Mother decided Laraque's future

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Daryl Katz so wanted Georges Laraque here as the Edmonton Oilers' nightly beat cop, the new owner offered the big guy a four-year contract -- one more year than the Montreal Canadiens were pitching the right winger. Laraque still took the Habs' $4.5-million offer -- mainly because his mother in Montreal wanted to see him play games in the flesh, not on TV. Laraque parted ways with the Oilers in 2006, signing in Phoenix. He was dealt to Pittsburgh in 2007. In Laraque's latter days here, Oilers coach Craig MacTavish didn't feel he needed a slugger in his lineup every night.

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August 25, 2008  08:03 AM ET

MacTavish was right. "Big George" forgot what dropping the gloves meant last year. People were taking liberties with Crosby and Malkin and he didn't do squat about it. Hell, in one game, Malkin and Sykora got into fights, but old Georgie was worried about his...ahem, offensive side. I say Good Riddence.

August 25, 2008  08:56 AM ET

I wish BGL all the luck in the world but his time with the Pens was done.

August 25, 2008  09:26 AM ET

Mother knows best.

August 25, 2008  09:28 AM ET

This is also tied into where Sundin goes isnt it? Must be somehow...

August 25, 2008  09:38 AM ET

So George is going to be a Mama's boy in Montreal...GLAD to HEAR it!

August 25, 2008  09:51 AM ET

Mother decided Laraque's future


Yeah. That sounds about right! Mama's boy! And he plays like it too! Every once in a while he gets very angry that his mommy is controlling his life and goes out and beats the heck out of somebody on the ice! That's about all he's good for!

August 25, 2008  10:01 AM ET

Mommas boy. Grow up.

August 25, 2008  10:10 AM ET

I wouldn't mess with Laraque's mama,

August 25, 2008  10:14 AM ET

I wouldn't mess with Laraque's mama,
ITB | 08/25/08, 10:10 AM


I hear you, ITB!

August 25, 2008  10:32 AM ET

Yeah, she's probably tougher than Larague. He's all reputation, no action!

August 25, 2008  10:33 AM ET

This is also tied into where Sundin goes isnt it? Must be somehow...

Peter Goezinya | 08/25/08, 09:28 AM

Yes, it is all in the hands of Chris Chelios' 112-year-old mamma...

August 25, 2008  10:48 AM ET

First Edmontonians have to deal with player's wives, now we have to deal with their mom's as well!!

August 25, 2008  10:52 AM ET

First Edmontonians have to deal with player's wives, now we have to deal with their mom's as well!!
PokeyReddick | 08/25/08, 10:48 AM


Yeah! That's cruel and unusual punishment for Oil fans, isn't it?

August 25, 2008  11:22 AM ET

There are black people in Montreal? I really had no idea. I should get out more. Don't take that the wrong way.

August 25, 2008  01:02 PM ET

Is there something wrong with Edmonton? Holy crap! They can't sign anyone!

August 25, 2008  01:40 PM ET

Is there something wrong with Edmonton? Holy crap! They can't sign anyone!
The Duke of Awesome | 08/25/08, 01:02 PM

You're a day late and a dollar short to join that circus, Duke! The Oil have signed as many players as they need! Try again!

August 25, 2008  01:47 PM ET

A momma's boy,eh? I'm not worried,Chara will 1 punch him and knock him out. His mommy will then rush onto the ice to console her knocked out bloodied son. LOL.

August 25, 2008  01:48 PM ET

She will then open up here bra and br--east feed him. Hhahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahah.

August 25, 2008  02:15 PM ET

BGM, Laraque's mom could crush Chara.

 
August 25, 2008  05:09 PM ET

I just read on the MMA threads that Laraque's mom and Donovan McNabb's mom (Wilma) are going to be part of the co-main-event the next EliteXC MMA card. Chunky Soup and Molson Canadian are co-sponsoring the event.

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