That's because it's not home to actual fans anymore, outside the 300s, maybe. Lower part of the stadium might as well be a Bay Street boardroom.

I have no idea what'll happen but if my crowd goes out at least I'll know they tried and they cared.

Matthews is playing injured.

So you think they'll develop plans either way and check the rankings day of and role with it?

Brian I think you're making an argument that the Habs have to know by Feb 20 if they're buyers/sellers/standing pat. If between now & then we play sub 500, it maybe too hard to crawl into the playoffs. If we play 500+ we have a chance. Do you see it that way?

I was just thinking that would be my kid's reaction if only he dared.

We tried playing a winger at C and it damn near ruined Drouin's career. I would like to not do that to Demidov.

Sean, the Habs are routinely rolling a 13-14-15 line (Caufield-Suzuki-Newhook). What's the best line of sequential numbers a team could boast?

It seems to me that more than most recent years, a top 1-5 pick could be interchangeable. You know, we could be "forced to settle" for Misa, Martone, Hagans or McQueen? Damn! What a horror!