NHL '09 - '10 Thread

[GreekGodX]

Great win for the Wings :D They really just stole all the momentum in that second period. Chicago at least still tried to make it a game with 2 goals in the 3rd. Season series is 3-2 Hawks with 1 game left.

[icehog3]

Great win for the Wings :D They really just stole all the momentum in that second period. Chicago at least still tried to make it a game with 2 goals in the 3rd. Season series is 3-2 Hawks with 1 game left.

Hoping for a repeat of the Hawks and Wings in the Conference Finals, Christos!

[Ahbroody]

not going to happen Tom. I am still holding out for a Calgary push and Wings flame out. Hey that works on 2 levels. get it Flame out. huh get it. See what I did there. hahah

So how many games is Cooke getting for the HS on Savard?
Second offense in 3 months. Walker earlier in the season. Savard got strechered off. I think atleast 4 games no pay.

[GreekGodX]

Hoping for a repeat of the Hawks and Wings in the Conference Finals, Christos!

That would be great :tu

not going to happen Tom. I am still holding out for a Calgary push and Wings flame out. Hey that works on 2 levels. get it Flame out. huh get it. See what I did there. hahah

So how many games is Cooke getting for the HS on Savard?
Second offense in 3 months. Walker earlier in the season. Savard got strechered off. I think atleast 4 games no pay.

The Wings are making the playoffs. No way the just tank the rest of the season. They know the playoffs have basically already started for them, as every game is crucial in the standings.

[kugie]

Just what the Bruins need, Savard out with a Concussion.
That was a nasty Hit a Blind Side head shot.

[jmsremax]

Just what the Bruins need, Savard out with a Concussion.
That was a nasty Hit a Blind Side head shot.

I was going to discuss the same thing.....complete BS and uncalled for. :su

[icehog3]

Just what the Bruins need, Savard out with a Concussion.
That was a nasty Hit a Blind Side head shot.

Missed it, any links to the hit?

[taltos]

Just what the Bruins need, Savard out with a Concussion.
That was a nasty Hit a Blind Side head shot.Cook needs to get a suspension. His entire career has been cheap shots. Let him stay suspended for as long as Sevard is out. In addition this is a stupid move since it now makes Crosby a target.

[taltos]

Missed it, any links to the hit?Tom, put in cook and sevard hit, it is the first thing up in you tube, can't figure how to embed the video. You will agree that it was an extreme cheap shot I hope.

[baldanders]

I'm disgusted at Claude Julien and the Bruins for letting that hit on Marc Savard go and not doing anything about it. There is a line between what's legal and what's dirty and Cooke crossed way over the line.

[baldanders]

Julien may as well just say do anything you want to us on the ice we will just sit down and take it.

[kugie]

Julien may as well just say do anything you want to us on the ice we will just sit down and take it.


I agree!
Cooke Should've had his head taken off. Not from a cheap shot mind you but someone on the Ice Should've just have just punched him in the face, no questions. It doesn't matter that they are down a goal stick up for your team.:2


Here is the link
i hope it plays it did not play at the office

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=62019

[kugie]

And another thing Cooke was saying he got hit the same way at center ice just before that. He is full of crap because if he did he would have been lying on the ice unconcious as well.

[icehog3]

Tom, put in cook and sevard hit, it is the first thing up in you tube, can't figure how to embed the video. You will agree that it was an extreme cheap shot I hope.

Bush league crap....and Cooke has a history. They are broaching the subject of hits to the head at the GM meetings today. I think Cooke should get the rest of the season for that one.

[King James]

from the vid it doesn't look like the hardest of hits, but blows directly to the head don't need to be all that vicious to do damage, especially if hit in the right place. Was BS either way and I'm also surprised the bruins guys didn't go after cooke

[GreekGodX]

Wings vs Flames tonight. Wings get a chance to solidify a playoff spot with a win tonight :tu

[icehog3]

Wings vs Flames tonight. Wings get a chance to solidify a playoff spot with a win tonight :tu

HUGE game for both teams, I am TiVoing this one as it could be a great one.

[Ahbroody]

I dont like either but I definetly dislike one more. :)

Go flames Go!

[jmsremax]

Losing hope in the Bruins this season.... :su

[GreekGodX]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s116/GreekGodX/Forum%20images/disappointed.jpg

[icehog3]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s116/GreekGodX/Forum%20images/disappointed.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bNE-5TVAmg

[GreekGodX]

Thanks Pops :tu Couldn't believe the Wings gave up in that 3rd period. They are just playing so inconsistent right now.

[icehog3]

Thanks Pops :tu Couldn't believe the Wings gave up in that 3rd period. They are just playing so inconsistent right now.

And Calgary is a team they really need to beat down the stretch, Son. ;)

[Ahbroody]

As I said before. Welcome to the salary cap era. This year was the year it finally hit the wings and they lost some key players. Do to the cap the extreme depth the wings used to have isn't there. I remember in years past the wings 3rd line was better than teams 1st line. Those days are gone. Welcome back to the pack.

twists blade slowly

[GreekGodX]

As I said before. Welcome to the salary cap era. This year was the year it finally hit the wings and they lost some key players. Do to the cap the extreme depth the wings used to have isn't there. I remember in years past the wings 3rd line was better than teams 1st line. Those days are gone. Welcome back to the pack.

twists blade slowly

I still don't agree with this statement. They still have great depth, but they haven't been healthy and they aren't playing well together right now. They need to get their heads into the full 60 minutes of a game and then you'll realize, salary cap or no salary cap Red Wings are still a very good team.

[icehog3]

The Wings will be a dangerous team come playoff time, and I would bet a paycheck they make the playoffs. Hope they get the Sharks and not the Hawks in the first round, and if the Hawks do catch them, they better play Niemi and not that sieve Huet.

[E.J.]

VERY DISAPPOINTED in the Avs last night..... Didn't see the empty netter, was so pissed off, I turned off the television...

[romwarrior]

Yeah, I would be very surprised to see the Wings out of the playoffs. It is pretty unusual to see them play so inconsistently, but I would definitely not want to go against them in the playoffs. And I would agree that I don't think the Wings problems this year are cap related. They did lose Hossa, but they have had a lot of injuries. However, their biggest problem is that Datsyuk and Zetterberg are not superhuman this year.

I am so looking forward to (hopefully) having a dog in the playoff fight this year. It has been WAAAAAAYYY too long. Go Kings!

[icehog3]

Chris Chelios is headed back to the show. :wo :tu :D

The 48-year-old defenseman, a three-time Norris Trophy winner, has been called up by the Atlanta Thrashers, general manager Don Waddell told ESPN.com on Wednesday.

"Can't wait. Got to make the most out of this chance," Chelios said in a text message to ESPN.com.

Chelios had 22 points (5 goals, 17 assists) in 46 games with the AHL's Chicago Wolves this season. He signed an NHL deal with the Thrashers on March 2. The Wolves are Atlanta's primary AHL affiliate.

[baldanders]

No suspension for Matt Cooke.I guess head shots are legal in the NHL for the rest of this year.

[icehog3]

O.T win for the Hawks tonight against L.A.....Patrick Sharp's second goal of the game was the game winner.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/burish2.jpg

Adam Burish's first game back after missing the first 64 tonight. 10 seconds into his first shift, he sets up Sharp's 1st goal....a few seconds later, he fights....ended up only a goal short of the GHHT. :)

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

[Ahbroody]

I still don't agree with this statement. They still have great depth, but they haven't been healthy and they aren't playing well together right now. They need to get their heads into the full 60 minutes of a game and then you'll realize, salary cap or no salary cap Red Wings are still a very good team.

We will disagree.

As I said last time we had this discussion, deep teams still win when players get injured as other players step up. That didnt happen. There is no point in me linking stats pages they are easily found. As a side note I believe the Wings are healthy so I suppose we will see a much improved effort. As others have said they likely will make the playoffs, but as I also pointed out a few months ago to you it will be a 7 or 8 seed no higher. I still believe there is a possibility they will miss it also. It really comes down to a few factors.

I know one thing my other team the Leafs should be getting the #1 pick in the draft. Woooot! :td

OOO nice win in OT by the Hawks. LA gave the puck away 2x on bad passes which resulted in goals in under 5 seconds. That was fugly.

[icehog3]

OOO nice win in OT by the Hawks. LA gave the puck away 2x on bad passes which resulted in goals in under 5 seconds. That was fugly.

Winning fugly works for me. :)

[romwarrior]

O.T win for the Hawks tonight against L.A.....Patrick Sharp's second goal of the game was the game winner.

Heart breaker! Horrible giveaway by Richardson in the neutral zone in OT. What was he thinking?

Congrats, Tom...

[icehog3]

Heart breaker! Horrible giveaway by Richardson in the neutral zone in OT. What was he thinking?

Congrats, Tom...

Looks like the Kings are still a lock for the playoffs, maybe they shall meet again, Brett? :)

[romwarrior]

maybe they shall meet again, Brett? :)

The Hawks scare me too much, but I'll take any playoff match up I can get.

One more post for 15,000, Tom!

[Ahbroody]

The Hawks scare me too much, but I'll take any playoff match up I can get.

One more post for 15,000, Tom!

The Kings are definetly one of the teams I have worries about as a Sharks fan. You guys took the season series and always get up for any of the games. I little nastiness was brewing last time and the Kings are definetly playing god hockey. I dont even want to think about another Sharks implosion this year.

Shelley trying to get ice time in the NY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzhvbRoNC0Q

[GreekGodX]

We will disagree.

As I said last time we had this discussion, deep teams still win when players get injured as other players step up. That didnt happen. There is no point in me linking stats pages they are easily found. As a side note I believe the Wings are healthy so I suppose we will see a much improved effort. As others have said they likely will make the playoffs, but as I also pointed out a few months ago to you it will be a 7 or 8 seed no higher. I still believe there is a possibility they will miss it also. It really comes down to a few factors.

I know one thing my other team the Leafs should be getting the #1 pick in the draft. Woooot! :td

OOO nice win in OT by the Hawks. LA gave the puck away 2x on bad passes which resulted in goals in under 5 seconds. That was fugly.


Here's the thing with deep teams losing players to injury and still winning. They had 7-8 players out at 1 time. I cannot find any NHL team that can have that many players out and still win on a consistent level. All while having a rookie goalie playing.

[taltos]

No suspension for Matt Cooke.I guess head shots are legal in the NHL for the rest of this year.Might be time for Crosby to have his head on a swivel for the rematch next week. If the Bruins follow the old-time code, their best player, not Cooke will be the target and this genius of a Commissioner has given them free reign to get even. It might be a good idea for the Pitt coach to hold Crosby out of the game.

[jmsremax]

Might be time for Crosby to have his head on a swivel for the rematch next week. If the Bruins follow the old-time code, their best player, not Cooke will be the target and this genius of a Commissioner has given them free reign to get even. It might be a good idea for the Pitt coach to hold Crosby out of the game.

Did I mention I am going to this game? I can't wait to see what goes down. I do not wish for anyone to get hurt, but I do expect fights and a lot of action this game.

[taltos]

Did I mention I am going to this game? I can't wait to see what goes down. I do not wish for anyone to get hurt, but I do expect fights and a lot of action this game.I want their best player(s) out for as long as Savard will be out and I will add in the time that Bergeron lost to cheap shots a couple of years ago. It is time that if you take one of my eyes, I take both of yours. Too bad that this team does not have the guts to do it. Milbury called them pussies before the Toronto game.

[jmsremax]

I want their best player(s) out for as long as Savard will be out and I will add in the time that Bergeron lost to cheap shots a couple of years ago. It is time that if you take one of my eyes, I take both of yours. Too bad that this team does not have the guts to do it. Milbury called them pussies before the Toronto game.

I agree....Lucic hasn't been throwing his weight around as much. I hope Thornton steps up to the plate. Should be an entertaining game and possibly an even better post-game to anyone wearing a Pens jersey :su

[taltos]

I agree....Lucic hasn't been throwing his weight around as much. I hope Thornton steps up to the plate. Should be an entertaining game and possibly an even better post-game to anyone wearing a Pens jersey :suLucic has been hurt for most of the year and currently has a broken nose. Others are more than able to fight and should leave Pitt blood on the ice.

[romwarrior]

The Kings are definetly one of the teams I have worries about as a Sharks fan. You guys took the season series and always get up for any of the games. I little nastiness was brewing last time and the Kings are definetly playing god hockey. I dont even want to think about another Sharks implosion this year.

Yeah, it's a credit to the NHL when I can honestly say that there is no such thing as an easy first round match up. I think the Kings could beat or be beaten by any potential first round opponent. But with 16 games to go and only a 9-point cushion, I am still focused on just getting to the show.

[baldanders]

Good to see somes signs of life in the Bruins tonight:banger

[Ahbroody]

at the Sharks game with my son. The Sharks look horrid tinight how the score is only 4 to 2 Nash is a mystery.The D is flat and getting picked apart. Passes to nobody turnovers left and right. It's going to take a huge break for them to even steal 1 point

[icehog3]

at the Sharks game with my son. The Sharks look horrid tinight how the score is only 4 to 2 Nash is a mystery.The D is flat and getting picked apart. Passes to nobody turnovers left and right. It's going to take a huge break for them to even steal 1 point

Nabby is pissin' me off.

[SmokeyJoe]

Nabby is pissin' me off.

:D Caught me funny... laughed out loud at this line.

[SmokeyJoe]

Hurricanes won tonight... beat Crosby and the Pens in OT. :tu

They can't possibly make the playoffs... but I love the grit and "never say die" attitude. Proud to be a Caniac! :ss

[icehog3]

Hurricanes won tonight... beat Crosby and the Pens in OT. :tu

They can't possibly make the playoffs... but I love the grit and "never say die" attitude. Proud to be a Caniac! :ss

Cool Joe!

Did you see Andrew Ladd had his first career hat trick the other night?

[SmokeyJoe]

Cool Joe!

Did you see Andrew Ladd had his first career hat trick the other night?

How cool! So glad Ladd's career has been good in Chicago. Fine young player. :tu

I lamented losing such a promising young player... but the 'Canes have gotten significantly younger this season. Lots of draft picks next year too - after trades. I am a hopeful fan.

Another win for our young goalie, Justin Peters. 4 and 1 for his young career. When Cam Ward comes back healthy we will be awfully strong in the net. No slight to Legace... he has played well in Cam's absence as well.

Feel like a Cubs fan... "Wait until next year!" :D

[icehog3]

How cool! So glad Ladd's career has been good in Chicago. Fine young player. :tu

I lamented losing such a promising young player... but the 'Canes have gotten significantly younger this season. Lots of draft picks next year too - after trades. I am a hopeful fan.

Another win for our young goalie, Justin Peters. 4 and 1 for his young career. When Cam Ward comes back healthy we will be awfully strong in the net. No slight to Legace... he has played well in Cam's absence as well.

Feel like a Cubs fan... "Wait until next year!" :D

Sounds promising, Joe! :tu

I am hoping "next year" is this year for the Hawks. ;)

[South Shield]

Amazing Sharks game tonight. 6 goals in the 3rd period to come from behind against Nashville.

Pavelski's spineramma tonight was awesome..

[icehog3]

Pavelski's spineramma tonight was awesome..

:usa :wo

[South Shield]

:usa :wo

The Shark tank started chanting U S A U S A after his goal.

[Ahbroody]

:usa :wo

The Shark tank started chanting U S A U S A after his goal.
Had to leave before the very end. Little man is sick and ran out of gas with a few minutes left.

As to the Pavelski goal, yeah it was uhhhhhhh suprising! He damn sure aint going to be mistaken for soupy. I think it went in because he fell down actually. I dont get into all the USA chanting, but it does make you proud. Pavelski is working with a female at the rink on his edges this season, I guess you could say it has paid off..:salute: I wonder if she would work with a 4yr old :r

Highlights from tonight for the Sharks.
1) Sharks tie a team record set in 1996 scoring 6 goals in 1 period
2) Marleau hits 40 goals
3) First time in NHL history a team has trailed after 2 in three consecutive games to come back and win all three.
4) Nabby is now tied for 28th all time for wins as a NHL goalie.
5) They jumbled the lines tonight in the 3rd and you could say it worked. Putting Marleau and Mitchell on the same line appears to have worked. Mitchell is the only guy who can keep up with Patty as to speed.
Watch how Mitchell just explodes up ice.
http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hlg=20092010,2,999
6) The Sharks showed why they are a potential cup winner this year. They overcame a horrid first 2 periods showing great depth and skill to pull out a win in regulation.

Tom I look forward to seeing the Hawks in the finals. I like our goal tending more, but your D more. Forwards are kind of a wash to me. Both teams are very deep and built to win right now. :tu

[GreekGodX]

Thank you to the Sharks for beating Nashville. Ties them with Calgary at 77 points. Wings beat Minesota 5-1 keeping them 1 point behind Nashville and Calgary. Zetterburg was very busy last night and it proved to help tremendously.

1 more game against Calgary on Tuesday, and 2 more against Nashville.

[kugie]

Fired up Bruins beat the Bag outa' philly. 5-1
If this intensity Keeps up to bad they had to have what happened to Savard to get them fired up.

[Ahbroody]

Sharks and Hawks both go down today although the Sharks grab a point by making it to OT.


Sad day today I passed on cigars to buy hockey gear for the kid. :(

[icehog3]

Sharks and Hawks both go down today although the Sharks grab a point by making it to OT.


Sad day today I passed on cigars to buy hockey gear for the kid. :(

You're a good Dad, Mike. :)

Hawks loss was a joke, no excuse for any of the 3 goals...Seabrook on the first, Sopel on the second, and the entire forward line on the third. Huet deserved to win, but his team let him down.

[GreekGodX]

Wings needed 30seconds of OT to beat Nashville. Puts us 1 point ahead of Calgary and 1 back of Nashville.

Calgary plays Vancouver. Go Canucks!

Nashville plays L.A. Go Kings!

[yourchoice]

Quite the crazy finish in the Flyers game yesterday....I agree Tom, Huet played well enough for the win, but it seemed the Flyers really picked it up a step after Hartnell got his first goal in...forever (think it was January). I don't think it was any coincidence he started the rush for the game winner. Crazy game.

I'm interested to see the start of the Flyers Rangers game today. Carcillo fought Gaborik last time they met (IMO - the fight was instigated (not in terms of a penalty) by Gaborik but the NYR cried afterward that Carcillo fought him. What was he supposed to do, stand there and get punched? Anyway, if Avery plays today I think the game could be very interesting to say the least.

[elderboy02]

Man, I am starting to really like hockey. I am watching the Capitals game right now. Can someone explain to me why my favorite player (Ovechkin) was thrown out of the game? I thought checking was legal? It happens every game.

[Prefy]

Man, I am starting to really like hockey. I am watching the Capitals game right now. Can someone explain to me why my favorite player (Ovechkin) was thrown out of the game? I thought checking was legal? It happens every game.



Boarding in ice hockey is a penalty called when an offending player violently pushes or checks an opposing player into the boards of the hockey rink, when the player is facing the board.


The referee used his discretion and decided that the nature of the hit deserved a major penalty. When a major for boarding is called it is accompanied by a game misconduct (expulsion from the game). Therefore Ovechkin's game was over early.

I saw the replay and not sure weather or not the hit deserved a major, as it looked like a combination of Ovechkin's push and Campbell falling. That being said Ovechkin is building up a history of questionable boards. In general I like the fact that the ref sided with Campbell because in that circumstance he was in a very vulnerable position.

I hurt my knee pretty bad when I was 16 from a questionable hit in the same situation.

[elderboy02]

The referee used his discretion and decided that the nature of the hit deserved a major penalty. When a major for boarding is called it is accompanied by a game misconduct (expulsion from the game). Therefore Ovechkin's game was over early.

I saw the replay and not sure weather or not the hit deserved a major, as it looked like a combination of Ovechkin's push and Campbell falling. That being said Ovechkin is building up a history of questionable boards. In general I like the fact that the ref sided with Campbell because in that circumstance he was in a very vulnerable position.

I hurt my knee pretty bad when I was 16 from a questionable hit in the same situation.

Thanks for the explanation. :tu

[icehog3]

As a player, I will say that Ovechkin's push was dirty...you know as a player a guy can't protect himself from behind close to the boards, and injuries often result...even Alex knew he was wrong.

Didn't matter though, the Hawks managed to **** their pants a second day in a row.

[yourchoice]

Watching the Flyers/Rangers game. All I'll say at this point is Avery is a douchebag.

[Ahbroody]

I believe this will result in Ovechkins second or third suspension of the season.
I love his abilities, but he does play dirty at times and it is very sad.
Lets see what the Sharks do tonight against the Ducks.

[GreekGodX]

Definitely looked like a dirty hit :td Couldn't believe the Hawks lost that game though..

[icehog3]

Definitely looked like a dirty hit :td Couldn't believe the Hawks lost that game though..

My biggest fear was the Olympic break would thwart the momentum they built before the break. At 3-4 since the break, my fears have been realized.

[icehog3]

FRom ESPN.com:

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell's season could be over due to a broken clavicle and ribs suffered in Sunday's contest against the Washington Capitals, according to league sources.

[SmokeyJoe]

Watching the Flyers/Rangers game. All I'll say at this point is Avery is a douchebag.

Hey... hey... easy now. You owe douchebags everywhere an apology. :D

[Ahbroody]

My biggest fear was the Olympic break would thwart the momentum they built before the break. At 3-4 since the break, my fears have been realized.

The Sharks have also been less then stellar at times since the break. Nabokov pisses me off. It seems like he doesnt play with desire all the time. Also this trade for Wallin trade is seeming like it may be the third year in a row a deadline trade is not going to help the team and hurt cheimstry. If the playoffs started today they are ripe for another upset. :td I hope they get it figured out in the next few weeks.

Watched the hit/push on Campbell, it was dirty and dangerous, but I think Ovi didnt think that would be the result. Similar plays to that happen a few times a day it seems, but the player is usually closer to the boards and the forward will take him in to the boards, not push him at an odd angle. He will get some days for that. Well maybe not though if cooke can headshot whats the difference. Ovi had less intent to injure here then Cooke, and he isnt as dirty of a player. Kind of wonder how the league will play this after letting Cooke walk on a headshot

[GreekGodX]

The Sharks have also been less then stellar at times since the break. Nabokov pisses me off. It seems like he doesnt play with desire all the time. Also this trade for Wallin trade is seeming like it may be the third year in a row a deadline trade is not going to help the team and hurt cheimstry. If the playoffs started today they are ripe for another upset. :td I hope they get it figured out in the next few weeks.

Glad to see we agree on something :D

[icehog3]

I don't think Ovie had intent to injure Campbell, but as anyone who plays the game can tell you, there ain't muich dirtier play you can make than giving someone a shove in the back 3-4 feet away from the boards. I have literally broken a couple noses of people who have done that to me over the years.

[Ahbroody]

Agreed Tom. The issue was the distance from the boards. If he is a few feet closer the injury does not occur and its a non issue. The league gave him 2 games. This is frustrating to me as Cooke who knew he was going to hurt Savard got nothing.

As for you Christos if you werent such a Wings homer I could take your input more seriously. I am always willing to admit the issues with my team as I am a fan of the game above anything else and a Sharks fan second. Last season the analysist all said Detroit was going to be a much different team because of age issues and depth. That is exactly what happened. Your captain is 39 and many of your core players are over 35. I dont think next season will be dramatically different unless the Redwings get a facelift.

[icehog3]

Ovie gets two games, and Campbell is out for the season. Justice? :td

[GreekGodX]

Agreed Tom. The issue was the distance from the boards. If he is a few feet closer the injury does not occur and its a non issue. The league gave him 2 games. This is frustrating to me as Cooke who knew he was going to hurt Savard got nothing.

As for you Christos if you werent such a Wings homer I could take your input more seriously. I am always willing to admit the issues with my team as I am a fan of the game above anything else and a Sharks fan second. Last season the analysist all said Detroit was going to be a much different team because of age issues and depth. That is exactly what happened. Your captain is 39 and many of your core players are over 35. I dont think next season will be dramatically different unless the Redwings get a facelift.

You can't disagree that the Wings will be a dangerous team to face in the 1st round. Sharks have more talent than the Wings but year after year in the playoffs we see that doesn't always equal a Stanley Cup. We are going to need some younger players to step up on Defense. However, our forwards and centers other than Draper, Bertuzzi and Holmstrom are all under 35 years old. So while I see your point, I don't see where we need the major facelift.

[yourchoice]

Hey... hey... easy now. You owe douchebags everywhere an apology. :D

You are right, but I had to temper my true thoughts!

I apologize to all douchebags!

How about Avery is a punka$$? :r

[Ahbroody]

You can't disagree that the Wings will be a dangerous team to face in the 1st round. Sharks have more talent than the Wings but year after year in the playoffs we see that doesn't always equal a Stanley Cup. We are going to need some younger players to step up on Defense. However, our forwards and centers other than Draper, Bertuzzi and Holmstrom are all under 35 years old. So while I see your point, I don't see where we need the major facelift.

I would never count out the Wings in the playoffs. Depth and experience can be huge.....if they don't run into a highly physical team that will wear them down. The issue will be your caotain will be 40 next year and a lot of the guys with the experience will be upper 30s. The injuries experienced this year will likely occur on some level again.

The wings will be scarry in the playoffs provided they keep winning and get the help they need from the other teams. Like I have been saying for months no better then a 7 seed likely the 8 so the wings will see the hawks or the sharks first

[kazzaca]

I don't think Ovie had intent to injure Campbell, but as anyone who plays the game can tell you, there ain't muich dirtier play you can make than giving someone a shove in the back 3-4 feet away from the boards. I have literally broken a couple noses of people who have done that to me over the years.

Hey guys, I'm new here and wanted to get in on the discussion.

I totally agree with you, I don't think Ovie is a dirty player but he's very wreckless. He throws dangerous hits way too often and the hit on Campbell was just a bone-headed play. You can break someone's neck doing that.

[GreekGodX]

Holmstrom does his job in front of the net, deflecting a Franzen shot to get the game winner against the Flames!! :wo

The pace and intensity of this game was much like a playoff game. With both teams fighting for a playoff spot it was expected. Both teams played great and the goaltending was outstanding. Jimmy Howard worked very hard and didn't give up rebounds which made the difference in the game.

Thanks to the great scheduling in the NHL, Wings are off until Friday to play a back to back. Why give a team 3 days off then make them play 2 in a row?
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[icehog3]

Hey guys, I'm new here and wanted to get in on the discussion.

I totally agree with you, I don't think Ovie is a dirty player but he's very wreckless. He throws dangerous hits way too often and the hit on Campbell was just a bone-headed play. You can break someone's neck doing that.

I have seen Ovechkin throw the knee out on a couple guys this season, so I am not convinced he isn't a dirty player, at least at times. Karma can be a biatch. ;)

Big goal for Holmstrom tonight, big big win for the Wings. The way the Hawks are playing, they could easily drop to the 3rd seed and miss the Wings in Round One.

Mike, Berschmoozi needs 10 goals in 14 games...I don't see it happenin'.

[icehog3]

P.S....Good news for DirecTV subscribers like me!! :wo :wo

PHILADELPHIA -- DirecTV and Versus have reached a deal after more than six months to return the sports network to the satellite television service.

DirecTV dropped Versus after their contract concluded at the end of August and the two sides were not able to reach an agreement. They said Monday that Versus will be available as part of the same packages as before.

Versus' offerings include the NHL playoffs, which begin next month.

[Ahbroody]

I have seen Ovechkin throw the knee out on a couple guys this season, so I am not convinced he isn't a dirty player, at least at times. Karma can be a biatch. ;)

Big goal for Holmstrom tonight, big big win for the Wings. The way the Hawks are playing, they could easily drop to the 3rd seed and miss the Wings in Round One.

Mike, Berschmoozi needs 10 goals in 14 games...I don't see it happenin'.

Agreed Ovi pulls some shet every so often. Hes been known to slufoot as well. Still waiting for the day someone blows his ass up with an open ice hit ala Campbell vs Umberger. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Gvfr9GUC0 nice "Buddy Fock pass" Maybe we will see Campbell vs Ovi hit one day. Ovi laying on the ice with the lights on but no one home. The issue seems he always has his head up and is looking for the hit. He is so good with the puck he is almost never seen looking down. Also hes a big body. Hope you dont mind Tom but I bought the little man two of these and all they had was the Ovi curve. :r Couldnt pass at that price. http://www.hockeymonkey.com/ccm-hockey-stick-vector-u-plus-grip-yth.html

Speeking of suspect hits. Boston fans I hope you dont agree with this. I have seen people get broken legs and other injuries from moves like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gleQ8aimJ4o
Seidenberg rocks Tblades WTD? I tried those things for 3 months. Loud and the edge just never feels right.

The Hawks are not droping to third Tom and I am determining what sticks to send you. Friggin Clown Shoes screwed me. :tu

[romwarrior]

P.S....Good news for DirecTV subscribers like me!! :wo :wo

Phew! Just in time for the playoffs. Don't need it much during the regular season, but I was starting to get nervous for the playoffs.:tu

[Ahbroody]

Zamboni falling through pond. No Bueno.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq-J2nVpUqo

Or yeah just go ahead and put that anywhere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz1V3mNAvS0&NR=1

[E.J.]

Please with an Avs win.....

VERY PLEASED to have Versus back on DirecTV. Not only for the NHL, but the Tour de France....yes, I admit it....I Tivo every stage.

[GHC_Hambone]

Couldn't get the Hawks game on TV, but saw the hit on Seabrook. Scary how his eyes rolled back and he just collapsed.

[icehog3]

Couldn't get the Hawks game on TV, but saw the hit on Seabrook. Scary how his eyes rolled back and he just collapsed.

Wiz is a complete piece of sh!t. Seabrook will probably be concussed from that cheap shot, and the Hawks will be down 3 of their top 5 D-men. Wiz needs a lengthy sit-down for that play. And Dustin Byfuglien stood around after the play and let Ducan Keith fight Wiz. What a freaking pu$$y.

[icehog3]

Wisniewski argued that Seabrook's injury was not due to a hit to the head.

"It probably will get looked at, but the result wasn't because of a shot to the head. I'm 5-foot-11 and he's 6-3. What happened was that my face hit his face. The visor came down and cut up my nose. I was shocked when I saw the result of it on the replay," Wisniewski said.

"I didn't do anything wrong," Wisniewski added. "The result of what happened isn't good, but there wasn't anything wrong that I did."

:td

[mtaill]

:td

Saw the hit this morning and I don't see anything illegal with it.
Just a hard legal hit to me.

[GHC_Hambone]

And Dustin Byfuglien stood around after the play and let Ducan Keith fight Wiz. What a freaking pu$$y.

This is typical of Byfuglien, he seems to be all talk and rarely fights.

[jmsremax]

Bruins game tonight. I can not wait! I will post pics if any fights are on my end of the ice (seats are near the Bruins bench but closer to the corner).

[icehog3]

Saw the hit this morning and I don't see anything illegal with it.
Just a hard legal hit to me.

We will just agree to disagree then, and see which one of us the NHL agrees with.

Stick up, forearm to the face against the glass.....sure, what's wrong with that? :rolleyes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp7B81Kx66o

[jmsremax]

Saw the hit this morning and I don't see anything illegal with it.
Just a hard legal hit to me.

I disagree...Seabrook wasn't even in the play and look how hard Wisniewski skates over to him just so he can deliberately throw a high elbow/stick to his face. Completely uncalled for.

[icehog3]

I disagree...Seabrook wasn't even in the play and look how hard Wisniewski skates over to him just so he can deliberately throw a high elbow to his face. Completely uncalled for.

Yup...He skated 65 feet in from the blueline with the intent to injure. There was no other reason for him to be in deep on that play. I guess we shall see what Colin Campbell has to say on the matter.

[yourchoice]

Thanks for the link to the replay Tom. I watched a good chunk of the game last night on NHL Network, but missed it. That was a vicious hit.

I disagree...Seabrook wasn't even in the play and look how hard Wisniewski skates over to him just so he can deliberately throw a high elbow/stick to his face. Completely uncalled for.

It seemed pretty clear to me the hit was delivered as a response to Seabrook's hit 20 seconds earlier. Was Wisniewski's hit illegal? Yes. Intent to injure? Not sure...really hard to say. Uncalled for? IMHO, no. Seabrook was late delivering his check...which looked high and bounced the guy's head off of the boards. The hit he received clearly seemed retaliatory and, IMHO, definitely served a purpose. Just like fighting majors, some are uncalled for, but many serve a purpose in the game.

All IMHO.

:2

[Ahbroody]

Saw the hit this morning and I don't see anything illegal with it.
Just a hard legal hit to me.

you saw this and think it was a hard legal hit?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtSx2z_CPKQ
I see charging, elbowing, and the all important headshot. He left his feet just to get the elbow to the face. Nope nothing illegal there.


Surely neither of you should have an issue with this hit either. After all McAmmond had the puck only a second prior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LItMqF6_G0I&feature=related

[jmsremax]

Was Wisniewski's hit illegal? Yes. Intent to injure? Not sure...really hard to say. Uncalled for? IMHO, no. Seabrook was late delivering his check...which looked high and bounced the guy's head off of the boards. The hit he received clearly seemed retaliatory and, IMHO, definitely served a purpose. Just like fighting majors, some are uncalled for, but many serve a purpose in the game.

All IMHO.

:2

Illegal hits should never been called for. Settle it in the appropriate manner....take off the gloves and fight it out. Players seem to be retaliating in an unprofessional manner and it's causing some serious injuries.

[icehog3]

Thanks for the link to the replay Tom. I watched a good chunk of the game last night on NHL Network, but missed it. That was a vicious hit.



It seemed pretty clear to me the hit was delivered as a response to Seabrook's hit 20 seconds earlier. Was Wisniewski's hit illegal? Yes. Intent to injure? Not sure...really hard to say. Uncalled for? IMHO, no. Seabrook was late delivering his check...which looked high and bounced the guy's head off of the boards. The hit he received clearly seemed retaliatory and, IMHO, definitely served a purpose. Just like fighting majors, some are uncalled for, but many serve a purpose in the game.

All IMHO.

:2

While I agree the hit on Perry was late also, it only caught him high because Perry was bent low, I don't think there was any intent to deliver a head shot. Wiz left his feet and came charging from 65 feet out to put his stick and forearm into Seabrook's melon. I absolutely think if was uncalled for, but again, I respect your view, but hope that Campbell sees it the way I do.

[yourchoice]

Illegal hits should never been called for. Settle it in the appropriate manner....take off the gloves and fight it out. Players seem to be retaliating in an unprofessional manner and it's causing some serious injuries.
I don't think explained myself clearly. It was illegal in the fact it should have been a penalty. Fighting is, by the same definition, illegal. Same with hooking, slashing, etc.

I think what makes hockey such a great sport is that the players can, to some extent, police themselves. It's tough to balance self-policing and 100% clean play though. If rules were put in place that took some of that away I think the sport’s popularity would diminish even further.

It's kind of similar to the headache (pun not intended) that Nascar is dealing with right now. They want their drivers to police themselves on the track, because that's what the fans want. Then in their fourth race someone gets intentionally spun and accidentally flipped upside down. Oops! Now what? (Sorry for bringing Nascar into the discussion! :r)

To really confuse matters (:D) if Wisniewski were suspended I wouldn't have a problem with it. I just didn't see the hit as "uncalled for". If a player gets hurt by way of an illegal hit, then I think it should be left up to the discretion of the league whether any further action should be taken (probation, fines, suspensions, etc.), regardless if the intent was to injure (which I think is impossible to determine anyway). The fact that the hit was illegal is enough for me. :2

[yourchoice]

Now if only the Flyers had a dependable goalie... :( I am wary enough of Leighton. Now with him out for now (D2D), they have to rely on Boucher?:eek:

The Flyers haven't had a top 6 goalie since Lindbergh, arguably a top 10 in Hextall, but either way it's been more than or close to 20 years.

[icehog3]

From ESPN.com:

The NHL is suspending Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski eight games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook, multiple sources told ESPN

[Bruins Fan]

Boston Garden is going to be rocking tonight.
It's payback time the B's got to man up, that have to? The team is honoring the last team to win the cup and the legends will be in attendance?

[icehog3]

Matt Cooke was on the ice for about 10 seconds before Thornton almost punched his head through the ice.

[jmsremax]

Boston Garden is going to be rocking tonight.
It's payback time the B's got to man up, that have to? The team is honoring the last team to win the cup and the legends will be in attendance?

Outside of the first 3 minutes of the game it was sloppy. I can't believe they are even an 8th seed right now.

[Ahbroody]

Brandon Prust is a bad motha fer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0b7APQdzyM

[icehog3]

Wow, no opinions from those who thought Wisniewski's hit was legal?

Nice character win from the Hawks tonight while missing 3 of their top 5 defensemen. Byfuglien actually played some good D, and the Hawks tied the Sharks again for ast in the West.

[Ahbroody]

I thought it was Bush if that helps Tom. You know people dont have much to say when they get rick jamesd.

The Sharks continue their crap play dropping a 4th consecutive game. If the Yotes keep winning and the Sharks keep imploding they will be in 4th by next week. As it sits the Yotes have more wins so a tie will equal 4th for the Sharks. Why stop there though maybe they can manage to fall to 5th or 6th. One of the only bright notes has been Joe Pavelskis play. Fresh off the Olympics he has not gone into the Outhouse like certain other olympic participants who are having trouble locating the net. Tonight the Sharks had 22 shots missed the net. Nevermind those that did.

Good thing I sold off most of my first round tickets again. Sad listening to the broadcasters trying to say its because these other teams are desperate for points. The Sharks are now desperate for points.

Side note. The CCM Ovie curve is wicked sick. Just siiiiiiiiiiick. That is all.
OOOO and Bersmochi sucks. Friggin dude turned into a ghost.

[icehog3]

Is the Ovie a heel curve or a toe curve, Mike?

[taltos]

Tom, all the best wishes for your Hawks. After last night and the lack of showing any heart, it would be best for the Bruins to miss the playoffs and benefit from the draft. I will be cheering for you guys.:tu

[Bruins Fan]

I'm done with the Bruins for this year,I been a fan for (gulp) 50 years and this is the most heartless, gutless group of players to every put on the sweater.
Heads must roll, there is a reason Lou Amerillo fired Claude Julien after he got the team into the playoffs?:mad:

[icehog3]

Tom, all the best wishes for your Hawks. After last night and the lack of showing any heart, it would be best for the Bruins to miss the playoffs and benefit from the draft. I will be cheering for you guys.:tu

I was sorry to see the B's lose yesterday, Paul, I was hoping that not only Cooke, but the whole team would get a beatdown.

[taltos]

I was sorry to see the B's lose yesterday, Paul, I was hoping that not only Cooke, but the whole team would get a beatdown.Tom, I just wanted to see the team play with some heart for a change and my distant hope was to see Crosby taken out for as long as Savard is out. I am almost 60 and I remember the code that if your best player is taken out, they lose their best player. Also look for a pm from me that is several months overdue. Paul:tu

[Ahbroody]

Is the Ovie a heel curve or a toe curve, Mike?

heel guess its like an easton drury. Fun curve super easy to roof. Bauer kind of like Stall I guess
http://www.hockeymonkey.com/ccm-vector---blade-patterns.html

Was sorry to see the B's go down last night. I expected more then one person to fight Cooke or someone to hunt him. Things are no better here in Shark country the team is mailing it in.

[icehog3]

Tom, I just wanted to see the team play with some heart for a change and my distant hope was to see Crosby taken out for as long as Savard is out. I am almost 60 and I remember the code that if your best player is taken out, they lose their best player. Also look for a pm from me that is several months overdue. Paul:tu

The code is sadly eroded, and I think that accounts in part for a lot of the lack of respect players are showing to each other these days, Paul.

Last second comebacks tonight for Anaheim and Detroit (to take one point and keep 8th place over Calgary). Sharks lost their 5th in a row on the road, both they and the Hawks need to do some serious regrouping before Mid-Aprii.

And no goal for Berschmoozi.

[icehog3]

heel guess its like an easton drury. Fun curve super easy to roof. Bauer kind of like Stall I guess
http://www.hockeymonkey.com/ccm-vector---blade-patterns.html



I have been partial to the Coffey curve for many years, on the old wood (Sherwood PMP) sticks I finally had to special order and buy a dozen at a time. They are still making it for the composite sticks that I use now, it must be popular since Coff has been retired for almost 10 years.

[icehog3]

Good news. :)


GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook returned to the ice Friday, two days after a vicious hit knocked him out of a game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Seabrook, who missed Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, said he's feeling better and could play Saturday night against the Phoenix Coyotes. But coach Joel Quenneville said he'll decide on Saturday.

Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski was suspended eight games for the hit in the second period. Seabrook understands Wisniewski likely was retaliating for Seabrook's earlier hit on Ducks winger Corey Perry.

"I don't know why he couldn't have done it a different way," Seabrook said. "The hit I made on Perry warrants a fight or guys run me a little bit out there, but I think there's a better way to do it."

Seabrook said he watched "quite a few replays" of the hit, and doctors told him he likely blacked out.

The incident obviously strained a friendship. Wisniewski, a former Blackhawk, is getting married and verbally invited Seabrook to the wedding. When asked Friday if he'll attend, Seabrook first said, 'No,' but he added, "we'll see."

"He called me and left me a message," Seabrook said. "It was nice of him, but I'm just going to take some time and figure it out from there.

"I'm pretty [ticked] off right now," he added. "But time will tell. Time will heal, and we'll see down the line."

[Ahbroody]

phone post fail

[Ahbroody]

I have been partial to the Coffey curve for many years, on the old wood (Sherwood PMP) sticks I finally had to special order and buy a dozen at a time. They are still making it for the composite sticks that I use now, it must be popular since Coff has been retired for almost 10 years.

think I may try out a sher-wood as they are producing the curve in a composite.
was reading on modsquad and hf many think the coffey is the best curve ever made, I guess the bigger makers produce similar curves but not quiet exact. . The swood is cheap at the monkey so I may just grab one. I left a stick at the rink the other day and lets just say it hurt when I realized.

sharks are brutual right now. Tom your hawks need to bail out the sharks tonight and beat the yotes.

[icehog3]

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sharks are brutual right now. Tom your hawks need to bail out the sharks tonight and beat the yotes.

Not only did that not happen, but Berschmoozi broke his 20 game goal drought in the Wings - Canucks game. Stupid sexy Berschmoozi. :mad:

[Ahbroody]

One more loss and the Sharks will likely drop to 4th. Only savings grace is they are playing Edmonton next. Then they play the Kings in the Playoffs at #5 who have had their number all season long. Que early playoff exit yet again and implosion of team. Last game of the season is against the Yotes. Wonder how that will play out as to playoff position.

Friggin clownshoes gets a goal finally. 20 games? seriously why did he bother. 20 freaking games he couldnt help me out.

[Ahbroody]

Konopka establishing himself as the new heavyweight in the league
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PELuYVSfI9Q&playnext_from=TL&videos=oSW3pxKOBBc&playnext=3

Likely the longest fight of the season Janssen vs Leblond Solid fight by 2 very good fighters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyUPgwB30MI&playnext_from=TL&videos=chJw0_tVu8I&playnext=3

[icehog3]

Likely the longest fight of the season Janssen vs Leblond Solid fight by 2 very good fighters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyUPgwB30MI&playnext_from=TL&videos=chJw0_tVu8I&playnext=3

Great scrap! :bx :tu

[Ahbroody]

Wow Grapes was on fire last night.

Calls out the league for not suspending Cooke for the hit on Savard and shows the rule book, Calls Cooke a Coward, shows and discusses the code of fighting showing Iginla and Ovechkin honoring the code.

kind of Defends Ovie on the campbell hit but says suspension warranted, dont totally agree but never thought the day would come.

Tears Weisnewski up,and more

Epic Grapes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PodKv7kC0AQ&NR=1

[icehog3]

Excellent Grapes...it that in 3-D? :r

Wassup with your Sharks, Mike? Nabby is brutal.

[icehog3]

Sharks fall to 4th place, at least for tonight.

[Ahbroody]

From what I see with the Sharks Pavelski is one of the only guys on the team selling out right now every night.

Thorton gift wrapped the first goal by turning over the puck at the red line to Pasani. Basically Pasani just took the puck from him and no one was back. The second goal no one even touched Penner till he was in the crease. They showed the play from the back. Malhotra literaly stopped skating after Penner and no one bothered to pick him up. Why Malholtra decided to just not bother is beyond me.

horrible defense, horrible passing, one or two players giving all the rest just coasting. The Yotes deserve the spot. The only thing I am wondering is it seems like the Sharks of last year. They might be peaking to soon. Its hard to stay hot for a long time. They have won 9 straight. Or are the Sharks trying to duck the Wings and hide in the middle of the pack? I doubt that. They are just horrible right now. Nabby? yeah he got exposed in the Olympics and it looks like everyone knows how to beat him now. I really think that everyone figured him out based on the olympics. He is getting worked harder then the village bicycle these days. Everyone is taking turns.

decent video showing downies really dirty play on sid and some of Ovechkins dirty plays over the past 2 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHW-4USS4aE&feature=related

[icehog3]

The Coyotes are on fire...Hawks get them again this week, this time in Chicago. Hopefully Seabrook is back and the Hawks can end their win steak.

[GreekGodX]

The last few weeks are going to be exciting in deciding the seeding for the playoffs.

[E.J.]

Avs down to 7th.... Next 2 against the Kings(6th), on the road tonight, then back home Wednesday....

[Ahbroody]

European Goalie doing a soccer impression.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcnY5hpgzMc&NR=1

[GreekGodX]

Wings beat the slumping Pens 3-1 last night. Add in Jimmy Howard going after Sidney Crosby at the end of the game and that was the icing on the cake :)

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

[yourchoice]

I don't think the Flyers will make the playoffs. They have no NHL quality goalie to get them through the rest of the season. Sad. :( And to add insult to injury, Carter's out for 3-4 weeks. Ugh.

[icehog3]

Wings are 8-2-1 since the Olympic break. Anyone who thinks they aren't the favorite to come out of the West (especially with the way Jimmy Howard is playing lately) hasn't been watching hockey. Hope they move far up enough in the seeding that the Hawks don't catch them in Round 1.

[E.J.]

Wings are 8-2-1 since the Olympic break. Anyone who thinks they aren't the favorite to come out of the West (especially with the way Jimmy Howard is playing lately) hasn't been watching hockey. Hope they move far up enough in the seeding that the Hawks don't catch them in Round 1.

The Blackhawks should just count on meeting the Avs in round 1.....

[icehog3]

The Blackhawks should just count on meeting the Avs in round 1.....

Hope not....too many mixed emotions. I would of course root for the Hawks, but I would like to see Craig do well and get some playoff experience.

[GHC_Hambone]

Big win for the Hawks over Phoenix. Nice!

[Ahbroody]

Wings are 8-2-1 since the Olympic break. Anyone who thinks they aren't the favorite to come out of the West (especially with the way Jimmy Howard is playing lately) hasn't been watching hockey. Hope they move far up enough in the seeding that the Hawks don't catch them in Round 1.

Agreed. The Wings have gotten very hot of late. Almost everyone has been playing 500 or worse hockey since the Olympics. The Wings and Yotes are playing great hockey. I expected them to come on strong at the end, but didnt expect everyone else to play 500 or worse.

Sharks finally got a win tonight and with a little help from the Hawks got out of fourth, but I dont know how long the luck will last.

[icehog3]

Hawks looked a lot better with Seabrook back in the line-up, though they still gave up too mnay chances and needed Niemi to bail them out several times.

Both my fantasy goalies got wins (Niemi and Nabokov), so I am happy.

[kugie]

The Bruins Looked Good Last Night.
Nice to see them winning the games that can mean alot in the up coming weeks.
I just hope not another two good games and 5 crappy ones

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Pregnant.jpg (http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/?action=view&current=Pregnant.jpg)

[Ahbroody]

One of my favorite barks from the bench.

Another "get off your knees ref your blowing the game."

[GreekGodX]

Wings beat the Blues 4-2 :D Played a little sloppy in the first but then got it together for the rest of the game. 3 points behind 5th seed.

[icehog3]

One of my favorite barks from the bench.

Another "get off your knees ref your blowing the game."

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Crosby20Purse1.jpg (http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/?action=view&current=Crosby20Purse1.jpg)

[GHC_Hambone]

http://mattgunn.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/ugly-chelios.jpg

My personal favorite.

[icehog3]

Hey, Joe, no dissing Chelios here. :mad: ;)

[Ahbroody]

My favorite all time shark and my childhood hero.
Damn thats funny though.

I met Ricci at the local toys r us little over a year ago. He was there with his kids. Very cool guy. He saw me eyeballing him and gave me the nod. I walked over and told him he was my alltime favorite shark. He still had the flow. Let my son say high who was rocking the flow also. We left at near the same time. He made it a point to make contact with me as he left and exchange some words. Awesome dude, very humble. Drives a Ford pickup truck like me.

[icehog3]

Would have loved to have had Ricci on the Hawks, the guy had grit, guts and heart.

[GHC_Hambone]

Hey, Joe, no dissing Chelios here. :mad: ;)

Hey, he may be ugly, but he sure was (is?) a great hockey player and I respect him for his longevity. He was one of my favorite Hawks along with JR.

And his ugliness in that picture may be in some part because of that red outfit he is wearing :fu

[GreekGodX]

Hey, Joe, no dissing Chelios here. :mad: ;)

I'm on that train :tu He is also a fellow countrymen

[Ahbroody]

Hey, he may be ugly, but he sure was (is?) a great hockey player and I respect him for his longevity. He was one of my favorite Hawks along with JR.

And his ugliness in that picture may be in some part because of that red outfit he is wearing :fu


Agreed about him and JR. That was when I discovered hockey as a child. The Hawks were my favorite team as a child because of Cheli and JR. I loved having JR on the Sharks. Definetly hurt when I saw Cheli put on that horrid red uniform. :r

[GreekGodX]

Agreed about him and JR. That was when I discovered hockey as a child. The Hawks were my favorite team as a child because of Cheli and JR. I loved having JR on the Sharks. Definetly hurt when I saw Cheli put on that horrid red uniform. :r

Hey Mike, I got a message for ya!
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s116/GreekGodX/Forum%20images/stop-sippin-haterade.gif

[icehog3]

Huet just punched his ticket to riding the bench in the playoffs tonight...just brutal.

[GreekGodX]

Huet just punched his ticket to riding the bench in the playoffs tonight...just brutal.

Very brutal :td At least Chicago has a playoff spot locked in though :tu

Nashville beat Phoenix in a shootout moving them to the 5th seed. Calgary lost putting them 4 points behind the 8th seeded Wings :) Still only 4 points separate the 8th seed from the 5th.

[icehog3]

Very brutal :td At least Chicago has a playoff spot locked in though :tu

Nashville beat Phoenix in a shootout moving them to the 5th seed. Calgary lost putting them 4 points behind the 8th seeded Wings :) Still only 4 points separate the 8th seed from the 5th.

There is talk of the Hawks sending Huet to the minors to get another look at Corey Crawford to back up Niemi...I am all for that.

I am rooting for the Wings to move up to 5th...for my own reasons. :r

[Ahbroody]

There is talk of the Hawks sending Huet to the minors to get another look at Corey Crawford to back up Niemi...I am all for that.

I am rooting for the Wings to move up to 5th...for my own reasons. :r

Well they are 4 out with 2 games in hand, but based on win differential they still wont get 5th in a tie as he preds have 6 more regulation wins so they will need to surpass them in points out right.

I am hoping the Sharks avoid them as they have become red hot of late. Dont think it will carry them all the way to the cup, but definetly think they can make some noise in the playoffs and upset someone for sure. I still think they are a 7 seed, but if everyone else keeps losing and they stay hot they could make it.

Nice to see the Sharks redeem themselves with a shutout over the Stars after the humiliating loss to them last week. Nabby played very strong to get the shutout, but definetly got lucky a few times.

for Tom
-Man, she was naked...all you had to do was puck her
-couldn't put the puck in the ocean if he was standing on the pier
-I've seen better hands on a snake
-All swedish but no finish
-Hey Ref! Check your cell... you missed a call!

Herb Brooks
You've got a million dollar pair of legs but a two cent fart for a brain
"You're playing worse and worse every day and right now you're playing like it's next month."

[icehog3]

Good ones, Mike! :r

[GHC_Hambone]

"You're playing worse and worse every day and right now you're playing like it's next month."

Haha I love that one!

[GreekGodX]

I don't think it matters who the Wings play in the playoffs, a long postseason is in their future :)

[icehog3]

I don't think it matters who the Wings play in the playoffs, a long postseason is in their future :)

They are playing very well right now....but anything can happen in the playoffs, Son. ;)

[Ahbroody]

They are playing very well right now....but anything can happen in the playoffs, Son. ;)

Shhhhhhh, the Homers on the local radio and tv feeds said they are winning the cup this year. :r

[icehog3]

Shhhhhhh, the Homers on the local radio and tv feeds said they are winning the cup this year. :r

It ain't out of the question, but it's far from a sure thing. :2

[kugie]

Bruins 5-0 Against the Flames

[Ahbroody]

It ain't out of the question, but it's far from a sure thing. :2

agreed. If the sharks have taught me one thing about hockey it's reg season succes or hot streak means little in the post season. It can be good, but nothing is a sure thing. Upsets happen all the time in hockey

[SilverFox]

Bruins 5-0 Against the Flames

Yup the Flames are done.

Not by the numbers but it is almost insurmountable

[icehog3]

Sorry, Shawn, was looking forward to another potential playoff battle.

[Ahbroody]

Yup the Flames are done.

Not by the numbers but it is almost insurmountable

sorry Shawn. I do like having the flames in the post season. The city goes all out and so do the fans. It seems like one of the most intense cities to play in post season with all the red.

[E.J.]

Go AVS!!!!

[Ahbroody]

they better go cause wings just grabbed atleast one point. Sounds like howard is standing on his head.
listening to the wings game on radiotime on phone at work. Man I love technology

[icehog3]

they better go cause wings just grabbed atleast one point. Sounds like howard is standing on his head.
listening to the wings game on radiotime on phone at work. Man I love technology

0-0 after OT, Wings win in an 11 round shootout....Kronwall with the winner.

[Partagaspete]

they better go cause wings just grabbed atleast one point. Sounds like howard is standing on his head.
listening to the wings game on radiotime on phone at work. Man I love technology

I wach Howard lay te other night. I was impressed.

[GreekGodX]

0-0 after OT, Wings win in an 11 round shootout....Kronwall with the winner.

His first shootout attempt of his career and gets the winner. I will take it :wo Howard and Rinne were making some great saves in that shootout. Looking forward to NSH coming to the Joe on Saturday.

[icehog3]

Hawks have some revenge to exact against the Jackets tonight...they best do it.

[Ahbroody]

AHL Coach playfair losing his mind on the bench. Breaks an O stick and I think an S19. Notice #29 on his left laughing his ass off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21nBVuCMPuQ&playnext_from=TL&videos=AoMJpSJV_oQ&playnext=2

Like father like son?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXpcb5aTnPk

Ludqvist dropping Fbombs after the Rangers loss to the Leafs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS-elBjqO8A&playnext_from=TL&videos=rooGEn4y5_E&playnext=1

[icehog3]

Thanks for the clips, Mike. :tu

[GHC_Hambone]

AHL Coach playfair losing his mind on the bench. Breaks an O stick and I think an S19. Notice #29 on his left laughing his ass off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21nBVuCMPuQ&playnext_from=TL&videos=AoMJpSJV_oQ&playnext=2


:eek: WOW

[Ahbroody]

Could you imagine if they had to buy their own sticks. I dont think AHL players do. Imagine that conversation.
"Uhhhh hey coach"
"WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"uhhhhhh you know my O stick you murdered and Joe's s19?"
"Yeah?"
"uhhhh never mind."
hahahahah

[Ahbroody]

Flames have decided to open up the can of Whoop ass on the caps.

OOO crap Sarich just iced Chimara with a left jab.

[icehog3]

Hawks stunk up the UC again tonight. If they play this way in the playoffs, they will be golfing on April 21st.

[kugie]

Next Two Game are gonna be tough for the B's Buffalo and New Jersey.
They have 2 games in hand over The Habs and the Flyers. If they can win those games they could move into 6th place.

Let's Go Bruins

[GHC_Hambone]

Hawks stunk up the UC again tonight. If they play this way in the playoffs, they will be golfing on April 21st.

:r

[yourchoice]

Flyers finally showed a pulse last night against the Devils (who they've inexplicably owned this year). Hopefully it's a sign of things to come, but I'm not holding my breath.

Their back-up goalie last night has been in the organization (and the NHL for that matter) since last week. He signed right out of college (UMass - Lowell). Crazy year for Flyers netminders.

[Ahbroody]

joel that seems like the flyers issue for years. I really thought they were the team to beat this year, but goaltending again hurt them.

sharks have won 4 straight and opened up a little lead over 1st. Not sure it will hold, but with 6 games left it's nice to see.

[yourchoice]

joel that seems like the flyers issue for years.

Yes...it gets very frustrating. Arguably back to Hextall, or more realistically all the way back to Pelle Lindbergh (sp?).

[kugie]

Crap

[icehog3]

Crap

Exactly.

[romwarrior]

Hawks stunk up the UC again tonight. If they play this way in the playoffs, they will be golfing on April 21st.

Looks like they may be joining the Kings unless somebody finds that spark. I didn't wait 8 years to be swept in the first round. And that's if they even make it, which, unbelievably, is not a foregone conclusion. And tonight they face a team they haven't beaten in almost two years.

[Ahbroody]

man if you would have told me most of the west would implode after the Olympics I would have taken that bet.

Sharks have a chance to put a really sold grip on 1st place if they can win tomorrow. It will be interesting if the Kings end up in 8th and the Sharks in 1st as the Kings really had the Sharks number this year. That said the Kings will seed higher.

Looking at the schedules for April. This is not all the games, but the big factors.
Wings have 3 against the jackets
Kings have 3 against the ducks
Avalanche play the sharks, hawks, and canucks
Preds play Wings, Yotes, and Blues x2

I can see Wings getting up to 5th as their schedule is pretty favorable, Avalanche may end up in 8th, with the Preds 6th and the Kings 7th. I think your Kings could make it to 6th though it really depends. Your only 2 points behind them with 2 games in hand. The Avs definetly have the least favorable schedule out of 5-8 seeds. Relax the Kings will be making the playoffs provided the Duck's dont rape you and Calgary doesnt get red hot. I think the team in the most danger is actually the Preds.

[romwarrior]

Yeah, I'm not too worried about them missing the playoffs, but they have looked very out of sync the last few games. Their offense is MIA since the break. I think in the end the Kings will finish in 6th, but they play better against the Sharks than they do the Canucks or Hawks. In the regular season, at least. But in the end they need to be winning at the end of the season. They are not a veteran team that can just turn it up a notch. Tonight was a good start.

These last couple of weeks should be very exciting. -(P

[GreekGodX]

Dare I say the Wings catch the Blackhawks and take back the Division lead in the last game of the season?

Probably not going to happen but a young man can hope :D

Scary win for the Wings last night. Almost blew it against Edmonton. 4-0 lead turned into a 4-4 tie very quickly. Stuart pulled out the game winner with about a minute left. Deslauriers had some crazy saves on some shots with the net wide open.

[kugie]

Bruins Picked up one of the two games in hand. They are now tied in points with Flyers and the Habs with 6 games remaining.
2 Against the Caps
1 ea Against the Sabers, Panters, Leafs and Canes

50/50 on the last 6 games But they are playing well, even in the loss to the sabers the other night

The Push is on

Lets go Bruins

[E.J.]

Nothing good happened for the Avs last night....

[yourchoice]

Dare I say the Wings catch the Blackhawks and take back the Division lead in the last game of the season?



9-0-1 in their last ten games. :jd As unlikely as it may seem I guess anything is possible.

[GreekGodX]

9-0-1 in their last ten games. :jd As unlikely as it may seem I guess anything is possible.

Hawks are 6 points ahead with 7 games left, 1 against the Wings. Wings have 6 games left. I will be watching both teams closely :)

[icehog3]

Hawks are 6 points ahead with 7 games left, 1 against the Wings. Wings have 6 games left. I will be watching both teams closely :)

I got a 5'er says they don't ;)

[E.J.]

FRUSTRATING 1st.......:fl

[GHC_Hambone]

Finally a win for the Hawks. Nice 4-0 victory!

[icehog3]

Finally a win for the Hawks. Nice 4-0 victory!

Niemi didn't get much work, but made some unbelievable saves...that's what we need.

Nabokov can't say the same tonight...a hat trick for Steve Ott? :r

[0002S]

Wings probably will not catch the Hawks unless the Hawks completely melt

oh and GO WINGS

[Prefy]

Habs are doing a pretty good job of blowing their playoff chances, 1 W in the last six games. :td

They have some decent match ups in their last five, one of which is a must win against Philly!

[Ahbroody]

I got a 5'er says they don't ;)

second fiver here :r

In all seriousness though really want to see a sharks win tonight. Getting first will give them the best shot at avoiding the red hot wings for as long as possible.

[icehog3]

second fiver here :r

In all seriousness though really want to see a sharks win tonight. Getting first will give them the best shot at avoiding the red hot wings for as long as possible.

That ain't gonna happen, game's over....5-1 loss to Dallas, Mike.

[0002S]

Wings won't stay healthy forever.

[Ahbroody]

That ain't gonna happen, game's over....5-1 loss to Dallas, Mike.

Fail! was at work and left my phone at home was not checking game status. :r

Really hope they can lock up first, but the way the Flames are comming on they may end up the 8th seed and Kipur in the playoffs is scarry. As I mentioned above the Avs Lost tonight and still have to play the Sharks, Hawks, and Canucks. its very possible they drop 2 or 3 of those. If the Flames stay hot Shawns Flames may grab the 8th seed.

[GreekGodX]

I got a 5'er says they don't ;)

I don't seriously think they will, but anything could happen :tf

[icehog3]

I don't seriously think they will, but anything could happen :tf

Yup...you could win a 5'er. ;)

[icehog3]

Berschmoozi gets a gift goal from Toronto, where they overrule Tim Peel's call of "distinct kicking motion".

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

Mike, he only needs 7 in five games to hit 25. ;)

[Ahbroody]

wait post season isn't included? Hahaahahhahahah:r

[icehog3]

wait post season isn't included? Hahaahahhahahah:r

Only the shorthanded ones. ;)

[icehog3]

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

[kugie]

I know I am beating a Dead horse, but the B's can't score.
Last Night was so frustrating. They could have easily won that game against the Panthers last night.
Philly lost they could have gained some ground there and moved into seventh place. The thrashes lost they could have distanced themselves.
And now the Habs have a game in hand and could easily distance themselves from the Bruins.
It is just so frustrating:bh

[E.J.]

HUGE game for the Avs tonight.....HUGE.

[icehog3]

HUGE game for the Avs tonight.....HUGE.

The guys on NHL Live think Craig has hit the wall. I haven't seen many Avs games since the Olympics? Any merit to this idea?

[E.J.]

The guys on NHL Live think Craig has hit the wall. I haven't seen many Avs games since the Olympics? Any merit to this idea?

He sure hasn't been the early season MVP like player.... I am sure he is getting worn down, he has carried them.... I don't know how you can(could) prepare physically or mentally for doing this first time around....



My son will be in Pepsi tonight to cheer them to a win....

[Partagaspete]

A bit late butMy Isles looked pretty good against the Flyers the othe night. First win against them in two years. Yea, maybe w re moing in the rght direction

Now we need to tank the rest of the season and secure the 1st or 2nd draft.
This years UFA list looks preety deep for what the Isles are in need of.

[icehog3]

Hawks and Devils had a goalie due, 1-0 NJ until 20 seconds left in the game when Versteeg tied it. Toews then had the shootout game winner.

First win for the Hawks in NJ since '97, and first NHL game in almost 10 years without a single penalty called.

[yourchoice]

A bit late butMy Isles looked pretty good against the Flyers the othe night.

Everybody (except the Devils) have looked good against the Flyers lately. :(

Looks like there's a good chance I may be changing my avatar to the Phillies earlier this year. :td

[GreekGodX]

Wings tie it up with 37 seconds left in the game :wo Now to just win in OT, no shootout.

[GreekGodX]

Well Nashville only needed 16 seconds into OT to win, and they clinch a playoff spot with the win :(

[icehog3]

Well Nashville only needed 16 seconds into OT to win, and they clinch a playoff spot with the win :(

But Berschmoozi got 2......



















...penalty minutes. ;) :r

[Partagaspete]

Everybody (except the Devils) have looked good against the Flyers lately. :(

Looks like there's a good chance I may be changing my avatar to the Phillies earlier this year. :td

No offense but I hope so. I actually dislike the flyers more than the hated Rag Skirts (rangers).

I am glad that Lavvy got another shot. The Isles should have ket him an S-canned Milbury back when he gott the axe.

[kugie]

:bhOne One Against The Leafs late in the Third


Freaking Bruins :bh

[icehog3]

:bhOne One Against The Leafs late in the Third


Freaking Bruins :bh

Overtime...not a big deal for the Bruins if they get the 2, as the Leafs are a non-factor.

[icehog3]

Satan wins it.

Like to see what those who don't know hockey think of that headline. :r

[kugie]

That there is a great easter headline..

The leafs may be a non-factor playoff wise, but the make great case fot he B's in the Draft.

PS as long as they do it right

[yourchoice]

No offense but I hope so. I actually dislike the flyers more than the hated Rag Skirts (rangers).

I am glad that Lavvy got another shot. The Isles should have ket him an S-canned Milbury back when he gott the axe.

None taken. As much as I want the Flyers to succeed, part of me doesn't want them to make the playoffs either. They are playing terribly, and they aren't going anywhere with the goalie situation they have. Missing the playoffs may cause a bigger shakeup, which seems to be needed for this team. I think Snyder has to realize it regardless if they make it or not though.

[Ahbroody]

Nice win by the flyers. Kind of funny watching Carcillo terrorize Holmstrom all game. Man was he a pest.


Sunday scrap review

Guerin went looking for a fight and did a good job. Clear win and refs jumped in to save Slater as it could have gotten really ugly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WXLgaJ02gA&playnext_from=TL&videos=rlMgKdWzGd4

Parros and Hordichuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAFI5AtPWdg&playnext_from=TL&videos=nI0xAl6AaPY

DING DING DING!! HELL YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tom You need to watch this one.
Best Hockey fight I have seen in a while old school style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLurC2rjRc&feature=related


Dangerous hit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-m6zYkISzA&playnext_from=TL&videos=v4x_mhx9E74

[icehog3]

DING DING DING!! HELL YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tom You need to watch this one.
Best Hockey fight I have seen in a while old school style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLurC2rjRc&feature=related




Great scrap, Mike, thanks for linking that! :bx

Hawks win the Central (i.e, the old Norris) for the first time in 17 seasons. :wo

[yourchoice]

Thanks for the links. Parros looks like he should have played 30+ years ago with that mustache! :r

[icehog3]

Thanks for the links. Parros looks like he should have played 30+ years ago with that mustache! :r

That's a Harold Snepts Special, ain't it? :r

[GHC_Hambone]

Way to go Hawks!

And on a personal note, this Friday I played hockey for the first time in over two years. It was a great feeling to get back on the ice!

[E.J.]

Have I mentioned how much I have enjoyed the addition of Peter Mueller....:tu

GO AVS.....FINISH!!!!!

[icehog3]

And on a personal note, this Friday I played hockey for the first time in over two years. It was a great feeling to get back on the ice!

Good deal, Joe! :tu

Have I mentioned how much I have enjoyed the addition of Peter Mueller....:tu

GO AVS.....FINISH!!!!!

I could live with that. ;)

[E.J.]

Nice start to the third....:banger

[icehog3]

Nice start to the third....:banger

Not as nice now?

[icehog3]

Have I mentioned how much I have enjoyed the addition of Peter Mueller....:tu


Ouch.

[icehog3]

Would have preferred to see the Avs win in regulation, but better than nuttin'.

[E.J.]

Yea, that point for the Sharks didn't help the 'Hawks any..... But I'll take the 2 points.... Man that was a roller-coaster....



Hope Mueller isn't too dinged....

[icehog3]

Hope Mueller isn't too dinged....

Unless they play the Hawks in round 1. ;)


Just kidding, never like to see any player get hurt.

Well, maybe Sean Avery. ;)

[icehog3]

Wild was down 3-1 after an empty net goal, and just scored 2 goals in the last minute of the 3rd...Wild game!

[icehog3]

BS penalty on the Wild in OT, and the Schmanucks win. 4 on 3 powerplays are tough to defend.

[Ahbroody]

Sharks stole a point last night. They played maybe 20 minutes of hockey last night and stole a point.

Thinkingthe post season may be very short for the sharks this year.

[icehog3]

Sharks stole a point last night. They played maybe 20 minutes of hockey last night and stole a point.

Thinkingthe post season may be very short for the sharks this year.

Maybe not, I am thinking it might be pretty short for Nashville and Colorado.

[kugie]

B's Pick up a point 3 ahead of the Rangers, 1 up on the flyers and 1 back of the Habs.

[yourchoice]

Great night for the Flyers tonight...they win and both the Rangers and Thrashers lose. If the Rangers don't get a point tomorrow against the Leafs, the Flyers clinch (as far as I can tell). If the NYRs do get a point, the Flyers and the Rangers play a home and home over the weekend to close the season.

As a Flyers fan...go Leafs! As a hockey fan...that would be a hell of a home and home.



But, go Leafs! :)

[icehog3]

As a Flyers fan...go Leafs! As a hockey fan...that would be a hell of a home and home.



But, go Leafs! :)

Only a true hockey fan would understand your logic. I do. :)

[E.J.]

Hell of an OT by Anderson....

Play by Liles in OT, the breakaway by Sedin was nice...

Into the shootout.....

[E.J.]

AVS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!

Duchene comes through!!!!!

NICE!