Canadiens in 5 or 6, says Habs legend Lafleur
posted by Dave Stubbs at 4h55 EST on Apr 7
Flower Power
Words and Music © Daniel Iorio
Words, music, vocals, guitars and harmonica by Daniel Iorio
Produced and engineered by Daniel Iorio
www.danieliorio.com
It doesn't seem that long ago
We could see that golden mane flow
Streaking down the Forum's ice
Deking out every player alive
When we played hockey on the street
There was just one number to be
Me & my friends would fight over who'd wear #10
We didn't need super powers
'Cuz we had the Flower
You graced us with countless & glorious hours
Three cheers for the Flower
Flower Power
You gave us hope when there was none to be found
You ignited a fire that still burns in this town
And all I can do is sing you my thanks
You made everybody feel like a champ
We didn't need super powers
'Cuz we had the Flower
You graced us with countless & glorious hours
Flower Power
Flower Power
Flower Power
Flower Power
Guy Lafleur signs a star-struck young fan's Canadiens jersey at the fourth annual Golden Age of Sports Celebrity Breakfast on Sunday.
Vincenzo D'Alto, Gazette
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Submitted by Habs64 on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 15:40.
Flower has earned a right to criticize the team whenever he wants. He isn't a bandwagon hopper, he is one of the builders of the wagon!!
Submitted by Patrick68 on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 14:36.
Hate Guy Lafleur cause what he said in November?? Poppycock!
Lafleur was right, and many fans here agreed that in November the Habs played like crap! So the fans that where putting down the Habs in November are also not allowed back on the bandwagon?? Gimme a break!
Lafleur probably motivated the players to do better, all the more power to the Flower!
Submitted by Big Bird on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 14:27.
We were playing like crap when he made that statement. It bothered me when he said it but he was right.
Since then the team is playing better AND Lafleur has retracted that statement as pointed out below by ZepFan2 and KilgoreTrout.
Enough said, let's focus on Thursday and beyond.
Submitted by von on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 13:55.
Nothing like jumping back on the bandwagon when things are going great, eh? Where was the support when the team was still finding themselves? More power to the guys in the locker room!!!
"Obviously it would be great, but they don't really hang conference titles in this rink. They raise Stanley Cup banners." - Carey Price
Submitted by RudeMood19 on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 18:01.
Meant to comment on that line by Price the other day. That's memorable.
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Submitted by the_larry on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 11:46.
Then again, he DID say we had a team full of 4th liners... hmmm
Submitted by Kilgore Trout on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 11:48.
Then last November, he made waves when he suggested the struggling Canadiens had four fourth lines. Some players shrugged, others bristled.
"I have nothing against guys being upset," Lafleur said. "Maybe it was a wake-up call for some. They've since shown everybody, and me first, that I was wrong, and that's great."
Now, Lafleur sees a disciplined team having fun on the ice, fully subscribed to coach Guy Carbonneau's system. No one is trying to win games on their own.
Submitted by Bill H on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 12:06.
Yes, we were struggling last November. As long as he acknowledges that he was wrong with his 4th line comment, as far as I am concerned he's allowed back on the bandwagon.
Submitted by the_larry on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 15:30.
The very fact the Guy Lafleur would jump off OUR bandwagon doesn't sit well with me. TRUE fans stay on the wagon no matter how bumpy it may be
Submitted by LL on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 10:19.
I don't know about everyone else but I hate Lafleur. This is the same guy who claimed we had 4 4th lines, now he predicts we'll be in the second round in 5 or 6 games. I don't care if he's a legend or not, he shouldn't be confused as a hockey expert. While the geniuses of our past are building and molding championship teams(see Gainey and Carbo) he's building restaurants. I apologize for those who like 'The flower', but as far as i'm concerned not only is he on the bandwagon, he's driving it.
Submitted by Scotty90 on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 15:49.
Making comments like those about Lafleur could get you stoned in Montreal. Perhaps you should change the word 'hate' to 'disappointed' with him. No true Habs fan could ever hate Guy... not after what he has done for the Habs.
Submitted by Lee Hayes on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 14:10.
Sorry but I had to flag your post as offensive, for all the obvious reasons...bet you look good in blue and white!
Go Habs Go
Submitted by LL on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 18:18.
Perhaps it was deemed offensive because he's listed as your favourite player all time?
Submitted by Lee Hayes on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 23:38.
You might be too smart to be a laffs fan!
Go Habs Go
Submitted by 1010 on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 14:01.
That must be one hell of a long list you got there. That is: if everybody who took a shot at this team last fall (heck, even up to and including the trading dead line for that matter) is hated also.
Are you for real?
GO HABS.
And long live the great Guy Lafleur!
Submitted by 24 Cups on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 13:46.
LL - easy does it. We all stumble and fall at one point in time on this site and this post was your turn. No true Hab fan can ever hate Guy Lafleur.
The Original 24 Cups
Submitted by NightRyder on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 12:18.
I'm pretty sure that saying you hate Guy Lafleur makes you a candidate to be a fan of another team.
Submitted by TripleX on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 12:33.
Habs fan and Laflueur hater is the world's greatest OXYMORON.
Submitted by LL on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 18:25.
I guess by all "logical" conclusions, I am clearly not a habs fan. I must have my blue and white jerseys signed, framed and appraised. Touch of sarcasm:)
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 12:14.
"This is the same guy who claimed we had 4 4th lines, now he predicts we'll be in the second round in 5 or 6 games."
He's since commented on his criticism...
""I have nothing against guys being upset," Lafleur said. "Maybe it was a wake-up call for some. They've since shown everybody, and me first, that I was wrong, and that's great."
Most likely he said what he said out of frustration.
His comments five years ago would suggest that: ""It's frustrating for me, seeing guys making millions of dollars who don't give 100 per cent every night. There's something missing, and I don't like to see that. I was always a proud player and I played for a proud team."
Any vet that gave his heart and soul for the Canadiens has EVERY right to criticise. IMO
Submitted by dusty baker on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 11:05.
To be fair, when he said we had four fourth lines, that was in December when we were playing like we had four fourth lines. I like LaFleur's criticism. If anything, unfair criticism will just drive the team to play harder, it's not like they all cried about it and turned turtle on us because M. LaFleur didn't like the way they played.
Submitted by Batalla on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 09:56.
If the legends believe, then maybe... Just maybe we can to. Or perhaps even Granpa?
http://habsbros.blogspot.com/2008/04/bold-and-bountiful.html
Submitted by Gr8stFranchizEvr on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 09:04.
Nice song tribute. The lyrics and music have a Dylan style!
I, too, remember fighting to be #10 in the road hockey games!!!
Great memories...
Submitted by THE CHOSEN ONE on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 08:53.
I wish the Habs had "The Flower" right now when he was in his prime.............
The "Chosen One" has come. His name is "CAREY PRICE".
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