~ 2014 NHL Season ~

[Donnie Iris]

No, he means Stamkos I think?

You really believe that? Okay.

[cougarjake13]

You really believe that? Okay.

coming from the homer in pittsburgh

[Donnie Iris]

coming from the homer in pittsburgh

But I ask honestly, you guys don't think he's the best player in hockey?

[keithy_19]

Watching the pregame for the Devils-Maple Leaf game. Seeing Lemaire give an interview was comforting.

But onto the game. I can watch the Devils or the Giants. Which level of suck do I want to subject myself to tonight?

[Crash]

Islanders beat the Canadiens tonight 4-1.

10 points in the first seven games

Then they lose 20 out of the next 21

When Capuano came on board, he said he needed to simplify the game plan. He insinuated that Gorden's plan was too complicated. When describing the new, simplified game plan, he even used the hated phrase "neutral zone trap". I thought there was no way this could work. Just boring hockey with no offense.

Now they've gone 4-0-1 in the last five games.

Still near the bottom in every meaningful team stat (28th in goals, 28th in goals against, 27th in the power play, and 16th in penalty killing), but still...

I take this shit personally. They're just fucking with my heart.

Don't get me wrong...they suck and there's no way they make the playoffs. But these winning streaks suck me in all over again.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Just get better than Toronto and everyone in Boston will be ecstatic.

[Crash]

Just get better than Toronto and everyone in Boston will be ecstatic.

Six points. In Uniondale that might as well be Everest.

[keithy_19]

Six points. In Uniondale that might as well be Everest.

6 points sounds incredible right now.

[TheGameHHH]

6 points sounds incredible right now.

2 points all month.........

2 points........all month

[El Mudo]

Ovechkin plays for the Penguins?:smoke:


Not this year. It's Sid's year.

[disneyspy]

But I ask honestly, you guys don't think he's the best player in hockey?

nicklas lidstrom (defense-red wings) has been the best player in hockey for the last two decades

FACE!

[Donnie Iris]

Not this year. It's Sid's year.

Thanks Mudo, I knew I liked you even beyond your affiliation. Class personified.

I recall giving Ovi his due when he was atop the heap.

Side note; the projected weather for the winter classic is not good. Mid 50s and rain. It may be cancelled.

[El Mudo]

Thanks Mudo, I knew I liked you even beyond your affiliation. Class personified.

I recall giving Ovi his due when he was atop the heap.

Side note; the projected weather for the winter classic is not good. Mid 50s and rain. It may be cancelled.

If it's cancelled, it will be an absolute fucking DISASTER for the league, especially with how lauded they've been for the 24/7 series and how great every Pens/Caps game has been for the last 3 years.

[Crash]

End of two. 4-2 Rangers. Outshooting the Islanders 36 to 16.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wallbash:

[Crash]

Isles get shelled by the Rangers the other night...and tonight we beat the Penguins in a shootout.

I do not get this fucking team.

[keithy_19]

Thanks a lot Devils. Now my mod quote will never change.

[TheGameHHH]

So.......24/7 has been pretty cool, eh?

[Tenbatsuzen]

2 points all month.........

2 points........all month

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[Tenbatsuzen]

Went to Coyotes/Kings last night. Outside of the arena being in the middle of buttfuck nowhere (which is pretty hard to do in Phoenix) it was a great time.

It was also dollar beer night. They pulled 15K+ last night too.

[spoon]

Went to Coyotes/Kings last night. Outside of the arena being in the middle of buttfuck nowhere (which is pretty hard to do in Phoenix) it was a great time.

Not really that hard to do since it's in Glendale, not Phoenix, and part of a Philly like sports complex right next to the Cardinal's stadium as well. Middle of nowhere or in a huge complex?

[razorboy]

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[cougarjake13]

hope to see none of that on saturday

[spoon]

hope to see none of that on saturday

yah good luck with that

[cougarjake13]

yah good luck with that

i know he scored once last month when i went and they just killed the rangers all game

rangers looked like they never got off the plane to use that cliche

[Tenbatsuzen]

Not really that hard to do since it's in Glendale, not Phoenix, and part of a Philly like sports complex right next to the Cardinal's stadium as well. Middle of nowhere or in a huge complex?

1) Glendale is part of the Phoenix metro. There's really no separation between the major areas of the metro (Mesa/Tempe/Scottsdale/Phoenix/Chandler/Glendale), it's all one big urban blob.

I was using Phoenix in general because people who aren't local really have no idea what Glendale is.

2) There is a complex, not Philly-like because they haven't built it yet in Philly, unless you just mean the stadiums and not the entertainment complex. It's basically U of P Stadium, the Arena, and the Westgate entertainment complex, which is similar to what they are building in Philly on the site where the Spectrum husk currently is.

The biggest knock on where the Coyotes play is that they are in the middle of nowhere. I am currently staying in Mesa, where most of the people and money are in Phoenix outside of Scottsdale, and it takes an hour WITHOUT TRAFFIC to get to the stadium. There is no public transportation, and the light rail that is currently running in PHX will take YEARS to get up to Glendale.

Traffic on the 10 to get up to the arena is ridiculously bad. I had to re-route on my GPS 4 times to get around it.

Long story short, the former owner of the Coyotes made a ri-fucking-diculous decision to build the stadium up there, and the stadium would have been much better served to be built up in North Scottsdale.

[spoon]

OK this is crazy.

Ovechkin's Career Stats:

NHL 435/GP 283/G 288/A 571/Pts +75 93/PPG 129/PPA 4/SHG 0/SHA 45/GWG 334/PIMS 2333/Shots 12.13/S% 311/Hits (Stat kept since 09-10 season) 28/Blocked Shots (Stat kept since 09-10 season)


Crosby's Career Stats:

NHL 410/GP 215/G 356/A 571/Pts +65 65/PPG 163/PPA 3/SHG 5/SHA 25/GWG 385/PIMS 1391/Shots 15.5/S% 93/Hits (Stat kept since 09-10 season) 64/Blocked Shots (Stat kept since 09-10 season)



So they meet with exactly 571 points each 5 years and 3 months after both started their NHL careers. Sid surely has the advantage in terms of hardware (Stanley Cup, Gold Medal & Messier Award vs Calder Cup), but their careers are hardly even started. Both have awards such as the Art Ross, Rocket Richard, Lester B. Pearson/Ted Lindsay, Hart Trophy and of course All-Star and Rookie first team selections.

However, it's amazing that at 23 Crosby already has a Stanley Cup, Gold Medal, Hart , Art Ross, Rockey Richard, and Pearson/Lidsay awards at least once. Between what these two are doing/have already done, and what 20 year old Stamkos is capable of, the NHL has some legendary talent in the ranks right now offensively. Poor goalies.

[spoon]

1) Glendale is part of the Phoenix metro. There's really no separation between the major areas of the metro (Mesa/Tempe/Scottsdale/Phoenix/Chandler/Glendale), it's all one big urban blob.

I was using Phoenix in general because people who aren't local really have no idea what Glendale is.

2) There is a complex, not Philly-like because they haven't built it yet in Philly, unless you just mean the stadiums and not the entertainment complex. It's basically U of P Stadium, the Arena, and the Westgate entertainment complex, which is similar to what they are building in Philly on the site where the Spectrum husk currently is.

The biggest knock on where the Coyotes play is that they are in the middle of nowhere. I am currently staying in Mesa, where most of the people and money are in Phoenix outside of Scottsdale, and it takes an hour WITHOUT TRAFFIC to get to the stadium. There is no public transportation, and the light rail that is currently running in PHX will take YEARS to get up to Glendale.

Traffic on the 10 to get up to the arena is ridiculously bad. I had to re-route on my GPS 4 times to get around it.

Long story short, the former owner of the Coyotes made a ri-fucking-diculous decision to build the stadium up there, and the stadium would have been much better served to be built up in North Scottsdale.

I was just out there last year and we had little trouble getting there from the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale via car and I hardly know the lay of the land. So I'm not about to argue the location of the arena right now with little local knowledge, but I liked the feel of the arena, the shitload of available parking for it and anything within the complex area and the access to it. Yet it was a one time deal.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I was just out there last year and we had little trouble getting there from the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale via car and I hardly know the lay of the land. So I'm not about to argue the location of the arena right now with little local knowledge, but I liked the feel of the arena, the shitload of available parking for it and anything within the complex area and the access to it. Yet it was a one time deal.

Where you were, accessing the stadium is a straight ride on the 101 loop.

Don't get me wrong - the Arena, the entertainment complex, and the parking is PHENOMENAL. It's wonderful. I love it there.

The problem is, for most people who live in the area, the actual physical location of the stadium is far from ideal. I was actually in town when they announced the Glendale deal, and everyone screamed how much it sucked. (At the time, they were playing at America West which is right in downtown Phoenix, but it wasn't a good hockey arena).

The lockout and the remote location is what is helping kill hockey in the Valley. I hope the new owner can change some things.

[spoon]

That may be the case but isn't it only about 5 miles from the heart of Phoenix and the likes of Chase Field? I was there too and it didn't seem all that far away and it had to be the center of the city or at least close.

[Tenbatsuzen]

That may be the case but isn't it only about 5 miles from the heart of Phoenix and the likes of Chase Field? I was there too and it didn't seem all that far away and it had to be the center of the city or at least close.

Not at all.

America West (where the Suns play and where the Coyotes USED to play) is right in the same area where the Bob (Chase Field) is.

It's 18 miles from Chase Field to Jobing.com Arena, with a long stretch of 10 separating the sites, where all the traffic amasses. It's at least 30 minutes to get there without traffic.

You can't walk there, there's no public transportation, and there's nothing to do around there except for Westgate. As I said: Remote.

[Tenbatsuzen]

And Spoon - there's no real "nightlife" in Phoenix. Most of the entertainment district is in Tempe.

Westin Kierland to Jobing.com - 32 miles to 35 miles.

My current location to Jobing.com - 50 miles

[MamaCitaBear]

Yo! I'll hook you all up with some good parties baby!

[spoon]

I hung out on the deck at the W in Scottsdale and it turned out that the whole Angel spring training team was there. Met a shitload of players that night on the deck and talked sports with Tori Hunter for about a half hour. He was a pretty cool guy but legitimately hurt by the way the Twins handled him leaving/pushing him out and the way it all went down. Overall, the nightlife near my spot was pretty dead by 11pm and we had to go a few minutes by car just to find some action.

[keithy_19]

However, it's amazing that at 23 Crosby already has a Stanley Cup, Gold Medal, Hart , Art Ross, Rockey Richard, and Pearson/Lidsay awards at least once.

Clearly he's the anti christ.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I hung out on the deck at the W in Scottsdale and it turned out that the whole Angel spring training team was there. Met a shitload of players that night on the deck and talked sports with Tori Hunter for about a half hour. He was a pretty cool guy but legitimately hurt by the way the Twins handled him leaving/pushing him out and the way it all went down. Overall, the nightlife near my spot was pretty dead by 11pm and we had to go a few minutes by car just to find some action.

Scottsdale and Tempe. Most of the college-kid entertainment is in Tempe, most of the post-college upscale nightlife is in Scottsdale. Phoenix "proper" has nothing. Glendale is somewhere you don't want to be after dark.

[spoon]

4 pt night for Stamkos to move within only 9 pts of Crosby even with his 25 game pt streak.

This kid is still 20 people!

[TheGameHHH]

Clearly he's the anti christ.

yet they made him seem so likeable in 24/7

[razorboy]

4 pt night for Stamkos to move within only 9 pts of Crosby even with his 25 game pt streak.

This kid is still 20 people!

And MSL is still the the best RW in the league at 35.

Now if only we had the slightest bit of consistency in goal. :help:

[spoon]

well that's surely up for debate even if he leads the position in points

still, I'd love to have that guy even in his mid-30s

[razorboy]

It's up for debate and I'm admittedly biased, but you'd have a hard time convincing me to pick another top line RW for my team for all he brings to every game.

[spoon]

It's up for debate and I'm admittedly biased, but you'd have a hard time convincing me to pick another top line RW for my team for all he brings to every game.

age would surely be a huge part of this selection that wouldn't help him much

even though I bet he's playing into his 40s easy

[razorboy]

age would surely be a huge part of this selection that wouldn't help him much

even though I bet he's playing into his 40s easy

I should have said with the exception of age, but he is the best conditioned player on the team, he has never had injury issues, he is still as fast as he ever was and he didn't see real regular ice time until he was 25. All reason I had zero issue with them extending him before the season.

[keithy_19]

Oof. Not even 10 minutes in and the Devils are down 2 against the Hurricanes. Wait. 3. Carolina just scored.

[keithy_19]

It's like pee-wee hockey. It's exhausting to watch.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Oof. Not even 10 minutes in and the Devils are down 2 against the Hurricanes. Wait. 3. Carolina just scored.

Well...

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[keithy_19]

But it's 4-2 now and they look like they have life again.

[keithy_19]

I love the Winter Classic. Just the way the rink looks is awesome.

[newport king]

i was ready for it at 1pm, forgot about it and missed the entire 1st period. fuck u pittsburgh.

[razorboy]

Just the way the rink looks is awesome.

The rink may look cool, but the surface looks like a fucking swamp.

[spoon]

I've played on worse ice/ponds and it's not that big a deal.

[keithy_19]

The rink may look cool, but the surface looks like a fucking swamp.

That's what I like about it. It reminds me of when I would go to this flood basin by my house and play pick up games. It's choppy and there's slush and it's just wonderful.

[keithy_19]

So...this intermission is kind of cringe worthy.

[spoon]

So...this intermission is kind of cringe worthy.

man ur not kidding

fucking awful

[Space Edge]

That ice looks horrible, the rain is destroying it.

[Justice4all]

I've played on worse ice/ponds and it's not that big a deal.

for the millions the NHL is dumping into these outdoor games (I am sure) this is a big deal.

These conditions are fucking awful. I just turned on the game in the 3rd. Wow. The players must hate this shit!

[razorboy]

Holy shit, tonight's heroes are Dana Tyrell, Cedrick Desjardins and Nate Thompson. Talk about your unlikely three stars.

Desjardins was borderline spectacular. There wasn't anything he could have done on the goal with the extra skater.

[Justice4all]

.

Desjardins was borderline spectacular. There wasn't anything he could have done on the goal with the extra skater.

Any relation to Eric?

[spoon]

That ice looks horrible, the rain is destroying it.

Yah, now it's just coming down really bad and killing the ice. Up until this period, it was a drizzle here and there.

And yah Justice, I get that part of it. I was more talking about actually skating/playing on it. However, as I said above, it's really covered in water right now and getting worse. These guys are going to be fucking FREEZING/SOAKED.

My advise is shoot when in doubt and run that net. It's going to be all ugly goals unless someone just falls on d and opens up a lane. It's really getting tough to move the puck with precision out there, not to mention keep your speed up.

[Justice4all]

Yah, now it's just coming down really bad and killing the ice. Up until this period, it was a drizzle here and there.

And yah Justice, I get that part of it. I was more talking about actually skating/playing on it. However, as I said above, it's really covered in water right now and getting worse. These guys are going to be fucking FREEZING/SOAKED.

My advise is shoot when in doubt and run that net. It's going to be all ugly goals unless someone just falls on d and opens up a lane. It's really getting tough to move the puck with precision out there, not to mention keep your speed up.

I like the idea of outdoor hockey but until they can take care of this kind of problem (sudden rain/unseasonably warm weather) it is still a crapshoot.

I take it even snow would fuck it up

[razorboy]

Any relation to Eric?

I don't think so.

[Space Edge]

I like the idea of outdoor hockey but until they can take care of this kind of problem (sudden rain/unseasonably warm weather) it is still a crapshoot.

I take it even snow would fuck it up

It worked out in the past years. It's safe to say it's going to be cold in New England in January but there is no way to predict it.

[spoon]

Where's Mudo!?

I'm sure he wants this win for "red jesus's" CV!

[spoon]

I like the idea of outdoor hockey but until they can take care of this kind of problem (sudden rain/unseasonably warm weather) it is still a crapshoot.

I take it even snow would fuck it up

I've played in both outdoor conditions and they have different effects on the ice depending on how cold it is out there and the temp change over time. Mind you, we didn't have the cooling system under our ice or the Zamboni to clean it after each 20 minutes of play.

[razorboy]

Looks like the Bolts get Roloson for Ty Wishart.

I'll wait for a non-twitter link.

[spoon]

Come on man, that's a goal. It's not Ovechkin's fault Fleury gets caught up back there, it's the chance you take. I don't like that call at all.

If anything, Ovechkin held up in order NOT to hit Fleury.

[Justice4all]

I've played in both outdoor conditions and they have different effects on the ice depending on how cold it is out there and the temp change over time. Mind you, we didn't have the cooling system under our ice or the Zamboni to clean it after each 20 minutes of play.

I see your point. How would temps like we had outside today effect the ice? Or should I ask how BADLY would it effect the ice?

[keithy_19]

Looks like the Bolts get Roloson for Ty Wishart.

I'll wait for a non-twitter link.

I read that as Rolston for Ty Wishart. Rats.

[spoon]

Looks like the Bolts get Roloson for Ty Wishart.

I'll wait for a non-twitter link.

OOOoof.

I hope not. The immediate payoff helps the net issues TB has but to give up a top D, if not their TOP D prospect for a 40+ year old goaltender. Great move/get by the Isle if this is the case. If Wishart learns to use his size and play more physical, look for him to be a top pair D in a few years in NY.

[spoon]

I read that as Rolston for Ty Wishart. Rats.

right?

I think this move can't be so striaght up. If it is? :blink:

[El Mudo]

Where's Mudo!?

I'm sure he wants this win for "red jesus's" CV!



I can't believe we actually won the goddamn thing. Shit.

[razorboy]

OOOoof.

I hope not. The immediate payoff helps the net issues TB has but to give up a top D, if not their TOP D prospect for a 40+ year old goaltender. Great move/get by the Isle if this is the case. If Wishart learns to use his size and play more physical, look for him to be a top pair D in a few years in NY.

Yeah, the Lightning farm is pretty bereft of defensive talent to begin with. Wishart is a physical specimen but is supposedly a bit of a knucklehead. If he develops it could look bad. Unless the trade works, in which case I can live with it. My point is, I'm torn. We just needed reliable goaltending so badly.

[El Mudo]

Yeah, the Lightning farm is pretty bereft of defensive talent to begin with. Wishart is a physical specimen but is supposedly a bit of a knucklehead. If he develops it could look bad. Unless the trade works, in which case I can live with it. My point is, I'm torn. We just needed reliable goaltending so badly.


Nabokov's done with the K. He would be a good addition. Problem is, I don't think he's going to pass through enough teams in waivers.

[spoon]

Yeah, the Lightning farm is pretty bereft of defensive talent to begin with. Wishart is a physical specimen but is supposedly a bit of a knucklehead. If he develops it could look bad. Unless the trade works, in which case I can live with it. My point is, I'm torn. We just needed reliable goaltending so badly.

EVEN if he doesn't become a top 4 d man, it's too much. He's 41...41! You better be getting something else of need in this move. TB is NOT getting by the Flyers, Caps, Pens, Boston & Mont bc of Roloson at 41. Their issue is 3-fold...1) Bad goal tending (somewhat tackled) 2) Bad Defense (still GLARING and more in the future now too) 3) Offensive minded team overall

I know this bc I've watched them often and see many similarities between them and my team the Avalanche. They both give up a ton on the PP (shorties against) with their all out approach, they both have o minded d men who aren't so solid in their own end (even worse with the Hunwick trade in Colorado :wallbash:). I think it's a whole lot to pay for a guy at that age. I would have found a younger guy out there available or at least possibly. Heck, bt LA and Nashville there about 6 damn good prospects dying on the vine waiting right now for their shot. I'd be more apt for that LONG TERM move and add to the package for the guy. However, TB hasn't been able to find their man and has spent a lot doing so (cash, picks and players) since their Cup with Nikolai Khabibulin. Who by the way is only 38 and would have cost you a cup of coffee to get from Edmonton right now. Of course he's not playing that well right now and showing his age more.

Trade Confirmed (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-islanders-lightningtrade)

[spoon]

Nabokov's done with the K. He would be a good addition. Problem is, I don't think he's going to pass through enough teams in waivers.

Done? Can you elaborate?

[razorboy]

Problem is, I don't think he's going to pass through enough teams in waivers.

Exactly. I don't think they expect there would be any way he would go unclaimed. Speaking of waivers, anybody want Mike Smith?

[spoon]

Found it, but I think he's just a free agent now no?

Because of "family circumstances" on December 13, 2010 his contract with SKA St. Petersburg was terminated by mutual consent.

[razorboy]

Found it, but I think he's just a free agent now no?

Coming from Europe, he'd have to be placed on waivers by the Lightning. So they could either screw themselves by signing him to an unattractive contract that no one else would want to touch, or more than likely have another team claim him.

[spoon]

Coming from Europe, he'd have to be placed on waivers by the Lightning. So they could either screw themselves by signing him to an unattractive contract that no one else would want to touch, or more than likely have another team claim him.

I thought they had a new ruling with the KHL on free agents and respect for contracts in either league from here on in?

Can we proof this either way?

[spoon]

Ooooo, lookie what I found!

This may explain A LOT!

The Lightning have spoken with Don Meehan about Nabokov, per Nick Kypreos.

The interesting thing about this situation is that Nabokov would have to clear waivers in order to play in the NHL since he played in the KHL this season. This is similar to when the Islanders signed Wade Dubielewicz after playing for Kazan Ak-Bars in the KHL, and had him claimed off of waivers by Columbus. On the flip side, Peter Forsberg was able to bypass the waivers scenario a couple of years ago when he came back to the Avalanche because he hadn't officially played in Europe that season.

Assuming Nabokov does sign in the NHL, does anybody actually think he clears waivers? I don't. There are quite a few teams who could use a quality goaltender for various reasons.

Since people are all about loopholes and figuring out how to beat the system, I've seen some people suggest that the Lightning work with the Islanders and get them to claim him and then send him back to the Lightning for a later round pick. It might sound like a decent plan on paper, except for the fact that before a player claimed on waivers can be traded he must first be offered to any other teams that put in an unsuccessful waiver claim on him for free.

Mind you, it's from a poster at hockeyforum (Vice/moderator there but usually pretty solid on info).

[razorboy]

Yeah, I read something with basically that idea. Even if it worked in theory, I seriously doubt it would go over with the high muckamucks in the league offices.

[spoon]

It's a cool theory, but yah it would be tough to pull off.

Still, it would explain the bounty they just got for Rolo a little more.

[El Mudo]

I just know that when Svatos came back from the K just now, he had to clear waivers.

On December 28, 2010, Svatos returned to North America with NHL ambitions and signed a one-year, two way contract with the St. Louis Blues.[8] However in order to return to the NHL, Svatos was placed on waivers due to starting the season in Europe and the following day on December 29, was subsequently claimed by the Nashville Predators.[9] On December 31, 2010, Svatos dressed for the Predators to make his 2010–11 NHL season debut in an away game win over the Minnesota Wild.[10]

[cougarjake13]

Looks like the Bolts get Roloson for Ty Wishart.

I'll wait for a non-twitter link.



well desjardins looked pretty fucking good last night

wish mike smith was back in goal

[El Mudo]

From Puck the Media:

According to TV By The Numbers, the Winter Classic won the night in the coveted 18-49 demo with 4.56 million total viewers. CBS and Fox had more viewers, but among younger demos, NBC was the winner with a 1.8 rating and a 5 share.

With the game being postponed just the day before and scheduled for primetime, there’s no doubt that the ratings were helped by having just one college football bowl game opposite (the boring Fiesta Bowl) rather than four had the Winter Classic been played as scheduled at 1 p.m Eastern.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Ooooo, lookie what I found!

This may explain A LOT!



Mind you, it's from a poster at hockeyforum (Vice/moderator there but usually pretty solid on info).


...Nick Kypreos? What the hell? Is he working in hockey media now or something? Did all of the guys who were asses during the Rangers parade get hockey media jobs?

[Tenbatsuzen]

From Puck the Media:

Interesting. I think it was also helped by the fact that nobody - NOBODY - gave a shit about the Fiesta.

So the question is - would you rather have the Classic on during the day, or at night, when it would be even more brutally cold?

Also, is the Heritage Classic going to be on USA TV?

[spoon]

Interesting. I think it was also helped by the fact that nobody - NOBODY - gave a shit about the Fiesta.

So the question is - would you rather have the Classic on during the day, or at night, when it would be even more brutally cold?

Also, is the Heritage Classic going to be on USA TV?

Probably not on the Heritage Classic outside of the package. The NHL REALLY sucks marketing it's sport and getting good slots/time on national tv. Hockey DAY in the US! Really!? WTF?! I thought the winter classic was the big day! Fuck if they'd ever get a weekly great matchup in prime time on Thursday nights on ESPN or another big network throughout the year. I know the networks probably wouldn't sacrifice that big of a slot, but the NHL needs to find someone willing to get it done.

The Winter Classic included a past great game of 2 periods even the NHL channel didn't put on the air. Why I'll never know.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Probably not on the Heritage Classic outside of the package. The NHL REALLY sucks marketing it's sport and getting good slots/time on national tv. Hockey DAY in the US! Really!? WTF?! I thought the winter classic was the big day! Fuck if they'd ever get a weekly great matchup in prime time on Thursday nights on ESPN or another big network throughout the year. I know the networks probably wouldn't sacrifice that big of a slot, but the NHL needs to find someone willing to get it done.

The Winter Classic included a past great game of 2 periods even the NHL channel didn't put on the air. Why I'll never know.

I actually checked, the Heritage going to be on Versus.

[spoon]

I actually checked, the Heritage going to be on Versus.

Good but it's two Canadian teams, hence the name, and I believe Pacific time as well. I do recall them playing it earlier though being such a big game up there and the day of the week. What time will it air EST?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Good but it's two Canadian teams, hence the name, and I believe Pacific time as well. I do recall them playing it earlier though being such a big game up there and the day of the week. What time will it air EST?

According to Wikipedia, 4PM MST, so that means 6PM here.

[spoon]

According to Wikipedia, 4PM MST, so that means 6PM here.

Not bad, but how many people in the US will be tuning in to see if Calgary and Montreal can make a push to make the playoffs and bring Cup back to Canada after a long, LONG wait.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Not bad, but how many people in the US will be tuning in to see if Calgary and Montreal can make a push to make the playoffs and bring Cup back to Canada after a long, LONG wait.

It's a Sunday evening after football season is done. It's slotted to come on after the Dayton 500, so it might do OK because of the novelty factor.

Versus will have to push the hell out of it though.

[El Mudo]

I'm excited for the Heritage Classic if only for the fact that Calgary's uniforms are awesome

http://www.nhlsnipers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ept_sports_nhl_experts-56487151-1280977614.jpg


The Winter Classic included a past great game of 2 periods even the NHL channel didn't put on the air. Why I'll never know.

The Alumni Game was run live on the Pens website (for some reason) and will be shown in its entirety on NHLN Thursday, which is also dumb.

Why did they only give 10,000 tickets for that game?

[El Mudo]

Tonight.

USA/Canada. The rematch.

http://i50.tinypic.com/2a3gqt.jpg

Bring it, America Jr.

[spoon]

Tonight.

USA/Canada. The rematch.

http://i50.tinypic.com/2a3gqt.jpg

Bring it, America Jr.

Can't wait.

Too bad it's not the finals this year. Thanks for not holding up your end of the bargain you dirty Canadian fucks! :innocent:

[El Mudo]

Sweden and the Rus are in OT right now in Semifinal one.

[spoon]

Sweden and the Rus are in OT right now in Semifinal one.

Channel? Outside of the NHL channel and online.

[weekapaugjz]

anyone have any online feeds? tsn.ca streaming isn't working for me.

[HBox]

anyone have any online feeds? tsn.ca streaming isn't working for me.

You probably don't want to watch it at this point.

[weekapaugjz]

You probably don't want to watch it at this point.

eh. only down two. still two periods left.

[El Mudo]

Canada kicked their asses. Right from the get-go. Oof.

I can only hope that they played their best game of the tourney, and that Russia somehow jumps up and bites them in the ass.

[NickyL0885]

How 'bout those Isles? 7-1-1 in their last 9. JT is heating up. Too bad it's too little too late for this team to make the playoffs. Oh Well. Nice to see the kids progressing.

[Crash]

Islanders are 7-1-1 in their last nine games.


Maybe I get the Roloson deal. MAYBE. He's a one year player who's 42. You get a young hulking defenseman for him. Best deal on the table.


Of course DiPietro left the game last night with a groin strain, so we’ll see.

But Wisniewski??

It's a C-O-N-SPIRACY! They’re TRYING to lose at this point! They don’t want people in the seats so that they can break their lease and leave Long Island.

Rant over. Thank you for your time. Get home safe.

[El Mudo]

This is fantastic

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[cougarjake13]

of course you would

[razorboy]

MARTY!!!!

Roloson certainly made an auspicious debut in a Lightning sweater. Games like that can't be good for my blood pressure.

[TheGameHHH]

i swear the devils cant catch a fucking break

[spoon]

Weeka, wtf is up with Miller?!

[spoon]

Finally a win for the Avs.

Rolo looking like a 28 year old in TB!

[weekapaugjz]

Weeka, wtf is up with Miller?!

not sure, he's been kinda off all season. he'll play great for a game or two, and then just play completely mediocre. sabres defense is definitely down since last year too, and the sabres can never jump out to a lead for him.

[El Mudo]

Finally a win for the Avs.

Rolo looking like a 28 year old in TB!


Roloson changes the game over there. They've given up the fewest shots in the league (27.5 a game), and are 5th worst in GA/G (3.00). That tells me their goaltending has been beyond shitty. Until last night they were the only team currently in the East playoff picture with a negative goal differential (they're now even).

According to Friedman, they chose Roloson over Nabokov because they were (justifiably) afraid they'd lose him on waivers, like St. Louis did with Svatos.

[spoon]

Well the thing is they could have tried it first and then fallen back on this idea before the deadline. Also, I don't buy shots on goal without actually getting to see a team a few times. Take the avs last year for example, they allowed tons of shots due to their style and where they'd force the shots. It not only worked, anderson's stats looked better than they should of bc of it. Now they are younger and smaller on d and allowing less shots. The only problem is they are from good scoring position on the ice and hence our goals against is way up.

Point is, it's not always a direct tie in either direction.

[spoon]

Also, while I like and respect rolo he simply can't have another edmontonesque run in him. He'll be a good upgrade for now, but he's 41 and will tire later in the year and surely trying to make a long playoff run. Better use that kid A LOT if u want him to keep fresh. With that offense, they'd b stupid not to.

[Donnie Iris]

This is fantastic

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I can't see the video anymore, but if it's the Russian dressing or the new one, my friend is the one that introduces those segments. He did those live commercials promoting live sportscenter last year too. Ovi is so much more likable to me now. Just seems like a little kid.

[El Mudo]

This one should work

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[Donnie Iris]

This one should work

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Ah, my buddy sent me that the other day but I didn't even open it until now. Really very funny.
Have you seen that segment where he breaks those Russian dolls?

[Crash]

Rolo looking like a 28 year old in TB!

Well he got shelled tonight.

Yeah, I know it's schadenfreude, so fuckin' what?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Islanders are 7-1-1 in their last nine games.


Maybe I get the Roloson deal. MAYBE. He's a one year player who's 42. You get a young hulking defenseman for him. Best deal on the table.


Of course DiPietro left the game last night with a groin strain, so we’ll see.

But Wisniewski??

It's a C-O-N-SPIRACY! They’re TRYING to lose at this point! They don’t want people in the seats so that they can break their lease and leave Long Island.

Rant over. Thank you for your time. Get home safe.

There's a hockey team on Long Island?

[Crash]

There's a hockey team on Long Island?

For the moment.

[Tenbatsuzen]

For the moment.

When the hell did this happen? An NHL team? Seriously?

[Crash]

When the hell did this happen? An NHL team? Seriously?

It's an unusual story. Apparently, a guy by the name of Roy Boe was in a committed relationship with lawyer William Shea. Around 1972 Boe got pregnant and gave birth to a son. Being religious, the couple decided to name the boy John O. Pickett. The precocious Pickett struck up a childhood friendship with Clarence Campbell, Nassau County, William A. Torrey, and satan. In Torrey's garage they built a hockey team.

That's the way I heard it.

[Tenbatsuzen]

It's an unusual story. Apparently, a guy by the name of Roy Boe was in a committed relationship with lawyer William Shea. Around 1972 Boe got pregnant and gave birth to a son. Being religious, the couple decided to name the boy John O. Pickett. The precocious Pickett struck up a childhood friendship with Clarence Campbell, Nassau County, William A. Torrey, and satan. In Torrey's garage they built a hockey team.

That's the way I heard it.

Next you're gonna tell me they won a Stanley Cup or something. Get the fuck out of here.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Rangers with a big win tonight. Zucarello with the Matteau-esque goal in OT.

That said, the Rangers have a lot of young talent. I don't think they'll get that far this year, but I see really big things next year.

[Tenbatsuzen]

This one should work

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I really, really want a gif of Ovie going from laughing to serious face. Fallon?

[Tenbatsuzen]

i swear the devils cant catch a fucking break

http://students.washington.edu/goldkey/images/gk05/laughing%20weird%20on%20salt%20lake%20flight.jpg

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/drury-photo/Seattle/IMGP0486.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MTy7U1bSjfY/TLUS3352tzI/AAAAAAAABcU/DBwsC3EL3pk/s1600/stepansistermilf4a.jpg

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/New+Jersey+Devils+Sign+Ilya+Kovalchuk+ZVwkjmc5Ry3l .jpg

http://pegasusnews.com/media/img/photos/2010/07/15/thumbs/lakings.jpg.728x520_q85.jpg

[weekapaugjz]

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/New+Jersey+Devils+Sign+Ilya+Kovalchuk+ZVwkjmc5Ry3l .jpg


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[Tenbatsuzen]

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http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2009/06/large_newark%20mayor%20corey%20booker.JPG

[El Mudo]

Did Frank Reich become a Russian citizen?


Down 3-0 to Canada after two. I turned the game off. Russians got three goals in five minutes to tie it, won the game 5-3. Biggest comeback in WJC history.

Holy. Shit.

[spoon]

Well he got shelled tonight.

Yeah, I know it's schadenfreude, so fuckin' what?

This is EXACTLY what TB can't and shouldn't do with their use of Rolo. What are they thinking using him in back to back games at 41 when he just got off the fucking plane too. Even if they lost with the kid in net tonight, they'd be riding high bc of Rolo's first game. He's 41 you simply can't expect this type use to work, especially down the road if it happens now too. TB has plenty of offense, use both goalies for now.

[spoon]

Did Frank Reich become a Russian citizen?


Down 3-0 to Canada after two. I turned the game off. Russians got three goals in five minutes to tie it, won the game 5-3. Biggest comeback in WJC history.

Holy. Shit.

That really was unreal. Canada has to be crushed to lose like this late for the second year in a row. Ellis was acting like a bitch in the ceremony too. I loved the sportsmanship the Swedes showed with the congrats on the Russian's locker room door.

Oh and Campbell was really deserving of the top goalie award. He's the main reason the US squad got medals in back to back tourneys for the first time. He had almost 20 saves to hold off the Swedish team in the third today alone.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Courtesy of Bawby:

http://www.gifsoup.com/view1/1667778/ovi-o.gif

[keithy_19]

Jamie Langenbrunner on verge of being traded. (http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2011/01/jamie_langenbrunner_wont_play.html)

And I enjoyed Kovalchuk's comments on the Russian junior hockey team regarding them being kicked off of their flight because of drinking and rowdiness.

That's ok. They still have the gold medals.

[TheGameHHH]

Jamie Langenbrunner on verge of being traded. (http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2011/01/jamie_langenbrunner_wont_play.html)

The Flyers already apparently offered two draft picks for him, Lou has yet to get back to them. If the picks are high enough I'd take them, they aren't gonna get better this year so best to start looking towards the draft

[spoon]

The Flyers already apparently offered two draft picks for him, Lou has yet to get back to them. If the picks are high enough I'd take them, they aren't gonna get better this year so best to start looking towards the draft

I doubt they are high knowing Philly's position in the standings and financially. My guess is light on the players/picks they get and a money dump is a coming.

[spoon]

Then again, Rolo netted a pretty decent prize in a similar situation (financial not quite so similar though). Also, factor in the clashes with Jacques and it's even easier to low ball the Devs. We'll see.

[Crash]

Two quick goals against the Islanders by Edmonton...one short handed.

Lawson pulled with 13:20 left in the first in favor of Kevin Poulin. It's Poulin's first NHL game.

...Uh Oh...

If you enjoy carnage and you can get this game, you may want to tune in. :ohmy:

[TheGameHHH]

Two quick goals against the Islanders by Edmonton...one short handed.

Lawson pulled with 13:20 left in the first in favor of Kevin Poulin. It's Poulin's first NHL game.

...Uh Oh...

If you enjoy carnage and you can get this game, you may want to tune in. :ohmy:

I already watched the Devils tonight, I'm good thanks.

[El Mudo]

According to McKenzie, Langenbrunner's on his way back to Dallas.

[LZMan1]

According to McKenzie, Langenbrunner's on his way back to Dallas.
Filthadelphia is showing interest in him (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20110107_Flyers_interested_in_getting_Devils__Lang enbrunner.html)

i really hope he goes back to dallas

[El Mudo]

Langenbrunner to Dallas is done.


@TSNBobMcKenzie
DAL-NJD deal isn't quite official yet, assuming that just means the trade call has to be completed. Should be done shortly.

@TSNBobMcKenzie
I am hearing NJD are getting a third-round pick for Langenbrunner from DAL, but there may be some conditional elements to it as well.

@TSNBobMcKenzie
Nothing official yet, and if that changes I will let you know, but signs point to Langenbrunner returning to DAL. But deal is not yet done.

[El Mudo]

According to Lebrun, it's for a conditional third round pick

[spoon]

One conditional 3rd rounder is more what I expected, not two in that area as the claim was for Philly's offer. Not to mention it's much less likely to net that type bounty from a conf/division rival.

[spoon]

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:blink:

[Fallon]

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:blink:

WTF

[keithy_19]

I'm interested to see how the Devils respond to the trade of Langenbrunner. They probably will play a good period but still be down at the end of it. And then they'll take the rest of the game off.

[TheGameHHH]

I'm interested to see how the Devils respond to the trade of Langenbrunner. They probably will play a good period but still be down at the end of it. And then they'll take the rest of the game off.

well, they played a shitty first period but like you predicted they are down. and im fairly certain there's no chance of them getting back in this game.

[keithy_19]

well, they played a shitty first period but like you predicted they are down. and im fairly certain there's no chance of them getting back in this game.

They came on strong at the end. And it seemed like Marty played really well (I was out to eat with my family for my brothers birthday so I wasn't watching the game).

[TheGameHHH]

They came on strong at the end. And it seemed like Marty played really well (I was out to eat with my family for my brothers birthday so I wasn't watching the game).

Marty did play well but all that results in is another L.

[keithy_19]

Marty did play well but all that results in is another L.

I don't think they can salvage the season, but if Marty get's back on his came he can maybe slow the bleeding.

[TheGameHHH]

I don't think they can salvage the season, but if Marty get's back on his came he can maybe slow the bleeding.

oh no, they def cant salvage the season. all im hoping for is marty to bounce back a little, get rid of some shitty contracts, free up money to re-sign parise and get the top draft pick.

[spoon]

To me it's time to feel out all your system and get a feel for who can come in and play some key minutes, those that have a future role and those who have some trade value. You'll lose plenty in the process, but that just means you get a good rundown on your players at both the NHL/AHL level and perhaps more once college and juniors end. Also it means a pretty high draft pick for once, oh wait, Atlanta gets that too! Oof. Man did Atlanta get a lot in that fucking trade, and they don't even want Bergfors any longer. How much can one guy cost an organization, bc right now losing that pick only makes it worse!

[keithy_19]

To me it's time to feel out all your system and get a feel for who can come in and play some key minutes, those that have a future role and those who have some trade value. You'll lose plenty in the process, but that just means you get a good rundown on your players at both the NHL/AHL level and perhaps more once college and juniors end. Also it means a pretty high draft pick for once, oh wait, Atlanta gets that too! Oof. Man did Atlanta get a lot in that fucking trade, and they don't even want Bergfors any longer. How much can one guy cost an organization, bc right now losing that pick only makes it worse!

Kovalchuk is having an awful year, as is the rest of the team. I think that he will have several great years for them in the future.

And today was a fun day to be a Devils fan.

[TheGameHHH]

To me it's time to feel out all your system and get a feel for who can come in and play some key minutes, those that have a future role and those who have some trade value. You'll lose plenty in the process, but that just means you get a good rundown on your players at both the NHL/AHL level and perhaps more once college and juniors end. Also it means a pretty high draft pick for once, oh wait, Atlanta gets that too! Oof. Man did Atlanta get a lot in that fucking trade, and they don't even want Bergfors any longer. How much can one guy cost an organization, bc right now losing that pick only makes it worse!

fuck me, i didnt even think about Atlanta having that pick

[TheGameHHH]

I got to hang out and "skate" with the Devils tonight. Even though its been a shitty season it was still really fun to hang, talk, grab photos and autographs with those guys.

[spoon]

I got to hang out and "skate" with the Devils tonight. Even though its been a shitty season it was still really fun to hang, talk, grab photos and autographs with those guys.

WHAT? :blink:

[Fallon]

I got to hang out and "skate" with the Devils tonight. Even though its been a shitty season it was still really fun to hang, talk, grab photos and autographs with those guys.

Maybe this is why they suck.

They should be practicing.

:laugh:

[Fallon]

Holy moly what a comeback from the Bruins tonight. Especially impressive after the collapse they had against Montreal Saturday evening.

B's scored four goals in the last 3:30 (including ENG) to win 4-2.

Suck it Pittsburgh!

[spoon]

Nice win for the Avs over the D tonight. Where is Dsy with his update tonight?

[keithy_19]

Rangers' trade Rozsival to Coyotes for forward Wolski. (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/rangers/rozsival_dealt_for_coyotes_forward_GvxEricu5261jXE dKFIDcJ)

[cougarjake13]

Rangers' trade Rozsival to Coyotes for forward Wolski. (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/rangers/rozsival_dealt_for_coyotes_forward_GvxEricu5261jXE dKFIDcJ)

saw that last night during champ game


guess after frolov's injury they felt they had to do something

[keithy_19]

saw that last night during champ game


guess after frolov's injury they felt they had to do something

Yeah.

[TheGameHHH]

WHAT? :blink:

Every season the season ticket holders for the Devils get to do a VIP skate with the Devils thing. They've been doing it for as long as I can remember, I even went in like 1993 when my family had season tickets. One night during the season on an off night the players and season ticket holders get to skate on the Prudential Center Ice and the practice arena ice. You just kind of hang out and talk to the players, take pictures and get stuff signed. Its actually really cool. One of my best friends works for the NHL and at about 5pm yesterday he got his hands on some extra VIP passes for the event so we went.

[keithy_19]

Every season the season ticket holders for the Devils get to do a VIP skate with the Devils thing. They've been doing it for as long as I can remember, I even went in like 1993 when my family had season tickets. One night during the season on an off night the players and season ticket holders get to skate on the Prudential Center Ice and the practice arena ice. You just kind of hang out and talk to the players, take pictures and get stuff signed. Its actually really cool. One of my best friends works for the NHL and at about 5pm yesterday he got his hands on some extra VIP passes for the event so we went.

Did you get to hold Kovalchuk?

[TheGameHHH]

Did you get to hold Kovalchuk?

he signed my jersey and i took what has to be the strangest picture ever with him. my sisters camera has the better picture of us but the one on my camera is just weird.

[keithy_19]

he signed my jersey and i took what has to be the strangest picture ever with him. my sisters camera has the better picture of us but the one on my camera is just weird.

So you have a picture of him holding you?

[TheGameHHH]

So you have a picture of him holding you?

we are in a tight embrace, correct

[Tenbatsuzen]

we are in a tight embrace, correct

http://verynoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Gay-hug.jpg

http://img.timeinc.net/time/2009/time_100_walkup/cory_booker.jpg

[keithy_19]

we are in a tight embrace, correct

So worth the money he's getting paid. Russians know how to hug.

[spoon]

Can the Rangers finally be the team to put down the Canucks! They are 14-0-3 in their last 17 for fuck's sake. Ex-Av made himself noticed early in NY with a PP goal to go up 1-0.

[keithy_19]

Lundqvist was great tonight.

[Crash]

Isles put the kid in goal again tonight. Let up two goals in eight shots. Pulled him for Lawson. Lawson lets up four goals in nineteen shots. They pull him in the third and put Poulin back in.

I know it happened just the other night, but really, how often does an NHL team have to put their starter back in once they've pulled him?? :wallbash:

Isles get off to a great start, have a 20-plus game losing streak, then have a decent little winning streak, and now are 0-1-2 in their last three games. Loving the Islanders is like loving a recovering addict. You live in constant fear of the relapse.

[spoon]

Isles put the kid in goal again tonight. Let up two goals in eight shots. Pulled him for Lawson. Lawson lets up four goals in nineteen shots. They pull him in the third and put Poulin back in.

I know it happened just the other night, but really, how often does an NHL team have to put their starter back in once they've pulled him?? :wallbash:

Isles get off to a great start, have a 20-plus game losing streak, then have a decent little winning streak, and now are 0-1-2 in their last three games. Loving the Islanders is like loving a recovering addict. You live in constant fear of the relapse.

I tuned in when Lawson gave up those 4 goals on what seemed like 4 fucking shots in 4 minutes. Just checked, it took them just over 7 minutes. What was I thinking?

[spoon]

Lundqvist was great tonight.

Cory Schneider for Vanc (backup) was pretty fucking good too, on the road no less with 34 saves out of 35 shots. The goal he let up was on about the third shot in a row (rebounds and tons of traffic in front) by the Rangers on the PP.

[keithy_19]

Cory Schneider for Vanc (backup) was pretty fucking good too, on the road no less with 34 saves out of 35 shots. The goal he let up was on about the third shot in a row (rebounds and tons of traffic in front) by the Rangers on the PP.

Definately. That save on Gaborik's breakaway in the third was clutch. Both goalies were great.

[keithy_19]

Devils looking sharp tonight. 4-1 in the first.

[keithy_19]

The past two games are how the Devils were supposed to play this year.

[cougarjake13]

The past two games are how the Devils were supposed to play this year.

says who ??

[cougarjake13]

Cory Schneider for Vanc (backup) was pretty fucking good too, on the road no less with 34 saves out of 35 shots. The goal he let up was on about the third shot in a row (rebounds and tons of traffic in front) by the Rangers on the PP.

in the end they won but it was frustrating to watch all those saves

[keithy_19]

says who ??

Me.

They scored a lot. 11 goals in two games is damn good. And they were a team that people said would be explosive offensively.

[cougarjake13]

Me.

They scored a lot. 11 goals in two games is damn good. And they were a team that people said would be explosive offensively.

ahhh



all i remember from devils offseason is that kovalchuk deal issue

[spoon]

Me.

They scored a lot. 11 goals in two games is damn good. And they were a team that people said would be explosive offensively.

I'm pretty sure the devs were offensive light in a big way and the reason (plus what they already gave up to get him) they went so hard at Kovalchuk. They were the worst scoring team in the playoffs and bottom half in the NHL in the regular season. Not sure they have ever been top tier O in the league ever.

[spoon]

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Lots of guys in the box after this one. By the way, clean hit.

[weekapaugjz]

totally clean hit. and everybody's a tough guy when they have a mask on.

[TheGameHHH]

To me it's time to feel out all your system and get a feel for who can come in and play some key minutes, those that have a future role and those who have some trade value. You'll lose plenty in the process, but that just means you get a good rundown on your players at both the NHL/AHL level and perhaps more once college and juniors end. Also it means a pretty high draft pick for once, oh wait, Atlanta gets that too! Oof. Man did Atlanta get a lot in that fucking trade, and they don't even want Bergfors any longer. How much can one guy cost an organization, bc right now losing that pick only makes it worse!

went back and looked at this, Atlanta does not get our 2011 draft pick. we traded 2010 picks for Kovy

[spoon]

went back and looked at this, Atlanta does not get our 2011 draft pick. we traded 2010 picks for Kovy

Yah, ur right, just forgot the draft happened. Good thing for the Devs too bc this year's pick is looking early. Atlanta turned that pick into Byfuglien as part of that huge trade with Chicago. Nice work by Atlanta's GM X 2 overall. That you have to admit.

[spoon]

Rick Dudley has been pretty impressive in his short time in Atlanta, albeit Waddell set him up nicely too.

[Crash]

Fuckin' Devils took down the Isles 5-2.

Fuck you fucksticks. :furious:

Isles' defense blows lately. We're feeling the loss of Wisniewski.

[TheGameHHH]

Fuckin' Devils took down the Isles 5-2.

Fuck you fucksticks. :furious:

Isles' defense blows lately. We're feeling the loss of Wisniewski.

17 goals in 4 games, its about damn time

[spoon]

This was a wicked play by one of my favorite all-round players against my Avs unfortunately.

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[spoon]

Another clean hit that the new pussies playing hockey today take issue with. Even the idiot announcers tried saying he went at the head at first, but Hall should be hit putting his head down like a fool in tight quarters against most d-men, much less Doughty. What happened to the days when people just responded to clean hits by picking up their game versus crying like bitches.


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[weekapaugjz]

its bullshit to start a fight over a clean hit like that. penner should just line the guy up on a clean hit later in the game. if it's a dirty hit, jump in, but not on something like that.

oh, spoon, you'd appreciate this, a kid on the team we were playing last night got his ass kicked so badly that he started puking on the ice. i've never seen anything like it.

[spoon]

its bullshit to start a fight over a clean hit like that. penner should just line the guy up on a clean hit later in the game. if it's a dirty hit, jump in, but not on something like that.

oh, spoon, you'd appreciate this, a kid on the team we were playing last night got his ass kicked so badly that he started puking on the ice. i've never seen anything like it.

hahaha! did he at least deserve it?

My team's goalie once got run and immediately puked all over as he tried to get his mask off but it was too late. The puke was red and he got hit pretty hard so we were worried but it ended up he was on the verge the whole game and never said anything. He ate a shitload of pasta (he's another fat fuck goalie :innocent:) to close to game time and it was fucking disgusting. He ended up running off the ice and finished up his puking in a garbage can while the refs had to clean the shit up!

We went from thinking he was in trouble to laughing our asses off about it. He went back in net with puke on the inside of his mask and smelled worse than normal. I'm pretty sure it helped his GAA bc nobody went hard to the net again bc he purposely (directional/not the action) puked ON the guy who ran him by the way!

[spoon]

Incredible run by junior B goalie

Jordan Panasiuk's remarkable streak of eight consecutive shutouts was put on hold over the weekend due to bus trouble. The Fort St. John Huskies had bus problems and as a result their North West Junior Hockey League game against Panasiuk and the first-place Whitecourt Wolverines was postponed.

Whitecourt is 180 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. The 19-year-old Panasiuk has gone 15-0-0 this season and has a sensational .968 save percentage. He has made 173 consecutive saves and has not surrendered a goal in 494 minutes 12 seconds of action, dating back to Nov. 7.

WOW! At any junior level! Shit, I'd be impressed by this in rec league hockey. :blink:

[weekapaugjz]

oh, he totally deserved it. he spit a mouthful of blood at a guy on my team. turned into an all out brawl on the ice. game was called with like 8 minutes to go because of it.

[weekapaugjz]

WOW! At any junior level! Shit, I'd be impressed by this in rec league hockey. :blink:

that's insane.

[spoon]

oh, he totally deserved it. he spit a mouthful of blood at a guy on my team. turned into an all out brawl on the ice. game was called with like 8 minutes to go because of it.

Oh shit, that would do it. We had a guy simply spit (no blood) on our guy as he was leaving the ice bc of a game misconduct (albeit he did lay a guy out, but there was a side story to it...meaning it was payback). The guy basically spit on him in the face on the way by and of course this led to mayhem. To this day every game we play with these guys is a clusterfuck and keeping your head up is a necessity to say the least.

[spoon]

Fucking Hunwick is FINALLY a healthy scratch tonight. Albeit for a guy almost as bad in the same fashion with Cumiskey. Man did the Avs fuck up on that trade, as I said day one.

[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:


I'd have to say the trade is surely a win for the B's now without Cohen even playing in Boston yet. Not only did they dump salary and a shitty d man, they also have a shot (a good one in my mind) at a cheap tough d man coming up very soon.

:wallbash:

[keithy_19]

Good game by the Devils. Sure the Penguins were without Crosby and Malkin, but it was still an impressive team win.

[TheGameHHH]

Good game by the Devils. Sure the Penguins were without Crosby and Malkin, but it was still an impressive team win.

And Fleury too.......it was a fun game to watch. I had great seats tonight and was like 5 rows from the glass for both Devils goals. Quiet hockey from a goal standpoint after the first period, but I'll take the win any way they can get it.

[keithy_19]

And Fleury too.......it was a fun game to watch. I had great seats tonight and was like 5 rows from the glass for both Devils goals. Quiet hockey from a goal standpoint after the first period, but I'll take the win any way they can get it.

True. Johnson was in goal.

The team just seemed to be operating like they should. It was nice to see.

[spoon]

Tomas Fleischmann has been diagnosed with pulmonary emboli - one blood clot in each of his lungs - that will cause him to miss the remainder of the season. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=550095)

:wallbash::wallbash:

[El Mudo]

Tomas Fleischmann has been diagnosed with pulmonary emboli - one blood clot in each of his lungs - that will cause him to miss the remainder of the season. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=550095)

:wallbash::wallbash:


He missed the first monf or two last season because of blood clots in his legs.

[Fallon]

Tomas Fleischmann has been diagnosed with pulmonary emboli - one blood clot in each of his lungs - that will cause him to miss the remainder of the season. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=550095)

:wallbash::wallbash:

Your team made some unfortunate trades this year.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=350445

[spoon]

Your team made some unfortunate trades this year.

The Fleisch trade was a no brainer or win/win for both to be honest. It made sense to trade Hannan bc we have a plethora of D men needing room and he's on the last year of his contract. He wasn't going to be picked up again. To me, I would have much rather of traded many others, but he was going at year's end.

Fleisch was expendable on the Caps due to their amazing depth on the wing and he simply wasn't holding on a top two line bc of it. On the Avs, he fit very well and was immediately on a top line with Duchene which clicked in a big way. Perfect trade to be honest, but Hannan is surely less the injury risk. I wasn't mad when it happened, and I'm still not now.

The Cohen Hunwick trade however, what a fucking mess since day one. God I hope he gets moved asap as part of a package with Cumiskey for a team needing fast puck-moving d. Both SUCK on D, but their skating make some look past it. Not me, hate them both until they learn to play their own fucking positions. Perhaps a move to wing for both, even if they BOTH can't finish either. Not sure how the B's got a recent early round pick for 7th round garbage? Aboooo!

[spoon]

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=350445

While it'd be nice to see him make it through a year, the Avs are struggling mightily right now bc of injuries and less than stellar goal tending. I'd almost rather him go elsewhere for one last shot, but he's always welcome in Colorado regardless. One of the best players I EVER saw play. In his prime he could change a game every time he hit the ice. Whether it was a hit, pass or shot, the guy was unreal. Damn those ankles for being his Achilles heal bc his numbers are still amazing right now, imagine if he kept playing.

[spoon]

Also, he only will cost money and Colorado won't have to move anyone to land him. Hell, he won't even count against the cap if he can't go later (always a huge possibility at this point) so if he wants to sign, it's a no brainer. Low risk, HIGH reward. Yet this last Olympic year he looked timid, weak and skated very slow. I'm pretty sure it's the only way he makes it through a decent amount of games at this point. So he probably won't be that big an impact overall, unless he goes harder and then he's at risk to being knocked out quick in my mind.

Things simply aren't working out for the Avs this year. Sherman's Cohen trade looks even more ridiculous being that it wasn't smart or necessary. Could they have made a run if Anderson was playing like last year, sure. However he wasn't and this team simply isn't ready at this point. I'd love another playoff team, but it's going to be tough as the West is all bunched up. It's going to take a great coaching job at this point to get them there in my mind bc the Avs have a TON of injuries. Before Fleish went down they lost the 3rd most man games to injury. I'm sure losing the rest of the season with Fleish means they took over the top spot or will.

Meuller - Still out (concussion, 2nd in less then 6 months)
Fleish - Out for Season (2 pulmonary blood clots)
Quincey - Out for Season (sep shoulder/surgery)
O'Reilly - Out a few weeks (shoulder)


Just got Stewart, Gali, Cumiskey, McLeod and Shattenkirk back from injuries.

Only two guys on the team played every game so far this year, Liles & Duchene. Not surprisingly, they are the team's leaders on both sides of the puck.

[keithy_19]

Only two guys on the team played every game so far this year, Liles & Duchene. Not surprisingly, they are the team's leaders on both sides of the puck.

Always really liked Liles.

And it's fun to watch the Devils again.

[TheGameHHH]

Always really liked Liles.

And it's fun to watch the Devils again.


Please don't jinx them, they're still like 21 points out of a playoff spot

[TheGameHHH]

who's this team in red playing in new jersey?

[Crash]

Isles are 3-6-1 in their last ten. Devils are 6-3-1.

Fear not boys, after tonight there may be a tie for worst record in the league. :wallbash:

The Isles and Devils are headed in opposite directions. But at least I made it to the all-star break this year before totaly giving up. That's better than most years.

[cougarjake13]

who's this team in red playing in new jersey?

are the red wings in town ??

[TheGameHHH]

are the red wings in town ??

no, oddly enough they're in detroit as we speak

[spoon]

All-star pick'em draft about to start on versus. Love this idea by the way. who will be last, Elias? Young guy?

[cougarjake13]

All-star pick'em draft about to start on versus. Love this idea by the way. who will be last, Elias? Young guy?

prob some guy that was eligible to be in draft but no one knew who he was

[spoon]

prob some guy that was eligible to be in draft but no one knew who he was

huh?

It's the draft of the all-star players as made by the captains like backyard pickup games.

Everyone at this game is pretty well known by anyone who follows the sport. Yandle is another possibility.

[cougarjake13]

huh?

It's the draft of the all-star players as made by the captains like backyard pickup games.

Everyone at this game is pretty well known by anyone who follows the sport. Yandle is another possibility.



im just saying whoever is the least known player among the players is gonna be the last

[spoon]

im just saying whoever is the least known player among the players is gonna be the last

Oh I get the feeling they may fuck with someone with this. Should be fun, but I have a game myself to go play.

Cyah!

[cougarjake13]

Oh I get the feeling they may fuck with someone with this. Should be fun, but I have a game myself to go play.

Cyah!



later


good luck

[Fallon]

Boooooo for the NHL giving Kessel a car. Fuck him.

I did enjoy the draft through.

[hanso]

This all star game will be like the picks for a sandlot game? Wonder if the picks will be on tv.

[Fallon]

It was on TV last night. Superskills is tonight.

[weekapaugjz]

Boooooo for the NHL giving Kessel a car. Fuck him.

exactly.

and why the fuck do any of these guys need to win a fucking car? give it to a fan or something.

I did enjoy the draft through.

for the most part, i enjoyed it too. i thought the host was annoying as shit but whatever. i think team lidstrom is the team to beat.

[TheGameHHH]

I'm in Raleigh for the skills competition and all star game, this place is great.

P.s. I hung out in a hotel room with the Stanley Cup last night, got a ton of pics with it doing crazy shit. Such a cool weekend so far

[spoon]

exactly.

and why the fuck do any of these guys need to win a fucking car? give it to a fan or something.



for the most part, i enjoyed it too. i thought the host was annoying as shit but whatever. i think team lidstrom is the team to beat.

Yah, the announcer was kind of a douche bc all his lines were awful and fell flat minus clear stats. This would be something perfect for a guy like Jay Mohr, bc he'd rile the guys a ton and seems to know or at least does his homework with hockey. They missed a chance to make this hilarious too.

As for the teams, both are ridiculous but it's not a normal game so Team Staal's team is all offense and has all the Hurricanes so you know it's now a home came for them. Love the new setup overall, but it can use a tweak here and there. Kudos to the NHL on taking a shot on something new here and actually creating some interesting story lines for any all-star game.

[spoon]

I'm in Raleigh for the skills competition and all star game, this place is great.

P.s. I hung out in a hotel room with the Stanley Cup last night, got a ton of pics with it doing crazy shit. Such a cool weekend so far

First off, fuck you!

Second, what are you doing down there? What exactly do you do (work) these days besides rooting for all front runners!?

:innocent:

[TheGameHHH]

I get paid a sizable salary for rooting for good teams.....

I'm down here because one of my best friends works for the NHL, so he comped me a room and tix for the weekend (he also was the reason why I got to hang with the Cup last night).

I work in education as a behavior consultant for a school district in northern Jersey, sadly that has no relation to getting me perks with the NHL

[cougarjake13]

I get paid a sizable salary for rooting for good teams.....

I'm down here because one of my best friends works for the NHL, so he comped me a room and tix for the weekend (he also was the reason why I got to hang with the Cup last night).

I work in education as a behavior consultant for a school district in northern Jersey, sadly that has no relation to getting me perks with the NHL

not unless one of your students becomes a goon in the nhl and comps u tix

[hanso]

Crap I thought the all star game was Sunday.

[spoon]

Crap I thought the all star game was Sunday.

It is.

Tonight (right now) is the skills challenge on vs.

[spoon]

I get paid a sizable salary for rooting for good teams.....

I'm down here because one of my best friends works for the NHL, so he comped me a room and tix for the weekend (he also was the reason why I got to hang with the Cup last night).

I work in education as a behavior consultant for a school district in northern Jersey, sadly that has no relation to getting me perks with the NHL

Thanks for bringing your best buddy spoon to both...asshole!

:devil2:

[TheGameHHH]

Thanks for bringing your best buddy spoon to both...asshole!

:devil2:

You're probably also going to hate the fact that I'm 9th row center ice right now

[spoon]

You're probably also going to hate the fact that I'm 9th row center ice right now

Nah, have a blast and watch ur ass when it's all done. Remember, you're still in a Carolina!

Or as you say, Go TEAM STAAL you front running prick!

[cougarjake13]

you know what ?


they had uniforms ready for all the players so they must have picked before the tv show


so why were they acting like they were debating on who they were gonna pick ??

[weekapaugjz]

they probably had each players names on both jerseys. when the name was called, the hot chick would walk in with it from off stage.

[cougarjake13]

they probably had each players names on both jerseys. when the name was called, the hot chick would walk in with it from off stage.

i guess


but why go to all that trouble and expense for that ??

[disneyspy]

when is the all star game and what channel?

[cougarjake13]

when is the all star game and what channel?



now


and its on versus



staal is up 4-1 on lidstrom

[disneyspy]

now


and its on versus



staal is up 4-1 on lidstrom

shit,thanks

[weekapaugjz]

i guess


but why go to all that trouble and expense for that ??

a few extra jerseys to the nhl is less than pocket change.

[cougarjake13]

shit,thanks

yep no prob



staals team scored in the first 30 seconds of the game

[cougarjake13]

a few extra jerseys to the nhl is less than pocket change.



i know


just seems like wasted money

[disneyspy]

watching the game on a canadian feed,i never new there was a ESPN AMERICA

[disneyspy]

this song sounds like every other 3 DOORS DOWN song,just with different words

[spoon]

OOOoooo here comes the gay!


Meaning the Stan Lee "Guardian Project" comic bullshit. What tripe.

[spoon]

For once I WASN'T talking about Hammer or Dspy!

[disneyspy]

oh why dont you go take a shit and clone yourself then go fuck yourself,you fuck

[spoon]

What was worse, that shit we just saw on tv of that awful fuckshitfuckshit dspy post? It's so hard to tell.

AHHHHhhhh, the HURRICANE just saved your post!

http://www.nhlsnipers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/166445_173205839384356_156199747751632_343183_3925 28_n.jpg

[El Mudo]

Smash or Trash...Tampa Bay's new jerseys

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__86/ept_sports_nhl_experts-688607478-1296500938.jpg?ymKzJfEDSfmVTU34

I vote "Smash". I dig the colors, and that patch on the shoulders is sweet.

http://cdn.nhl.com/lightning/images/upload/2011/01/new-jersey-205.jpg