Who do you like?

AB Habman · Guru

Who do you like?

nietche · Veteran Member

Hard to pick someone who's been consistent . Markov has been consistent and good, so pretty good choice.

Here are some other choices (and what's wrong with them)

- Koivu .... has played strong in maybe 90% of the games he's suited up for, but my knock on him is he's missed 5-6 important games

- Ryder ... leading hab scorer, couple of game winners and some o/t winners .... but has taken at least one bone headed penatly that lost us a game.

- Begin .... couple of important goals early on, lots of heart ... but do you recall he missed an OPEN NET against the leafs AND he's taken a lot of bone headed penalties too

- Kovy .... solid most nights, couple of great performances, but seems to be coasting lately.

So, none of these guys get's my vote.

Maybe Bouillon? can't really recall him controlling a game, but can't recall him losing one for the habs either. So perhaps he makes the list with Markov?

AB Habman · Guru

nietche wrote:

Hard to pick someone who's been consistent . Markov has been consistent and good, so pretty good choice. Here are some other choices (and what's wrong with them) - Koivu .... has played strong in maybe 90% of the games he's suited up for, but my knock on him is he's missed 5-6 important games - Ryder ... leading hab scorer, couple of game winners and some o/t winners .... but has taken at least one bone headed penatly that lost us a game. - Begin .... couple of important goals early on, lots of heart ... but do you recall he missed an OPEN NET against the leafs AND he's taken a lot of bone headed penalties too - Kovy .... solid most nights, couple of great performances, but seems to be coasting lately. So, none of these guys get's my vote. Maybe Bouillon? can't really recall him controlling a game, but can't recall him losing one for the habs either. So perhaps he makes the list with Markov?

Good post! Kind of sums up our season, when we have a hard time finding one solid player!

superhab · Guru

I would go with Higgins. THis guy works hard every game scored some goals a lot for the ice that he was getting. Always works hard, is great in the corner, solid defensivly and can score. Future captain!

Caper_hab_fan · Veteran Member

I like higgins too, but i can't see an american wearin the C in habtown. But i do like Bouilion for a strong player.

superhab · Guru

Caper_hab_fan wrote:

I like higgins too, but i can't see an american wearin the C in habtown. But i do like Bouilion for a strong player.

I'm sure there was a time when you couldn't see a Finn every being a Habs captain. Besides right now the team is full of Americans Boullion, Higgins and Komisarek

Nil d · Guru

superhab wrote:

Caper_hab_fan wrote: I like higgins too, but i can't see an american wearin the C in habtown. But i do like Bouilion for a strong player. I'm sure there was a time when you couldn't see a Finn every being a Habs captain. Besides right now the team is full of Americans Boullion, Higgins and Komisarek

Bouillon was born in the States but grew up in Quebec, so I don't think anyone would truly consider him an American.

Having said that, with a Finn being captain, I see no reason why an American couldn't be a captain as well.

Nil d · Guru

AB Habman wrote:

We all have been critical of players but my question is who do you like this season? Who has been the most solid player on a consistant bases? I'm thinking Markov because defense is a tough position in todays NHL and he has done it all! May not be perfect every game but has had few bad games!-- Edited by AB Habman at 23:47, 2006-01-07

I would agree with Markov, with Bouillon being right up there, He rarely has a bad game.

Koivu is pretty consistent, but of course he's frequently injured.

Sadly, the rest of the team is pretty inconsistent this year.

habs93 · Veteran Member

RE: Who do you like for a Future Captain

Trapper John · Member

RE: Who do you like?

hockeyman · Senior Member

habs93 wrote:

For a future Habs Captain a possibly could be "Kyle Kircupara" (sp) who was team captain of this years Team Canada Juniors who did not lose a game & Sutter knows a bit about leadership/character and picked Kyle out of all the juniors to be captain but granted he was also one of the older players on the team - 19 ?.....

Chipchura......I would say Rivet. This guy was being slagged by everyone at the start of the year and has really answered the call. He is playing within his means.

ray · Senior Member

I'd say Bulis yes I know he had a few bad periods in a few games but when he hustles he can be very useful. If his hands were softer he would probably leading the habs in goals right now. Secondly, Plekanec, i was very impressed with him, his speed and his winning face-offs is very crucial. But then he got hurt......