I understand your interest in a power forward like Tkachuk. We ask ourselves if the Habs will ever have a large forward with stones who can put it in the net. However, I have hope for the Habs future and when I hear Tkachuk's name I automatically think of two things. Damaged goods and he's short term. They thought they were kind of getting that in Bonk...I said kind of. I never panned out.

I believe our future is in our scouting. I know that you are thinking "ok but we need reinforcement now" but I doubt that he's the answer. Did you hear Downey on the radio today?

He could not stop saying how much it is an honour to play for a prestigious team like the Habs. He went on to mention that he would do anything for the team...fight twice a game, ram opposing players into the boards on every shift...whatever it takes.

When was the last time we heard that from a Hab. Yes yes yes he's just a fighter with very limited talent but can you imagine the impact it would have coming out of the mouth of a Ryder or a Zednik?