Just wanted to say welcome Brian! You were always one of my favourite players and you were a treat to watch. Many habs fans have questioned the effectiveness of Saku Koivu as a captain and was just curious as to your opinion on him as a captain. Was he more of a vocal guy or a lead on the ice kind of guy. Thanks a lot for answering everyone's questions.
The trade to St. Louis was the weirdest. I was in LA and it was trade deadline day. I was on the ice with the Coyotes for pre game skate when I was pulled off the ice and they said I was traded to the BLUES. Got changed and headed back to the hotel to gather my stuff and talk to Blues GM about the trade. I flew back to PHX grabbed some suits and flew out to St. Louis that night. I sort of knew that it was a loaner deal meaning I would be sent back to PHX at the end of the season. It was great to have the chance to play in the playoffs again but got beat out by San Jose in first round. I signed with the Flyers after the lockout because I thought they had a good chance of going deep in the playoffs with the roster they had. It was one of my the best years in hockey. Hitchcock was the coach and we had great players like Forsberg, Gagne, Hatcher and a found Richards and Carter. My role was different with them as they wanted me to be a checking forward against top lines. We had a super year but we lost out to the Sabres in the first round.
You hear a lot being said about Richards and Carter in Philly...were they party animals or did things get blown out of portion?
Hey Brian awesome to have you, a question about your kids, with all the experience you have playing as a pro, how much time do your kids spend practicing and at what level do they play out in phoenix
No doubt about it , it was my first flight in the NHL. It was against the helmet less Craig Mactavish who was playing for the FLYERS at the time. I believe it was my 3rd game in the league after the lockout in 95. He ran Patrick Roy in the third period and I dropped my gloves not really knowing who it was. I had the Gordie Howe hat trick that game with a goal, assist and a fight and was named first start. It was Super Bowl Sunday and we had a party at Patricks later on that evening. I had both my eyes shut!!! The boys were proud of their young rookie that night!!! You can find it on you tube I believe.. I did ok for the first 10 seconds then got pumped!!!
The trade to St. Louis was the weirdest. I was in LA and it was trade deadline day. I was on the ice with the Coyotes for pre game skate when I was pulled off the ice and they said I was traded to the BLUES. Got changed and headed back to the hotel to gather my stuff and talk to Blues GM about the trade. I flew back to PHX grabbed some suits and flew out to St. Louis that night. I sort of knew that it was a loaner deal meaning I would be sent back to PHX at the end of the season. It was great to have the chance to play in the playoffs again but got beat out by San Jose in first round. I signed with the Flyers after the lockout because I thought they had a good chance of going deep in the playoffs with the roster they had. It was one of my the best years in hockey. Hitchcock was the coach and we had great players like Forsberg, Gagne, Hatcher and a found Richards and Carter. My role was different with them as they wanted me to be a checking forward against top lines. We had a super year but we lost out to the Sabres in the first round.
Hi Brian, I just wanted to ask how you liked your stay in Philly? Although it was short that team we had that year was very fun to watch, Forsberg was always one of my favorites ever and it was awesome to see him lace them up in the Orange and Black, you had Gagne in the prime of his career, young up and comers in Richards and Carter and vets like Hatcher, Desjardins, Primeau and Knuble. Did you enjoy the fanbase and the city?
Welcome To HF Brian. I can still remenber being a young boy watching you play and the heart and determination you showed out there was simply amazing and I will never forget that.
No doubt about it , it was my first flight in the NHL. It was against the helmet less Craig Mactavish who was playing for the FLYERS at the time. I believe it was my 3rd game in the league after the lockout in 95. He ran Patrick Roy in the third period and I dropped my gloves not really knowing who it was. I had the Gordie Howe hat trick that game with a goal, assist and a fight and was named first start. It was Super Bowl Sunday and we had a party at Patricks later on that evening. I had both my eyes shut!!! The boys were proud of their young rookie that night!!! You can find it on you tube I believe.. I did ok for the first 10 seconds then got pumped!!!
Do you think you'll find your way into pro coaching like Craig did ?
Great addition and welcome Brian! So many great memories of your stay here.
2 questions :
1) Since he's a Duck, I always wondered if Saku still felt close to the city of Montreal? He seemed to love the city and the fans, but I always wondered... I just hope he KNOWS how much he was appreciated here.
2) Is it true people like you put their pants on one leg at a time? Like the rest of us?
Saku loves Montreal and will always have a special place for the fans who supported him through his cancer battle. I will see him and his family this weekend Anaheim. My son has a tourney there over the weekend.
We the players are just like you. We just have been fortunate to play at the highest level and live out our dreams. Yes we put our pants and shirts on everyday like everyone else.
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Great addition and welcome Brian! So many great memories of your stay here.
2 questions :
1) Since he's a Duck, I always wondered if Saku still felt close to the city of Montreal? He seemed to love the city and the fans, but I always wondered... I just hope he KNOWS how much he was appreciated here.
2) Is it true people like you put their pants on one leg at a time? Like the rest of us?
Welcome to HF-Boards Brian. I won't bother asking any question since it looks like you have enough to answer already..LOL. I'm thinking maybe you should have snuck in undercover, but then we wouldn't get to read some of your great stories.
No sure why you would hide or be undercover! It's your opinion on certain subjects. I have mine and you have yours. Doesn't mean we are right or wrong.
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Welcome to HF-Boards Brian. I won't bother asking any question since it looks like you have enough to answer already..LOL. I'm thinking maybe you should have snuck in undercover, but then we wouldn't get to read some of your great stories.
Since you're being awesome and answering the ceaseless questions being posted...
Which current Hab would you most have enjoyed playing with during your NHL days? Whether it be because of complimentary styles on the ice or what you perceive as good character off of it.
No sure why you would hide or be undercover! It's your opinion on certain subjects. I have mine and you have yours. Doesn't mean we are right or wrong.
