Laraque

[KR]

Tonight will be pre-season game #5 and no sign of BGL. Supposedly he has a lower body injury not related to his back problems of last season. I'm beginning to seriously question his commitment to hockey. Perhaps his heart simply isn't in it ( a member of the Montreal media told me as much last year). Frankly, I think he's the worst acquisition Gainey has ever made. He's brought nothing to the table. I think the team should seriously consider buying him out. Thoughts? We can always use the cap space and we have Stewart and now Neilson.

[sh00n]

Never heard anything about that; I just know about his back injury.

And if he didn't have the heart to play hockey, he wouldn't have demanded playing time last season.

[Snayr]

With Neilson showing up the way he has, I see no reason to keep BGL around. To be honest when I heard the amount we paid freakin' BGL when we first got him I couldn't believe it. Aside from Samsonov, it's Gaineys worst acquisition.

[KR]

With Neilson showing up the way he has, I see no reason to keep BGL around. To be honest when I heard the amount we paid freakin' BGL when we first got him I couldn't believe it. Aside from Samsonov, it's Gaineys worst acquisition.

I completely forgto about Samsonov. Now it's a toss up.

[BROWN]

First time on the ice, gets into a fight, and gets an assist. I say that was a great night for Laraque !

[Snayr]

He had a good first game. Wasn't very impressed with his performance tonight but hopefully he does what we need of him this season.

[sh00n]

He had a good first game. Wasn't very impressed with his performance tonight but hopefully he does what we need of him this season.

I was. He played a power game and almost set up a goal. I think Martin is the perfect coach for BGL cause he plays to his strengths.

[BROWN]

I agree with you sh00n, Martin is a heckueva coach! He has some good lines on, and knows when to change them! I'm loving the team right now !

[Snayr]

Dunno, I thought he was pretty sloppy last night, but I guess that's just me. As long as he plays his role, I'll be happy with him.

[fedorwho]

laraque is injury prone, and his fights arent so impressive, in most cases he wrestles guys to the ground where the fight is broken up... not a fan

[Snayr]

The dead weight that is Laraque is finally gone!

[sh00n]

Gainey's being pretty classless about it, though. Keeping him all year THEN buying him out? At least do it now so he can sign with someone else.

[Snayr]

I heard you weren't allowed to buy out a player until the off-season though, so I'm not sure.