~ 2014 NHL Season ~

[Fallon]

The Prez of the KHL offered him a 17 year deal and choice of team (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/KHL-President-offers-Kovalchuk-17-year-deal-cho?urn=nhl-258875)

Also, the arbitrator awarded Blake Wheeler 2.2 million in his case, and I think Niemi's decision is due today

Blackhawks’ Niemi gets $2.75M in arbitration (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-blackhawks-niemi)

[El Mudo]

Blackhawks’ Niemi gets $2.75M in arbitration (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-blackhawks-niemi)

Hawks have walked on the decision and signed Marty Turco (http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2010/08/02/blackhawks-walk-away-from-antti-niemi-sign-marty-turco/)

[spoon]

Hawks have walked on the decision and signed Marty Turco (http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2010/08/02/blackhawks-walk-away-from-antti-niemi-sign-marty-turco/)

Wow, talk about loyalty to the guy who helped you get ur first cup in decades and finally solidified ur net! I'm not saying he's 2.75 good, but it's not that far off. To say the least, I'm surprised a little even knowing the financial crisis they are in....were in.

[El Mudo]

Wow, talk about loyalty to the guy who helped you get ur first cup in decades and finally solidified ur net! I'm not saying he's 2.75 good, but it's not that far off. To say the least, I'm surprised a little even knowing the financial crisis they are in....were in.


I'm not. That whole situation is, as you say, a mess not only with the Cap, but financially (they took a bath last year (http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0730-confidential-hawks-20100730,0,3785092,full.column) to where they're increasing tix by like 20%).

Niemi was an average goaltender on an above-average defensive team. They'll save some money with Turco and probably do just as well in that department. (Turco's SV% was slightly better, .913 to .912, on a team that was much worse than the Blackhawks, and in more games).

[spoon]

I'm not. That whole situation is, as you say, a mess not only with the Cap, but financially (they took a bath last year (http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0730-confidential-hawks-20100730,0,3785092,full.column) to where they're increasing tix by like 20%).

Niemi was an average goaltender on an above-average defensive team. They'll save some money with Turco and probably do just as well in that department. (Turco's SV% was slightly better, .913 to .912, on a team that was much worse than the Blackhawks, and in more games).

I always liked Turco, but he is old and close to breaking down. It's more the signal it sends to gts and players on this team. I know their hands are forced, but Nems surely has more upside right now and Turco goes into a spot he's bound to fail. They'll be hard pressed to get through the WEST again, and he'll see a ton less D and skilled play in front of him. More than last year, but less in terms of Chicago's roster. Nems could have played ok and the fans would still love him regardless. Now they bring in an ex-enemy into a position of questionable outlook to say the least.

Not to mention Turco needs to be able to handle the puck. I truly believe that rule hurt no goalie as much as it hurt Turco. Both Martys were impacted the most hands down. If the rule come out when Roy played, it would have helped him!

[spoon]

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Great vid linked on the front page of NHL.com right now! :smile:

[El Mudo]

For Spoon...

Avalanche "Mount Puckmore" (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Mount-Puckmore-The-four-faces-of-the-Colorado-A?urn=nhl-259811)

[keithy_19]

Sucks that the deal didn't go through with the Devils and Kovalchuk, but I'm still holding out hope that they can work something out.

Last night on NHL network they had game six of the Devils and Stars series and it made me really happy to know we have Arnott back. We've been missing a presence like that at center for awhile.

[TheGameHHH]

Sucks that the deal didn't go through with the Devils and Kovalchuk, but I'm still holding out hope that they can work something out.

Last night on NHL network they had game six of the Devils and Stars series and it made me really happy to know we have Arnott back. We've been missing a presence like that at center for awhile.

yea, except he's 10 years older

[spoon]

For Spoon...

Avalanche "Mount Puckmore" (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Mount-Puckmore-The-four-faces-of-the-Colorado-A?urn=nhl-259811)

Yah saw that thanks though mudo.

[spoon]

yea, except he's 10 years older

He's a very smart two-way player who really became a great leader in Nashville. I don't think you can go wrong with him and his style of game still gets a decent amount of points. His only issue of late is nagging injuries.

[keithy_19]

He's a very smart two-way player who really became a great leader in Nashville. I don't think you can go wrong with him and his style of game still gets a decent amount of points. His only issue of late is nagging injuries.

I completely agree with you. I watched a few Nashville games and he's still got more grit than ever. I see this as nothing but a plus for the Devils.

[spoon]

I told all the myopic devil fans that this contract would never stand. Now we'll see a LOT of teams finally sign some players for two reasons. 1) They now realize they CAN'T throw front-loaded contracts followed by near nothing in terms of money to cheat the cap system even with lesser contracts. 2) Camps are only about a month away so teams need to either reach or get below the cap basement and roof respectively soon. Lineups will be solidified soon based on what needs each team has and how close they feel they are to making a run.

[spoon]

Hope to see Mueller, Stewart and some other Avs back in the fold soon.

[keithy_19]

The Newark Star Ledger reported that the Devils are confident that they'll re-resign Kovalchuk.

[spoon]

The Newark Star Ledger reported that the Devils are confident that they'll re-resign Kovalchuk.

According to Kevin, he's heading to NY and definitely not Miami...idiots.

[Kevin]

According to Kevin, he's heading to NY and definitely not Miami...idiots.



Wow..

And you call me out for making the same joke over and over...

Whats this Miami joke #25?

[spoon]

Wow..

And you call me out for making the same joke over and over...

Whats this Miami joke #25?

IDIOTS!

[razorboy]

Isn't NY joke #25 funnier?

[Kevin]

Isn't NY joke #25 funnier?



When Giambi was here, Yes..

Tex is pretty good.

[keithy_19]

It could just be the Rumpelmintz, but I got a good feeling the Devils will resign Kovalchuk again.

[keithy_19]

And if I'm wrong there's always more rumplemintz.

[spoon]

It could just be the Rumpelmintz, but I got a good feeling the Devils will resign Kovalchuk again.

Just whatever you do, make sure to call everyone else idiots when it's clear he's going to sign somewhere else. If not, I have lost all faith in humanity....oh wait, that already happened too.

[keithy_19]

Just whatever you do, make sure to call everyone else idiots when it's clear he's going to sign somewhere else. If not, I have lost all faith in humanity....oh wait, that already happened too.

If he goes somewhere else, then he goes somewhere else. His commitment to the Devils was bullshit and he's more about the cash. Which sucks, but it is what it is.

[spoon]

If he goes somewhere else, then he goes somewhere else. His commitment to the Devils was bullshit and he's more about the cash. Which sucks, but it is what it is.

You realize he's pretty much in NJ bc of the cash right?

[keithy_19]

You realize he's pretty much in NJ bc of the cash right?

Shhh. Stop ruining my buzz. He's here because of the winning attitude that is in New Jersey. And the vast, lush wildlife we offer.

[El Mudo]

Lots of stuff going on in DC right now

According to multiple sources, free agent centre Eric Belanger has a one-year deal in waiting to return to the Washington Capitals. The contract is believed to be a slight raise over the $1.75-million he made last season, to $1.85-million.

What's interesting is that he has been told not to announce where he's going, leading to Belanger telling the French language newspaper Le Soleil on Wednesday that he is about to sign but can't say where due to the fact the team he's headed to is working on a trade.

Washington apparently does not want to announce they've signed Belanger in order to help first complete another deal, potentially to move out a forward and bring in a defenceman. I'm told that one player the Caps are looking to trade is 26-year-old Tomas Fleishmann, who had 23 goals and 51 points in a bit of a breakout season last year and signed a one-year, $2.6-million deal this summer.

[El Mudo]

Not only will you be able to play as the entire CHL in NHL 11, but you'll also be able to put the Hurricanes in Whalers unis.

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[keithy_19]

Not only will you be able to play as the entire CHL in NHL 11, but you'll also be able to put the Hurricanes in Whalers unis.

I will purchase xbox 360 just for this game.

[oxydendrum]

I hope EA has included The Brass Bonanza for Canes' home games while wearing the Whale.

Edit: Forgot that you can import MP3 files into the game.

[Fallon]

I wish the had license to the KHL. That'd be sick!

[TheGameHHH]

Some serious rumors floating around that the Devils will sign Kovy and in return send Elias to Edmonton to make cap room.

[razorboy]

Lightning resign Downie to a two year $3.7 million contract. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=536372)

Pretty great price. Nicely done Stevie.

[spoon]

Some serious rumors floating around that the Devils will sign Kovy and in return send Elias to Edmonton to make cap room.

Hope that's wrong.

[Kevin]

ESPN news was flashing that the NHL will not endorse the new deal that the Devs have put in for Kovi.

[TheGameHHH]

Hope that's wrong.

Its going to be wrong cause the NHL rejected the contract again

[spoon]

ESPN news was flashing that the NHL will not endorse the new deal that the Devs have put in for Kovi.

Its going to be wrong cause the NHL rejected the contract again

What now? Too similar?

[TheGameHHH]

Looks like we may have a deal with NJ, Kovalchuk and the NHL.....

http://thenhlarena.com/index.php?showtopic=160894

[keithy_19]

I've heard rumors but can't really verify them that the Devils would possibly have to let Zajac and others in order to fit the deal. Personally, that sounds like complete crap.

[TheGameHHH]

I've heard rumors but can't really verify them that the Devils would possibly have to let Zajac and others in order to fit the deal. Personally, that sounds like complete crap.

what do you mean let them in?

As for the rumors of players maybe having to go we have Elias, Zubrus & Salvador, Rolston or Arnott (I know he just got back this summer). It seems Elais and Rolston are safe for now. Dealing Zubrus (whom I love) and Salvador will give them room to absorb Kovy's deal and re-sign Mottau.

[keithy_19]

what do you mean let them in?

As for the rumors of players maybe having to go we have Elias, Zubrus & Salvador, Rolston or Arnott (I know he just got back this summer). It seems Elais and Rolston are safe for now. Dealing Zubrus (whom I love) and Salvador will give them room to absorb Kovy's deal and re-sign Mottau.

I meant go. It's been a long day. My bad.

I love how Zubrus has played and I've always just liked Elias. Would be sad to see either go.

[spoon]

TSN Reports Change to CBA and NJ Devs Get Kovi (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=332542)

Nothing on NHL.com yet.

[spoon]

To me, this really supports my feelings that Lou and Bettman cooked up this whole scheme to nix these contracts in the future and easily get them out for the upcoming nightmare cba with the NHL and NHLPA. We don't need a 1994 as in MLB Donald.

[TheGameHHH]

It's Kovy baby

[keithy_19]

Various sources have said that Kovalchuk will be a Devil and I believe all of them, but I'm confused as to why they keep on pushing the decision time back.

The only reason I can think of is that they want to do something about the other long term contracts. I heard rumors of them trying to reverse Luongo's deal in Vancouver, among others.

[Kevin]

Various sources have said that Kovalchuk will be a Devil and I believe all of them, but I'm confused as to why they keep on pushing the decision time back.

The only reason I can think of is that they want to do something about the other long term contracts. I heard rumors of them trying to reverse Luongo's deal in Vancouver, among others.



I think its been already approved..

[keithy_19]

I think its been already approved..

Not according to NHL.com. Which confuses me.

[Kevin]

Not according to NHL.com. Which confuses me.



Odd..ESPN has it done..

[TheGameHHH]

Not according to NHL.com. Which confuses me.

yea its approved, the deadline was 5pm today

[keithy_19]

yea its approved, the deadline was 5pm today

On NHL.com they keep on pushing back the time. It was pushed back to 7, then to 8, and so on till now where they said the deadline is 1 am. Are they just real lazy with writing the story?

[razorboy]

On NHL.com they keep on pushing back the time. It was pushed back to 7, then to 8, and so on till now where they said the deadline is 1 am. Are they just real lazy with writing the story?

They might just be exhausted from writing the same non-story every three days.

[keithy_19]

They might just be exhausted from writing the same non-story every three days.

Then just write:

'Concerning the Kovy situation, he's signed. For a long time. Basically for life.'

[keithy_19]

I think my idea of them discussing retracting contracts is why it took as long as it did.

Saturday, 09.04.2010 / 2:53 AM / NHL Free Agency 2010 By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Staff Writer

The Ilya Kovalchuk saga has come to an end.

Kovalchuk will be a New Jersey Devil after all, and the circumvention investigations of the contracts for Roberto Luongo, Marc Savard, Chris Pronger and Marian Hossa will not be pursued.


This is good on all fronts, in my opinion.

[keithy_19]

To me, this really supports my feelings that Lou and Bettman cooked up this whole scheme to nix these contracts in the future and easily get them out for the upcoming nightmare cba with the NHL and NHLPA. We don't need a 1994 as in MLB Donald.

I tend to believe this as well after reading the NHL.com article.

[spoon]

TSN Reports Change to CBA and NJ Devs Get Kovi (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=332542)

Nothing on NHL.com yet.

Various sources have said that Kovalchuk will be a Devil and I believe all of them, but I'm confused as to why they keep on pushing the decision time back.

The only reason I can think of is that they want to do something about the other long term contracts. I heard rumors of them trying to reverse Luongo's deal in Vancouver, among others.

You mean exactly what I posted about 10 hours before this post?! :wink:

[spoon]

On NHL.com they keep on pushing back the time. It was pushed back to 7, then to 8, and so on till now where they said the deadline is 1 am. Are they just real lazy with writing the story?

TSN.ca is the site to use silly. Why would the actual site for the NHL be better? :wallbash:

[El Mudo]

Via PD, Sabres new alternate and road unis

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__72/ept_sports_nhl_experts-255827939-1283951414.jpg?ym38RvDDPGj2OG4o

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__72/ept_sports_nhl_experts-584705535-1283951395.jpg?ymj8RvDDc.oGVJxl

[spoon]

Via PD, Sabres new alternate and road unis

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__72/ept_sports_nhl_experts-255827939-1283951414.jpg?ym38RvDDPGj2OG4o

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__72/ept_sports_nhl_experts-584705535-1283951395.jpg?ymj8RvDDc.oGVJxl

Love the roadies! Very clean and old school looking in nature.

[spoon]

As a result of the finding by Arbitrator Richard Bloch on August 9, 2010, that Ilya Kovalchuk's initial free agent contract with the New Jersey Devils, dated July 19, 2010, constituted a circumvention of the NHL/NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement (the "CBA"), the National Hockey League announced today that the Club has been disciplined in accordance with Section 26.13(c) of the CBA as follows:

The Club has been fined $3 million.

The Club will forfeit its third-round draft choice in 2011 as well as a first-round draft choice in one of the next four Entry Drafts.



NHL Comes Down Hard on NJ (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/NHL-makes-one-last-example-of-Devils-with-fine-;_ylt=AiQFyrAibGOuVgh47juJuAl7vLYF?urn=nhl-269388)



I couldn't disagree with this move more. If they are taken to task, after so many affronts to this very rule happening before the Kovi deal, it's a joke. I agree it should have been nixed and to be honest the next one and those other deals should never have happened. However, it's a joke to go this route under the circumstances the league itself allowed to happen. Sure they needed to lay down the law, but not at this point bc it's the problem they helped create.

[keithy_19]

As a result of the finding by Arbitrator Richard Bloch on August 9, 2010, that Ilya Kovalchuk's initial free agent contract with the New Jersey Devils, dated July 19, 2010, constituted a circumvention of the NHL/NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement (the "CBA"), the National Hockey League announced today that the Club has been disciplined in accordance with Section 26.13(c) of the CBA as follows:

The Club has been fined $3 million.

The Club will forfeit its third-round draft choice in 2011 as well as a first-round draft choice in one of the next four Entry Drafts.



NHL Comes Down Hard on NJ (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/NHL-makes-one-last-example-of-Devils-with-fine-;_ylt=AiQFyrAibGOuVgh47juJuAl7vLYF?urn=nhl-269388)



I couldn't disagree with this move more. If they are taken to task, after so many affronts to this very rule happening before the Kovi deal, it's a joke. I agree it should have been nixed and to be honest the next one and those other deals should never have happened. However, it's a joke to go this route under the circumstances the league itself allowed to happen. Sure they needed to lay down the law, but not at this point bc it's the problem they helped create.

Bravo NHL, you gutless tools. If you were really so concerned with people going around the cap you should have slapped punishments on teams that did it before the Devils. This is a fucking joke.

[Thrice]

Anybody watching the rookie tourneys around the league?

I made it out to the Kings training facility last weekend and the prospects are looking strong. 2009 5th overall pick, Brayden Schenn is out with an MCL strain but he could be cleared to play in one of the next two games against Phoenix's kids.

[spoon]

"So for those of you keeping score at home, the Devils have given up Johnny Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier, a 2010 first rounder, a third rounder in 2011, a first rounder in the next four years, and a paper bag with 3 million bucks in it for the privilege of paying full price for a player that couldn't help them get past the first round last year. Maybe it looks different in Jersey, but from where I'm sitting Kovalchuk is going to have to score a few hundred goals a year for the next decade to make this look good (and probably increase his defensive efforts)."

Outstanding post from the comments from the story listed above about the Kovi situation.

Wow.

[keithy_19]

"So for those of you keeping score at home, the Devils have given up Johnny Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier, a 2010 first rounder, a third rounder in 2011, a first rounder in the next four years, and a paper bag with 3 million bucks in it for the privilege of paying full price for a player that couldn't help them get past the first round last year. Maybe it looks different in Jersey, but from where I'm sitting Kovalchuk is going to have to score a few hundred goals a year for the next decade to make this look good (and probably increase his defensive efforts)."

Outstanding post from the comments from the story listed above about the Kovi situation.

Wow.

I think it should be noted how the NHL kind of fucked over the Devils quite a bit.

[spoon]

That's literal Keithy!

[Kevin]

A tweet from the Maine post just said that Keithy is right!

So it must be true

[LZMan1]

i for one am happy that the devils got what they wanted. i was not surprised that bettman fined them and took away future draft picks. the fine would have been enough but i guess dear ol' gary had to make an example of the devs....that being said the devils can choose when they want to give up their drafts and if you think about it it isn't as bad or harsh as everyone is making it out to be.

i'm just glad it's over and done with and can't wait for the season to start.


by the way.....FUCK bettman

forgot to mention: love the buffalo road sweaters. much nicer old school look.......that slug-like thing on their other "new" jerseys are just silly.

[keithy_19]

i for one am happy that the devils got what they wanted. i was not surprised that bettman fined them and took away future draft picks. the fine would have been enough but i guess dear ol' gary had to make an example of the devs....that being said the devils can choose when they want to give up their drafts and if you think about it it isn't as bad or harsh as everyone is making it out to be.

i'm just glad it's over and done with and can't wait for the season to start.


by the way.....FUCK bettman

forgot to mention: love the buffalo road sweaters. much nicer old school look.......that slug-like thing on their other "new" jerseys are just silly.

They have to give up a firt round pick. I call bullshit.

If this was how things were done when other teams made these types of deals then so be it. But to start the punishments now? That's garbage.

[El Mudo]

Rangers new thirds


http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__73/ept_sports_nhl_experts-207091317-1284696024.jpg?ymZvHyDDn8hQW3g1

I like.

[Fallon]

New hockey masks!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Dallas-Stars-goalie-doesn-t-wear-his-Chuck-Norri?urn=nhl-270487

Badass!

[DOHO@HOME]

WOW the Bruins are really trying to pump up the up coming season, last night a local cable station NESN had a two or three hour show called "Back to work".
It was all about who's new and how much the team and fan's are ready for hockey.
Two rockie games had 11,000 first night and 14,000 the second night of hockey hungery fans come out to support.
I cannot wait to get this motha going.:clap:

[Fallon]

WOW the Bruins are really trying to pump up the up coming season, last night a local cable station NESN had a two or three hour show called "Back to work".
It was all about who's new and how much the team and fan's are ready for hockey.
Two rockie games had 11,000 first night and 14,000 the second night of hockey hungery fans come out to support.
I cannot wait to get this motha going.:clap:

Fuck, I didnt know about the NESN special.

Wish i could have got out of work for the games, they were only $5.

After two games, B's rookies 2 Islanders Rookies 0.

Suck it.

[El Mudo]

Maybe those new Buffalo thirds aren't so good after all.

Look at the fucking BACK

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__73/ept_sports_nhl_experts-155998643-1284990309.jpg?ymllPzDDISLyL.DT

Awful.

[Fallon]

Maybe those new Buffalo thirds aren't so good after all.

Look at the fucking BACK

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__73/ept_sports_nhl_experts-155998643-1284990309.jpg?ymllPzDDISLyL.DT

Awful.

Hideous!

I shant be using them in NHL 11!!

[spoon]

Maybe those new Buffalo thirds aren't so good after all.

Look at the fucking BACK

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__73/ept_sports_nhl_experts-155998643-1284990309.jpg?ymllPzDDISLyL.DT

Awful.

Like ur team's "possible" use of steroids!? This explains Ovechkin's idiotic attitude out there last year. Theodore finally contributes to the team. (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=334596) :lol:

[spoon]

Richards gives $500,000 (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=334534)

I always liked the guy.

[cougarjake13]

those are nasty

[TheGameHHH]

Langenbrunner and the Avs? (http://thenhlarena.com/index.php?showtopic=165910)

[spoon]

Yah, your board is yankee/wfan insane if they think they'll get O'Reilly, Galiardi and the like for a salary dump old codger looking to hand the C to Parise. If it happens, look for a 3rd/4th pick and a guy like Holos or something on D bc they're light up front, not on the blue line. I'm not saying their D is ready, but the depth and talent there outweighs that at forward.

I wouldn't even be surprised if they dumped a big contract strictly for a pick or two to meet their sal cap issues head on. Langs has to allow the trade too bc he has a no trade clause I believe.

[spoon]

Avs actually peppering Turco in net right now and he's made some lucky saves if you ask me playing way too deep in his net. The Hawks look way different with 11 people not here from the game 6 Stanley Cup Finals match up. Colorado has some sweet speed in the lineup, not including father time Foote of course.

So good to have the NHL back!

[keithy_19]

So good to have the NHL back!

x2.

Incredibly excited for tomorrow night. I predict Kovalchuk and Parise we'll have 12 goals a piece and Zajac will have 21 assists.

[spoon]

x2.

Incredibly excited for tomorrow night. I predict Kovalchuk and Parise we'll have 12 goals a piece and Zajac will have 21 assists.

Now you sound like Trip Skeet talking about Kolb! :lol:

[keithy_19]

Now you sound like Trip Skeet talking about Kolb! :lol:

And Brodeur will get a shut out. And Chico will eat something delcious.

[spoon]

And Chico will eat something delcious.

Your love?

[keithy_19]

You're love?

First of all...

Thanks!

Second of all...

I can only hope.

[spoon]

edit my idiocy

what a dummy!

:wallbash:

[spoon]

Nice GWG in OT by Stastny to best the defending Stanley Cup Champs 4-3. Great GT by both teams here too with some SWEET saves.

[keithy_19]

So fucking excited for this game tonight. Let's go Devils!

[keithy_19]

Ha. Zajac is the first to score on the ZIP line. Who woulda thunk that.

[El Mudo]

Ondrej Pavelec just collapsed in Atlanta during a stoppage in play. He hasn't moved yet. Happened about 5-7 minutes ago. They're taking him off in a stretcher now. Holy shit.

No one hit him or anything...faceoff was coming up in Caps end, and Joe B. says "Oh my God, look at Pavelec!" and he was laid out.

Holy shit....

[weekapaugjz]

the sabres actually won a game in ottawa!

[weekapaugjz]

derek roy making phillips and leclaire look like a bunch of bums. and i am so glad the sabres are finally back to wearing these white uniforms. they have always been my favorite.

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[TheGameHHH]

Ha. Zajac is the first to score on the ZIP line. Who woulda thunk that.

killer giving up a 2-0 lead

[keithy_19]

killer giving up a 2-0 lead

I forgot that you need solid defense to win.

[keithy_19]

Ondrej Pavelec just collapsed in Atlanta during a stoppage in play. He hasn't moved yet. Happened about 5-7 minutes ago. They're taking him off in a stretcher now. Holy shit.

No one hit him or anything...faceoff was coming up in Caps end, and Joe B. says "Oh my God, look at Pavelec!" and he was laid out.

Holy shit....

Thank goodness he's awake and alert. Scary stuff.

[spoon]

I forgot that you need solid defense to win.

Also a goalie, just ask Pitt...and obviously NJ last night. 7 goals!?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Derek Stepan, welcome to the NHL. Wowzers.

[spoon]

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Wow, talk about high priced goons! Looked like a fucking cat fight at best with both slapping at each other. Still, better showing than Semin playing the bongos. Oof. I bet Kovalchuk and Semin both hit the vodka harder.

[spoon]

Derek Stepan, welcome to the NHL. Wowzers.

That kid was fucking amazing in every way in route to the US World Juniors Championship last January. He's a good offensive guy no doubt, but surely a future Captain for the Rangers in my mind. He'll be here for many many years, just don't expect 100 pts over night. His first goal was so odd too, he even made a joke about it.

[El Mudo]

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Wow, talk about high priced goons! Looked like a fucking cat fight at best with both slapping at each other. Still, better showing than Semin playing the bongos. Oof. I bet Kovalchuk and Semin both hit the vodka harder.


I thought they were trying to reenact the "Friday Night Sissyfights" sketch from Chappelle's show myself.

Leblond is also a punk for going after Marcus Johansson.

[Dan 'Hampton]

This many empty seats makes Prague look like the rock.

[spoon]

Here's a better fight. Surprised it wasn't put up yet.

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[Jayw]

Blues looking strong this year!

[Crash]

My beloved Islanders beat the Rangers today to take sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division.

YEAH MOTHERFUCKER!!!!! :thumbup:

Yes, I know it's two games into the season. And yes, I know that Tavares is already out with a concussion. And that the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is the worst venue in the NHL. And yes, I know that they're a young team with a questionable goalie.

Give me this moment, will ya?

Fine, let the abuse begin...

[TheGameHHH]

Devils have been unable to put a solid game together so far, frustrating to watch

[spoon]

Devils have been unable to put a solid game together so far, frustrating to watch

Or a full bench do to huge cap issues. NJ has to move someone asap or this is going to steamroll fast. Colorado is coming to NJ Friday, so perhaps they'll be showcasing someone for them bc there have been some rumors bt the teams.

[TheGameHHH]

Finally getting a win tonight for the Devils, the 100 million dollar man knocked one home in OT

[weekapaugjz]

Finally getting a win tonight for the Devils, the 100 million dollar man knocked one home in OT

:wallbash:

[TheGameHHH]

:wallbash:

I'm going to the game next saturday against Buffalo at the Rock, maybe you guys will get some revenge

[Tenbatsuzen]

:wallbash:


shame of the United States

[weekapaugjz]

shame of the United States

you love beating a shitty old dead horse.

[weekapaugjz]

I'm going to the game next saturday against Buffalo at the Rock, maybe you guys will get some revenge

i doubt it. buffalo's offense is fucking GARBAGE. they can't finish for shit.

[Tenbatsuzen]

you love beating a shitty old dead horse.

I'll keep beating it for the next 3.5 years. I wouldn't be this merciless if he gave it up to anyone BUT that fuck.

[keithy_19]

I'll keep beating it for the next 3.5 years. I wouldn't be this merciless if he gave it up to anyone BUT that fuck.

Oddly enough, he says the nicest things about you.

[hanso]

Will the Versus channel cut off again come playoff time? It's back on here for now.

[spoon]

I'll be at the Avalanche vs. Devils tonight at the Prudential Center pretty much right up on the glass. I hope Marty doesn't try to fuck a stripper or her sister before the game...oh wait, yes I do.

[hanso]

Vokoun SO x 2 back to back. Good start to season.
Where ya at Pepper Hicks?---Stanley C. Panther.

[TheGameHHH]

1-4-1 is so gay

[Fallon]

1-4-1 is so gay

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/6a/fullj.789cac931123483089185618718649d2/789cac931123483089185618718649d2-getty-.jpg

[TheGameHHH]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/6a/fullj.789cac931123483089185618718649d2/789cac931123483089185618718649d2-getty-.jpg

i know its still early but it looks like Marty has lost a step and the D just straight up sucks.

[keithy_19]

i know its still early but it looks like Marty has lost a step and the D just straight up sucks.

I would like to see them use the extra cap room they have at the moment to try to get a solid defenseman.

[TheGameHHH]

first full game ive seen the Devils play all season, hopefully its something to build on

[Fallon]

The Bruins are playing really well, very physical and a lot of scoring opportunity's. Tim Thomas is playing his ass off, good to have Rask giving him competition. It's reminding me of the 08-09 team.

[NickyL0885]

How 'bout them Isles?! I love they way they are playing. If they can play like this and continue to get good goal tending until Okposo and Streit get back.........WoW. I'm not saying Stanley Cup champs but at least a good shot at the playoffs.

[spoon]

How 'bout them Isles?! I love they way they are playing. If they can play like this and continue to get good goal tending until Okposo and Streit get back.........WoW. I'm not saying Stanley Cup champs but at least a good shot at the playoffs.

They played a very fast, physical and tight checking game to beat the Avs. They looked good and we all know Okposo continues to get better each year and Streit has a pretty good shot from the point, especially on the pp. They should continue to fight on the edge of the playoff picture, but there aren't many spots left in the East so to me it'll come down to their goal tending. Not so sure DP will stay healthy much less play great, and Rolo is surely going to slow down being that he's 60.

[keithy_19]

They played a very fast, physical and tight checking game to beat the Avs. They looked good and we all know Okposo continues to get better each year and Streit has a pretty good shot from the point, especially on the pp. They should continue to fight on the edge of the playoff picture, but there aren't many spots left in the East so to me it'll come down to their goal tending. Not so sure DP will stay healthy much less play great, and Rolo is surely going to slow down being that he's 60.

The Islanders have been fun to watch. Really surprised they are playing as well as they are.

And my god the Devils are awful. Hopefully scratching Kovalchuk will somehow make him score 4 goals next game.

And Parise makes a sloppy turn over that leads to a goal. I never have too many negative comments about Parise, he plays smart hockey and plays hard. But that play just sucked.

[TheGameHHH]

The Islanders have been fun to watch. Really surprised they are playing as well as they are.

And my god the Devils are awful. Hopefully scratching Kovalchuk will somehow make him score 4 goals next game.

And Parise makes a sloppy turn over that leads to a goal. I never have too many negative comments about Parise, he plays smart hockey and plays hard. But that play just sucked.

i was at the game tonight, it was fucking brutal. ive never seen a devils team get pushed around so much

[Snacks]

what is wrong with the devils? there is something seriously wrong when the islanders are tied for 1st and the rangers are ahead of the devils. they look like shit.

[keithy_19]

what is wrong with the devils? there is something seriously wrong when the islanders are tied for 1st and the rangers are ahead of the devils. they look like shit.

Could possibly be because of this.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bZ6_dJTSS-8/ScKfvVb2ZHI/AAAAAAAABBs/HTLXgT6AYow/s400/brodeur+gettin+it+onnnnnnnnnnnnn.jpg

[TheGameHHH]

Could possibly be because of this.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bZ6_dJTSS-8/ScKfvVb2ZHI/AAAAAAAABBs/HTLXgT6AYow/s400/brodeur+gettin+it+onnnnnnnnnnnnn.jpg

i dont blame marty tonight, hedberg fucking BLEW tonight and there's just a complete lack of defense. they get pushed around and out muscled at every turn, its weird to watch.

[keithy_19]

i dont blame marty tonight, hedberg fucking BLEW tonight and there's just a complete lack of defense. they get pushed around and out muscled at every turn, its weird to watch.

I don't know why I did a google search for Melanie Brodeur. Marty played great the other night. Hedberg just looked lost. Best thing about him is his equipment.

[keithy_19]

It's bad because we always start strong and then fade.

[Crash]

Maybe I'm wrong, but don't all of the Devil's problems stem from cap issues? The Kovalchuk deal left them in such trouble that they're only icing 15 guys a night when most teams shirt 20 to 22. If that's true, these guys are fucking exhausted.

I also heard that Lamoriello was against the Kovalchuk deal, and now he's letting the team swing in the breeze a little to make his point to ownership.

[TheGameHHH]

Maybe I'm wrong, but don't all of the Devil's problems stem from cap issues? The Kovalchuk deal left them in such trouble that they're only icing 15 guys a night when most teams shirt 20 to 22. If that's true, these guys are fucking exhausted.

I also heard that Lamoriello was against the Kovalchuk deal, and now he's letting the team swing in the breeze a little to make his point to ownership.

they had some injuries to start the season, which is why they dressed down. then they called up some guys from Albany to fill out the roster.

their defense is just young, raw and inexperienced. taromina looks good but not much from the other guys.

[keithy_19]

Not that I have any reason to think this other than the fact that slumps don't last forever, but I think the Devils will go on bit of a tear in the coming weeks.

[spoon]

they had some injuries to start the season, which is why they dressed down. then they called up some guys from Albany to fill out the roster.

their defense is just young, raw and inexperienced. taromina looks good but not much from the other guys.

Not the whole truth. They did in fact have limited players due to injuries and the fact they couldn't add BECAUSE of cap issues UNTIL they were surely going on any form of IR. Once on IR, their salaries don't count against the cap for that time or in other words, they can make a move to add from there but not before they placed guys like Rolston on IR.

Also, to fit them back on the roster, they'll HAVE to make a move, cut or demotion. They are in and have been in a ton of cap issues since they brought in the big contract.

[TheGameHHH]

the Devils are so bad it's almost comical.....if I didn't want to puke while watching them

[keithy_19]

First: I have said this before, I absolutely love these west coast road trips. The late games in California and Vancouver fill me with glee.

Second: My God the Devils cannot score.

[keithy_19]

Dumb luck finally working for the Devils.

[keithy_19]

The boards at HP suck so much.

[spoon]

Injuries continue to mount for the Avs. Mueller, Foote, Anderson all out for a while and many others quite banged up.

[Crash]

After a great start, Islanders drop three in a row. Fortunately, everybody else in the tlantic with the exception of Philly went on a slide too.

Sent Niederreiter back to the juniors. I liked the kid, but 2 points in nine games wasn't getting it done I guess.

Big game against the Flyers tonight.

[Crash]

Carcillo's a fucking animal. What an asshole.

I like how Dipietro wanted to fight until Pronger strolled up. He wisely changed his mind. Should have kicked him in the crotch though.

[NickyL0885]

Carcillo's a fucking animal. What an asshole.

I like how Dipietro wanted to fight until Pronger strolled up. He wisely changed his mind. Should have kicked him in the crotch though.

Game was so fucking nuts. Fights and game misconducts galore, along with insane penalties. They play again next saturday at the Coliseum. Should be good.

[Crash]

Aside from the obvious answer that Cablevision sucks, does anyone know why I'm forced to watch the Islander game in standard definition, then I tune to Hockey Night Live and see highlights of THE SAME GAME in HD? WTF?:wallbash:

[Meatball]

Pathetic that they had to send Neiderreiter down to minors after just 9 games.
Islander defense sucked tonight, although Carter is an animal out there. Not too many guys can stop him.

I always wonder what these guys say to eachother when they wrap eachother up. On review, it looked like Pronger and Dipietro were smiling and joking around. Im imagining something like (Pronger "you dont really want to start..not a good idea" DiPietro: yeah , i want my face to look good for Halloween party tommorow..etc.")

[Crash]

Pronger "you dont really want to start..not a good idea" DiPietro: yeah , i want my face to look good for Halloween party tommorow.

Dipietro: "Fucking asshole Carcillo took a stick to one of my boy's head."

Pronger: "Yeah, maybe. But it's not your problem anymore."

[Fallon]

Tim Thomas is 6-0 and has only let up three goals this season and one was just poor puck handling by Timmy.

He's playing crazy good. Guess his hip feels better and the threat of Rask being the starter really lit a fire under his ass.

[keithy_19]

Oh Devils..

:down:

[mdr55]

Go SENS Go!!!!

[Fallon]

Go SENS Go!!!!

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/ap/70/fullj.61d4f9ad192008dc9b6b69c20c78ab0a/fad3541d00fe4c9f8bf07e662580ecf0.jpg

[Sinestro]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/ap/70/fullj.61d4f9ad192008dc9b6b69c20c78ab0a/fad3541d00fe4c9f8bf07e662580ecf0.jpg

We get it. You like posting pics of men dry humping.:devil2: But hey, it don't make you a bad person.

[TheGameHHH]

awesome, Parise.....lower body injury....sent back to NJ

now the devils can be even worse

[TheGameHHH]

Devils are dressing 6 rookies tonight, I dont know anything about 3 of them. I feel disconnected to this team right now, the injuries are just piling up.

[Justice4all]

awesome, Parise.....lower body injury....sent back to NJ

now the devils can be even worse

Devils are dressing 6 rookies tonight, I dont know anything about 3 of them. I feel disconnected to this team right now, the injuries are just piling up


They look like anything BUT the Devils. They better get fixed fast or they will be the worst team in the NHL.
Worst start in franchise history.
It's sad.

Oh and Parise is out for the season it looks like. He has to go under the knife.

[keithy_19]

Oh and Parise is out for the season it looks like. He has to go under the knife.

It's arthoscopic surgery. So, if anything, the surgery won't be what keeps him out.

[TheGameHHH]

They look like anything BUT the Devils. They better get fixed fast or they will be the worst team in the NHL.
Worst start in franchise history.
It's sad.

Oh and Parise is out for the season it looks like. He has to go under the knife.

it's not their worst start in franchise history, in 83-84 they went 1-12 after 13 games. it is their least amount of goals after 13 games though.

and Parise is out for 3 months, torn miniscus. that's just what we need in his RFA year too.

[spoon]

it's not their worst start in franchise history, in 83-84 they went 1-12 after 13 games. it is their least amount of goals after 13 games though.

and Parise is out for 3 months, torn miniscus. that's just what we need in his RFA year too.

well that does probably bring down his price

[TheGameHHH]

I swear the Devils can't catch a break, now Brodeur has left the game with an injury. appears to be the right hand

[Justice4all]

I swear the Devils can't catch a break, now Brodeur has left the game with an injury. appears to be the right hand

Let's hope they have a stellar 2nd half to the season. And we'll see how long Marty is out for. Let's just hope Johnny Mac knows NOT to make the mistake of putting Marty in for too many games.

[spoon]

Let's hope they have a stellar 2nd half to the season. And we'll see how long Marty is out for. Let's just hope Johnny Mac knows NOT to make the mistake of putting Marty in for too many games.

2nd half is when you hope to pull out of it!? You do know the Devs are 14 games or 17% into the season right?! You want to wait until game 43 to get it going? By then, you're done. They had a nice win tonight and it's marty's right elbow that was banged up. He couldn't hold the stick/had little power/motion after taking the shot. He says he's fine now and it was just a stinger that took more time to go away.

[Justice4all]

2nd half is when you hope to pull out of it!? You do know the Devs are 14 games or 17% into the season right?! You want to wait until game 43 to get it going? By then, you're done. They had a nice win tonight and it's marty's right elbow that was banged up. He couldn't hold the stick/had little power/motion after taking the shot. He says he's fine now and it was just a stinger that took more time to go away.

Yea I know they're not even 20% into the season. To be honest I am half paying attention to hockey with Football in full swing. But this seems to be one of the worst starts in a long while the Devils have had. New coach, major player out for 3 months. Banged up bench. Cap problems. This team is in for a long season so far as I've seen.

But you are the resident hockey guru around here. I'll defer to your judgement.

[keithy_19]

I'm happy with this win for the Devils tonight. They really needed something to feel good about, and tonight they they showed it.

I think Brodeur will be fine. He seemed to be fine when they interviewed him in the locker room.

I also think that the team will rally around the Parise injury and do better now. They're missing a huge piece to the team, but I just think they'll rebound from everything.

[keithy_19]

:flush:

Awful.

[NickyL0885]

:flush:

Awful.

I know the feeling. My Isles have lost 6 straight. Playing like complete shit on Defense.

[Crash]

Isles vs. Flyers at home tonight.

After a brilliant start we've dropped six in a row.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD CAN SOMEONE STOP THE SKID TOWARD THE CLIFF?????? :surrender:

While I just want to see an Islander win, it would have been interesting to see Briere back on the ice for this one. That should have been a two game suspension, but the new-age, sensitive, crystal wearing, tree-hugging NHL home office didn't want any trouble. God forbid we have some drama in our league.

[TheGameHHH]

According to my buddy that works at the NHL there's going to be some changes announced to the All Star Game on Wednesday morning. Seems like they're pretty interesting changes, can't wait to see the official press release.

[disneyspy]

According to my buddy that works at the NHL there's going to be some changes announced to the All Star Game on Wednesday morning. Seems like they're pretty interesting changes, can't wait to see the official press release.

you think they'll go the winning side gets home ice during the cup finals route?

[TheGameHHH]

you think they'll go the winning side gets home ice during the cup finals route?

i think some of the changes might involve goalies during the skills competition as well as a change in how the teams are picked

[TheGameHHH]

i think some of the changes might involve goalies during the skills competition as well as a change in how the teams are picked

I got the second part right, this sounds pretty cool.......

Fantasy Draft Bitches (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=543059#&intcmpid=nhln-button)

[weekapaugjz]

nice shoot out kovalchuk! :lol: :clap::lol::laugh::thumbup::lol::lol:

and the devils have got to be terrible to lose to buffalo.

[Dan 'Hampton]

That SO miss was pretty painful. B's score 5 in 3rd to beat pens in the not igloo.

[weekapaugjz]

kovalchuk is a fucking bum.

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[TheGameHHH]

nice shoot out kovalchuk! :lol: :clap::lol::laugh::thumbup::lol::lol:

and the devils have got to be terrible to lose to buffalo.

yes, they are terrible. and i just dont really wanna talk about that final SO attempt, for $100 mil I could have shot high on a breakaway late in the 3rd and lost control of the puck in a crucial SO moment

[weekapaugjz]

I could have shot high on a breakaway late in the 3rd

oh shit, i completely forgot about that. absolutely BRUTAL.

[weekapaugjz]

i think i've watched that replay like 20 times and it still makes me laugh every time.

[keithy_19]

i think i've watched that replay like 20 times and it still makes me laugh every time.

You just don't realize the brilliance that is Kovalchuk. He completely has blown to fool everyone before he unleashes the fury and scores 100 goals in 20 games.

[weekapaugjz]

The brawl at msg today was insane. Avery fucking dropped smid. And boogaard is a beast. Most fun I've had at a game in a long time.

[Justice4all]

Looks like Colin Campbell made a mess for himself to try to get out of. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/michael_farber/11/17/colin.campbell.email/index.html)

[Justice4all]

Pat Burns....DEAD (http://nhl-red-light.si.com/2010/11/20/remembering-pat-burns/?hpt=C2)

way before his time.

[keithy_19]

Pat Burns....DEAD (http://nhl-red-light.si.com/2010/11/20/remembering-pat-burns/?hpt=C2)

way before his time.

That sucks so much. I know it was inevitable, but still. Far too young. He was my favorite coach the Devils had and just was an awesome all around guy.

:down:

[TheGameHHH]

who are these guys and what did they do with the Devils? 5 goals in two periods?!

[cougarjake13]

The brawl at msg today was insane. Avery fucking dropped smid. And boogaard is a beast. Most fun I've had at a game in a long time.

going to rangers-lightning on wednesday


3 rows behind ranger bench

[keithy_19]

going to rangers-lightning on wednesday


3 rows behind ranger bench

Throw a battery for me?:innocent:

[keithy_19]

who are these guys and what did they do with the Devils? 5 goals in two periods?!

Loved it. Let's see if they can sustain it.

[El Mudo]

AHL's Hartford Wolfpack (NYR affiliate) are changing their name next year to the Connecticut Whale. Here's their jersey

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4o6frZEnR-s/TOw6GNIyNcI/AAAAAAAAB00/dLZY6T5M_58/s800/whalers.jpg

[spoon]

Could be better but still nice to see the whale back in some form.

[TheGameHHH]

Loved it. Let's see if they can sustain it.

Don't wanna jinx the Devils but since I was there tonight and couldn't be more excited.....

"We won a game yesterday. If we win one today, that’s two in a row. We win one tomorrow, that’s called a winning streak. It has happened before."

[keithy_19]

Don't wanna jinx the Devils but since I was there tonight and couldn't be more excited.....

"We won a game yesterday. If we win one today, that’s two in a row. We win one tomorrow, that’s called a winning streak. It has happened before."

My brother was there.

Very happy with the outcome. Tedenby (though I know Clarkson got the goal) is really fun to watch. And it was nice to see Kovalchuk in the shoot out tonight, considering he actually took a shot.

[keithy_19]

AHL's Hartford Wolfpack (NYR affiliate) are changing their name next year to the Connecticut Whale. Here's their jersey

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4o6frZEnR-s/TOw6GNIyNcI/AAAAAAAAB00/dLZY6T5M_58/s800/whalers.jpg

I like it. Very oceany.

[TheGameHHH]

My brother was there.

Very happy with the outcome. Tedenby (though I know Clarkson got the goal) is really fun to watch. And it was nice to see Kovalchuk in the shoot out tonight, considering he actually took a shot.

Tedenby is coming along nicely, I like him. When he shot tonight in the shootout our section started a "Ted-en-by" chant, we're on board with him.

[cougarjake13]

ranger game vs tampa bay the other night was miserable down 5-0

3 goals in 3rd period made it look closer than it ever was


nice thing was i caught the puck that went into stands with around 2 minutes left in 3rd period

[TheGameHHH]

really? the fucking Islanders? really?

[Crash]

really? the fucking Islanders? really?

Lifelong Islander fan. I'm not gloating. You lost to a truly awful team today.

[spoon]

First the Avs lose Stewart for over a month bc he broke his hand rearranging someone's face, now they go about trading a solid early round defensive prospect for a struggling d man with a decent salary from a cap strapped Bruin team with Savard coming back soon?!?! WTF Sherman? I can see moving someone like Cumiskey or someone like Wilson, both paid very little and fits the Bruin's need at this point. However, moving a guy like Cohen to a team with little wiggle room for a 7th rounder clearly struggling in his own end and not living up to his perceived strength moving the puck and joining the rush simply doesn't make sense.

While I hope the up tempo game in Colorado, where the D is encouraged to join the rush at almost all times will help him, I simply don't see that the Avs needed give up such a huge prospect due to their situation and Hunwick's trade value. Julian's system surely doesn't fit the 25 year old d man, but to me Boston won this trade in a big way. It may not show this year as Hunwick is clearly more NHL ready and 21 year old Cohen had only a brief few games up with the Avs this year despite many injuries on their blue line.

The future for this 6'2" 200+ physical defender with a power play qb ability and huge RIGHT-handed shot from the point will surely be a huge gain down the road for the fans in Boston. Hell, he's already a hero due to his game-winning NCAA championship goal in BU two years ago. Enjoy Cohen you massholes! I know I was eagerly awaiting his arrival with the Avs until now.

:glurps::wallbash::down::wallbash::down::glurps:

[El Mudo]

Avs have traded Scott Hannan to the Caps for Tomas Fleischmann according to Dater. (http://twitter.com/adater/status/9656929689272320)


Good luck with that....

[Fallon]

Stupid Aves got schooled!

[spoon]

stupid what!?

AVS need a win tonight pretty fucking bad.

[spoon]

Got that win. Now on to Washington for the tail end of the back to back.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Quebec Invading Long Island

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=344972

[spoon]

I'd rather see Atlanta lose their team as opposed to the Islanders with all their history. Just get a new rink, owner and gm and all will be good to go on the Isle! HA!

[TheGameHHH]

I know this is going to come as a shock, but somehow the Devils lost a game tonight.

[HBox]

I know this is going to come as a shock, but somehow the Devils lost a game tonight.

How? Scoring 1.85 goals per game should make a team unbeatable.

[weekapaugjz]

How? Scoring 1.85 goals per game should make a team unbeatable.

lulz. and i thought the sabres were bad.

[TheGameHHH]

holy shit.....the Devils won a game and I was there. its almost unreal.

[keithy_19]

holy shit.....the Devils won a game and I was there. its almost unreal.

They are going to win every single game for the rest of the season. Unstoppable.

[spoon]

Fleishman with the trick tonight and the Avs just won their 4th in a row, took the lead in the division (played a few more games though) and handed Chicago losses in a home and away.

Can't wait for Stewart and Mueller to get back bc their offense is top 5 ranked already!

edit

Just checked, they're the top ranked O now. D and PK not so much.

[keithy_19]

I was at the Devils game tonight. God they are a bad team.

[TheGameHHH]

I was at the Devils game tonight. God they are a bad team.

what happened to your prediction that they were going to win the rest of the year?

you could tell right from the drop of the puck tonight they were outplayed. it sucks watching shit like that.

[keithy_19]

what happened to your prediction that they were going to win the rest of the year?

you could tell right from the drop of the puck tonight they were outplayed. it sucks watching shit like that.

I was clearly intoxicated when I made it.

I'm still holding out hope that they somehow turn it around.

But yeah, they looked tired almost. It was upsetting to hear how the crowd was, too. I think I was the only one in my section who wasn't saying how Kovalchuk should be castrated.

[spoon]

Time to fire ur coach. His team is playing awful in every zone, on both the pk and pp and seem to be running around with no plan or sense of situational hockey.

[spoon]

The Avs on the other hand won yet another one. 5 in a row now in thrilling OT winner fashion by Duchene baby!

This all with Meuller, Stewart, Hejduk and Stastny out by the way as well. 6 goals tonight...but they sure have issues in their own end. Still, 5 in a row yeah!

[keithy_19]

Time to fire ur coach. His team is playing awful in every zone, on both the pk and pp and seem to be running around with no plan or sense of situational hockey.

Probably. It sucks, because I like Johnny Mac and I don't think he's fully responsible for the way team has played. But he is the head coach and at the end of the day if someone is going to get the ax, it's going to be him.

[spoon]

Probably. It sucks, because I like Johnny Mac and I don't think he's fully responsible for the way team has played. But he is the head coach and at the end of the day if someone is going to get the ax, it's going to be him.

I actually drink with his cousin who tends bar up at Ziggy's in Montreal at our annual hockey tournament. He's a good guy no doubt, as is his cousin, but man it's easy to see he hasn't done a good job behind the bench. Perhaps they are waiting for some guys to get back from injury, but salary/payroll is the next issue they'll have to deal with when that happens. Lou and the owner put some tough obstacles in his way in that area, but also one can't look past the injuries. Still, most teams are dealing much the same and making much better adjustments. Bottom line, I've never seen the Devs look this bad top down.

[keithy_19]

I actually drink with his cousin who tends bar up at Ziggy's in Montreal at our annual hockey tournament. He's a good guy no doubt, as is his cousin, but man it's easy to see he hasn't done a good job behind the bench. Perhaps they are waiting for some guys to get back from injury, but salary/payroll is the next issue they'll have to deal with when that happens. Lou and the owner put some tough obstacles in his way in that area, but also one can't look past the injuries. Still, most teams are dealing much the same and making much better adjustments. Bottom line, I've never seen the Devs look this bad top down.

It's incredible. They were Stanley Cup favorites to start the season and now probably won't make the playoffs. I guess I've been spoiled when it comes to hockey. The Devils were always an automatic for the playoffs. Guess that's not the case anymore.

[TheGameHHH]

Time to fire ur coach. His team is playing awful in every zone, on both the pk and pp and seem to be running around with no plan or sense of situational hockey.

it was time to fire him about a month ago, i completely agree. and trust me, it pains me to say that.

[spoon]

It's incredible. They were Stanley Cup favorites to start the season and now probably won't make the playoffs. I guess I've been spoiled when it comes to hockey. The Devils were always an automatic for the playoffs. Guess that's not the case anymore.

Hey, as an Avs fan I just went through this a few years back in the dark ages under our old mascot howler quennville. He took WAY too long to adjust to the new fast NHL and I'm one to say he had so much talent in Chicago last year he HAD to win minus a matchup versus Pitt or Washington. Those two could have/should have beat them. However, Mont and Philly played above their heads and have now built into even better teams.

As for the Avs, I love their core in every way on every line. Stastny, Duchene, O'Reilly up the middle. Wings with Fleishman, Stewart, Mueller (if concussions don't end his career extremely early), Yip, Galiardi and Jones already with the team. Hishon, Stoa, Olver and others in the minors in the future. And just a TON of puck moving D men coming up soon (Barrie, Elliot, Guance & Rutkowski) or already here and lighting it up like Shattenkirk. Hell he's already the top scoring rookie D man with 9 less games and 2 more points. His right handed shot and even better passes on the pp point have been a HUGE help in getting the Av's pp into the top 5. As for goalies they picked up two good prospects in the draft last year in Calvin Pickard and Sami Aittokallio and one will hopefully emerge to take over for Anderson in a 2-3 years time or quicker.

In short, I like most of what Sherman/Lacroix have done recently. Yet I'm still pissed about that Hunwick for Cohen trade. It really doesn't make any sense to me at all. Hannan for Fleishman makes more sense immediately from a contract and need sense, let alone the fact that Fleishman comes from a very similar system in Washington but was buried behind some huge names there.

[keithy_19]

Hey, as an Avs fan I just went through this a few years back in the dark ages under our old mascot howler quennville. He took WAY too long to adjust to the new fast NHL and I'm one to say he had so much talent in Chicago last year he HAD to win minus a matchup versus Pitt or Washington. Those two could have/should have beat them. However, Mont and Philly played above their heads and have now built into even better teams.

As for the Avs, I love their core in every way on every line. Stastny, Duchene, O'Reilly up the middle. Wings with Fleishman, Stewart, Mueller (if concussions don't end his career extremely early), Yip, Galiardi and Jones already with the team. Hishon, Stoa, Olver and others in the minors in the future. And just a TON of puck moving D men coming up soon (Barrie, Elliot, Guance & Rutkowski) or already here and lighting it up like Shattenkirk. Hell he's already the top scoring rookie D man with 9 less games and 2 more points. His right handed shot and even better passes on the pp point have been a HUGE help in getting the Av's pp into the top 5. As for goalies they picked up two good prospects in the draft last year in Calvin Pickard and Sami Aittokallio and one will hopefully emerge to take over for Anderson in a 2-3 years time or quicker.

In short, I like most of what Sherman/Lacroix have done recently. Yet I'm still pissed about that Hunwick for Cohen trade. It really doesn't make any sense to me at all. Hannan for Fleishman makes more sense immediately from a contract and need sense, let alone the fact that Fleishman comes from a very similar system in Washington but was buried behind some huge names there.

Way to brag about your upswing Av's:dry::wink:

[spoon]

Ha, sorry got all crazy happy thinking about it/writing it out. My point was going to be that if you have the right front office in this league one can turn SHIT around real quick.

[spoon]

Donald Fehr named NHLPA Executive Director and CBA for the NHL expires after next season, September 2012. Ooof, not a good sign. We all remember 1994-1995 for MLB and the result of that agreement later agreed on. I for one don't see this as a good thing.

[spoon]

oh boy caps, wtf!?

8 in a row, out of first now and the others have games in hand on you...oof

coaching change before the conclusion of 24/7 and the winter classic?

[TheGameHHH]

oh boy caps, wtf!?

8 in a row, out of first now and the others have games in hand on you...oof

coaching change before the conclusion of 24/7 and the winter classic?

wait.....you're NOT supposed to lose 8 in a row? I get confused rooting for the Devils

[spoon]

wait.....you're NOT supposed to lose 8 in a row? I get confused rooting for the Devils

It's a Russian thing.

[El Mudo]

oh boy caps, wtf!?

8 in a row, out of first now and the others have games in hand on you...oof

coaching change before the conclusion of 24/7 and the winter classic?

No way. It's only December. And they've been hit with significant injuries (Schultz) and flu kicking their asses, not to mention have been extremely unlucky (I believe their shooting pct. is something like 3 or 4 % during the streak). Not that those are really excuses, but slides happen.

If they had lost to Ottawa last night, and then gone winless the rest of the week (NJ and Pittsburgh), then I think something would have happened before the Carolina game on the 26th.

There was something that "clicked" between the second and third periods of the Boston game. They had been getting pummeled, down 3-0 and then all of a sudden came out firing in the third. They carried that over (for the most part) against Ottawa.

[spoon]

I wouldn't say "no way" on this bc their coach isn't really getting much from the team and they seem lost. He was a good fit when he came in the last time they lost 5 in a row, but now he simply goes in the locker room and says the f-word 50 times not really saying much. He seems like a nice enough guy but sometimes a change is needed. I don't really see them making the Cup right now, much less winning it with Philly, Mont and of course Pitt in the way. However, a coaching move couldn't hurt but I doubt Leonsis has a backup plan right now.

On the other hand, I LOVE the way Bylsma and Shero run that team in Pitt. I've missed a few eps no doubt, but every time I tune in they really run a nice program up there in Pitt.

[Donnie Iris]

Is anyone watching the 24/7?

[TheGameHHH]

Goodbye Johnny Mac (http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/news/story?id=5950684)

Why isn't Larry Robinson coaching this team?

[weekapaugjz]

Ha, sorry got all crazy happy thinking about it/writing it out. My point was going to be that if you have the right front office in this league one can turn SHIT around real quick.

and if the front office is headed by darcy regier, be prepared for a long stretch of mediocrity. :wallbash:

[razorboy]

Goodbye Johnny Mac (http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/news/story?id=5950684)

Hello Jacques Favre.

[keithy_19]

Hello Jacques Favre.

I thought the same thing.

[Crash]

I know that this thread is comprised of a majority of Devils fans...

I am NOT being a troll...

I am being sincere...

Third period...

HOW THE FUCK ARE YOU GUYS LOSING TO MY ISLANDERS?? TWICE??

Seriously guys. We suck. Like, we're epic bad. You guys are better than this. :unsure:

[keithy_19]

I know that this thread is comprised of a majority of Devils fans...

I am NOT being a troll...

I am being sincere...

Third period...

HOW THE FUCK ARE YOU GUYS LOSING TO MY ISLANDERS?? TWICE??

Seriously guys. We suck. Like, we're epic bad. You guys are better than this. :unsure:

Maybe this is bottom? I mean, they're at bottom. But maybe they'll stop digging after tonight.

:thumbup:

[Crash]

Islanders have seven points in the last four games...

Christ I'm like an abused spouse, they're gonna suck me in again! :wallbash:

AND we have Montreal, the Rangers, Pittsburgh, and Detroit coming up. Good! That'll bring me back to earth. :glurps:

[razorboy]

BUGSY!!!

Holy Christ, I hate the shootout.

[TheGameHHH]

I know that this thread is comprised of a majority of Devils fans...

I am NOT being a troll...

I am being sincere...

Third period...

HOW THE FUCK ARE YOU GUYS LOSING TO MY ISLANDERS?? TWICE??

Seriously guys. We suck. Like, we're epic bad. You guys are better than this. :unsure:

No........they're not

[Justice4all]

I know that this thread is comprised of a majority of Devils fans...

I am NOT being a troll...

I am being sincere...

Third period...

HOW THE FUCK ARE YOU GUYS LOSING TO MY ISLANDERS?? TWICE??

Seriously guys. We suck. Like, we're epic bad. You guys are better than this. :unsure:

I guess the Devils are going back to the beginning. Like 1983. When they were one of the worst teams in the league.

For several reasons they suck this year. Man it hurts. But I think Johnny Mac got a raw deal. His first chance to coach in the NHL and he gets stuck with the cluster fuck that is the Devils this year.
he deserved better.

And I wonder what Lamoriello said to Lemaire to bring him back?

[King Imp]

And I wonder what Lamoriello said to Lemaire to bring him back?

He probably threatened to release his hand fetish videos.

[Donnie Iris]

So, the Pens are the best team to watch in all of hockey. Just sayin...

[Crash]

Man it hurts. But I think Johnny Mac got a raw deal. His first chance to coach in the NHL and he gets stuck with the cluster fuck that is the Devils this year.
he deserved better.

Don't worry. A similar situation worked out okay for Peter Laviolette.

[spoon]

So, the Pens are the best team to watch in all of hockey. Just sayin...opinion based shit.

fixed

bc I'm thoroughly enjoying watching the devils suck right now and your obviously biased

[TheGameHHH]

fixed

bc I'm thoroughly enjoying watching the devils suck right now and your obviously biased

i was in the nhl suite last night at the Rock and after a few minutes went by in the 3rd period we all just went inside the suite and turned all the tv's on to different nhl games. thats how bad things have gotten, most of us were happier watching other teams play on fucking tv than watch our own team get their shit pushed in by the islanders.

[spoon]

i was in the nhl suite last night at the Rock and after a few minutes went by in the 3rd period we all just went inside the suite and turned all the tv's on to different nhl games. thats how bad things have gotten, most of us were happier watching other teams play on fucking tv than watch our own team get their shit pushed in by the islanders.

Yah and I was actually kidding bc I have no hate for the Devs. Just wanted to point out how over the top biased his statement was.

On another note, the Avs aren't looking good of late after a 6 game winning streak. Long break now, so get well soon Mueller, Stewart and Hejduk!

[Donnie Iris]

fixed

bc I'm thoroughly enjoying watching the devils suck right now and your obviously biased

The bias really needs to be pointed out there? Also, *you're.

[cougarjake13]

Goodbye Johnny Mac (http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/news/story?id=5950684)

Why isn't Larry Robinson coaching this team?

maybe another go round with pat burns

[spoon]

The bias really needs to be pointed out there? Also, *you're.

Thanks grammie grammar check. I REALLY didn't know the difference and that wasn't a quick hit and run mix up.

Oh and yes it should always be pointed out when someone is being a complete homer. ALWAYS.

Merry Holidays asshole.

[spoon]

maybe another go round with pat burns

too soon.....or too late

[Donnie Iris]

Thanks grammie grammar check. I REALLY didn't know the difference and that wasn't a quick hit and run mix up.

Oh and yes it should always be pointed out when someone is being a complete homer. ALWAYS.

Merry Holidays asshole.

I'm glad I could help.

Also, even objectively, the Penguins would be at or near the top as best teams to watch. 24/7, best record in the league with the greatest player in the world.. it's hard to argue. But, I"m sure you will. And, go..

[keithy_19]

I'm glad I could help.

Also, even objectively, the Penguins would be at or near the top as best teams to watch. 24/7, best record in the league with the greatest player in the world.. it's hard to argue. But, I"m sure you will. And, go..

Ovechkin plays for the Penguins?:smoke:

[spoon]

Ovechkin plays for the Penguins?:smoke:

No, he means Stamkos I think?

[keithy_19]

No, he means Stamkos I think?

I really need to start paying attention to the NHL transaction wire. Ovechkin, Stamkos, and Crosby? What a team!

[Donnie Iris]

Ovechkin plays for the Penguins?:smoke:

What year is this?