Prologue: It was the end of an successful season where the Canadiens met their goal of winning a division title, making the playoffs and grabbing the coveted 25th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Habs management wasn't satisfied though, despite high praise from noted board members (HF board members that is), the Canadiens' supreme overlord, Marc Bergevin, sought out a defensive stud to add to his blue-line and snatched Karl Alzner.
That wasn't the only move he made as the Canadiens welcomed a local superstar to their team. Also, their franchise goaltender was locked into a team friendly deal according to the GM for the rest of our lives.
Yes, everyone was happy and in good spirits. Then it all went wrong...
Conclusion: So as this sad tale slowly comes to an end, the group reflects on this season. It was clear to most of the group that Galchenyuk was the sole reason for the downfall this season. As Pacioretty looks up to Plekanec for inspiration, Bergevin stares across the table wondering if Galchenyuk and their 2018 lottery pick would be enough to get Julien his Bergeron.
Practice Lines (March 16)
Byron - Drouin - Gallagher
Galchenyuk - de la Rose - Lehkonen
Hudon - L. Shaw - Scherbak
Deslauriers - Froese/McCarron - Carr
Reilly - Petry
Alzner - Juulsen
Benn - Lernout
Confirmed for tonight: Lindgren
Go
Go (to the best lottery position that is)
Habs management wasn't satisfied though, despite high praise from noted board members (HF board members that is), the Canadiens' supreme overlord, Marc Bergevin, sought out a defensive stud to add to his blue-line and snatched Karl Alzner.
That wasn't the only move he made as the Canadiens welcomed a local superstar to their team. Also, their franchise goaltender was locked into a team friendly deal according to the GM for the rest of our lives.
Yes, everyone was happy and in good spirits. Then it all went wrong...
Conclusion: So as this sad tale slowly comes to an end, the group reflects on this season. It was clear to most of the group that Galchenyuk was the sole reason for the downfall this season. As Pacioretty looks up to Plekanec for inspiration, Bergevin stares across the table wondering if Galchenyuk and their 2018 lottery pick would be enough to get Julien his Bergeron.
Practice Lines (March 16)
Byron - Drouin - Gallagher
Galchenyuk - de la Rose - Lehkonen
Hudon - L. Shaw - Scherbak
Deslauriers - Froese/McCarron - Carr
Reilly - Petry
Alzner - Juulsen
Benn - Lernout
Confirmed for tonight: Lindgren
Go
Go (to the best lottery position that is)
