NHL: 2008 - 2009 season is upon us

[Puckstop31]

Yeah, Avery is a tool. But having played hockey most of my life, I know that he will get what he deserves. The Rangers are going to regret picking him up.


I'm sitting here, watching the Sabres sesons tick away. Barring a miracle of all miracles, losing to the Devils tonight pretty much seals the deal. They have to play the Bruins and the Red Wings yet as well...

The Habs are looking good however. But then again, its not hard to look good against the Leafs. LOL

Grace... Ya might get me actually rooting for the Wings come finals time. If the Bruins make it from the East, I'll be cheering the Wings on.

Dear God in Heaven... ANYbody but the Bruins. I like Tim Thomas, but it stops there.... LOL

[RICHARD]

Had to laugh at the SA 'assault' on the goalie.

Are the NHLers starting to take lessons from the futbol world?

I would have laughed and sent someone else after him. You ain't gonna win too many fights dressed up like a UXB technician.

[sparks19]

Had to laugh at the SA 'assault' on the goalie.

Are the NHLers starting to take lessons from the futbol world?

I would have laughed and sent someone else after him. You ain't gonna win too many fights dressed up like a UXB technician.

You'd be surprised how feisty the goalies can be and how effective they can be Not much on the ice more effective then the end of a blocker to the nose Just wish it had have landed in Avery's face.

I just can't have any respect for people who don't have any respect for how FORTUNATE they are to be playing a game they supposedly love for a LIVING. Sportsmanship is just as important as any other role they play on the ice

[smokey the elder]

Can anyone tell me why, when the Montreal team is called the "Canadiens" why people call them "the Habs"? Whatintheheck is a "hab" anyway?

[RICHARD]

Can anyone tell me why, when the Montreal team is called the "Canadiens" why people call them "the Habs"? Whatintheheck is a "hab" anyway?

Easy!

They are the Habs, we are the Habs not!


IT comes from "Les Habitants" - a salute to the people of the area.

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S19,

I did a few games as goalie in a 'sandlot' roller hockey. Fiesty?

With all the gear on I was sweating so badly I wanted to beat myself up.

[sparks19]

Can anyone tell me why, when the Montreal team is called the "Canadiens" why people call them "the Habs"? Whatintheheck is a "hab" anyway?

Question: Why are the Montreal Canadiens called the Habs?

Answer: Habs is an abbreviation of "les habitants," the informal name given to the original settlers of New France, dating back to the 17th Century. So it's a natural fit for the The Montreal Canadiens, established in 1909 and marketed as a French-Canadian hockey team.

Having said that, the nickname might have been the result of an error. According to NHL.com, the first man to refer to the team as "the Habs" was Tex Rickard, owner of Madison Square Garden, in 1924. Rickard apparently told a reporter that the "H" on the Canadiens' sweaters was for "Habitants." Not true. The distinctive C-wrapped-around-H logo stands for "Club de Hockey Canadien."

[smokey the elder]

Thanks! That makes sense.

[Grace]

Interesting article from the Washington Post about Mr. Avery, and his anticipated antics in the playoffs.

I do not wish harm to anyone, but if a member of the Capitals should accidentally bruise him, I would not be terribly upset