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Former NHL enforcer Georges Laraque may be headed into the political arena after a three-year absence from hockey, but it hasnt stopped him from voicing his opinion on matters around the league - namely that of his former club the Montreal Canadiens. Laraque - who confirmed Tuesday that he will vie for a seat in the House of Commons for the Green Party - criticized the Habs acquisition of tough guy George Parros to a Montreal newspaper, saying he wasnt intimidating enough in a competitive division. "I know him and hes a good guy - he will defend his teammates," Laraque told La Presse. "Im sure that when the Canadiens signed Parros, the Bruins and Shawn Thornton were relieved. In Ottawa and Toronto, they were relieved." Montreal acquired Parros from the Florida Panthers last week in exchange for forward Philippe Lefebvre and a seventh-round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft. The 33-year-old had nine fighting majors in 39 games last season while averaging just over six minutes of ice time. "Hes a good guy, but in the NHL you have to intimidate," Laraque continued. "He has a good technique, but hes more like a wrestler than a finisher...Florida wouldnt let Parros go if he was doing the job. "The Canadiens division is the most tough - Im sure theyre better with him," added Laraque. "But knowing the Montreal market, people will begin to wonder why they got this guy after two or three beatings." The Canadiens signed Laraque as a free agent in 2008, looking to add toughness to a squad that had been manhandled by Boston in the playoffs. But Laraque rarely dropped the gloves. In two seasons with the Canadiens, he had one goal and four assists in 61 games. The Canadiens announced would buy him out a year-and-a-half later when they banished him from the team, apparently because he had become a distraction. He stayed on the 23-man roster for the rest of the season but was not seen at games or practices. "Some will say Im jealous and frustrated, but Im not," he told La Presse. "I know the guy - I know them all. But those who dont believe me will see for themselves." China Shoes Outlet .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city. Clearance Shoes China . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. http://www.cheapshoeschinaonline.com/cheap-puma-shoes-china-153a.html . The Dane followed up his first European Tour title last weekend with eight birdies and just a single dropped shot on Thursday for a one-stroke advantage over South Africas Allan Versfeld and Portugals Ricardo Santos. Cheap Saucony Shoes China . General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. China Shoes Sale . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.MONTREAL -- Veteran quarterback Quinton Porter was among 11 players released Friday by the Montreal Alouettes. Also let go was sophomore defensive end Mike Lockley. Porter signed with Montreal in r-Cats. The former Boston College star spent five seasons with the Ticats. The six-foot-two, 250-pound Lockley appeared in 14 games with Montreal last season, registering 1the off-season after being released by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The former Boston College star spent five seasons with the Ticats. The six-foot-two, 250-pound Lockley appeared in 14 games with Montreal last season, registering 15 tackles and three sacks. Lockley had a tackle on the Alouettes 24-20 exhibition loss Thursday night to the Toronto Argonauts. "Shout out to my boy (at)MikeLock59 its a crazy business," tweeted veteran Montreal defensive lineman John Bowmaan.dddddddddddd"Hold your head dude u got more to give." Also released were receivers Damone Blackman, Phillip Livas and Michael Campbell, guard Matt Cleveland, defensive linemen Cyril Obiozor and Scott Paxson, defensive backs B.J. Scott, Devon Torrence and Seth Williams. CFL teams have until 10 p.m. ET on Saturday to reduce their training camp rosters to 46 players. But clubs will be able to keep more players on the practice roster and the limit was boosted from seven to nine, with two more spots for Canadians. The 2013 regular season kicks off Thursday night with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hosting Montreal at the new Investors Group Field. ' ' '