Habs lose another oppurtunity!

       It seems like every time the canadiens have a chance to get closer to boston, they find a way to lose the game. I keep three reasons for Last night's loss. First Auld was weak and I'm sure he would like another look at 2 out of the 3 goals he allowed. Second, like I have mentioned in this blog before the habs need to be desciplined if they are going to win games, and last night they were not, I know there was some sketchy calls from the refs but thats not an excuse, the habs can't put themselves in that position.  And third, if the canadiens are going to be in the penalty box alot, the penalty kill is going to have to be better, with Gorges gone, Gill is often left by himself. But Brent Sopel's arrival is going to help in that department. One thing is for sure, with 20 games left to the season I don't see Auld in net more than 2 or 3 times.
      Enough about the game. I would like to write about the trade Gauthier made yesterday. In my humble opinion it was a good trade, Ben maxwell was obviously not in the future plans of the organization, and Gauthier found somebody that was interested in him. Sopel is a stanley cup winner that led the the Hawks in blocked shots and averaged about 18 minutes of ice time. He will help alot on the penalty kill and be a big factor in a playoff push. He seems happy in coming to montreal and is motivated in making the habs a cup contender.
      As for Nigel Dawes he is a strong 5 feet 8  190 pounds forward, he will go to hamilton but might be called up anytime. With the Rangers, he was a good "pest" and he might be able to throw the gloves when needed. Plus he has 27 goals in the minors this season, so he can also score goals and he has some speed. I would like to see him on a forth line with halpern and Moen.
      I believe Gauthier is not done dealing. He might make a major deal involving Kostitsyn and maybe another player to try to get a top 6 forward. Sources say he is active on the phones and  trying to maximise a deal that might almost be done.
    So keep your eyes and ears open for a move cause something has got to give.
    Monday I will be following deadline day and trying to bring you insight and breaking news on twitter follow me at @saltita_costa. I will be writing my blog a bit later on monday at around 3:30pm so i can write about the trades made on deadline day.
      Tomorrow's blog will preview the game against the Canes and any moves Gauthier might be making before the deadline.
Have a nice and trade full day!