~ 2014 NHL Season ~

[cougarjake13]

Panthers are about same, season is slipping away



I know it's a shirt season and all but it's only been what 6-8 games ?

still plenty of time

[keithy_19]

Henrique is such a good player.

[hanso]

I know it's a shirt season and all but it's only been what 6-8 games ?

still plenty of time

They were 1-5 when I wrote that, 5 game loosing streak. They won last night (5 goals in the 3rd) and need a win streak now.

[cougarjake13]

They were 1-5 when I wrote that, 5 game loosing streak. They won last night (5 goals in the 3rd) and need a win streak now.



uh but there's still 35 games plus


too early to annoint or write off any team

[razorboy]

Conacher is the fucking man.

[keithy_19]

uh but there's still 35 games plus


too early to annoint or write off any team

They give Jersey quite a run for their money in the playoffs last year and I really see a big upside coming from the Panthers. I wouldn't worry too much about everything. (I say this knowing that the South East has gotten to be a much more competitive division).

[keithy_19]

Conacher is the fucking man.

Not a bad day for him at all. This Lightning team is looking to be quite the problem for anyone in the East.

[Jayw]

Spy I am talking to you. That major penalty was some straight bullshit on backes. That call single handily ruined the outcome.

I doubt we would of won the way we were playing that 3rd period but we were going to at least push ot.

Fucking red wings, I fucking hate you...

[keithy_19]

Spy I am talking to you. That major penalty was some straight bullshit on backes. That call single handily ruined the outcome.

I doubt we would of won the way we were playing that 3rd period but we were going to at least push ot.

Fucking red wings, I fucking hate you...

Isn't your hate better placed at the NHL for the terrible calls they've been making this year? Way too much officiating going on.

[razorboy]

Not a bad day for him at all. This Lightning team is looking to be quite the problem for anyone in the East.

Unless we play the Islanders in their barn. I swear it feels like the '04 playoffs was the last time we won in that shithole.

[keithy_19]

Unless we play the Islanders in their barn. I swear it feels like the '04 playoffs was the last time we won in that shithole.

The Islanders are looking a lot better than I thought they would this year too. I have a feeling they'll cool off a bit soon but they definately aren't as easy to play against as they used to be. Not that the Devils ever played all that well against them.

[hanso]

Not a bad day for him at all. This Lightning team is looking to be quite the problem for anyone in the East.

Would like to watch the matches stupid network blacks them out along with the Magic.

[spoon]

Spy I am talking to you. That major penalty was some straight bullshit on backes. That call single handily ruined the outcome.

I doubt we would of won the way we were playing that 3rd period but we were going to at least push ot.

Fucking red wings, I fucking hate you...

:lol:

fuck the ginger wings indeed

[spoon]

The Islanders are looking a lot better than I thought they would this year too. I have a feeling they'll cool off a bit soon but they definately aren't as easy to play against as they used to be. Not that the Devils ever played all that well against them.

oh they have plenty of talent, but most of it is young and will surely fall off a little

yet their glaring hole is in net, and unless almost 40 year old Nabakov keeps playing like he's 30, this thing will hit some major bumps in the road, unless the kids just pick it up to score more?

and let's be honest, that's already happening already as Nabakov hasn't been that good but the Isle are scoring in bunches.

[cougarjake13]

isles trade for Tim thomas

[razorboy]

isles trade for Tim thomas

So the cheapest team in the league made a move to avoid having to spend real money. Shocking.

[razorboy]

Nice to see the Prudential Center ice is as horrible as ever.

[cougarjake13]

Nice to see the Prudential Center ice is as horrible as ever.



and it's only a few yrs old

[keithy_19]

Nice to see the Prudential Center ice is as horrible as ever.

It's wonderful and you know it.

[keithy_19]

Love how the Devils played tonight.

[keithy_19]

And holy shit Henrique is the real deal.

[spoon]

Nice to see the Prudential Center ice is as horrible as ever.

it really is nice, the area however, not so much

time to build it up booker/vanderdick

[spoon]

So the cheapest team in the league made a move to avoid having to spend real money. Shocking.

easy there, my Avs are in the running for YEARS now for this title

they won't even reward our top player and hardest worker Ryan O'Reilly with a good new contract to set a standard for the team

instead the shelled it out for guys like hunwick, zanon and ej...mind you by shelling out I mean lesser contracts to just GET the team to the salary floor AFTER the adjustment

[spoon]

And holy shit Henrique is the real deal.

Henrique fan since day one

he is the style of player I am, minus the amazing skills...but a minor detail!

:innocent:

[Kevin]

Ilse got the best NBA player in the NHL!

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CONGRATS!

[keithy_19]

Henrique fan since day one

he is the style of player I am, minus the amazing skills...but a minor detail!

:innocent:

:wink:

[hanso]

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[keithy_19]

I LOVE this Devils team.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

last place and no one can stay healthy, what a great year for the Avs so far. at least they have everyone signed ...........

[keithy_19]

Apparently the Devils are worried about the injury to Zubrus and decided to pick up Ponikarovsky from Winnipeg for basically nothing (7th round draft pick). I like this. I was sad when he went to Winnipeg but the Devils were waiting on Parise and they didn't want to keep him in limbo. But he played great for the team down the stretch and was key on their drive to the cup. Happy to have him back.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

The Avs suck really bad. I want the lockout back.

[razorboy]

The Avs suck really bad. I want the lockout back.

At least they have one of the more hilarious non-calls in recent memory on their side.

[spoon]

At least they have one of the more hilarious non-calls in recent memory on their side.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDatLo5CEAApjKp.png

just a putrid call

even Duchene said he was shocked but never heard the whistle when he touched the puck so he took it home.

[spoon]

yet we have the most idiotic coach, an awful GM and a HORRIBLE owner that knows less about hockey than Bettman and truly has zero interest outside of making double digit millions on Colorado every year...especially since Walmart is struggling again as of late.

[NickyL0885]

We suck. Ugh!

[NickyL0885]

yet we have the most idiotic coach, an awful GM and a HORRIBLE owner that knows less about hockey than Bettman and truly has zero interest outside of making double digit millions on Colorado every year...especially since Walmart is struggling again as of late.

Wanna trade coaches, GM, and Owner? lol.

[spoon]

Wanna trade coaches, GM, and Owner? lol.

well, at least wang tried at one point in very idiotic ways...Kroenke doesn't give a flying fuck about the Avs

Sherman vs. Snow...wow that's a suck fest if I ever saw one

coaches, well I'd take a bag of piss over Sacco of shit

seriously, he's fucking awful with his "gotta work harder" speeches and bullshit "system" called dump and chase. 5 v 3, dump it!

[hanso]

The Avs suck really bad. I want the lockout back.

On net goal also right?


They won, better then Panthers done went 0-5 twice already last time to bad teams in ot and last loss to a team they handled easily last season.

[Jayw]

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Will he ever be the same???????

[hanso]

Hes eyes were rollin rollin rollin

[spoon]

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Will he ever be the same???????

the guy will surely be ok in a little time. he got up a few seconds after being dinged and skated off himself and has no history of concussion issues...yet

what do you think about the hit?

pretty clean to me, as he even seemingly pulled up a bit. still, the guy was clearly not aware of the hit coming, but at least it wasn't a crazy follow through, lifting of the elbow or leaving his feet. the league called it clean, but they suck at calling these things in both directions. the players will always get hurt out there, but to me Olver and other have to respect their fellow players a little more and that's a spot clean or not where you hold up even more.

on the other side of it Olver may be pretty small, but that's his role too, so it's not easy to just NOT play your role and people would use this to their advantage and put themselves in positions like these. similar to Landeskog's concussion he's just coming back from, or even Hossa, players now trust they can't be hit hard and or are simply used to playing where hitting isn't the norm on most plays with these kids who have grown up with a much more fluid based game and get a rude awakening in the NHL.

I say legal, but still easily a hit someone could pull up on. Nothing like Hall's recent kneeing or the elbow/punch to Hossa.

[Jayw]

I think that straight elbow to the chin was a bit dirty. And with the guy not even expecting it at all made it worse.

In all honesty when I first saw it the hit itself doesn't really look that brutal. Its just with taresenkos eyes rolling in the back of his head that make it scary. He just got caught right on the button with an elbow blindsided.

The blues better get some major payback next time they play the avs.

[keithy_19]

The Devils need to start scoring. The offense has been awful lately.

[razorboy]

Richard Panik's first NHL goal is kind of awesome.

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[spoon]

The blues better get some major payback next time they play the avs.

ok, he never went at him in a bad way, and what is a "straight elbow"?

the blues better not be stupid out there, bc Bordy crushes everyone he fights and even stew backed down with him after verbally fighting on the bench, and bordy had 16 stitches in his right hand from destroying someone THROUGH their helmet

when asked what stew said to him and what he was thinking almost fighting with the stitches he remarked, "I still have my left hand and hell, I'll still throw the right....instant blood for the fans"

seriously though, no way should this turn ugly as it wasn't a dirty hit in any way, just caught the kid in the right spot yet still could have held up more as I stated earlier. if it gets ugly it better be within the code, no more Steve Moore in Vancouver bullshit.

[spoon]

Richard Panik's first NHL goal is kind of awesome.

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third times the charm huh!?

way to not give up on a play kid

[hanso]

You guys were right about Jonathan Huberdeau he really took off. As of game before last (they sucked last game) he leads all rookies in goals and that dog of a team we call the cats.


Panik's goal was cool ^

[keithy_19]

I was on youtube last night and I somehow came across the Clint Malarchuk injury. Holy fuck that was horrible to watch.

[spoon]

I was on youtube last night and I somehow came across the Clint Malarchuk injury. Holy fuck that was horrible to watch.

many say he would have died if just a fraction of an inch deeper and the EMT not being on his side of the ice I believe

it's fucking gruesome

[keithy_19]

many say he would have died if just a fraction of an inch deeper and the EMT not being on his side of the ice I believe

it's fucking gruesome

Yeah. The EMT was also a medic in Vietnam so he reached into the neck and held the artery. I don't know why any player would play without a neck guard.

[spoon]

Yeah. The EMT was also a medic in Vietnam so he reached into the neck and held the artery. I don't know why any player would play without a neck guard.

i don't

almost every player doesn't

that was an extremely freak accident in the end

[keithy_19]

i don't

almost every player doesn't

that was an extremely freak accident in the end

I don't recall seeing anyone with it in the NHL. I know that I wore one during my short high school hockey career but I think you had to.

It was a freak accident but still. If I see that or the Zednik footage I'm inclined to wear something.

[hanso]

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[ihaveabadmonkey]

Greg Sherman is an asshole, that is all. This O'Reilly situation should have never gotten this far. He will be an even bigger asshole if he matches the offer.

[NickyL0885]

DiPietro lasted 1 period in his AHL debut tonight. He allowed 5 goals.

[cougarjake13]

DiPietro lasted 1 period in his AHL debut tonight. He allowed 5 goals.



he's not still being paid by Icelanders?

[NickyL0885]

he's not still being paid by Icelanders?

He is, but he's in the minors.

[spoon]

Greg Sherman is an asshole, that is all. This O'Reilly situation should have never gotten this far. He will be an even bigger asshole if he matches the offer.

it's amazing how bad our GM is...and the coach...and the owner

they seriously were awful with the heart and soul of this team last year and hardest working Av for three...yet everyone will kiss Duchene's ass for doing it for one month after three years of coasting and being AWFUL last season

no doubt ROR just wanted some love and or a simple sit down to negotiate, but as only the Avs can do, they pissed off even the most dedicated and heart driven players...see Lappy, Bruno and so many more. I'm not a fan of how Anderson tanked it after the dispute, but he too said the org just told him take it or leave it and wouldn't even talk to him or his agent after pretty much single handily getting the Avs to their last playoff despite AWFUL coaching and young team with no direction. Serious overpayment and they were only outdone in their terribleness by the quite possibly the worst GM in the league, Feaster of Calgary. Yet in the end, we paid ANYWAY and he drove our price for ROR through the roof. I'm still ok with the Avs keeping him at a cost versus loosing him for two more draft picks. Sick of this decade long rebuild under a cheap flag and shit owner Kroenke. So sick of it and in the end it keeps costing us more despite their efforts. Anderson there would have cost some money, but we gave up a TON to get Varly and he's been way worse since here compared to Anderson who would have only cost a little more money. Now ROR has a crazy elevated price tag. Good job boys!

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Radar was playing first or second line minutes last year when he put up his best season. That isn't happening this year. They are paying their 3rd line center an average of 5 mil a year. I don't like the move at all, they should have let him go. They could have packaged the pick they got with something for a scoring winger or a d-man that doesn't look like a traffic cone.

[spoon]

Radar was playing first or second line minutes last year when he put up his best season. That isn't happening this year. They are paying their 3rd line center an average of 5 mil a year. I don't like the move at all, they should have let him go. They could have packaged the pick they got with something for a scoring winger or a d-man that doesn't look like a traffic cone.

well there were and will be plenty of time to get a good d man...we just don't pay the money to get one worth his salt versus going cheap all the time for 3rd pairing types like Hunwick and Zannon...some aren't even NHL quality on a decent D level team. However, with ROR, you have a classic 2nd center, better than Duchene even with how he is playing right now in sooooo many areas of the ice and the hardest working forward out there day in and day out. He was a HUGE part of Lando's success (the same goes the other way too) and he should be reunited with him IMMEDIATELY and Staz play mostly third line duty.

Still, with three at least very solid centers in different ways, you don't need to wear down and or lean on one that much...you split the minutes based on need and or abilities. ROR's line if with Lando would be your grind, dirty and power based goals and top level D inclusive of solid hitting and forecheck. The Duchene line with PAP would be the highest skill set line offensively, especially if they can focus on it more now. The Staz line has to be the blended type line of both, as Staz can be a top level playmaker and Jones simply needs to wake up and find the back of the net.

Taking Mitchell off the center now will put him with either of the Staz and ROR line and he'll add a TON to either line in terms of effort and D. He'd also be a great PK specialist, allowing others to focus more on O, and if out there with ROR or Staz, the double center approach often very advantageous with important face offs offensively and defensively.

So here's how I see it working out best.

McGinn/Duchene/PAP
Lando/ROR/Mitchell
Hejduk/Staz/Jones

[spoon]

still

http://i.imgflip.com/pfp5.jpg

[ihaveabadmonkey]

So here's how I see it working out best.

McGinn/Duchene/PAP
Lando/ROR/Mitchell
Hejduk/Staz/Jones

I'm pretty sure I saw somewhere that Radar will be playing with Hejduk and Mitchell

[ozzie]

21 - 0 - 3 (24 - 0 - 6 during "the streak")

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I really thought it was coming to an end last night.

5 of the next 6 on the road. It would take all 6 to beat the old mark.

It's kind of weak using the last 6 games from last season, but, whatever. It's still fun.

It's not quite the McGuire/Sosa HR record chase that brought fans back to baseball... but it's something to get hockey talked about on sportscasts that would otherwise overlook the entire sport, especially after the lockout.

I've actually been able to talk regular season hockey with people down here, which usually never happens.

I got my chick to go to two minor league games with me so far this year. Now that she's seen the game "live", she gets into watching on TV a little more. Still doesn't understand it all... but we're working on that.

My youngest son's also shown a recent interest. Not that there's any ice down here, but he's not bad on roller blades, so we'll see what we can do. There's sometimes "open skating" after the minor league games, so we may start with that, but we'd have to move to have any chance of finding a regular rink, let alone a team or league.

[spoon]

21 - 0 - 3 (24 - 0 - 6 during "the streak")

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I really thought it was coming to an end last night.

5 of the next 6 on the road. It would take all 6 to beat the old mark.

It's kind of weak using the last 6 games from last season, but, whatever. It's still fun.

It's not quite the McGuire/Sosa HR record chase that brought fans back to baseball... but it's something to get hockey talked about on sportscasts that would otherwise overlook the entire sport, especially after the lockout.

I've actually been able to talk regular season hockey with people down here, which usually never happens.

I got my chick to go to two minor league games with me so far this year. Now that she's seen the game "live", she gets into watching on TV a little more. Still doesn't understand it all... but we're working on that.

My youngest son's also shown a recent interest. Not that there's any ice down here, but he's not bad on roller blades, so we'll see what we can do. There's sometimes "open skating" after the minor league games, so we may start with that, but we'd have to move to have any chance of finding a regular rink, let alone a team or league.

If last night doesn't show how inept Colorado's coach is in front of a great effort and solid goaltending, I don't know what to tell you. Kroenke needs to cut this ass loose. Up 2-1 mid-way through the 3rd against a team 20-0-3 and on the power play, what does he do? Oh yah, the CLASSIC 5 forward power play! Oh yes, a shortie happened and they tied it...then we went full on turtle shell and of course gave up a last minute goal for the loss.

Sacco is awful.

[spoon]

that being said, the Avs were fierce out there physically and outworked a much more talented team

my guess is this streak comes to an end Friday in Colorado

write that shit on a rock

[ozzie]

that being said, the Avs were fierce out there physically and outworked a much more talented team

my guess is this streak comes to an end Friday in Colorado

write that shit on a rock

I wouldn't doubt it after what I saw last night.

The 'hawks are banged up and look tired. Unless they receive another gift, it's probably coming to an end.

[spoon]

definitely not surviving this road trip

[spoon]

welcome to the league kid

you got knocked the FUCK OUT!

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[Kevin]

Nash starting to get comfortable

Team starting to take off.

Rangers will be hard to beat. Alot of good teams in the league though..

[spoon]

nash

yah, wish he was in colorado for years and years

[Kevin]

welcome to the league kid

you got knocked the FUCK OUT!

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There was a few hay makers there.

[Kevin]

nash

yah, wish he was in colorado for years and years


I still can't believe Columbus caved that much on him.

[spoon]

Streak ends today! And the gwg will go to the player number that matches the page this thread is at for me, 92.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

3-1 as of now. I am waiting for the collapse and the 4-3 loss.

[spoon]

5-1 after 2

This is Duchene's superstar coming out party. He has been unreal. Ror playing sick with lesser line mates too. Mitchell, still rolling and we have a staz sighting.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

5-1 after 2

This is Duchene's superstar coming out party. He has been unreal. Ror playing sick with lesser line mates too. Mitchell, still rolling and we have a staz sighting.

my eyes don't believe what they just saw in the last 20 minutes

[spoon]

Streak over! Rock written on.

[Kevin]

Streak over! Rock written on.

http://coedmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/the-rock-driving-in-race-to-witch-mountain.jpg

[NickyL0885]

Streak over! Rock written on.

You can keep Duchene. Tavares is better anyways. :laugh:

[spoon]

Both sick.

[keithy_19]

I was at bar drinking some whiskey hard cider drink and watching this game and couldn't believe how the Avs were taking it to them. So I had three more of the hard ciders (they were half priced) and I still couldn't believe how the Avs were taking it to them. But, fuck yes. Good for them. :clap:

[newport king]

I dont know who they have in the minors, but he CANT be worse than Hedberg

[spoon]

I dont know who they have in the minors, but he CANT be worse than Hedberg

There's a reason they don't want Marty to retire...yet you do have options I think can't be worse...but hardly an endorsement. Should have moved Parise for a few picks or a future #1 GT...Bernier, Pickard...and plenty more were out there. Luongo and Emery too. there have been GT's available, but the Marty factor probably helps and hurts at the same time.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Boston University please hire Joe Sacco

[spoon]

Boston University please hire Joe Sacco



agreed, but you know they'll take Quinn instead bc they aren't stupid and are next coach in line will be the janitor at lake erie

yeah, bc they only go cheap and in house under Kroenke

[keithy_19]

Devils played a great game tonight.

[keithy_19]

Great win for the Devils tonight and an awesome game from Brodeur. Welcome back Marty!

[A.J.]

Fuck Carolina.

[ozzie]

5 of the next 6 on the road...

...and they go 3 - 3 over those 6 games.

They finally get a chance to rest, and don't play again until Monday.

5 of the next 6 at home. Time to crank it back up.

The one away game in this stretch is back in Detroit rock-city next Sunday (3/31). DVR is set.

[ozzie]

Holy septuple post!

Can a mod with a delete button help hide my shame?

[razorboy]

I'm really pleased with the Cooper hiring by the Lightning. He's a hell of a coach. I would've been so disappointed if they went with Ruff. It does suck for the guys in Syracuse though.

[spoon]

Cooper is a very smart coach that deserves his shot in the nhl. Really was hoping the Avs took a look at him, but unfortunately Sacco has impunity it would seem. He is so bad it pains me to watch my favorite team for years.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Cooper is a very smart coach that deserves his shot in the nhl. Really was hoping the Avs took a look at him, but unfortunately Sacco has impunity it would seem. He is so bad it pains me to watch my favorite team for years.

And Quinn was hired for the BU job.

[spoon]

Which officially leaves the avs with Sacco for two years and the janitor now first in line.

[spoon]

Sacco is the lesser of the two.

[Kevin]

Which officially leaves the avs with Sacco for two years and the janitor now first in line.

Fallon is first in line?!

[ihaveabadmonkey]

The Avs should go after Laviolette after he gets canned in Philly. Or take a run at Lindy Ruff.

[spoon]

Fallon is first in line?!

well he'd SURE AS SHIT be better than Sacco

[spoon]

The Avs should go after Laviolette after he gets canned in Philly. Or take a run at Lindy Ruff.

want ruff

[keithy_19]

What would the Devils have to give up to get a guy like Vanek?

[spoon]

a lot

they'd have to outbid a whole lot of teams too

[keithy_19]

a lot

they'd have to outbid a whole lot of teams too

Yeah. I figured that. They just need scoring and I'm not sure where they're going to get it from. It was nice to see Clarkson and Elias get goals tonight but it's kind of been few and far between at this point. I'm not sure who's going to step up in the abscence of Kovy even though he hasn't been scoring many goals either.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

I really hope the Avs win the draft lottery and draft Seth Jones

[spoon]

I really hope the Avs win the draft lottery and draft Seth Jones

same

sooooo much

but it's not a great year for good odds at the #1 slot even IF you earn it

only a 25% shot and the next two available best aren't on his level to me

Mackinnon and Drouin are solid prospects sure, but I just think a Seth Jones is much harder to come by and in a much coveted role...especially in terms of Colorado needs. They haven't had a true #1 or #2 for YEARS. EJ is a #3 at best in my mind.

[razorboy]

So the Bruins thought they had a deal for Iginla only to have Shero swoop in at the last moment and secure a trade.

Iginla traded to Penguins. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=662496)

This trade written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.


Oh, and Feaster is still a dumbass.

[spoon]

unreal levels on this one too

as the Avs played the Flames, it was reported a done deal for the 16 year captain of the Flames moving out east to the B's, only to have this change?!

wow the intrigue of Shero vs Feaster must have been a disaster for Flame fans everywhere

they now have two kids NOT signed and a late first for the best player EVER in a Flame jersey (arguably)

and Shero says f you boston, you get NOTHING

[NickyL0885]

Pens really loading up I see. It's like they're the Yankees or Red Sox of the NHL. In other words, this will fail.

[spoon]

Pens really loading up I see. It's like they're the Yankees or Red Sox of the NHL. In other words, this will fail.

well they are moving good pmd's like Joe Morrow and 1st (at least top 30) round picks for these old vets for a Cup run. They are giving up plenty too if you look at both prospects here as well, as they just haven't signed yet in Pitt.

[spoon]

however, does anyone trust their D and GT?

I know I do not.

never like their goalie as he hides behind a TON of talent on O there, much less Letang/Orpik and others when healthy (not this year)

[cougarjake13]

Pens really loading up I see. It's like they're the Yankees or Red Sox of the NHL. In other words, this will fail.



sadly the penguins have won a title recently much like the yanks and sawx
so u were spot on with ur analogy


will it work is yet to be seen

[El Mudo]

In Feaster's defense, Iggy tied his hands. The deal was all done with Boston, but Iggy wanted to go to Pittsburgh.

At least he got a first round pick in a really deep draft.

[spoon]

In Feaster's defense, Iggy tied his hands. The deal was all done with Boston, but Iggy wanted to go to Pittsburgh.

At least he got a first round pick in a really deep draft.

and that's just is, which deal is actually better in the end


that pick being a SURE thing is pretty big, especially is Iggy comes back to Calg after this Cup run and becomes a rare few month rental...we hardly see that of late

[El Mudo]

and that's just is, which deal is actually better in the end


that pick being a SURE thing is pretty big, especially is Iggy comes back to Calg after this Cup run and becomes a rare few month rental...we hardly see that of late

If Feaster should be killed for anything, it's for not making this deal LAST year. That team has needed to be blowed up good for a long time.

[spoon]

If Feaster should be killed for anything, it's for not making this deal LAST year. That team has needed to be blowed up good for a long time.

surely he would have got more for him with a year on the contract plus

yet his understanding of the offer sheet is still hilarious for me

fucked us with O'Reilly, but still was funny that they claim to KNOW the rule and they were ok if Colorado didn't match and they lost their picks AND didn't get O'Reilly! Ryan would have been on Columbus now! Feaster is awful

[spoon]

wow, devils had a guy knocked out COLD

the isle laid him out

and the Avs are wow bad under Sacco

makes Turner look like a great coach in the NFL

soooo bad it's embarrassing

[Kevin]

Bring back that championship coach, Quenneville!!!!!

[spoon]

Bring back that championship coach, Quenneville!!!!!

he's busy winning with top level talent in Chi

[keithy_19]

wow, devils had a guy knocked out COLD

the isle laid him out

and the Avs are wow bad under Sacco

makes Turner look like a great coach in the NFL

soooo bad it's embarrassing

The Devils played like shit tonight. And he did get knocked out. They didn't update anything about him either. I know it probably won't happen, but Lou should be looking for someone who can score.

[spoon]

i hear razorboy is a hit with the ladies...try him!

[keithy_19]

i hear razorboy is a hit with the ladies...try him!

:lol:

[spoon]

Jaga to bosston... (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=663538&navid=nhl:topheads)

[ihaveabadmonkey]

This is like Christmas time for hockey fans. Unless your team blows and wont make any deals and wont fire their coach and wont fire their GM.

[spoon]

This is like Christmas time for hockey fans. Unless your team blows and wont make any deals and wont fire their coach and wont fire their GM.

I am a sad panda.


: (

[Kevin]

Clowe to Rangers for 3picks. The highest could be a 2nd if they win two rds or re sign him.

By the way Crosbys injury is proof that it's silly to crow or pencil in teams in such a a violent sport, for 2 weeks in advance let alone 2months

[NickyL0885]

How about them Islanders?

[Kevin]

How about them Islanders?

Brookylnders!

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Now who are Ranger fans going to blame for not scoring goals?

[spoon]

Clowe to Rangers for 3picks. The highest could be a 2nd if they win two rds or re sign him.

By the way Crosbys injury is proof that it's silly to crow or pencil in teams in such a a violent sport, for 2 weeks in advance let alone 2months

pencil in or crow for what? the playoffs?

they'll still be there and so will sid

if u mean the Cup, favorite doesn't mean they are a sure thing in this sport and nobody says as much pretty much ever...#1 seeds rarely meet in the final, much less win it

last season was an 8


the last time both 1's met was 2001, now 12 years ago, when NJ lost to Colorado

[spoon]

Now who are Ranger fans going to blame for not scoring goals?

torts

[razorboy]

i hear razorboy is a hit with the ladies...try him!

Did I miss something?

[cougarjake13]

How about them Islanders?



Icelanders no more

for a little while

[cougarjake13]

Now who are Ranger fans going to blame for not scoring goals?



it was gabby all alone

[Kevin]

pencil in or crow for what? the playoffs?

they'll still be there and so will sid

if u mean the Cup, favorite doesn't mean they are a sure thing in this sport and nobody says as much pretty much ever...#1 seeds rarely meet in the final, much less win it

last season was an 8


the last time both 1's met was 2001, now 12 years ago, when NJ lost to Colorado

When Pitt got Iginla i saw a lot of Articles saying Pitt will be in the Finals

Head Scratcher on Gaborik.. Sure he has struggled but he is coming off a major injury..

[spoon]

When Pitt got Iginla i saw a lot of Articles saying Pitt will be in the Finals

Head Scratcher on Gaborik.. Sure he has struggled but he is coming off a major injury..

nah, i like the move bc he's a soft bitch

never liked what he was versus what he could/should be

saw a TON of him in the west, and Clowe / Brass will give you size and grit scoring needed in the playoffs

gabby just gets farted off pucks in traffic

[Kevin]

nah, i like the move bc he's a soft bitch

never liked what he was versus what he could/should be

saw a TON of him in the west, and Clowe / Brass will give you size and grit scoring needed in the playoffs

gabby just gets farted off pucks in traffic

3 goals 4 assists combined tonight...

And Moore is 22..

Richards HAS to pick it up.. 5 goals 19pts just does not cut it...

[keithy_19]

pencil in or crow for what? the playoffs?

they'll still be there and so will sid

if u mean the Cup, favorite doesn't mean they are a sure thing in this sport and nobody says as much pretty much ever...#1 seeds rarely meet in the final, much less win it

last season was an 8


the last time both 1's met was 2001, now 12 years ago, when NJ lost to Colorado

That one still hurts. That was probably the best Devils team ever and they choked when it mattered most. That's not saying Colorado didn't deserve to win. Hell of a fucking series.

nah, i like the move bc he's a soft bitch

never liked what he was versus what he could/should be

saw a TON of him in the west, and Clowe / Brass will give you size and grit scoring needed in the playoffs

gabby just gets farted off pucks in traffic

I liked Gaborik a lot when he first was with the Wild. He went to New York and would just disappear at times. He couldn't handle pressure and I hope he works out in Columbus cause if he doesn't get off to a good start early it's gonna break his confidence even more. And the Rangers got good players for him.

I like what the Devils did with getting Sullivan. Lou likes bringing players back and hopefully he finds his spark again. The guy can skate but never seemed to gel in Phoenix. Hopefully being in the thick of a playoff birth will give him a boost. He seems really happy to be coming back to Jersey.

[keithy_19]

3 goals 4 assists combined tonight...

And Moore is 22..

Richards HAS to pick it up.. 5 goals 19pts just does not cut it...

Especially for what he's making.

[spoon]

first off, the whole Ranger team's o has been off, especially their pp

so it's the team more than one guy

as for Sullivan, he's almost 40 and now barely a point per 2 games player

you needed more help

[keithy_19]

first off, the whole Ranger team's o has been off, especially their pp

so it's the team more than one guy

as for Sullivan, he's almost 40 and now barely a point per 2 games player

you needed more help

I think the blame for the Rangers falls on Torts. They weren't a team that rolled 4 lines regularly and I think that hurt them.

And yes, Sullivan is old and I would have liked the Devils to pick up a younger scorer but I think the chemistry is there with the team and Lou didn't want to move the players that would need to be moved to get a top 6 forward. Though they're going through a rough patch (at a terrible time) I think they'll get it back.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

#SuckForSeth

[spoon]

i guess

it's getting old though year in and year out

I'd also start

#blow to fire Sacco

[spoon]

My pick to go third...Jonathan Drouin. Sick puck handler and amazing/quick release. Will play immediately in the NHL based on skill, but is a touch small overall.

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[spoon]

My pick at #2 is Nate MacKinnon. Strong two-way player with both speed and power games. The crazy thing with the 2/3 picks for me here is they play together currently. Sick if anyone could keep them together like the Sedin twins. And oddly enough, Drouin reminds me of a craftier version of Kane and Nate very similar to Toews. Both seem awesome and NHL ready (more so Nate), but how they will fare apart will be interesting.

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[spoon]

The consensus number 1 NOW and my pick is US kid Seth Jones. He's the kid of a former Nugget (popeye jones) so Colorado needs to happen! Nice cross sport promotion here. Watch the video here for his story and how he NEEDS to be an Av...and we were both at that game 7...suck it NJ/neighbors!



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[spoon]

Oh and draft in NJ this year...going to be there!


Oddly enough my team is all but a lock for a top three pick too, much less the best shot thus far at #1 as well.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Didn't they redo the draft rules? I know the Avs are going to end up with the 14th pick after finishing last overall.

[spoon]

Didn't they redo the draft rules? I know the Avs are going to end up with the 14th pick after finishing last overall.

Not possible monk. If they finish dead last, they can only draft either first or second. You can only fall one spot max if a team wins the lottery out of position. It then slots everyone behind them one spot down up until their slotted spot. Meaning, if the 3rd worst wins the lottery, they pick first, the 1 slot still picks second, and the 2 slot picks 3rd...from there 4-30 pick in their respective slots.

Even though the last pick gets the highest chance of #1, they are surely not favored over the field as they only get a 25% chance of drafting first. All playoff teams after that make up the next 75%. Not a true fan of the middle pack even getting a SHOT at #1 and how the NHL can fix things way too much now if they dare, but I wouldn't be opposed to this system for let's say the bottom 5 teams/then do it again for the next 5 and so one until you get to the playoff slots.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Not possible monk. If they finish dead last, they can only draft either first or second. You can only fall one spot max if a team wins the lottery out of position. It then slots everyone behind them one spot down up until their slotted spot. Meaning, if the 3rd worst wins the lottery, they pick first, the 1 slot still picks second, and the 2 slot picks 3rd...from there 4-30 pick in their respective slots.

Even though the last pick gets the highest chance of #1, they are surely not favored over the field as they only get a 25% chance of drafting first. All playoff teams after that make up the next 75%. Not a true fan of the middle pack even getting a SHOT at #1 and how the NHL can fix things way too much now if they dare, but I wouldn't be opposed to this system for let's say the bottom 5 teams/then do it again for the next 5 and so one until you get to the playoff slots.

oh ok, when I heard everyone had a shot at #1 and assumed it would be a lottery for picks 1-14. I feel much better knowing the Avs will have a top 2 pick this year.

[keithy_19]

This is a fitting way for New Jersey's playoff hopes to end.

[cougarjake13]

This is a fitting way for New Jersey's playoff hopes to end.


y?

[mdr55]

Devils aren't going to make the playoffs. Damn all those freaking ties.

[spoon]

Devils aren't going to make the playoffs. Damn all those freaking ties.

I'd be more pissed at all those recent pointless Av-like losses in a row of late...and Kovy's injury right after Marty came back.

In other news, I was on the south end of rt. 21 in Newark on the way to Fornos around 5 and all of a sudden cop sirens from behind. Funny enough, two state cops were escorting the Bruin team from the airport (based on where they were coming from), but possibly hotel too, as I guess they were late, or didn't want to wait like the reg schlubs as traffic was its normal shit around rush hour.

[keithy_19]

In other news, I was on the south end of rt. 21 in Newark on the way to Fornos around 5 and all of a sudden cop sirens from behind. Funny enough, two state cops were escorting the Bruin team from the airport (based on where they were coming from), but possibly hotel too, as I guess they were late, or didn't want to wait like the reg schlubs as traffic was its normal shit around rush hour.

21 is awful at that time. But how's Fornos? I've never been there.

[spoon]

GARLIC!

but great food

[keithy_19]

GARLIC!

but great food

I went on the website and they do really seem to enjoy garlic sauce.

[NickyL0885]

Rangers @ Islanders on Saturday night is going to be SSSIIICCCKKK!!! My Isles are hot right now! 8-1-1 in their last 10. Tied for 6th seed.

[spoon]

islanders are relevant, avs just got 5 of 6 points (killing our run at the top picks...aboo)

i just shit my pants

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[spoon]

i guess we can all agree the devils line up best with shit to bed

[MHasegawa]

So long, Steve. Get it done, Craig. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=665854&navid=nhl:topheads)

[spoon]

man I hope Colorado follows suit with the HC and GM

[ihaveabadmonkey]

man I hope Colorado follows suit with the HC and GM

I second the second.

[spoon]

can't even effectively tank either
FUCK!

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Sacco was named head coach of the USA team in the Worlds.

[spoon]

Sacco was named head coach of the USA team in the Worlds.

yah and the press release was HILARIOUS!

all the accomplishments were pinned on one year, and the year was 2010!

you know, the year Colorado backed into the playoffs riding a hot goalie (Anderson) and still almost shit to bed. lost in 6 in the first round.

US hockey, WTF!?

[ihaveabadmonkey]

• Devils vs. Rangers at Yankee Stadium, Jan. 26
• Islanders vs. Rangers at Yankee Stadium, Jan 29

less than a week before the Super Bowl. Doesn't seem like the best planning.

[spoon]

almost all east coast games and WTF with the LA game?! I don't care if it's January, it's fucking LA!

[TjM]

Bruins take the ice tomorrow after last nights postponment. Team captains promised to "Play their ass off" for the cirty

[NickyL0885]

Islanders inch closer to the playoffs! I dreamed a dreeeeeeeeeeeam!

[spoon]

WOW!

Tavares and the Isle REALLY stepping up tonight and locking in their spot and turning some heads by absolutely taking it to the Leafs! After only 2 periods they are outshooting the Leafs 34 to 10! They held the home team to 5 shots each period and if not for Nabokov sucking, my biggest fear for this team and their biggest hole, they'd be up 4-0.

Tavares in on 3 of 4 goals thus far with 2 goals and a primary assist (+3).

[keithy_19]

WOW!

Tavares and the Isle REALLY stepping up tonight and locking in their spot and turning some heads by absolutely taking it to the Leafs! After only 2 periods they are outshooting the Leafs 34 to 10! They held the home team to 5 shots each period and if not for Nabokov sucking, my biggest fear for this team and their biggest hole, they'd be up 4-0.

Tavares in on 3 of 4 goals thus far with 2 goals and a primary assist (+3).

I'd like to see him win the Hart.

[NickyL0885]

I'd like to see him win the Hart.

Me too, but Crosby will win, b/c the NHL stroke their cock to the thought of him.

[NickyL0885]

Crosby and his team were going to be good. How is that MVP worthy? JT's team was picked to be a bottom 5 team. They may get as high as the 5th seed in the playoffs. He dominated in Toronto, in a game that meant a lot and when they were down 2-0. Coach Cap should get trophy consideration too.

[weekapaugjz]

:flush:

[spoon]

Kane, Ovi, Subban?

[NickyL0885]

FINALLY, the ISLANDERS have come back to the PLAYOFFS!

[MHasegawa]

The only season I don't watch hockey and the islanders and maple leafs are in the playoffs....BIZZARO WORLD!!!

[spoon]

The only season I don't watch hockey and the islanders and maple leafs are in the playoffs....BIZZARO WORLD!!!

If Detroit misses too, than we have a great change afoot!

I couldn't think of a better way of ending Detroit's place in the Western Conference than missing the playoffs. F them and their AWFUL AWFUL city.

[sailor]

If Detroit misses too, than we have a great change afoot!

I couldn't think of a better way of ending Detroit's place in the Western Conference than missing the playoffs. F them and their AWFUL AWFUL city.

I've wanted to say something about Detroit for weeks, but didn't want to jinx it. They were out as of a few days ago, but are just inside the bubble again. Ugh.

[spoon]

Yah, it sucks bc odds are they are in...especially with two games left and they own the tie breaker ROWs.

[spoon]

not to mention they play an AWFULLY bad and slumping Preds team at home followed up by a road game against a Stars team that will surely be eliminated shortly before said game and they'll be very deflated. Columbus has exactly the same rundown but flipped and they come in tied. So wow, how f'n odd is that? I think that ROW thing and timing (Dallas NOT eliminated when they face the Columbus) will hurt the Blue Jackets plenty....that and they have almost zero experience in these things unlike the ginger fucks.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

4 days until the draft lottery. It's sad that this is what I have to look forward to

[cougarjake13]

4 days until the draft lottery. It's sad that this is what I have to look forward to



at least it's something

[Kevin]

How in the hell did the Rangers finish 6th?

They were like 4pts behind the Icelanders and like 5 behind Ottawa with like 4 games to play

Missing Pitt and Bos 1st rd is huge

[spoon]

Pitt sure but Fleury sucks to me so that is a huge weakness.

Boston has been awful of late ans Washington and ovechkin on fire. Careful what you wish for. To me they missed the sweet spot at 5 playing the habs as Price is playing horrible. .

[El Mudo]

The Rangers AGAIN. For the 4th time in 5 years.


BLEH.

[spoon]

Cry me a river! Grrrrr

[Kevin]

The Rangers AGAIN. For the 4th time in 5 years.


BLEH.


I think we should see other teams...

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Joe Sacco has been fired. YAHOOOOOO. can't wait to see the next unqualified coach the Avs hire.

[spoon]

yes, this has been the year of long needed coach firings for me!

Turner, GONE!
Sacco, GONE!
Gibby, .....

[cougarjake13]

How in the hell did the Rangers finish 6th?

They were like 4pts behind the Icelanders and like 5 behind Ottawa with like 4 games to play

Missing Pitt and Bos 1st rd is huge



we won and Icelanders and Ottawa kept losing

[spoon]

we won and Icelanders and Ottawa kept losing
Not really.

In the last ten games the rangers had 14 points, islanders 15pts and the sens were .500 with 10 pts.

[keithy_19]

Eastern Conference:

Pittsburgh vs. New York Islanders: Islanders in 7

Montreal vs. Ottawa: Ottawa in 7

Washington vs. New York Rangers: Washington in 6

Boston vs. Toronto: Boston in 7

Western Conference:

Chicago vs. Minnesota: Chicago in 5

Anaheim vs. Detroit: Anaheim in 7

Vancouver vs. San Jose: San Jose in 6

St. Louis vs. Los Angeles: St. Louis in 6

[keithy_19]

Eastern Conference:

Pittsburgh vs. New York Islanders: Islanders in 7

Montreal vs. Ottawa: Ottawa in 7

Washington vs. New York Rangers: Washington in 6

Boston vs. Toronto: Boston in 7

Western Conference:

Chicago vs. Minnesota: Chicago in 5

Anaheim vs. Detroit: Anaheim in 7

Vancouver vs. San Jose: San Jose in 6

St. Louis vs. Los Angeles: St. Louis in 6

I'm kind of picking with my heart for the Islanders and Ottawa. I just enjoy watching them play.

[spoon]

I'm kind of picking with my heart for the Islanders and Ottawa. I just enjoy watching them play.

I'd almost call Ott the fav since they got their big threat on D back and Anderson too. Hell, I picked them and it has nothing to do with my heart, just I see them beating up an overachieving Hab team. Price has looked f'n putrid of late.

As for the Islanders, sorry, not going to happen or even come close. Pens in 5...6 if they get a lucky win where they explode or the GT steals a game. Doubt it though.

[spoon]

I also disagree on the Rangers and Kings losing. I think both will move on, yet the Blues may pull something out of their A to get it going with so much talent and a system built for the playoffs. I'd love to see it happen, but I just think LA has their number. Yet Quick is not playing well this season.

[NickyL0885]

I'd almost call Ott the fav since they got their big threat on D back and Anderson too. Hell, I picked them and it has nothing to do with my heart, just I see them beating up an overachieving Hab team. Price has looked f'n putrid of late.

As for the Islanders, sorry, not going to happen or even come close. Pens in 5...6 if they get a lucky win where they explode or the GT steals a game. Doubt it though.

Don't ruin my optimism! :furious:

[spoon]

[/B]

Don't ruin my optimism! :furious:

sorry Nicky, but I highly doubt it'll work out well for you guys

just getting there is a huge year and change for the young team overall

now build on it and at least get a win or two vs teh Pens and next year who knows with a few pickups and JT getting even better (hard to imagine) ... but GT is such a hole for you guys against a STACKED Pen offense

[spoon]

all that being said, I'm surely ROOTING for your boys

f pitt unless they are playing the gingers

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Big night for the Avs tonight, draft lottery night.

[spoon]

Big night for the Avs tonight, draft lottery night.

http://i.imgflip.com/1ancw.jpg


:clap::thumbup::clap:

[ihaveabadmonkey]

http://i.imgflip.com/1ancw.jpg


:clap::thumbup::clap:

I missed the announcement, did they have a Jones jersey waiting if they won?

[ihaveabadmonkey]

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/1787/jonesb.jpg

[spoon]

I missed the announcement, did they have a Jones jersey waiting if they won?

nah, but Parcey was there...NOT sherman and one can only hope he gets the axe like Sacco and Eric Lacroix

[spoon]

http://i42.tinypic.com/4j82nd.gif

[Kevin]

nah, but Parcey was there...NOT sherman and one can only hope he gets the axe like Sacco and Eric Lacroix

So when is the team and org going to start getting the blame here?

Q sucked, Sacco sucked, who's next?

[spoon]

So when is the team and org going to start getting the blame here?

Q sucked, Sacco sucked, who's next?

when!? are you fucking paying attention AT ALL!?

for fuck's sake man!

:wallbash:

[Kevin]

when!? are you fucking paying attention AT ALL!?

for fuck's sake man!

:wallbash:

You wanted both to be fired for years.

Q went right ahead and won a Stanley cup.

Im asking at what point do you realize your team and players are the problem?

Is it good for a young team to have a revolving coach door?

Its all about Talent.

Blaming coaches for everything seems to be a trend for you.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

So when is the team and org going to start getting the blame here?

Q sucked, Sacco sucked, who's next?

Erik Johnson for Chris Stewart and Kevin Shattenkirk

[spoon]

You wanted both to be fired for years.

Q went right ahead and won a Stanley cup.

Im asking at what point do you realize your team and players are the problem?

Is it good for a young team to have a revolving coach door?

Its all about Talent.

Blaming coaches for everything seems to be a trend for you.

you're a fucking idiot

pay attention to the whole picture, not just the shit in your head

remember when you tried to sell I was ok with the Jets getting Tebow?!

or the Dodgers aren't a joke bc I all of a sudden don't want a cap in the MLB?

again, WF of the sports threads

[spoon]

Erik Johnson for Chris Stewart and Kevin Shattenkirk

remember when I loved that trade?! oh yah, never did!

oh and how I love Sherman, AJ Smith...you know the GM's of my teams...oh yah, NEVER DID!

fucking A, how about my love of the Av ownership? A guy who has ZERO fucking interest in hockey past turning a buck and never showed up in 12 or so years....oh yah, I HATE HIM TOO and his family's asshole chain of US raping stores, WalMART!

fuck Kevin, when you have a point, you HAVE A POINT!

nice work you fucking FOOL!

[spoon]

how about the love I have for PL and Sherman for the Varly overpayment and handling of ROR, Lappy, Brunette and so many other great players or fan favs with heart!? Oh yah, NOPE!

kev

wow

you are always wrong


try paying attention before you spout off idiotic shit like this

stay in the NBA thread where I'm sure you say STUPID SHIT too, but can hide behind the shit you steal from Snoogans on the Knicks. you have to be slow.

[spoon]

oh and tell me this too Kev

how much do I love the ownership of SD?

here's a clue...not very fucking much as they worry more about their stadium right bc they are developers then the team overall on the field until at least this year doing SOMETHING

i have no real clue versus speculation on Telesco and McCoy yet, but at least it's a change...hopeful a great one

Rogers is the only owner I like, and AA for Toronto...it's not working yet, but they are headed in the right direction but the HC was a VERY ODD choice to start a new direction. I feel they may be letting Gibby go shortly to be honest. I wanted Butterfield or someone else from outside the org. We are already feeling the loss in the field and on the bases as Boston is reaping the rewards. I know it's not just him, but trust me, he's a HUGE part.

[spoon]

and revolving door at HC!?

four fucking years of terrible hockey and systems under Sacco?!

I called for him to be gone after two years of seeing this, one and the only year he actually made the playoffs. now under him the Avs have earned a first, second and third overall pick! Sure the first is really the second worst team, but last in conf twice and only the oil stopped it from happening three fucking times. most of the youth has grown old under Sacco and have surely had some of their growth destroyed by his dump and grind bullshit system 90% of the time. Sorry you don't follow hockey until it's playoff time and your team has a shot...some of us follow our teams no matter where they finish and know what we're talking about. revolving door, ha! Q coached here last in 07-08 you dumb fuck. probably the last time you watched a hockey game or game outside of the giants, yanks or knicks

[spoon]

thanks for the spark and laughs kev

seriously, I enjoy it

[spoon]

Keithy, not sure you know the story but Minnesota's starter had an injury in warmups and couldn't go tonight vs top seed Chicago. So that meant Harding, recently diagnosed with MS (this year), top over and started his first playoff game ever. He nhe played awesome against the high powered offensive Hawks and it is 1 to 1 in the forst OT now. Pretty awesome story to say the least.

[NickyL0885]

If the Isles can take 2 games from the Pens, I'd be happy. Build on it for next season.

[spoon]

If the Isles can take 2 games from the Pens, I'd be happy. Build on it for next season.

my fears were realized for you guys tonight

goaltending

[keithy_19]

Keithy, not sure you know the story but Minnesota's starter had an injury in warmups and couldn't go tonight vs top seed Chicago. So that meant Harding, recently diagnosed with MS (this year), top over and started his first playoff game ever. He nhe played awesome against the high powered offensive Hawks and it is 1 to 1 in the forst OT now. Pretty awesome story to say the least.

I did know about it and I saw the article on NHL.com today. I want the Wild to lose, but I love the story with Harding. Guy is a champ and played lights out yesterday.

[spoon]

I did know about it and I saw the article on NHL.com today. I want the Wild to lose, but I love the story with Harding. Guy is a champ and played lights out yesterday.

thought you might be rooting for them with the Parise/Harding factors

thought wrong!

and man, my iphone typing is TERRIBLE

WTF was all that extra shit in there?!

fat finger disease...hurts typing, women dig it

[spoon]

i also suffer from fat tongue and ? disease

:innocent:

[hanso]

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[keithy_19]

thought you might be rooting for them with the Parise/Harding factors

thought wrong!

and man, my iphone typing is TERRIBLE

WTF was all that extra shit in there?!

fat finger disease...hurts typing, women dig it

I always liked the Wild. I don't know if that was because of Lemaire coaching there or what. But I always rooted for them. The Parise signing left a bitter taste in my mouth. I mean, the organization did the right thing getting the players they wanted, but yeah.

I really do like Harding though.

[keithy_19]

But if the Wild did win I wouldn't be upset or anything. I really just want good hockey games to watch going forward. And for the Rangers to lose, of course.

[spoon]

But if the Wild did win I wouldn't be upset or anything. I really just want good hockey games to watch going forward. And for the Rangers to lose, of course.

so far so good for you on both angles

[spoon]

i just want the ginger wings to lose ... as we speak Kronwall tripped a player, no call followed by a slash of a stick out of the hands of a duck player, no call

oh and now a goal and they whistle the play dead AS IT GOES IN...at least that whistle looked right, the other calls/no calls, awful

[cougarjake13]

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yes I'm sure they have

[newport king]

Thought the Gryba hit was fine.

[cougarjake13]

Thought the Gryba hit was fine.



the aftermath is what did it I think

the initial hit doesn't look like he was aiming for his head or anything malacious

[ihaveabadmonkey]

rubbing is racing, wait wrong thread

[newport king]

Scott Stevens was applauded for open ice hits JUST like this. Usually on a teams best player in the playoffs. Lindros and Mogilny come to mind. I'm sure there were others.

[keithy_19]

the aftermath is what did it I think

the initial hit doesn't look like he was aiming for his head or anything malacious

They should suspend the ice then.

[keithy_19]

Scott Stevens was applauded for open ice hits JUST like this. Usually on a teams best player in the playoffs. Lindros and Mogilny come to mind. I'm sure there were others.

:clap:

I still applaud them.

[MHasegawa]

Scott Stevens was applauded for open ice hits JUST like this. Usually on a teams best player in the playoffs. Lindros and Mogilny come to mind. I'm sure there were others.

But he never hit anyone his own size.

[keithy_19]

But he never hit anyone his own size.

Lindros was a big guy.

[spoon]

But lindros was a pussy like his brother. Fuck them both. Hall of fame my ass.

[spoon]

Islanders battling!

[keithy_19]

Islanders battling!

Fleury showing cracks.

[spoon]

Fleury showing cracks.


I still think Fleury sucks...it's just too bad Nabakov is so old and worse overall. Perhaps get up for a big upset and take out old west rival with igninla!

[spoon]

Who is up for the nhl draft in NJ?!

[NickyL0885]

Wish I was going Sunday for Game 3! Old barn will be rocking!

[spoon]

Nice win tonight. Rooting for the Isle!

[keithy_19]

Who is up for the nhl draft in NJ?!

I imagine Seth Jones won't be sleeping :wink:

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Erik Johnson had 2 goals today for Team USA. That's 2 more than he had with the Avs this season.

[spoon]

Erik Johnson had 2 goals today for Team USA. That's 2 more than he had with the Avs this season.

if only he could shoot on Austrian goalies all year in the NHL, too bad they don't even make the AHL teams as backups, much less 4th lines for their skaters. they are playing just not to get bumped from the championship circuit they somehow snuck into

EJ's first goal could have been stopped by Terry Sawchuck's depleted after injury ghost.

[sailor]

2-0 isles, two goals in the first 6 minutes and now onto the power play. Better start than they could have hoped for.

Couple of good changes on the pp. looking incredible early.

[sailor]

Yep, just like that it's tied up. Damn 5 on 3.

[spoon]

I'm already happy with NYI's showing believe it or not. I have no faith they or many other teams in the playoffs can send them home, especially such a young and GT light team like NYI. I love their forwards though and JT is an amazing player in every area of the ice. Still hoping they pull it off, and history is on their side being they NEVER lost to the Pens in the playoffs EVER.

[sailor]

I'm already happy with NYI's showing believe it or not. I have no faith they or many other teams in the playoffs can send them home, especially such a young and GT light team like NYI. I love their forwards though and JT is an amazing player in every area of the ice. Still hoping they pull it off, and history is on their side being they NEVER lost to the Pens in the playoffs EVER.

Yeah, I'm just happy how they came together this year, wasn't expecting anything just like most other years. Pitt's just too strong/confident. Can't let up for a second. Too bad they couldn't hold onto the 6 spot and play a very beatable caps team.

[spoon]

Yeah, I'm just happy how they came together this year, wasn't expecting anything just like most other years. Pitt's just too strong/confident. Can't let up for a second. Too bad they couldn't hold onto the 6 spot and play a very beatable caps team.

eh, the caps may be the next hottest team or even the hottest coming in

holtby is outplaying HL right now, and the day the Avs got Varly I stated here and there I'd much rather Holtby bc of his quite confidence and Roy-like cool.

[keithy_19]

Love the call on Crosby in OT. :dry: