We're doomed. End of season wrap-up

So, Montreal gets to lose to Boston. Just perfect.

I was watching last night's game against the Penguins and was struck by how the game resembled the season. Some great highlights and a lot of potential, but with a very disappointing outcome. Bride of Kovalev, who usually likes to nap while the Habs play, commented that it seems none of the players have any idea where their teammates are. She said she knows that it's a good idea to pass to open spaces, but the Habs seem to pass to areas where no one wearing a red sweater is anywhere close.

No offense to BoK, but if she can see the lack of chemistry the Habs exhibit, then why the hell can't Bob Gainey, and why didn't Guy Carbonneau? It seems Carbo didn't take the blender with him after he was fired, and Gainey's been making use of it since. I like Glen Metropolit, but why the hell was he on the first line last night? I know Gainey was trying to give his players a rest, but last night was not just some throwaway. With a win, Montreal could have avoided playing the Big Bad Bruins (and losing in quick order). Also, when you're gearing up for the playoffs, there is no rest. You play as you practice, and practice as you play. You put your top lines out, keep their rhythm and chemistry going, and hit the ground running when the playoffs begin. Last night's experiment means the Habs will start the series against Boston cold, with zero momentum. (With the exception of a very quirky Carey Price. Look for awesome, unbelievable saves, combined with slap-your-forehead dunce-cap ass goals from him in the upcoming series.)

So, the season is over, and now we get to see the Bruins kick the shit out of our Habbies. I wonder if Big Georges Laraque will play? If he doesn't, one has to wonder just wtf Bob Gainey is thinking.

Also of note, we will undoubtedly be saying goodbye to many of our players very soon. We have, what, 11 free agents? I'll speak more on this in the coming weeks, but I end this season sadly. I have no reason to think Koivu will be back, nor do I think Kovalev will submit himself to Gainey's "management" any further. Tanguay was awesome for us, and I hope he'll stay, but I expect the worse. Komisarek is a mixed bag. He could be great, but he was terrible this season. I imagine he'll go on to do great things, but with a different team.

Now on to the playoffs. I'll hope for the best, but expect the worse.