NHL '09 - '10 Thread

[icehog3]

Here is is, hockey fans! Time to get excited about the league and your teams....training camp is only a few weeks away!


Thanks to Joe for pointing out that '08 - '09 is history, and we need a new place. :)

[GHC_Hambone]

Exciting! I guess I'll get it started with a big


GO HAWKS!

[grawk]

As a caps fan, I'm less excited this year than I was last, because my favorite player (Fedorov) is gone. I am looking forward to seeing how our new defencemen play.

[ahc4353]

LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:

[MedicCook]

LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:

Good chant Al.

[SmokeyJoe]

Here is is, hockey fans! Time to get excited about the league and your teams....training camp is only a few weeks away!

Thanks to Joe for pointing out that '08 - '09 is history, and we need a new place. :)

Thanks for the nod, Tom. Last year was a good one for the 'Canes... but I am hoping for better this year! :D

This year's Hurricanes schedule:
http://hurricanes.nhl.com/ext/schedules/09-10_Season_Calendar.pdf

And I just have to add this...

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/102_0109-2.jpg

One of my favorite days - EVER!

Let's Go 'Canes!!! :wo

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Go Hawks:wo

[ahc4353]

Although a Ranger fan for life I have to say I love that pic Joe.

[Bruins Fan]

The Bruins, will kick it up a notch :tu

[icurrie]

Hoping to go see the Canucks play the Bruins in February. My brother is a huge Bruins fan, nothing like sibling rivalry:D

[SmokeyJoe]

Although a Ranger fan for life I have to say I love that pic Joe.

The better picture was security prying the Cup from my hands after they tazered me for not letting go of it. ;)

[BUCASmoker]

The winter classic is confirmed in Boston this year at Fenway, with a BU-BC game at Fenway more than likely.

As a BU alum, I am PUMPED!

also, LETS GO AVS!

[taltos]

LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
YOU BLOW RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
YOU BLOW RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
YOU BLOW RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
YOU BLOW RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:Corrected your spelling errors Al. No need to thank me.

[ahc4353]

Startin early eh Paul? Gonna be a long season. :D

[taltos]

Startin early eh Paul? Gonna be a long season. :DI can't believe that another Bruins fan didn't do that. I wish that it was the Rangers playing us at Fenway. Hope that it is a good season.:D

[icehog3]

I would predict that this is the year for the Hawks, but I am going to reserve judgment until we see how Huet plays as an everyday goaltender. ;)

[SmokeyJoe]

Today was seat selection at the RBC Center for season ticket holders - my good friend BarneyBandMan and I got our seats!
(We each get one full season ticket sitting together... then just split the season. Works great!) We go to some... take the wives to some... let the kids use a few... everybody wins. :tu

How much longer until the season starts?! :(

[icehog3]

Congrats Joe!

Speaking of congrats, Hawks and NBC color guy Eddie Olcyk won $500,000 on a $166 bet on a "Pick 6" this weekend. The rich get richer. :r

[SilverFox]

I would predict that this is the year for the Hawks, but I am going to reserve judgment until we see how Huet plays as an everyday goaltender. ;)

Are you sure its only cigars that you smoke. :r

Much as I hate to say it look to Detroit and Penguins to come together again, unless Ovechkin hits Crosby with his car :D

No Al the Rangers are not going to win.

Like to see the Flames do it but they lost on the front end, although D got significantly deeper the front end is only older and down one sniper.

[icehog3]

I think the Hawks forwards compare well with Detroit, with the Hawks addition of Hossa and Madden and Detroit's loss of Hossa and Hudler. Detroit probably has more scoring talent, but I think the Hawks defense after Lidstrom might be better. Goaltending is the big question mark. I see the Hawks back in the Conference Finals, and maybe finally getting over the Red Wing hump, if the goaltending is strong.

[SilverFox]

I think the Hawks forwards compare well with Detroit, with the Hawks addition of Hossa and Madden and Detroit's loss of Hossa and Hudler. Detroit probably has more scoring talent, but I think the Hawks defense after Lidstrom might be better. Goaltending is the big question mark. I see the Hawks back in the Conference Finals, and maybe finally getting over the Red Wing hump, if the goaltending is strong.


Damn if I dont àgree with you.

I think for the Hawks it comes down to the netminder. Those young lads have proven they have what it takes.

[SmokeyJoe]

In ESPN the Magazine's ULTIMATE Team Standings - rating all major professional sports teams, they picked the Carolina Hurricanes as:

#1 Hockey Franchise

#2 Sports Franchise overall!
(LA Angels of Anaheim were selected #1 Overall)

Ultimate Standings 2009:
No. 2 Carolina Hurricanes
By Doug Mittler

ESPN The Magazine
Archive
Last Year's Rank: 17
Title Track: 4
Ownership: 10
Coaching: 37
Players: 15
Fan Relations: 6
Affordability: 10
Stadium Experience: 4
Bang for the Buck: 3



Surprised that the Canes are an ice chip (.01 point) away from topping our list? Fans from this unconventional hockey market aren't. In fact, they *embrace their underdog role, although references to Hartford South still rankle ("When was the last time you heard the Avalanche being referred to as the 'Nordique-Avs'?" complained a poster on canescountry.com). What doesn't rankle is the wallet- and fan-friendly Hurricane Experience. After all, what's better than an elite team that loves you back at a bargain-basement price? Not much. Even before this spring's playoff run, which included two Game 7 road wins, the Hurricanes offered an "Ice Your Price" plan that guaranteed a two-year freeze on season-ticket costs. As it was, the Canes' average ticket price of $38.38 was already fifth lowest in the NHL, and only one (the Blues) of the three teams with cheaper ducats made the playoffs. As for the requited love, PR chief Mike Sundheim says the team prides itself on making players accessible to the community. Practices at the RBC Center are open to the public, and weekend workouts draw hundreds of fans. Best of all, players stick around afterward to sign autographs. Even visitors are impressed by the Canes-Caniacs love affair. "They know that they are no longer a bandwagon mob," blogged one Bruins supporter who road-tripped to Canes country during Boston's unhappy conference semis, "and they want everyone to know it." Thanks to the team's showing in our Ultimate Standings, everybody does.

Every Team Ranked:
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/teamrankings

[icehog3]

Damn if I dont àgree with you.

I think for the Hawks it comes down to the netminder. Those young lads have proven they have what it takes.

Pray for one of the rookies to be a phenom if Huet craps his pants! :r

In ESPN the Magazine's ULTIMATE Team Standings - rating all major professional sports teams, they picked the Carolina Hurricanes as:

#1 Hockey Franchise

#2 Sports Franchise overall!
(LA Angels of Anaheim were selected #1 Overall)

I think the Blackhawks moved up from second to last (#121) 2 years ago into the 21st spot this year. :)

[SmokeyJoe]

I think the Blackhawks moved up from second to last (#121) 2 years ago into the 21st spot this year. :)

Yes they did! Called them a "real life Rocky story." :tu

All teams ranked:

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/teamrankings

[BarneyBandMan]

Whoo Hoo!! Go Canes!!!!

We got da ti--ckets
We got da ti--ckets

Yesterday was a great day. Got the seats we wanted!

Oh yeah, and as far as our ESPN ranking, they seemed pretty spot-on about it all. Hoot Hoot :D

[GHC_Hambone]

Here's a good video to hold you over until next season!

http://www.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=618&id=45106

[icehog3]

Bad news for Hawks fans.....rumor is Hossa has a shoulder or rotator cuff injury and needs surgery that would keep him out until December. :bh:hn

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/blog/675

[GHC_Hambone]

Bad news for Hawks fans.....rumor is Hossa has a shoulder or rotator cuff injury and needs surgery that would keep him out until December. :bh:hn

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/blog/675

This is typical BS I've come to expect. McD is just looking to sign the big names.

[icehog3]

This is typical BS I've come to expect. McD is just looking to sign the big names.

I assume they gave him a physical, and knew of this before signing him? :confused:

[GHC_Hambone]

I assume they gave him a physical, and knew of this before signing him? :confused:

I would assume the same. Personally I think McD is out to sign the big names, but doesn't have much hockey sense. I mean yes, we do have him locked up long term, but with some big contracts coming to an end soon we need to strike now. Having him out until December, with Havlat gone will hurt the team. And who knows how Huet will perform this season as the clear #1.

I may be a pessimistic fan, but it seems like the team is on the brink of falling apart if we dont make some smarter moves in the future. I've seen the Hawks when they were terrible and I don't want to go back.

[alley00p]

Tom, you are welcome to Hossa, IMHO. He played in two consecutive Cup Finals, and ended up on the losing side each time. If he could have actually mustered some offense against his old team this year, Detroit might have had the Cup again!

Of course, he wasn't the only one that didn't play well in the Finals, but I'm not sorry to see him go. I will miss Hudler, though!



:dance:

[grawk]

The wings somehow managed to forget to show up for the cup finals. I think they just wanted cindy to have a cup.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

GO DEVILS!!!:wo:banger

Hopefully we can pull it together this year..

[icehog3]

Tom, you are welcome to Hossa, IMHO. He played in two consecutive Cup Finals, and ended up on the losing side each time. If he could have actually mustered some offense against his old team this year, Detroit might have had the Cup again!

Of course, he wasn't the only one that didn't play well in the Finals, but I'm not sorry to see him go. I will miss Hudler, though!


As long as the Hawks make the Finals and lose, I am satisified Charlie! ;) :r

The wings somehow managed to forget to show up for the cup finals. I think they just wanted cindy to have a cup.

They took the Pens to 7 games and lost in Game 7 by 1 goal. :rolleyes:

[wrench turner 85]

Like last year canes all the way baby. Taken it back to the carloinas. Boush

[alley00p]

As long as the Hawks make the Finals and lose, I am satisified Charlie! ;) :r

That's ok with me, I've always enjoyed watching the Hawks play, and I've been very disappointed with the team's play over the past years! They have built a very good organization, and I know they should do well this season!

The wings somehow managed to forget to show up for the cup finals. I think they just wanted cindy to have a cup.

They took the Pens to 7 games and lost in Game 7 by 1 goal. :rolleyes:

Yep. I can't disagree, their game just wasn't there in game 7. The Pens definitely didn't want to lose twice to the Wings - They were the better team, and I hate to say it, but they deserved the Cup this year!

:dance:

[kugie]

LETS Go BRUINS!!!!!!!!

[grawk]

The wings may have kept it close, but watching the games, they just weren't playing like they'd played in 90% of the rest of the last 2 seasons. The penguins weren't the better team, they just kept their foot on the gas.

[Partagaspete]

I expect my Isles to have a better season than last year.:r

[icehog3]

I expect my Isles to have a better season than last year.:r

I expect gold bullion to fall from the heavens. ;) :r

[Ahbroody]

Well the Sharks as usual arent going to do anything major.
Apparently cooler heads prevailed and they have decided not to make any major moves as of yet.

Heard an interview with the GM where he stated free agency is a bad area to get involved in. Stated trades are where they make their moves citing the Jumbo trade and some others. Sounds like some players could still be moved, but more like this season will be another tweak it and see what happens.

Looks like I will be selling my first round playoff seats again. :(

[icehog3]

Well the Sharks as usual arent going to do anything major.
Apparently cooler heads prevailed and they have decided not to make any major moves as of yet.

Heard an interview with the GM where he stated free agency is a bad area to get involved in. Stated trades are where they make their moves citing the Jumbo trade and some others. Sounds like some players could still be moved, but more like this season will be another tweak it and see what happens.

Looks like I will be selling my first round playoff seats again. :(

With players like Thorton, Marleau, Pavelski, Clowe, Setoguchi, Blake, Boyle, and Nabokov, you can never count them out...they just need to stay healthy and play to their potential, and they should be right in the mix.

[Ahbroody]

I have no doubt they will make the playoffs.
They just seem to lack the heart in the playoffs and now seem to have it in their head they cant go deep. In the end they may have to blow it up just to change the mindset of the team.
Shame cause I really like most of the players you listed. quality guys, good clean players.

[ahc4353]

Click Me (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2009&month=10&date=1&hrs=00&ts=24&min=01&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=dhms&mode=t&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%2009/10%20NHL%20Regular%20Season%20LETS%20GO%20RANGERS% 21%21) :D

[icehog3]

Click Me (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2009&month=10&date=1&hrs=00&ts=24&min=01&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=dhms&mode=t&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%2009/10%20NHL%20Regular%20Season%20LETS%20GO%20RANGERS% 21%21) :D

Just add another 275 days for their April tee times, Al. ;) :r

[ahc4353]

Just add another 275 days for their April tee times, Al. ;) :r

You make the playoffs for the first time since 2002 and you're gonna bust MY balls? :r

We will see my friend, we will see. :D

[icehog3]

You make the playoffs for the first time since 2002 and you're gonna bust MY balls? :r

We will see my friend, we will see. :D

Nope, I am busting your stones for that goofy website you made me look at. :r

[ahc4353]

Hey Tom, you think you can pull a few MOD strings and get a countdown clock added here?

[icehog3]

Hey Tom, you think you can pull a few MOD strings and get a countdown clock added here?

Not sure how it would work in the thread, and I know it would be a no-go for the main page....cripes, everyone would want a countdown clock for something....They wouldn't realize that nothing is more important than hockey!! :D

[SmokeyJoe]

Old news now...

But I found Aaron Ward coming to Carolina (joining Scott Walker) to be an interesting move.

Ward's toughness will be a real plus - hope it works out well.

I really appreciated Ward's take on the whole thing. They will be fine... but it did feel a little strange at first.


:ss

[Partagaspete]

I expect gold bullion to fall from the heavens. ;) :r

Oh! we have a funny guy.

Actually, if you think about it the Isles can't get much worse. Here is to rebuilding. After all we have been doing it for 15 years. Kind of reminds me of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

[icehog3]

Oh! we have a funny guy.

Actually, if you think about it the Isles can't get much worse. Here is to rebuilding. After all we have been doing it for 15 years. Kind of reminds me of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

I wish them luck against all but the mighty Blackhawks. ;)

[kugie]

With players like Thorton, Marleau, Pavelski, Clowe, Setoguchi, Blake, Boyle, and Nabokov, you can never count them out...they just need to stay healthy and play to their potential, and they should be right in the mix.


I don't know about the others but being a Bruins Fan (yes I am a Sucker) and Seeing Joe Thorton, he will never play to his potential.

[GHC_Hambone]

More good news for Hawks fans:

http://www.ottawasun.com/sports/hockey/2009/07/30/10319706.html

[icehog3]

More good news for Hawks fans:

http://www.ottawasun.com/sports/hockey/2009/07/30/10319706.html

It gets better and better....could lose some draft picks according to stories I have seen. :rolleyes:

[Ahbroody]

Heard they are also investigating prongers deal for the same thing.
Yikes The Hossa curse continues.

[ahc4353]

Can't find anything on WHATUSEDTOBENHL.comTHATISNOWNHLCROSBY.com about Kane. However if you wanna know what Sid is doing minute by minute it's a great site. Chirst!

[BUCASmoker]

Would anyone be interested in doing a fantasy hockey league for a 3 pack or 5 pack of cigars? If so, I could set one up

[ahc4353]

Would make a great story IMHO if he can do it.

CLICK (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4395261)

[Ahbroody]

I used to love that little drunk bastage.
He was smaller than me and made the show. He could play no doubt about it and had a fire in his gut. Would love to see him skate one more time if for nothing else just a feel good story.

Hell maybe the sharks will do it. They seem like the team for this. :)

Al that is sweet you disabled rep by the way. Is that controlled in the user cp

[ahc4353]

I used to love that little drunk bastage.
He was smaller than me and made the show. He could play no doubt about it and had a fire in his gut. Would love to see him skate one more time if for nothing else just a feel good story.

Hell maybe the sharks will do it. They seem like the team for this. :)

Al that is sweet you disabled rep by the way. Is that controlled in the user cp

Yes it is, edit options. :tu

[ahc4353]

Another Jersey boy done good! Check out Kyle Palmieri on www.nhl.com then click on USA U-20 Camp.

[Ahbroody]

Yes it is, edit options. :tu

thank you sir.
I would bump your rep, but. haha

[Ahbroody]

Just looked at the fees for hockey.
$1000.00 for my son to play the season. He's still 3 and will be at the start of the season, but they allegedly will let him play minimites. My wife shat an eggroll when I told her the cost. Maybe I will wait till next year. He wants to play, but damn thats pricey.
Roller is only 100.00 for the whole year though. Maybe he will just play roller this year. :)

[Prefy]

Not related to the 09-10 season but I just got some awesome news... there is a really good chance that I will be interning with the Blackhawks come the 10-11 season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

w00t w00t

I just had to tell some people :D

[GHC_Hambone]

Not related to the 09-10 season but I just got some awesome news... there is a really good chance that I will be interning with the Blackhawks come the 10-11 season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

w00t w00t

I just had to tell some people :D

Thats awesome! :tu

[ahc4353]

Just looked at the fees for hockey.
$1000.00 for my son to play the season. He's still 3 and will be at the start of the season, but they allegedly will let him play minimites. My wife shat an eggroll when I told her the cost. Maybe I will wait till next year. He wants to play, but damn thats pricey.
Roller is only 100.00 for the whole year though. Maybe he will just play roller this year. :)

In the ice hockey world that's nothin. Just sayin.

Not related to the 09-10 season but I just got some awesome news... there is a really good chance that I will be interning with the Blackhawks come the 10-11 season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

w00t w00t

I just had to tell some people :D

Congrats man!

[Ahbroody]

In the ice hockey world that's nothin. Just sayin.



I know I guess its cause hes 3. It just feals weird spending a grand on a 3 year old to play.

Congrats prefy on the internship. Sounds very cool.

[GreekGodX]

I will say I'm glad Hossa has taken his curse to the Blackhawks. Hoping the Wings can get back to the Stanley Cup Finals again!

[ahc4353]

I know I guess its cause hes 3. It just feals weird spending a grand on a 3 year old to play.

Congrats prefy on the internship. Sounds very cool.

PM sent so we don't jack the thread. Maybe you could start a youth hockey thread? Our PM's might help or inspire others.

[Ahbroody]

I hear you brother. Pm replied to. In all honesty I was only talking about youth hockey to give the thread some life in the dog days of the off season.

Heres an interesting event with the sharks. It appears the Captains C has been removed from Marleau and the A removed from Jumbo. I think Modano was the last one to have the C taken away.

http://sharks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=479852

[MedicCook]

Red Wings signed Todd Bertuzzi.

[icehog3]

Red Wings signed Todd Bertuzzi.

Good news for the Hawks! :r

[Ahbroody]

Tom with the shot to the sack there.
I dont know he scored fifteen goals on a flames team that was not a huge scoring team. Placed on Det he likely could get 20+ goals. You may end up eating those words Tom.

[icehog3]

Tom with the shot to the sack there.
I dont know he scored fifteen goals on a flames team that was not a huge scoring team. Placed on Det he likely could get 20+ goals. You may end up eating those words Tom.

You could be right, Mike, but I don't see him being a big factor on the Wings....unless he is punching guys in the back of the noggin. ;)

[Bigwaved]

The Blueshirts brought Mess back to assist in the FO.

[Ahbroody]

You could be right, Mike, but I don't see him being a big factor on the Wings....unless he is punching guys in the back of the noggin. ;)
OOOOOOooOOOOooOoooo Zingaah!
I dont know. I am saying 25 goals on that team.
Maybe one Chris Simmon V Hollweg Double overhand chop.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esETGHljQi4

Or maybe a ryan smyth chopping wood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YULflesHXms Start watching at 1:50 One of my favorite melt downs ever.

[icehog3]

OOOOOOooOOOOooOoooo Zingaah!
I dont know. I am saying 25 goals on that team.


I will take "the under" on that one, Mike. ;)

[ahc4353]

I will take "the under" on that one, Mike. ;)

:tpd::tpd::tpd::tpd:

[Ahbroody]

Alright I am going to remember this one. Never thought I would cheer for bertuzzi or anyone on the wings, but now I have to.

[icehog3]

Alright I am going to remember this one. Never thought I would cheer for bertuzzi or anyone on the wings, but now I have to.

Maybe betting a 5'er will keep it in your memory? ;)

[ahc4353]

Maybe betting a 5'er will keep it in your memory? ;)

Tom is taking candy from a baby. :r

[SmokeyJoe]

Tom is taking candy from a baby. :r

I say "Triple-Dog Dare" him. :D ;)

[Ahbroody]

Maybe betting a 5'er will keep it in your memory? ;)
5er of cremosas its on.

[icehog3]

5er of cremosas its on.

Obviously you don't have a lot of confidence in Lil Todd, Mike. :r

[Ahbroody]

not really but what the hell cc 5er?
I dont have extensive, but by the end of the season I should

[icehog3]

not really but what the hell cc 5er?
I dont have extensive, but by the end of the season I should

I'm down, Mike. :)

[GHC_Hambone]

Should be fun to watch this! I'll say Bertuzzi scores 18 this year.

[icehog3]

Should be fun to watch this! I'll say Bertuzzi scores 18 this year.

That would work for me. ;)

[Ahbroody]

Shiet I said 25!! should have stuck with the 20. I will start building the sampler now :(
Yeah I am thinking 20-22. If he gets 24 I am gonna be PISSED!!!

No I have faith in bertuzzi he will pull this out for me. He will get some PP time and shine :r

[icehog3]

Shiet I said 25!! should have stuck with the 20. I will start building the sampler now :(
Yeah I am thinking 20-22. If he gets 24 I am gonna be PISSED!!!

No I have faith in bertuzzi he will pull this out for me. He will get some PP time and shine :r

If he scores 24 I might let you off the hook. ;) :r

[ahc4353]

If he scores 24 I might let you off the hook. ;) :r

If he scores 24 the Rangers will win the cup! :r

[Ahbroody]

If he scores 24 the Rangers will win the cup! :r
well we know hell ain freezing over so I guess Im screwed. :r

[GHC_Hambone]

This topic seems a little dead waiting for the season to start so I thought I would share this for anyone who missed it:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=487111

Mike Sillinger retires after 17 years and 12 different teams!

[Eleven]

Pens again!

Waited 17 years between Cups, I think a repeat is in order!

[ahc4353]

:tt

[ahc4353]

Looks like the Yahoo Fantasy Hockey is up and running for the new year.

[gpugliese]

So who's setting up the league?

[icehog3]

So who's setting up the league?

I've run one every year since '05 on CS and here....I will be putting one up soon, with last years' players getting right of first refusal. :)

[Prefy]

I've run one every year since '05 on CS and here....I will be putting one up soon, with last years' players getting right of first refusal. :)

w00t!:tu:tu

[Ahbroody]

I have never done a fantasy league of any kind and dont think this shark tank would be a good place to start.

[icehog3]

I have never done a fantasy league of any kind and dont think this shark tank would be a good place to start.

There are some pretty good players in this one, Mike, starting with that bigwaved from up Nort. :)

[GreekGodX]

I have never done a fantasy league of any kind and dont think this shark tank would be a good place to start.

It's not so hard :tu My first year of fantasy hockey came in second. It did help that it just so happened I had Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson in the 05-06 season with Datsuyk and Marty Brodeur. Don't forget some of it is luck, no one knows how those players will play that particular season. :2

[icehog3]

It's not so hard :tu My first year of fantasy hockey came in second. It did help that it just so happened I had Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson in the 05-06 season with Datsuyk and Marty Brodeur. Don't forget some of it is luck, no one knows how those players will play that particular season. :2

Definitely some luck involved...injuries especially. :)

[gpugliese]

Thanks for the invite Tom. Glad you cut down on the roster size as last year was hard to find players (especially goalies) with so many slots needing to be filled.

[icehog3]

Thanks for the invite Tom. Glad you cut down on the roster size as last year was hard to find players (especially goalies) with so many slots needing to be filled.

No doubt, Greg...this year everyone should be able to get at least one #1 goalie. I also added penalty minutes back into the mix, changed GAA to Save Percentage, and a couple other minor tweaks. I will start a new thread for the league as soon as I have heard back from last years' 16 as to whether they are in or out. :)

[Prefy]

No doubt, Greg...this year everyone should be able to get at least one #1 goalie. I also added penalty minutes back into the mix, changed GAA to Save Percentage, and a couple other minor tweaks. I will start a new thread for the league as soon as I have heard back from last years' 16 as to whether they are in or out. :)

:tu

[Bigwaved]

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[gorob23]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q207/Bigwaved/LETS_GO_RANGERS2.jpg

WTF is wrong with you :su

I LOVE THE BLACKHAWKS!! :tu

Rob :tpd:

[icehog3]

WTF is wrong with you :su

I LOVE THE BLACKHAWKS!! :tu

Rob :tpd:

Yes!!!!! :D

[yachties23]

LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP :dance:

Hopefully. I'm not really sure what to think about the upcoming season, not a huge Tortorella fan, but who, knows.

[Ahbroody]

Holy Sheit!!!!!
Heatly is now a shark?
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=498398&navid=DL|NHL|Home

The good, heatly is a goal scorer and a game changer.
The bad, heatly has had issues every where he played.

This is either going to take the sharks over the hump, or destroy the locker room.

Dark humor, maybe they are bringing him in to get rid of marleau. If Im patty I am not getting in a car with that dude. Okay thats wrong sorry I had to .

[gpugliese]

My favorite part of the Heatley trade: (http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=22876)

According to a source, barring an absolute miracle, Heatley will be an Ottawa Senator this season. If I could rate a "non-deal" into the E-system, this would be an E5 folks.

Dany Heatley is a Sen right now, and the Senators are no closer to trading him than they were the day he announced he wanted out. In fact, they are much further from a deal than ever before.

He posted that two days ago.

Hockeybuzzhogwash.com tracked his "rumors" for the 2008 year, and he only got 2.4% accurate, which is less than the 3.4% chance or randomly picking one of the 30 teams out of a hat. :r

[GreekGodX]

Heatley trade is huge for the Sharks for as long as he isn't a distraction.

[ahc4353]

Rangers / Bruins 7PM



God I love this game!!!!

[Prefy]

God I love this game!!!!

:tpd:

On a side note I just was told I have been accepted in the last spot of special studies course in which I will be working extensively with the mens hockey team at school. The competition for the position was pretty intense so I'm pretty excited that I got the position. :D:D:D

[ahc4353]

:tpd:

On a side note I just was told I have been accepted in the last spot of special studies course in which I will be working extensively with the mens hockey team at school. The competition for the position was pretty intense so I'm pretty excited that I got the position. :D:D:D

Congrats!

[icehog3]

Congrats Matt! :ih

[Ahbroody]

Nice brother. Hope it leads to more in the future.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Devils beat the Rangers in a 6 round shoot out!

[sikk50]

Lets go DUCKS!!

[Prefy]

First preseason game for Les Habitants tonight...could be an interesting year!

GO HABS GO!!!

[ahc4353]

Gotta keep your head up and chin strap tight!

CLICK ME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WooGFHLZoVE)

[icehog3]

Gotta keep your head up and chin strap tight!

CLICK ME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WooGFHLZoVE)

Monster Hit!

Wild seeing Theo Fleury back in the NHL...he scored the only shootout goal to win the game.

[Prefy]

Gotta keep your head up and chin strap tight!

CLICK ME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WooGFHLZoVE)

Don't like seeing guys get hurt but I'm sure he has learnt his lesson about cutting across the middle with his head down especially when a guy like Paneuf is on the ice.

What I don't like is that it seems now a days in the NHL even when there is a good hit(I don't think he left his feet) the other team feels the need to start a line brawl or go after the guy that laid the hit(coming of the bench WTF!!!). Back in the day the other team would have kept it in their back of their mind and used it to fire the team up and get even at a later point in time.

[icehog3]

Don't like seeing guys get hurt but I'm sure he has learnt his lesson about cutting across the middle with his head down especially when a guy like Paneuf is on the ice.

What I don't like is that it seems now a days in the NHL even when there is a good hit(I don't think he left his feet) the other team feels the need to start a line brawl or go after the guy that laid the hit(coming of the bench WTF!!!). Back in the day the other team would have kept it in their back of their mind and used it to fire the team up and get even at a later point in time.

That kid will get 10 games for coming off the bench.

Matt, back in the day they may have done what you suggest...but WAY back in the day, there would have been a bench clearing brawl....happened about once a week in the 70s. Glad that the NHL has moved past that stage. :)

[ahc4353]

That kid will get 10 games for coming off the bench.

Matt, back in the day they may have done what you suggest...but WAY back in the day, there would have been a bench clearing brawl....happened about once a week in the 70s. Glad that the NHL has moved past that stage. :)

Might not. Watch real close, one guy was head in the door as he came over the boards. Then the guy who was leaving came back. They could claim he was just changing lines. :hm

[icehog3]

Might not. Watch real close, one guy was head in the door as he came over the boards. Then the guy who was leaving came back. They could claim he was just changing lines. :hm

The kid's rep (596 PIMs last season in juniors) will not help. ;)

[ahc4353]

The kid's rep (596 PIMs last season in juniors) will not help. ;)

:r That guy spent almost 10hrs in the box! :r

[Ahbroody]

Don't like seeing guys get hurt but I'm sure he has learnt his lesson about cutting across the middle with his head down especially when a guy like Paneuf is on the ice.

What I don't like is that it seems now a days in the NHL even when there is a good hit(I don't think he left his feet) the other team feels the need to start a line brawl or go after the guy that laid the hit(coming of the bench WTF!!!). Back in the day the other team would have kept it in their back of their mind and used it to fire the team up and get even at a later point in time.

I would be suprised if he didnt already know not to do this seeing as how he is playing in the show and had a fairly decent year on the islanders last year. Pretty sure he knows how to play the game. That said he made a mistake and he more than payed for it. There are two sides to this for sure. He is a fairly talented player though. I am not a big Phenuf guy so my view on this is likely impacted by that. Running someone like that in pre season is bush. The games dont count and you got rookies and even some jrs players out there generally.


Change this to Phenuf destroying some jr player and ending his chances to play in the pros in preseason in a meaningless game and maybe it looks different.

Just another view. Yes it was a monster hit and a thing of beauty to watch. That said its not game 7, its a meaningless preseason game.

OOOh and Tom I love the fact that theo is back. Love that little bastage. I always though he should have been nicknamed "the little ball of hate" not pat verbeek

[ahc4353]

I would be suprised if he didnt already know not to do this seeing as how he is playing in the show and had a fairly decent year on the islanders last year. Pretty sure he knows how to play the game. That said he made a mistake and he more than payed for it. There are two sides to this for sure. He is a fairly talented player though. I am not a big Phenuf guy so my view on this is likely impacted by that. Running someone like that in pre season is bush. The games dont count and you got rookies and even some jrs players out there generally.


Change this to Phenuf destroying some jr player and ending his chances to play in the pros in preseason in a meaningless game and maybe it looks different.

Just another view. Yes it was a monster hit and a thing of beauty to watch. That said its not game 7, its a meaningless preseason game.

OOOh and Tom I love the fact that theo is back. Love that little bastage. I always though he should have been nicknamed "the little ball of hate" not pat verbeek

:hm

"Running" a guy and a clean hit are two completely different things in my book and as far as I can see it was clean.

If they are meaningless why play them?

I think preseason games are there for the simple reason coaches want to see how guys on the cut off "bubble" handle a real game. What if one of the Junior guys puts a hit like that on someone? His stock would rise considerably in the coach's eyes. And don't think for a second a young defensmen trying to earn a spot on a NHL roster wouldn't give his left nut to make a hit like that.

I have always told my boys (both D men) to practice like you want to play. It's part of the game and every guy that pulls that sweater over his head knows it.

Have a great weekend!

[SilverFox]

I would be suprised if he didnt already know not to do this seeing as how he is playing in the show and had a fairly decent year on the islanders last year. Pretty sure he knows how to play the game. That said he made a mistake and he more than payed for it. There are two sides to this for sure. He is a fairly talented player though. I am not a big Phenuf guy so my view on this is likely impacted by that. Running someone like that in pre season is bush. The games dont count and you got rookies and even some jrs players out there generally.


Change this to Phenuf destroying some jr player and ending his chances to play in the pros in preseason in a meaningless game and maybe it looks different.

Just another view. Yes it was a monster hit and a thing of beauty to watch. That said its not game 7, its a meaningless preseason game.

OOOh and Tom I love the fact that theo is back. Love that little bastage. I always though he should have been nicknamed "the little ball of hate" not pat verbeek

The Flames are my team but I try not to be a homer. I actually don't like Phaneuf, (and I mean personally) he has his ups and downs last year was a down and part of his game that was gone was that fear when he is out there (ala Scott Stevens) I watched the game (not just the U-Tube hit) and it was a clean hit on a guy that was carrying the puck through the zone. Now you know I luv ya Mike (even if you are a sharks fan :D) but if you watch the hit (there are a few more angles on the flames website) it was not bush.

Okposo had his head down (dumb) and was carrying the puck. He took Phaneuf's shoulder in the noggin, Phaneuf didn't leave his fit, didn't charge it was all good. The bad part is someone getting hurt, if Okposo pops up and skates off this is a non issue no penalty on the hit, no further investigation by the league (so I am told). The bush part is several Islanders coming after him after a clean hit, I am so tired of half assed players running after every guy that hits a player cleanly (and yes even the flames are guilty of it ala Ollie fighting I don't remember who after Backlund got leveled cleanly).

Hitting is part of the game, and a good clean hit should not be measured by the fact that a guy got hurt (he is ok by the way) no more than a dirty hit should be measured by lack of injury.

Just my opinion.....................well that and Mike is wrong :banger;s

[Ahbroody]

:hm

"Running" a guy and a clean hit are two completely different things in my book and as far as I can see it was clean.

If they are meaningless why play them?

I think preseason games are there for the simple reason coaches want to see how guys on the cut off "bubble" handle a real game. What if one of the Junior guys puts a hit like that on someone? His stock would rise considerably in the coach's eyes. And don't think for a second a young defensmen trying to earn a spot on a NHL roster wouldn't give his left nut to make a hit like that.

I have always told my boys (both D men) to practice like you want to play. It's part of the game and every guy that pulls that sweater over his head knows it.

Have a great weekend!

Clearly you are playing at words here.

You can run a guy in the course of the game and have it be clean and part of the game. Running a guy to us on the west coast comes from the phrase ran him over. That is what Phenuf did. He ran him over. The issue I was attempting to address is was that hit needed between two players who both have established spots on a squad? They dont play in the same division or even confrence. They may play once again this season, but likely not. There was no message to be sent for the regular season and the odds of them meeting in the post season are zero. The point of the hit was what? Nothing. It was Phenuf doing what Phenuf does. He injured a player which may have long term effects in a meaningless preseason game.

By meaningless we both know I meant they do not count towards stats and chances at a cup which is the whole purpose why every regualr season game and playoff game is played. They are meaningless to stats and chances at a cup. Stuff like this is why many teams sit out certain players. They dont want or need as you pointed out some jr player trying to render a big hit on a star player to make a roster spot.

As to practice like you play. I agree yo always practice and play hard. That said Al I cant find a reason why Phenuf needed to level the guy in a pre season game. He is not a bubble player. He is known for hunting players with their head down and laying them out.

What purpose did the hit serve to the flames chances of winning a cup?
Maybe you will argue that the hit will set the tone for the whole season. I am not buying that and that was not in Phenufs head when he made the hit. He saw a guy to level. He probablly saw him with his head down earlier in the game and figured if he would run him if he got the chance. Watching the replay he lined that dude up and destroyed him. It could have ended a lot worse for oposo. I am glad it appears it didnt. I hope he has no lingering effects that impact his season as a result.

I know you like the hit. I guess we can agree to disagree. maybe in 12 years I will hold the same view on this. Currently I dont.

[ahc4353]

I don't understand why you should back off in a pre-season game.

Do you think any player is running through his head, who is this guy?, will I face him again?, etc etc?

Based on what your saying every hit should be weighed against a certain set of criteria that could/would change every game.

These guys do this on instinct, guys like Stevens for example are better at it than most.

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Couldn't agree with Al or Shawn more.

Play hard no matter what. What would the coaching staff/management say if they saw that same situation and Paneuf choose not to make the hit and Osposko gets through and a breakaway and scores.

[ahc4353]

And just as info around here running a guy is when he clearly does not have the puck you are a couple strides away and you still bury him.

:tu

God I love this game!

[Ahbroody]

Man I love stirring the nest and watching you guys get all jacked up jumping over each other to get in the mix. :r


Shawn please re read my posts I never said it was dirty. In fact I repeatedly said it was a clean hit. I am saying it was bush cause I just dont get leveling a guy in a pre season game. We will all continue to argue about this. As I said before and am saying again this is one of the reasons teams sit out star players in preseason. There is no point to the game and why risk a star players injury in an meaningless game.

I don't understand why you should back off in a pre-season game.

Do you think any player is running through his head, who is this guy?, will I face him again?, etc etc?

Based on what your saying every hit should be weighed against a certain set of criteria that could/would change every game.

These guys do this on instinct, guys like Stevens for example are better at it than most.

As I said repeatedly we disagree as to why I think you should not level someone in a preseason game. Especially one against a team in a different confrence who you will not see again.

As to whats in the head. Al I have taken penalties as I am sure every poster here has on guys in rec league. If I can know who is on the ice and that they fugged with me or a teamate previously and I need to go say high and remind them we wont take it, then yes NHL players know. I am not a big guy or super faster nhl player. When I play I know damn well who is on the sheet when I step on because at that moment its my job.

Couldn't agree with Al or Shawn more.

Play hard no matter what. What would the coaching staff/management say if they saw that same situation and Paneuf choose not to make the hit and Osposko gets through and a breakaway and scores.

We have all played here so I am not going to go through the list of ways he could have played it differently getting the puck and not laying him out. If he couldnt stop him without laying the shoulder to the head hit then he will be worse then -11 this year. I will just leave this one alone.

And just as info around here running a guy is when he clearly does not have the puck you are a couple strides away and you still bury him.

:tu

God I love this game!

Really? what about when you run someone on the boards from behind? He has the puck and you run his ass over and crush him? Is that not running a guy? I hear everyone else call it running a guy besides it being boarding. I will use my term for running a guy which applies to running over a guy with or without the puck and whether he is in the open ice or on the boards.

now as jim rome used to say. React to me. I hope no one is upset with me playing devils advocate. If so just let me know and I will stop. :r

Micah starts minimites tomorrow and I am pretty jacked up about it. Down the road I go to financial ruin Al and I couldnt be happier. :D Looks like I wont be playing much anymore now cant afford it.

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This isn't the all star game its exhibition and iregardless It was clean...they are professionals...they know the risk.

Keep your head up and this won't happen, simple as that.

[ahc4353]

Man I love stirring the nest and watching you guys get all jacked up jumping over each other to get in the mix.


Shawn please re read my posts I never said it was dirty. In fact I repeatedly said it was a clean hit. I am saying it was bush cause I just dont get leveling a guy in a pre season game. We will all continue to argue about this. As I said before and am saying again this is one of the reasons teams sit out star players in preseason. There is no point to the game and why risk a star players injury in an meaningless game.



As I said repeatedly we disagree as to why I think you should not level someone in a preseason game. Especially one against a team in a different confrence who you will not see again.So when Mitch plays in a showcase against a Canadian team and college scouts are there I should tell him, "hey, back off, don't level anyone you won't see these guys again". RIGHT!:r

.......

We have all played here so I am not going to go through the list of ways he could have played it differently getting the puck and not laying him out. If he couldnt stop him without laying the shoulder to the head hit then he will be worse then -11 this year. I will just leave this one alone.

It's his job. :D



Really? what about when you run someone on the boards from behind? He has the puck and you run his ass over and crush him? Is that not running a guy? I hear everyone else call it running a guy besides it being boarding. I will use my term for running a guy which applies to running over a guy with or without the puck and whether he is in the open ice or on the boards.

Bording is bording. Running is what I explained. Cali girl hockey might be different. (Hence the pink text :D)

now as jim rome used to say. React to me. I hope no one is upset with me playing devils advocate. If so just let me know and I will stop.

Micah starts minimites tomorrow and I am pretty jacked up about it. Down the road I go to financial ruin Al and I couldnt be happier. :D Looks like I wont be playing much anymore now cant afford it.

Sounds like you're gonna be a forward dad. :ss

[icehog3]

For what it's worth, Scott Burnside is questioning the "necessity" of the hit on ESPN.com as well.

EDIT...it is on "The Insider" (subscription based), so I posted it here.

Ouch! That's about all I can say after viewing the YouTube video of Dion Phaneuf's monster open-ice hit on Islanders winger Kyle Okposo during Thursday night's Isles-Flames preseason game in Calgary.

In a Scott Stevens moment, Phaneuf slid over from his position on right defense to crunch an unsuspecting Okposo, who'd actually been nudged into harm's way by backchecking Flames forward Nigel Dawes. The seismic blow left the 6-foot-1, 200-pound forward crumpled on the ice in need of medical attention. As a precaution, Okposo was taken off the ice on a stretcher. Late Thursday night, Islanders spokesman Seth Sylvan updated Okposo's condition via text message, saying: "[Okposo] had a mild concussion. He'd undergone a CAT scan and he was cleared to return to the team's training camp [in] Saskatoon."

We hope Okposo will be no worse for the wear after the mind-numbing hit. With head injuries, it's hard to form a clear prognosis for recovery. It could be a day or a career. In this case, we hope it's the former.

While I'm not going to hammer Phaneuf for taking his shot, I do wonder whether it's really worth the risk in a preseason game. I mean, if Okposo had made a split-second move or brought his stick up, Phaneuf could have ended up on the wrong end of it.

It also made me wonder about the league's training camp schedule. While I know today's players come to camp in terrific shape, I still find it odd that they have just a day or two or three of camp before jumping into their exhibition schedules. I don't how guys can be ready for game competition that quickly.

Perhaps the Devils have the right idea, playing only one game in the first 10 days of camp. It gives them more practice time to prepare and get themselves up to speed for game play. After all, these are competitive guys by nature. Under game conditions, even in a preseason game, that nature clicks in. It's why Scott Stevens just shrugged at me several years back when I asked him why he was blocking shots in a meaningless exhibition game. His wordless response simply said, "It's what I do."

Interestingly, the Flames and Islanders will meet again Saturday night in Saskatoon. I'll be curious as to whether new Flames head coach Brent Sutter opts to rest Phaneuf for that one.

There was another story that came out of Thursday's Flames-Isles game. It was the return of longtime Flames sniper Theo Fleury, who hadn't played an NHL game since April 4, 2003. The diminutive 41-year-old thrilled the home crowd by scoring the game-winning shootout goal. On the night, he received 10:56 minutes, recording one shot, one takeaway and one hit, as well as the shootout winner. I figure he's a long shot to make the club's NHL roster, but if he wants to continue playing, he could end up with Flames' new AHL affiliate in Abbotsford, British Columbia. I'm pretty sure he'd be a nice box-office attraction for the new franchise.

[SilverFox]

For what it's worth, Scott Burnside is questioning the "necessity" of the hit on ESPN.com as well.

http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4484355&name=hradek_ej

Since when did anyone on ESPN know anything about hockey??

Thats like asking the guys on the BBC their thoughts on the Superbowl :r:r

;s

[Ahbroody]

Sounds like you're gonna be a forward dad. :ss

Pink text for cali girl hockey? OOOO you dirty bish
As to the forward dad. I will say, you saw the video he wants to score goals and likes to crash the net already at home when dad is playing goal. Already took a couple sticks up high. The odds of him playing D seem small, but he looks like hes gonna be a big kid so maybe.


Not to impressed with ESPN and hockey or ESPN and much else.
If the flames rest phaneuf in the next one I wont have good things to say about that. I cant imagine anyone else here would either. You gonna make that hit, you better be there to answer for it. Especially because preseason is every bit as important as regular season right?

[icehog3]

Pink text for cali girl hockey? OOOO you dirty bish
As to the forward dad. I will say, you saw the video he wants to score goals and likes to crash the net already at home when dad is playing goal. Already took a couple sticks up high. The odds of him playing D seem small, but he looks like hes gonna be a big kid so maybe.


Not to impressed with ESPN and hockey or ESPN and much else.
If the flames rest phaneuf in the next one I wont have good things to say about that. I cant imagine anyone else here would either. You gonna make that hit, you better be there to answer for it. Especially because preseason is every bit as important as regular season right?

Most teams only put their best players in a couple/few pre-season games, no sense in getting them hurt, and the p-s is more about seeing which bubble players make the roster. If I was the Flames, I wouldn't play Phaneuf either, Mike. JMHO.

[Ahbroody]

Tom thats exactly my point through all of this. Its preseason and teams dont want star players hurt, but laying a hit like that in preseason is just ? Both players are not trying to earn a spot. He saw him and took several steps to lay the hit. He lined him up and risked severe injury in the preseason.

See to me thats chicken shiet.
If he is such a bad ass he will lay guys out in the pre season cause it matters so much, then stand up and be ready.
I find a flaw in anyones logic who will argue the hit was necessary and good, but then will argue the next game where he will have to pay for such a relevant and necessary hit he should sit out. Why? cause he may get hurt in a preseason game and be lost for the season? Yeah cause then he would have gotten hurt in a meaningless preseason game.

This is actually a really good question.
All you who said the hit was relevant and the preseason game mattered and it was good and right. If the Flames sit/hide Phanuef and dont let him answer up is that chicken shiet? If not how come? Isnt the pre season game so important? I mean it was important enough to risk someones season, so surely its important enough to play phaneuf.

[icehog3]

I see all your points, Mike, and agree with most of them.... but I also know enough to always keep my head up...even in scrimmages against my own team mates.

[ahc4353]

Mike killed this thread.

:sad


One week left boys, one week till all clean checks are approved (I hope) by Mike. :D

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Mike killed this thread.

:sad


One week left boys, one week till all clean checks are approved (I hope) by Mike. :D

:r oh Al

[Ahbroody]

Mike killed this thread.

:sad


One week left boys, one week till all clean checks are approved (I hope) by Mike. :D

lol more like no one had the sack to answer the question honestly. More importanlty Tom agreeing with me was the last post of this thread. You all not having the sack to take tom on killed the thread. :r Lesson to be learned find your sack. :r

[icehog3]

Keep it on the ice, Gentlemen! ;)

[MedicCook]

Tom, Sorry to hear the bad news on Adam Burish. Out 6 months.

[icehog3]

Tom, Sorry to hear the bad news on Adam Burish. Out 6 months.

Great team guy, Ryan....he fills a role that no one I see on the current roster can fill. :(

[MedicCook]

Great team guy, Ryan....he fills a role that no one I see on the current roster can fill. :(

I didn't see the hit into the boards, was it a good hit?

[icehog3]

I didn't see the hit into the boards, was it a good hit?

It was clean...just one of those "hockey" things.

[MedicCook]

I am amazed that more guy's are not seriously injured in hockey. I can't wait to get up to a Adirondack Phantoms game this season.

[icehog3]

I am amazed that more guy's are not seriously injured in hockey. I can't wait to get up to a Adirondack Phantoms game this season.

Wish they played the Wolves so I could see your team...maybe in the Finals. :tu

[MedicCook]

Wish they played the Wolves so I could see your team...maybe in the Finals. :tu

The Albany River Rats are closer but they suck real bad and the security staff are d!cks. Glens Falls Civic Center is a great little arena. Not a bad seat in the house. You should take a road trip. :D

[icehog3]

Hoping to get to NY sometime in '10...never been there. :)

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Hoping to get to NY sometime in '10...never been there. :)

I know a guy coaching in Syracuse...let me know if you get out that way.

[icehog3]

I know a guy coaching in Syracuse...let me know if you get out that way.

Excellente, Matt. :)

[icehog3]

Winnipeg is winning the ESPN poll for city most deserving of an NHL franchise. :)

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/polls?pCat=46&sCat=714

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Winnipeg is winning the ESPN poll for city most deserving of an NHL franchise. :)

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/polls?pCat=46&sCat=714

It nice to here but in reality won't happen unless someone steps up with really deep pockets

On a side note I was reading an article on the Coyotes that said they started the whiteout in 2004:mad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WODTKr52vmU ->theres where it all started :r:r

[icehog3]

It nice to here but in reality won't happen unless someone steps up with really deep pockets

On a side note I was reading an article on the Coyotes that said they started the whiteout in 2004:mad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WODTKr52vmU ->theres where it all started :r:r

Phuck Foenix. :r

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Phuck Foenix. :r

My sediments exactly...the nail is almost in the coffin, Balsille just sweetened the deal, I'm not sure how his bid can't be accepted

[Ahbroody]

Winnipeg is winning the ESPN poll for city most deserving of an NHL franchise. :)

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/polls?pCat=46&sCat=714

Its always amazed me seattle has no team. Figured they would at some point. Wouldnt mind seeing a team go to winnipeg.

Phoenix unfortunatley started out all wrong. Having gone to games in the old building you would know why.
In the old building if you sat on the end bowl you would have to watch the game on the jumbo tron when they came down to the end as the way the stands were set up you were literaly over the action. The league wants to keep the team there so it will be interesting to see what they do.

[Ahbroody]

UHhhhhhhhh
Bye Wayne. Guess you can officially call his initial coaching stint a failure. Then again he wasnt exactly given a blank check or much to work with.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=499695&navid=DL|NHL|home

[Bigwaved]

I see all your points, Mike, and agree with most of them.... but I also know enough to always keep my head up...even in scrimmages against my own team mates.Ask Eric Lindros how that works...ya gotta keep your head on a swivel in a contact sport

[jal]

From the south: GO LIGHTNING!

[Prefy]

The Lightning and the Oilers are in Winnipeg tonight...Maybe the lighting will just stay:r

[icehog3]

Crosby pulled his groin last night.


I also heard he might be injured. ;) :r

[MedicCook]

Crosby pulled his groin last night.


I also heard he might be injured. ;) :r

:r

[Mr B]

Another vote for

GO SHARKS!!! :banger

:ih

[SmokeyJoe]

Alright...

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Hockey/caniac-thing.jpg

Let's Go 'Canes!

[Prefy]

on a non NHL related note...I just got back from doing the colour commentary for my first ever hockey game.

It was quite the experience and talk about technical difficulties. Next time will be much better and you guys could even listen in online:)

[GHC_Hambone]

Fleury cut:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=499802

[icehog3]

on a non NHL related note...I just got back from doing the colour commentary for my first ever hockey game.

It was quite the experience and talk about technical difficulties. Next time will be much better and you guys could even listen in online:)

I will be waiting for a link, Matt! :tu

Hawks finally get a PS win, Kane scored twice. :wo

[icehog3]

Biggest rumor in Chicago doesn't involve the Hawks, but their AHL team, the Wolves:

Chris Chelios tmay sign with the AHL's Chicago Wolves if he is unsuccessful in landing an NHL contract in the next week.

At 47 years of age it appears the chances of him signing an NHL deal is slim at best.

The Wolves opened up camp last week and there is a very strong chance Chelios arrives shortly thereafter. It makes sense for the veteran D-man to stay in Chicago where he's surrounded by family including his son who plays for the the Chicago Steel in the USHL.

[GHC_Hambone]

Biggest rumor in Chicago doesn't involve the Hawks, but their AHL team, the Wolves:

Chris Chelios tmay sign with the AHL's Chicago Wolves if he is unsuccessful in landing an NHL contract in the next week.

At 47 years of age it appears the chances of him signing an NHL deal is slim at best.

The Wolves opened up camp last week and there is a very strong chance Chelios arrives shortly thereafter. It makes sense for the veteran D-man to stay in Chicago where he's surrounded by family including his son who plays for the the Chicago Steel in the USHL.

That would be cool if it goes through. The Wolves have signed some older players in the past.

[icehog3]

That would be cool if it goes through. The Wolves have signed some older players in the past.

Al Secord. :tu

[jamesb3]

Starting to get real itchy for some real hockey. 5 days to go!

[icehog3]

Starting to get real itchy for some real hockey. 5 days to go!

Wings took it to the Penguins tonight. :tu

Regular season, hurry up! :ih

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Wings took it to the Penguins tonight. :tu

Regular season, hurry up! :ih


You getting pumped yet for the hawks this year Tom:D It's gonna be a great year of hockey for Chicago:banger

[icehog3]

You getting pumped yet for the hawks this year Tom:D It's gonna be a great year of hockey for Chicago:banger

I am really concerned over how this European trip is going to effect their start.

That being said, the Pens had a crappy start after their trip last year, but turned it around to win the Cup.

I hope Hossa's November return isn't overly optimistic, and that Huet can live up to his contract.

What are your thoughts, Nate?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I am really concerned over how this European trip is going to effect their start.

That being said, the Pens had a crappy start after their trip last year, but turned it around to win the Cup.

I hope Hossa's November return isn't overly optimistic, and that Huet can live up to his contract.

What are your thoughts, Nate?

Honestly, I think we will be fine. I think we are home for all but 5 games in October, so I hope for a good start. I really don’t know what to think about the games in Finland though. Only time will tell how it will affect the young guys. When is Burish gonna be back, or is he at all?

[icehog3]

Burish is out for the season...says he could be back for the playoffs, but I would wonder if he would be in any kind of shape for the playoffs after 6+ months off the ice.

[GHC_Hambone]

I don't think the trip overseas. I think McDounough gives more thought to publicity than actual hockey performance (left over from his time with the Cubs:r).

[ahc4353]

Biggest rumor in Chicago doesn't involve the Hawks, but their AHL team, the Wolves:

Chris Chelios tmay sign with the AHL's Chicago Wolves if he is unsuccessful in landing an NHL contract in the next week.

At 47 years of age it appears the chances of him signing an NHL deal is slim at best.

The Wolves opened up camp last week and there is a very strong chance Chelios arrives shortly thereafter. It makes sense for the veteran D-man to stay in Chicago where he's surrounded by family including his son who plays for the the Chicago Steel in the USHL.

One of the guys from Mitch's team last year plays for the Steel this year. :D

GO RANGERS!!! :dance:

[icehog3]

One of the guys from Mitch's team last year plays for the Steel this year. :D

GO RANGERS!!! :dance:

I have some friends who work for the Steel...he will be in good hands, Al. :tu

BLACKHAWKS!

[icehog3]

Hawks win 9-2 vs. HC Davos in Sweden, 2 goals for Kane.

Al, what is Mitch's friend's name? I play Thursday with a couple trainers from the Steel.

[Prefy]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=293208

:td

[icehog3]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=293208

:td

Sorry Matt. :(

[MedicCook]

Did anyone see the Rangers on Letterman doing the Top 10 list tonight? I can only find the short preview on YouTube so far. They also carried Madona out with her sitting on 2 crossed sticks over their shoulders.

[icehog3]

Did anyone see the Rangers on Letterman doing the Top 10 list tonight? I can only find the short preview on YouTube so far. They also carried Madona out with her sitting on 2 crossed sticks over their shoulders.

Closest they will get to the (C) Cup this year, Ryan. ;) :r

[MedicCook]

Closest they will get to the (C) Cup this year, Ryan. ;) :r

The Madona interview was pretty funny. Letterman was talking about pizza and asked Madona what she liked on her pie. Her reply was "That's kind of a personal questions." :r

[icehog3]

The Madona interview was pretty funny. Letterman was talking about pizza and asked Madona what she liked on her pie. Her reply was "That's kind of a personal questions." :r

Sean Avery? ;)

[MedicCook]

Sean Avery? ;)

He did ask if she has every taken a ride on a hockey player before. :r

[Prefy]

drop the dam puck already :D
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[icehog3]

:wo

[Labman]

Leaf and Habs tonight..GO LEAFS GO!! :tu

[icehog3]

Went to set the TiVo for the Avalanche/Sharks game, and find that DirectV no longer has Versus. Several games from Versus will not be available on CentreIce because Versus will have the exclusive rights. Must admit I am a little pizzed off right now.

[Mr B]

Cant wait to see the Line of Thorton, Heatley, and Seto get it on!

Rob Blake, new Team Captain. Dan Boyle gets an A on his shirt.


Go Sharks!!!

[ahc4353]

Closest they will get to the (C) Cup this year, Ryan. ;) :r


You have enough to worry about keeping your guys from beating up little old ladies there big guy. :D

[SmokeyJoe]

Went to set the TiVo for the Avalanche/Sharks game, and find that DirectV no longer has Versus. Several games from Versus will not be available on CentreIce because Versus will have the exclusive rights. Must admit I am a little pizzed off right now.

That really stinks, Tom! One of the few times I am glad to have cable. :ss

[GreekGodX]

Went to set the TiVo for the Avalanche/Sharks game, and find that DirectV no longer has Versus. Several games from Versus will not be available on CentreIce because Versus will have the exclusive rights. Must admit I am a little pizzed off right now.

I would call them up and tell them you are canceling their service because of them dropping Versus. Then they should give you the NHL center ice for free and/or monthly off on your bill. Doesn't hurt to try :2 Worked last season for me on direct tv for NFL Sunday ticket due to the Lions getting blacked out all the time. I called, complained, got a credit and Sunday ticket for free :)

Now I have Dishnetwork so I get Versus.

[Prefy]

Leaf and Habs tonight..GO LEAFS GO!! :tu

One of them, eh?:pu

[WyGuy]

Any other WILD fans in here?

[ahc4353]

Shanahan a Devil no more. :sad

[ValorBali41]

Broad street bullies forever-----> lets go flyers!

[icehog3]

You have enough to worry about keeping your guys from beating up little old ladies there big guy. :D

It was an old DUDE, Al, and it was in Buffalo, closer to where the ghetto is. :r

[Bruins Fan]

Should be a good one tonight Bruins- Caps...Lets get it on :D

[Prefy]

And the puck it dropped... w00t!!!!!!!!!!!

[icehog3]

Ovechkin assists on the first goal of the NHL season...and the rich get richer. :r

[Prefy]

Ovechkin assists on the first goal of the NHL season...and the rich get richer. :r

YaY for fantasy points!

Habs score:tu:tu:tu

[Bruins Fan]

Don't look good for the Bruins tonight :(

[GreekGodX]

Don't look good for the Bruins tonight :(

:td

Can't wait for wings in the afternoon tomorrow! Love international hockey games. Now I have an excuse to be in the bar midday until early Saturday morning :D

[ahc4353]

I know it's the Blackhawks (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hockey-live) but at least it's hockey. :D

[Mr B]

My Sharks got their A$$ handed to them by the Av's. 1st line of Thorton Heatly and Seto did not look so hot. Marleu's line got it done though. Too little too late though. The Av's "D" looked pretty darn good.

[GreekGodX]

Let's go Red Wings!!

[safariguy]

Let's go Red Wings!!

:tpd:

[icehog3]

My Sharks got their A$$ handed to them by the Av's. 1st line of Thorton Heatly and Seto did not look so hot. Marleu's line got it done though. Too little too late though. The Av's "D" looked pretty darn good.

So did Craig Anderson. ;)

Hawks lose game 1 in a shootout....had one goal leads 3 times, and let a point get away.

[Ahbroody]

Well after the craptastic performance by the Sharks last night, hoping to enjoy the flyers game tonight. really want to see what Emery does

[Prefy]

For any one interested:

NHL Game Center Live free weekend http://https://gamecenter.nhl.com/nhlgc/secure/registerform?free=true&intcmpid=nhl.com:gcl:fpnsnstrp

Its like NHL center Ice except online...pretty good quality too:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

For any one interested:

NHL Game Center Live free weekend http://https://gamecenter.nhl.com/nhlgc/secure/registerform?free=true&intcmpid=nhl.com:gcl:fpnsnstrp

Its like NHL center Ice except online...pretty good quality too:tu


Thanks for the link Matt:tu

[E.J.]

AVS!

Apparently Craig Anderson played VERY well(didn't get to see the game due to the Versus deal with DirecTv). Get to see them Saturday with the free Center Ice deal DTV has going.....

[icehog3]

Well after the craptastic performance by the Sharks last night, hoping to enjoy the flyers game tonight. really want to see what Emery does

Shutout! ;)

AVS!

Apparently Craig Anderson played VERY well(didn't get to see the game due to the Versus deal with DirecTv). Get to see them Saturday with the free Center Ice deal DTV has going.....

Hope to see LOTS more of that from Craig this season. :tu

[E.J.]

Anderson is looking good again.....

Duchene is going to be FUN to watch this season.....:D

GO AVS!

(off to watch youth hockey)

[Ahbroody]

Theo was just on live at Wayne Gretzkys. If you guys can get the audio feed of the interview I recommend it. Really wish the flames had let him play a few regular season games then retire.

Likely my favorite little guy of all time. Hopefully my son gets to wear number 14 this year.



OOO and yeah Tom the road from the East just may be through Penn this year. Pitt and Phily look like they are the ones. Well if Emery holds up strong.

[Mr.Maduro]

Here we go....:ih

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/Galvarez123075/njdevils.jpg

[SmokeyJoe]

Watched my 'Canes get whooped by the Flyers last night with BarneyBandman. Carolina had poor execution but were in the game. Flyers didn't look like world beaters, but they certainly deserved the win. Their two golas came bang-bang during an extended set of power plays.

Hoping for a better effort from the Hurricanes as the year progresses.

[Bruins Fan]

My Bruins are having a heck of a first period :banger

[taltos]

Joe, doesn't look much better for the Canes tonight. They are too good of a team not to get better.

[icehog3]

Hawks rookie goalie got a shutout in his first start! :tu

Craig Anderson gets a shutout too! :D

[SmokeyJoe]

Joe, doesn't look much better for the Canes tonight. They are too good of a team not to get better.

:D Hope so... nowhere to go but up at this point! Bruins looked strong and confident. I expect them to be in the mix again this year.

Hurricanes added some very good pieces that were upgrades at some key positions... but the sum of the parts is greater than the sum of the whole at this point. This will be a good test for Coach "Mo."

Congrats to the Bruins on a decisive win. :tu

[Ahbroody]

Sharks look solid and really controlled the game last night against the Ducks. The Heater got a goal and an assist and the top line looked like it is starting to gel. He actually made a really good team play on the assist and it appears he was looking for it to give back after Setto made the play on the boards to keep the puck in the zone.

[gpugliese]

For any one interested:

NHL Game Center Live free weekend http://https://gamecenter.nhl.com/nhlgc/secure/registerform?free=true&intcmpid=nhl.com:gcl:fpnsnstrp

Its like NHL center Ice except online...pretty good quality too:tu

Do you have a promotion code or another link? That link bounces because there are two http://'s in it, so I took the first out and it goes to the normal Gamecenter signup, which only has the Monthly or Yearly billing option.

I'll probably end up buying Center Ice like I do every year, but I'm curious to see the quality of Gamecenter.

[drjammer]

Anderson is looking good again.....

Duchene is going to be FUN to watch this season.....:D

GO AVS!

(off to watch youth hockey)

:tu

[GreekGodX]

I hate the Red Wings right now :mad: Half our team is from Sweden yet we cannot win a game there! Chicago is in town on Thursday :D I smell victory

[Ahbroody]

I dont think thats what your smelling.

[Paint]

I hate the Red Wings right now :mad: Half our team is from Sweden yet we cannot win a game there! Chicago is in town on Thursday :D I smell victory

Whats up with our Wing Dings? They are really sucking out of the gate this year!:td

[icehog3]

I hate the Red Wings right now :mad: Half our team is from Sweden yet we cannot win a game there! Chicago is in town on Thursday :D I smell victory

I think you smell Kris Draper's jockstrap, Christos. ;) :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks rookie goalie got a shutout in his first start! :tu

Craig Anderson gets a shutout too! :D


:wo:wo Niemi!!!!

[GreekGodX]

I think you smell Kris Draper's jockstrap, Christos. ;) :r

Problem with redheads is they are either hot or not. He fits into the 2nd category, and plus he's too old for my jockstrap smelling world. Let me know when your finished with Patrick Kane's :r

5 stick wager for Thursday's game?

[icehog3]

Problem with redheads is they are either hot or not. He fits into the 2nd category, and plus he's too old for my jockstrap smelling world. Let me know when your finished with Patrick Kane's :r

5 stick wager for Thursday's game?

On a single game? No, anything can happen in 1 game, plus the Wings are at home and pizzed off by the Blues...but I would do a 5-stick on the season series. You down? :)

[GreekGodX]

On a single game? No, anything can happen in 1 game, plus the Wings are at home and pizzed off by the Blues...but I would do a 5-stick on the season series. You down? :)

For sure :ss

[icehog3]

For sure :ss

Cool, Brother! :tu

[gorob23]

Hawks rookie goalie got a shutout in his first start! :tu


That'S what I'm talking about! :tu

Rob :tf

[icehog3]

That'S what I'm talking about! :tu

Rob :tf

You LOVE the Blackhawks!! :D

[Ahbroody]

You know too many games on Saturday means no games Sunday. This blows.
I am forced to watch football at work. I dont like this.

[icehog3]

You know too many games on Saturday means no games Sunday. This blows.
I am forced to watch football at work. I dont like this.

Word...I can't believe there isn't a single game today. :mad:

[icehog3]

One thing I forgot about in the whole Directv/Versus feud. Versus carries some of the Stanley Cup Finals games exclusively....they better get this sh*t settled by April! :mad:

[GreekGodX]

One thing I forgot about in the whole Directv/Versus feud. Versus carries some of the Stanley Cup Finals games exclusively....they better get this sh*t settled by April! :mad:

Call DirectTv and threaten to cancel bc of the feud. They will give you NHL center ice for free! Worst they can say is no :2 Try it Tom.