That guy would look great on Eller's RW or at C with White on 4th: he is a relentless forechecker, a great pest, big body, loves to dish out hits (currently 11th in the league), he always step his game up a notch come playoffs time, lightning speed... why can't we have players like him on our bottom lines instead of Nokelainen, Geoffrion and Blunden?
PS contrary to popular belief, Lapierre was always among our "leaders" in terms of #fights. Nevertheless his total of fights (8!) thus far in 2011-12 is impressive!
That guy would look great on Eller's RW or at C with White on 4th: he is a relentless forechecker, a great pest, big body, loves to dish out hits (currently 11th in the league), he always step his game up a notch come playoffs time, lightning speed... why can't we have players like him on our bottom lines instead of Nokelainen, Geoffrion and Blunden?
PS contrary to popular belief, Lapierre was always among our "leaders" in terms of #fights. Nevertheless his total of fights (8!) thus far in 2011-12 is impressive!
Because the top dogs(Martin, Gauthier) didn't have him in their plan for the Habs future and thus dumped him to Anaheim. We have yet to replace Lapierre with someone similar to him.
Because the top dogs(Martin, Gauthier) didn't have him in their plan for the Habs future and thus dumped him to Anaheim. We have yet to replace Lapierre with someone similar to him.
I just want to say that Ryder is not the same player he was when he was with us. He's much much better. His wrist shot was always amazing, but he uses his teammates so much better now. He doesn't over handle the puck as much, and he doesn't do that stupid move at the blueline that causes turn overs and creates breaks the other way anymore (the game winning series OT goal against Carolina in 2006 was because of that play). He's also become much much better at finding soft spots in coverage.
I always liked him, so good for him. I'm glad he's doing it for Dallas and not the Bruins anymore.
Because the top dogs(Martin, Gauthier) didn't have him in their plan for the Habs future and thus dumped him to Anaheim. We have yet to replace Lapierre with someone similar to him.
I bet he will resign here when his contract is up, now that JM is gone.
I bet he will resign here when his contract is up, now that JM is gone.
I wouldn't count on it. He and Vigneault go way back and I think many would savor getting first line action over guys like Booth or Raymond when Daniel Sedin is injured. It won't be easy to pry him away. Plus, Vancouver's situation is much better than Montreal's chaos.
It's only been 2 games, and even with his "good' run Lapierre only has 8 goals on the season.
Really, the great season belongs to Higgins. That guy almost destroyed his career with his partying ways in Montreal, and it took him awhile to get it back, but this year for the Canucks you're seeing the Higgins that made him a favorite in Montreal. A force on the forecheck, and a solid penalty killer. If he hadn't gotten injured, he would've had his 1st 20 goal season since 2007-2008, 4 years ago, as it is he's already passed the 40 pt. mark which is his highest point total since 2007-2008 too.
I'm happy for him. I loved the way he played the game when he was good for us in his first three seasons.
Anyone else find it funny that Halak got pity because Price was always the 'Habs' guy' but now in St.Louis he is in the exact opposite position being the 'Blues' guy' in front of Elliott who was benched in favour of him for 2 straight games now despite getting 3 shutouts in a row.
