Pass the point please

Halfway point, check.

Team is 25-10-6, missing an entire line that no one knows what to do with when they return except wonder if Carbo can roll 5 lines, starting to score on powerplays, continuing to score on even strength, able to score shorthanded, and generally kick much ass. They're a band of brothers with mutual respect for each other and their coaches. Saku and Price will be back soon. Carbo is happy. Bob is happy. The fans are happy. And the boys have shown us their character when faced with adversity, their strength, and a will to win. Plus the kids are more than alright.

The Bulldogs are doing rather well considering we've picked them clean. That guy they got from the bPens, TJ Kemp, has meshed nicely so far. His point shot helps them. Steve Gainey, son of Bob, has managed to score some timely goals. Desharnais is on a 9-game point streak. The studly little forward now has 12 goals and 18 assists with 30 points in 39 games. Loic Lacasse filled in excellently for Cedrick Desjardins and Marc Denis, but Ced's back from his injury now.

I refuse to talk about fucking trade speculations because as you can see from the tone of my text they generally piss me off. A month ago it was McDonagh as the star prospect to trade. Now it's Subban. Thank you World Juniors for uncovering our sweet secret weapon... So, FUCK OFF TSN!

That is all. The rest of the season should be fun. Hello, Boston. Do you have any tea?

To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high

If Alfie comes out like this, we're fucked!
And yes I know they're not Spartans.

Habs had a team meeting today and then an intense practice. Things were addressed, or vented, with video presentations, which is usually how Carbo works. It's important to get things off your chest or you'll just end up hating each other and that's one of the reasons why they don't go all gloomy after a loss and why the boys are so close. RDS has a lovely little insight into the mind of Sergei Kostitsyn, concerning his opinion on his former-friend Grabs. The kid never ceases to amaze me though. I knew bad blood must have spawned between them, but wow... Sergei says there's no I in TEAM!

And so, as Toronto apparently jumped the Remembrance Day thing (nothing wrong with that), the Ottawa Senators visit our humble abode. I've always had a soft spot for crazy idiot Jarkko. To the games!

Actual team news: Upon his 3rd open apology, the League has suspended Tom Kostopoulos for 3 games. Toronto media and random TSN peanut gallery trolls want his head, but get real, this is more than adequate for a guy who has no history of this and admits openly to his responsibilities. I have another problem with the League's decision though, but it's 2am and I better get some sleep. I'll leave it for another day. I will say this: I've not seen a player apologize like TK has, ever. All we ever hear is the famous "that's how the game is, I will hit you, keep your head up". Other players should take notes.