5 at the Bell?
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
All would depend whether Price stunk in Philly or not... Many different scenarios could lead to a loss - like playing brisbois, for example.
Haha, it HAS been more than 40 minutes since I've read a anti-Breezer post :P
Right on time Timo :)
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
Yup.. I would.
hahaha
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Ok, for everyone jumping on a Halak bandwagon. Here is a question for you.
How did Patrick Lalime begin his NHL career?
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
39 games (1/2 season) with with Penguins in 1996-97(2.95 GAA, .913), followed by 2 1/2 years in the IHL before returning to the NHL with the Sens in 1999-00.
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But what was the beginning of his career noted for?
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
lol... i thought you were going to say being sent down the minors ...i dunno you got me.. his goofy masks??? do tell :)
ah i found it.. longest unbeaten streak to start a career. 14-0-2
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He went unbeaten in his first 17 games or so.
Halak is unbeaten at home, so everyone goes nuts over him.
Price just doesn't get his due with the top quality opposition he has faced.
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
come on now...NJ is not top quality anymore.
cripes OTT gets spanked by CAR, DET loses another 2 in a row to weak teams, any-given-day...
I'm talking about his early games, he got tested very early in his career. Pittsburgh, Ottawa, Toronto (always a tough test for us), Buffalo, NJD, Philly, SJ, Anaheim, NYR.
"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"
"Halak Price! Do you?"
Bob McKenzie on TSN: "6 good teams (on top) in the East, no great ones"
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Her's my two cents:
1. Halak - hard to disagree with playing someone after a shutout, but Price needs to know he's number one. If they plan to sign Halak, fine. I'll agree with this and give this decision a 60%
2. Benching Lapierre - totally disagree - he was one of the only players who showed uo last Thursday against the Sens and his reward is 2 nights off? Maybe he did something or said something we don't know about. I disagree with the move and give this decision a 25%
3. Benching O'Byrne and playing Brisebois - I completely do not understand this move in the slightest. O'Byrne was good enough to play about ten in a row and now Breezer is better? Breezer is no longer a player we can count on to perform at a high level. I think Carbonneau could have tried Breezer as a big winger earlier this year and maybe he would have been good enough to play a bit, but he is not a good D-man any more. I disagree strongly and give this decision a 10%.
I think Carbonneau could have tried Breezer as a big winger
Breezer and Big Winger are a contradiction in terms. He can barely hold his own against players his own size in the D-zone. How's he gonna dump, dig and dish pucks in the O-zone against,.. well, anyone?
Wayne: I said "could have tried Breezer as a winger". I wasn't necessarily suggesting it would be an unqualified success. I also said that maybe he could have got into "a few games".
I have no idea whether or not Brisebois could play the wing for a couple of games, but he is big enough to go into the corners, he's a right-handed shooter and he can skate, so maybe he'd be adequate. I don't trust him on defence but I agree he needs to play every tenth game or so. That's why I made the suggestion.
Mark my words - brisbois will cost us a playoffs series.
Can't go wrong with Jaro here. He played great last game, perfect record at the Bell Centre, congrats to Halak!
Price will start against Ottawa and the boys will have a chance @ redemption!
Halak is awesome and all, I love his play, and I've said it from he beginning that he belonged up here.
In other news, have you guys seem this article on TSN about Alex Kovalev creating a DVD (Fitness/Learning Skills) for heart related charities? As well there in Russia they made a film about him! I for one am going to buy it and support what he's trying to do!
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=232257&hubname=nhl
Found the links on his official site on where you can buy it:
http://www.imavision.com/en/eStore%2CwciCatalogue%2Ctype-C%2CID-981.html
&
http://lionsgate.com/?section=film
Ok Ian. New Topic:
Who would win in a fatal 4-way brawl? Street Rules.
Ian, The Teacher, Smart Dog or Suleman?
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