A New Header For LiW

We've heard it before and we're hearing it again, the readers are speaking and telling us that our "classic" PPT made header from the mid part of last decade is starting to look out of date.

On the suggestion of the readers, we are beginning a redesign. On the suggestion of Tobalev, we are opening the floor to creative parties among the readership who have better talents than us for this sort of design.

Controversial ChoicePrice Facing Gretzky 12 Days Away From Patrick's Return

I'm not sure which marketing guru chose to do it, but the Canadiens homepage has replaced the picture of Kovalev in a game from the original 6 with a picture of Carey Price playing in what could only be a game from the 1992-93 season – the evidence is there in Brisebois' bewildered mug (and sweater).


It may not be for me to say, but is replacing Patrick Roy in what is a shot from the last Stanley Cup finals the team reached a good idea?

In light of the ceremony taking place in 12 days, I'd have erred on the side of not doing this one this month. It's a bit of a strange choice given how many photos they could have chosen from.

I mean why not paste Carey's face on Patrick hoisting the Conn Smythe?


Maybe it won't matter, Patrick Roy doesn't have an ego, after all. We all remember that much...

By the way, if they had to do it, couldn't they have at least tried to make it look like Carey would make a save? I mean, Gretzky with Carey guarding the shot to the corner and the gaping net open in the Stanley Cup final?

I know who my money's on there.

100 Years: 98 Octobers

Gosh, I'm nitpicking today. Sorry. Guess I had quite a day at work, didn't even realise...

IN more news that gets on my nerves, this:

100 Seasons of October

I've been relatively lenient with the headline writers with their 100 seaosns of this and that, but this takes the cake...

I think one is right to expect at least a sliver of research from the employees of the official website of the team we all love. I can't even count the number of friends I have now that cover this team for free in a conscientious and professional way.

All of them know that the Canadiens franchise was born in December 1909. Most of them remember that we missed a whole season. Many know a heck of a lot more than that.

Adding it all up, that's 98 Octobers for the Montreal Canadiens. Not 100. I can't say I'm surprised that his erroneous info popped up where it did and not on one of the well-written amateur sites. But frankly I still expect a paid employee of the team to know that.

There, it's off my chest.

Wow, sorry about that, won't happen again...