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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Dec 11, 2021 21:28:57 GMT -5
MONTREAL CANADIENS @ PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
Thursday Dec 16 @ 7 PM ET
Networks: TSN2,
RDS, NBCSP+
 
February 17, 1974
Philadelphia/Montreal Bench-Clearing Brawl
Box Score *
1972 Calder Cup Champions
Front Row L to R - Claude Ruel, Rey Comeau, Mike Kelly (vice president), Sam Pollock, Mike Laughton, Al MacNeil
(coach & general manager), Dr. Ken Nickerson, Germain Gagnon, Floyd Curry.
Middle Row - Michel Plasse, Noel Price, Lynn Powis, Joe Hardy, Murray Wilson, Larry Robinson, Chuck Lefley,
Yvon Lambert, Wayne Thomas.
Back Row - Noel Geoffroy, Ron Busniuk, Murray Anderson, Tony Featherstone, Kerry Ketter, Bob Murray, Chuck
Arnason, Michel DeGuise, Randy Rota, Freddie Voltz.
* Photo courtesy of The Hockey Gods |
1973-74 O-Pee-Chee #237
Larry Robinson, RC
1973-74 O-Pee-Chee #166
Dave Schultz, RC
* logos via Sportslogos.net / Sportsnet.ca |
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Post by drkcloud on Dec 11, 2021 21:52:04 GMT -5
Only Arizona has a worse record then us, 3 points behind. We've played 3 more games however. All in for that first overall
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Dec 15, 2021 23:46:56 GMT -5
What's the skinny on the Flyers ...
Cheers.
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Post by habsorbed on Dec 16, 2021 2:22:08 GMT -5
Tx for the GDT Dis! That's a classic hi-lite film. But what's with the black and white, pretty sure I watched it in colour. Hi-lite for me is at the 4:28 mark where Larry is leaning against the glass after pummelling Shultz and a fan gives Larry his drink and Larry takes a sip - hope it was some 50.
Going to be hard to go from the Big Bird to David Savard and Wideman tonight.
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 16, 2021 7:56:09 GMT -5
Tx for the GDT Dis! That's a classic hi-lite film. But what's with the black and white, pretty sure I watched it in colour. Hi-lite for me is at the 4:28 mark where Larry is leaning against the glass after pummelling Shultz and a fan gives Larry his drink and Larry takes a sip - hope it was some 50. Going to be hard to go from the Big Bird to David Savard and Wideman tonight. I've watched that video a lot and always seemed to miss big bird doing that... so cool, a legend... And Berg didn't want him around... jeebus. The new people in charge better show them the respect they've earned because what is on the wall of the dressing room are not just words, its a roadmap to success... To Berg, they were just words... watching DumbAsWoodman and Wideman will be agonizing |
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Post by frozone on Dec 16, 2021 8:24:34 GMT -5
Tx for the GDT Dis! That's a classic hi-lite film. But what's with the black and white, pretty sure I watched it in colour. Hi-lite for me is at the 4:28 mark where Larry is leaning against the glass after pummelling Shultz and a fan gives Larry his drink and Larry takes a sip - hope it was some 50. Going to be hard to go from the Big Bird to David Savard and Wideman tonight. I've watched that video a lot and always seemed to miss big bird doing that... so cool, a legend... And Berg didn't want him around... jeebus. The new people in charge better show them the respect they've earned because what is on the wall of the dressing room are not just words, its a roadmap to success... To Berg, they were just words... watching DumbAsWoodman and Wideman will be agonizing Who is DumbAsWoodman? Savard? |
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Post by Scotty D on Dec 16, 2021 9:20:15 GMT -5
Pretty sure both of those cards were mine at one time ... got it got it need it got it need it got it.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 16, 2021 10:15:32 GMT -5
With Niku out of COVID protocol, I can see sending Corey back. The Primeau move likely signals that (a) they want to give Allen some much deserved nights off and (b) they have no faith in Monty to get those starts. Can Primeau QB a PP?
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 16, 2021 10:58:52 GMT -5
I remember that brawl. A Sunday afternoon game at the Forum. Message sent and received.
The Flyers would win the Cup that season (73-74) and the next...but they didn't meet the Habs in the playoffs.
Those Flyers, the Pat Quinn Leafs (Domi, Roberts, Tucker, Belak, adding Marchment for a season to boot...make that "to knee"), and the 2011 Bruins...ugh...
All warmly supported by the league.
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 16, 2021 11:16:14 GMT -5
I've watched that video a lot and always seemed to miss big bird doing that... so cool, a legend... And Berg didn't want him around... jeebus. The new people in charge better show them the respect they've earned because what is on the wall of the dressing room are not just words, its a roadmap to success... To Berg, they were just words... watching DumbAsWoodman and Wideman will be agonizing Who is DumbAsWoodman? Savard? lol.. yes... I shouldn't be so harsh but he gives me fits when I watch him play |
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Post by folatre on Dec 16, 2021 11:39:34 GMT -5
I hope that Primeau is simply the recipient of a temporary reward for his outstanding play in Laval of late, maybe get him a couple starts for the Habs before the Christmas recess. But I think he should go back to the Rocket and be the man there. Goalie is almost the only position where I see clear value in letting a high end prospect over-marinate in the AHL.
Honestly I do not think it would matter much at this point if Price was healthy and ready to go. I mean, the most basic numbers are astounding -- bottom five in power play, penalty kill, goals for, and goals against.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 16, 2021 13:02:06 GMT -5
I hope that Primeau is simply the recipient of a temporary reward for his outstanding play in Laval of late, maybe get him a couple starts for the Habs before the Christmas recess. But I think he should go back to the Rocket and be the man there. Goalie is almost the only position where I see clear value in letting a high end prospect over-marinate in the AHL. Honestly I do not think it would matter much at this point if Price was healthy and ready to go. I mean, the most basic numbers are astounding -- bottom five in power play, penalty kill, goals for, and goals against. Primeau has been holding together a severely depleted Rocket lineup, so that really is the place he is needed most right now. I too think they throw him a game (or two) as reward and also to rest Allen. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Dec 16, 2021 13:09:04 GMT -5
Looks like it is a very short call up for Primeau. Play tonight, back to Laval tomorrow. Monty will get one of the three starts after this one. That should be fun!
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Post by jkr on Dec 16, 2021 14:53:54 GMT -5
Is it Primeau's Philly connection that prompted them to give him this start? Otherwise why bring him up for one game?
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Post by Boston_Habs on Dec 16, 2021 14:55:19 GMT -5
I was too young to remember that brawl, but I do remember the classic pre-game brawl in Game 6 of the 1987 Conference Finals. Good times.
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Post by Scotty D on Dec 16, 2021 15:11:14 GMT -5
I was too young to remember that brawl, but I do remember the classic pre-game brawl in Game 6 of the 1987 Conference Finals. Good times. |
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Post by jkr on Dec 16, 2021 18:22:32 GMT -5
Is it Primeau's Philly connection that prompted them to give him this start? Otherwise why bring him up for one game? TSN reporting that the Bell Centre will be empty tonight. Ontario is going with 50% capacity but Quebec going all the way for now. |
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Post by franko on Dec 16, 2021 19:45:08 GMT -5
TSN reporting that the Bell Centre will be empty tonight. good thing the Habs aren't playing the Senators, who are used to that. |
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 16, 2021 19:54:31 GMT -5
TSN reporting that the Bell Centre will be empty tonight. good thing the Habs aren't playing the Senators, who are used to that. Lol.... |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Dec 16, 2021 20:09:41 GMT -5
Tx for the GDT Dis! That's a classic hi-lite film. But what's with the black and white, pretty sure I watched it in colour. Hi-lite for me is at the 4:28 mark where Larry is leaning against the glass after pummelling Shultz and a fan gives Larry his drink and Larry takes a sip - hope it was some 50. Going to be hard to go from the Big Bird to David Savard and Wideman tonight. You're very welcome, mate ... I always enjoyed watching someone make Dave Schultz eat his lunch every so often ... I was at the Forum for a game between the Flyers and Habs, back in the day, and Schultz and Pete Mahovlich squared off at centre ice ... the scrum ended with Schultz on his back and Mahovlich in a full-mount (I think that's what the UFC calls it) ... here's that beer clip ... it's bookmarked on my Twitter account ... never knew the clip was right after Larry Robinson dispatched Schultz ... Cheers. |
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Post by folatre on Dec 16, 2021 20:47:09 GMT -5
The boys started fast and furious. In the second, unfortunately, in transition the Flyers started finding some holes in the Habs defense.
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Post by drkcloud on Dec 16, 2021 20:53:48 GMT -5
CC sure trying hard but looking less and less elite every day
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 16, 2021 21:24:20 GMT -5
CC sure trying hard but looking less and less elite every day If there was a player who needs a goal its CC |
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 16, 2021 21:28:56 GMT -5
Chiarot will be starting the ot
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Post by Willie Dog on Dec 16, 2021 21:44:20 GMT -5
I guess it's ok to hack our goalie and run into our goalie
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Post by Andrew on Dec 16, 2021 21:45:58 GMT -5
Nice win for the kid! Hope he’s ok. Wouldn’t that be par for the course this season if he got hurt on the sinning save in the shootout.
That call on Chiarot in OT was bush league.
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 16, 2021 21:48:58 GMT -5
TSN690 radio call after Primeau's final SO save.....
"And the Canadiens have a win!"
Yay?
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Post by folatre on Dec 16, 2021 22:26:45 GMT -5
I am happy for Primeau in particular; he was really good. And I am happy for the boys in general. The compete level was there tonight. Montreal is going to lose more than its share of games going forward, so I feel extremely confident in a bottom five finish. But on nights where the boys dial in and work hard against an opponent that is rather meh, a few wins will be found over a 82 game season, which is fine.
Arizona is so abject there is no point in believing a 32nd place finish is possible. And I am beginning to sense the traditional Buffalo death spiral take hold and thus it may be hard for the Habs to finish second from the bottom. But with my eyes wide open I see a 30th overall finish as a relatively safe bet. Seattle is bad, so that could be a thing but really who else?
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Post by CentreHice on Dec 16, 2021 22:54:11 GMT -5
Primeau deserved a star, from what I heard on the radio.
3rd - Chiarot (1 assist, 7 SOG)
2nd - Dauphin (tied it at 2 in the 3rd)
1st - Drouin (I presume for the SO winner)
Caufield with 8 shots and was buzzing. A lot of "no cigars" for him this year.
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Post by Skilly on Dec 17, 2021 6:22:40 GMT -5
I am happy for Primeau in particular; he was really good. And I am happy for the boys in general. The compete level was there tonight. Montreal is going to lose more than its share of games going forward, so I feel extremely confident in a bottom five finish. But on nights where the boys dial in and work hard against an opponent that is rather meh, a few wins will be found over a 82 game season, which is fine. Arizona is so abject there is no point in believing a 32nd place finish is possible. And I am beginning to sense the traditional Buffalo death spiral take hold and thus it may be hard for the Habs to finish second from the bottom. But with my eyes wide open I see a 30th overall finish as a relatively safe bet. Seattle is bad, so that could be a thing but really who else? Have no fear, we have 2 games against Arizona remaining ... we will be the cure that ails them. |
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