Friendly Competition

http://www.rds.ca/video/visionneuse.html?category=&video=
This little rivalry Carey and Jaro have going on is kinda cute, in my opinion. Now that their veteran is gone, they have to compete with each other to improve and fight for the #1 spot.
I like it.

When I watched that video off RDS.ca, I nearly fell off my chair opon seeing Halak lying on the ice, in pain. I was like OH HELL NO. Second day in Montreal and he's already injured?? What the--? Thankfully he shook it off and told the reporters it was just a little bruise. Pheeeeeew. Two goalie dramas in a row may seriously have been too much for me to handle.

Tidbit: Combined, Halak and Price's ages (22 and 20 respectively) are equivalent to Hasek's actual age. Bahahahah. Wow.

* I KNEW IT! Paddock got canned! Last night my dad and I were like "oh yeah sens got shutout again..bye bye paddy!" and then BAM. Today he was fired :D

Psh

I thought hey if Huet's been traded and Grabovski's up, maybe Hossa will come to Montreal.
Wrong.
Marian Hossa signed with my FAVORITE EFFING TEAM. The Pitsburgh Penguins. WOW. Great. Just great.

I told myself that the loss of Huet (for a freaking 2nd round pick???) would be made up for by the aquisition of Hossa. But no. Of course not. The Habs did it again. We have 2 rookie goaltenders, ages 20 and 22 -- which pratically makes them children, and no new offence. I'd waive any chance of a good playoff run good bye as it laughs away, but some other fans might kill me. So I'll just glare at the article saying that Huey was traded instead. (What did I say yestersay? Oh yeah. Huet would be traded. I must be psychic.)
maybe this is a good thing, I dunno. And quite frankly, I don't see how it could be. Maybe Gainey has some kind of super confidence in the current team? Well, if that's the case, the players better kick their game to THE HIGHEST LEVEL. You... rich athletes... don't let your general manager down.


Cristo, I'll miss you sooo much. It's hard to believe that I was bashing you jokingly a few weeks back and now...poof. You're gone.
You were such an awesome guy; always modest, always a good sport. You did alot for the Habs, and I'm sure fans will never forget you.
Good luck with Ovechkin, Semin, Backstrom and company. Have a great career <33


Funny thing is, Halak is up and I'm not really phased by it. Two rookie goalies. What the hell.
I still love him though <3

Here it goes again

Bofff. Carbs really pisses me off sometimes. He's utterly inconsistent with his goaltenders, and he seems to have a knack with shattering their confidence (where's Aebischer now eh?)
His latest stunt involves trusting rookie Carey price over Huet for tomorrow's game vs. Atlanta. After Pricer's performance on Saturday..and considering the fact that, well, HUET's the veteran of the two...I find his descision rather disrespectful toward Cristobal. Seriously. This is getting ridiculous. Huet was at the top of his game in January when he was the #1 goaltender. Then, when Montreal called Price back from Hamilton, Huet's performance faltered. Ummm, hint hint, Carbs? Cristo's at his best when he's the trusted starter. WHY NOT LET HIM PLAY?? Sure, Carey needs his practice, but still. I'd rather see Huet happy and playing great.

All this to say that if this continues...Huet'll be gone. God knows where, but he won't last here in Montreal, that's for sure. Maybe it's better for him that way (and for the Habs). If they act before the deadline, they may be able to get someone good for him, or at least draft picks/prospects. You never know.
I don't wanna see him leave, he's a great guy. But if it's what's best...

By the way, even if I'd love to see Hossa in Montreal, I'm not sure I'd want to see guys like Valentenko, Grabovski..etc leave Hamilton. Especially not Valentenko. Gosh that guy's awesome. Don Waddell, take your eyes off our prospects!...

Incroyable

Yes, I'm still not over the Habs incredible win on Tuesday. Seriously, who could be? It was the first time in the club's 100 year history that they came from behind when down by 5 to WIN the game. Dude. That's rad.

Anywho~~ Hamilton's been doing great since Grabovski came back from..wherever he was. He has like at least 3 points a game in his last 5 games. It's craaazy. And my little Jaro's has the 3rd best GAA in the AHL right now ♥♥♥ I'm so happy they're all doing well :D


Next Montreal game: Tonight vs Pens.
Next Hamilton Game: Saturday vs Houston.

Wow

After 1 and a half periods (not even that much): New York 5, Montreal 0

Wow.
All I have to say is...
Wow.

What the hell.


EDIT!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMFG THE HABS FN WON OMFG
OMFG THEY WERE DOWN BY FN 5 AND THEY WON IN THE SHOUTOUTS
OMFG I LOVE THE HABS THEY SO PROVED ME WRONG AND I LOVE THEM FOREVER
MWAHHHHHHHHH <3 OMFG ASS KICKING AWESOME

when 0 is a good thing

I watched the end of Saturday's game on CBC (the Leafs game had just finished & they aired the last minute or so after) with my bro in his BFF's motel room with a bunch of his teamates. When the game ended, the whole room (minus the leafs fans) jumped up and down and squeeled. I ran all the way down the hall to the adults' room and burst in.
"OMFG PRICE GOT A SHUTOUT!!111111!!!!"
...
Yeah. I was excited. And they joked and asked, "Oh, did the Habs win, Alex? I can't tell.."
Now th adults can't tease me about being a puck-bunny anymore >:D I actually love hockey. I don't go to the arena just to scope out the players...they're just a bonus ;)

I totally wanted to go to at least ONE of the Timmins Majors' playoff games while I was there, but I didn't get the chance so I'm sad :(
...
but did you SEE A. Kostitsyn's goal on saturday?? Talk Ovechkin style!

Sometimes

Yes, sometimes I do adore Carey Price. (but don't tell Halak ;D)

Friggin' Kovalev, eh? Shot right through Florida's defenceman's skates and BANG right into the net. Talk about a sniper shot.

Wow.

I really don't understand the Habs sometimes.
Oh, and I guess they're screwed now that every team knows to shut down the Kovalev line in order to win. Other than that trio, they're kinda struggling in offense.
:|

OF ALL THE TEAMS. THE LEAFS.
Geez, Montreal!


Oh.
Yeah.
Hi Price.
Are you happy Carbs trusts you more than Halak now?
:(

picshurs

edit
f off.
f the hell off.
f off and just. f off.
FCKING HABS SENT HALAK BACK DOWN TO HAMILTON. AND BROUGHT UP PRICE.
I HATE THEM ALL.
THEY DON'T TRUST HALAK OR WHAT?????? HE'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH OR WHAT?????? WELL YOU KNOW WHAT. HE'S ACTUALLY TOO GOOD FOR THEM. TOO DAMN GOOD. SO THAT'S THEIR LOSS.
IF PRICE HAS ONE BAD GAME...IM GOIN TO MONTREAL AND KICKING EVERY SINGLE PERSON RESPONSABLE FOR THE SEND DOWN OF HALAK RIGHT IN THE CROTCH. NO MERCY.

HALAK, YOU ROCK. DON'T BE SAD, OKAY? YOUR TEAM IS A DUCHE. THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING.
:(

Of course they had to bring Price up now. Not before I went to Hamilton. After. They bring Halak up before I go, and send him back when I'm not there. :| I hate life.

I miss you, Jaro :( ♥

/end major freak-out


Random pics.
Enjoy!

Jarouuuu. With cute little flippy hair

Halak

Danis & Halak

:D Hamrlik & Halak.

Nikita Filatov? Boozah? If you were Canadian, THAT WOULD BE UNDERAGE DRINKING RIGHT THERE.

Nikata

smiles n hugs

Nikita

the pout on that boy!

Datsyuk & Nabokov (with a special appearance by Horcoff in the background!)

bffs?

Hossa & Nabokov

If only Hossa was Czech... then it would be a "poke-czech"

...

yayyy alex.

Nabokov

is

BENDY!

Bof

5-3 loss to the Rangers.
That's what I get for praising the Habs.
:|

Sergei's penalty-shot goal was awesome. He looked so happy when he scored. He couldn't stop smiling, and neither could I ♥ Then, when he got hit from behind, I jumped up and freaked out on Hellweg. A-HOLE. He gave me a scare :( I thought Kosti was hurt for sure. But he came back later and kept playing strong, do it was all good :)

It would be fun to see Halak play sometime this week. Considering Huet played 2 games in a row...but it probably won't happen. I've been waiting for him to start a game for a while now and...well it hasn't happened.
>:(

Catching up

With today's win over the Islanders (4-1), the Habs are just 3 points from the division leading Ottawa Senators. Ya'll, that's some good news right there.
Well.
We hope that Toronto wins agaisnt the Sens tonight, 'cause then Montreal will be OFFICIALLY 3 points behind Ottawa. DAMN. RIGHT. I LOVE YOU CANADIENS.

Kovalev was giving me chills all through the game today. He played sooo well. And when he scored that goal, I nearly fell off my chair. He shot it so hardly it just instantaneously bouced back out of the net.
I could go onnn and onnn about how well all the players played, but I'd be here all night. So I'll make this short.

Alexia's notes to players:

Ryder: YOU DEFENDED HIGGINS WHEN COMEAU HIT HIM FROM BEHIND WHAT. High five to you.
Streit: You swiss-cheese, you. You continue to impress me game after game with your skillz from the point, your back-checking, and your perfect contribution around the net. KEEP MAKIN ME PROUD.
Higgins: Totally turned your back to Comeau...and ended up face first into the boards. BUT HEY. You were able to stir things up in the offensive zone, maintain pressure, and get penalties called against the Ilses! (Too bad about that missed open net at the end of the game...) ILY ♥
Kovalev: KOVALEV. WHAT TO SAY ABOUT KOVALEV. Your passes, your goals, the way you move so effortlessly around the ice...in the words of my father: "like an angel on ice". We love you, Kovie.
Komisarek: Sending guys flying left and right (Comrie, say hello to Komi), defending your zone like a warrior, and sticking up for your teamates. SUPER-FREAKING-D-MAN.
Huet: Mon ptit francais... Si tu continue a jouer come tu joue, jvais peut-etre oublier que Halak joue jamais ;) Aww, I kid. I'm just bitter that I don't get to see my fav player play 'cause you're so PRO. You're one of the best goalies of the league at the moment, and you dive to stop break-aways à-la-Hasek. When the hell did you learn how to do that? ;) Rad ♥
Plekanec: Kovalev's partner in crime #1. You're the most generous guy on the team; always passing when you could easily shoot. But man, can you ever bury that bad boy when you want to. Ya leave goalies crying for their mamas. Team playa, awesome all-around ♥
A & S Kostistyn: Kovalev's partener in crime #2, and the wonder-passer who isn't afraid to show who's boss (tough little devil). YOU BROTHERS THERE. I love you guys. Ya'll are blossoming into speedy, creative and dangerous little forwards. I love watching you guys play :'D ♥♥

Well. I could name the rest of the team, really. But I gotta go eat.
SO PEACE ♥
and think happy thoughts about tomorrow's game :D!