~ 2014 NHL Season ~

[weekapaugjz]

NickyL?

http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/38/3880836da696f384fad319340cbcecef/puck_previews_wings_look_to_keep_streaking_ryan_mi ller_talks.jpg

[spoon]

hope they can turn that into Kansas City

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/images/photos/000/989/332/n1260605198_266628_3073_crop_340x234.jpg?127905065 3


It'll probably take the over the blades name too. Poor fat bastard.

[hanso]

looks like st louis is gonna have the blues tonight


a ghee ghee ghee

And Dallas saw stars a ghee ghee ghee

[keithy_19]

Awesome win Devils. Got pretty worried after Zubrus took that hit.

[spoon]

And Dallas saw stars a ghee ghee ghee

i hate you both

[spoon]

Awesome win Devils. Got pretty worried after Zubrus took that hit.

myers crushed him

[keithy_19]

myers crushed him

Zubrus being 6'4 shows just how big of a guy Myers is. I was just really happy to see Zubes get up and not miss a shift.

[NickyL0885]

NickyL?

http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/38/3880836da696f384fad319340cbcecef/puck_previews_wings_look_to_keep_streaking_ryan_mi ller_talks.jpg

lol. No, that is not me. I am much better looking. Also, I am fatter.

[spoon]

On topic of late, new thirds for the Isle.

Yep, ANOTHER black jersey.

http://www.nhlsnipers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/pass_or_fail_new_york_islanders_third_jersey_for_. jpg

http://2.cdn.nhle.com/islanders/images/upload/2011/11/THIRD-Jersey-DL.jpg

[cougarjake13]

lol. No, that is not me. I am much better looking. Also, I am fatter.

isnt that an oxymoron ?

[spoon]

isnt that an oxymoron ?

nah, he's fatastic!

[NickyL0885]

nah, he's fatastic!

woo woo woo you know it!

[spoon]

woo woo woo you know it!

is that ur boomstick!?

[cougarjake13]

On topic of late, new thirds for the Isle.

Yep, ANOTHER black jersey.

http://www.nhlsnipers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/pass_or_fail_new_york_islanders_third_jersey_for_. jpg

http://2.cdn.nhle.com/islanders/images/upload/2011/11/THIRD-Jersey-DL.jpg

they arent bad although they remind me of the knicks uni's

[Kevin]

lol. No, that is not me. I am much better looking. Also, I am fatter.

Is that even possible without your name being Hippo?

[NickyL0885]

Is that even possible without your name being Hippo?

I am the 8th Wonder of the World.

[NickyL0885]

is that ur boomstick!?

Shop smart. Shop S-Mart. YOU GOT THAT?!

[spoon]

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[Fallon]

On topic of late, new thirds for the Isle.

Yep, ANOTHER black jersey.

http://www.nhlsnipers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/pass_or_fail_new_york_islanders_third_jersey_for_. jpg

http://2.cdn.nhle.com/islanders/images/upload/2011/11/THIRD-Jersey-DL.jpg

http://mit.zenfs.com/206/2011/11/DSC_0300_slide.jpg

[Rhah]

one on the left looks sweet, the middle and right definitely look like they might have some thick Long Island accents.

[Tenbatsuzen]

On topic of late, new thirds for the Isle.

Yep, ANOTHER black jersey.

http://www.nhlsnipers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/pass_or_fail_new_york_islanders_third_jersey_for_. jpg

http://2.cdn.nhle.com/islanders/images/upload/2011/11/THIRD-Jersey-DL.jpg

Looks suspiciously like the Rangers' 2nd rumored Winter Classic jersey:

http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/63/63fba8271508898c65068d0da9ac559f/are_these_the_rangers_and_flyers_winter_classic_je rseys.jpg

The first one, that was produced by Chinese Bootleggers looked awesome, but that was a "concept".

As long as they keep the cream color, I'll probably like it.

[cougarjake13]

http://mit.zenfs.com/206/2011/11/DSC_0300_slide.jpg

one on the left looks sweet, the middle and right definitely look like they might have some thick Long Island accents.



one on left looks a lil like katherine heigl, middle looks like snooki and one on right looks like sara jay

[spoon]

the only thing worse than watching hicks make left turns?

hearing their marble filled mouth/heads describe their year and strategy the rest of this race in a now hour long rain delay




perhaps a digger update!?

[Kevin]

So Melrose said yesterday that teams should make sure they do all they can not to hurt Crosby.

Not hold back but not go after him on purpose because it would be a huge hit for the league if he has another concussion and has to retire.

What's everyone's stance on this?

If you are going for a cup and see a shot at taking him out, would you?

I just don't think you can play Hockey and hold back.

Does dirty player like Lucic Avery etc go after him?

[Fallon]

You have to play your game, can't take it easy on anyone.

It'll come back to burn you.

Also Lucic is an angel.

[Kevin]

You have to play your game, can't take it easy on anyone.

It'll come back to burn you.

Also Lucic is an angel.

Lucic is a dirty Serb

[Tenbatsuzen]

Didn't the Stanley Cup finals get huge ratings last year and Crosby wasn't involved at all in the playoffs.

Crosby is a polarizing player. He's not universally loved. He is good for the league, but the league can get by without him.

[DanMarino]

Didn't the Stanley Cup finals get huge ratings last year and Crosby wasn't involved at all in the playoffs.

Crosby is a polarizing player. He's not universally loved. He is good for the league, but the league can get by without him.

i laughed at that too. Crobsy coming back to save the NHL is how SC is acting. Relax, fools, the NHL was still doin the same as it was before. It wasnt gonna die.

On a side note, holy shit was it impressive though for him to come back that way. I dont watch hockey anymore, dont really care to, sadly. But thats still impressive

[Kevin]

Didn't the Stanley Cup finals get huge ratings last year and Crosby wasn't involved at all in the playoffs.

Crosby is a polarizing player. He's not universally loved. He is good for the league, but the league can get by without him.

Yea I have to agree there

There was a huge following last night and actually led SC.

But yea NHL does not do that great a job promoting their stars for it to really matter as it should.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I understand scoring 4 pts in a game is huge, but let's not forget 1) it's the Islanders and 2) it was a guy making his first NHL start in goal.

Not demeaning what he did, just tempering the hype.

[spoon]

So Melrose said yesterday that teams should make sure they do all they can not to hurt Crosby.

Not hold back but not go after him on purpose because it would be a huge hit for the league if he has another concussion and has to retire.

What's everyone's stance on this?

If you are going for a cup and see a shot at taking him out, would you?

I just don't think you can play Hockey and hold back.

Does dirty player like Lucic Avery etc go after him?

it's pure stupidity and melrose's lust for sid's awful stache is pathetic

it's hockey, toughen up or go home

part of being good in the sport is durability/taking a hit, not just hands and skill

if that was the case, Svatos would be much better versus getting knocked off of pucks with a cough or brisk wind from a child waving a foam puck.

[spoon]

i laughed at that too. Crobsy coming back to save the NHL is how SC is acting. Relax, fools, the NHL was still doin the same as it was before. It wasnt gonna die.

On a side note, holy shit was it impressive though for him to come back that way. I dont watch hockey anymore, dont really care to, sadly. But thats still impressive

He's a fucking beast, this much is known, but what the fuck does ESPN know about hockey at this point? Their best analyst is awful, licked Crosby's balls on camera ("could have been 8 pts" puke in my mouth) and haven't credibly covered the sport in years. They have zero clue and or care at this point. NBC taking over with Vs can only help the sport, but to a reasonable level I hope. I don't want it bastardized by fringe fans and the sport be ruined more (hitting, fighting and more for the "kids/lesser fans").

[spoon]

I understand scoring 4 pts in a game is huge, but let's not forget 1) it's the Islanders and 2) it was a guy making his first NHL start in goal.

Not demeaning what he did, just tempering the hype.

yet you are doing just that

the guy has to be a little nervous bc of the type of injury he has/had, and the Isle are KNOWN for some dirty/rough play

sorry, it's the NHL and he put up 4 pts (2 goals) a year removed from the ice

come on, that's just sick at any level

especially since everyone focuses on this guy out there and tries to line him up/slow him down

[Kevin]

You can't damper what he did.

2goals 4pts is a great night for a guy 100% in the flow, let alone a guy who missed almost a full year.

[weekapaugjz]

So Melrose said yesterday that teams should make sure they do all they can not to hurt Crosby.

Not hold back but not go after him on purpose because it would be a huge hit for the league if he has another concussion and has to retire.

What's everyone's stance on this?

If you are going for a cup and see a shot at taking him out, would you?

I just don't think you can play Hockey and hold back.

Does dirty player like Lucic Avery etc go after him?

if crosby is there for a hit, you hit him. you don't go out of your way to hit him, but you can't play like a bunch of faggots and go out of your way NOT to hit him.

[mdr55]

Devils vs. Islanders at the Rock on Sat. Can't wait to check out the arena.

[spoon]

Devils vs. Islanders at the Rock on Sat. Can't wait to check out the arena.

it's pretty nice, love the local hs jerseys up all around it too

just remember to pay/park in the main lots bc many a car have been taken when parked on the streets of Newark (TWO of my friends!)

[spoon]

bruins / sabres tonight

must watch bc it's going to be UGLY!

[spoon]

While I'm sure buf would love to end the B's 9 game winning streak, this game is about so much more right now.

As I say this, Buf scores on the resulting power play bc the Bruins decided to fight behind their net 5 vs. 3 and twice went third man in from what I saw.

I don't expect this to get less physical either. Someone in this game will leave hurt.

[spoon]

4 roughing pens, 4 fighting major pens, 1 elbow pen

it breaks down to 18 PIMS per team a little past halfway through the first

oh and it's 10 hits to 7 as well, in favor of Buf


B announcers painfully biased also and tough to take right now

[Dan 'Hampton]

Wait, bruins announcers pro bruins? No shit.

[spoon]

Wait, bruins announcers pro bruins? No shit.

even a fool should know the difference bt pro home team and outright ignorance

guess which your guys are?

[spoon]

Pretty odd and cool at the same time. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=602911)

[Dan 'Hampton]

Jack Edwards is legitimately a hockey fan/ historian. He hams it up sure but certainly not worse than others in the league. He annouces great plays by BOTH teams with excitement unlike most annoucers who sound like thier dog was murdered when the other team scores. The problem is Boston is a large hockey market and unlike most other announcers he gets pub for supporting his team. It amazes me how cunthurt fans get over the announcers from the opposing team.

[spoon]

Jack Edwards is legitimately a hockey fan/ historian. He hams it up sure but certainly not worse than others in the league. He annouces great plays by BOTH teams with excitement unlike most annoucers who sound like thier dog was murdered when the other team scores. The problem is Boston is a large hockey market and unlike most other announcers he gets pub for supporting his team. It amazes me how cunthurt fans get over the announcers from the opposing team.

still awful regardless of your amazement of how "cunthurt" people get

listening to this crew is all but pathetic even IF i was a b's fan

I'm a hockey fan first and foremost, and I don't give two shits what's on his resume, I deal with his call of the game and it has been like listening to an uber b's fan from his fucking couch.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Waaaa.
Bet you love he's wearing his ring.

[spoon]

Waaaa.
Bet you love he's wearing his ring.

waaa?

You're an idiot bc I have no dog in this fight and would like to watch a professionally well-called game. You're biased too, why even fucking bother.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Yeah why bother.

[spoon]

Yeah why bother.

"if history and science have taught us anything, it is that passion and desire are not the same as truth"
-E.O. Wilson, Consilience
.

[spoon]

this second period has been a lot more civil than the STATE FAIR like first

Ok, what the fuck does that even mean?! To me, that makes absolutely zero sense.

[spoon]

wow, you have to love Marchand's play!

he goes for a hit on Vanek and takes the worst of it by far, but pops up immediately gets into the play, and scores

[spoon]

this game turned out good in every way hockey should

love the intensity and fight by both teams

[spoon]

too bad I have to sit through another shit fest in Colorado in 5 minutes as the encore!

and if you're looking for shit announcers, McNabb is your guy...oh my bad, he's just a legitimate hockey fan and historian...PUKE!

I usually choose the other team's broadcast if available he's so tough (i mean "cunthard") to listen to...unlike Dan who fucks strategic holes in the wall of his Jack Kemp fathead.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Shoot outs suck a dick.

[Dan 'Hampton]

You are cunthurt huh? Next time take it in the ass.

[spoon]

awful, you suck

[sailor]

Leaving prudential center after seeing islanders defeat the devils. Great ending; loved seeing the tying goal with two seconds left get reversed!

[spoon]

Leaving prudential center after seeing islanders defeat the devils. Great ending; loved seeing the tying goal with two seconds left get reversed!

settle down lleeder!

[Kevin]

Solid win by the Rangers.

I like the balance of home grown guys and veteran FA stars.

Richards has fit in quite nicely thus far.

[mdr55]

Leaving prudential center after seeing islanders defeat the devils. Great ending; loved seeing the tying goal with two seconds left get reversed!


Boooo!!!! I was at the Rock too. It was my 1st time there and it looks like a good arena compared to the Continental. Devils gave the puck up too many time in their zone leading to 2 of the goals. I was in Section 123.

[sailor]

Boooo!!!! I was at the Rock too. It was my 1st time there and it looks like a good arena compared to the Continental. Devils gave the puck up too many time in their zone leading to 2 of the goals. I was in Section 123.

We were up in the corner (section 207). The short-handed goal was sweet, but never should have happened.

[weekapaugjz]

the caps suck nuts.

[Kevin]

the caps suck nuts.

I wonder where Mudo is?

His baby daddy hasn't been the same since he left.

[spoon]

The Avs finally brought up the Elliott kid and he scored in game #1 while playing 19+ minutes. Very nice debut, as I'm hoping he can fill the huge Liles void of late.

[spoon]

Francois Dupuy (http://youtu.be/ySjUgBSA80g)


I really miss these! (http://youtu.be/Q4ghL3yWD-I)




DIE MAPLE LEAF!

[A.J.]

the caps suck nuts.

Yes. Yes they do.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I just hate the fact that the Coyotes are putting together a pretty nice run right now, and nobody is going to the games.

It's fucking DEPRESSING.

Nobody wants to buy the team, Glendale's been putting out huge amounts of money to keep them, and it's just gotten stupid.

The biggest problem has been, and continues to be, where the stadium is. Bleah.

[spoon]

I just hate the fact that the Coyotes are putting together a pretty nice run right now, and nobody is going to the games.

It's fucking DEPRESSING.

Nobody wants to buy the team, Glendale's been putting out huge amounts of money to keep them, and it's just gotten stupid.

The biggest problem has been, and continues to be, where the stadium is. Bleah.

There are a shit load of cities in Canada, not to mention plenty in the US that would love to buy the yotes. KC, Hamilton, Vegas, Quebec....

[A.J.]

Mudo must have wood today: the Caps fired Bruce Boudreau and brought in Dale Hunter as coach.

[Tenbatsuzen]

There are a shit load of cities in Canada, not to mention plenty in the US that would love to buy the yotes. KC, Hamilton, Vegas, Quebec....

When I said "nobody wants to buy the team" I mean buy the team and keep them in Phoenix.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Mudo must have wood today: the Caps fired Bruce Boudreau and brought in Dale Hunter as coach.

Maurice is out as the Canes coach too.

[weekapaugjz]

When I said "nobody wants to buy the team" I mean buy the team and keep them in Phoenix.

because no one wants to hemorrhage money.

[weekapaugjz]

Mudo must have wood today: the Caps fired Bruce Boudreau and brought in Dale Hunter as coach.

no matter what hunter has done with his career, the only thing i will always remember is his awful cheap shot on pierre turgeon after he scored that goal. what a scumbag.

[cougarjake13]

I just hate the fact that the Coyotes are putting together a pretty nice run right now, and nobody is going to the games.

It's fucking DEPRESSING.

Nobody wants to buy the team, Glendale's been putting out huge amounts of money to keep them, and it's just gotten stupid.

The biggest problem has been, and continues to be, where the stadium is. Bleah.



whoops i thought this was about the tampa bay rays

[Tenbatsuzen]

because no one wants to hemorrhage money.

Or pay Al Qaeda money to blow up the arena while it's empty

[spoon]

When I said "nobody wants to buy the team" I mean buy the team and keep them in Phoenix.

yet it fully reads like this

Nobody wants to buy the team, Glendale's been putting out huge amounts of money to keep them, and it's just gotten stupid.

see how you mention the city right after "nobody wants to buy the team"...as in Glendale, the city where they play, is trying everything to keep them THERE

[Rhah]

Old geezers who go to Arizona to retire because of the dry climate/low humidity don't want to damage their lungs going into a wet ice hockey arena :)

[A.J.]

Old geezers who go to Arizona to retire because of the dry climate/low humidity don't want to damage their lungs going into a wet ice hockey arena :)

"It's too cold in here! Turn up the heat!"

[keithy_19]

Devils! Taking it to spoon's Avs!

:wallbash:

[Fallon]

Bruins 12-0-1 in November!!!

Everyone was freaking the fuck out when they started the season 3-7.

15-7-1 is about right.

[Rhah]

Oh, I'm sorry Blackhawks. But Detroit is tied with you for lead with 2 less games played.

I guess you should worry about them and not the stupid Canucks.

[disneyspy]

Oh, I'm sorry Blackhawks. But Detroit is tied with you for lead with 2 less games played.

I guess you should worry about them and not the stupid Canucks.

they should be more worried about the avs,oh wait a second...

[keithy_19]

they should be more worried about the avs,oh wait a second...

:down:

[cougarjake13]

Bruins 12-0-1 in November!!!

Everyone was freaking the fuck out when they started the season 3-7.

15-7-1 is about right.

3-7 is only a worry if your an nfl team


10 games in to a 80 game season shouldnt have caused panic

[spoon]

Devils! Taking it to spoon's Avs!

:wallbash:

To lose like that, especially to the sinking Avs was quite embarrassing for the Devs! WTF were they doing out there? They truly looked awful in every area of the game minus a few minutes to start the second, against one of the worst coached teams in the NHL right now. Sacco has to go. It's amazing to me I have two awful coaches for the teams I root for, with only the Blue Jays making decent calls behind the bench.

[spoon]

3-7 is only a worry if your an nfl team


10 games in to a 80 game season shouldnt have caused panic

no no, 2-11 is the key in MLB dummy!

[cougarjake13]

no no, 2-11 is the key in MLB dummy!

o shit thats right i forgot my bad

[ihaveabadmonkey]

big win for the Avs tonight. O'Reilly has been on fire lately

[spoon]

big win for the Avs tonight. O'Reilly has been on fire lately

indeed

that line is something I wanted for a long time

perfect mix in my mind

ROR - intense/hardworking play-maker
Hejduk - shoot first two way player, but little physicality
Landeskog - hit first, shoot second, drive the net rook set to light this league up in the near future

However, I'm still not convinced Sacco knows what he's doing. And EJ is a huge disappointment thus far, reaching for everything, not playing the body in the middle of the ice ever and constantly being walked around.

[Rhah]

Screw you Nordiques.

[spoon]

Screw you Nordiques.

sun shines on a dog's ass some days!

I get the feeling your dirty fucking wings did this on purpose just to help save Succo's job in Colorado. As long as he's there, they have no chance of doing much bc he coaches at a Bantam level.



To me it's the ole' whip cream on dog shit victory. It may look nice, but the coach underneath is still dog shit, along with his system. Think Norv Turner on my other team when he stumbles into a win.

[NickyL0885]

New NHL divisions were approved.

I - Ducks, Kings, Sharks, Avalanche, Canucks, Flames, Oilers, Coyotes

II - Stars, Blues, Blackhawks, Wild, Jets, Predators, Red Wings, Blue Jackets

III - Leafs, Canadiens, Senators, Sabres, Bruins, Panthers, Lightning

IV - Penguins, Flyers, Rangers, Isles, Devils, Caps, Hurricanes.

[weekapaugjz]

here's the playoff rundown:


The top four teams in each Conference qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The first-place team would play the fourth-place team; the second-place team would play the third-place team. The four respective Conference champions would meet in the third round of the Playoffs, with the survivors playing for the Stanley Cup.

[NickyL0885]

Playoff system is: 4 teams from each conference. The 4 teams then battle it out to be the conference winner. So, for example:

Conference IV

1. Pitt
2. Philly
3. NYR
4. Wash

1 vs 4, 2 vs 3

Winners play each other to determine conference champ.

Who ever wins each conference would then be seeded 1 to 4 based on points. So, you could have an All West or All East final.

[weekapaugjz]

and i would take it that the conference playoff winners would get reseeded based on points for the third round?

[weekapaugjz]

my only concern is the staleness of always having very similar first and second round matchups year after year.

[NickyL0885]

and i would take it that the conference playoff winners would get reseeded based on points for the third round?

Correct. So, if Canucks, Red Wings, Bruins and Penguins were the conference champs, they would be seeded based on points.

[cougarjake13]

i believe this was all done so they could have an ovechkin - crosby final

[weekapaugjz]

i believe this was all done so they could have an ovechkin - crosby final

under the system as it stands now, the pens & caps would only be able to meet in the first and second rounds, as they are in the same conference. i read on another site that quoted bettman saying the playoff scenario would be finalized at a later meeting.

[weekapaugjz]

the blackhawks/coyotes game turned out to be pretty decent with it now going to overtime. didn't look like that was gonna happen when the coyotes were up 3-0 very early in the second.

[spoon]

I completely despise the whole fucking thing

from the unbalanced divisions, shitty redundant playoff matchups and forced rivalries

it's a fucking mess that really is only about money and that's it

[disneyspy]

at least they got the norris back together

and change your channels to VS shootout in chicago about to go down

[cougarjake13]

under the system as it stands now, the pens & caps would only be able to meet in the first and second rounds, as they are in the same conference. i read on another site that quoted bettman saying the playoff scenario would be finalized at a later meeting.

they could still have met in the east conf finals

[ihaveabadmonkey]

So it possible that Buffalo could play either the Islanders (ha) or Rangers (ha) in the Stanley Cup Final and it never leaving NY or does the two more western conferences play each other in the semi's and same for the two most eastern?

[NickyL0885]

So it possible that Buffalo could play either the Islanders (ha) or Rangers (ha) in the Stanley Cup Final and it never leaving NY or does the two more western conferences play each other in the semi's and same for the two most eastern?

You could have a Buffalo-Islander Final.

[spoon]

it's complete garbage

[cougarjake13]

So it possible that Buffalo could play either the Islanders (ha) or Rangers (ha) in the Stanley Cup Final and it never leaving NY or does the two more western conferences play each other in the semi's and same for the two most eastern?

under that new prosposed playoff scenario it could be a sabres - rangers or sabres - isles finals

[Snoogans]

You could have a Buffalo-Islander Final.

you couldnt even get that on fuckin PS3, stop it

[ihaveabadmonkey]

http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/32/3233b8188eceaa3d1ab7153c2570112f/nhl_approves_conference_realignment_new_playoff_fo rmat.jpg

I'm not sure about this setup yet. Conference D pretty much has no travel whatsoever within their teams. I'll be interesting in how they set up the playoffs when it gets down to 4. Cant wait to see Wash, Pitt, Philly, and whoever play in the playoffs every year against each other.

[NickyL0885]

you couldnt even get that on fuckin PS3, stop it

I simply answered the mans question. You could have an All Eastern or All Western final.

[spoon]

http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/32/3233b8188eceaa3d1ab7153c2570112f/nhl_approves_conference_realignment_new_playoff_fo rmat.jpg

I'm not sure about this setup yet. Conference D pretty much has no travel whatsoever within their teams. I'll be interesting in how they set up the playoffs when it gets down to 4. Cant wait to see Wash, Pitt, Philly, and whoever play in the playoffs every year against each other.

again, garbage

conf a and b start immediately at a travel and numbers game disadvantage

it's a joke

as if some fucking idiot put it together...how much input did bettman have on this?

[ihaveabadmonkey]

What happens when Phoenix moves to somewhere in Ontario?

[weekapaugjz]

could someone beat the fucking bruins already? for fucks sake.

[disneyspy]

could someone beat the fucking bruins already? for fucks sake.

hey the wings ended their 10 game winning streak,dont come bitchin at me!

[spoon]

looks like the answer is no weeka

[spoon]

hey the wings ended their 10 game winning streak,dont come bitchin at me!

no, the AVS ended their 10 game luck streak

[disneyspy]

no, the AVS ended their 10 game luck streak

you need to take your notcrazy pills

[keithy_19]

I really don't like the new set up. They could have tweaked things a little and made it work. This just seems like complete garbage.

And to be honest, I'd rather watch Crosby/Ovechkin in the conference finals rather than the Stanley Cup finals.

[spoon]

you need to take your notcrazy pills

ahahahaha, take your own advice

Team Statistics DETROIT RED WINGS COLORADO AVALANCHE
Shots on Goal 29 34
1st 11 7
2nd 4 19
3rd 14 8
Power Plays 5 3
Converted 1 1
Power Play % 20% 33%
Season Power Play % 19% 23%
Penalty Minutes 6 10
Faceoffs Won 29 23
Faceoff % 56% 44%
Season Faceoff % 51% 52%
Hits 9 31
Blocked Shots 8 17


Outshot, RIDICULOUSLY out hit (physical play), more blocked shots (more passion), out scored and outright outplayed.

Take those pills yourself grey beard! Go get some sleep...sounds like you need it.

[disneyspy]

ahahahaha, take your own advice




Outshot, RIDICULOUSLY out hit (physical play), more blocked shots (more passion), out scored and outright outplayed.

Take those pills yourself grey beard! Go get some sleep...sound like you need it.

hey WF,we were talking about the bruins http://espn.go.com/nhl/team/schedule/_/name/bos/boston-bruins
QUIT TRYING TO CHANGE THE SUBJECT looney tune

[Rhah]

ahahahaha, take your own advice




Outshot, RIDICULOUSLY out hit (physical play), more blocked shots (more passion), out scored and outright outplayed.

Take those pills yourself grey beard! Go get some sleep...sounds like you need it.

I thought they changed rules and rink configuration to get goons out of the game and bring back the skill players :(

The day that a team who outhits you by +22 wins the game, is a sad day in my world.

And the new divisions suck, looks like some goddam World Cup fan invented the Groups.

[spoon]

wait, you dislike hitting in the nhl?!

:blink:

:wacko:

[weekapaugjz]

The day that a team who outhits you by +22 wins the game, is a sad day in my world.

this doesn't even make sense. do you understand the most basic way to gain control in a game?

[spoon]

seriously!

i think he's just sad bc his team plays softer than the worst team in my light check men's league!

what a bunch of pussies they were

here's the report on Detroit, hit them and win said game

and boy do those wings dive a lot and sell light pens

Holstrom, Bertuzzi, Stuart, Kronwall...and all they could dish out was 3 hits total!? HAAHahhaha! I guess Bertuzzi only hits from behind on players 100 lbs lighter without the puck right?! What a fucking scumbag team to pick up that piece of shit!

[spoon]

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/MatthewT_golf/map.jpg

[weekapaugjz]

some nerd already crunched the avg. travel distance

http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/77/775112738e5a45f50895aecef67caa33/how_does_the_new_nhl_realignment_impact_teams_trav el.jpg

[keithy_19]

I really don't get the Panthers and Lightning move. I mean, I understand wanting to keep the rivalry, but putting them in the North? Seems incredibly biased.

[Kevin]

some nerd already crunched the avg. travel distance

http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/77/775112738e5a45f50895aecef67caa33/how_does_the_new_nhl_realignment_impact_teams_trav el.jpg

Wow from 170s to over 1k...

good work..

[spoon]

I really don't get the Panthers and Lightning move. I mean, I understand wanting to keep the rivalry, but putting them in the North? Seems incredibly biased.

rumor has it they petitioned for it, as the canadian snow birds draw HUGE when the canadian teams come to town and not so much with the NY metro area teams do

[spoon]

the fucking east 2 division could drive to their games!

oh and what impact would that have when they do have to make some decent road trips in the playoffs or part of the home and home bullshit they wanted

[hanso]

Cats are kicking ass on Caps, hard to see a comeback on this one....(dvr'd)

[A.J.]

I was watching the Caps game last night (I know, more like CRAPS game) and didn't realize that Kevin Dineen was the Panthers coach. They were showing clips of his playing days with the Whalers (he scored the last goal). I was getting a little misty-eyed.

[cougarjake13]

rumor has it they petitioned for it, as the canadian snow birds draw HUGE when the canadian teams come to town and not so much with the NY metro area teams do



Plus no matter where u put them they'd be out of place travel wise

[Rhah]

I was just trying to be funny and dumb and failed at 1 of them.

[cougarjake13]

So much for the funny

[ihaveabadmonkey]

http://mit.zenfs.com/206/2011/12/NHL-realignment-map_2011-12-03-Final.png

[spoon]

first off, my map is cleaner

second, you have the logo for the Jets all wrong

[weekapaugjz]

I was watching the Caps game last night (I know, more like CRAPS game) and didn't realize that Kevin Dineen was the Panthers coach. They were showing clips of his playing days with the Whalers (he scored the last goal). I was getting a little misty-eyed.

it's his first year there. he was the coach of the buffalo's AHL team and did a really good job with that team.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

first off, my map is cleaner

second, you have the logo for the Jets all wrong

Blame puckdaddy, that's where I stole it from but you can blame me for not going back a page and seeing there was a map already up

[ihaveabadmonkey]

The 4 teams that screw this all up at the Avs, Stars, and the 2 Florida teams. Everyone else is generally close to another team in their conference.

So much for the Avs Wings or Chicago Vancouver rivalries.

[weekapaugjz]

so what this whole god damned has boiled down to for me is that the sabres are going to have to beat the bruins in one of the first two rounds to even have a chance to make it to the stanley cup.

:wallbash::wallbash::wallbash:

[Fallon]

so what this whole god damned has boiled down to for me is that the sabres are going to have to beat the bruins in one of the first two rounds to even have a chance to make it to the stanley cup.

:wallbash::wallbash::wallbash:

It's Miller time!!

http://cdn.epicski.com/8/8b/600x403px-LL-8b26017f_lucic-miller-hit.jpeg

[weekapaugjz]

fucking exactly. the sabres get beat to a pulp every time they've played them in the last two seasons, and especially in the playoffs. they need to get rid of pussies like derek roy and drew stafford. both of them are fucking worthless.

[spoon]

It's Miller time!!

http://cdn.epicski.com/8/8b/600x403px-LL-8b26017f_lucic-miller-hit.jpeg



no no, that's hockey and he came out of his crease!



:wallbash:

[Fallon]

fucking exactly. the sabres get beat to a pulp every time they've played them in the last two seasons, and especially in the playoffs. they need to get rid of pussies like derek roy and drew stafford. both of them are fucking worthless.

I fucking hate the Sabres since this happened.

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[hanso]

I was watching the Caps game last night (I know, more like CRAPS game) and didn't realize that Kevin Dineen was the Panthers coach. They were showing clips of his playing days with the Whalers (he scored the last goal). I was getting a little misty-eyed.

They did keep coming back down by 3 early on. Ended up just down 1 in last minutes. Glad to have a 7 pt bumper while Ovechkin gets back on track.

[weekapaugjz]

gonna be a good last few minutes of the leafs/devils game.

[weekapaugjz]

gonna be a good last few minutes of the leafs/devils game.

leagues best PK is able to outlast 2nd best PP. going to OT now.

[weekapaugjz]

really nice feed from zubrus on the OT winner. glad to see the leafs lose.

[Dan 'Hampton]

'peg's got a great crowd. B's should be happy to get out of here with a point.

[weekapaugjz]

'peg's got a great crowd. B's should be happy to get out of here with a point.

too bad their wonderboy had to skip out on breakfast.

[Dan 'Hampton]

He's been floating a bit lately. Usually lights a fire. Bruins gassed. Not surprising.

[weekapaugjz]

could someone beat the fucking bruins already? for fucks sake.

well, i sure as shit didn't expect that team to be the jets.

[NickyL0885]

Well....now my Isles are hot. Matt Moulson is scoring like crazy. Another goal tonight. Just leave Montoya in net please.

[weekapaugjz]

jesus. avs are brutal tonight.

[Fallon]

well, i sure as shit didn't expect that team to be the jets.

They played a high energy game in Pittsburgh Monday night, then in Winnipeg last night. If they were gonna lose last night would be the game. I missed the second half, but they didn't look too solid in the first.

[weekapaugjz]

sabres blow a fucking three goal lead. miller gave up two HORRENDOUS glove side goals. i have a feeling this team might be fighting for a playoff spot come march/april.

[spoon]

jesus. avs are brutal tonight.

If you watched it however, you'd know the Avs outplayed the Nucks big in the first two but they got some shitty goals bc our gt was all over on the first and the second on a whacky puck bounce. Then they just seemed to say fuck it in the third and got destroyed late. Not that it mattered, bc I want Sacco gone almost as much as Norv in SD.

[weekapaugjz]

seriously, how does a hit like this not even get a fucking hearing from the league? leino gets a hearing, which i totally understand, for an elbow that doesn't even connect, or even get a penalty. but gerbe gets driven from behind into the boards and gets a concussion. way to keep your priorities straight, NHL. :wallbash:

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[Dan 'Hampton]

Buffalo should have traded for Gregory Campbell. The Bruins get away with EVERYTHING! It's awesome.

[hanso]

Cats picked up a bruiser wonder if he will be on the ice tonight Vs Bruins.

[spoon]

Weeka, same thing just happened to colorado's best d man this year, wilson against the nucks.

oh and it's amazing just how often the sedins get away setting picks all over the ice

f'n avs just wilted instead of learning from boston and laying them the fuck out!

[cougarjake13]

fucking rangers grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory

[spoon]

avs just in a long-time romance with failure! It could be worse

[hanso]

Cats picked up a bruiser wonder if he will be on the ice tonight Vs Bruins.

He was and he got into a fight right away. Good game. An early look at the coming rivalry next season.

[spoon]

avs just in a long-time romance with failure! It could be worse

somehow it still continues to get worse for Colorado asshole!

[spoon]

http://fans.avalanche.nhl.com/community/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=60

This guy HAS to go!

[keithy_19]

I like the trade the Devils made. Foster has looked solid for only having one practice with the team and manning the point on the powerplay.

[keithy_19]

Good win for the Devils tonight. They came back and keep getting production from their big players.

[hanso]

Told you Gudbranson would play this season spoon. I read to many good things about the young rook for them not too. And it has been commonplace for the team to do so.


"Gudbranson made the Florida Panthers team for the 2011-12 NHL season and made his NHL debut against the New York Islanders on 08 October, 2011. He picked up his first point of his NHL career on Friday, December 2nd, against the Los Angeles Kings with an assist. Gudbranson scored his first NHL goal on December 11, 2011 against the New York Rangers"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Gudbranson
He got him a charley horse after the Dec 11th game. The kid is hot. Watch for him.

[spoon]

Told you Gudbranson would play this season spoon. I read to many good things about the young rook for them not too. And it has been commonplace for the team to do so.


"Gudbranson made the Florida Panthers team for the 2011-12 NHL season and made his NHL debut against the New York Islanders on 08 October, 2011. He picked up his first point of his NHL career on Friday, December 2nd, against the Los Angeles Kings with an assist. Gudbranson scored his first NHL goal on December 11, 2011 against the New York Rangers"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Gudbranson
He got him a charley horse after the Dec 11th game. The kid is hot. Watch for him.

Can't say I remember this clearly or much about him outside of being the top D pick in 2010, which was pretty D light overall. I still would say Fowler has a MUCH bigger upside at the top of that draft and thus far has proven so (picked later). Also, Gudbranson's not exactly lighting it up with 2 points (1g/1a) in 24 games. It still had to hurt picking #3 in a draft with a 1/2 like Hall and Sequin. Still, Skinner went #7 and he's PHENOMENAL but nobody but the Canes had him that high.

[Tenbatsuzen]

24/7 was amazing. That shot of Avery giving Anisimov a shit-eating grin after the sniper incident was HYSTERICAL.

And Bryzgalov is out of his mind. Not "oh, he's so crazy", like, I think Bryz is legitimately insane.

[weekapaugjz]

And Bryzgalov is out of his mind. Not "oh, he's so crazy", like, I think Bryz is legitimately insane.

when wasn't this in question?

[hanso]

Can't say I remember this clearly or much about him outside of being the top D pick in 2010, which was pretty D light overall. I still would say Fowler has a MUCH bigger upside at the top of that draft and thus far has proven so (picked later). Also, Gudbranson's not exactly lighting it up with 2 points (1g/1a) in 24 games. It still had to hurt picking #3 in a draft with a 1/2 like Hall and Sequin. Still, Skinner went #7 and he's PHENOMENAL but nobody but the Canes had him that high.

I don't think he's played that much. It might just be the three games listed.

[spoon]

I don't think he's played that much. It might just be the three games listed.

Erik Gudbranson (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/4963)

Nah, take a look...it's 24 games and makes sense since he pretty much broke camp with the Panthers on October 8th, his first NHL game and tallied his first goal the other day. Pretty much beed with the team all this year. He's more a physical defender in the NHL and has great size. Yet these type defenders usually take longer to develop even when good enough to make their parent teams at a young age.

[spoon]

24/7 was amazing. That shot of Avery giving Anisimov a shit-eating grin after the sniper incident was HYSTERICAL.



Wouldn't it be funny if he ran to the refs crying about others playing dirty all the time? I think it would be, and quite pathetic too.

[spoon]

Not to mention this part is the best from ep 1 to me!

WTF Bryz!?

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[weekapaugjz]

bryz explaining the universe is fucking great.

[spoon]

for most russians, booze is their universe

[cougarjake13]

In Russia u don't drink booze
Booze drinks u

[hanso]

Erik Gudbranson (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/4963)

Nah, take a look...it's 24 games and makes sense since he pretty much broke camp with the Panthers on October 8th, his first NHL game and tallied his first goal the other day. Pretty much beed with the team all this year. He's more a physical defender in the NHL and has great size. Yet these type defenders usually take longer to develop even when good enough to make their parent teams at a young age.

Yep, Odd I watched every game on TV and only noticed him when he scored then he got hurt.

[spoon]

Yep, Odd I watched every game on TV and only noticed him when he scored then he got hurt.

that can't be a good thing

[Rhah]

Didn't see you guys mention Kanes shootout winner 2 nights ago... crazy good.

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[hanso]

http://i.imgur.com/EcRuG.gif

[ihaveabadmonkey]

This is so out of character for Mike Milbury

http://espn.go.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/7360120/ex-boston-bruins-player-mike-milbury-charged-assault-child

[Fallon]

This is so out of character for Mike Milbury

http://espn.go.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/7360120/ex-boston-bruins-player-mike-milbury-charged-assault-child

I heard he beat the kid with a shoe.

[spoon]

I head he beat the kid with a shoe.

wasn't that the worst color man in hockey coverage, Peter McNabb?

[Fallon]

wasn't that the worst color man in hockey coverage, Peter McNabb?

http://www.nesn.com/2009/12/thirty-year-anniversary-of-mike-milburys-shoe-incident-at-msg.html
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[spoon]

that's right, he tackled him and it was one of the worst GMs in history of the game who actually ripped off the shoe!

ha!

priceless vid!



I hope he hit the kid this time with a dry erase board or something!

Classic. I'm sure Roenick won't mention this at all too. :lol:

[spoon]

PTI is soooo off on hockey and concussions. Kornheiser basically tried to say the NHL has to stop fighting to even start addressing it bc you can't have it both ways. WHAT? The rarity that is a concussion from the few fights that are left at this point is so minimal it's comical he made that statement. I hate outsiders commenting on a game they have no fucking clue about.

To me, the uptick is linked to a game with more speed than ever due to the way the game is called & rule changes tied to faster, bigger players involved in some big hits. The final factor is better diagnosis and in place treatment timelines based on symptoms and walaa, more concussions not some warranted attack on fighting you dumb fuck. He just won't let that go and it's sad.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I enjoyed that the video they showed with segment had no fights in it.

[Rhah]

PTI is soooo off on hockey and concussions. Kornheiser basically tried to say the NHL has to stop fighting to even start addressing it bc you can't have it both ways. WHAT? The rarity that is a concussion from the few fights that are left at this point is so minimal it's comical he made that statement. I hate outsiders commenting on a game they have no fucking clue about.

To me, the uptick is linked to a game with more speed than ever due to the way the game is called & rule changes tied to faster, bigger players involved in some big hits. The final factor is better diagnosis and in place treatment timelines based on symptoms and walaa, more concussions not some warranted attack on fighting you dumb fuck. He just won't let that go and it's sad.

Dammit, I agree with Spoon.

I wonder if they have looked into helmet tech again? I find it hard to believe that hockey helmets are as technologically advanced as football helmets, they just don't look the same. I know there is an issue with weight probably, in that hockey helmets seem or need to be lighter and football helmets can be heavier... probably a stupid thought, but I figure hey, guys are hurting their heads a lot, maybe lets take a look at helmets again and pay some scientist money to research and save our star players brains.

[spoon]

I enjoyed that the video they showed with segment had no fights in it.

ha, didn't even notice that!

that's perfect



oh by the way, both our play by play crews got ranked bottom 5 in a recent article evaluating them all. I found it awesome the guy pretty much covered all the issues I had with your man crush Kemp and the Av's AWFUL crew. Seriously, all three suck herpetic cock like when Epo gets sigs from his favorite MVP!

[spoon]

Pretty solid rundown on the bad crews in my mind. I haven't taken much notice of this top 5, which usually means a good job. One I always enjoy that this cat missed was the LA Kings crew and more specifically their color guy, Jim Fox. San Jose always struck me as a good crew overall too, especially Drew Remenda's rundown on the game. Probably just an issue being he mainly covers an east coast/conf team though.

[weekapaugjz]

thank god the sabres held out against the leafs tonight. i thought for sure they were going to blow another 3rd period lead. vanek with two really nice goals tonight. pens tomorrow night, should be a tough game.

phaneuf was ejected from the game for boarding, will be interesting to see if shanaban takes any action with it.

[disneyspy]

thank god the sabres held out against the leafs tonight. i thought for sure they were going to blow another 3rd period lead. vanek with two really nice goals tonight. pens tomorrow night, should be a tough game.

phaneuf was ejected from the game for boarding, will be interesting to see if shanaban takes any action with it.

i watched the wings surrender a third period 3 to 1 lead last night to lose 4-3,i dont know which is worse,watching the cowboys lose a 12 point 4th quarter lead or watching pucks go off wings players into the net,just fucking disgusting this last week

[keithy_19]

Awesome night to be a Devils fan.

[spoon]

Awesome night to be a Devils fan.

yah, the end of that era for the NHL is awesome for the rest of us too!

it's no wonder the devils have only retired all d men from their reign of boredom in the NHL

once marty goes up we can wrap up the whole memory of neutral zone traps and left wing locks with the occasional big Stevens hit that would seem like a rock concert compared to the rest of the game!

[keithy_19]

yah, the end of that era for the NHL is awesome for the rest of us too!

it's no wonder the devils have only retired all d men from their reign of boredom in the NHL

once marty goes up we can wrap up the whole memory of neutral zone traps and left wing locks with the occasional big Stevens hit that would seem like a rock concert compared to the rest of the game!

Fuck my ambien for not understanding this. It's the last Stevens comments you made. So the Stevens hits were the only awesome parts of that style of hockey?

[spoon]

Fuck my ambien for not understanding this. It's the last Stevens comments you made. So the Stevens hits were the only awesome parts of that style of hockey?

yes

for anyone outside of a devil or stars fan, this style was boring fucking hockey and they got away with soooo much

[spoon]

still, thanks for beating the red wings in 95 and going belly up in games 6/7 in 2001

[Rhah]

I'm blind I didn't see the bad crews list article? or was it a video segment?

The Hawks guy Pat Foley has to be near the top if not at the top.

[cougarjake13]

Why does it seem like the NHL is taking concussions way more seriously then any other league or sport ?

[weekapaugjz]

Why does it seem like the NHL is taking concussions way more seriously then any other league or sport ?

because they are. they have a very strict guideline about allowing a player back on the ice (in game) or later to let them back into practice.

[A.J.]

Why does it seem like the NHL is taking concussions way more seriously then any other league or sport ?

Because they may be about to lose their sport's best player way too early in his career.

[keithy_19]

still, thanks for beating the red wings in 95 and going belly up in games 6/7 in 2001

You know it. And as much as the outcome sucked for the Devils, it was a damn good series.

[spoon]

Why does it seem like the NHL is taking concussions way more seriously then any other league or sport ?

come on, my sd chargers have a very strict policy...:wallbash:

[spoon]

You know it. And as much as the outcome sucked for the Devils, it was a damn good series.

Don't I know it! I was at game 3, 4 AND 7!

2-1, and sat with the Drury fam (parts of) in NJ. It wouldn't have been so close is Forsberg didn't blow up his spleen hitting dirty King players earlier! To show just how good Forsberg was, he missed the entire 2001-2002 season only to return for the playoff run and lead the NHL in points with 27 despite not even getting to the Finals!

[cougarjake13]

because they are. they have a very strict guideline about allowing a player back on the ice (in game) or later to let them back into practice.

Because they may be about to lose their sport's best player way too early in his career.

yeh i know but it just seems like every night on the crawl it says another nhl player out indefinitely with concussion or concussion symptoms


no nfl players are missing the time these nhl guys are

[A.J.]

no nfl players are missing the time these nhl guys are

Because they are "tougher".

[Fallon]

Flyers really laid an egg this afternoon.

[spoon]

well first off, ice and boards are a LOT harder than grass and turf

next, nhl helmets are basically shells, especially compared to what NFL players wear

and finally, if the SD game didn't sum up the difference in how concussed players are handled bt the two leagues right now, I'm not sure I can help you

[spoon]

i can't believe another coach has gone down and it's not either one I need sent packing

[Tenbatsuzen]

Rangers won earlier in the season with about a second left in the game.

They topped that one tonight by winning with a tenth of a second left.

Richards throws a wild shot at the Coyotes goal, hits the post and goes in.

And the Coyotes fans are shocked and just KILLING their goalie. It was the flukiest, freakiest of plays - not only hitting the post but also with the amount of time left - and they still say it was Smith's fault.

On the bright side, Phoenix had a very, very good crowd tonight. Better than I've seen at Devils games on Saturdays.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Don't know if this will work but:

http://s1-05.twitpicproxy.com/photos/large/474971295.jpg

[spoon]

didn't know that happened twice now

yet most teams draw much better when the main NY teams come to town, much less a place with quite a few west snowbirds like zona





avs will look to blow another 3rd period lead soon too

[weekapaugjz]

hey buffalo, that was a real hockey team you played tonight. take notes.

[spoon]

Avs won and EJ fucking showed up?

wtf!?


It's about time JSG gets the #1 nod for a while. He's been night and day better than Varly...the guy we gave up soooo much to get (WHY?!).

[spoon]

This is so out of character for Mike Milbury

http://espn.go.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/7360120/ex-boston-bruins-player-mike-milbury-charged-assault-child

Another classic here too!

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[spoon]

Life and Times of Mike Milbury (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0806/nhl.mad.mike.milbury/content.1.html)

[Dan 'Hampton]

NHL is taking concussions more serious than nfl. Not that that is saying much. Almost every week I see Wes Welker get blasted going across the middle. He has the same look all these concussed guys get in hockey or football. Of course it's not reported in football, it's just that he's tough. Everyone gets freaked out about this summers deaths of ex enforcers, but don't bat an eye when the consistant string of nfl players end up dead at 50.
Both leagues need to do more but it won't happen till more is know about concussions and cte.

[cougarjake13]

NHL is taking concussions more serious than nfl. Not that that is saying much. Almost every week I see Wes Welker get blasted going across the middle. He has the same look all these concussed guys get in hockey or football. Of course it's not reported in football, it's just that he's tough. Everyone gets freaked out about this summers deaths of ex enforcers, but don't bat an eye when the consistant string of nfl players end up dead at 50.
Both leagues need to do more but it won't happen till more is know about concussions and cte.

well the nhl seems to be doing more but you'd think the nfl would be they have the more violent hits or at least the most during a game

[Dan 'Hampton]

How many nfl greats have had their careers ended early bcause of concussions. Or at least admitted it.

[hanso]

Versteeg's OT goal lifts Panthers over Canes, 3-2.
On top and 2 points take that all day.

[cougarjake13]

How many nfl greats have had their careers ended early bcause of concussions. Or at least admitted it.



2 come to mind off the bat

Aikman and Steve young

[A.J.]

2 come to mind off the bat

Aikman and Steve young

But they were in their 30s and won SBs.

[keithy_19]

Lundqvist had an amazing game for the Rangers tonight.

[cougarjake13]

But they were in their 30s and won SBs.



You said nfl greats careers ended early Aikman played 12 yrs n prob coulda played a few more if not for concussions
Young left early as well

[hanso]

Well I see the QB for my team had a concussion last week but played his next game.

[cougarjake13]

Well I see the QB for my team had a concussion last week but played his next game.

whas crazy is in football every play theres contact.. not always in hockey

yet hockey is taking more serious pre cautions

[hanso]

whas crazy is in football every play theres contact.. not always in hockey

yet hockey is taking more serious pre cautions

Maybe its because it's the QB there are other examples. However other positions get more attention in NFL. Like my team finding out the TE has symptoms during practices and will probably be shut down to play Sun..

[spoon]

there is a lot of contact in hockey too, just different

there would be a LOT more concussions in the NFL if they allowed the old Ronnie Lott/Harrison type hits in the open field and they had NHL type helmets. The NHL has high speed impacts all over the place, with the body (head to head/elbow/knew), with the ice and of course the boards and glass. The NFL doesn't have that factor and MUCH better helmets.

[spoon]

Also, the NHL has done everything to open up the game in terms of speed and hence big impact plays are up, while the NFL has made plenty of rule changes to actually protect the QBs and WRs from hits to the head, even linemen with head slaps/hands to the face. The NHL has added a little, but it's the speed and open game (no clutching/holding/hooking and interference) that has upped the concussion rates to me.

[cougarjake13]

Yeh it does seem though that they're more focused on offensive players bc some defenders are out in similar positions as
Wrs but don't get the same respect

[spoon]

Each 24/7 with the Winter Classic seemingly shows different coaching styles, mentalities and disposition. To me, I can see how Torts can simply get old fast. As an amateur athlete, much less long-time pros. There is some respect there at times, but it's a whole lot of f bombs, screaming at you like a bad child and too light on actual hockey at times even though it's in him. He's an emotional nut out there sure, but he definitely needs to tone it down. I can see why Lundqvist felt comfortable being in that band with another talented big mouth, John Mac.

To me, I'd much rather play for a guy like Lavs bc he picks his spots and clearly loves his team. I could only take a guy like Torts for a little while...and it has to be the main reason he lost his team in TB despite a title.

[spoon]

I'm not saying he's a complete buffoon as Bruce B was clearly portrayed as, bc he's a pretty smart tactical guy overall. He just needs to lay off the gas a little and pick his spots.

[spoon]

To this day though, Bylsma's coaching is still the most impressive. Overall, that org has very top notch guys at so many levels and I foresee them winning a few more Cups...Crosby or not.

[spoon]

Oh and wow was Lavs so f'n right on that bs shit happening in Montreal ALL THE TIME! How do you possibly miss that trip?! You simply DON'T and it was ignored and a pen called immediately the other way after to rub salt in the wounds.

I like the way Lavs handled it too, as he got shitty with the ref, but kept it w/i reach of civility enough to keep himself from fine time. That ref should be in the AHL immediately bc it was a joke.

[spoon]

Check out the 1:30 mark for fucking insane hilarity!

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:wacko::lol::wacko:

[spoon]

Compare the reffing in this game versus that in the Ranger/Coyotes one! As Lavs would say, FRICKING night and day. The refs in Phoenix called an awesome game.


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[weekapaugjz]

To this day though, Bylsma's coaching is still the most impressive. Overall, that org has very top notch guys at so many levels and I foresee them winning a few more Cups...Crosby or not.

i am in awe of that organization at this point. the team is strong top to bottom. who knows what they'd be doing with a healthy crosby. they made the sabres look like an ahl team the other night.

[spoon]

at least you guys finally got an awesome owner

the douche in Colorado only gives two fucks about Arsenal in Europe and his son the Nuggets

[weekapaugjz]

at least you guys finally got an awesome owner

the douche in Colorado only gives two fucks about Arsenal in Europe and his son the Nuggets

that's true but we still have a GM that thinks drew stafford is worth 4.5 million a year :wallbash:

[spoon]

oh you can have my GM too

a first and a second rounder for a goalie about to leave his team for Russia in Washington if not the #1 GT and never lived up to it

talk about the Caps having little say in the deal and the Avs still got RAPED!

and guess what, the free agent JSG is lighting shit up and he cost them just a 2 year contract. while the Avs fleeced two huge picks in an obvious rebuild for a messed up goalie too high on crazy athleticism and no patience, angles and glove. Giggy will help him overall in time, but man how do you make that kind of investment at this point, especially when they back it up by having no full-time goalie coach with the HUGE investment in a "future #1 gt" and what he cost the team.

[spoon]

any update on your situation?

[weekapaugjz]

any update on your situation?

not really, lawyers are looking into some stuff. tough time of year to get people in their office. hoping for some meetings on monday.

[spoon]

not really, lawyers are looking into some stuff. tough time of year to get people in their office. hoping for some meetings on monday.

another reason that deadline is complete garbage

[spoon]

i see many crease fights in your future

[spoon]

remember, lead with the blocker

[weekapaugjz]

i see many crease fights in your future

ha! i've calmed down quite a bit in the past years on the ice. though i did throw the net off it's moorings at some douchbag and knocked him down with it in a game earlier this season.