~ 2014 NHL Season ~

[Kevin]

Good win for the Rangers...

Hopefully this year with a full camp and preseason, they can be a contender.

[keithy_19]

This is going to be a long season...

Really long year...

But, I will say that the Devils are a very "new" team. It's been 4 games and they haven't played awful. The Elias, Jagr, and Zubrus line is clicking. Brunner and Ryder have played really well. Even in the loss, Schneider played really well tonight.

I'm holding out hope. They're not playing bad, but they need to start being more solid with the lead.

[NickyL0885]

Isles off to a good start, Rangers not so much. I'm lovin' it!

[hanso]

This is going to be a long season...

Tis

[hanso]

We just got Tim Thomas who 'feels reborn'. The guy is a tea party loon. Please take him away.

Aaaaandd hes hurt already see above post..

[ihaveabadmonkey]

might as well give the Avs the Cup right now. suck it Joe Sacco

[spoon]

Awesome game monkey, i was there. Roy has made it worth it to travel up to Boston to see the beloved Avalanche! 4-0 is just a fucking nuts!

[keithy_19]

Long, long year.

But the no goal on Ryder was bullshit. And him getting an interference call? Garbage.

But whatever.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Awesome game monkey, i was there. Roy has made it worth it to travel up to Boston to see the beloved Avalanche! 4-0 is just a fucking nuts!

oh nothing, just another win.

EJ and Varly are like new people.

[spoon]

Varly yes, so far bc he has shown greatness before only to fall back into his diving around his crease ways of the past. However, EJ still looks like shit to me way too often as he does the out of position, slow transition and poke at the puck versus take the lane/body as he needs too. Trust me, isolate him for a game or tivo/dvr a game and go shift by shift for him, it's infuriating even IF still better than last year. The difference is the others are always working SOOOO fucking hard around him that his awful outlet passes and terrible up ice rushes that become turnovers are battled for after as they often save/bail out his ass.

[spoon]

5-0 though, fucking awesome!

Saw the B's game so far, will be going to the NJ, NYI, NYR and Philly games too.

Can't wait!

On another note, Nate and Seth Jones linked again as both scored their first NHL goals tonight!

[keithy_19]

Really, really, REALLY long fucking year.

Christ.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

6-0-0 that is all.

[keithy_19]

Such a long fucking year.

[cougarjake13]

every year can't have a lockout

[spoon]

JSG is unreal...ANOTHER road shutout against a top tier team (Boston and now Pitt).

They were outplayed, but man do the Pens get every call and get away with everything out there. The stats look worse than the game was, as the local guy, Guenin, is really showing a lot and had an awesome game in front of JSG.

8-1 is completely nuts.

5-0 on the road too. It's amazing what a new coach worth their salt can do (SD & Colorado). I got a "new" coach in Toronto too, but he needs to go before he got there and isn't exactly new or smart in any way. I tried to convince myself he'd be ok this time, but it's obvious what the issues in Toronto were/still are.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

JSG is unreal...ANOTHER road shutout against a top tier team (Boston and now Pitt).

They were outplayed, but man do the Pens get every call and get away with everything out there. The stats look worse than the game was, as the local guy, Guenin, is really showing a lot and had an awesome game in front of JSG.

8-1 is completely nuts.

5-0 on the road too. It's amazing what a new coach worth their salt can do (SD & Colorado). I got a "new" coach in Toronto too, but he needs to go before he got there and isn't exactly new or smart in any way. I tried to convince myself he'd be ok this time, but it's obvious what the issues in Toronto were/still are.

I really like how they are playing right now. The only thing I think they need going forward is a better scoring winger on the top line. They should make a run at getting Kris Versteeg from Florida to play with Duchene and Radar and drop Downie down to play with Mitchell and Mcleod.

It's nice to stockpile these points now if they dip a little during the season.

[keithy_19]

Devils...get...a...point! :clap:

[spoon]

here comes a third string goalie in Carolina...one would think the Avs should crush them, but the NHL is a strange place

[keithy_19]

Big win for the Devils tonight. I was at work and watching the game center on my phone when it was 3-2. Then powerplay. Boom. 3-3. Still on the powerplay. 4-3. Way to take advantage of a situation.

[spoon]

9-1...unreal

[spoon]

10-1

Oh and the Isle just got fucking taken in a trade...and I like Vanek!

[ihaveabadmonkey]

10-1

Oh and the Isle just got fucking taken in a trade...and I like Vanek!

I don't think they did as bad as everyone says. A mid 1st rounder and a second isn't so bad considering all the prospects they have. They got the better player in the deal. Making the trade in October also will help. It's a ballsy move but I like it.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

I knew this season was too good to be true. Varlamov arrested

http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_24422082/semyon-varlamov-avalanchearrested-domestic-violence

[spoon]

I knew this season was too good to be true. Varlamov arrested

http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_24422082/semyon-varlamov-avalanchearrested-domestic-violence

It's unreal and a HUGE hit for a guy where I have MANY doubts on his mental toughness to play the position during normal times. Even if exonerated, I think this can hurt him for a long long time. Hope not, but we'll see what comes of it first and go from there.

Good thing JSG is a fucking beast of a backup. He's picked up Varly's slack for years now and has ALWAYS outplayed him when in net.

[spoon]

Wow, can't believe they still won on the road. 11-1 despite an awful week for the team.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Wow, can't believe they still won on the road. 11-1 despite an awful week for the team.

That Stastny line is really starting to click.

[spoon]

unreal

12-1

Roy, no words.


Footer night brought out the masses of NHL GODS!!

What a night!

[spoon]

an Ode to Varlamov

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[keithy_19]

14 fucking shots against the fucking Flyers.

:wallbash:

[spoon]

14 fucking shots against the fucking Flyers.

:wallbash:

everyone was afraid to piss off ole golden gloves Emery!

http://i.minus.com/i8Qsnn53cB40D.gif

[keithy_19]

Fucking Devils. Real good win.

When you're sure of yourselves you get bounces.

[keithy_19]

I'm really liking this trip to the coast. Schneider was lights out and Jagr is just playing great.

[spoon]

yah, that last one was pretty much all your GT

he was unreal as LA put a lot of pucks on net

[keithy_19]

yah, that last one was pretty much all your GT

he was unreal as LA put a lot of pucks on net

He's been playing great all year. Team just never scored for him. True, Marty allows more offense with his ability to move the puck, but it was pretty ridiculous. Even tonight, it wasn't a surge of offense at all. But hey, we were able to get the goals and the two points. I'll take it.

Also, the refs were awful tonight. Both teams. Even in OT. Brown shouldn't have gotten a dive for that play. But hey, it was fun watching 3 on 3 hockey.

[spoon]

He's been playing great all year. Team just never scored for him. True, Marty allows more offense with his ability to move the puck, but it was pretty ridiculous. Even tonight, it wasn't a surge of offense at all. But hey, we were able to get the goals and the two points. I'll take it.

Also, the refs were awful tonight. Both teams. Even in OT. Brown shouldn't have gotten a dive for that play. But hey, it was fun watching 3 on 3 hockey.

Didn't pay attention to your game enough to catch that, but interesting as it was the same shit in the Avalanche game too. Bad calls on both teams when very little SHOULD have been called. Oddly enough, the last call, a slash against Barrie was DEFINITELY a penalty, as it was a two handed slash that had to hurt BAD and was dangerous just bc the guy was beat on a bad misread. It was in OT and may have saved a goal and the game, but the Avs made the pen count by scoring on the PP.

Yet I'd say of the 8, about HALF were honestly pens…this knowing 5 of them went in my team's favor. Some REAL bad calls in this one, the game just isn't the same of late.

[keithy_19]

Didn't pay attention to your game enough to catch that, but interesting as it was the same shit in the Avalanche game too. Bad calls on both teams when very little SHOULD have been called. Oddly enough, the last call, a slash against Barrie was DEFINITELY a penalty, as it was a two handed slash that had to hurt BAD and was dangerous just bc the guy was beat on a bad misread. It was in OT and may have saved a goal and the game, but the Avs made the pen count by scoring on the PP.

Yet I'd say of the 8, about HALF were honestly pens…this knowing 5 of them went in my team's favor. Some REAL bad calls in this one, the game just isn't the same of late.

I've noticed it a lot of games. And everyone seems to say it on NHL.com. Sure, you often have fans complaining about the refs, but it's more of a "horrible calls both ways" kind of thing. Just keep the whistles in your pockets unless it's blatant. The constant special teams play slows down the game.

[hanso]

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[spoon]

I'm predicting that will be the last shutout of Marty's career! A great one too!

Let's see if I nail this.

Avs looking for win three in a row versus Harding...who only has 5 losses all year to date!

[ihaveabadmonkey]

I dont know if anyone saw Iginla's injury tonight, but it was pretty god damn gross. oh yeah, he returned for the 2nd period. google Jerome Ingina finger and see for yourself.

[spoon]

Yep, he's a hockey player.

[keithy_19]

I'm predicting that will be the last shutout of Marty's career! A great one too!

Let's see if I nail this.

Avs looking for win three in a row versus Harding...who only has 5 losses all year to date!

I sure hope not. It was a great SO for him. He came up big for the team who really needed a win after the loss last night.

And Harding is great. His play has been stellar and him doing so with his off the ice fight makes it even more impressive.

[newport king]

http://dmv.barstoolsports.com/files/2013/12/hersheybears.jpg

http://dmv.barstoolsports.com/files/2013/12/baers4.jpg

Hershey Bears just destroying the jersey game.

[spoon]

fucking awful

[keithy_19]

fucking awful

But did they win? I mean, maybe they shocked the other team.

[newport king]

fucking awful


If by awful you mean awesome.

[keithy_19]

I just love the Hershey Bears. My second favorite AHL squad.

And fucking a Fayne. Let the goalie see the shot and get it unimpeded.

[spoon]

I'm a fan of hershey too, saw some great games there.

have to ask, favorite ahl team?

[keithy_19]

I'm a fan of hershey too, saw some great games there.

have to ask, favorite ahl team?

Whenever I would go to Hershey with my family we would catch a Bears game. Back when it was the old arena before the Giant (the old Bears arena and West Points hockey arena may be two of my favorite arena's ever, even if they had seats directly behind columns).

I have to go with the Albany Devils, though I liked them more when they were the Albany River Rats.

[keithy_19]

http://www.gamewornauctions.net/images/products/bae701597440fb4b.jpg

[spoon]

Yah, the giant is not the same at all.

[A.J.]

have to ask, favorite ahl team?

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mvWJR-sIXs4wXc4ZeNwKQ0g.jpg

[hanso]

Jovo-cop has a robot hip.

[spoon]

Avs playing REAL well again.

[spoon]

Team Canada (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=440552)

Four bad picks with skaters for me, not sure how Nash makes it at all over guys like Thorton and Giroux. No youth at GT is iffy too, THAT is your third GT and St. Louis gets snubbed…AGAIN. This was absolutely his last shot and it's a shame his own GM chose against him. You know he'd play his ass off.

[keithy_19]

Devils sure do know how to rack up those goals!

:wallbash:

[hanso]

Just heard a call on highlights puck in net is a 'scar' is that a new yawk thing?

[spoon]

no

[keithy_19]

Hey spoon, any thoughts of any moves that the Devils could make to pick up some scoring? I know we don't have that much to offer (some pretty solid defensive prospects), especially considering of the lack of a first round pick.

[spoon]

Hey spoon, any thoughts of any moves that the Devils could make to pick up some scoring? I know we don't have that much to offer (some pretty solid defensive prospects), especially considering of the lack of a first round pick.

My honest opinion is to move enticing guys with no future there for some more youth and picks to revamp your team. Jagr is the main guy there, bc he'll still get u something decent in terms of a pick of player for a team looking for a vet/playoff experience forward and he's playing great still. He has little future period despite this and a great career. I'd move him. Anyone else not interested in coming back, the devs aren't interested in keeping as well. You guys can't sustain losing guys like clarkson, parise and kovi's for NOTHING. UNREAL amount of talent lost there in three years, the latter being a kick in the face bc he was the guy who pretty much helped nj in not retaining parise and clarkson. Teams simply have to line up players before they go to free agency or move them bc straight up losing them is not acceptable.

[spoon]

As for other moves, perhaps larsson out but his value is down being he's more a d first guy and not ready. Yet there will be plenty of teams interested in him still being an elite prospect in a position that does take time to develop. Hell, the Avs would probably be interested in him and have some good second level forwards available, even higher wingers like PA who is in rumors to montreal of late now.

[spoon]

Basically the devs aren't going far even if they sneak into the playoffs this season. I know it's a shitty end for marty, but man I still think he should have retired after their last Cup run. To me, now he is starting to hurt the team versus help it. So i think they should personally be sellers and retool as the really lost too much of late to even make a difference even though they have tried valiantly. I had them in much worse position then they are at this point, but oddly enough it might hurt them moving forward from here. Lou has lost his touch ever since making the kovi moves and especially the contract.

[keithy_19]

Basically the devs aren't going far even if they sneak into the playoffs this season. I know it's a shitty end for marty, but man I still think he should have retired after their last Cup run. To me, now he is starting to hurt the team versus help it. So i think they should personally be sellers and retool as the really lost too much of late to even make a difference even though they have tried valiantly. I had them in much worse position then they are at this point, but oddly enough it might hurt them moving forward from here. Lou has lost his touch ever since making the kovi moves and especially the contract.

I blame Vanderbeek a lot for the Kovy move. But maybe the reasoning for that was Parise mentioning he wanted to go back home. And Clarkson hasn't done much for Toronto and is definetly not worth the price the Leafs paid. Then again apparently Kovy talked to Lou about wanting to go back home too. As for Parise, the Devils were giving more than the Wild.

I do like the fire that Clowe, Elias, and Jagr have brought to the team recently. The fire being that they're pissed at how the team is playing and ripping it up in the lockerroom. Let the team get pissed.

And I agree. I don't want to split up a good core of young defenseman for a 2nd liner for a team that will most likely be lucky to get past the first round if they even get in.

[keithy_19]

And as for all the talk of Brodeur being traded, who would want him that would make him a starter, which is what he ideally wants? Even at the end of the year, let's say he plays one more year and leaves the Devs. He's not getting the starting gig anywhere else.

[spoon]

yah, he's done and needs to hand the torch with pride to Schneider

he can't do another year without train wreck written all over it

[keithy_19]

yah, he's done and needs to hand the torch with pride to Schneider

he can't do another year without train wreck written all over it

I really don't think he will go past this year. He's got a cushy job waiting for him in the Devils organization when he wants it, too.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Callahan trade talks are going on. Don't know who they want for him. I know hes a free agent at the end of the season.

[spoon]

Callahan trade talks are going on. Don't know who they want for him. I know hes a free agent at the end of the season.

linked to lazy sob Stewart+ in St. Louis…Cally exactly the type guy Hitch loves

[spoon]

Off to the NJ vs Colorado Avs game now as the follow up to the SB.

Going to be a tough one being that JSG has been showing his age and both Staz and Tangs are out for the game.

[keithy_19]

Off to the NJ vs Colorado Avs game now as the follow up to the SB.

Going to be a tough one being that JSG has been showing his age and both Staz and Tangs are out for the game.

I'm sure the Devils will find a way to lose.

[spoon]

Hope so, bc right now the Avs are the ones finding a way. Zzzzzzzz...classic boring devs game. Wake them up Roy! For fucks sake!

[keithy_19]

Hope so, bc right now the Avs are the ones finding a way. Zzzzzzzz...classic boring devs game. Wake them up Roy! For fucks sake!

Classic Devils game is right.

[keithy_19]

The Devils have been playing really well coming out of the Olympic break. They beat the teams they should (Columbus was a huge two points, and you can't give up points to a bottom feeder like the Islanders, who I feel really bad for. Love watching Tavares play), and tonight they beat a Red Wings team that they need to gain points on.

Speaking of the Red Wings, they are a tough team to play against even while missing their two best players.

And here's hoping Brodeur goes nowhere this trade deadline (I don't think he will) and that he finishes his career in a Devils' sweater (even if he decides to play next year).

[keithy_19]

And spoon, being the resident hockey guy here, do you think Brodeur goes anywhere? I personally don't see any team that needs him that would fit his desire to play more and I do think he would like to finish his career in the same jersey he stated in.

[spoon]

He already cleared a move if it comes up with lou...just wanted last night's game as a potential last hurrah if it does go down. Teams like minny are in the hunt, but man they just got the universe no? It would be really odd to see him moved but weirder things have happened in the past.

[spoon]

Perhaps vanc since their two gts now have way under 100 nhl games combined and are in the middle of a playoff run?

[spoon]

Montreal if price is hurt worse than we think and ends up done for the season? (Doubtful)

Caps if they move more disgruntled gts and need one for a chance at a run?! Again, doubtful. Just trying to find options here.

[spoon]

crazy deadline this year

crazy

[spoon]

biggest losers this year are the Oil and Isle by a mile…ha!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Lots of cash to be made by Reebok in the upcoming days

[keithy_19]

I'm ok with what the Devils did. No giving away young prospects for rental players, getting a guy with an edge who, if he stays healthy, can add something to the team. Loki wasn't working in the system.

But man do I want St. Louis to fail in New York.

[spoon]

mean, and man did they pay to get him

[cougarjake13]

mean, and man did they pay to get him


Trade only works if they win cup
Otherwise they gave up too much

[spoon]

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Welcome to the second coming of Avalanche hockey…ROR, Duchene, Staz, Lando, MacKinnon, EJ and Varly!

Y not us!?

[spoon]

fucking brutal hit (double hit)


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[keithy_19]

fucking brutal hit (double hit)


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Ouch.

[keithy_19]

Huge win for the Devils tonight. These are the games they have to win.

[spoon]

http://i.imgur.com/L3VL1Lq.gif

ha! fuck off nucks

:lol:

[spoon]

Fucking gold!

"Ahahahaha, Penguins decided to let people on Twitter ask Neal questions:
https://twitter.com/penguins/status/448165872998551552

Some of the highlights:

"If you could go back in time and play with any player in history, which one would you knee in the face?"

"Do you and Matt Cooke tell each other headhunting stories?"

"What's your goto food when you're sick? Pasta elbows & Knee-o-citron?"

"Sally has 15 apples. Jerome takes 7 apples from Sally. How many times do you knee Jerome in the face before taking a match penalty? #AskNeal"

"If you owned a bar, how cheap would your shots be? #AskNeal"

"James, there's a girl I really like and I want to impress her. Should I cross-check her in the face, or knee her in the head? #AskNeal"

"What's your favourite hockey play? The flying V or the flying elbow?"

"#AskNeal When you face the Rangers, how hard is it to skate on your knees to give St. louis a cheap shot to the head?"

"Do you make rocket noises when you launch yourself at peoples' heads? if not, why? #AskNeal"

"Knee, Elbow, Kill: Dalai Lama, Betty White, Brendan Shanahan? #askneal"

"How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could cross check someone in the face? #AskNeal"

"If you could concuss any U.S President, who would it be?"

"How shocked were you to find out that "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" wasn't about kneeing people in the head? #AskNeal"

"#AskNeal do you have any favorite spots in rival cities like Philadelphia? I hear you can often be found around the Temple area"

"if a train leaves the station at 9 AM, and it's 75 degrees, by Newton's L.O.G. how many careers will you end that day?"

"@penguins where is Malaysian flight 370? You didn't knee it in the wing, did you? #AskNeal"

"My puppy keeps peeing in the house. Should I elbow him in the head or cross check him?"

"When playing operation, which bone do you take out first, elbow or knee?"

"Hey Nealer. At what point did you decide your career goal was to one-up Happy Gilmore's on-ice violence?"

"James, do you prefer the feel of wood or the flex of composite for crosschecking guys in the face? #AskNeal""

[keithy_19]

The Devils will be the death of me. God I miss Kovy and Parise. And seriously, hit the open net Brunner. Fuck.

[ozzie]

Do the Blackhawks really miss Kane that much?

Not taking away from the Boston D, but, damn.

[spoon]

Do the Blackhawks really miss Kane that much?

Not taking away from the Boston D, but, damn.

Nah, Chicago is just bored and locked into the 2/3 match and even playing shitty still control the home ice in round one. They aren't catching the Blues, so why risk more injury to guys on the fence and or stress anything but playoff hockey which is around the corner. They'll be fine and a TOUGH matchup…for MY team in a few weeks.

[ozzie]

Nah, Chicago is just bored and locked into the 2/3 match and even playing shitty still control the home ice in round one. They aren't catching the Blues, so why risk more injury to guys on the fence and or stress anything but playoff hockey which is around the corner. They'll be fine and a TOUGH matchup…for MY team in a few weeks.

From what I saw last night, it was not a lack of effort or intensity. Just not creating many scoring opportunities.

And am I reading the new playoff format right? #2 Chicago would have to play #3 Colorado in the first round???

The seeding of the wild-card teams within each divisional playoff is determined by regular-season points. The division winner with the most points in the conference is matched against the wild-card team with the fewest points; the division winner with the second-most points in the conference plays the wild-card team with the second-fewest points. The teams finishing second and third in each division play in the first round of the playoffs. The winners of each series play for berths in the conference championship series. The winners of the conference championships advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Higher-seeded teams retain home-ice advantage in the first two rounds.

Or would they play the Kings? (#2 Central plays #3 from the Pacific)

That would make more sense.

[spoon]

Nope, they play the Avs and u read it right.

[ozzie]

Nope, they play the Avs and u read it right.

Fuck.

Well then fuck them even more for not trying to catch the Blues!

The Av's have had their number this year.

[spoon]

I give the avs a small shot at actually beating the Hawks in a best of seven game series though. The hawks for the most part took it to the avs, they outshot and outplayed them pretty much every game but the last and the avs only won bc the goalie stood on his head. He'll be exhausted in a 7 game series like that, and their d is sooooo weak in their own end it will show up more in the playoffs.

[ozzie]

I give the avs a small shot at actually beating the Hawks in a best of seven game series though. The hawks for the most part took it to the avs, they outshot and outplayed them pretty much every game but the last and the avs only won bc the goalie stood on his head. He'll be exhausted in a 7 game series like that, and their d is sooooo weak in their own end it will show up more in the playoffs.

They're 1 - 4 against the Av's this year!

I hope you're right.

[spoon]

Watched every game, but I hope the end results continue. I'd LOVE a quick 4-1 series win!

[AngelAmy]

Hey spoon, Im pretty sure I took a pic or 50 of you and Landeskog at the Avs Devils game. Just figured I'd tell you.

[spoon]

I Knew It!!

[AngelAmy]

I Knew It!!

I didnt wanna have an awkward moment if it wasnt you or if you didnt know it was me so I just didnt say anything

[spoon]

nope, that was me…still rooting on my shitty team just a lot less shitty of late!

[AngelAmy]

nope, that was me…still rooting on my shitty team just a lot less shitty of late!

Well I dont even have to say how horrible the Devils are doing. We all know.

[spoon]

well let's be honest, Lou kind of fucked that up by going so out of character for the offensive guy, and a risky one at that who didn't exactly fit the Dev style of d first play

then add in he left the reservation in real douchebaggery fashion…AFTER Parise and Clarkson all but had to left go, well yah, I'm actually impressed by what your coach and that team pulled off tbh.

[AngelAmy]

Lou has been making a lot of questionable decisions lately. These guys have the talent, they just don't use it. Theyre frustrating as hell to watch most of the time.

The fact that Deboer is still switching the lines around and no one can get used to playing with one another just gets to me.

[AngelAmy]

Ok time to disappear for the next 7 years

[spoon]

Booooo

[cougarjake13]

Wow

The nhl thread made u come back

[keithy_19]

well let's be honest, Lou kind of fucked that up by going so out of character for the offensive guy, and a risky one at that who didn't exactly fit the Dev style of d first play

then add in he left the reservation in real douchebaggery fashion…AFTER Parise and Clarkson all but had to left go, well yah, I'm actually impressed by what your coach and that team pulled off tbh.

They're not a bad team. They just have trouble playing a full 60 minutes and don't make the most of their oppurtunities (see last night against Phoenix). If you can't hold onto the lead you're going to lose. But they're not out of it yet so I will hold out hope that they go on a run and some of the teams in front of us tank for a bit. I could honestly see the Devils playoff chances riding on the last game of the season. They'll need two points to get in, have a 3-0 lead going into the third. Blow the lead having it be 3-3 and go into overtime. They'll hit the post and crossbar and completely outplay the opposition but not score. And then they'll lose in the shootout.

And as much as I hate that Parise left I'm over the anger of it all. Hell, I'm over the Kovy thing to. I would want Minny to win if for anything because of Harding. I've got to get me a jersey of his.

[keithy_19]

And spoon, I know that everything is still upo in the air on who is making the playoffs and where they'll be matchup wise, but who do you think is going to be playing for the Stanley Cup?

My wishful thinking would be Jersey and Colorado with Brodeur getting some redemption. And if not the Devils, I think watching the Avs go against the Wings for it all would be great. Those games were always so intense.

But I have a feeling it's going to be St. Louis and Boston with Iginla winning his first cup.

[spoon]

U literally nailed my call, yet i am more confident of boston getting out of the east, vs the blues in the west. West is soooo tough this year. All three cali teams and the top three in the central have a shot...minus probably my team bc they are just too young and light on defense right now. The East is quite odd this season. I don't trust pitt's gts and d despite another great reg season, nyr are obviously going for it and a threat, and the Flyers are surely making their case of late and their gt has been way better than most have noticed. Outside of that, not much more scares me out of the East to take out Boston.

[King Imp]

With the Devils all but out of it, I'm more wondering why Ken Daneyko seems to be doing color commentary during the 2nd period and Chico is doing periods 1 & 3.

[spoon]

Chico is VERY close to retiring.

[keithy_19]

It makes me s

[keithy_19]

It makes me so sad to think of not hearing Chico provide the color. I like Daneyko but it just doesn't sound right. And Cangelosi is good only because it's fun to hear him fuck up so many calls. God i miss the days of Doc and Chico.

[spoon]

Keithy, Devs were done a while back for this year.

Yet here's some fun to cheer you up…what every "glass banger" deserves at the game!

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/tHae-jr30X0?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

:lol::lol:

[spoon]

Holy F Ozzie!

Hockey does exist down there...and a scientific report on it from bama...ha!

http://gizmodo.com/the-science-of-the-slapshot-stanley-cup-slo-mo-physics-1555118731

[cougarjake13]

Keithy, Devs were done a while back for this year.

Yet here's some fun to cheer you up…what every "glass banger" deserves at the game!

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/tHae-jr30X0?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

:lol::lol:







Fucking awesome

[ozzie]

Holy F Ozzie!

Hockey does exist down there...and a scientific report on it from bama...ha!

http://gizmodo.com/the-science-of-the-slapshot-stanley-cup-slo-mo-physics-1555118731

A lot of SEC schools (Auburn and bama included) have Club hockey, but not D1 yet. Maybe someday.

Alabama-Huntsville (school/team featured in the vid) is one of the few D1 programs in the south.

Mobile had an ECHL team for a while. The team was promoted as "Hicks with Sticks!".

Good times.

Nowadays, we go over to Pensacola and watch the Ice Flyers, now in the SPHL.

http://shelbycountyreporter.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ice-crop-SCR.jpg

[keithy_19]

Keithy, Devs were done a while back for this year.

Yet here's some fun to cheer you up…what every "glass banger" deserves at the game!

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/tHae-jr30X0?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

:lol::lol:

That did make me smile.

[keithy_19]

And ya know what, fuck it. I'm not giving up on the Devils. They have an easy schedule which I know they don't usually handle well but let them win out and have a team slip a bit and have them get into the final wildcard spot. Sure, it's a stretch but it could happen and it may be the beer talking but I'm going to keep the faith till they're officially out.

As for Brodeur, it was sad tonight. It was just sad. I love him and what he's done for the organization and for the game in general, but it's time to call it quits. And I know the competitor in him wants to keep on playing but he's absolutely showing his age. And there's nothing wrong with it. Everyone has to go sometime.

[ozzie]

Can't find much info on Toews' injury. Last I heard last night after the game was that they thought this would just be a day-to-day thing.

Handzus was absent for the last period or so too. And they were already without Kane and Bickelll.

And as of now, no more home ice for the first round.

These fuckers had better get healthy and focused soon.

[keithy_19]

Can't find much info on Toews' injury. Last I heard last night after the game was that they thought this would just be a day-to-day thing.

Handzus was absent for the last period or so too. And they were already without Kane and Bickelll.

And as of now, no more home ice for the first round.

These fuckers had better get healthy and focused soon.

The injuries late in the year are going to really mess with some teams. Chicago is a tough team, but without their captain and Kane they aren't as threatening.

That was my obvious statement of the night.

[spoon]

Yah but they are all supposed to be back for the playoffs, not so much for tanguay and duchene for the avs.

[cougarjake13]

Can't find much info on Toews' injury. Last I heard last night after the game was that they thought this would just be a day-to-day thing.

Handzus was absent for the last period or so too. And they were already without Kane and Bickelll.

And as of now, no more home ice for the first round.

These fuckers had better get healthy and focused soon.



Thought I heard out for season with toews but I dont see it anywhere now

[spoon]

Thought I heard out for season with toews but I dont see it anywhere now

probably a bad ap fools joke

he's day to day already

[spoon]

nope, you were right…seems he is out for the last 6 games of the reg season

he'll be back to get in the Avalanche's way though for the playoffs…yet Duchene is very doubtful until at least round 2…if they find some crazy way to get there. well, that pretty much would mean Varly stands on his head for four wins and that's tough to do.

[keithy_19]

he'll be back to get in the Avalanche's way though for the playoffs…yet Duchene is very doubtful until at least round 2…if they find some crazy way to get there. well, that pretty much would mean Varly stands on his head for four wins and that's tough to do.

But could revolutionize goaltending forever.

Nuck nuck

[spoon]

oof :surrender:

[keithy_19]

oof :surrender:

I have to make jokes to make myself feel better.

Ya know, about the joke of the Devils shootout record. And losing to the worst team in the league in a game they needed to get two points out of.

[spoon]

I said BOOOOO!

[keithy_19]

I said BOOOOO!

But you said oof. Unless you meant boof. As in a chinese buffet. Like, let's go to the boof.

[spoon]

Ha! I meant BOOSH!

[ozzie]

boof



http://cultfilmclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Susan-Ursitti.jpg

[spoon]

http://tïm.com/boosh.gif

[keithy_19]

Huge win for the Devils. Such an effort. Playing with 8 forwards. What a win.

[spoon]

that about ends it for the devs keithy…even though they were done a lot longer

[keithy_19]

that about ends it for the devs keithy…even though they were done a lot longer

Such a bummer. Though they still have a chance to get in. And, until they're out I'm going to have faith that they're getting in.

Ramo had an incredible game tonight.

[spoon]

bt a loss like that, on that call and all the lost shootout potential points, it pains me the ginger wings will take your spot…and the bjs for that matter. Your conf has two new teams, two extra teams this year and guess what, they both are set to take a spot from the Devs in the end. SUCKS! most people don't think about it. The only other team to take such a hit are the Avs really, hence why I've looked into it. In their old division they'd go into the playoffs as the #3 seed at this point, not the third in its DIVISION having to play new division rivals and Cup Champs the Blackhawks in round 1, the killer blues in round 2 (probable)…versus a potential Star or Yotes matchup.

[keithy_19]

bt a loss like that, on that call and all the lost shootout potential points, it pains me the ginger wings will take your spot…and the bjs for that matter. Your conf has two new teams, two extra teams this year and guess what, they both are set to take a spot from the Devs in the end. SUCKS! most people don't think about it. The only other team to take such a hit are the Avs really, hence why I've looked into it. In their old division they'd go into the playoffs as the #3 seed at this point, not the third in its DIVISION having to play new division rivals and Cup Champs the Blackhawks in round 1, the killer blues in round 2 (probable)…versus a potential Star or Yotes matchup.

Making their run to winning their fourth cup even more amazing.

[spoon]

Keithy is high.

[keithy_19]

Keithy is high.

Just wishful thinking that seems so much doable after taking ambien.

[keithy_19]

Just wishful thinking that seems so much doable after taking ambien.

So much more* doable.

[spoon]

Boosh!

[spoon]

NOW are they done?! Sorry Keithy, but man are you just making this a long painful death.


And holy shit, the Avs have a fucking shot to catch the Blues for first in one of the toughest divisions in the NHL.

What a finish! What a year!

[ozzie]

Hawks find a way to win again without Kane and Toews. 4 in a row now.

And FIRST OT win, not counting SO's. 0 - 7 in games ending in OT before that. (6 - 8 in SO's)

15 total OTL. Tied for highest # of OTL's among the playoff teams this year. (I won't mention the only team with more. Rubbing salt and stuff)

Not sure the point of this, other than I feel a lot better than I did at the end of last month after dropping 3 in a row, and looking lost.

With the Av's finishing the season on the road against 3 tough west coast teams, still with a longshot chance at getting home ice back for the first round... but regardless, things are looking a bit brighter.

[spoon]

Here's your problem, the Avs haven't lost in reg in 9 games, won 7 of the last 8 and lost the only one left in a shootout vs pitt. So all of a sudden, the Avs are 2 pts back of the Blues and even have an off chance of winning top seed in the West. Oh and they are without Duchene, Tangs and PA.

[ozzie]

Yeah, and I just realized that the last 3 Av's games are against teams with really nothing to play for as far as playoff positioning.

Except for whether the ducks play the #7 or #8 wildcard team in the first round. I'm pretty sure they'd rather play the stars or "cody's" than the wild.

[spoon]

WOW!

Wild up 4-2 with just over 7 minutes to play against the Blues. If the Avs can win against the Nucks, yah, FIRST FUCKING PLACE TIE and we have the tiebreaker!!!


Can't even believe it's possible, yet here we are!

[spoon]

even tougher to believe, Ovechkin's 50 goals and a minus what, -36 now?! he found a way to be a minus -2 tonight even though his team won 5-2! That's actually TOUGH to do!


perhaps even tougher to pull off, losing ANOTHER shootout for NJ, which they did going into extra shooters too.

[spoon]

Avs only 1 point away from first (ducks) in the damn West now! Oh and we play themin our final game!! Woo! The Avs technically control our own destiny! Wow! Just to be in this position is fucking crazy.

[spoon]

Avs may go from 3rd in the divison to 1st in the whole darn conference. From playing the defending Cup champs to the wild and now potentially to the stars/yotes. Crazy.

[keithy_19]

even tougher to believe, Ovechkin's 50 goals and a minus what, -36 now?! he found a way to be a minus -2 tonight even though his team won 5-2! That's actually TOUGH to do!


perhaps even tougher to pull off, losing ANOTHER shootout for NJ, which they did going into extra shooters too.

Keeping the streak alive!

[spoon]

ha!

[ozzie]

St. Louis is choking hard down the stretch.

Go on and take it, Avs.

Give us the bloosers in round one.

[spoon]

Avs started Berra like idiots tonight and it looks as if it will cost them. 2 goals on 5 shots and they gave up a second rounder for this garbage. 2nd!

[spoon]

And man, 13th shootout loss of the year for the devs...17th in a row now. Unreal.

[spoon]

Chico did indeed retire...so did Ryan Smyth.

[spoon]

Avs look like they'll catch and pass the blues to take the division late! Blues now will face the Hawks, not the Avs!

[spoon]

http://youtu.be/1wMsJ0tDIU4

[keithy_19]

Chico did indeed retire...so did Ryan Smyth.

I miss Chico already.

But to get down to business.

I'm happy that the Devils are keeping DeBoer and I have a feeling keeping DeBoer means Jagr will re-sign with the Devils. I also think Zid will re-sign too, and I think that's a good thing. It also makes me think that Brodeur, if he doesn't retire, will re-sign with the team and take the backup role and get to 700 next season, with the Devils.

As for players in the offseason, I have a feeling that Lou is going to make some move to get a playmaking center for the team. Spezza sounds awesome to have aboard but I know that a bunch of teams will be looking to add him.

I'm not worried about our defense at all and think we have some awesome players to build around and that our goaltending situation is really good. Schneider played awesome this year and Brodeur can still play. And even if he's not in the picture, Kinkaid has been playing great for Albany and can make the jump to the NHL in the backup role.

And I think Ryder will pick up his play as well after having a year in the system under his belt. Yeah, he'll still be streaky, but those streaks will be longer. I feel like Brunner will have the same think happen.

[spoon]

Man, classy move by Teemu! Some great moments at the end of this regular season.

[spoon]

Marty is so done and needs to be a backup AT BEST, yet he already bitched his choice will be made based on playing time. He has to know he's a HUGE reason the team isn't in the playoffs this year.

Spezza has plenty of detractors on d though, as his two-way play hasn't been great i have heard. I honestly don't see enough to weigh in personally l, but have always rspected his game and what i have see of him. Jagr already said this was a very fun/great season to be a part of. He should resign.

[keithy_19]

Marty is so done and needs to be a backup AT BEST, yet he already bitched his choice will be made based on playing time. He has to know he's a HUGE reason the team isn't in the playoffs this year.

Spezza has plenty of detractors on d though, as his two-way play hasn't been great i have heard. I honestly don't see enough to weigh in personally l, but have always rspected his game and what i have see of him. Jagr already said this was a very fun/great season to be a part of. He should resign.

The biggest problem with this team this year was them not being able to score. Brodeur didn't have his best season but I don't think he cost the team making the playoffs. I think it was more how they couldn't put the puck in the net.

I do agree that his days of being "the go to guy" are over and I think that as the offseason goes on he might realize that.

And I just think the Devils need a playmaking center and I think Spezza could fill that role. I don't know much about what happened this season, but I know that it kind of all went wrong for the Senators.

[King Imp]

Maybe next season the Devils can give the captaincy to A) someone who has shown to be a leader and B) to someone who isn't constantly hurt for half the year.

I'm sorry, but what the fuck has Salvador ever done to show he's true captain material?

[keithy_19]

Maybe next season the Devils can give the captaincy to A) someone who has shown to be a leader and B) to someone who isn't constantly hurt for half the year.

I'm sorry, but what the fuck has Salvador ever done to show he's true captain material?

I like Salvador. At the moment I am too lazy to look up how much he makes so I'm not sure if it makes sense to buy him out (I know people want to buy Volchenkov out but I don't think he had that bad of a year, though the money we'd free up would be nice).

I also don't know what goes on behind the scenes and in the lockeroom. Sal could be great in there. All the players really respect him. I think it's tough for him when the person people identify as captain of the Devils is Stevens. There's not many players like Stevens.

But as far as the future, I could see the captaincy going to someone like (in no order) Greene, Zajac, or Henrique.

[spoon]

Quite sure the team has long been over stevens...since what, two guys on the team even played on his team? Marty and elias ... Jagr kind of. I love the idea of Henrique to be hones, though i have heard salvador is a very good locker room guy.

[keithy_19]

And now for all the things I'll get wrong...

Western Conference

Colorado vs Minnessota: Colorado in 6

St. Louis vs Chicago: St. Louis in 7

Anaheim vs Dallas: Anaheim in 5

San Jose vs Los Angeles: San Jose in 7

Eastern Conference

Boston vs Detroit: Boston in 5

Tampa Bay vs Montreal: Montreal in 6

Pittsburgh vs Columbus: Pittsburgh in 5

New York vs Philadelphia: New York in 6

[keithy_19]

Quite sure the team has long been over stevens...since what, two guys on the team even played on his team? Marty and elias ... Jagr kind of. I love the idea of Henrique to be hones, though i have heard salvador is a very good locker room guy.

I'm more speaking of fans of the team. Stevens was an amazing captain. So it's kind of like he's put up against whoever wears the "C".

And I agree with you on Salvador. I have not heard one bad thing about him and the players, coaches, really like and respect him.

Henrique would be a good captain. He's a firery player and he hustles every shift and has some really quick hands. I think it's a situation that is going to take a little time.

And as far as injuries go, Sal got hurt and missed a lot of time. A lot of players have that happen. Fuck, look at Crosby.

[spoon]

My main issue is your blues over the hawks...think the Hawks walk over them as the blues are in freefall and have lost souch of late.

[spoon]

Dallas is too scrappy to get booted in only 5, Detroit too vet/cagey. Hope you're right on Detroit though!

[keithy_19]

I'm not sure of the St. Louis series. Chicago is a great team, but I just feel like the Blues have to get closer to the cup this year. But Chicago is an incredibly tough way to start off if you're hoping to get to the finals.

I think Dallas is a scrappy team but I think that they won't be able to deal with the Ducks. The one way I can see them making a series of it is if the goaltending situation in Anaheim comes to bite them in the ass.

Detroit is a good team but I have Boston going all the way and while Detroit has some great players, I think they get booted quick.

I'm also a little up in the air with the San Jose series. I think they'll win but Los Angeles has surprised me before. And if Quick decides to rip it up anything is possible.

Any series you're really looking forward too?

[spoon]

Of course it's the Avs finally back in the playoffs!

St. Louis such a mess right now, I'd honestly be surprised if it went longer than 6 with the Hawks winning.

The ducks have a plethora of great goalies, so i think they'll be fine and even have the kid Gibson if needed...which he won't be. My thought is Ducks in 6.

This San Jose team is so underrated and flying under the radar. I give any LA team coached by Sutter and backstoped by Quick a shot, but my pick is also SJ. They have way too much for even LA to handle, especially woth this hertl kid back. Seriously, this kid can play and is a steal so late in the draft.

Hate Detroit, but they are actually playing better, getting people back every week and finally have Howard playing well. This will go at least 6 in my mind, yet i pick the bruins as well.

[spoon]

Man Dallas has shown a ton of heart battling back from 4-0 in Anaheim! Great finish.

[Kevin]

Ryan O'Reilly is an inspiration!

He went from jail in OZ to being a hell of a Hockey player

[Kevin]

What an opening game by Chi STL

[spe5150]

How do you not love playoff hockey?! Three OTs (so far) in the 1st game of what looks like a potentially great series.

[spoon]

Ryan O'Reilly is an inspiration!

He went from jail in OZ to being a hell of a Hockey player

He's by far my fav. Lando second.

[spoon]

How do you not love playoff hockey?! Three OTs (so far) in the 1st game of what looks like a potentially great series.


So happy to avoid both teams, but minny is no slouch either. Needed a game thing goal with 13 ticks to play in order to force OT in Colorado but here we are!

[Kevin]

Besides Rangers Philly and that bombing of a SJ LA game, this has been an awesome night..

[spe5150]

So happy to avoid both teams, but minny is no slouch either. Needed a game thing goal with 13 ticks to play in order to force OT in Colorado but here we are!

The Western Conference looks like it's going to be crazy...not an easy out to be had.

[spoon]

Besides Rangers Philly and that bombing of a SJ LA game, this has been an awesome night..


Not so fast...5-0 just became 5-3 in SJ.

[spoon]

And that ranger game turned on a dime late in the game tied at 1 when he kid d man for philly had a bad 4 min pen. Game was really close even woth Emery in net. If Mason was in, no way they jump out so big as Emery's rebound controll on the penalties killed him and his team.

[spoon]

Staz tied it with 13 to go, and won it in OT!

Wooooo!

[Kevin]

And that ranger game turned on a dime late in the game tied at 1 when he kid d man for philly had a bad 4 min pen. Game was really close even woth Emery in net. If Mason was in, no way they jump out so big as Emery's rebound controll on the penalties killed him and his team.

Yea, it was back and fourth until the 3rd

That was a pretty soft goal by Bryzgalov

[spoon]

Never had a chance unless Staz hit him as it was bang bang and his weakness are plays from behind the net.

[spoon]

Take into account the Avs where on them down low in their zone for like 3 minutes straight on the game thing goal with the extra man bc Roy pulls his GT down late REAL EARLY!!

[Kevin]

Take into account the Avs where on them down low in their zone for like 3 minutes straight on the game thing goal with the extra man bc Roy pulls his GT down late REAL EARLY!!

He is a rare great player that seems to be a great coach.

Who knew from his goober playing days.

[spoon]

He was a mental goalie who his d constantly credited him with observations and the locker room always got quiet and listened when he spoke. He also was smart to NOT take the Av's offer five years ago before he thought he was ready. He went down to juniors, rode the busses and learned the ropes at the bottom and won a Memorial Cup in the process. Anyone surprised just doesn't follow the sport or understand it at all. He's no Gretzky being handed a job he had no place taking, much less tied to a team he had no history.

[Kevin]

He was a mental goalie who his d constantly credited him with observations and the locker room always got quiet and listened when he spoke. He also was smart to NOT take the Av's offer five years ago before he thought he was ready. He went down to juniors, rode the busses and learned the ropes at the bottom and won a Memorial Cup in the process. Anyone surprised just doesn't follow the sport or understand it at all. He's no Gretzky being handed a job he had no place taking, much less tied to a team he had no history.

I just mean he didn't look like he had the patience to be one, or the personality.

His actions throughout his career gave no real reason to believe.

But yea, its like a Catcher in MLB, you have to know so much about the game, that they generally make good coaches.

[spoon]

I just mean he didn't look like he had the patience to be one, or the personality.

His actions throughout his career gave no real reason to believe.

But yea, its like a Catcher in MLB, you have to know so much about the game, that they generally make good coaches.

Well perhaps you just didn't get the exposure to the guy i did being an Av fan, but his passion and knowledge of the game was and is insane. He also is such a player's coach the team feel like he's a player more than a coach...and they love it. He treats them all like pros and work hard to help them all, from top line guys to lower level guys. All have a role and the talbot trade calls back to the guy he demanded be traded WITH him to Colorado for equal parts friendship and trust, but also bc he knew the Avs needed vet leadership on the back end of their lines. Mike Keane is a hugely underrated part of that trade and their first Cup run in 1996. He knows the importance of good pk guys, leaders on the back end and not just tossing letters on scorers and skilled guys. Hard workers have to have a HUGE say to keep your skill grounded and fighting hard. See Cody Mcleod and his Alt captaincy on the bottom six with Colorado as exame one. The trade for Talbot as example two and his work with no name d men as the final example.

[spoon]

As for goalies as coaches, bardly ever even done, much less so sucessfully. He really isn't the norm. It's not really like catchers in mlb, but i get why you would think that. Probably bc most goalies are introverted odd people, the next one might be a guy like lundqvist to be honest. Another cerebral guy who just loves the game and its theory. Marty is just too full of himself and will probably play in the khl in order to break more records nobody cares about.

[spoon]

Would you rather listen to Pierre McGuire commentate for one hour...or have hiccups for the rest of your life???
Retweeted by Cory Sarich

The above was brought up on another board and it's hilarious. Love that and nhl player as a healthy scratch retweeted it during the game!

[cougarjake13]

He's by far my fav. Lando second.



He did what he had to do
Vader got there just before solo n friends

[spoon]

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[spoon]

Ok, that hit in the blues game was BRUTAL. Blues win in OT again.

[spoon]

St. Pierre is a ref tonight in Colorado so I fully expect to get almost no calls outside of blatant ones he has to and crap against us. He's been so fucking biased against the Avs and I can't stand the PIECE OF SHIT!

[spoon]

I feel sorry for anyone and everyone who missed the Avalanceh's third goal tonight. Unreal movement and the kid now with SIX points in two games...he's 18.

[keithy_19]

Probably bc most goalies are introverted odd people, the next one might be a guy like lundqvist to be honest. Another cerebral guy who just loves the game and its theory. Marty is just too full of himself and will probably play in the khl in order to break more records nobody cares about.

So first off, I think that Roy is one of the greatest goalies to ever play the game. The guy was amazing on the ice and everyone in the room listened when he spoke. I wasn't sure how it would work with him being a head coach in the NHL, but it obviously has gone great for him. I think having a young team helps. Also, his time in the minors surely better prepared them. The Avs are a real fun team to watch.

Even though I'm a huge Devils fan, I still really like Lundqvist. He gives his all on the ice and is just a great goalie. I remember when the Devils beat them in game 6 in OT and his reaction in the locker room. The guy was heartbroken and I felt bad for him. Made me like him even more.

As for your Marty comment, c'mon. I know you're comment is to a rile up some people (like me, for instance) but there is no way he plays in the KHL to break records. It's the KHL. The only way he would ever go over there is if he absolutely felt the need to play as a starter and there's no way he's moving his family over there or being that far from them.

He's a guy that commands a room, too. All the players respect him as they should. And he doesn't need to get to 700 to prove anything, but I know that 700 looks nice. I personally feel that he either retires or he signs with the Devils and takes the back up role. Corey is the starter and deserves to be. He was putting up Vezina quality numbers this year. But Lou and the players and coaching staff have so much respect for Marty that I don't think they would mind having him come back. Hell, having him there to work with Corey for another season would do Corey good too. And I have no problem with the team bringing up Kinkaid or having Marty work with him in some capacity as well. Same goes for Wedgewood.

Eventually, in my opinion, Brodeur will be in a front office role for the Devils and I could see him taking the reigns from Lou when Lou decides to give it up (kind of feel like he's going to do his best to go all out this year to get the team back into the playoffs and make them a serious cup contender).

[spoon]

Front office sure, coach; not really.

As for the pushing buttons, not at all. I just have lost plenty of respect for Marty over the last few years and his finish to the old career. Think of it as a great rock band of the past continuing on without the lead singer/main player and into old age where all are way over their head and look silly out there in leather pants and feathered hair in 2014.

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Thursday

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Saturday

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[cougarjake13]

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What are they

[spoon]

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[spoon]

Rangers in danger of losing home ice here.

[cougarjake13]

Sadly they did

And game started off so well

[keithy_19]

Front office sure, coach; not really.

As for the pushing buttons, not at all. I just have lost plenty of respect for Marty over the last few years and his finish to the old career. Think of it as a great rock band of the past continuing on without the lead singer/main player and into old age where all are way over their head and look silly out there in leather pants and feathered hair in 2014.

The pushing buttons comment came off more combative than I intended.

And I agree with you that he would be better in a GM role rather than a coach. That being said, he has helped Corey with playing the puck and having a guy with such vast knowledge of the game is beneficial no matter what for a young player.

And I also agree that you want someone to go out with grace, but I can't fault the guy for wanting to play and having that competitive spirit. I do think that this will be his last year, and if it's not it will be next year as a member of the Devils. I think with time he'll come to terms with everything, which I already think he has. He's said that Corey is the goalie of the Devils now. I just think it takes some people a little longer to let go.

[spoon]

Tb got ripped off today...bad. Refs making sure Canada keeps the one team in the race.

[keithy_19]

Tb got ripped off today...bad. Refs making sure Canada keeps the one team in the race.

I didn't see the game. What happened?

[spoon]

It was an amazing turn of events in the TB montreal game. First off, the refs missed a horrible offside call, just like last night and it probably cost tb a goal as stamkos was gone. Next the refs made a HORRIBLE call not allowing a TB goal that would have gave them the lead. Right after, Stamkos get interferred with and taken down then inadvertently kneed in the head. He looked bad. So a mere moments later subban absoultely undressed the nign and Palat in particular, to set up an awesome goal that probably should never have been.

THEN moment later that same scoring line still out there gets caught way too long, ices the puck and Price plays the no edge strap issue game to delay a long time with Copper sooo sick of it and the crowd actually appluading the clear as day bs move. Once, ok. Twice maybe. But at this point you don't have EVERY GT ISSUE U CAN ON YOUR OWN ICINGS. Refs should have told him too bad bc you had plenty of opps already and throughout the game in less obvious bs times. Refs seem very very bad here too.

The disallowed goal wqs disallowed based on something allowed a long time earlier, and should have been, and as soon as tb scored they THEN waived it off. Then Prust interfered bad and caused stamkos to miss who knows how much time now...yet he played the 3rd and not sure how the hell he played bc he def took a bad knee. He probably played dazed tbh.

[keithy_19]

It was an amazing turn of events in the TB montreal game. First off, the refs missed a horrible offside call, just like last night and it probably cost tb a goal as stamkos was gone. Next the refs made a HORRIBLE call not allowing a TB goal that would have gave them the lead. Right after, Stamkos get interferred with and taken down then inadvertently kneed in the head. He looked bad. So a mere moments later subban absoultely undressed the nign and Palat in particular, to set up an awesome goal that probably should never have been.

THEN moment later that same scoring line still out there gets caught way too long, ices the puck and Price plays the no edge strap issue game to delay a long time with Copper sooo sick of it and the crowd actually appluading the clear as day bs move. Once, ok. Twice maybe. But at this point you don't have EVERY GT ISSUE U CAN ON YOUR OWN ICINGS. Refs should have told him too bad bc you had plenty of opps already and throughout the game in less obvious bs times. Refs seem very very bad here too.

The disallowed goal wqs disallowed based on something allowed a long time earlier, and should have been, and as soon as tb scored they THEN waived it off. Then Prust interfered bad and caused stamkos to miss who knows how much time now...yet he played the 3rd and not sure how the hell he played bc he def took a bad knee. He probably played dazed tbh.

I read about the disallowed goal and Stamkos getting hurt but they didn't have the video up on NHL.com when I read it. It seemed, from what I read, that the goal should have stood and that it was disallowed way to quick. I was looking for the penalty from the Stamkos play but I'm guessing they felt it was a clean play (the interference, the knee was just a shitty accident it seems).

Again, I haven't seen the plays but just basing on how awful the refs have been ALL year I'm going to assume they sucked.

[spoon]

Oh the interference was a no doubter, as was the bad offside call. Tie in price pulling the broken strap/lost skate edge on every icing when their guys were stuck and tired and this whole game sucked. Keith Jones was ripping away, as were the game's crew.

[keithy_19]

Oh the interference was a no doubter, as was the bad offside call. Tie in price pulling the broken strap/lost skate edge on every icing when their guys were stuck and tired and this whole game sucked. Keith Jones was ripping away, as were the game's crew.

I vaguely recall Price pulling shit like that before. Like you said, if you try to pull it off and get away with it once, fine. But the refs really believe that this is happening all the time? Hell, it should be a delay of game penalty on the Habs if this is a constant thing. Learn to tie your pads.

[spoon]

As for the gt int and waived off goal it was different than u read really. The original play had the ning player tossed into the net by a hab, probably a penalty in itself, bt iffy at least, and the net never came off and he never touched the price. So he got up and tried to get put and the montreal player started hitting him into the net again, probably trying to use the guy to dislodge it. So as the lightning are still attacking, price makes a save with the guy getting out finally after one and lightly brushes by him completely not trying to interfere, and only still anywhere around the back of him bc of the montreal d man in his way giving him a beating. The ref watched it closely, right there and deemed no pen, no need to whistle it dead either, but as the puck came back out and got moved from one side to the other and a shot went right in, THEN, way after it could even be argued, the ref calls incidental contact and waves off the goal. It was so bad.

[keithy_19]

And the series if far from over, but I wouldn't want to be going up against the Sharks in round two.

[spoon]

I vaguely recall Price pulling shit like that before. Like you said, if you try to pull it off and get away with it once, fine. But the refs really believe that this is happening all the time? Hell, it should be a delay of game penalty on the Habs if this is a constant thing. Learn to tie your pads.

Once at a key point is gamesmanship, twice is a mockery...especially in one game, much less a period.

[spoon]

And the series if far from over, but I wouldn't want to be going up against the Sharks in round two.

Told you the sharks have a sick o going! Ducks/Sharks will be a fucking insane series and who i had going in the pacific final. My Avs/Hawks Central call looks iffy on the back end with the Hawks blowing two games and losing Seabrook now for the next three, if there even are three more games for them. Yet Chicago has a great home record and play great there.

[keithy_19]

Told you the sharks have a sick o going! Ducks/Sharks will be a fucking insane series and who i had going in the pacific final. My Avs/Hawks Central call looks iffy on the back end with the Hawks blowing two games and losing Seabrook now for the next three, if there even are three more games for them. Yet Chicago has a great home record and play great there.

I haven't payed all that much attention to the Sharks this year. They're one of my favorite, if not my favorite Western Conference team. All I knew was that they were playing ridicuously well and that Hertl kid was playing lights out.

The Ducks and Sharks will be an amazing series. They're both amazing teams and they're not very fond of each other.

I still think St. Louis will pull off the series agains Chicago and I think that losing Backes, while a real big loss, is less of one than losing your second best defenseman. Stupid play by Seabrook and with the way the Blues came back to win the games and the added fire of having their main guy go down will just make them even hungrier. Granted, if any team can pull it together it's the Blackhawks. I'd never count them out fully.

As far as the Colorado series goes, I think they're going to get out of the first round quickly. Bryz is rattled and when he's rattled he falls apart. It's a shame Harding couldn't stay healthy because I think this series could have gone longer with him in net (he may not have stayed at the feverish pace he was on to start the season but he's a better option than Bryz who just can't seem to handle pressure well), but oh well. Your young players are insane. They have the fire that a young player has but they also play like they've been playing in the league for awhile. Seriously, the fucking kid is 18. How good he is is just nuts. Drafting him instead of Jones was obviously the right call, not that Jones is a slouch or anything.

And lastly, I didn't think going into the playoffs that Colorado would be a legitimate cup contender. I thought they'd get past the first round, but struggle going forward after that (which could still happen), but I'm thinking that if their youth keeps playing how they are they could get to the finals. It'll be tough, but a lot stranger things have happened. And hey, even if they don't win it all this year, this season was a complete shock and they have every reason to be proud of how far they've come and how quickly they did. This will be a team to reckon with for years.

[spoon]

Wow it gets worse. Just realized the ref was Francis Charron, a rookie ref somehow doing a playoff game his rookie year and he's, you guessed it, French-Canadian.

Oof.

[spoon]

I haven't payed all that much attention to the Sharks this year. They're one of my favorite, if not my favorite Western Conference team. All I knew was that they were playing ridicuously well and that Hertl kid was playing lights out.

The Ducks and Sharks will be an amazing series. They're both amazing teams and they're not very fond of each other.

I still think St. Louis will pull off the series agains Chicago and I think that losing Backes, while a real big loss, is less of one than losing your second best defenseman. Stupid play by Seabrook and with the way the Blues came back to win the games and the added fire of having their main guy go down will just make them even hungrier. Granted, if any team can pull it together it's the Blackhawks. I'd never count them out fully.

As far as the Colorado series goes, I think they're going to get out of the first round quickly. Bryz is rattled and when he's rattled he falls apart. It's a shame Harding couldn't stay healthy because I think this series could have gone longer with him in net (he may not have stayed at the feverish pace he was on to start the season but he's a better option than Bryz who just can't seem to handle pressure well), but oh well. Your young players are insane. They have the fire that a young player has but they also play like they've been playing in the league for awhile. Seriously, the fucking kid is 18. How good he is is just nuts. Drafting him instead of Jones was obviously the right call, not that Jones is a slouch or anything.

And lastly, I didn't think going into the playoffs that Colorado would be a legitimate cup contender. I thought they'd get past the first round, but struggle going forward after that (which could still happen), but I'm thinking that if their youth keeps playing how they are they could get to the finals. It'll be tough, but a lot stranger things have happened. And hey, even if they don't win it all this year, this season was a complete shock and they have every reason to be proud of how far they've come and how quickly they did. This will be a team to reckon with for years.



Well the blues still have the home ice even IF the hawks find a way to win the next two, which will NOT be easy. And i didn't think a team losing almost ten straight to enter the playoffs and their goalie giving it up like a 5 dollar whore could get it together and nearly this well, much less win both games. Yet the dirty play they face happens against every team bc they bring it on and are the catalyst. It's classic garbage captain hitchgaroo (looks like capt kangaroo to me) hockey.

As for Bryz, he's done if you ask me. They rode his lucky/hot play too long and should have gone back to Kuemper as soon as he was ready. The guy is solid and he'll finish this out and get at least two games of experience out it. He looked huge but quick and solid positionally in his time in game 2. I actually fear he'll steal a game in minny too.

As for the Avs side of this, already super happy with the year, you nailed it. Everything from here is the cherry on the sundae, yet i really hope they can keep surprising the hockey world. Still wish they picked up another scoring wing with grit, size, vet leadership or all as we instead paid a second rounder for a shit ball 3rd gt fo who knows why as we have 4 in the ahl/juniors. Vanek or a solid d man would have been unreal help right now, but too little too late. Hope we make it far enough to get Duchene and mitchell each at least a full series of experience too. Outside an embarrassing breakdown and loss of all work ethic out there, this year has far exceeded my expectations.

[spoon]

I can't stress enough my two teams that made great coaching moves as I had called for for a long long time. The chargers fond a way and made great strides in countless areas despite tough times as they adjusted. Now Colorado finally sacked sacco and like sd with much of the same team went from doormat to surprising threat to do deep into the playoffs, not just sneak in. Toronto on the other hand had their had their hand forced with Farrell wanting Boston and they flinched to give him his way and ran around and just hired a redofailure in gibbons again. Two guesses how that is going/went thus far? Awful. And he's the key to losses in at least three games this year already, if not more.

[spoon]

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[keithy_19]

Minny is dirty.

[spoon]

I'm so angry right now. Our best offensive d man, no wonder our pp looks horrible. They are getting away with murder and they only get 2 mins on just awful intent to injure plays.

[spoon]

Varly has been amazing.

[keithy_19]

I'm so angry right now. Our best offensive d man, no wonder our pp looks horrible. They are getting away with murder and they only get 2 mins on just awful intent to injure plays.

I have no clue why it was only a 2 minute. Those plays, like you said, are always there to hurt a player. And I don't give a shit that he hasn't been in as much trouble lately, Cooke is a dirty player and always will be.

[Kevin]

CBJ is a bad 3rd period away from being up 3-0

[keithy_19]

CBJ is a bad 3rd period away from being up 3-0

The Pens decided to stop dicking around it seems.

[cougarjake13]

Damn I wish

Fucking hate crosby

[cougarjake13]

Weird stat

Each game so far in pens jackets series had one team go up 2-0 ... said team went on to lose game

[keithy_19]

Holy fuck the refs in the Avs game are so fucking horrible.

[Kevin]

damn those blue jackets seem to be to tight in the neck area

[spoon]

Holy fuck the refs in the Avs game are so fucking horrible.

It's the whole series and always against the Avs. Not sure if as bad as with the habs/ning game, but horrible.

[spoon]

damn those blue jackets seem to be to tight in the neck area


Man did they blow that one. Bob has been awful in huge moments like the playoffs.

[keithy_19]

It's the whole series and always against the Avs. Not sure if as bad as with the habs/ning game, but horrible.

I just have no clue how they missed that delay of game. Give me a fucking break. Are they rooting for Minny?

[spoon]

That one i can see being a tough one to call, but the others including the last game...oof.

[keithy_19]

Eh, fuck Minny all the same.

[spoon]

Disgusted

[spe5150]

Another Hawks game, another OT. Hawks win, series tied at 2!

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How do you not love playoff hockey?!

[spoon]

So hope they take out that dirty blues team. They make every game ugly and then cry when they get some shit back. The hit on Backes was clearly bad, but SB is not a dirty player and he just got carried away in the moment and got a worthy suspension. Yet I seriously argue that St. Louis takes almost every game to this line and if down WAY OVER IT. Hate hitchcock and his thug hockey.

[spoon]

that was such a sweet and subtle move by Kane on that game winner

and man I love Sharp and Toews games. Sharp is unbelievably underrated. He's a favorite of mine with guy like Bergeron and O'Reilly. Unbelievable players in every zone of the ice and great leaders.

[Kevin]

I take this choke job, CBJ and turn around and show you this choke job..

Those final 3 4 mins of the game may have been the worst GT I have ever seen, my Fluerry!

Wow.

And Crosby's drought is now 9.

[ozzie]

Sharp is unbelievably underrated. He's a favorite of mine with guy like Bergeron...



+1

Two of my favorites.

I rested my eyes for just a second during a commercial in second period during the hawks game. When I opened them back up, it was 3:30 am.

This late starts are killing me.

I was going to wait until I could watch the dvr recording, but I had to know how it ended.

[keithy_19]

+1

Two of my favorites.

I rested my eyes for just a second during a commercial in second period during the hawks game. When I opened them back up, it was 3:30 am.

This late starts are killing me.

I was going to wait until I could watch the dvr recording, but I had to know how it ended.

I love the late starts. I know that they're tough if you have to be up early, but there's something awesome about hockey being on in the am. During the regular season I always loved when the Devils would play on the west coast.

[spe5150]

So hope they take out that dirty blues team. They make every game ugly and then cry when they get some shit back. The hit on Backes was clearly bad, but SB is not a dirty player and he just got carried away in the moment and got a worthy suspension. Yet I seriously argue that St. Louis takes almost every game to this line and if down WAY OVER IT. Hate hitchcock and his thug hockey.

I saw this picture today & it reminded me of your recent thoughts on the Blues:

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[spoon]

hilarious

love it

[spoon]

cooke and the minny team went ugly themselves and it has unfortunately crippled the Avs…almost literally

[spoon]

Wow

What a game!

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Bye bye blues.

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Dallas is too scrappy to get booted in only 5, Detroit too vet/cagey. Hope you're right on Detroit though!

Nailed it on Dallas, got my wish and you nailed it with Boston!!!

WIN WIN!!

[spoon]

My main issue is your blues over the hawks...think the Hawks walk over them as the blues are in freefall and have lost souch of late.

they didn't walk over them, but perhaps that was just strong language bc I had the Hawks in 6 and ended up nailing that one…if they had any luck and played smarter in St. Louis for games 1 and or 2 it should have been quicker

f the blues