Habual wrote:

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Skating, has not practiced with team.

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Thanks Habual,

I hope he's progressing quickly.

Kendich wrote:

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he's skating again and they said he could be back as early as game 5

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OHHH, Wouldn't that be great???? Makes me happy.

Back on the day we win the series

OMG That's Awesome!!!

If we get Begin back in full form and Kovy playing better I think we have a chance. Is it me or does anyone else want to see one of our guys flatted either Ward or Williams. I feel awful wanting retribution,(being a police officer)  but I cannot help it. I want a game 6 in Montreal where we can clinch the series.    I want this series and I want it in a BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAd way.

-- Edited by davidb at 16:37, 2006-04-29

 Begin is effective because he's a strong skater. If he can't skate to full speed, he may not be much help on 5-5 but will still help with the PK and inspiring the gang. I hope he doesn't re-injure himself.

We need a spark and Begin might just be the guy.

hockeyman wrote:

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I just hope he is ready to go and this is not a rush job.  I'd rather see him at a 100%, and not playing because we need him.(we do but not if he is at risk)

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I'm concerned too Hockeyman BUT rush job or not...there is no tomorrow. I doubt Bouillon is 100% healed from his injury. Souray is playing hurt and as the post season continues, every player will play with some type of pain.

Another angle to look at it is let's say he's 85%, he's still valuable in a playoff game because you know he'll be a spark plug and his ass will be right in Ward's face...

Jedah wrote:

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Key Lime wrote: hockeyman wrote: I just hope he is ready to go and this is not a rush job.  I'd rather see him at a 100%, and not playing because we need him.(we do but not if he is at risk) I'm concerned too Hockeyman BUT rush job or not...there is no tomorrow. I doubt Bouillon is 100% healed from his injury. Souray is playing hurt and as the post season continues, every player will play with some type of pain. Another angle to look at it is let's say he's 85%, he's still valuable in a playoff game because you know he'll be a spark plug and his ass will be right in Ward's face... Bouillon isn't 100%. He said the doctors told him he would have to play with pain and he said he didn't mind. As long as he can't do more damage, he said it was ok by him.

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It's common in the playoffs for several players to play even though they are somewhat at risk of reinjuring themselves. In my opinion, this is why they should be paid the big bucks...it's a risk most players have to take.