NHL '09 - '10 Thread

[E.J.]

Gaborik just got his hat trick and looks like the Avs are going to lose their third straight.....

Avs score......

GO AVS!!!

[icehog3]

Freakin Bersmoochi is stuck on 15. He needs a hatrick, I may still owe tom 5 sticks.

:D.....more because I hate Berschmoochi than because of any bet. ;)

[Captain Crunch]

Gotta be loving Detroit not in the playoff picture this year... Sharks look the real deal this year... hopefully they don't have an early exit in the playoffs like last year.

[GreekGodX]

Gotta be loving Detroit not in the playoff picture this year... Sharks look the real deal this year... hopefully they don't have an early exit in the playoffs like last year.

Are you kidding? The 10th place team is 10 points out of a 5th seed. Let alone only 3 points to the 8th seed. Wings are 10 points out of the 3rd seed. 10 points is a great week and a half in the NHL :tu

[kugie]

Tonight is the night that the B's play to the potential thaty can play at.
I don't know if I am Reaching here but I am hoping for a turn around.
The last game against the kings at least showed some promise.

[icehog3]

Wings are 10 points out of the 3rd seed. 10 points is a great week and a half in the NHL :tu

Actually it would be the 4th seed, Christos...the first 3 seeds go to the division winners.

[icehog3]

Shootout in the Nashville - Phoenix game in the 8th round.

[icehog3]

and the 'Yotes win it in Round 10....Aucoin scores. :ih

[Ahbroody]

at sharks game. Sharks are just flat tonight.

shame to Howard has been serving up juicy rebounds all game.

[icehog3]

at sharks game. Sharks are just flat tonight.

Heatley's line looks good, Danny just missed. Have fun in the 3rd period Mike! :D

[jwintosh]

tennis anyone?

[icehog3]

tennis anyone?

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[GreekGodX]

at sharks game. Sharks are just flat tonight.

shame to Howard has been serving up juicy rebounds all game.

And that's 3 wins for the Wings against the Sharks this year :) Possible first round matchup. Wings fought back from 2-0 to win, 4-2.
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[mtaill]

Sharks look the real deal this year... hopefully they don't have an early exit in the playoffs like last year.

And the year before that, and the one before that one too, oh and...

[Ahbroody]

Are you kidding? The 10th place team is 10 points out of a 5th seed. Let alone only 3 points to the 8th seed. Wings are 10 points out of the 3rd seed. 10 points is a great week and a half in the NHL :tu

Dude pass those drugs around. 10 points would also imply all other teams dont play or implode. I can pretty much guarentee your scenario you just implied will not happen. Unless of course all the teams ahead of you only play eastern conference teams so no one has games agains each other and all the teams ahead of you call up their AHL rosters. Come on bro get real for a minute.
Dont forget the reason you got back into the playoff pic the other day was not because you won a game but the team ahead of you in the standings lost a game. Settle down its going to be a long season still.

And that's 3 wins for the Wings against the Sharks this year :) Possible first round matchup. Wings fought back from 2-0 to win, 4-2.

Good win for the Wings. The Sharks lost all jump after the middle of the first. Their D which is still missing the number one D pairing got exposed badly. Horrible breakout passes. For most of the game the D couldnt complete a pass. So many of the sharks chances and rushes up the ice had to be created by the wingers and centers. My comment about being flat was perfectly displayed on the 4th goal when Huskins had the puck stolen from him on a breakout in his own zone which resulted in a goal. As for the first round matchup, it would be a good test for the Sharks to try to excise the Redwing demons they have. I hope they can if it occurs.

One thing that really impressed me about the wings was their presence infront of the net. On one shift in the second all three forwards spent time camped in front of the net. It was impressive. I hope the Sharks can solve the Wings by their next meeting on the 11th. That said the Sharks are a deeper and more skilled team then the Wings and I got to believe this year by adding Heatley and the grit of Nichol they will be able to make a deep run. Hopefully but you never know.

And the year before that, and the one before that one too, oh and...

Should anyone who is an Ottawa fan be running any smack about playoff success or choking? By the way thanks for Heatley hes fitting in nicely. :tu

[icehog3]

Berschmoozie has 26 games to get 10 more goals. Will he do it. Or will he...

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[Ahbroody]

Clown Shoes is going to fail me. You know I really thought this year with the lack of depth he was going to play a much bigger role in scoring. I guess he just doesnt have it. Watch he will get to like 22-23 just to piss me off.

[icehog3]

Clown Shoes is going to fail me. You know I really thought this year with the lack of depth he was going to play a much bigger role in scoring. I guess he just doesnt have it. Watch he will get to like 22-23 just to piss me off.

Maybe the Wings can trade him to the Flames and he can stay stuck at 15, MIke. ;)

[GreekGodX]

Dude pass those drugs around. 10 points would also imply all other teams dont play or implode. I can pretty much guarentee your scenario you just implied will not happen. Unless of course all the teams ahead of you only play eastern conference teams so no one has games agains each other and all the teams ahead of you call up their AHL rosters. Come on bro get real for a minute.
Dont forget the reason you got back into the playoff pic the other day was not because you won a game but the team ahead of you in the standings lost a game. Settle down its going to be a long season still.


I never said it was going to happen. Just playing Devil's advocate. As a fan of the game I always like to play the "what if" game. If the other teams start sliding and the Wings put a string of regulation wins together that could mean the difference in seeding. Considering the standings 10 points is not that much. And as of right now it's only 6 points to the 3rd seed.

[icehog3]

I never said it was going to happen. Just playing Devil's advocate. As a fan of the game I always like to play the "what if" game. If the other teams start sliding and the Wings put a string of regulation wins together that could mean the difference in seeding. Considering the standings 10 points is not that much. And as of right now it's only 6 points to the 3rd seed.

4th seed!! The three division winners are the top 3 seeds!!! :c:r

[GreekGodX]

4th seed!! The three division winners are the top 3 seeds!!! :c:r

Yea I overlooked that tidbit. No offense to the Blackhawks ;)

[GreekGodX]

So that would put us 9 points behind the 4th the seed after last nights loss to Aneheim. Not impossible to catch up, especially with the Mule coming back soon :)

[GHC_Hambone]

Wow, Kovalchuk now a Devil.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=516293

The drama is finally over.

[icehog3]

Wow, Kovalchuk now a Devil.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=516293

The drama is finally over.

What a stinker trade for the Thrashers....from what I understand, several other teams made what I consider better offers.

[icehog3]

Pierre LeBrun said the deal with the Devils was the best possible deal the Thrashers could get.

I repsectfully disagree.

[baldanders]

Hope the Bruins get their heads out of their asses soon!

[Ahbroody]

So that would put us 9 points behind the 4th the seed after last nights loss to Aneheim. Not impossible to catch up, especially with the Mule coming back soon :)
Being in 9th place I would think just getting to 6th by the end of the season would be a solid goal and possibe. Your odds of catching the Yotes or Kings in my opinion are pretty slim. They have been playing better hockey all year. They are healthy and I would take either of their goaltenders. 5th if one of them implodes and the wings get red hot. 4th I would be willing to place a bet on that not happening.

Pierre LeBrun said the deal with the Devils was the best possible deal the Thrashers could get.

I repsectfully disagree.
Me as well. Looking at the deal all I can say is WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did he have naked pictures of you with a hooker or something?

[icehog3]

Me as well. Looking at the deal all I can say is WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did he have naked pictures of you with a hooker or something?

:r :banger

[GreekGodX]

Being in 9th place I would think just getting to 6th by the end of the season would be a solid goal and possibe. Your odds of catching the Yotes or Kings in my opinion are pretty slim. They have been playing better hockey all year. They are healthy and I would take either of their goaltenders. 5th if one of them implodes and the wings get red hot. 4th I would be willing to place a bet on that not happening.


Just worry about the Wings possibly playing the Sharks ;) Although I realistically believe the Wings will be in the 6th seed.

[kugie]

Hope the Bruins get their heads out of their asses soon!

The have them to far up there to get them out now.
9 in a row.
They piss me off.

[Bruins Fan]

Kovalchuk to the Devils, the East is over?
Time for the B's to blow it up and start over, and this means starting at the top with management. There are not move then 4 or five players worth keeping anyway.
What happens in the next few week will affect how the fan base reacts next season.

[mtaill]

Kovalchuk to the Devils, the East is over?
Time for the B's to blow it up and start over, and this means starting at the top with management. There are not move then 4 or five players worth keeping anyway.
What happens in the next few week will affect how the fan base reacts next season.

We would gladly take Chara off your hands! :tu

[Bruins Fan]

We would gladly take Chara off your hands! :tu
Well he probably could be had for draft picks,
Chiarelli likes to stockpile them but to freakin cheap or scared to use them :mad:

[mtaill]

Well he probably could be had for draft picks,
Chiarelli likes to stockpile them but to freakin cheap or scared to use them :mad:

Well you guys have Toronto's first rounder... will be a top 5 pick for sure!

[Partagaspete]

We would gladly take Chara off your hands! :tu

I would love to have Zdeno back on the Isle right now.

[Bruins Fan]

The Bruins lose again that's 10 in a row from a team that some experts had picked to win the Cup :td

[icehog3]

Hawks break their winless streak at 3 with a 2-1 victory over the Blues. Antti Niemi was awesome, and the Blues only goal came with a minute left and a 6 on 3 (goalie pulled on a two man advantage). Game had hits, great saves by both goalies, fights, and goals by Patrick Sharp and Johnny Toews.

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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Great win for the Hawks. Thanks for posting those pictures Tom.

[icehog3]

Great win for the Hawks. Thanks for posting those pictures Tom.

Niemi just continues to impress, Nate! :tu

Speaking of impressive goalies, Craig Anderson shut out the Oilers for the third time this season tonight! :wo

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Niemi just continues to impress, Nate! :tu

Speaking of impressive goalies, Craig Anderson shut out the Oilers for the third time this season tonight! :wo


I love watching Craig Anderson. Some of the saves he makes are incredible.

[icehog3]

I love watching Craig Anderson. Some of the saves he makes are incredible.

Played with him for a summer season a couple years ago, it's great to see him doing so well. :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Played with him for a summer season a couple years ago, it's great to see him doing so well. :tu

That is awesome Tom:banger

[icehog3]

That is awesome Tom:banger

Cool story....his brother still plays on my team. First game Craig played with us, he walks into the locker room and I am sitting in my sweats with my shirt off. Craig smiles at me, and says "I'm Craig...you must be the Enforcer". Team never lets me live it down.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Cool story....his brother still plays on my team. First game Craig played with us, he walks into the locker room and I am sitting in my sweats with my shirt off. Craig smiles at me, and says "I'm Craig...you must be the Enforcer". Team never lets me live it down.


That is great story for sure. That must be really great for his brother to see Craig do so well in the NHL.

[icehog3]

That is great story for sure. That must be really great for his brother to see Craig do so well in the NHL.

Yeah, we catch some Avs games on Center Ice and Jon is very excited. If the Hawks don't win the Cup, I will root for the Avs as Craig will bring the Cup back home. :wo

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Yeah, we catch some Avs games on Center Ice and Jon is very excited. If the Hawks don't win the Cup, I will root for the Avs as Craig will bring the Cup back home. :wo


:banger

[E.J.]

What do you do if you have lost 4 of 5(3 straight).....bring Edmonton to town.....

Anderson gets another shutout.....:tu

[E.J.]

Good stuff Tom, I wondered your connection with C.A.....

Seemed like there was more there than the time in Chicago.....

[icehog3]

Good stuff Tom, I wondered your connection with C.A.....

Seemed like there was more there than the time in Chicago.....

Yeah, Craig wanted to play with his Brother a couple summers ago and played the summer season on our team. Of course, he couldn't play goalie, but he played defense and scored a few key goals. After signing the big pact with the Avs, he thought better of playing with us goons this past summer. :r

[Ahbroody]

Gooooooooooooon!

[icehog3]

Gooooooooooooon!

Guilty. :r

Great Penguins - Caps game today. After 2 goals apiece by Crosby and Staal, Ovechkin steals the show with a hat trick and a set up for the game winner. That's fun hockey to watch. :ih

[Partagaspete]

Guilty. :r

Great Penguins - Caps game today. After 2 goals apiece by Crosby and Staal, Ovechkin steals the show with a hat trick and a set up for the game winner. That's fun hockey to watch. :ih

That was one of the best games I've seen all year. Ovechkin is amazing. he has got it all. skill, heart, and a great physical presence.

I wonder if the Isles could make a move for him. LMAO.

[kugie]

Bruins finally did it
They won a game 3-0 vs the Habs
And even though they have not won in the 10 games before yeterdays win they are only one point out of the playoffs.

[baldanders]

Bruins should try to move Tim Thomas but his four-year, $20 million contract and no trade clause may make it impossible. Even if we can't move him its time to give Rask his shot at the #1 spot.

[kugie]

Bruins should try to move Tim Thomas but his four-year, $20 million contract and no trade clause may make it impossible. Even if we can't move him its time to give Rask his shot at the #1 spot.

I agree on the Rask issue of him getting the #1 shot. And the rumor is, they are trying to shop Thomas. I just hope they can get something for him and not just a bag of use pucks and a broken Zamboni.

[icehog3]

I agree on the Rask issue of him getting the #1 shot. And the rumor is, they are trying to shop Thomas. I just hope they can get something for him and not just a bag of use pucks and a broken Zamboni.

Word is the Hawks are interested, talking about sending Huet to Rockford and trading for Thomas. I certainly hope not, we are just trading for another team's problems if we do that, as Thomas hasn't been very good this season.

[Mr B]

Sharks looked a little sloppy last night in Toronto but found a way to get it done. Jody Shelly popped Colton Orr smack dab on the chin and knocked him out for a couple seconds. Great fight!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfd2ijF7Zos

[kugie]

Word is the Hawks are interested, talking about sending Huet to Rockford and trading for Thomas. I certainly hope not, we are just trading for another team's problems if we do that, as Thomas hasn't been very good this season.

True Thomas has not been that good this season. But he holds all the cards in the trades since they gave him the no trade clause. He plays really good pissed off and this just might be what gets his A$$ going.

[Resipsa]

The football season is over with. I was wondering if anyone knows of any other sports to watch before baseball begins, outside of March Madness of course.

Thanks in advance for your help. :banger

[Bruins Fan]

Thomas has given up a lot of soft goals this year, but the team is not scoring, last season he could give up three goals and win.
This season no one can but the puck in the net,and they never replaced Kessels goal production.

[icehog3]

The football season is over with. I was wondering if anyone knows of any other sports to watch before baseball begins, outside of March Madness of course.

Thanks in advance for your help. :banger

How about the sport where I crosscheck you until you cry? :bx

[Resipsa]

How about the sport where I crosscheck you until you cry? :bx
:D I can always count on you to get me to crack a smile, :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks beat the Stars 4-3 in SO tonight.

Kane had 2 goals.

Lets hope they can win the next 2 games before break.

[icehog3]

Hawks beat the Stars 4-3 in SO tonight.

Kane had 2 goals.

Lets hope they can win the next 2 games before break.

...and Versteeg with the shootout winner.

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[icehog3]

How about the sport where I crosscheck you until you cry? :bx

:D I can always count on you to get me to crack a smile, :tu

:banger

[baldanders]

Woohoo Bruins win 2 in a row!

[kugie]

Woohoo Bruins win 2 in a row!


:tpd:

[GreekGodX]

Wings lose in a SO 4-3 :( Disappointing for sure. Hoping the layoff will help.

[Bruins Fan]

Woohoo Bruins win 2 in a row!

It's Tuka Time :)

[E.J.]

That was quick....:D GO AVS....

(overlooking a poorly played game)

[baldanders]

I want a cool name like Tuukka Rask!!

[icehog3]

I want a cool name like Tuukka Rask!!

I'd prefer Hakan Loob.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakan_Loob

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

[GreekGodX]

How about Ron Tugnutt?

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s116/GreekGodX/Forum%20images/tugnutt.png

[icehog3]

Or Parris Duffus....

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parris_Duffus

[Partagaspete]

How about Ron Tugnutt?

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s116/GreekGodX/Forum%20images/tugnutt.png

THREAD JACK!

Nothing beats

http://www.timberryart.com/store_images/47.jpg

END THREAD JACK.

[Bruins Fan]

It's Tuka Time tonight, I bet Timmy is not happy?

[icehog3]

No freaking Nascar in the NHL thread. :td :r

[kugie]

It's Tuka Time tonight, I bet Timmy is not happy?

I hope he stays hot keep this streak alive.
It seems the team is playing better in front of him.

[Bruins Fan]

Tuka has to keep his head in the game, shots from the blue line are getting by him, that tells me he not looking up ice?

[Bruins Fan]

B's are kicking butt 4 goals on 21 shots after the 1st :banger

[icehog3]

B's are kicking butt 4 goals on 21 shots after the 1st :banger

And they almost blew it!

[Ahbroody]

Sharks get a hard earned 2 points from the Wings tonight. Playing back to back games on the road really seemed to take its toll on the team in the third period. Old man Blake tried to give Detroit the game taking a penalty in the last 6 minutes and then another in OT to give Det a 4-3 PP.

Nabokov put in a team record 50 save performance.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/ahbroody/nabbysaves.jpg

But in the the shout out Patty FTW!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/ahbroody/sharksshoutoutwin.jpg

Once again the Sharks are tied for the best overall record in the league. I actually hope they dont take that trophy though given last years epic flame out

[icehog3]

Once again the Sharks are tied for the best overall record in the league.

Me too. ;) :r

Great performance tonight by Nabokov!

[icehog3]

Kings - Oilers shootout going to the 7th round.

[icehog3]

Going to the 10th round. :eek:

[icehog3]

And the Oilers win on a Lubomir Visnovsky goal.

[GreekGodX]

Sharks get a hard earned 2 points from the Wings tonight. Playing back to back games on the road really seemed to take its toll on the team in the third period. Old man Blake tried to give Detroit the game taking a penalty in the last 6 minutes and then another in OT to give Det a 4-3 PP.

Once again the Sharks are tied for the best overall record in the league. I actually hope they dont take that trophy though given last years epic flame out


Shootout sucks :td It was a good game. Sharks finally get a win against the Wings this year. I'm defintely hoping we play the Sharks in the playoffs in the first round. :)

[Mr B]

Shootout sucks :td It was a good game. Sharks finally get a win against the Wings this year. I'm defintely hoping we play the Sharks in the playoffs in the first round. :)


That was an Awesome Game! Not just because the Sharks won ;) but it was one of the most action packed games I have seen in a while. So much back and forth it looked like a tennis match.
Both goalies made some Great saves. Too bad the sharks let so many shots go by (50) but Nabbi was fantastic.
Sharks need to get a little more offence going and stop relying on Nabbi to save their bacon every night. I believe they said Nabbi has a League leading 11 consecutive road wins going right now. :tu

[Ahbroody]

Nope they lost to CBJ the night before which broke their 9 game road winning streak.

As to Detroit in the Playoffs. Given the fact that we can safely rule out them finishing better then a 6th seed it is a possibility. That said they may not make it at all so we shall see. If it started today Detroit is golfing in the playoffs. As I was willing to bet you Detroit would not sniff the 4th or 5th seed. I will be willing to bet the Sharks take detroit in a 7 game series. Provided Detroit makes it in the playoffs that is.

[GreekGodX]

Nope they lost to CBJ the night before which broke their 9 game road winning streak.

As to Detroit in the Playoffs. Given the fact that we can safely rule out them finishing better then a 6th seed it is a possibility. That said they may not make it at all so we shall see. If it started today Detroit is golfing in the playoffs. As I was willing to bet you Detroit would not sniff the 4th or 5th seed. I will be willing to bet the Sharks take detroit in a 7 game series. Provided Detroit makes it in the playoffs that is.

You got it brother. If it is Sharks vs Wings 1st round I'll put up a 5er.

[taltos]

And they almost blew it!Tom, if the Bruins held on to a lead in the third period this year, I would faint.:D

[Mr B]

Nope they lost to CBJ the night before which broke their 9 game road winning streak.

As to Detroit in the Playoffs. Given the fact that we can safely rule out them finishing better then a 6th seed it is a possibility. That said they may not make it at all so we shall see. If it started today Detroit is golfing in the playoffs. As I was willing to bet you Detroit would not sniff the 4th or 5th seed. I will be willing to bet the Sharks take detroit in a 7 game series. Provided Detroit makes it in the playoffs that is.


I believe Greiss was in the net in Columbus. The 11 game road winning streak is for Nabbi as stated in my post above.

[icehog3]

I'm defintely hoping we play the Sharks in the playoffs in the first round. :)

Careful what you wish for, Christos, these are NOT the 2009 Sharks. ;)

Hawks traded D Cam Barker to Minnesota for veteran D Kim Johnsson and 2009 1st round pick D Nick Leddy. I am OK with it, I think Johnsson is an upgrade, and it saves the Hawks 3 million dollars towards next years' salary cap.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Devils finally win one! And Kovalchuk scores his first goal as a Devil!!:banger:banger

[E.J.]

Nice win for the Avs tonight....!

[icehog3]

2009-10 Statistics
GP G A
Reg Season 60 15 18
Projected 82 21 25

Sure hope Berschmoozi lives up to "expectations". ;) :r

[Ahbroody]

2009-10 Statistics
GP G A
Reg Season 60 15 18
Projected 82 21 25

Sure hope Berschmoozi lives up to "expectations". ;) :r
Ass!
Hey you have PM have jersey question.

[Starscream]

Not the NHL but the womens Slovakian olympic hockey team sucks!:r

[SmokeyJoe]

Even though my 'Canes are way out of it, they have been playing very well of late!
Wife surprised me with center ice seats tonight - three rows back. What a girl! :D
Happy Valentine's Day to me!!!

Ran Marty Brodeur after three goals and won 5-2. New young goalie is playing well (Justin Peters). Two starts - two wins! :tu

Afraid it may have been the last time I see Ray Whitney in a Hurricanes sweater (2 goals and an assist tonight). Probably move him after the Olympic break. Hate to see him go. Whitney is a class act.

[Ahbroody]

Nice on the tixs. Def a keeper. Always wondered what the view is like in the good seats.
Last year we had lower bowl seats but this year went back up to the upper bowl. Cant justify the cost when taking a 4 year old most of the time.

Sharks ran into the wall that is Miller. Didnt like seeing the Sharks get beat, but was nice to see Miller playing so strong going into the olympics. It was weird hearing the crowd chant USA at the end of the game. I know the Sharks have multiple players on team Canada and other national teams, but the Sabres are a very international team as well.

Hawks also picked up a victory and going into the break can officially tie the Sharks again points wise because of games in hand. Kind of knew once they tied it up in the 3rd if it went to a shootout they would get the 2

[South Shield]

A little heart broken on Jody Shelley being traded to the Rangers. Brad Staubitz better become the new ass kicker.

Don't like the way the Sharks ended the Olympic break period tonight against the Sabers.

[Ahbroody]

A little heart broken on Jody Shelley being traded to the Rangers. Brad Staubitz better become the new ass kicker.

Don't like the way the Sharks ended the Olympic break period tonight against the Sabers.

I was talking to Scott Nichol's wife today. Scotts son Hayden is on the same team as my son. She was saying that he knew it was comming. The team made the effort to find him a home and not release him on waivers. Speaking of that did you see Chechoo got put on waivers and Cleared them. YIKES! Only 5 goals in 61 games.

[South Shield]

I was talking to Scott Nichol's wife today. Scotts son Hayden is on the same team as my son. She was saying that he knew it was comming. The team made the effort to find him a home and not release him on waivers. Speaking of that did you see Chechoo got put on waivers and Cleared them. YIKES! Only 5 goals in 61 games.

I'm glad Shelley is somewhere where he is wanted. I used to hate that guy especially after the hit he put on Brad Stuart years ago, but he became a favorite once he joined.

As for Cheech, I don't know what happened but he has become garbage. I would love to pick him up off waivers but his contract makes it impossible. I believe its 3 mil a year.

And how cool is it to be friends with Nichol's wife, I wish we had 10 of him on this team, hopefully his grit will make the playoff run more fruitfull

[Ahbroody]

I'm glad Shelley is somewhere where he is wanted. I used to hate that guy especially after the hit he put on Brad Stuart years ago, but he became a favorite once he joined.

As for Cheech, I don't know what happened but he has become garbage. I would love to pick him up off waivers but his contract makes it impossible. I believe its 3 mil a year.

And how cool is it to be friends with Nichol's wife, I wish we had 10 of him on this team, hopefully his grit will make the playoff run more fruitfull

Shelley is a super nice guy. My niece was at the rink last year when he was hurt and stayed behind on a road trip. He got her out on the ice and let her skate with him. She got to shot on the goaltender, and he even gave her a stick and signed it. He is a really nice guy. Eirhoff on the other hand. That guy is a friggin Dbag. I was glad to see him go. I saw him pull some crap at the rink a few times.

The issue with Staubitz though is he is not a heavyweight. You are not going to see him taking on the Boogie man or Pharros etc. So now the Sharks dont have that true enforcer if the need him. Remember Brantt Myhres? Talk about a friggin goon! man I loved that guy.

As to Nichol's wife she and he are great people. He is the nicest guy off the ice, soft spoken unassuming you would never know he is an NHLer. Its great when he comes out and helps us coach the kids. We always joke around like we are giving him advice on skating :r Hayden is a great kid also.

[icehog3]

Glad you got to see Whitney for VDay, Joe, but I agree,,,he will be highly sought after when the Olympics end.

Miller was great against the Sharks tonight, SJ deserved a better fate.

Hawks newest player Kim Johnnson had a goal and 2 assists in his first game, and the Hawks win with a Toews goal in the shootout.

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

[Partagaspete]

A little heart broken on Jody Shelley being traded to the Rangers. Brad Staubitz better become the new ass kicker.

Don't like the way the Sharks ended the Olympic break period tonight against the Sabers.

I liked Jody until I read this.

[Ahbroody]

I little Shelley Love.
Shelley doing his best Ronnie from the Jersey shore impression on Colton Orr.
"Thats one shot kid! Thats one shot!."
http://www.youtube.com/user/hockeyfightsdotcom#p/search/4/F2Qtef3DECI

One more decent fight from this year.
http://www.youtube.com/user/hockeyfightsdotcom#p/search/5/lLqUC2iAKKQ

In watching Shelley's fights from this year he seems to have lost a little fire he is also had a lot of injury issues.

Non Shelley related scraps

Cam janssen's Dirty late hit leads to fight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcDxfllM6Hw

Startup the chainsaw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO2rHw3r3Oo

Last but certainly not least. A good solid fight and both players rocking the strong flow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzEUUwnJ8cQ

[icehog3]

Some great scraps, Mike, thanks! :bx

Martin and Thompson looked like brothers fighting! :r

[Ahbroody]

Hordichuck better catch the stomach flu when they play minnesota for the rest of the year. What a Biotch move.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS2dntHf54I

[icehog3]

Hawks beat the Blue Jackets 5-4 in the shootout.

One of the Jackets put a dangerous knee-on-knee hit on Patrick Kane early in the 3rd period. Troy Brouwer steps in and gives the Jacket a beatdown, and gets 19 minutes in penalties for his trouble, missing the rest of the 3rd and the overtime periods.

Coach Q gives Brouwer a reward for stepping up for his teammate and lets Brouwer shoot in the shootout....and Brouwer gets the game winner.

Hawks threw their weight around a little too.

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

[DavenportESQ]

Great Game by the Hawks. They have been playing a little bit more physical in the last 3-4 games which is good. I really like the Addition of Johnsson as well.

Storybook Gamewinner for Brouwer

[icehog3]

Great Game by the Hawks. They have been playing a little bit more physical in the last 3-4 games which is good. I really like the Addition of Johnsson as well.

Storybook Gamewinner for Brouwer

Niemi looked a little soft on a couple of the goals, but it is good to enter the break on a winning streak and good note. I agree that Johnsson was a good move by Bowman. :tu

[icehog3]

I agree that Johnsson was a good move by Bowman. :tu

Although Cam Barker did score a goal today for the Wild! :r

[DavenportESQ]

Niemi looked a little soft on a couple of the goals, but it is good to enter the break on a winning streak and good note. I agree that Johnsson was a good move by Bowman. :tu

I agree with you about Niemi...But he did pretty well in the past 2 shootouts. I still would like to see the Buff play big the whole game not just towards the end

[icehog3]

I agree with you about Niemi...But he did pretty well in the past 2 shootouts. I still would like to see the Buff play big the whole game not just towards the end

I am guessing we might have to wait 'til the playoffs to see that again. :mad:

[icehog3]

U.S.A. rolls on, Canada gets quite the scare, and Russia is up 1-0 early in the 3rd with Ilya Bryzgalov in net.

[icehog3]

Did Berschmoozi score any goals today? ;) :r

[Prefy]

U.S.A. rolls on, Canada gets quite the scare, and Russia is up 1-0 early in the 3rd with Ilya Bryzgalov in net.

Tell me about it :td Should be a good one on Sunday.

A lot more parody on the Men's side compared to the Women's. Makes for some really great hockey!

[Prefy]

Slovaks tie it up!

[icehog3]

Slovaks tie it up!

Blackhawk Power (Hossa)! :wo

[Prefy]

Halak's been the story (HAB POWER :r)

Ziggy Palffy can still play...impressed!

[Prefy]

OT

[icehog3]

Halak's been the story (HAB POWER :r)



But how will the story end? ;)

[Prefy]

But how will the story end? ;)

In a shootout...that's some scary lineups!

Wouldn't want to be either of the two goalies.

[icehog3]

Josef Stumpel still plays hockey!!

[Prefy]

Josef Stumpel still plays hockey!!

They all come out of the woodwork for the Olympics :r

[icehog3]

Halak's been the story (HAB POWER :r)



Happy Halak ending in Round 7.

[Prefy]

Great game, big upset!

[icehog3]

Great game, big upset!

Real big....The USA leads the pool...too bad that doesn't mean sh*t for the whole shebang. :r

Hard for me not to root for Canada to some extent, with Toews, Seabrook and Keith all on the roster.

[Prefy]

Real big....The USA leads the pool...too bad that doesn't mean sh*t for the whole shebang. :r

Hard for me not to root for Canada to some extent, with Toews, Seabrook and Keith all on the roster.

Should be a interesting to see who the top four teams (bye to the Quarter Finals). Some really big games over the next couple days.

[icehog3]

Should be a interesting to see who the top four teams (bye to the Quarter Finals). Some really big games over the next couple days.

Yup....The U.S. needs to try to take Canada at least to OT to ensure Russia doesn't get the bye over them.

I love hockey!! :ih :wo

[Ahbroody]

Well if miller can turn in a hiller like performance which I think is possible, it could happen.
I will be watching for sure. Cant imagine a bigger shot in the arm for USA hockey to have the Jr's win gold against Canada and then the US mens to take out Canada. I know its very unlikley, but hey I can dream. Cant imagine the train wreck that would occur up north if this did happen. :r

The sky would be falling.


OT my little man is playing goal tomorrow. They make all the kids play goal one game in minimites. At 4 he isnt small, but the pads they have are 24 inches. So yeah hes pretty much a screen door out there with little movement. He thinks Patty Roy though so it promises to be pretty funny. Wish him luck cause hes gonna get shelled. Was going to get him a pair of 20 inch pads, but he wants new graf 370 supras and I dont want him tending goal anyway. He wants hampster pads though.

[E.J.]

OT my little man is playing goal tomorrow. They make all the kids play goal one game in minimites. At 4 he isnt small, but the pads they have are 24 inches. So yeah hes pretty much a screen door out there with little movement. He thinks Patty Roy though so it promises to be pretty funny. Wish him luck cause hes gonna get shelled. Was going to get him a pair of 20 inch pads, but he wants new graf 370 supras and I dont want him tending goal anyway. He wants hampster pads though.

BEST OF LUCK to your son.... Between the pipes sucks for a parent IMO... Probably worse if you are behind the mask....:confused:

Wish I had some of the Little Man's old pads & I'd FedEx them your way........ He did the goalie thing for a short time.... Gave them away as he aged.... What you see in the pic was actually "lost" by a coach of his that wanted to sell it at a clinic he was doing....:rolleyes:

That said, I am not sure he had anything that small....???

Summer Season(3-3) photo.... Even when he decided "Dad, I need to be scoring goals" ....he use to spend the Summers in net....

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8764/goalie.jpg



P.S. Little Man is also a BIG FAN of Graf skates..... Currently wearing G5's.....

[icehog3]

Good luck to your little Man, Mike! :tu

Watching Finland destroy Germany right now.

[Prefy]

Good luck to your little Man, Mike! :tu

Watching Finland destroy Germany right now.

Ya pretty decisive win. I'm really surprised on how competitive the games have been though. Four blowouts and two of those were Norway.

[icehog3]

Ya pretty decisive win. I'm really surprised on how competitive the games have been though. Four blowouts and two of those were Norway.

Absolutely, Canada, Russia, Sweden, Czechoslovakia, Finland and the U.S. all have a legitimate chance to win this tourney.

[icehog3]

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

"Gee, your helmet smells terrific."

[Ahbroody]

BEST OF LUCK to your son.... Between the pipes sucks for a parent IMO... Probably worse if you are behind the mask....:confused:

Even when he decided "Dad, I need to be scoring goals" ....he use to spend the Summers in net....
P.S. Little Man is also a BIG FAN of Graf skates..... Currently wearing G5's.....

Good luck to your little Man, Mike! :tu


Thanks guys it actually went really well today. He played two 20min games and gave up 2 in the first game and 1 in the second game getting 2 victories. His teamates love him and cleared out all the rebounds, dove to block shots, and ran a kid or two over to keep his crease clear. :r Not to mention they scored a ton of goals. He played sound positionaly like I had been teaching him. Stayed square to the shooters and huged the posts when supposed to. made a some stick saves etc. He got mobed by the team after the games, but he didnt like being on the bottom of the pile 6 year olds. We got real lucky one of the dads from another team had a pair of 20 inch pads and let him use them. helped out a lot. They are narrower and shorter so he had good movement.

When it was all over he said something that made me very happy. "daddy, I dont want to play goal anymore. I want to skate fast and score goals. I really want those skates like yours." :tu 370 supras it is If he decides he wants to play goal again I will let him play roller hockey goal or when he starts playing summer.

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

I think more like " I said I was bilingual not bisexual. "

[icehog3]

Two victories, a GAA of 1.50...that's some goaltending! Looking forward to hearing about his first hat trick at forward, Mike. :)

[E.J.]

Well....7 hours to kill....

[GreekGodX]

The place that I'm going to tonight better have the USA vs. Canada game on. If not I might have to go somewhere else.

[E.J.]

Here is hoping that Miller makes Hiller's performance against Team Canada look pedestrian.....

[cobra03]

Miller looks like he might be back on his game. If so he's unstoppable. Lets hope the rest of the team helps make it easy on him. Tonight should be a great game. Go USA :usa

[Ahbroody]

File this one under EPIC HOLY SHIET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is one pissed off kid right there. I like how the one kid runs for his life and dives into his bench. Also how another kid goes commando and dives into theirt bench.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkyR9TAYgjk&feature=related

[GreekGodX]

How about the guy that clocks the ref! :r

And of course the goalies go at it in the background

[E.J.]

Holy chit.... Wonder how the bench diver looked after he came out, he was getting POUNDED....

[Ahbroody]

I guess that kid that he was chasing had injured the big guy in the past and he was seeking some revenge.

Someone gag Jack Johnson plz
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Hockey-hate-fest-Canada-doesn-rsquo-t-mind-U-S-?urn=oly,221079
I do love how the reporter trys to act like Canadians dont Flame the hell out of Americans about hockey. He apparently does not go to hockey chat rooms, or discussion boards. Talk about a slanted story.

OT
having some mission Pitch3 holders put on my g35s today. I have tried to use Tblades for 3 months now and they are piss.

[icehog3]

I won't be checking this thread once the game starts, want to watch it "unknowing" after I get off work....Hoping for a great game!

[Prefy]

good luck boys...watching the game at drangonmans.

starting to get excited9

[icehog3]

Last 10 minutes (all I got to see at work) of the Russia - Czechoslovakia was awesome...I thought Jagr and the boys were going to tie it up.

See y'all here late night, after I have seen the Big game.

[Bruins Fan]

Any score? I don't get MSNBC :td

[cobra03]

Its just getting started no score yet

[E.J.]

There is one for the USA!!!! 41 seconds in.... 1-0 USA

[cobra03]

1 min 45 secs in 1-0 USA!! lets hope they can keep that going

[cobra03]

lol im sorry your right EJ 45 secs in

[GHC_Hambone]

usa! Usa! Usa!

[SmokeyJoe]

Miller looks very sharp... and Brodeur can be had if they get in his head. Looking good for the US of A thus far. :ss

[SmokeyJoe]

Spoke too soon..... :D

[SmokeyJoe]

I'm usually THRILLED to see Eric Staal beat Miller... I am so conflicted. :confused:

USA scores!

[E.J.]

Wow.... That was a fun first to watch....

[E.J.]

What a great first 2 periods....very physical.

GO USA!

[cobra03]

Great game.A little hairy at the end but Miller and the boys were outstanding. :usa

[Ahbroody]

How bad is Hockey Canada griping right now.

Miller was a big factor in that win. Broduer had some blunders. So proud of the US National team they pulled of an epic win. I disagree with the comparisons to the 80 miracle team, but it was a great win.

[Prefy]

Congrats on the win!

US boys came to play, and had the hockey gods on their side tonight.

We'll just have to take the long road now.

[icehog3]

I think Canada will be even yougher when they meet the U.S. again in the Gold Medal game. :)

Great game, Miller and Rafalski were awesome.

[GreekGodX]

Brian Rafalski has 4 goals in the Olympics with only 5 for the Wings. He better bring this scoring back with him after the break!

Great USA win, unfortunately now we'll see either Canada or Russia out of the Olympics after the Quarters :td

[icehog3]

Brian Rafalski has 4 goals in the Olympics with only 5 for the Wings. He better bring this scoring back with him after the break!

Good thing Berschmoozi didn't go to the Olympics!! :r

Great USA win, unfortunately now we'll see either Canada or Russia out of the Olympics after the Quarters :td

That does seem a drawback of the tournament...but on the other hand, the USA can't face Canada or Russia until a potential Gold Medal game, which is a good thing. Now we just have to contend with the Swedes, Fins, Czechs or Slovaks. :hn

[Ahbroody]

Good thing Berschmoozi didn't go to the Olympics!! :r



That does seem a drawback of the tournament...but on the other hand, the USA can't face Canada or Russia until a potential Gold Medal game, which is a good thing. Now we just have to contend with the Swedes, Fins, Czechs or Slovaks. :hn

got to twist that bersmoochi knife a little huh.

As to the potential gold medal game it will be interesting to see how Canada responds and if they go to Luongo now. That said given that Canada barely and I mean barely escaped the Swiss, and lost to the US. I have serious concearns as to their ability to beat the Russians. You have a Canadian team with 17 first round picks with a nations pressure on their shoulders. This is the greatest team Canada has ever assembled by most accounts and they almost lost one and lost one in a three game set. They are going to be gripping those sticks very hard. Now they have to win 4 games in 6 days. They know if they lose they will have let down their entire country. The Russians are playing very strong also. I think their is a greater potential for a Russia US rematch.

Listening to Grapes on the Jim Rome show right now. I love Grapes, but his lack of respect for Russians and Europeans is frustrating to say the least. Atleast he is honest in saying if they dont win the Gold it will be national disaster.

[Ahbroody]

N E 1 Peep Ovies skates from game 1 and 2?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/ahbroody/ovie2.jpg
I mean he is Ovie so you cant say anything about him being a plug, but damn!

[E.J.]

Those holders are TERRIBLE.....:r

The fire would not be the worse thing in the world....but CHRIST they are busy.....

Guess that is one ":td" vote....

[icehog3]

USA V. Switzerland

Canada V. Russia

Tomorrow is gonna rock! :banger

[Prefy]

USA V. Switzerland

Canada V. Russia

Tomorrow is gonna rock! :banger


I concur:tu

[icehog3]

I concur:tu

You were right in Banter, Matt...Czechs barely survived Latvia. That first shot by Latvia in OT would have been a crazy ending if Vokoun would have knocked it in.

[Prefy]

You were right in Banter, Matt...Czechs barely survived Latvia. That first shot by Latvia in OT would have been a crazy ending if Vokoun would have knocked it in.

Would have been insane, Norway is making a run now too!

Man I love hockey:D

[icehog3]

Would have been insane, Norway is making a run now too!

Man I love hockey:D

Slovs came right back.

[Prefy]

Slovs came right back.

I really didn't expect this game to close at all. So good on Norway!

[icehog3]

I really didn't expect this game to close at all. So good on Norway!

Go Norway! :r

See you here manana! :ih :wo

[E.J.]

Leaving work early for Olympic hockey.....

CANNOT WAIT for the Canada vs Russia game today....

All of Canada has to be a little anxious/worried......no???


GO USA! GO CANADA!

[icehog3]

Leaving work early for Olympic hockey.....

CANNOT WAIT for the Canada vs Russia game today....

All of Canada has to be a little anxious/worried......no???


GO USA! GO CANADA!

Russia has a LOT of firepower, so if Nabokov plays well, Canada has good reason to be anxious.

[E.J.]

So is Canada or Russia done today.....?

[icehog3]

So is Canada or Russia done today.....?

Whichever one scores less goals is my prediction. :r

I am just hoping for a game that is as intense as the Canada - USA game the other night. :tu

[E.J.]

Whichever one scores less goals is my prediction. :r

I am just hoping for a game that is as intense as the Canada - USA game the other night. :tu

No, what I meant is....one is done correct? Either Russia or Canada, both thinking Gold coming in....are going home without a medal.... Correct?


I am not just hoping for a great/intense game, I am expecting one....

[Ahbroody]

Hey any of you guys watched the pond ice movie on hulu?
Watching it on hulu right now and man its cool, but makes me sad as my son will never know the joy of an outdoor rink unless I build him a synthetic ice rink

[icehog3]

No, what I meant is....one is done correct? Either Russia or Canada, both thinking Gold coming in....are going home without a medal.... Correct?


I am not just hoping for a great/intense game, I am expecting one....

Exactly, sorry I misunderstood. One of the arguably best 2 teams in the tournament won't even see the Medal Round.

USA needs to get the puck past Hiller here.

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/crosby1.jpg

[Ahbroody]

Yikes it looks like the US poked the Canadian grizzly bear with the stick and he is planning on seeking revenge on the US. 4-1 after 1 with the Russians. This is shaping up to be one of those monster Olympic grudge match games.

[icehog3]

Canada was outstanding in the first....Russia has a steep hill to climb.

[dabigdog]

6-1 Canada !!!! Go Canada Go !!!!

[SmokeyJoe]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/crosby1.jpg

If only they BOTH could lose! :r

[Prefy]

50 years!!!!

7-3 Canada.

Next up either Sweden or Slovakia!

[icehog3]

If only they BOTH could lose! :r

:r :tu

[Prefy]

USA - Finland: Friday, 12:00 PST

Slovakia - Canada: Friday, 6:30 PST

Can't wait!!!

[icehog3]

USA - Finland: Friday, 12:00 PST

Slovakia - Canada: Friday, 6:30 PST

Can't wait!!!

3 will walk away with medals. Only one will be happy.

[Bruins Fan]

Wrong thread:)

[icehog3]

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/452/eptsportsolyexperts3067.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/eptsportsolyexperts3067.jpg/)

:wo :wo

[GreekGodX]

That's hot

[Ahbroody]

I guess there was some backlash in the media over the smoking.

Nice to see the mens team get the win against the fins. I was listening to some alleged experts before the gamewho had written the US off and all but assured Canada the Gold. Now granted they were Canadian, but I guess that's why you play the game. I got to admit though I don't like the US chances if they draw Canada. Doing the Canadians 2x in their own house with the pride of their nation on the line will be tough.

[icehog3]

USA will definitely be the underdog again, Mike, but that will only make it sweeter in they can pull it off again.

[dabigdog]

Go Canada Go!!!!!

[Ahbroody]

Good game by Canada. I really thought they were going to tie it in the 3rd. That shot rang the crossbar. Talk about bad luck good luck. The Slvks were comming on hard and I would have liked there chances in OT if they tied it.

Now it comes down to if Miller can stand on his head one more time for the US. Kind of sucks I will be working during the game. Hope to stream it on my phone. This has the chance to be one of the most physical games in Olympic history. Bodies will be flying.

[icehog3]

Go Canada Go!!!!!

Get that Silver! :wo

[Partagaspete]

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/452/eptsportsolyexperts3067.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/eptsportsolyexperts3067.jpg/)

:wo :wo

:tu

Note to the ANti Smoking Nazi's. Chill out it aint like an Olympian is smoking bong or anything Oh wait...

I watched this game and I must say that Canada was the much better eam that night thier goalie was amazing and or players couldn't control the puck.

That being said I am real nervous faing the Canadiens again tomorrow.

[dabigdog]

Get that Silver! :wo

Nah, we'll let you take silver. It's all GOLD tomorrow for the Men !!!:banger

[icehog3]

Nah, we'll let you take silver. It's all GOLD tomorrow for the Men !!!:banger

We'll see manana. ;)

[Ahbroody]

So jacked for this game. May end up being forced to listen on radio over my phone. Hoping to catch some of the 1st and the last 10 min. Freaking work!

If the US takes gold this will be an epic year for USA Hockey.
Anyway you look at there will be some national pride as the US will medal one more time, setting the record for the most Medals won ever in an Olympic Games.

[icehog3]

Drop the puck already!! :ih :r

[Ahbroody]

Here we go boys!

[Ahbroody]

Congrats to our brothers from the north.
The game was an instant classic and I think shows that North American Hockey as a whole is amazing. I am proud to have my son playing this game already.

Awesome win and I am very proud of our boys. They played with heart and never gave up.

[icehog3]

Hawks are back in business tomorrow night! :wo

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

[E.J.]

Down 2-0 to the Red Wings....

On Versus, so getting updates on the net....

[icehog3]

Down 2-0 to the Red Wings....

On Versus, so getting updates on the net....

2-2 now, and no goals for Berschmoozi. :)

[icehog3]

Bad news....Craig and the Avs lose 3-2.

Good news....Berschmoozi gets zilch.

[Ahbroody]

Might as well just send the sticks now.

[GreekGodX]

Bad news....Craig and the Avs lose 3-2.

Good news....Berschmoozi gets zilch.

I only see good news in your post Pops :tu Wings looked good last night. Hoping they keep it going :D

[Ahbroody]

this just in Chelios is now a thrasher. Signed a k today

[icehog3]

this just in Chelios is now a thrasher. Signed a k today

Waddell says Cheilos will remain with the Wolves unless there is an injury or a "need". :(

[Partagaspete]

Did I read this right.

Isles up 5-2 over Chicago? Nice!

[Ahbroody]

Waddell says Cheilos will remain with the Wolves unless there is an injury or a "need". :(

Boooooooo someone needs to hack a shin.

[Prefy]

All is still right in the NHL world...the Leafs are losing 5-0:r

[SmokeyJoe]

All is still right in the NHL world...the Leafs are losing 5-0:r

And the Hurricanes got the win. :D

[icehog3]

Did I read this right.

Isles up 5-2 over Chicago? Nice!

:td

Boooooooo someone needs to hack a shin.

Waddell has now said he want to have 10 NHL caliber defensemen in the system for the season....does Chelly need 4 guys to get hurt to get a break? :td

And the Hurricanes got the win. :D

Congrats Joe, wish the Hawks had faired as well. Wonder if Roloson was being showcased for a possible trade to the Hawks....

[dabigdog]

Great to see the Canucks come from being down 2-0 and win it in OT today !!!! Luongo for PM !!! (yeah, i know he didn't play tonite!!)

[E.J.]

Not sure I understand the Wolski deal....

Maybe getting something before not resigning Wolski at the end of the year....:confused:

But my first thought is...in this years playoff battle....Phoenix just got better, the Avs got worse.....

[icehog3]

Wolski and the powers that be in Colorado were rumored to be at odds for quite some time.

[E.J.]

Maybe things went over the top on Monday night as Adrian Dater states in this article... But I still think the Avs got the bad end of this thing and gave the better end to someone they are fighting for playoff position with....

Mr. Dater's position is that both teams are taking a gamble, but I think there is only one team that is hoping for a "shake up" in the player they just picked up.....

http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2010/03/03/quick-trade-deadline-day-analysis/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dp-blogs-avalanche+(Denver+Post%3A+Sports%3A+Avalanche%3A+B log)

"Something went very wrong after Monday’s game, in the relations between the Avs and Wolski. There are plenty of indications that the coaching staff and management were furious at the effort he put forth, and decided then and there to put him on the trade block. Wolski left the Pepsi Center that night with an angry look on his face. Stuff happens all the time, but something obviously went bad that night."

[SilverFox]

Weird trades from the Flames today........guess it is wait and see time.

[dabigdog]

Weird trades from the Flames today........guess it is wait and see time.

I hear you...I don't know what he's thinking, other than maybe if he trades enough player's he'll get lucky ??? ;s but you need to ditch the Sutters.....

[SilverFox]

I hear you...I don't know what he's thinking, other than maybe if he trades enough player's he'll get lucky ??? ;s but you need to ditch the Sutters.....

I will wait and see, but I think maybe the rope just shortened a bit.

I am glad the olympics are over so I can go back to hating Luongo ;s

[icehog3]

I am glad the olympics are over so I can go back to hating Luongo ;s

Oh, me too, me too! :r

Hawks stood pat with Niemi and Huet. Their defense will have to play the way it did midseason for them to have a chance in the playoffs, as neither goalies' dave percentage in impressive.

Nice game tonight for Hossa, Toews, Keith and Kane.

[icehog3]

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

Blackhawks take over 1st place in the West by virtue of wins....but they have a tough stretch coming up with Vancouver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philly and Washington. San Jose has Montreal, Columbus, Nashville, Florida and Anaheim, so the top spot may be short lived if Nabokov gets back on track.

Oh...and Berschmoozi failed to score again tonight. He needs 10 goals in 19 games to hit 25.

[Ahbroody]

apparently the Senators orginization has a few very classy people working there. Last night during the US national anthem they played a video highlight package of the Canadian Gold Medal win over the US. They are claiming now it was a perfectly timed accident.

I can only imagine the backlash if the Americans had won and something like this occurred here.

Way to keep it classy Sens organization.

[GHC_Hambone]

neither goalies' dave percentage in impressive.


Can I get a translation on that? :p

I agree that the defense will have to remain in form. Both goalies have a save percentage a little over .900 but the GAA for both of them is around 2.30, which is pretty good, and speaks a lot about our defense as a team.

[icehog3]

Can I get a translation on that? :p

I agree that the defense will have to remain in form. Both goalies have a save percentage a little over .900 but the GAA for both of them is around 2.30, which is pretty good, and speaks a lot about our defense as a team.

Oops. :r

Yeah, I think the Hawks allow the fewest SOG per game, so if Niemi and Huet can stop the puck at .900, we should be OK.

[SmokeyJoe]

apparently the Senators orginization has a few very classy people working there. Last night during the US national anthem they played a video highlight package of the Canadian Gold Medal win over the US. They are claiming now it was a perfectly timed accident.

I can only imagine the backlash if the Americans had won and something like this occurred here.

Way to keep it classy Sens organization.

Worry not... the Hurricanes spanked them tonight 4-1. Two of the four goals were scored by Americans. ;)

[icehog3]

Worry not... the Hurricanes spanked them tonight 4-1. Two of the four goals were scored by Americans. ;)

:wo :tu

[dabigdog]

Almost game time tonight in chitown. May the best canadian team win ....rofl

[icehog3]

Almost game time tonight in chitown. May the best canadian team win ....rofl

Hope we make Luongo cry.....again. :r

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/luongo2.jpg

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

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[icehog3]

2 fights in the first minute. :r

[dabigdog]

LMAO!!! Penalty Parade !!! Bloody American Refs ;)

[dabigdog]

WOW! the nucks are stinking out the place tonite !!!

[icehog3]

WOW! the nucks are stinking out the place tonite !!!

Luongo had to leave after the first and grab a tissue....Nice win for the Hawks.

[Ahbroody]

Luongo had to leave after the first and grab a tissue....Nice win for the Hawks.

Wish he had one of his melt downs in the gold medal game, but we were not so lucky.


On thursday I had the pleasure of taking my son to the Sharks Habs game. I have to say without question the Price played a great game and had the posts on his side as there were at least 3 clankers. One was from a penalty shot awarded when Hal Gill(yeah that one) threw Prices goalie stick at a boyle who was breaking in. That said the Habs players were the biggest bunch of complainers I have seen all season. Every stopage every penalty wah wah wah. The refs did not keep a handle on them or the game as the game progressed the game got very dirty.

They missed/ didnt call a ton of calls as the game progressed getting worse and worse. As a result early in the 3rd period a late hit by Lapierre on Nichol which resulted in a four game suspension. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=520323 That was one of the worse officiated games I have seen in a long time. The refs seemed extremely intimdated by the Habs players and really let them affect the officiating. They openly argued with the refs for extended periods.

Those on the east coast who see the Habs more, is this common place as to them crying constantly and arguing every call?

Spoke to Nichol today at our kids game. He said he will be able to keep playing, though the injury will be with him till the end of the season. Mans game.

[icehog3]

Spoke to Nichol today at our kids game. He said he will be able to keep playing, though the injury will be with him till the end of the season. Mans game.

Ain't that the truth.... I wouldn't expect anything less from Nichol.

[icehog3]

11:30 AM CST...NBC.

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

[drjammer]

11:30 AM CST...NBC.

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

:tu

[Ahbroody]

Ain't that the truth.... I wouldn't expect anything less from Nichol.
Well I guess at practice it turned out to be a little worse he is resting for a week apparently. I guess its good as they dont play again till thursday. If he's out on the ice with us tomorrow I will poke him for info, doubt he will skate if he is injured though. :td

11:30 AM CST...NBC.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/wingssuck.jpg :tu

Wheres the pick of him dropping a duece on that wheel. :r

[icehog3]

Decent 1st period, Hawks capitalized on their chances but were giving the puck away WAY TOO often. :eek:

Zetterberg is hurt, you can see it in his stride.

[icehog3]

All the bad things I saw in the 1st period came to fruition in the 2nd, and the Hawks will need a miracle to get back in this game. :mad:

Looks like Berschmoozi got hurt....not good for the Wings.

[icehog3]

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