NHL '09 - '10 Thread

[yourchoice]

Have the flyers been called for a penalty yet? I know they commit about 1 every 2 or 3 minutes, but nothing gets called. I missed most of periods 1 and 2 tonight so maybe they actually got called for something?


"Byfuglien, 2 minutes for receiving from Pronger!!!...Get in da box!!!!"



Everybody take a deep breath and stop the whining about the non-calls! :su :) The Flyers know they can't let him/them camp out in front of the net for as long as him/they want. IMO, the Flyers are doing exactly what they need to do.

Players that camp out in front of the net have been getting slashed, crosschecked, etc. for a long long time. It's always been a part of the game. I realize the league has started calling some of that tighter in recent years, but they've continued to allow more aggression in front of the net than anywhere else on the ice. The Flyers are pushing that envelope each game to see how far they can take it. IMHO, there are, and should be two unwritten standards for penalties; those in front of the net and those elsewhere on the ice.

It could also be an East/West Conference thing. The competing for territory in the slot seems more commonplace in the Eastern Conference, as is cycling around the boards (meaning chip in, and battle for possession via cycling - not cycling passes per se). It seems the West doesn't play those styles as much and it's more of a transition game. Again, I don't watch a ton of Western Conference games, so I could be wrong.

[jmsremax]

Congrats to the Hawks on the win....let's hope they can keep it up in Philly. Really enjoyed watching the defense control both sides of the puck.

[icehog3]

Everybody take a deep breath and stop the whining about the non-calls! :su :)

I was actually being somewhat "tongue in cheek", Joel. As a player, i miss the days when D-men could defend that area in front of the net. And Pronger is one of the best at it. It's just too bad for the Flyers that he can't play 60 minutes a game. ;)

[yourchoice]

I was actually being somewhat "tongue in cheek", Joel. As a player, i miss the days when D-men could defend that area in front of the net.
I would have guessed you felt that way. :tu
And Pronger is one of the best at it. It's just too bad for the Flyers that he can't play 60 minutes a game. ;)

Ain't that the truth, no matter whose team he's on. Laviolette may try though! :r

Coburn has done an admirable job being their 2nd big tough defenseman, but he doesn't compare to Pronger (he did look very good last night though).

[icehog3]

I agree, I thought Coburn looked excellent last night....must be nice to have two big defensemen. I think the Hawks should have hung on to Wiesnewski, he would have looked good paired up with Sopel.

[yourchoice]

I think the Hawks have enough depth at D as it is!

Although he had a solid season this year, Coburn can be frustrating during the regular season (especially last year (08-09), when I thought he was only average). But it seems he picks it up during the post season every year.

[dvickery]

did i see a different game than the rest of you???

i thought philly dominated the hawks or played even with them for all but 38 seconds.

pulled a rabbit out of their hat again...good for them.

go hawks
derrek :hm

[icehog3]

You didn't see a different game (or two) than I, Derrek. I thought Philly outplayed the Hawks in periods 1 and 2 of Game 1, and periods 1 and 3 of Game 2.

Fortunately for the Hawks, Niemi let in one less goal than the Flyers' goalies in each game. :)

[yourchoice]

did i see a different game than the rest of you???

i thought philly dominated the hawks or played even with them for all but 38 seconds.

pulled a rabbit out of their hat again...good for them.

go hawks
derrek :hm

I saw it the same way. Niemi won them game 2 IMO.

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zjzxP3utNM :D

[King James]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zjzxP3utNM :D

hahahaha love it.

Game 3, GO HAWKS!

[icehog3]

4 Hours...... :D

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[Eleven]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zjzxP3utNM :D

After that hit, they showed one of the Hawks taunting Carcillo, telling him 'That was the best hit you've had all year!'

lol

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zjzxP3utNM

Nice video Tom:r

Tonight I think its all about penalties. I think the Flyers won't be able to control themselves, and spend a lot of time in the box. The hawks will need to convert PP's. If the Hawks can weather the storm in period 1, control the puck, and stay out of trouble, they will win. Easier said than done I believe:D


GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:dance:

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By the way, last night on Sportsnite they said that Vince Vaughn picked up Dustin's tab at a restaurant in Chicago:banger

[Ahbroody]

Nice video Tom

Tonight I think its all about penalties. I think the Flyers won't be able to control themselves, and spend a lot of time in the box. The hawks will need to convert PP's. If the Hawks can weather the storm in period 1, control the puck, and stay out of trouble, they will win. Easier said than done I believe


GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Looks like your analysis was off.

Not only did the Flyers not take too many Penalites, they were the ones who capatalized on Hossa and Byfuglys slashing penalties while killing their penalties. Byfugly actually hurt them more then helped them tonight. Two penalties one resulting in a PPG.

In all honesty I was glad to see the Flyers win this game and make this a series. They got hosed in game one on a play that should have been blown dead because the puck touched the player on the bench which seconds later resulted in a goal. That game should have went to OT and been anyones game. I found it funny how no one wants to talk about that little gift when it resulted in the game winner.

Game 2 was a 1 goal game in which Philly outplayed the Hawks but Niemi saved the day. Game 3 was a 1 goal game flyers. Take out getting hosed in game 1 and you have an even series. Take out Niemi standing on his head in game 2 to save the day and the Hawks could be down 3-0 in this series orit could in fact be 2-1 flyers if they had not gotten hosed in game 1. I said before the series started Philly was going to give the Hawks everything they could handle.

Sorry but a good nuetral take is needed in this thread. The Hawks are lucky to be up 2-1. Yes lucky because they got lucky that the play was not blown dead as it should have been in game 1. Philly out played the Hawks in game 2 but Niemi saved the day. I really think this one could go the distance. The Hawks also showed fustration tonight taking retaliation penalties. That happens a lot when a team is getting pushed around.

All I can say is boys looks like we got us a series and I am very glad we do. Before the Habs series I said the Flyers would win and give the Hawks a run for their money. :=:

The Hossa Curse may still live to kill another team :r

[yourchoice]

Sorry but a good nuetral take is needed in this thread. The Hawks are lucky to be up 2-1.

I've refrained from saying too much because I am, admittedly, not neutral. But I agree with much of what you said. :tu

Can't wait until Friday :wo....sucks I'll be watching from the non-hockey hotbed of NC.

[Eleven]

I got REAL tired of hearing 'flyers should have been called on that'.

Seems the refs did everything in their power to give this game to the flyers, and it worked.

Officiating in these finals is horrible. virtually every hawk gets an elbow in the face on contact. Pronger should have been called on the cross check BEFORE buff slashed the stick.

It goes on and on.

[yourchoice]

I got REAL tired of hearing 'flyers should have been called on that'.

Seems the refs did everything in their power to give this game to the flyers, and it worked.

Officiating in these finals is horrible. virtually every hawk gets an elbow in the face on contact. Pronger should have been called on the cross check BEFORE buff slashed the stick.

It goes on and on.

I got REAL tired of hearing that too...being it was coming from an ex-Blackhawk. All I can say to your entire post is :r and Waaaaaaah!

There were several non-calls against the Flyers last night. Of course, I realize I am looking through orange colored glasses, where Blackhawk fans are looking through red ones. I know it's hard, especially this time of year, but if it's possible to watch the series being neutral (and without the sound and Olczyk's commentary) I believe it's been pretty fair.

Did anyone honestly think Carcillo's hit should have been a penalty for charging? The puck was right there and he made a play. IMHO, if you did, the red glasses were too tinted. Even Olczyk said he didn't think it was charging (of course he still try to say there should have been a slashing penalty, but...whatever). That being said, I'm not complaining about the call. I'm just using it as an example of the other side of the coin. Non-calls both ways...bad calls both ways.

Personally, I love it! And I think the Flyers do too. Watching Byfugly (like that nic :tu) and many of his teammates whine to the refs is great for the Flyers. Hopefully it's taking them out of their game a little bit. The fact that the fans are whining too....that's just icing on the cake!

[icehog3]

The Hawks are lucky to be up 2-1.

Absolutely, Philly has outplayed them in for much of the series. But only the final scores matter.


The Hossa Curse may still live to kill another team :r

Wanna bet? ;)

Pronger should have been called on the cross check BEFORE buff slashed the stick.



Call me a wah-wah'er too, Joel, but absolutely. Pronger should have been called.

Hawks need to up the stakes in Game 4, so I can watch them in person skating the Cup after Game 5. :)

[elderboy02]

Crud! I forgot the game was on last night and watched the Reds instead. :bh

Someone PM me on Friday so that I remember :r

[IBQTEE1]

I like hockey but don't know everything, last night I kept saying just shoot the puck to the Hawks. (and some other choice words) I also have to agree there were some bads call or lack there of. I am looking forward to Friday nights game.

[yourchoice]

Call me a wah-wah'er too, Joel, but absolutely. Pronger should have been called.



No doubt they *could* have called a penalty. If they did, I don't think Pronger would have *****ed about it. I wouldn't have. But they *could* have also called a high stick on Toews later in the game. Briere didn't let it effect him. Or did that non-call not count? ;)

*where I say could, some may say should. Not every infraction on the ice is called a penalty though. :2

[gpugliese]

Did anyone honestly think Carcillo's hit should have been a penalty for charging? The puck was right there and he made a play. IMHO, if you did, the red glasses were too tinted. Even Olczyk said he didn't think it was charging (of course he still try to say there should have been a slashing penalty, but...whatever). That being said, I'm not complaining about the call. I'm just using it as an example of the other side of the coin. Non-calls both ways...bad calls both ways.

I only remember seeing one replay of the hit, but I want to say he left his feet, hence the charging call.

The refs have been quite laid back on penalties but we do have to remember it's A) the playoffs and B) the finals. Playoff hockey, especially SCF hockey, is called differently than the regular season. The little things, slashes, picks and interference are easier to get away with - Pronger has almost perfected this - in the playoffs when the refs swallow their whistles.

There have been missed calls for both sides, but it's more noticeable with the Flyers, who play more of a clutch and grab obstruction style ("old time hockey") than the Hawks.

[yourchoice]

I only remember seeing one replay of the hit, but I want to say he left his feet, hence the charging call.

The refs have been quite laid back on penalties but we do have to remember it's A) the playoffs and B) the finals. Playoff hockey, especially SCF hockey, is called differently than the regular season. The little things, slashes, picks and interference are easier to get away with - Pronger has almost perfected this - in the playoffs when the refs swallow their whistles.

There have been missed calls for both sides, but it's more noticeable with the Flyers, who play more of a clutch and grab obstruction style ("old time hockey") than the Hawks.

I agree with just about everything you said. As for the last statement, it kind of goes back to the East vs. West styles of play, since, IMHO, there's generally a difference between the Conferences.

[Ahbroody]

Wanna bet? ;)



Ass!
Hell no I dont want to bet you. I seem to nail my predictions as long as I dont bet. So be scared. :r

You payment is all boxed up just want address confirmation.

[Eleven]

There have been missed calls for both sides, but it's more noticeable with the Flyers, who play more of a clutch and grab obstruction style ("old time hockey") than the Hawks.


The new rules are supposed to prevent this, but just like the Red Wings, the flyers are now getting away with it. Its not whining, its a fact. They get away with it.

Old time hockey is not glamorous or something to reminisce about, it was embarrassing. The broad street bullies are one of the reasons hockey to this day is not taken seriously. People who know nothing about the game see Slapshot and hear people talking about the 'good ol days' and think that is what hockey is like today.

The flyers *still* have that mindset and now the officials are letting them get away with it.

I am not a Hawks homer, I won't defend point by point every infraction, but there is clearly a double standard when it comes to what each team is allowed to get away with, and its just hurting the game of hockey.

[icehog3]

Ass!
Hell no I dont want to bet you. I seem to nail my predictions as long as I dont bet. So be scared. :r

You payment is all boxed up just want address confirmation.

Thanks Mike....Now bet me, I need all the Karma I can get!! :r

[icehog3]

Joel, I absolutely agree that calls get missed all the time, both ways. I just think Pronger gets away with more than most. Here was an article I found on web today. Sorry for the "homer bias", but I have been waiting 40+ years for this. :r

PHILADELPHIA -- Dustin Byfuglien found out the hard way his matchup with Chris Pronger is lopsided in the Flyers' favor in one important area: Byfuglien gets no respect. Pronger gets too much.

If he didn't know that before, he knows now. Byfuglien tangled with Pronger in front of Flyers goaltender Michael Leighton midway through the second period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals, as he had done throughout the game and the series.

But this time Pronger showed who's boss. Pronger pushed. Byfuglien pushed back. Pronger lost his stick, raised his arms and cried for a call -- and got it.

''Blackhawk penalty, No. 33, Dustin Byfuglien, two minutes for slashing at 9:31.''

Twenty-four seconds later, Scott Hartnell scored to give the Flyers a 2-1 lead.

A lesson learned. In previous battles against the Canucks and Sharks, Byfuglien has done the push-and-shove thing.

That Pronger is better than anybody Byfuglien has faced previously isn't the issue. It's that Pronger is a former Hart and Norris trophy winner, a 15-year veteran headed for the Hall of Fame who has earned more respect from the officials than he probably has from the rest of the NHL.

And he takes full advantage of it to get away with more than he should, Hawks winger Patrick Kane said before Wednesday's game.

''The refs probably know it, too,'' Kane said. ''But he's been in the league a long time. He gets away with whacks here and there that he probably shouldn't. But I guess for playing in the league that long [veterans] deserve that. But at this time of year, it really shouldn't matter.''

But it does. Pronger ran roughshod over the Hawks in Game 3 with impunity, elbowing Jonathan Toews and nailing Kris Versteeg as the Flyers avoided a 3-0 series deficit with a 4-3 overtime victory.

Kane agreed that Wednesday night's game was a good example of Pronger getting away with more than he should. But he had no gripes about that or anything else the Flyers did physically in the game. Pronger isn't the most well-liked player in the league by a long shot. He's an engaging guy who can be prickly, surly and arrogant when the mood strikes him. But on the ice, he's only doing what anyone else would do -- and should do -- if given the opportunity.

''That's the way hockey's played,'' Kane said. ''There was probably one big hit where my helmet came off. Besides that I don't know if they had any big licks on me.

''They're obviously going to finish their checks. But we can't worry about that. If you're worried about that, you're not going to be playing hockey.''

Toews also had no issue with Pronger.

''I mean, that's his job,'' he said. ''So he's obviously going to keep getting better as the series goes along. To us, he's just another guy out there. We want to focus on him and make his job tougher. But we know what to expect from him.''

Byfuglien had other issues in this one. He lost his cool when he tussled with the Flyers' Kimmo Timonen after the horn and was called for roughing.

''Buff is pretty composed,'' Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said when asked if Pronger ''got under the skin'' of Byfuglien. ''Buff has been a factor and something they have to be concerned about. He'll continue to battle and persevere, and do what he has to do.''

If the easy-going Byfuglien has reached his breaking point, it's an issue for the Hawks, because Pronger and his teammates will be sure to smell blood in the water. Emboldened by their overtime victory, they'll step up their attempts to push the Hawks over the edge.

''It's part of it. Every team is trying to do that to us,'' Toews said. ''Maybe we took too many penalties, and that's maybe what cost us the game. We'll be smarter. We don't want to be that team -- we've said all along we're going to be smart.

''We've seen teams take stupid penalties against us. But we're not going to let them suck us into playing like that.''

They kind of did in Game 3. It's up to the Hawks and Byfuglien to respond like a championship team should.

[Ahbroody]

Thanks Mike....Now bet me, I need all the Karma I can get!! :r

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airborn hope you enjoy. :D

[icehog3]

0309 1140 0000 6381 3571
airborn hope you enjoy. :D

It was fun, Mike...thanks for being a good sport.

[Gophernut]

Very entertaining game. Listening to the 3rd period on XM on the way home from work last night, the Chicago announcer kept apologizing for being a homer, but said, "I don't want to sound like a homer, but if I see something I am going to call it." He must have said this or something similar to it every time Pronger was on the ice. Pronger must have gotten away with a cross-check, slash, interference, and holding about 10 times in the 3rd period alone according to the Chicago announcer. Now reading what those who watched it say, he might not have been exaggerating.

[ahc4353]

I always told my boys, "if the refs aren't making the calls ur playing 5 on 8 (they only have 3 refs per game) so just suck it up".

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Looks like your analysis was off.

Not only did the Flyers not take too many Penalites, they were the ones who capatalized on Hossa and Byfuglys slashing penalties while killing their penalties. Byfugly actually hurt them more then helped them tonight. Two penalties one resulting in a PPG.

In all honesty I was glad to see the Flyers win this game and make this a series. They got hosed in game one on a play that should have been blown dead because the puck touched the player on the bench which seconds later resulted in a goal. That game should have went to OT and been anyones game. I found it funny how no one wants to talk about that little gift when it resulted in the game winner.

Game 2 was a 1 goal game in which Philly outplayed the Hawks but Niemi saved the day. Game 3 was a 1 goal game flyers. Take out getting hosed in game 1 and you have an even series. Take out Niemi standing on his head in game 2 to save the day and the Hawks could be down 3-0 in this series orit could in fact be 2-1 flyers if they had not gotten hosed in game 1. I said before the series started Philly was going to give the Hawks everything they could handle.

Sorry but a good nuetral take is needed in this thread. The Hawks are lucky to be up 2-1. Yes lucky because they got lucky that the play was not blown dead as it should have been in game 1. Philly out played the Hawks in game 2 but Niemi saved the day. I really think this one could go the distance. The Hawks also showed fustration tonight taking retaliation penalties. That happens a lot when a team is getting pushed around.

All I can say is boys looks like we got us a series and I am very glad we do. Before the Habs series I said the Flyers would win and give the Hawks a run for their money. :=:

The Hossa Curse may still live to kill another team :r

I just had the wrong team:r


Let's hope we get some decent reffing friday:rolleyes:

[icehog3]

Let's hope we get some decent reffing friday:rolleyes:

Let's hope we get a decent power play going Friday! ;)

[icehog3]

Hawks need to wake up. :mad:

[ahc4353]

Wish I could watch! :mad

[King James]

Hawks need to wake up. :mad:

yes, they do

[JE3146]

Was too busy to watch this game... almost glad I didn't.

[icehog3]

Best of 3 now. This will be the ultimate test of the Hawks' character.

[dabigdog]

Hawks need to wake up. :mad:

Nah, I'm cool if they stay asleep :r:r:r

GO FLYERS !!! :=:

[GHC_Hambone]

Things getting intense now. This is the Hawk's series if they can win on home ice....... I hope they can do it.

[mtaill]

Go Flyers!
Giroux, Briere and Pow... a few hometown boys!

[yourchoice]

My family and I found a sports bar in NC to watch the game last night. The bartender said it was the most hootin' and hollerin' for a hockey game the bar ever had! :wo :wo
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[E.J.]

Even Michelle, who doesn't watch hockey unless the Little Man is on the ice, was glued to the television the final 10 minutes of the third....

[icehog3]

Nah, I'm cool if they stay asleep :r:r:r

GO FLYERS !!! :=:

Wanna make another bet? ;)

[Ahbroody]

Dont know if anyone noticed but the wings resigned holmstrom terms undisclosed and lindstrom 6.2 million. 6.2 million on a team that to me needs to sign some younger outside talent.

In sharks news there is a lot of talk that patty may be looking to LA given his ties to the gm, the great young roster, the fact that he has a house down there, and the wife would only be an hour from him or family by flight.

The sharks are apparently also looking at price from the habs to be the next goalie, internal rumors are nabby will be looking for a new home and clowe may be traded in the price deal.

Talked to nichol at a kids bday party. He believes he will be back net year

Hockey gossip update.

[Ahbroody]

Wanna make another bet? ;)

Dont bet the hog. I guess right a lot and he got me.:r

[kugie]

The B's signed Seidenberg 4 year deal. This one I like:tu
I did not like the Ference Deal but if he steps up he could be a good #4 defenseman.

[icehog3]

Dont know if anyone noticed but the wings resigned holmstrom terms undisclosed and lindstrom 6.2 million. 6.2 million on a team that to me needs to sign some younger outside talent.

Between that, and getting Hudler back, it a good start for the Wings.

In sharks news there is a lot of talk that patty may be looking to LA given his ties to the gm, the great young roster, the fact that he has a house down there, and the wife would only be an hour from him or family by flight.

The sharks are apparently also looking at price from the habs to be the next goalie, internal rumors are nabby will be looking for a new home and clowe may be traded in the price deal.

Talked to nichol at a kids bday party. He believes he will be back net year

Hockey gossip update.

Wonder where Nabby and Clowe will end up? What do you think about Price?

[Ahbroody]

Wonder where Nabby and Clowe will end up? What do you think about Price?

Clowe I can see going to the Habs. He has always just seemed to not really like it here. Nabby I dont know maybe the KHL,maybe he cashes in on a struggling team. Given his playoff issues and salary I just dont see the Sharks wanting him back.

Price. Ugggggh we better get some stay at home defensive players. With Blake likely not returning and Nabokov being gone there will be a little room. If Patty leaves I wont be happy. That bridge may have been burned though. I hope not. I see him staying on the west coast though.

[icehog3]

Be a shame to see Marleau go. Price might be a good fit, though.

[icehog3]

Off to the Unoted Center in about 7 hours for Game 5. Hawks need to bring it.

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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Off to the Unoted Center in about 7 hours for Game 5. Hawks need to bring it.

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Have fun at the game Tom:tu Chicago will bring it.

[Ahbroody]

This one will be a monster. Both teams know they have to win. I expect the Hawks to bring the speed and the flyers to bring the pain and aggitation.

The question in my mind will be if the Refs call the Flyers and if the Hawks can keep their composure and not take the retaliation penalties they have been doing.

Good luck to both teams, I am glad this series has lived up to what I thought it would be. Both teams have won games based on their strengths.

[yourchoice]

Have fun Tom! I hope the building is nice and quiet for you! ;)
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[althekillr]

Off to the Unoted Center in about 7 hours for Game 5. Hawks need to bring it.

awesome! did you know its orange shirt night tonight?

[icehog3]

Have fun Tom! I hope the building is nice and quiet for you! ;)
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awesome! did you know its orange crush night tonight?

Yup. ;)

[icehog3]

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[Ahbroody]

nice win. Its so close you can see the finish line

[icehog3]

nice win. Its so close you can see the finish line

And yet I am still a ball of nerves. :r

[yourchoice]

Tom, it seems there is an unlimited supply of pics with Byfugly hamming it up for you to choose from. I think I like him less and less each time you post a pic! :r

As for the game last night, the Hawks came out ready to play, they out hustled the Flyers and had, by far, their best game of the series . Hopefully the Flyers can force game 7. I have confidence they can.

And where are all of the "The Flyers are getting all of the calls, why weren't the obvious penalties called? The NHL is fixing it so they can win!" people? :rolleyes: Maybe the third time Briere gets highsticked in the face will be the charm.

[icehog3]

Refs definitely missed the high-stick on Briere, Joel....just as they missed the one on Seabrook. Hope Briere is OK and ready to go Wednesday....should be a barnburner.

I think it is cool the way Canucks, Sharks, and now Flyer fans hate Byfuglien so much. You hate the players that make a difference....probably why the Hawks fans hate Pronger, because he is a difference maker most nights.

[yourchoice]

I think it is cool the way Canucks, Sharks, and now Flyer fans hate Byfuglien so much. You hate the players that make a difference....probably why the Hawks fans hate Pronger, because he is a difference maker most nights.

You are absolutely correct on that Tom. One of my least favorite opposing players of all time was Matthew Barnaby. I couldn't stand the dude, but always said that if he were a Flyer he'd be one of my favorite players. One of the best at his role, at least when playing against the Flyers.

IMO, most of time, the booing an opposing player receives should be taken as a sign of respect. I actually smile when I hear the boos raining down on Pronger. I'm guessing he does too. The exception to this would be someone like Marty Mcsorley after his cheapshot on Brashear or Dale Hunter after his on Turgeon.

And, FWIW, I think Byfugly is a very imposing force on the ice, and most definitely respect his game. It's his antics that grow tiresome for me. :2

[icehog3]

I think part of the reason that I like it so much is this, Joel: My biggest complaint about Byfuglien the last couple seasons is that he seems to play with no emotion. No smiles, no anger....nada. This playoff season he has showed emotion, and his play has been heads and shoulders better. So as far as I am concerned, the more he acts the goof, the better off the Hawks are going to be. :)

[yourchoice]

I think part of the reason that I like it so much is this, Joel: My biggest complaint about Byfuglien the last couple seasons is that he seems to play with no emotion. No smiles, no anger....nada. This playoff season he has showed emotion, and his play has been heads and shoulders better. So as far as I am concerned, the more he acts the goof, the better off the Hawks are going to be. :)

That makes a lot of sense, Tom. I can think of a lot of professional athletes that have come through Philadelphia that needed a spark of some kind in their game and if glimpses of a spark were shown, their game seemed to elevate. Crossing sports, but McNabb was always more relaxed and confident the goofier he acted. Iverson always excelled when he had an attitude. Jimmy Rollins always pisses opposing team's fans off with his cockiness, but the cockier he is, the better the whole team seems to play (trust me, they're missing him right now).

I guess what I'm saying is, being you're a fan of the Hawks, I see exactly where you are coming from. :tu But like fans from opposing teams of the three athletes I mentioned above, I still don't like the guy! :r :r

[icehog3]

That makes a lot of sense, Tom. I can think of a lot of professional athletes that have come through Philadelphia that needed a spark of some kind in their game and if glimpses of a spark were shown, their game seemed to elevate. Crossing sports, but McNabb was always more relaxed and confident the goofier he acted. Iverson always excelled when he had an attitude. Jimmy Rollins always pisses opposing team's fans off with his cockiness, but the cockier he is, the better the whole team seems to play (trust me, they're missing him right now).

I guess what I'm saying is, being you're a fan of the Hawks, I see exactly where you are coming from. :tu But like fans from opposing teams of the three athletes I mentioned above, I still don't like the guy! :r :r

Totally understand, Joel....I don't think a lot of people outside of Chicago do right now.

Funny thing is, I actually like Pronger....I blame the refs for giving him a little too much leeway, but that ain't his fault.

[Ahbroody]

Hang on there Sparky. I dont know many Sharks fans that hate Byfugly. In fact at the shop last night a few guys said he was a critical player. What most agreed on was the SCRIPTED goal celebration was lame. The same pose, always going to his left, and always ending at the same spot on the board. True celebrations are okay, scripted celebrations where you have it planned out are lame and shows a childish mentality. Like Terrel Ownes etc. To think out how your going to celebrate a goal is strange to me and shows it is not comming from the heart. Instead it is being done to generate a response. Last I checked hockey wasn the WWE and we didnt need the villian.

As to the Canucks celebrations I will say the player I want on my team is the one who wins with class. Not the one who acts like a child jumping around or posing to the opponents crowd yelling neener neener suck on that. Thats just not how I was raised and damn sure not how I am raising my son. You win with class, you let your play on the ice or field leave the mark, not your antics after you win or score.

I know the homers will likely pour in and say there is nothing wrong with a celebration and to that I say fine. Go post your vids again and this time I ask you to find me the scripted repetative goal celebration by one of those players. The same one done over and over and over and over and over again in the same manner. I think instead you will see emotions from the heart. Score goal check, turn and skate to the left check, lift right leg check, lift arms wide check, glide into the glass with back to it and await teamates check. Well except for when he first did it in vancouver you have to add in taunt the crowd.

Still love me some Hawks, and think Byfugly is a good oldschool grinder except for the antics after the goals. I keep saying it to my son, but he doesnt get it yet, "act like you have been there before."

[icehog3]

I think Buff's celebration in Vancouver was spontaneous...after that it became for of his
"pose". ;)

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJXZLnMPiQ4

[dvickery]

of the 5 games so far...i thought the last game was the first time that chicago dominated philly like they have everyone else throughout the playoffs...despite average tending.if the hawks have truly "found themselves"(and play like they have since the begginning of the playoffs)...the cup will be presented tonight.

turning point of game 5..buff's monumental(and clean)hit on pronger...totally changed the way pronger played the rest of the game.buff earned more room to play(and it showed on the scoresheet)...pronger was looking for payback(and it showed on the scoresheet (as penalty minutes and +/-)).

i watched pronger daily for a year when he played for the oilers...never seen him hit that solidly.

8 1/2 hours to go...part of me wants chicago to win tonight...part of me wants to see this continue to 7 games...best nhl playoff year in a decade.

derrek :hm

[Sawyer]

of the 5 games so far...i thought the last game was the first time that chicago dominated philly like they have everyone else throughout the playoffs...despite average tending.if the hawks have truly "found themselves"(and play like they have since the begginning of the playoffs)...the cup will be presented tonight.

I agree with you here. Game 5 was the first time they dominated any period so far in this series.

turning point of game 5..buff's monumental(and clean)hit on pronger...totally changed the way pronger played the rest of the game.buff earned more room to play(and it showed on the scoresheet)...pronger was looking for payback(and it showed on the scoresheet (as penalty minutes and +/-)).

i watched pronger daily for a year when he played for the oilers...never seen him hit that solidly.

8 1/2 hours to go...part of me wants chicago to win tonight...part of me wants to see this continue to 7 games...best nhl playoff year in a decade.

derrek :hm

Game 6 is not until tomorrow.

[icehog3]

Derrek...you have to wait until tomorrow, My Brother. ;)

Go Hawks!!!!

[mithrilG60]

I'm calling Philly forcing Game 7 and Chicago taking it at home.

[JE3146]

I'm calling Philly forcing Game 7 and Chicago taking it at home.

Hope so.

I love game 7's :D

[icehog3]

I'm calling Philly forcing Game 7 and Chicago taking it at home.

You could wel be right, Philly will be tough at home.

Even though I have a ticket for Game 7, I would prefer the Hawks step up and win Game 6...I don't know if my heart can take another 48 hours of this! :r

[Ahbroody]

Deep breaths big boy DEEEEEEEEEEEP Breaths.
I must say I would love to see these two teams in a game 7. Someone might get badly injured though. No holds barred barbwire cage match.

Would give anything to be in that box between the benches for a game 7. I would be chirping my ARRRRSe off at everybody. :r

[JE3146]

You could wel be right, Philly will be tough at home.

Even though I have a ticket for Game 7, I would prefer the Hawks step up and win Game 6...I don't know if my heart can take another 48 hours of this! :r

Hows that work if there is no game 7?

Refund?

[mithrilG60]

That's exactly it. Teams pre-sell all the tickets in a round as soon as they're confirmed into the round, if Games 5, 6 or 7 are not needed refunds are issued. I imagine some use pre-authorization instead of sale and refund, but it's really the same thing.

[icehog3]

Would give anything to be in that box between the benches for a game 7. I would be chirping my ARRRRSe off at everybody. :r

You would give anything to be Pierre McGuire???? :;) :r

Hows that work if there is no game 7?

Refund?

Yup.....box of Cazadores. ;)

[JE3146]

Yup.....box of Cazadores. ;)

:r

[icehog3]

You would give anything to be Pierre McGuire???? :;) :r





http://www.thecheckingline.com/forum/general/pierre-mcguire-drinking-game

[dvickery]

wtf... :D ...game every two days at 6:00pm(why check a schedule???)...i wrestled the remote from judy(happens about once every two days(around 6:00pm))...no game tonight.

sniff
derrek :hm

[GHC_Hambone]

From today's Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2010-06/54183319.jpg

[yourchoice]

That doesn't make any sense! lol

[GHC_Hambone]

Yeah I thought it was...interesting.

[mithrilG60]

Saw that, they'd better hope it does have the same effect as Willie Mitchell's comments about Kane last year....

[icehog3]

I thought it was pretty stupid by the Tribune...juvenile stuff. I have seen a few NHL players that ought to wear skirts and carry purses....Chris Pronger ain't one of them. :2

[mithrilG60]

Pretty much, I don't really get whatever point it is they think they're making. If I was anyone to do with Chicago right now any I wanted to pick a player on Philly to rile up, Chris Pronger would be my last choice (unless I was shorting the Hawks with my bookie).

[althekillr]

Game 7 here we come. I'd like to see Carcillo back in the lineup again tonight. I know he's a wild card and takes stupid penalties. But at home they can match him up selectively to bang up duncan and seabrook a bit, and he adds a ton of energy to the flyers and adds that edge that they need tonight. And I agree on chicago clearly outplaying philly in game 5, should be a good one tonight.

[Ahbroody]

That is lame. I dont get the point. He and the team are going to have that posted in the locker room. At home with now being slapped like that. Hmmm game 7 looking more likely now. I would almost think you will see an apology from the paper.

Lol Tom, hit him with your purse cindy.

[gpugliese]

I thought it was pretty stupid by the Tribune...juvenile stuff. I have seen a few NHL players that ought to wear skirts and carry purses....Chris Pronger ain't one of them. :2

I think that's a dig more on his ugly exit from the Oilers, where it was rumored that Mrs. Pronger was the one making demands for a trade to get out of Edmonton.

[Ahbroody]

That is lame. I dont get the point. He and the team are going to have that posted in the locker room. At home with now being slapped like that. Hmmm game 7 looking more likely now. I would almost think you will see an apology from the paper

[GreekGodX]

I couldn't believe that Pronger picture. That is just foolish. If the Flyers don't respond with a win tonight, it's because the Hawks played a perfect game.

[icehog3]

Let's Go Blackhawks!!! :wnr

[JaKaacH]

From today's Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2010-06/54183319.jpg
Date myself time. Reminds me a little of when the St. Louis airport had a big sign up in 1985 for the Royals to see as they fly in for game #3.
The sign: WELCOME to the home of 1985 World Series Champs

I think that's a dig more on his ugly exit from the Oilers, where it was rumored that Mrs. Pronger was the one making demands for a trade to get out of Edmonton.

Sounds like a smart lady to me...:D

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/niemiSJ.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hopefully tonight I will see my first Stanley Cup win for the Hawks. :ih

http://imgsrv.wbbm780.com/image/DbGraphic/201004/1535029.jpg?1270464745

[icehog3]

I am predicting a breakout game for Johnny Toews.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I am predicting a breakout game for Johnny Toews.

That would be great. Kaner maybe as well.
This game is huge. Most of my family has been waiting years and years for this....

[mithrilG60]

I think that's a dig more on his ugly exit from the Oilers, where it was rumored that Mrs. Pronger was the one making demands for a trade to get out of Edmonton.

Pah, that was only ugly because the media made it out to be. Show me a married man that hasn't realized "a happy wife is a happy life" and I'll show you a man who's either lying or about to get divorced.

And if that's what the Tribune was referring to they might want to make it a bit more obvious considering; a) that was 4 years and 2 teams ago now, and b) it has nothing to do with the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals.

[gpugliese]

Pah, that was only ugly because the media made it out to be. Show me a married man that hasn't realized "a happy wife is a happy life" and I'll show you a man who's either lying or about to get divorced..

The "ugly" was directed towards the affair rumors with Christie Chorley at that time.

[Ahbroody]

Pah, that was only ugly because the media made it out to be. Show me a married man that hasn't realized "a happy wife is a happy life" and I'll show you a man who's either lying or about to get divorced.

pAnd if that's what the Tribune was referring to they might want to make it a bit more obvious considering; a)that was 4 years and 2 teams ago now, and b) it has nothing to do with the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals.

I got to agree with most of this especially the happy wife. This has made my marriage way better in all aspects.

This is also effecting marleau in his free agency.

Tom answer your pm's u got some splaining to do.

[JE3146]

Is this game not being televised in some areas?

I can't find it on my guide... at all.

Closest I have is a pre-game show on NHL network, which the game doesn't even follow it.

This is ridiculous!.. Comcast on the west coast.

[icehog3]

Should be on every NBC affiliate, Jordan.

I am praying Johnny Toews lifts the Grail tonight.

[icehog3]

Lighting up an '85 Lusitania to help me through the game....Nerves are firing right now, I can only imagine the players.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/niemiSJ.jpg

[JE3146]

Should be on every NBC affiliate, Jordan.

I am praying Johnny Toews lifts the Grail tonight.

The guide says the 5 o'clock news but they went to the game. phew:D


Go hawks!

[icehog3]

The guide says the 5 o'clock news but they went to the game. phew:D


Go hawks!

:wo :wnr

[68TriShield]

:ih

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Off to watch the game.

Hopefully I'll have to call in "sick" for work tomorrow:D

[Eleven]

lol @ Pronger for arguing that call.


(EDIT) And then acting surprised when he is called for the second one.

[gpugliese]

I really hope the refs step back instead of trying to dictate the pace themselves.

[icehog3]

1-1 after one, but thr Hawks are dominating....if they keep it up, Toews hoists the Cup tonight! :wnr

[JE3146]

Hawks look like they're in a daze.

Momentum shifted 100% in less than a few minutes.

[Eleven]

That call on Hossa was one of the worst I have ever seen by an NHL official. That was disgusting.

[JE3146]

And then they do something beautiful like that! Nice recovery :D

[JE3146]

Hell of a 2nd period.

[icehog3]

One period from the Cup? :D

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/niemiSJ.jpg

[yourchoice]

The call on Hossa was bad but it certainly wasn't the only bad call in the 2nd. Hartnell's highsticking call was bogus. Some obvious missed calls both ways so far too. But skipping the blame and excuse game with the refs the Hawks look better than the Flyers so far tonight. Hopefully the Flyers can steal this game like the Hawks stole game two and force game 7.
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[JE3146]

And things get interesting...

[icehog3]

Anyone know C.P.R.? I will give you directions to my house....

[yourchoice]

Anyone know C.P.R.? I will give you directions to my house....

Swing by this way after you're done resuscitating Tom!



Anybody notice that after "Pierre" pointed out what should have been a penalty on Ladd, "Edzo" didn't say a peep? Generally, I like the ex-Hawk Olczyk, but in this series he has been a joke.

And what kind of nickname is Edzo anyway? :r


I don't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight I'm so friggin wired.

[JE3146]

What a lackluster end...

[Eleven]

What a lackluster end...

Better than the flyers getting the lackluster end :)


Congrats Hawks!


(EDIT) How bout all the booing from the flyers fans? Even Detroit didn't boo when the Penguins won on their ice. Stay Classy Philadelphia!

[ahc4353]

Congrats Tom.

[JE3146]

Better than the flyers getting the lackluster end :)


Congrats Hawks!

I agree, but I had this pit in my stomach while they were celebrating with no light. I was like.. if this ends up not being a goal, their morale is going down the crapper :r


Congrats to both teams.

[gpugliese]

(EDIT) How bout all the booing from the flyers fans? Even Detroit didn't boo when the Penguins won on their ice. Stay Classy Philadelphia!

Bettman always gets booed, even when the winner is at home. It's tradition. :D

[scoot]

Better than the flyers getting the lackluster end :)


Congrats Hawks!


(EDIT) How bout all the booing from the flyers fans? Even Detroit didn't boo when the Penguins won on their ice. Stay Classy Philadelphia!

What did you expect? I'd be booing too after the way that game ended.

[ashtonlady]

Way to go HAWKS. :D

[icehog3]

What did you expect? I'd be booing too after the way that game ended.

:td

Chicago Blackhawks - 2010 Stanley Cup Champions

[yourchoice]

First and foremost, I want to say congratulations to all of the Hawk fans. Being a life long Philadelphia sports fan, I know all too well how it feels to have a long wait for a championship for a beloved sports franchise. Hats off to your team. It was a great, dramatic, and fun Stanley Cup Playoffs.

As a Flyers fan, I really wish the winning goal wasn't a weak goal. Very frustrating. I would have rather it been a clean goal, or a goal that rewarded hard work in the offensive zone.

Nonetheless, a heartfelt congratulations. :tu

[icehog3]

Thanks Joel...the Hawks last one the Cup the year before I was born...I thought I might never see this.

Congrats to the Flyers on an awesome season. :tu

[kazzaca]

Congrats to all the Hawks fans out there...great win, great team...well deserved!

[icehog3]

I have to be honest...I lit my celebratory cigar (a Partagas 150) when the puck was dropped for OT...I was feeling it.

[yourchoice]

(EDIT) How bout all the booing from the flyers fans? Even Detroit didn't boo when the Penguins won on their ice. Stay Classy Philadelphia!

Stay Hating Scott!

As said, Bettman has been booed every year the cup has been presented that I can remember, even when he's presenting the cup at the winning team's home ice.

Your rhetoric is tiresome.

[scoot]

I have to be honest...I lit my celebratory cigar (a Partagas 150) when the puck was dropped for OT...I was feeling it.

-(P That's very Red Auerbach of you. Congrats on the Cup, I'm glad you got to see it. :tu

[icehog3]

-(P That's very Red Auerbach of you. Congrats on the Cup, I'm glad you got to see it. :tu

Sometimes you have to tempt the Hockey Gods. :) Thank you!

[catfish2]

Tom's head is going to be so big, Were not going to be able to live with him. Congrats Hawks. Congrats Tom. Hey wait a minute, does this mean Tom's going to be handing out celebratory sticks on Saturday. Congrats.

[catfish2]

They just said that the parade is going to be on Friday.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

What did you expect? I'd be booing too after the way that game ended.

stay classy Philly:td Really sad for you guys:r





Words can't describe the feeling right now!! It's like Im living 2005 all over again but with the Hawks, and its just great!!!! I didn't think I would see this, and for my dad, this is very special for him. Thanks for the memories Chicago:tu Let's add another banner to the United Center!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://committedindians.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kaner-celebrate.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

They just said that the parade is going to be on Friday.

Friday 10:30am

Also, Rally at Michigan and Wacker at 11:30am this Friday. :banger:banger:banger

[E.J.]

Congrats to you Blackhawk fans..... It was a fun year.....

GO AVS 2010-11!

P.S. Have a Karma winner naming my dog Kane 2 weeks ago.....

[Sauer Grapes]

Woohoo. My "hometown" team actually won something!

I'd love to be able to attend the celebration on Friday, but I have class until 1.

There is plenty of celebrating going on tonight downtown though. I don't know if I'll get much sleep unless the honking stops at some point. At least I don't have gunshots like some friends have reported. I don't believe them though, guns are illegal in Chicago, so they must be hearing things.

[Eleven]

I don't believe them though, guns are illegal in Chicago, so they must be hearing things.

lol


Perfect Timing Story for your Post! (http://www.examiner.com/x-2581-St-Louis-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2010m6d9-Score-Chicago-illegal-gun-owners-3-bad-guys-0)

[icehog3]

Ok, I'm drunk. :r

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/ToewsCup.jpg

Words escape me.

[Barcode]

Congrats to both teams on a great year.

I'm with you E.J. GO AVS

[elderboy02]

Nice win by the Blackhawks last night! :banger

[68TriShield]

Words escape me.

There hasn't been much to say since 1961 :)

Congrats to all the Blackhawk fans,especially Tom :D

[mtaill]

Congrats to the Hawks!

[Sawyer]

Congrats to the Hawks fans. My condolences to the Flyers fans. It was a pretty good series. The teams looked evenly matched until game 5 when the Hawks blew it out. I have to admit, I was rooting for the Flyers last night. I just wanted there to be one more game before the 4 month hiatus.

[taltos]

Congratulations to all of the Hawk fans, this is a well deserved Cup for the great city of Chicago. I know how you guys feel after waiting over 50 years for the Red Sox to go past coming close and finally winning a title. All of you folks, especially Tom enjoy this one.:tu

[kugie]

WTG. Blackhawks

[jmsremax]

Congratulations to all of the Hawk fans, this is a well deserved Cup for the great city of Chicago. I know how you guys feel after waiting over 50 years for the Red Sox to go past coming close and finally winning a title. All of you folks, especially Tom enjoy this one.:tu

Couldn't have said it any better myself. Congrats Hawks!

[Ahbroody]

Well done Hawks and fans. Been an amazing turn around for this club very possible for more cups in the near future.

[IBQTEE1]

Rock on Hawks!!! :banger

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/wrigley1.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/wrigley2.jpg

[dvickery]

tom...nobody is happier for you than i am.where were you at midnight when i called ;) ???.

i think the hawks should have given pronger the puck :D .

how it must suck to be a toronto sports fan now.

best playoffs in a decade or more...the team i was rooting for the whole time won...makes it better.

hangovers suck when you get close to 50 ... neh ???

derrek :hm

[BigAsh]

Who won? :rolleyes:











:D.....Congrats Tom and 'Hawks fans.....Watched more hockey in last month than last 5 years!!

[icehog3]

tom...nobody is happier for you than i am.where were you at midnight when i called ;) ???.

i think the hawks should have given pronger the puck :D .

how it must suck to be a toronto sports fan now.

best playoffs in a decade or more...the team i was rooting for the whole time won...makes it better.

hangovers suck when you get close to 50 ... neh ???

derrek :hm

Midnight? I was about 3/4s of the way into a bottle of Patron, Derrek...I am sorry I was so drunk with excitement (and tequila) that I missed the call, but I loved your message when I heard it.....at 11AM. ;) :r

[GHC_Hambone]

Yeah hawks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[Sawyer]

Time to start the '10-'11 thread? Draft quickly approaching. Gotta start hoping for my Thrashers again. They will have a lot of young guys coming up. It has to be more help for them than Kovalchoke brought for the Devils.

I guess we should give the Hawks fans at least a couple days. ;)

[yourchoice]

I guess we should give the Hawks fans at least a couple days. ;)

At least until the parade is over!

[SmokeyJoe]

Midnight? I was about 3/4s of the way into a bottle of Patron, Derrek...I am sorry I was so drunk with excitement (and tequila) that I missed the call, but I loved your message when I heard it.....at 11AM. ;) :r

Congratulations, my friend. Now you know what I was talking about. Nothing like seeing your team lift the Cup!

That's two for Andrew Ladd. :tu

[Ahbroody]

Blake announced his retirement. Now the Sharks need to not sign nabby as he said. Still hoping patty re-signs

[icehog3]

Congratulations, my friend. Now you know what I was talking about. Nothing like seeing your team lift the Cup!

That's two for Andrew Ladd. :tu

Big goal for him in the winning game too, Joe! :D

Blake announced his retirement. Now the Sharks need to not sign nabby as he said. Still hoping patty re-signs

:salute: to Mr. Blake on a fine career.

[Ahbroody]

I was glad he did he had a decent season, but at times this year it was painful to watch him.

An amazing career and a likely hofer

[GreekGodX]

Congrats the the Hawks and Pops! Maybe the next one can be a little sooner?

[icehog3]

Congrats the the Hawks and Pops! Maybe the next one can be a little sooner?

If it isn't, I won't be around to see it, Son. ;) :r

[yourchoice]

So...did anybody go to the parade today?

[icehog3]

I couldn't get caught downtown as I had a funeral to attend..watched it on TV smoking a Cohiba Lancero. Chicago estimated the crowd at 2,000,000...so much for "only 18,000 Hawks fans in Chicago". ;)

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hawksparade2.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/hawksparade.jpg

[GHC_Hambone]

Crazy crowds with the parade and Cubs/Sox game (good game btw ;)) going on today. Fun to watch on TV but kinda glad I didn't go. All the people I talked to said they didn't even get close to a good view. Now the search begins for championship gear once I gather up some money.


2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!

[Barcode]

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs522.snc3/29720_402730488333_6355923333_4193032_1318240_n.jp g



Congratulations to the Blackhawks. Victory, like bourbon, is better the longer you wait for it.

[icehog3]

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs522.snc3/29720_402730488333_6355923333_4193032_1318240_n.jp g



Congratulations to the Blackhawks. Victory, like bourbon, is better the longer you wait for it.

I hope it's not another 49 years....'cause I will miss that. ;)

[GHC_Hambone]

Well its finally starting to hit me...hockey season is over. Although this summer will be much more enjoyable then summers past, still cant wait for hockey to start again!

[Eleven]

Well its finally starting to hit me...hockey season is over. Although this summer will be much more enjoyable then summers past, still cant wait for hockey to start again!

I have really enjoyed July 1st and Draft Day the last few years. Gives you a tiny bit of Hockey in your world when there is nothing else going on.

I like keeping track of the trades on Draft day in particular and which free agents move around up to and on July 1st.

[icehog3]

I have really enjoyed July 1st and Draft Day the last few years. Gives you a tiny bit of Hockey in your world when there is nothing else going on.

I like keeping track of the trades on Draft day in particular and which free agents move around up to and on July 1st.

I guess I can open up the '10-'11 thread right after the Awards ceremony. :)

[BigAsh]

I couldn't get caught downtown as I had a funeral to attend..watched it on TV smoking a Cohiba Lancero. Chicago estimated the crowd at 2,000,000...so much for "only 18,000 Hawks fans in Chicago". ;)

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hawksparade2.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/hawksparade.jpg

Funny Tom cause I thought that was you on the left....in Red....:r.....gotta love a parade!

[Ahbroody]

LOL at adam burish and Chris Pronger.
Personally i thought Pronger had the better quote when he hit him with the minors blast and saying dude had issues for talking smack 5 minutes after winning the cup.

[icehog3]

LOL at adam burish and Chris Pronger.
Personally i thought Pronger had the better quote when he hit him with the minors blast and saying dude had issues for talking smack 5 minutes after winning the cup.

Lots of blogging in Chicago criticizing Burish's comment and timing. Pronger always seems to get the best of the comments, especially putting the media in its place after dumb questions.

[icehog3]

The Hawks were honored at Wrigley Field tonight by the Cubs and White Sox....very cool.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hawkswrigley.jpg

[GHC_Hambone]

The Hawks were honored at Wrigley Field tonight by the Cubs and White Sox....very cool.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hawkswrigley.jpg

Wow, that has to be the greatest picture I have seen of the recent celebrations. Now I am a Sox fan, but having both teams in the picture makes it a lot cooler. How did that Cubs player sneak right up next to the cup though?! lol

And regarding the Burish quote, I really don't think it was the right time to be insulting another player. During the season it might be ok to get in someone's head, but after winning the cup its really not necessary.

[icehog3]

Toews, Kane, Keith and Hossa will be on Jay Leno on Monday night with Lord Stanley's Cup. :tu

[BigAsh]

The Hawks were honored at Wrigley Field tonight by the Cubs and White Sox....very cool.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hawkswrigley.jpg


That is SWEET!....and I'm not of fan of any of those teams!

Toews, Kane, Keith and Hossa will be on Jay Leno on Monday night with Lord Stanley's Cup. :tu

Keith: with or without teeth?

[icehog3]

Keith: with or without teeth?

They are still apparently not fixed....Guy on Chicago sports radio said at the parade, Keith looked like the loser of a "bum fight".

[icehog3]

I am guessing Keith will get them fixed before June 23rd in case he accepts the Norris Trophy that night. ;)

[E.J.]

Well, I am still getting hockey a few times a week.....:tu
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9374/murrayvsviewmont4.jpg
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/8583/murrayvsviewmont5.jpg
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/4392/murrayvsviewmont3.jpg

[Gophernut]

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs522.snc3/29720_402730488333_6355923333_4193032_1318240_n.jp g



Congratulations to the Blackhawks. Victory, like bourbon, is better the longer you wait for it.

My new desktop wallpaper!

[Ahbroody]

Nice EJ. I am still getting it as well. Love watching him learn and figure things out on his own.

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/wrigley22.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Leno.jpg

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nZSwtUGHd4

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUtuCd4dyA4&feature=related

[icehog3]

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks will play an exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Winnepeg in the fall.

True North Sports & Entertainment Limited said Wednesday the Blackhawks will play the Lightning on Sept. 22 at the MTS Center.

The matchup will be the seventh NHL preseason contest hosted by Winnipeg since 1997. The game will be a homecoming for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, a Winnipeg native.

[GHC_Hambone]

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks will play an exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Winnepeg in the fall.

True North Sports & Entertainment Limited said Wednesday the Blackhawks will play the Lightning on Sept. 22 at the MTS Center.

The matchup will be the seventh NHL preseason contest hosted by Winnipeg since 1997. The game will be a homecoming for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, a Winnipeg native.

Thats awesome! Who knows, the Jets may be back in a few years...

[icehog3]

Thats awesome! Who knows, the Jets may be back in a few years...

Sure hope so for the folks in Winnipeg. :tu

[Gophernut]

Sure hope so for the folks in Winnipeg. :tu

I agree, the NHL needs to take care of Canada.:xxx

[icehog3]

I can't believe this guy's reaction when he found out what happened. I would have killed the girl...quite literally.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Video-Girlfriend-s-remote-control-prank-costs;_ylt=AjAq2NRy3q.47BxLxCbhovV7vLYF?urn=nhl,24 8948

[GreekGodX]

Halak got traded to the Blues. I can't believe it after the performance he gave in the playoffs that he would get traded for 2 prospects.

[yourchoice]

I can't believe this guy's reaction when he found out what happened. I would have killed the girl...quite literally.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Video-Girlfriend-s-remote-control-prank-costs;_ylt=AjAq2NRy3q.47BxLxCbhovV7vLYF?urn=nhl,24 8948
I can't imagine how friggin' mad I would have been. :bx
Halak got traded to the Blues. I can't believe it after the performance he gave in the playoffs that he would get traded for 2 prospects.

I heard that yesterday on NHL on XM. I'm with you...I can't believe it.

[GreekGodX]

I heard that yesterday on NHL on XM. I'm with you...I can't believe it.

Well I guess his stock is at his highest right now. Gotta hope that the Habs know what their doing? :confused: They must think their other guy is better..

[Eleven]

Halak got traded to the Blues. I can't believe it after the performance he gave in the playoffs that he would get traded for 2 prospects.

Gotta feel sorry for all the bandwagoners who bought Halak jerseys :)

[icehog3]

The Habs said they needed to make a choice between Halak and Price as they couldn't pay two "starting" golatender salaries with the cap. I think they made the wrong choice, and like you all have implied, if they were going to trade him, they could have done better.

[althekillr]

I think they made the wrong choice, and like you all have implied, if they were going to trade him, they could have done better.

agreed, wow, kinda shocking.

[icehog3]

TORONTO -- The NHL's competition committee agreed Friday on a new head-shot rule for next season.

The committee, made up of players and GMs, met for four-plus hours at the NHL's Toronto office and ironed out the language for the new rule, which still needs approval from the NHLPA's executive board on Monday and from the board of governors on Thursday.

The new rule, which was first recommended at the GM meetings in March, would impose a five-minute penalty for a blindside hit to the head, with an automatic game misconduct. The league will also consider supplemental discipline.

The players tweaked some of the language in the new rule proposed by the GMs, but in the end both sides agreed to move forward with it.

[Ahbroody]

youch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like Patty is looking for 7 mill. Guess he wont be a shark next year after all. 7 mill? I hope the rumor is false I cant see paying him 7 mill after he only has shown up this year in the playoffs after being a ghost for so many.

[icehog3]

youch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like Patty is looking for 7 mill. Guess he wont be a shark next year after all. 7 mill? I hope the rumor is false I cant see paying him 7 mill after he only has shown up this year in the playoffs after being a ghost for so many.

But it's all about "What have I done for you lately" in the NHL. Havlat didn't do chit for 2 years with the Hawks, then had a career year in his contract year. After signing a nice fat contract with the Wild, he took it down two notches again.

[Ahbroody]

Which is sad and y I am at the point that if he wants to try to hold up the team I say GTFO. No way he is a 7 million guy. I think 4 given how the team stuck with him. Also he has had jumbo and great line mates feeding his arse. Let him go.somewhere else and drowned. He won't be able to cherrypick like he does now that's for sure.

[icehog3]

Dream #1 fulfilled on 6-9-2010. :wnr


Dream #2 fulfilled last night.



http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Cup001-1.jpg

[68TriShield]

How cool is that Tom :D

[Gophernut]

I have always wanted to see the cup up close like that! Great photo Tom!

[E.J.]

That is REALLY cool Tom.....REALLY COOL.

[icehog3]

I am still smiling like a Cheshire Cat, Guys...it was way cool. :D

[Ahbroody]

Very cool brother. I hope one day I will get to do the same

[icehog3]

Very cool brother. I hope one day I will get to do the same

I hope that for you too, Mike. :)

[GHC_Hambone]

Awesome pic! I got to visit the other cup in Toronto and it was a great moment in my life.

[yourchoice]

Tom...that is awesome!

[Barcode]

Very Nice Tom, I want to get that close to the Cup one day.

[Eleven]

Great pic with the Cup!

When my son got his pic taken with it, at the Nike/Bauer Invitational in Chicago last year, they had it set up like one of those photo booths, it was completely hidden from public view, and to get to it, you had to pay for the picture.

They allowed us to go in and snap our own pics as well, but only after we paid, and they told my son not to touch the cup!

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5695/001pha.jpg

[icehog3]

They allowed us to go in and snap our own pics as well, but only after we paid, and they told my son not to touch the cup!

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5695/001pha.jpg

I hope he disobeyed them, Scott....great pic!

[Eleven]

The boy's team is going back to the tournament this fall, I'm sure the Cup will be there again, this time with some new names on it!

They had all the other major trophies there too, Hart, Selke, Vezina, etc etc, but they were all up in the Bar area of Seven Bridges Ice Arena, so the kids couldn't get to those.

[icehog3]

The boy's team is going back to the tournament this fall, I'm sure the Cup will be there again, this time with some new names on it!

They had all the other major trophies there too, Hart, Selke, Vezina, etc etc, but they were all up in the Bar area of Seven Bridges Ice Arena, so the kids couldn't get to those.

Hmmmm...in the bar area. My very own Selke trophy....


;) :r

[Eleven]

Hmmmm...in the bar area. My very own Selke trophy....


;) :r

Nov. 5th-7th and they usually have the opening ceremonies and exhibition games the first night at Seven Bridges, if you live nearby, stop in and I will buy you a drink and run interference so you can have your Selke :)

[icehog3]

Nov. 5th-7th and they usually have the opening ceremonies and exhibition games the first night at Seven Bridges, if you live nearby, stop in and I will buy you a drink and run interference so you can have your Selke :)

Please remind me when it gets close Scott, I would love to come hang out...we can even step outside for a smoke if the Chicago weather cooperates. And I can get my Selke.

[mtaill]

Got a pic too with the cup when I visited the hockey hall of fame in toronto a few years ago.

[GHC_Hambone]

Trade rumors...Buff, Eager, and Sopel to ATL

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/news/story?id=5320715 (http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/news/story?id=5320715)

I really liked Sopel, would hate to see him go. May be necessary for the cap however.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Trade rumors...Buff, Eager, and Sopel to ATL

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/news/story?id=5320715 (http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/news/story?id=5320715)

I really liked Sopel, would hate to see him go. May be necessary for the cap however.

Its done Joe........

[icehog3]

As I posted in the other thread, I am sad, but not mad.....they have no choice but to shed salary. And I just bought a Hawks Byfuglien jersey. :r

[MedicCook]

As I posted in the other thread, I am sad, but not mad.....they have no choice but to shed salary. And I just bought a Hawks Byfuglien jersey. :r

So it is your fault then Tom. :r The jersey jinx hit's again.

[icehog3]

So it is your fault then Tom. :r The jersey jinx hit's again.

That's what happened when I bought that Gretzky Oilers jersey in 1987!! :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I was gonna buy a Sopel jersey as well:hm

[GreekGodX]

I can't believe the trade!

[Ahbroody]

agreed, very suprised to see them launch fugly.

[Eleven]

Blockbuster!

Hate to see a cup winning team broke apart but they knew what they were getting into before the season started. They built to win, they won, now its time to take it apart.

Just like the Penguins, keeping the core group together is paramount.

And just like Halak, getting rid of who they did was perfect timing, their value could not have been higher.

I just wish my Penguins would get something done. The East is getting real good and the Pens haven't done much.

[Ahbroody]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=532414
guess my rumor source is right. No Nabokov next year. Sure someone will snap him up. The Sharks had a offer to the Habs for Price which included Clowe. That obviously is dead.

Damn though I think the Sharks are going to over pay Patty. God I hope not.

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/CIiChamps.jpg

[icehog3]

Congrats to Duncan "Teeth" Keith on winning the 2010 Norris Trophy. :wnr

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/duncan.jpg

[GHC_Hambone]

I was gonna buy a Sopel jersey as well:hm
I've got one for sale...


Just kidding, I will still proudly wear my Sopel jersey. He was a great defensive player and one of my favorites. And its probably a fairly rare jersey too lol.

[icehog3]

Hawks parted ways with Colin Fraser to the Oilers for a 6th round pick.

Sharks signed Marleau and Pavelski to 4 year deals, good move for them.

[Ahbroody]

Hmmm guess I need to go see terms. Rumor was his wife didn't want to go anywhere.

[icehog3]

Hmmm guess I need to go see terms. Rumor was his wife didn't want to go anywhere.

Rumor is Pavelski took a "hometown discount" to stay with the Fish.

[Ahbroody]

Rumor is Pavelski took a "hometown discount" to stay with the Fish.

Sounds like a good American boy to me.

[icehog3]

Sounds like a good American boy to me.

I like Pavelski a lot...I'd like him even better in the Red and Black. :)

[Ahbroody]

I like him a lot also and hope he captains the team eventually. Dude is clutch and has ice water in the veins. when the boys got to meet the players this year he was one of the guys who posed for pics with any boy who wanted talked to them and signed every thing they gave to him. He really stood out among the sharks players as one who really cared that the kids had fun. He definitely comes from good stock and or has his head in the right place. Hoping Micah gets his number this year.

[icehog3]

Definitely confirms what I thought about him. :tu

Be cool to see Micah in #8. :)

[GreekGodX]

I like Pavelski a lot...I'd like him even better in the Red and White. :)

So much better :D

From espn.com

Marleau, who was eligible to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, will receive $27.6 million in the four-year deal. Pavelski, who would have been a restricted free agent, will be paid $16 million.

P.S NHL Draft tonight :wo

[kugie]

the B's seem to be shaking things up.
Possible Savard to the Sens for Spezza the B's will have to add someone else in the deal to match up with salary.
They are also Actively shopping Tim Thomas
They have obtained Nathan Horton from the Panthers.


I hope they don't handcuff themselves salary wise

But they did get rid of Wiedman:tu

[icehog3]

Some of my friends drove through Chris Pronger's hometown on the way to a fishing trip in Canada this weekend.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/pronger.jpg

Notice the Blackhawks stickers on Pronger's chest and crotch. :r

[357]

Congrats Tom on getting your photo with the cup. I envy you. Even though it has been in Detroit quite a few times in the past 10 years, I have yet to see it up close and in person, The closest I've gotten was at the parades as it was hoisted by the team captain.

[icehog3]

Congrats Tom on getting your photo with the cup. I envy you. Even though it has been in Detroit quite a few times in the past 10 years, I have yet to see it up close and in person, The closest I've gotten was at the parades as it was hoisted by the team captain.

Thanks Mike, it was definitely a special moment for me. :)

[taltos]

Dream #1 fulfilled on 6-9-2010. :wnr


Dream #2 fulfilled last night.



http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Cup001-1.jpgWhat's that fugly piece of tin next to the Hog? Congrats Tom.:tu