Scenes from a "protest"

I hope the woman in front rolled up the rim and won

Well, if I may say, that was pretty much a bust. I would estimate the crowd at between 200 and 300 people, not counting the 100 press members. Every now and then the organizer would grab his bullhorn, urge people to sign the petition, and unsuccessfully start a Go Habs Go chant. If you can't even get Habs fans to chant Go Habs Go, the energy level in your group is pretty low. To his credit, the organizer also was raising money for Japan. May have been a bit of a downer.

The pic above may even overstate how many people were there. Anyway, we've got some more pics for you. This first one is a better indication of the crowd I think:

I was obsessed with the guy in the Blues Hull jersey with his giant dog. I've got 10 pics of him. Why is he there? Why with that jersey? If you have a Blues jersey, at least get a Jaro one. Is he from St. Louis? Why would he have a giant dog with him if he traveled from so far? So many questions.

Winner, best sign.

Runner up. Though it is a tad confusing. Does he mean Fuckface Bettman is a Republican?

Winner, best costume. Wasn't even close. I want one of those.

TSN's John Lu works his Blackberry. We had a lovely chat actually. He seemed bored. He estimated the crowd at only about 100, which I thought was low. We agreed to disagree, then we went to Club Downtown where we banged twin Eastern European strippers in the VIP room. I think they were Bulgarian.

Well that about covers it. Fuck the NHL. Get well, PatCHes.

Classic Albums Presents Bon Kovy New Jersey - Game Preview and Open Thread

Running out of Jersey cliches, Habs versus Devils, Parise/Kovalchuk/Brodeur vs Gomez/Pleks/Markov blah blah blah 7:00 at the Bell Centre. Let's get to the music! (Apologies to moeman, 29, and the hairmetal stylings of one Mr. John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.)

"Born To Be Our Goalie"

Your dad was a goalie back in the day
Took up photography 'cause of bills to pay
Now you're the French goalie that got away
Our love, our Cups

Wish back then they'd drafted you with pride
Wouldn't need a good offence with you on our side
Without you our Cup hopes fade and die
Our dreams, our pride

You beat the Habs like a drum (all night)
Shut them out and score one (your play is airtight)
And I'll never let go cause
There's something I know deep inside

You were born to be our goalie
And Marty, we were made to be your fans
Coulda had something to believe in
Even if we don't know where we stand
Only God would know the seasons
We could have had if you had been the man
Cause you were born to be our goalie
And Marty, we were made to be your fans

Win two Cups, blow the world away
Two Olympic golds also on your tray
You ain't fancy, Marty that's OK
Your time, your way

When your team keeps it close better hang on tight
Buckle up, Marty, it's a bumpy ride
Habs are fighting for their playoff life
Our world, our fight

If the Habs play real hard (all night)
There's a chance they'll get by (and it's alright)
And I'll know that you'll be fine
In my heart till the day that I die

Cause you were born to be our goalie
And Marty, we were made to be your fans
Coulda had something to believe in
Even if we don't know where we stand
Only God would know the seasons
We could have had if you had been the man
Cause you were born to be our goalie
And Marty, we were made to be your fans

[Solo]

You beat the Habs like a drum (all night)
Shut them out and score one (your play is airtight)
And I'll never let go cause
There's something I know deep inside

Cause you were born to be our goalie
And Marty, we were made to be your fans
Coulda had something to believe in
Even if we don't know where we stand
Only God would know the seasons
We could have had if you had been the man

Cause you were born to be our goalie
And Marty, we were made to be your fans

You were born to be our goalie
And Marty, we were made to be your fans

Bon soir, Montreal! We love you!!!!!!