I guess.
- hscesq

Briere - Pleks - Gionta
Patches - Eller - DD
Bourque - Galchenyuk - Gallagher
Prust - space - Moen

I would replace Briere with Jagr.

My point is, who cares if he leaves after a year?
- hscesq

Dunno. I'm not sure I'd be thrilled that my team was being used as a 1-season pit stop if I were negotiating that contract.

I'm still holding out hope that MB lands Edler. He's basically the Swedish, 27 year-old equivalent of Markov, minus the deteriorating body.

Plus, Mike Gillis is an impressively terrible GM.
- oniremosewa

Gillis and Feaster should conduct more trades with each other. It would be epic.

"Position is just a place where you line up when they drop the puck." - Terry O'Reilly
- 3M

Yes, one of the masters of positioning.

"here, let me re-position your nose"

Habs just hired Stéphane Waite as goalie coach

http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=676497
- stinger67

Qui ca?

MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Thursday the appointment of Stéphane Waite as goaltending coach for the organization. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“Stéphane Waite has over 30 years of experience as a goaltending coach, including the past 10 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks organization. He contributed to two Stanley Cup championships with the Blackhawks during his tenure working closely with two different goaltenders, namely Antti Niemi and Corey Crawford. We are very pleased to welcome Stéphane in our organization. He has a vast experience, and a thorough knowledge of our local market and we are convinced that our goaltenders will benefit from his expertise and his work ethic,” indicated Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin.

In 2012-13, Stéphane Waite completed his 10th season as goaltending coach with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped the team hoist the Stanley Cup on two occasions since joining the Hawks’ coaching staff in 2003-2004. Over the past season, Chicago goaltenders Corey Crawford and Ray Emery earned the William B. Jennings Trophy awarded to the goaltenders with the best goals against average in the NHL. Prior to joining the Chicago organization, he served as Sherwood Hockey’s Pro goaltender representative (2001-04). He was also a goaltending consultant for IMG Hockey (2000-2004).

Waite has served as goaltending coach for minor league and junior teams throughout his career, including the Lewiston Maineiacs, QMJHL (2003-04); Magog Cantonniers, Midget AAA (1997-04); Sherbrooke Castors, QMJHL (1998-03); Coaticook Frontaliers, Junior AAA (1997-01); Team Quebec, U17 World Challenge (1990, 2000-01); Le Triolet High School (1998-01); Waterloo 94’s, semi-pro (also as head coach); Sherbrooke Faucons, QMJHL (1993-96); Saint-Jean Lynx, QMJHL (1990-91); Saint-Jean Castors, QMJHL (1987-89); Trois-Rivières Draveurs, QMHJL (1986-87); Shawinigan Cataractes, QMHJL (1985-86); Cantonniers De L’Est, Midget AAA (1983-89); Quebec Hockey Federation (1985-86); and Sherbrooke Inter City (1981-83).

Since 1988, Stéphane Waite runs his own hockey camp for goaltenders in Quebec and has worked at a variety of other hockey camps over the years in Canada, the United States and Europe. He has coached many current and past NHL goaltenders including Jocelyn Thibault, Brian Boucher, Félix Potvin, Jean-Sébastien Aubin, Jimmy Waite, Craig Anderson, Michael Leighton, Patrick Lalime, Nikolai Khabibulin, Cristobal Huet, Antti Niemi, Marty Turco, Corey Crawford and Ray Emery, in addition to several NHL prospects.

Apparently, that's what he's looking for.
- elcabong

according to dregger.

Though DD doesn't have the scoring touch or shot that DB has.
- hscesq

No he doesn't. But then, I'd have waited to see if he could replicate his breakout season success before giving him a long term deal. Of course, that's why I write jokes for a living and MB manages pro hockey teams.

Habs just hired Stéphane Waite as goalie coach

http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=676497
- stinger67

Related to Jimmy?

I'm still holding out hope that MB lands Edler. He's basically the Swedish, 27 year-old equivalent of Markov, minus the deteriorating body.

Plus, Mike Gillis is an impressively terrible GM.
- oniremosewa

Not at the cost of Eller though

No he doesn't. But then, I'd have waited to see if he could replicate his breakout season success before giving him a long term deal. Of course, that's why I write jokes for a living and MB manages pro hockey teams.
- oniremosewa

Is he even funny?

Briere - Pleks - Gionta
Patches - Eller - DD
Bourque - Galchenyuk - Gallagher
Prust - space - Moen

I would replace Briere with Jagr.
- Champ

I agree with all of this. In an ideal world, we'd find a taker for Gionta. Otherwise, I like this lineup a lot. Even more so with Iginla instead of Briere or Jagr.

Not at the cost of Eller though
- Biggus Richardus

Oh HELLLLLLL no! Is that even a thing??

He's better than that. By the end of last season, Eller was a bonafide 2nd line center with 1st line potential. Which is why he was drafted 13th overall.
- oniremosewa

Couturier was drafted 8th and is projected to be a 2nd line centre not the first to carry the team.

Qui ca?

MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Thursday the appointment of Stéphane Waite as goaltending coach for the organization. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“Stéphane Waite has over 30 years of experience as a goaltending coach, including the past 10 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks organization. He contributed to two Stanley Cup championships with the Blackhawks during his tenure working closely with two different goaltenders, namely Antti Niemi and Corey Crawford. We are very pleased to welcome Stéphane in our organization. He has a vast experience, and a thorough knowledge of our local market and we are convinced that our goaltenders will benefit from his expertise and his work ethic,” indicated Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin.

In 2012-13, Stéphane Waite completed his 10th season as goaltending coach with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped the team hoist the Stanley Cup on two occasions since joining the Hawks’ coaching staff in 2003-2004. Over the past season, Chicago goaltenders Corey Crawford and Ray Emery earned the William B. Jennings Trophy awarded to the goaltenders with the best goals against average in the NHL. Prior to joining the Chicago organization, he served as Sherwood Hockey’s Pro goaltender representative (2001-04). He was also a goaltending consultant for IMG Hockey (2000-2004).

Waite has served as goaltending coach for minor league and junior teams throughout his career, including the Lewiston Maineiacs, QMJHL (2003-04); Magog Cantonniers, Midget AAA (1997-04); Sherbrooke Castors, QMJHL (1998-03); Coaticook Frontaliers, Junior AAA (1997-01); Team Quebec, U17 World Challenge (1990, 2000-01); Le Triolet High School (1998-01); Waterloo 94’s, semi-pro (also as head coach); Sherbrooke Faucons, QMJHL (1993-96); Saint-Jean Lynx, QMJHL (1990-91); Saint-Jean Castors, QMJHL (1987-89); Trois-Rivières Draveurs, QMHJL (1986-87); Shawinigan Cataractes, QMHJL (1985-86); Cantonniers De L’Est, Midget AAA (1983-89); Quebec Hockey Federation (1985-86); and Sherbrooke Inter City (1981-83).

Since 1988, Stéphane Waite runs his own hockey camp for goaltenders in Quebec and has worked at a variety of other hockey camps over the years in Canada, the United States and Europe. He has coached many current and past NHL goaltenders including Jocelyn Thibault, Brian Boucher, Félix Potvin, Jean-Sébastien Aubin, Jimmy Waite, Craig Anderson, Michael Leighton, Patrick Lalime, Nikolai Khabibulin, Cristobal Huet, Antti Niemi, Marty Turco, Corey Crawford and Ray Emery, in addition to several NHL prospects.
- Symba007

Please, elaborate.

Gillis and Feaster should conduct more trades with each other. It would be epic.
- 3M

Don't forget Yzerman.

Couturier was drafted 8th and is projected to be a 2nd line centre not the first to carry the team.
- Champ

Forget the draft position. I know I mentioned it, but I'm really basing my opinion of Eller on his play last year. He's the real deal.

I agree with all of this. In an ideal world, we'd find a taker for Gionta. Otherwise, I like this lineup a lot. Even more so with Iginla instead of Briere or Jagr.
- oniremosewa

I suspect if Iginla wanted to come here as a UFA, he would have had Montreal on his list of teams to be traded to at the deadline last year.

I agree with all of this. In an ideal world, we'd find a taker for Gionta. Otherwise, I like this lineup a lot. Even more so with Iginla instead of Briere or Jagr.
- oniremosewa

Well if you take Iginla he should play with Patches and DD at center. Would be like when Cole was here but and upgrade.

Please, elaborate.
- 3M

*looks for Miss Universe vs Miss USA comparison*

Don't forget Yzerman.
- oniremosewa

Stevie Y needs another season or two before we can lump him in with Gillis, Feaster, and Snow.

Well if you take Iginla he should play with Patches and DD at center. Would be like when Cole was here but and upgrade.
- Champ

Hmmm, if I am Iginla, I really look forward to play with DD instead of Crosby.

Though DD doesn't have the scoring touch or shot that DB has.
- hscesq

he shoots the puck with the intensity of a cow grazing in the pasture

Forget the draft position. I know I mentioned it, but I'm really basing my opinion of Eller on his play last year. He's the real deal.
- oniremosewa

K. Time will tell.

he shoots the puck with the intensity of a cow grazing in the pasture
- DoubleDown

Yeah. That's right.

Hmmm, if I am Iginla, I really look forward to play with DD instead of Crosby.
- Symba007

LOL