HIT THE POST WITH CJAD 800'S RICK MOFFAT, VOICE OF THE HABS&GREY CUP CHAMP ALS

NICE TOUCH THIS WEEK, CAREY, BUT AREN'T YOUR HABS IN FAR MORE URGENT NEED OF A GROUP-HUG OFFENSIVELY?

HAPPY HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA EVERYBODY! Yannick Weber says "is it Hockey Day in Switzerland too?" Sure is, since for once, family and friends don't have to stay up all night to listen to him on www.cjad.com! The Canadiens hit the Nation's Capital with a Coach who's hometown still doesn't even have an arena. Jacques Martin tells me growing up in St. Pascal, the nearest arena for minor hockey was in the "big town" of Clarence Creek.

And Carey, about the Happy Face you drew on your goalie stick on Hug Day--think you could put one of those Happy Faces on the blades of Metro, Bergeron and Lapierre? While you're at it, send some smiles to Pacioretty and D'Agostini!

Here's to the next Habs' Hugs being goal celebrations!

Will Kerry Watkins test free agency? Won't surprise me, though Kerry tells me this week he and Als' GM Jim Popp are "closer" in talks to prevent that.

Am I surprised the NFL didn't want more Alouettes? Not really. Keron Williams has talent but the Cowboys tested him at Linebacker cuz he's too small for the NFL trenches. Williams is even more likely than Watkins at this point to test CFL free agency.

Is Grey Cup Brain Drain inevitable? Yes, and the Als losing "The O.C." Scott Milanovich will hurt but let's keep it in perspective: Marc Trestman still calls every play for Anthony Calvillo.

Can you believe what Paul Lambert tells me he told Damon Duval right before THE KICK: TAKE 2?! At the confirmation of his new 2-year deal, the proud hometown Als' bodyguard for AC confesses he got in Duval's face: "Don't blow this one!" Now that's a supportive teammate. Wonder if Lambo and Duval hugged and made up?