Player Discussion Former Habs & Picks watch: Gone but not forgotten (No Current NHLers) II

[Stive Morgan]

Former Hab Alexei Emelin in critical condition in the hospital after a reaction to his medication. Hope he pulls through.

 

[Lucky Luke]

I loved how he drove Lucic absolutely insane, get well Alexei.

Let's say that Lucic never fared too well on the saneness chart to begin with.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Adam Michaels]

Here's hoping Emelin takes care of this the way he took car of these guys:

 

[Deebs]

 

[EveryDay]

Here's hoping Emelin takes care of this the way he took car of these guys:

The most physical Habs defenceman of the last 20 years imo.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[L4br3cqu3]

The most physical Habs defenceman of the last 20 years imo.

I miss having a dman like him in the lineup, he was intimidating just because of that, and drove the others nuts, owned Lucic a couple times and damn I loved it when he destroyed Colborne and then just basically shoved Iginla aside right after that... I could see Guhle become a heavy hitter like Emelin was, but even then he was on another level in that department (hopefully Guhle develops more than that, of course)

 

[tazsub3]

Wish him the best and I sure hope no one is using this horrible situation for a hockey advantage as the message infers

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[abo9]

The most physical Habs defenceman of the last 20 years imo.

Honestly he reminded me of the Kronwalled hits, not a lot of players in the league hit that hard

 

[donghabs98]

Here's hoping Emelin takes care of this the way he took car of these guys:

I know we lost Emelin in the expansion draft but trading to bring him back would have been a lot better than signing Alzner.

Emelin was a good piece to have on the backend and was sadly mismanaged being put on the top pairing with Weber.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Between the metal plate(s) in his face and now this I wonder if Emelin may call it quits for medical prudence.

 

[sheed36]

Hard to believe this happened 19 years ago today. Such a great moment in Habs history and one I'll never forget watching.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Hard to believe this happened 19 years ago today. Such a great moment in Habs history and one I'll never forget watching.

That clip encapsulates why I LOVE being a Montreal Canadiens fan; we are the most loving, caring, ridiculously bipolar fans in hockey...

I must, however, add that #11 not hanging in the rafters is a f***ing shame and is a huge stain on this Organization, imo...that man was the Heart & Soul of this team for 13 years...he was truly a Montreal Canadiens great and no one deserves the recognition more than Saku...

 

[montreal]

another former Hab draft pick becomes a head coach in the NCAA as Ben Guite ('97, 172nd) will take the reins for Maine next season.

 

[Gyfu]

Here's hoping Emelin takes care of this the way he took car of these guys:

What a beast, he could just lean into those hits at just the right time to make it so heavy and brutal, he was a pure hit artist, sadly not so great at much else, no hate i liked him a lot... Miss the bruins vs habs games back then, so much energy and hate, never a boring game and some absolutely electric ones in big part because of him... Good luck 74

 

[abo9]

That clip encapsulates why I LOVE being a Montreal Canadiens fan; we are the most loving, caring, ridiculously bipolar fans in hockey...

I must, however, add that #11 not hanging in the rafters is a f***ing shame and is a huge stain on this Organization, imo...that man was the Heart & Soul of this team for 13 years...he was truly a Montreal Canadiens great and no one deserves the recognition more than Saku...

I wonder if he'll get it at one point. I think what's ultimately hurting his chances is how many numbers are already retired, and the quality of those players (not to take away from Saku but he's no hockey legend like most of those guys are).

Plus, I think Price gets a look before him (franchise leader in wins, games, 3rd in shutouts, Hart/Lindsay/Jennings/Vezina winner).
But a jersey retirement ceremony is always good for money, and there's not a whole lot of "all-time greats" playing with the Habs post-2000's, so I do think Saku will get the nod.

 

[beowulf]

Crazy that Emelin has reach the point of needing a transplant. With his age, COVID, and needing to be on antirejection drugs the rest of his life, his hockey career is over. Get well fast!

 

[beowulf]

Fucale has been having a nice season in the AHL and been called up/sent down to the Caps a few times. Maybe he will finally get his first taste of NHL action at some point.

AHL #s 6-2-0 1.75gaa and .932 sv% with 1 So

 

[Adam Michaels]

In the Swiss League, Barberio has been suspended for 6 games for some dirty shenanigans. Andrighetto is suspsended for 1 game because he charged Hudon. Hudon and Barberio are playing together at Lausanne.

Gascon with a funny Tweet saying that it got very testy at the Habs' practice:

 

[beowulf]

In the Swiss League, Barberio has been suspended for 6 games for some dirty shenanigans. Andrighetto is suspsended for 1 game because he charged Hudon. Hudon and Barberio are playing together at Lausanne.

Gascon with a funny Tweet saying that it got very testy at the Habs' practice:

Add Tim Bozon who is also on Lusanne!!

 

[Adam Michaels]

Daigneault fired by the Mooseheads:

 

[Milhouse40]