Frankie's back!

With the delightful news Canada Day that former Canadien Mighty Mouse Francis "Frankie" "Cube" "Tank" Bouillon is back in the fold, one thing appears certain: the Bergevin era will be about class, respect and tradition but it will also be about prudence with prospects - and toughness on the ice.

No more will the Smurfs be 'smited' (or smut-ed) by bullies from Boston or elsewhere.

Expect a fight, a hit, retaliation and opposition - keep your head up at all times. While I am concerned Brad Staubitz may be on the outs, Ryan White is signed and with the now nearly half a dozen tough or semi-tough players the Habs are no longer looking to appear on the View as battered wives.

And on the development front they appear certain to take their time and properly grow and teach the kids in Hamilton with Sylvain Levebvre.

But (swooning) Frankie's back. Frankie is back!