Canadiens/Blackhawks, Language, Sabres and More

Good morning Hab addicts.

The Canadiens have quite a challenge ahead, facing off against the almighty Blackhawks tonight.

Jonathan Toews is having a Hart-worthy campaign. Marian Hossa has been on a tear with 37 points. Former Senator Ray Emery has wrestled away the starting position from Montreal native Corey Crawford.

And yet, with all of these captivating story lines, all we are focused is the language of the coach.

Habs News

HabsAddict.com - Montreal Canadiens Plus/Minus: Organizational Culture

HabsAddict.com - The Montreal Canadiens' unexpected hidden gem: David Desharnais

Hockey Inside/Out - On to Chicago

La Presse - Damage Control

Sports Illustrated - Coaching in Montreal presents unique demands

TSN - Carbonneau says Habs coach must know French to survive

Louis' Note: Really? How is the French of Dick Irvin? Or Scotty Bowman? Or Toe Blake? Or maybe they had  a hard time learning French because they had a combined 16 Stanley Cup rings stuck in their ears.

TSN - Montreal tabloid rips Cunneyworth for 'another loss'

Louis' Note: Personally, I enjoy how TSN calls le Journal de Montreal a tabloid as opposed to a newspaper. Good on them for calling a spade a spade.

Hockey News 

ESPN - Kings seem misguided in hiring Sutter

ESPN - It's not panic time in Buffalo -- yet

The Hockey News - What makes hockey great

PowerScout Hockey - Trendspotting: Eric Staal on the rise

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Canadiens/Bruins Post Game, Sutter, Red Line and More

That was rough start to the season's longest road trip, wasn't it?

Last night the Canadiens fell to the Bruins 3-2. Although the effort was there, turnovers absolutely killed the Habs. P.K Subban's less than slick between the legs pass and Travis Moen's inability to clear the zone proved costly.

It is one thing to make mistakes. It is another thing to make mistakes because you refuse to make the simple play. I'm sure Randy Cunneyworth was none too impressed.

And, yet, the Canadiens remain two points out of a playoff spot.

Then again, in the grand scheme of things, perhaps missing the post-season would be best?

Discussion

HW/HA Forum - Tonight's game GDT Montréal - Boston

HW/HA Forum - Getting ready for 2012-2013

Habs News

HabsAddict.com - The Canadiens' unexpected hidden gem: David Desharnais

HabsWorld.net - Writers Weigh in: The Martin Firing

Louis' Note: I haven't really expressed my thoughts on the Martin firing in concrete fashion, but I do so here.   I don't touch on the language issue though. I'm saving that wonderful topic for HabsAddict.com

Hockey Inside/Out - About last night...

La Presse - Cunneyworth: «Nous avons fait un pas en avant»

PowerScout Hockey - Rookie Comparison: Canadiens Alexei Emelin and Raphael Diaz

SportsNet - Habs can't rush coach decision

RDS - La glissade se poursuit

Hockey News

ESPN - Kings seem misguided in hiring Sutter

The Hockey News - Unnecessary Talk

Sports Illustrated - The red line debate

Louis' Note: The notion that restoring two line passes in the NHL would curb concussions is silly. It would slow down the game considerably, it would not prevent hits targeting the head. NCAA and IIHF rules have long since eliminated the red line and, at those levels, concussion epidemics have yet to arise.


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