With the injured slowly returning, the Habs had to send a few players down to respect the 23 man roster limit.
Mike Komisarek, who had yet to dress for a game this season, was one of the not so surprising cuts. The other is Gordie Dwyer.
The Montreal Canadiens opened their season at home in good fashion on Tuesday night. They scored early and often, while the Washington Capitals could barely muster an opposition in this their 2nd game in two nights… and with their #1 goalie on the bench.
Saku Koivu, who is recovering from a sprained knee suffered during training camp, had his first full-contact practice with the team on Monday but won’t be ready for the home opener vs. Washington.
Claude will be starting to feel like he’s auditioning for the Cirque du Soleil… because he will have to juggle his lineup once again this coming week. Saku Koivu and Steve Bégin are hoping to return for Tuesday’s home opener vs. Washington… and if not, they’ll surely be ready for Thurday’s game vs. Pittburgh. … Continue reading More juggling ahead for Julien
As we said following the Ottawa game, the keys to the Habs success this season are their overall defensive play in Julien’s new system, special teams, and Jose Theodore. Just as all 3 failed the other night, they all got a passing grade this time… and the
The key to the Montreal Canadiens’ season will be team defence, special teams, and Jose Theodore.
The Montreal Canadiens face the Ottawa Senators in the their season opener tonight without their captain Saku Koivu who is recovering from a knee injury suffered during the pre-season.
Claude Julien gave us a good idea what the team will look like on Oct. 9th after announcing his latest cuts. Veteran defensemen Karl Dykhuis and Patrick Traverse were sent to Hamilton, despite their one way contracts. Pierre Dagenais, the big winger who had a good history with Mike Ribeiro in juniors failed to … Continue reading Let the season begin