The Diachronic Barber Pole Observations of a Recovering Hockey Exile

Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils

February 6, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Charles suffers a few off notes on the American anthem. Odd.

Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers

February 5, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Tortorella’s expression is nearly unfathomable.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers

February 2, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

This is where Fancy shuts off the TV, I think.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals

February 1, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Gionta leaves the area, mouthguard hanging from his clenched teeth.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers

January 26, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Pouliot is swift at his highest gears. Slow accelerator but a heavy sail in the ocean’s wind when he’s moving. Or is it all the orange metallic table hockey guys squeaking around.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Anaheim Ducks

January 22, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Merci, Saku.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators

January 21, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Campoli’s pass is backyard geometry gone gold.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres

January 18, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Kostitsyn is magnificent. Is he ours to keep?

Montreal Canadiens vs. Calgary Flames

January 17, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Why aren’t we given actors’ heights and weights? Cowards.

Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers

January 15, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Violins aren’t going to convince me that cars are beautiful.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

January 13, 2011, by Homme de Sept-Îles

Now the team is in trouble.

Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers

January 11, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Canadiens have nearly been tranquilized into a Ranger torpor of their own.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins

January 8, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Andrei is of no use. Floating. Unused clothes on a hanger. It’s a windy closet.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

January 6, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

We all need chocolate.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Atlanta Thrashers

January 3, 2011, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Pacioretty’s skating is so ungainly I can’t help but stare at it in repulsion.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers

December 31, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

How does Jacques Martin manage to remain worried during a seasonal address to the fans?

Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

December 30, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Fire Benoit Brunet.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals

December 28, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

We never know, says Brunet with the air of someone sharing secrets of nuclear fission.

Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders

December 26, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

My toaster oven suddenly becomes more of a focal point as Plekanec takes a faceoff deep right. And loses it.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes

December 23, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Cole is in. Shot. Deadman distance. Stopped.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Colorado Avalanche

December 20, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Yes, that Colorado font still has some appeal.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

December 11, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

That red helmet has to go. Joel looks like a Micronaut.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings

December 10, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Ah, I gave up. My guest is more entertaining than the reality. The reality is Montreal is not ready for prime time.

Montreal Canadiens vs. San Jose Sharks

December 4, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Like a fat man on the ropes, the Sharks effect one of the most slovenly rope-a-dope efforts I’ve seen. They can’t skate or pass with the Canadiens. So they heat up the canvas and sneak Cali bourbon in their opponents’ water pail.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers

October 30, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Had a good, quick chat before the game with Frank Rekas of The Rat Trick, a Florida Panthers blog. Rekas had some interesting insights on former Canadiens forward Christopher Higgins and former Panther coach-general manager Jacques Martin. And other good stuff.

Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders

October 29, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Lemon strides out. Looks at his wristband. Absorbed. Calm. Purposed. He wears number one. But looks like Marvin Graves. Slight lank slouch.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers (Gm 5)

May 24, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

It’s Norton-Holmes, mongoose and cobra, eight rough flyers with crow feathers chasing. And one horseshoe spinning on a matte red lake.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers (Gm 4)

May 22, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Laperriere points to his head as he returns to the Flyer bench. He is gesturing at Montreal. Is he asking for a crosscheck to the helmet? Is he saying that his transmitter is malfunctioning? Is he requesting a brain siphon?

Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers (Gm 3)

May 20, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

CBC spends a lot of time and energy showing Montreal in a questionable light. They should be ashamed. NBC doesn’t go after the San Francisco 49ers. FOX doesn’t go after the LA Lakers. ABC doesn’t attack the Boston Red Sox.

Expressly Canadian (Gm 2)

May 19, 2010, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Thoughts while watching the game again in compacted format. Just the first period this time.

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