NHL '09 - '10 Thread

[icehog3]

Drop the instigator rule and some of these psuedo tough guys will think twice. The hit Willie Mitchell put on Johnny Toews would have had him answering to a Joey Kocur type back in the day. :2

[SilverFox]

I agree the shots to the head have to stop.

I may sound like a homer but I have watched the Glencross hit several times and while I fully agree that it should have been a penalty I don't think there was any intent there.

[Ahbroody]

I have not seen the hit Shawn so I was not directly commenting on that. It is just driving me nuts that these guys are literaly taking running starts at these guys on the boards now and its legal. Its focking dangerous and someone is going to get gravely hurt eventually. Like I said I love a good hip check or an open ice hit to the chest, but these guys are getting those big caps of the pads right on the chin when they could drop the shoulder a little and put one in the chest. Instead you see guys like Ovi (who I like) get away with leaving his feet or getting damn close to deliver that shot. I swear I am going to work with Micah on hip checks as he grows up. I would love seeing those make a comeback. You can count on one hand the times in a season you see a good hip check. I dont mean a low bridge like the kings jackets game.

Damit you guys get me all worked up again. :r

[SmokeyJoe]

Update on Hurricanes Goalie, Cam Ward...

Ward Expected to be Released From Hospital Monday
Goaltender suffered laceration of upper leg and will be out a minimum of 3-4 weeks
Sunday, 11.08.2009 / 5:42 PM / News By Terrell Williams

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward will remain at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH, through Sunday night. Ward is expected to return to Raleigh on Monday, where he will be evaluated further by Hurricanes Head Orthopedic Physician Dr. Marty Isbell. The goaltender is expected to miss a minimum of three to four weeks of action.

Ward suffered a laceration of the left upper leg from the skate of Columbus forward Rick Nash, as Nash passed through the crease during the first period of Carolina’s 3-2 loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday night. He was originally expected to return to Raleigh on Sunday, but will remain in Columbus through tonight to guard against infection.

[icehog3]

Ouch. :(

[Ahbroody]

They were Talking about this tonight and your options for Goalies. The were saying either mannie fernande or legece are both playing in the minors and are available.

Then they were saying they may take this as the opportunity to work a multi player trade to shake things up a bit as they think the team needs a different feel. Kind of interesting to see what happens. I think they should stick with it, The team is going to come around.

[icehog3]

They were Talking about this tonight and your options for Goalies. The were saying either mannie fernande or legece are both playing in the minors and are available.

Then they were saying they may take this as the opportunity to work a multi player trade to shake things up a bit as they think the team needs a different feel. Kind of interesting to see what happens. I think they should stick with it, The team is going to come around.

They can have Huet for a bag of pucks. :r

[SmokeyJoe]

Hurricanes sign Manny Legace to one year deal...

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Manny Legace (LEH-gah-see) on a one-year contract. The deal will pay Legace $500,000 on the NHL level and $105,000 on the American Hockey League (AHL) level.

Legace, 36, has a career NHL record of 177-92-36, with a goals-against average of 2.38, a save percentage of .912 and 23 shutouts in 337 games played with Los Angeles, Detroit and St. Louis. The Toronto native is 4-6 with a 2.54 goals-against average in 11 career Stanley Cup playoff games, and served as the backup goaltender during Detroit’s run to the 2002 Stanley Cup championship. Legace’s best NHL season came in 2005-06, with Detroit, when he posted a record of 37-8-0, ranking third in the NHL in goals-against average (2.19), fifth in wins (37) and tied for second in shutouts (7). He spent each of the past three seasons with St. Louis, and was 13-9-2 with a 3.18 goals-against average in 2008-09.

Praying Cam Ward is a fast healer... although I am not planning on having to buy playoff tickets this season. :(

[icehog3]

Legace was playing for the Chicago Wolves (AHL) until now....played well the one game I attended.

Nice win for the Hawks tonight, Johnny Toews is finally back, and scored a PP goal.

[Ahbroody]

Glencross suspended 3 games without pay for the hit on Drury. Drury who has a history of concussions has another. League called him an unsuspecting player. They were saying on NHL radio today these were words they have not heard used before. Could be a sign of changes to come.

Hopefully this hitting to the head gets addressed over the next year or so. Be interesting to see if any other star players get hurt this year if it helps create a change. Kind of wanted to hear Als take on this as he is a Rangers fan and one of his main players is now out because of a questionable check.

[icehog3]

Glencross suspended 3 games without pay for the hit on Drury. Drury who has a history of concussions has another. League called him an unsuspecting player. They were saying on NHL radio today these were words they have not heard used before. Could be a sign of changes to come.

Hopefully this hitting to the head gets addressed over the next year or so. Be interesting to see if any other star players get hurt this year if it helps create a change. Kind of wanted to hear Als take on this as he is a Rangers fan and one of his main players is now out because of a questionable check.

Damn, Mitchell should have gotten 3 games based on that criteria. :2

[Ahbroody]

Pissed cant find a stream of the habs flames game. It looks pretty intense. Seen a few highlights and there were some big hits.

At work on my laptop in the car.

[icehog3]

Pissed cant find a stream of the habs flames game. It looks pretty intense. Seen a few highlights and there were some big hits.

At work on my laptop in the car.

Found it on Centre Ice, but it's over. :(

[Ahbroody]

Damn Blues beating down Luongo and the canucks.
Going to start watching the Sharks game. Dad took a buddy to the game. Nice splitting the season tickets.

Went to a game with my dad a month back.. First time since he finished his cancer treatment. Special experience. Last time we had gone together was years ago. Funny how something like going to a game with your dad can be such a special thing after going through the lows and highs of cancer treatment

[icehog3]

Damn Blues beating down Luongo and the canucks

I hate the Canucks more than the Blues at this point.

[SilverFox]

Big Number Three was on his game tonight. Three highlight reel hits.

Intense game, good end to end, some scuffles and goal tending clinics at both ends.

Best 60 minute Flames have played all year.

[Ahbroody]

Sharks won it in the last minute 4-3.
Apparently they have taken over the number one spot in the whole league. I guess they are getting it on track.

Really want to see a replay of that habs flames game. If anyone finds a replay stream let me know. It looked wicked nasty. The highlights showed a few bodies flying.

[icehog3]

First 6 goals by the Wings in their game were the 3rd goal of the season for that player...weird.

Daniel Cleary (3)
Pavel Datsyuk (3)
Kris Draper (3)
Niklas Kronwall (3) (Power Play)
Todd Bertuzzi (3)
Ville Leino (3)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks game is on. Been a good game so far:tu

[gorob23]

First 6 goals by the Wings in their game were the 3rd goal of the season for that player...weird.

Daniel Cleary (3)
Pavel Datsyuk (3)
Kris Draper (3)
Niklas Kronwall (3) (Power Play)
Todd Bertuzzi (3)
Ville Leino (3)

:confused: Kane :confused:

[E.J.]

Shootout again....

Bad guys win....:(

[icehog3]

:confused: Kane :confused:

Kane isn't on the Wings, Rob. ;) :r

Shootout again....

Bad guys win....

We must have watched different games...Good Guys Won! :tu

[Ahbroody]

Great game Tom. Watched it in the car.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Devils really showin the Penguins what a real team plays like ;)

[Sawyer]

Exciting game played last night between the Rangers and Thrashers. Kovalchuk is back faster than anyone thought he would be. He picked right back up where he left off with a goal and two assists. Now if they could only win on home ice. (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 6-2-1) :td

[Ahbroody]

Sharks lost in a shootout. The forwards have not been helping out the D much lately and Nabokov and the D are getting hung out. Nabokov is playing well so i is staying close. Hope this changes soon.

[icehog3]

Hawks catch Toronto tonight, hoping they shut down Kessel and the boys.

[Prefy]

*Off Topic*

I mentioned previously that I was doing the colour commentary for my school team. Well we have a few games under our belt now so I'm starting to publicize.

Nippising Lakers(6-3-0-1) @ Brock Badgers(5-4) 7:35 EST LISTEN LIVE (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/brock-badgers-hockey)

Badgers Official Site (http://www.gobadgers.ca/sports/mice/index)

Feel free to drop in for a listen and let me know what you think.

*On Topic*

GO HABS GO!!!

[Sawyer]

Exciting game played last night between the Rangers and Thrashers. Kovalchuk is back faster than anyone thought he would be. He picked right back up where he left off with a goal and two assists. Now if they could only win on home ice. (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 6-2-1) :td

Couldn't ask for a better home showing as the Thrashers dismantle the Kings 7-0. Kovalchuk gets two more goals to make it 12 goals in 10 games, with 17 points over that same span. Also, Pavelec gets his first shutout of what I hope is many more to come.

[Partagaspete]

Isles are looking a bit better. Damn they love the OT and SO. I caught The gameat Washington on TV and I was happy with thier play. I think they lost a bit of physical bite.

[SmokeyJoe]

Isles are looking a bit better. Damn they love the OT and SO. I caught The gameat Washington on TV and I was happy with thier play. I think they lost a bit of physical bite.

Don't get too excited... my Hurricanes are making even the Maple Leafs look like world-beaters. :(

Congrats on the OT win. Ruined what looked like an improbable comeback by the 'Canes. Happy they battled back to get the single point after being down 3-0 after the first period. :ss

[Ahbroody]

Sharks win.
Pretty boring game, but I guess they all cant be exciting. Listened in the car.

Leafs flames game was exciting though. Leafs went down 2-0 in the first minute. Then fights and they got back into it making it 3-2 before it all fell apart. :(

[icehog3]

Sharks / Hawks tomorrow, Mike. :)

[Ahbroody]

I would not be happy if I were you. Sharks are going to whoooooop that ass :r

[icehog3]

I would not be happy if I were you. Sharks are going to whoooooop that ass :r

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[taltos]

Boston Bruins, making bad teams better one game at a time.:mad:

[Partagaspete]

Don't get too excited... my Hurricanes are making even the Maple Leafs look like world-beaters. :(

Congrats on the OT win. Ruined what looked like an improbable comeback by the 'Canes. Happy they battled back to get the single point after being down 3-0 after the first period. :ss


And yet again, another SO for the Isles. This one a loss. What is th record for OT games playeed by a team in NHL History? At this pace I am confident the Isles will blow it out of the water.

[icehog3]

Boston Bruins, making bad teams better one game at a time.:mad:

Great to see you Paul...hope your boys can turn it around.

[Mr B]

Sharks win.
Pretty boring game, but I guess they all cant be exciting. Listened in the car.

Leafs flames game was exciting though. Leafs went down 2-0 in the first minute. Then fights and they got back into it making it 3-2 before it all fell apart. :(


(Sharks) Very Hard Hitting game though... and Nabby looked great.

[Goz]

Hawks catch Toronto tonight, hoping they shut down Kessel and the boys.


They shut down the boys, just not Kessel. The Hawks played well, can't wait to see how they play with Hossa. Toronto needs Gustavsson in net, he is going to be a star.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I would not be happy if I were you. Sharks are going to whoooooop that ass :r

:r:r After they take a beating from the Hawks

[SilverFox]

They shut down the boys, just not Kessel. The Hawks played well, can't wait to see how they play with Hossa. Toronto needs Gustavsson in net, he is going to be a star.

Hell they should have beat my Flames last night but "The Monster" looked more like a Munster.

And Kipper..................well, he was one of two players on the flames that came out to play. Flames made 2 pts look absolutely tragic.

[icehog3]

They shut down the boys, just not Kessel. The Hawks played well, can't wait to see how they play with Hossa. Toronto needs Gustavsson in net, he is going to be a star.

Any buzz from Toronto that the Leafs may go after Giguere?

[icehog3]

Congrats on the 'Canes shootout win, Joe. :)

[Ahbroody]

Hell they should have beat my Flames last night but "The Monster" looked more like a Munster.

And Kipper..................well, he was one of two players on the flames that came out to play. Flames made 2 pts look absolutely tragic.

3 goals in I think it was 5 shots. How the hell did he keep out the 2 shots. Clearly blind luck. I like the monster so far though. As a closet leafs fan he is giving me little hope for the future. Kessel is also proving last season was not a fluke. Dude has game.

Any buzz from Toronto that the Leafs may go after Giguere?

Please the rumor mill of the TML never stops. I bet there are reports they are going after nabby at this point. One thing is certain though one of the two ducks goalies will be gone either by the deadline or the draft. They make to much and it is cuffing there ability to sign any big name players. Thats why they lost Pronger.

[Sawyer]

Thrashers on a roll! Who's next? :banger

[Goz]

Duh dada duh dada duh........ 1 - 0 Hawks

[Goz]

Anyone watching ??? Heatley ties it

[Ahbroody]

yeah we just dont do play by play usually.

[SmokeyJoe]

My apologies to any Minnesota Wild fans... you were beaten (in a shoot out) by the worst team in the league. :D

After being up three to one after two periods, my 'Canes found a way to let the Wild get a point.

Man... this is going to be a LONG season. :ss

[icehog3]

One period game, Huet looks shaky but the Hawks forecheck looks solid.

[WyGuy]

My apologies to any Minnesota Wild fans... you were beaten (in a shoot out) by the worst team in the league. :D

After being up three to one after two periods, my 'Canes found a way to let the Wild get a point.

Man... this is going to be a LONG season. :ss

:sad

[icehog3]

How 'bout that Johnny Toews? :D

[Goz]

Great aggressive play in the the extra period by the Hawks. Good win.

[GHC_Hambone]

Nice win for the Hawks. Well fought by both teams.

[icehog3]

Sharks play down low is pretty impressive. Jumbo Joe is still quite the playmaker. :2

[Ahbroody]

They played pretty good, but seened to run out of gas in the 2nd and they were just hanging on in the 3rd. I think playing last night took its toll.

Good win for the Hawks.

[icehog3]

They played pretty good, but seened to run out of gas in the 2nd and they were just hanging on in the 3rd. I think playing last night took its toll.

Good win for the Hawks.

Going to be an issue for every team at some point with the compressed schedule due to the Olympics.

I could easily see the Sharks and Hawks playing each other in the Western Conference Finals this season.

[SilverFox]

Going to be an issue for every team at some point with the compressed schedule due to the Olympics.

I could easily see the Sharks and Hawks playing each other in the Western Conference Finals this season.

You been :al

[Mr.Maduro]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c365/GoldenLeaf74/NHL%20Teams/New%20Jersey%20Devils/devils200.gif

[icehog3]

You been :al

Yes, but I stand by the statement anyway. I know the HAWKS were there last year, Shawn. :fu

[BarneyBandMan]

My apologies to any Minnesota Wild fans... you were beaten (in a shoot out) by the worst team in the league. :D

After being up three to one after two periods, my 'Canes found a way to let the Wild get a point.

Man... this is going to be a LONG season. :ss

Funny. Our seats are right next to press row and they laughed out loud when our section (328) cheered like crazy when we got just the one point at the end of regulation.

Relax, Joe. We are now only 11 points out of the playoff picture. We can just as easily run the table this week and be right back in it.:banger

"Oh, we're playing golf today, my friend."

[Mr B]

They played pretty good, but seened to run out of gas in the 2nd and they were just hanging on in the 3rd. I think playing last night took its toll.

Good win for the Hawks.

:tpd:
My words exactly

[SilverFox]

Yes, but I stand by the statement anyway. I know the HAWKS were there last year, Shawn. :fu

Yup I wasn't referring to the Hawks....begrudgingly I think they will push deep again.

[icehog3]

Yup I wasn't referring to the Hawks....begrudgingly I think they will push deep again.

That statement caused me to become strangely aroused, Shawn. ;)

[romwarrior]

Dang, Ryan Smyth out for up to a month. What a blow to the Kings. He is so integral to that top line. This will be a real test and if they can learn to win without him they will be better for it.

[Ahbroody]

That statement caused me to become strangely aroused, Shawn. ;)

Toms thinking about the scene from training day where he asks about getting it pushed in. Man I hate that movie.


It appears the oilers captain moreau is okay after taking a shot to the head last night. He took the day off today after the hit to the head last night where he didnt return to the game afterwards.

Heard about Smyth. Big loss for the team. They were talking about how his play was earning him a spot on team canada. Hopefully he doesnt loose that spot now.

[icehog3]

I like Ethan, glad he is OK.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks up 6-1 end of the 2nd:D

[Ahbroody]

WOooooooooo
Anyone watch the Ducks post game. Neids was the first star and went to hand a little girl the stick. Some clown took the stick and the fans went Tie Domi on the dude. Neids even made a comment that the little girl needs to get the stick.

[SilverFox]

Wow just wow

credit to the Hawks but I am pretty sure anyone could havebeat the Flames tonight.

Quite possibily the worst game I have seenthem play in the 12 years I have been a fan.

I dunno if this Sutter thing is working, i know his pedigree and his credentials as a coach are beyond reproach but something is broken on that team of mine :(

[Ahbroody]

Shawn one game does not make a season.
I know it was a rough one, but the flames are currently 8th overall out of 30 teams. I am a little concearned that this came on the heals of an alleged blowout between the coach and Phaneuf. I would say give it a little while.

[icehog3]

Flames are off to a great start...every team has a stinker now and then, Shawn.

[Partagaspete]

Wat is going on out at the Lighthouse? Isles are 6-2-2 in thier last ten and in thier last five the dropped 2 in the typical OT way. Again, I wonder what team has the record for OT games played by a team in a season. Tonight I hope the Isles/Wild game is on TV. I need Center Ice.

[Sawyer]

Thrashers battle back from two down after the first period to lose to the B's in a shoot out. The playstyle of Boston seemed frustrating for the Thrashers who like to control the puck all the way into the offensive zone instead of just dumping it in. Once they started dumping it, the game turned around enough for them to tie it up.

It seemed to me last night that Kovalchuk was trying to pass the puck one two many times when he should have just taken the shot. I found myself asking why he didn't just shoot instead of having it knocked away on the pass attempt.

[SilverFox]

Shawn one game does not make a season.
I know it was a rough one, but the flames are currently 8th overall out of 30 teams. I am a little concearned that this came on the heals of an alleged blowout between the coach and Phaneuf. I would say give it a little while.

Flames are off to a great start...every team has a stinker now and then, Shawn.

My concern is there is way more than one stinker in there.

The game against the Leafs was a horrible display except for the goaltending of Kiprasoff other than a few lucky goals the Leafs manhandled the Flames for most of the Game.

They have laid down and played dead against the Hawks twice this year.

They let Colorodo dictate the pace of the game the other night and therefore did not play within their system or style, allowing Colorado to stand in front of Kipper and essentially have their way with him.

Up 5 nothing against the Canucks and let them storm back with 3 more goals (4 if you count the one that was waved off by an early whistle)

Watching the game last night, Sutter was furious and clearly unhappy yet none of the players even reacted, in fact they seemed to become even more lethargic.

Dunno when you add those things up I don't like what I see. There is more season to come but I am concerned, lets put it this way I am very thankful for the great start and that Kipper is having a stellar start, this could get very ugly fast.

Just my thoughts.

[icehog3]

I think the Flames are a very good team, Shawn, but I will say this....Iginla needs to think about what is happening on the ice rather than smacktalking to the opposing players and bench. He is the leader on that team, and young guys will follow his example. Actions speak louder than words. I think Iginla is an elite player, but he needs to stop losing focus when things go wrong. JMHO.

[taltos]

Good game last night Shawn but the Bruins seemed to get a sense of direction with Lucic back and it appeared to carry through to the shoot out. Tough game to lose but the Bruins have had a great deal of doing just that.:tu

[Ahbroody]

Woot what a game!
Heaters second hatrick of the season. Thorton passes 600 career points. I really like the way this season is going. That short handed goal between Thorton and Heatley was friggin wicked.

[dabigdog]

Great game for the nucks tonite! Down 2-0 at the end of the first, and 2-1 at the end of the 2nd. Then came 4 more goals for a 5-2 will !!! woooohoo!!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

That statement caused me to become strangely aroused, Shawn. ;)

Tom, we're in the NHL thread:r:r

[Azpostal]

Yes finally another win!!!! Yotes sneaking up in the rankings!

[icehog3]

6 in a row for the Hawks....2nd in the West with 4 games in hand to San jose. :)

[Ahbroody]

Yes but they need to win all 4 to have more points. Well technically they could win 3 and tie 1 and have one more point.

Overall great night for me. Al my teams won.
As a kid Blackhawks (chelios and Roenick)
Sharks, leafs and Yotes all with wins

[icehog3]

Yes but they need to win all 4 to have more points. Well technically they could win 3 and tie 1 and have one more point.



6 in a row so far...it ain't out of the question, Mike. ;) :r

Tonight will be one of the toughest games on the road trip for the Indianheads. Not only a back-to-back game, but the n eed to control their emotions playing against the team that gave Toews his concussion back in October.

[dabigdog]

6 in a row so far...it ain't out of the question, Mike. ;) :r

Tonight will be one of the toughest games on the road trip for the Indianheads. Not only a back-to-back game, but the n eed to control their emotions playing against the team that gave Toews his concussion back in October.

Yeah, should be a good game. Watching it right now. Go nucks !!:banger

[Goz]

Great game so far. Hopefully, the Hawks can get it done in the 3rd.

[Ahbroody]

dont know if any of you guys know about this, but its pretty cool
http://www.hulu.com/nhl?c=Sports

[icehog3]

7 in a row for the Blackhawks. :)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

7 in a row for the Blackhawks. :)

:wo:wo

[SmokeyJoe]

7 in a row for the Blackhawks. :)

And 2 in a row for the Hurricanes! ;)

Keep an eye on Brandon Sutter... the kid is a player. :tu

One good thing with all the injuries and call-ups, we are getting to see some exciting young talent that are jazzed to get a chance to play at the NHL level. It has been fun to see the spark they bring.

:ss

[icehog3]

And 2 in a row for the Hurricanes! ;)

Keep an eye on Brandon Sutter... the kid is a player. :tu

One good thing with all the injuries and call-ups, we are getting to see some exciting young talent that are jazzed to get a chance to play at the NHL level. It has been fun to see the spark they bring.

:ss

Good genes, Joe?? :D

[bobarian]

7 in a row for the Blackhawks. :)

The streak ends Wednesday! :ih

[icehog3]

The streak ends Wednesday! :ih

It may, Sharks are a great team. I think the Hawks are as good as any team in the NHL right now though...and Hossa should be back in the line-up Wednesday, Bob. ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It may, Sharks are a great team. I think the Hawks are as good as any team in the NHL right now though...and Hossa should be back in the line-up Wednesday, Bob. ;)

Hossa is only going to make the Hawks even better. Watch out for them:tu

[E.J.]

Avs Win!

Though almost lost another 3 period lead....

[SmokeyJoe]

Good genes, Joe?? :D

No doubt... they keep commenting on Sutter's "Hockey IQ" - I believe you are right... he certainly comes from an excellent Hockey family. :tu

[icehog3]

No doubt... they keep commenting on Sutter's "Hockey IQ" - I believe you are right... he certainly comes from an excellent Hockey family. :tu

6 Brothers in the NHL at one time? Who else can say they had a Dad and 5 Uncles in the Big Show, Joe? :D

Giguere almost stole one for the Ducks in regulation, he was awesome as the Flames were on fire. Going to a shootout now.

[icehog3]

Giguere stones them in the shootout.

[Azpostal]

Dang...Yotes got smoked in Canada tonight.

[GHC_Hambone]

Went to the Chicago Wolves game on Sunday to see Chelios play. Looks like he is still able to keep up pretty well. Even got a little rough at times, as I'm sure hes a target for all those young guys.

[GreekGodX]

Hossa is only going to make the Hawks even better. Watch out for them:tu

Until the playoffs start and the "Hossa curse" sets in. ;)

[icehog3]

Until the playoffs start and the "Hossa curse" sets in. ;)

As long as it's the Hawks and not the Wings in the SCF, I can live with the "curse". :r

[GreekGodX]

As long as it's the Hawks and not the Wings in the SCF, I can live with the "curse". :r

:hm interesting. I hope there will be a Wings/Hawks rematch. I can't give the Hawks any love until they take down the defending Western conf champs, with Hossa or w/o him.

[icehog3]

:hm interesting. I hope there will be a Wings/Hawks rematch. I can't give the Hawks any love until they take down the defending Western conf champs, with Hossa or w/o him.

I am certain it would be another great series. :tu

[Ahbroody]

Train wreck tonight.
Hawks with 3 goals both shortys. Sharks need to stay off the powerplay.

Time to go smoke a cigar.

[E.J.]

Argggggg.......:mad:

Fun game(Avs vs Nashville), not a fun ending...........

[SilverFox]

Flames V Yotes was a yawner tonight but the result was good.

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hossa2.jpg

How ya like us now? :D

[GHC_Hambone]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hossa2.jpg

How ya like us now? :D

I'll admit, I wasn't so sure about the Hossa signing. But tonight started to change my mind a bit. The Hawks look scary good now. Hopefully they can keep it up.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Until the playoffs start and the "Hossa curse" sets in. ;)

We are good enough without him, we will be just fine:D

[Ahbroody]

so were the redwings last year

[icehog3]

so were the redwings last year

And they went to the Finals.....more than can be said for the Hawks, at least the Wings got to the Big Show.

More than I can say for the Sharks too, Mike. I will take Hossa and a shot at the Finals over getting knocked out in the Quarterfinals. ;)

[Ahbroody]

Yeah that would be nice. I dont expect anything from the Sharks in the Post Season. Makes my life a lot easier.

[Mr.Goodfella]

My son and I went to the Bruins/Devils game today and even though the B's lost it was a great game. One big reason we went is because Langenbrunner is from my hometown and I played hockey with his little brother my whole life growing up so he put in a few good words and hooked us up with some player passes after the game. Long story short, we got to meet some players and my son walked out with a game stick, 2 jerseys (my sons personal jerseys), and a couple pictures all autographed by Langenbrunner. The second picture my son is wearing the jersey that the hometown high school team wears (Cloquet Lumberjacks, the team we both played for in high school).
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll202/baltesa/IMG_0190.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll202/baltesa/IMG_0193.jpg

[Ahbroody]

Freaking Awesome Alan!!!!!!!

Bet your son will remember that for quiet some time

[E.J.]

Very cool Mr. Goodfella.....

[Azpostal]

Yotes up 4-0 in the 2nd period.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

My son and I went to the Bruins/Devils game today and even though the B's lost it was a great game. One big reason we went is because Langenbrunner is from my hometown and I played hockey with his little brother my whole life growing up so he put in a few good words and hooked us up with some player passes after the game. Long story short, we got to meet some players and my son walked out with a game stick, 2 jerseys (my sons personal jerseys), and a couple pictures all autographed by Langenbrunner. The second picture my son is wearing the jersey that the hometown high school team wears (Cloquet Lumberjacks, the team we both played for in high school).

Thats awesome! Langenbrunner is a stand up guy. That shootout was prety good. I figured we were goin to loose at the last second in the 3rd or in the shootout

[icehog3]

Panthers goalie injured by his own player...not a bright move.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4702223

Ovechkin gets 2 game suspension for knee to knee hit.

Corvo out for up to 12 weeks....Joe, your guys just can't get a break. :(

[GreekGodX]

Panthers goalie injured by his own player...not a bright move.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4702223

Ovechkin gets 2 game suspension for knee to knee hit.

Corvo out for up to 12 weeks....Joe, your guys just can't get a break. :(

That was such a bonehead move. If he would have just controlled his frustration, his goalie wouldn't have been carted off the ice. Ballard is wearing the ass-hat in the league right now. He does that to an opposing player and that is at the minimum 1 year suspension (should warrant lifetime ban :2).

[Prefy]

MONTREAL - TORONTO TONIGHT

December 4, 1909 the Montreal Canadains, the most storied hockey franchise of all time were founded. Tonight's game kicks off a week long centennial celebration of the the franchise. The NHL obviously scheduled the Habs to take on their biggest rival the Toronto Maple Leafs to mark this special occasion. Tonight's game marks the 699th regular season battle between both of the franchises. In my eyes this game should be celebrated by all fans of this great game, the GREATEST GAME ON EARTH!!!

GO HABS GO!!!!

[icehog3]

That was such a bonehead move. If he would have just controlled his frustration, his goalie wouldn't have been carted off the ice. Ballard is wearing the ass-hat in the league right now. He does that to an opposing player and that is at the minimum 1 year suspension (should warrant lifetime ban :2).

I doubt anyone will be harder on him than he is probably being on himself. ;)

[icehog3]

MONTREAL - TORONTO TONIGHT

December 4, 1909 the Montreal Canadains, the most storied hockey franchise of all time were founded. Tonight's game kicks off a week long centennial celebration of the the franchise. The NHL obviously scheduled the Habs to take on their biggest rival the Toronto Maple Leafs to mark this special occasion. Tonight's game marks the 699th regular season battle between both of the franchises. In my eyes this game should be celebrated by all fans of this great game, the GREATEST GAME ON EARTH!!!

GO HABS GO!!!!

Wondering what jersey the Habs will wear for this one, they have been celebrating with several retro jerseys. Hope the Leafs wear their third jerseys too, they are the best looking of their 3.

[GreekGodX]

I doubt anyone will be harder on him than he is probably being on himself. ;)

Agreed :tu

[SmokeyJoe]

It would be comical if it wasn't so disheartening...

Local word was that Corvo might have been available for trade. Certainly wont happen now... which is OK with me. I am a Corvo fan. Wasn't so much about his play as shaking things up and working on team finances.

I am not a big fan of Paul Maurice, but I don't think even Scotty Bowman could make much of this season for the 'Canes right now. Well... this season ticket holder still loves his team. Staal is back and hoping to get Cam Ward back in the near future. Might see some decent hockey from these boys yet!

Guess I won't have to worry about getting my money together for playoff tickets. :(

Panthers goalie injured by his own player...not a bright move.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4702223

Ovechkin gets 2 game suspension for knee to knee hit.

Corvo out for up to 12 weeks....Joe, your guys just can't get a break. :(

[icehog3]

It would be comical if it wasn't so disheartening...

Local word was that Corvo might have been available for trade. Certainly wont happen now... which is OK with me. I am a Corvo fan. Wasn't so much about his play as shaking things up and working on team finances.

I am not a big fan of Paul Maurice, but I don't think even Scotty Bowman could make much of this season for the 'Canes right now. Well... this season ticket holder still loves his team. Staal is back and hoping to get Cam Ward back in the near future. Might see some decent hockey from these boys yet!

Guess I won't have to worry about getting my money together for playoff tickets. :(

True fan you are, Joe. I know your pain, I suffered with the Hawks from '97 until last year.

[icehog3]

Big Hawks shootout win tonight....11 rounds! Huet stopped 10 of 11, and Brent Seabrook sealed the deal. :wo

[Ahbroody]

Sharks played a solid game tonight. Took my son tonight. That trainwreck woman who has no concept of how the game is played but has all players first names memorized and calls them by first name only and NEVER SHUTS THE FOCK UP! Yeah she was there. I think we will be moving seats next year. OOOOO and the Leafs beat down the Habs

[GreekGodX]

Big Hawks shootout win tonight....11 rounds! Huet stopped 10 of 11, and Brent Seabrook sealed the deal. :wo

I saw OT then fell asleep only to wake up to the versus people interviewing Seabrook :( I'm not even a hawks fan and I was screaming at the t.v at some of the chances they were getting in the 3rd and OT. Exciting game.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Devils v. Lightening is a good game. Devils are pullin back from a 1-0 1st and 2nd to 2-1 in the 3rd. God I love hockey

[Ahbroody]

So Lo Lo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8GLrOBxpbQ

[smokeyandthebandit05]

This Devils Red Wings game is intense!!! I think it will go to a shootout

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GHC_Hambone]

Brendan Witt hit by a car...and will still be playing tonight.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=301565

Awesome.

[icehog3]

Brendan Witt hit by a car...and will still be playing tonight.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=301565

Awesome.

Hockey players are HARD CORE! :tu

[icehog3]

Freinds are trying to make arrangements for use of an elevator at the UC tomorrow so I can attend the Hawks - Rangers game. :wo

[jmsremax]

I finally found my next fav thread! I guess I will use this oppurtunity to give a quick shout out to my boys....the B's. I would also like to say I hate the Habs thanks to my dad teaching me the ways of a B's fan.

Lucky for me a friend works for the Bruins and I got sweet seats. Too bad I my next game isn't until the 30th. :bh

If anyone here goes to any B's games let me know!

[SmokeyJoe]

Wow... that is one bad man! :tu

Brendan Witt hit by a car...and will still be playing tonight.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=301565

Awesome.


Not that it matters much in the scheme of the season, but my 'Canes beat the Penguins last night! (Their first road win of the season... :rolleyes: )

Maybe the start of something new. One odd/sad note - our Captain, Rod Brind'Amour was a healthy scratch. Hate to see great players get old. :(
Not sure what the future holds for our captain, but he has been a great player to watch. Nobody works any harder than he has throughout his career.

[icehog3]

Brind'Amour is a warrior...hope he has some more good moments in the NHL before he hangs them up, Joe.

[baldanders]

Need more Bruins Fans in this thread! Go Bruins!

[baldanders]

Tuukka Rask Chat tonight at 7
http://bruins.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=39036&navid=DL|BOS|home

[icehog3]

Need more Bruins Fans in this thread! Go Bruins!

And take the Celtics with you!! ;) :r

[romwarrior]

Going to my first game of the season at Staples Center tonight. Good time to go. Kings are 5-0-1 in the last six and are winning with secondary scoring, always a major weakness for them. Actually, so is primary scoring. :)

Who could have predicted earlier this season that a game against Phoenix would be not only meaningful, but most likely very entertaining. I'll be looking forward to what the Kings can do when Smyth returns. Go Kings!

[SmokeyJoe]

Going to my first game of the season at Staples Center tonight. Good time to go. Kings are 5-0-1 in the last six and are winning with secondary scoring, always a major weakness for them. Actually, so is primary scoring. :)

Who could have predicted earlier this season that a game against Phoenix would be not only meaningful, but most likely very entertaining. I'll be looking forward to what the Kings can do when Smyth returns. Go Kings!

Root for Justin Williams for me... former Hurricane! :tu

[romwarrior]

Root for Justin Williams for me... former Hurricane! :tu

Will do. He's been playing great lately. I think he's FINALLY feeling close to 100% after almost a year...

[Ahbroody]

For anyone that has a windows mobile or symbian phone skyfire just released its new browser 1.5. If you dont know they It works very well with sites like justin.tv and ustream.tv
Last night at work I was driving around in the patrol car while streaming the game on my phone.

Unlike the iphone which I believe only does ustream and needs wifi to work. This runs off the network or the wifi if your phone has that feature.

[icehog3]

Patrick Kane's return to Buffalo tonight. Hope he doesn't miss the team bus, he might have a hard time getting a cab in Buffalo. ;)

[SmokeyJoe]

Just heard this today...

After waiting for weeks to get Eric Staal and Cam Ward back, Chad LaRose and Erik Cole are now down for a few weeks.

Just one of those seasons... :(

[icehog3]

Hawks couldn't solve Lalime tonight. :(

Lightning at home on Saturday, hopefully back to the win column.

[E.J.]

'Nother shoot out win for the Avs tonight.

Both Anderson and Niitty played well tonight.

[icehog3]

'Nother shoot out win for the Avs tonight.

Both Anderson and Niitty played well tonight.

Hope Niitti blew his load tonight as he faces the Hawks Sunday. ;)

[icehog3]

Pierre LeBrun's blog from ESPN today:

Chelios enjoying his time with AHL's Wolves

When Chris Chelios turns 48 next month, it might just happen during one of those AHL bus trips.

If that's an image that makes you feel bad for the future Hockey Hall of Famer, don't. Chelios is absolutely having a blast.

"I'm really enjoying myself," Chelios told ESPN.com on Thursday.

And it shows on the stats sheet, where the blueliner had 10 points (2-8) and was a plus-9 over 17 games with the Chicago Wolves entering weekend play, getting the kind of ice time he hasn't received in years.

Well worth the bus trips.

"Actually, the travel hasn't been bad at all," Chelios said. "I'm facing my first six-hour bus ride this weekend. It's been good."

I was genuinely surprised by his upbeat mood over the phone. I mean, I figured since we're in December and he still hasn't signed an NHL gig, Chelios might be sour on life. Quite the opposite.

"I'm happy with the way things are going for myself," Chelios said. "It would be tough to leave here as the season goes on, just to be a seventh defenseman for some NHL team in the playoffs."

Yes, you heard right. The greatest American player to ever don the blades will not jump at any NHL offer. It will depend. Or so he says.

"No, it wouldn't make sense to be honest with you," said Chelios. "It would have to be the right situation. I guess unless Detroit came to me if they sustained more significant injuries. I'd have to think about it. But I'm enjoying myself here. As bad as I want to play in the NHL, I want to play. That's the main thing."

He's had NHL nibbles. The Phoenix Coyotes took a look at him last month when they were beset by injuries, but Chelios decided not to go that route. And there was another NHL team with serious interest.

"I had one pretty good [NHL] offer and decided not to take it," said Chelios. "They had some minor injuries but ... I don't know. I might change my mind later this year if an NHL team was making a legitimate run at it and wanted help. But right now, I'm really enjoying myself here and I'd rather play 20 minutes here than go to the NHL and just be a safety valve or insurance for a team. It wouldn't be fair to the Wolves, either, leaving at the trade deadline or something like that."

His 25-game contract with the Wolves is nearing its end. Chelios wasn't totally sure what the rules were on renewing it, but knew he wanted to keep on going.

"Unlimited," AHL president Dave Andrews told ESPN.com via e-mail. "The tryout agreements obviously provide the player an opportunity to sign elsewhere after 25 games, but he can re-sign in Chicago if the offer is made."

Why quit now? He's not even the oldest pro in the game anymore. Not with 51-year-old Slava Fetisov coming back to play a KHL game Friday.

"I heard that. Good for him," Chelios said with a laugh. "He's making me look good."

Chelios actually had interest from KHL teams last summer, but decided to stay closer to home. He has one son at Michigan State and the other living with him in Chicago. It's been ideal from that point of view.

"If this is the way it's going to end, it's a pretty good way for it to end," said Chelios. "Because I'm enjoying getting to see my kids and I'm getting to play and enjoying my time with the Wolves."

It's not always about the money.

[icehog3]

Your Sharks headed to a shootout with Dallas, MIke.

[icehog3]

Stars win in an 11 round shootout...wow.

[GreekGodX]

Wings win in OT 2 nights in a row :) Beruzzi 4 goals in 2 games, and he got both game winners in OT. Now if Datsuyk can wake up we can be more consistent.

[icehog3]

Wings win in OT 2 nights in a row :) Beruzzi 4 goals in 2 games, and he got both game winners in OT. Now if Datsuyk can wake up we can be more consistent.

Datsuyk better wake up, necause I predict Bertuzzi taking another 20 game nap starting next week, Christos. ;)

Hawks v Lightning tonight...Hawks are not scoring, and that should be their bread and butter with Hossa, Toews, Kane, Sharp and Versteeg in the line-up. They need to get on track soon, or they will watch Nashville and Detroit close the gap fast.

[GreekGodX]

Datsuyk better wake up, necause I predict Bertuzzi taking another 20 game nap starting next week, Christos. ;)

Hawks v Lightning tonight...Hawks are not scoring, and that should be their bread and butter with Hossa, Toews, Kane, Sharp and Versteeg in the line-up. They need to get on track soon, or they will watch Nashville and Detroit close the gap fast.

Maybe the Russian mafia need to call him and threaten him. :r

Maybe there isn't enough puck to go around for your team? Like you said with that lineup nobody should be able to stop them..

[icehog3]

Maybe the Russian mafia need to call him and threaten him. :r

Maybe there isn't enough puck to go around for your team? Like you said with that lineup nobody should be able to stop them..

They spend too much time the last few weeks looking for the ESPN highlight passing play instead of getting the puck to the net. Sometimes you just need to use the K.I.S.S. principle to have success....hope Q is listening.

[White97Jimmy]

I'm glad that Big Bert is getting some breaks his way. A lot of Detroiters were giving the Wings crap for re-signing him considering his last run with Detroit. Hopefully he can stay healthy and consistent.

Now only if Datsyuk could stay consistent. That would help out a ton.

[GreekGodX]

Wings up 2-0 in the first with a shorthanded goal. We took some bad penalties so the score is surprising..

[GreekGodX]

2-1 end of the 1st

[icehog3]

Did Bertuzzi score?

[GreekGodX]

Did Bertuzzi score?

Not yet :r I think he's peaked for the season after 4 goals in 2 games.

[GreekGodX]

3-1 still no Bertuzzi goal. No goal for Datsuyk either :mad:

[icehog3]

Who are they playing?

[GreekGodX]

Coyotes

[GreekGodX]

Final 3-2. Another injury, Ericsson out for at least 2 weeks with a knee injury. When will the injuries stop?

[Ahbroody]

Did Bertuzzi score?

He needs to get red hot and save me from sending Tom 5 sticks.


As for the Sharks I am just glad they are going through this rough patch now. Hopefully they can get it solved long before season end. Kind of funny to call this current phase a rough patch, but when the team is loaded like this it is.

[icehog3]

Final 3-2. Another injury, Ericsson out for at least 2 weeks with a knee injury. When will the injuries stop?

The Wings are just getting hammered by the injuries, but still are right in the thick of the playoff hunt. They will be there in April, probably much healthier to boot.

[icehog3]

He needs to get red hot and save me from sending Tom 5 sticks.




Maybe we could have Bertuzzi come here and punch me in the back of the head instead, Mike. ;) :r

[GreekGodX]

Maybe we could have Bertuzzi come here and punch me in the back of the head instead, Mike. ;) :r

If by this you mean, he will punch you and then you will tase him. Then I vote yes!


Looking forward to the Caps vs Avs tonight :banger

[icehog3]

If by this you mean, he will punch you and then you will tase him. Then I vote yes!


Looking forward to the Caps vs Avs tonight :banger

I save my Taser for the tough guys, Christos! ;) :r :bx

[GreekGodX]

I save my Taser for the tough guys, Christos! ;) :r :bx

Nice :tu :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks vs. Blues tonight. The central is becoming quite a battle. Nashville is right there, and the wings are also not far behind.

[icehog3]

Hawks vs. Blues tonight. The central is becoming quite a battle. Nashville is right there, and the wings are also not far behind.

Hopefully the Blues spent it all last night against the Flames, and the Hawks can give them a beatdown.

[GreekGodX]

Wings win 3-0 against Tampa Bay :D Bertuzzi scores another goal giving him 9 for the season. Datsuyk only has 7 :td Whatever works to get wins (even at the dismay of Tom ;s)

@Dallas Saturday then @Chicago Sunday followed by Chicago Wednesday. That back to back could be brutal but hopefully we'll keep rolling.

[Sawyer]

Thrashers beat Stars 6-5 in OT and I was there. What an incredible game. Thrashers need to get their shots on goal up. They have been outshot in just about every game I have watched. I guess if you make the most of them, and have decent tending, it doesn't matter as shown tonight.

[GreekGodX]

Wings win 3-0 against Tampa Bay :D Bertuzzi scores another goal giving him 9 for the season. Datsuyk only has 7 :td Whatever works to get wins (even at the dismay of Tom ;s)

@Dallas Saturday then @Chicago Sunday followed by Chicago Wednesday. That back to back could be brutal but hopefully we'll keep rolling.

Forgot to mention lost another player to injury. Zetterburg left the game with a shoulder injury. More info tomorrow. Hopefully he's ok.

[Ahbroody]

Woooooot 9 for bertuzzi. Come on you bastage make me look good. He needs to get red hot and get to like 15 by the mid point of the season.

I cannot believe I am cheering for anything that wears that sweater.

[icehog3]

Wings win 3-0 against Tampa Bay :D Bertuzzi scores another goal giving him 9 for the season. Datsuyk only has 7 :td Whatever works to get wins (even at the dismay of Tom ;s)

@Dallas Saturday then @Chicago Sunday followed by Chicago Wednesday. That back to back could be brutal but hopefully we'll keep rolling.

Hawks have a tough back to back in this stretch too, San Jose on Tuesday at home followed by the Wings at The Joe on Wednesday. After the Boston game tomorrow, the Hawks see San Jose, the Wings twice and the Predators twice in 8 days....be a real measuring stick for them.

As much as it hurts to say it, I hope Zetterberg isn't hurt too bad, the Wings are just getting bombarded with injuries.

[Azpostal]

Yes! Yotes with the SO win!

[GreekGodX]

Woooooot 9 for bertuzzi. Come on you bastage make me look good. He needs to get red hot and get to like 15 by the mid point of the season.

I cannot believe I am cheering for anything that wears that sweater.

It feels good doesn't it :D ;)

[icehog3]

It feels good doesn't it :D ;)

BOOOOO Bertuzzi!

That felt good. ;)

[Ahbroody]

I think he needs a hattie.

Good win for the Sharks last night. They had not won in 5. most games they got a point, but no wins.

[icehog3]

I think he needs a hattie.

Good win for the Sharks last night. They had not won in 5. most games they got a point, but no wins.

A hattie? Yeah, Berschmoozi would look good in this one.
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/beanie-1.jpg

Hawks 2 points behind the Sharks with 3 games in hand. :wo

Should be a barnburner Tuesday night, Mike!

[Ahbroody]

I got a feeling this will come down to the wire both on the sharks hawks this year and the bertuzzi 25 goal aka Tom gives the noob 5 sticks bet. :r

I like Bersmoochi better.

[GreekGodX]

So Zetterburg out 2 weeks with a slightly separated shoulder. Get this though, he drives himself (and his Ferrari) to the hospital after the game to get an MRI. I really couldn't believe the Wings would let him do that. :confused:

[taltos]

Hopefully the Hawks get dusted tonight.:D

[Mr B]

Very nice win for the Sharks last night. I love how McClellen is not afraid to constantly change up his lines. Setto finally got off the Schnide (9 games)last night on the 1st line. :tu

[icehog3]

Hopefully the Hawks get dusted tonight.:D

Opinion vary, Paul. I am hoping the Bruins leave town with their fuzzy little bear tails between their legs. ;)

[kugie]

Opinion vary, Paul. I am hoping the Bruins leave town with their fuzzy little bear tails between their legs. ;)

The Hawks will get there wings clipped tonight.

[icehog3]

The Hawks will get there wings clipped tonight.

3-2 Hawks after 2...let's go Hawks! :D

[icehog3]

Hopefully the Hawks get dusted tonight.:D

The Hawks will get there wings clipped tonight.

Nope. :D

Good game by both teams...best team wins.

[icehog3]

And the Hawks take over 1st place in the Western Conference. :)

[icehog3]

Wings fall to the Stars, but Berschmoozie gets another goal. Between him finding the net lately, and the Wings missing Zetterberg, Franzen, Cleary and other forwards (and thus getting more ice time), Mike may have a shot at the bet after all.

Has anyone ever seen Bertuzzi and Powers Boothe in the same place?

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/bertuzzi.jpghttp://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/boothe.jpg

[GreekGodX]

What's disappointing about the loss is Dallas only took 21 shots. Howard needs to play much better. He has looked great but games like today shows he isn't ready.

Ozzie in net against the Hawks tomorrow!
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[Ahbroody]

I cant believe no one has mentioned the fact that someone in Ottawa burned down the wilds equipment van. I know things could be better in Ottawa but seriously.

Couple this with the fact that wednesday 7 Sabres got food poisioning from eating at a Ottawa Steak house the night before a game where they lost 2-0 and all I can say is WTH is going on in Ottawa?

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=302834

Pics
http://twitpic.com/photos/boomer960

Watching this one on Justin.tv right now.

[icehog3]

Ozzie in net against the Hawks tomorrow!
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The guy with the 4th best Goals Against Average in the NHL will be in net for the Hawks. ;)

I cant believe no one has mentioned the fact that someone in Ottawa burned down the wilds equipment van. I know things could be better in Ottawa but seriously.

Couple this with the fact that wednesday 7 Sabres got food poisioning from eating at a Ottawa Steak house the night before a game where they lost 2-0 and all I can say is WTH is going on in Ottawa?

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=302834

Pics
http://twitpic.com/photos/boomer960

Im watching this game for sure

It was arson, Mike? I hadn't heard that, I assumed it was accidental.

[Ahbroody]

The guy with the 4th best Goals Against Average in the NHL will be in net for the Hawks. ;)



It was arson, Mike? I hadn't heard that, I assumed it was accidental.

My bad I thought I took that part out. No confirmation on arson. Last I read it was being investigated as to how and why. Sorry definetly not for sure on arson.

1-0 Ottawa after 1 Wild got 3 PPs and didnt convert on any.

Scratch that start of secnd 2-0

[icehog3]

Atlanta's goalie (Pavelic?) stopped 23 of 24 shots in the first, Thrashers up 3-1.

[icehog3]

Atlanta's goalie (Pavelic?) stopped 23 of 24 shots in the first, Thrashers up 3-1.

Scratch that, quickly 3-3.

[icehog3]

Watching Edmonton V. Washington.

All Oilers first 2 periods. Now Ovechkin has turned it on. Scored 2 goals and hit a post in the first few minutes of the 3rd. I predict the hat trick.

[Ahbroody]

Man was that a game or what!
Funny two on the radio feed one of the guys was saying dont say the word, dont even think it. Implying choke. Then CHOOOOOOOOOOOOKE!

That was a hell of a 3rd period

OO and apparently the fire in the minni van was started by a blow torch used for heating up sticks. Yikes!

The bersmooochi goal count 10. This one is gonna be close. Come on clown shoes win me some sticks

[icehog3]

Has anyone ever seen Bertuzzi and Powers Boothe in the same place?

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/bertuzzi.jpghttp://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/boothe.jpg

Berschmoozie might crush it if all the other Wings keep getting crushed. ;)

[GreekGodX]

Few early penalties on both sides of Wings vs Hawks. Bertuzzi took a good penalty on a break away for Toews. Almost halfway through the 1st.


And Duncan Keith just scored on a power play :mad: 1-0 bad guys

[kugie]

bad slump for the Bruins right now. Only two points in the four games

[GreekGodX]

Hawks win 3-0 :( Season series 1-1 now.

Neither side looked that great. Hawks pulled it out, 2 goals from defenseman which also happened to the Wings the night before against Dallas.. Huet had an easy night only facing 20 shots. Kane went out with an injury hopefully not too serious.

Wings need some bodies back.. 3 Defenseman out and 5 regular players doesn't help our effort. Wings vs Hawks again Wednesday! It definitely is Christmas week :D

[icehog3]

Osgood gave up horrible goals to Campbell and Byfuglein. Even the missing players couldn't have helped them tonight the way Ozzie played.

Hawks puck control, especially between Keith and Seabrook, looks like the Wings of a couple years ago.

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

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Osgood gave up horrible goals to Campbell and Byfuglein. Even the missing players couldn't have helped them tonight the way Ozzie played.

Hawks puck control, especially between Keith and Seabrook, looks like the Wings of a couple years ago.

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


Yep, Osgood really didn't play well tonight.

Huet sure did:D

[icehog3]

Yep, Osgood really didn't play well tonight.

Huet sure did:D

Defense did too. I think Keith and Seabrook are the best tandem in the NHL at this point. Hjalmarsson is a future AllStar, and Hendry has been playing well after being a forward for a spell. Even Sopel didn't look 50 years old tonight. :r

[icehog3]

Oh, yeah....we are still 1st in the West too. :)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Defense did too. I think Keith and Seabrook are the best tandem in the NHL at this point. Hjalmarsson is a future AllStar, and Hendry has been playing well after being a forward for a spell. Even Sopel didn't look 50 years old tonight. :r

Hey I like Brent Sopel:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Oh, yeah....we are still 1st in the West too. :)

:banger I see the Preds in the hunt for a while though. It will be fun watching things play out this year.

[icehog3]

Hey I like Brent Sopel:r

I actually do too, but he has had some rough stretches this season.

:banger I see the Preds in the hunt for a while though. It will be fun watching things play out this year.

Preds are for real...that line with Arnott, Sullivan and Erat is scary.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I actually do too, but he has had some rough stretches this season.



Preds are for real...that line with Arnott, Sullivan and Erat is scary.

Exactly what Im thinking....


We have beat them once this year if memory serves me..

[icehog3]

Exactly what Im thinking....


We have beat them once this year if memory serves me..

We are 2-2 against them so far, splitting at each arena.

[Ahbroody]

Osgood gave up horrible goals to Campbell and Byfuglein. Even the missing players couldn't have helped them tonight the way Ozzie played.

Hawks puck control, especially between Keith and Seabrook, looks like the Wings of a couple years ago.

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

Carefull now. Thats a rough picture. While Osgood is definetly not the old Osgood I still believe him to be a hall of famer based on his post season play and his body of work. I am no redwings fan. Actually cant stand them as a Sharks fan, but Osgood is just one of those guys.

Friggin Bersmoochi needs to score atleast one a night till the midway point. :r

[icehog3]

Ozzie in net against the Hawks tomorrow!
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The guy with the 4th best Goals Against Average in the NHL will be in net for the Hawks. ;)


Sorry....3rd best Goals Against average in the NHL after his second consecutive shutout. ;)

[icehog3]

Carefull now. Thats a rough picture. While Osgood is definetly not the old Osgood I still believe him to be a hall of famer based on his post season play and his body of work. I am no redwings fan. Actually cant stand them as a Sharks fan, but Osgood is just one of those guys.

Marty Brodeur is a Hall of Famer too, but he still has stinker nights. Tonight was a BIG stinker for Osgood.

Friggin Bersmoochi needs to score atleast one a night till the midway point. :r

Sure hope not, for several reasons. :r

[GreekGodX]

Marty Brodeur is a Hall of Famer too, but he still has stinker nights. Tonight was a BIG stinker for Osgood.


Other then the Keith goal, the other 2 were terrible. Aside from maybe a combined 5 min stretch by the Datsuyk line, the whole Wings team played bad. A few days off and playing at the Joe on Wednesday will make a difference on Wednesday night.

[icehog3]

Other then the Keith goal, the other 2 were terrible. Aside from maybe a combined 5 min stretch by the Datsuyk line, the whole Wings team played bad. A few days off and playing at the Joe on Wednesday will make a difference on Wednesday night.

I think the Wings will give the Hawks all they can handle Wednesday, especially with the Hawks having to play the Sharks Tuesday. Our best hope is that the Wings goaltending continues to struggle, at least for one more game.

[Ahbroody]

I think the Wings will give the Hawks all they can handle Wednesday, especially with the Hawks having to play the Sharks Tuesday. Our best hope is that the Wings goaltending continues to struggle, at least for one more game.

I am hoping the Sharks take a pound of flesh from the hawks for the beat down the recieved on home ice the last time they played. That game still gives me nightmares. They were destroyed out there and looked like a jr b squad.

[icehog3]

I am hoping the Sharks take a pound of flesh from the hawks for the beat down the recieved on home ice the last time they played. That game still gives me nightmares. They were destroyed out there and looked like a jr b squad.

I am hoping thr Hawks pound the Sharks even worse than they did last time. Just sayin'.....

[Ahbroody]

I am hoping thr Hawks pound the Sharks even worse than they did last time. Just sayin'.....

Well being they play dallas tonight and then fly to chicago and play tomorrow, you may get your wish. The Stars always play the sharks very tough. Will likely be a very good game, but will leave them spent.

[Mr.Maduro]

Congrats Marty on...

104!!!

and the Devils on the best record in the league!!!

[SmokeyJoe]

Congrats Marty on...

104!!!

and the Devils on the best record in the league!!!

Enjoy it brother... my Hurricanes have only 9 wins thus far, with a stinging loss to the Rangers tonight. Got to sit right there in my season seat at the RBC and watch the whole infuriating debaucle.

Marty Brodeur is an institution!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I am hoping thr Hawks pound the Sharks even worse than they did last time. Just sayin'.....

:wo Should be a great game.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Congrats Marty on...

104!!!

and the Devils on the best record in the league!!!

:banger Congrats Marty Brodeur:tu

[icehog3]

Well being they play dallas tonight and then fly to chicago and play tomorrow, you may get your wish. The Stars always play the sharks very tough. Will likely be a very good game, but will leave them spent.

Sharks are dangerous every night, regardless of back-to-back games. Hawks have been stellar at home, but the Sharks must be thirsty for revenge. Hoping for a great game.

Congrats Marty on...

104!!!

and the Devils on the best record in the league!!!

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

Congrats to the ALL TIME Shutout King!!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

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

Congrats to the ALL TIME Shutout King!!


YES!!!!! DEVILS!!!!!!

:banger:banger:banger:banger

[icehog3]

YES!!!!! DEVILS!!!!!!

:banger:banger

I just like Brodeur....the rest of 'em? I can take 'em or leave 'em.


;) :r

[Ahbroody]

Sharks are dangerous every night, regardless of back-to-back games. Hawks have been stellar at home, but the Sharks must be thirsty for revenge. Hoping for a great game.



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

Congrats to the ALL TIME Shutout King!!
Awesome. Congrats to Brodeur. One of the greatest if not the GOAT.
Is that a Cohiba?

[icehog3]

Awesome. Congrats to Brodeur. One of the greatest if not the GOAT.
Is that a Cohiba?

Only a Cohiba and Dom will do after winning the 2003 Stanley Cup. :)

[GreekGodX]

Anyone else really like the Winter Classic commercial. Some reason it gets me going.

[Ahbroody]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good game by the Hawks. Didnt agree that the game was called, but homers will be homers and thats life. I dont think anyone can argue the Hawks were not given more than ample power play chances to win the game. :r

[GreekGodX]

I don't like either team but what a entertaining game. 47 shots on Nabakov is insane and he had a great game. 14 shots on Huet and he allows 3, hope he is in that form tonight :D.

[E.J.]

OUCH.....tough last 12.5 minutes...

Maybe it is fortunate that I fell asleep after the second....:rolleyes:

[taltos]

Opinion vary, Paul. I am hoping the Bruins leave town with their fuzzy little bear tails between their legs. ;)They did. Good game Tom.:D

[icehog3]

They did. Good game Tom.:D

Thanks Paul, glad they only play the Bruins once, they have a lot of talent.

Hawks pretty much dominated the game against the Sharks, if not for Versteeg's typical blue-line, cross-ice, power-play giveaway and another breakdown on the 3-1. Congrats on the win, as a win is a win, Mike. See you next time. :)

I hope the Hawks got some sleep, they had to fly out to Detroit in an ice storm. I expect the Wings to be firing with both barrels tonight.

[KidRock]

I wonder if Hossa will show up and play big at the Joe tonight?:rolleyes:

[Mr B]

Great game! (Sharks & Hawks).
Hawks handled the puck much better and longer than the Sharks for sure. All I can say is Nabbi was ON. Huet must have just been having a off night, with all those shots the Hawks were putting on net I thought for sure the Sharks were doomed.
Nabbi you rock :banger

[icehog3]

I wonder if Hossa will show up and play big at the Joe tonight?:rolleyes:

He will get more icetime than Zetterberg, Cleary, Fippula, Kronwwall, Ericsson and others. ;)

I assume Ozzie will get some time too, after the Hawks send Howard to the showers. :r

[SmokeyJoe]

'Canes looked terrible tonight against Montreal.

They ran Cam Ward from the goal midway through the First Period! Ugly... :(

[baldanders]

Go Bruins! :wo

[icehog3]

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

[SmokeyJoe]

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

Is that Andrew Ladd I see? :D

Congratulations on the revived Blackhawks, Tom. The league is better for it. :tu

[icehog3]

Is that Andrew Ladd I see? :D

Congratulations on the revived Blackhawks, Tom. The league is better for it. :tu

I am sure having fun this year watching Andrew and the boys, Joe. I only wish things were better for the 'Canes. Hopefully Santa will bring them some wins for Christmas. :)

[baldanders]

30 years ago tonight the Bruins went into the stands and kicked butt on the Ranger fans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSZbZ0Z4zcM

[icehog3]

Can't ever forget Milbury beating that fan with his own shoe :r