Have we started a hockey thread yet this season? My Penguins are in first place of the Atlantic Division and this team has such a great promising future loaded with talent. Its only gonna get better. Cosby Malkin and Staal will all be NHL superstars. The only downside is the new arena that they need wich has been a huge ordeal around here. If theres no arena than they will have to eventually move the team, and that would be a shame.
I'm very jealous of your young penguins.
I was lookiing forward to the Blackhawks this year, it seems the league might not have it out for us for once. Last year was completely unwatchable, by the time I tuned in we were either two goals or two men down. 20 of our first 30 games on the road. Hated the new "interpretations" of the rules. We always get that up the ass.
But this year started great with Havlat, Handzuis and Vrbata showing some world class skills and a 4-2 start. Friday we blew two late leads in Dallas and lost 5-4 and I didn't even care cuz it was a fun game. Alas the news sat. morning: Havlat broken ankle (out 3 weeks), Handzuis torn ACL (out for year) and Khabibulin broken finger. WTF? Come on God, are you in on it too? Loss 4-3 to shitty blues and last night 5-0 to Vancouver.
At least I still have the Bears.
Flyers and Hurricanes fan here.
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Alas the news sat. morning: Havlat broken ankle (out 3 weeks), Handzuis torn ACL (out for year) and Khabibulin broken finger. WTF? Come on God, are you in on it too? Loss 4-3 to shitty blues and last night 5-0 to Vancouver.
At least I still have the Bears.
Vrbata will never be a star. He's already getting long in the tooth for a young player. Get used to Havlat going down with injuries. He's one of the softest players in the league and is a gutless coward (although extremely gifted offensively). You can have him regardless. Handzus is just past his mediocre prime - he's a decent role player and nothing more, at least at this point of his career. Too bad Daze's back ruined his promising career. I don't know if we'll ever see the real Tuomo Ruutu. He seems snakebitten with injuries, much like the Leafs defenseman prospect Carlo Colaiacovo (do a search for Carlo and you'll be shocked at his string of bad luck - worst I've ever seen in the NHL).
The Hawks have some excellent young players. Cam Barker and Brent Seabrook are phenominal talents and will be stars in the league for many years to come, although Barker will need a year of seasoning before he starts paying off. These two defensemen were superstars in the Western Hockey League (Junior A under 20's) and were key members of Canada's gold medal 2006 World Junior Championship team - the same team that thrashed Evengi Malkin's Russian team in the final last winter.
Prospect Jonathan Toews, the first Hawks pick in the 2006 draft, will be a star in a few years. He's too damned talented not to be.
Oh yeah, I was raised a Bruin's fan, but now cheer for the Leafs, Flames, Oilers and any team with a ton of Canadians on them, including the Hurricanes, Lightening, Panthers and Sharks. I still like the Bruins too.
I hate hate hate hate the Ottawa Senators and Avalanche, and can't stand Vancouver or Atlanta.
Capitals baby!
Best sport in the world.
QuoteCapitals baby!
Best sport in the world.
I'll agree with the second statement. . . but it's all about the rangers ;)
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I'll agree with the second statement. . . but it's all about the rangers ;)
Shanahan has made that club a playoff threat. He'll make those sweetheart Czechs play hard.
penguin fan here.
Ok so I am not really a fan of any particular NHL team, however I do live in Sharks territory so I occasionaly go to some of their games. I have season tickets for a minor league hockey team and tonight is the home opener. I'm going to be there in a couple hours, woo hoo! I am excited to check out the new players and to see all the action out on the ice again. The team sucked pretty hard last season, so I'm hoping for a better outcome this time.
QuoteThe team sucked pretty hard last season, so I'm hoping for a better outcome this time.
You must mean the Fresno Falcons of the East Coast Hockey League. They are the Sharks lowest minor league affiliate. The ECHL is one notch lower than the American Hockey League - where the Sharks affiliate, the Worcester Sharks play. Teams in the ECHL (and AHL) can be good one year and bad the next. It all depends on how strong or weak their NHL team is from year to year. The San Jose Sharks are a young and talented team, no doubt loaded with players from Worcester - thus, Worcester calls up players from Fresno, weakening that team.
As for San Jose, I love Joe Thornton (2006 NHL MVP) and Jonathan Cheechoo (from the tiny Northern Ontario native dominated town of Moose Factory). Marleau is pretty damned good too. San Jose and Anaheim are the favourites to make it to the finals from the west.
QuoteYou must mean the Fresno Falcons of the East Coast Hockey League.
Actually it's the Stockton Thunder. They are an ECHL team too. They were a new team in the league last season. Their NHL affiliate is the Oilers this season. They won tonight, and it was an exciting game. Hopefully they will be a strong team this season. I like the minor league games because you can get pretty close to the action and they're not as expenxive as NHL. I always have to get to at least one Sharks game though, gotta check out the big guys.
The Oilers have a really talented and young team - and play tough and exciting up-tempo hockey. I doubt that there's going to be a lot of player movement this year from the Thunder to the Oliers. The Oil line-up is hard to crack.
man, the penguins are complete opposites of last year.....at least the start of the season.
Quoteman, the penguins are complete opposites of last year.....at least the start of the season.
I'm glad the Pens didn't send Staal back to the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (I've always hated the Petes, even though they've produced some great players like Steve Yzerman, Chris Pronger, Eric Staal, Bob Gainey and oh yeah, Wayne Gretzky). Jordan Staal deserves to be playing with the big boys, even though he just turned 18. Crosby is a baby, but a damned talented one. I'm not in love with Malkin like all the media seems to be. He's gotta hit someone before I start respecting his game.
Good points there Jaimoe....even if Malkin hasn't hit anyone yet, I'll take his 7 goals in 6 games. I got to find time to make it to Pitts. and catch some games this season.
Re:Blackhawks, thanks Jaimoe for some encouragement. However, our great young D. is sucking so far this year. I dont care if Havlat wears peppermint panties, we went from 4-2 to 4-8 without him, while scoring I think 5 goals in those six games. I've had it with character forwards, all ours do is get thrown in the p.box anyway.
Tuomo scored his first game back so theres some hope. Our backup goalie Boucher blows, now come the Wings. Shit.
QuoteRe:Blackhawks, thanks Jaimoe for some encouragement. However, our great young D. is sucking so far this year. I
That's the thing with young D-men. They often take years of nurturing. Chelios was a role player when he was a young Hab before he starred in Chicago. It took Pronger years to develop into the best defenseman in the world.
I'm not really talking about character guys per say - Ruutu has lots of character and can score when healthy. I'm talking about guys that are cancers lacking any kind of character. Havlat is that player.
I was at the Bruins/Sabres game tonight - what a game!!! The Sabres can't be stopped.
QuoteI was at the Bruins/Sabres game tonight - what a game!!! The Sabres can't be stopped.
Too bad one of the league's bright young lights may never recover from his current concussion problems. Buffalo's Tim Connelly is a likable and one of the best young American-born players. Too bad the lad can't keep his head up when he crosses the blue-line.
Go Pens! Jaimoe, I think you'll eventually be sold on Malkin, 7 goals in his 6 first games! Incredible shit.
QuoteGo Pens! Jaimoe, I think you'll eventually be sold on Malkin, 7 goals in his 6 first games! Incredible shit.
I'm too damed "Old Time Hockey" and Canadian to jump up and cheer for a European (especially a Russian) unless they play a style of hockey I like. Strictly finesse players don't normally do it for me, especially big finesse players like Jagr and Zetterberg. You gotta have some sandpaper in your game to get my attention. Malkin pissed me off last year at the World Junior Championships, so he has a way to go to get into my good books.
QuoteI'm talking about guys that are cancers lacking any kind of character. Havlat is that player.
I still dont care...I need goals.
Wow, did my Caps just hand it to the best team in the East or what?
Ovechkin's hit on Briere really pissed me off. Briere's one of my favourite players in the league, and that was just an extremely cheap shot.
It was a cheap hit on Briere. One thing that is good news is that Briere is a tough little guy that can fight his own battles. Keep your head up Ovechkin the next time you play the Sabres.
Canes are hanging in there in 2nd place.
QuoteCanes are hanging in there in 2nd place.
Cole is playing great. He's the best American born player in the game right now. Staal is rounding into form and Brind'Amour is kicking ass. Talk about late career productivity.
Hawks revitalized! 3-0 since Savard took over from dorkwad Yawney. Including wins over Dallas and Nashville.
I know you're anti-Havlat Jaimoe but thats like telling some 21 year old who just got laid for the first time, that his girlfriends a slut. How could he care? Shes coming back this week.
True, I hate Havlat, but Hawks fans should start getting used to the talented coward going on the IR for long stretches. He's not worth the big dollars since he'll never finish a full season - see Marion Gaborik.
Wow, my Capitals really impressed me tonight. Semin's goal gave me goosebumps.
Not an NHL fan to much, i guess the wild are my team. but I love college hockey (cause i can actually say their names) the Gophers baby. the "duke" of college hockey and we're looking for another championship under our belts
QuoteNot an NHL fan to much, i guess the wild are my team. but I love college hockey (cause i can actually say their names) the Gophers baby. the "duke" of college hockey and we're looking for another championship under our belts
Hey Capn, college hockey fan here too. Clarkson is my team. We're having a good year, trying to turn the North Country back into the beast it used to be. I dont think we could touch the Gophers, but look for us to make some noise this year.
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best of luck for the regular season, we'll see you in the frozen four.
we haven't had this good of a team in minnesota since the Mighty Ducks. Charlie Conway, goldberg, and banks
Hey to my American hockey friends. Have any of you seen one of the best sports movies of all time: Slap Shot? Paul Newman was tremendous and the movie is still fucking funny as hell. Seek it out if you haven't seen it. The film is really accurate to the time: 1970's minor league hockey and the bleak outlook for most of the players' careers.
Reggie Dunlop (Paul Newman): I am personally placing a hundred-dollar bounty on the head of Tim McCracken. He's the head coach and chief punk on that Syracuse team.
Jim Carr (interviewer): A bounty?
Reggie Dunlop: Yeah, a hundred bucks of my own money for the first of my guys who really nails that creep.
Slap Shot is amazing. Been meaning to get myself a Chiefs jersey for the longest time.
Love the Slap Shot, and Ralphie's mom topless.
Jaimoe, 5 pts. for Havlat already. Dont want no cure for that cancer. Hawks = playoffs?
Can anyone touch the Flames at home? I'm glad to see that my favourite Canadian team is playing really well.
QuoteCan anyone touch the Flames at home? I'm glad to see that my favourite Canadian team is playing really well.
And they have the meanest defense in the league - and they're even better than Anaheim's D.
There's no player in the league that I respect more than Iggy.
My Caps are 7-1-1 in their last 9. Big division game tomorrow night.
Pens lookin good as of late.
QuotePens lookin good as of late.
I love how only 3 points separates 5th and 11th place in the East.
Uncertainety of the Penguins staying in Pittsburgh continues. :-/Heres some headlines:
Lemieux will hold on to Penguins for now
December 18, 2006
PITTSBURGH (Ticker) - Mario Lemieux is rolling the dice on the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Spurned by the withdrawal of prospective buyer Jim Balsillie on Friday, Lemieux said on Monday that he will not entertain any ownership offers until he learns whether the City of Pittsburgh will be granted a gaming license in order to open a casino.
On Wednesday, the state Legislature is expected to award a gaming license to one of three groups.
The Penguins have an agreement with one of the bidders, Isle of Capri, which would use profits from a casino to help pay for a new arena to replace Mellon Arena, the oldest current building in the NHL.
Lemieux, whose Lemieux Group Limited serves as the club's current owner, said the club was stunning by Balsillie pulling out of the deal just days before the announcement on the gaming license.
"We were shocked and offended that Mr. Balsillie would back out of such an important deal at the last minute - and less than a week before a decision on the funding of a new arena that will have far-reaching implications on our franchise, our city and our region," Lemieux said in a statement Monday. "As a result, we intend to retain Mr. Balsillie's deposit because we believe him to be in breach of our agreement. We can say unequivocally that the deal with Mr. Balsillie is dead."
Lemieux said there is no Plan B in place until Wednesday's decision, even though published reports have had as many as three new prospective buyers coming forward over the weekend.
"Will we continue our efforts to sell the team?" Lemieux said in the statement. "What I can tell you is that we are solely focused on the Isle of Capri's bid, which would ensure the Penguins' future in Pittsburgh for the long term. If the Isle is not successful on Wednesday, we will have to consider all of our options."
Basillie, the chairman of Research in Motion, the Canadian-based company behind the popular Blackberry products and services, did not comment on the club's threat not to return the deposit.
The 45-year-old Balsillie signed a purchase agreement to buy the team on October 5. The proposed deal came three months after Sam Fingold, who runs a commercial real estate firm in Hartford, signed a letter of intent to buy the Penguins for $175 million.
Although his company is based in Hartford, which lost its NHL franchise when the Whalers moved to Carolina and became the Hurricanes in 1997, Fingold insisted he had no plans to relocate the Penguins.
But in the end, Lemieux decided to sell the team to Balsillie. In addition to his success in the business world, Balsillie is an amateur hockey player and a noted philanthropist. Time Magazine named him one of the most influential people in the world in 2005.
Balsillie joined Research in Motion in 1992 and is responsible for driving business development, marketing sales and finance for the leading manufacturer of wireless solutions for the mobile communications market.
STATEMENT FROM KEN SAWYER, CEO OF THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
12/20/2006
We congratulate Don Barden and PITG Gaming on their successful bid. Obviously, we are very disappointed that the Isle of Capri was not awarded the slots license. We want to thank them for their effort over the past year, including an unprecedented offer to fully fund construction of a new arena had they received the license. We also want to thank the dozens of local leaders and thousands of fans and concerned citizens who voiced their support for what they believed was the best plan for our region. Had Isle of Capri been selected, it would have ensured the long-term future of the Penguins in Pittsburgh and would have delivered a $1 billion development opportunity to the Lower Hill and Uptown. At this point, our franchise enters a period of uncertainty, with our lease at Mellon Arena set to expire this summer. We will re-evaluate all of our options before deciding on a course of action and making further comment
Penguins brass to discuss slots casino rejection
December 20, 2006
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins ownership planned to discuss the state's rejection Wednesday of a slot-machine casino application by Isle of Capri Casinos, which had promised to build a $290-million arena if it got a license.
The Penguins ownership group, headed by Hall of Fame player Mario Lemieux, did not immediately comment on the decision by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to reject the slots license.
After the decision was announced, the Penguins practiced at Mellon Arena, the 45-year-old building the team says must be replaced for it to remain viable in Pittsburgh.
The board voted unanimously to award the city's only slot-machine license to Detroit-based casino developer Don H. Barden's PITG Gaming. Barden's group proposes building a casino and entertainment development on the city's North Shore, near Heinz Field and PNC Park.
Barden had promised to contribute some money for a new arena over 30 years under a plan proposed by city and county officials that would include public funds. But that plan also calls for the Penguins to help pay for the facility.
"I am committed to what we said we were going to do," Barden said Wednesday. "We're going to fund $7.5 million a year for 30 years towards financing a new
Not a hocky fan, just curious how are the Whalers doing?
i went to the hockey game at the air canada centre last night with my family. i like watching rock concerts at the air canada centre way more than hockey games. toronto got creamed by florida. apparently their goalie was our goalie last year, so this was a big deal.
QuoteNot a hocky fan, just curious how are the Whalers doing?
They won the Cup last year.
The Pens situation is going to get really ugly. I can't see them staying in Pittsburgh.
QuoteQuoteNot a hocky fan, just curious how are the Whalers doing?
They won the Cup last year.
I thought so, this photo was taken last yr so I knew there had to be a reason:
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I figured you knew the Hurricanes won the Cup last year, but they'll always be Hartford to old-school hockey fans.
QuoteI figured you knew the Hurricanes won the Cup last year, but they'll always be Hartford to old-school hockey fans.
Actually mine was a feeble attempt at sarcasm, I won't try that again. I did know that the Whalers didn't exist, but didn't know that they won it as the hurricanes.
QuoteQuoteNot a hocky fan, just curious how are the Whalers doing?
They won the Cup last year.
The Pens situation is going to get really ugly. I can't see them staying in Pittsburgh.
I cross my fingers every day for a NHL team to return to the 'Peg.
Penguins are kickin some ass and doin whatever it takes to win. They will go deep in the playoffs if they continue like this.
Yeah the penguins do look good. I love watching them play, put on a good exciting show. I cant say the same for my rangers.....they will probably miss the playoffs. :(
....And did anyone see that Buffalo/Sens brawl last night!?!? :o Ray Emery fought 2 people, and he had a smile on his face the whole time.
QuoteYeah the penguins do look good. I love watching them play, put on a good exciting show. I cant say the same for my rangers.....they will probably miss the playoffs. :(
....And did anyone see that Buffalo/Sens brawl last night!?!? :o Ray Emery fought 2 people, and he had a smile on his face the whole time.
Too bad about Shanahan. When he went down, so did the Rangers playoff chances.
Emery fighting is even more significant because it's the first time a goalie has ever challenged and fought an enforcer. The Ottawa players should be ashamed of themselves for not protecting their #1 GOALIE!!
The Pens have to add a couple of nasty players to their mix if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs. Staal is THE MAN!
when it comes to the NHL, i have two teams. one being the wild (cause i'm from the state of hockey) and two the maple leafs. i like the leafs, because when the north stars moved, i didn't move with them. i went with the leafs and have been a fan ever since.
Quotewhen it comes to the NHL, i have two teams. one being the wild (cause i'm from the state of hockey) and two the maple leafs. i like the leafs, because when the north stars moved, i didn't move with them. i went with the leafs and have been a fan ever since.
Interesting. I'm a decent Leaf fan, but I grew up loving the Bruins mostly because I'm family friends with their former famous coach and Canadian icon. But I don't cheer for the Bruins anymore. I don't have a connection with that team. Marc Savard is one dirty little bastard, but he's really talented.
The Wild are a good, if not boring team. Gaborik is talented but gets hurt every other week. Bouchard is a great young talent (even though he looks 40) and Burns is a real promising young defenseman. I like Saku's younger brother too. Rolston has been the glue this year.
the one of games best fighter Derek Boogaard 6'7 250
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I like both those boys. That's MacGrattan he's scrapping with.
Word from today's Toronto Star is that the Pens are going after the toughest guy in the NHL, Phoenix's Georges Laraque. The guy can play a regular shift and will be just what Cindy Crosby needs.
QuoteWord from today's Toronto Star is that the Pens are going after the toughest guy in the NHL, Phoenix's Georges Laraque. The guy can play a regular shift and will be just what Cindy Crosby needs.
I wonder what they'd trade away to get him....?
QuoteQuoteWord from today's Toronto Star is that the Pens are going after the toughest guy in the NHL, Phoenix's Georges Laraque. The guy can play a regular shift and will be just what Cindy Crosby needs.
I wonder what they'd trade away to get him....?
It would have to be a some picks or a servicable defenseman. Laraque is fueding with Gretzky and the Coyotes management over ice time (or lack there of). I think Phoenix is going to blow up their team in the next few days.
Phoenix fire sale?
Kariya and Forsberg played a really great game last night. That was an enjoyable one to watch.
Hockey is great but the Bruins blow >:(
QuoteHockey is great but the Bruins blow >:(
Their management blows hard. They haven't been right since Harry Sinden fired Grapes back in the late 70's.
Today the Pens got Gary Roberts and Georges Laraque. Roberts is a perfect fit for the Pens. He's a potential future Hall Of Famer.
Bertuzzi to Detroit.
Bill Guerin to the Sharks.
I love Gary Roberts, good for the pens.
The heart and soul for the last decade for Edmonton has been dealt to the Islanders. It will take a long time for Oiler fans to get over this. Calgary is rejoicing however.
I love Roberts too. Pitt will love his game and the leadership and toughness he brings to the table.
I can't believe the Oil dealt Smyth. I'm also sad to see Zubrus leave my beloved Caps.
Anyone else watching The Moose's jersey being retired? Should be great.
QuoteAnyone else watching The Moose's jersey being retired? Should be great.
I missed the Mark Messier jersey retirement ceremony. I had to flesh out your Moose comment for the casual fans.
If I had tv coverage of the ceremony I woulda watched it. I'm a rangers fan tho, so I've seen that sorta thing before ;).
Anyone see this from last night?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=esETGHljQi4
hockey is getting really violent lately, holy smokes.....niiice!! (only cause he wasn't hurt)
but as for college hockey, the u of minnesota is kind of struggling, i mean their still doing good, but not minnesota good.
QuoteAnyone see this from last night?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=esETGHljQi4
I love the fights and all but players like that gotta go.
Anyone else watching the NCAA regionals?? My team, Clarkson, went down in OT to Umass earlier.:'( Maine is ahead of St. Cloud as I type and last I saw Alabama-Huntsville has taken Notre Dame to OT!
QuoteAnyone else watching the NCAA regionals?? My team, Clarkson, went down in OT to Umass earlier.:'( Maine is ahead of St. Cloud as I type and last I saw Alabama-Huntsville has taken Notre Dame to OT!
Surprisingly the NCAA hockey playoffs are hard to find in Canada (you can thank the CHL for that), but the papers always cover the games. Thanks for the update.
my U of M gophers went down this weekend. i cant believe that. we're not suppose to lose!!....are we?
At least they avoided the first round upset. Air Force almost pulled it off!
QuoteAt least they avoided the first round upset. Air Force almost pulled it off!
yeah that would have sucked...again.
i gotta find the audio clip of the team that beat us last year. i think it was holy cross, and their radio guys, sound like it was the biggest thing ever. its funny ;D
This Isles/Devils game is amazing! The Isles have to win this shootout, I can't stand watching another Leafs playoff game.
OH YEAH!!!
TWO POKECHECKS!!!!
EAT IT LEAFS!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
That was an awesome game. Dubie has a good shootout strategy, that poke works well.
Rangers are playing Atlanta in the first round........I think they can pull that off.
What a shootout! happened to catch highlights on espn. I did not think islanders would make it to the playoffs.
Excited for Pens/Sens. My Pens played some great games against em in their house last couple times around. No worries about them getting the home advantage. They are pretty evenly matched though and it will be a very good series!
QuoteWhat a shootout! happened to catch highlights on espn. I did not think islanders would make it to the playoffs.
Excited for Pens/Sens. My Pens played some great games against em in their house last couple times around. No worries about them getting the home advantage. They are pretty evenly matched though and it will be a very good series!
The Pens getting Gary Roberts at the trade deadline made them immediately a team built for the playoffs and a legitimate Cup contender. Pitt looks like a young Ottawa and even the Oilers from their dynasty of the 80's.
lets not forget Minny, we do have the hottest goalie right now!
Quotelets not forget Minny, we do have the hottest goalie right now!
Not to mention Minny are masters of the trap.
dudes, it's playoff hockey time
Wow, three great games tonight. I'm watching the Canucks/Stars game in double OT as I type.
yeah im trying to stay awake for this one.... i dont know if im gonna make it.
Seriously, I have to work in the morning! The Stars came so close at the end of that OT.
yeah, crossbar...
ill give it one more OT period and then i think im gonna have to go to bed
well its over............. 0:54 left in the 7th period...........good job canucks.........thanks for taking so long.
True, you're Pens are disappointing me (and you I'm sure). Not to mention costing me some money. :(
Big game for the Flames tonight. I predict Iggy has a huge game on home ice.
my rangers: 7
the thrashers?: 0
i am in such a good mood.
Quotemy rangers: 7
the thrashers?: 0
i am in such a good mood.
Before the playoffs started I told one of my friends that the Rangers would make at least the third round. He laughed in my face, telling me they'd be out after one.
QuoteTrue, you're Pens are disappointing me (and you I'm sure). Not to mention costing me some money. :(
Big game for the Flames tonight. I predict Iggy has a huge game on home ice.
Tell me about it, I already have a headache as it is.
its still "do or die", "win or go home", for the wild. i've been really upset at our cable company lately. i can't watch the games. but tonight i can finally. now that its on Fox Sports North.
Quoteits still "do or die", "win or go home", for the wild. i've been really upset at our cable company lately. i can't watch the games. but tonight i can finally. now that its on Fox Sports North.
If you can find it on the dish, TSN in Canada carries the game too. It's a far better product than Fox and is in HD and hey, who wouldn't want to see Jeremy Roenick do commentary between periods?
QuoteQuoteits still "do or die", "win or go home", for the wild. i've been really upset at our cable company lately. i can't watch the games. but tonight i can finally. now that its on Fox Sports North.
If you can find it on the dish, TSN in Canada carries the game too. It's a far better product than Fox and is in HD and hey, who wouldn't want to see Jeremy Roenick do commentary between periods?
i don't get TSN, i wish, any second of jeremy roenick giving commentary is a good second. the games are on either 45 or FSN, the only people who get 45 are in the Cities and some other smaller towns. the bigger cities outside the metro don't get them, sucks for a lot of people.
QuoteQuoteQuoteits still "do or die", "win or go home", for the wild. i've been really upset at our cable company lately. i can't watch the games. but tonight i can finally. now that its on Fox Sports North.
If you can find it on the dish, TSN in Canada carries the game too. It's a far better product than Fox and is in HD and hey, who wouldn't want to see Jeremy Roenick do commentary between periods?
i don't get TSN, i wish, any second of jeremy roenick giving commentary is a good second. the games are on either 45 or FSN, the only people who get 45 are in the Cities and some other smaller towns. the bigger cities outside the metro don't get them, sucks for a lot of people.
That sucks. The Pens will probably get beat out tonight on the CBC. Can you get the CBC? Best hockey coverage bar none. NBC has improved greatly since they started mining CBC, TSN and ESPN broadcasters.
Why can't my Blackhawks ever make the playoffs??? :'(
QuoteWhy can't my Blackhawks ever make the playoffs??? :'(
Their ancient owner hasn't helped. I think they've turned the corner, although if you think you can build a contender around Havlat, you're sadly mistaken (I'm not taking to you, but Hawks management). Savard looks to be a good coach and they've drafted some really good young players. The Hawks have the #1 pick this year in a strong draft. Look for them to draft London Knights star (and American) Patrick Kane. He led the Ontario Hockey League in scoring this year.
Well it was a good season, lots of hope for the future.
QuoteWell it was a good season, lots of hope for the future.
You can say the same thing about the Penguins. They are out.
QuoteQuoteWell it was a good season, lots of hope for the future.
You can say the same thing about the Penguins. They are out.
I was talking about the Penguins, thought that was understood.
QuoteQuoteQuoteWell it was a good season, lots of hope for the future.
You can say the same thing about the Penguins. They are out.
I was talking about the Penguins, thought that was understood.
With no quote, I thought you were commenting on my Blackhawks response.
The Pens had a good season. Look for Crosby and Staal to be invited to play for Canada in the upcoming World Championships. Steve Yzerman is the GM of Team Canada and how could they say "no thanks" to Stevie Y?
I'm so pissed. CBC was showing the Calgary/Detroit game until the Dallas/Vancouver one started. I can't stand watching the Canucks.
QuoteI'm so pissed. CBC was showing the Calgary/Detroit game until the Dallas/Vancouver one started. I can't stand watching the Canucks.
You can live stream the Flames game on CBC online. DO IT!
QuoteYou can live stream the Flames game on CBC online. DO IT!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much for the heads up.
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Son of a... There go the Flames. Great series though, just too many shots for one man to stop.
Go Wings!
good job canucks......good game
so the first round is over, i thought it was pretty good, especially my rangers whippin' out those brooms 8-)
I thought this was one of the least entertaining first rounds in recent memory. The second round match-ups look good. Drop the puck already.
i really hate the canucks, badly. but i even hate the stars more. (the whole north stars thing). so i guess i'm glad they won :-/
why?
just.......why???
i love the rangers so much......and i hate the sabres sooooo much.........rick (im gonna guesss how to spell his last name) jenerette is the WORST commentator EVER. let me just say that the buffalo feed presents the most biased and terrible coverage ever, and every time i watch it i want to piss on the tele. that is all, i mean, it's not like im drunk and unhappy or anything, but jeez, that shit was hard to watch.
lets hope this ducks/nuks game is better
.....................not to mention i hate the devils more than the sabres
This Rangers/Sabres game is incredible.
oh man, i was on the edge of my seat for the whole game. thankfully the rangers made me happy.
1 more period ottawa, all you have to do is win this one period and i will be happy.
congrats to the ducks. quack#!@^@@!
Indeed, congrats to the ducks. Would've rather seen Ottawa win it, but o well.
The Ducks deserved it. Kudos to them.
i'm one of "those guys" that hates seeing a non-traditional team win it.
also congrats to the NHL for getting the lowest rating ever for NBC in prime-time. the lowest before it, a re-run of the west wing. the NHL needs to change their approach, big time, and fast.
Quotealso congrats to the NHL for getting the lowest rating ever for NBC in prime-time. the lowest before it, a re-run of the west wing. the NHL needs to change their approach, big time, and fast.
Yeah, it's a shame the ratings are so low. Game 4 was America's chance to see Don Cherry, but no one was watching. Someone finally put Brett Hull in his place.
Silly Americans and their lack of not watching hockey.
QuoteSilly Americans and their lack of not watching hockey.
don't blame us, blame the NHL. blame the fact that the season is over in june. hockey should end the first week in march or mid march. i think hockey improved since the rule changes. to bad nobody cares.
the national spelling bee got 5 times a higher rating than game 4. :-[ ::)
QuoteQuoteSilly Americans and their lack of not watching hockey.
don't blame us, blame the NHL. blame the fact that the season is over in june. hockey should end the first week in march or mid march. i think hockey improved since the rule changes. to bad nobody cares.
For that to happen, the season would have to start in July. I think having the Cup run end in May is suitable, the earlier in May the better. The NHL knows that June isn't a good thing for ratings and general interest. For the past five years the league has been starting a little earlier at the start of the season. Most hockey pundits and players want a shorter pre-season. I believe some teams play over eight games. That's pretty stupid, but it's all about the money, and Canadian teams have capacity crowds for exhibition pre-season games.
Good on Anaheim: 22 Canadians, one Finn and one Swede and a few Yanks.
QuoteQuoteQuoteSilly Americans and their lack of not watching hockey.
don't blame us, blame the NHL. blame the fact that the season is over in june. hockey should end the first week in march or mid march. i think hockey improved since the rule changes. to bad nobody cares.
For that to happen, the season would have to start in July. I think having the Cup run end in May is suitable, the earlier in May the better. The NHL knows that June isn't a good thing for ratings and general interest. For the past five years the league has been starting a little earlier at the start of the season. Most hockey pundits and players want a shorter pre-season. I believe some teams play over eight games. That's pretty stupid, but it's all about the money, and Canadian teams have capacity crowds for exhibition pre-season games.
Good on Anaheim: 22 Canadians, one Finn and one Swede and a few Yanks.
you're right, its all about the money. but they are not making enough, or they could make more. their freaking marketing is terrible. where are the superstars? they need to market the stars in the league, end the season earlier, and get teams outta the south and back into northern states. i would watch a hartford game, but i won't watch a atlanta game. i think a team in North/South Dakato, would work. their college hockey team is huge there.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSilly Americans and their lack of not watching hockey.
don't blame us, blame the NHL. blame the fact that the season is over in june. hockey should end the first week in march or mid march. i think hockey improved since the rule changes. to bad nobody cares.
For that to happen, the season would have to start in July. I think having the Cup run end in May is suitable, the earlier in May the better. The NHL knows that June isn't a good thing for ratings and general interest. For the past five years the league has been starting a little earlier at the start of the season. Most hockey pundits and players want a shorter pre-season. I believe some teams play over eight games. That's pretty stupid, but it's all about the money, and Canadian teams have capacity crowds for exhibition pre-season games.
Good on Anaheim: 22 Canadians, one Finn and one Swede and a few Yanks.
you're right, its all about the money. but they are not making enough, or they could make more. their freaking marketing is terrible. where are the superstars? they need to market the stars in the league, end the season earlier, and get teams outta the south and back into northern states. i would watch a hartford game, but i won't watch a atlanta game. i think a team in North/South Dakato, would work. their college hockey team is huge there.
That's the thing: Someone with money and marketing from the Dakotas has to step up and prove that their is a viable market for pro sports there. Also, the idea of a Bismark playoff match-up against Atlanta wouldn't be an ideal situation for ratings on both sides of the border, although Canada would cover every game on national TV.
Jerry Bruckheimer (yes that Jerry Bruckheimer) wants an expansion team in Las Vegas. The NHL is listening. The Nashville Predators will move out of the south in a year's time to Hamilton or the Kitchener/Waterloo Ontario region. Kansas City wants an expansion team too and will probably get one given that they have the money and have a history with the AHL/IHL.
yeah thats right, i heard they wanted to put a team in Vegas. that wouldn't so dumb. get the team outta Nashville as soon as possible. how many more teams do you think Canada could support? because its unfair how a place like Florida (even though they've won) gets two teams.
you best believe that if a Florida team is playing a Canadian team, i pulling for the Canadian team. especially if that team is the Leafs
Quoteyeah thats right, i heard they wanted to put a team in Vegas. that wouldn't so dumb. get the team outta Nashville as soon as possible. how more teams do you think Canada could support? because its unfair how a place like Florida (even though they've won) gets two teams.
you best believe that if a Florida team is playing a Canadian team, i pulling for the Canadian team. especially if that team is the Leafs
As of today, one of the sports shows in Toronto was talking about Canadian teams and why aren't other cities stepping up with money for either an expansion team or a relocation deal. The NHL does not like the idea of relocation. However, Winnipeg and Quebec City can conceivably support an NHL team given how the league is currently structured. However, no one in either of these cities has taken up the charge. Winnipeg's arena needs an upgrade and Quebec City needs a new arena period. Hamilton's arena is too old, so the Predators can't really move there. BTW, Hamilton is only a 50 minute drive from Toronto and yes, Hamiltonians hate everything Toronto. That city is the Pittsburgh of Canada, but far far uglier. Mark my words: NAshville will be relocated to the Kitchener/Waterloo region, around 70 minutes west of Toronto. It's an area that draws fans for the Buffalo Sabres and Leafs, so these teams aren't supportive of a rival moving there. However, both cities are tiny in comparison to what an average size US city is.
QuoteQuoteyeah thats right, i heard they wanted to put a team in Vegas. that wouldn't so dumb. get the team outta Nashville as soon as possible. how more teams do you think Canada could support? because its unfair how a place like Florida (even though they've won) gets two teams.
you best believe that if a Florida team is playing a Canadian team, i pulling for the Canadian team. especially if that team is the Leafs
As of today, one of the sports shows in Toronto was talking about Canadian teams and why aren't other cities stepping up with money for either an expansion team or a relocation deal. The NHL does not like the idea of relocation. However, Winnipeg and Quebec City can conceivably support an NHL team given how the league is currently structured. However, no one in either of these cities has taken up the charge. Winnipeg's arena needs an upgrade and Quebec City needs a new arena period. Hamilton's arena is too old, so the Predators can't really move there. BTW, Hamilton is only a 50 minute drive from Toronto and yes, Hamiltonians hate everything Toronto. That city is the Pittsburgh of Canada, but far far uglier. Mark my words: NAshville will be relocated to the Kitchener/Waterloo region, around 70 minutes west of Toronto. It's an area that draws fans for the Buffalo Sabres and Leafs, so these teams aren't supportive of a rival moving there. However, both cities are tiny in comparison to what an average size US city is.
could a city like Toronto have two teams? like a new york or Chicago in baseball? or is there to much history and fans of the leafs to support another team?
QuoteQuoteQuoteyeah thats right, i heard they wanted to put a team in Vegas. that wouldn't so dumb. get the team outta Nashville as soon as possible. how more teams do you think Canada could support? because its unfair how a place like Florida (even though they've won) gets two teams.
you best believe that if a Florida team is playing a Canadian team, i pulling for the Canadian team. especially if that team is the Leafs
As of today, one of the sports shows in Toronto was talking about Canadian teams and why aren't other cities stepping up with money for either an expansion team or a relocation deal. The NHL does not like the idea of relocation. However, Winnipeg and Quebec City can conceivably support an NHL team given how the league is currently structured. However, no one in either of these cities has taken up the charge. Winnipeg's arena needs an upgrade and Quebec City needs a new arena period. Hamilton's arena is too old, so the Predators can't really move there. BTW, Hamilton is only a 50 minute drive from Toronto and yes, Hamiltonians hate everything Toronto. That city is the Pittsburgh of Canada, but far far uglier. Mark my words: NAshville will be relocated to the Kitchener/Waterloo region, around 70 minutes west of Toronto. It's an area that draws fans for the Buffalo Sabres and Leafs, so these teams aren't supportive of a rival moving there. However, both cities are tiny in comparison to what an average size US city is.
could a city like Toronto have two teams? like a new york or Chicago in baseball? or is there to much history and fans of the leafs to support another team?
Easily, but it won't happen since the Leafs have a deal where no team can locate within 50 miles of the Toronto radius.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteyeah thats right, i heard they wanted to put a team in Vegas. that wouldn't so dumb. get the team outta Nashville as soon as possible. how more teams do you think Canada could support? because its unfair how a place like Florida (even though they've won) gets two teams.
you best believe that if a Florida team is playing a Canadian team, i pulling for the Canadian team. especially if that team is the Leafs
As of today, one of the sports shows in Toronto was talking about Canadian teams and why aren't other cities stepping up with money for either an expansion team or a relocation deal. The NHL does not like the idea of relocation. However, Winnipeg and Quebec City can conceivably support an NHL team given how the league is currently structured. However, no one in either of these cities has taken up the charge. Winnipeg's arena needs an upgrade and Quebec City needs a new arena period. Hamilton's arena is too old, so the Predators can't really move there. BTW, Hamilton is only a 50 minute drive from Toronto and yes, Hamiltonians hate everything Toronto. That city is the Pittsburgh of Canada, but far far uglier. Mark my words: NAshville will be relocated to the Kitchener/Waterloo region, around 70 minutes west of Toronto. It's an area that draws fans for the Buffalo Sabres and Leafs, so these teams aren't supportive of a rival moving there. However, both cities are tiny in comparison to what an average size US city is.
could a city like Toronto have two teams? like a new york or Chicago in baseball? or is there to much history and fans of the leafs to support another team?
Easily, but it won't happen since the Leafs have a deal where no team can locate within 50 miles of the Toronto radius.
the leafs have a deal like that? thats weird, and kind of cool in a way.
There's nothing cool about what the Leaf organization does. They are only in it for the money and have very little integrity. Montreal is one of the classiest organizations in all of sport. The Leafs only care about the bottom line.
QuoteThere's nothing cool about what the Leaf organization does. They are only in it for the money and have very little integrity. Montreal is one of the classiest organizations in all of sport. The Leafs only care about the bottom line.
there's just something about montreal, that i just don't like. i really don't have a reason, but i just do. the leafs, need to get there money set on getting to the playoffs. i need a leafs jersey badly. i had capitals and senators jersey. for some reason i never get a jersey of teams of any sport i really like.
I just want the Jets back!
QuoteQuoteThere's nothing cool about what the Leaf organization does. They are only in it for the money and have very little integrity. Montreal is one of the classiest organizations in all of sport. The Leafs only care about the bottom line.
there's just something about montreal, that i just don't like. i really don't have a reason, but i just do. the leafs, need to get there money set on getting to the playoffs. i need a leafs jersey badly. i had capitals and senators jersey. for some reason i never get a jersey of teams of any sport i really like.
Montreal is all class. Just watch the way they treat their alumni during team/player tributes and jersey retirings. Once a Hab always a Hab.
There's always been talk that the Leaf management and ownership doesn't want the Leafs to be anything but mediocre since it breeds relentless support. If they won, the mystique would be over. Of course all of this is horseshit, but the Leafs haven't had a top-flight GM since the 60's and have never had the best player in hockey... ever. The Leafs and the Rangers are the wealthiest teams in the NHL, but no team has the fanbase that the Leafs have, and you can include teams worldwide too.
It's that time of year again. CBC doubleheader tonight plus my Rangers take on the Panthers. Anyone else as excited as I am?? :D
QuoteIt's that time of year again. CBC doubleheader tonight plus my Rangers take on the Panthers. Anyone else as excited as I am?? :D
I believe you are American, Joey, thus I love seeing you give a shout-out to HNIC. I'm glad you'll be watching. The Rangers have a great mix this year and will be a contenter for the Cup. I can't wait for the two CBC games: The Battle of Ontario (Toronto vs Ottawa) and the late game, Calgary vs Philly (two teams loaded with players I love).
QuoteI believe you are American, Joey, thus I love seeing you give a shout-out to HNIC. I'm glad you'll be watching. The Rangers have a great mix this year and will be a contenter for the Cup. I can't wait for the two CBC games: The Battle of Ontario (Toronto vs Ottawa) and the late game, Calgary vs Philly (two teams loaded with players I love).
true story jaimoe, for I am american. but i live so close to canada that i get CBC on my local tv. i also get MSG so i can watch my rangers. i watched them come from behind to pounce on them panthers. i also watched both cbc games because i have 2 tvs in my place. they were all pretty close games, except for my rangers owning them panths towards the end. i guess what im trying to say is that hockey is awesome, and i love every hockey fan.... even if you like the sabres (not you that you like them, but some of my buds do)... goodnight.
Penguins all the way!!!!!!
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favorite minnesota hockey team...
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My Capitals are 2-0 baby!
ok, so yeah, the rangers suck. :(
putting that aside, i just watched the greatest ncaa hockey game i've ever seen. clarkson 5 slu 4 in OT. ....talk about a change in momentum :o
ok, i got into a very very heated argument with a buddy. Living in minnesota, i have to deal with a bunch of homers daily. here's the argument:
he was saying that Marian Gaborik is a great player. I said its too early to be saying that. especially when he's never healthy and career high in points in only 66. that isn't great. sure i love him on NHL 08...when i take the injuries off. sure 5 goals in one game is great, but it is what it is...one game. let's be real. he has everything to become great, but he really hasn't done anything...yet.
agree or disagree?
Gaborik is a great player, but injury-prone. It's that simple. That fucking weasel of all weasels Martin Havlat is a great player too, but he's really soft and gets injured just by putting on his shoulder pads. Gaborik has shown more than just flashes of brilliance. When healthy, he can put big numbers up in bunches. Marian gets groin injuries, which is indicative to the poor ice conditions in mulit-purpose arenas like in Minnesota and virtually everywhere else in North America. Gaborik ain't no Cam Neely, but Neely still a trailbalzing power-forward even if injuries really shortened his career. You should argue with your buddy about whether Eric Lindros should get into the Hall of Fame. I don't see why there's an arguement regarding Gaborik. He's still only 25. Another good arguement is whether Sergi Federov should get into the Hall. I say no. Lindros yes, and he was more injuried than Gaborick by a long-shot.
speaking of injuries, not sure when Crosby will return. the injury came right when we were on a great role. i'm hoping the penguins can do alright without him and keep a playoff spot.
QuoteGaborik is a great player, but injury-prone. It's that simple. That fucking weasel of all weasels Martin Havlat is a great player too, but he's really soft and gets injured just by putting on his shoulder pads. Gaborik has shown more than just flashes of brilliance. When healthy, he can put big numbers up in bunches. Marian gets groin injuries, which is indicative to the poor ice conditions in mulit-purpose arenas like in Minnesota and virtually everywhere else in North America. Gaborik ain't no Cam Neely, but Neely still a trailbalzing power-forward even if injuries really shortened his career. You should argue with your buddy about whether Eric Lindros should get into the Hall of Fame. I don't see why there's an arguement regarding Gaborik. He's still only 25. Another good arguement is whether Sergi Federov should get into the Hall. I say no. Lindros yes, and he was more injuried than Gaborick by a long-shot.
the reason that there's an arguement, is because i don't feel that he has done anything great. his carreer highs aren't great. sure when he plays he does great things. and you're right he's only 25. again 66pts carreer high is not great. he must prove to me that he can stay heathly, and also put up numbers. i'm not going to crown him yet. its simple...put up numbers, be a league leader, and stay heathly for a couple of years. in my opinion, he hasn't even had one great year, so how does that make him great? too bad there isn't a stat for potental. or a stat called "if he played every game".
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the reason that there's an arguement, is because i don't feel that he has done anything great. his carreer highs aren't great. sure when he plays he does great things. and you're right he's only 25. again 66pts carreer high is not great. he must prove to me that he can stay heathly, and also put up numbers. i'm not going to crown him yet. its simple...put up numbers, be a league leader, and stay heathly for a couple of years. in my opinion, he hasn't even had one great year, so how does that make him great? too bad there isn't a stat for potental. or a stat called "if he played every game".
I respectfully disagree with some of your points regarding Gaborik. His points-per-game totals through his career are really good if not great. He plays hurt and is the offensive linchpin on a defense-first heavy trapping team. Gaborik got 66 points in 65 games playing hurt in '05-'06. He also got 57 points in 48 games the year after and he has 51 in 44 this year. Internationally, Gaborik is a force for Slovakia (and international hockey is as respected as the NHL, like the World Cup, Canada Cup, IIHF World Championship and World Junior Championships; compare that with the apathy felt towards international baseball and basketball). Ignore the stats for one second and just watch him play. You can easily tell he's better than most players on the ice. He's better than Demitra and Bouchard, the latter will be a great player; right now he's a pretty darn good young player, as are Koivu and Burns. That Sheppard kid is going to be a good one too. He was a fantastic player in the QJHL.
Blackhawks hangin in there. Toews still out for 2-3 weeks. Havlat back but not doin much. Might have to admit Jaimoe was right on him. Not ready to yet though.
Watching the Brian Leetch ceremony. Tie Domi just rode an ATV onto the ice. The Rangers better win tonight...
QuoteBlackhawks hangin in there. Toews still out for 2-3 weeks. Havlat back but not doin much. Might have to admit Jaimoe was right on him. Not ready to yet though.
Havlat is a dirty weasel, but really talented. He's also one of the softest players in the league. Gaborik isn't soft, but he's been really unlucky with groin injuries. For the record, I'm not even a fan of Gaborik.
Too bad about Toews, but he's shown to be durable in college and at the international level. Chicago is on the rise. I love their defense too.
Anyone tuning into the All Star Game? I love Kathleen Edwards even more now.
QuoteAnyone tuning into the All Star Game? I love Kathleen Edwards even more now.
The only all-star game worse than the NHL's no-hitter is the NFL Pro-Bowl. Both are unwatchable. That being said, The Hives ripped it up to kick things off tonight and I loved seeing and hearing Kathleen Edwards singing the Canuck anthem. After that, I turned the game off and watched a GREAT documentary, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. It's funny, full of suspense and has a great villain. It's also sad and uplifting. Who would've thunk trying to beat the high score in Donkey Kong could be so compelling?
I almost threw up when last night when I saw the replay of what happened to Zednik.
I can't bear to watch the Zednik footage. I know I'll see it tonight on TSN or during the Raptors half-time show.
QuoteI almost threw up when last night when I saw the replay of what happened to Zednik.
oh my god!!!! any word of how he's doing?
QuoteI can't bear to watch the Zednik footage. I know I'll see it tonight on TSN or during the Raptors half-time show.
TSN didn't show the graphic part last night, I caught that on the CBC. Really wish I didn't.
Walt - "Zednik is in stable condition and resting comfortably after undergoing surgery at Buffalo General Hospital to close a laceration in his neck."
QuoteQuoteI can't bear to watch the Zednik footage. I know I'll see it tonight on TSN or during the Raptors half-time show.
TSN didn't show the graphic part last night, I caught that on the CBC. Really wish I didn't.
Walt - "Zednik is in stable condition and resting comfortably after undergoing surgery at Buffalo General Hospital to close a laceration in his neck."
man, that is some freak play. my dad called me up to tell about it. good to hear that he's doing alright. my thoughts are with him.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI can't bear to watch the Zednik footage. I know I'll see it tonight on TSN or during the Raptors half-time show.
TSN didn't show the graphic part last night, I caught that on the CBC. Really wish I didn't.
Walt - "Zednik is in stable condition and resting comfortably after undergoing surgery at Buffalo General Hospital to close a laceration in his neck."
man, that is some freak play. my dad called me up to tell about it. good to hear that he's doing alright. my thoughts are with him.
I heard he actually severed his carotid artery and they had to perform 'life-saving' surgery on him. holy hell that was awful. they actually showed the graphic replay on the morning news here in Chicago without even prefacing the clip with a warning. I almost lost my breakfast. yech. hopefully he makes a full recovery...
And then last night Edmonton captain Ethan Moreau gets a skate blade slash right beside his eye... and the tough S.O.B. missed only a few shifts and played without a visor
QuoteAnd then last night Edmonton captain Ethan Moreau gets a skate blade slash right beside his eye... and the tough S.O.B. missed only a few shifts and played without a visor
didn't he get cut by your boy Gaborik ;)
QuoteQuoteAnd then last night Edmonton captain Ethan Moreau gets a skate blade slash right beside his eye... and the tough S.O.B. missed only a few shifts and played without a visor
didn't he get cut by your boy Gaborik ;)
Indeed he did. Makes me like Gaborik even less.
wasnt planning on drinking tonight until the rangers game happened. :'(
For all NHL fans that for some reason, forgot today is Trade Deadline Day, you better find a sports channel ASAP, or a website like TSN or ESPN. Today has been wild. R.I.P. Blue Jackets.
As much as I love Kolzig, I'm glad my Caps picked up Huet.
QuoteAs much as I love Kolzig, I'm glad my Caps picked up Huet.
My Habs friend is going nuts right now. The deal doesn't make any sense for Montreal, especially because of the way their season has been going.
sudin staying with the leafs?? :o 8-) :-?
Quotesudin staying with the leafs?? :o 8-) :-?
He hates players like Ray Bourque and the rent-a-player philosophy. He loves Toronto, as do the 4 other Leafs that wouldn't waive their no-trade contracts. People aren't mad at Sundin in Toronto, but they aren't too pleased with Tucker, McCabe, Kaberle and Kubina.
QuoteQuote from: true link=1161836098/15#20 date=1162540397Go Pens! Jaimoe, I think you'll eventually be sold on Malkin, 7 goals in his 6 first games! Incredible shit.
I'm too damed "Old Time Hockey" and Canadian to jump up and cheer for a European (especially a Russian) unless they play a style of hockey I like. Strictly finesse players don't normally do it for me, especially big finesse players like Jagr and Zetterberg. You gotta have some sandpaper in your game to get my attention. Malkin pissed me off last year at the World Junior Championships, so he has a way to go to get into my good books.
So what do you think of Malkin now? He's played brilliantly with the absence of Crosby. The trade for Hossa was huge. Your thoughts on him and Gill?
trade day went by without the rangers doing anything that can be called stupid. Al Montoya is a good goalie, but the rags already have some good goalies around so drawing some good players for Al is ok with me.
my thoughts on sundin..... ok yeah... you hate rental players and such... yeah thats loyal and such blah blah blah... but you totally just screwed your franchise and fans. the fans might like you... but sundin is worth a shit ton and the leafs could have gotten some good guys for you... that franchise wont win another cup till im dead im sure. you lost kilger, gill (the fuckin man!!), and belak for a bunch of unproven draft picks.... yeah toronto def came out on the losing end.
hossa to the pengins is awesome for the pengins (yes, there is a 'u' in penguins, but it is much more fun to say it without the u, just ask cartman.) that team is full of talent, good for them.
brian campell, or campbell, i dont how to spell his name, but either way, i think he is HUGELY overrated, and even tho i hate the sabres... good job you got rid of that guy. anyone who lives in this area is probably sick of those vein treatment center commercials anyways. i mean, cmon, that was the best thing hes done for buffalo.
and huet... yeah, montreal wtf, you guys lose. huet, from what ive seen, is pretty solid. good job being stupid and good job caps. washington needs more good players to support the best defensemen ever, tom poti. congrats washington and tom poti, things are looking better for you.
and as a closing note, why are chris simon and jesse boulerice back in the league??? are there not better players out there? these guys suck and just cause trouble.. dont get me wrong, i love fights, but these guys are just rude. bring up some ahl dudes instead of playing these losers.
peace out all.
here's to jason strudwick's new 'stache!
QuoteQuoteQuote from: true link=1161836098/15#20 date=1162540397Go Pens! Jaimoe, I think you'll eventually be sold on Malkin, 7 goals in his 6 first games! Incredible shit.
I'm too damed "Old Time Hockey" and Canadian to jump up and cheer for a European (especially a Russian) unless they play a style of hockey I like. Strictly finesse players don't normally do it for me, especially big finesse players like Jagr and Zetterberg. You gotta have some sandpaper in your game to get my attention. Malkin pissed me off last year at the World Junior Championships, so he has a way to go to get into my good books.
So what do you think of Malkin now? He's played brilliantly with the absence of Crosby. The trade for Hossa was huge. Your thoughts on him and Gill?
I never said Malkin wasn't talented, I just don't like him. The Hossa trade was huge and not a good one in the long-run for Pitt. Hossa is traditionally a playoff bust and the guys Pitt traded away, in particular Colby Armstrong, will come back to haunt them in the near future. Armstrong is Crosby's best friend and he helps keep Syd's head on straight, not to mention he's young and tough. Gill is a 5th or 6th defenseman, nothing more. He's solid and pretty physical. No big loss for the Leafs.
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... but sundin is worth a shit ton and the leafs could have gotten some good guys for you... that franchise wont win another cup till im dead im sure. you lost kilger, gill (the fuckin man!!), and belak for a bunch of unproven draft picks.... yeah toronto def came out on the losing end.
I agree with the arguement regarding Sundin, but he's not the one that screwed the Leafs: that guy was John Ferguson Jr. and his no-trade contracts. Kilger, Gill and especially Belak are all role players and nothing more.
Quotehossa to the pengins is awesome for the pengins (yes, there is a 'u' in penguins, but it is much more fun to say it without the u, just ask cartman.) that team is full of talent, good for them.
That trade looks good today, but when Hossa gets no points in the playoffs and plays soft as is his tradition on both counts, then Pitt. will regret dealing away so much young talent. The key to the deal for Atlanta was getting prospect Angelo Esposito.
Quotebrian campell, or campbell, i dont how to spell his name, but either way, i think he is HUGELY overrated, and even tho i hate the sabres... good job you got rid of that guy. anyone who lives in this area is probably sick of those vein treatment center commercials anyways. i mean, cmon, that was the best thing hes done for buffalo.
He's rated about right. He'll be on Team Canada for the Vancouver Olympics and he's one of the better puck-moving defensemen in the league.
Quoteand as a closing note, why are chris simon and jesse boulerice back in the league??? are there not better players out there? these guys suck and just cause trouble.. dont get me wrong, i love fights, but these guys are just rude. bring up some ahl dudes instead of playing these losers.
peace out all.
here's to jason strudwick's new 'stache!
Simon was actually once one of the better or even the best "enforcers with talent" in the league. He's still loved by GM's and his teammates and has good hands. His anger has unfortunately got the better of him and he needs help. Boulerice was a solid Junior A player, but he shouldn't be in the league.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote from: true link=1161836098/15#20 date=1162540397Go Pens! Jaimoe, I think you'll eventually be sold on Malkin, 7 goals in his 6 first games! Incredible shit.
I'm too damed "Old Time Hockey" and Canadian to jump up and cheer for a European (especially a Russian) unless they play a style of hockey I like. Strictly finesse players don't normally do it for me, especially big finesse players like Jagr and Zetterberg. You gotta have some sandpaper in your game to get my attention. Malkin pissed me off last year at the World Junior Championships, so he has a way to go to get into my good books.
So what do you think of Malkin now? He's played brilliantly with the absence of Crosby. The trade for Hossa was huge. Your thoughts on him and Gill?
I never said Malkin wasn't talented, I just don't like him. The Hossa trade was huge and not a good one in the long-run for Pitt. Hossa is traditionally a playoff bust and the guys Pitt traded away, in particular Colby Armstrong, will come back to haunt them in the near future. Armstrong is Crosby's best friend and he helps keep Syd's head on straight, not to mention he's young and tough. Gill is a 5th or 6th defenseman, nothing more. He's solid and pretty physical. No big loss for the Leafs.
I bet you'd like Malkin if he played for the Leafs ;)
But as far as the trade went, Armstrong and Christiansen didn't produce much. Esposito is a center and we're already loaded with young, talented centers.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote from: true link=1161836098/15#20 date=1162540397Go Pens! Jaimoe, I think you'll eventually be sold on Malkin, 7 goals in his 6 first games! Incredible shit.
I'm too damed "Old Time Hockey" and Canadian to jump up and cheer for a European (especially a Russian) unless they play a style of hockey I like. Strictly finesse players don't normally do it for me, especially big finesse players like Jagr and Zetterberg. You gotta have some sandpaper in your game to get my attention. Malkin pissed me off last year at the World Junior Championships, so he has a way to go to get into my good books.
So what do you think of Malkin now? He's played brilliantly with the absence of Crosby. The trade for Hossa was huge. Your thoughts on him and Gill?
I never said Malkin wasn't talented, I just don't like him. The Hossa trade was huge and not a good one in the long-run for Pitt. Hossa is traditionally a playoff bust and the guys Pitt traded away, in particular Colby Armstrong, will come back to haunt them in the near future. Armstrong is Crosby's best friend and he helps keep Syd's head on straight, not to mention he's young and tough. Gill is a 5th or 6th defenseman, nothing more. He's solid and pretty physical. No big loss for the Leafs.
I bet you'd like Malkin if he played for the Leafs ;)
But as far as the trade went, Armstrong and Christiansen didn't produce much. Esposito is a center and we're already loaded with young, talented centers.
Don't forget that Esposito is only 19 and when he's ready, will be a very good NHLer. He's one of the best 19 year-old prospects in the world. Don't be surprised if he makes an impact on the Thrashers next year - predictions were that he would make the Pens next year or the year after. Armstrong's game is not to produce points as much as it is to add a good defensive presence and be a physical player. He's good at both and he's a good character guy. Another key is that Hossa is a dog in the playoffs. He was brutal in the playoffs on a loaded Ottawa for 5 years. He was one of the reasons why the Senators made early round exits.
BTW, I was never raised as a Leaf fan. I'm more of a fan of hockey, although I was a die-hard Bruins fan for most of youth. I still like them.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote from: true link=1161836098/15#20 date=1162540397Go Pens! Jaimoe, I think you'll eventually be sold on Malkin, 7 goals in his 6 first games! Incredible shit.
I'm too damed "Old Time Hockey" and Canadian to jump up and cheer for a European (especially a Russian) unless they play a style of hockey I like. Strictly finesse players don't normally do it for me, especially big finesse players like Jagr and Zetterberg. You gotta have some sandpaper in your game to get my attention. Malkin pissed me off last year at the World Junior Championships, so he has a way to go to get into my good books.
So what do you think of Malkin now? He's played brilliantly with the absence of Crosby. The trade for Hossa was huge. Your thoughts on him and Gill?
I never said Malkin wasn't talented, I just don't like him. The Hossa trade was huge and not a good one in the long-run for Pitt. Hossa is traditionally a playoff bust and the guys Pitt traded away, in particular Colby Armstrong, will come back to haunt them in the near future. Armstrong is Crosby's best friend and he helps keep Syd's head on straight, not to mention he's young and tough. Gill is a 5th or 6th defenseman, nothing more. He's solid and pretty physical. No big loss for the Leafs.
I bet you'd like Malkin if he played for the Leafs ;)
But as far as the trade went, Armstrong and Christiansen didn't produce much. Esposito is a center and we're already loaded with young, talented centers.
Don't forget that Esposito is only 19 and when he's ready, will be a very good NHLer. He's one of the best 19 year-old prospects in the world. Don't be surprised if he makes an impact on the Thrashers next year - predictions were that he would make the Pens next year or the year after. Armstrong's game is not to produce points as much as it is to add a good defensive presence and be a physical player. He's good at both and he's a good character guy. Another key is that Hossa is a dog in the playoffs. He was brutal in the playoffs on a loaded Ottawa for 5 years. He was one of the reasons why the Senators made early round exits.
BTW, I was never raised as a Leaf fan. I'm more of a fan of hockey, although I was a die-hard Bruins fan for most of youth. I still like them.
Yeah i wasn't actually sure if that was your team, i just assumed so since you live in Toronto.
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Yeah i wasn't actually sure if that was your team, i just assumed so since you live in Toronto.
I switched over to the Leafs during the late 80's through to the mid 90's during the Wendel Clark/Doug Gilmour eras. The Leafs are still one of my Top 5 teams, but since I never grew up in an NHL town or region (my hometown is half way between Toronto and Montreal, and Ottawa didn't have a franchise when I was growing up), the Bruins were an easy choice because they had a big connection to my hometown of Kingston in the 70's and early 80's. I still cheer for the Bruins, but normally I root for the team with the most likeable Canadians on it... thus I like Carolina, Tampa Bay, Anaheim, Calgary and Edmonton. I do love Calgary and I hope they win the Cup.
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I bet you'd like Malkin if he played for the Leafs ;)
fucking right i would! last in the division [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
some really exciting hockey just took place here in Mankato over the weekend. Its the WCHA first round of the playoffs. The U of MN vs MN State Mankato. each game went into over-time, and two of them went into double over-time. MSU has never beaten the U of M in a series before, and its going to continue. but what a series, and what goal tending. I'm more a gophers fan, but i have to cheer for MSU in this situation. the frozen four is in Minny this year, so i should be checking that out.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=meFICJYORvA ;D ;D ;D
Quotehttp://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=meFICJYORvA ;D ;D ;D
haha leafs still won!! something like that happened at my high schools hockey game. dude scored on the opening face off. we booed our goalie. we were 16...and drunk. seriously is there a better sport to be at while drunk??
Biggest game of the year for my Caps.
yes, the wild made the playoffs, and i'll have a team to cheer for. i guess next year for the leafs. although i don't think they're technically out of it yet.
in college hockey, the U of MN lost early to Boston College.
Just home from work and am about to ride my bike (it's the nicest day we've had so far this year) to the bar to pick up a case of cans. It's been a tough past few years as a Capitals fan, I'm so excited for tonight.
:: slips on Caps jersey and runs outside ::
2 down, 2 more to go!
man, playoff hockey!! put the kids to bed!!!
Jaimoe & K, i've heard that some Canadians don't really like Crosby because he played high school hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary here in Minnesota, is there some truth to that?? they did win the national championship this year.
http://www.s-sm.org/athletics/hockey/
Quoteman, playoff hockey!! put the kids to bed!!!
Jaimoe & K, i've heard that some Canadians don't really like Crosby because he played high school hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary here in Minnesota, is there some truth to that?? they did win the national championship this year.
http://www.s-sm.org/athletics/hockey/
Crosby playing US high school hockey is and was a non-issue. I don't think many Canadians associate Crosby with US hockey anymore since he went on to torch the Quebec Junior Hockey League not long after his stint in Minnesota. Lindros played US high school hockey before he played with the Oshawa Generals in the OHL, and all people cared about then was "The Next One's" star status in the Canadian Hockey League. BTW, keep an eye on phenom John Tavares for the Oshawa Generals. He'll be the NHL's 2009 #1 pick overall. Some Canadians may not like Sid because he's seen as a baby and constant whiner, whether that's true or not is debatable.
Rangers vs. Lightning 12ET
Pretty excited for my Rangers to get the season started. Anyone watch them beat Metallurg Magnitigorsk the other day? Was a good game, shouldn't have been that close though.
QuoteRangers vs. Lightning 12ET
Pretty excited for my Rangers to get the season started. Anyone watch them beat Metallurg Magnitigorsk the other day? Was a good game, shouldn't have been that close though.
Your right about that, I loved how fired up Drury was after the 2nd period goal though, glad they made him captain. They looked ok today, what you would expect with so may new players.
I thought the Rangers-TB game was kinda dull. The Rangers came to play, but the Tampa Bay weren't gelling as a team nor were they interested in initiating body-contact, other than Lecavalier and Roberts. The Lightning on paper are intriguing to be sure, but that organization has been revamped from top to bottom, including the coach and GM, but I still expect TB to make the playoffs even if their D is a little suspect. Steven Stamkos (1st overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft) looked pretty good for his first NHL regular season game. He's a keeper for sure. Reminds me of a young Vinny Lecavalier.
The second game in Europe featuring Ottawa vs Pittsburgh was more entertaining and intense.
Last year's #1 pick for the Rangers, Alexei Cherepanov passed away during a game in Russia. First and foremost my thoughts and best wishes go out to his friends and family. As a NYR fan, I closely follow the Rangers future stars and this news has shocked me pretty deep. He was a very, very talented player and I was looking forward to his trip across the ocean next season. :'(
On a brighter note, there is some good hockey to be played tonight. I'll be watching the Rangers/Devils game obviously.
QuoteLast year's #1 pick for the Rangers, Alexei Cherepanov passed away during a game in Russia. First and foremost my thoughts and best wishes go out to his friends and family. As a NYR fan, I closely follow the Rangers future stars and this news has shocked me pretty deep. He was a very, very talented player and I was looking forward to his trip across the ocean next season. :'(
On a brighter note, there is some good hockey to be played tonight. I'll be watching the Rangers/Devils game obviously.
Yeah, its very sad and surprisingly. Apparently he caught Jaromir Jagr's elbow to his chest during a shift change, and he collapsed immediately
What makes it more eerie, is that apparently Cherepanov's idol was Jagr and Jagr was up to this point basically being mentor/teacher for him. I also read Jagr was yelling 'wake up Alexei, wake up!!' after he collapsed and began to cry shortly afterwards
As a Pens fan, I have no ill will towards Jagr, but I have a feeling this haunts him for life
Very sad though. 3rd hockey prospect to die this year (via different causes). And he was a VERY good prospect. 17th pick a year ago, but if teams didnt think hed be overseas a few years extra, he wouldve been a Top 5 pick
QuoteQuoteLast year's #1 pick for the Rangers, Alexei Cherepanov passed away during a game in Russia. First and foremost my thoughts and best wishes go out to his friends and family. As a NYR fan, I closely follow the Rangers future stars and this news has shocked me pretty deep. He was a very, very talented player and I was looking forward to his trip across the ocean next season. :'(
On a brighter note, there is some good hockey to be played tonight. I'll be watching the Rangers/Devils game obviously.
Yeah, its very sad and surprisingly. Apparently he caught Jaromir Jagr's elbow to his chest during a shift change, and he collapsed immediately
What makes it more eerie, is that apparently Cherepanov's idol was Jagr and Jagr was up to this point basically being mentor/teacher for him. I also read Jagr was yelling 'wake up Alexei, wake up!!' after he collapsed and began to cry shortly afterwards
As a Pens fan, I have no ill will towards Jagr, but I have a feeling this haunts him for life
Very sad though. 3rd hockey prospect to die this year (via different causes). And he was a VERY good prospect. 17th pick a year ago, but if teams didnt think hed be overseas a few years extra, he wouldve been a Top 5 pick
The reports coming in now are that the Russian medical staff at the arena waited far too long to administer aid to Cherepanov. I'm unsure if they had a defibrillator at the arena, but if they did and still waited, then this tragedy could have been avoided, see Jiri Fischer in Detroit (where a defibrillator saved his life during a game).
Cherepanov did not die from a check or an elbow, especially from Jagr since they play on the same team and same line. He apparently just turned white and collapsed on the bench while Jagr and linemate Pavel Rosa were talking to him.
Cherepanov was indeed a big NHL prospect. He was likened to Malkin in Pittsburgh and would have been in the Rangers lineup next season.
i'm going to see the Blue Jackets friday night---i'm excited. i generally get to see one game a year ;-)
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I responded to your last NCAA post: http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1213557249/915#915
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Go for it. We can also talk about the dismal performance of the US team at this year's World Junior Championship. Your stacked team (and gold medal co-favourite) of under 20 year-old high NHL draft picks lost to Slovakia (no NHL picks or prospects) in the quarter-finals. Canada plays Sweden in the finals on Monday. If you can find TSN on-line or on the dish, watch that game. It'll be on of the best hockey games you see this year with 19 thousand fans expected in Ottawa for this one.
I saw parts of that Canada-Russia game yesterday - looked great from what I saw - and wouldve probably watched the whole thing if not for that fantastic Colts-Chargers game...That Tavares goal from around a week ago or so was NASTY
That game was on NHL Network, so Im assuming theyll be airing the championship on monday???
I actually thought I saw the USA lost to Sweden in the semis, but I guess not. I didnt realize we were the favorites or projected to have that many prospects either.....or that its under-20....I thought it was 18 and under?? If they were such good prospects why wouldnt they have entered the draft at 18??
world juniors is some of my favourite hockey to watch and this year's no exception. not impressed that i'll be missing the final.
also, finally a year i'll proudly admit to being a capitals fan. 17-1-1 at home and a franchise best 55 points after 40 games.
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Go for it. We can also talk about the dismal performance of the US team at this year's World Junior Championship. Your stacked team (and gold medal co-favourite) of under 20 year-old high NHL draft picks lost to Slovakia (no NHL picks or prospects) in the quarter-finals. Canada plays Sweden in the finals on Monday. If you can find TSN on-line or on the dish, watch that game. It'll be on of the best hockey games you see this year with 19 thousand fans expected in Ottawa for this one.
I saw parts of that Canada-Russia game yesterday - looked great from what I saw - and wouldve probably watched the whole thing if not for that fantastic Colts-Chargers game...That Tavares goal from around a week ago or so was NASTY
That game was on NHL Network, so Im assuming theyll be airing the championship on monday???
I actually thought I saw the USA lost to Sweden in the semis, but I guess not. I didnt realize we were the favorites or projected to have that many prospects either.....or that its under-20....I thought it was 18 and under?? If they were such good prospects why wouldnt they have entered the draft at 18??
This is the premiere junior tournament in the world. It's U-20, so most of the players are 18-19 and many from the big nations have already been drafted or will be in this year's NHL draft - Kane for Canada will be a Top 10 pick this year and Tavares will go #1 (most likely). A few 17 (Tavares) and even a couple of 16-year olds make it (I don't think any 16 year olds made any of the top teams this year - it's a rare occurance regardless, but Tavares made it last year as a 16 year-old).
Canada played like ass against the Ruskies, so they better bring their A-game against a very confident Swedish team.
So are the players who were already drafted playing in the AHL but still eligible for this then or what??
I also read today that if Tampa ends up with the #1 pick, Tavares might pull a Lindros and say he wont play for that team with the #1...and something about Toronto trading future #1's to land him
Quoteworld juniors is some of my favourite hockey to watch and this year's no exception. not impressed that i'll be missing the final.
also, finally a year i'll proudly admit to being a capitals fan. 17-1-1 at home and a franchise best 55 points after 40 games.
Caps have been on fire. Hopefully Theodore and Johnson start helping my fantasy team out more!!!
They got a tough team, except for Semen..that slap happy puss cant fight for shit. I hope Crosby drops the gloves vs. him after what he said about Sid earlier
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QuoteSo are the players who were already drafted playing in the AHL but still eligible for this then or what??
I also read today that if Tampa ends up with the #1 pick, Tavares might pull a Lindros and say he wont play for that team with the #1...and something about Toronto trading future #1's to land him
Very few drafted 18 and 19 year-olds are in the AHL. Some 18/19 year olds are in the NHL, but if they don't make their club, most teams send their young players back to junior (most Euros play on pro men's teams in their native countries or to a junior team that's affiliated with an NHL club, however the Canadian Hockey League allows teams to draft 2 Europeans per team - the CHL draft is for 16 year-olds... although the OHL lifted the rule to allow for Tavares to be drafted as a 15 year-old). Note: Filatov plays in the AHL and was the captain of Russia as a 19 year-old - he made his pro club but was sent down to the AHL for seasoning earlier this year.
Tavares will play for Tampa Bay if he were drafted by them. They have too many good young players for him not to; if only they had a good goalie and depth at defense...
jesus, 5 in a row. 8-)
The Pens finally win 1!!!! and I dont even care if it was just the Thrashers!!
Plus, Jarkko Ruutu bites a Buffalo wing!!! or, a winger for the Buffalo Sabres ;D ;D
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QuoteQuoteworld juniors is some of my favourite hockey to watch and this year's no exception. not impressed that i'll be missing the final.
also, finally a year i'll proudly admit to being a capitals fan. 17-1-1 at home and a franchise best 55 points after 40 games.
Caps have been on fire. Hopefully Theodore and Johnson start helping my fantasy team out more!!!
They got a tough team, except for Semen..that slap happy puss cant fight for shit. I hope Crosby drops the gloves vs. him after what he said about Sid earlier
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I almost fell off the couch laughing watching that "fight", it would have been nice if the Rangers didn't play so bad in the game!! Hopefully they build off the win against the Pens the other night.
I don't think Staal wanted to lay a beating on Semin (all the Staal boys are tough and good), but I think he should the next time they face-off. It might make him more of a man.
The Staal/Semin scrum was pretty funny and hard to forget, but even more stuck in my mind is the one punch KO Redden layed on Caps Capn Chris Clark. Redden has been one of the biggest wastes of money for the rangers I can remember in recent years. This made me respect him though.. for a few hour haha. And while I'm complaining about the rangers, Gomez and Drury need to turn it up. Lately, they are getting outperformed by guys like Prucha, Callahan, and to a lesser extent Dawes. Naslund is doing fine. Dubinsky and Voros are two of my favorite blueshirts but have been really slumping as of late. The Korpedo does not deserve to get benched, and King Henrick's #s would be much much better if the defense didn't collapse so much. The Rangers will finish 7th in the East. This concludes my midseason review. :D
Beat the Habs tonight......
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Go for it. We can also talk about the dismal performance of the US team at this year's World Junior Championship. Your stacked team (and gold medal co-favourite) of under 20 year-old high NHL draft picks lost to Slovakia (no NHL picks or prospects) in the quarter-finals. Canada plays Sweden in the finals on Monday. If you can find TSN on-line or on the dish, watch that game. It'll be on of the best hockey games you see this year with 19 thousand fans expected in Ottawa for this one.
I saw parts of that Canada-Russia game yesterday - looked great from what I saw - and wouldve probably watched the whole thing if not for that fantastic Colts-Chargers game...That Tavares goal from around a week ago or so was NASTY
That game was on NHL Network, so Im assuming theyll be airing the championship on monday???
I actually thought I saw the USA lost to Sweden in the semis, but I guess not. I didnt realize we were the favorites or projected to have that many prospects either.....or that its under-20....I thought it was 18 and under?? If they were such good prospects why wouldnt they have entered the draft at 18??
my computer is messed, so i'm kind of late to talk about this. i did watch a couple games. i watched the us v canada, and us v slovakia.
the u.s. having a 3 goal lead over canada and letting that game slip away was a joke. but it was clear that canada had too many on the ice on the 4th goal (i believe?), then add two empty net goals. i thought overall it was a great game and fun to watch. it's sad that maybe 5% of our population even knew that this was going on, 2% actually have NHL network, and about 1% actually watched it. good to see minnesota represented. go gophers!
QuoteThe Staal/Semin scrum was pretty funny and hard to forget, but even more stuck in my mind is the one punch KO Redden layed on Caps Capn Chris Clark. Redden has been one of the biggest wastes of money for the rangers I can remember in recent years. This made me respect him though.. for a few hour haha. And while I'm complaining about the rangers, Gomez and Drury need to turn it up. Lately, they are getting outperformed by guys like Prucha, Callahan, and to a lesser extent Dawes. Naslund is doing fine. Dubinsky and Voros are two of my favorite blueshirts but have been really slumping as of late. The Korpedo does not deserve to get benched, and King Henrick's #s would be much much better if the defense didn't collapse so much. The Rangers will finish 7th in the East. This concludes my midseason review. :D
Beat the Habs tonight......
Dawes, if he starts to play to his potential, will be a very good player. He was a star junior player and one of the Canadian juniors go-to guys on a stacked team a few years ago at the Worlds.
I like Voros. I hope he starts to get it going again. I like Redden, but he's a streaky kind of player and perhaps he's not comfortable playing for the Rangers and their system.
Some teams starting to turn the heat up and a bunch of games looked like playoff hockey this week.
PIT/WAS on Wed, SJ/CAL on Thurs, and SJ/DET and BOS/WAS yesterday were all awesome games.
Im mostly happy that after winning I think 2 of their last 10-11 games coming into this week, the Pens win 3 of 4 this week, including wins over Philly, Anaheim, and a shutout of the Rangers this afternoon
My fantasy team thanks you for the shutout Fleury [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Too bad you missed games involving Canadian based teams. The Sens-Habs and Flames-Coyotes games were intense. Even though Calgary lost, they are a legit Cup threat this year.
QuoteToo bad you missed games involving Canadian based teams. The Sens-Habs and Flames-Coyotes games were intense. Even though Calgary lost, they are a legit Cup threat this year.
Those were the main games I was watching yesterday, but I watch everything but the Pens for free on my computer, so I basically watch whatever is a close game or big matchup..Since I have Bryzgalov, Jokinen, and Andrei Kostitsyn (whose on fire lately) on my fantasy squad, I was watching those ones off an on. Saw the last 10 minutes or so and the shootout of MON/OTT and the whole 3rd for CAL/PHX game
Good stuff, like I said, a lot of teams seem to be ratcheting up a notch
The Pen-Rangers game was on NBC today. I was watching the Raptors-Suns game instead, but it looked like a decent game, intensity wise.
the pens/rags game was one of the worst games i have ever watched on tv. yes, the rangers sucked, but i feel very bad for them, cause even if they were good, they had no chance. so many bullshit calls, and a bullshit penalty shot given to cindy on a blatent dive. plus, nbc kept wetting their pants the whole time talking about crosby and how awesome he is. barely mentioned malkin, and barely ever mentioned the rangers. the nhl wants the pens to succeed because of their golden boy, the pens were in 9th before the game, the game was on national tv. do the math. i call bullshit on that game. and o what do ya know, the pens are on nbc again in 2 weeks.
I'm glad I wasn't watching the game then. I did see Jordan Staal get an assist on the 3rd goal by Sykora.
I'd say the NHL wants the Rangers and the Pens to be dominant. The league needs the Original Six teams to be competetive and successful, especially the US based teams in big markets like NYC. The Pens aren't an Original Six team, but they have a strong fanbase. Regardless, I hate them.
However, Crosby is Crosby and Malkin isn't an ideal poster boy. Ovechkin fits that bill far more, as Euros go.
i agree with you about the rangers and pens. that has to be why the rangers were 5 games ahead of everyone for a while, so they would look good in the standings haha.
and i absolutely love ovechkin. in my opinion, he is a much better poster boy than crosby. first of all, he is hands down the best player in the league, talent wise. also, he plays with so much emotion, it's awesome. i love watching him score, even if it's against my team. every goal he scores is like the first goal he's ever scored. i've heard that he is a totally nice guy off the ice too.
ah well. here's to hoping the pens miss the playoffs.
I don't think Ovechkin is "hands down" the best in the league, but he certainly is the most exciting player - partly to do with his phycical play --- and is in the Top 3.
true. i love the excitement factor tho, thats what makes him tops to me. he needs to drop the gloves, i think he could be a decent fighter if he fights with the same excitement that he plays with. of course he would need to take his visor off first.
Quotetrue. i love the excitement factor tho, thats what makes him tops to me. he needs to drop the gloves, i think he could be a decent fighter if he fights with the same excitement that he plays with. of course he would need to take his visor off first.
He fought Mike Richards, another one of the league's best players, last year in the pre-season and got creamed. He said he won't fight again, but I think he'll have to given his style.
Anyway, the big talk in Canada right now is the serious talk of banning fighting in the CHL. The NHL is also in talks and this won't go away this time. Google the name Don Sanderson from the Whitby Dunlops - a Senior A player. Senior A is two notches lower than the CHL, but the CHL was deeply moved by Sanderson's death last week in a fight.
Quotei agree with you about the rangers and pens. that has to be why the rangers were 5 games ahead of everyone for a while, so they would look good in the standings haha.
and i absolutely love ovechkin. in my opinion, he is a much better poster boy than crosby. first of all, he is hands down the best player in the league, talent wise. also, he plays with so much emotion, it's awesome. i love watching him score, even if it's against my team. every goal he scores is like the first goal he's ever scored. i've heard that he is a totally nice guy off the ice too.
ah well. here's to hoping the pens miss the playoffs.
fuck all you haters >:(
Quotethe pens/rags game was one of the worst games i have ever watched on tv. yes, the rangers sucked, but i feel very bad for them, cause even if they were good, they had no chance. so many bullshit calls, and a bullshit penalty shot given to cindy on a blatent dive. plus, nbc kept wetting their pants the whole time talking about crosby and how awesome he is. barely mentioned malkin, and barely ever mentioned the rangers. the nhl wants the pens to succeed because of their golden boy, the pens were in 9th before the game, the game was on national tv. do the math. i call bullshit on that game. and o what do ya know, the pens are on nbc again in 2 weeks.
First off if you werent aware of this already, nationally televised games typically get more penalties called to make the game more exciting for casual viewers. While I agree that might have been a questionable penalty shot call, it def was a penalty so we wouldve been getting a PP anyway (and Crosby sucks at PS anyway, so who cares). And there were 5 penalties called on NYR to 2 on PIT, thats a normal disparity
As for TV, they went to the freakin Stanley Cup last year, of course theyre going to get a lot of exposure after doing that and having 2 of the best players in the league. The schedule/TV schedule gets set up before the year (just like how the Browns got 5 primetime games in the NFL this year), so after going that far last year and having 1 of the strongest fan bases in the league, of course theyll get a lot of TV time, which is why theyre on again in a couple of weeks.
The NHL doesnt have to want the Pens to succeed when they already are themselves
Take your rag out and look at things objectively
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and i absolutely love ovechkin. in my opinion, he is a much better poster boy than crosby. first of all, he is hands down the best player in the league, talent wise. also, he plays with so much emotion, it's awesome. i love watching him score, even if it's against my team. every goal he scores is like the first goal he's ever scored. i've heard that he is a totally nice guy off the ice too.
He is not the hands down best player in the league. He is hands down the best goal scorer, and hits much more than any star forward not named Iginla, but those are the only categories he is clearly the best in. Id have to say Crosby is the best of the bunch defensively, and Malkin is more of a mix of Ovie and Sid. Also, Ovie's been playing with Niklas Backstrom and Viktor Kozlov on the top line. When Sid and Geno arent on the same line together, which they havent for most of the year, Ovechkin clearly has more talented linemates than either of the Pens. That doesnt hurt either
Not sure why you would think hes a better poster boy. Hes Russian, Crosby's Canadian. The sport is played in North America. And both get plenty of publicity, so while when Crosby came into the league he was considered the next great one, Ovie is clearly on the same level of talent and gets plenty of promotion
QuoteQuotei agree with you about the rangers and pens. that has to be why the rangers were 5 games ahead of everyone for a while, so they would look good in the standings haha.
and i absolutely love ovechkin. in my opinion, he is a much better poster boy than crosby. first of all, he is hands down the best player in the league, talent wise. also, he plays with so much emotion, it's awesome. i love watching him score, even if it's against my team. every goal he scores is like the first goal he's ever scored. i've heard that he is a totally nice guy off the ice too.
ah well. here's to hoping the pens miss the playoffs.
fuck all you haters >:(
though our record right now says otherwise, theyre all jealous :)
QuoteQuotethe pens/rags game was one of the worst games i have ever watched on tv. yes, the rangers sucked, but i feel very bad for them, cause even if they were good, they had no chance. so many bullshit calls, and a bullshit penalty shot given to cindy on a blatent dive. plus, nbc kept wetting their pants the whole time talking about crosby and how awesome he is. barely mentioned malkin, and barely ever mentioned the rangers. the nhl wants the pens to succeed because of their golden boy, the pens were in 9th before the game, the game was on national tv. do the math. i call bullshit on that game. and o what do ya know, the pens are on nbc again in 2 weeks.
First off if you werent aware of this already, nationally televised games typically get more penalties called to make the game more exciting for casual viewers. While I agree that might have been a questionable penalty shot call, it def was a penalty so we wouldve been getting a PP anyway (and Crosby sucks at PS anyway, so who cares). And there were 5 penalties called on NYR to 2 on PIT, thats a normal disparity
As for TV, they went to the freakin Stanley Cup last year, of course theyre going to get a lot of exposure after doing that and having 2 of the best players in the league. The schedule/TV schedule gets set up before the year (just like how the Browns got 5 primetime games in the NFL this year), so after going that far last year and having 1 of the strongest fan bases in the league, of course theyll get a lot of TV time, which is why theyre on again in a couple of weeks.
The NHL doesnt have to want the Pens to succeed when they already are themselves
Take your rag out and look at things objectively
If there's one thing that ruins the sport for casual viewers, it's constant penalties and power-plays. It slows the game down and isn't a good representation of all that is good and exciting about hockey.
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and i absolutely love ovechkin. in my opinion, he is a much better poster boy than crosby. first of all, he is hands down the best player in the league, talent wise. also, he plays with so much emotion, it's awesome. i love watching him score, even if it's against my team. every goal he scores is like the first goal he's ever scored. i've heard that he is a totally nice guy off the ice too.
He is not the hands down best player in the league. He is hands down the best goal scorer, and hits much more than any star forward not named Iginla, but those are the only categories he is clearly the best in. Id have to say Crosby is the best of the bunch defensively, and Malkin is more of a mix of Ovie and Sid. Also, Ovie's been playing with Niklas Backstrom and Viktor Kozlov on the top line. When Sid and Geno arent on the same line together, which they havent for most of the year, Ovechkin clearly has more talented linemates than either of the Pens. That doesnt hurt either
Not sure why you would think hes a better poster boy. Hes Russian, Crosby's Canadian. The sport is played in North America. And both get plenty of publicity, so while when Crosby came into the league he was considered the next great one, Ovie is clearly on the same level of talent and gets plenty of promotion
Ovechkin won the Calder Trophy without having Backstrom or Semin on his line since they weren't in the league yet. Kozlov has been a major disappointment since he came into the league. He was a #6 overall pick and he's just now emerged as a 1st line player.
Ovechkin is great no matter who he plays with because he has the ability to make his own plays.
BTW, I'd rank Ovechkin #2 in the NHL as the best bodychecker. #1 goes to star defenseman Dion Phaneuf. He's the best bodychecker I've seen in my 40 years and Calgary has the meanest defense in the NHL. Phaneuf's defense teammate Robyn Regehr is just as fierce as a hitter.
Oh yeah, don't forget everyone that Crosby is 21 and Ovechkin is 23. Also, Ovechkin is my #1 as bodychecking forwards go, with Boston's great young player Milan Lucic at #2 and Jordan Tootoo at #3.
QuoteQuoteQuotei agree with you about the rangers and pens. that has to be why the rangers were 5 games ahead of everyone for a while, so they would look good in the standings haha.
and i absolutely love ovechkin. in my opinion, he is a much better poster boy than crosby. first of all, he is hands down the best player in the league, talent wise. also, he plays with so much emotion, it's awesome. i love watching him score, even if it's against my team. every goal he scores is like the first goal he's ever scored. i've heard that he is a totally nice guy off the ice too.
ah well. here's to hoping the pens miss the playoffs.
fuck all you haters >:(
though our record right now says otherwise, theyre all jealous :)
There's no other explanation. If he played for joey rogo's or jamoie's favorite team and took those teams to the finals, I don't think you'd be hearing them complaining about him.
I also think we'll get back on track and make the playoffs.
QuoteQuoteQuotethe pens/rags game was one of the worst games i have ever watched on tv. yes, the rangers sucked, but i feel very bad for them, cause even if they were good, they had no chance. so many bullshit calls, and a bullshit penalty shot given to cindy on a blatent dive. plus, nbc kept wetting their pants the whole time talking about crosby and how awesome he is. barely mentioned malkin, and barely ever mentioned the rangers. the nhl wants the pens to succeed because of their golden boy, the pens were in 9th before the game, the game was on national tv. do the math. i call bullshit on that game. and o what do ya know, the pens are on nbc again in 2 weeks.
First off if you werent aware of this already, nationally televised games typically get more penalties called to make the game more exciting for casual viewers. While I agree that might have been a questionable penalty shot call, it def was a penalty so we wouldve been getting a PP anyway (and Crosby sucks at PS anyway, so who cares). And there were 5 penalties called on NYR to 2 on PIT, thats a normal disparity
As for TV, they went to the freakin Stanley Cup last year, of course theyre going to get a lot of exposure after doing that and having 2 of the best players in the league. The schedule/TV schedule gets set up before the year (just like how the Browns got 5 primetime games in the NFL this year), so after going that far last year and having 1 of the strongest fan bases in the league, of course theyll get a lot of TV time, which is why theyre on again in a couple of weeks.
The NHL doesnt have to want the Pens to succeed when they already are themselves
Take your rag out and look at things objectively
If there's one thing that ruins the sport for casual viewers, it's constant penalties and power-plays. It slows the game down and isn't a good representation of all that is good and exciting about hockey.
To fans it doesnt represent the best of hockey, but people stumbling onto the channel want to see goals, and they easiest way to get a goal is on the PP
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotei agree with you about the rangers and pens. that has to be why the rangers were 5 games ahead of everyone for a while, so they would look good in the standings haha.
and i absolutely love ovechkin. in my opinion, he is a much better poster boy than crosby. first of all, he is hands down the best player in the league, talent wise. also, he plays with so much emotion, it's awesome. i love watching him score, even if it's against my team. every goal he scores is like the first goal he's ever scored. i've heard that he is a totally nice guy off the ice too.
ah well. here's to hoping the pens miss the playoffs.
fuck all you haters >:(
though our record right now says otherwise, theyre all jealous :)
There's no other explanation. If he played for joey rogo's or jamoie's favorite team and took those teams to the finals, I don't think you'd be hearing them complaining about him.
I also think we'll get back on track and make the playoffs.
I'm a fan of hockey and I cheer for players on any team that I like. My favourite players come from all sorts of teams. My fav forward is probably Vinny Lecavalier or Joe Thornton, but love both Eric and Jordan Staal. I'm a big fan too of Milan Lucic and Iginla. My favourite player in the league is a defenseman, which hasn't been the case wiht me since Bobby Orr: Dion Phaneuf is my fav along with Robyn Regehr. Growing up I loved many of the Bruins from the 70's, but in the 80's and 90's, my favourtie players were Wendel Clark and Steve Yzerman, from two rival teams.
So, I could care less where a player plays. I don't hate Crosby and I do think he's either the best or second best player in the league. No one gets more attention than he does, and he gets abused physially more than anyone else.
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and i absolutely love ovechkin. in my opinion, he is a much better poster boy than crosby. first of all, he is hands down the best player in the league, talent wise. also, he plays with so much emotion, it's awesome. i love watching him score, even if it's against my team. every goal he scores is like the first goal he's ever scored. i've heard that he is a totally nice guy off the ice too.
He is not the hands down best player in the league. He is hands down the best goal scorer, and hits much more than any star forward not named Iginla, but those are the only categories he is clearly the best in. Id have to say Crosby is the best of the bunch defensively, and Malkin is more of a mix of Ovie and Sid. Also, Ovie's been playing with Niklas Backstrom and Viktor Kozlov on the top line. When Sid and Geno arent on the same line together, which they havent for most of the year, Ovechkin clearly has more talented linemates than either of the Pens. That doesnt hurt either
Not sure why you would think hes a better poster boy. Hes Russian, Crosby's Canadian. The sport is played in North America. And both get plenty of publicity, so while when Crosby came into the league he was considered the next great one, Ovie is clearly on the same level of talent and gets plenty of promotion
Ovechkin won the Calder Trophy without having Backstrom or Semin on his line since they weren't in the league yet. Kozlov has been a major disappointment since he came into the league. He was a #6 overall pick and he's just now emerged as a 1st line player.
Ovechkin is great no matter who he plays with because he has the ability to make his own plays.
Obviously Ovie can create his own plays, hes 1 of the best in the league. I didnt say hes not great on his own, just that having Backstrom and Kozlov on his line (Im pretty sure Semin plays with Fedorov on the 2nd) is a big help. Backstrom is a great young player and a perfect complement to Ovie with his passing ability, and almost has 50 points already. I know Kozlov isnt anything too special, but hes better than Ruslan Fedotenko, Max Talbot and all the other bums that have been on the Pens 1st and 2nd lines.
Matt Cooke has looked very good since Therrien finally moved him to the top line though. I have no idea why it took him this long to do it either, since Cooke is the closest thing to Malone now on the team and clearly Sid or Geno need someone on their line who can dig pucks out of the corner, crash the net, and play in front of it. Another reason I dont like Therrien.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotethe pens/rags game was one of the worst games i have ever watched on tv. yes, the rangers sucked, but i feel very bad for them, cause even if they were good, they had no chance. so many bullshit calls, and a bullshit penalty shot given to cindy on a blatent dive. plus, nbc kept wetting their pants the whole time talking about crosby and how awesome he is. barely mentioned malkin, and barely ever mentioned the rangers. the nhl wants the pens to succeed because of their golden boy, the pens were in 9th before the game, the game was on national tv. do the math. i call bullshit on that game. and o what do ya know, the pens are on nbc again in 2 weeks.
First off if you werent aware of this already, nationally televised games typically get more penalties called to make the game more exciting for casual viewers. While I agree that might have been a questionable penalty shot call, it def was a penalty so we wouldve been getting a PP anyway (and Crosby sucks at PS anyway, so who cares). And there were 5 penalties called on NYR to 2 on PIT, thats a normal disparity
As for TV, they went to the freakin Stanley Cup last year, of course theyre going to get a lot of exposure after doing that and having 2 of the best players in the league. The schedule/TV schedule gets set up before the year (just like how the Browns got 5 primetime games in the NFL this year), so after going that far last year and having 1 of the strongest fan bases in the league, of course theyll get a lot of TV time, which is why theyre on again in a couple of weeks.
The NHL doesnt have to want the Pens to succeed when they already are themselves
Take your rag out and look at things objectively
If there's one thing that ruins the sport for casual viewers, it's constant penalties and power-plays. It slows the game down and isn't a good representation of all that is good and exciting about hockey.
To fans it doesnt represent the best of hockey, but people stumbling onto the channel want to see goals, and they easiest way to get a goal is on the PP
I respectfully disagree. The curious may want to see goals, but to actually sit though a game loaded with penalties is torture, no matter if you are a fan or not. Penalties take away any sort of flow or physical play, two things a potential new American audience would find appealing - and we are only talking about the American fanbase here.
I'm actually pleased that some of you guys care enough about the NHL and seem to be fairly knowledgeable at least regarding the NHL in general. Canadian hockey fans just assume - rightly for the most part - that most US sports fans don't watch or give a damn about hockey or know much about it. I'm enjoying this thread.
Well at least we both agree the game is more exciting typically without penalties, or at even strength at least
Who gives a shit about those casual fans anyway :P
....bout to check out these afternoon games since I just realized some were going on
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....bout to check out these afternoon games since I just realized some were going on
Glad I did!!
Awesome 3rd period in the BOS/STL game..2-1 STL only to see BOS come back and make it 4-2...STL comes back and ties it with .1 seconds left on a goal with a possible high stick. STL wins in a shootout, crazy fast move by TJ Oshie for STL who got 1 of the shootout goals.
WAS/NYI 3rd didnt have the scoring like that game, but still very entertaining...NYI comes back to tie it but WAS wins 2-1 in OT....Thanks for starting off my fantasy week right with a .964 save percentage and win Theodore [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Oh, and Ovie had both goals for WAS
Boston has impressed me more than any other team this year. They scraped into the playoffs last year, but they are one of the best teams in the league this year, even with key injuries to Sturm, Bergeron (I hope his career isn't over at age 23), Kessel and Lucic.
Yeah, they def havent looked as good over the last week or so without Kessel and Lucic
David Krejci is def a big reason, as is Tim Thomas and Manny Fernandez, why theyre #1 right now
QuoteYeah, they def havent looked as good over the last week or so without Kessel and Lucic
David Krejci is def a big reason, as is Tim Thomas and Manny Fernandez, why theyre #1 right now
The sad thing is, Bergeron would be their best player if he didn't get that concussion last year, when he was run from behind. Bergeron got re-injured a few weeks ago and it has everyone worried. This guy is a rising star, even more so than Kessel and Krejci.
QuoteQuoteYeah, they def havent looked as good over the last week or so without Kessel and Lucic
David Krejci is def a big reason, as is Tim Thomas and Manny Fernandez, why theyre #1 right now
The sad thing is, Bergeron would be their best player if he didn't get that concussion last year, when he was run from behind. Bergeron got re-injured a few weeks ago and it has everyone worried. This guy is a rising star, even more so than Kessel and Krejci.
I was aware of that last year, but wasnt he healthy the 1st 2 months this year?? He wasnt doing much before he got injured again
QuoteQuoteQuoteYeah, they def havent looked as good over the last week or so without Kessel and Lucic
David Krejci is def a big reason, as is Tim Thomas and Manny Fernandez, why theyre #1 right now
The sad thing is, Bergeron would be their best player if he didn't get that concussion last year, when he was run from behind. Bergeron got re-injured a few weeks ago and it has everyone worried. This guy is a rising star, even more so than Kessel and Krejci.
I was aware of that last year, but wasnt he healthy the 1st 2 months this year?? He wasnt doing much before he got injured again
He started off slowly and he was just getting his poise back when he got injured again. It's tough to play hard when you are recovering from one of the worst grades of concussions.
TSN's Top 75 Backcheckers
http://tsn.ca/fantasy_news/story/?id=265200&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_fantasy_news
Brooks Orpik #1 [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Wow 3 Rangers in the top 20. Love seeing Cally up that high, he brings it every night and even though he isn't setting the world on fire with goals, he is very important to the team.
How about worst back-checker? Easy call: Ilya Kovalchuk.
Adam Graves Night
http://www.snyrangersblog.com/2009/02/03/watch-sportsnite-discusses-graves/
#9 :D
I need a facepalm smilie to properly show how I feel about last night's Rangers game. :-[
We suck...Habs won like 1 of their last 6 and they embarass us. Like Ive said for over a month now, even if we start playing better and do make the playoffs, no way we actually win a series.
On another note, Luca Caputi scored a goal on his 1st NHL shift. Last Pens player to do that was Lemieux. Keep this kid up here Shero/Therrien. I can already tell hes infinitely better than Minard, Stone, and all those other bums weve been calling up. Before the game was over, he was already playing on Sid and Geno's line.
QuoteI need a facepalm smilie to properly show how I feel about last night's Rangers game. :-[
Maybe if Graves,Mess and Leetch suited up they would have been able to score on the power play for a change!
I have mixed feelings about Avery coming back to the Rangers, but I guess they need to do something. With the horrible cap number they have now(Redden and Kalinan) I guess this may be the only thing. Great job again Slats!
QuoteI have mixed feelings about Avery coming back to the Rangers, but I guess they need to do something. With the horrible cap number they have now(Redden and Kalinan) I guess this may be the only thing. Great job again Slats!
Isnt this pretty much all rumors and hearsay at this point?? I mean, they might do it, but I think the only reason they would is because theyre slipping right now.
They need something, but not Avery
QuoteQuoteI have mixed feelings about Avery coming back to the Rangers, but I guess they need to do something. With the horrible cap number they have now(Redden and Kalinan) I guess this may be the only thing. Great job again Slats!
Isnt this pretty much all rumors and hearsay at this point?? I mean, they might do it, but I think the only reason they would is because theyre slipping right now.
They need something, but not Avery
This was on SNY's Ranger Blog today, I guess it's gonna happen.
EJ Hradek just reported through TSN on NHL Live! that Sean Avery has in fact cleared waivers.
The next move is what the Dallas Stars do — they will likely make an arrangement to have him sent to the Hartford Wolfpack.
Without Shanahan there to police Avery, it would be foolish for the Rangers to re-sign Avery.
Is that Hartford team NYR's minor league team?? Because otherwise, I dont see anything conneting him to NYR.
Clearing waivers just means any team can have a chance to get him
Yes, the Wolfpack are the Rangers AHL team. Dallas dosen't have a AHL team so they can let him play for the Wolfpack while they work out the wavier deal.
QuoteYes, the Wolfpack are the Rangers AHL team. Dallas dosen't have a AHL team so they can let him play for the Wolfpack while they work out the wavier deal.
True. But Dallas will have an AHL affiliate next year. They got out of their deal with the Iowa Stars and will have a team called the Texas Stars next season. Also, Dallas shares their prospects with 4 AHL teams. This isn't uncommon in the AHL.
I for one, would welcome Avery back with open arms, maybe even a peck on the cheek. After the 10-2 game the other night, something needs to change. Word on the street is that if the Rangers don't look good against NJ tonight, Renney will be out and Schoenfeld will be in.
Good job Rangers, one of the lamest efforts I have ever seen. Our 4th line was the best. You know, the guys who get paid 800K and are constantly worried about getting sent down. Drury, Gomez, Redden... all HUGE contracts, once again I didn't even notice them. I thought Captain Cash was a stupid nickname, but now I like it. The best part of the game was when Orr KO'd Rupp.
The Devils are scary good, especially now with Shanahan.
Wait til they get Brodeur back.
Langenbrunner and Zajac are absolutely on fire, as is Parise obviously
Glad the Pens suck this year because Boston, Washington, or NJ would be tough to beat
QuoteWait til they get Brodeur back.
Langenbrunner and Zajac are absolutely on fire, as is Parise obviously
Glad the Pens suck this year because Boston, Washington, or NJ would be tough to beat
Montreal is really banged-up, but if they were healthy - and if Kovalev started caring - they'd be in the mix too. The talk about Vinny coming to Montreal won't go away either. Don't forget about the Briere-less Flyers. They are built for the playoffs.
QuoteQuoteWait til they get Brodeur back.
Langenbrunner and Zajac are absolutely on fire, as is Parise obviously
Glad the Pens suck this year because Boston, Washington, or NJ would be tough to beat
Montreal is really banged-up, but if they were healthy - and if Kovalev started caring - they'd be in the mix too. The talk about Vinny coming to Montreal won't go away either. Don't forget about the Briere-less Flyers. They are built for the playoffs.
I think Philly is just about as good as those 3 I mentioned, but definitely not Montreal. Their PP has really suffered with no Streit or Souray (although Markov is doing well), and guys like Plekanec and Koivu just arent having very good years.
QuoteQuoteQuoteWait til they get Brodeur back.
Langenbrunner and Zajac are absolutely on fire, as is Parise obviously
Glad the Pens suck this year because Boston, Washington, or NJ would be tough to beat
Montreal is really banged-up, but if they were healthy - and if Kovalev started caring - they'd be in the mix too. The talk about Vinny coming to Montreal won't go away either. Don't forget about the Briere-less Flyers. They are built for the playoffs.
I think Philly is just about as good as those 3 I mentioned, but definitely not Montreal. Their PP has really suffered with no Streit or Souray (although Markov is doing well), and guys like Plekanec and Koivu just arent having very good years.
You are right about Pleks, but Koivu has been injured and/or playing hurt all season. Higgins has been hurt a lot and so has Komisarek and Dandenault. Goalie Carey Price missed lots of games and Tanguay is still out. That being said, I hate the Habs with an unholy passion.
My favourite team is Boston - Calgary is a close second - but I have a hard time not cheering for Philly. They are loaded with good Canucks, likeable ones like Carter, Coburn, Carle, Knuble, Richards, Hartnell, Upshall, Gagne, Lupul... and I'm a big fan of Briere.
Mike Richards and Scotty Hartnell are likeable???
;D ;D ;D
QuoteMike Richards and Scotty Hartnell are likeable???
;D ;D ;D
I wish there was a whole league of them. I can't believe Richards is turning 24 in a few days.
Looks like this is gonna happen, after last night's debacle I'll take anything!
Well after all the speculation, it is official: Sean Avery is a member of ....the Hartford Wolf Pack, not a member of the NY Rangers — yet.
TSN reports Avery has been assigned to the Wolf Pack by the Dallas Stars a day after clearing waivers. Avery is expected to skate with the Wolf Pack today.
Here is a quote from the article:
"I would like to thank Glen Sather and the Rangers organization for giving me the chance to resume my hockey career by affording me this opportunity with the Hartford Wolf Pack," Avery said in a prepared statement Tuesday. "I am looking forward to getting back on the ice, working my way back to the NHL and playing the game I love. While I appreciate the many interview requests, at this point in time, I would like to focus on hockey and will not be making any further statements while with the Wolf Pack."
Stars owner Tom Hicks said in an interview this morning that while he is happy Avery has made strides in his life, Avery will not be a member of the Dallas Stars.
Showdown vs. the Sharks about to go down. A win tonight would be huge and give them 3 of their last 4, with the next 2 games vs. NYI and TOR, both certainly winnable games.
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QuoteShowdown vs. the Sharks about to go down. A win tonight would be huge and give them 3 of their last 4, with the next 2 games vs. NYI and TOR, both certainly winnable games.
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Great game to watch, and big 2-1 win in a shootout for the Pens over San Jose
Theyre definitely starting to hit their stride and should get Gonchar back on Saturday. If they take care of business like they should the next couple games, I like their chances
Too bad I didnt start Fleury in fantasy hockey >:(
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Too bad I didnt start Fleury in fantasy hockey >:(
The only Fleury I care about is Theorn Fleury. Too bad he's still losing his battle with he bottle. He's still a marginal Hall of Famer, but boy, his career was shortened to say the least.
(http://mt.hockeybird.com/archives/images/brian/theo1.jpg)
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He's an emotional lad:
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Why do you think his career was shortened? He played til he was 34 and averaged just over a point/game for his career. Thats pretty much the player I saw whenever I saw him play
And FWIW, Marc Andre is Canadian too ;)
QuoteWhy do you think his career was shortened? He played til he was 34 and averaged just over a point/game for his career. Thats pretty much the player I saw whenever I saw him play
And FWIW, Marc Andre is Canadian too ;)
Fleury has had a troubled life. His NHL career would have been even better than it was. His later NHL years were difficult one's for him because of alcoholism and psycholgical problems. There's also rumours of physical abuse from a coach from his WHL days when he played with Sheldon Kennedy (look up what happened to Kennedy).
QuoteQuoteWhy do you think his career was shortened? He played til he was 34 and averaged just over a point/game for his career. Thats pretty much the player I saw whenever I saw him play
And FWIW, Marc Andre is Canadian too ;)
Fleury has had a troubled life. His NHL career would have been even better than it was. His later NHL years were difficult one's for him because of alcoholism and psycholgical problems. There's also rumours of physical abuse from a coach from his WHL days when he played with Sheldon Kennedy (look up what happened to Kennedy).
Believe me I remember very well when he was with the Rangers. He was a great player, he would have great spurts then something would always happen. I remember a couple of times when he completely lost it during games.
QuoteQuoteQuoteWhy do you think his career was shortened? He played til he was 34 and averaged just over a point/game for his career. Thats pretty much the player I saw whenever I saw him play
And FWIW, Marc Andre is Canadian too ;)
Fleury has had a troubled life. His NHL career would have been even better than it was. His later NHL years were difficult one's for him because of alcoholism and psycholgical problems. There's also rumours of physical abuse from a coach from his WHL days when he played with Sheldon Kennedy (look up what happened to Kennedy).
Believe me I remember very well when he was with the Rangers. He was a great player, he would have great spurts then something would always happen. I remember a couple of times when he completely lost it during games.
Fleury ended up playing for the Belfast Giants in the British Elite Ice Hockey League - from 2005-06. Yes, that's what a man struggling with alcoholism needs: Playing pro hockey in Belfast!
I read that he made a comeback playing Senior A hockey and played for the Allan Cup. This isn't a bush-league cup. Its the Senior A trophy for all of Canada. I'd say the level of play is a notch lower than the ECHL. Many ex-pros play in the Senior A leagues.
Still, I feel bad for Fleury and hope he finally gets his life in order.
Sergei Gonchar finally returns to the Pens.
Pens looked great early by going up 2-0, Toronto is storming back...2-1 now.
Lets Go Pens !!! :D
QuoteSergei Gonchar finally returns to the Pens.
Pens looked great early by going up 2-0, Toronto is storming back...2-1 now.
Lets Go Pens !!! :D
Pens lose 6-2
We officially blow
In a season of ugly periods for the Rangers that may have been the worst! At least they didn't have Redden starting on the power play, not that it helped. This is embarrassing especially for the NBC game!
The Rangers look even worse in HD.
As an aside, this stinker of a game doesn't help sell the NHL to potential US fans.
Why did I start Lundqvist in fantasy again??!
This season is slipping away fast and they really can't so anything about it. If they bring back Avery that will probably be it because as I've said before the cap is so screwed up! I'm now convinced the Rangers will NEVER win as long as Slats is GM. Another annoying thing about him is that he is the only NYC area sports GM who will never be interviewed on radio or tv locally! He never has to answer questions about his horrible team! What a joke!
At least pitchers and catchers started this weekend, Let's Go Mets!
If you like high scoring games, Devils are beating the Sharks 3-2 after 1 in an exciting game.
Put a little bread on NJ, so heres to them winning [smiley=beer.gif]
QuoteThis season is slipping away fast and they really can't so anything about it. If they bring back Avery that will probably be it because as I've said before the cap is so screwed up! I'm now convinced the Rangers will NEVER win as long as Slats is GM. Another annoying thing about him is that he is the only NYC area sports GM who will never be interviewed on radio or tv locally! He never has to answer questions about his horrible team! What a joke!
At least pitchers and catchers started this weekend, Let's Go Mets!
He's rarely done interviews dating back to his Oilers days.
I don't think many of the problems with the Rangers are his fault. The players are either young and still developing or older and not playing to their potential. Of course this means the coach will be fired. I think the Rangers also lack an in-your-face leader.
QuoteQuoteThis season is slipping away fast and they really can't so anything about it. If they bring back Avery that will probably be it because as I've said before the cap is so screwed up! I'm now convinced the Rangers will NEVER win as long as Slats is GM. Another annoying thing about him is that he is the only NYC area sports GM who will never be interviewed on radio or tv locally! He never has to answer questions about his horrible team! What a joke!
At least pitchers and catchers started this weekend, Let's Go Mets!
He's rarely done interviews dating back to his Oilers days.
I don't think many of the problems with the Rangers are his fault. The players are either young and still developing or older and not playing to their potential. Of course this means the coach will be fired. I think the Rangers also lack an in-your-face leader.
Everyone else including Lamoriello will go on the radio and talk about his team, but not Glen. He did do a lot radio interviews when he first took over but stopped when he got mad at the questions. The only reason he still has a job is that Dolan loves him and doesn't really care how the Rangers/Knicks do because they are such a small part of the Cablevision Empire!
Going into the season, I thought NYR had gotten much worse after losing Jagr, Shanahan, and Avery (and maybe someone else Im forgetting) and then reloading with Redden, Zherdev, and Naslund. Ugh.
I couldnt believe how good they started off. They probably playing below their level at the moment, but I dont think their 1 of the best handful of teams in the East so where theyre at now is basically where they should be.
Word is Jagr is coming back to the NHL. I wonder if the Rangers will take another run at him?
QuoteWord is Jagr is coming back to the NHL. I wonder if the Rangers will take another run at him?
Whenever they were talking about this last week with Edmonton, I heard based on his contract and something else, there is no way he plays in the NHL in 08-09, so I assume you mean next season?
2 great games so far today too in SJ/NJ and WAS/FLA.
Im confident Florida with stay in the top 8 and make the playoffs
QuoteQuoteWord is Jagr is coming back to the NHL. I wonder if the Rangers will take another run at him?
Whenever they were talking about this last week with Edmonton, I heard based on his contract and something else, there is no way he plays in the NHL in 08-09, so I assume you mean next season?
Who knows? It's not as if the KHL is on the up-and-up.
Quote2 great games so far today too in SJ/NJ and WAS/FLA.
Im confident Florida with stay in the top 8 and make the playoffs
I think they'll make the playoffs, but some lucky team will get Jay Bouwmeester by the trade deadline.
QuoteQuote2 great games so far today too in SJ/NJ and WAS/FLA.
Im confident Florida with stay in the top 8 and make the playoffs
I think they'll make the playoffs, but some lucky team will get Jay Bouwmeester by the trade deadline.
I dont understand why everyone thinks theyll trade him, or they do trade. Why would you do that if not only youre in playoff contention, but if the season ended today you would be in the playoffs??
They wont get his value in return, or at least wont if they get someone in return who they would consider re-signing.
QuoteQuoteQuote2 great games so far today too in SJ/NJ and WAS/FLA.
Im confident Florida with stay in the top 8 and make the playoffs
I think they'll make the playoffs, but some lucky team will get Jay Bouwmeester by the trade deadline.
I dont understand why everyone thinks theyll trade him, or they do trade. Why would you do that if not only youre in playoff contention, but if the season ended today you would be in the playoffs??
They wont get his value in return, or at least wont if they get someone in return who they would consider re-signing.
It's known that Bouwmeester will most likely not re-sign with Florida.
The Panthers will get some value back in a trade. They'd be fools to keep him and then get nothing for him when they get beat out by the Bruins in the first round.
Tied 2-2 with the Islanders after 2 periods
We better win this mofo >:( >:(
[highlight]LETS GO PENS!!![/highlight]
son of a donkey puncher...do we ever suck...at least Therrien got fired, that needed to happen if this team has any chance for the playoffs this year. Im not all that concerned with this year, but Therrien clearly wasnt the long term answer for this team.
and Crosby's shootout attempt was pathetic. The backhand was wide open and he tries to squeeze it in on the forehand.
Fleury has got to be 1 of the worst shootout goalies in the NHL
great bunch of games this weekend that was capped off by maybe the most exhiliarating and surprising - Thrashers vs. Kings.
ATL jumps out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first period and my thinking of starting out my fantasy week with Jon Quick hits rock bottom with his 57% save pct when he gets pulled ( and I dont even know what 3 GAA = after 10 minutes, like 23.2 GAA..if so, my crappy team is even further down the shitter this week).
The 3rd period is when I really started watching. Kings just stormed back and Im surprised they didnt win in regulation - eventhough they only got the tying goal with 5 seconds left. Seemed like every shift was spent in the ATL zone.
Which brings us to OT. Kopitar made Moose Hedberg look retarded on his goal, Kovalchuk misses the net on his chance for the win, and then it makes it back to ex-Penguin Erik Christiansen....
..before he even starts his sequence, I say out loud (by myself) here comes the game winner - and what do you know, he scores.
EC is nasty on shootouts and I dont know why he wasnt in their initial top 3 instead of sudden death for the shootout. When he was with the Pens, he was almost always the first shooter and brilliant. He scored something like 80% on them in 06-07 - ridiculous.
I wanted to separate this post because I think its an interesting point for shootouts.
I was just talking about Christensen (who was part of us getting Hossa in that trade last year) is nasty on shootouts, and really the Pens are terrible at them. And by terrible, I mean beyond it bc he was our best guy, and Fleury is not good at defending them at all.
What I just realized though, is that the key for shootouts is wingers with quick hands and accuracy, or a sniper with similar capabilities. I dont see enough shootouts to know how every other team looks, but Crosby and Malkin are terrible at shootouts yet are both in the Top 5 in scoring in the league.
I think this is typical for most centers although goal scorers like Lecavalier probably buck the trend, but it seems to me that the best guys in shootouts are wingers with great moves and quick hands
my 2 cents
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This Canucks-Flames game is pretty damn good.
Rene Bourque just scored the go ahead goal for Calgary with 13 minutes left in the 3rd.
Both Kippur and Luongo have made some crazy saves so far, including Miika making one to give the Flames the 2-on-1 where Bourque got the goal
Hah, not 10 minutes later than my last post and I think Kipprusoff just made THE SICKEST save Ive ever seen.
Hopefully someone youtube's it or something
QuoteHah, not 10 minutes later than my last post and I think Kipprusoff just made THE SICKEST save Ive ever seen.
Hopefully someone youtube's it or something
It'll be on every highlight reel pack.
BTW, if you can, always try to watch Calgary play. They have the meanest defense I've ever seen and the entire team plays hard and aggressive.
So you saw that stick save then?!? UnBeFuckinLievable, 1 of the best Iver ever seen :D
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Going to the Rangers/Islanders game tonight. I have a feeling I'm going to see the final nails in the coffin, both for the 2008-2009 season and for Tom Renney!
QuoteGoing to the Rangers/Islanders game tonight. I have a feeling I'm going to see the final nails in the coffin, both for the 2008-2009 season and for Tom Renney!
Well I was 2 games early. I agree that something had to be done, but I don't think bringing in John Tortorella will change anything this year.
QuoteQuoteGoing to the Rangers/Islanders game tonight. I have a feeling I'm going to see the final nails in the coffin, both for the 2008-2009 season and for Tom Renney!
Well I was 2 games early. I agree that something had to be done, but I don't think bringing in John Tortorella will change anything this year.
I honestly dont think NYR has a chance to win a series in the playoffs no matter who the coach is or how good they start playing (barring a big move before the deadline). Dont feel bad, because I think the same exact thing about my Pens - if they even make the playoffs.
Boston, Philly, Jersey, and Washington are all just too strong IMO for any other team to beat them best of 7.
And your heard it here first - I think Jersey is going to the cup. Once they get Brodeur back, Boston is the only team even close in the goaltending category, and while Id slightly favor Washington and Philly's scoring ability ahead of them, its not by much.
Well see though, cant wait for the playoffs regardless if the Pens make it or not because they have no shot of winning a series as a 6+ seed.
At this point, barring a miracle trade, I'd rather have them tank not make the playoff's and get a good draft pick for next year. It's funny how the Devils are somewhat ignored in this area, considering how successful they have been over the years!. If Lou was the Rangers GM he would be the toast of the town, but I'm stuck with Slats til he retires!
Classic. I was watching the Wild game the other night, and the guy I was watching it with wouldn't shut up about explaining how hockey works. I'm not retarded. There's is NO WAY a America can know more than 40 current hockey player names (other than the local team). Due to the fact ESPN won't give hockey the light of day, and sports radio won't talk hockey. Unless you are a HUGE hockey fan, or play video games that's the only way. But really, he knew the names from playing video games. That doesn't make you a expert. you're not fooling me Mr. Jones.
QuoteClassic. I was watching the Wild game the other night, and the guy I was watching it with wouldn't shut up about explaining how hockey works. I'm not retarded. There's is NO WAY a America can know more than 40 current hockey player names (other than the local team). Due to the fact ESPN won't give hockey the light of day, and sports radio won't talk hockey. Unless you are a HUGE hockey fan, or play video games that's the only way. But really, he knew the names from playing video games. That doesn't make you a expert. you're not fooling me Mr. Jones.
Im an American. I could probably name 40 players using only 5 randomly picked teams. I like Hockey, but I wouldnt say im a HUGE fan - but either way, its like youre taking the millions of HUGE American hockey fans out of the equation.
ESPN showing as much or as little of any sport doesnt dictate how much of a given sport I watch, so I never understood the whole if hockey is on NBC or ESPN, more people will watch it. I think most people will watch what they want. Although I love watching sports in general, so maybe Im not in this contingent.
I just like that you Yanks like talking about hockey, regardless if you can't name more than 40 players. I think I could name at least 10 on every team, but if Canadians can't, we get beaten.
QuoteI just like that you Yanks like talking about hockey, regardless if you can't name more than 40 players. I think I could name at least 10 on every team, but if Canadians can't, we get beaten.
Here, here!!!
Pens had a huge 1-0 win over the Islanders tonight, getting the game winner with only a couple minutes left. They dominated play much more than the score would dictate, and based on how bad our D has beenand Fleury giving up soft goals, pitching a shutout is even more impressive. Plus, both Crosby and Ryan Whitney didnt play. Kris Letang looked good in his 1st game sicne Dan Bylsma has been coach, hopefully he invigorated Letang which I think was his main goal in the first place.
Most importantly though, is were now only 2 points behind the 7 and 8 seeded Buffalo and Florida, and 1 point behind 9th seeded Carolina. Def needed that win with a road trip coming up and the next couple games being vs. Chicago and Dallas
Pens trade Ryan Whitney to Anaheim for Chris Kunitz and Eric Tangradi.
At first I was thinking that the Pens couldve gotten a better scorer, but the more I think about that Im not so sure. Im starting to like this deal more and more. We lose our most overrated offensive defensiveman (which we have too many fo) who was being overpayed and have Letang and Goligoski waiting in the wings as offensive Dmen ready for his role. If you projected Whitney's +/- out for the 08-09 year, he would end up at -44. Good riddance.
As for what we got, well see. I wouldve liked a better scorer, but Kunitz is a solid all around player who also saves us an extra mill in cap space. And actually, his best season of 60 points a couple years ago was when he was centered by Andy McDonald, someone whose passing ability and speed are actually better than Getzlaf. He has offensive ability, but is also a great forechecker who makes a lot of hits, has speed, is in his prime, crashes the net, and has toughness. Everything is pretty much just what we need. And apparently, this minor league prospect Eric Tangradi was the Ducks #1 prospect and is a physical 6'3'' 220+ winger/center who has over 80 points so far this year. If he pans out, I we absolutely stole from Anaheim.
Also, this probably means the Ducks will move Pronger or Neidermayer before the deadline for more offense since they now have Whitney
Good deal for the Pens. Tangradi is a good power-forward prospect and plays for the very good Belleville Bulls in the OHL (who will probably be the regular season Eastern Conference champs). The CHL (OHL/WHL/QMJHL ain't the minors - technically it is, but to me the minors means the AHL, ECHL etc... He's second in the OHL in scoring behind 17 year-old phenom John Tavares (although he ain't no Tavares). Kunitz is a steady offensive player and should help round out the 2nd or 3rd lines (or even the top line).
QuoteQuoteClassic. I was watching the Wild game the other night, and the guy I was watching it with wouldn't shut up about explaining how hockey works. I'm not retarded. There's is NO WAY a America can know more than 40 current hockey player names (other than the local team). Due to the fact ESPN won't give hockey the light of day, and sports radio won't talk hockey. Unless you are a HUGE hockey fan, or play video games that's the only way. But really, he knew the names from playing video games. That doesn't make you a expert. you're not fooling me Mr. Jones.
Im an American. I could probably name 40 players using only 5 randomly picked teams. I like Hockey, but I wouldnt say im a HUGE fan - but either way, its like youre taking the millions of HUGE American hockey fans out of the equation.
ESPN showing as much or as little of any sport doesnt dictate how much of a given sport I watch, so I never understood the whole if hockey is on NBC or ESPN, more people will watch it. I think most people will watch what they want. Although I love watching sports in general, so maybe Im not in this contingent.
You've posted rankings of players who average the most backchecks. You've said you watched the Junior Championships, and you watch more hockey then baseball. I think you're more than just an average fan. Reading your posts, you sound more like a HUGE fan.
I live in a state that loves hockey. Our state high school tourny (I believe) makes the most money for any sport, in any state. We have five D1 college teams. What I'm getting at is that our state is hockey first, and pretty much anything second. I can only wonder about how fans in other states get their hockey news. To be honest, I don't think there's millions of die-hard hockey fans. To be a hockey fan in the U.S. you have to do work. You can't be lazy. Because the only way you're going to know what's going on is by doing it yourself. That's why I have HUGE respect for actual fans (which includes you, and everyone in here).
Give me college hockey any day.
QuoteQuoteQuoteClassic. I was watching the Wild game the other night, and the guy I was watching it with wouldn't shut up about explaining how hockey works. I'm not retarded. There's is NO WAY a America can know more than 40 current hockey player names (other than the local team). Due to the fact ESPN won't give hockey the light of day, and sports radio won't talk hockey. Unless you are a HUGE hockey fan, or play video games that's the only way. But really, he knew the names from playing video games. That doesn't make you a expert. you're not fooling me Mr. Jones.
Im an American. I could probably name 40 players using only 5 randomly picked teams. I like Hockey, but I wouldnt say im a HUGE fan - but either way, its like youre taking the millions of HUGE American hockey fans out of the equation.
ESPN showing as much or as little of any sport doesnt dictate how much of a given sport I watch, so I never understood the whole if hockey is on NBC or ESPN, more people will watch it. I think most people will watch what they want. Although I love watching sports in general, so maybe Im not in this contingent.
You've posted rankings of players who average the most backchecks. You've said you watched the Junior Championships, and you watch more hockey then baseball. I think you're more than just an average fan. Reading your posts, you sound more like a HUGE fan.
I live in a state that loves hockey. Our state high school tourny (I believe) makes the most money for any sport, in any state. We have five D1 college teams. What I'm getting at is that our state is hockey first, and pretty much anything second. I can only wonder about how fans in other states get their hockey news. To be honest, I don't think there's millions of die-hard hockey fans. To be a hockey fan in the U.S. you have to do work. You can't be lazy. Because the only way you're going to know what's going on is by doing it yourself. That's why I have HUGE respect for actual fans (which includes you, and everyone in here).
Give me college hockey any day.
Yo walts, Do you play Hockey ? My bro-inlaw lives in White Bear lake and he played in the Pond Hockey Tourney, No check league my ass ;).. He said he felt like he was hit by the same truck 5 times in a row.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteClassic. I was watching the Wild game the other night, and the guy I was watching it with wouldn't shut up about explaining how hockey works. I'm not retarded. There's is NO WAY a America can know more than 40 current hockey player names (other than the local team). Due to the fact ESPN won't give hockey the light of day, and sports radio won't talk hockey. Unless you are a HUGE hockey fan, or play video games that's the only way. But really, he knew the names from playing video games. That doesn't make you a expert. you're not fooling me Mr. Jones.
Im an American. I could probably name 40 players using only 5 randomly picked teams. I like Hockey, but I wouldnt say im a HUGE fan - but either way, its like youre taking the millions of HUGE American hockey fans out of the equation.
ESPN showing as much or as little of any sport doesnt dictate how much of a given sport I watch, so I never understood the whole if hockey is on NBC or ESPN, more people will watch it. I think most people will watch what they want. Although I love watching sports in general, so maybe Im not in this contingent.
You've posted rankings of players who average the most backchecks. You've said you watched the Junior Championships, and you watch more hockey then baseball. I think you're more than just an average fan. Reading your posts, you sound more like a HUGE fan.
I live in a state that loves hockey. Our state high school tourny (I believe) makes the most money for any sport, in any state. We have five D1 college teams. What I'm getting at is that our state is hockey first, and pretty much anything second. I can only wonder about how fans in other states get their hockey news. To be honest, I don't think there's millions of die-hard hockey fans. To be a hockey fan in the U.S. you have to do work. You can't be lazy. Because the only way you're going to know what's going on is by doing it yourself. That's why I have HUGE respect for actual fans (which includes you, and everyone in here).
Give me college hockey any day.
Yo walts, Do you play Hockey ? My bro-inlaw lives in White Bear lake and he played in the Pond Hockey Tourney, No check league my ass ;).. He said he felt like he was hit by the same truck 5 times in a row.
No, I never played hockey, although I wish I did. I've been known to play a few games between friends. My claim to fame was writing messages on my stick's blade, and then making hash marks for every time I scored.
I take it your brother in law didn't win, huh? That always looks like so much fun.
BTW thanks for Crede
If you guys ever start playing, take power-skating first. Also, don't play in a league that is out of your league. It's very difficult to learn how to play at an older age, similar to trying to teach an adult how to throw a baseball like a man.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteClassic. I was watching the Wild game the other night, and the guy I was watching it with wouldn't shut up about explaining how hockey works. I'm not retarded. There's is NO WAY a America can know more than 40 current hockey player names (other than the local team). Due to the fact ESPN won't give hockey the light of day, and sports radio won't talk hockey. Unless you are a HUGE hockey fan, or play video games that's the only way. But really, he knew the names from playing video games. That doesn't make you a expert. you're not fooling me Mr. Jones.
Im an American. I could probably name 40 players using only 5 randomly picked teams. I like Hockey, but I wouldnt say im a HUGE fan - but either way, its like youre taking the millions of HUGE American hockey fans out of the equation.
ESPN showing as much or as little of any sport doesnt dictate how much of a given sport I watch, so I never understood the whole if hockey is on NBC or ESPN, more people will watch it. I think most people will watch what they want. Although I love watching sports in general, so maybe Im not in this contingent.
You've posted rankings of players who average the most backchecks. You've said you watched the Junior Championships, and you watch more hockey then baseball. I think you're more than just an average fan. Reading your posts, you sound more like a HUGE fan.
I live in a state that loves hockey. Our state high school tourny (I believe) makes the most money for any sport, in any state. We have five D1 college teams. What I'm getting at is that our state is hockey first, and pretty much anything second. I can only wonder about how fans in other states get their hockey news. To be honest, I don't think there's millions of die-hard hockey fans. To be a hockey fan in the U.S. you have to do work. You can't be lazy. Because the only way you're going to know what's going on is by doing it yourself. That's why I have HUGE respect for actual fans (which includes you, and everyone in here).
Give me college hockey any day.
Yo walts, Do you play Hockey ? My bro-inlaw lives in White Bear lake and he played in the Pond Hockey Tourney, No check league my ass ;).. He said he felt like he was hit by the same truck 5 times in a row.
No, I never played hockey, although I wish I did. I've been known to play a few games between friends. My claim to fame was writing messages on my stick's blade, and then making hash marks for every time I scored.
I take it your brother in law didn't win, huh? That always looks like so much fun.
BTW thanks for Crede
No they didn't go to far into it.
On Crede, they did a poll in the Chicao Sun-times on if the trade will come back and bite the Sox, I think it was something like 87% of peeps said yes, and I agree. I have watched his entire pro career and he was one of my favorite players next to AJ Pierzynski ( yea that's right 8-) ). If he stays healthy, you guys got the division this year and maybe World Champs ;) ;D ;D
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Quotesimilar to trying to teach an adult how to throw a baseball like a man.
i see you're point. i promised myself i'd never be that guy. if you're a dude and you can't throw, you're not a dude. but so very entertaining to watch.
QuoteGood deal for the Pens. Tangradi is a good power-forward prospect and plays for the very good Belleville Bulls in the OHL (who will probably be the regular season Eastern Conference champs). The CHL (OHL/WHL/QMJHL ain't the minors - technically it is, but to me the minors means the AHL, ECHL etc... He's second in the OHL in scoring behind 17 year-old phenom John Tavares (although he ain't no Tavares). Kunitz is a steady offensive player and should help round out the 2nd or 3rd lines (or even the top line).
I listened to a lot of the main radio sports talk show for a couple hours this afternoon, and the host Mark Madden said he didnt think it was a bad trade for the Pens, just that hey thought we could get more (say, maybe Milan Hejduk). My first reaction when I heard about the trade driving back from work today before this came on was the same thing, but after I thought about, what team would trade us any player of that caliber for a Whitney who hasnt look good for 2 years and has injury problems?? Outside of a rental, I highly doubt any, and we got Kunitz whose contract goes through 3 more seasons. It was funny though, because Id say 80-90% of the people who called in thought it was a terrible trade, and Im guessing most have never even heard of Kunitz let alone see him play, and these were probably the same people who were cursing Whitney for the last month and cheered yesterday it the arena (seriously) when it was announced he was scratched for family matters - go figure. Madden himself even stated himself most Pens fans dont know much about hockey ;D
Anyways, now I dont think he is
the winger that Sid would like (I think his optimum situation was what he had probably, 3rd fiddle on the top line where the main winger - Perry - is a better scorer than him), but hell help more than anyone we have Im certain. And theres no way hell play on the 3rd line for us, hes a top 6 forward and well see if Bylsma elects to put him with Sid or Geno, though my guess is Sid.
Maybe we still make a move before the deadline, but I dont see anything major coming just yet though there is a lot of Staal talk. And I dont think well have enough cap space for next year after we re-sign the guys we need to (Sykora, Scuderi, Goligoski, and I think well make an offer to Fedotenko) plus Malkin's and Staal's contracts hitting the chalk to make a run at a 35+ goal scorer (Id jizz in my pants instantly if we got Cammalleri who I hear Calgary wont be able to afford and would be a perfect complement to Sid and Kunitz)
As for Tangradi, never heard of him until today and I really like what I hear. Not only is his size and physicality something we need even more than what Kunitz brings, but hes supposedly still very raw yet is only a couple points behind Tavares (who I know is a couple years younger than him, but the Pens dont need the next Crosby/Ovie/Kane, they need a guy like this). Talked to my cousin today and I guess he knows somebody a few years younger than us who played on some Pennsylvania Jr. team or something with Tangradi and said he's crazy good.
I might have questioned Whitney for Kunitz straight up, especially because though I think Whitney's 59pt season is more aberration than norm, it will take a couple more years to see if thats the case. But I cant believe we got this guy who seems to be 1 of the top few forward prospects as well, and it seemed possible in interviews I heard he might be playing on the Pens by next year.
41 shots tonight and they still can't score 2 goals! I've never seen so may shots that to a open net that are too low, high, wide...in my life! I was glad to hear the "Fire Sather" chants loud and clear in the Garden, not that it will do anything!
QuoteQuoteGood deal for the Pens. Tangradi is a good power-forward prospect and plays for the very good Belleville Bulls in the OHL (who will probably be the regular season Eastern Conference champs). The CHL (OHL/WHL/QMJHL ain't the minors - technically it is, but to me the minors means the AHL, ECHL etc... He's second in the OHL in scoring behind 17 year-old phenom John Tavares (although he ain't no Tavares). Kunitz is a steady offensive player and should help round out the 2nd or 3rd lines (or even the top line).
I listened to a lot of the main radio sports talk show for a couple hours this afternoon, and the host Mark Madden said he didnt think it was a bad trade for the Pens, just that hey thought we could get more (say, maybe Milan Hejduk)
Hejduk is not in his prime anymore and I'm not sure of his contract, but he's a nice short-term solution. Kunitz is in his prime though. I don't think the Pens need another finesse player and Kunitz won the Cup recently, so that'll be a bonus down the stretch. Whitney's contract and the log-jam on defense had lots to do with this trade.
A couple of things I like about Tangradi is that he played for the hyped, talented, but disappointing US World Junior team this year and he's a late bloomer. Most good power-forwards are late bloomers. Milan Lucic was a 2nd-round draft choice in 2007 and made the Bruins last season right after he won the 2007 MVP at the Memorial Cup (the CHL championship and hardest cup to win in any sport; look it up) - and he wasn't a big scorer in the WHL. I love that kid.
You guys should ignore any hockey radio talk in Pittsburgh and tune in to The Fan 590 on the internet, as long as it isn't blocked - their Hockey Central show from noon to 1pm every weekday is very informative, hosted by Daren Millard, Nick Kypreos, and Mike Brophy (from the Globe & Main - Canada's best newpaper and The Hockey News)
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A couple of things I like about Tangradi is that he played for the hyped, talented, but disappointing US World Junior team this year and he's a late bloomer. Most good power-forwards are late bloomers. Milan Lucic was a 2nd-round draft choice in 2007 and made the Bruins last season right after he won the 2007 MVP at the Memorial Cup (the CHL championship and hardest cup to win in any sp
So was it this years World Junior Championship where I hear someone (I think he was for Canada) went down the US bench after scoring a goal and when he got to where Tangradi was, Tangradi decked him?? :D
Thats exactly what the Pens need. Some players who arent god damn sissys
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A couple of things I like about Tangradi is that he played for the hyped, talented, but disappointing US World Junior team this year and he's a late bloomer. Most good power-forwards are late bloomers. Milan Lucic was a 2nd-round draft choice in 2007 and made the Bruins last season right after he won the 2007 MVP at the Memorial Cup (the CHL championship and hardest cup to win in any sp
So was it this years World Junior Championship where I hear someone (I think he was for Canada) went down the US bench after scoring a goal and when he got to where Tangradi was, Tangradi decked him?? :D
Thats exactly what the Pens need. Some players who arent god damn sissys
When the US played Canada in their round-robin game, the US opened up a 3 goal lead early in the game. Every time they scored, they played it up immediately after and then would skate by the Canadian bench and start to mock the team - I'm being no homer here; these teams hate each other and this was classless and unprecidented. Canada eventually climbed back in the game and did the same thing to the US bench. I'm not sure if anyone threw any real punches since the player would be suspended, but I remember the incident. It actually led to a new rule where a player couldn't celebrate a goal in front of a bench. BTW, Canada won the gold and went unbeaten in the tournament. The US was a gold medal threat, but ended up beating the Czechs for 5th place.
Yes, no need to remind me Canadia won :)
QuoteYes, no need to remind me Canadia won :)
I was disappointed in the US's effort. The coaching staff is often to blame for the US's poor efforts over the years. This championship was no different.
Big win by the Pens @ Chicago in OT...Malkin with a killer shot for a game winner. We def gave them way too many PP opportunities, and that almost killed us. But we still be the Hawks in Chicago without Crosby. HUGE win. Now we just need to replicate this in Dallas.
As for Kunitz, a ho-hum goal and an assist and looked very good all around, all game. Love this trade :)
Since Bylsma took over as coach, Pens are 5-1-1, and had their first win streak of at least 3 games since November. Big game tomorrow vs. the Lightning, and its even bigger that it appears because I think were something like 2-7-3 vs TB over the last 5 years.
And according to this article, the Pens have the 2 best prospects at wing in the Canadian junior leagues - http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/allan_muir/02/06/canadian.juniors.mailbag/index.html
QuoteSince Bylsma took over as coach, Pens are 5-1-1, and had their first win streak of at least 3 games since November. Big game tomorrow vs. the Lightning, and its even bigger that it appears because I think were something like 2-7-3 vs TB over the last 5 years.
And according to this article, the Pens have the 2 best prospects at wing in the Canadian junior leagues - http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/allan_muir/02/06/canadian.juniors.mailbag/index.html
Yes, the Pens have turned it around just in time.
As for the prospects list, its interesting that he throws all the players into the mix, the top ones not drafted (Tavares, Hodgson) with the ones that are. Anyway, I don't know Casey Pierro-Zabotel's game, but he's leading the WHL in scoring - he didn't make the Canadian World Junior team, but its a tough team to make (Tavares barely made it last year); it's likely he was too slow for Team Canada scouts.
BTW, remember the name Taylor Hall from the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL. He's the favourite as the #1 pick in the 2010 draft. Let's hope your Pens aren't in the running for him next year.
Avery's back! I like the move, they should have never let him go in the first place. It's not going to change anything for this year, but they need a guy like him.
http://rangers.nhl.com/
Pretty slow on trades so far, but theres still a little over a half hour left. Olli Jokinen to Calgary is the only real big move so far. I think if he regains his form of the past, and I think will on a line with Iginla and Cammalleri, this makes Calgary almost as good as SJ and the Wings, I just think their defense isnt as good as those 2.
Pens just got Bill Guerin and all they traded away was a conditional draft pick, 3rd rounder tops. Since they didnt really lose anything I love the move.
And how about Chris Kunitz?!!?!? Hasnt even played with Crosby yet since hes been injured, and he has 5 points in 3 games, all of which were wins.
We be looking good. I wouldnt want to play us in the playoffs, which Im pretty sure well make after acquiring Guerin and Kunitz
QuotePretty slow on trades so far, but theres still a little over a half hour left. Olli Jokinen to Calgary is the only real big move so far. I think if he regains his form of the past, and I think will on a line with Iginla and Cammalleri, this makes Calgary almost as good as SJ and the Wings, I just think their defense isnt as good as those 2.
I'm a big fan of Calgary's D. They may not always show it in the regular season, but their D is built for the playoffs. They are a bunch of mean game-breakers, especially Phaneuf and Regehr. I like the deal for Ollie. He's a pretty hard-nosed player and he can score.
QuoteQuotePretty slow on trades so far, but theres still a little over a half hour left. Olli Jokinen to Calgary is the only real big move so far. I think if he regains his form of the past, and I think will on a line with Iginla and Cammalleri, this makes Calgary almost as good as SJ and the Wings, I just think their defense isnt as good as those 2.
I'm a big fan of Calgary's D. They may not always show it in the regular season, but their D is built for the playoffs. They are a bunch of mean game-breakers, especially Phaneuf and Regehr. I like the deal for Ollie. He's a pretty hard-nosed player and he can score.
I like Regehr and Phaneuf, and Phaneuf is very good offensively although hes had a bit of a down year, but the main reason I dont like their D is because I think they give up wayyy too many shots. If it wasnt for Kipper, they would undoubtedly have at least a handful more losses.
Their D is tough, but they give up many more shots and scoring chances than SJ and especially DET
Pens are on FIYA!!! 4 game winning streak now I think and 7-1-1 under new cooach Dan Bylsma (hopefully they take the interim out from before his title as head coach).
4-1 domination of Florida. Fleury looked about as good as he has all year and made some nice saves. Crosby had a highlight reel goal and Tyler Kennedy played a great game. Our 3rd line of Cooke-Staal-Kennedy has really been playing great.
Figures since it said they werent sure if Jokinen was going to play tonight, I sat him on my fantasy team for Jarret Stoll who doesnt even have a SOG after 1 period. Jokinen got 2 goals in his Flames debut and they dominated Philly.
2 weeks ago I never thought Id say were only 4 points behind 4 seed Philly right now.
I like the Rangers moves, they defiantly have a big test Sunday!
QuoteI like the Rangers moves, they defiantly have a big test Sunday!
Good luck with Antropov. He's fragile for a big man and he's never lived up to his potential. I've disliked his game since the day he was drafted.
I dont think the Rangers really improved all that much. Derek Morris was probably the most overrated guy who was traded and you had to trade Prucha and Dawes to get him
In Flyers related new Danny Briere hurt his vagina again!
QuoteI dont think the Rangers really improved all that much. Derek Morris was probably the most overrated guy who was traded and you had to trade Prucha and Dawes to get him
the fact that they are both free agents after this year is what i liked. also i wasn't upset to see prucha and dawes go, they had too may of the same type fowards. they are both free agent's so at least you got something for this year for them. if they make a run with these guys fine, if not let them go after the season.
Pens had a huge win today, beating Washington @ their place 4-3 in a shootout with Crosby netting the gamewinner. First time we beat the Caps this year in 4 tries, and we just went 5-0 on our 5 game road trip.
No Petr Sykora today either, but this time is just playing lights out. 8-1-1 since Therrien was fired.
Oh yeah, Billy Guerin had a point and 2 assists today as well. 4 pts in 2 games with the Pens.
Bring on Florida on tuesday!!! :D
Evgeni just broke Florida with the GWG in the shootout.
Really, it shouldnt have even gotten to OT, Pens dominated them. The SOG disparity was crazy, I think it was 50-21 Pens. 2 of Florida's goals were pretty lucky ones as well. No Petr Sykora once again, but they didnt miss a beat. The 3rd line looked very strong with Staal getting robbed of a goal and Kennedy all over the place.
Heres the shootout. Letang made a nice move, but Malkin undressed Vokoun, who was the only reason Florida even made it to OT
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJPvaot6654[/media]
Another big win for the Pens sunday afternoon. Boston had only lost 1 game all season after leading after 2 periods, they were winning 3-2 in this 1 after 2, but the Pens come back and win it 6-4. Best thing about it was Fleury got a day off and we still got 2 points.
I said I loved the trades for Kunitz (who had his 2nd career hat trick) and Guerin (who had a goal and 2 assists), but I didnt think they'd make this big of an impact. I really get the feeling from Guerin he'd take a slight discount next year to stay in the Burgh, but I might be kidding myself.
I believe we moved into 5th place in the East also.
QuoteIn Flyers related new Danny Briere hurt his vagina again!
poor baby
Ovie got his 50th goal tonight (along with ESPN basically calling him King Arthur) and Malkin had a 5 point game on tuesday. Since the Pens were off tonight, I think Malkin has about 10 more points than Ovechkin.
Maybe Im biased, but I think the race for the Hart Trophy is neck and neck with Ovie and Geno. If the Pens end up with a 4th or 5th seed in the playoffs, I actually think Malkin deserves it.
Each player has their reasoning, but if Malkin maintains a double digit point lead, a double digit better +/-, and the Pens end up with a 4th/5th seed, I dont see how he doesnt win the Hart
...and who votes on the Hart Trophy and such exactly??? This has been a big question the last few days that I havent found out exactly.
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...and who votes on the Hart Trophy and such exactly??? This has been a big question the last few days that I havent found out exactly.
NHL's Professional Writer's Association does all the voting for the year-end trophies. Of course, there's tons of hacks in bad hockey markets that vote, so Ovechkin isn't a shoe-in. I think I'd puke if Malkin won.
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...and who votes on the Hart Trophy and such exactly??? This has been a big question the last few days that I havent found out exactly.
NHL's Professional Writer's Association does all the voting for the year-end trophies. Of course, there's tons of hacks in bad hockey markets that vote, so Ovechkin isn't a shoe-in. I think I'd puke if Malkin won.
why? :-?
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...and who votes on the Hart Trophy and such exactly??? This has been a big question the last few days that I havent found out exactly.
NHL's Professional Writer's Association does all the voting for the year-end trophies. Of course, there's tons of hacks in bad hockey markets that vote, so Ovechkin isn't a shoe-in. I think I'd puke if Malkin won.
why? :-?
He's just jealous.
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Oh, Sweet Irony!
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Oh, Sweet Irony!
I dont get it.
When I first saw this post and had not yet watched the entire game, I thought you hinted at Malkin getting hurt.
That didnt happen and he had a goal and an assist, so Im not sure where the irony is with Malkin = God, because right now he's leading the NHL in points by a healthy margin.
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Malkin = [highlight]God[/highlight]!
Experience the
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QuoteQuoteI dont get it.
Malkin = [highlight]God[/highlight]!
Experience the [highlight]Evolution[/highlight]
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Entertaining game between Philly and Pittsburgh today, that was nationally televised.
Pens PP just looked terrible and was a big reason they lost, they were basically 0/4 although the only goal they got was with 10 seconds left on a PP. Biggest difference in the game was Biron though. Great save on a quick shot from Crosby on an almost totally open net, and stopped a few other great scoring chances.
Despite losing, I thought the Pens played pretty good. They took way too many penalties though and didnt look good on the PP. I thought the defense was strong though and we held Philly's explosive offense to only 18 shots despite giving them 7 PP chances - and they got both their goals on the PP.
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...and who votes on the Hart Trophy and such exactly??? This has been a big question the last few days that I havent found out exactly.
NHL's Professional Writer's Association does all the voting for the year-end trophies. Of course, there's tons of hacks in bad hockey markets that vote, so Ovechkin isn't a shoe-in. I think I'd puke if Malkin won.
why? :-?
.....well?
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...and who votes on the Hart Trophy and such exactly??? This has been a big question the last few days that I havent found out exactly.
NHL's Professional Writer's Association does all the voting for the year-end trophies. Of course, there's tons of hacks in bad hockey markets that vote, so Ovechkin isn't a shoe-in. I think I'd puke if Malkin won.
why? :-?
.....well?
He's a good offensive player, but I've seen him do lots of selfish things over the last two years. He's also pretty chippy and won't stand up for himself. He's just not my kind of player. I don't like golden boys. But I don't hate him like I hate Martin Havlat. Nice avatar though.
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...and who votes on the Hart Trophy and such exactly??? This has been a big question the last few days that I havent found out exactly.
NHL's Professional Writer's Association does all the voting for the year-end trophies. Of course, there's tons of hacks in bad hockey markets that vote, so Ovechkin isn't a shoe-in. I think I'd puke if Malkin won.
why? :-?
.....well?
He's a good offensive player, but I've seen him do lots of selfish things over the last two years. He's also pretty chippy and won't stand up for himself. He's just not my kind of player. I don't like golden boys. But I don't hate him like I hate Martin Havlat. Nice avatar though.
I probably agree with the chippy part, but in those instances he definitely stands up for himself. Ive never seen him back down from anyone. He's a superstar, its not like he's gonna drop the gloves.
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...and who votes on the Hart Trophy and such exactly??? This has been a big question the last few days that I havent found out exactly.
NHL's Professional Writer's Association does all the voting for the year-end trophies. Of course, there's tons of hacks in bad hockey markets that vote, so Ovechkin isn't a shoe-in. I think I'd puke if Malkin won.
why? :-?
.....well?
He's a good offensive player, but I've seen him do lots of selfish things over the last two years. He's also pretty chippy and won't stand up for himself. He's just not my kind of player. I don't like golden boys. But I don't hate him like I hate Martin Havlat. Nice avatar though.
I probably agree with the chippy part, but in those instances he definitely stands up for himself. Ive never seen him back down from anyone. He's a superstar, its not like he's gonna drop the gloves.
He's a star, but hasn't won any superstar hardware, yet (he might this year though). Iginla is a superstar and his gloves come off quite easily. Same with Lecavalier. And I've even seen Ovechkin drop the gloves, although he didn't fare too well against budding superstar Mike Richards. The main reason why Peter Forsberg was one of my least favourite all-time players was his cowardice when things got heated in response to something dirty he did. The guy that fought almost all of his battles, Adam Deadmarsh (a great player), had his career cut short due to concussions caused by the many fights he got into defending the much larger and stronger Forsberg, a gutless coward of cowards.
Jaimoe - I want your assessment of the Pens and their 2-0 win over your Calgary boys.
Did Malkin impress?? how bout his takeaway ability? he leads the league in takeaways, something Ovie probably couldn't even spell. how bout that play where he slipped the check and carried the puck the length of the ice and almost scored?
Lookin good 8-)
QuoteJaimoe - I want your assessment of the Pens and their 2-0 win over your Calgary boys.
Did Malkin impress?? how bout his takeaway ability? he leads the league in takeaways, something Ovie probably couldn't even spell. how bout that play where he slipped the check and carried the puck the length of the ice and almost scored?
Lookin good 8-)
I didn't see the game. Games in Canada are regionalized on the cable sports channels.
QuoteQuoteJaimoe - I want your assessment of the Pens and their 2-0 win over your Calgary boys.
Did Malkin impress?? how bout his takeaway ability? he leads the league in takeaways, something Ovie probably couldn't even spell. how bout that play where he slipped the check and carried the puck the length of the ice and almost scored?
Lookin good 8-)
I didn't see the game. Games in Canada are regionalized on the cable sports channels.
damn, that sucks. kind of ironic because it was actually on the NHL Network here, so it was nationally televised.
I'm sure you'll see highlights though and the Pens really took it to them. I thought going in it would be a tough and tight game and end up like 4-3 in 1 team's favor, but I was way off base there. Ive seen a good bit of Calgary and thats why I thought this, and this game was very physical and playoff-esque, but Pens really dominated them more than I thought. Iginla was basically shut down and I rarely even heard his name called, while Cammalleri and Jokinen each had a chance here and there, but quieted more than I expected. Our PK has been excellent lately, but we held the Flames to 0/5 or 6. Fleury had a great game, almost took Kipper's role of 09 with plenty of highlight reel saves.
Wish you saw it though mostly because Malkin played physical and really stood out in the game. At this point, I think he deserves the Hart more than Ovie.
Im in fantasy hockey playoffs and I sat Fleury in the 2 leagues I own him in because I thought this was gonna be a shooters game and had nice stats already thanks to Rinne and Lundqvist....Damnit :D
I can get all the games on various cable packages, but I refuse to pay for the NHL Network and other TV packages. I already have a cable bill that tops off at $100/per month and I get over 800 channels. Anyway, TSN and Sportsnet show tons of games per week.
QuoteI can get all the games on various cable packages, but I refuse to pay for the NHL Network and other TV packages. I already have a cable bill that tops off at $100/per month and I get over 800 channels. Anyway, TSN and Sportsnet show tons of games per week.
I have DirecTV but since Im in the Pittsburgh area, I dont need to get NHL Center Ice to get all the Pens games. Otherwise, I'd probably just get it.
In the instances I want to watch a game I can't find on TV, I usually go to http://atdhe.net/ or http://sports12.weebly.com/.
ATDHE was money the whole season until a few weeks ago. I guess someone found out about it and is cracking down on the free feeds on the internet. If a game isnt on ATDHE though, that 2nd site has been good in the meantime.
I get all the Leaf games in HD - on Sportsnet Ontario, TSN, HNIC and Leaf TV. TSN and Sportsnet show at least 4 other games in Ontario per week. I could get the NHL Network and the NHL pay-per-view package called "Centre Ice" - which carries every game - but I like to watch other sports too. Go Jays, Raptors, Argos and Orangemen! Yes, it's been a rough couple of years for sports teams in Toronto. Good thing I'm a born and raised Bruins fan, or I'd lose whatever sanity I have left.
I never heard of this guy, but I came across his pic while looking for an avatar and thought I'd post it.
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Pens have the best sweaters BTW. Anyone care to debate?
QuotePens have the best sweaters BTW. Anyone care to debate?
I debate they should never wear these jerseys again because they always lose when wearing them
QuotePens have the best sweaters BTW. Anyone care to debate?
I like the baby blues, but I think all the Original Six jerseys are better. I love the old Leafs jersey, with the old-looking leaf. The 70's Bruins jerseys are my all-time favourite.
Pens vs. Rangers in a half hour :goaliemaskface:
im more pumped for this than the Pitt game ;D
Being a canadian i think its refreshing that most of the threads are from americans it gives me hope that our game is catching on to new fans in various markets.Hockey will always be king in canada but the nhl needs the american teams to do well and last but not least go leafs go
chicago jerseys hands down and keep the political correctness out of this we hear it enough as it is
QuoteBeing a canadian i think its refreshing that most of the threads are from americans it gives me hope that our game is catching on to new fans in various markets.Hockey will always be king in canada but the nhl needs the american teams to do well and last but not least go leafs go
Hockey needs to do well in traditional markets and markets that make regional sense. The NHL must stop going to US hockey outposts such as Phoenix, Atlanta (a bad pro sports town), Miami, Dallas, Columbus etc... Cut down the amount of teams, which would strengthen the league and get the NHL back on ESPN at all costs. Screw trying to "sell the game" to Americans. The NHL is almost 100 years old. Selling the game is no longer a smart or successful plan.
QuoteQuoteBeing a canadian i think its refreshing that most of the threads are from americans it gives me hope that our game is catching on to new fans in various markets.Hockey will always be king in canada but the nhl needs the american teams to do well and last but not least go leafs go
Hockey needs to do well in traditional markets and markets that make regional sense. The NHL must stop going to US hockey outposts such as Phoenix, Atlanta (a bad pro sports town), Miami, Dallas, Columbus etc... Cut down the amount of teams, which would strengthen the league and get the NHL back on ESPN at all costs. Screw trying to "sell the game" to Americans. The NHL is almost 100 years old. Selling the game is no longer a smart or successful plan.
I heard now that Columbus is finally competitive this year, theyre doing very well with ticket sales. Not only is it more north and in the hockey pipeline than those other cities, but unlike those other cities, the Jackets are the only pro sports team in Columbus.
Im pretty sure Dallas has some hardcore fans an does decent too.
The other 3 not so much and yes, they need ESPN.
QuoteQuoteQuoteBeing a canadian i think its refreshing that most of the threads are from americans it gives me hope that our game is catching on to new fans in various markets.Hockey will always be king in canada but the nhl needs the american teams to do well and last but not least go leafs go
Hockey needs to do well in traditional markets and markets that make regional sense. The NHL must stop going to US hockey outposts such as Phoenix, Atlanta (a bad pro sports town), Miami, Dallas, Columbus etc... Cut down the amount of teams, which would strengthen the league and get the NHL back on ESPN at all costs. Screw trying to "sell the game" to Americans. The NHL is almost 100 years old. Selling the game is no longer a smart or successful plan.
I heard now that Columbus is finally competitive this year, theyre doing very well with ticket sales. Not only is it more north and in the hockey pipeline than those other cities, but unlike those other cities, the Jackets are the only pro sports team in Columbus.
Im pretty sure Dallas has some hardcore fans an does decent too.
The other 3 not so much and yes, they need ESPN.
The Blue Jackets get barely any local press and zero buzz. It's obviously a college town first and foremost. Dallas has some core fans, but is it a city that can support a mediocre team over the long-haul?
what does press have to do with selling tix and people watching on TV?!
I was actually going to mention the college town part due to Ohio State Fuckeye football, but I dont think that really affects how many fans the Jackets have.
from what Ive seen this year, the Jackets have gotten a ton of press. they're currently the 6 seed in the playoffs and Steve Mason is not only probably going to win the Calder trophy, but his name has been mentioned for the Hart.
Quotewhat does press have to do with selling tix and people watching on TV?!
I was actually going to mention the college town part due to Ohio State Fuckeye football, but I dont think that really affects how many fans the Jackets have.
from what Ive seen this year, the Jackets have gotten a ton of press. they're currently the 6 seed in the playoffs and Steve Mason is not only probably going to win the Calder trophy, but his name has been mentioned for the Hart.
Press and media covering a team is a form of promotion and helps sell tickets, especially now with the playoff worthy Blue Jackets. Is the NHL stronger in the States with the Versus deal? Mason could win multiple awards this year including the Calder and the Hart trophies.
QuoteQuoteBeing a canadian i think its refreshing that most of the threads are from americans it gives me hope that our game is catching on to new fans in various markets.Hockey will always be king in canada but the nhl needs the american teams to do well and last but not least go leafs go
Hockey needs to do well in traditional markets and markets that make regional sense. The NHL must stop going to US hockey outposts such as Phoenix, Atlanta (a bad pro sports town), Miami, Dallas, Columbus etc... Cut down the amount of teams, which would strengthen the league and get the NHL back on ESPN at all costs. Screw trying to "sell the game" to Americans. The NHL is almost 100 years old. Selling the game is no longer a smart or successful plan.
Getting the games back on ESPN would help a lot. The nearest nhl team from me is 180 miles away. I remember 15 years ago I begged my parents to get ESPN 2 because they had NHL hockey night at least twice a night. I've always liked watching hockey because I thought it compared a lot to indoor soccer, something I can easily relate to. Them not being on TV isn't the only reason why I don't follow it as closely anymore but I would say it's more than 60% of the reason.
That being said 15 years ago when I really enjoyed watching hockey, I jumped on the Red Wings bandwagon, so GO DETROIT! or are they even any good anymore.
QuoteQuoteQuoteBeing a canadian i think its refreshing that most of the threads are from americans it gives me hope that our game is catching on to new fans in various markets.Hockey will always be king in canada but the nhl needs the american teams to do well and last but not least go leafs go
Hockey needs to do well in traditional markets and markets that make regional sense. The NHL must stop going to US hockey outposts such as Phoenix, Atlanta (a bad pro sports town), Miami, Dallas, Columbus etc... Cut down the amount of teams, which would strengthen the league and get the NHL back on ESPN at all costs. Screw trying to "sell the game" to Americans. The NHL is almost 100 years old. Selling the game is no longer a smart or successful plan.
Getting the games back on ESPN would help a lot. The nearest nhl team from me is 180 miles away. I remember 15 years ago I begged my parents to get ESPN 2 because they had NHL hockey night at least twice a night. I've always liked watching hockey because I thought it compared a lot to indoor soccer, something I can easily relate to. Them not being on TV isn't the only reason why I don't follow it as closely anymore but I would say it's more than 60% of the reason.
That being said 15 years ago when I really enjoyed watching hockey, I jumped on the Red Wings bandwagon, so GO DETROIT! or are they even any good anymore.
Detroit are the defending Stanley Cup champions and second place in the Western Conference.
The NHL is on TV in the US: the NHL Network and Versus. There is talk of getting the league back on ESPN.
i couldn't tell you who they have now, when i watched them it was fedorov, yzerman, coffey, lidstrom, etc.... which of course makes me hate, the avalanche, stars, devils, just to name a few
Quotei couldn't tell you who they have now, when i watched them it was fedorov, yzerman, coffey, lidstrom, etc.... which of course makes me hate, the avalanche, stars, devils, just to name a few
they still have this guy.
they do have NHL game on NBC every sunay afternoon this time of the year too.
I have a friend who works at NBC Sports and they are happy with the ratings for the game of the week and especially the Winter Classic. I agree they should get back on ESPN during the week, but I don't think hockey will ever get much more popular here than it is now.
Just another ho-hum win by the Pens over #2 seed Devils by a score of 6-1. Im honestly starting to think we can make another cup run. Pens are now 15-2-3 under Disco Dan Bylsma and just completed a 6-1-1 homestand. Huge game vs. red hot Carolina whose only 1 pt behind the Pens next.
Big reason for the record is thanks to Marc Andre Fleury as well. Has been playing lights out almost every night. I think I heard today that over the last 3 seasons he is 28-5-3 in the month of March. Stellar. If he starts to play whole seasons with consistency, watch out.
We're now tied with Philly with 92 points and the Devils I believe are now only 6 points ahead of both teams.
A little over a month ago I didnt think we'd make the playoffs. Now I think we can beat any team in the East in a best of 7 series. Bring on the playoffs!! 8-)
anyone else going to watch college hockey on the deuce today? Bemidji State is playing in the semi's of the frozen four. I know Bemidji usually gets in because they play in such a small and shitty conference, but it's the only Minnesota school left. After this year they'll be playing with the big boy's...they're moving to the WCHA. Good luck with that Bemidji! Gopher rejects!! But I'll be cheering for them today!
I could never get into college hockey for whatever reason. I think because I didnt know any of the players was a big reason.
QuoteI could never get into college hockey for whatever reason. I think because I didnt know any of the players was a big reason.
I only know the players that play in the world junior championships. Some of the US players are from the college ranks. The Leafs signed two big US college players last week: Christian Hanson from Notre Dame (and son of Slap Shot's Dave Hanson; yep one-third of the Hanson brothers) and Tyler Bozak, from the University of Denver.
Yeah, I saw Christian Hanson got his first goal a couple days ago
QuoteYeah, I saw Christian Hanson got his first goal a couple days ago
He isn't "putting on the foil" like his dad did back with the Chiefs.
Geno Malkin's smile in the post game interview after he found out Ovechkin got 0 points tonight after he got 2 to give him a 4 point lead over Ovie was priceless.
Evgeni Malkin = Art Ross Trophy Winner
QuoteThe Rangers will finish 7th in the East. This concludes my midseason review. :D
i shoulda put some money on that......
a couple weeks ago i told myself that if the rangers didnt make it or got knocked out early i would root for the caps to win the cup. now they are playing each other in round one haha. should be an exciting first round, i cant wait.
and about college hockey...
i wasnt really into it until i went to a D1 hockey school. graduated last may from clarkson university...up in the middle of nowhere, enrollment of 3000, free tickets for students. i spent 4 years addicted to the team and saw some of the most exciting hockey i will ever see. the hockey gods blessed us with a talented team and i even got to watch them on espn in the ncaa tourney a couple times (we came within 1 game of the frozen 4 a couple years back). nothing will ever beat being in a small 3000 seat arena, completely packed including 1000 people with standing room only tickets just going absolutely apeshit for the entire game. :D
this year's ncaa tourney had to be one of the best ever for college hockey. every game was epic. so many last minute goals. i was rooting for miami in the championship game and i feel heartbroken for them.
GO BLUE JACKETS! we made the playoffs for the first time ever. :-) can't believe i forgot to post.
I hope all you Philly fans are glad baseball is back because the Phillies are the only team you'll be able to watch in a couple weeks 8-)
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I hope Crosby eats a puck in the first game.
QuoteI hope Crosby eats a puck in the first game.
He will. Then he'll chew it up, shit it out, and score a hat trick on Biron with his puckpoop.
So, Leon and Mickey, I want to know your honest, non-shit talking opinion of what you expect of the series (though Im not sure yet if this is possible).
Media sources around here are very confident we'll win the series. I just read a few things and watched some on ESPN about the series, and Melrose called it a even matchup and picked Philly in 7 (he also said we have a strong PP, which I guess means he doesnt watch the Pens) and Hradek picked Pens in 7.
I think the key to the series is penalties, PPG, and SHG. Philly is great at scoring shorthanded, but they also take a ton of penalties as well. They have a good PP, ours has been lacking. I see that as the biggest make or break. Philly is bound to take penalties, but if the Pens cant convert, then theres nothing to worry them about taking them in the first place.
The PP advantage is the main and probably only advantage for Philly outside of scoring depth so it should be interesting.
IMO honestly, 2 months ago I didnt think the Pens would make the playoffs. Coaching change, trades, different strategy all make it a different story. Philly is 1 of the 3 or 4 teams that beat the Pens in regulation since the change, but Biron played out of his mind that game if I remember correctly. I dont think Biron can put up games like that 5, 6, 7 times in a row.
I think Pens in 6, but Game 1 is HUGE, as is home ice for us
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QuoteSo, Leon and Mickey, I want to know your honest, non-shit talking opinion of what you expect of the series (though Im not sure yet if this is possible).
Media sources around here are very confident we'll win the series. I just read a few things and watched some on ESPN about the series, and Melrose called it a even matchup and picked Philly in 7 (he also said we have a strong PP, which I guess means he doesnt watch the Pens) and Hradek picked Pens in 7.
I think the key to the series is penalties, PPG, and SHG. Philly is great at scoring shorthanded, but they also take a ton of penalties as well. They have a good PP, ours has been lacking. I see that as the biggest make or break. Philly is bound to take penalties, but if the Pens cant convert, then theres nothing to worry them about taking them in the first place.
The PP advantage is the main and probably only advantage for Philly outside of scoring depth so it should be interesting.
IMO honestly, 2 months ago I didnt think the Pens would make the playoffs. Coaching change, trades, different strategy all make it a different story. Philly is 1 of the 3 or 4 teams that beat the Pens in regulation since the change, but Biron played out of his mind that game if I remember correctly. I dont think Biron can put up games like that 5, 6, 7 times in a row.
I think Pens in 6, but Game 1 is HUGE, as is home ice for us
It all depends on how well Biron plays and how well the defense plays. If they can keep on pressure and avoid injuries I think the Flyers depth with help lead us to victory in 7.
Again, it remains to be seen if Marty can stay hot through all 7.
Well injuries are totally unpredictable, but thats another story.
Each team is totally different in a way.
We dont have Hossa, Malone, or the other role players, but we do have Kunitz, Guerin, and Fedotenko.
From what I know, Philly is basically the same team as last years, but Gagne, Timonen, and Coburn arent hurt.
Like we both kind of said, I think it primarily comes down to Biron (I think Fleury will continue to play how he has the last couple months) and Power Play conversion or lack there of.
QuoteQuoteSo, Leon and Mickey, I want to know your honest, non-shit talking opinion of what you expect of the series (though Im not sure yet if this is possible).
Media sources around here are very confident we'll win the series. I just read a few things and watched some on ESPN about the series, and Melrose called it a even matchup and picked Philly in 7 (he also said we have a strong PP, which I guess means he doesnt watch the Pens) and Hradek picked Pens in 7.
I think the key to the series is penalties, PPG, and SHG. Philly is great at scoring shorthanded, but they also take a ton of penalties as well. They have a good PP, ours has been lacking. I see that as the biggest make or break. Philly is bound to take penalties, but if the Pens cant convert, then theres nothing to worry them about taking them in the first place.
The PP advantage is the main and probably only advantage for Philly outside of scoring depth so it should be interesting.
IMO honestly, 2 months ago I didnt think the Pens would make the playoffs. Coaching change, trades, different strategy all make it a different story. Philly is 1 of the 3 or 4 teams that beat the Pens in regulation since the change, but Biron played out of his mind that game if I remember correctly. I dont think Biron can put up games like that 5, 6, 7 times in a row.
I think Pens in 6, but Game 1 is HUGE, as is home ice for us
It all depends on how well Biron plays and how well the defense plays. If they can keep on pressure and avoid injuries I think the Flyers depth with help lead us to victory in 7.
Again, it remains to be seen if Marty can stay hot through all 7.
honestly, we will DESTROY YOU!
QuoteQuoteQuoteSo, Leon and Mickey, I want to know your honest, non-shit talking opinion of what you expect of the series (though Im not sure yet if this is possible).
Media sources around here are very confident we'll win the series. I just read a few things and watched some on ESPN about the series, and Melrose called it a even matchup and picked Philly in 7 (he also said we have a strong PP, which I guess means he doesnt watch the Pens) and Hradek picked Pens in 7.
I think the key to the series is penalties, PPG, and SHG. Philly is great at scoring shorthanded, but they also take a ton of penalties as well. They have a good PP, ours has been lacking. I see that as the biggest make or break. Philly is bound to take penalties, but if the Pens cant convert, then theres nothing to worry them about taking them in the first place.
The PP advantage is the main and probably only advantage for Philly outside of scoring depth so it should be interesting.
IMO honestly, 2 months ago I didnt think the Pens would make the playoffs. Coaching change, trades, different strategy all make it a different story. Philly is 1 of the 3 or 4 teams that beat the Pens in regulation since the change, but Biron played out of his mind that game if I remember correctly. I dont think Biron can put up games like that 5, 6, 7 times in a row.
I think Pens in 6, but Game 1 is HUGE, as is home ice for us
It all depends on how well Biron plays and how well the defense plays. If they can keep on pressure and avoid injuries I think the Flyers depth with help lead us to victory in 7.
Again, it remains to be seen if Marty can stay hot through all 7.
honestly, we will DESTROY YOU!
Ive come to find out Leon is the more diligent of you 2 ;)
QuoteWell injuries are totally unpredictable, but thats another story.
Each team is totally different in a way.
We dont have Hossa, Malone, or the other role players, but we do have Kunitz, Guerin, and Fedotenko.
From what I know, Philly is basically the same team as last years, but Gagne, Timonen, and Coburn arent hurt.
Like we both kind of said, I think it primarily comes down to Biron (I think Fleury will continue to play how he has the last couple months) and Power Play conversion or lack there of.
You have to understand how devastating that was to lose Timonen and Coburn during that series. We were pretty much dead on the ice. With those two healthy i don't see Crosby being as big a threat this time.
And I'm not counting on Fleury to choke, that's why Biron and the D need to step up their game.
QuoteQuoteWell injuries are totally unpredictable, but thats another story.
Each team is totally different in a way.
We dont have Hossa, Malone, or the other role players, but we do have Kunitz, Guerin, and Fedotenko.
From what I know, Philly is basically the same team as last years, but Gagne, Timonen, and Coburn arent hurt.
Like we both kind of said, I think it primarily comes down to Biron (I think Fleury will continue to play how he has the last couple months) and Power Play conversion or lack there of.
You have to understand how devastating that was to lose Timonen and Coburn during that series. We were pretty much dead on the ice. With those two healthy i don't see Crosby being as big a threat this time.
And I'm not counting on Fleury to choke, that's why Biron and the D need to step up their game.
Oh, I know that was a big deal. Situations are different as well, Pens cruised last year and met an injured Philly team, and Philly upset a couple teams.
As far as I know, those are your best 2 D-Men, so obviously its huge. Though I think Coburn is a bit overrated
I cant even comment on your Crosby comment. Your team is the same as it has been this year, and Crosby has been very good. Its not the same matchup as last year, but its not like these teams havent played
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSo, Leon and Mickey, I want to know your honest, non-shit talking opinion of what you expect of the series (though Im not sure yet if this is possible).
Media sources around here are very confident we'll win the series. I just read a few things and watched some on ESPN about the series, and Melrose called it a even matchup and picked Philly in 7 (he also said we have a strong PP, which I guess means he doesnt watch the Pens) and Hradek picked Pens in 7.
I think the key to the series is penalties, PPG, and SHG. Philly is great at scoring shorthanded, but they also take a ton of penalties as well. They have a good PP, ours has been lacking. I see that as the biggest make or break. Philly is bound to take penalties, but if the Pens cant convert, then theres nothing to worry them about taking them in the first place.
The PP advantage is the main and probably only advantage for Philly outside of scoring depth so it should be interesting.
IMO honestly, 2 months ago I didnt think the Pens would make the playoffs. Coaching change, trades, different strategy all make it a different story. Philly is 1 of the 3 or 4 teams that beat the Pens in regulation since the change, but Biron played out of his mind that game if I remember correctly. I dont think Biron can put up games like that 5, 6, 7 times in a row.
I think Pens in 6, but Game 1 is HUGE, as is home ice for us
It all depends on how well Biron plays and how well the defense plays. If they can keep on pressure and avoid injuries I think the Flyers depth with help lead us to victory in 7.
Again, it remains to be seen if Marty can stay hot through all 7.
honestly, we will DESTROY YOU!
Ive come to find out Leon is the more diligent of you 2 ;)
What does diligent mean? I want to know now! ;)
Rangers in Six...Hank will carry them on his back!!!
Flyers really gooned it up tonight. Way to go!
QuoteFlyers really gooned it up tonight. Way to go!
Get use to it. We may not win the battle, but we will win the war!
And if we don't we'll make sure all your players are hurt going into the next round!
woot woot rangers!!!
funny how capn cash didnt even play. our true capn, mr dubinsky, answered the call and scored a huge one.
watching the blues now, i love their jerseys and i love tj oshie so hopefully the slipper fits on cinderella and these guys can pull it out.
Philly can destroy deez nuts :P
Philly aint winning this series, and it might not even make it to 6 games like I thought if our PK plays as good as it looked tonight.
And once again, Its Always Classy in Philadelphia. Bunch of bums who when they lose a game just start slashing and punching people on faceoffs. I hope Godard knocks a few more teeth out of Carcillo's grill.
Nice to see you already submitting you most likely arent going to win this series too Leon ;D
Ryan Callahan had a great game again....Hank kept them in it during the first! Great Win, a few less penalties in game 2 would be nice!
Quotewoot woot rangers!!!
funny how capn cash didnt even play. our true capn, mr dubinsky, answered the call and scored a huge one.
watching the blues now, i love their jerseys and i love tj oshie so hopefully the slipper fits on cinderella and these guys can pull it out.
Out of all the playoff predictions I kept hearing, I thought Washington going to the Cup finals or even Eastern Conference finals was the one that just wasnt going to happen. People are just all over Ovie's dick it isnt even funny. Out of any team with a chance to win to make it to the finals in the East (Id say the Top 6 seeds, sorry Rags fans ;)), Washington is the only team with a deficiency in more than 1 of the 3 facets of the game. Their goaltending is arguably the worst of any of their teams, as is their defense which most of the media seems to overlook since Mike Green is so good offensively. Last time I checked, that doesnt help out their defense ;D
I still would expect Washington to win this series, but I wouldnt rule out the Rangers beating them obviously since they already have the advantage. I doubt they make it to the ECF though, and would shit my pants if they made it to the SCF. It wont happen.
I agree with pretty much everything you said capt headdy. Theodore (or as one announcer called him, 'Three-or-more') looked terrible last night, he never came out of the crease to challenge a shooter and just looked weak the whole time. Ovie was flying last night, taking 13 shots but not scoring a goal. NHL.com must have been really impressed though because they gave him the #1 star of the game haha. I dont expect the Rangers to win the series, but I definately think it's possible. The boys just need to keep shooting, no matter what.
I had the Pitt/Philly game muted on my tv2 which sits right next to my tv1 so I saw some of the game. Whenever I glanced over all I saw was black jerseys swirling around Biron. Kinda surprised me that it wasnt a closer game. All that tough stuff at the end should make for an exciting game 2 though.
-o btw, just read that Philly's Carcillo is meeting with the NHL to discuss his actions towards the end of the game.
Yeah, if Carcillo pulls shit like that again, he should get a 1 game suspension.
Id almost rather have him and his 4 PIM/game playing though ;D
QuoteYeah, if Carcillo pulls shit like that again, he should get a 1 game suspension.
Id almost rather have him and his 4 PIM/game playing though ;D
FLYERS IN 5! Stop crying!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Blues-fan-facing-legal-trouble-after-writing-in-?urn=nhl,156798
Hockey players look a like
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Quotehttp://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Blues-fan-facing-legal-trouble-after-writing-in-?urn=nhl,156798
Pretty funny, but that would suck to happen to you.
QuoteHockey players look a like
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Whoa..a lot of those are pretty good :o
Vermette and Ashton Kutcher is def the winner though. Biron and James Marsden is probably next closest, and if Drew Carey wasnt a fat ass, him and Tim Thomas might actually be the next closest.
Malkin and Sylvester Stallone. Love it. ;D
Columbus has almost no chance of beating Detroit. Their D isnt good enough to expect Mason to come out of most games with less than 2 goals given up against a team as offensively talented and deep as DET.
Plus DET has the best PP and the Jackets have the worst in the NHL.
That spells Columbus = Losers
yeah its a shame, i thought after a scoreless first they might steal one like the rangers did last night but no. not even close. rip blue jackets,
Quoteyeah its a shame, i thought after a scoreless first they might steal one like the rangers did last night but no. not even close. rip blue jackets,
Yeah, I would really like to see a San Jose/Detroit final though. I think that could be a great one.
I think this Calgary/Chicago series is going to end up being the best of the 1st round matchups and will definitely go at least 6 games.
QuoteQuoteYeah, if Carcillo pulls shit like that again, he should get a 1 game suspension.
Id almost rather have him and his 4 PIM/game playing though ;D
FLYERS IN 5! Stop crying!
Carcillo got a 1 game suspension and your coach got fined $10 G's :P
Man, that CHI/CAL game was great. I was hoping for a longer OT than 12 seconds though. Cant say I saw that 1 coming.
Im digging how they have these games staggered too. Get to see at least 2 periods of 3/4 of the games tonight.
any love for the Hawks out there? Havlat 12 seconds into OT!
im rooting for the hawks in that series, but i was kinda sad it ended so early into OT.....i was ready for a 3OT epic. o well
and how is this cali battle still 0-0????
Quoteim rooting for the hawks in that series, but i was kinda sad it ended so early into OT.....i was ready for a 3OT epic. o well
and how is this cali battle still 0-0????
1-0 Ducks, although Getzlaf just took a penalty.
I want to see the Sharks win just so Thornton doesnt keep getting dogged, but mostly because like I said before, them vs. DET in the WCF would be great hockey.
I dont think Anaheim has the staying power to go far, shit, itll take a lot to win this series, but how the hell were they the 8th seed?! Theyre at least the 5th/6th best team in the West
Hah, and Getzlaf scores as soon as he gets out of the net.
Sick shot.
ESPN has a story on the Rangers signing Hobey Baker Trophy winner, defenseman Matt Gilroy. Terms of his deal were not disclosed.
I don't know that much about college hockey or the NHL rules for signing a undrafted player. How were they able to get this guy? Did another team draft him last year and he didn't sign with them? Don't college players have to go in the draft before they sign with a team?
Carter aint got shit on Fleury
BOOYAKASHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And before you yinz come back with the lucky factor, Staal had nearly an identical wide open net in the 1st period, and ended up shooting it right into Biron's foot, which just happened to be there. At least Fleury made the save.
I still haven't seen a playoff game. I was working on Weds night, and I was at the Phils last night.
QuoteI still haven't seen a playoff game. I was working on Weds night, and I was at the [highlight]Phils[/highlight] last night.
ru >:(
QuoteI still haven't seen a playoff game. I was working on Weds night, and I was at the Phils last night.
You seriously went to a meaningless early season Phillies game over watching an NHL playoff game?!
Wow, Id be embarrassed to say that.
The first-round match-ups this year are great. I'm loving the Bruins-Habs and Blackhawks-Flames series. I can't watch Detroit though. They are booooring.
Haha. Rags up 2-0 on Washington and are going to NY for 2. Fan-fuckin-tastic. How's 80% of people's Eastern Conf Champs pick looking now?!
This is only helping Malkin's chances for the Hart Trophy IMO. Whats going on right now cant not be in the mind of a voter.
QuoteThe first-round match-ups this year are great. I'm loving the Bruins-Habs and Blackhawks-Flames series. I can't watch Detroit though. They are booooring.
Plus they're a terrible matchup for a team like Columbus who depends on low scoring games.
I thought going in CHI/CAL would be the best, so far so good. PIT/PHI has been good too. Havent seen any of the BOS/MON series really.
Henrik...Henrik...Henrik!!!
King Henrick was just epic today.
Ovie was clearly frustrated and it hurt his game. The MSG crowd is gonna be all over that if he lays another dud on Monday night.
Props to all the usual boys and a little extra to Cally and Avery. I don't care that the rangers got outshot like whoa, they looked good enough for me. Here's to some more excitement tonight. :)
QuoteQuoteThe first-round match-ups this year are great. I'm loving the Bruins-Habs and Blackhawks-Flames series. I can't watch Detroit though. They are booooring.
Plus they're a terrible matchup for a team like Columbus who depends on low scoring games.
I thought going in CHI/CAL would be the best, so far so good. PIT/PHI has been good too. Havent seen any of the BOS/MON series really.
Boston played a lousy game the other night and still won, but it was a nasty affair. Lucic is my favourite player in the league. He's a throwback Bruin all the way.
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe first-round match-ups this year are great. I'm loving the Bruins-Habs and Blackhawks-Flames series. I can't watch Detroit though. They are booooring.
Plus they're a terrible matchup for a team like Columbus who depends on low scoring games.
I thought going in CHI/CAL would be the best, so far so good. PIT/PHI has been good too. Havent seen any of the BOS/MON series really.
Boston played a lousy game the other night and still won, but it was a nasty affair. Lucic is my favourite player in the league. He's a throwback Bruin all the way.
ill def be watching the game that is about to start in a few minutes since Detroit is well on their way to going up 2-0. I enjoy watching Boston play.
I wish they were airing the CHI/CAL game here though. >:(
Hopefully theyll at least give those look-ins during intermission
The Calgary-Chicago game is on TSN (they are producing this series).
Ugh, I cant watch this Boston game anymore. That series is as much of a mismatch as DET/CLB
Time to hunt the interwebs for a Hawks/Flames link
QuoteUgh, I cant watch this Boston game anymore. That series is as much of a mismatch as DET/CLB
Time to hunt the interwebs for a Hawks/Flames link
It isn't a mismatch. Montreal dominated game one, but lost. Don Cherry on tonight's HNIC broadcast said after the game that Montreal will "smoke" his Bruins in game three.
Fucking Toews is playing awesome for the Hawks.
Like I said, didnt see Game 1, but I dont see that series getting past 5 games. So the B's are Cherry's team?! I figured it wouldve been some canadian team.
The Hawks/Flames game was good. I typically think Toews is 1 of the most overrated players in the league, but he was the difference in the game tonight.
Calgary is tough as shit at home though so that series is far from over.
QuoteLike I said, didnt see Game 1, but I dont see that series getting past 5 games. So the B's are Cherry's team?! I figured it wouldve been some canadian team.
The Hawks/Flames game was good. I typically think Toews is 1 of the most overrated players in the league, but he was the difference in the game tonight.
Calgary is tough as shit at home though so that series is far from over.
Toews isn't overrated. He's barely 20 and had 69 points this year, and he was playing hurt during stretches of this past regular season.
Cherry cheering for the Bruins is a nobrainer. You do know who he coached in the 70s? Don loves the Leafs, Bruins and then all the teams with the most Canadians of their rosters. So, in this playoffs, he loves Philly, Anaheim, Chicago, Calgary and Carolina (plus he likes St. Louis). He likes San Jose too, but I think he's secretly pulling for the Ducks since they are a bunch of tough mofos.
QuoteQuoteLike I said, didnt see Game 1, but I dont see that series getting past 5 games. So the B's are Cherry's team?! I figured it wouldve been some canadian team.
The Hawks/Flames game was good. I typically think Toews is 1 of the most overrated players in the league, but he was the difference in the game tonight.
Calgary is tough as shit at home though so that series is far from over.
Toews isn't overrated. He's barely 20 and had 69 points this year, and he was playing hurt during stretches of this past regular season.
So what are Sid and Malkin? Im pretty sure theyre 21 and 22, respectively. And Toews turns 21 April 29th, so he certainly isnt "barely 20". Him and Crosby will be the same age once the conference quarterfinals end, and Im guessing both will still be playing.
I realize he's young, but he finished 41st in the NHL in points, and 3rd on his team. Granted, Martin Havlat is a good player, but the way people rave about Toews, you'd expect him to at least lead his team in points or be within a couple points of Mr. Peanut Brittle.
He's a good player who will get better, but everytime I hear Toews this or Hawks that, I look at what he did this year, and its not as good as announcers/analysts make it out to be.
The Hawks have a handful of talented offensive players, a few very underrated D-Men in Duncan Keith, Cam Barker, and Brent Seabrook alongside Brian Campbell, and Khabibulin and Huet might be the best combo of any team in the league. Toews is good, but he's hardly the main reason CHI is where theyre at right now.
He is a big reason why they won game 2 though.
Having a 19/20 year-old as your team captain speaks volumes about Toews' character. He's also made his linemates better players fairly quickly. I don't think he's the best player on the Hawks, yet. Sharpe is their best player and Havlat (I hate to say it) is right behind him, at least offensively. But Toews is a different, more rounded player than he was last year. He's developed enough this year that he will probably make Team Canada's Olympic team, which is no small feat, especially given who he is competing against for his position.
And Toews isn't the same kind of player as either Malkin or Crosby. He's from the NCAA and those players often develop slower given the amount of games the NCAA teams play and the level of play itself. It's impressive that he jumped to the NHL after only two years in the NCAA. Not many players from the NCAA make an immediate impact in the NHL, let alone star. Heatley is one, but Drury was a late bloomer and Kariya has never lived up to his potential. Kane came from the OHL, but who would you rather build your team around?
Chicago is a great young team. Toews is part of why they are where they are now, but he's not the reason. The coaching staff and management have done a great job in drafting and rebuilding this team. They are solid lines 1-4 and they can play any style. I'll cheer for them to win the West if they beat the Flames.
QuoteQuoteI still haven't seen a playoff game. I was working on Weds night, and I was at the Phils last night.
You seriously went to a meaningless early season Phillies game over watching an NHL playoff game?!
Wow, Id be embarrassed to say that.
Embarrassed? Are you kidding me? Harry Kalas died and it was our first home game back, I would hardy consider that meaningless. Maybe in your town you people don't give a shit about baseball because it hasn't been relevant in 30 years.
BTW Claude Giroux owned your whole team today.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI still haven't seen a playoff game. I was working on Weds night, and I was at the Phils last night.
You seriously went to a meaningless early season Phillies game over watching an NHL playoff game?!
Wow, Id be embarrassed to say that.
Embarrassed? Are you kidding me? Harry Kalas died and it was our first home game back, I would hardy consider that meaningless. Maybe in your town you people don't give a shit about baseball because it hasn't been relevant in 30 years.
BTW Claude Giroux owned your whole team today.
Forgot about the Kalas part. I'll give you a break because of that. And some people still give a shit about baseball here, but most havent for 15 years, not 30.
Giroux had a great game. Im surprised he didnt have more points this season honestly. It was terrible defense on the shorthanded goal though, that pass never shouldve made it Gagne. It was huge for you to score first, and even moreso to build a 2 goal lead. That shorty probably changed the game. If you dont get it and we get a PP goal, its tied 3-3.
Our D didnt play good, and Fleury played even worse. I dont blame him on Carter's goal too much because Gonchar screened him (that 1's on Gonch), but all the others were stoppable. You had to have 10 scoring chances as good or better than our best one, and you scored a lot of them.
Im confident Fleury will come back strong. Game 4 should be a doozie.
Im guessing Mike Richards is feeling good right now too because Im pretty sure Pierre Maguire gave him a blowjob after the game.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI still haven't seen a playoff game. I was working on Weds night, and I was at the Phils last night.
You seriously went to a meaningless early season Phillies game over watching an NHL playoff game?!
Wow, Id be embarrassed to say that.
Embarrassed? Are you kidding me? Harry Kalas died and it was our first home game back, I would hardy consider that meaningless. Maybe in your town you people don't give a shit about baseball because it hasn't been relevant in 30 years.
BTW Claude Giroux owned your whole team today.
Forgot about the Kalas part. I'll give you a break because of that. And some people still give a shit about baseball here, but most havent for 15 years, not 30.
Giroux had a great game. Im surprised he didnt have more points this season honestly. It was terrible defense on the shorthanded goal though, that pass never shouldve made it Gagne. It was huge for you to score first, and even moreso to build a 2 goal lead. That shorty probably changed the game. If you dont get it and we get a PP goal, its tied 3-3.
Our D didnt play good, and Fleury played even worse. I dont blame him on Carter's goal too much because Gonchar screened him (that 1's on Gonch), but all the others were stoppable. You had to have 10 scoring chances as good or better than our best one, and you scored a lot of them.
Im confident Fleury will come back strong. Game 4 should be a doozie.
Im guessing Mike Richards is feeling good right now too because Im pretty sure Pierre Maguire gave him a blowjob after the game.
Man he really embarrassed you guys on that Gagne short handed goal. My favorite had to be when one of the Pens swung at him and Claude took him down and elbowed him in the face! Your D didn't play to well. I thought ours did pick it up a lot. Kimo had a nice game, despite getting run over there in the beginning.
Hopefully this knocks Fleury's confidence down a notch or two.
Speaking of blowjobs: are you upset that for the first time ever he wasn't dangling of the tip of Crosby's wee wee?
Nah, I just hate watching/listening to games where the announcers are so biased.
Even listening to the Pens announcers for their FSN games, they arent baised. The commentary simply analyzes the game.
Its not quite as annoying when the bias is for your team, but it bothers me either way. Those C-class announcers that NBC has just cant seem to comment on a game without their favoritism coming out.
And dont be too proud of Giroux taking Tyler Kennedy down. He's probably the smallest player in the league at like 5'5'' or so, and I thought he actually got the first and maybe best shot in. Giroux just outweighed him bigtime and took him down.
I wouldnt count on Fleury's confidence being knocked. He typically has great games after performances like this. And like I said, we gave you way too many great scoring chances. He shouldve stopped more of them, but we maybe had 2-3 scoring chances as good as the 10-12 you had.
QuoteNah, I just hate watching/listening to games where the announcers are so biased.
Even listening to the Pens announcers for their FSN games, they arent baised. The commentary simply analyzes the game.
Its not quite as annoying when the bias is for your team, but it bothers me either way. Those C-class announcers that NBC has just cant seem to comment on a game without their favoritism coming out.
And dont be too proud of Giroux taking Tyler Kennedy down. He's probably the smallest player in the league at like 5'5'' or so, and I thought he actually got the first and maybe best shot in. Giroux just outweighed him bigtime and took him down.
I wouldnt count on Fleury's confidence being knocked. He typically has great games after performances like this. And like I said, we gave you way too many great scoring chances. He shouldve stopped more of them, but we maybe had 2-3 scoring chances as good as the 10-12 you had.
Dude, I live in Philly. You think we don't know about being on the other side of biased announcers? EVERYBODY hates Philly. I'm surprised Joe Buck didn't let Manny Ramirez drop his balls into his mouth last year.
I flipped between the CBC and NBC telecasts of today's Pens-Flyers game. I hate Pierre with a passion and pity you folks that have to watch NBC, although I think the intermission segments have improved a lot this season.
watching games on nbc is almost as bad as watching a buffalo feed. i hate pierre AND milbury. nbc is a carnival of stupid. i can't wait until they show a devils game this post season and we have to watch doc try not to be a homer.
I totally forgot there were other games on after the Pens because that performance just annoyed me.
But I caught the end the NJ/CAR, and that series is definitely goin 6-7.
Watching the SJ/ANA game right now, and I might be wrong about the best series. I dont think its CHI/CAL anymore, I think its the Sharks/Ducks series. High octane and highly entertaining.
San Jose has all the momentum right now, but its still only tied. If Anaheim wins this and goes up 2-0 and on their way back home, Im not sure if San Jose or Washington is choking more.
ya capt, whats happening here?!?
obviously, the best conclusion to draw is that the rangers and ducks will meet in the finals :P
super sad that the blues are down 3-0. and their team is called the blues. there isnt even the need for a cheesy joke here. i feel for my man, John Davidson, and his team. just dont get swept.
Quoteya capt, whats happening here?!?
obviously, the best conclusion to draw is that the rangers and ducks will meet in the finals :P
super sad that the blues are down 3-0. and their team is called the blues. there isnt even the need for a cheesy joke here. i feel for my man, John Davidson, and his team. just dont get swept.
I mean, as far as the Blues go, they overachieved. The other Mason, Chris, got hot late, Backes, Perron, and a few others had good games, but they had no chance against Luongo and Vancouver
Is the next Rags/Caps game on monday? Ill definitely watch that. That series is far from over right now (see Pens/Flyers), but if NYR wins its done and gone.
And this only occurred to me earlier today, but how bout we do the Avatar for a month bet, Mickey and Leon?
If the Pens win, you (both) have to sport the Pens avatar of my choice for a month. If the Flyers win, vice versa.
This occurred to me before todays game, but I think you both wouldve declined at that point. Now, its a series, anyone can win.
If yinz got cujones, youll say yes.
Ovechkin taking a page out of teh New England Patriots book of cheating
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QuoteAnd this only occurred to me earlier today, but how bout we do the Avatar for a month bet, Mickey and Leon?
If the Pens win, you (both) have to sport the Pens avatar of my choice for a month. If the Flyers win, vice versa.
This occurred to me before todays game, but I think you both wouldve declined at that point. Now, its a series, anyone can win.
If yinz got cujones, youll say yes.
I'm in.
QuoteQuoteAnd this only occurred to me earlier today, but how bout we do the Avatar for a month bet, Mickey and Leon?
If the Pens win, you (both) have to sport the Pens avatar of my choice for a month. If the Flyers win, vice versa.
This occurred to me before todays game, but I think you both wouldve declined at that point. Now, its a series, anyone can win.
If yinz got cujones, youll say yes.
I'm in.
just tryin' to help
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Actually if you got any marbles you'll wear the avatar of our choosing for two months since you guys do lead the series 2-1 at this point.
QuoteActually if you got any marbles you'll wear the avatar of our choosing for two months since you guys do lead the series 2-1 at this point.
Aight. You each get 1 month in that case.
QuoteQuoteActually if you got any marbles you'll wear the avatar of our choosing for two months since you guys do lead the series 2-1 at this point.
Aight. You each get 1 month in that case.
we get to pick what yours is gonna be? and the other way around?
QuoteQuoteQuoteActually if you got any marbles you'll wear the avatar of our choosing for two months since you guys do lead the series 2-1 at this point.
Aight. You each get 1 month in that case.
we get to pick what yours is gonna be? and the other way around?
yup
QuoteQuoteQuoteActually if you got any marbles you'll wear the avatar of our choosing for two months since you guys do lead the series 2-1 at this point.
Aight. You each get 1 month in that case.
we get to pick what yours is gonna be? and the other way around?
yeah, and its gotta be flyers related
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteActually if you got any marbles you'll wear the avatar of our choosing for two months since you guys do lead the series 2-1 at this point.
Aight. You each get 1 month in that case.
we get to pick what yours is gonna be? and the other way around?
yeah, and its gotta be flyers related
im in
QuoteQuoteQuoteAnd this only occurred to me earlier today, but how bout we do the Avatar for a month bet, Mickey and Leon?
If the Pens win, you (both) have to sport the Pens avatar of my choice for a month. If the Flyers win, vice versa.
This occurred to me before todays game, but I think you both wouldve declined at that point. Now, its a series, anyone can win.
If yinz got cujones, youll say yes.
I'm in.
just tryin' to help
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dont forget....
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAnd this only occurred to me earlier today, but how bout we do the Avatar for a month bet, Mickey and Leon?
If the Pens win, you (both) have to sport the Pens avatar of my choice for a month. If the Flyers win, vice versa.
This occurred to me before todays game, but I think you both wouldve declined at that point. Now, its a series, anyone can win.
If yinz got cujones, youll say yes.
I'm in.
just tryin' to help
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dont forget....
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;D ;D ;D On that show Scrubs today the kids in the children's ward had a butt-hamster for a pet ;D ;D ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAnd this only occurred to me earlier today, but how bout we do the Avatar for a month bet, Mickey and Leon?
If the Pens win, you (both) have to sport the Pens avatar of my choice for a month. If the Flyers win, vice versa.
This occurred to me before todays game, but I think you both wouldve declined at that point. Now, its a series, anyone can win.
If yinz got cujones, youll say yes.
I'm in.
just tryin' to help
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dont forget....
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I, dont get it.
That CAL/CHI game was intense. I really didnt think CHI would win tonight, and considering how many PP's they got, they really couldve, but I still think this series goes 7.
Calgary is just too tough to beat at home
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAnd this only occurred to me earlier today, but how bout we do the Avatar for a month bet, Mickey and Leon?
If the Pens win, you (both) have to sport the Pens avatar of my choice for a month. If the Flyers win, vice versa.
This occurred to me before todays game, but I think you both wouldve declined at that point. Now, its a series, anyone can win.
If yinz got cujones, youll say yes.
I'm in.
just tryin' to help
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dont forget....
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I, dont get it.
You should. You're from pittsburgh
Pens +110, I'll gladly take that.
San Jose -145 is my other play.
[size=20]HE'S A BRICK......WALL!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
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TITS
Quote[size=20]HE'S A BRICK......WALL!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
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[size=20]MIGHTY MIGHTY, JUST LETTIN IT ALL HANG OUT!
QuoteQuote[size=20]HE'S A BRICK......WALL!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
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[size=20]MIGHTY MIGHTY, JUST LETTIN IT ALL HANG OUT!![/size]
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Looked good! Not as good as your Flyer avatar is gonna look! ;)
QuoteQuote[size=20]HE'S A BRICK......WALL!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
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[size=20]MIGHTY MIGHTY, JUST LETTIN IT ALL HANG OUT!![/size]
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My prediction of him being rattled after that last game was 100% WRONG.
HE IS NOT A MAN, HE IS A PIECE OF IRON!
RIP Blues :(
Also, to Marty and all Devils fans complaining about 'interference,' please shut up. Legit goal. Go Canes.
QuoteRIP Blues :(
Also, to Marty and all Devils fans complaining about 'interference,' please shut up. Legit goal. Go Canes.
Devils fans? where? *gets out nightstick*
QuoteQuoteQuote[size=20]HE'S A BRICK......WALL!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
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[size=20]MIGHTY MIGHTY, JUST LETTIN IT ALL HANG OUT!![/size]
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My prediction of him being rattled after that last game was 100% WRONG.
HE IS NOT A MAN, HE IS A PIECE OF IRON!
Hes a piece of poop ;D
Hockey fans in Canada BOO American national anthem!!!!!!!!!!
Not right just sayin'
QuoteHockey fans in Canada BOO American national anthem!!!!!!!!!!
Not right just sayin'
It isn't right. I remember when this all started - around 10 years ago - and I believe the US booed the Canadian anthem first. It doesn't matter now. It's all disgusting.
This is bothersome, but keep in mind folks in Montreal booed Guy Lafleur when he still played for them and they still boo the Canadian anthem from time to time.
Should be a fun game tonite, Gonna be SUPER chippy. I hope to see some more broken stick cross checks.
GO HAWKS
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QuoteQuoteHockey fans in Canada BOO American national anthem!!!!!!!!!!
Not right just sayin'
It isn't right. I remember when this all started - around 10 years ago - and I believe the US booed the Canadian anthem first. It doesn't matter now. It's all disgusting.
This is bothersome, but keep in mind folks in Montreal booed Guy Lafleur when he still played for them and they still boo the Canadian anthem from time to time.
You're right it did start here and that wasn't right. I thought we were tight both fags hang in all arenas I have always been proud of that. Booing players is nothing. Part of the game, there are reasons to boo and it is not wrong. If you boo the Anthem you should be ejected. I don't like it when people cheer,hoot ,or holler before the song is even over. That's just me.
Quote
I wouldnt count on Fleury's confidence being knocked. He typically has great games after performances like this. And like I said, we gave you way too many great scoring chances. He shouldve stopped more of them, but we maybe had 2-3 scoring chances as good as the 10-12 you had.
Dont call me Nostradamus, but just saying ;)
QuoteQuote
I wouldnt count on Fleury's confidence being knocked. He typically has great games after performances like this. And like I said, we gave you way too many great scoring chances. He shouldve stopped more of them, but we maybe had 2-3 scoring chances as good as the 10-12 you had.
Dont call me Nostradamus, but just saying ;)
Nostra...dumbass!
Fuck the Pens! Flyers in 7!
QuoteQuoteQuoteHockey fans in Canada BOO American national anthem!!!!!!!!!!
Not right just sayin'
It isn't right. I remember when this all started - around 10 years ago - and I believe the US booed the Canadian anthem first. It doesn't matter now. It's all disgusting.
This is bothersome, but keep in mind folks in Montreal booed Guy Lafleur when he still played for them and they still boo the Canadian anthem from time to time.
You're right it did start here and that wasn't right. I thought we were tight both [highlight]fags[/highlight] hang in all arenas I have always been proud of that. Booing players is nothing. Part of the game, there are reasons to boo and it is not wrong. If you boo the Anthem you should be ejected. I don't like it when people cheer,hoot ,or holler before the song is even over. That's just me.
You might want to fix that typo before Tracy sees it. ;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHockey fans in Canada BOO American national anthem!!!!!!!!!!
Not right just sayin'
It isn't right. I remember when this all started - around 10 years ago - and I believe the US booed the Canadian anthem first. It doesn't matter now. It's all disgusting.
This is bothersome, but keep in mind folks in Montreal booed Guy Lafleur when he still played for them and they still boo the Canadian anthem from time to time.
You're right it did start here and that wasn't right. I thought we were tight both [highlight]fags[/highlight] hang in all arenas I have always been proud of that. Booing players is nothing. Part of the game, there are reasons to boo and it is not wrong. If you boo the Anthem you should be ejected. I don't like it when people cheer,hoot ,or holler before the song is even over. That's just me.
You might want to fix that typo before Tracy sees it. ;)
;D I think were ssafe. Tracy is scared of the sports threads.
Pens need to play better and I think we will back on home ice. Fleury was incredible last night and the only reason we won.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHockey fans in Canada BOO American national anthem!!!!!!!!!!
Not right just sayin'
It isn't right. I remember when this all started - around 10 years ago - and I believe the US booed the Canadian anthem first. It doesn't matter now. It's all disgusting.
This is bothersome, but keep in mind folks in Montreal booed Guy Lafleur when he still played for them and they still boo the Canadian anthem from time to time.
You're right it did start here and that wasn't right. I thought we were tight both [highlight]fags[/highlight] hang in all arenas I have always been proud of that. Booing players is nothing. Part of the game, there are reasons to boo and it is not wrong. If you boo the Anthem you should be ejected. I don't like it when people cheer,hoot ,or holler before the song is even over. That's just me.
You might want to fix that typo before Tracy sees it. ;)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Good catch. How funny latent freudian spillover 8-) from that other thread I think I broke a rib laughing ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHockey fans in Canada BOO American national anthem!!!!!!!!!!
Not right just sayin'
It isn't right. I remember when this all started - around 10 years ago - and I believe the US booed the Canadian anthem first. It doesn't matter now. It's all disgusting.
This is bothersome, but keep in mind folks in Montreal booed Guy Lafleur when he still played for them and they still boo the Canadian anthem from time to time.
You're right it did start here and that wasn't right. I thought we were tight both [highlight]fags[/highlight] hang in all arenas I have always been proud of that. Booing players is nothing. Part of the game, there are reasons to boo and it is not wrong. If you boo the Anthem you should be ejected. I don't like it when people cheer,hoot ,or holler before the song is even over. That's just me.
You might want to fix that typo before Tracy sees it. ;)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Good catch. How funny latent freudian spillover 8-) from that other thread I think I broke a rib laughing ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Fags or Flags? Or both? You're in trouble mister!
L Sorry guys here ya go
ALL HAIL THE KING :D :D :D :D :D
people say the rangers are getting lucky. but seriously, they have shut down the most 'lethal' offense and pp 'in the league.'
im proud of my boys, and wish them luck. close it out!
QuoteALL HAIL THE KING :D :D :D :D :D
people say the rangers are getting lucky. but seriously, they have shut down the most 'lethal' offense and pp 'in the league.'
im proud of my boys, and wish them luck. close it out!
The Garden was rocking!!! Thank god they didn't hand out the blue "thunder-sticks" again...Avery almost blew it for them but King Henrik came through...Let's Go Rangers!
Avery is a fucking a-hole.
The Montreal fans booing young Price was disgusting. I respect the Habs as an organization - I think they are the best/classiest in all pro sports - but their fans often make me sick.
QuoteAvery is a fucking a-hole.
The Montreal fans booing young Price was disgusting. I respect the Habs as an organization - I think they are the best/classiest in all pro sports - but their fans often make me sick.
Steelers organization is the best/classiest in all of sports, I think even Mickey and Leon might agree with me on that.
QuoteALL HAIL THE KING :D :D :D :D :D
people say the rangers are getting lucky. but seriously, they have shut down the most 'lethal' offense and pp 'in the league.'
im proud of my boys, and wish them luck. close it out!
I missed the hockey tonight, but just saw this. Love IT. I hope the NYR win this and win it next game. Maybe then, people will finally get off Ovie's jock that he is the supreme player in the NHL. IMO, there is no best player in the NHL decidedly, theres about 5-6 players whose names deserve to be in the argument, but picking 1 is futile.
If the Rags win this, itll be interesting to see Lundqvist vs. the potent B's
Wow, its a cointoss on what the best series is between Flames/Hawks and Sharks/Ducks. Both have been great. (maybe I should give the Devils/Canes series some credit though, I just havent seen any game time in that series).
If the Ducks win Game 4, might make that choice a little easier, otherwise, I cant decide.
QuoteQuoteAvery is a fucking a-hole.
The Montreal fans booing young Price was disgusting. I respect the Habs as an organization - I think they are the best/classiest in all pro sports - but their fans often make me sick.
Steelers organization is the best/classiest in all of sports, I think even Mickey and Leon might agree with me on that.
The Steelers do run a class act. I would also like to give a nod to the Phillies organization for how they honored Harry Kalas this past weekend. I believe they are also at the top of the list. ;)
You just have to read more about the Habs organization and legacy, plus the way they treat everyone that was/is in their organization, from ticket-sellers to players that only suited up for one game. I'm not saying the Steelers aren't a great organization - hell, I loved the team in the 70s - but what the Habs continually do year after year makes my heart swell with pride, and I hate the Habs as a team.
QuoteYou just have to read more about the Habs organization and legacy, plus the way they treat everyone that was/is in their organization, from ticket-sellers to players that only suited up for one game. I'm not saying the Steelers aren't a great organization - hell, I loved the team in the 70s - but what the Habs continually do year after year makes my heart swell with pride, and I hate the Habs as a team.
Steelers arent continuing that legacy as well?! 2 superbowls in 4 years isnt enough for you? ;)
QuoteQuoteYou just have to read more about the Habs organization and legacy, plus the way they treat everyone that was/is in their organization, from ticket-sellers to players that only suited up for one game. I'm not saying the Steelers aren't a great organization - hell, I loved the team in the 70s - but what the Habs continually do year after year makes my heart swell with pride, and I hate the Habs as a team.
Steelers arent continuing that legacy as well?! 2 superbowls in 4 years isnt enough for you? ;)
My hometown's Syracuse and Watertown TV affiliates began airing more NFC East games in the late 70s and 80s, so I gradually began cheering for the Giants. I remember watching and cheering for Phil Simms when he got into his first game off the bench. I really liked Gary Reasons as a linebacker. He rarely gets mentioned when folks talk about the glory years of the Giants defense.
1 game at a time!
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[size=24]LETS GO PENS!!![/size]
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It's all good. I saw the odds today and was loving them.
I parlayed Philly +175 and under 5.5 goals at about 4.5:1 odds.
I bet $50, I won $225.
Tell the Flyers I said thanks ;D 8-)
QuoteIt's all good. I saw the odds today and was loving them.
I parlayed Philly +175 and under 5.5 goals at about 4.5:1 odds.
I bet $50, I won $225.
Tell the Flyers I said thanks ;D 8-)
You're welcome. Like I said, 1 game at a time!
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Well this series looks to be going back to NYC with the Caps up 4-0 after 2.
Henrik aint looking good at all. Only 10 saves on 14 shots (71% save)
Ovie just had a sick goal. Im sure you all will see it as the top play on SC. IMO, it was heads and shoulder better than his goal he scored on his ass that everyone seemed to think was the goal of the year (and no way in hell it was)
Ovie is the man PERIOD.
He is slowly growing into one of my favs of all time.
He can do it all.
you watching the game and see his goal?
im about to not be watching the game anymore ;D
Nah, i'm stuck at work. I don't have cable. I just rock MLBTV all night
SICK
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79L_3efnmQY
He SKOOLED everybody!
but i still love this
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That one's good. However, it wasnt in the playoffs, it was against Bryzgalov and not Lundqvist, and I think that 1 had more luck involved whereas the 1 tonight had a lot of skill involved (and not just getting to the net, but getting that backhand up and shooting it where he did
Talk about imploding at the end of the period
God damn Talbot turning it over basically from not moving in our own zone. You bum Talbot
>:(
That whole line sucked on the play, not just Talbot (although he was the worst offender).
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Leon and Mickey - I'll have your avatar chosen in a day or 2
Don't think I forgot! :)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteActually if you got any marbles you'll wear the avatar of our choosing for two months since you guys do lead the series 2-1 at this point.
Aight. You each get 1 month in that case.
we get to pick what yours is gonna be? and the other way around?
yeah, and its gotta be flyers related
im in
dont let this hold yinz back from bein around here for the next month either
It appears like Tower has done that after his Spartans lost to UNC. Wear your Pens avatar with pride ;D
You've both been awful quiet since the Flyers lost too. Just wondering if this is coincidence or not
Hey US hockey fans,
Are any of you following the other tournament right now: IIHF World Hockey Championships? The US has a pretty good team. Canada hammered Hungary 8-0 yesterday and the US had their hands full with Latvia on Saturday. The Canadian team is pretty solid up front: Heatley, Spezza, St. Louis, Stamkos, Roy, Horcoff, Doan, Fischer and Colby Armstrong. Shea Weber anchors the D.
Basically, the North American players are from teams that didn't make the playoffs or were beaten out in the first round. Intenational lower ranked teams often have almost complete national teams. The early rounds are mismatches, but they get more interesting the farther the tournament goes on.
Here's TSN's link: http://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/
Cant say Im watching it.
And how did Colby Armstrong make that team?! ;D I loved Army when he played for the Pens, but dude is not a player who should even be on Zimbabwe's World Championship team
All those other guys are good though (except I cant say I know who Fischer is so Im not sure about him).
QuoteCant say Im watching it.
And how did Colby Armstrong make that team?! ;D I loved Army when he played for the Pens, but dude is not a player who should even be on Zimbabwe's World Championship team
All those other guys are good though (except I cant say I know who Fischer is so Im not sure about him).
Mike Fisher is one of the better defensive forwards in the league. He plays for Ottawa.
Colby is playing on the fourth line, and he's good in that role.
The Canuck D is really young, but really talented: standout rookies Luke Schenn and Drew Doughty, plus Nashville's Shea Weber (who should have been nominated for the Norris) and Dan Hamhuis.
The US beat Austria today. You guys have a pretty decent team, even though there's some Leafs on it and the team is coached by Ron Wilson. Here's the story: http://www.ctvolympics.ca/hockey/news/newsid=9918.html?cid=rsstsn
BTW, Jagr is playing for the Czechs.
Oh, I know who Mike Fisher is, you just spelled his name with a "c" and I couldnt think of anyone besides Mike Fisher. He's decent
Weber probably would've won the Norris if it was just based on the first half of the season, but he really cooled off offensively in the 2nd half. He was on my fantasy team, so Im sure of that.
QuoteOh, I know who Mike Fisher is, you just spelled his name with a "c" and I couldnt think of anyone besides Mike Fisher. He's decent
Weber probably would've won the Norris if it was just based on the first half of the season, but he really cooled off offensively in the 2nd half. He was on my fantasy team, so Im sure of that.
Yes, but he's really one of the most rounded defensemen in the league. He's like a more responsible Dion Phaneuf. Let me tell you, when Phaneuf and Weber were paired together on the 2005 world junior team, opposing teams were quaking in their skates (the other defensemen on that team were Shawn Belle, Brent Seabrook, Cam Barker and Braydon Coburn). That team was arguably Canada's best junior team ever (I believe the link only has one pool. The US had a good team that year too): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_World_Junior_Ice_Hockey_Championships_rosters
Wow, if thats not the best junior team ever, I'd hate to see what is.
That D is stacked (never heard of Belle though), but the forwards are just as impressive: Crosby, Carter, Richards, Getzlaf, Perry, Bergeron, Ladd.
Dont see the US team listed there though
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You've both been awful quiet since the Flyers lost too. Just wondering if this is coincidence or not
yeah same thing happened last year with mickey.
QuoteWow, if thats not the best junior team ever, I'd hate to see what is.
That D is stacked (never heard of Belle though), but the forwards are just as impressive: Crosby, Carter, Richards, Getzlaf, Perry, Bergeron, Ladd.
Dont see the US team listed there though
Belle is playing for the Hamilton Bulldogs, the Habs AHL affiliate. If you know the Habs, you'll know that they keep players in the minors longer than most, sometimes 5 or more years.
The 2005 roster was pretty good. Here's all the particulars for that year: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_World_Junior_Ice_Hockey_Championships
Here are your avatars:
For LeontheHut:
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For Mickeyreds:
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And we can start the day count for the month when I see you actually make these your avatars. And you best man up and do it ;)
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You've both been awful quiet since the Flyers lost too. Just wondering if this is coincidence or not
yeah same thing happened last year with mickey.
I did it. I've been busy all weekend. Plus I don't feel like dealing with all the fucking whiners on this board everyday. All they do is shit their diapers and moan about it.
I still hope the Pens lose!
How come I get an erotic pic and he gets a hockey pic? :'(
BTW the Flyers deserved to lose that game after giving up a three goal lead.
Jeff Carter and Simon Gagne are the most un-clutch players ever.
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You've both been awful quiet since the Flyers lost too. Just wondering if this is coincidence or not
yeah same thing happened last year with mickey.
Im still here. My team is no longer in the playoffs. Why would I post in this thread? To suck a bunch of coward europeans dicks? Good luck with the redwings. ;)
Don't make the mistake thinking we're fans of the game! We're just fans of Philly teams. All other teams suck ass hair!
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Im still here. My team is no longer in the playoffs. Why would I post in this thread? To suck a bunch of coward europeans dicks? Good luck with the redwings. ;)
Hey, thats not the pic I posted >:( >:(
Man up, Leon did
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Im still here. My team is no longer in the playoffs. Why would I post in this thread? To suck a bunch of coward europeans dicks? Good luck with the redwings. ;)
Hey, thats not the pic I posted >:( >:(
Man up, Leon did
Please read the pm I sent you to avoid further confusion.
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Im still here. My team is no longer in the playoffs. Why would I post in this thread? To suck a bunch of coward europeans dicks? Good luck with the redwings. ;)
Hey, thats not the pic I posted >:( >:(
Man up, Leon did
Please read the pm I sent you to avoid further confusion.
Ahh, didnt see that.
All you should have to do is quote my post that I put them in, copy the url of the Malkin pic, paste it in another window, then once its open there, save it.
I just tried that and it worked fine
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Im still here. My team is no longer in the playoffs. Why would I post in this thread? To suck a bunch of coward europeans dicks? Good luck with the redwings. ;)
Hey, thats not the pic I posted >:( >:(
Man up, Leon did
Mickey is having trouble because I don't think the site it's hosted on will let him hotlink it. I even tried it on mine and couldn't get it to go. Host it on photobucket or sumthing
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This link should work now if what I just said a few minutes ago wouldnt
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You've both been awful quiet since the Flyers lost too. Just wondering if this is coincidence or not
yeah same thing happened last year with mickey.
I did it. I've been busy all weekend. Plus I don't feel like dealing with all the fucking whiners on this board everyday. !
How Conveeeenient!
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the rangers capitals game going on right now is pretty intense. may see some ot in game seven if nothing changes in the next six minutes.
that game was good, too bad the crapitals won.
Go Canes!!!!! :D
Pens and Caps round two, great match-up! :D
QuotePens and Caps round two, great match-up! :D
I honestly wanted the Caps this round. After an emotional, physical series vs. Philly, I thought the Pens - despite the momentum they have thanks to that come from behind win on the road - may have an energy and emotional letdown to start off the next series, just because you know how bad they wanted to beat Philly. The Caps are the 1 team left where I know thats not the case and theyll give their all from the 1st faceoff
Plus itll be nice to eliminate the 2 teams I hate most
QuotePens and Caps round two, great match-up! :D
this game has been fun to watch so far. both teams look kinda sloppy which is making for a lot of scoring opportunities. varlamov just made a great stick save on crosby
QuoteQuotePens and Caps round two, great match-up! :D
this game has been fun to watch so far. both teams look kinda sloppy which is making for a lot of scoring opportunities. varlamov just made a great stick save on crosby
That save was THE difference in the game. This aint no Mighty Ducks - but if that shot is a half inch to the left or right, thats a goal. I think it was more a lucky save than anything, but Sid needs to get that shot up. If not top shelf, at least a foot off the ice.
I agree with you on the sloppiness on the Caps part, but I thought the Pens were solid. Basically the only mistake they made was on the game winner for the Caps where Orpik switched off the forward he should've stayed with, for no apparent reason. First goal was a bad play by Fleury giving up a rebound like that (his only achilles outside of soft goals - but I can count those on 1 hand since Bylsma took over), and the 2nd goal was a 5-on-3. This year, the Caps PP killed us, give them a 5-on-3, and Im not surprised they scored.
I didn't want to be down 0-1, but I took a lot of positive things away from this game. Our PP has not been good, but it looked terrible today and I'd guess we were 0-5 or 6. Once Caps got that PP goal, we didnt take 1 more penalty. Outside of the first 5-10 minutes of the 2nd period, we looked like the much better team 5-on-5. Then the sloppiness factor - we had to have a dozen more odd man chances than them, if not more. Pens didn't look sloppy, they did, and once they had the lead, it didn't look like they knew how to protect it.
And then maybe the biggest thing, I thought both Sid and Geno looked better than Ovie. Ovie got a lot of opportunities early, but after that, he disappeared. Crosby was the best player on the ice the whole game, and Malkin was quiet during the first half and didnt get enough ice time, but looked very good over the last 30 minutes.
Good game, cant wait for Game 2
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More reason this guy is the man!
Man, I wish I got off work early enough to see more than the last 10 minutes of 2OT, and the GWG in 3OT in the Ducks-Wings game.
3OT already, awesome. We need some more of these.
I think the Wings have their hands full with this series. Should go 7.
Carolina just got robbed of a goal, i thought the puck was over the line.
QuoteCarolina just got robbed of a goal, i thought the puck was over the line.
just thought the same thing. the puck was vertical and you can see the whole thing on the other side of the crossbar.
how isnt that a goal?
Canes up 2-0 still anyways. As long as they win, whatev. I just want this series to take something out of both teams and go 6 or 7
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I'm actually pulling for the Pens in this series, and I almost hate myself for doing so.
QuoteI'm actually pulling for the Pens in this series, and I almost hate myself for doing so.
You should ;)
I want a Bruins-Ducks final, so I don't care too much about this series.
QuoteI'm actually pulling for the Pens in this series, and I almost hate myself for doing so.
Elaborate
I'll expose myself: I'm a Caps fan. I think I've done so in this thread already.
QuoteQuoteI'm actually pulling for the Pens in this series, and I almost hate myself for doing so.
Elaborate
Well, I don't like either team, but I hate hate hate Alex Semin and have always had a dislike for Fedorov, so the Pens get my support by default. Also, I think the Bruins match up better with the Pens (Boston really had their hands full with the Caps all season).
Even though I'm off to work in mere minutes, I'm so glad CBC is broadcasting this game (series?). The NBC crew is atrocious.
QuoteEven though I'm off to work in mere minutes, I'm so glad CBC is broadcasting this game (series?). The NBC crew is atrocious.
For real. I put it on mute half the time during NBC broadcasts.
I cant listen to Pierre McGuire, let alone those other bumblefucks. Versus isnt great by any means, but even it makes NBC look like garbage.
Ovie must have been practicing his diving during practice today
Fleury hasnt looked bad, but I dont know why he was so late to the post on that 1st goal. He just zoned out for a second when he easily shouldve been on the post by the time that shots on net. Whether he stops it or not is another story, but I dont know how he was that late.
I dont know what our D was doing on Steckel's goal.
Var-lamov has made some great saves, otherwise I think we'd be winning.
Hopefully were on our game in the 3rd and dont take stupid penalties or give up a soft goal
QuoteOvie must have been practicing his diving during practice today
Fleury hasnt looked bad, but I dont know why he was so late to the post on that 1st goal. He just zoned out for a second when he easily shouldve been on the post by the time that shots on net. Whether he stops it or not is another story, but I dont know how he was that late.
I dont know what our D was doing on Steckel's goal.
Var-lamov has made some great saves, otherwise I think we'd be winning.
Hopefully were on our game in the 3rd and dont take stupid penalties or give up a soft goal
They will ;)
QuoteQuoteEven though I'm off to work in mere minutes, I'm so glad CBC is broadcasting this game (series?). The NBC crew is atrocious.
For real. I put it on mute half the time during NBC broadcasts.
I cant listen to Pierre McGuire, let alone those other bumblefucks. Versus isnt great by any means, but even it makes NBC look like garbage.
Pierre is interviewing for the GM job in Minnesota, and he looks to be a contender, so you may get your wish of not hearing from him after this playoffs.
But K, you can't attack the NBC telecast without attacking TSN's too. Both share most of the same talent.
Ovie can lick my taint
QuoteOvie can lick my taint
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QuoteQuoteOvie can lick my taint
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Put your broom away. They havent even played in the Burgh yet
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Put your broom away. They havent even played in the Burgh yet
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You cant smell that?
If someone would've told me Crosby would get a hat trick in a playoff game and we still would lose, I would've said they were crazy.
Malkin hasnt played bad, but the rest of the team really needs to step up. The 3rd line of Cooke-Staal-Kennedy that has been instrumental down the stretch has been non-existent in 2 games.
QuoteIf someone would've told me Crosby would get a hat trick in a playoff game and we still would lose, I would've said they were crazy.
Malkin hasnt played bad, but the rest of the team really needs to step up. The 3rd line of Cooke-Staal-Kennedy that has been instrumental down the stretch has been non-existent in 2 games.
Yes they have, but they are often going against Ovechkin's line, which ain't an easy assignment.
QuoteQuoteIf someone would've told me Crosby would get a hat trick in a playoff game and we still would lose, I would've said they were crazy.
Malkin hasnt played bad, but the rest of the team really needs to step up. The 3rd line of Cooke-Staal-Kennedy that has been instrumental down the stretch has been non-existent in 2 games.
Yes they have, but they are often going against Ovechkin's line, which ain't an easy assignment.
Understood. It worked against Jeff Carter, but it aint working against Ovie, so hopefully Bylsma quits that idea real quick and uses the home ice to his advantage in respect to line changes.
I thought Guerin played a good game, but outside of him Sid, and Geno, I dont think anyone played better than average. And that probably goes for both games.
Thank You Markus Naslund! The best thing he did for the Rangers this year was to retire and give them some cap room!
QuoteThank You Markus Naslund! The best thing he did for the Rangers this year was to retire and give them some cap room!
And to think, I wanted us to sign him 10 months ago ;D
QuoteQuoteThank You Markus Naslund! The best thing he did for the Rangers this year was to retire and give them some cap room!
And to think, I wanted us to sign him 10 months ago ;D
Ha ha, I was stuck watching him disappear most games this year!
the thing i'll remember most about marcus is that his interviews were decent and they didn't piss me off nearly as much as drury's did. i also liked his hair.
after the rangers demise, i have officially jumped aboard the caps bandwagon, sorry capt. i wasn't able to watch game 1 or most of game 2. the bar i was in last night turned off hockey in favor of a basketball game. the espn.com highlight clip for the game made me laugh when they showed a side by side image of all the hats from when ovie tricked it and from when sid got his. under the images it said 'ovechkin's hats and crosby's hat.' it's lookin like a good series though, can't wait for game 3.
also, i wasn't around after game 5 or 6 or whichever it was in the nyr/wsh series, but i have to throw in some hate for donald brashear. yes i know he's only out there to hit people, but to go after blair betts was totally uncool. betts is the man and he plays super clean. brash should be out for the season, not just the 6 or so games he got.
QuotePierre is interviewing for the GM job in Minnesota, and he looks to be a contender, so you may get your wish of not hearing from him after this playoffs.
But K, you can't attack the NBC telecast without attacking TSN's too. Both share most of the same talent.
on nhl live the other day they chatted with one of the beat writers for the wild and he said that pierre is a frontrunner for the job. should be interesting to see how he does if he gets it. he's up against some big names like pat quinn.
Ovie's a bitch but I guess he can party. Their lapdances sure are expensive at this place :o. You'd think with his $10 million salary he could afford some jeans without holes in them though ;D
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Don Cherry chided Ovechkin tonight on Coach's Corner for his flopping dive in the last game, the one where he faked getting elbowed in the face at centre ice. He knows Ovechkin watches Coach's Corner, so Don warned, "If you do stuff like this, I'll find out about it."
Don does like Ovechkin ever since their mini-battle after Ovechkin's ill-advised 50th goal celebration.
QuoteDon Cherry chided Ovechkin tonight on Coach's Corner for his flopping dive in the last game, the one where he faked getting elbowed in the face at centre ice. He knows Ovechkin watches Coach's Corner, so Don warned, "If you do stuff like this, I'll find out about it."
Don does like Ovechkin ever since their mini-battle after Ovechkin's ill-advised 50th goal celebration.
That was a clear dive.
I think he dove again just a few minutes later if I remember correctly
And everyone calls Sid a diver ;D
Alright hockey heads. I thought I'd dive into this thread. I am an Islanders fan, have been since '88. I'm not sure I need to say more.
Therefore, I have jumped on the Caps wagon for the last two playoffs and it's crazy to see DC and even B'more peeps all in their Ovie jerseys. Hilarious really. I was in a wedding in DC this past weekend and I couldn't believe how many Caps jerseys were walking the streets. To think at the beginning of the season, I got upper tank seats for like $34.
I hope your Pens make it a series 'cuz this is getting out of hand ;)
Two things Ruckus:
What do you think about the latest report that your lunatic owner wishes he never bought the Isles in the first place?
And secondly, in the upcoming NHL entry draft, would you rather pick OHL phenom John Tavares, unproven Swede defenseman Victor Hedman or the fastest-rising prospect (and OHL superstar) Matt Duchene? It's a three horse race at this point, but the Isles always seem to throw plenty of curveballs come draft day.
QuoteAlright hockey heads. I thought I'd dive into this thread. I am an Islanders fan, have been since '88. I'm not sure I need to say more.
Therefore, I have jumped on the Caps wagon for the last two playoffs and it's crazy to see DC and even B'more peeps all in their Ovie jerseys. Hilarious really. I was in a wedding in DC this past weekend and I couldn't believe how many Caps jerseys were walking the streets. To think at the beginning of the season, I got upper tank seats for like $34.
I hope your Pens make it a series 'cuz this is getting out of hand ;)
Yes, DC is in full bandwagon mode.
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You Know It, SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I dont know what Fleury was thinking on what ensued to be the Caps first goal, but that was ridiculous
Malkin finally showed up. Thanks Geno.
I was worried coming in, Im confident for Game 4
that was a fun game. the winning goal was kinda disappointing given how awesome OT had been leading up to it. the generic 'right off the face off blue line shot' left me with a small case of blue balls, but i'll live. the bos/car game was also a good one. i was rooting for boston, but it was still fun.
I'm still waiting...
QuoteTwo things Ruckus:
What do you think about the latest report that your lunatic owner wishes he never bought the Isles in the first place?
And secondly, in the upcoming NHL entry draft, would you rather pick OHL phenom John Tavares, unproven Swede defenseman Victor Hedman or the fastest-rising prospect (and OHL superstar) Matt Duchene? It's a three horse race at this point, but the Isles always seem to throw plenty of curveballs come draft day.
QuoteI'm still waiting...
QuoteTwo things Ruckus:
What do you think about the latest report that your lunatic owner wishes he never bought the Isles in the first place?
And secondly, in the upcoming NHL entry draft, would you rather pick OHL phenom John Tavares, unproven Swede defenseman Victor Hedman or the fastest-rising prospect (and OHL superstar) Matt Duchene? It's a three horse race at this point, but the Isles always seem to throw plenty of curveballs come draft day.
Don't lose sleep over me Jaimoe ;)
To be honest, I'm not a hockey head so I don't know enough about the draft prospects to speak to that.
Charles Wang on the other hand is very interesting. His statements only reflect the financial reality of Islanders. $300 million in losses in 8 or 9 years is a lot. I'm thinking he's using it as leverage to get county approval on his pet project. All I know is that the Islanders staying is contingent upon the Nassau County approval of his giant development proposal ($3.7 billion). My understanding is that he thought he would have this monstrosity of a project up and building by now. Ughhh, not as if Nassau County needs more of that.
But I don't want them to move and I want them to have a state of the art stadium for once. The Coliseum is a shithole though back in the day, that atmosphere was imcomparable.
Who do think the Isles should take? Which of the 3 is best in your mind?
QuoteQuoteI'm still waiting...
QuoteTwo things Ruckus:
What do you think about the latest report that your lunatic owner wishes he never bought the Isles in the first place?
And secondly, in the upcoming NHL entry draft, would you rather pick OHL phenom John Tavares, unproven Swede defenseman Victor Hedman or the fastest-rising prospect (and OHL superstar) Matt Duchene? It's a three horse race at this point, but the Isles always seem to throw plenty of curveballs come draft day.
Don't lose sleep over me Jaimoe ;)
To be honest, I'm not a hockey head so I don't know enough about the draft prospects to speak to that.
Charles Wang on the other hand is very interesting. His statements only reflect the financial reality of Islanders. $300 million in losses in 8 or 9 years is a lot. I'm thinking he's using it as leverage to get county approval on his pet project. All I know is that the Islanders staying is contingent upon the Nassau County approval of his giant development proposal ($3.7 billion). My understanding is that he thought he would have this monstrosity of a project up and building by now. Ughhh, not as if Nassau County needs more of that.
But I don't want them to move and I want them to have a state of the art stadium for once. The Coliseum is a shithole though back in the day, that atmosphere was imcomparable.
Who do think the Isles should take? Which of the 3 is best in your mind?
If the Isles need offense, then it would be hard to pass on Tavares. He's a less flashy less tough play-making version of last year's #1 pick Steven Stamkos. Tavares' stock has dropped in some eyes because he under-performed in the current OHL playoffs. Hedman is a big smooth skating defenseman, compared to a softer version Chris Pronger. One thing is you can't teach tough, so the jury is out on him. But he has good offensive potential. I think the safe pick is Duchene. He's a little undersized, but he's been ripping it up in the OHL playoffs, even though his team is on the verge of elimination in the finals.
When you have the #1 pick, you pretty much need everything ;D
The only good forward that I can think of besides the old Doug Weight is Kyle Okposo. Sean Bergenheim has seemed decent when Ive seen him play.
I couldnt name 1 defenseman on their team besides Streit, but he's an all star caliber D-man.
I would suspect they'd go with Tavares or Duchene.
There could be some wheeling and dealing with Tampa Bay and the Isles. TB doesn't need another centre, but they need defense. So, maybe a deal is in the works. However, this draft is 15 players deep, quality-wise, especially the Top 10. It should be interesting.
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Smoovy smooth ;D ;D
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Canes on a roll,gonna finish off the Bruins sunday! :)
Fuck Ovechkin.
I have never had a problem with him before tonight, but he clearly straightens out and locks his leg, then extends it so its going to hit Gonchar in his knee area. His body is not going to hit Gonchar, just his leg. Dirty as fuck.
Great players dont pull shit like that. I dont care if Gretzky, Mario, etc. werent as physical as Ovie, you dont do shit like that to players, especially an all star caliber player like Gonchar.
The last couple games the Pens have made Ovie look like what he is - a guy who takes more shots than he pisses that day, but outside of that and checking people, dude has no game. Crosby and Malkin are both better all around players, and if anyone questions that, the only hockey they watch is Sportscenter highlights.
Greg Millen on the CBC telecast pointed out that Gonchar and Ovechkin are great friends off the ice. He didn't think he went after his knee intentionally. I don't care really. It was a knee-on-knee. I don't think Ovechkin is dirty or two-dimensional. He's one of the most dominant players in the league, but so are Malkin and Crosby. In fact, Crosby and Eric Staal have been the best playoff performers so far this tournament - at least in the East. Fucking Staal killed the Bruins tonight.
I thought the goaltending killed the Caps tonight along with excellent coverage on Ovechkin. I love that that fucker Alex Semin is laying a giant egg in the playoffs. What a guttless piece of shit.
I dont want Caps fans to have an excuse if the Pens win this series and Ovechkin got suspended for a game, but he should. He wont be suspended, but he should be.
Ovechkin should probably lead the league in charging penalties, but never gets called for it, then pulls shit like this and plays dumbfounded.
Makes me sick.
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QuoteGreg Millen on the CBC telecast pointed out that Gonchar and Ovechkin are great friends off the ice. He didn't think he went after his knee intentionally. I don't care really. It was a knee-on-knee. I don't think Ovechkin is dirty or two-dimensional. He's one of the most dominant players in the league, but so are Malkin and Crosby. In fact, Crosby and Eric Staal have been the best playoff performers so far this tournament - at least in the East. Fucking Staal killed the Bruins tonight.
I thought the goaltending killed the Caps tonight along with excellent coverage on Ovechkin. I love that that fucker Alex Semin is laying a giant egg in the playoffs. What a guttless piece of shit.
I heard the friends off the ice thing too, but I think once a game is going, Ovechkin throws that out the window. If you saw the games, for the last year and a half until the all star break this year, he aimed for Malkin as much as possible. Who knows why, but they were supposedly better friends than Ovie and Gonch are/were.
I dont think Ovie has built up a reputation as being dirty, but he takes liberties on players/rules and IMO this singular play was dirty and he had intent. He's the best goal scorer in the league, but Ive seen him enough to know those numbers are boosted by wide open left net PP goals (maybe it does take more skill that I see for him to just stand there and have no one within 5 feet of him though).
I disliked Alexander Semen more than Ovie coming into this series, but that changed after tonight.
Sid and EStaal (so much for Chara shutting him down) have owned it so far. Id throw Getzlaf into that conversation as well.
I love Getzlaf too. Man, Team Canada will be tough to make for the Olympics: Staal, Crosby and Getzlaf are centres and the brass don't want to move players from their natural position. Guys such as Joe Thornton, Mike Richards and Marc Savard could all be out.
QuoteI love Getzlaf too. Man, Team Canada will be tough to make for the Olympics: Staal, Crosby and Getzlaf are centres and the brass don't want to move players from their natural position. Guys such as Joe Thornton, Mike Richards and Marc Savard could all be out.
Every name there is too good to not have on the team though IMO
I think Staal could easily play wing, same with Richards. Thornton and Savard I see as pure Centers.
dont know who else would be on that team, but a top line of Richards-Crosby-Iginla sounds frightening to me.
Feel free to reply to that last post, but what are your thoughts on each series, Pens included :)
Ive honestly seen less of Boston-Carolina than anything, this round and last. Seen a good bit of the west series though, especially both rounds for Anaheim.
Another centre that should be on the team is Vinnie Lecavalier. Canada is a little weak on the wings. Locks are Iginla, Jeff Carter, Heatley, Nash and Gagne. Doan and Morrow might make up the checking line. Marleau should make it and St. Louis should get some notice (he's great in international play); the wildcard is Stamkos. I think Toews will make the team, but he'll be on the "taxi-squad" along with Corey Perry. I hope Sharpe gets some consideration too.
Our defense and goaltending is excellent though.
BTW, Canada plays the Ruskies on Sunday for the gold in the World Championship final. The US lost on Friday to the Russians on a flukey goal that Radulov (former Nashville star) banked off of a teammates leg. The US plays Sweden for the bronze. I'm pulling for the US.
QuoteAnother centre that should be on the team is Vinnie Lecavalier. Canada is a little weak on the wings. Locks are Iginla, Jeff Carter, Heatley, Nash and Gagne. Doan and Morrow might make up the checking line. Marleau should make it and St. Louis should get some notice (he's great in international play); the wildcard is Stamkos. I think Toews will make the team, but he'll be on the "taxi-squad" along with Corey Perry. I hope Sharpe gets some consideration too.
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So why is Carter, who plays Center, a lock then?! :-?
Aside from that, just like I said I can see Staal or Richards seamlessly playing wing, I can see Carter or Lecavalier doing the same. They all (outside of Richards) seem like they would be best served as winger as opposed to centers.
I think Doan and Morrow (if he's healthy at that point) are musts haves for that team. They bring grit to the table most of the other guys dont. Despite a great season, I can see Marleau not making it, and I think surrounding talent may have caught up with St Louis (although you know more than me as far as his international skills go)
I dont think Toews (yet) or Sharp are on the same level as the rest of these guys. Perry, maybe. Im honestly laughing you mentioned Stamkos making the team when someone like Thornton or Savard wouldnt though.
No comments on the playoffs :'(
I'm liking the playoffs. I watch all the series, but focus more on the Bruins-Canes. What a game tonight. The hits were fast and furious and the crowd never stopped. It doesn't hurt as much with the Canes. I like their team. I want the Hawks to win and want the the Ducks to make it to the finals. I hate the Wings.
I enjoyed the Caps-Pens game tonight. Great intensity, but the goaltending took the steam out of the Caps. That team has proven that spotty goaltending shakes their overall approach.
It amazes me that people seem to overlook the fact that Crosby is the best player in the league when he wants to be.
QuoteI'm liking the playoffs. I watch all the series, but focus more on the Bruins-Canes. What a game tonight. The hits were fast and furious and the crowd never stopped. It doesn't hurt as much with the Canes. I like their team. I want the Hawks to win and want the the Ducks to make it to the finals. I hate the Wings.
I enjoyed the Caps-Pens game tonight. Great intensity, but the goaltending took the steam out of the Caps. That team has proven that spotty goaltending shakes their overall approach.
It amazes me that people seem to overlook the fact that Crosby is the best player in the league when he wants to be.
Ditto. I honestly might rather see the Wings/Hossa lose than the Pens win (and I dont blame Hossa as much as some)
What bothers me most about how the Pens-Caps series is being publicized is that it is Crosby vs. Ovechkin. Malkin, the guy who won the scoring title, is being thrown to the side like a fat ginger stepchild.
I thought Malkin was the best all around player in the NHL - and when he decides to be (see game 3) - he probably is, but Sid has shown in the playoffs he's the best player in the NHL. He's got 9 goals now. If I had to guess, I'd say thats nearly, if not more than, 1/3 of his regular season total. Crosby is playing lights out every shift
The thing that separates Crosby from othre great players is that he plays whatever role the team needs him to play. Right now, they need him to be a scorer, and he's great at it.
All-round? I don't know if Malkin is the best all-round. The criteria for your all-round would probably differ from mine.
QuoteThe thing that separates Crosby from othre great players is that he plays whatever role the team needs him to play. Right now, they need him to be a scorer, and he's great at it.
All-round? I don't know if Malkin is the best all-round. The criteria for your all-round would probably differ from mine.
You are about spot on with Crosby. I havent seen him play as much around the net his whole career (and he hasnt had netminded guys like Guerin or Kunitz playing with him either :-?)
Malkin is great all around. In the playoffs, he's been hot or cold it seems like, but he's great all around. Malkin, not perennial Selke candidate Datsyuk or whoever you may think of, lead the NHL in takeaways this year.
He can score goals if he wants. He tore it up in the Quebec league and only one forward off of his team in Rimouski went on to make the NHL, Marc-Antoine Pouliot, who is a role player in Edmonton (although he was drafted 21st overall in 2003, thanks to The Kid being his centre). I still think the best QMJHL player ever was Pat Lafontaine (my favourite US-born player ever).
The first column is GP:
2003-04 Rimouski Oceanic QMJHL 59 54 81 135
2004-05 Rimouski Oceanic QMJHL 62 66 102 168
2005-06 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 81 39 63 102
2006-07 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 79 36 84 120
2007-08 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 53 24 48 72
2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 77 33 70 103
When you look at his numbers from 05/06 compared to 08/09, I think its clear that the Pens need to get Crosby a legit, goal scoring winger.
If it sacrifices a 4th liner like Dupuis, so be it. He needs (and deserves) a goal scoring winger who is in his prime.
I think if Sid was healthy all year, he would have threatened the scoring title. His play in the 2nd half of the season was amazing and it was instrumental in the Pens making the playoffs.
QuoteI dont want Caps fans to have an excuse if the Pens win this series and Ovechkin got suspended for a game, but he should. He wont be suspended, but he should be.
Ovechkin should probably lead the league in charging penalties, but never gets called for it, then pulls shit like this and plays dumbfounded.
Makes me sick.
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He missed 5 games, and you can say he played a few others injured. It wouldve been very interesting if he played all 82 because his and Geno's point totals would have been a lot closer.
And it's splitting hairs, but I think Malkin is just as good as Crosby all around, if not better. Crosby just seems to have more willpower to play every shift like his last, especially in the playoffs.
I think Datsyuk is the only player near as good as either of them. See earlier posts on Ovie. His all around game isnt close.
QuoteQuoteI dont want Caps fans to have an excuse if the Pens win this series and Ovechkin got suspended for a game, but he should. He wont be suspended, but he should be.
Ovechkin should probably lead the league in charging penalties, but never gets called for it, then pulls shit like this and plays dumbfounded.
Makes me sick.
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You should stick with the Islanders, el Duderino.
Ovechkin dirtied that up bigtime
QuoteQuoteQuoteI dont want Caps fans to have an excuse if the Pens win this series and Ovechkin got suspended for a game, but he should. He wont be suspended, but he should be.
Ovechkin should probably lead the league in charging penalties, but never gets called for it, then pulls shit like this and plays dumbfounded.
Makes me sick.
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You should stick with the Islanders, el Duderino.
Ovechkin dirtied that up bigtime
Stop cryin' man. It's 2-2.
Game on! :D
Oh, its on. Despite the Crapitals having the home ice advantage, the momentum is all for the Pens - not to mention Varlamov finally didnt look like he belonged in a Highlander movie.
But as for the play the Ovie made on Gonchar, Dirty-As-My-Morning-Runs
QuoteOh, its on. Despite the Crapitals having the home ice advantage, the momentum is all for the Pens - not to mention Varlamov finally didnt look like he belonged in a Highlander movie.
But as for the play the Ovie made on Gonchar, Dirty-As-My-Morning-Runs
Just use the soft stuff
I never played this
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QuoteQuoteOh, its on. Despite the Crapitals having the home ice advantage, the momentum is all for the Pens - not to mention Varlamov finally didnt look like he belonged in a Highlander movie.
But as for the play the Ovie made on Gonchar, Dirty-As-My-Morning-Runs
Just use the soft stuff
I never played this
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Fuck Sega. Real Men play Super Nintendo.
QuoteQuoteQuoteOh, its on. Despite the Crapitals having the home ice advantage, the momentum is all for the Pens - not to mention Varlamov finally didnt look like he belonged in a Highlander movie.
But as for the play the Ovie made on Gonchar, Dirty-As-My-Morning-Runs
Just use the soft stuff
I never played this
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Fuck Sega. Real Men play Super Nintendo.
If that's dirty...let it go man
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#1) that wasnt the playoffs
#2) that was the god damn Thrashers
#3) that was a Thrashers goon/fighter. not an all star.
#4) theres a huge difference between blindside/back-endside punch someone which will cause temporary pain, as opposed to a knee-to-knee hit that can cause a season ending injury.
I know you probably havent watched the playoffs as an Isles fan in awhile, but it aint the same. Not even close.
Quote#1) that wasnt the playoffs
#2) that was the god damn Thrashers
#3) that was a Thrashers goon/fighter. not an all star.
#4) theres a huge difference between blindside/back-endside punch someone which will cause temporary pain, as opposed to a knee-to-knee hit that can cause a season ending injury.
I know you probably havent watched the playoffs as an Isles fan in awhile, but it aint the same. Not even close.
Sheesh, two Isles pot shots in three posts after you guys won. Stop going all Ovie on me. Leave my knees alone. My heart is already broken.
Oh and Crosby did punch him in the balls from behind. Just sayin'
I was wondering what you guys thought about the scheduling for the Caps/Pens as to the B2B games in 2 cities. While I understand the reason, I can't say I'm in favor of it even though it likely favors the Caps in this situation.
Would they have pushed it back a couple of hours if they played a 3OT game last night?
QuoteI was wondering what you guys thought about the scheduling for the Caps/Pens as to the B2B games in 2 cities. While I understand the reason, I can't say I'm in favor of it even though it likely favors the Caps in this situation.
Would they have pushed it back a couple of hours if they played a 3OT game last night?
Not sure if you do know the actual reason or not, but its because our arena has a bunch of other events that are scheduled there for the upcoming week (which team arenas arent supposed to do), so they had to adjust the schedule to make it work around those events. Otherwise, they wouldnt play B2B.
Definitely favors the Caps. Mostly so Var-lamov has less time to think about his stinker of a game, but also because IMO theres no way Gonch will be able to go tonight (though I doubt he would have tomorrow Im thinking anyway if the game was then).
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I believe Hockey Night in Canada had a hand in the back-to-back scheduling. It's a tradition in Canada to have hockey on at 7pm on Saturday night, and the CBC and NHL thinks that the Pens-Caps series is the marquee match-up (not including the Canucks in Canada). Double-headers on Saturday have also become a tradition on the CBC, so tonight looks like a big ratings night with the Canucks-Hawks game starting at 10:30.
QuoteQuoteI was wondering what you guys thought about the scheduling for the Caps/Pens as to the B2B games in 2 cities. While I understand the reason, I can't say I'm in favor of it even though it likely favors the Caps in this situation.
Would they have pushed it back a couple of hours if they played a 3OT game last night?
Not sure if you do know the actual reason or not, but its because our arena has a bunch of other events that are scheduled there for the upcoming week (which team arenas arent supposed to do), so they had to adjust the schedule to make it work around those events. Otherwise, they wouldnt play B2B.
Definitely favors the Caps. Mostly so Var-lamov has less time to think about his stinker of a game, but also because IMO theres no way Gonch will be able to go tonight (though I doubt he would have tomorrow Im thinking anyway if the game was then).
What are you a frickin' mind reader? :-X
Time to beat the Craps for the 4th time in a row.
LETS GO PENS
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QuoteTime to beat the Craps for the 4th time in a row.
LETS GO PENS
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Ha
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QuoteQuoteTime to beat the Craps for the 4th time in a row.
LETS GO PENS
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Ha
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:D :D :D
Im pretty sure Ovenchicken didnt score tonight.
Fleury played like shit, 79% save percentage, and we still took it to OT.
Not getting more than 1 goal in the first period, and those 2 quick goals the Craps got in the 3rd killed us.
I guess Pens wins bore you Mickey, because Im pretty sure the Pens won 3 in a row after your last post in here where you called for the Craps sweep.
This Hawks-Canucks game was nuts. That last goal by Kane was as filthy as Pam Anderson.
Maybe they could give either the Ducks or Wings a series, but I dont know. They'd have to play almost flawless to do it.
QuoteIm pretty sure Ovenchicken didnt score tonight.
Fleury played like shit, 79% save percentage, and we still took it to OT.
Not getting more than 1 goal in the first period, and those 2 quick goals the Craps got in the 3rd killed us.
I guess Pens wins bore you Mickey, because Im pretty sure the Pens won 2 in a row after your last post in here where you called for the Craps sweep.
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QuoteQuoteIm pretty sure Ovenchicken didnt score tonight.
Fleury played like shit, 79% save percentage, and we still took it to OT.
Not getting more than 1 goal in the first period, and those 2 quick goals the Craps got in the 3rd killed us.
I guess Pens wins bore you Mickey, because Im pretty sure the Pens won 2 in a row after your last post in here where you called for the Craps sweep.
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QuoteIm pretty sure Ovenchicken didnt score tonight.
Fleury played like shit, 79% save percentage, and we still took it to OT.
Not getting more than 1 goal in the first period, and those 2 quick goals the Craps got in the 3rd killed us.
I guess Pens wins bore you Mickey, because Im pretty sure the Pens won 3 in a row after your last post in here where you called for the Craps sweep.
Yes, that and the Caps scored more goals then the Pens.
Hey, we'll take it anyway we can get it even if it means getting outplayed for 2/3 or the game.
2nite should be fun. Finally gonna crawl out of our caves and go to sports bar for some game 7 DRAMA
Nice job Headdy!
Go Hawks!
I did not expect that type of game, but hot damn, did I enjoy the fuck out of it.
Ovie had plenty of goals this series, but I think it's clear who the best player on the ice was. I will even admit myself, going into the playoffs I thought Malkin was better than Crosby. I was wrong. Crosby is playing the best hockey of his career thus far. If Crosby had the type of net presence he's had in the playoffs, and especially this series, he would score 40-50 goals each year.
And like I said in the 1st round after game 3, Fleury NEVER has back to back bad games. He hasnt had a "great" game yet this series, but he played fantastic until the game was obviously out of the Caps hands.
I'd rather have the Canes because that means we get home ice, but after tonight's game, I could care less.
Pens are going to the Cup. Mark it DOWN.
QuoteI did not expect that type of game, but hot damn, did I enjoy the fuck out of it.
Ovie had plenty of goals this series, but I think it's clear who the best player on the ice was. I will even admit myself, going into the playoffs I thought Malkin was better than Crosby. I was wrong. Crosby is playing the best hockey of his career thus far. If Crosby had the type of net presence he's had in the playoffs, and especially this series, he would score 40-50 goals each year.
And like I said in the 1st round after game 3, Fleury NEVER has back to back bad games. He hasnt had a "great" game yet this series, but he played fantastic until the game was obviously out of the Caps hands.
I'd rather have the Canes because that means we get home ice, but after tonight's game, I could care less.
Pens are going to the Cup. Mark it DOWN.
This is you know. I gotta give it to the Pens. They DOMINATED tonight. >:(
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I'm glad Pitt won. It will just be that much sweeter to watch them lose in the Cup.
Pens = Buffalo Bills of the 90's
last night's game 7 was one of the worst game 7s i've ever seen. congrats to the pens, but sheesh, couldn't you have kept it a little closer?? haha i wanted DRAMA, not DOMINATION. first the rangers went out, then my caps bandwagon crashed and burned, i think now i'll switch it out west and get myself a native american headdress and some war paint. please just please no detroit/pens final, im sick of seeing them.
also, espn has been unusually 'nice' to the nhl as of late. even the around the horn guys are giving praise. some may see this as espn finally giving the nhl the respect it deserves, but i see this as the suits at espn telling their crews to compliment it because perhaps there is a new tv deal in the works.... (and wouldnt that mean that espn could use the old HNIC song because tsn owns it now?)
So you were rooting for the team that knocked your team out of the playoffs?!! I could never do that.
Hell, I wouldnt of minded a close game, but Im glad we dominated them. We won 4 of the last 5, and outplayed them in every game IMO. Im so glad I dont have to hear about how Ovenchicken is the hands down best player in the league anymore. Nice hit you put on Backstrom in the 3rd period too OV! ;D
Well, ESPN really got on its knees for the Pens/Caps series. I havent seen SC, ATH, or PTI really talk much about any other series than that one. Considering the Final 4 could be PIT, BOS, DET, and CHI, I think that's a really interesting couple of matchups and potential SCF matchup. We'll see if ESPN gives it the attention it deserves.
Im pretty sure Versus contract either ends after this year or next. I really hope they go back to ESPN this time instead of taking more money to stay with Versus. Im not one of those people who thinks the NHL would become 1 of the most popular sports if its on ESPN or something, but it wouldn't hurt. And you would get much more coverage on Sportscenter I believe than the 5 minutes they show 50 minutes into Sportscenter.
The Pens/Caps series just showed how hockey can gather the interest of a casual sports fan. On Mike & Mike yesterday, 70% of the people on the poll of the day said they would tune into Game 7 last night. Thats unheard of for hockey, and especially from a diverse group of listeners like those of M&M.
There's been many media-spawned rumours that ESPN is seeking a deal with the NHL. That would be great news. Does anyone watch Versus?
QuoteThere's been many media-spawned rumours that ESPN is seeking a deal with the NHL. That would be great news. Does anyone watch Versus?
I do when its the only option for a Pens game, but thats it.
Another reason I forgot to mention is Versus announcers/commentators blow, so once again, I hope ESPN gets the NHL back.
Im almost positive its the only major sport they dont have any coverage of. Hell, they even broadcast bowling, billiards, and poker. How dont they have the NHL back yet?!
QuoteSo you were rooting for the team that knocked your team out of the playoffs?!! I could never do that.
I told myself that if the rangers missed the playoffs, which they almost did, I would root for the caps. Between my OV mancrush and my strange love for Tom Poti, I could not root against the caps once the rangers got knocked out. It's funny how much I absolutely hated them during the rangers series though, and then I was forced to turn that hate back to the positive side for the pens series haha. It certainly wasn't one of those 'if ya can't beam em, join em' type of things.
And yeah, espn has only been paying attention to caps/pens because of the superstars. The only time I heard pti mention the boston series was when Ward got 'suckerpunched.' Like you said, espn won't immediately revive the nhl, but it would certainly help. I could spend all day bashing versus, but I'll just fast forward to my biggest complaint: SHOW THE F*CKING ANTHEMS!! That is one of the best things about the playoffs, the whole crowd gets into it. The canadian stations always show them and it is great. Hopefully espn would do the same.
O yeah, and espn's coverage of bowling is AWESOME. The commentators are hilarious.
HAMBONE
Is Mark Roth still bowling?
Whats everyone's picks for tonight?
I like Anaheim in the West. They actually had a better road record this year than at home, and I think theyve outplayed DET for the majority of the series.
Maybe Im just hoping Carolina wins, but Im taking Carolina as well. I picked them to win Game 7 vs NJ as well when everybody seemed to think no way NJ loses with Brodeur in game 7, but we know how that worked out. Boston has won the last 2, it will be that much harder to win 3 in a row vs. Ward who has been 1 of the best goalies from the all-star break on. If Boston gets up early I think it will be hard for the Canes to come back, but we'll see. Eric Staal is the key to the game. He needs to get a goal or a couple points I think for Carolina to win this.
Detriot wins it all. Book it.
QuoteDetriot wins it all. Book it.
Im glad thats your pick. That means they wont win it [smiley=thumbup.gif]
It's a LONG shot for my Blackhawks. But it should be a great series whoever they play.
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QuoteQuoteDetriot wins it all. Book it.
Im glad thats your pick. That means they wont win it [smiley=thumbup.gif]
That's a reach man.
I like the Flyers, who I knew was a VERY long shot to beat the Pens.
You have a deeper team and a better goalie...
I can't believe the Pens let the Caps take it to seven games...
I think the Hawks have a decent shot. Wings, despite having Hossa, are not/have not been playing as good this year as last. I actually think Hawks match up better vs. Wings than Ducks.
They would have a good shot vs. Ducks though because you never know what Hiller could look like next series
QuoteI think the Hawks have a decent shot. Wings, despite having Hossa, are not/have not been playing as good this year as last. I actually think Hawks match up better vs. Wings than Ducks.
They would have a good shot vs. Ducks though because you never know what Hiller could look like next series
The game tonight will be tight only if Getzlaf is healthy. He's been playing hurt for the last three games, but everything the Ducks do goes through him first. He's the heart-and-soul of the team.
QuoteQuoteQuoteDetriot wins it all. Book it.
Im glad thats your pick. That means they wont win it [smiley=thumbup.gif]
That's a reach man.
I like the Flyers, who I knew was a VERY long shot to beat the Pens.
You have a deeper team and a better goalie...
I can't believe the Pens let the Caps take it to seven games...
let the Caps take it to 7 games?! We were down 0-2 and still won the series. Kind of hard to win 4 in a row ::)
How bout that sweep Mickey?! ;D :P
QuoteQuoteQuoteDetriot wins it all. Book it.
Im glad thats your pick. That means they wont win it [smiley=thumbup.gif]
That's a reach man.
I like the Flyers, who I knew was a VERY long shot to beat the Pens.
You have a deeper team and a better goalie...
I can't believe the Pens let the Caps take it to seven games...
The Flyers weren't a long shot. In fact, I believe they were the favourite given that the Pens fought hard to get into the playoffs. However, the Flyers are always undone by crappy goaltending.
QuoteIt's a LONG shot for my Blackhawks. But it should be a great series whoever they play.
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Hawks are playing some inspired hockey right now. Fell behind in every game vs. Vancouver but still managed to win the series. Certainly not a recipe for success, but this team isn't fazed by anything. I think the playoff inexperience is working in their favor right now.
Taterbug - your avatar looks like he's rockin along to the tune in the clip!! Go Hawks!! :D
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Tonight my heart is with the ducks and my brain is with the wings. But since I don't like the wings, i will make my official pick the ducks. I hope parros' stache is out in full force. The other game is a tougher one to choose, both teams have looked awesome at times, i'll go with the Bs.
I haven't seen Mark Roth on TV in a long time. Let's go ahead and say he probably only bowls the big tourneys and runs a limited schedule.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDetriot wins it all. Book it.
Im glad thats your pick. That means they wont win it [smiley=thumbup.gif]
That's a reach man.
I like the Flyers, who I knew was a VERY long shot to beat the Pens.
You have a deeper team and a better goalie...
I can't believe the Pens let the Caps take it to seven games...
let the Caps take it to 7 games?! We were down 0-2 and still won the series. Kind of hard to win 4 in a row ::)
How bout that sweep Mickey?! ;D :P
Yeah, they LET the Caps take it that far. The fact it made it that far is pathetic on the part of the Pens.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDetriot wins it all. Book it.
Im glad thats your pick. That means they wont win it [smiley=thumbup.gif]
That's a reach man.
I like the Flyers, who I knew was a VERY long shot to beat the Pens.
You have a deeper team and a better goalie...
I can't believe the Pens let the Caps take it to seven games...
The Flyers weren't a long shot. In fact, I believe they were the favourite given that the Pens fought hard to get into the playoffs. However, the Flyers are always undone by crappy goaltending.
Anyone who thought the Flyers were favorites need to take off their orange and black blinders. Yeah, the Pens struggled early, but the good (or bad, depending on how your view it) is it is outrageously easy to make it to the playoffs in hockey. Plus they went on a torrid streak at the end of the season. That should have been all the proof needed.
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;D ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDetriot wins it all. Book it.
Im glad thats your pick. That means they wont win it [smiley=thumbup.gif]
That's a reach man.
I like the Flyers, who I knew was a VERY long shot to beat the Pens.
You have a deeper team and a better goalie...
I can't believe the Pens let the Caps take it to seven games...
let the Caps take it to 7 games?! We were down 0-2 and still won the series. Kind of hard to win 4 in a row ::)
How bout that sweep Mickey?! ;D :P
Yeah, they LET the Caps take it that far. The fact it made it that far is pathetic on the part of the Pens.
This schtick isnt working
The pens are a MUCH better team all around than Wash, to let them hang around so long is pathetic.
From their D, to the depth to their goalie the pens beat them in every respect. The one thing Wash had over the Pens was having the best player on the ice. But Ovie can't do it all himself.
You might be the only person who thought he was the best player on the ice more than 1 out of 7 games.
Overall
Ovie > Crosby
QuoteOverall
Ovie > Crosby
Hah, youre funny ;D
Either your blinders/disdain for Sid is so great that you dont even realize he's a better player, or youre just fishing.
Goalscoring: Ovie >> Sid
Checking: Ovie >>> Sid
Speed: Ovie > Sid (maybe)
Everything else: Sid >>> Ovie
All I'm saying is Ovie seems to do a lot more with a lot less. Your team has two superstars and a bunch of other great players. He has nothing that good.
QuoteQuoteOverall
Ovie > Crosby
Hah, youre funny ;D
Either your blinders/disdain for Sid is so great that you dont even realize he's a better player, or youre just fishing.
Goalscoring: Ovie >> Sid
Checking: Ovie >>> Sid
Speed: Ovie > Sid (maybe)
Everything else: Sid >>> Ovie
you forgot diving and whining :D
but checking??? really??
you dont think Ovie checks more often and is more physical than Crosby?
Im pretty sure he had hands down the most hits from any player with say, over 30 points. He also seems to be regarded as playing more physical than any other star in a long time by many in the media.
Quoteyou dont think Ovie checks more often and is more physical than Crosby?
Im pretty sure he had hands down the most hits from any player with say, over 30 points. He also seems to be regarded as playing more physical than any other star in a long time by many in the media.
OOPS
im an idiot. sorry capn, i read it the other way. so yes, i agree with you. i was about to bust out some stats to back me up and tell you to stop drinking the kool-aid haha.
I reminisce, I reminisce..
Choking Dogs ;D
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What a game that Wings/Ducks game was. A sigh of disappointment occurred when Cleary put that one in.
This Bs/Canes game is almost as good. Im sure Jaimoe is glad his boy Lucic got the GTG ;D
Wow.
Scott Walker, the guy who had the questionable "sucker punch" on the Bruins Ward a couple games ago, gets his first career playoff goal (or at least first against the Bruins) and it ends Bostons season.
That has got to make it hurt even more if you are a Bruins fan.
Great game though [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]
QuoteWow.
Scott Walker, the guy who had the questionable "sucker punch" on the Bruins Ward a couple games ago, gets his first career playoff goal (or at least first against the Bruins) and it ends Bostons season.
That has got to make it hurt even more if you are a Bruins fan.
Great game though [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]
I'm sickened that he scored the winner since the bastard went to high school with my wife.
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I've never seen a player that can dodge hits like Geno.
After that hit, maybe Ovie's own teammates will ask him to quit running at players.
As for the CF series, I think the east is up for grabs and I'd be surprised if the Hawks beat the Wings. I like the Hawks, but the Wings with their experience are the worst thing possible for Chicago. Hawks have the talent to win, but do they have the grit to go down a couple games and still feel like they have the chance??
I think their goaltending does, but that might be it.
...I wanted the Canes more than the Bruins mostly bc the Bruins are deep at forward and I didnt want to see that, but also for home ice.
Cam Ward is the series. If he plays great, or better than Fleury, I think Carolina wins. Were more talented than them at all levels except possibly goalie, so that makes it interesting. Fleury can have hiccups, but Ward has been very strong the last few months.
Pens in 6.
Cant wait for these series, I just cant believe the schedule is so drawn out :o
QuoteQuoteOverall
Ovie > Crosby
Hah, youre funny ;D
Either your blinders/disdain for Sid is so great that you dont even realize he's a better player, or youre just fishing.
Goalscoring: Ovie >> Sid
Checking: Ovie >>> Sid
Speed: Ovie > Sid (maybe)
Everything else: Sid >>> Ovie
Playoff Beard: everyone else>Sidney Crosby
cant say im surprised by tonights score, but I think the WCF will be a 5 game series
...in better news,
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Good game tonight...Wings have to be the most lethal team when given an odd man rush. Give em a 3-on-1 like in OT tonight, and fugghetaboudit. Dan Cleary is having quite the playoffs so far. Has to be their MVP to this point.
I think both series will be tight scorewise, but both will only go 5 or 6 games max. Chicago doesnt have the experience to beat Detroit, and Carolina doesnt have the firepower to beat Pittsburgh.
Chicago will live or die with their goaltending, Carolina will live or die with Eric Staal
7 more days before I get rid of this avatar !@
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Chicago will live or die with their goaltending, Carolina will live or die with Eric Staal
That's true about Chicago, but if it weren't for the careless way the defense gave away the puck, the Hawks would have won the last game. Staal is a horse. Love the guy, but the Canes need to get other lines going. Staal is the East version of Getzaf, and the Canes seem to be carbon-copies of the Ducks, which isn't necessarily a good thing
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Chicago will live or die with their goaltending, Carolina will live or die with Eric Staal
That's true about Chicago, but if it weren't for the careless way the defense gave away the puck, the Hawks would have won the last game. Staal is a horse. Love the guy, but the Canes need to get other lines going. Staal is the East version of Getzaf, and the Canes seem to be carbon-copies of the Ducks, which isn't necessarily a good thing
Well with Ruutu and Cole out for at least tonight, it pretty much depends on Staal. Im pretty sure the only game the Canes have won without him scoring a goal was game 7. Every other game he didnt score, and they lost. Whitney is really the only other guy who can score, and he hasnt done anything since the first round. I guess Cullen is a decent option as well. If they go down 0-2 to us, the series isnt
over, but they arent going to win 4 of 5 against us.
Ducks are much better than the Canes. Canes dont have a top 2nd goalscoring option like Corey Perry, they probably dont even have anyone as good as Bobby Ryan. And at least PP wise, they dont have anyone as good as Selanne. They also get more production from their defense, although Pitkanen has been solid.
Canes cant go head to head with us, and they know it. They are overmatched often on the offensive side, but they play a tight fundamental style and try to grind games out by not giving up many scoring chances and relying on Ward. If they try to skate with the Pens (or Boston, or NJ, or a few other teams), theyll get burned.
Cole is probable for tonight.
QuoteCole is probable for tonight.
I heard he was doubtful yesterday.
Should be a good game either way
where's Mickey when I need some broom pictures?!
WOOHOO!!
Malkin is a beast. Jesus, that 3rd goal was so sick it caused a plague outbreak in a 3rd world country. Win the faceoff, gets the puck off the boards, and proceeds to score maybe the best goal of the playoffs. Unbelievable. Thanks for riling him up Larose :)
I bring you Sportscenter's #1 Top Play:
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I don't know if that was just a great shot or if that golie needs to pull his shit together...
Eh 6 more days...
Great shot. Not only does he have do get it top shelf and just inside the post, he has to get it past the defenseman without it being deflected or blocked.
Update: I heard during an interview today of the longtime hockey writer for USA today (I think his name was Chris Allen?), and he said that it was 1 of the most amazing goals he's ever seen. He also said he thinks this Pens team is better than last years (despite no Hossa or Malone) and a much tougher, resilent team.
God damn Hawks just blew a 3-0 lead in about 8 minutes.
1 period left. Come on Hawks, beat those red winged bastards.
woohoo hawks!!
hopefully datsook misses another game [smiley=bath.gif]
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Let the massacre begin.....
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Really sad news from yesterday: former popular Flyers and Leafs (along with a few other teams) centreman, Peter Zezel, died yesterday at age 44 of a rare blood disease. When Zezel played for Philly in the '80s, he was voted Philadelphia's most popular athlete on a couple of occasions. He is beloved in Toronto because of his years with the Leafs and his popular hockey camp. He also was a great soccer player.
Here's a great article from today's Philly.com:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20090527_Rich_Hofmann__Zezel_played_key_role_in_successful_Flyers_era.html
I think I am officially aloud to take this avatar down today or tomorrow. I have decided to keep it up for my homeboy Capt. Headdy since its bought nothing but luck to the Pens since I've had it. Believe me, I do NOT like the Penguins. I am keeping this up because I like Capt.headdy. He is a good dude, and good people deserve to have an awesome celebration. I had one last year with the Phillies. He had one last year with the Steelers.In the end, I hope he has another with the Penguins and I have one next year with The Birds! Go Pens!(not because I like the penguins) ;)
it aint luck, but good deal [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
and the Steelers championship was this year. The Burgh will own half of major sports if the Pens win ;)
Reluctantly: Go Pens.
ugh, dont know who i want to win the cup. not looking forward to all the crosby love the media is gonna shoot out its ass if the penguins win, but i hate the wings. i would choose nobody if i could. pretty unexcited about the finals this year, just go to game 7 and make it dramatic.
QuoteReluctantly: Go Pens.
whats this reluctant thing you speak of?!
a philly fan is even rooting for the wings ;D
the detroit tampons are going DOWN!1!!
Gotta go with Mo-Town.
QuoteGotta go with Mo-Town.
boo.
my buddy was in detroit for business yesterday and texted me that in the restaurant he was at, he saw numerous male fans in red wings jerseys drinking Smirnoff Ice. Im serious, no joke.
bunch of sissies those wings fans
;D
Okay, gotta go with the Pens!
Smirnoff Ice > Coor's Light
;)
QuoteSmirnoff Ice > Coor's Light
;)
WOW!
Even after they added labels that tell
you when it's cold? Even after they added the extra wide mouth can for
your lips? Even after they made it cool to vent with
your male friends? Outside of making a better beer, what more do you want from them?
I'm starting to think you don't like Coors Light. ;D
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Wings have already been crying about how quick the SCF are starting after the WCF/ECF and about the back to back games. Even Ken Holland has been moaning. I cant wait to hear after they lose the series how much they blame it on this. No Datsyuk tonight either, ill take it. I wouldnt be surprised if he missed most of if not all of the series.
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Slap in face? Isn't he actually from Pitt? Fuck being a coach, if he's from Pitt that's low. Get pissed Pittsburgh, get pissed!
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Slap in face? Isn't he actually from Pitt? Fuck being a coach, if he's from Pitt that's low. Get pissed Pittsburgh, get pissed!
yup, a lot of fans ARE pissed.
I could really care less. I dont understand why he would do it though. He lives in NC, but he doesnt coach there and isnt affiliated in anyway with NC or the Canes.
I always thought and still think he's an overrated coach, and a lot of people here werent as hard on him because he's from Pittsburgh. I have argued with my friends on this, some agree and some dont. He was terrible with time management (something a lot of people overlook) and our special teams ALWAYS sucked on both coverage and returning. I looked it up before but I dont remember the exact numbers, but I think we were the #1 seed in the playoffs 6 times during his time here, and none of those years we made it to the super bowl when on paper we shouldve. A couple we even lost before the AFC championship, and the other 4 were all lost at home in the AFC championship game. Basically im saying, we should have been more successful in his 15 years or whatever they were here. If he coaches again, itll be interesting to see what he can do with a lesser franchise.
I never remember even seeing him attend Pens games. Tomlin and his kids are at a bunch of games though, even in teh regular season :)
Mickey - please change your avatar back to whatever you want.
Thank god the word right now is Malkin wont be suspended for the "instigator" fight at the end of the game.
..I cant believe Im saying this, but I think my hatred for the Red Wings has jumped ahead of the NE Patriots. And my Patriots hate runs deep.
QuoteMickey - please change your avatar back to whatever you want.
Thank god the word right now is Malkin wont be suspended for the "instigator" fight at the end of the game.
..I cant believe Im saying this, but I think my hatred for the Red Wings has jumped ahead of the NE Patriots. And my Patriots hate runs deep.
Nah. I think ill keep it. ;D
I don't feel too worried about the Pens. I've liked their game, and I think they've just been very unlucky.
QuoteI don't feel too worried about the Pens. I've liked their game, and I think they've just been very unlucky.
Oh I agree, its just disheartening going down 2-0. We've hit a lot of posts and theyve had a lot of lucky bounces.
And how was that not a penalty yesterday when Zetterberg, without being pushed, dove into the net and then Lidstrom gets in the net and holds him down. That has to be a penalty. And a shot hit Zetterberg in the stomach, so it saved a goal.
QuoteQuoteI don't feel too worried about the Pens. I've liked their game, and I think they've just been very unlucky.
Oh I agree, its just disheartening going down 2-0. We've hit a lot of posts and theyve had a lot of lucky bounces.
And how was that not a penalty yesterday when Zetterberg, without being pushed, dove into the net and then Lidstrom gets in the net and holds him down. That has to be a penalty. And a shot hit Zetterberg in the stomach, so it saved a goal.
I believe the only time you can get a penalty in the crease is if a player puts his hand over the puck... which is exactly what Zetterberg did in Game 1 and he got away with it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI don't feel too worried about the Pens. I've liked their game, and I think they've just been very unlucky.
Oh I agree, its just disheartening going down 2-0. We've hit a lot of posts and theyve had a lot of lucky bounces.
And how was that not a penalty yesterday when Zetterberg, without being pushed, dove into the net and then Lidstrom gets in the net and holds him down. That has to be a penalty. And a shot hit Zetterberg in the stomach, so it saved a goal.
I believe the only time you can get a penalty in the crease is if a player puts his hand over the puck... which is exactly what Zetterberg did in Game 1 and he got away with it.
But he wasnt just in the crease on this play, he was in the net and part of his body was over the goalline! I dont know. Since he wasnt pushed there and did it by his own means, it would seem to me thats an illegal play.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI don't feel too worried about the Pens. I've liked their game, and I think they've just been very unlucky.
Oh I agree, its just disheartening going down 2-0. We've hit a lot of posts and theyve had a lot of lucky bounces.
And how was that not a penalty yesterday when Zetterberg, without being pushed, dove into the net and then Lidstrom gets in the net and holds him down. That has to be a penalty. And a shot hit Zetterberg in the stomach, so it saved a goal.
I believe the only time you can get a penalty in the crease is if a player puts his hand over the puck... which is exactly what Zetterberg did in Game 1 and he got away with it.
But he wasnt just in the crease on this play, he was in the net and part of his body was over the goalline! I dont know. Since he wasnt pushed there and did it by his own means, it would seem to me thats an illegal play.
I'm pretty sure it's not illegal, but if it is, it's in a grey area and hard to call.
I think my avatar is good luck!
I'm keeping it till the series is ova!
WOOOOOOOOHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
We obviously needed that one. I thought we outplayed them in a 2-2 first period, but they certainly outplayed us in the 2nd period. 3rd period, it seemed like we flipped the switch and knew it win this game or its over, and we dominated.
Once we got the GWG, looked like we smelled blood and just kept attacking. Detroit is so well coached its ridiculous. They have talent top to bottom, but their entire team sticks to the gameplan and executes it to near perfection. Once they were down with 10 or so minutes left in the 3rd though, it was apparent how they needed to change that and we exploited it and became more offensive.
Im no coach or anything, but I think we should try to attack more when were tied or down. Every other series in the playoffs tells me were faster, have a better cycle, and can beat defenses when we have an offensive mind, but I think theyve shied away from that this series often. It hasnt necessarily hurt us because I think this series has been extremely close with the Wings getting most of the bounces, but whenever we crash the net, we seem to be at our best.
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Im no coach or anything, but I think we should try to attack more when were tied or down. Every other series in the playoffs tells me were faster, have a better cycle, and can beat defenses when we have an offensive mind, but I think theyve shied away from that this series often. It hasnt necessarily hurt us because I think this series has been extremely close with the Wings getting most of the bounces, but whenever we crash the net, we seem to be at our best.[/quote
I think this was clearly the case in the 2nd period after the wings scored.
They have a great defense, but I feel like at times they almost dictate our play and that isnt goood for the Pens.
Whenever we play offensively and dont worry about turnovers and such, we are clearly the better team.
I was amazed to hear people like Buccigross and other say they expect Pens in 6 after still being down 1-2, but I think when we play our game, were definitely the better team. Detroit's great PP doesnt look so great anymore either.
I thought Crosby was a Conn Smythe lock regardless of the outcome of this series, but I think Malkin has moved ahead of him. I think he's the first player with over 30 pts in the playoffs in 8 years or something, and he has 35 right now I believe.
LETS GO PENS
Great game from the top 3 young Pens guns: Malkin, Crosby and Staal (he scored the turning-point goal). Even Don Cherry said Malkin - if Pitt wins - is the Conn Smythe favourite... so far.
I'm sure you're pumped heady. I hate to admit it, but this may be their year.
COME ON WINGS, F the PENS!
I know Datsook isnt 100% and I have a feeling having him on the ice is actually going to hurt them more than help them. And you know Orpik, Cooke, and Geno will be lining him up all night.
Cleary banged up as well.
I hope Hossa is once again non-existent and we get 1 step closer to making him look like a dumbass for leaving the Pens and going to Detroit.
Hopefully Fleury comes thru for the Pens tonight, they probably need him too.
I think were going to win.
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Fuckkk...
poor effort
thats an understatement. we looked like Maggie Gyllenhaal's face tonight.
Quotethats an understatement. we looked like Maggie Gyllenhaal's face tonight.
I love her face...
They looked more like my ass after a bout with food poisoning.
I think were going to win tonight, but I dont know about game 7. Yeah, its game 7 so like they say its "anyone's game", but Im much less confident of them winning that than I was going into game 5.
You like her face?! I guess its like they say, people are most attracted to people in their "league" of good looks. I guess you must be a pretty ugly dude ;)
:'(
MODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDS!
Headdy is being a meanie!
I'll take consolation in the fact that this will be the second straight cup loss for the Pens.
You guys should just move to Buffalo.
I believe the game is on Tuesday.
QuoteI believe the game is on Tuesday.
Yeah, it is
Where Pitt?
Yep
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Mickey - I realize you struggle with your premature tendencies everyday and it can get confusing in situations youre not used to (like teams playing for championships for instance), but just like the story of your life, you are once again premature here.
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Mickey - I realize you struggle with your premature tendencies everyday and it can get confusing in situations youre not used to (like teams playing for championships for instance), but just like the story of your life, you are once again premature here.
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Ps. I am very used to watching teams play for championships. Just not used to seeing them win.
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Until now. ;D
^ Hollywood Hamels PWNAGE~
Just hours away......
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QuoteJust hours away......
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I
am cheering for the Wings! The town of hockey and the state of hockey, it just makes sense. I have a feeling that Headdy will man-cry when the Wings win!
Detroit aint winning tonight, mark it down. This is destined to go 7 games.
The Pens arent losing 25 years to the day we drafted Super Mario #1 overall. Also, my boy's grandma fell and had a brain hemorrhage today. We aint losing.
STAALSY!! 8-)
TK-48 8-) 8-)
This game is unbelievable.
Scudeiri with the save!
QuoteScudeiri with the save!
Scuds for Conn Smythe!! :D
I say Bring. It. ON. I wish I didnt have to wait until friday for game 7, but its going to be the Sid&Geno show going full throttle vs. Babcock's coaching brilliance and line changes. Whichever side outdoes the other wins.
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Id say your the most un-original person around here, but then again there are people committing MMJ Forum Seppuku left and right these days, so I guess you arent quite that bad.
(PS - I almost think its a trick so some people leave and all the old schoolies get back what once was theirs, just a theory).
Game 5 was an anomaly. Game 1 and Game 2 in Detrois were very close and easily couldve gone the other way (and Fleury gave up worse/soft goals in those games than Game 5).
wings got 2 big goals from Abdelkader (no longer dressing) in those first 2 gamaes, and obviously got the bounces.
If we lose, I wont be too sad because 4 months ago I didnt think we'd make the playoffs. AKA, I wont cry or throw a chair thru the wall, like I did during some Steelers playoff games the last few years (a chair went thru the drywall in superbowl 40 even. I can be crazy even when we win :D).
this has to be the best cup in recent memory i mean they are playing balls out on both sides i even busted out my old lemeiux jersey for this :D
Quotethis has to be the best cup in recent memory i mean they are playing balls out on both sides i even busted out my old lemeiux jersey for this :D
hellz yeah!
you best be wearin that jersey during game 7 man!
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Id say your the most un-original person around here, but then again there are people committing MMJ Forum Seppuku left and right these days, so I guess you arent quite that bad.
(PS - I almost think its a trick so some people leave and all the old schoolies get back what once was theirs, just a theory).
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When is game 7?
Keep posting those. The Pens see it and its pissing them off 8-)
The Pens read this board?!
FUCK ALL OF YOU! I HOPE YOUR MOTHERS BURN IN HELL!!!!!!
QuoteKeep posting those. The Pens see it and its pissing them off 8-)
SHIT! Im SOOOOooooooooooo Sorry!
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That better?
Their mullets are epic! Esp jagr!
I think Lemieux could still play and when they show him during, IMO it looks like he's thinking "WTF are these noobs doing, I need to get down there and own once again"
He'd at least still be sick on the PP
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Jagr's mom
QuoteI think Lemieux could still play and when they show him during, IMO it looks like he's thinking "WTF are these noobs doing, I need to get down there and own once again"
He'd at least still be sick on the PP
That's a bit of a reach.
Maybe Jagr's mom could become there enforcer
QuoteQuoteI think Lemieux could still play and when they show him during, IMO it looks like he's thinking "WTF are these noobs doing, I need to get down there and own once again"
He'd at least still be sick on the PP
That's a bit of a reach.
Maybe Jagr's mom could become there enforcer
Better than our shitbags
QuoteQuoteQuoteI think Lemieux could still play and when they show him during, IMO it looks like he's thinking "WTF are these noobs doing, I need to get down there and own once again"
He'd at least still be sick on the PP
That's a bit of a reach.
Maybe Jagr's mom could become there enforcer
Better than our shitbags
Jeff Choker and Simon GAGne!
I know that both Pittsburgh and the Detroit suburbs are buzzing today. I can tell you all of Canada is excited about tonight... and I feel bad for Roy Halladay's start tonight for the Jays against Florida - I doubt 10 thousand will be there and the TV ratings will be the lowest of the year.
Go Pens.
Im a little nervous about tonight after Game 5, but I cant wait for this. Just like the last game, I dont think I will even be able to actually enjoy it because I'll just be tense and glued to every movement the whole time.
That said, I dont think Fleury, Crosby, or Malkin has had a big game or a great game yet, and I think at least 1 shines tonight and we become the first team in awhile to win a Game 7 on the road.
Fleury certainly has to play better than he has any other game in Detroit though.
Good luck, youse guyz is gonna needz it!
Do any of you US hockey fans watch CBC's Coach's Corner? If so, what do you think when Don does a tribute of the latest dead Canadian soldier fighting in Afghanistan at the end of his segment? Cherry tells folks who he or she was and where they are from, names their immediate family and tells us where they were stationed and how they died. Cherry ends up breaking down most of the time - off camera - but I love this. Don really lost it in Game 6's Coach's Corner. The soldier died from a Taliban land-mine. He was the only son of a single mother.
Don is the only public figure in North America that shows real emotion regarding deaths in the Afghanistan war on a weekly and sometimes nightly basis. Sure it's not sports, but Don is a big supporter of the troops - and the US troops too - and they all love him right back. For some reason, emotion gets lost in all this madness, but not with Don.
The only time they ever air Cherry here is when NHL Network shows HNIC broadcasts.
QuoteThe only time they ever air Cherry here is when NHL Network shows HNIC broadcasts.
Too bad.
Hey, here's the last Coach's Corner. I think you'll enjoy it, and the ending tribute is what I described. If folks don't feel anything after it, there's something wrong with you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVzJ6ZuxLWo
QuoteDo any of you US hockey fans watch CBC's Coach's Corner? If so, what do you think when Don does a tribute of the latest dead Canadian soldier fighting in Afghanistan at the end of his segment? Cherry tells folks who he or she was and where they are from, names their immediate family and tells us where they were stationed and how they died. Cherry ends up breaking down most of the time - off camera - but I love this. Don really lost it in Game 6's Coach's Corner. The soldier died from a Taliban land-mine. He was the only son of a single mother.
Don is the only public figure in North America that shows real emotion regarding deaths in the Afghanistan war on a weekly and sometimes nightly basis. Sure it's not sports, but Don is a big supporter of the troops - and the US troops too - and they all love him right back. For some reason, emotion gets lost in all this madness, but not with Don.
No, I haven't, but that's awesome that he does that, and cares so much. I rarely get a chance to see him, but every time I do, I love him.
QuoteQuoteDo any of you US hockey fans watch CBC's Coach's Corner? If so, what do you think when Don does a tribute of the latest dead Canadian soldier fighting in Afghanistan at the end of his segment? Cherry tells folks who he or she was and where they are from, names their immediate family and tells us where they were stationed and how they died. Cherry ends up breaking down most of the time - off camera - but I love this. Don really lost it in Game 6's Coach's Corner. The soldier died from a Taliban land-mine. He was the only son of a single mother.
Don is the only public figure in North America that shows real emotion regarding deaths in the Afghanistan war on a weekly and sometimes nightly basis. Sure it's not sports, but Don is a big supporter of the troops - and the US troops too - and they all love him right back. For some reason, emotion gets lost in all this madness, but not with Don.
No, I haven't, but that's awesome that he does that, and cares so much. I rarely get a chance to see him, but every time I do, I love him.
Here's the last Coach's Corner for Game 6 (the one I mentioned above): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVzJ6ZuxLWo
I'm having a problem getting into youtube right now, but I"ll check it out for sure. It's still trying to load as I type.
Edit: now it's become a server error, but it's done loading.
QuoteI'm having a problem getting into youtube right now, but I"ll check it out for sure. It's still trying to load as I type.
I think it's just slow right now. Make sure to check it out.
QuoteQuoteI'm having a problem getting into youtube right now, but I"ll check it out for sure. It's still trying to load as I type.
I think it's just slow right now. Make sure to check it out.
That's special, and really cool he makes a point to honor them the best way he can. He speaks with emotion talking about hockey, and it's not fake. The part when he gets choked up, just shows that when he talks he's very real. Very cool!
I cant wait to watch the shows tomo. Im still ready to break into tears
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We did it! I just want to say a big F U to all the haters, you know who you are! I hope Hossa never touches the cup, he's lookin' pretty foolish now. Pittsburgh-city of champs!
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QuoteQuoteThe only time they ever air Cherry here is when NHL Network shows HNIC broadcasts.
Too bad.
Hey, here's the last Coach's Corner. I think you'll enjoy it, and the ending tribute is what I described. If folks don't feel anything after it, there's something wrong with you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVzJ6ZuxLWo
Hey Jaimoe - thanks for posting. Sometimes we can all lose sight of what is truly important.
(Congrats Capt.!)
QuoteI cant wait to watch the shows tomo. Im still ready to break into tears
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I knew there was going to be some man-crying. If you're doing some man-crying, I think we can officially say you're a HUGE hockey fan. I'll respect Crosby only because he's a Minnesotan. June 12th and hockey is officially over, why does it have to go into summer? That drives me crazy.
QuoteI cant wait to watch the shows tomo. Im still ready to break into tears
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boo
Their cup picture looks too good True. Aw Shit!!
I just woke up a little bit ago wantig to watch sportscenter and first take and stuff, and then I realized none of its on because its saturday and im supposed to be at work in 10 minutes :o >:(
QuoteTheir cup picture looks too good True. Aw Shit!!
I just woke up a little bit ago wantig to watch sportscenter and first take and stuff, and then I realized none of its on because its saturday and im supposed to be at work in 10 minutes :o >:(
That sucks
QuoteTheir cup picture looks too good True. Aw Shit!!
I just woke up a little bit ago wantig to watch sportscenter and first take and stuff, and then I realized none of its on because its saturday and im supposed to be at work in 10 minutes :o >:(
Congrats dickface.
I'm sure this is just as exciting as the 4,000 other champonships you have seen your city win. :-/
this year has been fun. My boss is an Arizona Cardinals fan, so the week after the Super Bowl was interesting for me; and his girlfriend is a Red Wings fan, making it 2-0 me in the workplace. The jokes about this being my last week may turn out to be true if my favorite team takes down his favorite team again.
Headdy are we done with the name yet? Or at least give us a timetable.
QuoteQuoteTheir cup picture looks too good True. Aw Shit!!
I just woke up a little bit ago wantig to watch sportscenter and first take and stuff, and then I realized none of its on because its saturday and im supposed to be at work in 10 minutes :o >:(
Congrats dickface.
I'm sure this is just as exciting as the 4,000 other champonships you have seen your city win. :-/
It might be hard to believe, but this feels better than either of the super bowls Pittsburgh has won the last few years. I wasnt sure if it would or not a couple weeks ago, and sure beating the Wings and Hossa at Detroit makes it that much better, but I still think this even feels better.
I think hockey is more exciting to watch than football although Im a bigger football fan, but I really realized last year and this year how much more emotionally involved I get with hockey. Football is once a week for 4 months, then playoffs once a week for a month. Hockey is 3-4 times a week for nearly 6 months, and then the playoffs are 3-4 times a week for 2 months if you make it the whole way.
QuoteHeaddy are we done with the name yet? Or at least give us a timetable.
does Crosby being a Captain bother you Walt?! I didnt think you were that big of a Wings fan ;D
alright, if ye ask, ye shall receive homie 8-)
I had to work so I couldnt attend, but recorded the entire parade. The players just looked so happy and astounded by the turnout, it was aweosme. Wish I was there. The Pens actually drew 375,000 people today compared to the Steelers getting 350,000 earlier this year, and I think Pittsburgh's population is like 1.1 million or something. [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]
Man, this is going to be so fun watching this team for a long time.
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QuoteQuoteTheir cup picture looks too good True. Aw Shit!!
I just woke up a little bit ago wantig to watch sportscenter and first take and stuff, and then I realized none of its on because its saturday and im supposed to be at work in 10 minutes :o >:(
Congrats dickface.
I'm sure this is just as exciting as the 4,000 other champonships you have seen your city win. :-/
:P
It's exciting everytime! It really is.
QuoteQuoteTheir cup picture looks too good True. Aw Shit!!
I just woke up a little bit ago wantig to watch sportscenter and first take and stuff, and then I realized none of its on because its saturday and im supposed to be at work in 10 minutes :o >:(
Congrats dickface.
I'm sure this is just as exciting as the 4,000 other champonships you have seen your city win. :-/
It might be hard to believe, but this feels better than either of the super bowls Pittsburgh has won the last few years. I wasnt sure if it would or not a couple weeks ago, and sure beating the Wings and Hossa at Detroit makes it that much better, but I still think this even feels better.
I think hockey is more exciting to watch than football although Im a bigger football fan, but I really realized last year and this year how much more emotionally involved I get with hockey. Football is once a week for 4 months, then playoffs once a week for a month. Hockey is 3-4 times a week for nearly 6 months, and then the playoffs are 3-4 times a week for 2 months if you make it the whole way.[/quote]
Tough call. I think waiting the whole week for the football game makes it exciting. The Stanley Cup was definitely better than Super Bowl XL but its too close to call with XLIII
No doubt, the wait (and ESPN banking on it) make football very entertaining in the playoffs during the week despite no games. I love that wait in the playoffs, but once you to the superbowl matchup and it takes 2 weeks, thats when it gets stale to me. None of the analysts can really tell me anything I dont already know:
-Minimize ARZ passing game, contain Fitzgerald, PIT get the running game going, Roethlisberger cant make mistakes
-Fleury cant give up soft goals, Pens need to capitalize on the PP, Pens cant take penalties.
I say the same thing to my friends and theyre valid points, except in hockey we get a new slate every 2-3 days instead of every week. I love the Steelers and football is my sport, but I think this Pens team winning the cup means more to me.
Part of it has to do with the players. Not that the Steelers dont love it here, but I think a lot of Pens appreciate it. Almost every sportsfan loves football, not the same for hockey, and I think the Pens reaction today made me realize that even more :)
I didn't know Talbot was a jacket fan.
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does Crosby being a Captain bother you Walt?! I didnt think you were that big of a Wings fan ;D
alright, if ye ask, ye shall receive homie 8-)
Crosby is a Minnesotan, so I wasn't too bothered by it. Wild and the Maple Leafs are my teams. Leafs, because when that piece of shit Norm Green took "pro" hockey out of Minnesota I had to go a different route. Just the name Norm Green makes me wanna flip. But like I said, he only took "pro" hockey with him, that's all. Fuck him!
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does Crosby being a Captain bother you Walt?! I didnt think you were that big of a Wings fan ;D
alright, if ye ask, ye shall receive homie 8-)
Crosby is a Minnesotan, so I wasn't too bothered by it.
One year at Shattuck-Saint Mary's makes "The Kid" a Minnesotan? Don't tell that to folks in Cole Harbour, NS.
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does Crosby being a Captain bother you Walt?! I didnt think you were that big of a Wings fan ;D
alright, if ye ask, ye shall receive homie 8-)
Crosby is a Minnesotan, so I wasn't too bothered by it.
One year at Shattuck-Saint Mary's makes "The Kid" a Minnesotan? Don't tell that to folks in Cole Harbour, NS.
;D
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One year at Shattuck-Saint Mary's makes "The Kid" a Minnesotan? Don't tell that to folks in Cole Harbour, NS.
Finally Jaimoe! I said it twice. I was really surprised you didn't say anything after the first time. I don't think of him as a Minnesotan. ;D
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One year at Shattuck-Saint Mary's makes "The Kid" a Minnesotan? Don't tell that to folks in Cole Harbour, NS.
Finally Jaimoe! I said it twice. I was really surprised you didn't say anything after the first time. I don't think of him as a Minnesotan. ;D
I've been unable to use my work computer for internet purposes - we've been banned... and I work for a major fucking television network - so I'll be missing a lot from now on. At least I won't have time to sift through all the warring going on between "former" MMJ board members.
Yeah Jaimoe, I just trying to keep the clubhouse loose. ;)
But come on, can you think of a more Canadian state?
QuoteYeah Jaimoe, I just trying to keep the clubhouse loose. ;)
But come on, can you think of a more Canadian state?
Than Nova Scotia? Yes I can: Ontario, or Alberta (oil, conservative, Calgary Stampede, home of right-wing PM Stephen Harper). Nova Scotia is pretty Canadian through and through, and a fine place to visit and/or live.
QuoteQuoteYeah Jaimoe, I just trying to keep the clubhouse loose. ;)
But come on, can you think of a more Canadian state?
Than Nova Scotia? Yes I can: Ontario, or Alberta (oil, conservative, Calgary Stampede, home of right-wing PM Stephen Harper). Nova Scotia is pretty Canadian through and through, and a fine place to visit and/or live.
No, I was talking about Minnesota being the most Canadian state there is. I'm proud of that.
QuoteQuoteQuoteYeah Jaimoe, I just trying to keep the clubhouse loose. ;)
But come on, can you think of a more Canadian state?
Than Nova Scotia? Yes I can: Ontario, or Alberta (oil, conservative, Calgary Stampede, home of right-wing PM Stephen Harper). Nova Scotia is pretty Canadian through and through, and a fine place to visit and/or live.
No, I was talking about Minnesota being the most Canadian state there is. I'm proud of that.
It wasn't when Jesse The Body was in charge. I've always thought Maine or Upper New York State was the most Canadian, but then again, I'm from east/central Canada. Northern Michigan gets pretty hoser-like too.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteYeah Jaimoe, I just trying to keep the clubhouse loose. ;)
But come on, can you think of a more Canadian state?
Than Nova Scotia? Yes I can: Ontario, or Alberta (oil, conservative, Calgary Stampede, home of right-wing PM Stephen Harper). Nova Scotia is pretty Canadian through and through, and a fine place to visit and/or live.
No, I was talking about Minnesota being the most Canadian state there is. I'm proud of that.
It wasn't when Jesse The Body was in charge. I've always thought Maine or Upper New York State was the most Canadian, but then again, I'm from east/central Canada. Northern Michigan gets pretty hoser-like too.
I think having Jesse in charge was Canadian like. Don't think if one of the Hart's ran for office in Calgary they wouldn't win, because they would. Most fishing, most hockey, most appreciation of winter, the way we talk, Scandinavian heritage, and overall friendly people. You can't go off regions of states, because it's not the whole entire state. No doubt it gets pretty Canadian in the U.P. of Michigan, but that's pretty much it. Detroit has to much of a footprint in American history to be considered. At Bonnaroo some Detroit folks were drinking Labatt Blue, and people from the South never even heard of Labatt. We were shocked, and talked about our love of Canada. They didn't get it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteYeah Jaimoe, I just trying to keep the clubhouse loose. ;)
But come on, can you think of a more Canadian state?
Than Nova Scotia? Yes I can: Ontario, or Alberta (oil, conservative, Calgary Stampede, home of right-wing PM Stephen Harper). Nova Scotia is pretty Canadian through and through, and a fine place to visit and/or live.
No, I was talking about Minnesota being the most Canadian state there is. I'm proud of that.
It wasn't when Jesse The Body was in charge. I've always thought Maine or Upper New York State was the most Canadian, but then again, I'm from east/central Canada. Northern Michigan gets pretty hoser-like too.
I think having Jesse in charge was Canadian like. Don't think if one of the Hart's ran for office in Calgary they wouldn't win, because they would. Most fishing, most hockey, most appreciation of winter, the way we talk, Scandinavian heritage, and overall friendly people. You can't go off regions of states, because it's not the whole entire state. No doubt it gets pretty Canadian in the U.P. of Michigan, but that's pretty much it. Detroit has to much of a footprint in American history to be considered. At Bonnaroo some Detroit folks were drinking Labatt Blue, and people from the South never even heard of Labatt. We were shocked, and talked about our love of Canada. They didn't get it.
I know that in Maine, some towns literally are divided down the middle with the Canda-US border, sometimes right through a house. And there's a BIG difference between the Soo Canada and Sault St. Marie, US. But I've only heard that upper Michigan is fairly Canadian influenced, at least moreso than most US border states - Detroit is a disaster and nothing like Windsor. Yes, I've felt that Minnesota feels the most Canadian of US states - at least the most western Canadian. Many parts of Ontario are similar to Minnesota - we have around 1/4 million lakes, the mid to north of the province gets freezing cold, lots of moose, black bears, wolves, some cougars (both two and four-legged) etc...
Congratulations to Brian Leetch making the HOF!!!
The badass, Billy Guerin, signs a 1 year, $2million contract to stay with the Pens, $2.5million less than he was making last year.
I absolutely LOVE this. Its only 1 year, which is what I wanted, and no way you get sign a guy better than Guerin for that price. What a bargain.
Nothing too surprising on Day 1 of FA.
With Chicago adding Hossa, I wouldnt be surprised to see them in the SCF next year, although they did lose the Bulin wall. Washington still has their defensive and goaltending holes, but adding Mike Knuble really bolsters their PP and 1 of their top 2 lines, and if their forwards - besides OV - lacked anything, its grit and ability to play in front of the net.
The most surprising thing to me though was how the F did Gaborik get a bigger contract than Cammalleri?! Cammalleri got 5 for $30 from Montreal, while Gaborik got 5 for $37.5 from NYR. Not only do I think Cammalleri is better at this point, but Gaborik is an injury waiting to happen. He makes Havlat look like an iron bull.
I'd still say Guerin at $2mill is still the biggest steal so far though.
I'm a little sad that none of you wrote anything about the draft. It was a pretty deep one this year, but the first-round had few surprises.
ok guys.
what the hell? the rangers signed brashear.
im a pretty stupid hardcore fan of the true blue and this just pisses me off like nothing else. firstly, we shit on orrs face and send him off to toronto. good for toronto. honestly, they got an awesome fighter and an awesome teammate. i will miss orr. i hope colton smokes donald the first time tor meets nyr this season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQrTmzr2odQ
this is a video of brash. this is all he was and all he will ever be. sorry, i dont know how to embed. if you dont wanna c/p, its the vid of him cheap shotting blair 'the man' betts during these last playoffs. this is totally undude, dude. i hope msg boos the shit out of this guy this season. i hope they boo him worse than tom poti.
i have a few more paragraphs in me, but before i make a complete ass of myself i wanna hear what some of the other hockey minds here think of this.
in other news, yay gaborik and higgins. :D
not only is Brashear worse than Orr, but he's 10 years older and costs them 400K more ;D
...in other news, Im very sad to see Rob Scuderi go. I loved Scuds, but no way is he worth the $3.4/yr for 4 years than LA is paying him. He's almost as good of a shutdown defenseman as you get and good on the PK, but he brings no offensive ability whatsoever. I heard we offered him $10mill for 5 seasons, and while I think he wouldve taken a discount to stay, def not that much. Apparently LA wants him to be a leader for them as well, and he was nothing more than a 4th-5th dman with PK time for us. I hope Scuds does well for a LA team that Id expect to see in the playoffs in the next year or 2 if they get a goalie or Quick progresses.
Thoughts on the 2010 US Olympic Team invitees?
Canada has one big omission from camp: Marc Savard (Brian Campbell and Sheldon Souray didn't get invited either, and shouldn't have).
QuoteI'm a little sad that none of you wrote anything about the draft. It was a pretty deep one this year, but the first-round had few surprises.
I'm not really knowledgeable of prospects in any sport. I think drafts are kind of boring to watch, too.
My two favorite sports are football and hockey. I don't watch college football and cable doesn't show any other hockey leagues or college hockey.
QuoteThoughts on the 2010 US Olympic Team invitees?
Canada has one big omission from camp: Marc Savard (Brian Campbell and Sheldon Souray didn't get invited either, and shouldn't have).
It looks like our defense and goaltending is stacked. Not sure about the forwards.
QuoteQuoteThoughts on the 2010 US Olympic Team invitees?
Canada has one big omission from camp: Marc Savard (Brian Campbell and Sheldon Souray didn't get invited either, and shouldn't have).
It looks like our defense and goaltending is stacked. Not sure about the forwards.
Really? I kind of thought the opposite. I dont think the goalies are all that bad, I like Miller a lot actually, but I think our defense is not very good. Namely because Rafalski is really the only above average offensive dman. Love seeing Scuderi invited, he should make the team IMO. If the scouts know whats good for them, Whitney wont even sniff the final roster.
I like the forwards a good bit, although they seem very weak at center. They dont stack up with Canada of course, but Brown, Kane, Parise, and Kessel I would expect to be the Top 4 wingers without remembering offhand if 2 are LW and 2 are RW. Bobby Ryan could take 1 of those wings if needed. Stastny's a C right? I guess he'd be the top line C because the only other C's I see there are Modano, Gomez, and Pavelski and I'd say Stastny is better than all of them.
Backes, Oshie, and Okposo should be very good, unheralded, bottom line wingers.
It probably sounds homer of me, but I agree with not inviting all of the old guys they mentioned in the article I read except for Guerin. He'd be a great compliment to a Oshie, Ryan, or David Booth.
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Canada has one big omission from camp: Marc Savard (Brian Campbell and Sheldon Souray didn't get invited either, and shouldn't have).
As for Canada, I hope Fleury makes the team. He's gotta stop giving up the softies if thats the case. Id say Brodeur is a lock and the other spot is up for grabs. I didnt see enough of Mason to really comment on him, I just know he put up great numbers last year.
Maybe I thought the USA's D looks bad because I looked at it after seeing Canada's, but I dont think so ;D. I think Campbell shouldve at least been invited. I mean, if Marc Staal and Brent Burns got invited, I dont see how Campbell didnt.
I dont understand inviting Sakic or Smyth. No way they make the team, so why not use those spots for Savard and Spezza who very well could make it?
Either way, Canada is ridiculously stacked. I'd like to see Canada vs. World ;D
Sakic was invited for leadership and Smyth is a proven great international player.
Inviting young players such as Staal and Burns is a great strategy for future teams.
QuoteSakic was invited for leadership and Smyth is a proven great international player.
Inviting young players such as Staal and Burns is a great strategy for future teams.
Do you expect him to actually make the team though?
I dont get it, just because if he's not on the team, how much leadership can he give the youngins during the 3 day camp?!
Crosby, Iginla, and Getzlaf are all great leaders, even if 2 of them are pretty young. Niedermayer and Pronger arent too shabby either.
If Sakic or Smyth make the team, someone's crazy. Yeah, that team probably has more talent than experience, but its not like no one there has any experience.
QuoteQuoteSakic was invited for leadership and Smyth is a proven great international player.
Inviting young players such as Staal and Burns is a great strategy for future teams.
Do you expect him to actually make the team though?
I dont get it, just because if he's not on the team, how much leadership can he give the youngins during the 3 day camp?!
Crosby, Iginla, and Getzlaf are all great leaders, even if 2 of them are pretty young. Niedermayer and Pronger arent too shabby either.
If Sakic or Smyth make the team, someone's crazy. Yeah, that team probably has more talent than experience, but its not like no one there has any experience.
Guys such as Spezza, Stamkos and Campbell can still make the team even if they weren't initially invited, but Yzerman wanted Sakic to be part of the initial invitee roster; whether he's there next February remains to be determined, but if he's healthy, I bet he'll be a forth-liner on a stacked team.
QuoteI'm a little sad that none of you wrote anything about the draft. It was a pretty deep one this year, but the first-round had few surprises.
I was going to, but never did.
Two words, MISTER HOCKEY! Very pleased we went with a Minnesotan, finally. I know we've tried once before, but this kid is the real deal. This was always the problem with the pro hockey team, they never go after their own. Which is a huge deal here, we want ours!
Like True said, I dont really know enough about draft picks in hockey to really comment. Now football and basketball, thats another story. I know we got Ulf Samuelsson's son though!
Glad we were able to re-sign Fedotenko, I cant believe he went from taking $2.5 in a 1 year deal last year down to $1.8 for a year this year considering I heard he had multiple other teams interested and it was most likely we werent going to be able to re-sign him/afford him as of yesterday.
I dont know what are cap hit is right now, but considering We paid Guerin and Fedo less than I expected, and couldnt re-sign Scuderi, I would think we still have $3 mill or so left for a d-man. Well see. All I know is I dont want Phillippe Boucher as an everyday starter.
QuoteNothing too surprising on Day 1 of FA.
With Chicago adding Hossa, I wouldnt be surprised to see them in the SCF next year, although they did lose the Bulin wall. Washington still has their defensive and goaltending holes, but adding Mike Knuble really bolsters their PP and 1 of their top 2 lines, and if their forwards - besides OV - lacked anything, its grit and ability to play in front of the net.
The most surprising thing to me though was how the F did Gaborik get a bigger contract than Cammalleri?! Cammalleri got 5 for $30 from Montreal, while Gaborik got 5 for $37.5 from NYR. Not only do I think Cammalleri is better at this point,[highlight] but Gaborik is an injury waiting to happen.[/highlight] He makes Havlat look like an iron bull.
I'd still say Guerin at $2mill is still the biggest steal so far though.
umm that did, has, and will happen.
Jaimoe should remember I wasn't much a Gabby fan. I liked how the new GM didn't even offer him anything. Such a baby, more like a bitch. I dislike him, but he was the first Wild player, and for that I thank him. One playoff run in that time is not enough. Still hoping we can score Saku Koivu.
I actually read something yesterday that said Gaborik has only played less than 65 games in a season twice, this past year and in 06-07. That surprised me, it's seemed like he's missed a lot more time than that.
I wouldnt want Koivu if I was you, unless he ends up making much, much less than the 4.5 he was making last year. His skills aren't near what they were 5 years ago. If I wanted a Hab, I'd definitely go for Kovalev or Tanguay over him.
QuoteLike True said, I dont really know enough about draft picks in hockey to really comment. Now football and basketball, thats another story. I know we got Ulf Samuelsson's son though!
You're not alone, and that's the problem. Zero coverage, equals zero awareness. Watching that 5 minute youtube clip of Don Cherry is more than most sports fan get to see of the sport. And that's a shame. I was shocked that Wild passed on Jordan Schroeder...twice! Great player outta the U of M, and one of us. They always say that don't care where the player is from, because they take the best available player. But here in Minny, the Xcel Center is like Lambeau Field. (Not by history) They never have not sold out, waiting list to get season tickets, and crazy fans. Sometimes you have to give the people what they want.
QuoteI actually read something yesterday that said Gaborik has only played less than 65 games in a season twice, this past year and in 06-07. That surprised me, it's seemed like he's missed a lot more time than that.
I wouldnt want Koivu if I was you, unless he ends up making much, much less than the 4.5 he was making last year. His skills aren't near what they were 5 years ago. If I wanted a Hab, I'd definitely go for Kovalev or Tanguay over him.
Gaborik is a gutless player. His heart? He has no heart. He plays when he wants to. Comes into camp overweight and outta shaped. Injuried pretty much the whole season, but had no problems sitting front row at T-Wolves games. It's ridiculous, he's ridiculous. I don't see Koivu playing with us. It's kind of crazy right now, and it seems we're a few years aways, not something a vet wants to walk into. Weak FA class for centers, and we need to fill the hole.
Forgot to say I thought San Jose re-signing Ryane Clowe for $3.5/yr for 4 years was a great signing and price. He's a real good all around player who probably hasnt even reached his offensive potential yet.
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TSN and TSN2 carried the draft live for the first few rounds. Many Canadian hockey fans know the Top 10 picks very well - Tavares has been a household name in Canada before they stretched the rule in the OHL allowing for a 15-year-old to play. The CHL has a number of games a week on Sportsnet and TSN, plus the CHL (OHL/QMJHL/WHL) get daily press in all the papers across the country, not unlike NCAA. College and university hockey gets almost no press. The annual world junior tournament puts the top international players on the radar.
All four sports channels covered the Free Agent Frenzy Day for at least 5 hours.
Jeremy Roenick retired today. Thanks for 20 great years of big hits, 512 goals and great sound-bites. Roenick is one of the game's most entertaining players. I hope - for hockey and his relevance as a hockey broadcaster - Hockey Night in Canada hires him immediately, but I bet he'll end up on TSN, Versus and NBC. He ranks #2 on my all-time favourite US-born player list. #1 will always be Pat Lafontaine.
It's getting cold here...it's hockey time!
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I just got back from my 5 week European vacation (and North American sports news purgetory) and found out the Jays fired their GM and my Bruins traded Kessel to the Leafs. At least Boston will get some high picks since the Leafs will suck ass for a couple of years.
i called Directv and told them I wasn't happy with Versus not being on, and since I am a Penguins fan I was counting on watching some of their games on Versus since I live in Maryland. Well, they gave me Center Ice for free and Starz and Showtime for free for 6 months.
I wasn't rude or anything, didn't even demand anything. They offered it to me to make up for not having Versus, but they said it will be back on Directv soon.
Anyway, just thought I'd toss that out there for anyone else who has had Versus taken away on their Directv due to the conflict with Comcast.
Quotei called Directv and told them I wasn't happy with Versus not being on, and since I am a Penguins fan I was counting on watching some of their games on Versus since I live in Maryland. Well, they gave me Center Ice for free and Starz and Showtime for free for 6 months.
I wasn't rude or anything, didn't even demand anything. They offered it to me to make up for not having Versus, but they said it will be back on Directv soon.
Anyway, just thought I'd toss that out there for anyone else who has had Versus taken away on their Directv due to the conflict with Comcast.
Best bet for you this week - if you can get it - is the prime time Saturday night game between the Pens against the Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada. The Leafs may suck, but they are Charlestown Chiefs tough.
QuoteQuotei called Directv and told them I wasn't happy with Versus not being on, and since I am a Penguins fan I was counting on watching some of their games on Versus since I live in Maryland. Well, they gave me Center Ice for free and Starz and Showtime for free for 6 months.
I wasn't rude or anything, didn't even demand anything. They offered it to me to make up for not having Versus, but they said it will be back on Directv soon.
Anyway, just thought I'd toss that out there for anyone else who has had Versus taken away on their Directv due to the conflict with Comcast.
Best bet for you this week - if you can get it - is the prime time Saturday night game between the Pens against the Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada. The Leafs may suck, but they are Charlestown Chiefs tough.
With the free Center Ice for the season, the only games I haven't been able to watch are the ones on Versus. The first conflict of real interest for me will be on Oct. 20 when the Pens play the Blues.
The game Saturday night against the Leafs should be on Center Ice for me.
the other night i was all excited to watch the rangers home opener, but for whatever dumb reason it was blocked because apparently people from albany live in a buffalo sabres home market area! what the fuck?! no wonder why buffalo always brags that their local broadcasts have such high ratings. all my friends are rangers or devils fans, dont know a single sabres fan from around here. the only good thing was that when i called the cable company, the nice lady told me that i have a month long free trial for center ice, and i didnt even know it.
time warner customers, you have center ice until october 25th.
Center Ice is awesome. I know the place I live at now had it last year. They're all former hockey players and current men's leaguers, so hopefully they want to get it again this year. Like baseball, way better value than Sunday Ticket.
Someone I work with found a website from China that sells hockey jerseys for around $40, name and numbers are there. I've seen them, dude got a Vanek jeresy, so there's a Buffalo fan for yah (or poser). I'm getting a Kessel jeresy. One, it's the Leafs. Two, it's a former U of MN standout.
Also if anyone is interested in fantasy hockey...I've got a league set up that drafts tonight at 6:45central on yahoo.
League ID# 250051
Password: hockey
Need to catch up on my hockey...I didnt even know Kessel and Heatley were playing for different teams until last week :-[
Just got my sweet Patrick Kane jersey
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$55w/shipping, brand new
8-)
QuoteJust got my sweet Patrick Kane jersey
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$55w/shipping, brand new
8-)
nice! my cousin just showed me this website, authentic football jerseys for $25 and hockey jerseys for $36. He showed me the ones he got, they're not fakes or anything. Just ordered a Malkin jersey, a throwback Holmes, and a Polamalu.
QuoteQuoteJust got my sweet Patrick Kane jersey
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$55w/shipping, brand new
8-)
nice! my cousin just showed me this website, authentic football jerseys for $25 and hockey jerseys for $36. He showed me the ones he got, they're not fakes or anything. Just ordered a Malkin jersey, a throwback Holmes, and a Polamalu.
Yup, wearing my Kane jersey right now for the first time, and it's perfect. No complaints at all. Thank you China and zero copyright laws! It's so easy, google "cheap hockey jerseys china" and you get a bunch of sites. I got a Zettersberg jersey for my brother, and I'm still gonna get a Kessel. Why not? Over $160 off the team website or around $50 from China? Pretty easy call.
Sucks that Malkin is out for a couple of weeks. One of my roommate is big on Russian players for his fantasy hockey team. I ask him how thick his passion was for Russians...Rocky 4, Russian or Rock...he went with the Russian.
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust got my sweet Patrick Kane jersey
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$55w/shipping, brand new
8-)
nice! my cousin just showed me this website, authentic football jerseys for $25 and hockey jerseys for $36. He showed me the ones he got, they're not fakes or anything. Just ordered a Malkin jersey, a throwback Holmes, and a Polamalu.
Yup, wearing my Kane jersey right now for the first time, and it's perfect. No complaints at all. Thank you China and zero copyright laws! It's so easy, google "cheap hockey jerseys china" and you get a bunch of sites. I got a Zettersberg jersey for my brother, and I'm still gonna get a Kessel. Why not? Over $160 off the team website or around $50 from China? Pretty easy call.
Sucks that Malkin is out for a couple of weeks. One of my roommate is big on Russian players for his fantasy hockey team. I ask him how thick his passion was for Russians...Rocky 4, Russian or Rock...he went with the Russian.
Well I'd assume that that's where the jerseys are being manufactured for Reebok because of cheaper labor. The hockey jersey tags say "made in canada", i think they're stretching the truth. I don't know if it would fall under copyright laws (they're not imitations), but it can't be legal. I'd assume Reebok will crack down on this eventually, so get them while you can.
QuoteJust got my sweet Patrick Kane jersey
$55w/shipping, brand new
8-)
Do you get 1 free taxi ride with a purchase of a Kane jersey? ;)
So the site is winterclassicjerseys.com and they have NFL ones too? Might have to check this out
QuoteQuoteJust got my sweet Patrick Kane jersey
$55w/shipping, brand new
8-)
Do you get 1 free taxi ride with a purchase of a Kane jersey? ;)
So the site is winterclassicjerseys.com and they have NFL ones too? Might have to check this out
no, there's a different one that i used that has jerseys from all 4 major sports, hit me up with a pm.
Pens backup goalie Brent Johnson's Zeppelin helmet is bad ass!
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QuotePens backup goalie Brent Johnson's Zeppelin helmet is bad ass!
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In-deedNoticed that the first game I saw him play in...I guess Johnny is his kid or something?
I've decided to come out of retirement after a 15-year layoff and today I bought all new equipment (I gave away all my ancient stuff last week). I used to be a good player in my day, but I quit because I wasn't having fun. I found the prices of everything, including new Bauer skates, to be fairly reasonable.
Any other players out there?
Jaimoe, how much did it cost to get all geared up? I don't play, but I'll get out and skate and shoot around.
I findly found this, could be the most over-the-top game winning calls ever (it's from the radio), even though I'm on the losing side on this one, it's just funny...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnRfpcc3LZA&feature=related
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QuoteJust got my sweet Patrick Kane jersey
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$55w/shipping, brand new
8-)
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QuoteJaimoe, how much did it cost to get all geared up? I don't play, but I'll get out and skate and shoot around.
I findly found this, could be the most over-the-top game winning calls ever (it's from the radio), even though I'm on the losing side on this one, it's just funny...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnRfpcc3LZA&feature=related
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I kept my old CCM helmet and elbow-pads (plus my old jersey and socks). So, the rest of my equipment came to almost $500 (with $100 gift card, which I used to get Bauer Vapor skates). It ain't cheap buying new equipment, but it wasn't as expensive as I thought it was going to be. I went with wood sticks, which saved me big money.
It seems every year there's talks of relocating a team, or expansion. I do like the even number of teams in the league, but I don't like the empty seats in Southern U.S. If you could relocate a team, which one, and what would your top 3 markets to move it to be?
QuoteIt seems every year there's talks of relocating a team, or expansion. I do like the even number of teams in the league, but I don't like the empty seats in Southern U.S. If you could relocate a team, which one, and what would your top 3 markets to move it to be?
I think locating to another US city would be ok, such as Seattle. But the idea of contraction wouldn't bother me either. There are three or four Canadian cities that could make a go of it in the NHL: Hamilton, another team in Toronto, Quebec City (could be sooner than you think) and Winnipeg (see Quebec City).
QuoteQuoteIt seems every year there's talks of relocating a team, or expansion. I do like the even number of teams in the league, but I don't like the empty seats in Southern U.S. If you could relocate a team, which one, and what would your top 3 markets to move it to be?
I think locating to another US city would be ok, such as Seattle. But the idea of contraction wouldn't bother me either. There are three or four Canadian cities that could make a go of it in the NHL: Hamilton, another team in Toronto, Quebec City (could be sooner than you think) and Winnipeg (see Quebec City).
Hmm, contraction. I really don't think that's a bad idea. I've never heard Seattle mentioned before, but it makes perfect sense. When I went to Seattle the bars had bunch of hockey on. I heard someone bring up having another Minnesota team. Which I could see, but I don't think it would work. Hell, Florida has two teams. It seems to make more sense as a fan to have more Canadian teams than Southern US teams. Does to come down to Gretzky being so huge at the time, that the NHL thought they could move anywhere and it'd work?
Phil Kessel is doing work so far this year!
I had to watch the Holy Cross vs Minn clip again. That gets laughing every time! ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteIt seems every year there's talks of relocating a team, or expansion. I do like the even number of teams in the league, but I don't like the empty seats in Southern U.S. If you could relocate a team, which one, and what would your top 3 markets to move it to be?
I think locating to another US city would be ok, such as Seattle. But the idea of contraction wouldn't bother me either. There are three or four Canadian cities that could make a go of it in the NHL: Hamilton, another team in Toronto, Quebec City (could be sooner than you think) and Winnipeg (see Quebec City).
Hmm, contraction. I really don't think that's a bad idea. I've never heard Seattle mentioned before, but it makes perfect sense. When I went to Seattle the bars had bunch of hockey on. I heard someone bring up having another Minnesota team. Which I could see, but I don't think it would work. Hell, Florida has two teams. It seems to make more sense as a fan to have more Canadian teams than Southern US teams. Does to come down to Gretzky being so huge at the time, that the NHL thought they could move anywhere and it'd work?
Phil Kessel is doing work so far this year!
There was an arrogance and a want by the NHL to locate a team in Phoenix. The Great One couldn't even sell the game there - I know Bettman and the owners wanted more western US teams. If the NHL wants great fan support, great TV ratings in Canada and solid ownership, then locating another one or two teams in Canada is a nobrainer. However, will the fringe US fan like this idea and tune in to watch Minnesota play Quebec City? There has to be balance. Many Canadian fans don't care about the bigger picture (i.e., worrying about the US market), but if a team gets relocated, Seattle or even Vegas has to be an option. Seattle should be looked at since they don't have a basketball team but seemly love MLS. WTF is with dat?
Well, you have me sold on Seattle. I would rather watch a Edmonton vs Calgary game than a Phoenix vs Atlanta.
Good college hockey game tonight. U of MN vs MN State. Usually U of MN kick our asses, but tonight 3-1 at Mariucci . Now the game goes to Mankato, looking for a sweep! The Gophers haven't played very well, and I'd like them to get back on track, but not at MSU expense.
Walt - wheres the drinkin thead? ...maybe i cant find it right now?! ;D
QuoteWalt - wheres the drinkin thead? ...maybe i cant find it right now?! ;D
I was just all up in that thread last week. Had my way with it! You had a few?...of what?
QuoteQuoteWalt - wheres the drinkin thead? ...maybe i cant find it right now?! ;D
I just all up in that thread a last week. Had my way with it! You had a few?...of what?
yeah...neen searchin for that shit for 20 min....WTF did it go?
I see it, or are you looking for the original one?
QuoteWell, you have me sold on Seattle. I would rather watch a Edmonton vs Calgary game than a Phoenix vs Atlanta.
Yes, but you are a hockey fan and recognize heated rivalries, and really few in all of pro sports is more heated than a Flames-Oilers game, especially in the playoffs. I loved both teams since the early '90s, but never really was a fan of either in the '80s. The Leafs-Habs rivalry is embedded in the fabric of Canadian society. Gotta love other rivalries too, such as Bruins-Habs, Rangers-Isles, Flyers-Caps, Pens-Flyers, Canucks-Oilers, Bolts-Panthers (just kidding about the last one). Man, I miss the old Norris Division battles. Every team hated each other and it didn't matter if the Leafs played Detroit or St. Louis in the playoffs - seemingly year after year; it was always a war.
Hey US hockey fans. Are any of you planning on following the IIHF World Junior Championships? The US have a good team this year. I've been watching the Canadian tune-ups over the past week. Tonight "we" are playing the Czechs (3-1 Canada going into the 3rd period). Taylor Hall is playing great (he's the projected #1 pick in the 2010 NHL draft).
QuoteHey US hockey fans. Are any of you planning on following the IIHF World Junior Championships? The US have a good team this year. I've been watching the Canadian tune-ups over the past week. Tonight "we" are playing the Czechs (3-1 Canada going into the 3rd period). Taylor Hall is playing great (he's the projected #1 pick in the 2010 NHL draft).
Maybe if it's televised, I think last year they had it on the NHL network. Would be very fun to watch, was last year. Let's agree on cheering against Russia!
The Winter Classic should be a fun game, if Philly would start playing like they're supposed to!
QuoteQuoteHey US hockey fans. Are any of you planning on following the IIHF World Junior Championships? The US have a good team this year. I've been watching the Canadian tune-ups over the past week. Tonight "we" are playing the Czechs (3-1 Canada going into the 3rd period). Taylor Hall is playing great (he's the projected #1 pick in the 2010 NHL draft).
Maybe if it's televised, I think last year they had it on the NHL network. Would be very fun to watch, was last year. Let's agree on cheering against Russia!
The Winter Classic should be a fun game, if Philly would start playing like they're supposed to!
Check out TSN's website for all the details (I think NHL Network is carrying the games). TSN is the producer of the games internationally and domestically. The website also lists all the game coverages and nations' lineups (including club teams they play for): http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/
QuoteQuoteHey US hockey fans. Are any of you planning on following the IIHF World Junior Championships? The US have a good team this year. I've been watching the Canadian tune-ups over the past week. Tonight "we" are playing the Czechs (3-1 Canada going into the 3rd period). Taylor Hall is playing great (he's the projected #1 pick in the 2010 NHL draft).
Maybe if it's televised, I think last year they had it on the NHL network. Would be very fun to watch, was last year. Let's agree on cheering against Russia!
The Winter Classic should be a fun game, if Philly would start playing like they're supposed to!
Philly plays the same way all the time, like undisciplined goons!
I'd probably check out the world championships some (assuming theyre on NHL network again), but for whatever reason NHL network isnt included in my package anymore. I still get NFL network, but not NHL. Seems like stupid marketing on the NHL's part if you ask me.
In other news, we snotted Ottawa 8-2 last night...Geno with a hatty. Hopefully he turns the corner, he's had a rough season so far
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Philly plays the same way all the time, like undisciplined goons!
I love the way Philly plays. I could understand why you guys wouldn't like'em, but that's what I love about them. I wish Mickey would come in a talk some shit, that was fun last year. I wonder if StickyIcky is a Red Wings fan. He seems like a guy who would talk some junk.
I don't think the NHL network is covering any Juniors, but maybe when it nears the championship. It wasn't on last night.
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Philly plays the same way all the time, like undisciplined goons!
I love the way Philly plays. I could understand why you guys wouldn't like'em, but that's what I love about them. I wish Mickey would come in a talk some shit, that was fun last year. I wonder if StickyIcky is a Red Wings fan. He seems like a guy who would talk some junk.
I don't think the NHL network is covering any Juniors, but maybe when it nears the championship. It wasn't on last night.
They just can't match our level of skill, they in turn get frustrated and act like goons. Hartnell even bit Letang in the playoffs last year. I don't see Mickey coming in and talking shit anytime soon. Pens eliminated the Flyers the last 2 years in the playoffs. And if I remember correctly, the year before that we swept them during the regular season. Currently the Flyers are struggling as well so that all adds up to Mickey having no room to talk trash.
The problem with the Flyers is discipline and goaltending (they haven't had good goaltending since Hextall). Talent-wise, the Flyers are loaded, but Gagne was injured for most of the year and Carter is underachieving, so much so he's probably played his way off Team Canada for the Olympics. The Pens play are really balanced brand of hockey and Staal has really turned it up a notch this year and has added another scoring threat that wasn't there last year on a consistent basis - he's still a kid for crying out loud (and there's still one more Staal ready to play in the NHL, but he's only 19 and a late bloomer). However, I wouldn't want to face the Flyers in the first round of the playoffs, provided they get into the "dance".
Went with a hockey theme this year for my brother. Got him a sweet Zetterberg jersey, because he always drafts him in our fantasy hockey leagues. Also got him and his fiancee tickets to Ohio State @ U of Neb Omaha. 2nd row, just left of the penalty box. Should be a good game, both teams aren't doing bad. I know UNO played Minnesota State recently, and I think they split. I wonder how big of a fan base Omaha has?
But after we opened presents, I proceeded to kill him in Ice Hockey on nintendo. 8-)
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But after we opened presents, I proceeded to kill him in Ice Hockey on nintendo. 8-)
In my best Don Cherry voice: "ICE HOCKEY?!!! What are you... European???? It's just called hockey!"
Speaking of "ice hockey", the IIHF World Juniors Chapionships start today. Canada and the US are in the same pool; the Canucks play at 3:30 against Latvia, which will be a slaughter. The US have a good team and are legit medal threats. I read an interview with John Tavares this week and he said he's watching the games on Long Island on NHL Centre Ice.
Yeah, I was watching the NHL network last night, and they will be showing some US games. Going to fun watching some Gophers play. I see my boy James van Riemsdyk will be playing. Sweet!
NHL network had some TV on last night. The making of the Winter Classic was fun to watch.
Covered live on 13 different networks, Team Canada's Olympic roster was just announced (and of course, so did the second-guessing):
Goal:
Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils), Marc-Andre Fleury (Pittsburgh Penguins) and Roberto Luongo (Vancouver Canucks)
Defense:
Dan Boyle (Sharks)
Drew Doughty (Kings)
Duncan Keith (Blackhawks)
Scott Niedermayer (Ducks) - team captain
Chris Pronger (Flyers)
Brent Seabrook (Blackhawks)
Shea Weber (Predators)
Pronger was named one of Niedermayer's assistant captains.
Forwards:
Patrice Bergeron (Bruins)
Sidney Crosby (Pens) — an assistant captain
Ryan Getzlaf (Ducks)
Dany Heatley (Sharks)
Jarome Iginla (Flames) — another assistant captain
Patrick Marleau (Sharks)
Brendan Morrow (Stars)
Rick Nash (Blue Jackets)
Corey Perry (Ducks)
Mike Richards (Flyers)
Eric Staal (Canes)
Joe Thornton (Sharks)
Jonathan Toews (Blackhawks)
Coach: Mike Babcock (Red Wings)
GM: Steve Yzerman
Notable omissions:
Defense: Mike Green (Captials), Dion Phaneuf (Flames), Jay Bouwmeester (Flames), Stephane Robidas (Stars)
Forwards: Mike Richards (Stars), Martin St. Louis (Bolts), Vinny Lecavalier (Bolts), Steve Stamkos (Bolts), Shane Doan (Coyotes), Patrick Sharp (Blackhawks), Jeff Carter (Flyers), Simone Gagne (Flyers), Marc Savard (Bruins), Milan Lucic (Bruins** injured), Mike Fisher (Sens), Jordan Staal (Pens)
I realize youre stacked, but how the hell does Mike Green not make that team?! I know Keith and Doughty are having great years, but still not as good as Green. I dont think Seabrook shouldve made it over any of the omissions you listed.
Outside of Seabrook, Bergeron is definitely the biggest surprise to me. I wouldve taken St. Louis or Savard over Bergeron and Staal in a heartbeat. Eric Staal is finally turning his season around, but on a team with that much firepower, I think theyd be better off with either of the 2. Or Brad Richards who is having a great season.
Yzerman and his staff picked players that play their positions - there'll be no centres playing wing etc..., so Savard is out as is Richards, Lecavalier and Stamkos.
Doughty was picked over Green because he's a better all-round defenseman - Green and Phaneuf are high risk with defensive zone flaws. Seabrook is going to partner with Keith, just like he does in Chicago.
BTW, the US announce their team after the New Year's Fenway Park game between Boston and Philly.
Yeah, but Bergeron and Eric Staal are both centers, right?
..and now that I look at it, you actually have 7 centers that made the team of the 13 forwards (plus Marleau whose played a lot of center in his career but I think he's on Thornton's wing this year). That doesnt add up really based on what youre saying with playing positions, although I think basically all of the most talented guys made the team (except Bergeron and Staal).
I figured thats why those other D-men made it over Green, but Staal isnt exactly great all around either...and Green is the best offensive D-man in the league.
Do you have any problem with who did and didnt make the team?
Glad Fleury made it, hopefully Brodeur will let him get on teh ice ;D
QuoteYeah, but Bergeron and Eric Staal are both centers, right?
..and now that I look at it, you actually have 7 centers that made the team of the 13 forwards (plus Marleau whose played a lot of center in his career but I think he's on Thornton's wing this year). That doesnt add up really based on what youre saying with playing positions, although I think basically all of the most talented guys made the team (except Bergeron and Staal).
I figured thats why those other D-men made it over Green, but Staal isnt exactly great all around either...and Green is the best offensive D-man in the league.
Do you have any problem with who did and didnt make the team?
Glad Fleury made it, hopefully Brodeur will let him get on teh ice ;D
Bergeron plays wing and so does Staal. When healthy, Staal is still one of the best power-forwards in the league. Bergeron made the team because he's versatile - he can adjust and play any role. Team Canada never picks the best players across the board; they pick what they think will be the best team.
BTW, I really like this team and have almost no problems with the omissions.
Last night's Canada-US world junior game was a real barn-burner. Canada was down 4-2 in the 3rd, but tied it up late and then won in a shoot-out. The US plays the Finns in the quarter-finals. Canada and Sweden are through to the semis. Russia plays the Swiss in the other quarter-final and the winner plays Canada. I think the US will beat the Finns by a few goals.
Went to the MN State vs R.I.T. game last night. My buddy got us free tickets. Since school is on break, there wasn't a big crowd, but got a nice win anyway. Sweeeeeeep!
Nice to see former MN State player David Backes make Team USA. Congrats!
Also, Jaimoe thanks for not correcting me on Van Riemsdyk.
QuoteWent to the MN State vs R.I.T. game last night. My buddy got us free tickets. Since school is on break, there wasn't a big crowd, but got a nice win anyway. Sweeeeeeep!
Nice to see former MN State player David Backes make Team USA. Congrats!
Also, Jaimoe thanks for not correcting me on Van Riemsdyk.
BTW, a huge upset went down last night when the Swiss beat the Russians in OT in the World Junior quarter-finals. The US whopped the Finns in the other game. Today's semi-final match-ups are the US vs Sweden and Canada plays the upstart Swiss. The US will be the slight underdogs. Prediction: Look for a Canada-US final.
I like the US Olympic team, but Brian Burke may regret not including NJ's Andy Greene. He's one hell of a young player and leads all US defensemen in scoring (he also plays 24 minutes a game for the best defensive team in the NHL).
Hey Yustin, Walts, capt.headdy and the few other US hockey fans. Here's the TSN link which should allow you to watch tonight's US-Sweden semi-final game at the World Juniors: http://www.tsn.ca/
Canada is on right now.
In case you need some encouragement or education regarding the significance of the World Juniors, it is the biggest and most important international hockey tournament outside of the Olympics and World Championships. The World Junior Tournament features the best U-20 players in the world (although some NHL teams don't give up their 18-19 year-old rookies such as NYI's John Tavares, NYR's Michael del Zotto, Colorado's Matt Duchene and Philly's James Van Reimsdyk, although St. Louis loaned Canada their rookie defenseman Alex Pieterangelo). The US has some standout college players on their roster. Canada's Taylor Hall will be the #1 pick in the 2010 NHL draft.
I really want a Canada-US final!
Looks like you got your wish! US v Canada. And it looks like we got our wish...no Mother Russia!
I think I mentioned it before...in my money fantasy league my roommate is all about having Russians on his team. I have a bunch of Americans. So far on the year I'm 2-0 against the Russians. But anyways, I was looking for a neutral hockey-mind to give me their thoughts about Russians, so I've been youtubing "Don-Cherry-Russia" and man!, he hates Russians more than I do, or he really loves Canada that much, or both. I love it!
QuoteLooks like you got your wish! US v Canada. And it looks like we got our wish...no Mother Russia!
I think I mentioned it before...in my money fantasy league my roommate is all about having Russians on his team. I have a bunch of Americans. So far on the year I'm 2-0 against the Russians. But anyways, I was looking for a neutral hockey-mind to give me their thoughts about Russians, so I've been youtubing "Don-Cherry-Russia" and man!, he hates Russians more than I do, or he really loves Canada that much, or both. I love it!
Don doesn't trust Russians and doesn't think they play honourably. However, he does like Pavel Bure, Yashin, Ovechkin and
Ilya Kovalchuk. Don thinks in a Cold War "us against them" kind of way. He also doesn't like Swedes, but he liked Sundin.
Don does love Americans and has defended the US on many occassions on HNIC, even when the rest of the world was dumping on you guys. But Don is a true patriot. Have you seen the way he honours our dead Afghanistan soldiers at the end of every Coach's Corner? It's extremely emotional. Last Saturday's made me cry since a journalist was killed along with four soldiers... plus he also honoured a policeman that was murdered by a deranged RCMP officer in Ottawa.
I can give you an unbiased opinion on Russia and their Olympic team. They will be dangerous, but they could have been better, but Russian politics got involved, which means that they picked many non-NHL players; i.e., they chose KHL players instead.
Oh yeah, Tuesday's game will be great, as long as the IIHF chooses good referees.
Thanks for posting that link Jaimoe, although sadly when I tried to access the feed, it came up blank and said "Canada Only!" ;D >:(
I probably try to find a feed on justin.tv or something on Tuesday, hopefully
QuoteThanks for posting that link Jaimoe, although sadly when I tried to access the feed, it came up blank and said "Canada Only!" ;D >:(
I probably try to find a feed on justin.tv or something on Tuesday, hopefully
What about the NHL Network? It's gotta be shown on the internet in the US, somewhere.
I love that the US beat the Swedes since the latter always come into the junior tournament over-confident to the point of arrogance, but they've only won once in over 20 years. Ironically, their senior team players don't think the same way. The US actually picked their team in preparation for next year's tournament; they didn't expect to make it to the final. I bet they'll be at least co-favourites next year.
QuoteQuoteThanks for posting that link Jaimoe, although sadly when I tried to access the feed, it came up blank and said "Canada Only!" ;D >:(
I probably try to find a feed on justin.tv or something on Tuesday, hopefully
What about the NHL Network? It's gotta be shown on the internet in the US, somewhere.
I love that the US beat the Swedes since the latter always come into the junior tournament over-confident to the point of arrogance, but they've only won once in over 20 years. Ironically, their senior team players don't think the same way. The US actually picked their team in preparation for next year's tournament; they didn't expect to make it to the final. I bet they'll be at least co-favourites next year.
It'll be on NHL network, but my satellite package doesnt include it. I get NFL, but not NHL, which I still dont exactly understand
QuoteQuoteQuoteThanks for posting that link Jaimoe, although sadly when I tried to access the feed, it came up blank and said "Canada Only!" ;D >:(
I probably try to find a feed on justin.tv or something on Tuesday, hopefully
What about the NHL Network? It's gotta be shown on the internet in the US, somewhere.
I love that the US beat the Swedes since the latter always come into the junior tournament over-confident to the point of arrogance, but they've only won once in over 20 years. Ironically, their senior team players don't think the same way. The US actually picked their team in preparation for next year's tournament; they didn't expect to make it to the final. I bet they'll be at least co-favourites next year.
It'll be on NHL network, but my satellite package doesnt include it. I get NFL, but not NHL, which I still dont exactly understand
Can you call them and complain? It works with me when I complain to the fuckers known as Rogers here in Toronto (monsterous cable distributor and network giant that also owns the Blue Jays and Sportsnet). Maybe your satellite provider has missed something or if they haven't, ask if you could have a free trial of the NHL network or you'll switch companies.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThanks for posting that link Jaimoe, although sadly when I tried to access the feed, it came up blank and said "Canada Only!" ;D >:(
I probably try to find a feed on justin.tv or something on Tuesday, hopefully
What about the NHL Network? It's gotta be shown on the internet in the US, somewhere.
I love that the US beat the Swedes since the latter always come into the junior tournament over-confident to the point of arrogance, but they've only won once in over 20 years. Ironically, their senior team players don't think the same way. The US actually picked their team in preparation for next year's tournament; they didn't expect to make it to the final. I bet they'll be at least co-favourites next year.
It'll be on NHL network, but my satellite package doesnt include it. I get NFL, but not NHL, which I still dont exactly understand
Can you call them and complain? It works with me when I complain to the fuckers known as Rogers here in Toronto (monsterous cable distributor and network giant that also owns the Blue Jays and Sportsnet). Maybe your satellite provider has missed something or if they haven't, ask if you could have a free trial of the NHL network or you'll switch companies.
Might work...DirecTV is pretty good at hooking stuff up like that, and Ive got plenty of discounts/hookups before. Cant feasibly say i'll switch because Im under contract. I dont have the most expensive package, but I dont have the cheapest one either. I'm sure the high end one includes it. I switched to a plan that was 15$ cheaper a few months back because I didnt think any of the channels that Id lose really mattered, although it would appear NHL network may have been 1 of them.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThanks for posting that link Jaimoe, although sadly when I tried to access the feed, it came up blank and said "Canada Only!" ;D >:(
I probably try to find a feed on justin.tv or something on Tuesday, hopefully
What about the NHL Network? It's gotta be shown on the internet in the US, somewhere.
I love that the US beat the Swedes since the latter always come into the junior tournament over-confident to the point of arrogance, but they've only won once in over 20 years. Ironically, their senior team players don't think the same way. The US actually picked their team in preparation for next year's tournament; they didn't expect to make it to the final. I bet they'll be at least co-favourites next year.
It'll be on NHL network, but my satellite package doesnt include it. I get NFL, but not NHL, which I still dont exactly understand
Can you call them and complain? It works with me when I complain to the fuckers known as Rogers here in Toronto (monsterous cable distributor and network giant that also owns the Blue Jays and Sportsnet). Maybe your satellite provider has missed something or if they haven't, ask if you could have a free trial of the NHL network or you'll switch companies.
Might work...DirecTV is pretty good at hooking stuff up like that, and Ive got plenty of discounts/hookups before. Cant feasibly say i'll switch because Im under contract. I dont have the most expensive package, but I dont have the cheapest one either. I'm sure the high end one includes it. I switched to a plan that was 15$ cheaper a few months back because I didnt think any of the channels that Id lose really mattered, although it would appear NHL network may have been 1 of them.
Ask for one add-on channel or ask why did you lose the NHL Network. It might work.
BTW, check out this website for live game streaming (it might only work when the games start, so check in tomorrow; you'll know if it shows the bronze medal game): http://hockeycanada.fasthockey.com/login.php
QuoteQuoteLooks like you got your wish! US v Canada. And it looks like we got our wish...no Mother Russia!
I think I mentioned it before...in my money fantasy league my roommate is all about having Russians on his team. I have a bunch of Americans. So far on the year I'm 2-0 against the Russians. But anyways, I was looking for a neutral hockey-mind to give me their thoughts about Russians, so I've been youtubing "Don-Cherry-Russia" and man!, he hates Russians more than I do, or he really loves Canada that much, or both. I love it!
Don doesn't trust Russians and doesn't think they play honourably. However, he does like Pavel Bure, Yashin, Ovechkin and
Ilya Kovalchuk. Don thinks in a Cold War "us against them" kind of way. He also doesn't like Swedes, but he liked Sundin.
Don does love Americans and has defended the US on many occassions on HNIC, even when the rest of the world was dumping on you guys. But Don is a true patriot. Have you seen the way he honours our dead Afghanistan soldiers at the end of every Coach's Corner? It's extremely emotional. Last Saturday's made me cry since a journalist was killed along with four soldiers... plus he also honoured a policeman that was murdered by a deranged RCMP officer in Ottawa.
I can give you an unbiased opinion on Russia and their Olympic team. They will be dangerous, but they could have been better, but Russian politics got involved, which means that they picked many non-NHL players; i.e., they chose KHL players instead.
Oh yeah, Tuesday's game will be great, as long as the IIHF chooses good referees.
I watched Miracle last night for the first time, and I too have the 'us vs them" thing going on. I did watch some clips where he honors the troops. Very moving! Then I saw a clip of Greg Gutfeld ripping on Canada. And I was kinda upset about it. But then I watched a clip of Tom Green doing the talking for me, by telling Greg Gutfeld and Fox News to fuck off. Made me feel better.
I believe Gutfield has retracted all of his ignorant anti-Canada comments. We can take it though, especially given the source.
On Remberance Day (or around that time - November 11th), Cherry honours EVERY fallen Canadian soldier from the Afghanistan conflict on his Coach's Corner segment. No one has dared to call him out on it (this is the CBC and the network is gov't and thus tax-payer funded).
What a game! That comeback from Canada the last few minutes of the 3rd was ridiculous. How high is that Eberle kid supposed to go? USA's speed looked great, and that goalie Campbell they brought in looked pretty good too.
Question though: so is Pietrangelo actually pronounce Pet-trangelo or were the announcers just dumb? Ive only heard that name pronounced Peter-angelo, and hockey players are usually the easiest phonetically.
That Canadian Nike commercial they played about 30 times actually didnt bother me since they had Wolf Like Me playing over it 8-)
Yeah, that was a good game last night. I thought the Canadian fans displayed great sportsmanship after the game was over. I was a little surprised. Next year there will be more Canadian fans in attendance, even if it is in Buffalo. Wonder if K went to any of the games?
Nobody takes Nike hockey seriously, at least not here. It's more of a stick to everything else nike, and leave the hockey to the actual hockey companies. Same way in Canada, Jaimoe?
QuoteYeah, that was a good game last night. I thought the Canadian fans displayed great sportsmanship after the game was over. I was a little surprised. Next year there will be more Canadian fans in attendance, even if it is in Buffalo. Wonder if K went to any of the games?
Nobody takes Nike hockey seriously, at least not here. It's more of a stick to everything else nike, and leave the hockey to the actual hockey companies. Same way in Canada, Jaimoe?
It's Bauer Nike in Canada (Canadians revolted when Nike changed the Bauer brand to just "Nike", so Nike changed it to Bauer Nike).
Yes Heady, they pronounced Pietrangelo correctly. Oh, and Eberle is an Edmonton draft pick. He went high in last year's draft. I believe Hall is the only non-draftee on the team.
As for the game, I thought the US outplayed Canada for most of it. I also think Canadian was out-coached. One thing that I don't understand was the cuteness to the Canadian game: lots of drop passes, extra passes, carrying the puck into the zone instead of dumping it in the corner etc...
The US are a really good team and played better as a team than all the teams in the tournament; but I don't think they are the most talented. As we all know, talent alone doesn't win you gold. Well done US.
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It's Bauer Nike in Canada (Canadians revolted when Nike changed the Bauer brand to just "Nike", so Nike changed it to Bauer Nike).
That's kinda the way it was here. I remember people upset about it being called just "Nike". But people still represented just "Bauer" proudly. Smart of Nike to realize their mistake.
Fantasy hockey update.
I did a blockbuster trade. I got Backstrom and Green. (already had Semin), but anyways...you've heard of people giving their fantasy team a fake pep talk to rally the troops, but I took it further. I went to both Green and Backstrom's website, and told them about the trade and continue to do well now that I have them. That's just how serious I take it!
I wonder if they talked about it in the locker room. Worst case, they think I'm an idiot, like my roommates think. Best case, they find humor in it and hook me up with some free shit.
BTW, the US won the U17 world hockey tournament too. They beat Team Ontario 2-1 (we send a few teams). Congrats!
Ordered a vintage Lemieux jersey from that site you told me about True, and its badass. Got here in only 3 days from Hong Kong too. My sister said the delivery guy asked her if she was getting jerseys ;D
It looks like the real mccoy to me. Got a Clemente jersey as well, and that even has tags on it that say its a Cooperstown Collection jersey which are pretty much the most expensive baseball jerseys, has a $300 price tag, and I got it for under $29 :o
I dont know how they do it, but god bless the Chinese
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I dont know how they do it, but god bless the Chinese
Seriously? They do it with child labourers and/or a very large adult workforce that gets paid next to nothing.
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I dont know how they do it, but god bless the Chinese
Seriously? They do it with child labourers and/or a very large adult workforce that gets paid next to nothing.
I dont know man, Id say they look stolen over sweatshop made
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I dont know how they do it, but god bless the Chinese
Seriously? They do it with child labourers and/or a very large adult workforce that gets paid next to nothing.
I dont know man, Id say they look stolen over sweatshop made
You mean pirated? Then maybe. The Chinese are kings of the world when it comes to pirating and forcing kids to work for nothing. India ain't much better.
QuoteOrdered a vintage Lemieux jersey from that site you told me about True, and its badass. Got here in only 3 days from Hong Kong too. My sister said the delivery guy asked her if she was getting jerseys ;D
It looks like the real mccoy to me. Got a Clemente jersey as well, and that even has tags on it that say its a Cooperstown Collection jersey which are pretty much the most expensive baseball jerseys, has a $300 price tag, and I got it for under $29 :o
I dont know how they do it, but god bless the Chinese
What website? Probably the same one I've used. But 3days from Hong Kong is awesome! Tell me you didn't get that ugly solid yellow Pirates jersey. My buddy has that one, and yeah, ugly. I know someone that orders a boat load of jerseys, and then sells them on ebay and craigslist. Some money to be made.
QuoteQuoteOrdered a vintage Lemieux jersey from that site you told me about True, and its badass. Got here in only 3 days from Hong Kong too. My sister said the delivery guy asked her if she was getting jerseys ;D
It looks like the real mccoy to me. Got a Clemente jersey as well, and that even has tags on it that say its a Cooperstown Collection jersey which are pretty much the most expensive baseball jerseys, has a $300 price tag, and I got it for under $29 :o
I dont know how they do it, but god bless the Chinese
What website? Probably the same one I've used. But 3days from Hong Kong is awesome! Tell me you didn't get that ugly solid yellow Pirates jersey. My buddy has that one, and yeah, ugly. I know someone that orders a boat load of jerseys, and then sells them on ebay and craigslist. Some money to be made.
borntrade.com
Nah, Buccos jersey is black. Says Pirates across the front, it isnt the one with the "pirate" logo. Pens jersey is yellow based though.
Never thought about that, but yeah, I bet you could make some decent coin selling them on ebay, especially since you would be reselling them from inside the US and people wouldnt 2nd guess it because its not coming from hong kong.
Jaimoe, can you explain why or how Gretzky could post 200pts so many times. I'd say Ovechkin or Crosby would have the best chance (if anyone had a chance), but Ovechkin highest point totals are in the 110's no where near 200. I was looking at the point leaders during the years Gretzky was around, nobody was really close to him, but it seems like everyone was scoring back then. Other then the fact that he's the Great One, there has to be a reason. Thanks.
QuoteJaimoe, can you explain why or how Gretzky could post 200pts so many times. I'd say Ovechkin or Crosby would have the best chance (if anyone had a chance), but Ovechkin highest point totals are in the 110's no where near 200. I was looking at the point leaders during the years Gretzky was around, nobody was really close to him, but it seems like everyone was scoring back then. Other then the fact that he's the Great One, there has to be a reason. Thanks.
Sometimes there really isn't an explanation other than he was far better than everyone else (one thing he had is the best on-ice intelligence this world will ever see). He had a great team around him and one good line-mate (Kurri). I always thought that Mario was just as good or better, but he was always hurt. Yzerman was also in the same league with these two, but he played on terrible teams and was the only good player on Detroit; he carried those teams (compare his stats during the early to mid years with the rest of his teammates). Gretzky was playing years out of his age group at every level of hockey - when he was 6-7, he was playing against 10 year olds and dominating, etc...
QuoteQuoteJaimoe, can you explain why or how Gretzky could post 200pts so many times. I'd say Ovechkin or Crosby would have the best chance (if anyone had a chance), but Ovechkin highest point totals are in the 110's no where near 200. I was looking at the point leaders during the years Gretzky was around, nobody was really close to him, but it seems like everyone was scoring back then. Other then the fact that he's the Great One, there has to be a reason. Thanks.
Sometimes there really isn't an explanation other than he was far better than everyone else (one thing he had is the best on-ice intelligence this world will ever see). He had a great team around him and one good line-mate (Kurri). I always thought that Mario was just as good or better, but he was always hurt. Yzerman was also in the same league with these two, but he played on terrible teams and was the only good player on Detroit; he carried those teams (compare his stats during the early to mid years with the rest of his teammates). Gretzky was playing years out of his age group at every level of hockey - when he was 6-7, he was playing against 10 year olds and dominating, etc...
Having Hodgkins disease made him miss 3 years as well, I believe.
Plus throw in different rules, goalies with smaller protection/pads and you got some reasons why. I think scoring overall was higher in the 80's though, not like Gretzky was getting 200 and the next guy had 100...right?
QuoteQuoteQuoteJaimoe, can you explain why or how Gretzky could post 200pts so many times. I'd say Ovechkin or Crosby would have the best chance (if anyone had a chance), but Ovechkin highest point totals are in the 110's no where near 200. I was looking at the point leaders during the years Gretzky was around, nobody was really close to him, but it seems like everyone was scoring back then. Other then the fact that he's the Great One, there has to be a reason. Thanks.
Sometimes there really isn't an explanation other than he was far better than everyone else (one thing he had is the best on-ice intelligence this world will ever see). He had a great team around him and one good line-mate (Kurri). I always thought that Mario was just as good or better, but he was always hurt. Yzerman was also in the same league with these two, but he played on terrible teams and was the only good player on Detroit; he carried those teams (compare his stats during the early to mid years with the rest of his teammates). Gretzky was playing years out of his age group at every level of hockey - when he was 6-7, he was playing against 10 year olds and dominating, etc...
Having Hodgkins disease made him miss 3 years as well, I believe.
Plus throw in different rules, goalies with smaller protection/pads and you got some reasons why. I think scoring overall was higher in the 80's though, not like Gretzky was getting 200 and the next guy had 100...right?
Lemieux, Gretzky and Yzerman are basically from the same era - given the longevity of Wayne's point-production.
Gretzky's first 200+ point season, 1981-82, he had 65 more points than the #2 player, Mike Bossy and over 100 points more than the #2 leading scorer on Edmonton (Glen Anderson). This is staggering, but not unusual.
I knew about the goalie equipment, but I don't think it would make that big of a difference or did it. They just changed the rules to encourage scoring.
Do you think Crosby or Ovy could have posted similar numbers if they played back then? Maybe not similar, but close to?
Got my 3000th post!
QuoteI knew about the goalie equipment, but I don't think it would make that big of a difference or did it. They just changed the rules to encourage scoring.
Do you think Crosby or Ovy could have posted similar numbers if they played back then? Maybe not similar, but close to?
Got my 3000th post!
There were more Crosby and Ovechkin types back then, so I'd say they'd have better numbers, but not even close to Gretzky numbers.
thanks Jaimoe, that's the answer I was looking for!
Went to the MN State Mankato vs MN Duluth game tonight. Nice seats, right on the blue line and first row. We lost in OT 4-3. Got a little physical. Then some Duluth fans got kicked out for throwing stuff onto the ice. We got screwed on a couple of calls and missed calls, but it was a really fun game.
Greetings from Minnesota, hockey fans! (my brother and me, I'm on the left)
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I like the Hawks jersey, but I'd rather see you wearing a Canadian name on the back such as Toews, Sharp, Keith or even an old-school Savard, Larmer, Esposito or Secord ;)
BTW, tell your bro I wouldn't be caught dead wearing a Zetterberg.
Yes, I write on Nicklas Backstrom's website to tell him to do well for my fantasy hockey team, but it's official, I have a man crush on him.
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QuoteYes, I write on Nicklas Backstrom's website to tell him to do well for my fantasy hockey team, but it's official, I have a man crush on him.
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i have a mancrush on the one on the right :-*
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Hey boys, Brian Burke went trade-crazy today (and I don't know if it's over just yet):
From Toronto's The Fan 590 website:
Leafs Shake Up Roster
Phaneuf, Giguere, two others to Leafs; Hagman, Stajan, White, & Mayers to Calgary; Blake, Toskala to Anaheim
Sunday, January 31st, 2010
In a bid to shake up his slumping club, Toronto GM Brian Burke shipped out six players Sunday in exchange for former all-star defenceman Dion Phaneuf from the Calgary Flames and goalie J.S. Giguere from the Anaheim Ducks.
Burke says the moves were all about ridding the team of its ``sense of entitlement.''
``We've got to create tension where there's enough talent on the roster and a high enough battle level that the coach has decisions to make,'' Burke told reporters. ``Right now he doesn't have decisions to make. It's these guys who got to go on the ice. We're trying to change that. Today is an important part of changing that.''
``We're still open for business, we're not done,'' he added.
The moves come after Toronto lost a 5-3 decision Saturday night to the Vancouver Canucks to extend its winless streak to six games. The Leafs (17-28-11, 45 points) are tied with Carolina for last overall in the Eastern Conference standings.
In the Calgary deal, the Leafs also acquired six-foot-six defenceman Keith Aulie and winger Fredrik Sjostrom. In exchange, Toronto gave up defenceman Ian White and forwards Matt Stajan, Nick Hagman and Jamal Mayers.
The Leafs sent goalie Vesa Toskala and winger Jason Blake to Anaheim in exchange for Giguere, who became expendable after the Ducks signed No. 1 goalie Jonas Hiller to a four-year extension Saturday.
``Not taking any shots at Vesa, we felt we had to make this move,'' Burke said.
The acquisition of Giguere will allow the Leafs to give Swedish rookie Jonas Gustavsson more time to learn.
Toskala has posted a 3.66 GAA over 26 games while Gustavsson _ who twice has been treated for a heart problem this year _ has a 3.03 GAA in his 31 appearances.
The move also reunites Giguere with Burke and goaltending coach Francois Allaire.
``What I loved about him is I've never had a goalie that works this hard ... I've had lots of goalies and I've had good goalies but I've never had a goalie that worked as hard as J.S. Giguere,'' said Burke.
The six-foot-three, 214-pound Phaneuf has appeared in 55 games this season with Calgary, registering 10 goals and 12 assists with 49 penalty minutes. The Edmonton native is in his fifth NHL season _ all with Calgary _ after being selected ninth overall in 2003.
Burke called Phaneuf an elite player whom he tried to acquire earlier in the season.
``This guy's a warrior. He's got a cannon for a shot. He plays the game hard .. I want players who play the game hard because they're hard to play against,'' he said.
Phaneuf, 24, made the NHL all-rookie team in 2005-'06 and has twice played in the league's all-star game (2006-'07 and 2007-'08).
The 20-year-old Aulie is currently with the Abbotsford Heat of the AHL and the Leafs plan to keep him in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies. He won gold with the Canadian junior team.
``Excellent skater for a big man,'' said Burke. ``This is a guy we coveted and had to work very hard to get him in the deal. We think he's going to be a real good NHL player down the road for a long time.''
Sjostrom, taken 11th overall in the 12001 draft by Phoenix, was billed by Burke as a good skater and a fine penalty-killer. He has one goal and five assists in 56 games this season.
Stajan had 16 goals and 25 assists in 55 games while Hagman had 20 goals and 13 assists in 55 games. White had nine goals and 17 assists in 56 games.
Only Miikka Kiprusoff and Jay Bouwmeester (both at US$7 million) make more on the Flames this season than Phaneuf, who is at $6.5 million this year. Sjostrom is at $750,000.
Hagman makes $3 million, Stajan $1.75 million, Mayers $1.4 million and White $950,000.
Asked about the salary cap situation, Burke said it would ``manageable'' after the planned second deal.
``Right now it's like a new pair of underwear,'' he said. ``It's uncomfortably tight.''
He said later: ``At the end of the day, with this trade I think we end up pretty close to where we were.''
The Ducks locked up Hiller with a four-year, $18-million contract extension. That made Giguere an expensive backup as he was scheduled to make $7 million next season. Had Anaheim kept the two, they could've entered 2010-11 with $11.5 million tied up between their goaltenders.
Giguere, 32, certainly fills a need in Toronto, where neither Toskala nor Gustavsson have grabbed the job.
Giguere has a 4-8-5 record with a 3.14 GAA and a .900 save percentage this season. By comparison, Hiller is 21-15-2 with a 2.75 GAA and a .920 save percentage.
Giguere was drafted 13th overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1995 NHL draft. He played in the Calgary Flames organization for four seasons before joining the Ducks in 2000.
He captured the 2003 Conn Smythe Trophy before winning the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007.
The Leafs blew a 3-0 lead Saturday night, a loss Burke said had soured him but had not prompted the shakeup.
``These pieces were in place prior to yesterday,'' he said.
Asked about the status of Tomas Kaberle, Burke insisted he will not ask the defenceman to waive his no-trade clause.
well i respect them for actually trying something and not tanking it in. i liked having dion as far away from my team as possible though. freddy shoestring was a favorite of mine when he was a ranger, i think leafs fans will like the effort he brings every night.
and wow, czarniak is lookin good. i remember her from her pit reporter days at the racetrack.
Quotewell i respect them for actually trying something and not tanking it in. i liked having dion as far away from my team as possible though. freddy shoestring was a favorite of mine when he was a ranger, i think leafs fans will like the effort he brings every night.
and wow, czarniak is lookin good. i remember her from her pit reporter days at the racetrack.
I won't like Calgary quite as much without Dion (he's the meanest S.O.B. in the NHL from a really mean team). These trades for the Leafs are at least interesting and ballsy. However, Toronto didn't have much scoring before the trades, and now they are left with almost none. Dion (my favourite D-man) has been erratic this season and the play of Mark Giordano made him expendable.
BTW, Ian White has been the best player on the Leafs this year, and he's really cheap.
Also, I've been a fan of Fredrik Sjostrom since his Rangers days.
But as a life-long Bruins fan, this is a great day: Taylor Hall should start looking for a place ASAP because the Leafs will with little doubt, finish last.
QuoteI won't like Calgary quite as much without Dion (he's the meanest S.O.B. in the NHL from a really mean team). These trades for the Leafs are at least interesting and ballsy. However, Toronto didn't have much scoring before the trades, and now they are left with almost none. Dion (my favourite D-man) has been erratic this season and the play of Mark Giordano made him expendable.
BTW, Ian White has been the best player on the Leafs this year, and he's really cheap.
Also, I've been a fan of Fredrik Sjostrom since his Rangers days.
But as a life-long Bruins fan, this is a great day: Taylor Hall should start looking for a place ASAP because the Leafs will with little doubt, finish last.
not so fast on the race for 15th. with the way the rangers have been playing as of late, anything's possible :P :'(
QuoteQuoteI won't like Calgary quite as much without Dion (he's the meanest S.O.B. in the NHL from a really mean team). These trades for the Leafs are at least interesting and ballsy. However, Toronto didn't have much scoring before the trades, and now they are left with almost none. Dion (my favourite D-man) has been erratic this season and the play of Mark Giordano made him expendable.
BTW, Ian White has been the best player on the Leafs this year, and he's really cheap.
Also, I've been a fan of Fredrik Sjostrom since his Rangers days.
But as a life-long Bruins fan, this is a great day: Taylor Hall should start looking for a place ASAP because the Leafs will with little doubt, finish last.
not so fast on the race for 15th. with the way the rangers have been playing as of late, anything's possible :P :'(
The race is not on for 15th, it's on for DEAD LAST in the NHL. The Leafs should win that dubious title and in turn, give Boston the #1 pick in the upcoming NHL entry draft. If you don't know Taylor Hall, you will. He's even a better prospect than Steve Stamkos and Tavares.
i'm excited to see what hall will do in the nhl. i've heard a TON about him but haven't seen him play yet.
Quotei'm excited to see what hall will do in the nhl. i've heard a TON about him but haven't seen him play yet.
He's been the best forward in the CHL since he was 16 (including an older Tavares and Stamkos) and he was the best forward at the World Juniors this year. The kid can flat out play, and he's not soft (but he looks like a choirboy). BTW, the projected #2 pick in the 2010 draft is a franchise player too: Dan Seguin from Plymouth of the Ontario Hockey League (a rival team of Hall's) - some mock drafts had him going #1, but he didn't make the Canadian world junior team this year (not many 17-year olds have traditionally made Team Canada); but, he'd be a great choice at #1 (not unlike last year with Tavares at #1, #2 Hedman, #3 Matt Duchene and Evander Kane @ #4 - all are making big contributions for their NHL clubs this year). I wouldn't be shocked if Boston went with Seguin, but the feeling amongst the hockey scribes is that Hall is an almost lock.
Heard about this this morning...pretty surprising I thought.
Time to head over to yahoo to drop my bum 2nd defenseman behind Mike Green and pick up Ian White
Kovalchuk to Jersey for basically Niclas Bergfors...what a steal.
DAMNIT!
QuoteKovalchuk to Jersey for basically Niclas Bergfors...what a steal.
DAMNIT!
and a first round pick, 2010 Team Canada world junior captain Patrice Cormier and solid d-man Johnny Oduya. Atlanta is a poor pro sports city almost across the board fan-support wise, so this trade won't help draw in fans. The trade might look good in a few years, although the Thrashers have a good core of young talent. Ilya had to go due to his huge contract.
QuoteQuoteKovalchuk to Jersey for basically Niclas Bergfors...what a steal.
DAMNIT!
and a first round pick, 2010 Team Canada world junior captain Patrice Cormier and solid d-man Johnny Oduya. Atlanta is a poor pro sports city almost across the board fan-support wise, so this trade won't help draw in fans. The trade might look good in a few years, although the Thrashers have a good core of young talent. Ilya had to go due to his huge contract.
I didnt know Cormier was supposed to be that good so that evens it out a bit. That first round pick is going to be in the low 20's though.
Mostly wish he just didnt go to Jersey
QuoteQuoteQuoteKovalchuk to Jersey for basically Niclas Bergfors...what a steal.
DAMNIT!
and a first round pick, 2010 Team Canada world junior captain Patrice Cormier and solid d-man Johnny Oduya. Atlanta is a poor pro sports city almost across the board fan-support wise, so this trade won't help draw in fans. The trade might look good in a few years, although the Thrashers have a good core of young talent. Ilya had to go due to his huge contract.
I didnt know Cormier was supposed to be that good so that evens it out a bit. That first round pick is going to be in the low 20's though.
Mostly wish he just didnt go to Jersey
Cormier was a 2nd round pick and will more than likely be a good second/third liner.
Awesome game yesterday, Im glad it was nationally televised, but god damn you Pens....how do you blow a 4-1 lead in that situation
I see our newest member is named Penguins71, fuck not another one ;)
Anyways, check the NHL network this weekend. My former college is going to on there. Minnesota State vs Wisconsin. Should be a good game to watch, if you're a Wisconsin fan. [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
Like I said before I bought my brother and his girlfriend tickets to the Neb Omaha vs Ohio State, and was wondering how the crowd would be. Turns out there's actually a pretty good amount of hockey fans in Nebraska. Big arena for a college hockey, and he said it was about 3/4 full.
QuoteI see our newest member is named Penguins71, fuck not another one ;)
Shhh, its my alias
QuoteQuoteI see our newest member is named Penguins71, fuck not another one ;)
Shhh, its my alias
I really thought he or she would be posting in here fo' sho.
Watched some of the MSU vs Wisconsin game last night, at least we made it respectable on the big stage of the NHL Network. Then I watched the Minnesota vs Denver game, and wow the Gophers are pissing me off.
I see the Wild did a trade. What the hell for? It must have something to do with U of MN not getting their shit together. They just traded last year's Mr. Hockey. The only Minnesotan in the system that had a chance. What a waste of a 1st round pick. Unreal.
Headdy (figured I'd catch you in here), you should be in fantasy baseball this year. How did you do last year?
QuoteHeaddy (figured I'd catch you in here), you should be in fantasy baseball this year. How did you do last year?
If you need somebody and its free, ill do it. Or if its a money league, if everyone agrees its fine I dont pay and cant win anything that works.
I actually won 1 of the leagues I did, the other 2 finished like 7th-8th. I just dont follow baseball enough to really have a good idea how to draft and stuff, so although I enjoyed doing it, I dont really know enough about current players. I think I drafted Ben Sheets in a couple leagues and thought he was a steal ;D
So I was listening to the Pens-Rangers game last night....when the hell did they get Olli Jokinen from Calgary?!
Also - how is Gaborik not on the Czech olympic team?!
QuoteSo I was listening to the Pens-Rangers game last night....when the hell did they get Olli Jokinen from Calgary?!
Also - how is Gaborik not on the Czech olympic team?!
Olli came over with Prust a week or two ago in a deal that saw Kotalik and Higgins head out west. As a rangers fan, this deal was awesome.
And I thought Gaborik WAS gonna play for the Czech but he could've dropped out due to his recent thigh laceration. He tried to play last night but could only go for one period. He's probably gonna rest up instead of playing.
Didnt that injury only happen a few days ago though?! I was looking at the Olympic website, and he's not on it period. I dont think they switch stuff up that quick.
What also makes me think that is I have Jussi Jokinen on my fantasy team (as well as Gaborik which made me realize the Olympic thing), and Jussi isnt playing for Finland, even though he's got more points than just about every Fin in the NHL this year right now.
I dont think they adjust stuff like this that fast, but not sure.
QuoteQuoteSo I was listening to the Pens-Rangers game last night....when the hell did they get Olli Jokinen from Calgary?!
Also - how is Gaborik not on the Czech olympic team?!
Olli came over with Prust a week or two ago in a deal that saw Kotalik and Higgins head out west. As a rangers fan, this deal was awesome.
And I thought Gaborik WAS gonna play for the Czech but he could've dropped out due to his recent thigh laceration. He tried to play last night but could only go for one period. He's probably gonna rest up instead of playing.
I actually like him resting for the playoff push, if they have one. Hank is probably gonna play every game for Sweden so the Rangers will need a fresh Gaborik if they have any hope of making it!
QuoteQuoteHeaddy (figured I'd catch you in here), you should be in fantasy baseball this year. How did you do last year?
If you need somebody and its free, ill do it. Or if its a money league, if everyone agrees its fine I dont pay and cant win anything that works.
I actually won 1 of the leagues I did, the other 2 finished like 7th-8th. I just dont follow baseball enough to really have a good idea how to draft and stuff, so although I enjoyed doing it, I dont really know enough about current players. I think I drafted Ben Sheets in a couple leagues and thought he was a steal ;D
Ben Sheets is back this year, son. It's only 20 bucks, we keep cheap, but since it's a long season it's a little reward for sticking it out.
QuoteHe tried to play last night but could only go for one period. He's probably gonna rest up instead of playing.
Gabby injured? There's a shocker. You guys inked him for a long time, wait for the lack of effort and heartbreak, it'll happen in due time.
QuoteQuoteHe tried to play last night but could only go for one period. He's probably gonna rest up instead of playing.
Gabby injured? There's a shocker. You guys inked him for a long time, wait for the lack of effort and heartbreak, it'll happen in due time.
Dont jinx him! Hes helped carry my fantasy team to 2nd place right now.
He is oft-injured, but when healthy, he's a legit Top-12 forward in the league
QuoteQuoteQuoteHe tried to play last night but could only go for one period. He's probably gonna rest up instead of playing.
Gabby injured? There's a shocker. You guys inked him for a long time, wait for the lack of effort and heartbreak, it'll happen in due time.
Dont jinx him! Hes helped carry my fantasy team to 2nd place right now.
He is oft-injured, but when healthy, he's a legit Top-12 forward in the league
Top 12? yes and no. If you say top 12, you're lumping into the same class of the top 5 or top 3. I never thought he was
that great. He's not a leader, and that's the sad reality of it. Milking injuries, showing up over weight, being a headcase, not coachable...etc. That's Gabby. I realized he didn't like Jacques Lemaire, and most players didn't, but if you're a leader it should matter, you should lead. He is doing well this year though, I'll give him that.
My money league is called The Marian Gaborik Fanclub, so I guess some people still like him here.
i'll step in here to defend gabbo a bit. I think you are a being bit harsh on him. The injury bug hasn't bit him too much this year. Milking injuries?? He tried to play just 2 days after suffering a pretty serious laceration. Showing up overweight?? Not on the rangers. Torts whipped him, and the whole team, into shape. I haven't seen the headcase thing that much in NY. I watch every game, he's been a solid scorer and playmaker. Not at all a hog or ME ME ME player. I agree with you about leadership. I can't imagine him with the C on his shoulder. But he is definately a changed man since his days in Minny.
1st or 2nd year of a contract will do that to a guy. If it were me, I'd be on my best behavior too. Give it a few years and he'll think he runs the show. It's like his 8th or 9th year in the league, I doubt he will ever change his ways. You would think he would give a 110% in a hockey market like MN. A sellout every game and passionate fans.
I brought this up last year, how he milked out his groin injury for over 60 games. (granted, a groin injury is very tough to deal with, especially in hockey). It came to the point were the front office had enough of his lack of effort. They had no answer on why he wasn't coming back earlier. He would do the bare minimum (at most) to try to get back on the ice. Then in order to get money in free agency he had to play a few games. Jacque Lamarre is one of the best coaches in the league, trust me Jacque got tired of his antics. When the Wild were playing in town, he was at Timberwolves games, complete disrespect to the fans and the team. Why anyone would go to Timberwolves games is beyond me.
He's really talented and a playmaker, of course, but don't fall in love with the guy. That's all am saying. Fans here still love the guy, so I know I'm in the minority and being hard on the guy. It's hard not to like a guy who's that good, but he just rubbed me the wrong way.
Sorry for my rant.
No I understand the rant. I guess I just haven't seen the bad side of him. I'm gonna enjoy the good times. Maybe my mind will change when (or if) he reverts back to his old ways. Hopefully he doesn't.
I feel like a dick, here you are enjoying yourself with Gabbo and I start mudslinging.
You're right.
Here's to enjoying good times, and USA hockey!
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QuoteI feel like a dick, here you are enjoying yourself with Gabbo and I start mudslinging.
You're right.
Here's to enjoying good times, and USA hockey!
[smiley=beer.gif]
haha no probs Walts [smiley=beer.gif]
nothing wrong with some mudslinging from time to time.
O man Walts, Gabbo's groin is acting up again. He will sit tonight. :( You appear to be on the right track with the 'mudslinging.'
Well the Rangers are pretty much done. They have a HUGE game coming up @ Boston this weekend, but I dont feel very confident after their lackluster performances this week.
So for the postseason, I guess I'll pull for the Kings out west and anyone besides BUF, NJD, PIT, and PHI in the east.
And props to the Bruins for standing up for Savard last night.
I'd actually be happy with The Rangers not making the playoffs & getting the #8 pick, if Slats wasn't the one doing the drafting. Although he's done ok recently(Cally, Dubinsky), in his 9 years he doesn't have a great draft history.
My high school team was on sportscenter last week. They gave up 4 goals in less than a minute at the state tournament. Niiice!
Finished 1st in the regular season, and now in the championship game of fantasy hockey this week.
Walt, I know you play fantasy hockey, so let me know if you agree with this: I think this year Ive realized hockey, as opposed to football, has a lot of luck involved. What I mean by luck though, is a team that doesnt appear to be as good, actually ends up being better than other teams. For example, I list 2 teams for you below. Which do you think is my first place team? (We have deep/flexible starting lineups: 2C, 2LW, 2RW, 2W, 2F, 2D, 2Utility)
C Travis Zajac
C Brad Richards
C Derek Roy
C/LW Patrick Elias
C Alex Steen
C Steve Ott
LW Ilya Kovalchuk
LW Simon Gagne
LW Ryane Clowe
LW James Neal
LW Jussi Jokinen
RW Martin St Louis
RW Chris Stewart
RW Martin Havlat
RW Jakub Voracek
D Mike Green
D Tyler Myers
G Evgeni Nabokov
G Jimmy Howard
G Cam Ward
G Jonas Gustavsson
OR
C Joe Thornton
C Pavel Datsyuk
C Paul Stastny
C Tomas Plekanec
C Mikke Koivu
C Chris Drury
C David Krejci
LW Dany Heatley
LW Thomas Vanek
LW Mason Raymond
LW Ray Whitney
LW Paul Kariya
RW David Backes
RW Brian Gionta
RW Teemu Selanne
RW Blake Wheeler
D Zdeno Chara
D Rob Blake
G Martin Brodeur
G Jose Theodore
G Cristobal Huet
G Johan Hedberg
Congrats on your success! Well, I'm going to say that the top team is your number 1 team. I am right?
I got first in my money league, 2nd or 3rd in free leagues. I really enjoy fantasy hockey. It moved into my top 2 fantasy sports.
Good work on the money league.... before I tell you which team is mine, I was wondering what makes you think the first team listed is better?
Some shitty goaltending by Fleury (and Johnson) tonight.
Im mostly pissed that Ovie got his 48th goal on an empty netter with 2 seconds left. If he wins the scoring title because of that.... >:(
QuoteSome shitty goaltending by Fleury (and Johnson) tonight.
Im mostly pissed that Ovie got his 48th goal on an empty netter with 2 seconds left. If he wins the scoring title because of that.... >:(
I felt that empty netter coming and even said out loud seconds before..."I just hope Ovechkin doesn't get the empty netter". :-/
QuoteGood work on the money league.... before I tell you which team is mine, I was wondering what makes you think the first team listed is better?
I guess...Thorton was banged up during the playoffs. Jimmy Horward is awesome, and Huet lost his job. Chara underachieved this year. Cam Ward got hot. Jussi Jokinen was really good the second half of the season. Also, you mentioned that the better team on paper didn't do as well. And going off of names the second had better ones.
Fantasy hockey is really about hot goalies. I had Brain Elliot, Niemi, Horward, and Ryan Miller in my money, and they went crazy in the playoffs.
So...was I right?
QuoteSo...was I right?
Yes, you were. Forgot to tell you ;D
Although Ward somehow I miraculously picked up a couple weeks ago. I actually had Emery/Leighton for most of the year but that flamed out.
My point though was, even with a few guys on that other team not having their best years, that team looks just about as good as mine to me, especially since he had Brodeur and Theodore minding the net. What really surprises me though, is I came in first, and that team came in 9th out of 10, I finished with like 423 point to his 325 or so.
To me, those teams look pretty comparable, and although I enjoy fantasy hockey, something like that makes me raise an eyebrow
Crosby hits 50 goals [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
Thank you Leafs. Because you traded your #1 picks in 2010 and 2011 to Boston for Phil Kessel, the Bruins will either draft Taylor Hall (#1 prospect) or Tyler Seguin (#2, but some think he'll go #1) in this year's upcoming entry draft; both players are projected superstars a la Steven Stamkos.
QuoteThank you Leafs. Because you traded your #1 picks in 2010 and 2011 to Boston for Phil Kessel, the Bruins will either draft Taylor Hall (#1 prospect) or Tyler Seguin (#2, but some think he'll go #1) in this year's upcoming entry draft; both players are projected superstars a la Steven Stamkos.
They gave up that much for Kessel?! Oof
playoff game for the rangers tonight.
just.win.
QuoteQuoteThank you Leafs. Because you traded your #1 picks in 2010 and 2011 to Boston for Phil Kessel, the Bruins will either draft Taylor Hall (#1 prospect) or Tyler Seguin (#2, but some think he'll go #1) in this year's upcoming entry draft; both players are projected superstars a la Steven Stamkos.
They gave up that much for Kessel?! Oof
I can't believe they gave up two first-rounders for Kessel; trading one first-rounder would have been a decent deal, both ways. If the Leafs suck next year too, then Boston will get another great player and perhaps another #1 or #2 overall. I don't know who is projected as the top picks for next year's draft, but the first 5 for 2010 are blue-chippers, in particular Hall and Seguin. And to think Seguin didn't make Canada's world junior team this year (he and Hall were 1-2 in OHL scoring this season, which is rare for under-18 year-olds).
QuoteCrosby hits 50 goals [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
After the game ended they said they changed it to Guerin. Did they change it back again?
Quoteplayoff game for the rangers tonight.
just.win.
Great game!!! Even if they don't make it, or if they do and get bounced in the first round it's nice to see them not lying down. I rarely give Slats credit for anything but claiming Christensen & trading for Prust & Shelley turned out to be great moves. Good role guys that they will need if they want to improve next season.
QuoteQuoteCrosby hits 50 goals [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
After the game ended they said they changed it to Guerin. Did they change it back again?
No, he's at 49...I didnt realize they changed it back until after that post. Im actually surprised they gave it to Crosby in the first place. It still helps him for the Hart & Art Ross trophies, but I want him to win the Richard more than either of those
QuoteQuoteplayoff game for the rangers tonight.
just.win.
Great game!!! Even if they don't make it, or if they do and get bounced in the first round it's nice to see them not lying down. I rarely give Slats credit for anything but claiming Christensen & trading for Prust & Shelley turned out to be great moves. Good role guys that they will need if they want to improve next season.
If its Erik Christensen that youre talking about, he's a solid 3rd/4th liner...great in shootouts too
QuoteQuoteQuoteplayoff game for the rangers tonight.
just.win.
Great game!!! Even if they don't make it, or if they do and get bounced in the first round it's nice to see them not lying down. I rarely give Slats credit for anything but claiming Christensen & trading for Prust & Shelley turned out to be great moves. Good role guys that they will need if they want to improve next season.
If its Erik Christensen that youre talking about, he's a solid 3rd/4th liner...great in shootouts too
Yup, it is Erik. He has been great for the rangers so far, even spending time on the 1st line.
And yes, that was a great game. It took me a while to warm up to Prust/Shelley, but man, those guys have been awesome lately. I'm also glad to see Voros back in there. I think I'm the only Rangers fan who likes him, but he tries hard. I love the hard effort guys, they won us the game last night. Do it again on Sunday.
I agree with you about Voros, although he drives you nuts with the penalties he takes sometimes, but you need a guy like him on your team. Tomorrow is gonna be fun!
ok. 40 minuntes untill the game starts. i am officially nervous. i have some cold ones ready to calm me down/make me more nervous. i don't care if the rangers get knocked out in the first round, just dont let the season end at the hands of the flyers. please.
IN GOD WE PRUST
In today's big game, I'm cheering for the Flyers for a number of reasons: they are loaded with quality Canadians; they play a mean rough-and-tumble brand; they had lots of injuries, but are a team that could have a long playoff run; they are more fun since teams hate to play them; and , I hate the Rangers. Should be a good game though. Fuck Ottawa, Washington, Montreal and Detroit. Oh, and I'm no lover of the Canucks either. Bruins!!!!!
Im rooting for Philly too. Theyre my favorite Eastern Conf team to knock out of the playoffs, although its highly unlikely we would play them this year
Quoteok. 40 minuntes untill the game starts. i am officially nervous. i have some cold ones ready to calm me down/make me more nervous. i don't care if the rangers get knocked out in the first round, just dont let the season end at the hands of the flyers. please.
IN GOD WE PRUST
1-0 going into the third...Hank standing on his head keeping them in it! Never Easy!!!
well. hank was amazing. he was a golden god. too bad no on else showed up. thanks for trying rangers. i'll see ya next season.
now time to have a giant bonfire in the back. i hope the fire brigade comes.
QuoteI hate the Rangers.
aw man jaimoe. do you mind me asking why???
(we still cool)
QuoteQuoteI hate the Rangers.
aw man jaimoe. do you mind me asking why???
(we still cool)
I've never been a fan, even back in the Esposito/John Davidson era. I do like that Rangers fans still boo Potvin. I respect the franchise and love that they get loyal fan support, but no, I've rarely liked the make-up of their teams; however, I was a big Adam Graves fan since his Oilers days. I like Mess too. However, the Rangers are important to the history and present and future success of the NHL.
First off, god damn Stamkos getting an empty netter with 13 seconds left to force a tie between him and Crosby for the Rocket Richard. I know this sounds like sour grapes, but in the event of a tie for an award like this, I think having less ENG's should be the tiebreaker (just like id say the Art Ross tiebreaker should be whoever has more goals)
...anyway, Philly beating NYR really makes the playoff matchups interesting. I doubt Caps have any trouble vs Habs. Im not worried about Ottawa - especially with Kovy out for the year - but I always enjoy playing them and they could make it a good series. The other 2 series are what Im really pumped for though. Philly is 4-1-1 vs NJ this year. If Boucher or whoever is in net for Philly plays solid, I think the have a decent chance. Boston is 2-2 vs Buffalo, and while I expect Buffalo to win, Rask has been great and Tim Connolly is currently still injured so I could see the B's making this a long series and maybe winning
QuoteQuoteQuoteI hate the Rangers.
aw man jaimoe. do you mind me asking why???
(we still cool)
I've never been a fan, even back in the Esposito/John Davidson era. I do like that Rangers fans still boo Potvin. I respect the franchise and love that they get loyal fan support, but no, I've rarely liked the make-up of their teams; however, I was a big Adam Graves fan since his Oilers days. I like Mess too. However, the Rangers are important to the history and present and future success of the NHL.
that's fair.
there so many teams i despise that made the playoffs in the east that i really don't see myself being happy with the outcome. go bruins i guess. altho that would mean i have to listen to milbury toot his fat stupid horn. [smiley=undecided.gif]
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI hate the Rangers.
aw man jaimoe. do you mind me asking why???
(we still cool)
I've never been a fan, even back in the Esposito/John Davidson era. I do like that Rangers fans still boo Potvin. I respect the franchise and love that they get loyal fan support, but no, I've rarely liked the make-up of their teams; however, I was a big Adam Graves fan since his Oilers days. I like Mess too. However, the Rangers are important to the history and present and future success of the NHL.
that's fair.
there so many teams i despise that made the playoffs in the east that i really don't see myself being happy with the outcome. go bruins i guess. altho that would mean i have to listen to milbury toot his fat stupid horn. [smiley=undecided.gif]
But Don Cherry would more than even out Milbury.
QuoteFirst off, god damn Stamkos getting an empty netter with 13 seconds left to force a tie between him and Crosby for the Rocket Richard. I know this sounds like sour grapes, but in the event of a tie for an award like this, I think having less ENG's should be the tiebreaker (just like id say the Art Ross tiebreaker should be whoever has more goals)
...anyway, Philly beating NYR really makes the playoff matchups interesting. I doubt Caps have any trouble vs Habs. Im not worried about Ottawa - especially with Kovy out for the year - but I always enjoy playing them and they could make it a good series. The other 2 series are what Im really pumped for though. Philly is 4-1-1 vs NJ this year. If Boucher or whoever is in net for Philly plays solid, I think the have a decent chance. Boston is 2-2 vs Buffalo, and while I expect Buffalo to win, Rask has been great and Tim Connolly is currently still injured so I could see the B's making this a long series and maybe winning
To me, the most incredible goal scorer of the past two seasons has been Stamkos (his stats don't lie). He is the 3rd youngest to score 50 and has scored the most goals in a year-and-a-half. I can't believe he didn't make the Canadian Olympic team. I realize TB is a good bad team, but Stamkos has become a leader amongst Vinny and Marty, which is no small feat. BTW, I'm impressed by Crosby this year as a goal-scorer. He turned into a scorer instead of a playmaker; the guy can do a lot of everything.
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To me, the most incredible goal scorer of the past two seasons has been Stamkos (his stats don't lie). He is the 3rd youngest to score 50 and has scored the most goals in a year-and-a-half. I can't believe he didn't make the Canadian Olympic team. I realize TB is a good bad team, but Stamkos has become a leader amongst Vinny and Marty, which is no small feat. BTW, I'm impressed by Crosby this year as a goal-scorer. He turned into a scorer instead of a playmaker; the guy can do a lot of everything.
Yeah, his performance in the playoffs last year goal scoring, shooting when he should, and hanging around the net really made me wonder why I had never seen him play like that before, as he looked like he finally trusted his own ability or something. He definitely carried that style into this season, and his numbers show it. Most complete player in the NHL.
Cut my hair and gave myself a playoff mohawk today...its on
[highlight][size=24]LETS GO PENS!!!!![/size][/highlight]
ugh...terrible game. Not enough shots on net, especially the first period. Poor defense giving up too many scoring chances. Bad penalties taken. A soft goal or two by Fleury, and the other goals werent necessarily soft, but he gave them great chances.
Neither goalie was good, but that was a game you have to win if you want to move on
Pulling from the 'Hawks!
Caps lost too...woohooo!!
Locked up at 1-1...Great game, Pens really tightened up the D and started firing more from the point. I wouldnt say Crosby single handedly won the game, but he scored the first goal, knocked a puck out of the crease only a few inches away from the goalline that may have saved the game, then skates circles around Spezza and passes it out to Letang for the GWG.
Caught the tail end of the SJ-COL game last night as well. What a comeback, but if they went down 0-2 to COL, wow.
Buffalo pretty much owning Boston after 1....2-0 BUF
Pretty strange playoffs so far. Haven't watched that many games. Kinda sad.
Anyone watch any of the frozen four? I'm for the WCHA, so I'm a little disappointed in Wisconsin's loss.
I thought going into round one that the matchups were pretty competitive. I don't think my Bruins have enough scoring to go past the Sabres, but Nashville could easily upset Chicago. Those Avs are loaded with your Canadians so they could also unseat the lazy underachiving Sharks. DO NOT underestimate Philly and Montreal. The Habs have the best home ice advange in the league; go to a game in MTL if you want proof. The Bruins get the #2 pick in this upcoming entry draft. Look out next year NHL east.
I was supposed to be at a party at a bar an hour ago but I can't peel myself away from this Habs/Caps game. Go Caps!
QuotePretty strange playoffs so far. Haven't watched that many games. Kinda sad.
Anyone watch any of the frozen four? I'm for the WCHA, so I'm a little disappointed in Wisconsin's loss.
My brother goes to RIT so I went to the regionals in Albany and watched them beat Denver and UNH. The UNH game was awesome and I thought they would put on a decent show in the FF. I was shocked they got destroyed so badly. I didn't expect them to beat the badgers, but I also didn't expect them to give up 8 goals. And I don't like BC so, yeah, didn't end the way I wanted.
QuoteQuotePretty strange playoffs so far. Haven't watched that many games. Kinda sad.
Anyone watch any of the frozen four? I'm for the WCHA, so I'm a little disappointed in Wisconsin's loss.
My brother goes to RIT so I went to the regionals in Albany and watched them beat Denver and UNH. The UNH game was awesome and I thought they would put on a decent show in the FF. I was shocked they got destroyed so badly. I didn't expect them to beat the badgers, but I also didn't expect them to give up 8 goals. And I don't like BC so, yeah, didn't end the way I wanted.
What the hell? You could've name dropped your brother before. I posted about RIT . I went to the MN State vs RIT game, and RIT got smoked both games. There were a couple players on RIT that without skates they had to be all of 5ft tall. I thought I'd never hear that name again, and then they're in the frozen four. Nice to see!
Not a big fan of the state of Mass and hockey. They always seem to think they're better fans and players of hockey than Minnesota. Not even close in my eyes.
QuoteWhat the hell? You could've name dropped your brother before. I posted about RIT . I went to the MN State vs RIT game, and RIT got smoked both games. There were a couple players on RIT that without skates they had to be all of 5ft tall. I thought I'd never hear that name again, and then they're in the frozen four. Nice to see!
Not a big fan of the state of Mass and hockey. They always seem to think they're better fans and players of hockey than Minnesota. Not even close in my eyes.
Dang I must've missed that post. Yeah RIT confused me a lot this year. My old school, Clarkson, had one of their worst seasons in program history but still managed to beat RIT at RIT 5-3 or something like that. But yeah for a school that doesn't hand out scholarships to make it that far was a good thing.
Regarding Mass and hockey.... A few seasons ago BC came all the way to Potsdam to play my Clarkson Golden Knights. We were good that year and had an epic home record so I was expecting a good game. Nathan Gerbe was the capn of BC and while being very skilled, he was pretty much the biggest bitch I've ever seen (figures that he signed with buffalo). He scored an absolutely beautiful wrist shot during that game but complained SO MUCH after every call against BC. There was no home-cooking, BC was sloppy and the penalties were even. I just couldn't get over how much a captain complained. How Jerry York didn't tell him to stop being such a bitch I will never know. Clarkson won that one 4-2. Pretty sure BC went on the win the title that year. Now whenever I think of BC all I can see is Nathan Gerbe. Not good.
More on Gerbe (yeah I hate that guy). Fast forward a year or so after that game and the Albany River Rats are playing buffalo's AHL team. Gerbe is being a bitch and pisses off one of the Rats' big boys. A brawl ensues and I have the lasting image of Gerbe turtling on the ice as he gets taught a lesson permanently burned into my mind. It was awesome. During the next Sabres game (which I watched because the NHL considers Albany to be a Sabres market >:(), Rick Jeaneret or however it's spelled starts talking about Gerbe. They show the highlight of him being a bitch and getting beat up and Rick proclaims that someday he will be a leader of the Sabres. RAAAAAAAGE
Love seeing the hate!
Are most people in Albany Rangers fans? Do you make it to many River Rats games?
Albany has a pretty good mix of fans. Lots of Rangers and Devils fans and a few Isles and Sabres fans. Definitely more Rangers fans than Sabres fans. It infuriates me when I check the channel guide, see the Rangers game listed, turn on MSG (a channel named after the Rangers very own arena) and see the gosh dern Sabres feed. I can see people in Utica, Binghamton, Cuse and anywhere west getting the Sabres feed....but in Albany?!!? It's ridiculous. I've never seen a Giants game taken off air in favor of the Bills....
Yeah I go to a few Rats games every season. I used to go a lot more. In general, the whole area payed more attention to them when they were affiliated with the Devils. Now with the Canes, they only draw like 3-4,000 per game if that (compared to 10K+ during the good ol days). It's sad. The arena looks so empty and the crowd is usually pretty quiet. It'll all be over soon though, as the team is moving to Charlotte at the end of the season. I don't blame them one bit for bolting.
On an aside, I'm officially coming out of retirement next Tuesday. I've been recruited to play summer league hockey in Toronto. I haven't played an organized game since the mid '90s. I used to be good, so I hope I don't suck too bad.
Roasted, Toasted, Burnt to a crisp. Malkin is playing great, Crosby is on fire. 11pts in 4 games. Anyone who says OV is the best player in the NHL is off their rocker.
Walt, I saw Backstrom's GWG from saturday. It was pretty sweet, but I raise you Sid's 2nd goal tonight.
Bring on the 2nd round 8-)
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Walt, I saw Backstrom's GWG from saturday. It was pretty sweet, but I raise you Sid's 2nd goal tonight.
Bring on the 2nd round 8-)
Really? I thought Sid's was a nice shot and all, but...hat trick and game winning goal in the playoffs, in overtime. Gotta go with my boy Nicky Backstrom.
Oh, we'll have a friendly picture and caption bet.
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Walt, I saw Backstrom's GWG from saturday. It was pretty sweet, but I raise you Sid's 2nd goal tonight.
Bring on the 2nd round 8-)
Really? I thought Sid's was a nice shot and all, but...hat trick and game winning goal in the playoffs, in overtime. Gotta go with my boy Nicky Backstrom.
Oh, we'll have a friendly picture and caption bet.
Yeah, I was just kind of giving you some shit, but I thought Crosby's shot was a more difficult one to put in net considering the angle. I only saw the GWG by NB that game.
And I was watching the Caps game last night, looked like they might lose, then they get 2 quick goals with like 7 minutes left to go up 4-2 >:(
I would like to thank the flyers for knocking out the devils. Now if Boston, Washington, and somehow Ottawa can finish the deal this will be perhaps my favorite first round in a long time.
QuoteI would like to thank the flyers for knocking out the devils. Now if Boston, Washington, and somehow Ottawa can finish the deal this will be perhaps my favorite first round in a long time.
;D
Sucks to lose those games that go to 3OT...Damn!
Viva Los Habitantes!!!
I hate the Habs with an unholy passion, but I hate Alexander Semin even more. So, go Habs... and I'll never say this again.
Damn it, I really wanted to see the Caps play the Pens. Of course Headdy the silly little penguin didn't. You wanted to see the Habs win, and clearly scared to play the Caps. You wanted to cheer with the oh so
trendy-metrosexuals in Montreal. Cool! Jaimoe, I thought you were a Bruins fan? You gotta hate the team more than the player. The player will retire, the team will not.
Since I can't cheer in French I'm pulling for the Pens.
The Hawks/Canucks is going to be a battle. I'm very afraid of Vancouver, but still think the Hawks will win or just flat out get killed.
QuoteDamn it, I really wanted to see the Caps play the Pens. Of course Headdy the silly little penguin didn't. You wanted to see the Habs win, and clearly scared to play the Caps. You wanted to cheer with the oh so
trendy-metrosexuals in Montreal. Cool! Jaimoe, I thought you were a Bruins fan? You gotta hate the team more than the player. The player will retire, the team will not.
Since I can't cheer in French I'm pulling for the Pens.
The Hawks/Canucks is going to be a battle. I'm very afraid of Vancouver, but still think the Hawks will win or just flat out get killed.
The Habs are weaker than the Caps, so if the Bruins meet the Habs down the line, they'll have a better chance of winning, plus, there's nothing better for me than a Bruins-Habs series (and Habs fans would agree that the Bruins are their #2 rivals, historically speaking, #1 being the Leafs).
I'm sure there's lots of metro-sexuals in Montreal (there's a few left in Toronto too), but around half of that great town is English-speaking, so you don't have to cheer in French to root for the Habs. Also, around 1/4 of Canada cheers for Montreal - the Leafs are still the most popular team in the country, but the Maritime Provinces (Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) traditional support Montreal (and New England teams such as the Red Sox and Pats).
I hate Vancouver, so I'm cheering for the Hawks (I like their players better too).
Oh, I'm back to hating the Habs. Semin can go float back to Russia and Ovie can start consuming lots of humble pie.
The hockey World Championships start up soon. So far, Stamkos and Steve Downey have confirmed playing for Canada (no St. Louis and Lecavalier). I wonder if Semin and Ovie will suit up for Russia?
*thinks of that time semin 'beat up' marc staal*
Quote*thinks of that time semin 'beat up' marc staal*
I can't believe Semin can still call himself a man.
QuoteQuote*thinks of that time semin 'beat up' marc staal*
I can't believe Semin can still call himself a man.
someone has to find video of that!!! i remember stalls' face after, priceless!!!
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Silly Caps, Cups are for Men
Quote;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Silly Caps, Cups are for Men
Now I'm almost thinking about cheering for the Habs.
QuoteQuoteQuote*thinks of that time semin 'beat up' marc staal*
I can't believe Semin can still call himself a man.
someone has to find video of that!!! i remember stalls' face after, priceless!!!
I don't know? Add some drums, and it seems like a sweet fight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AwWByAbCw
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AwWByAbCw[/media]
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote*thinks of that time semin 'beat up' marc staal*
I can't believe Semin can still call himself a man.
someone has to find video of that!!! i remember stalls' face after, priceless!!!
I don't know? Add some drums, and it seems like a sweet fight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AwWByAbCw
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AwWByAbCw[/media]
:o did I just see him throw an open handed slap?
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Silly Caps, Cups are for Men
Now I'm almost thinking about cheering for the Habs.
;D
Although I did want to see Pens-Caps for the ECF, how could I not root for the Habs yesterday? I wanted Pens-Caps just because its the best series that could've happened, but with NJ out, of course I wanted the Caps to lose. Now we have home ice until the SCF if they get there, and Montreal is the only team left I can see conceivably beating them, and thats mostly due to Halak.
Cant wait for the West series, I think both will be great. Bout to fire up the DVR for the Wings/Sharks game. My predictions this round:
Pens in 6
Bruins in 6
Hawks in 7
Wings in 6
I really want to pick Sharks in 6 because I feel like Nabokov really outshines Howard this series, but based on history I just cant
Is every game this round on VS? I hope not...direct tv. [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
QuoteIs every game this round on VS? I hope not...direct tv. [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
Outside of weekend games, I believe so.
BUT...DirecTV got Versus back a month or so ago. I had the cheapest package at 150 channels and only had to pay $5 more to move up to 225 channels and that package includes Versus.
...pretty good game last night. Sloppy defense by both teams in the 1st, but entertaining. Id probably only blame the GWG on Howard on either goalie
QuoteQuoteIs every game this round on VS? I hope not...direct tv. [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
Outside of weekend games, I believe so.
BUT...DirecTV got Versus back a month or so ago. I had the cheapest package at 150 channels and only had to pay $5 more to move up to 225 channels and that package includes Versus.
...pretty good game last night. Sloppy defense by both teams in the 1st, but entertaining. Id probably only blame the GWG on Howard on either goalie
What the hell, why didn't you say anything earlier. I could have been watching the playoffs the whole time? Wow, I fucked that one up.
Thanks for the info!
Do you guys get the CBC or TSN on satellite?
QuoteDo you guys get the CBC or TSN on satellite?
No I don't, I wish. Unless it's just getting TSN for hockey games through Center Ice. I know my buddy had one of them or both in Seattle. We watched the Canucks play.
QuoteQuoteDo you guys get the CBC or TSN on satellite?
No I don't, I wish. Unless it's just getting TSN for hockey games through Center Ice. I know my buddy had one of them or both in Seattle. We watched the Canucks play.
I hate the Canucks, but they do play a good brand of hockey. TSN has improved a lot over the years where it's almost as good as HNIC. It helps that some of their on and off air talent came from the CBC such as Chris Cuthbert, who may be the best play-by-play man in hockey.
QuoteQuoteQuoteDo you guys get the CBC or TSN on satellite?
No I don't, I wish. Unless it's just getting TSN for hockey games through Center Ice. I know my buddy had one of them or both in Seattle. We watched the Canucks play.
I hate the Canucks, but they do play a good brand of hockey. TSN has improved a lot over the years where it's almost as good as HNIC. It helps that some of their on and off air talent came from the CBC such as Chris Cuthbert, who may be the best play-by-play man in hockey.
For some reason they didn't show Canada's stations in HD that often. I never got familiar with any broadcasters. Which is a shame, because there were a few games that were in HD that I watched and really enjoyed.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDo you guys get the CBC or TSN on satellite?
No I don't, I wish. Unless it's just getting TSN for hockey games through Center Ice. I know my buddy had one of them or both in Seattle. We watched the Canucks play.
I hate the Canucks, but they do play a good brand of hockey. TSN has improved a lot over the years where it's almost as good as HNIC. It helps that some of their on and off air talent came from the CBC such as Chris Cuthbert, who may be the best play-by-play man in hockey.
For some reason they didn't show Canada's stations in HD that often. I never got familiar with any broadcasters. Which is a shame, because there were a few games that were in HD that I watched and really enjoyed.
Cuthbert was being groomed as the #1 play-by-play guy on the CBC for both hockey and CFL football, but the CBC went on strike and when the dust settled, Cuthbert was gone as were a number of their top guys including sports anchor ace Brian Williams (who is more revered than Ron McLean of HNIC and Coach's Corner fame). The reason why CTV's Olympic hockey looked and sounded so good was because of CBC input.
I don't know why you can't get HD in the States too much. It may be some sort of deal with cable companies or band width?
The most famous hockey play-by-play man still active today is HNIC's Bob Cole. He's an icon of the sport and will go down as perhaps the 2nd best off all time, right behind the late great Foster Hewitt (he's bigger than Vin Scully). The late Danny Gallivan is another legend - he did mostly CBC's Habs games in the '60s-'80s.
Detroit's play-by-play man, Ken Daniels, was another that the CBC was grooming to be their #1 or 2 guy, but he jumped to Detroit a decade or more ago (I think he didn't want to wait). Jim Hughson is considered the CBC's #1 guy; they are phasing Cole out somewhat, but he's #2. Even the #3, #4 crews at the CBC blows away almost every other stations' top crews except for maybe TSN. I must say that both TSN and CBC have great colour talent and their between-period segments are top-notch.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDo you guys get the CBC or TSN on satellite?
No I don't, I wish. Unless it's just getting TSN for hockey games through Center Ice. I know my buddy had one of them or both in Seattle. We watched the Canucks play.
I hate the Canucks, but they do play a good brand of hockey. TSN has improved a lot over the years where it's almost as good as HNIC. It helps that some of their on and off air talent came from the CBC such as Chris Cuthbert, who may be the best play-by-play man in hockey.
For some reason they didn't show Canada's stations in HD that often. I never got familiar with any broadcasters. Which is a shame, because there were a few games that were in HD that I watched and really enjoyed.
Cuthbert was being groomed as the #1 play-by-play guy on the CBC for both hockey and CFL football, but the CBC went on strike and when the dust settled, Cuthbert was gone as were a number of their top guys including sports anchor ace Brian Williams (who is more revered than Ron McLean of HNIC and Coach's Corner fame). The reason why CTV's Olympic hockey looked and sounded so good was because of CBC input.
I don't know why you can't get HD in the States too much. It may be some sort of deal with cable companies or band width?
The most famous hockey play-by-play man still active today is HNIC's Bob Cole. He's an icon of the sport and will go down as perhaps the 2nd best off all time, right behind the late great Foster Hewitt (he's bigger than Vin Scully). The late Danny Gallivan is another legend - he did mostly CBC's Habs games in the '60s-'80s.
Detroit's play-by-play man, Ken Daniels, was another that the CBC was grooming to be their #1 or 2 guy, but he jumped to Detroit a decade or more ago (I think he didn't want to wait). Jim Hughson is considered the CBC's #1 guy; they are phasing Cole out somewhat, but he's #2. Even the #3, #4 crews at the CBC blows away almost every other stations' top crews except for maybe TSN. I must say that both TSN and CBC have great colour talent and their between-period segments are top-notch.
I'm not really sure why we didn't get it in HD. I'd say over 90% wasn't in HD. But if I was in my bedroom it doesn't matter anyway, so I guess I did watch more than just a handful of Canuck games through a Canadian broadcast.
I think people would really watch more hockey in the States if they showed more games played in Canada. I think we'd get jealous. Something like...they obviously love hockey, lets love it even more than them. Watching games played in Canada is way more exciting for the viewer, in my opinion.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDo you guys get the CBC or TSN on satellite?
No I don't, I wish. Unless it's just getting TSN for hockey games through Center Ice. I know my buddy had one of them or both in Seattle. We watched the Canucks play.
I hate the Canucks, but they do play a good brand of hockey. TSN has improved a lot over the years where it's almost as good as HNIC. It helps that some of their on and off air talent came from the CBC such as Chris Cuthbert, who may be the best play-by-play man in hockey.
For some reason they didn't show Canada's stations in HD that often. I never got familiar with any broadcasters. Which is a shame, because there were a few games that were in HD that I watched and really enjoyed.
Cuthbert was being groomed as the #1 play-by-play guy on the CBC for both hockey and CFL football, but the CBC went on strike and when the dust settled, Cuthbert was gone as were a number of their top guys including sports anchor ace Brian Williams (who is more revered than Ron McLean of HNIC and Coach's Corner fame). The reason why CTV's Olympic hockey looked and sounded so good was because of CBC input.
I don't know why you can't get HD in the States too much. It may be some sort of deal with cable companies or band width?
The most famous hockey play-by-play man still active today is HNIC's Bob Cole. He's an icon of the sport and will go down as perhaps the 2nd best off all time, right behind the late great Foster Hewitt (he's bigger than Vin Scully). The late Danny Gallivan is another legend - he did mostly CBC's Habs games in the '60s-'80s.
Detroit's play-by-play man, Ken Daniels, was another that the CBC was grooming to be their #1 or 2 guy, but he jumped to Detroit a decade or more ago (I think he didn't want to wait). Jim Hughson is considered the CBC's #1 guy; they are phasing Cole out somewhat, but he's #2. Even the #3, #4 crews at the CBC blows away almost every other stations' top crews except for maybe TSN. I must say that both TSN and CBC have great colour talent and their between-period segments are top-notch.
I'm not really sure why we didn't get it in HD. I'd say over 90% wasn't in HD. But if I was in my bedroom it doesn't matter anyway, so I guess I did watch more than just a handful of Canuck games through a Canadian broadcast.
I think people would really watch more hockey in the States if they showed more games played in Canada. I think we'd get jealous. Something like...they obviously love hockey, lets love it even more than them. Watching games played in Canada is way more exciting for the viewer, in my opinion.
Well, there really is nothing like HNIC on Saturday night across the country. However, going to a Rangers game would be awesome and so would going to Philly or Detroit. I was at a Bruins game in Boston around 5 years ago when the Leafs were in town (I cheered for the Bruins BTW) and the atmosphere wasn't great, but neither Toronto or Boston were very good back then.
If you ever get a chance, go to see the Habs play in Montreal. That city and arena has the best atmosphere for hockey in the world (and it's a hell of a great city). Toronto has gotten too corporate, at least at the Air Canada Centre. Still, the Leaf fanbase is the largest worldwide for hockey and you can't go out to most bars or pubs when they are playing and not see the game.
Don't get me wrong, going to Detroit would be sweet, but I think it would be a huge disappointment. Hockeytown? I wouldn't say that. I'm not surprised that the Boston atmosphere was lacking. They're the 4th team in Boston. I would love to go to Leafs game, but I think I would rather go to a small city like Edmonton or something.
If you or anyone wants to plan a trip around hockey think about coming to Minnesota. The X is considered one of the best, and it's not because it's new, but because of the atmosphere. I don't see us never not selling out a game. I'm sure I mentioned it before, but within 15 miles you have a high school team with a crowd of 5,000 fans, a college team with 10,000, and a pro team with 20,000 fans all on the same day. Not to mention all the other high school teams and colleges in the state. There was an article in ESPN that listed Mariucci Arena on the top 5 place to go in college sports. Which is saying something, since NCAA hockey doesn't get any attention until the championship game, and I wouldn't even say that even attention.
Here an ESPN article about the Twin Cities in January , it's pretty good...
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/100129
QuoteDon't get me wrong, going to Detroit would be sweet, but I think it would be a huge disappointment. Hockeytown? I wouldn't say that. I'm not surprised that the Boston atmosphere was lacking. They're the 4th team in Boston. I would love to go to Leafs game, but I think I would rather go to a small city like Edmonton or something.
If you or anyone wants to plan a trip around hockey think about coming to Minnesota. The X is considered one of the best, and it's not because it's new, but because of the atmosphere. I don't see us never not selling out a game. I'm sure I mentioned it before, but within 15 miles you have a high school team with a crowd of 5,000 fans, a college team with 10,000, and a pro team with 20,000 fans all on the same day. Not to mention all the other high school teams and colleges in the state. There was an article in ESPN that listed Mariucci Arena on the top 5 place to go in college sports. Which is saying something, since NCAA hockey doesn't get any attention until the championship game, and I wouldn't even say that even attention.
Here an ESPN article about the Twin Cities in January , it's pretty good...
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/100129
All very cool. The Fan radio station in Toronto asked HNIC`s Elliot Freidman what the best arena was for atmosphere and he said without comparison it was Montreal. Add in one of the best cities in the world and this makes seeing a game there a must.
The Bruins aren't the 4th team anymore in Boston. I listen to a lot of sports radio and read tons of articles and the Bruins are still under the Sox, but are ahead of the Celtics in fan interest. The Pats aren`t really a Boston city team (and aren`t rivals of the Celts or Bruins), so never count out my Bruins. If anything, the Celts are the losers and considering on how surprisingly well the Bruins are playing, they could re-take the town they once owned.
The Hawks/Canucks game last night was great, very entertaining. I didnt see the first 12 or so minutes of it because Flyers/B's was on here, but I thought the Hawks decidedly outplayed the Canucks the last 2 periods. After Versteeg lost that puck at the end when it looked like he easily would have beaten Luongo if he was able to go backhand, I let out a big "ohh" but then a couple passes later he hammers it home.
Without Gagne and Carter, Id say that series is already over with Boston up 2-0
This is amusing
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I hate the Wings, but it's far too early to count them out, especially since the Sharks are notorious chokers.
ok guys. here comes the hate....
Months ago, Daniel Carcillo was merely a blip on my hatred radar, but now he is approaching Patrick Kaleta-esque levels of hate.
Here is the latest episode:
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After this game, he claimed that Savard bit him in a scrum. I don't feel like finding the whole quote, but at one point he said 'men don't bite.' There isn't a smilie that properly expresses my rage. Savard said that Danny reached into his mouth and tried to yank his front teeth out. And yknow what?? I believe Savard. Danny needs to quit this shit. I'd be ashamed of my team if I saw him wearing my sweater.
O yeah, and don't forget this one:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0GeiWoiiIE&feature=related[/media]
Men Don't Bite. :D
o yeah, i forgot to make fun of his mustache. it is an insult to real mustaches all over the world. philly fans are making t-shirts about 'fearing the stache.' george parros has a real mustache. carcillos is almost as bad as when crosby tries to grow facial hair. turrible, just turrible.
I hate Carcillo. He's got talent (he was a good OHL junior), but he's a fucker. However, Savard ain't no saint either. He's had moments in his career where he's been a sneaky rat, but I still like him, mainly because he's integral to the Bruins success.
QuoteI hate the Wings, but it's far too early to count them out, especially since the Sharks are notorious chokers.
I wouldve agreed with you at this time yesterday, especially since both games were close and DET probably wouldve won game 1 if not for their 2 minute defensive mind fart in the first period, but down 3-0 this series is over. I thought the Sharks would win, but since DET is so clutch and SJ is typically the opposite, I went with DET. Shouldve trusted my gut.
Whoever comes out of the West is going to be very tough...This Hawks-Canucks series has 6 or 7 games written all over it.
And as for Savard, Carcillo definitely gave him a couple unneccessary shots, but if Carcillo says he bit him, Id actually believe Carcillo. Savard actually bit someone in 2003 or so, so its not like he doesnt have a history.
He's a goon, but he's about as skillful of a goon as they come
QuoteAnd as for Savard, Carcillo definitely gave him a couple unneccessary shots, but if Carcillo says he bit him, Id actually believe Carcillo. Savard actually bit someone in 2003 or so, so its not like he doesnt have a history.
He's a goon, but he's about as skillful of a goon as they come
He's more of an agitator/fighter; there aren't too many goons around anymore.
WOOT BROONS
way to take it to OT. make me happy.
QuoteWOOT BROONS
way to take it to OT. make me happy.
I can't watch the game - I'm at work - because I only have in-house channels on my regular TV monitor (and almost all the channels are owned by the TV network I work for). However, rival network CBC and HNIC is one of the channels, so the Canucks-Hawks game just came on. Go Hawks and go Bruins!!
well Jaimoe, the Bruins made it 4-4 with 30 seconds to go to take it to OT. it has been a good game.
and yes, i agree, go hawks!
Quotewell Jaimoe, the Bruins made it 4-4 with 30 seconds to go to take it to OT. it has been a good game.
and yes, i agree, go hawks!
I saw the highlights on HNIC.
I'm seen as anti-Canadian to the casual hockey fan such as my wife, who'll cheer for any team based in Canada once their team is out. But you understand how I could hate the Habs, Sens and Canucks, right? The Habs are the most hated rival of the Bruins and I just hate the Canucks because Vancouver folks think very highly of themselves and they hate Toronto - in fact, it's their collective past-time. Oh, I also hate those sweetheart Sedin twins too. I hate the Senators because they are Leaf rivals and their fans are fucking annoying. I don't care for many of their players either. HATE!!!! Get this, I know diehard Leaf fans that cheered for Ottawa and Montreal in the playoffs. This is just plain wrong. I remind people that I often cheer for the team with the most Canadians on it, but I'm pulling for the Bruins over Philly since they are my lifelong team. I have no love for the Canuck-loaded Sharks, but I generally despise the Wings, so I hope Joe and company win, even though I don't care for that fucker Heatley and playoff underachiever Marleau.
When I was a little kid I loved the Bruins. I loved #77 and Cam Neely. I can definately see how you hate the Habs. I would love to see a BOS/MTL conference final though. (As I type this the Flyers just won) I rarely see the Canucks so I am pretty neutral when it comes to them. As far as I'm concerned, if the Wings, Flyers and Penguins can all lose this round... it will be a stress free finals for me.
QuoteWhen I was a little kid I loved the Bruins. I loved #77 and Cam Neely. I can definately see how you hate the Habs. I would love to see a BOS/MTL conference final though. (As I type this the Flyers just won) I rarely see the Canucks so I am pretty neutral when it comes to them. As far as I'm concerned, if the Wings, Flyers and Penguins can all lose this round... it will be a stress free finals for me.
I work with a guy who is a diehard Habs fan and he said to me tonight that he hopes the Bruins win because he wants a Boston-Montreal conference final. It's tough to disagree with him on that.
The Canucks play a great and exciting brand of hockey, I just don't like them and the Sedins have a lot to do with this as does Vancouver the city and its hatred of all things Toronto (admittedly, Van is a beautiful and was recently rated the #1 most liveable city in the world by a major publication - I think Toronto was 4th, but I'd rather live here).
The IIHF World Hockey Championship started yesterday. The Ruskies are loaded thanks to the Caps going out early: Ovie and that fuckface Semin are on the team. Canada has sent over a bunch of youngsters including Corey Perry and Steve Stamkos.
But... did you Yanks see what happened yesterday?
http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/international/article/806441--host-germany-wins-opener-at-world-championship-before-record-hockey-crowd
QuoteQuotewell Jaimoe, the Bruins made it 4-4 with 30 seconds to go to take it to OT. it has been a good game.
and yes, i agree, go hawks!
I saw the highlights on HNIC.
I'm seen as anti-Canadian to the casual hockey fan such as my wife, who'll cheer for any team based in Canada once their team is out. But you understand how I could hate the Habs, Sens and Canucks, right? The Habs are the most hated rival of the Bruins and I just hate the Canucks because Vancouver folks think very highly of themselves and they hate Toronto - in fact, it's their collective past-time. Oh, I also hate those sweetheart Sedin twins too. I hate the Senators because they are Leaf rivals and their fans are fucking annoying. I don't care for many of their players either. HATE!!!! Get this, I know diehard Leaf fans that cheered for Ottawa and Montreal in the playoffs. This is just plain wrong. I remind people that I often cheer for the team with the most Canadians on it, but I'm pulling for the Bruins over Philly since they are my lifelong team. I have no love for the Canuck-loaded Sharks, but I generally despise the Wings, so I hope Joe and company win, even though I don't care for that fucker Heatley and playoff underachiever Marleau.
;D
I love the NHL playoffs!
Obviously as a Pens fan, Im biased, but I dont want to see BOS-HABS...I think the Pens are the only team in the east who have a shot at beating CHI, SJ, or VAN, and Id favor all of those teams over any team in the east at this point ( :()
WOOOOOO WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Too bad the Habs were down their three best defensemen (Gill went out in the 2nd period). As a result, their best D-man tonight was future star and rookie call-up P.K. Subban (he was an OHL superstar, but Montreal got him in the 2nd round of the 2007 draft).
Pens just released 1500 more tix for the game tomorrow night...Sadly, they seemed harder to get than Lady Gaga dressing room passes >:(
Im usually confident about this team, but Im nervous for tomorrow. Yesterday was the first time in awhile I couldnt really blame Fleury for any of the goals. He shouldve stopped the first one, but it never would have happened if it wasnt for a turnover at the blue line by Letang. Terrible D on the 2nd goal, when will they decide to shadow Cammalleri like Crosby has been the whole series? Fleury was screened by 3 Pens on Spacek's shot, none of whom could block the shot apparently. As for Lapierre's goal, Leopold gets lazy and turns it over, then Gogo gets undressed by Lapierre. Some of the worst D Ive ever seen on that play. Defense really needs to step up.
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The Civic Arena must host more games!!!
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wow, what a choke job...Fleury was bad, but for the 2nd straight game, the defense was even worse. See ya Gonch, dont let the door hit you on the way out. I dont think any team left in the east can handle SJ or CHI, but I hope the Habs get to the finals and have the chance.
and I hope Hossa once again loses
Team USA is playing in the relegation round at the IIHF World Championships. They lost to both Germany and Denmark. They also lost to Finland, so if the US loses in the relegation round, they'll be demoted to the B pool with the likes of Japan, Norway and France. Canada lost to the Swiss yesterday and lost both Ryan Smyth and Steve Stamkos to injuries. This yearly tournament is crazy.
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I'm glad Philly won. Now that it's over, I'm glad the Pens lost. I wanted Caps vs Pens or nothing. I love how the talking heads are already dogging the playoffs for no star power. Really I think there's plenty left. Time for Patrick Kane to become the face of USA hockey! Let's go Hawks!
City of Champions
QuoteI'm glad Philly won. Now that it's over, I'm glad the Pens lost. I wanted Caps vs Pens or nothing. I love how the talking heads are already dogging the playoffs for no star power. Really I think there's plenty left. Time for Patrick Kane to become the face of USA hockey! Let's go Hawks!
City of Champions
City of Champions ended in february man, get with the program!!
All theyve been talking about on the radio here is how we should trade Malkin, blah blah blah...Bunch of horseshit. I think its ironic they were saying the same thing during the 07-08 season before the deadline (the year after we lost to Sens in ECF) and 1 of the deals that was basically on the table was with the Kings for Cammalleri and their #1 (which ended up being Doughty), and I just remember a bunch of people calling in and saying Cammawho? No way, Malkin is worth a lot more than that!...Pretty funny, of course 90% of people around here know nothing about hockey/players in the NHL outside of Pittsburgh.
Unless this was CHI/DET and PIT/WAS I think ESPN would be railing the NHL saying ratings will suck because of the teams left. Thats just how they treat the NHL. I think both matchups are great. As for ratings: You got the 2 teams with the most firepower in the west still playing, and 2 surprise teams with tradition playing hot in the east. Possible Original 6 matchup for the SCF. Hottest goalie still playing. A Canadian team still playing. Outside of PIT and WAS, I think CHI is next in line being associated with the most young stars and could elevate themselves to that level with a SCF win. Cant wait for tomorrow!
I think the west is a toss up (I think vegas has the odds dead even now actually). I'd probably pick Sharks to win as of now, but Id rather see CHI win. I cant see Philly getting past Halak & the Habs, but maybe Halak comes back to earth. And of course, I want Philly to lose... I'll go
San Jose in 7
Montreal in 6
Nicky Backstrom just got inked! The Pens will be fucked with for years to come. 8-)
QuoteNicky Backstrom just got inked! The Pens will be fucked with for years to come. 8-)
I knew theyd re-sign him, but I cant believe he only signed for and average of $6.7mill per yr, and its only $6 over the first half of the contract :o .....fuck
I actually thought Semin was a RFA this year too but it looks like he's next year
Sharks/Hawks was great yesterday...I think Niemi stole one. Neither of CHI's goals were all that great, but Nabokov has to stop that one from Sharp. Id blame the D for Buff's goal (and Im starting to agree with all the commentators; why wasnt Big Buff in Vancouver for USA!!?!)
What a beatdown Philly gave the Habs...Over the 2nd half of the BOS series thru this game, Philly's 2nd and 3rd lines have been playing great, and Gagne and Briere have been on fire
One of the true US dream finals that few in your fair country will watch. I think Philly has a good chance of winning, even though the Hawks rolled over some of the best teams. Briere is playing great (I've been a fan of his since his junior days), Carter is looking good, Richards is dynamic and mean and Pronger will be the Conn Smyth winner if the Flyers manage to win it. However, the Hawks are a fantastic team loaded with depth and look to be the next dynasty. Toews is the MAN on that team. I love his nickname too (which is probably one of the reasons why he was picked as captain): Captain Serious.
I love this final because a combined 40 Canadians are on the rosters - and the Hawks have a few of the best young American-born players too.
QuoteOne of the true US dream finals that few in your fair country will watch. I think Philly has a good chance of winning, even though the Hawks rolled over some of the best teams. Briere is playing great (I've been a fan of his since his junior days), Carter is looking good, Richards is dynamic and mean and Pronger will be the Conn Smyth winner if the Flyers manage to win it. However, the Hawks are a fantastic team loaded with depth and look to be the next dynasty. Toews is the MAN on that team. I love his nickname too (which is probably one of the reasons why he was picked as captain): Captain Serious.
I love this final because a combined 40 Canadians are on the rosters - and the Hawks have a few of the best young American-born players too.
Don't forget about the other talent on the ice, THE RINK GIRLS are smokin. I hope I get really tired of hearing THAT song from Chelsea Dagger that they play after every goal. It's already REALLY annoying.
I'm not into making predictions. I have seen Niemi look very bad this season. If he can keep playing at the current level I think the got a great chance.
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Does every NHL rink in the US play Stoppin' Tom Connors classic folk song: "The Hockey Song"? Just curious and I think the song should be mandatory.
Here's Tom performing it live from the NHL Award ceremony from many years ago (Tom is a Canadian icon) - his song starts around the 2:00 mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSkpI9wdk0
I can't recall ever hearing it at a Blackhwaks game. Not to say that they have NEVER played it before. Not to sure what the other teams do.
QuoteI can't recall ever hearing it at a Blackhwaks game. Not to say that they have NEVER played it before. Not to sure what the other teams do.
I've heard it through my TV at Bruins and Wings games.
QuoteOne of the true US dream finals that few in your fair country will watch. I think Philly has a good chance of winning, even though the Hawks rolled over some of the best teams. Briere is playing great (I've been a fan of his since his junior days), Carter is looking good, Richards is dynamic and mean and Pronger will be the Conn Smyth winner if the Flyers manage to win it. However, the Hawks are a fantastic team loaded with depth and look to be the next dynasty. Toews is the MAN on that team. I love his nickname too (which is probably one of the reasons why he was picked as captain): Captain Serious.
Havent even won the cup yet and theyre already the next dynasty?!
I get what youre saying, but if they dont win this year thats going to be a major disappointment. Especially because theyre going to have major cap issues next year with Taves and Kane going from less than $1 mill to $6.5 each, and Duncan Keith going from $1.9mill to $8 mill next year. Niemi, Hjalmersson, Ladd, Burish, Madden, Eager are all FA's. Even losing those 6 contracts they'd still be over the cap (and they surely will sign Niemi).
This really is the year for them to win it all, because if they dont, who knows what the team will look like next year outside of Taves, Kane, Buff, Sharp, Bolland, Keith, Seabrook and a few others
Obviously I hate Philly so I want the Hawks to win, but I also would like to see the Hawks win in hopes of a little Hawks-Pens rivalry developing down the road
QuoteDoes every NHL rink in the US play Stoppin' Tom Connors classic folk song: "The Hockey Song"? Just curious and I think the song should be mandatory.
Here's Tom performing it live from the NHL Award ceremony from many years ago (Tom is a Canadian icon) - his song starts around the 2:00 mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSkpI9wdk0
Tater, I love the song the Hawks play after a goal. The one the Wild use...now that's shitty.
Jaimoe can't say I've heard the song before. Minnesota has it's own song about hockey. It's corny, but it really does a good job to showing how hockey is apart of Minnesota's culture.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvxQa9Z7z6g&feature=related[/media]
QuoteQuoteDoes every NHL rink in the US play Stoppin' Tom Connors classic folk song: "The Hockey Song"? Just curious and I think the song should be mandatory.
Here's Tom performing it live from the NHL Award ceremony from many years ago (Tom is a Canadian icon) - his song starts around the 2:00 mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSkpI9wdk0
Tater, I love the song the Hawks play after a goal. The one the Wild use...now that's shitty.
Jaimoe can't say I've heard the song before. Minnesota has it's own song about hockey. It's corny, but it really does a good job to showing how hockey is apart of Minnesota's culture.
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I agree, I like ours better. They need to change it to One Big Holiday or something a little more ROCKIN, a little more up with the current times to get the crowd pumped up. GO HAWKS
They play the other song before the games, it kinda sets the mood, but this is the Wild's goal song...
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Thats more like it. Now I like that better than our goal song.
Hit of the year ;D
GO HAWKS !!!!
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That was just hilarious. ;D
Although its 2-0, first 2 games were very good.
Hope this ends up being a long series although right now it looks like a mirror image of teh WCF with CHI being slightly better most of the games and winning by a goal
good to see carcillo is still being a giant fuck up
Did any of the American rags and sportscasts pick up this story? Hockey Night in Canada's host, Ron Maclean, helped save a man from drowning in the Delaware River on Thursday, with Don Cherry in-tow: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2010/06/03/sp-maclean-rescue.html
I havent heard anything about that story, but I dont watch much sports TV or read ESPN.com much these days
Pretty excited for Game 4 tonight.
What about Jeremy Roenick getting emotional last night. That was special. 8-)
What a great series. These two Americans earned it! (That's right Jaimoe, Toews played some high school hockey in Minnesota, like Crosby, he's a Minnesotan, even if he did play his college at North Dakota ;))
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Thank god Philly didnt win
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I'm SOOOO happy for Hossa and the boys to close it out in Philly.
I don't know if we could of won a game 7.
I can't believe Taterbug said the following: " I'm SOOOO happy for Hossa and the boys to close it out in Philly."
Happy for Hossa above the rest of the boys? Why single that one-year free agent opportunist eye-gauging puke jumps from team to team faster than a cheap hooker working door-to-door at a Philly motel. I didn't like seeing that immature jerk Kane hoist the Cup either.
I do like the Hawks though.
I was marginally pulling for Philly mainly because I like some of their players more: Briere, Carter, Gagne and Richards. I like the core of the Hawks quite a bit, especially Captain Serious (Toews), Sharp, Bolland, Byfuglien, Seabrook, Sopel and Keith. I love Quennville too.
The Hawks win has actually shed a fresh light on the Leafs ineptness, who now take over the Cup drought record (1967). It's all the media and Leaf fans have been talking about today, pushing the impending G20 and G8 Toronto summits aside a little. BTW, Toronto is in the process of being locked-down like a Soviet war zone. Fun times. At least I can ride my bike to work, but right behind my building is the beginning of the G20 zone. It's like living in a foreign country where I need ID to move around.
I like Hossa, I don't see it the same way you do. He did sign 12 year deal wit the Hawks so I don't think he's jumping anywhere. I don't think they could have won without Him. I singled him out because he had the biggest monkey on his back, his third consecutive chance to win it all and he finally did.
QuoteI like Hossa, I don't see it the same way you do. He did sign 12 year deal wit the Hawks so I don't think he's jumping anywhere. I don't think they could have won without Him. I singled him out because he had the biggest monkey on his back, his third consecutive chance to win it all and he finally did.
He's a talented role player; he's no leader. I think the Hawks will regret the big contract they gave him, especially because he's no spring chicken in hockey terms. Kane, Sharp, Keith and especially Toews were the key players, but Hossa did have a good final, especially because the 2nd line was more useful given the top lines on both teams cancelled each other out somewhat.
I'm a diehard Bruins fan and I hate what Bourque did - leave the Bruins only to go to a team with the best chance of winning. This may be cool in the NBA or MLB, but it isn't the hockey way. Bourque has little honour though. He also thumbed his nose at playing for Team Canada over most of his career, even after Yzerman and Gretzky would beg him to suit up for various Canada Cups and World Cups.
QuoteI'm SOOOO happy for Hossa and the boys to close it out in Philly.
I don't know if we could of won a game 7.
I hear ya! I can't imagine what was going thru Hossa's mind when that puck deflected off his stick on it's way to scoring the tying goal for the Flyers. I imagine the words, "NOT AGAIN!" popped up in his head. But the Kaner came to Hossa's rescue on a sweet goal to win the cup in OT for the Hawks. Nice to see Hossa being the first one Toews handed the cup off to.
Did anyone happen to notice that Kane goal was eerily similar to Crosby's goal to beat the US in OT to give Canada the gold medal? Kane made mention of how sweet it was to make a similar goal on the winning end in a post game interview.
Lastly, nice to see Philly fans continiuing to show why they are the least sportsmanlike and most despised fans in all of sports. From booing Santa Clause to cheering Michael Irvin laying motionless on the carpet at the vet. And now you can add booing at the presentation of the Cup to the Hawks. I guess the word class just doesn't exhist in Philly fan's vocabulary. Made watching the Hawks clinch the cup on Philly ice all the more sweeter!!! ;D
What a Parade and rally today for the Blackhawks. An estimated 2 million people were there.
Duncan Keith, One of my favorite players. He asked the crowd if they new of a good dentist.
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One of my brother's best friends brother I think is going to get drafted high. He played for the Omaha Lancers. I've been watching the 08 and 09 drafts on the NHL network. That and George Lopez. I hope the Wild take a Minnesotan this year, and actually keep him!
We traded for the rights to Hamhuis with Philly. He was probably the D-men I wanted the Pens to get the most, but thought we didnt have a chance after Philly got his rights. Looks like Philly and him couldnt come to an agreement, so they traded his rights, hopefully Shero can figure out a way to sign him. I think he'll get it done.
Also, seeing players born in the 90's get drafted makes me feel really old.
Zbynek Michalek and Paul Martin in the Burgh. Im liking this. Sad to see Gonchar go, but he was worth 5.5mill/yr for 3 years at his age. We get 2 very good defensive Dmen, and I think Martin has more offensive ability than most people think.
Id still like to see a winger with some scoring ability come here, but I thought D was a bigger need. Dont have the cap space now really for any sort of decent winger, but maybe a trade will be in the works to create some space
Anyone ever watch the film, Pond Hockey? I finally got to see today on the NHL network. It was pretty good. It makes me wanna attended.
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word on the street is that bob probert has passed :'(
an all time great scrapper. hate to speculate before more details emerge but his bad habits must have caught up with him.
Quoteword on the street is that bob probert has passed :'(
an all time great scrapper. hate to speculate before more details emerge but his bad habits must have caught up with him.
Either Bob or Laraque are the toughest all time. However, Bob was a good player when he was used as a non-enforcer. Remember the playoffs when he replaced an injured Yzerman back in the early `80s? He was incredible. I`m not shocked Bob passed. Surprised? Yes, but not shocked. His heart took a pounding from all the drugs and the damage was done long after he cleaned himself up. Terrible news though. Stay in school kids.
ahahahha suck a dick, devils
Quoteahahahha suck a dick, devils
When I first read about a 17 year deal for a 27 year old I thought it was crazy, but the way the contract is setup it makes better sense now. I'm not getting these lifetime contracts, but I guess it's the only way to get the top players payed.
And now I see it's rejected, good for you Joey!
Had my money league draft yesterday. I had the 7th pick outta 10 and was hoping to grab Malkin (ESPN had him ranked 11th). Couldn't get my boy Nicky Backstrom (Ranked 3rd). Here's my roster...
F- Daniel Sedin (Hendrik went first, but I'd rather have Daniel)
F- Patrick Kane (Reached for him, but what the hell?)
F- Marian Hossa
F- Jason Spezza (67th overall, I liked that pick)
F- John Tavaras (Slipped big time)
C- Jonathon Toews
C- Mike Richards
D- Christian Ehrhoff
D- Alexander Edler
D- Brent Seabrook
UTL- Brooks Laich
UTL- Mason Raymond
G- Jonathon Quick
G- Miikka Kiprusoff
Bench...Jordan Staal, Peter Mueller, Andy Greene, Evander Kane, Marty Turco, Semyon Varlamov
Do penalty minutes count in your league? I think you are a little suspect on defense and in net, but a pretty solid lineup other than that.
QuoteDo penalty minutes count in your league? I think you are a little suspect on defense and in net, but a pretty solid lineup other than that.
Yup PIM's count. Yeah my defense isn't good, but I'm hoping that two defensemen from VAN will help my +/-. I read somewhere that Seabrook will be playing with Keith this year...is that wrong? But he was a sleeper pick that I thought could payout playing alongside Keith. My goalies aren't top-notch, but I'm deeper than anyone else. Hopefully I'll win categories like W's, Minutes, and Saves.
im doing fantasy hockey for the first time ever this season, with a bunch of coworkers. our draft is the 6th. i have no idea how seriously these people take their hockey.
and o yeah...CANT WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START
Seabrook is a natural playing beside Keith. Good choice.
Quoteim doing fantasy hockey for the first time ever this season, with a bunch of coworkers. our draft is the 6th. i have no idea how seriously these people take their hockey.
and o yeah...CANT WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START
Yeah most people in money league this year are hockey fans and know most players, but they don't know their value. What website are you drafting through? Because I find ESPN's rankings a little weak. I drafted using Yahoo's rankings for an ESPN draft. I gotta say I'm respecting Yahoo Sports a lot. They seems to do good work, and recently it seems that people are giving them respect.
I see that my MN State Mavericks are ranked 10th in the WCHA. It's going to be a long season for them, but at least the U of MN is still going to be the U of MN. Hopefully they'll do something.
We are using Yahoo. I use it for the fantasy NASCAR league I am in as well and I like their system a lot (it also helps that I am leading that one). I'm pretty sure there is no money up for grabs in this league, which leads me to believe that I should do fairly well in it haha.
As for the NCAA, my Clarkson Golden Knights are coming off one of their worst (maybe even the very worst) seasons in program history. If they keep this crap up they might lose their distinction as winningest program in D1 history. Michigan's win %age is creeping up on ours. So I see them finishing bottom half in the ECAC this year, a slight step up from dead last.
my buddies and i have been using yahoo for hockey pools for the last 6 years and they just keep improving. you can't only rely on their rankings though. that's no fun and you miss out on some gems ranked ridiculously low.
pumped for the season to start next thurs! GO SENS GO!
Quotemy buddies and i have been using yahoo for hockey pools for the last 6 years and they just keep improving. you can't only rely on their rankings though. that's no fun and you miss out on some gems ranked ridiculously low.
pumped for the season to start next thurs! GO SENS GO!
I can't wait to watch the Sens implode again this season.
Walts you got any cheatsheets for me?? ::)
My draft is tuesday. Havent played fantasy hockey since 08 and once its a week after free agency, I dont follow the NHL until the season starts
Walt where's your cheatsheets man?? I need some help!
Had the 8th out of 10 pick. Think I did pretty good early, but I have no idea on the type of value mid-late considering how small the league is. The benches are short as my dick when I was 4 years old, its ridiculous. My buddy who is the commish is a waiver wire nazi, but he went overboard this time. 5 bench spots total?! You gotta be shittin' me!!
C Mike Richards
C Krejci
W Daniel Sedin
W Dany Heatley
W Patrick Kane
D Tyler Myers
D Gonchar
Util Vanek
Bench Gagne
Bench Hemsky
Bench Doan
G Vokoun
G Steve Mason
G Leighton
G Neuvirth (fingers crossed he surpasses Varlamov at some point)
I like your team Headdy, but I agree with the more bench spots or adding more roster positions. What site are you going through? Crosby go #1? ;)
QuoteI like your team Headdy, but I agree with the more bench spots or adding more roster positions. What site are you going through? Crosby go #1? ;)
Nope...even us yinzers take Ovie #1 every year. I think Sid and Geno went 2-3 though
Yahoo's NHL team preview is pretty good because he says what wrestler the team most symbolizes ;D
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/seasonpreview
Pens are The Rock.
"Once a mid-carder with plenty of potential as Rocky Maivia, Dwayne Johnson turned heel and turned into The Rock, eventually blurring the line between bad guy and fan favorite. That's the Penguins. Hated by many, loved by some, they're a divisive team because of Sidney Crosby and the attention that's given to the franchise by the NHL ... and if you're looking for a "People's Elbow", there's always Matt Cooke."
QuoteQuoteI like your team Headdy, but I agree with the more bench spots or adding more roster positions. What site are you going through? Crosby go #1? ;)
Nope...even us yinzers take Ovie #1 every year. I think Sid and Geno went 2-3 though
Yeah I was seeing that Geno was going earlier than what he was ranked at. Not that it was reaching or anything, but I was surprised that he was ranked 12th on ESPN and went top 5 in my league. I was hoping to get him at the 7th.
Our PP and Fleury have looked pretty shitty so far but at least we snagged that 1st win over NJ..Hopefully Fleury turns it on tomorrow night.
I got a kick out of this too, especially since Avery was involved
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI1Q2AY1-Eo[/media]
QuoteOur PP and Fleury have looked pretty shitty so far but at least we snagged that 1st win over NJ..Hopefully Fleury turns it on tomorrow night.
I got a kick out of this too, especially since Avery was involved
I thought that was awesome, but I thought it was great how Avery acted after it, even he thought it was funny. I love Avery.
Jaimoe, can you explain how broadcasting the games in Canada works? In the States every team has their own announcers and staff...etc. But it seems like most Canadian games aren't by locals. Just wondering how that all works.
The Leafs game was in HD the other night!!! But it still seems they don't show HD for the majority of games between two Canadian teams. I love watching the Nucks, but damn it I wish it was HD. Although the game they were playing the Avalanche, and the FSN CO announcers were just in love with the Sedins. It was almost like they wanted the twins to tear shit up! ;D
QuoteJaimoe, can you explain how broadcasting the games in Canada works? In the States every team has their own announcers and staff...etc. But it seems like most Canadian games aren't by locals. Just wondering how that all works.
The Leafs game was in HD the other night!!! But it still seems they don't show HD for the majority of games between two Canadian teams. I love watching the Nucks, but damn it I wish it was HD. Although the game they were playing the Avalanche, and the FSN CO announcers were just in love with the Sedins. It was almost like they wanted the twins to tear shit up! ;D
Good questions, one I'll do my best to answer them without doing any digging.
First off, all Canadian teams have their own crews and in the case of Montreal, they have two: English and Francophone (TSN and RDS, the latter being the Quebec French version of TSN).
The national sports-only cable networks, TSN and Sportsnet (but not including the Score), produce regional and national games during the week, but they'll often use a specific team's crew. But in the case of the CBC, they have their own guys (and gals) and certain crews are assigned to cover a specific team for Saturday's HNIC and the playoffs (Toronto always gets the A CBC crew; Ottawa has it's own CBC crew; Atlantic, including Quebec-English gets #2; French language CBC cover only Montreal; and the west gets two or three crews). In most cases, working for the CBC is exclusive, but some play-by-play guys do double or triple duty (the Leafs have their own specialty channel but their crew also does broadcasts on TSN or Sportsnet, but NEVER the CBC).
BTW, Sportsnet has 4 regional networks (East, Ontario, West and Pacific) and are exclusive to the region, unless the Raptors and/or Jays are playing, which are considered national teams and are subject to national coverage, unless you live in the Maritime provinces, which has a decidedly New England and Red Sox focus.
Oh, and all games should be in HD (since all the networks I mentioned have long gone high def). I'm not sure why you can't see some Canadian games in HD other than you might be on the wrong channel.
I hope this isn't confusing. At least I didn't bring radio into all of this. In a nutshell, Canada has our teams covered on many levels.
QuoteQuoteJaimoe, can you explain how broadcasting the games in Canada works? In the States every team has their own announcers and staff...etc. But it seems like most Canadian games aren't by locals. Just wondering how that all works.
The Leafs game was in HD the other night!!! But it still seems they don't show HD for the majority of games between two Canadian teams. I love watching the Nucks, but damn it I wish it was HD. Although the game they were playing the Avalanche, and the FSN CO announcers were just in love with the Sedins. It was almost like they wanted the twins to tear shit up! ;D
Good questions, one I'll do my best to answer them without doing any digging.
First off, all Canadian teams have their own crews and in the case of Montreal, they have two: English and Francophone (TSN and RDS, the latter being the Quebec French version of TSN).
The national sports-only cable networks, TSN and Sportsnet (but not including the Score), produce regional and national games during the week, but they'll often use a specific team's crew. But in the case of the CBC, they have their own guys (and gals) and certain crews are assigned to cover a specific team for Saturday's HNIC and the playoffs (Toronto always gets the A CBC crew; Ottawa has it's own CBC crew; Atlantic, including Quebec-English gets #2; French language CBC cover only Montreal; and the west gets two or three crews). In most cases, working for the CBC is exclusive, but some play-by-play guys do double or triple duty (the Leafs have their own specialty channel but their crew also does broadcasts on TSN or Sportsnet, but NEVER the CBC).
BTW, Sportsnet has 4 regional networks (East, Ontario, West and Pacific) and are exclusive to the region, unless the Raptors and/or Jays are playing, which are considered national teams and are subject to national coverage, unless you live in the Maritime provinces, which has a decidedly New England and Red Sox focus.
Oh, and all games should be in HD (since all the networks I mentioned have long gone high def). I'm not sure why you can't see some Canadian games in HD other than you might be on the wrong channel.
I hope this isn't confusing. At least I didn't bring radio into all of this. In a nutshell, Canada has our teams covered on many levels.
Thanks man, that explains a lot. I think I get it. So when I watch the Nucks play, I'm probably watching Sportsnet West? I kinda like their announcer. Not sure what his name is, but he does have a unique way he says, scores. I like it!
I know we've talked about HD in games between two Canadian teams. They still haven't fixed that here. Not sure why they don't show it in HD if they have the ability.
QuoteQuoteQuoteJaimoe, can you explain how broadcasting the games in Canada works? In the States every team has their own announcers and staff...etc. But it seems like most Canadian games aren't by locals. Just wondering how that all works.
The Leafs game was in HD the other night!!! But it still seems they don't show HD for the majority of games between two Canadian teams. I love watching the Nucks, but damn it I wish it was HD. Although the game they were playing the Avalanche, and the FSN CO announcers were just in love with the Sedins. It was almost like they wanted the twins to tear shit up! ;D
Good questions, one I'll do my best to answer them without doing any digging.
First off, all Canadian teams have their own crews and in the case of Montreal, they have two: English and Francophone (TSN and RDS, the latter being the Quebec French version of TSN).
The national sports-only cable networks, TSN and Sportsnet (but not including the Score), produce regional and national games during the week, but they'll often use a specific team's crew. But in the case of the CBC, they have their own guys (and gals) and certain crews are assigned to cover a specific team for Saturday's HNIC and the playoffs (Toronto always gets the A CBC crew; Ottawa has it's own CBC crew; Atlantic, including Quebec-English gets #2; French language CBC cover only Montreal; and the west gets two or three crews). In most cases, working for the CBC is exclusive, but some play-by-play guys do double or triple duty (the Leafs have their own specialty channel but their crew also does broadcasts on TSN or Sportsnet, but NEVER the CBC).
BTW, Sportsnet has 4 regional networks (East, Ontario, West and Pacific) and are exclusive to the region, unless the Raptors and/or Jays are playing, which are considered national teams and are subject to national coverage, unless you live in the Maritime provinces, which has a decidedly New England and Red Sox focus.
Oh, and all games should be in HD (since all the networks I mentioned have long gone high def). I'm not sure why you can't see some Canadian games in HD other than you might be on the wrong channel.
I hope this isn't confusing. At least I didn't bring radio into all of this. In a nutshell, Canada has our teams covered on many levels.
Thanks man, that explains a lot. I think I get it. So when I watch the Nucks play, I'm probably watching Sportsnet West? I kinda like their announcer. Not sure what his name is, but he does have a unique way he says, scores. I like it!
I know we've talked about HD in games between two Canadian teams. They still haven't fixed that here. Not sure why they don't show it in HD if they have the ability.
I'm not sure why HD doesn't come in when two Canadian teams play each other. It may come down to US cable and carrier deals. I have Rogers as a cable provider (Rogers owns the Jays and Sportsnet) and they are the largest cable provider in Canada. However, they don't have a deal to broadcast AMC in HD, even though all their rivals do (which includes Bell). I'm particularly mad since AMC is showing the new Walking Dead series this weekend. My friends that use other providers are laughing at me, but I'll still watch it in SD (Standard Def); Rogers is still the best cable company with the nicest picture and sound quality (and I get tons of HD channels, just not AMC for some maddening reason - although I hate that they edit movies and/or show poor transfers).
I'm not sure who carries the Canucks in the west. It may be Sportsnet Pacific and/or it could even be a local channel. The CBC also covers Vancouver on Saturday nights and their crew is excellent.
Jordan Staal was supposed to be coming back this week, and now breaks his hand after getting hit by a puck in practice and is out another 4-6 weeks. Damnit!1...Only good thing is that Mark Lestestu has been playing very good as the 3rd line C this year and hard to say where he'll be playing once(if!) Staal ever comes back as I see him getting more minutes than a 4th line player.
We've played ok considering Staal has been out all year, Malkin has missed the last couple games, and especially because Fleury has looked terrible so far this year. 1-5, 3.35 GAA, .863 SV% :-/
Anyone getting the new Ovechkin movie? Jaimoe?
You can watch some clips here.... http://alexovetjkin.blogspot.com/2010/11/alex-ovechkin-on-fox-5-to-talk-about.html
QuoteAnyone getting the new Ovechkin movie? Jaimoe?
You can watch some clips here.... http://alexovetjkin.blogspot.com/2010/11/alex-ovechkin-on-fox-5-to-talk-about.html
I'm not sure I'm interested. I still must watch the Don Cherry bio-pic; it won a few awards at the Canadian Gemini ceremony last week (Canuck Emmy's).
Off topic, but sports related:
Have you been following the folly that is Marion Jones and her current revisionist book tour along with the ESPN 30 for 30 doc? Oh, she's still lying and leaving major things out of her past brushes with the law, even to Jon Stewart the other night on his show.
BTW, the fans in T.O. want Ron Wilson's head.
Anyone else watch the Big Chill this weekend? Pretty cool!
I'm going to the Wild vs Detroit game in a couple of weeks. And MN State vs Denver mid January. Both should be fun! My MN State Mavs just swept the U of MN last weekend at home. What a great series. First time we swept the gophs. 8-)
Pens on a 12 game win streak, still without Staal and Malkins missed the last handful...Fleury back to looking near elite thanks to improved D play..Crosby with an 18 game point streak (20 goals, 16 assists) and further asserting himself as the best player in the NHL
Just curious: Do any of you guys play hockey, skate or at one time play the game?
QuoteJust curious: Do any of you guys play hockey, skate or at one time play the game?
I played roller hockey for a few years when I was like 12 or so.
I suck at ice skating
QuoteQuoteJust curious: Do any of you guys play hockey, skate or at one time play the game?
I played roller hockey for a few years when I was like 12 or so.
I suck at ice skating
You more or less have to be taught how to skate at a young age, not unlike swimming or throwing a baseball like a man. Although if you have any interest, try to find a league with similar-skilled players or go to hockey school and/or power-skating.
I am having a tougher time than I expected coming back after a 16 year retirement from hockey. When I quit, I was a very good player. Now, I'm one of the worst on my team (I didn't skate or shoot a puck for 16 years either). I literally have to re-familiarize myself with the finer aspects of skating, especially finding another gear and skating backwards with speed. My timing is brutal too and I have no confidence stick-handling. The good news is that I have two great outdoor rinks across the street from my place, so I can practice when I'm not playing games.
You boys that know a little thing about NHL history would love where I play some of my games. I get to play in the same arenas where many Hall of Famers and current NHLers developed: St. Michaels and Upper Canada College being the most famous.
QuoteJust curious: Do any of you guys play hockey, skate or at one time play the game?
I can skate. I never played organized hockey, but I played pickup games on the outdoor rinks. I was alright. There's no way I could play in a men's league. Alot of my friends that play played high school hockey and they get killed by much older guys. Plus I haven't skated in a probably 5 years.
That's cool you're in a men's league. I didn't know about the rinks you're playing in, that must be pretty damn cool! How's the season going for you?
QuotePens on a 12 game win streak, still without Staal and Malkins missed the last handful...Fleury back to looking near elite thanks to improved D play..Crosby with an 18 game point streak (20 goals, 16 assists) and further asserting himself as the best player in the NHL
Sorry the Fly-boys broke the Pens streak ;) Looking forward to the battles they'll have going forward this season! That was one hell of a game the other night!
QuoteQuotePens on a 12 game win streak, still without Staal and Malkins missed the last handful...Fleury back to looking near elite thanks to improved D play..Crosby with an 18 game point streak (20 goals, 16 assists) and further asserting himself as the best player in the NHL
Sorry the Fly-boys broke the Pens streak ;) Looking forward to the battles they'll have going forward this season! That was one hell of a game the other night!
That was a great game last night.
What the fuck is up with the Hawks this season. A couple guys have been out, but they look horrible. The goalies can't be the only problem.
QuoteQuoteQuotePens on a 12 game win streak, still without Staal and Malkins missed the last handful...Fleury back to looking near elite thanks to improved D play..Crosby with an 18 game point streak (20 goals, 16 assists) and further asserting himself as the best player in the NHL
Sorry the Fly-boys broke the Pens streak ;) Looking forward to the battles they'll have going forward this season! That was one hell of a game the other night!
That was a great game last night.
What the fuck is up with the Hawks this season. A couple guys have been out, but they look horrible. The goalies can't be the only problem.
Well, they did lose like a third of their team from last year, some key guys included like Buff, Versteeg, Niemi, etc.
Well boys, the World Junior Championship (U-20) starts up on Boxing Day with the US defending their title. Canada has a pretty deep team, but the US has 8 returning players. The tourney is being held in Buffalo and already 300,000 seats have been sold. I can't wait. This tourney rivals the the Olympics and Stanley Cup in importance and intensity (I think it's more intense than the Olympics). Canada is in a tough pool: Russia, Sweden, Czech Republic and Norway (the only easy team). The US are in the easier of the two pools (A): Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Swiss (Canada played the Swiss in a warm-up a few days ago a beat them 8-0).
Canada beat the Swedes last night in another warm-up, 4-1, at the Air Canada Centre (sold out game). I think the US will make it to the final - they have a great team. I'm looking forward to watching Jerry D'Amigo (Toronto Maple Leafs); the US has lots of underage AHL experienced players.
http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/
I think NHL Network is carrying the games live too.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 23, 2010, 08:51 PM
Well boys, the World Junior Championship (U-20) starts up on Boxing Day with the US defending their title. Canada has a pretty deep team, but the US has 8 returning players. The tourney is being held in Buffalo and already 300,000 seats have been sold. I can't wait. This tourney rivals the the Olympics and Stanley Cup in importance and intensity (I think it's more intense than the Olympics). Canada is in a tough pool: Russia, Sweden, Czech Republic and Norway (the only easy team). The US are in the easier of the two pools (A): Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Swiss (Canada played the Swiss in a warm-up a few days ago a beat them 8-0).
Canada beat the Swedes last night in another warm-up, 4-1, at the Air Canada Centre (sold out game). I think the US will make it to the final - they have a great team. I'm looking forward to watching Jerry D'Amigo (Toronto Maple Leafs); the US has lots of underage AHL experienced players.
http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/
I think NHL Network is carrying the games live too.
It's nice to see Buffalo selling tickets. I see that the US is Finland on Saturday. I'll probably watch it. I agree that the WJC is a little more intense than the Olympics, really fun to watch! Do they show college hockey on the NHL in Canada?
The Canucks vs Blue Jackets game was a shit show tonight. Since my fantasy hockey is all Nucks and Hawks players, it was fun to watch.
Quote from: Walts on Dec 23, 2010, 09:31 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 23, 2010, 08:51 PM
Well boys, the World Junior Championship (U-20) starts up on Boxing Day with the US defending their title. Canada has a pretty deep team, but the US has 8 returning players. The tourney is being held in Buffalo and already 300,000 seats have been sold. I can't wait. This tourney rivals the the Olympics and Stanley Cup in importance and intensity (I think it's more intense than the Olympics). Canada is in a tough pool: Russia, Sweden, Czech Republic and Norway (the only easy team). The US are in the easier of the two pools (A): Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Swiss (Canada played the Swiss in a warm-up a few days ago a beat them 8-0).
Canada beat the Swedes last night in another warm-up, 4-1, at the Air Canada Centre (sold out game). I think the US will make it to the final - they have a great team. I'm looking forward to watching Jerry D'Amigo (Toronto Maple Leafs); the US has lots of underage AHL experienced players.
http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/
I think NHL Network is carrying the games live too.
It's nice to see Buffalo selling tickets. I see that the US is Finland on Saturday. I'll probably watch it. I agree that the WJC is a little more intense than the Olympics, really fun to watch! Do they show college hockey on the NHL in Canada?
The Canucks vs Blue Jackets game was a shit show tonight. Since my fantasy hockey is all Nucks and Hawks players, it was fun to watch.
By all accounts, the US are the favs this year. They should beat the Finns fairly soundly, although the Finns play more of a North American style of game; it should be entertaining on Saturday (or is it Sunday? I thought the tourney starts traditionally on Boxing Day).
Too bad not many (if any) NHL teams are letting their 18-19 year-olds play in the tourney this year. It's becoming less and less of a trend since 18-19 year-olds are having a bigger impact in the NHL. Heck, Evander Kane in Atlanta, John Tavares on the Island, Skinner in Carolina, Edmonton's Taylor Hall, plus Colorado's Matt Duchene and Boston's Tyler Seguin are all young enough to play for this year's Team Canada. Still, outside of a few youngsters in the NHL, the World Juniors have most of the best U-20s in the world (most have already been drafted in the high rounds). BTW, any player you see playing with a full face-screen is underage/17 years-old or younger and not drafted. It's a rule that 17 and under must wear a cage.
Keep an eye on Canadian underage forward Sean Couturier; he's projected as the #1 pick in the 2011 draft. Projected #2 is Swedish forward Gabriel Landeskog, who plays in the OHL for Kitchener Rangers (he's also their captain); this kid doesn't play like the stereotypical Swede - he's a power forward, very tough/fights and speaks better English than we do.
As for college TV coverage, we get very little, but Leaf TV carries the odd NCAA game and sometimes we get games on slow nights. Canada barely shows our own University hockey on the sports channels (we get some playoff games). The CHL (OHL, WHL and QMJHL) is the main focus after the NHL (the AHL comes in a distant third). BTW, Canadian university hockey is close to on-par with NCAA, but it certainly remains undervalued.
U-S-A!! U-S-A!!
US announces captain and alternates; some familiar names:
http://sports.ca.msn.com/top-stories/cbc-article.aspx?cp-documentid=26894909 (http://sports.ca.msn.com/top-stories/cbc-article.aspx?cp-documentid=26894909)
Canada smoked the Ruskies 6-3 and the US nipped the Finns 3-2.
So the Winter Classic game might be ruined by the weather. After a cold month of December in the teens here in Pittsburgh, it's supposed to be in the 50's on New Years and chances of rain. They're talking about postponing it til sunday (witch would coincide with the Steeler game), or even possible moving it indoors after all. >:(
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 28, 2010, 04:18 PM
So the Winter Classic game might be ruined by the weather. After a cold month of December in the teens here in Pittsburgh, it's supposed to be in the 50's on New Years and chances of rain. They're talking about postponing it til sunday (witch would coincide with the Steeler game), or even possible moving it indoors after all. >:(
I hope that won't happen. That would suck.
Well, the Wings vs Wild game sucked (lost 4-1). But I had fun regardless of the score. It was the first time I was able to walk around the arena and check out all the college and high school jerseys, and all the cool hockey exhibits. About 12 minutes left in the game we were able to move up and sit some really good seats. Great time.
Quote from: Walts on Dec 28, 2010, 10:55 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 28, 2010, 04:18 PM
So the Winter Classic game might be ruined by the weather. After a cold month of December in the teens here in Pittsburgh, it's supposed to be in the 50's on New Years and chances of rain. They're talking about postponing it til sunday (witch would coincide with the Steeler game), or even possible moving it indoors after all. >:(
I hope that won't happen. That would suck.
Yeah, walked outside today and it felt like it was in the upper 40's or maybe 50's. Either way, surprisngly warm. You'd think they have some sort of cooling system under the ice though where even if its 50 degrees they could pull it off, no?? Either way, its looking sketchy
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 29, 2010, 04:28 PM
Quote from: Walts on Dec 28, 2010, 10:55 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 28, 2010, 04:18 PM
So the Winter Classic game might be ruined by the weather. After a cold month of December in the teens here in Pittsburgh, it's supposed to be in the 50's on New Years and chances of rain. They're talking about postponing it til sunday (witch would coincide with the Steeler game), or even possible moving it indoors after all. >:(
I hope that won't happen. That would suck.
Yeah, walked outside today and it felt like it was in the upper 40's or maybe 50's. Either way, surprisngly warm. You'd think they have some sort of cooling system under the ice though where even if its 50 degrees they could pull it off, no?? Either way, its looking sketchy
Yeah I would think they would too. I watch the Kings games, and they have an outdoor rink next to the Staples Center, and I'm sure LA is its usual perfect weather.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 29, 2010, 04:28 PM
Quote from: Walts on Dec 28, 2010, 10:55 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 28, 2010, 04:18 PM
So the Winter Classic game might be ruined by the weather. After a cold month of December in the teens here in Pittsburgh, it's supposed to be in the 50's on New Years and chances of rain. They're talking about postponing it til sunday (witch would coincide with the Steeler game), or even possible moving it indoors after all. >:(
I hope that won't happen. That would suck.
Yeah, walked outside today and it felt like it was in the upper 40's or maybe 50's. Either way, surprisngly warm. You'd think they have some sort of cooling system under the ice though where even if its 50 degrees they could pull it off, no?? Either way, its looking sketchy
They're more worried about the possibility of rain than the temp.
It would be kind of sweet if they made it a roller hockey game instead.
Canada vs US on Monday night in the World Junior semi-finals. It's going to be a dandy. Don't be surprised to see the HBSC Arena in Buffalo filled to over-capacity with 80% dressed in red and white. However, I think the Yanks are the slight favourite.
So apparently this years winter classic was the highest rated regular season hockey game in like 20-some years, and also was watched by more people than the Fiesta Bowl with Oklahoma vs UConn...Not too shabby!!
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 03, 2011, 05:49 PM
So apparently this years winter classic was the highest rated regular season hockey game in like 20-some years, and also was watched by more people than the Fiesta Bowl with Oklahoma vs UConn...Not too shabby!!
Yeah, that's pretty cool!
Jaimoe, what's the word on Evgeni Nabokov? I picked him up in my fantasy league, but I'm thinking about dropping him. Have you heard anything?
Also, Canada played 100x better than the USA tonight. Probably could tell that from the score, but good lord did the US play shitty. You were right about the crowd being mostly Canadian, holy! Good luck against the Russians!
Quote from: Walts on Jan 03, 2011, 10:45 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 03, 2011, 05:49 PM
So apparently this years winter classic was the highest rated regular season hockey game in like 20-some years, and also was watched by more people than the Fiesta Bowl with Oklahoma vs UConn...Not too shabby!!
Yeah, that's pretty cool!
Jaimoe, what's the word on Evgeni Nabokov? I picked him up in my fantasy league, but I'm thinking about dropping him. Have you heard anything?
Also, Canada played 100x better than the USA tonight. Probably could tell that from the score, but good lord did the US play shitty. You were right about the crowd being mostly Canadian, holy! Good luck against the Russians!
I don't think I've seen the Canuck Jrs ever plays so well as a team. Some hockey writers and TV analysts suggest it was their best game since the tourney began in the mid '70s ( the team with Gretzky only won bronze). One factor for the poor US's play was that they were in the far easier round-robin pool and faced only one tough challenge until the playoffs. Another was the US expected to win and didn't prepare for a team that had lots to prove. Canada has 15 NHL 1st-rounders on the team, but were still considered underdogs.
I'll investigate Nabokov; he's playing for a dangerous TB team, but their D is a little suspect so he'll see lots of pucks.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 03, 2011, 05:49 PM
So apparently this years winter classic was the highest rated regular season hockey game in like 20-some years, and also was watched by more people than the Fiesta Bowl with Oklahoma vs UConn...Not too shabby!!
I actually heard it again last night and they said highest rated regular season game in 36 years :o
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 04, 2011, 04:38 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 03, 2011, 05:49 PM
So apparently this years winter classic was the highest rated regular season hockey game in like 20-some years, and also was watched by more people than the Fiesta Bowl with Oklahoma vs UConn...Not too shabby!!
I actually heard it again last night and they said highest rated regular season game in 36 years :o
That's not saying much considering the low ratings hockey has always gotten in the US. Still, it's great that the game drew good numbers on a bowl night.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 04, 2011, 07:04 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 04, 2011, 04:38 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 03, 2011, 05:49 PM
So apparently this years winter classic was the highest rated regular season hockey game in like 20-some years, and also was watched by more people than the Fiesta Bowl with Oklahoma vs UConn...Not too shabby!!
I actually heard it again last night and they said highest rated regular season game in 36 years :o
That's not saying much considering the low ratings hockey has always gotten in the US. Still, it's great that the game drew good numbers on a bowl night.
Again that's pretty cool! I think it's saying something. I think hockey is growing in the States, and it seems to be growing fast rather than slow. I think having the game at night is way better. And if the NHL doesn't want to compete with bowl games, then move the date of the game. I don't think having it on new year's really matters. I think most people just like watching it once a year no matter what the day it is.
So who do you all wanna see next year? I'm ruling out any chance of a Canadian team playing it. And I also don't see the game getting played in or involving Minnesota. The Wild don't have star power, and the fanbase is solid here. I've been reading that a Kings @ Rangers game is probable. I think that would be alright. I'd like the Red Wings to host a game soon too. I wish they announced the teams a couple years in advance.
Quote from: Walts on Jan 05, 2011, 01:52 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 04, 2011, 07:04 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 04, 2011, 04:38 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 03, 2011, 05:49 PM
So apparently this years winter classic was the highest rated regular season hockey game in like 20-some years, and also was watched by more people than the Fiesta Bowl with Oklahoma vs UConn...Not too shabby!!
I actually heard it again last night and they said highest rated regular season game in 36 years :o
That's not saying much considering the low ratings hockey has always gotten in the US. Still, it's great that the game drew good numbers on a bowl night.
Again that's pretty cool! I think it's saying something. I think hockey is growing in the States, and it seems to be growing fast rather than slow. I think having the game at night is way better. And if the NHL doesn't want to compete with bowl games, then move the date of the game. I don't think having it on new year's really matters. I think most people just like watching it once a year no matter what the day it is.
So who do you all wanna see next year? I'm ruling out any chance of a Canadian team playing it. And I also don't see the game getting played in or involving Minnesota. The Wild don't have star power, and the fanbase is solid here. I've been reading that a Kings @ Rangers game is probable. I think that would be alright. I'd like the Red Wings to host a game soon too. I wish they announced the teams a couple years in advance.
It's disgusting that Canadian teams, even Vancouver, get shunned for this annual game. However, I understand why (ratings, Gary Bettman, the non-lucrative but high profile deal with NBC). Why can't one Canuck team such as the Leafs or Habs play the Rangers? Van wouldn't work as a host since it never gets cold enough to make outdoor ice in the city and surrounding area.
Hockey doesn't really grow in the States. 100 years and hockey is still more of a cult sport, a strong cult mind you, but it barely registers nationally. You can't push a winter sport into areas that don't have snow or winter sports for that matter (LA is a success, but the media hardly pushes the Kings). Carolina, Florida, Atlanta, Nashville and Phoenix are all in big trouble (especially the latter two franchises) and the Islanders have been digging their own grave for years.
The NHL's TV contract is up with Versus after next year..I think the Classic getting the ratings it did is just another step towards the NHL (hopefully) going back to ESPN in a couple years. Even if all their televised games are on ESPN2, I think its still a much better situation for the NHL
But our Tampa team is relativly strong depite the work stoppage coming right after we won the cup. That team seemed poised for a great run and Vinny was about to explode - then nothing. Despite that the fans have hung in there fairly well in a big building and we're getting rewarded this year. A 1 - 0 overtime win against the caps in your first game with the team while still wearing an Islanders lid Rolo? You've got to be kidding me.
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jan 05, 2011, 04:09 PM
But our Tampa team is relativly strong depite the work stoppage coming right after we won the cup. That team seemed poised for a great run and Vinny was about to explode - then nothing. Despite that the fans have hung in there fairly well in a big building and we're getting rewarded this year. A 1 - 0 overtime win against the caps in your first game with the team while still wearing an Islanders lid Rolo? You've got to be kidding me.
Im going to the game tonight, itll be the first time in the Pens new arena Consol Energy Center..Pretty psyched and glad its against a good team with a lot of offense like TB. $90 per ticket though and were in the upper level, yikes!
No score early in the 2nd in a spirited battle for World Jr. bronze between the US and Sweden. Canada vs the upstart Russkies tonight. Pretty solid tournament this year, game-by-game competetive wise (between the real teams).
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jan 05, 2011, 04:09 PM
But our Tampa team is relativly strong depite the work stoppage coming right after we won the cup. That team seemed poised for a great run and Vinny was about to explode - then nothing. Despite that the fans have hung in there fairly well in a big building and we're getting rewarded this year. A 1 - 0 overtime win against the caps in your first game with the team while still wearing an Islanders lid Rolo? You've got to be kidding me.
Rollie the Goalie!! Much love for Rollie! I love the guy while in Minny. Tampa is a fun team to watch. I'd rank my top 5 teams to watch...Hawks, Canucks, Pens, Caps, and Tampa.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 05, 2011, 07:17 AM
It's disgusting that Canadian teams, even Vancouver, get shunned for this annual game. However, I understand why (ratings, Gary Bettman, the non-lucrative but high profile deal with NBC). Why can't one Canuck team such as the Leafs or Habs play the Rangers? Van wouldn't work as a host since it never gets cold enough to make outdoor ice in the city and surrounding area.
I get why the WC doesn't involve a Canadian team. I get why Minnesota doesn't get one too. I don't have a problem with it. I'd love to see a Habs or a Buds game, but it doesn't make sense. In order to make hockey a nation wide sport and get out of being a niche sport in the US the NHL needs to do this. LA has gotten a resurgence lately, and the time to act is now. Canada will always be there. That won't change, but I don't think it's a slap in the face of the most loyal fanbase. I think the Winter Classic should be American teams vs American teams, and the Heritage Classic should be Canada teams. What's good for the game is good for Canada.
Quote from: Walts on Jan 05, 2011, 08:46 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 05, 2011, 07:17 AM
It's disgusting that Canadian teams, even Vancouver, get shunned for this annual game. However, I understand why (ratings, Gary Bettman, the non-lucrative but high profile deal with NBC). Why can't one Canuck team such as the Leafs or Habs play the Rangers? Van wouldn't work as a host since it never gets cold enough to make outdoor ice in the city and surrounding area.
I get why the WC doesn't involve a Canadian team. I get why Minnesota doesn't get one too. I don't have a problem with it. I'd love to see a Habs or a Buds game, but it doesn't make sense. In order to make hockey a nation wide sport and get out of being a niche sport in the US the NHL needs to do this. LA has gotten a resurgence lately, and the time to act is now. Canada will always be there. That won't change, but I don't think it's a slap in the face of the most loyal fanbase. I think the Winter Classic should be American teams vs American teams, and the Heritage Classic should be Canada teams. What's good for the game is good for Canada.
I think NBC and the NHL's pandering to the miniscule US market will do damage at some point when it comes to playoff time. When and if a Canadian team makes it into the playoffs and faces a marquee American team, NBC may be forced to show a game or two in the series. Will fringe fans tune out having no history with said Canuck franchise? I think so. Anyway, I know why the WC is now US based. At least in Canada, it's looked at as just another game, albeit a bit of a novelty.
Canada's collapse in last night's World Jr. final was biggest in the tournament's history. Giving up 5 goals in the 3rd on 10 shots overall is inexcusable. However, Canada played tight from the start and thought they had it won going into the 3rd, with a 3-0 lead. The Russians wanted it more - Canada looked nothing like the team that rolled over the Yanks in the semis. In fact, we played like the Yanks did in the semis.
Of course seeing the Pens win 8-1 was good on its own, but damn the new arena is pretty spectacular. We were on the blue line about 10 rows from the worst seats in the house, and it felt like we were right on top of the ice.
We got to see a great penalty shot from Stamkos as well ;D
Steve Stamkos Fails Miserably During Penalty Shot Attempt (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxe5gC7Uc_k#ws)
I spoke too soon. Worst Lightning outing of the year. They were slow and sluggish last night and just got spanked. Rollo needs to put away that horrible generic Lightning mask and put his Islanders lid back on. It's a shame that the casual sports fan is only going to know Stamkos because of that silly play - he's a great, great player.
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jan 06, 2011, 04:22 PM
I spoke too soon. Worst Lightning outing of the year. They were slow and sluggish last night and just got spanked. Rollo needs to put away that horrible generic Lightning mask and put his Islanders lid back on. It's a shame that the casual sports fan is only going to know Stamkos because of that silly play - he's a great, great player.
A few years ago my friend met Martin St. Louis at the Rocket Richard movie premiere. He said to Marty: "TB is a good bad team". Well, Marty didn't like hearing that (I actually fed my friend that line). Anyway, I think they still are a good bad team.
Finally got to watch the rest of the Pens Caps 24-7, and the last two episodes were great to watch. I hope they do it again. Loved it!
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 06, 2011, 04:26 PM
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jan 06, 2011, 04:22 PM
I spoke too soon. Worst Lightning outing of the year. They were slow and sluggish last night and just got spanked. Rollo needs to put away that horrible generic Lightning mask and put his Islanders lid back on. It's a shame that the casual sports fan is only going to know Stamkos because of that silly play - he's a great, great player.
A few years ago my friend met Martin St. Louis at the Rocket Richard movie premiere. He said to Marty: "TB is a good bad team". Well, Marty didn't like hearing that (I actually fed my friend that line). Anyway, I think they still are a good bad team.
What's a good bad team? Marty never seemed like much of a happy-go-lucky kind of guy and I'm surprised that he didn't punch your friend in his face. We were more good than bad last night.
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jan 13, 2011, 03:42 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 06, 2011, 04:26 PM
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jan 06, 2011, 04:22 PM
I spoke too soon. Worst Lightning outing of the year. They were slow and sluggish last night and just got spanked. Rollo needs to put away that horrible generic Lightning mask and put his Islanders lid back on. It's a shame that the casual sports fan is only going to know Stamkos because of that silly play - he's a great, great player.
A few years ago my friend met Martin St. Louis at the Rocket Richard movie premiere. He said to Marty: "TB is a good bad team". Well, Marty didn't like hearing that (I actually fed my friend that line). Anyway, I think they still are a good bad team.
What's a good bad team? Marty never seemed like much of a happy-go-lucky kind of guy and I'm surprised that he didn't punch your friend in his face. We were more good than bad last night.
Id say usually a good bad team is a team with talent that doesnt play up to their skill level...Im not sure how much Id call Tampa a good bad team though. Theyve had a ton of offensive talent the entire decade, but have never had an above average goalie and their D has been pretty poor since their cup run.
I went to the MN State vs Denver game on Saturday. What a let down. We were up 3-1 going into the 3rd but we gave up a couple quick chessy goals. Ended up losing 21 seconds into OT. I gotta say though that we played pretty good, and should have won (we tied 4-4 the first night). Denver is 6th in the nation and we played really well for 2 periods. That's our problem we let up in the 3rd. I'm happy that we swept the U of MN this year for the first time (I think). We aren't bad, but in the WCHA we're horrible. Overall it was good to spend time with my mom and dad, go out to eat, drink some brews, and watch some hockey...great time regardless of the score
On a side note...I when to my roommates game tonight...they lost 5-1. The team is full of my friends. They have a big tournament in March and I'm the coach. It sucked that they can't check, so there goes the forecheck. I'm dressing up for the part. I was watching an interview with Patrick Kane, and he said that he plays summer hockey with his friends and one of them wheres a suit. So that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to the theft store tomorrow to buy a $5 suit and wear it. They played like shit. It's going to be hard to yell at them since I never played, but I know enough to yell at them, and that's what they need.
Tell your boy Patty Kane he needs to step his game up!!..My team blows, Ive been in the cellar for probably the last 6 weeks...I think its mostly because my goalies suck though (Vokoun, Neuvirth, Boucher, Steve Mason)
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 21, 2011, 11:50 AM
Tell your boy Patty Kane he needs to step his game up!!..My team blows, Ive been in the cellar for probably the last 6 weeks...I think its mostly because my goalies suck though (Vokoun, Neuvirth, Boucher, Steve Mason)
Yeah, I was wondering how your team was doing. Kane isn't doing bad, not great, but decent. I'm really regretting drafting 40% Blackhawks. I'm 4 games back in my division. But goalies aren't worth that much in my league, so I'm rolling with just two. Crawford and Quick. The fucking Kings are pissing me off.
What do you use for your categories?
Skaters: G, A, +/-, SHP, GWG, SOG, PPP, PIM
Goalies: W, L, SV%, GAA, SO
It doesn't pay to start a bunch of shitty goalies in my league. We have a min. starts at 3, but I wish we had something else to encourage starting goalies like Minutes or saves. If If I get a shutout, I bench them after my third start.
We used to play GWG and SHP points when they league started but took them out after a year. I kind of agree with it, because if you got just 1 SHP you usually won that category, and GWG were totally fluky and didnt seem equate with how good a player is (although you could say PIMs do the same thing. We also took out losses because it amounted to basically an extra point for whichever team already won for wins.
We have the min 3 starts as well, and I try to employ strategy with that, but usually it doesnt work (like this week, in 3 starts I have a pretty good 2.32 GAA and .922 SV%, but my opponent has a 1.89 GAA and .945 SV% and a shutout - though only 2 starts)..Youre almost screwed whether you start em all or only 3. Plus, youre basically giving away the wins category but only starting 3. Hopefully Vokoun gives me a nice game tonight, then I might stand pat and bench my goalies over the weekend if I can overtake the GAA and SV%
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 21, 2011, 05:24 PM
We used to play GWG and SHP points when they league started but took them out after a year. I kind of agree with it, because if you got just 1 SHP you usually won that category, and GWG were totally fluky and didnt seem equate with how good a player is (although you could say PIMs do the same thing.
I kinda agree. I don't mind having one fluky category, but I don't like having 2 fluky categories. One is enough. And I totally agree that it doesn't seem to show how good a player really is. It rewards average to below average players. I doubt I'll be able to get the commish to change anything though.
I thought the fantasy draft for the all star game last night was pretty good for a first attempt and entertaining, although that announcer guy got progressively worse and it felt like I was watching Ben Stiller reaching with terrible jokes towards the end.
How the game pans out should be interesting. I think the goalies are pretty even, I think Lidstrom's team definitely has better D for a game like this. Its alarming how different the forwards are for each team. Staal's team clearly has the best goal scorers with arguably the 10 best scorers except for Stamkos, but Lidstrom's team has the vast majority of the best set up guys, and in a open game like this with so much talent on the ice, I think Id favor Team Lidstrom because of that. Considering all the politics Staal had to deal with by drafting both Canes (and Ward #1 overall) and his brother (probably the worst Dmen of the bunch for an all star game), his team is pretty strong.
Nice mindgames by Kane to allow Toews to slide a bit and his team pick him (and I thought Toews was actually pissed every Blackhawk + Byfuglien was picked before him)..I also thought Giroux and Perry were great late picks for Staal's team and really rounded it out well. Briere seemed like the biggest reach of any pick.
The NHL game is unwatchable, but it's still 100 times better than the Pro Bowl. The best all-star game of them all is the CHL's Prospects Game, which has the best non-drafted players play a one-off. It's a no-holds-barred affair since all the players can move up or down in their NHL draft rankings. Fights and big hits are common. The matchup is East vs West with Team (Don) Cherry vs Team (Bobby) Orr.
I thought the draft format was pretty entertaining. I'm assuming you are singling out TSN announcer/host James Duthie? I thought he did a fairly good job in a kangaroo-like court setting. He's an excellent all-round sport anchor/host on most days. His football and normal TSN hockey work is stellar. Pierre drove me nuts last night, but this isn't a rare thing.
The NHL all star game is light years better than the NFL Pro Bowl (I see you just edited that in), and I like it much more than the NBA's game as well (they dont play D in the regular season anyway, not much different to see there).
The NHL and MLB are definitely my 2 favorite all star games, and baseball is my least favorite of the 4 sports probably. The MLB game actually has something on the line, so naturally that gives it an advantage. Just because the NHL all star game isnt "real hockey" because it doesnt have hitting and much defense, I think its a fun watch and a nice change of pace.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 29, 2011, 03:44 PM
The NHL all star game is light years better than the NFL Pro Bowl (I see you just edited that in), and I like it much more than the NBA's game as well (they dont play D in the regular season anyway, not much different to see there).
The NHL and MLB are definitely my 2 favorite all star games, and baseball is my least favorite of the 4 sports probably. The MLB game actually has something on the line, so naturally that gives it an advantage. Just because the NHL all star game isnt "real hockey" because it doesnt have hitting and much defense, I think its a fun watch and a nice change of pace.
Not sure if you read my response to your second-last post? Anyway, I don't mind the MLB All-Star game, other than the offensive and disgraceful decision by the host network to no longer show the Canadian anthem.
A really good sort-of all-star hockey game is the annual (I think it's annual) NCAA all-stars vs CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) all-stars (the best players in Canadian university hockey). The games are a lot closer than you'd expect. The CIS is loaded with ex-CHL players that want to continue their careers while receiving a great education (many are late-bloomers) - and a few are ex-NHLers. Mike Danton (infamous NHLer from the Blues/Devils that was charged and jailed for trying to kill his old coach) was a star for St. Mary's Huskies (university in Halifax) this season and they won the national championship last season with Danton leading the way (he's now an Academic All-Canadian; weird story eh). It's often overlooked, but some CIS players make it to the NHL and lots are in the AHL.
Sorry so late, but I wanted to add to the All-star game discussion.
I watched everything except most of the game. I have to say that I thought the draft was awesome and the highlight of the weekend! I watched it twice. The guy from TSN was funny and did a great job. The players were funny. Toews looked genuinely pissed haha! Great idea, and I'll watch it again next year.
Over the weekend I laced up the skates, and hit the ice for the first time in a while. Great time, and I didn't fall once!
Quote from: Walts on Feb 02, 2011, 10:15 AM
Sorry so late, but I wanted to add to the All-star game discussion.
I watched everything except most of the game. I have to say that I thought the draft was awesome and the highlight of the weekend! I watched it twice. The guy from TSN was funny and did a great job. The players were funny. Toews looked genuinely pissed haha! Great idea, and I'll watch it again next year.
Over the weekend I laced up the skates, and hit the ice for the first time in a while. Great time, and I didn't fall once!
I found the skills competition mostly a tough watch, but far better than the game itself. The trick break-away competition was unwatchable. As an aside, check out this year's AHL all-star jerseys (historically, they should be called sweaters). I think they are better than 80% of the ones in the NHL. Beautiful looking, I tell you whut.
I laced up the blades yesterday too on the outdoor rink across the street from my place. I'm in a down-time with my team (I'm on-call and not a full member), so I had the entire rink to myself and I shot the puck around and skated pretty hard for an hour. The temperature was perfect for good outdoor ice: -10C.
I actually wrote something about the trick shot part, but then I deleted it. They need to get rid of it for sure. I think that's the only thing I didn't like about the Skill Comp. I forgot which player said it, but someone said he had too much vodka the night before ;D
I'll check out the jerseys. One time my buddy went up to someone who was wearing a Gophers jersey, and told him nice sweater. The guy got offended and said it's not a sweater it's a jersey. Long story short...they almost got into a fight about it, but even his friends knew what hell my buddy was talking about so it cooled down quickly.
Won my fantasy league! I might use the winnings to go to the frozen four in St Paul. Anyone else catch a game? I was only able to watch the Colorado College vs Boston College game. It was nice to see CC kick the crap outta BC. And I guess they're starting a Big Ten conference for hockey. Penn State is getting a team.
Quote from: Walts on Mar 28, 2011, 09:57 AM
Won my fantasy league! I might use the winnings to go to the frozen four in St Paul. Anyone else catch a game? I was only able to watch the Colorado College vs Boston College game. It was nice to see CC kick the crap outta BC. And I guess they're starting a Big Ten conference for hockey. Penn State is getting a team.
Never mind. I guess the games are sold out already. I was surprised that Woody Paige mentioned the Frozen Four on Around the Horn yesterday. Plus, he was really loving U of MN Duluth. Gotta go with the Bulldogs!
i fucking hate the rangers :(
Quote from: joey_rogo on Mar 31, 2011, 09:03 PM
i fucking hate the rangers :(
I understand what you're saying, but the future is bright.
Quote from: Walts on Apr 01, 2011, 03:36 PM
Quote from: joey_rogo on Mar 31, 2011, 09:03 PM
i fucking hate the rangers :(
I understand what you're saying, but the future is bright.
i know it is. but this is tough man.
they have so much heart. i love this team. imagine if the talent could match it.
and ps cally being out right now breaks my heart.
I love NHL playoffs! I'm really impressed by what the Pens accomplished with so many injuries this year, regardless of what happens in the playoffs. Bylsma should get the Jack Adams award. Impressive win over Tampa Bay last night. And who knows, if Crosby comes back we could go deep into the playoffs.
Nucks v Caps in the finals. Nucks take the cup!
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 15, 2011, 12:46 AM
I love NHL playoffs! I'm really impressed by what the Pens accomplished with so many injuries this year, regardless of what happens in the playoffs. Bylsma should get the Jack Adams award. Impressive win over Tampa Bay last night. And who knows, if Crosby comes back we could go deep into the playoffs.
Yeah, these games right now are pretty much icing on the cake..Going into the last game of the season, we couldve won the division and been the 2 seed with Crosby missing half the season and Malking and Staal both missing a third, not to mention Fleury sucking at the beginning of the yr. Bylsma is def coach of the yr IMO
After last nights game, its clear this series will go at least 6 games. They really fucked themselves with all the penalties last night...If we play great D like we did all yr, and MAF doesnt five up the softies which to his credit has been an amazing improvement this yr, we should be good.
I think Sid comes back next series *if we win
As for other series, I dont see many upsets. Habs are up 2-0 and Id guess they win because of that, but the Bruins are such a high seed bc of Thomas and not their offense so the Bs losing isnt that surprising to me
Quote from: cheesemuffins on Apr 15, 2011, 04:25 PM
Nucks v Caps in the finals. Nucks take the cup!
I'm going Sharks vs Flyers. Sharks taking it. It's going to be Nucks or Sharks. They both have something to prove.
Quote from: Walts on Apr 19, 2011, 12:38 PM
Quote from: cheesemuffins on Apr 15, 2011, 04:25 PM
Nucks v Caps in the finals. Nucks take the cup!
I'm going Sharks vs Flyers. Sharks taking it. It's going to be Nucks or Sharks. They both have something to prove.
The Flyers had me a bit nervous with their lackluster goaltending in the first game & a half. But Brian Boucher has looked pretty solid between the pipes. Hopefully this trend continues. Also praying to all known deities that Pronger comes back soon
Quote from: Walts on Apr 19, 2011, 12:38 PM
Quote from: cheesemuffins on Apr 15, 2011, 04:25 PM
Nucks v Caps in the finals. Nucks take the cup!
I'm going Sharks vs Flyers. Sharks taking it. It's going to be Nucks or Sharks. They both have something to prove.
I dunno..Flyers got lucky last yr by not having to play us or the Caps..I hate the Flyers, but I know how good they are so Im not discounting them on bias. I think the East is much deeper this year, all these series will probably go 6+ games. When youve already pulled Bob only a few games into the playoffs, you gotta be nervous.
The West is basically a 3 horse race between Nucks, Wings, and Sharks..I think this is the year Vancouver doesnt choke and gets to the finals...Choking in the finals all might depend on if a top team from the east gets there, of if theyre playing BUF or NYR bc of a hot Miller or Lundqvist - which in that case I dont think theyll choke.
I BELIEVE... I'm not gonna lie, I thought the Blackhawks were toast against the Nucks. Game 7 is gonna be insane at my house Tuesday. I might have to take a nap after work so I can stay up late for that 9:00 pm start. Win or lose I'm still proud of how they came back. Other than there goalie issues I think we've been out hit and out played. I'm betting on the Nucks to come out hitting like they did in games 1-3 and the Sadin's to be at the top of there game.
Are the 2011 Blackhawks going to pull a 2010 Flyers?
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 25, 2011, 11:59 AM
Are the 2011 Blackhawks going to pull a 2010 Flyers?
I hope so but I'm not gonna make a prediction. I might jinx'em. With the Bulls playing at 7:00 tonite I might not be able to get that nap in. Either way, tonite is gonna be exciting, especially with the Pacers playing like a hockey team.
My Bruins are doing well against Philly and were lucky to beat the Habs. As a Montreal hater, I feel no joy in Habs legendary goalie, Ken Dryden, losing his seat in last night's Canadian federal election. Dryden's a key figure in the Liberal Party and is a thoughtful and decent politician.
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 03, 2011, 03:16 PM
My Bruins are doing well against Philly and were lucky to beat the Habs. As a Montreal hater, I feel no joy in Habs legendary goalie, Ken Dryden, losing his seat in last night's Canadian federal election. Dryden's a key figure in the Liberal Party and is a thoughtful and decent politician.
Holy crap was Tim Thomas a beast last night! He obviously started out a bit slow but sewed it up quite nicely after the 1st 2 goals were scored (this is coming from a Flyers fan & we don't deal out compliments to opponents very often ::)). I thought the Flyers had it won at the very end of the 3rd, but Briere was just a 1/2 second late on that empty netter. It's gonna be interesting trying to climb out of the hole in Boston. We'll see I guess.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on May 03, 2011, 03:16 PM
My Bruins are doing well against Philly and were lucky to beat the Habs. As a Montreal hater, I feel no joy in Habs legendary goalie, Ken Dryden, losing his seat in last night's Canadian federal election. Dryden's a key figure in the Liberal Party and is a thoughtful and decent politician.
Holy crap was Tim Thomas a beast last night! He obviously started out a bit slow but sewed it up quite nicely after the 1st 2 goals were scored (this is coming from a Flyers fan & we don't deal out compliments to opponents very often ::)). I thought the Flyers had it won at the very end of the 3rd, but Briere was just a 1/2 second late on that empty netter. It's gonna be interesting trying to climb out of the hole in Boston. We'll see I guess.
The Flyers and their inept goaltending is a 15-year running joke. If they ever had a top-flight netminder, they'd have won a couple more Cups.
Quote from: peafunk31 on May 03, 2011, 04:10 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 03, 2011, 03:16 PM
My Bruins are doing well against Philly and were lucky to beat the Habs. As a Montreal hater, I feel no joy in Habs legendary goalie, Ken Dryden, losing his seat in last night's Canadian federal election. Dryden's a key figure in the Liberal Party and is a thoughtful and decent politician.
Holy crap was Tim Thomas a beast last night! He obviously started out a bit slow but sewed it up quite nicely after the 1st 2 goals were scored (this is coming from a Flyers fan & we don't deal out compliments to opponents very often ::)). I thought the Flyers had it won at the very end of the 3rd, but Briere was just a 1/2 second late on that empty netter. It's gonna be interesting trying to climb out of the hole in Boston. We'll see I guess.
I know it's too early to say but if Tim Thomas keeps it up he will be MVP of this series and potentially lead the Bruins to Stanley Cup victory. Marchand's playing has been spectacular as well. Can't wait for game 3.
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 03, 2011, 04:23 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on May 03, 2011, 04:10 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 03, 2011, 03:16 PM
My Bruins are doing well against Philly and were lucky to beat the Habs. As a Montreal hater, I feel no joy in Habs legendary goalie, Ken Dryden, losing his seat in last night's Canadian federal election. Dryden's a key figure in the Liberal Party and is a thoughtful and decent politician.
Holy crap was Tim Thomas a beast last night! He obviously started out a bit slow but sewed it up quite nicely after the 1st 2 goals were scored (this is coming from a Flyers fan & we don't deal out compliments to opponents very often ::)). I thought the Flyers had it won at the very end of the 3rd, but Briere was just a 1/2 second late on that empty netter. It's gonna be interesting trying to climb out of the hole in Boston. We'll see I guess.
The Flyers and their inept goaltending is a 15-year running joke. If they ever had a top-flight netminder, they'd have won a couple more Cups.
I cannot disagree with this :'(
Quote from: wolof7 on May 03, 2011, 04:45 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on May 03, 2011, 04:10 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 03, 2011, 03:16 PM
My Bruins are doing well against Philly and were lucky to beat the Habs. As a Montreal hater, I feel no joy in Habs legendary goalie, Ken Dryden, losing his seat in last night's Canadian federal election. Dryden's a key figure in the Liberal Party and is a thoughtful and decent politician.
Holy crap was Tim Thomas a beast last night! He obviously started out a bit slow but sewed it up quite nicely after the 1st 2 goals were scored (this is coming from a Flyers fan & we don't deal out compliments to opponents very often ::)). I thought the Flyers had it won at the very end of the 3rd, but Briere was just a 1/2 second late on that empty netter. It's gonna be interesting trying to climb out of the hole in Boston. We'll see I guess.
I know it's too early to say but if Tim Thomas keeps it up he will be MVP of this series and potentially lead the Bruins to Stanley Cup victory. Marchand's playing has been spectacular as well. Can't wait for game 3.
I cannot disagree with this
Guess we'll see if the "good bad team" Tampa makes the final four tonight.
Quote from: bowl of soup on May 04, 2011, 01:31 PM
Guess we'll see if the "good bad team" Tampa makes the final four tonight.
I think this season they are a good average team, but with superior playoff experience and coaching. It doesn't really roll of the tongue, but I think its true. And you count count out key goaltending and roll players coming into their own. Impressive team indeed. I'm not shocked by this series. TB wasn't a favourite when they won it all either.
Within 3 minutes of each other - the Lightning goes up 3 - 0 and the BJ goes yard and gets to taste the puddin'. Sorry brother.
Quote from: bowl of soup on May 04, 2011, 01:41 PM
Within 3 minutes of each other - the Lightning goes up 3 - 0 and the BJ goes yard and gets to taste the puddin'. Sorry brother.
I'm cheering for the Bolts next to my Bruins. I was appalled at last night's 9th inning rally.
Well, well, well.
Color me astonished that Tampa swept the Caps. On one hand, it pisses me off that much more that we blew a 3-1 lead against them, but on the other hand, there was just no way we could actually win the cup without Crosby AND Malkin. Im still amazed we finished the season as well as we did, and Fleury finally appears to have taken his skills up a notch. If Cooke wasnt suspended the first round, pretty much guarantee we win with a 3-1 lead. Our PP was abhorrent as usual, but our PK was unusually terrible thanks to not having Cooke IMO.
Tampa-Boston appears inevitable. I wouldnt be surprised if whoever wins doesnt put up a close series vs the Nucks or Sharks, but both have very hot goaltending.
I caught most of the Canada-US prelim game today for the IIHF World Hockey championships. Canada beat the US in a shootout. Ty Conklin stood on his head for the outgunned US. (over 50 saves in reg). Both teams go to the next round. I gotta say the US don't have a strong offensive team; eg. Wheeler, Skille, Gaustad, Stepan and the other Stasny are most of the US's top forwards whereas Canada has a strong group of you scorers led by Nash, Skinner, Eberele, Tavaras, Spezza, Zajac, Kane and my boy Chris Stewart.
The Russians are getting Ovechkin, but they didn't want Semin. Can't blame then on the latter.
It'd help us if Kesler wasnt still playing in the playoffs ;)
Where have all you alleged hockey fans gone? Are you too busy watching "thrilling" interleague play?
Anway, my Bruins are in tough with the Bolts and I was really happy to see the Sharks hold on last night. Damn, I hate those Canucks and their fucking fans. BTW, Vancouver as a city/people traditionally hate everything about Toronto and they aren't enamoured with the rest of Ontario and the East either. Fuck them.
Any thoughts on the Thrashers potential move to the Peg? Too bad it isn't Quebec City (one of the prettiest and cool towns in North America). Winnipeg is a tough sell given the freezing cold winters and the black flies and mosquitos in the spring and summer (although it has a great music and cultural scene - Neil Young was raised there, amongst others). However, the new Canadian owner is one of the world's richest men (worth $19 billion) and the city and province of Manitoba is a hockey hot-bed. The downtown arena is newish, but small: 15,000. Corporate support will be a challenge and the Winnipeg NHL franchise will have to compete for dollars with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers (they are very popular as is the CFL in Western Canada). Still, Canada deserves more teams. I hear that the Jets will not be used as their name and Winnipeg may be dropped in favour of Manitoba. On an aside, the AHL's Manitoba Moose play out of the Winnipeg arena and pack 'em in. Neil Young goes to games and he's also a vocal supporter of the parent club, San Jose Sharks.
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 21, 2011, 09:52 AM
Where have all you alleged hockey fans gone? Are you too busy watching "thrilling" interleague play?
Anway, my Bruins are in tough with the Bolts and I was really happy to see the Sharks hold on last night. Damn, I hate those Canucks and their fucking fans. BTW, Vancouver as a city/people traditionally hate everything about Toronto and they aren't enamoured with the rest of Ontario and the East either. Fuck them.
Any thoughts on the Thrashers potential move to the Peg? Too bad it isn't Quebec City (one of the prettiest and cool towns in North America). Winnipeg is a tough sell given the freezing cold winters and the black flies and mosquitos in the spring and summer (although it has a great music and cultural scene - Neil Young was raised there, amongst others). However, the new Canadian owner is one of the world's richest men (worth $19 billion) and the city and province of Manitoba is a hockey hot-bed. The downtown arena is newish, but small: 15,000. Corporate support will be a challenge and the Winnipeg NHL franchise will have to compete for dollars with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers (they are very popular as is the CFL in Western Canada). Still, Canada deserves more teams. I hear that the Jets will not be used as their name and Winnipeg may be dropped in favour of Manitoba. On an aside, the AHL's Manitoba Moose play out of the Winnipeg arena and pack 'em in. Neil Young goes to games and he's also a vocal supporter of the parent club, San Jose Sharks.
I lost interest once the pens were out. I'll make sure to catch as many Cup Finals games as I can.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on May 21, 2011, 05:08 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 21, 2011, 09:52 AM
Where have all you alleged hockey fans gone? Are you too busy watching "thrilling" interleague play?
Anway, my Bruins are in tough with the Bolts and I was really happy to see the Sharks hold on last night. Damn, I hate those Canucks and their fucking fans. BTW, Vancouver as a city/people traditionally hate everything about Toronto and they aren't enamoured with the rest of Ontario and the East either. Fuck them.
Any thoughts on the Thrashers potential move to the Peg? Too bad it isn't Quebec City (one of the prettiest and cool towns in North America). Winnipeg is a tough sell given the freezing cold winters and the black flies and mosquitos in the spring and summer (although it has a great music and cultural scene - Neil Young was raised there, amongst others). However, the new Canadian owner is one of the world's richest men (worth $19 billion) and the city and province of Manitoba is a hockey hot-bed. The downtown arena is newish, but small: 15,000. Corporate support will be a challenge and the Winnipeg NHL franchise will have to compete for dollars with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers (they are very popular as is the CFL in Western Canada). Still, Canada deserves more teams. I hear that the Jets will not be used as their name and Winnipeg may be dropped in favour of Manitoba. On an aside, the AHL's Manitoba Moose play out of the Winnipeg arena and pack 'em in. Neil Young goes to games and he's also a vocal supporter of the parent club, San Jose Sharks.
I lost interest once the pens were out. I'll make sure to catch as many Cup Finals games as I can.
Both Conference finals have been really entertaining so far.
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 21, 2011, 09:52 AM
Where have all you alleged hockey fans gone? Are you too busy watching "thrilling" interleague play?
Been watching the NBA playoffs much more this year than the NHL, which isnt usually the case. Maybe its just me, but Ive felt like many of the NBA's series have been more interesting. The only good conference semifinals series was DET-SJ
Id say the NHL got lucky as it started to look like VAN and BOS would runaway with each series, but now the East is tied and the Sharks have a chance. Id still expect VAN to win, but the BOS-TB series got a lot more interesting. Seguin has been the man.
Whatcha think Jaimoe, best conference final ever??? And why is Vancouver so at odds with the rest of Canada? I never got this. Vancouver is in in my top 5 favorite places ever - we'll take 'em if you don't want 'em.
Quote from: bowl of soup on May 26, 2011, 03:08 PM
Whatcha think Jaimoe, best conference final ever??? And why is Vancouver so at odds with the rest of Canada? I never got this. Vancouver is in in my top 5 favorite places ever - we'll take 'em if you don't want 'em.
The Bruins-Bolts series hasn't been that thrilling. Boston has been lucky to make it this far.
Question 2: Best to ask someone from Vancouver what they think of Toronto or Ontario. They are quite fond of themselves and have resented Toronto for 100 years.
Here's something that bothers me: Casual and/or seasonal playoff fans in Canada have hopped on the "cheer for any Canadian team in the playoffs" bandwagon. Real hockey fans should remain loyal to their team and traditional rivalries no matter what. Can you imagine a Flames fan cheering for Edmonton in the Cup final? Or better yet, folks in Montreal pulling for the Leafs? No fucking way!!
Im sure youre pulling for Boston because youre a fan but also because theyre original 6, but Im also pulling for them because I think Thomas stands a much better chance against Vancouver than Roloson (yes, I realize Rolo has won a cup, I dont care).
Quote from: capt. scotty on May 26, 2011, 06:07 PM
Im sure youre pulling for Boston because youre a fan but also because theyre original 6, but Im also pulling for them because I think Thomas stands a much better chance against Vancouver than Roloson (yes, I realize Rolo has won a cup, I dont care).
Boston has had a solid following since the '50s and '60s with folks in my hometown of Kingston, ON. The Adams Division games dominated HNIC in Kingston growing up; Toronto sucked ass all through the '70s until the late '80s. At least in some historical books, Kingston is credited with hosting the first-ever hockey game. Since Kingston is located between Montreal and Toronto, we hold no strict loyalty, although the Ottawa Senators seem to have taken over fan support since their inception (there are tons of Montreal fans too). The OHL's Kingston Frontenacs were loosly affiliated with the Bruins back in the '40s and '50s and many Kingston area players played for the Bruins. My late father's best friend is Don Cherry's only brother, Richard (a former Flyer defenseman too); all are proud Kingston boys. Former Bruins' captain, Wayne Cashman and defenseman Rick Smith are from my hometown. Heck, Harry Sinden has been in my house and Don Cherry gave me a game-played Bobby Orr hockey stick when I was a kid (along with lots of other memorablia). My favourite all-time player is Stan Jonathan followed closely by Terry O'Reilly and Rick Middleton. Cam Neely is next.
I respect the Original 6 teams, but will always hate the Habs and Rangers.
Wow, I think it's been thrilling, but what do I know? I'm just a little American.
Quote from: bowl of soup on May 27, 2011, 10:31 AM
Wow, I think it's been thrilling, but what do I know? I'm just a little American.
I really like the way the Bolts play (Vinny and Martin are two of my favourite players and who doesn't love Stamkos?). I'm more frustrated with Boston's style (defensive), plus my man Lucic is probably playing hurt, hence his below-average and uninspiring play. I love that you support your team and keep on watching NHL.
Nucks in 5
Awesome game, much more open and playing into the hands of Vancouver than I expected, but Boston played really good and thats not really their style. I almost think Thomas overplayed the puck on that late goal so much because of how little time was left more than anything. Could be a tighter series than I expected.
biting in hockey....biting ;D
I thought the game was exciting, but sloppy by both teams. I'm also curious about some of Julien's power-play decisions such as putting Chara in front of the net and keeping an over-the-hill Recchi on the ice instead of impressive rookie Dan Seguin. Chara is no Holmstrom in front of the net (he tries to tip the shot instead of screening the goalie).
The B's and Timmy T straight up owned the Nucks tonight. I dont know why Luongo wasnt pulled after the 2nd int (or at least 5th goal). The game wasnt going to begood for his psyche anyway, and then Im pretty sure BOS scored on there last 3 shots to take it from 5-1 to 8-1.
The Recching Ball is turning back the clock like its '92!! :D
Fuck Van and all their Ontario/Toronto hating fans/citizens. Fuck casual hockey fans in Canada that cheer for the 'Nucks only because they are based in Canada. Go Bruins... something I've said since 1974.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 06, 2011, 11:57 PM
Fuck Van and all their Ontario/Toronto hating fans/citizens. Fuck casual hockey fans in Canada that cheer for the 'Nucks only because they are based in Canada. Go Bruins... something I've said since 1974.
LOL! ;D
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Jun 07, 2011, 09:39 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 06, 2011, 11:57 PM
Fuck Van and all their Ontario/Toronto hating fans/citizens. Fuck casual hockey fans in Canada that cheer for the 'Nucks only because they are based in Canada. Go Bruins... something I've said since 1974.
LOL! ;D
I'm telling 100% truth.
Love the truth being told Jaimoe! What a great series. Gotta give it up for Vancouver. I think they booed Bettman the loudest at any trophy presentation in history. But I was cheering for Boston. I also gotta give it up for Marchand for putting in the empty net goal. I won my playoff fantasy hockey by one point because of it! :beer:
I was too young to remember the Boston Bruins winning the Stanley Cup in '72 (with Bobby Orr's soaring/famous winning goal), but the stinging playoff losses to the Habs in the '70s etc... will always stay fresh in my mind. But tonight feels great. It's not the same as when the Jays won their first World Series, but it's damn close. I could almost die a happy man, but not until the Kingston Frontenacs finally win the CHL's Memorial Cup (the hardest championship to win in all of sport, beating NCAA basketball by a hair). Anyone remember when a 19-year-old Milan Lucic's Vancouver team won the Memorial Cup 4 years ago and he was named the tournament MVP, then he was called up by the Bruins to play agains the Habs in their playoff series... and he dominated? I can't believe this kid is only 23, and power-forwards don't start to come into their own until around 25-27. Fuck you Vancouver and long live the Bruins... but not the Red Sox.
Jaimoe -
Are you from Toronto and root for the B's? I don't understand.
Fantastic series. I guess it could have been closer game by game, but the blowouts in beantown added to the entertainment/talk. Considering that and Boston barely losing in the first 3 away games, plus Thomas, plus the Sedin's and Kesler doing nothing offensively, I think Boston definitely deserved to win it this year.
No chance in hell I thought they could win it 2 months ago though, which is why the NHL playoffs are the best around.
YEEEEEES! My Bruins finally take the cup--suck it Vancouver and your dirty hits! Tim Thomas f'n rules. I want that clip of him throwin' don for my facebook. Hope this is the start of a pattern for the Bs!
Quote from: MMJ_fanatic on Jun 16, 2011, 03:45 PM
YEEEEEES! My Bruins finally take the cup--suck it Vancouver and your dirty hits! Tim Thomas f'n rules. I want that clip of him throwin' don for my facebook. Hope this is the start of a pattern for the Bs!
I wouldnt count on it.
Plus, havent Boston teams won enough recently for you to
hope the 4th most popular franchise in your town becomes a dynasty???
Quote from: bumble on Jun 16, 2011, 12:59 PM
Jaimoe -
Are you from Toronto and root for the B's? I don't understand.
Casual and playoff-only hockey fans in Toronto seemed to cheer for the Canucks, but many Leaf fans are just Leaf fans and could care less about the Canucks. Plus, most of the Bruins are Canadian, so it doesn't matter and they are an Original Six team with an old fanbase across the country. Heck, a 9-year-old girl asked if she could give me a high-five as we passed each other on the street yesterday: we were both wearing Bruins shirts.
I moved to Toronto 20 years ago for school. I was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, which is located at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, half-way between Montreal and Toronto. Growing up, the city got both Habs and Leaf games, but back then ('70s and '80s) the Leafs sucked and Boston played tons on the CBC Montreal/Ottawa affiliate. I hate the Habs and never liked the Leafs growing up. Boston was a good fit and many of a certain demographic love the Bruins since there wasn't really any regional alliances other than with the Habs and Kingston is an old hockey town (the first official hockey game was played there) with Original Six roots. However, since the '90s, Kingston is divided with a few Bruins stragglers, lots of Habs fans, but is mostly dominated by the fucking Ottawa Senators. BTW, Kingston is a big supporter of the Syracuse Orangemen ('Cuse is less than 2 hours away and we are in their TV and radio broadcast region).
More than anything, I was born a Bruins fan because I'm family friends with the Cherrys, Don (perhaps the most famous Canadian) and his brother Richard - the latter was my late father's best friend and both he and my dad played on the same OHL team in the '50s, the Barrie Flyers (the Bruins Jr. A affiliate). All my early memories are of the Bruins - I worshipped Stan Jonathan, Terry O'Reilly and Rick Middleton (I played more like a poorman's O'Reilly, but with good passing skills). Also, Kingston is well represented on the Bruins of the past: former GM Harry Sinden, captain Wayne Cashman, Rick Smith, Ken Linesman, Don Cherry.
When Don coached the Bruins, he gave me a Bobby Orr game-played Koho hockey stick (I still have it) and invited me into the Bruins dressing room when they played the Leafs in the late '70s (I was too young to go), but I got a signed Boston program. He gave me lots of memorabilia over the years. God love those Bruins!
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jun 16, 2011, 04:42 PM
Quote from: MMJ_fanatic on Jun 16, 2011, 03:45 PM
YEEEEEES! My Bruins finally take the cup--suck it Vancouver and your dirty hits! Tim Thomas f'n rules. I want that clip of him throwin' don for my facebook. Hope this is the start of a pattern for the Bs!
I wouldnt count on it.
Plus, havent Boston teams won enough recently for you to hope the 4th most popular franchise in your town becomes a dynasty???
They'll bring hockey back to the top again. But they'll need to win a few more first. I'd say the Celts are #4.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 17, 2011, 08:23 AM
Quote from: bumble on Jun 16, 2011, 12:59 PM
Jaimoe -
Are you from Toronto and root for the B's? I don't understand.
Casual and playoff-only hockey fans in Toronto seemed to cheer for the Canucks, but many Leaf fans are just Leaf fans and could care less about the Canucks. Plus, most of the Bruins are Canadian, so it doesn't matter and they are an Original Six team with an old fanbase across the country. Heck, a 9-year-old girl asked if she could give me a high-five as we passed each other on the street yesterday: we were both wearing Bruins shirts.
I moved to Toronto 20 years ago for school. I was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, which is located at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, half-way between Montreal and Toronto. Growing up, the city got both Habs and Leaf games, but back then ('70s and '80s) the Leafs sucked and Boston played tons on the CBC Montreal/Ottawa affiliate. I hate the Habs and never liked the Leafs growing up. Boston was a good fit and many of a certain demographic love the Bruins since there wasn't really any regional alliances other than with the Habs and Kingston is an old hockey town (the first official hockey game was played there) with Original Six roots. However, since the '90s, Kingston is divided with a few Bruins stragglers, lots of Habs fans, but is mostly dominated by the fucking Ottawa Senators. BTW, Kingston is a big supporter of the Syracuse Orangemen ('Cuse is less than 2 hours away and we are in their TV and radio broadcast region).
More than anything, I was born a Bruins fan because I'm family friends with the Cherrys, Don (perhaps the most famous Canadian) and his brother Richard - the latter was my late father's best friend and both he and my dad played on the same OHL team in the '50s, the Barrie Flyers (the Bruins Jr. A affiliate). All my early memories are of the Bruins - I worshipped Stan Jonathan, Terry O'Reilly and Rick Middleton (I played more like a poorman's O'Reilly, but with good passing skills). Also, Kingston is well represented on the Bruins of the past: former GM Harry Sinden, captain Wayne Cashman, Rick Smith, Ken Linesman, Don Cherry.
When Don coached the Bruins, he gave me a Bobby Orr game-played Koho hockey stick (I still have it) and invited me into the Bruins dressing room when they played the Leafs in the late '70s (I was too young to go), but I got a signed Boston program. He gave me lots of memorabilia over the years. God love those Bruins!
Well that is a good reason. I was very curious to hear what you would say. I figured you must have moved to Toronto. You may be the only person I am happy for considering the spoiled effin Boston fan base doesn't deserve another championship for another 50 years. My dad was a red sox fan and passed just before the curse was ended. I always rooted for 'em until the "Red Sox Nation" started after their titles. Now I hate'em.
Quote from: bumble on Jun 17, 2011, 02:02 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 17, 2011, 08:23 AM
Quote from: bumble on Jun 16, 2011, 12:59 PM
Jaimoe -
Are you from Toronto and root for the B's? I don't understand.
Casual and playoff-only hockey fans in Toronto seemed to cheer for the Canucks, but many Leaf fans are just Leaf fans and could care less about the Canucks. Plus, most of the Bruins are Canadian, so it doesn't matter and they are an Original Six team with an old fanbase across the country. Heck, a 9-year-old girl asked if she could give me a high-five as we passed each other on the street yesterday: we were both wearing Bruins shirts.
I moved to Toronto 20 years ago for school. I was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, which is located at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, half-way between Montreal and Toronto. Growing up, the city got both Habs and Leaf games, but back then ('70s and '80s) the Leafs sucked and Boston played tons on the CBC Montreal/Ottawa affiliate. I hate the Habs and never liked the Leafs growing up. Boston was a good fit and many of a certain demographic love the Bruins since there wasn't really any regional alliances other than with the Habs and Kingston is an old hockey town (the first official hockey game was played there) with Original Six roots. However, since the '90s, Kingston is divided with a few Bruins stragglers, lots of Habs fans, but is mostly dominated by the fucking Ottawa Senators. BTW, Kingston is a big supporter of the Syracuse Orangemen ('Cuse is less than 2 hours away and we are in their TV and radio broadcast region).
More than anything, I was born a Bruins fan because I'm family friends with the Cherrys, Don (perhaps the most famous Canadian) and his brother Richard - the latter was my late father's best friend and both he and my dad played on the same OHL team in the '50s, the Barrie Flyers (the Bruins Jr. A affiliate). All my early memories are of the Bruins - I worshipped Stan Jonathan, Terry O'Reilly and Rick Middleton (I played more like a poorman's O'Reilly, but with good passing skills). Also, Kingston is well represented on the Bruins of the past: former GM Harry Sinden, captain Wayne Cashman, Rick Smith, Ken Linesman, Don Cherry.
When Don coached the Bruins, he gave me a Bobby Orr game-played Koho hockey stick (I still have it) and invited me into the Bruins dressing room when they played the Leafs in the late '70s (I was too young to go), but I got a signed Boston program. He gave me lots of memorabilia over the years. God love those Bruins!
Well that is a good reason. I was very curious to hear what you would say. I figured you must have moved to Toronto. You may be the only person I am happy for considering the spoiled effin Boston fan base doesn't deserve another championship for another 50 years. My dad was a red sox fan and passed just before the curse was ended. I always rooted for 'em until the "Red Sox Nation" started after their titles. Now I hate'em.
I like the Leafs though. I started becoming a fan in the '90s when Wendel Clark and Doug Gilmour were the stars. Clark was my favourite player back then (still is one of my all-time favs). I love the Jays (Dave Stieb and Doc Halladay are my all-time favs along with Pat Hentgen), Raptors (I'm a glutton for punishment) and like the CFL's Toronoto Argos (but I was more of a Ottawa Rough Riders fan growing up); I pull for the NY Giants. Back in the '70s, I was a HUGE Red Sox fan. I love Yaz, Fred Lynn and Jim Rice. Heck, I even like Bob Stanley. I loved the Expos too. However, I've hated the Red Sox since the mid '80s onwards.
I'd love to see Jagr come back to Pittsburgh...
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_743293.html (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_743293.html)
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jun 23, 2011, 01:01 AM
I'd love to see Jagr come back to Pittsburgh...
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_743293.html (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_743293.html)
Id love him to come back, but itd be just as shocked if he actually did. Id almost bank on Detroit slightly outbidding us (on a reasonable offer). Cant believe its been 3 yrs since he played in the NHL
Philly cleaned house. Carter, Richards are gone.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 23, 2011, 06:18 PM
Philly cleaned house. Carter, Richards are gone.
WHAT!!!?!?!?!
peafunk is gonna go into cardiac arrest!
....and now that I actually see the deals, he definitely is. Over 2 deals, Richards and Carter for Simmonds, Voracek, Schenn, and the 8th pick and a 3rd rounder. Holy fuck did they just shit the bed ;D ;D ;D
I heard about them getting the trading rights for Bryzgalov, which IMO is dumb because BOB looks like a good goalie of the future, and certainly someone who needs the playing time to see. Ilya totally eliminates that (though I do think he's a better goalie right now)...But trading Richards AND Carter...christ, love ya Flyers!! :beer:
Carter I can see, but not Richards. Schenn is just a kid, but if he lives up to his potential, the Flyers will have a dandy power-forward. I like Simmonds too, and he's really young. But Flyers fans will not be happy with this deal with seeing their heart-and-soul leave for LA. However, man those already good Kings are looking like a legit Cup threat.
Flyers making big moves today. I'm liking it!
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Jun 23, 2011, 06:44 PM
Flyers making big moves today. I'm liking it!
I like the deal... in 3 years.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 23, 2011, 06:55 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Jun 23, 2011, 06:44 PM
Flyers making big moves today. I'm liking it!
I like the deal... in 3 years.
Really?!
The biggest reason I dont get this, is Richards and Carter have great contracts and neither has hit their prime yet (IMO). Theyre both signed thru 2020 at about $5.5/yr each. Theyre both worth a mill or 2 more than that, especially Richards, and havent even peaked.
I like Simmonds, I like Voracek, but I cant see either being near as good as the 2 guys they lost. Maybe Schenn or the #8 pick become stars (or their later picks), but thats a huge gamble.
Paying Bryz $5.7/yr for 9 years is too much and too long as well, and its assumed they cleared the cap space for him.
IMO, it wouldve made more sense to trade a Giroux (guys gonna get a big contract next time around) or Briere (much older than the 2 they traded), than Richards or Carter. As a Pens fan though, I love it! Cant believe GivenToFly is happy they got rid of Richards. I even like him and hate the Flyers.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jun 23, 2011, 07:13 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 23, 2011, 06:55 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Jun 23, 2011, 06:44 PM
Flyers making big moves today. I'm liking it!
I like the deal... in 3 years.
Really?!
The biggest reason I dont get this, is Richards and Carter have great contracts and neither has hit their prime yet (IMO). Theyre both signed thru 2020 at about $5.5/yr each. Theyre both worth a mill or 2 more than that, especially Richards, and havent even peaked.
I like Simmonds, I like Voracek, but I cant see either being near as good as the 2 guys they lost. Maybe Schenn or the #8 pick become stars (or their later picks), but thats a huge gamble.
Paying Bryz $5.7/yr for 9 years is too much and too long as well, and its assumed they cleared the cap space for him.
IMO, it wouldve made more sense to trade a Giroux (guys gonna get a big contract next time around) or Briere (much older than the 2 they traded), than Richards or Carter. As a Pens fan though, I love it! Cant believe GivenToFly is happy they got rid of Richards. I even like him and hate the Flyers.
Schenn is a legit power-forward and should make the Flyers this year (the Kings called him up late last season straight out of junior, although I don't think he saw any ice time). If you've followed Schenn, you'll know he was the best forward at this year's World Juniors and is a star in the CHL. Simmonds is still young and will fit in nicely on the 2nd or 3rd lines.
The Flyers #8 pick is a real dandy, Sean Couturier, another star junior and power-forward. He won't make the team this year, but he'll be an impact player down the road.
Trading away Giroux would be crazy. He already has a better offensive upside than Richards, and Carter may have peaked since injuries have really hampered his play. Plus Giroux is young with great pedigree. Teams are leery of taking on Briere's contract, although I've been a fan of his since his junior years.
Like I said, I like the deal in 3 years.
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Flyers making big moves today. I'm liking it!
I like the deal... in 3 years.
Really?!
The biggest reason I dont get this, is Richards and Carter have great contracts and neither has hit their prime yet (IMO). Theyre both signed thru 2020 at about $5.5/yr each. Theyre both worth a mill or 2 more than that, especially Richards, and havent even peaked.
I like Simmonds, I like Voracek, but I cant see either being near as good as the 2 guys they lost. Maybe Schenn or the #8 pick become stars (or their later picks), but thats a huge gamble.
Paying Bryz $5.7/yr for 9 years is too much and too long as well, and its assumed they cleared the cap space for him.
IMO, it wouldve made more sense to trade a Giroux (guys gonna get a big contract next time around) or Briere (much older than the 2 they traded), than Richards or Carter. As a Pens fan though, I love it! Cant believe GivenToFly is happy they got rid of Richards. I even like him and hate the Flyers.
Schenn is a legit power-forward and should make the Flyers this year (the Kings called him up late last season straight out of junior, although I don't think he saw any ice time). If you've followed Schenn, you'll know he was the best forward at this year's World Juniors and is a star in the CHL. Simmonds is still young and will fit in nicely on the 2nd or 3rd lines.
The Flyers #8 pick is a real dandy, Sean Couturier, another star junior and power-forward. He won't make the team this year, but he'll be an impact player down the road.
Trading away Giroux would be crazy. He already has a better offensive upside than Richards, and Carter may have peaked since injuries have really hampered his play. Plus Giroux is young with great pedigree. Teams are leery of taking on Briere's contract, although I've been a fan of his since his junior years.
Like I said, I like the deal in 3 years.
This is a great deal. Carter is softer than marshmallow when the playoffs start and Richards is his butt buddy so he woulda been even more of a headache w/Carter gone. Now Powe is traded and they are not re-signing Carcillo. Could they be clearing space for a big name free-agent?
In general, 75% approval around town here in Philly regarding the trades. If Homer didn't pull the trigger now, the Flyers woulda been stuck with those drunks for the next 10 years as they both have no-trade clauses about to kick in. This is now Girioux's team.
Just saw this discussion. Thankfully I had my defibrillator on me so I survived my heart attack ;D Honestly though, I'm in 100% agreement with YouAre GivenToFly & bumble. I really like the deals. I wrote this when we were talking about NHL 11
Call me crazy, but I'm not all that upset with the Richards & Carter trades. Carter habitually went AWOL in the playoffs. I also never liked Richards as a captain. He's just kind of, for lack of a better word, douchey. Cap room was cleared & we finally got a top tier goalie. The players we got in return for the trades have a lot of upside. Plus we got a 1st, 2nd & 3rd round pick. I honestly don't think the Flyers are done making moves either. I see them picking someone else of value up as well
You can dislike the contracts of both Richards and Carter, but the former is a born leader and one of the best young captains in the NHL. Richards has been a captain at every level and is his combo of skill, toughness are leadership are rare in the NHL, especially for players of his generation.
These trades could go either way and right now, Philly isn't a better team than they were in this season's playoffs. I'm a born Bruins fan and I thought the Flyers were the better team in the series and the best team, on paper, going into the playoffs... except they once again revealed their achilles heel, i.e. goaltending.
I hear ya, Jaimoe. & I really can't disagree with you. Carter & Richards are both tremendous players. I really cannot put my finger on it, It just feels like time for a change. Time will tell if the correct decision was made.
Oh, & rumors are flying in the city of brotherly love today. Word is that the Flyers are going to charge hard in free agency to pick up Steven Stamkos. I may pee myself if it comes to fruition!
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I hear ya, Jaimoe. & I really can't disagree with you. Carter & Richards are both tremendous players. I really cannot put my finger on it, It just feels like time for a change. Time will tell if the correct decision was made.
Oh, & rumors are flying in the city of brotherly love today. Word is that the Flyers are going to charge hard in free agency to pick up Steven Stamkos. I may pee myself if it comes to fruition!
That's the word I've heard as well. I too would pee.
Glad to see the Flyers making BIG changes, hopefully sending a message to the team. It is time they get the job done... Flyers fans are far, far too forgiving with this team.
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I hear ya, Jaimoe. & I really can't disagree with you. Carter & Richards are both tremendous players. I really cannot put my finger on it, It just feels like time for a change. Time will tell if the correct decision was made.
Oh, & rumors are flying in the city of brotherly love today. Word is that the Flyers are going to charge hard in free agency to pick up Steven Stamkos. I may pee myself if it comes to fruition!
That's the word I've heard as well. I too would pee.
Glad to see the Flyers making BIG changes, hopefully sending a message to the team. It is time they get the job done... Flyers fans are far, far too forgiving with this team.
I'd be stunned if the Flyers got Stamkos. Stevie Y will do everything in his power to keep him. Look for TB to make a run at Brad Richards. He lives in TB, loves Stevie (what hockey fan doesn't) and has ruled out most teams looking to add him. Even if the Bolts don't sign Richards, they'll be a Cup threat next season with their youngsters only getting better plus they have cap money to use in the free agent market.
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I hear ya, Jaimoe. & I really can't disagree with you. Carter & Richards are both tremendous players. I really cannot put my finger on it, It just feels like time for a change. Time will tell if the correct decision was made.
Oh, & rumors are flying in the city of brotherly love today. Word is that the Flyers are going to charge hard in free agency to pick up Steven Stamkos. I may pee myself if it comes to fruition!
That's the word I've heard as well. I too would pee.
Glad to see the Flyers making BIG changes, hopefully sending a message to the team. It is time they get the job done... Flyers fans are far, far too forgiving with this team.
I'd be stunned if the Flyers got Stamkos. Stevie Y will do everything in his power to keep him. Look for TB to make a run at Brad Richards. He lives in TB, loves Stevie (what hockey fan doesn't) and has ruled out most teams looking to add him. Even if the Bolts don't sign Richards, they'll be a Cup threat next season with their youngsters only getting better plus they have cap money to use in the free agent market.
Really? I've heard that the Bolts are in cap turmoil (on Philly sports talk radio). Hence the possibilty existing that the Flyers could in fact pick up Stamkos. I may be wrong. I don't pay attention to other team's cap concerns
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I hear ya, Jaimoe. & I really can't disagree with you. Carter & Richards are both tremendous players. I really cannot put my finger on it, It just feels like time for a change. Time will tell if the correct decision was made.
Oh, & rumors are flying in the city of brotherly love today. Word is that the Flyers are going to charge hard in free agency to pick up Steven Stamkos. I may pee myself if it comes to fruition!
That's the word I've heard as well. I too would pee.
Glad to see the Flyers making BIG changes, hopefully sending a message to the team. It is time they get the job done... Flyers fans are far, far too forgiving with this team.
I'd be stunned if the Flyers got Stamkos. Stevie Y will do everything in his power to keep him. Look for TB to make a run at Brad Richards. He lives in TB, loves Stevie (what hockey fan doesn't) and has ruled out most teams looking to add him. Even if the Bolts don't sign Richards, they'll be a Cup threat next season with their youngsters only getting better plus they have cap money to use in the free agent market.
Really? I've heard that the Bolts are in cap turmoil (on Philly sports talk radio). Hence the possibilty existing that the Flyers could in fact pick up Stamkos. I may be wrong. I don't pay attention to other team's cap concerns
As of 5 pm today, any team can call and talk to Stamkos' agent and send an offer sheet to them and the nhl offices. Players cannot sign until 7/1. So why would Stamkos sign w/ the bolts when some team will most likely offer a deal? It will be matched by TB or he is gone and then the bolts get 4 1st round picks. Teams making the offer must have cap space and the 4 picks required as long as the player is offered more than 7 mil. He may even get offers from other teams just to drive up the cost for the bolts and hamstring them for the future.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 28, 2011, 12:38 PM
You can dislike the contracts of both Richards and Carter, but the former is a born leader and one of the best young captains in the NHL. Richards has been a captain at every level and is his combo of skill, toughness are leadership are rare in the NHL, especially for players of his generation.
Totally agree with you on Richards. Carter definitely has talent, but from what Ive seen appears very streaky and doesnt give a lot of effort. If Im a Philly fan, Im not sad Carter is gone but Richards, as you said, is the epitome of a captain. I couldnt imagine trading him in his mid 20's, with a great contract nonetheless.
I dont know much/havent seen Schenn play, but IMO the main reason these deals were made were for Schenn and the #8 (now Couterier). I think Simmonds and Voracek will be solid 2nd-3rd line wings for 10yrs plus, but I dont see either being as good as Carter (who isnt near as good as Richards). They have "potential" because theyre young, but neither strikes me as a player who will rise to all star level. Simmonds is very solid all around, but he'll never be a top line scorer. On the other hand, Voracek is a pretty good scorer, but on a playoff type team, I dont see him being higher than a 2nd liner, and his all around game is pretty weak.
I HATE the Flyers, but if Im looking at it from their perspective, I dont mind trading Carter or signing a longterm goalie for big money (IMO Bryzgalov is underrated), but the Richards trade surprises me. Giroux's next contract will basically be Richards'
...and I cant hate on the optimism Philly fans, you very well could get Brad Richards, but Stamkos is a pipe dream Chong never tried to spark ;D
Sid's back! :thumbsup:
hockey thread is back from the dead :beer:
my roomie is a boston fan and he is rather pissed that VS dropped the MTL/BOS game for sid. i'd be upset if i was a BOS fan too, but i completely understand.
in other news, there aren't as many sweet movember staches as i was expecting. wonder if sid will be sporting his epic fail stache this evening...
Quote from: joey_rogo on Nov 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
hockey thread is back from the dead :beer:
my roomie is a boston fan and he is rather pissed that VS dropped the MTL/BOS game for sid. i'd be upset if i was a BOS fan too, but i completely understand.
in other news, there aren't as many sweet movember staches as i was expecting. wonder if sid will be sporting his epic fail stache this evening...
HNIC is covering tonight's Pens-Isles tilt. Sid's return is front page news (at least front page sports section) across the country. I've got the game on at work. Go Isles!
look at that stache!!!
and o yeah he already scored
Quote from: joey_rogo on Nov 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
hockey thread is back from the dead :beer:
my roomie is a boston fan and he is rather pissed that VS dropped the MTL/BOS game for sid. i'd be upset if i was a BOS fan too, but i completely understand.
in other news, there aren't as many sweet movember staches as i was expecting. wonder if sid will be sporting his epic fail stache this evening...
Really? It's the opposite here, we'd rather watch the game on our local affiliate rather than listen to that douche Pierre McGuire.
Pens coach Dan Bylsma is sporting a sweet 'stache .
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Quote from: joey_rogo on Nov 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
hockey thread is back from the dead :beer:
my roomie is a boston fan and he is rather pissed that VS dropped the MTL/BOS game for sid. i'd be upset if i was a BOS fan too, but i completely understand.
in other news, there aren't as many sweet movember staches as i was expecting. wonder if sid will be sporting his epic fail stache this evening...
HNIC is covering tonight's Pens-Isles tilt. Sid's return is front page news (at least front page sports section) across the country. I've got the game on at work. Go Isles!
BOOOO! Sorry but your Bruins are one and done, Pens are easily favored to win the Cup as long as we stay healthy.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 21, 2011, 07:19 PM
Quote from: joey_rogo on Nov 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
hockey thread is back from the dead :beer:
my roomie is a boston fan and he is rather pissed that VS dropped the MTL/BOS game for sid. i'd be upset if i was a BOS fan too, but i completely understand.
in other news, there aren't as many sweet movember staches as i was expecting. wonder if sid will be sporting his epic fail stache this evening...
HNIC is covering tonight's Pens-Isles tilt. Sid's return is front page news (at least front page sports section) across the country. I've got the game on at work. Go Isles!
BOOOO! Sorry but your Bruins are one and done, Pens are easily favored to win the Cup as long as we stay healthy.
Easily? Even when the Habs, Islanders and Oilers were winning their string of Cups, nobody ever said they were "easily favoured". Same with other minor dynasties such as Detroit and New Jersey. I'd say the Pens are the fav in the East, but anything can happen in the playoffs and I don't expect Washington to be this bad for too long. The Bruins are built for the playoffs too. Whatever happens, the Eastern Conference will be a war come playoff time and I won't be surprised if any of the usual favs bow out early.
Awesome to have Crosby back, and almost better to see ESPN giving him his due over MNF at times for sportscenter...The Pens are as deep as ever, adding Sid makes us really dangerous. I was somewhat of a Fleury hater 3-4 years ago, but he rarely gives up the soft goals anymore, appears more focused, and looks like he realizes his potential and is confident. At this point of the year, Im still more in NFL/NCAA football mode, but college FB only has another couple weeks, and with Crosby coming back (almost unexpectedly since his announced first game was only yesterday) has me ready to dig in for hockey season. As a Pens fan, Im giddy.
This might be the year for me to get into hockey, with the NBA season looking bleak. I've enjoyed going to games for a few years...I used to live in Dubuque, IA, and they've had a decent minor league system for years. I saw a Columbus Bluejackets game 2 years ago when I moved to Ohio and decided that they would be my pro team. Went to a game last weekend, and they beat the Jets 2-1.
I'm a bit ashamed to admit this as a dude, but I really don't know all the rules. Offsides and icing, in particular. Everything else seems to make sense.
I have memories of playing some street hockey as a child (when the roller-blading phase was going strong) and playing Blades of Steel on the NES.
Anyhoo, here's to a good hockey season :beer:
Quote from: Hawkeye on Nov 22, 2011, 09:14 AM
This might be the year for me to get into hockey, with the NBA season looking bleak. I've enjoyed going to games for a few years...I used to live in Dubuque, IA, and they've had a decent minor league system for years. I saw a Columbus Bluejackets game 2 years ago when I moved to Ohio and decided that they would be my pro team. Went to a game last weekend, and they beat the Jets 2-1.
I'm a bit ashamed to admit this as a dude, but I really don't know all the rules. Offsides and icing, in particular. Everything else seems to make sense.
I have memories of playing some street hockey as a child (when the roller-blading phase was going strong) and playing Blades of Steel on the NES.
Anyhoo, here's to a good hockey season :beer:
Icing is fairly simple:
(from Wiki)
Icing occurs when a player shoots the puck across both the center red line and the opposing team's goal line without the puck going through the goal crease. When icing occurs, a linesman stops play if a defending player (other than the goaltender) touches the puck before an attacking player is able to. Play is resumed with a faceoff in the defending zone of the team that committed the infraction. Icing is not enforced for a team that is short-handed. If the goaltender makes a move from his net to play the puck, the icing is immediately waved off (in contrast to minor league and international hockey, where the goaltender must play the puck for it to be waved off). Icing can also be waved off if, in the officials' opinion, the defending team had a viable opportunity to play the puck before crossing the goal line. After an icing, a TV timeout cannot be called.
Following the 2004–2005 lockout, the icing rule insists that the team in violation of icing the puck is not allowed to make any line changes before the following faceoff.
Offside is called when a player on the attacking team enters the offensive zone before the puck (unless the defensive team brings the puck into their own zone) and then the offside player touches the puck. If a player crosses the line ahead of the puck but his team is not in possession of it, the linesman will raise his arm to signal a delayed offside; when all players from the offside team leave their offensive zone ("tag up" in the neutral zone) the linesman washes out the delayed call. When an offside violation occurs, the linesman blows the play dead, and a faceoff is conducted in the neutral zone.
And any hockey fan (and sports fan for that matter) needs to watch Slap Shot over and over. One of Paul Newman's most underrated performances.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 21, 2011, 07:19 PM
Quote from: joey_rogo on Nov 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
hockey thread is back from the dead :beer:
my roomie is a boston fan and he is rather pissed that VS dropped the MTL/BOS game for sid. i'd be upset if i was a BOS fan too, but i completely understand.
in other news, there aren't as many sweet movember staches as i was expecting. wonder if sid will be sporting his epic fail stache this evening...
HNIC is covering tonight's Pens-Isles tilt. Sid's return is front page news (at least front page sports section) across the country. I've got the game on at work. Go Isles!
BOOOO! Sorry but your Bruins are one and done, Pens are easily favored to win the Cup as long as we stay healthy.
Easily? Even when the Habs, Islanders and Oilers were winning their string of Cups, nobody ever said they were "easily favoured". Same with other minor dynasties such as Detroit and New Jersey. I'd say the Pens are the fav in the East, but anything can happen in the playoffs and I don't expect Washington to be this bad for too long. The Bruins are built for the playoffs too. Whatever happens, the Eastern Conference will be a war come playoff time and I won't be surprised if any of the usual favs bow out early.
Well whenever you say things like "Go Isles!", who are a shitty team and really had no chance on the night of Sid's return, than I'm more liable to say things like "easily favored". But really I do think we have a great team, you can look at what we did when we had Sid last year and that streak we went on. Even with all the injuries we had we still hung on and almost won a playoff series. Add to that James Neal (who's off to a great start) and Steve Sullivan and I think we have the makings for another cup run, barring injury from our superstars.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 21, 2011, 07:19 PM
Quote from: joey_rogo on Nov 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
hockey thread is back from the dead :beer:
my roomie is a boston fan and he is rather pissed that VS dropped the MTL/BOS game for sid. i'd be upset if i was a BOS fan too, but i completely understand.
in other news, there aren't as many sweet movember staches as i was expecting. wonder if sid will be sporting his epic fail stache this evening...
HNIC is covering tonight's Pens-Isles tilt. Sid's return is front page news (at least front page sports section) across the country. I've got the game on at work. Go Isles!
BOOOO! Sorry but your Bruins are one and done, Pens are easily favored to win the Cup as long as we stay healthy.
Easily? Even when the Habs, Islanders and Oilers were winning their string of Cups, nobody ever said they were "easily favoured". Same with other minor dynasties such as Detroit and New Jersey. I'd say the Pens are the fav in the East, but anything can happen in the playoffs and I don't expect Washington to be this bad for too long. The Bruins are built for the playoffs too. Whatever happens, the Eastern Conference will be a war come playoff time and I won't be surprised if any of the usual favs bow out early.
Well whenever you say things like "Go Isles!", who are a shitty team and really had no chance on the night of Sid's return, than I'm more liable to say things like "easily favored". But really I do think we have a great team, you can look at what we did when we had Sid last year and that streak we went on. Even with all the injuries we had we still hung on and almost won a playoff series. Add to that James Neal (who's off to a great start) and Steve Sullivan and I think we have the makings for another cup run, barring injury from our superstars.
I'm surprised something minor as Go Isles would get you going. They are a bad young team with a few good players and one budding superstar (John Tavares). I've never cheered for the Pens and they are also a rival of the Bruins, so yes, I was pulling for the Islanders. The game sucked (blowout, the Isles had no intensity etc...), but it was good seeing Sid back. I like many of the Pens, especially Staal. He's my fav of the overly talented Staal brood.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 22, 2011, 01:17 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Nov 22, 2011, 12:37 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 21, 2011, 07:19 PM
Quote from: joey_rogo on Nov 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
hockey thread is back from the dead :beer:
my roomie is a boston fan and he is rather pissed that VS dropped the MTL/BOS game for sid. i'd be upset if i was a BOS fan too, but i completely understand.
in other news, there aren't as many sweet movember staches as i was expecting. wonder if sid will be sporting his epic fail stache this evening...
HNIC is covering tonight's Pens-Isles tilt. Sid's return is front page news (at least front page sports section) across the country. I've got the game on at work. Go Isles!
BOOOO! Sorry but your Bruins are one and done, Pens are easily favored to win the Cup as long as we stay healthy.
Easily? Even when the Habs, Islanders and Oilers were winning their string of Cups, nobody ever said they were "easily favoured". Same with other minor dynasties such as Detroit and New Jersey. I'd say the Pens are the fav in the East, but anything can happen in the playoffs and I don't expect Washington to be this bad for too long. The Bruins are built for the playoffs too. Whatever happens, the Eastern Conference will be a war come playoff time and I won't be surprised if any of the usual favs bow out early.
Well whenever you say things like "Go Isles!", who are a shitty team and really had no chance on the night of Sid's return, than I'm more liable to say things like "easily favored". But really I do think we have a great team, you can look at what we did when we had Sid last year and that streak we went on. Even with all the injuries we had we still hung on and almost won a playoff series. Add to that James Neal (who's off to a great start) and Steve Sullivan and I think we have the makings for another cup run, barring injury from our superstars.
I'm surprised something minor as Go Isles would get you going. They are a bad young team with a few good players and one budding superstar (John Tavares). I've never cheered for the Pens and they are also a rival of the Bruins, so yes, I was pulling for the Islanders. The game sucked (blowout, the Isles had no intensity etc...), but it was good seeing Sid back. I like many of the Pens, especially Staal. He's my fav of the overly talented Staal brood.
I'm just having some fun, not taking this seriously at all.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 21, 2011, 07:19 PM
Quote from: joey_rogo on Nov 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
hockey thread is back from the dead :beer:
my roomie is a boston fan and he is rather pissed that VS dropped the MTL/BOS game for sid. i'd be upset if i was a BOS fan too, but i completely understand.
in other news, there aren't as many sweet movember staches as i was expecting. wonder if sid will be sporting his epic fail stache this evening...
HNIC is covering tonight's Pens-Isles tilt. Sid's return is front page news (at least front page sports section) across the country. I've got the game on at work. Go Isles!
BOOOO! Sorry but your Bruins are one and done, Pens are easily favored to win the Cup as long as we stay healthy.
Easily? Even when the Habs, Islanders and Oilers were winning their string of Cups, nobody ever said they were "easily favoured". Same with other minor dynasties such as Detroit and New Jersey. I'd say the Pens are the fav in the East, but anything can happen in the playoffs and I don't expect Washington to be this bad for too long. The Bruins are built for the playoffs too. Whatever happens, the Eastern Conference will be a war come playoff time and I won't be surprised if any of the usual favs bow out early.
Well whenever you say things like "Go Isles!", who are a shitty team and really had no chance on the night of Sid's return, than I'm more liable to say things like "easily favored". But really I do think we have a great team, you can look at what we did when we had Sid last year and that streak we went on. Even with all the injuries we had we still hung on and almost won a playoff series. Add to that James Neal (who's off to a great start) and Steve Sullivan and I think we have the makings for another cup run, barring injury from our superstars.
I'm surprised something minor as Go Isles would get you going. They are a bad young team with a few good players and one budding superstar (John Tavares). I've never cheered for the Pens and they are also a rival of the Bruins, so yes, I was pulling for the Islanders. The game sucked (blowout, the Isles had no intensity etc...), but it was good seeing Sid back. I like many of the Pens, especially Staal. He's my fav of the overly talented Staal brood.
I'm just having some fun, not taking this seriously at all.
I know. Good win for the Leafs tonight. I'm hoping they make the playoffs since its been too long and it'll be more fun with a local and Original Six team to cheer for (other than my Bruins).
For those that have the time, I highly recommend the NY Times' 3 part piece on Derek Boogaard. Exemplary sports journalism.
Quote from: Ruckus on Dec 06, 2011, 01:05 PM
For those that have the time, I highly recommend the NY Times' 3 part piece on Derek Boogaard. Exemplary sports journalism.
Didnt watch this yet, but heres a link http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/12/04/sports/hockey/boogaard-video.html?src=me&ref=sports#chapter/1 (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/12/04/sports/hockey/boogaard-video.html?src=me&ref=sports#chapter/1)
Also didnt have a chance to read more into the realignment either, but from what I hear, it makes a lot of sense but yet is puzzling when it comes to playoffs (play rivals 1st round or 2, then reseeds entire league for semifinals on... ???)
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 07, 2011, 01:41 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Dec 06, 2011, 01:05 PM
For those that have the time, I highly recommend the NY Times' 3 part piece on Derek Boogaard. Exemplary sports journalism.
Didnt watch this yet, but heres a link http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/12/04/sports/hockey/boogaard-video.html?src=me&ref=sports#chapter/1 (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/12/04/sports/hockey/boogaard-video.html?src=me&ref=sports#chapter/1)
Also didnt have a chance to read more into the realignment either, but from what I hear, it makes a lot of sense but yet is puzzling when it comes to playoffs (play rivals 1st round or 2, then reseeds entire league for semifinals on... ???)
The Leafs aren't happy about realignment due to the brutal travel schedule. I like the notion of playing the Bruins, Sabres and Habs though.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 07, 2011, 01:41 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Dec 06, 2011, 01:05 PM
For those that have the time, I highly recommend the NY Times' 3 part piece on Derek Boogaard. Exemplary sports journalism.
Didnt watch this yet, but heres a link http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/12/04/sports/hockey/boogaard-video.html?src=me&ref=sports#chapter/1 (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/12/04/sports/hockey/boogaard-video.html?src=me&ref=sports#chapter/1)
Also didnt have a chance to read more into the realignment either, but from what I hear, it makes a lot of sense but yet is puzzling when it comes to playoffs (play rivals 1st round or 2, then reseeds entire league for semifinals on... ???)
The articles, not the video
Just gonna put this out there...
(http://mobile.freewallpaper4.me/320x480/514-philadelphia-flyers.jpg)
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 08, 2011, 12:39 PM
Just gonna put this out there...
(http://mobile.freewallpaper4.me/320x480/514-philadelphia-flyers.jpg)
Is this so you feel better about losing to the Crosby-less Pens tonight?
So, it looks like my company just bought the Leafs, Raptors, TFC. Bell Media (my company, that also runs TV networks including CTV and TSN) and fierce rival Rogers Communications (multi-media giant and cable company that runs Sportsnet and owns the Blue Jays) are now co-owners of MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment). They purchased $1.3 billion worth of the Leafs from minority owners (get this), the Ontario Teachers Pension Fund. Now, this is probably good news for me through my mom because she is a retired Ontario school teacher and I'm assuming she'll be getting some serious kickback.
However, I'll still be a Bruins fan.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 08, 2011, 03:52 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 08, 2011, 12:39 PM
Just gonna put this out there...
(http://mobile.freewallpaper4.me/320x480/514-philadelphia-flyers.jpg)
Is this so you feel better about losing to the Crosby-less Pens tonight?
What was that you were saying? ;)
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Dec 09, 2011, 10:46 AM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 08, 2011, 03:52 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 08, 2011, 12:39 PM
Just gonna put this out there...
(http://mobile.freewallpaper4.me/320x480/514-philadelphia-flyers.jpg)
Is this so you feel better about losing to the Crosby-less Pens tonight?
What was that you were saying? ;)
Forgot to DVR the game, so no comment
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 09, 2011, 03:32 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Dec 09, 2011, 10:46 AM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 08, 2011, 03:52 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 08, 2011, 12:39 PM
Just gonna put this out there...
(http://mobile.freewallpaper4.me/320x480/514-philadelphia-flyers.jpg)
Is this so you feel better about losing to the Crosby-less Pens tonight?
What was that you were saying? ;)
Forgot to DVR the game, so no comment
I'm sure GTF, Stagger or myself would be happy to recap the game for you if you'd like. ;)
Quote from: peafunk31 on Dec 09, 2011, 04:13 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 09, 2011, 03:32 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Dec 09, 2011, 10:46 AM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 08, 2011, 03:52 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 08, 2011, 12:39 PM
Just gonna put this out there...
(http://mobile.freewallpaper4.me/320x480/514-philadelphia-flyers.jpg)
Is this so you feel better about losing to the Crosby-less Pens tonight?
What was that you were saying? ;)
Forgot to DVR the game, so no comment
I'm sure GTF, Stagger or myself would be happy to recap the game for you if you'd like. ;)
I'll pass on the recap from someone in orange/black colored glasses :)
Quote from: capt. scotty on Nov 22, 2011, 02:37 AM
Awesome to have Crosby back, and almost better to see ESPN giving him his due over MNF at times for sportscenter...The Pens are as deep as ever, adding Sid makes us really dangerous. I was somewhat of a Fleury hater 3-4 years ago, but he rarely gives up the soft goals anymore, appears more focused, and looks like he realizes his potential and is confident. At this point of the year, Im still more in NFL/NCAA football mode, but college FB only has another couple weeks, and with Crosby coming back (almost unexpectedly since his announced first game was only yesterday) has me ready to dig in for hockey season. As a Pens fan, Im giddy.
Sorry for your luck Scotty; but it looks like Crosby, aka Glass Joe, will be riding the pine for another extended stretch.
Oh and one thing I forgot to mention.........(http://talksportsphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Lets_Go_Flyers.png)
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 12:54 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Nov 22, 2011, 02:37 AM
Awesome to have Crosby back, and almost better to see ESPN giving him his due over MNF at times for sportscenter...The Pens are as deep as ever, adding Sid makes us really dangerous. I was somewhat of a Fleury hater 3-4 years ago, but he rarely gives up the soft goals anymore, appears more focused, and looks like he realizes his potential and is confident. At this point of the year, Im still more in NFL/NCAA football mode, but college FB only has another couple weeks, and with Crosby coming back (almost unexpectedly since his announced first game was only yesterday) has me ready to dig in for hockey season. As a Pens fan, Im giddy.
Sorry for your luck Scotty; but it looks like Crosby, aka Glass Joe, will be riding the pine for another extended stretch.
Oh and one thing I forgot to mention.........(http://talksportsphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Lets_Go_Flyers.png)
Crosby isn't made of glass. That's silly. Is Pronger made of glass since he's always injured? This is Crosby's first real injury, including his CHL days. Tim Connolly, Marion Gaborik and Andrei Markov are made of glass. The equipment today is like concrete and any hit to the head can cause a concussion. He also got face-planted into the unmoving glass. Unlike the Sedins, Semin, Jagr and other sweethearts, Crosby plays an agressive in-your-face game and he was bound to get injured at some point. Sucks for hockey. I play hockey and I can tell you the shoulder-pads are light body-armor; same with the elbow- pads.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 13, 2011, 01:19 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 12:54 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Nov 22, 2011, 02:37 AM
Awesome to have Crosby back, and almost better to see ESPN giving him his due over MNF at times for sportscenter...The Pens are as deep as ever, adding Sid makes us really dangerous. I was somewhat of a Fleury hater 3-4 years ago, but he rarely gives up the soft goals anymore, appears more focused, and looks like he realizes his potential and is confident. At this point of the year, Im still more in NFL/NCAA football mode, but college FB only has another couple weeks, and with Crosby coming back (almost unexpectedly since his announced first game was only yesterday) has me ready to dig in for hockey season. As a Pens fan, Im giddy.
Sorry for your luck Scotty; but it looks like Crosby, aka Glass Joe, will be riding the pine for another extended stretch.
Oh and one thing I forgot to mention.........(http://talksportsphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Lets_Go_Flyers.png)
Crosby isn't made of glass. That's silly. Is Pronger made of glass since he's always injured? This is Crosby's first real injury, including his CHL days. Tim Connolly, Marion Gaborik and Andrei Markov are made of glass. The equipment today is like concrete and any hit to the head can cause a concussion. He also got face-planted into the unmoving glass. Unlike the Sedins, Semin, Jagr and other sweethearts, Crosby plays an agressive in-your-face game and he was bound to get injured at some point. Sucks for hockey. I play hockey and I can tell you the shoulder-pads are light body-armor; same with the elbow- pads.
How is that NFL guys can get a concussion one week then play the next week, but Crosby has been out almost a year with his? I'm not an NHL fan but I don't understand the difference.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 13, 2011, 01:19 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 12:54 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Nov 22, 2011, 02:37 AM
Awesome to have Crosby back, and almost better to see ESPN giving him his due over MNF at times for sportscenter...The Pens are as deep as ever, adding Sid makes us really dangerous. I was somewhat of a Fleury hater 3-4 years ago, but he rarely gives up the soft goals anymore, appears more focused, and looks like he realizes his potential and is confident. At this point of the year, Im still more in NFL/NCAA football mode, but college FB only has another couple weeks, and with Crosby coming back (almost unexpectedly since his announced first game was only yesterday) has me ready to dig in for hockey season. As a Pens fan, Im giddy.
Sorry for your luck Scotty; but it looks like Crosby, aka Glass Joe, will be riding the pine for another extended stretch.
Oh and one thing I forgot to mention.........(http://talksportsphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Lets_Go_Flyers.png)
Crosby isn't made of glass. That's silly. Is Pronger made of glass since he's always injured? This is Crosby's first real injury, including his CHL days. Tim Connolly, Marion Gaborik and Andrei Markov are made of glass. The equipment today is like concrete and any hit to the head can cause a concussion. He also got face-planted into the unmoving glass. Unlike the Sedins, Semin, Jagr and other sweethearts, Crosby plays an agressive in-your-face game and he was bound to get injured at some point. Sucks for hockey. I play hockey and I can tell you the shoulder-pads are light body-armor; same with the elbow- pads.
Jaimoe you make me laugh. Is pronger made of glass? He took a stick to the eye ball. A stiff breeze blew and crosby concussed himself. What can I say I am a penguin hater.
Quote from: ophidiophobia on Dec 13, 2011, 01:27 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 13, 2011, 01:19 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 12:54 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Nov 22, 2011, 02:37 AM
Awesome to have Crosby back, and almost better to see ESPN giving him his due over MNF at times for sportscenter...The Pens are as deep as ever, adding Sid makes us really dangerous. I was somewhat of a Fleury hater 3-4 years ago, but he rarely gives up the soft goals anymore, appears more focused, and looks like he realizes his potential and is confident. At this point of the year, Im still more in NFL/NCAA football mode, but college FB only has another couple weeks, and with Crosby coming back (almost unexpectedly since his announced first game was only yesterday) has me ready to dig in for hockey season. As a Pens fan, Im giddy.
Sorry for your luck Scotty; but it looks like Crosby, aka Glass Joe, will be riding the pine for another extended stretch.
Oh and one thing I forgot to mention.........(http://talksportsphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Lets_Go_Flyers.png)
Crosby isn't made of glass. That's silly. Is Pronger made of glass since he's always injured? This is Crosby's first real injury, including his CHL days. Tim Connolly, Marion Gaborik and Andrei Markov are made of glass. The equipment today is like concrete and any hit to the head can cause a concussion. He also got face-planted into the unmoving glass. Unlike the Sedins, Semin, Jagr and other sweethearts, Crosby plays an agressive in-your-face game and he was bound to get injured at some point. Sucks for hockey. I play hockey and I can tell you the shoulder-pads are light body-armor; same with the elbow- pads.
How is that NFL guys can get a concussion one week then play the next week, but Crosby has been out almost a year with his? I'm not an NHL fan but I don't understand the difference.
NFL is a different kind of bird isn't it? You'll see the mess that is concealed concussions in the NFL gain more prominence in the near future. It's already going this way. And with the NHL, the recent series of related deaths of current players as well as early retirements of stars such as Keith Primeau, have led the the NHL to re-evaluate concussions and treatment.
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 02:31 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 13, 2011, 01:19 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 12:54 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Nov 22, 2011, 02:37 AM
Awesome to have Crosby back, and almost better to see ESPN giving him his due over MNF at times for sportscenter...The Pens are as deep as ever, adding Sid makes us really dangerous. I was somewhat of a Fleury hater 3-4 years ago, but he rarely gives up the soft goals anymore, appears more focused, and looks like he realizes his potential and is confident. At this point of the year, Im still more in NFL/NCAA football mode, but college FB only has another couple weeks, and with Crosby coming back (almost unexpectedly since his announced first game was only yesterday) has me ready to dig in for hockey season. As a Pens fan, Im giddy.
Sorry for your luck Scotty; but it looks like Crosby, aka Glass Joe, will be riding the pine for another extended stretch.
Oh and one thing I forgot to mention.........(http://talksportsphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Lets_Go_Flyers.png)
Crosby isn't made of glass. That's silly. Is Pronger made of glass since he's always injured? This is Crosby's first real injury, including his CHL days. Tim Connolly, Marion Gaborik and Andrei Markov are made of glass. The equipment today is like concrete and any hit to the head can cause a concussion. He also got face-planted into the unmoving glass. Unlike the Sedins, Semin, Jagr and other sweethearts, Crosby plays an agressive in-your-face game and he was bound to get injured at some point. Sucks for hockey. I play hockey and I can tell you the shoulder-pads are light body-armor; same with the elbow- pads.
Jaimoe you make me laugh. Is pronger made of glass? He took a stick to the eye ball. A stiff breeze blew and crosby concussed himself. What can I say I am a penguin hater.
No, but besides the eye, he gets injured far too much. His knees are his achilles.
Well Pronger is certainly no spring chicken. In all honesty I feel bad for Crosby, he is young and is teetering on having to end his hockey career. But I also hate Crosby.
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 03:04 PM
Well Pronger is certainly no spring chicken. In all honesty I feel bad for Crosby, he is young and is teetering on having to end his hockey career. But I also hate Crosby.
He's by far the best in the NHL, so its bad that he's out - we haven't even witnessed Crosby in his prime yet, which is frightening. I hate the Pens too, except for Staal. I only like Crosby when he suits up for Canada. Pronger has a history of injuries of the non-soft variety. Connolly is as soft as jello.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 13, 2011, 03:00 PM
His knees are his achilles.
Okay, I can't help it. Does that make everything below Pronger's knee his foot?
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 13, 2011, 03:28 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 03:04 PM
Well Pronger is certainly no spring chicken. In all honesty I feel bad for Crosby, he is young and is teetering on having to end his hockey career. But I also hate Crosby.
He's by far the best in the NHL, so its bad that he's out - we haven't even witnessed Crosby in his prime yet, which is frightening. I hate the Pens too, except for Staal. I only like Crosby when he suits up for Canada. Pronger has a history of injuries of the non-soft variety. Connolly is as soft as jello.
Its pretty silly to be comparing Crosby and Pronger. Two different players playing two very different styles of hockey with different roles, at very different points in their careers.
I hate Crosby with the fire of a thousand hells, but I hope his career isn't over.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Dec 13, 2011, 04:10 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 13, 2011, 03:28 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 03:04 PM
Well Pronger is certainly no spring chicken. In all honesty I feel bad for Crosby, he is young and is teetering on having to end his hockey career. But I also hate Crosby.
He's by far the best in the NHL, so its bad that he's out - we haven't even witnessed Crosby in his prime yet, which is frightening. I hate the Pens too, except for Staal. I only like Crosby when he suits up for Canada. Pronger has a history of injuries of the non-soft variety. Connolly is as soft as jello.
Its pretty silly to be comparing Crosby and Pronger. Two different players playing two very different styles of hockey with different roles, at very different points in their careers.
I hate Crosby with the fire of a thousand hells, but I hope his career isn't over.
I'm only comparing them in terms of types of injuries. I've followed Pronger since his junior days. He's a unique type of d-man for sure. Crosby has developed his own unique brand; he's physical, but in his own way. He's no Wendel Clark or Rick Tocchet type of power-forward, but he plays hard and is far more talented.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 13, 2011, 01:19 PM
Quote from: StaggerLee on Dec 13, 2011, 12:54 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Nov 22, 2011, 02:37 AM
Awesome to have Crosby back, and almost better to see ESPN giving him his due over MNF at times for sportscenter...The Pens are as deep as ever, adding Sid makes us really dangerous. I was somewhat of a Fleury hater 3-4 years ago, but he rarely gives up the soft goals anymore, appears more focused, and looks like he realizes his potential and is confident. At this point of the year, Im still more in NFL/NCAA football mode, but college FB only has another couple weeks, and with Crosby coming back (almost unexpectedly since his announced first game was only yesterday) has me ready to dig in for hockey season. As a Pens fan, Im giddy.
Sorry for your luck Scotty; but it looks like Crosby, aka Glass Joe, will be riding the pine for another extended stretch.
Oh and one thing I forgot to mention.........(http://talksportsphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Lets_Go_Flyers.png)
Crosby isn't made of glass. That's silly. Is Pronger made of glass since he's always injured? This is Crosby's first real injury, including his CHL days. Tim Connolly, Marion Gaborik and Andrei Markov are made of glass. The equipment today is like concrete and any hit to the head can cause a concussion. He also got face-planted into the unmoving glass. Unlike the Sedins, Semin, Jagr and other sweethearts, Crosby plays an agressive in-your-face game and he was bound to get injured at some point. Sucks for hockey. I play hockey and I can tell you the shoulder-pads are light body-armor; same with the elbow- pads.
:thumbsup:
Funny how the Philly fans "hate" Crosby, even now. Why, because he's the best hockey player on the planet? I understand the rivalry, and I hate the Flyers, but the only player I could say I hated in recent memory is Hartnell. I actually liked/respected Richards. Its like hating "Cindy" Crosby is ingrained in all of yinz brains.
I guess Giroux is made of glass too :-*
BIG BIG game tonite ! Hawks at Wild. Should be a barn burner. GO Blackhawks :beer:
Quote from: Taterbug on Dec 14, 2011, 03:12 PM
BIG BIG game tonite ! Hawks at Wild. Should be a barn burner. GO Blackhawks :beer:
Go Wild. My good friend's first-cousin is Wild head coach Mike Yeo. Gotta love that Toews kid; he's one of the leagues true all-round superstars.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 14, 2011, 03:37 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Dec 14, 2011, 03:12 PM
BIG BIG game tonite ! Hawks at Wild. Should be a barn burner. GO Blackhawks :beer:
Go Wild. My good friend's first-cousin is Wild head coach Mike Yeo. Gotta love that Toews kid; he's one of the leagues true all-round superstars.
The Wild are tough, I root for'em when the aren't playing the Hawks. My Dad lived up that way and was a huge Northstars & Wild fan. Mike Yeo is a helluva rookie head coach, sittin in 1st place isn't bad.
Toews is a special player, now if we can get the power play working we might onto something this year.
Quote from: Taterbug on Dec 14, 2011, 03:59 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 14, 2011, 03:37 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Dec 14, 2011, 03:12 PM
BIG BIG game tonite ! Hawks at Wild. Should be a barn burner. GO Blackhawks :beer:
Go Wild. My good friend's first-cousin is Wild head coach Mike Yeo. Gotta love that Toews kid; he's one of the leagues true all-round superstars.
The Wild are tough, I root for'em when the aren't playing the Hawks. My Dad lived up that way and was a huge Northstars & Wild fan. Mike Yeo is a helluva rookie head coach, sittin in 1st place isn't bad.
Toews is a special player, now if we can get the power play working we might onto something this year.
Ironically, Yeo's cousin is a terrible hockey player. I should know since he's on my line.
The World Junior Championship kicks off tomorrow/Boxing Day. The US are at least medal favs along with the Russians and Canucks. The Swedes beat Canada two days ago in a warm-up, so they should be watched too. I hope you hockey fans in the US can watch these games since they are even more intense and entertaining than the Stanley Cup playoffs; and the quality is just a notch lower since we are watching future NHL stars (most were drafted in 2011 or in 2010, but a few will be in next year's draft) and some current NHL rookies such as Devante Smith-Pelley from the Anaheim Ducks and Brett Connolly of TB Lightning.
http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/ (http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/)
Canada and the US are in the same pool. Canada beat the Finns 8-1 in their first game and the US lose to the Finns today 4-2. Ouch. More bad news is Anaheim's Devante Smith-Pelley broke his foot blocking a shot in the Finland game and is out 4-6 weeks. The underachieving Ducks need him, and so does Canada.
After today's Winter Classic (go Flyers), I urge all of you to stay tuned to NBC. They are showing a feature on the first Summit Series: 1972's Canada vs Soviet Union. If you don't know what this is, then you are in for a treat. The series is historically important since it was the first meeting between the Soviets and Team Canada's NHL allstars. Unbelievable drama, great games, with pride and Cold War philosophy and posturing on the line. You won't believe what Flyers captain Bobby Clarke does and how violent most of the games are, with Phil Esposito being particularly petulant. This series changed the face of hockey and nothing has touched it since, with the US winning Gold in Lake Placid finishing a distant second.
Here are the rosters (many on both teams are Hall of Famers):
Forwards: Phil Esposito (C), Frank Mahovlich (LW), Peter Mahovlich (C), Gilbert Perreault (C), Yvan Cournoyer (RW), Bobby Clarke (C), Paul Henderson (LW), Ron Ellis (RW), Bill Goldsworthy (RW), Stan Mikita (C), Wayne Cashman (RW), Vic Hadfield (LW), Jean Ratelle (C), Marcel Dionne (C), Rick Martin (LW), Jean-Paul Parise (LW), Red Berenson (C), Rod Gilbert (RW), Dennis Hull (LW), Mickey Redmond (RW).
Defencemen: Serge Savard, Guy Lapointe, Gary Bergman, Bill White, Rod Seiling, Dale Tallon, Jocelyn Guevremont, Brian Glennie, Pat Stapleton, Don Awrey, Brad Park. (Bobby Orr was also on the roster, but did not play due to injuries).
Goaltenders: Tony Esposito, Ken Dryden, Ed Johnston.
Soviet Union
Forwards: Boris Mikhailov, Vladimir Petrov, Yury Blinov, Valeri Kharlamov, Alexander Yakushev, Yevgeni Zimin, Vyacheslav Starshinov, Vladimir Vikulov, Yevgeni Mishakov, Alexander Maltsev, Vladimir Shadrin, Yuri Lebedev, Alexander Volchkov, Vyacheslav Anisin, Alexander Bodunov, Alexander Martynyuk, Viacheslav Solodukhin.
Defencemen: Valery Vasiliev, Alexander Ragulin, Viktor Kuzkin, Vladimir Lutchenko, Gennadiy Tsygankov, Yuri Lyapkin, Yuri Shatalov, Aleksander Gusev, Vitaly Davydov, Yevgeny Paladiev.
Goaltenders: Vladislav Tretiak, Victor Zinger, Alexander Sidelnikov, Alexander Pashkov.
Rangers fan here. Won 3-2. Aaaaand I'm not in a very good mood. Why? The ending of that game just SCREAMED soap opera bullshit in an attempt to make more excitement for fair-weather fans.
There were bad calls both ways. I don't feel like listing them or getting into a tit for tat argement... but those 5 minutes were just total bullshit.
Quote from: joey_rogo on Jan 02, 2012, 06:23 PM
Rangers fan here. Won 3-2. Aaaaand I'm not in a very good mood. Why? The ending of that game just SCREAMED soap opera bullshit in an attempt to make more excitement for fair-weather fans.
There were bad calls both ways. I don't feel like listing them or getting into a tit for tat argement... but those 5 minutes were just total bullshit.
The penalty shot was totally the right call. Do yourself a favour and watch the doc on the 1972 Summit Series on NBC or Versus (it has some Rangers in it). One of the most fascinating sports stories ever.
Quote from: joey_rogo on Jan 02, 2012, 06:23 PM
Rangers fan here. Won 3-2. Aaaaand I'm not in a very good mood. Why? The ending of that game just SCREAMED soap opera bullshit in an attempt to make more excitement for fair-weather fans.
There were bad calls both ways. I don't feel like listing them or getting into a tit for tat argement... but those 5 minutes were just total bullshit.
Flyers fan here. Your team just won an excellent outdoor hockey game and are in first place... so cheer up.
Holy shit, playoffs start tonight and no posts in here for 4 months?! Yinz guys are slipping!
I am about as excited/nervous for this Pens/Flyers series as I was playing DET for the cup a few years ago, AND THIS IS A 1ST ROUND SERIES!!! First off, I think the seeding system is BS with each division winner getting the top 3 seeds. Sure, every division winner deserves to make it to the playoffs, but seed according to total points. No way this should be a 1st round matchup. It will be a tough series, but I think as long as the winner gets out of it healthy (or at least their top handful of players all healthy), they will be the team that makes it out of the East. I take the whole Philly being 5-1 at Consol with a grain of salt, and I dont think home ice will matter much either team. Wouldnt be surprised to see us play better on the road. The one thing that would worry me would be game 7 at Consol though, as weve blown that the past 2 years albeit under totally different circumstances (Halak standing on his head which I dont see Bryz doing, and not having Sid&Malkin last year). Im predicting Pens in 6 but wont be surprised if we lose, which would be a major disappointment considering we finally have the team healthy and are the favorites at 5-1 to win the cup. Even more frustrating is those back to back losses to NYI a few weeks ago where just winning one gets us the 1 seed.
Rags in 6
Caps in 7 (probably not happening, but its an upset no one is picking and I think the
most likely upset of a top 2 seed in either conference)
Devils in 6
Pens in 6
Canucks in 7
Blues in 6
Hawks in 7
Preds in 6
Toews isn't healthy and for will be sure rusty, so I think the Hawks are toast in the first round.
Some insiders think the Sens will win in 7 against the Rangers. I'm not sure about that, but it'll be a tight series.
The Bruins in 6, Preds in 7 and the Pens in 7, but the latter could go either way. Daniel Sedin is injured, so the Canucks are by no means a first round favourite anymore. FLA vs NJ? Who cares? Booooooring.
Watch those Blues. Chris Stewart had an injury-plagued year, but he'll play a big role in STL's success.
Crazy excited for the Pens - Flyers series! It should be a super tight series. I'm thinking Flyers in 7 but I'm a homer so we'll see. This series has potential to turn into a bloodbath. Best of luck, Scotty!
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 11, 2012, 02:15 PM
Toews isn't healthy and for will be sure rusty, so I think the Hawks are toast in the first round.
Some insiders think the Sens will win in 7 against the Rangers. I'm not sure about that, but it'll be a tight series.
The Bruins in 6, Preds in 7 and the Pens in 7, but the latter could go either way. Daniel Sedin is injured, so the Canucks are by no means a first round favourite anymore. FLA vs NJ? Who cares? Booooooring.
Watch those Blues. Chris Stewart had an injury-plagued year, but he'll play a big role in STL's success.
Do the Yotes have the scoring to win that series though? Clearly they will rely on Mike Smith, but CHI was 6th in goals/game, PHX 18th. PHX 3rd highest in shots against/game. Vrbata, Whitney, Doan are nice players but they arent exactly Kane, Sharp, Hossa. Toews will be rusty but its still Toews. I think most people are overlooking PHX it seems, but Smith is going to have to play as good in the playoffs as he did in the regular season if not better for them to win IMO.
Yeah, in reality LA over VAN is probably more likely than WASH over BOS, but the Canucks are just so stacked even without Sedin. Again, not sure if LA will score enough to keep up. VAN 5th in goals/game, LA 29th. What happened to Richards and Stoll this year?!
Im rooting for the Blues for than anyone after the Pens. They have a nice mix of experienced vets and homegrown scoring talent. Getting Steen back I think is big for them as well. Great goaltending duo with Halak and Elliott if one falters. Sharks have had their number in the past though and obviously have more experience.
Im more interested in VAN/LAK, STL/SJ, and NSH/DET more than any series in the East besides the Pens.
Doan is a born leader and big playoff/Team Canada guy, so he cancels out the on-paper line mismatch. This could be the Coyotes last season in Phoenix (with Quebec City lining up in the wings), so I hope they go out with a bang.
Anything can happen come playoff time, but not surprised to see Pens as the favorite. And jaimoe thought my "easily favored" comment was off base.
It's gonna be a great series, also would go with pens in 6. I think Boston will beat up on Washington, I don't see an upset there. Unfortunately I will miss tonight's game due to work, but will be able to watch the next 2.
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Flyers Can't - Because It's The Cup (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNkSbK182Ro#ws)
not sure if my body is ready for this. i'm more excited for the PHI/PIT series than i am for NYR/OTT :D
edit: THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST
Cannot fucking believe we blew a 3 goal lead. Looked unreal in the first but we looked gassed by the time the 3rd was halfway thru. Why?! Who knows, but we were skating circles around Philly in the 1st and had no legs in the 3rd.
Gonna be a long series.
What an awesome night of hockey!!
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 11, 2012, 10:57 PM
Cannot fucking believe we blew a 3 goal lead. Looked unreal in the first but we looked gassed by the time the 3rd was halfway thru. Why?! Who knows, but we were skating circles around Philly in the 1st and had no legs in the 3rd.
Gonna be a long series.
I was also shocked at this. I watched the brawl game the other day which followed a somewhat similar plot and I figured there was no way Bylsma would let that happen again. It'll be interesting to see how PIT responds. I'm rooting for Philly for the purely selfish reason that the Rangers have dominated Philly this season and I'm ascared of the Penguins so I'd rather face the Flyers down the road. This game 1 has certainly made it possible for a long, hard, awesome series. Woot.
Had the NSH/DET game on TV2 on mute, but it looked close and exciting. Love that Nashville has such good fan support compared to some of the other 'southern' teams. It'd be nice to see them take the series.
I only watched enough of the late game to see VAN score. I am a big JQuick fan so I am pleased to see the Kings came back and won. Heard Richards was a beast last night. I really hope the Kings can pull this off.
Got to love games like that, just happy the Flyers came out on top. Flyers looked flat as hell during that first period, and I really thought that third goal was the nail in the coffin. So far the series is living up to the hype. :thumbsup:
The Flyers have been a good come-from-behind team all season, so I wasn't totally shocked they came back to win. Briere is a terrific big game performer and was the most dangerous player on the ice. I love how Philly's youngsters played too. I know some Flyers fans here (you know who you are :) ) had serious reservations about the Richards trade to LA and dumping Carter. I know I liked the deals, but I didn't think they'd be able to improve so quicky. Schenn is coming into his own faster than expected as are all the young players not named Giroux. Anyway, fun and intense game last night. Mike Tomlin sitting at ice level in his Crosby sweater watched a great game, although the best seats aren't behind the glass.
I HAAAAAATE the dirty, whiny, conspiracy-theory-crying Canucks and loved the result last night! I dislike the city too because of its historically smug Toronto-hating people.
Nashville kinda reminds me of a young Detroit but with a mean and physically dominating defense duo. Weber may not win the Norris this season, but he deserves many.
TONIGHT.
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If we lose tonight Im putting our chances at winning the series at about 15%...Huge game
Hilarity across Canada with the Canucks losing game one. Hate isn't a strong enough word to describe what the rest of the country thinks of those pukes.
This team is sickening. Our D is a joke. If we lose this in 5 or less, I think Bylsma needs to be fired.
Philly has a Stanley Cup kinda look to them.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 14, 2012, 02:40 PM
Philly has a Stanley Cup kinda look to them.
Like I said before the series started, I think the winner of Pens-Flyers is the team playing for the Cup out of the East.
Also, Im not too surprised LA is up 2-0 and I think that series is more over than ours
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 14, 2012, 03:30 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 14, 2012, 02:40 PM
Philly has a Stanley Cup kinda look to them.
Like I said before the series started, I think the winner of Pens-Flyers is the team playing for the Cup out of the East.
Also, Im not too surprised LA is up 2-0 and I think that series is more over than ours
The joy my country feels for Vancouver being down 2-0 cannot be overstated.
Tonight's Sens-Rangers game was the nastiest of the entire playoffs.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 14, 2012, 10:22 PM
Tonight's Sens-Rangers game was the nastiest of the entire playoffs.
I only caught part of the 1st, last half of the 3rd, and OT, but good game. Same with B's-Caps (although you may disagree)...Hawks-Yotes so far tonight has been very good as well.
Great start to the playoffs so far, except for the Pens that is.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 14, 2012, 10:46 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 14, 2012, 10:22 PM
Tonight's Sens-Rangers game was the nastiest of the entire playoffs.
I only caught part of the 1st, last half of the 3rd, and OT, but good game. Same with B's-Caps (although you may disagree)...Hawks-Yotes so far tonight has been very good as well.
Great start to the playoffs so far, except for the Pens that is.
A great game is a great game, regardless of the result.
BTW, Alfredsson took a vicious elbow to the head from Carl Hagelin of all people and did not return.
Andy McDonald of the Blues got his helmet cracked from another dirty hit.
The night all-round has been not for the faint of heart.
Big win for the Hawks!!
Huuuuuuge win for the Hawks! How about they don't leave it until the dying seconds for game three though? Hawks in five.
Game four of the Flyers-Pens series is going to be very interesting. I am a huge Flyers fan, but I bought tickets to game seven off Stubhub before the series started. I'm not sure what I'm cheering for here. I am resigned to the fact that the Pens are definitely taking game four, but I could definitely see the Flyers wrapping this up in five. I'd love to see the Pens eliminated (AT HOME NO LESS) but I wanted oh so badly to see the Flyers up close for this playoff run and I know I'll never be able to find another affordably-priced ticket!
Well what can I say? Pretty disgusted at how the Pens have played, and don't like to see them stoop to Philly's level with the undisciplined style of play. In the last 2 weeks of the regular season they were starting to give up a lot of goals to teams and I'm surprised that trend has continued.
We are an embarrassment. Bylsma might need to be fired.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 15, 2012, 10:00 PM
We are an embarrassment. Bylsma might need to be fired.
I wouldn't go thaaaaaaat far. They'll bounce back. I'll be shocked if this doesn't go at least six games.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 15, 2012, 09:06 PM
Well what can I say? Pretty disgusted at how the Pens have played, and don't like to see them stoop to Philly's level with the undisciplined style of play. In the 2 weeks of the regular season they were starting to give up a lot of goals to teams and I'm surprised that trend has continued.
This is a bit of an insult to the Flyers. They've outplayed the Pens in just about every aspect of the game in this series. The Flyers brought some serious heart with them. They're playing with guts and a workman like attitude. It's going to be tough to beat them if you give up after 1 period. I'm not trying to be a dick, just what I've observed so far.
Quote from: peafunk31 on Apr 16, 2012, 12:14 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 15, 2012, 09:06 PM
Well what can I say? Pretty disgusted at how the Pens have played, and don't like to see them stoop to Philly's level with the undisciplined style of play. In the 2 weeks of the regular season they were starting to give up a lot of goals to teams and I'm surprised that trend has continued.
This is a bit of an insult to the Flyers. They've outplayed the Pens in just about every aspect of the game in this series. The Flyers brought some serious heart with them. They're playing with guts and a workman like attitude. It's going to be tough to beat them if you give up after 1 period. I'm not trying to be a dick, just what I've observed so far.
The Pens have been outplayed in every category and look befuddled, plus their goaltending has been brutal. I agree with all your observations.
Quote from: peafunk31 on Apr 16, 2012, 12:14 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 15, 2012, 09:06 PM
Well what can I say? Pretty disgusted at how the Pens have played, and don't like to see them stoop to Philly's level with the undisciplined style of play. In the 2 weeks of the regular season they were starting to give up a lot of goals to teams and I'm surprised that trend has continued.
This is a bit of an insult to the Flyers. They've outplayed the Pens in just about every aspect of the game in this series. The Flyers brought some serious heart with them. They're playing with guts and a workman like attitude. It's going to be tough to beat them if you give up after 1 period. I'm not trying to be a dick, just what I've observed so far.
My bad on the insult, I know how Flyers fans never insult the Pens and are a very respectful group. It's pretty obvious we're getting outplayed, no argument there. What I meant by the "stooping to there level" is in reference to how the Flyers play in general. Did they not lead the league in penalty minutes this year? I'd be kidding myself if I said we haven't done anything wrong, there's definitely been more dirty play than I'm used to seeing from our end. When it comes down to this series, Flyers have outplayed the Pens and have definitely been the more discipline team.
I don't think you're a dick peafunk you seem like a great guy!
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 16, 2012, 07:42 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Apr 16, 2012, 12:14 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 15, 2012, 09:06 PM
Well what can I say? Pretty disgusted at how the Pens have played, and don't like to see them stoop to Philly's level with the undisciplined style of play. In the 2 weeks of the regular season they were starting to give up a lot of goals to teams and I'm surprised that trend has continued.
This is a bit of an insult to the Flyers. They've outplayed the Pens in just about every aspect of the game in this series. The Flyers brought some serious heart with them. They're playing with guts and a workman like attitude. It's going to be tough to beat them if you give up after 1 period. I'm not trying to be a dick, just what I've observed so far.
My bad on the insult, I know how Flyers fans never insult the Pens and are a very respectful group. It's pretty obvious we're getting outplayed, no argument there. What I meant by the "stooping to there level" is in reference to how the Flyers play in general. Did they not lead the league in penalty minutes this year? I'd be kidding myself if I said we haven't done anything wrong, there's definitely been more dirty play than I'm used to seeing from our end. When it comes down to this series, Flyers have outplayed the Pens and have definitely been the more discipline team.
I don't think you're a dick peafunk you seem like a great guy!
Yeaaaa....sorry about that Truth :embarassed: Let's just say I didn't stop celebrating for a while after the game was over & still had a bit of bloodlust going on. Game 3 was absolutely nuts. While a game masked behind a giant 3 period fight isn't my favorite type of game to watch, it definitely gets the blood pumping. I still don't think this series is over at all. The Pen's backs are to the wall so we'll see how they respond. I'm hoping that Wednesday's game is more like game 1. That shit was so much fun to watch, regardless of the outcome. Cheers, my good man! :beer:
This Hawks series is gonna give me a damn heart attack. I'm not to confident they can win the series I just hope they take it the distance. I sure hope they don't suspend Andrew Shaw for the hit on Mike Smith ::)
Arron Asham is a terrible person.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 16, 2012, 02:51 PM
Arron Asham is a terrible person.
agreed, he sucks at life. I'm a bit suprised he made it out of the Wells Fargo center alive
Quote from: Taterbug on Apr 16, 2012, 11:50 AM
This Hawks series is gonna give me a damn heart attack. I'm not to confident they can win the series I just hope they take it the distance. I sure hope they don't suspend Andrew Shaw for the hit on Mike Smith ::)
I don't think the Hawks have anything to worry about. They haven't been playing bad hockey, and I expect the offensive fireworks this team is capable of to be on full display when they return to the Madhouse. The Hawks have enough depth that they can afford to lose Shaw, and I'm really hoping they call up Ben Smith, who played great last year in the Canucks series. Those two goals in the dying seconds of the first two games really gave the Hawks their swagger back. That's really all that has been missing from the team since the Cup win in 2010. Hawks in 5.
Quote from: peafunk31 on Apr 16, 2012, 09:37 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 16, 2012, 07:42 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Apr 16, 2012, 12:14 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 15, 2012, 09:06 PM
Well what can I say? Pretty disgusted at how the Pens have played, and don't like to see them stoop to Philly's level with the undisciplined style of play. In the 2 weeks of the regular season they were starting to give up a lot of goals to teams and I'm surprised that trend has continued.
This is a bit of an insult to the Flyers. They've outplayed the Pens in just about every aspect of the game in this series. The Flyers brought some serious heart with them. They're playing with guts and a workman like attitude. It's going to be tough to beat them if you give up after 1 period. I'm not trying to be a dick, just what I've observed so far.
My bad on the insult, I know how Flyers fans never insult the Pens and are a very respectful group. It's pretty obvious we're getting outplayed, no argument there. What I meant by the "stooping to there level" is in reference to how the Flyers play in general. Did they not lead the league in penalty minutes this year? I'd be kidding myself if I said we haven't done anything wrong, there's definitely been more dirty play than I'm used to seeing from our end. When it comes down to this series, Flyers have outplayed the Pens and have definitely been the more discipline team.
I don't think you're a dick peafunk you seem like a great guy!
Yeaaaa....sorry about that Truth :embarassed: Let's just say I didn't stop celebrating for a while after the game was over & still had a bit of bloodlust going on. Game 3 was absolutely nuts. While a game masked behind a giant 3 period fight isn't my favorite type of game to watch, it definitely gets the blood pumping. I still don't think this series is over at all. The Pen's backs are to the wall so we'll see how they respond. I'm hoping that Wednesday's game is more like game 1. That shit was so much fun to watch, regardless of the outcome. Cheers, my good man! :beer:
Easy to say it was so much fun to watch regardless of the outcome when you win! ;D
I honestly was shocked at how indifferent I was during and after the game yesterday. I think after the 1st 2 games, in my heart I realized we werent winning this series. With that in mind, while yesterday was somewhat of a surprise considering how the game went, Im not surprised by the outcome at all.
Winning a Cup I think is better than a Super Bowl (I know from experience :thumbsup:), and football is my favorite sport. When Im essentially unemotional during a playoff game, somethings is wrong, and that is this Pens team as currently constructed. Players down to coaches, the Pens have more holes than they can outscore (which it looks like they thought = success = cup). Whether its Bylsma going (doubt it this yr, but next yr is dday) or sending Martin to the AHL (assuming CBA stays the same), this team needs major changes, namely defensively but also at backup goaltender.
Huge win tonight, gotta keep the faith!
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 19, 2012, 12:02 AM
Huge win tonight, gotta keep the faith!
Tonight's game made me start to get angry about the first 2 games. After being down 0-2 and with how Philly came back, I was convinced we werent winning this series, and I just shrugged off the last game because I thought it was over anyway. After watching this game tonight, I think we could be up 3-1 just as easily as Philly is, and Im pissed the Pens dug themselves in such a hole.
With as bad as Fleury and our D has looked, Philly's has been worse for the most part. And Jesus, Mary, and Joseph do I hope they scratch Martin again for the rest of the playoffs.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 19, 2012, 12:02 AM
Huge win tonight, gotta keep the faith!
;D well it was an elimination game. Someone please explain to me what is happening in this series.
Hey Jaimoe. While I get the general sense of why Vancouver is "viewed differently" why such vitriol? I'm just fascinated by this inter-province disdain.
Christ on a cross that was atrocious.
Do either the Pens or the Flyers know what the word defense is?
What is the record for goals scored in a 7 game series? I'm guessing this Pens/Flyers series is getting pretty damn close to that mark after just 4 games?! :o
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Apr 19, 2012, 01:05 PM
Do either the Pens or the Flyers know what the word defense is?
What is the record for goals scored in a 7 game series? I'm guessing this Pens/Flyers series is getting pretty damn close to that mark after just 4 games?! :o
I think they got a better shot at the record for total penalty minutes in a series ;D
GO HAWKS !!!! Win one for the Hossa !!!
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Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 19, 2012, 09:34 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 19, 2012, 12:02 AM
Huge win tonight, gotta keep the faith!
;D well it was an elimination game. Someone please explain to me what is happening in this series.
Hey Jaimoe. While I get the general sense of why Vancouver is "viewed differently" why such vitriol? I'm just fascinated by this inter-province disdain.
British Columbia and in particular Vancouver-area people historically hate all things Ontario and in particular Toronto (biggest city in the country's economic hub etc...). Generally and stereotypically-speaking, Vancouver has a laid-back, smug, arrogant, we live in the best part of the world, mentality. These facts were driven home when I worked the Vancouver Winter Olympics. The rest of the country hates Toronto too (specifically Montreal), but many secretly want to live here, especially folks from smaller towns. The hate is actually more of a topic for a historical, political and/or geographical thesis. Hey, the fans of the Leafs and Bruins hate Montreal, but with total respect. Toronto doesn't hate the rest of the country; it's one-sided.
The Canucks are the embodiment of the city as a whole. Smirky, whining, dirty-playing conspiracy-thinking victims. Everytime the Canucks lose a contentious game or series, they cry "conspiracy". Look it up. There's been so many articles written in newspapers across the country recently regarding why the country hates Vancouver. The infamous LA Kings tweet spoke the truth.
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Apr 19, 2012, 01:05 PM
Do either the Pens or the Flyers know what the word defense is?
What is the record for goals scored in a 7 game series? I'm guessing this Pens/Flyers series is getting pretty damn close to that mark after just 4 games?! :o
Earlier in the game they showed that through the first 3 games it already was I think 3rd or 4th highest through 3 games, witch included 5 game series before they went to 7. If this series can last a few more games (I hope) it should go down as one of the highest scoring ever.
BTW, I'm no Flyers fan by any means but I loved the shirts they handed out to the fans that said, "Guess What? We Don't Like You Either!" ;D
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Classic! :thumbsup:
I wouldn't be surprised if that becomes the city's tourism slogan.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 20, 2012, 12:03 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if that becomes the city's tourism slogan.
It isn't already? ;)
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Apr 20, 2012, 11:47 AM
BTW, I'm no Flyers fan by any means but I loved the shirts they handed out to the fans that said, "Guess What? We Don't Like You Either!" ;D
(http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1045376/DCMBK.jpg)
Classic! :thumbsup:
;D
What's Sid supposed to say? He loves the Flyers and their his BFF's?
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Apr 20, 2012, 03:26 PM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Apr 20, 2012, 11:47 AM
BTW, I'm no Flyers fan by any means but I loved the shirts they handed out to the fans that said, "Guess What? We Don't Like You Either!" ;D
(http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1045376/DCMBK.jpg)
Classic! :thumbsup:
;D
What's Sid supposed to say? He loves the Flyers and their his BFF's?
Playoff hockey breeds nothing but love & tolerance ;)
Jeeeez, the Western Conference semis are looking bruuuuutal entertainment-wise. Four of the most defensive teams in history, euck.
Hoping Philly just destroys everyone the rest of the way, with Giroux breaking multiple records en route to a Cup and Conn Smythe.
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 24, 2012, 02:07 PM
Jeeeez, the Western Conference semis are looking bruuuuutal entertainment-wise. Four of the most defensive teams in history, euck.
Hoping Philly just destroys everyone the rest of the way, with Giroux breaking multiple records en route to a Cup and Conn Smythe.
I'm a fan of that scenario, but the Rangers (if they advance) scare me. So does Washington's goalie, to be honest.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 24, 2012, 02:10 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Apr 24, 2012, 02:07 PM
Jeeeez, the Western Conference semis are looking bruuuuutal entertainment-wise. Four of the most defensive teams in history, euck.
Hoping Philly just destroys everyone the rest of the way, with Giroux breaking multiple records en route to a Cup and Conn Smythe.
I'm a fan of that scenario, but the Rangers (if they advance) scare me. So does Washington's goalie, to be honest.
The Sharks-Blues series had some exciting games. I hope they go through and LA can really play entertaining hockey of the physical variety. If Boston or Philly make it to the Final, I hope its with LA.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 11, 2012, 01:59 PM
It will be a tough series, but I think as long as the winner gets out of it healthy (or at least their top handful of players all healthy), they will be the team that makes it out of the East.
Well, it wasnt a tough series but I still stand by this and think Philly makes it out of the East. What a terrible game sunday, we deserved to lose. If Caps, Panthers, and Sens end up all advancing I will be even more pissed. It would be so wide open for Philly.
Now that the Pens are done, GO BLUES!!!
CAPS are due for a clutch game 7 win right Jaimoe? Looking forward to this one. Until the Isles are relevant again, Let's go CAPS!
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 25, 2012, 02:51 PM
CAPS are due for a clutch game 7 win right Jaimoe? Looking forward to this one. Until the Isles are relevant again, Let's go CAPS!
Ovie has been terrible and the Caps have been picked-up by their role players and some unbelievable goaltending. I hope the Bruins find a way to score some goals. I hate to admit this, but I may have to stream this game on my laptop. My wife doesn't want to watch hockey tonight. Divorce proceedings are in order.
Excited for the game 7 tonight. Tomorrow night I'll be on the verge of heart attack the whole time so I'm looking forward to not having to worry so much this evening. Got the chips and beer ready to go. :)
Great game! In no way am I implying that Boston fans are all like this. In fact I see this type of unabashed racism on a daily basis down here. It's more the perceived safety net of Twitter that cracks me up.
http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/ (http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/)
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2012, 11:40 AM
Great game! In no way am I implying that Boston fans are all like this. In fact I see this type of unabashed racism on a daily basis down here. It's more the perceived safety net of Twitter that cracks me up.
http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/ (http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/)
Not surprised, unfortunately. I wonder how much of that kind of stuff he hears during every game. Like when Wayne Simmonds had a banana thrown at him earlier in the season. Hockey has the most outwardly racist fans.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 26, 2012, 11:53 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2012, 11:40 AM
Great game! In no way am I implying that Boston fans are all like this. In fact I see this type of unabashed racism on a daily basis down here. It's more the perceived safety net of Twitter that cracks me up.
http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/ (http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/)
Not surprised, unfortunately. I wonder how much of that kind of stuff he hears during every game. Like when Wayne Simmonds had a banana thrown at him earlier in the season. Hockey has the most outwardly racist fans.
Indeed it does not, not even close. I point you to the "wonderful" "beautiful game" of soccer, particularly in Europe (Spain, Poland, Italy etc...). The other pro basketball leagues overseas are also tough places to play for foreigners of colour. And Jeremy Lin took all kinds of high-profile abuse by media and idiot fans.
However, the whole Joel Ward stuff is disgusting. I think some of the outright ignorance and anger from cowardly twitterers stems from some being non-core fans who can't handle and/or are shocked to see a black man playing hockey and succeeding. I can tell you as a hockey player growing up in the '70s and '80s, many people of different nationalities had issues with ignorance and racism in the rinks, but it wasn't reported to any great extent (my best friend is Japanese-Canadian and he was subjected to ignorance in his early career). I think the changing face of North America regarding demographics lessons incidents like this, although of-the-moment outlets such as twitter amplifies everything. These idiots will get tracked down, just like what happened to the fool in the UK that twittered racist stuff about the soccer player that had the on-field heart-attack.
By the way, Joel Ward's journey to the NHL is remarkable. He signed as a free agent after being scouted while playing Canadian university hockey. The latter leagues often get overlooked because they are education-first leagues and often checkered with older players and former good but not star Canadian Hockey League alums and players that toiled in lower junior level leagues such as tier-two Junior A, Junior B and C.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 26, 2012, 01:23 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 26, 2012, 11:53 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2012, 11:40 AM
Great game! In no way am I implying that Boston fans are all like this. In fact I see this type of unabashed racism on a daily basis down here. It's more the perceived safety net of Twitter that cracks me up.
http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/ (http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/)
Not surprised, unfortunately. I wonder how much of that kind of stuff he hears during every game. Like when Wayne Simmonds had a banana thrown at him earlier in the season. Hockey has the most outwardly racist fans.
Indeed it does not, not even close. I point you to the "wonderful" "beautiful game" of soccer, particularly in Europe (Spain, Poland, Italy etc...). The other pro basketball leagues overseas are also tough places to play for foreigners of colour. And Jeremy Lin took all kinds of high-profile abuse by media and idiot fans.
However, the whole Joel Ward stuff is disgusting. I think some of the outright ignorance and anger from cowardly twitterers stems from some being non-core fans who can't handle and/or are shocked to see a black man playing hockey and succeeding. I can tell you as a hockey player growing up in the '70s and '80s, many people of different nationalities had issues with ignorance and racism in the rinks, but it wasn't reported to any great extent (my best friend is Japanese-Canadian and he was subjected to ignorance in his early career). I think the changing face of North America regarding demographics lessons incidents like this, although of-the-moment outlets such as twitter amplifies everything. These idiots will get tracked down, just like what happened to the fool in the UK that twittered racist stuff about the soccer player that had the on-field heart-attack.
By the way, Joel Ward's journey to the NHL is remarkable. He signed as a free agent after being scouted while playing Canadian university hockey. The latter leagues often get overlooked because they are education-first leagues and often checkered with older players and former good but not star Canadian Hockey League alums and players that toiled in lower junior level leagues such as tier-two Junior A, Junior B and C.
My mistake, I should have been more specific. Out of the 4 major sports in the USA, hockey fans are the most racist towards non-caucasian players. You make good points about soccer in europe. As far as I can tell, MLS fans here in the states seem to be pretty accepting.
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 26, 2012, 03:28 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 26, 2012, 01:23 PM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Apr 26, 2012, 11:53 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 26, 2012, 11:40 AM
Great game! In no way am I implying that Boston fans are all like this. In fact I see this type of unabashed racism on a daily basis down here. It's more the perceived safety net of Twitter that cracks me up.
http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/ (http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/04/capitals-joel-ward-scores-game-7-overtime-winner-bruins-fans-unleash-n-word-barrage-on-twitter/)
Not surprised, unfortunately. I wonder how much of that kind of stuff he hears during every game. Like when Wayne Simmonds had a banana thrown at him earlier in the season. Hockey has the most outwardly racist fans.
Indeed it does not, not even close. I point you to the "wonderful" "beautiful game" of soccer, particularly in Europe (Spain, Poland, Italy etc...). The other pro basketball leagues overseas are also tough places to play for foreigners of colour. And Jeremy Lin took all kinds of high-profile abuse by media and idiot fans.
However, the whole Joel Ward stuff is disgusting. I think some of the outright ignorance and anger from cowardly twitterers stems from some being non-core fans who can't handle and/or are shocked to see a black man playing hockey and succeeding. I can tell you as a hockey player growing up in the '70s and '80s, many people of different nationalities had issues with ignorance and racism in the rinks, but it wasn't reported to any great extent (my best friend is Japanese-Canadian and he was subjected to ignorance in his early career). I think the changing face of North America regarding demographics lessons incidents like this, although of-the-moment outlets such as twitter amplifies everything. These idiots will get tracked down, just like what happened to the fool in the UK that twittered racist stuff about the soccer player that had the on-field heart-attack.
By the way, Joel Ward's journey to the NHL is remarkable. He signed as a free agent after being scouted while playing Canadian university hockey. The latter leagues often get overlooked because they are education-first leagues and often checkered with older players and former good but not star Canadian Hockey League alums and players that toiled in lower junior level leagues such as tier-two Junior A, Junior B and C.
My mistake, I should have been more specific. Out of the 4 major sports in the USA, hockey fans are the most racist towards non-caucasian players. You make good points about soccer in europe. As far as I can tell, MLS fans here in the states seem to be pretty accepting.
I agree with both of you. Forget about the Italian fans' treatment of Mario Balotelli (who is a complete disgrace also) or Luis Suarez's shenanigans towards Patrice Evra and the recent tweeting about the English/African who almost died when he went into cardiac arrest on the field.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 11, 2012, 01:59 PM
Caps in 7 (probably not happening, but its an upset no one is picking and I think the
most likely upset of a top 2 seed in either conference)
Man, did I pull this one out of my ass! Too bad I didnt bet on it ;D
Bump, I had to find this thread buried on the 4th page. I can totally understand you guys that still have refused to forgive the NHL , But man, What my Blackhawks have done is nothing short of amazing.
Canada hasn't bailed on the NHL, but we won't forget this either. The Hawks are looking great.
The Rangers and I got into a fight and now we aren't talking.
Quote from: Taterbug on Feb 28, 2013, 12:47 PM
Bump, I had to find this thread buried on the 4th page. I can totally understand you guys that still have refused to forgive the NHL , But man, What my Blackhawks have done is nothing short of amazing.
I have to admit, the lockout left a pretty sour taste in my mouth wrt the NHL. But with that said, the Hawks have always been my favorite NHL team as there was never any NHL team in Ohio before the Blue Jackets and I still don't consider them an NHL team. :rolleyes: If there was anything that could get people back on the NHL bandwagon, it is this start by the Hawks! Make it 20 straight tonight with a 3-0 shutout over St. Louis!
Amazing is a pretty good description of what Chicago has been able to accomplish...
Anyone follow the AHL around here?
Quote from: LeanneP on Feb 28, 2013, 11:55 PM
Anyone follow the AHL around here?
I hate the Hamilton Bulldogs, if that's what you mean? How can a true Bruins loyalist cheer for the Habs affiliate? Or perhaps you cheer for the Toronto Marlies? I like them too.
Quote from: LeanneP on Feb 28, 2013, 11:55 PM
Anyone follow the AHL around here?
Cleveland has the Lake Erie Monsters but, to be honest, I've never gotten into them.
Quote from: LeanneP on Feb 28, 2013, 11:55 PM
Anyone follow the AHL around here?
There is an AHL team in my town. Sadly, it is the Albany Devils, the AHL affiliate of my most hated NHL team. When I go, I root against them. Steve Zalewski plays for them though. He's the man.
We have the Hamilton Bulldogs, affiliate to the Montreal Canadiens. I believe we may actually be last in the entire league right now. It's depressing but we like the organization itself. We take the kids to games every month or so and used to have season tickets (before having kids) and my Dad and S/Mom maintain their season tickets. I enjoy it and I kind of love watching guys playing around the NHL and knowing I knew them when they were young'uns :)
Games to the Leafs are stupid expensive and the Sabres requires crossing the border plus an hour's drive, so I enjoy the fact that I can see live hockey for $20 or less.
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Quote from: LeanneP on Feb 28, 2013, 11:55 PM
Anyone follow the AHL around here?
Cleveland has the Lake Erie Monsters but, to be honest, I've never gotten into them.
There's a few future NHL stars on that team.
Quote from: LeanneP on Mar 01, 2013, 09:36 AM
We have the Hamilton Bulldogs, affiliate to the Montreal Canadiens. I believe we may actually be last in the entire league right now. It's depressing but we like the organization itself.
Hamilton's loss is Montreal's gain. So goes it with many AHL clubs when their parent teams are doing well.
Don't I know it! We didn't put a whole bunch of ringers from the big team on the bench during the strike, too, so we didn't get the benefit of that like teams like the Marlies, who were at the top of the league.
I'm not bitter. :undecided:
Quote from: Taterbug on Feb 28, 2013, 12:47 PM
Bump, I had to find this thread buried on the 4th page. I can totally understand you guys that still have refused to forgive the NHL , But man, What my Blackhawks have done is nothing short of amazing.
Nice bump, Taterhosen. Ive been tempted to bump this thread for awhile now. Im glad hockey season is back, and Ive been enjoying this shortened season (less time between games :thumbsup: ).
I really havent watched anyone besides the Pens and their opponent so far, but Im aware of the Hawks record/streak. Quite impressive, even moreso considering the limited practice time prior to the season. Im sure you will be dangerous!
Quote from: capt. scotty on Mar 02, 2013, 01:02 AM
Quote from: Taterbug on Feb 28, 2013, 12:47 PM
Bump, I had to find this thread buried on the 4th page. I can totally understand you guys that still have refused to forgive the NHL , But man, What my Blackhawks have done is nothing short of amazing.
Nice bump, Taterhosen. Ive been tempted to bump this thread for awhile now. Im glad hockey season is back, and Ive been enjoying this shortened season (less time between games :thumbsup: ).
I really havent watched anyone besides the Pens and their opponent so far, but Im aware of the Hawks record/streak. Quite impressive, even moreso considering the limited practice time prior to the season. Im sure you will be dangerous!
" Taterhosen" Nice !!! 22 and still going.
For those that have ever attended an NHL game will no doubt have heard this song at one point. The greatest Canadiana folk singer and Canadian icon died yesterday. R.I.P. Stompin Tom Connors:
Stompin' Tom Connors - The Hockey Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxJvrD80nJ4#)
We lost a major treasure yesterday. He was a bit like a Canadian Woody Guthrie - a man of the people, entertaining the people, singing about ordinary lives.
Quote from: LeanneP on Mar 07, 2013, 09:41 AM
We lost a major treasure yesterday. He was a bit like a Canadian Woody Guthrie - a man of the people, entertaining the people, singing about ordinary lives.
Stompin was first and foremost a populist and patriot whereas Woody fought the law and thumbed his nose at government. Connors' music also does not translate outside our borders. Both however wrote about people and are national treasures.
Chiming in a bit late. But damn my Blackhawks are just killing it. Of course the year I move away from Chicago and can't watch games regularly, they are killing it. I wouldn't have expected this level of play before the season started.
I'll never forget the 2010 Blackhawks Parade in Downtown Chicago. On the train on my way to work, my boss called me and said, "Hey, if you want to come in late, you can go to the parade. Have fun". The city was crazy that morning.
Any other Hawks fans on here?
I like the Hawks, but they ain't my fav (see avatar). Been a fan since Bobby Orr played on one knee with Chicago. Loved Denis Savard, Steve Larmer and Al Secord too.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 07, 2013, 02:44 PM
I like the Hawks, but they ain't my fav (see avatar). Been a fan since Bobby Orr played on one knee with Chicago. Loved Denis Savard, Steve Larmer and Al Secord too.
I respect that a bunch. My Eastern team has always been the Pens (Lemiuex era inspired me when I played hockey as a kid).
On a side note, I thought the lockout would really hurt the momentum the NHL had been gaining in the past few years; however, the Hawks success has countered that in my opinion.
Cool article,
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324128504578346501110037258.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_sports (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324128504578346501110037258.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_sports)
Wow, my Pens grabbing all the headlines as of late and now we landed Jarome Iginla! Especially surprising after it was rumored he'd go to Boston. Pens all in for a cup this year.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Mar 28, 2013, 09:05 AM
Wow, my Pens grabbing all the headlines as of late and now we landed Jarome Iginla! Especially surprising after it was rumored he'd go to Boston. Pens all in for a cup this year.
The Pens fleeced the Flames. Two college players and a projected 30th pick in the upcoming draft. Bad move for Calgary. They should've started the rebuild a few years ago. The Bruins had a better offer on the table. Iggy isn't the player he once was, but he'll be a demon in the playoffs.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 28, 2013, 09:15 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Mar 28, 2013, 09:05 AM
Wow, my Pens grabbing all the headlines as of late and now we landed Jarome Iginla! Especially surprising after it was rumored he'd go to Boston. Pens all in for a cup this year.
The Pens fleeced the Flames. Two college players and a projected 30th pick in the upcoming draft. Bad move for Calgary. They should've started the rebuild a few years ago. The Bruins had a better offer on the table. Iggy isn't the player he once was, but he'll be a demon in the playoffs.
Totally thinking on this, but maybe he wanted to play in Pittsburgh instead?
Quote from: capt. scotty on Mar 28, 2013, 01:02 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 28, 2013, 09:15 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Mar 28, 2013, 09:05 AM
Wow, my Pens grabbing all the headlines as of late and now we landed Jarome Iginla! Especially surprising after it was rumored he'd go to Boston. Pens all in for a cup this year.
The Pens fleeced the Flames. Two college players and a projected 30th pick in the upcoming draft. Bad move for Calgary. They should've started the rebuild a few years ago. The Bruins had a better offer on the table. Iggy isn't the player he once was, but he'll be a demon in the playoffs.
Totally thinking on this, but maybe he wanted to play in Pittsburgh instead?
Probably true, although he did give his GM a list of three teams he wanted to go to.
FYI, Iggy and Crosby have played together before on the same line at the 2010 Olympics.
I don't know how well people know Iginla in the US, but he's a class act on and off the ice. He has an interesting combo of intelligence and toughness, and remains the best power-forward of his era. Iginla said in the just-finished press conference that he wants to play five more years. This trade will certainly help him out.
Ive been a big Iginla fan for awhile. I think he's been 1 of the most underrated players in his generation. I figured after the Morrow trade, no chance, but wow...Pens are certainly geared for the playoffs, but well see
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Mar 28, 2013, 01:48 PM
Ive been a big Iginla fan for awhile. I think he's been 1 of the most underrated players in his generation. I figured after the Morrow trade, no chance, but wow...Pens are certainly geared for the playoffs, but well see
He's not underrated in Canada, not by a long shot.
He was a star for the Kamloops Blazers when he was 17 (his Kamloops team won the 1994 Memorial Cup, which is arguably the hardest championship to win in all of sport) and he was named the Western Hocky League's Player of the Year in 1996. I vividly remember Iggy dominating at the 1996 World Junior Championships in Boston. He's also been a member of Canada's National Team since 1997 (he was on Team Canada in 1997 at age 19, then the youngest member ever to suit up). He was arguably the best player on a loaded 2002 Olympic Gold Medal Team Canada (Lemieux, Sakic, Yzerman etc...).
One frustrating this with Iginla is that he's never had a real standout centre to play with. He's had to carry the Flames on his back since almos his rookie year.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 28, 2013, 02:05 PM
One frustrating this with Iginla is that he's never had a real standout centre to play with.
Well he's gonna play with Sid or Geno, so thats set.
Like i said, really like Iginla. When we got Morrow, I was disappointed bc I figured that meant Iginla wasnt happening.
Right now,if we dont win the cup, Pens fans hang their heads
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 28, 2013, 01:22 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Mar 28, 2013, 01:02 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 28, 2013, 09:15 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Mar 28, 2013, 09:05 AM
Wow, my Pens grabbing all the headlines as of late and now we landed Jarome Iginla! Especially surprising after it was rumored he'd go to Boston. Pens all in for a cup this year.
The Pens fleeced the Flames. Two college players and a projected 30th pick in the upcoming draft. Bad move for Calgary. They should've started the rebuild a few years ago. The Bruins had a better offer on the table. Iggy isn't the player he once was, but he'll be a demon in the playoffs.
Totally thinking on this, but maybe he wanted to play in Pittsburgh instead?
Probably true, although he did give his GM a list of three teams he wanted to go to.
FYI, Iggy and Crosby have played together before on the same line at the 2010 Olympics.
I don't know how well people know Iginla in the US, but he's a class act on and off the ice. He has an interesting combo of intelligence and toughness, and remains the best power-forward of his era. Iginla said in the just-finished press conference that he wants to play five more years. This trade will certainly help him out.
How pissed is Boston now? From what I understand, Iginla's no trade clause enabled him to basically choose where he wanted to go. Boston offered a better deal, but Pittsburgh had the leverage and didn't give up much to get him. Ray Shero has been robbing teams with these trades, I don't know how he does it.
Truth, Im surprised how cheap we got Iginla, but at first glance I thought we overpaid for Brenden Morrow. Ive always liked Morrow, but trading Joe Morrow for him is a big deal. Apparently Joe M regressed this year and last years 1st round D picks Pouliot and Maatta are considered better than him at this point, but if you dont consider Despres or Bennett as "prospects", Morrow was top 3 and one of our best.
I actually think Brenden might be back next year cheap, I think his game has dropped off moreso than Iginla, but we are all-in for the cup this year. Im just hoping that doesnt mean Shero thinks he cant re-sign both Malkin and Letang after 2013-14 :undecided:
Quote from: capt. scotty on Mar 28, 2013, 08:37 PM
Truth, Im surprised how cheap we got Iginla, but at first glance I thought we overpaid for Brenden Morrow. Ive always liked Morrow, but trading Joe Morrow for him is a big deal. Apparently Joe M regressed this year and last years 1st round D picks Pouliot and Maatta are considered better than him at this point, but if you dont consider Despres or Bennett as "prospects", Morrow was top 3 and one of our best.
I actually think Brenden might be back next year cheap, I think his game has dropped off moreso than Iginla, but we are all-in for the cup this year. Im just hoping that doesnt mean Shero thinks he cant re-sign both Malkin and Letang after 2013-14 :undecided:
As much as I love Letang, if you can only choose one you have to go with Geno. How much of Letang's success is the system he's in? Maybe Despres could be the next Letang?
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Mar 28, 2013, 09:42 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Mar 28, 2013, 08:37 PM
Truth, Im surprised how cheap we got Iginla, but at first glance I thought we overpaid for Brenden Morrow. Ive always liked Morrow, but trading Joe Morrow for him is a big deal. Apparently Joe M regressed this year and last years 1st round D picks Pouliot and Maatta are considered better than him at this point, but if you dont consider Despres or Bennett as "prospects", Morrow was top 3 and one of our best.
I actually think Brenden might be back next year cheap, I think his game has dropped off moreso than Iginla, but we are all-in for the cup this year. Im just hoping that doesnt mean Shero thinks he cant re-sign both Malkin and Letang after 2013-14 :undecided:
As much as I love Letang, if you can only choose one you have to go with Geno. How much of Letang's success is the system he's in? Maybe Despres could be the next Letang?
Totally agree. Talked to my uncle a couple nights ago after the Morrow trade. I said if it comes down to one, who do you want? He said Letang easy, he's "arguably a top 3 D man in the league". No shit, and Malkin is arguably the best forward outside of Crosby, def top 3 IMO. Id take Malkin every day of the week.
Despres is definitely a puck mover like Letang. I like what Ive seen so far, hard to say what he becomes. Talent is def there. Were still stocked on the D line even after these trades, just another reason to keep Malkin over Letang, as much as I love Tanger. If we cant afford him, he's gonna bring us a haul.
Lets keep the hockey thread near the top of the forum man :thumbsup:
Morrow is past his prime, but he's a hard-nosed leader and knows how to win. The depth on Pitt is astonishing. Iginla said that playing for the Pens is like playing for Team Canada in that he'll do whatever the coaches want. Morrow and Iginla have played together too (Team Canada), so they should have chemistry too.
Pitt must find a way to re-sign Letang. He's a one or two defenseman and at age 25 isn't even in his prime yet. If they can't sign him, he'd look great in Boston. :thumbsup:
Absolutely. I think Shero needs to do whatever he can to keep both Malkin and Letang. I think moving Staal had that in mind, and what happens in the next year will dictate that as well. We only have 5 guys under contract currently for 2014-15 (Sid, Neal, Fleury, Martin, Bennett). They have the room, but hard decisions will need to be made. I see Orpik, Niskanen, and possibly Kunitz (he's hard to know, really outperforming his contract this year but we might not even be able to pay him that $3.75 in couple years. I could see him playing for less to stay with Pens/Sid) as the guys that go to be able to afford both Malkin and Letang.
Like I said, gun to my head I want Malkin but they really gotta keep both. Letang has a few Norris Trophies in his future, no doubt. Maybe this year is the first.
I agree Morrow is past his prime, too physical of a player not to be, but he will be a perfect fit on the 3rd line. He was still putting up real good numbers 3 and 4 seasons ago. Was he playing with Brad Richards then?? That could partially explain the downturn the last couple seasons. I know this season in particular he wasnt getting much playing time for Dallas.
Morrow has never really been a points guy, although he knows how to find the net when called upon. I can see him turning into a role player similar to what we saw with Kirk Muller and Joe Nieuwendyk near the twilight of their careers.
You know what's interesting is that when Crosby is healthy like he is more or less now, nobody can touch his talent. Malkin, Ovie, Stamkos, Tavares etc... are all elite players, but when Crosby is "on", he is heads and tails better than the bunch.
Man, just when we make all these moves to set us up for a Cup run, Crosby eats vulcanized rubber a minute into Iginla's first game for the Pens. Ugh, weve had so much bad luck these last few years.
If you don't get goosebumps watching this, you don't have a pulse...
http://youtu.be/ZzMsagY7oRs (http://youtu.be/ZzMsagY7oRs)
It was an awesome display last night in Beantown. I almost got goosebumps, and that's saying something coming from a flag-waving, red-blooded maple syrup-sucking hoser. I'm wearing my Bruins long-sleeve retro shirt to work tonight, on, ironically, the same night as the Leafs may clinch a playoff spot. Go Bruins (and Leafs).
Jaimoe, I knew it would come down to this. Despite what the playoff seeding ended up being, these were the two top teams in the East all season. Should be a pretty epic hard-fought series. Good luck to your B's, and Let's Go Pens!
Should be an interesting series for sure.
Gonna have to pull for a BOS/SJS final. God, the Rangers looked fucking terrible. :angry:
Quote from: joey_rogo on May 28, 2013, 12:36 PM
Gonna have to pull for a BOS/SJS final. God, the Rangers looked fucking terrible. :angry:
Bad coaching too. Terrible motivator.
I hate the Wings, so Go Hawks in that series.
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 28, 2013, 01:47 PM
I hate the Wings, so Go Hawks in that series.
As a Hawks fan, I too hate the Wings... :tongue:
I was pretty down when Chicago picked the Western Conference Semis as the place for them to lose 3 in a row for the first time all season. :rolleyes: I honestly thought the series would be over last night as the Hawks haven't won a playoff game at the Joe since 1992! :shocked:
Now, the possibility of coming back from a 3-1 deficit looks like a definite possibility. Hopefully the Madhouse will be rocking tomorrow night! :cool:
That Boston/Pittsburgh series should be a dandy!
If the Rangers hire Lindy Ruff I will become an Islanders fan.
Bruins in 7, but it'll be a great series.
Former NBAer Popeye Jones' son Seth will probably go No. 1 in the upcoming deep draft.
This series is gonna kill me if I have to sit through any more triple overtimes.
Frustrating end, making it even worse is that Shaw kid is from one of my least favourite cities in Ontario: Belleville (home of the OHL Belleville Bulls, although the team has produced tons of great NHLers including PK Subban and its current goalie is Subban's brother, the soon-to-be Bruins backup).
Fuck yeah!!!
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Boston Beat us Bloody, WOW WOW WOW , Now what am I gonna do, no more Hockey.
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Was pulling for Boston (because of Jagr) so that was a pretty shitty game for me considering Jagr was hurt the whole time.
As for my Rangers, I am not an AV fan so I'm worried about these next few seasons. His teams in Vancouver were amongst the softest groups of pansies ever assembled and I'm having nightmares about the Rangers acting like the Canucks did in the 2011 finals. :undecided:
Quote from: joey_rogo on Jun 25, 2013, 10:38 AM
Was pulling for Boston (because of Jagr) so that was a pretty shitty game for me considering Jagr was hurt the whole time.
As for my Rangers, I am not an AV fan so I'm worried about these next few seasons. His teams in Vancouver were amongst the softest groups of pansies ever assembled and I'm having nightmares about the Rangers acting like the Canucks did in the 2011 finals. :undecided:
I wouldn't call the entire Canucks soft or pansies, just some of them. Sure, the sweetheart Sedins embrace both of your wimpy labels, but the team plays pretty aggressive hockey; however, the four forward lines are full of too many sneaky weasels. I hate the Canucks (and their fans and smug-ass, but nice-loooking city) with passion, almost as much as the Habs, although I respect the latter Original Six team more than any other organization is sport.
AV will do fine in New York, and the one great thing is that he won't have a goalie controversy. He'll be able to handle the high-priced stars too.
Congrats to the Hawks. My Pens really gotta make some changes next year. I thought Bylsma getting fired was first in line but he got extended :undecided:
Also, I was shocked Ovechkin got the Hart over Crosby. Ovechkin had about 1 good month of hockey. Sid I think was still leading the league in points going into the final week. Whenever he was one the ice, regular season and post, Crosby was clearly the better player this year.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jun 25, 2013, 08:44 PM
Congrats to the Hawks. My Pens really gotta make some changes next year. I thought Bylsma getting fired was first in line but he got extended :undecided:
Also, I was shocked Ovechkin got the Hart over Crosby. Ovechkin had about 1 good month of hockey. Sid I think was still leading the league in points going into the final week. Whenever he was one the ice, regular season and post, Crosby was clearly the better player this year.
What about Kane winning the Conn Smythe? I don't think he deserved it. Odds on favourite was Crawford, but Keith was my pick (and Toews really played well down the stretch, injured as he was).
BTW, according to Sportsnet in Toronto, Bergeron was playing with broken ribs, a separated shoulder and torn ligaments.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 25, 2013, 09:02 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jun 25, 2013, 08:44 PM
Congrats to the Hawks. My Pens really gotta make some changes next year. I thought Bylsma getting fired was first in line but he got extended :undecided:
Also, I was shocked Ovechkin got the Hart over Crosby. Ovechkin had about 1 good month of hockey. Sid I think was still leading the league in points going into the final week. Whenever he was one the ice, regular season and post, Crosby was clearly the better player this year.
What about Kane winning the Conn Smythe? I don't think he deserved it. Odds on favourite was Crawford, but Keith was my pick (and Toews really played well down the stretch, injured as he was).
BTW, according to Sportsnet in Toronto, Bergeron was playing with broken ribs, a separated shoulder and torn ligaments.
I honestly did not watch a second of the cup finals, so I couldnt say. Being swept by your B's left far too bitter a taste in my mouth. If we lost in 6 or 7 games, alright, but that was a frustrating series that I didnt expect to be over so quickly.
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Congrats to the Hawks. My Pens really gotta make some changes next year. I thought Bylsma getting fired was first in line but he got extended :undecided:
Also, I was shocked Ovechkin got the Hart over Crosby. Ovechkin had about 1 good month of hockey. Sid I think was still leading the league in points going into the final week. Whenever he was one the ice, regular season and post, Crosby was clearly the better player this year.
What about Kane winning the Conn Smythe? I don't think he deserved it. Odds on favourite was Crawford, but Keith was my pick (and Toews really played well down the stretch, injured as he was).
BTW, according to Sportsnet in Toronto, Bergeron was playing with broken ribs, a separated shoulder and torn ligaments.
I honestly did not watch a second of the cup finals, so I couldnt say. Being swept by your B's left far too bitter a taste in my mouth. If we lost in 6 or 7 games, alright, but that was a frustrating series that I didnt expect to be over so quickly.
Well, you missed a dandy. After just two games, the hit total was over 200. Bone-crunching back-and-forth series between two evenly matched - and generally likeable -teams that can do it all.
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What about Kane winning the Conn Smythe? I don't think he deserved it. Odds on favourite was Crawford, but Keith was my pick (and Toews really played well down the stretch, injured as he was).
BTW, according to Sportsnet in Toronto, Bergeron was playing with broken ribs, a separated shoulder and torn ligaments.
I think Kane felt the same way. He said he thought the trophy should have gone to Crawford in the post game interview. To Kane's credit, he did pretty much carry the Hawks past LA in the semis. Toews didn't really show up until the Finals. Kieth was freaking awesome though but it's tough for a defenseman to win it. Sharp was the one I thought would get it until he kind of disappeared in the Finals.
And props to Bergeron. Hard to imagine what he could have done had he been even close to 100%. He was a thorn in the Hawks side even with all of those injuries?! What a gutsy performance by him... :beer:
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What about Kane winning the Conn Smythe? I don't think he deserved it. Odds on favourite was Crawford, but Keith was my pick (and Toews really played well down the stretch, injured as he was).
BTW, according to Sportsnet in Toronto, Bergeron was playing with broken ribs, a separated shoulder and torn ligaments.
I think Kane felt the same way. He said he thought the trophy should have gone to Crawford in the post game interview. To Kane's credit, he did pretty much carry the Hawks past LA in the semis. Toews didn't really show up until the Finals. Kieth was freaking awesome though but it's tough for a defenseman to win it. Sharp was the one I thought would get it until he kind of disappeared in the Finals.
And props to Bergeron. Hard to imagine what he could have done had he been even close to 100%. He was a thorn in the Hawks side even with all of those injuries?! What a gutsy performance by him... :beer:
Reports say that Bergeron played with a punctured lung. Toews was really hurt throughout most of the playoffs. Horton played with a separated shoulder. Nothing beats the NHL playoffs, with all due respect to March Madness.
Happy Hockey Day, my hockeybros.
I caught most of the Habs-Leafs and Jets-Oilers games last night. Missed the Pirates-Reds wild card last night. Cheering for Votto's Reds, but GO PITT!! Gotta love October sports!
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I caught most of the Habs-Leafs and Jets-Oilers games last night. Missed the Pirates-Reds wild card last night. Cheering for Votto's Reds, but GO PITT!! Gotta love October sports!
Ugh, last seasons implosion by the Pens still has a bitter taste in my mouth. It feels like it was only a month ago, Im not even in the mood for hockey yet almost.
Already off to a blazing start with Vokoun out 3-6 months with a blood clot condition.
Steven Stamkos taken off the ice today with a suspected broken leg. Terrible news for the Lightning, NHL and Team Canada's upcoming Olympic team. Stamkos is having another great year as are the Lightning, and was already pencilled in as Crosby's centre man for Team Canada.
Just saw it. Ugh.
Stamkos is one of those superstars that is almost universally liked. Shame to see him go down. Looks like he'll be out for a while too. Best of luck to him.
Completely selfish of me to say, but this fucks my fantasy team.
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Just saw it. Ugh.
Stamkos is one of those superstars that is almost universally liked. Shame to see him go down. Looks like he'll be out for a while too. Best of luck to him.
Completely selfish of me to say, but this fucks my fantasy team.
And selfish of me to worry about Team Canada, although "we" are really solid at centre. Goalies? Well, that's another matter.
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Steven Stamkos taken off the ice today with a suspected broken leg. Terrible news for the Lightning, NHL and Team Canada's upcoming Olympic team. Stamkos is having another great year as are the Lightning, and was already pencilled in as Crosby's centre man for Team Canada.
Stamkos wouldve centered Crosby? I figured it wouldve been the other way around since Crosby is the better assist guy and Stamkos the scorer.
Cant say Im sad for Stamkos for Team USA's Olympic hopes :wink:
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 11, 2013, 03:23 PM
Steven Stamkos taken off the ice today with a suspected broken leg. Terrible news for the Lightning, NHL and Team Canada's upcoming Olympic team. Stamkos is having another great year as are the Lightning, and was already pencilled in as Crosby's centre man for Team Canada.
Stamkos wouldve centered Crosby? I figured it wouldve been the other way around since Crosby is the better assist guy and Stamkos the scorer.
Cant say Im sad for Stamkos for Team USA's Olympic hopes :wink:
Stamkos thinks he'll be ready for the Olympics.
On an aside, Canada, Canadian heritage and the hockey world are still reeling over last week's coup by Rogers Sportnet with its $5.2 billion purchase of exclusive NHL rights. The network will now control CBC's Hockey Night in Canada for four years, then the iconic show may be cut loose. TSN will be eventually left out in the cold after this season. Sucks. Sportsnet is #3 in quality.
Hank signed for 7 years.... 8.5M per....
VERY happy to have resigned him... not sure how I feel about the terms. He is probably the one Ranger I could not handle seeing in another sweater so this is a net positive for me.
The US-Russia game this morning was great. I feel bad for Americans that can 't watch the Olympics live. NBC sucks! The CBC, TSN and Sportsnet broadcast 20 hours a day of live Olympic coverage.
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The US-Russia game this morning was great. I feel bad for Americans that can 't watch the Olympics live. NBC sucks! The CBC, TSN and Sportsnet broadcast 20 hours a day of live Olympic coverage.
Personally, I'm not watching it live even though I can if I wanted to. Having a dvr makes it easy for me to not feel the need to wake up at 7:30 on a Saturday and Sunday morning to just to watch a game live. Btw, I made sure I sequestered myself so I didn't know the outcome of the USA/Russia game... :beer:
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The US-Russia game this morning was great. I feel bad for Americans that can 't watch the Olympics live. NBC sucks! The CBC, TSN and Sportsnet broadcast 20 hours a day of live Olympic coverage.
Personally, I'm not watching it live even though I can if I wanted to. Having a dvr makes it easy for me to not feel the need to wake up at 7:30 on a Saturday and Sunday morning to just to watch a game live. Btw, I made sure I sequestered myself so I didn't know the outcome of the USA/Russia game... :beer:
I think the NBC sports channel (formally Versus) is showing the games live. The quarter-finals are tomorrow morning. The US looks strong as they are at least gelling faster/playing to their potential compared to sluggish starts by the Ruskies and Canada. Speaking of the latter, Crosby has looked so-so for cripes sake and reigning Norris Trophy-winner P.K. Subban and stars Patrick Sharpe, Matt Duchene and last year's scoring champ Martin St. Louis have been in-and-out of the press box as healthy scratches.
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The US-Russia game this morning was great. I feel bad for Americans that can 't watch the Olympics live. NBC sucks! The CBC, TSN and Sportsnet broadcast 20 hours a day of live Olympic coverage.
Personally, I'm not watching it live even though I can if I wanted to. Having a dvr makes it easy for me to not feel the need to wake up at 7:30 on a Saturday and Sunday morning to just to watch a game live. Btw, I made sure I sequestered myself so I didn't know the outcome of the USA/Russia game... :beer:
I think the NBC sports channel (formally Versus) is showing the games live. The quarter-finals are tomorrow morning. The US looks strong as they are at least gelling faster/playing to their potential compared to sluggish starts by the Ruskies and Canada. Speaking of the latter, Crosby has looked so-so for cripes sake and reigning Norris Trophy-winner P.K. Subban and stars Patrick Sharpe, Matt Duchene and last year's scoring champ Martin St. Louis have been in-and-out of the press box as healthy scratches.
I've been able to watch live on NBC sports network. Awesome way to start a day. Quicks great game and shiftiness was a major asset in the win, Oshie was incredible in the shootout. I'll start disliking him again when he goes back to the Blues. :smiley:
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The US-Russia game this morning was great. I feel bad for Americans that can 't watch the Olympics live. NBC sucks! The CBC, TSN and Sportsnet broadcast 20 hours a day of live Olympic coverage.
Personally, I'm not watching it live even though I can if I wanted to. Having a dvr makes it easy for me to not feel the need to wake up at 7:30 on a Saturday and Sunday morning to just to watch a game live. Btw, I made sure I sequestered myself so I didn't know the outcome of the USA/Russia game... :beer:
I think the NBC sports channel (formally Versus) is showing the games live. The quarter-finals are tomorrow morning. The US looks strong as they are at least gelling faster/playing to their potential compared to sluggish starts by the Ruskies and Canada. Speaking of the latter, Crosby has looked so-so for cripes sake and reigning Norris Trophy-winner P.K. Subban and stars Patrick Sharpe, Matt Duchene and last year's scoring champ Martin St. Louis have been in-and-out of the press box as healthy scratches.
I've been able to watch live on NBC sports network. Awesome way to start a day. Quicks great game and shiftiness was a major asset in the win, Oshie was incredible in the shootout. I'll start disliking him again when he goes back to the Blues. :smiley:
Solid defense too. The Russians can roll two big lines, but have a KHL-heavy defense, which will be their undoing I think. When Montreal's Markov is your best NHLer on D, things ain't looking good, even though they have the best two goalies. Malkin and Ovie look average.
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Solid defense too. The Russians can roll two big lines, but have a KHL-heavy defense, which will be their undoing I think. When Montreal's Markov is your best NHLer on D, things ain't looking good, even though they have the best two goalies. Malkin and Ovie look average.
Agreed on the US's defense. I think this could be what could propel this team to gold. Especially seeing how Canada is struggling to find offense. Did I hear it correctly that their leading scorer so far in this tournament is a defenseman? How can that be with all the firepower they have on offense?
Snowed in today so I'm getting ready to watch some medal round games here at noon! :beer:
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Solid defense too. The Russians can roll two big lines, but have a KHL-heavy defense, which will be their undoing I think. When Montreal's Markov is your best NHLer on D, things ain't looking good, even though they have the best two goalies. Malkin and Ovie look average.
Agreed on the US's defense. I think this could be what could propel this team to gold. Especially seeing how Canada is struggling to find offense. Did I hear it correctly that their leading scorer so far in this tournament is a defenseman? How can that be with all the firepower they have on offense?
Snowed in today so I'm getting ready to watch some medal round games here at noon! :beer:
That defenseman leading the team ain't no hack though: LA's Drew Doughty.
We'll see how the offense gels in the next game. Sometimes a team with too many stars has trouble with offensive chemistry. Heck, only a handful of US players would make Team Canada, but it's a team sport and the US have a damn solid squad.
I'm from Chicago! SO GO BLACKHAWKS!
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I'm from Chicago! SO GO BLACKHAWKS!
I'm a Native Californian - but a transplant to Chicago. So GO BLACKHAWKS
Hawks fan here as well. Another do or die game except this one isn't in the friendly confines of the UC.
Hope they can pull it out to force a game 7 but I also hope it isn't as stressful as Wednesday's 2 OT thriller as I don't know if my heart can take another game like that... :cheesy:
One funny thing. While having beers at this cheesy hotel bar that was across the street from the venue my wife and I were seeing The Head and the Heart last night pre show, I happened to notice their keyboard player and bass player were at the bar watching the Rangers/Habs game and the keyboard player was wearing a Kings hat. So, I had to give him a GO HAWKS and razzed him about having such an ugly hat. He was super nice about it and we had a good laugh and we wished each other's team good luck for Game 6... :beer:
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I'm from Chicago! SO GO BLACKHAWKS!
I'm a Native Californian - but a transplant to Chicago. So GO BLACKHAWKS
I kinda just fell in love with a person i have never met nor know anything about! BLACKHAWKS RULE!