Schneider Possible Against Rangers, Markov Doing Better Than Reported

by Robert L on Apr 7, 2009 10:05 AM EDT Comment 17 comments

CKAC Sports has learned that not only has Mathieu Schneider made the trip to New York with the Canadiens, but that he could also be in the lineup against the Rangers, if not then Thursday against the Bruins.

On this morning edition of "Sport Du Lit", CKAC play by playman Martin Maguire confirmed to host Danile Langevin that Schneider is "not ruled out" for tonight's game, and that it is almost certain that he will play in Boston.

The Canadiens are not practicing in New York today, and will head off to Madison Square Garden at 4:30 p.m.

After last night's game in Ottawa, Roman Hamrlik was seen to have a slight limp, a result of a shot block during the game.

As far as Andrei markov is concerned, he was seen in and around the Canadiens dressing room prior to yesterday's game and did not appear to be favouring his leg or hip. He seemed to be walking normally, and it is being assumed that his injury is not as severe as earlier media reports has ascerted. Markov remained in Montreal and it remains unclear how long he will be out of the lineup.

After the game, canadiens coach Bob Gainey stated that "Mathieu and Andrei presence were sorely missed, but for the time being I cannot confirm any details."

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And so...

The entire season comes down to this. We don’t stand a chance without Markov. Without him, we’re worse than Ottawa was at the beginning of the year. Last night, there were about 25-30 more shifts that failed to get the puck into Ottawa’s zone. They forechecked our guys without any fear that they’d get caught up ice. And they never did.

Our team is built around Markov. Nothing in our gameplan works right without him. Basically, our best hope now is that our goalie steals games for us.

Hockey blogging can't get any flatter.

by saskhab on Apr 7, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

That very much reflects my own mounting depressive thoughts… After last night’s game, I felt like not watching hockey again this season.

Robert, I hope these reports hold some truth. I really don’t want to get my hopes up for Markov only to learn he needs surgery!

by Habs on Apr 7, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe we could put both Halak and Price in at once – that’s never been tried!

by Robert L on Apr 7, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

There’s a clear rule against that ;) even the Habs couldn’t get away with it.

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by PPP on Apr 7, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, I once pulled a goalie on the fly to put my backup in because my starter had to pee. He let me know in the course of the game by taking his water bottle into his blocker hand and squeezing the liquid out from between his legs while waving at my with his trapper. A player on my bench said, "Coach, I think Andrew’s got to take a piss!" This goalie was a card – he wore #111!

by Robert L on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

saskhab – Let’s not forget Schneider – he is the guy who has turned the PP around and added some much needed depth to the backend.

by 24 Cups on Apr 7, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions

That was going to be a reply but came out as a post. What gives, Robert?!

by 24 Cups on Apr 7, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s important, no doubt, but we’ve played we’re at least used to playing without him. Markov? Like I said, this team is built around him more than anyone else.

Hockey blogging can't get any flatter.

by saskhab on Apr 7, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe you didn’t click on “reply?” I dunno.

by Robert L on Apr 7, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

it just happened to me!

by Robert L on Apr 7, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Schneider in NY

Apparently , he’s only there to get a second opinion on his shoulder.

Hopefully surgery can be avoided.

by yathehabsrule on Apr 7, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

Or at least postponed. It’s not unheard of for a player to put off surgery until the season is over.

Hockey blogging can't get any flatter.

by saskhab on Apr 7, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Bullcrap

Two players do not make a team,if the Habs are so fragle that they can’t win at all missing two Defence men,“one who is a new member and is 40” then this team was put together with pins and needles and band-aids.Not a very good team seems to be the biggest problem,pity.I hope Serge Savard buy’s the team and grabs Lecavalier as a first move…

by Xtrahabsfan on Apr 8, 2009 2:25 AM EDT reply actions

One body part doesn’t make a man, but take away a leg and one walks a whole lot differently.

by Robert L on Apr 8, 2009 3:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Do you go with players who are playing hurt and will likely not be very effective or do you go with their replacements? Neither solution sounds tooo promising.

by PuckStopsHere on Apr 8, 2009 3:42 AM EDT reply actions

For the minutes used up by Doug Janek for example, I’d dress markov for strictly PP duty. At four of minutes of OIT it might make the difference between a win and a loss.

by Robert L on Apr 8, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions