The Diachronic Barber Pole Observations of a Recovering Hockey Exile

Montreal Mystique Interviews Guy Carbonneau

November 30, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Montreal Mystique interviews former Canadiens captain, head coach, three-time Stanley Cup champion and three-time Frank Selke trophy-winner, Guy Carbonneau.

Of Turkies and Tedium

October 16, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

And to those who insist the Canadiens are, in mid-October, done like Thanksgiving dinner; basted before their time, let’s get a better grip of the wishbone.

Colorado Musings and In-Game Scribbles

October 15, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Just over five minutes left. Hunger. Ice-tracks. Roughness. Moen nails Foote. Crowd loves it. Now Laraque is trying a one-hand back-hand wraparound and is taken down. This one could have been called. Crowd sounds unruly. Booing is scattered but breakless now and the crowd is cheering three different chants. Chaos on the ice reflects the crowd’s anger and unease. Just adrenalin and effort from both teams. Goals come from these heartbeast moments.

Process

August 2, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

A list on a whiteboard, a splash on film, an auditorium of international scouts. How many sports psychologists can a team hire?

Something From the Season

June 3, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Elliotte Friedman commentary.

Jacques Martin Hired as Next Montreal Head Coach

June 1, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

The Canadiens have named 56 year-old Jacques Martin as successor to Guy Carbonneau. It's a good selection for a variety of reasons and there are no concerns to voice.

Islander Musings, In-Game Scribbles

April 2, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Islanders take another penalty. Blake Comeau. He hit Kostitsyn from behind. Could have been a payback hit but it looked chicken cheap. Strutting tough in the barnyard.

Chicago Musings, In-Game Scribbles

March 31, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Old-school refs. Just making things even. Huet exaggerates the hit, too. Falls like a dehydrated, lunging elephant. Legit call, though.

Montreal 1977 Not the Best Ever

November 28, 2008, by Homme De Sept-Iles

However, if one is going to make the rash claims of "greatest ever" one must be prepared to talk about "ever"(Chart Chart).