heard a rumor that i hope is not true

NEWFIEHABSFAN · Senior Member

heard a rumor that i hope is not true

Habtastic · Guru

Of ALL places... Chicago? I don't believe that at all.

Habtastic

Jay1982 · Guru

where/who did you hear that from? I've asked around, and its news to the people I know.

Figaro · Guru

Is there any connection to any player there or personel or the city for any reason? Figured that him being from the Rock makes him either a Hab or Laff fan...not a Hawk fan....

Zulrath · Senior Member

Figaro wrote:

Figured that him being from the Rock makes him either a Hab or Laff fan...not a Hawk fan....

I'm pretty sure I remember hearing on Hockey Day in Canada or somewhere that he grew up as a Leafs fan

habsforeverfan · Veteran Member

NEWFIEHABSFAN wrote:

THE rumor that i heard was that ryder wanted out of montreal and wanted to play for the hawks! say it isn't so, i pray that ryder stays in habland and develops into the superstar that he will become.

This really bites! The Canadiens gave this longshot (9th round pick) a chance on developing him into an NHL calibre player and then as soon as things may appear not to go his way he wants to quit. This is a classic case of "biting the hand that feeds him" situation. Professional athletes are so spoiled. I just hope this is rumour without validity. Athletes already have such a spoiled image already. We don't need Ryder exemplifying this image anymore.

Johab · Guru

Not only that, but this guy is one of the few on the team who is dangerous everytime he gets a shot. He has a great shot and is almost a sure goal scorer if he is in the slot. We cant afford to lose the 1 guy who can score goals (30+) on our team. We're offensively challenged enough....

rwp2le · Guru

Johab wrote:

Not only that, but this guy is one of the few on the team who is dangerous everytime he gets a shot. He has a great shot and is almost a sure goal scorer if he is in the slot. We cant afford to lose the 1 guy who can score goals (30+) on our team. We're offensively challenged enough....

Samsonov should be a 30 goal man with his new line mates. He scored 25 last year. Kovy has 30 goal capability, and if he was healthy all year last year would have scored 30. But still, Ryder has to stay, I think he will get 50 goals within the next couple of season.

Habsfan4life · Member

WHAT!!! the HAWKS wow this rumour is so not true HES GONNA DIE A HAB

thehabit · Member

Well IF (BIG IF) he has to go I'd rather him go to the hawks rather then coming back to haunt us with the leafs, Ott Bos basically the N east foes

Paolo · Member

I think everyone should take a deep breath and relax

1) Ryder and the team are trying to settle their dispute through arbitration..it is never a congenial process....IF he even said it, its probably just posturing.

2) Ryder is a 2nd year restricted free agent, he's not going anywhere, or at least without some compensation.

3) Our GM is NOT Rejean Houle, I don't think Gainey will mess this up.

4) I really don't think players pick teams based on who they cheered for as a child. There are so many other factors.