Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey has pulled the rug from his five-year plan (losing a shit load of free agents for nothing makes it all the more easier) and has chosen a new path for the Habs. Hey, at least he admits his errors - sorta. He’ll put his faith and hockey stake in Scott Gomez, Brian Gionta and Mike Cammalleri and to a lesser extent with Jaroslav Spacek and Hal Gill. It’s suddenly a new, if not unchartered, era in Montreal.

I admit, while I understand the moves and harbor no problems with the three talented forwards, one has to question the management competence of this organization.

Anyway, NHL observers and fans alike have discovered Gainey has a mean gambling streak in him. Because, dear folks, if this fails…

I dedicate this Kenny Rogers classic to Gamblin’ Gainey:

All these moves also reminds me of this scene in Dumb and Dumber for some reason. Let me explain. Some people may like the new Gainey A LOT. Others may see there’s a chance his decision mayy work. Hence: