I never said Huet was the best ever... I said I was surprised when he played well and there's no chance he'll lead the Habs anywhere.  I still think it was a stupid move... unless Gainey has something else up his sleeve.  Rumour has it that he's trying to get Hossa and that package would include Johan Hedberg, so at least that's someone to back up Price in the playoffs.  Not much time left if they want something else to happen.

Biggest move of the day in Toronto?  Wade Belak goes to Florida for a 5th.  Looks like Fletcher can't do anything to get rid of JFJ's garbage.

Ottawa's been disappointing too... They've only got Lapointe so far.  I think they're in the mix for Hossa too... I'd imagine Wadell is playing Ottawa and Montreal against each other trying to get the best deal... GO HABS GO!

I'm surprised by the Forsberg signing.  I was pretty confident he'd be back in Philly.  Maybe that 10 game slide changed his mind about that.  As for Sundin, I kind of feel bad for him.  He'll be tarred and feathered and carted out of Toronto on a stick.  I still think Tanguay may go.  And I'm hoping and wishing that my Habs pick up Richards, Jokinen, or Hossa.  Preferably a winger, but I wouldn't mind any of them.  They're all rumoured to go there, but at the end of the day it wouldn't surprise me if Montreal doesn't get anyone significant.

And that McCarty signing isn't significant... he's still playing in Grand Rapids for the next 2 weeks at least.

Other things to take note of: Campbell left the Buffalo game early... he's either injured or traded.  All of JFJ's no-trade signings are going to keep the Leafs in hell for a long time... Kubina, Tucker, Sundin, and Kaberle aren't able to be moved.  McCabe is on a no-trade clause too, but he's willing to waive his.  It's going to be hard to rebuild when those guys won't step aside for younger talent.  Still in Toronto, Hal Gill was a late scratch tonight, so he might be traded.  I can't imagine who would want him, but who knows?

I love deadline day!  Right now it feels like Christmas Eve.

I am... it's from watching this band go around in circles.

I got together with some old friends tonight and drank myself silly.  what fun!