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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Oct 23, 2003 9:33:50 GMT -5
During Pollock's 14 years as GM, the Canadiens won nine Stanley Cups. In the last three years under his watch, the team lost 11, eight and 10 games. Including playoffs, the Canadiens had 213 wins, 34 ties and 34 losses in 281 games in the three seasons. The Canadiens won again the next year with the team he assembled - but cracks were starting to show. They lost 17 games. - full article |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Oct 23, 2003 10:42:42 GMT -5
Great read Mr. Bozo. Thank you very much.
Mr. Pollack ranks up there with Toe, Rocket and Gros Bil.
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Post by CentreHice on Oct 31, 2003 19:04:29 GMT -5
The thing that sticks in my memory of the first year (75/76) in what has to be the best winning pct. in NHL dynasty history, is that the Habs dusted off the reigning champion Flyers in 4 straight in the finals...led by Larry Robinson's jolt on Gary Dornhoeffer....they had to stop play and put the boards back into place. I also remember Robinson, during that regular season, hammering Dave "The Hammer" Schultz in a fight behind the Habs' net.
When are they gonna retire #19?
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Post by Strummerman on Nov 13, 2003 22:13:30 GMT -5
What saved Pollock's neck was Guy lafleur. When the flower bloomed in 1975 and started scoring all was back to normal, les canadiens sont la encore
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Nov 14, 2003 17:10:10 GMT -5
Actually, Lafleur was drafted by Pollock as was Robinson, Risebrough, Tremblay, Gainey, Shutt, (Murray) Wilson AND Tony Esposito.
However, he also acquired Ken Dryden (from Boston), Frank Mahovlich (Detroit), his brother Pete (also from Detroit I think) Doug Jarvis (Toronto), Bunny Larocque (who had to play behind Dryden) and several others.
I don't know how many Cups we could've won without le demond blond, but it was a fabulous team he built.
Cheers.
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Post by Strummerman on Nov 16, 2003 16:05:08 GMT -5
Actually, Lafleur was drafted by Pollock as was Robinson, Risebrough, Tremblay, Gainey, Shutt, (Murray) Wilson AND Tony Esposito. However, he also acquired Ken Dryden (from Boston), Frank Mahovlich (Detroit), his brother Pete (also from Detroit I think) Doug Jarvis (Toronto), Bunny Larocque (who had to play behind Dryden) and several others. I don't know how many Cups we could've won without le demond blond, but it was a fabulous team he built. Cheers. The 76-80 Habs were the greatest team of all time. However, let us not forget from 74-76 the team was beaten out and not considered a contender- The moment Lafleur became the best player in the NHL the team started to dominate again. |
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Post by BCHab on Nov 17, 2003 14:23:51 GMT -5
Lafleur improved but so did Robinson, Gainey, Jarvis, Houle, Shutt, Lemaire, Risebrough, Tremblay and others. One player does not make a team and plenty of goals were scored when Lafleur was not on the ice. That 1976 team was almost flawless. Four lines and six defensemen perfectly matched. All acquired or drafted by Pollock. Let's also give some credit to Bowman too.
To say that Lafleur saved Pollock's bacon is not exactly accurate IMO...
Cheers,
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Nov 17, 2003 16:01:16 GMT -5
If any bacon saving was done it was done by Pollock. He kept the the ingredients pareve, though not necessarily kosher.
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Post by Strummerman on Nov 17, 2003 23:58:49 GMT -5
Lafleur improved but so did Robinson, Gainey, Jarvis, Houle, Shutt, Lemaire, Risebrough, Tremblay and others. One player does not make a team and plenty of goals were scored when Lafleur was not on the ice. That 1976 team was almost flawless. Four lines and six defensemen perfectly matched. All acquired or drafted by Pollock. Let's also give some credit to Bowman too. To say that Lafleur saved Pollock's bacon is not exactly accurate IMO... Cheers, Let us not forget Ken Dryden. The year he did not play- the Habs looked lost. As for flower power, I have seen in many forums his exploits downgraded. Let us not forget 1980 when the Flower was injured in the playoffs, the Habs streak came to an end. I think that 1980 team could have won the Cup with Lafleur at full strength. That cheap shot by Boutette ruined the 5 in a row. Now dont get me going on why Lafleur should have been captain instead of Gainey... |
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