I absolutely love the signing. Short, inexpensive contract for a player who was once capable of putting up point-per-game numbers. Semin has made it very clear that he is willing to work for a spot on the roster and get back to his old game. For a team with few weapons offensively, I expect Semin to play a big role in their offence. His creativity and scoring ability will only solidify the already dangerous Montreal power-play.
- MikeO37

it was a smart signing given the low-risk nature but expectations need to be tempered. he put up the same numbers as PAP last year.

I read many comments from disgruntled fans claiming that he’s not necessarily Michel Therrien’s type of defensively-responsible player and will therefore not fit within the system. The issue with that argument is that Semin is a career +70, and one should recall that he did a lot of the heavy lifting during a time when Ovechkin hardly ever backchecked.

I read many comments from disgruntled fans claiming that he’s not necessarily Michel Therrien’s type of defensively-responsible player and will therefore not fit within the system. The issue with that argument is that Semin is a career +70, and one should recall that he did a lot of the heavy lifting during a time when Ovechkin hardly ever backchecked.
- AdamFrench

good god

Habs got inSeminated over the weekend

Master Douchebag on Douchebag Island.

good god
- DoubleDown

Which one of you is beavmel?

Master Douchebag on Douchebag Island.
- stinger67

Il est au beachclub a pointe calumet?

Il est au beachclub a pointe calumet?
- Fredobbface

http://25stanley.com/brad...sionne-au-beach-club.html

http://25stanley.com/brad...sionne-au-beach-club.html
- stinger67

Marchand may be a douche but he fits in quite nicely with that crowd

I read many comments from disgruntled fans claiming that he’s not necessarily Michel Therrien’s type of defensively-responsible player and will therefore not fit within the system. The issue with that argument is that Semin is a career +70, and one should recall that he did a lot of the heavy lifting during a time when Ovechkin hardly ever backchecked.
- AdamFrench

Marchand may be a douche but he fits in quite nicely with that crowd
- DoubleDown

Of course he does, he's like the head minion in there

Of course he does, he's like the head minion in there
- stinger67

Why would the habs trade for a center for a D?

- Fredobbface

How many years ago is that from?

Meanwhile, last weekend:

How many years ago is that from?

Meanwhile, last weekend:


- stinger67

You really hate Marchand

You really hate Marchand
- Fredobbface

No, no. He looks like such a lovable individual.

Why would the habs trade for a center for a D?
- Fredobbface

don't know but if it means getting rid of Desharnais

man can't wait until drogba arrives I'm ordering tickets right nzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

man can't wait until drogba arrives I'm ordering tickets right nzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
- dt99999

If they sign him I'm going to go for sure.

And they are signing a pretty good midfielder from Costa Rica.

don't know but if it means getting rid of Desharnais
- DoubleDown

Only if they commit to Galchenyuk at center or bring in another.

Only if they commit to Galchenyuk at center or bring in another.
- Fredobbface

whatever, at this point they could replace Desharnais with this:



as a bonus they'd probably add a bit of size too.

Only if they commit to Galchenyuk at center or bring in another.
- Fredobbface

So you're beavmel? Or user1?

whatever, at this point they could replace Desharnais with this:



as a bonus they'd probably add a bit of size too.
- dt99999

So you're beavmel? Or user1?
- AdamFrench

I think big_dion should just repost his lamoriello blob on wednesday

I think big_dion should just repost his lamoriello blob on wednesday
- dt99999

First Mike in Buggalo is blog hopping him, now Eklund