Laraque 'em, sock 'em

I think this is a great move. Laraques is the best fighter in the game, so much so, that nobody will even fight him anymore. And who can blame them? When you drop the mitts with him you not only risk getting embarrassed, you risk your life. This will change the way people like Chara play the Habs.

It took we a while to appreciate Gainey's new signing in George Laraque.... not that I dont like fighting in hockey, not that having the very best of the genre in my own team didn't excite me or that I had any kind of hold back towards George's personality ( quite the contrary ) .... my hesitation mostly had to do with our team not getting anything from the UFA market to solidified further the fast skating, puck moving and scoring hability of our team..... which were no doubts the essentiels elements that were behind the successes we had in our last season.

Based on our last season and on the Wings own I believe that teams having the most speed and talents in their roster are the one having the best chances at dominating the others ... 3 lines deep of speedy skilfull puck handlers playing high tempo two way game is the modern way to the Cup.

The fourth line is something else, talent is always limited on a 4 th line and scoring as well ... but if players on that line can keep the cycling going deep in the offensive zone by being good at puck protection like some of the big guys sometine managed ... than you'r in buziness ... and George from what I heard is extremelly competent at that.

But there is more to Laraque, as we all know, he is an insurrance policy that will enable our top three lines and all players to do their job and play their game regardless of context or situations ... subtil changes that should make a difference in the end.

Laraque is a fantastic aquisition, a great caractere and a great teamate as well....... money well spend by Gainey specially when considering this year crasy market.

ok for a visit, but if my sibling didn't live there, I would never go.

Hey Joey Barrie; Do you honestly think I live in Barrie? Don't believe everything you read.
I wouldn't be caught dead in that small boring city.

I just watched the fight against Ivanans for about the 27th time...oh man, the confidence he exhibits with the :You want to?" and "Good luck" comments.

No question, the small European players that Gainey has been accused of favouring can breathe a little easier!

You may do better replying with some sort of Hockey related comeback...Cause so far all your hockey responses have been dead on right.... Sometimes none is better huh.

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Submitted by joeybarrie on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 11:58.
Wow, you can't read either can you? I never said he beat him. I said he WILL beat him. You have freedom of speech, I just expect more of a Habs fan. It's not about agreeing, it's about being stupid. AND THIS WOULD BE A BETTER WORLD IF STUPID PEOPLE WERE SHUT UP. next time R E A D M O R E S L O W L Y. You still belong in Toronto.

LEARN HOW TO TYPE. You're supposed to put a space between words. They teach that in the 1st grade. but of course you're only 5 years old.
I don't live in Toronto, because Torontonians are as stupid as you.
Learn how to spell: STUPID PEOPLE WERE SHUT UP.
Now, I don't think that is proper english. But when you get to the 1st grade, they will explain that. Are we having fun yet?
it's so ironic that most of you so called Gainey supporters,are so 2 faced, trashing Gainey on Faceoff.com
I read all the posts and most of you did exactly that.

JOEYBARRIE; what kind of stupid name is that?
If you did your homework, (which you didn't), you would know that Chara DID in fact beat Laraque fighting. So before you throw out your insults, check the stats, dumbo.
Oh, I forgot this is a pro gainey site. You're not allowed to say anything negative, NO FREEDOM OF SPEECH. Man would this be a boring world if everyone agreed.

THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS RIGHT OR WRONG, JUST DIFFERENCES IN OPINION, EINSTEIN.

To listen to some of you people talking about Laraque, like he is the next coming of the Messiah! Calling him an impact player? What a joke. C'mon. fans in other cities are probably laughing their heads off at the habs management He's doesn't fight anymore. He didn't even play in the finals, and can't score a lick. And as I recall Chara beat him in a fight. 3 years is ridiculous, and 1.5 mil is way too much for a guy who hardly plays. If Gainey is finished signing players,habs are not going anywhere.
This is our centennial year, and we still can't get a center!

This signing will help our team.
People will be afraid to walk in the Bell Centre just knowing the The World NHL Heavy Weight Champion is in the building.
Good signing
We need one more player and if sundin could make up his mind this team will be very dangerous.
Go Habs Go

I agree with the majority of the posters that Laraque was a good signing as it addressed an element lacking on this team. If I am Carbo I would instruct Laraque to focus on playing hockey. His reputation is deterrent enough for the other team. As such he does not have to run around picking fights. We could have a Ferguson or Nilan type player here. I know those other guys were better but some of our skill might rub off on Laraque. As I recall this guy does not look that bad out there.

I think it was a smart signing on Gainey's' part and he did not grossly overpay.

mjames

3 years 35 million???