NHL '10 - '11 Thread

[357]

Clean hit, but yes unfortunate results. I have to say though that I miss the days of Vladimir Konstantinov... that guy could destroy some dudes on the ice

I'm with you 100000%. He was one of the most feared players on the ice. I remember him getting checked through the glass, I believe it was Roenick who hit him, and he climbed back over the wall with a smile on his face. Kronwall reminds me of him at times with the way he times his hits and his propensity to throw a good hip-check. Different players no doubt, but hit a little bit alike.

[icehog3]

I remember a few dirty hits from Comrade Konstantinov back in the day....Like him knocking several of Jocelyn Lemeiux's teeth out with a crosscheck to the mouth. Enjoyed the next game against Vlady too, when Dirk Graham beat the ever-loving crap outta him as a little retribution for Lemeiux.

[357]

Man I loved watching that guy play.

Konstantinov hits Claude Lemieux
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO1uhorF5LA

Konstantinov hits Peter Forsberg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CX9bLdUqM8&feature=related

Konstantinov lays out Dale Howerchuck & Shanahan scores 97 cup finals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOcVGXreaw&feature=related

Other random NHL hits, 10 min video compilation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUOj-o8u6LA&feature=player_embedded

[kazzaca]

Konstantinov was a beast, I loved watching him especially come playoff time. He and Federov had a way of taking it to the next level in the playoffs, it was crazy. That accident was a terrible shame...

[kazzaca]

If I can put in my two cents, I don't think the hit on P'ville was dirty, it just had an unfortunate outcome. Claude Lemieux on Kris Draper (yeah I know it was a long time ago)...now THAT was dirty!!!

I think the way we perceive hits in hockey has a lot changed over the last 5 years. Scott Stevens would absolutely destroy guys and nobody would say a thing. I'm not sure if he could play like that nowadays.

[icehog3]

I think the way we perceive hits in hockey has a lot changed over the last 5 years. Scott Stevens would absolutely destroy guys and nobody would say a thing. I'm not sure if he could play like that nowadays.

That's true, Stevens would often go for the head with his shots (think Lindros), and that is not legal anymore in the NHL. Too many careers being ended early.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g55Co-EBKys

[icehog3]

I remember a few dirty hits from Comrade Konstantinov back in the day....Like him knocking several of Jocelyn Lemeiux's teeth out with a crosscheck to the mouth. Enjoyed the next game against Vlady too, when Dirk Graham beat the ever-loving crap outta him as a little retribution for Lemeiux.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxWiRen3VTc

[GreekGodX]

If only that accident never happened. Probably would have had Lidstrom and him competing against each other for Norris trophies.

And the guy is Russian, how can you not expect some dirty hits from him :r

[mtaill]

Konstantinov gets rocked HARD by Lindros...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvioRCb-Wyk&feature=related

[Mr B]

I know its early in the season and we have a new goaltender but the Sharks look very weak on the D.
Boyle just doesnt look like himself (lots of turnovers), Vlasic is getting smoked. And Niemi is letting way to many shots get in the net.
Its early. I will be patient

[E.J.]

Anyone see the highlight of Rick Rypien go after the teen fan....?

Assume he will have an unpaid vacation shortly....

http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/vancouver_canucks_tough_guy_rick_rypien_nearly_cha nnels_his_inner_terry_oreilly/3447529

[E.J.]

Rick Rypien suspended pending hearing...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5707047&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

[357]

If only that accident never happened. Probably would have had Lidstrom and him competing against each other for Norris trophies.

And the guy is Russian, how can you not expect some dirty hits from him :r

And, we could have continued hating Chelios until he retired. But alas, we had to take him in as one of our own.

[357]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxWiRen3VTc

IMO the best hockey brawl I've ever watched live. It's a goo quality snippet of that game too

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

[Mr B]

Still one of my favorites. Staubitz throwin elbows and kickin A$$

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-AQVRND3Hc

[Ahbroody]

Rick Rypien suspended pending hearing...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5707047&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Really disappointed with mannys comments. The boy clearly did nothing but clap. Was Rypien protecting himself from the excessive air from the fans clapping. Unlike Dominic squirting a Guy with a water bottle this is very different. Rypien was in a state of rage pushing the ref and had bad intentions with a 14-16 year old. I really think the league needs to smack him hard on this one. That dude was in a bad place mentally with some serious tunnel vision. Would like to see a minimum of 5 games hoping for more. He's getting paid to play and if he can't take a fan clapping at him he needs to gtfo of the league. Who knows he may try to kill a Philly fan for heckling him.

Got to imagine knowing Vancouver fans love of Americans the kid deserved it for looking at him and being American. So much for that good Alberta boy. :r

[GHC_Hambone]

Anyone see the highlight of Rick Rypien go after the teen fan....?

Assume he will have an unpaid vacation shortly....

http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/vancouver_canucks_tough_guy_rick_rypien_nearly_cha nnels_his_inner_terry_oreilly/3447529

Wow, what an idiot.

[Ahbroody]

I saw this fight live.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyZR_Zp1sP0
Right in front of us. Took a little bit for them to clear the blood he left on the ice up.

Also some of the old Brant Myhers. Used to love this Guy as a Shark. Dumb as a brick but fun to watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJIigapK06I&feature=related
https://il.youtube.com/watch?v=l62-2q7AM8k&feature=related


Probably the coolest fight audio ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxFS2JAyleo&NR=1

George ending Bryant's carrer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HZYcF-vfI&NR=1
http://twominutesforblogging.blogspot.com/2007/02/brant-myhers-update.html

[Partagaspete]

Um I know it is early but I have to just say this cause I know it won't last .

THE ISLANDERS ARE LEADING THE ATLANTIC DIVISION!!!!!!

[Ahbroody]

you just jinxed it

[E.J.]

Probably the coolest fight audio ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxFS2JAyleo&NR=1



Thanks for posting that Mike, that was really neat....

[icehog3]

Probably the coolest fight audio ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxFS2JAyleo&NR=1



Cool! :tu

[357]

I saw this fight live.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyZR_Zp1sP0
Right in front of us. Took a little bit for them to clear the blood he left on the ice up.

Also some of the old Brant Myhers. Used to love this Guy as a Shark. Dumb as a brick but fun to watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJIigapK06I&feature=related
https://il.youtube.com/watch?v=l62-2q7AM8k&feature=related


Probably the coolest fight audio ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxFS2JAyleo&NR=1

George ending Bryant's carrer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HZYcF-vfI&NR=1
http://twominutesforblogging.blogspot.com/2007/02/brant-myhers-update.html


As big as he was (6'5") and as much as I liked his game, Jiri Fisher was not much of a fighter. He usually ended up on the losing end when the gloves dropped.

Laraque really knew how to fight. Don't know much about him other than he's not the guy you want to square off against.

[Ahbroody]

Not saying he was a fighter. He definitely got 5 for receiving a beating. Just posted it because we were right there when it happened. Didn't show him turtled and the ocean of blood he left.
Georges was one of the last great fighters I think. Game changed and teams don't really want just fighters anymore

[357]

Georges was one of the last great fighters I think. Game changed and teams don't really want just fighters anymore

Always good to see a fight live, especially when you're team is winning.

Yeah, you can't just be a boxer on skates. I think that's why Detroit fell in love with Proby & McCarty. Although not prolific scorers, each had a few good years and McCarty scored some huge playoff goals. Plus, they were rarely on the recieving end of a beating.

[Partagaspete]

you just jinxed it

Yea like they have a shot I may be a fan but I know they are still rebuilding. shoulda been don 10 yrs ago but (DIE MAD MIKE DIE) milbury ruined this organization he should be banned from any hockey venue for life!

Rant over!

[Ahbroody]

Jumbo apparently resigned for 3 years. The Sharks D and goalies have looked very bad in the first few games. At work listening to the. Sharks Avs game. Looks like Foote suffered a head injury unknown how. If the Sharks D does not gel and a goalie establish himself this will be a long season for SJ.

[Ahbroody]

Rick Rypien suspended pending hearing...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5707047&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

6 games. Think he could have used more.

Maine vs north Dakota on CBS college sports channel right now. Blow out.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Rick Rypien suspended pending hearing...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5707047&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Rypien is an idiot

[357]

Watching Wings vs Ducks right now. Go Wings!!!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I've got Chicago vs. Columbus on. 2-0 Chicago right now:tu

[bscottskangum]

I've got Chicago vs. Columbus on. 2-0 Chicago right now:tu

:td

[bscottskangum]

3-2 Jackets :noon:noon:noon

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

3-2 Jackets :noon:noon:noon

:td

[icehog3]

3-2 Jackets :noon:noon:noon

They have their tee times reserved for April yet? ;)

[Ahbroody]

Byfugly ran the Caps goalie tonight. Not a good scene from the highlights and looks like he took some shots for it as well. I dont want to say turtle, but the highlights I saw on NHL on the fly didnt look to good.

Sharks took the Oilers out behind the wood shed. Eberle did have a nice goal for the OIlers. Hopefully the Sharks are starting to right the ship.

[icehog3]

Sharks took the Oilers out behind the wood shed. Eberle did have a nice goal for the OIlers. Hopefully the Sharks are starting to right the ship.

Looks like the ship is sailing straighter when Niemi is on the bench.

[Ahbroody]

Yeah he needs to take the springboards out of his pads. That dude is kicking out huge juicy steaks. Looks like the Hawks may have been smart.

Man did anyone see brieres goal lastnight. Phenueff looked like a Bender on it. He just blew right past him.

[icehog3]

Yeah he needs to take the springboards out of his pads. That dude is kicking out huge juicy steaks. Looks like the Hawks may have been smart.

Man did anyone see brieres goal lastnight. Phenueff looked like a Bender on it. He just blew right past him.

Anyone who makes Dion look stupid is a friend of mine. :)

[Ahbroody]

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OKapezOC8w interesting shot at soubans ankle and the end is :r Grapes gotta love him

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwC1QFHoJlI dont agree with take on minne fan

[bscottskangum]

They have their tee times reserved for April yet? ;)

:sh I have no clue what you're talking about :r

[bscottskangum]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OKapezOC8w interesting shot at soubans ankle and the end is :r Grapes gotta love him


"They're too stupid to know that" :xxx

[icehog3]

:sh I have no clue what you're talking about :r

Implying they don't have a chance to make the playoffs, Barry. It was downright mean of me. ;s

[bscottskangum]

Implying they don't have a chance to make the playoffs, Barry. It was downright mean of me. ;s

I know, but how can I possibly argue the point? I just feign ignorance. As for the meanness, I can taking a beating like you wouldn't believe...I am also an Indians and Browns fan.

:<

But being a Jackets fan I try to relish the smaller victories. A 3-2 comeback win over Chicago just made my month. :noon

[icehog3]

I know, but how can I possibly argue the point? I just feign ignorance. As for the meanness, I can taking a beating like you wouldn't believe...I am also an Indians and Browns fan.

:<

But being a Jackets fan I try to relish the smaller victories. A 3-2 comeback win over Chicago just made my month. :noon

I understand....this made my year. :)

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

[Ahbroody]

Wow screw his pads Niemi gave up three goals on 5 shots before getting the hook.
To be honest though only one was his fault. The first was a power play goal, number two he was screened by his own defenseman but still think he should have had it. Number three the Sharks D took neither the shooter or the option man and pretty much backed into niemi. Funny listening to grapes last night he pointed out give the goalie the shooter, take the outlet man, but when you take neither you screw your goalie.

not looking good for the Sharks. Have couple good games then a bad one. Nitty came in and played solid relief.

[icehog3]

Wow screw his pads Niemi gave up three goals on 5 shots before getting the hook.
To be honest though only one was his fault.

Yeah, the Sharks defense looked brutal in the 1st period, Mike.


not looking good for the Sharks. Have couple good games then a bad one.

Hey, most teams would take 2-1, that would leave you at 55-27 if you could do it all season. :)

[357]

Watched the Wings pull one off late Sat night. Dats is amazing with the puck. However, the Wing's D needs to stop couging up the puck in their own zone. The giveaways are killing them. Luckily they've been able to overcome the mistakes with a ton of offense, but that won't cut it come playoff time.

At least Howard looks good so far. 2.14 GAA, 92.5%, 1 SO, & he's 4-0.

[bscottskangum]

Woot! Jackets win 2-1 over the Flyers. They have beaten the defending western conference and eastern conference champions in their last 2 games. Taking joy in the little things :tu

[Eleven]

Woot! Jackets win 2-1 over the Flyers. They have beaten the defending western conference and eastern conference champions in their last 2 games. Taking joy in the little things :tu

That powerplay goal was one of the nicest plays I have ever seen, from any team.

I would love to see the Jackets keep this up, its a shame 10 years in the league and they haven't done much. I got a call today from their sales people, trying to sell me season tickets. I told them I was a Penguins fan.

I am, but when I said that, she kinda shut up and stopped the sales pitch. Later today I was thinking about that call and thought to myself that she was a horrible salesperson!

:)

[357]

Watched the Wings pull one off late Sat night. Dats is amazing with the puck. However, the Wing's D needs to stop couging up the puck in their own zone. The giveaways are killing them. Luckily they've been able to overcome the mistakes with a ton of offense, but that won't cut it come playoff time.

At least Howard looks good so far. 2.14 GAA, 92.5%, 1 SO, & he's 4-0.

BTW, did anyone hear Selanne whining about the hit he took from Kronwall? :r

[icehog3]

BTW, did anyone hear Selanne whining about the hit he took from Kronwall? :r

No, but he certainly had good reason to b*tch. :2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKF6tojKdfI

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

No, but he certainly had good reason to b*tch. :2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKF6tojKdfI

Selanne took quite the head shot

[Ahbroody]

No, but he certainly had good reason to b*tch. :2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKF6tojKdfI

Shhhhhh this is a Homer zone didn't you get the memo. Frigging crybaby complaining because someone got the shoulder in their face and rode up on them. Lord knows no one on the Wings would ever complain about getting hit in the head. Hey wait aren't hits to the head not okay. Frigging crybaby. :r.

[icehog3]

Even the Wings announcers didn't seem suprised that the Ducks took a couple runs at their star players imemdiately afterwards.

[357]

I understand he hit him in the head with his shoulder, but at the same time they guy skated directly into him with his head down. Kronwall caught him right on the chin.

It was actually alot like the hit he put on Havlat a while back.

This season there is a rule change about head shots, but read the definition....

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=539622

48.1 Illegal Check to the Head- A lateral or blind side hit to an opponent where the head is targeted and/or the principle point of contact is not permitted.

There is a video to explain...
http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=538073

The video even explains that "North-South hits" are legal and show a guy skating into a check where they guy hits him head on. IMO, that is exactly what Kronwal did. The many examples of illegal hits are lateral or blindside hits to the head.

[357]

Even the Wings announcers didn't seem suprised that the Ducks took a couple runs at their star players imemdiately afterwards.

Lately, legal hits are often followed by retaliation.

[icehog3]

Lately, legal hits are often followed by retaliation.

Lately, Mike? It's been going on for the 40+ years I have been an NHL fan. ;)

[357]

Lately, Mike? It's been going on for the 40+ years I have been an NHL fan. ;)

That's true, especially if it is a skilled player/scorer. Just seems to be happening more now than it used to. I mean the Kronwall/Selanne hit was hard but IMO legal and 5 seconds later guys are throwing elbows at Franzen in retaliation. If a hit is dirty I expect dirty retaliation or fights. But, if a hit is clean I kinda expect clean retaliation or escalation of hitting. Know what I mean?

I get if it's borderline like the example I used but often regular clean (unquestionable) hits are met with dirty cheapshot retaliation.

[Ahbroody]

Removed first part don't want to hurt fellings.


Selanne was complety aware of kronwall. Selanne as a forward was trying to get to the Puck to chip it out of their zone. Selanne had his head down because he was reaching for the puck and that is a natural motion for your body when on skates reaching for a puck. When it went past him he let up because he is not a hitter. Kronwall who was largely playing stationary on the wall to contain the Puck not only drove in to Selanne, but left his feet to drive his shoulder into and through Selannes head.

I really think the "he had his head down argument" is not a good use of the catch phrase. Most everyone here knows when going through the NZ on a buddyfock pass bad things can happen, or if you are looking down at the puck. Using it here implies Selanne was not aware of his position and the player on the wall which he was clearly aware of and why he reached to try to get to the puck and let up when it got past. Other players would have hit Kronwall. Selanne is one of the best skaters both on and off the Puck to play the game. He doesn't get hit like that because of his ice awareness. He was pissed and rightfully so because he felt he let up on kronwall and Kronwall took the opportunity to take a head shot. Its a respect thing.

Tom can likely weigh in, but their are players who let up. If a player lets up on you and you take the opportunity to hurt them it's bush.

Just my take. Not a fan of either team. Thought I have seen people suspended for leaving their feet to deliver a headshot regardless do to danger and intent. If he had been skating at any speed and left his feet like that it could have been really bad.

[Ahbroody]

As to a rise in retaliation. Go pack and look at games from when Wayne entered the league. There is a reason why no one hit him. Hitting a star player back then guaranteed a ass beating and possible multiple ones through the game and likely the next game.

Unfortunately or fortunately the league removing the 2 line pass has sped up the game. With more speed comes bigger hits more injuries and more retaliation by teams wanting to protect their stars.
D

[icehog3]

If a hit is dirty I expect dirty retaliation or fights. But, if a hit is clean I kinda expect clean retaliation or escalation of hitting. Know what I mean?



When a big hitter / middle of the road player makes a big hit on another team's star, especially to the head, expect a response, and often not a "clean" one. Players expect it, why wouldn't fans? ;)

[GreekGodX]

You have to expect retaliation for that hit. You basically knock out one of the most respected Ducks players. I'm not surprised they went after someone. Clean hit/dirty hit it doesn't matter. It's hockey there will be payback.

[Ahbroody]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbcaeCGcFMo
Holy Crap how the hell is that not called at 3:50. Kind of sad as it likely won them the game. The ref is right there. Got to imagine the league will ask the ref some questions.

In the WTF fight of the night. Not to people known for fighting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHylwNc_SLs

[Eleven]

Referees in general have been pretty bad this year. The overcalls on the hits to the head are hurting the game more than the hits to the head were.

That goalie interference noncall was real real bad. That play was one of the reasons the NHL went to 2 Refs and 2 Linesman in the first place.

[jmsremax]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbcaeCGcFMo
Holy Crap how the hell is that not called at 3:50. Kind of sad as it likely won them the game. The ref is right there. Got to imagine the league will ask the ref some questions.


There are two hits prior to the goal both seem pretty clean to me. :sh

[357]

I see what you're saying Mike, OTH if Selanne is able to knock down Kronwall's dump-in and get by him, Kronwall gives up a HUGE 1 on 0 breakaway. Kronwall has to check him in that spot because he's a defensemen pinching in. Yes he hit him in the head, but IMO (and what I believe the NHL has defined) it was legal. It's true Kronwall didn't have to hit him in the head, but he did have to hit him. Clean or dirty I would probably not be too happy if I was Selanne; he got his bell rung. I get that he's going to be pissed, as are his teammates.

I also don't see Kronwall leave his feet. His right skate came up, but it looked like his left skate never left the ice.

[Ahbroody]

There are two hits prior to the goal both seem pretty clean to me. :sh

Jon I am referring to where Colton Orr tackles Guigere and as a result of the contact he can't even attempt to make a play on the Puck. The ref is right there as he is Johnny on the spot calling goal. When even the Leafs announcers are saying its bad you know its real bad. Honestly that may be the worse non call I have seen this year. Worse of all it likely cost the panthers the game as they would have opened it up in the third and that last goal was the result of that. Its not even like there was a Scrum, he just ran his arsenic.

Mike as to leaving his feet its clear on the second angle seconds 1:26-1:30 of the clip The Admiral posted.

[357]

Mike as to leaving his feet its clear on the second angle seconds 1:26-1:30 of the clip The Admiral posted.

I see it now. Good catch.

[Eleven]

This is going in the Funny Pics thread too:

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2761/ishavedmyballsforthis15.jpg

[Ahbroody]

That is EPIC!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

That picture is great:r:r

[Ahbroody]

Still like the one with the little girl holding the sign behind Crosby saying hit him with your purse Cindy. :r

[Ahbroody]

Oooops got it slightly wrong
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/ahbroody/crosby_purse_thumb.jpg

[icehog3]

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

[357]

Oooops got it slightly wrong
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/ahbroody/crosby_purse_thumb.jpg

Gotta love Detroit hockey fans, even if you are a Sharks fan. :r

[ahc4353]

Oooops got it slightly wrong
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/ahbroody/crosby_purse_thumb.jpg


Top 3 material for sure!

[Ahbroody]

Gotta love Detroit hockey fans, even if you are a Sharks fan. :r
No. Well not the ones here locally in San Jose. Very little actual knowledge of the game. Know all the catch phrases but never played. Obnoxious, loud, ignorant . The Yankee fans of hockey out here.
Top 3 material for sure!
Yes. You know seeing you here makes me all warm inside. Hope its regular even if you are wrong a lot. :r

[ahc4353]

No. Well not the ones here locally in San Jose. Very little actual knowledge of the game. Know all the catch phrases but never played. Obnoxious, loud, ignorant . The Yankee fans of hockey out here.

Yes. You know seeing you here makes me all warm inside. Hope its regular even if you are wrong a lot. :r

I find it more fun to read your drivel than actually post. It always amuses me how much some people THINK they know about hockey. :fu

[GreekGodX]

No. Well not the ones here locally in San Jose. Very little actual knowledge of the game. Know all the catch phrases but never played. Obnoxious, loud, ignorant . The Yankee fans of hockey out here.


That means there's a chance he actually likes us Mike :wo :noon

[Ahbroody]

I find it more fun to read your drivel than actually post. It always amuses me how much some people THINK they know about hockey. :fu

I know brother. I don't know shiz, just got my opinions. Can't even play anymore as spare cash is eaten up by the boys ice fees. Well if I gave up my season tickets or cigars, but that ain't happening. That's why I want you around to argue with. I'm still a young pup in this world.

By the way Phanuef is still a bush as POS as demonstrated last night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2BiHAnMKpE
It kills me seeing him in that sweater and worse with that C

Clowe on the other is a pro and let up when he Clementee was hurt. Apparently broke his hand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_s_d0dM5CA

That means there's a chance he actually likes us Mike :wo :noon
You bitzes are good. Half of, well maybe 3/4s of the stuff I write is for my own amusement. Just ask Al. :r


Anyone see the Tutu hit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH4RvvmQ0Ds
How many times is this Guy going to get suspended?

[gpugliese]

Anyone see the Tutu hit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH4RvvmQ0Ds
How many times is this Guy going to get suspended?

Although it appears as if he's leading with his elbow towards the head, it looks like contact is made shoulder to shoulder?

Tootoo's a dirty bastard regardless but I'm on the fence about that hit.

[jmsremax]

Although it appears as if he's leading with his elbow towards the head, it looks like contact is made shoulder to shoulder?

Tootoo's a dirty bastard regardless but I'm on the fence about that hit.


As soon as the skates leave the ice, in my eyes, its a deliberate attempt to hurt the other player. :2


I don't know why Strachen didn't drop the gloves and fight him....got to stick up for your teammates.

[ahc4353]

I know brother. I don't know shiz, just got my opinions. Can't even play anymore as spare cash is eaten up by the boys ice fees. Well if I gave up my season tickets or cigars, but that ain't happening. That's why I want you around to argue with. I'm still a young pup in this world.

By the way Phanuef is still a bush as POS as demonstrated last night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2BiHAnMKpE
It kills me seeing him in that sweater and worse with that C

Clowe on the other is a pro and let up when he Clementee was hurt. Apparently broke his hand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_s_d0dM5CA




You have forgotten more about hockey than I will ever know.

[icehog3]

I don't know why Strachen didn't drop the gloves and fight him....got to stick up for your teammates.

Exactly...should have taken him apart whether Tootsie wanted to go or not. :2

[kugie]

I love this
The Fans start chanting Thank you Kessel after Tyler Seguin Scores.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=80578

[Ahbroody]

You have forgotten more about hockey than I will ever know.

Al is drunk posting :r. You clearly got that backwards brother! Maybe when I have raised mine to hopefully be like yours. I am sure my view on things will change by then.

Exactly...should have taken him apart whether Tootsie wanted to go or not. :2
I really don't like the Guy and given his track record I agree someone should have beat that ass. I have only watched the hit on my phone, but now I am up in the air on the hit. I still think the dude is a dirty POS though.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks aren't looking too hot against Edm. tonight.

[357]

That means there's a chance he actually likes us Mike :wo :noon

Christos are you hitting the bottle early? :al

I know it's 5 o'clock somewhere but...LOL

[icehog3]

Hawks aren't looking too hot against Edm. tonight.

Hawks haven't looked really good for a couple weeks. It's early, no panic here yet.

[Ahbroody]

Good Scrap
Shelley gets the worse of it and cut good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfrkcuV5a8k

Matt Cooke vs Ricards.
Story behind it. Didnt know why so quick.
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/20101030_Flyers_come_out_on_winning_end_of_another _scrape_with_Penguins.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Oyt8t-0tNo

Cause I am not a fan of Cooke the Headshot artist. Oldie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5K4m5qoQro&feature=related

[ahc4353]

Tip of the hat to Mr. Ward in net last night. Great saves on both ends of the ice but he had the Rangers number.

Our PK sucked! Just sayin.

[Partagaspete]

Tonights Plans:

six pack of Victory Storm King Stout
Strong cigars (starting with a BBF)
NYI @ PHI in HD


GAWD I hope the Isles win tonight.

T

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks haven't looked really good for a couple weeks. It's early, no panic here yet.

Yep and Hossa out is not good either. Like you said though, still early. It was good to see Kaner get a goal last night.

[E.J.]

Well, apparently Anderson doesn't need surgery... I would be interested to know what the injury is, besides "knee injury."

Go Avs!

[GreekGodX]

28/30 teams play today :wo

[Ahbroody]

At work had to sell tickets. Will be watching game on phone. After the World Series Game.

[icehog3]

Clowe's third game in a row with a fight. :bx

[Ahbroody]

I wouldnt call that a fight. :r He tried to run and went down quick. I like Clowe trying to pick him back up and him not wanting it.

Agreed Clowe got that A and thinks his Jerome now. Watching it on the lappy in the patrol car

[icehog3]

Be safe, and be glad Niemi is on the bench. ;)

[Ahbroody]

Goooodnight. 5-0 in the second. Apparently the Caps scored 6 unanswered goals against the flames in the second

[SmokeyJoe]

Goooodnight. 5-0 in the second. Apparently the Caps scored 6 unanswered goals against the flames in the second

Caps had a scoring frenzy tonight...

And my hapless Hurricanes are still winless at home after getting spanked by the Penguins tonight.

Two shut-outs at home... only problem is that WE are the team that has been shut out. :mad:

Still, had a great time tailgating before the game with my wife, BarneyBandMan and his wife, Barney'sFunGirl. :tu

[Ahbroody]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45EoKgwAyjA Cool little clip on Colton Orr and his participation in hockey fights cancer.

decent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTEc5_3Gb5g&feature=related

Briere is getting suspended for sure. WOW talk about intent to injure. Bish move and then he doesnt want to go even with the goalie. :r Never drops his glove or stick. Swinging a stick at someones head? :td Indefensible. Carcillo maybe also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymh_CrQyvR4

[Ahbroody]

Posting this one seperate because I thought it was very very cool.
Listen to the audio exchange at 50 seconds. Tells the player he is comming to hit him. the player says thanks after for letting him know.

The fight call out is pretty cool also.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RvAwxrJKs&feature=related

Add this to throwing 2x with Carcillo last night and cursing out the flyer bench. :r I am a fan. Lot of passion in this guy

[icehog3]

Briere is getting suspended for sure. WOW talk about intent to injure. Bish move and then he doesnt want to go even with the goalie. :r Never drops his glove or stick. Swinging a stick at someones head? :td Indefensible.

Briere is a little puss...although calling Briere a puss is an insult to pusses.

Add this to throwing 2x with Carcillo last night and cursing out the flyer bench. :r I am a fan. Lot of passion in this guy

Love the hit he put on Jeff Carter during the Finals last year. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Tom do you know if the Hawks are going to be playing Scott more as a forward or on D? I'm just hoping he will have a great year.

[ahc4353]

Tom, gentlemen's bet on tomorrows game? Bragging rights till the next time we meet?

[icehog3]

Tom do you know if the Hawks are going to be playing Scott more as a forward or on D? I'm just hoping he will have a great year.

With their depth on D I am assuming more at forward. I saw an interview with him yesterday, seems like a really good kid.:tu


Tom, gentlemen's bet on tomorrows game? Bragging rights till the next time we meet?

You bet Al.....When is Gaborik coming back? :)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

With their depth on D I am assuming more at forward. I saw an interview with him yesterday, seems like a really good kid.:tu




You bet Al.....When is Gaborik coming back? :)

He has a lot of potential.

[darkleeroy]

I suppose I should identify myself as the sole Panthers fan in the US. At least we won on Saturday :D

[jmsremax]

Listen to the audio exchange at 50 seconds. Tells the player he is comming to hit him. the player says thanks after for letting him know.

The fight call out is pretty cool also.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RvAwxrJKs&feature=related



I love this..... :r

[Ahbroody]

I suppose I should identify myself as the sole Panthers fan in the US. At least we won on Saturday :D

Welcome.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks vs. Rangers tonight:tu

[icehog3]

Hawks vs. Rangers tonight:tu

Hope the Hawks can play as well defensively as they are capable of.

[x man]

I suppose I should identify myself as the sole Panthers fan in the US. At least we won on Saturday :D

I likwe em too, actually i went to the 1st NHL game ever played in Fla.
But it was the Lightning in xibition in Mia. Maybe 1992.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks couldn't get it done tonight. Rangers D was good.

[ahc4353]

Good game Tom. (Insert hand shake here).

[icehog3]

Good game Al....I can see why the Rangers lead the NHL in blocked shots, their D was amazing.

[x man]

I likwe em too, actually i went to the 1st NHL game ever played in Fla.
But it was the Lightning in xibition in Mia. Maybe 1992.

Ex Broad Steet Bully fan 73 to 93
Ex Ranger fan 93 to 2001
now i am just a hockey fan

[gpugliese]

Posting this one seperate because I thought it was very very cool.
Listen to the audio exchange at 50 seconds. Tells the player he is comming to hit him. the player says thanks after for letting him know.

The fight call out is pretty cool also.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RvAwxrJKs&feature=related


I really wish the NHL offered an uncut audio channel. IE either a couple of interesting guys mic-d up the entire game, or just adding more mics on the ice surface and broadcasting the sound of the game only, without announcers.

It'd have to be off basic cable due to the language and probably charge a premium for it, but in my opinion it'd be worth it. I can remember a few times over the past years where the announcers audio was cut out due to some tech issues, and it was great. They would definitely need more on-ice mics though.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I really wish the NHL offered an uncut audio channel. IE either a couple of interesting guys mic-d up the entire game, or just adding more mics on the ice surface and broadcasting the sound of the game only, without announcers.

It'd have to be off basic cable due to the language and probably charge a premium for it, but in my opinion it'd be worth it. I can remember a few times over the past years where the announcers audio was cut out due to some tech issues, and it was great. They would definitely need more on-ice mics though.

I think I would actually like this

[icehog3]

I really wish the NHL offered an uncut audio channel. IE either a couple of interesting guys mic-d up the entire game, or just adding more mics on the ice surface and broadcasting the sound of the game only, without announcers.

It'd have to be off basic cable due to the language and probably charge a premium for it, but in my opinion it'd be worth it. I can remember a few times over the past years where the announcers audio was cut out due to some tech issues, and it was great. They would definitely need more on-ice mics though.

That would be awesome, Greg....I love seeing some of the stuff that has been recorded in the past.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Canucks at Oilers tonight will be a good game.

[Ahbroody]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymh_CrQyvR4[/url]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTREPmPvqF0
Briere is sad. He thiks because the guy challenges him its okay to swing your stick at his head? K


Sharks get beat by the Wild tonight. Outshot them, but the WIld had a solid game plan fot the one goal then their goalie stole the show.

[icehog3]

Niittymaki considered #1 in SJ yet Mike?

[Ahbroody]

Jeeeez what do you think.

[GreekGodX]

Niittymaki considered #1 in SJ yet Mike?

I'll take this one.. When he's on his hot streak yes :) Who knows what will happen once he goes "cold". I think Niemi only knows cold streak unfortunately

[Ahbroody]

I'll take this one.. When he's on his hot streak yes :) Who knows what will happen once he goes "cold". I think Niemi only knows cold streak unfortunately

Well with deep analysis like this I am sure the NHL Network will be calling you for the analyst spot. Just hit them with that and if a player is scoring he will earn a spot in a lineup and your gold. :r

Sorry just had a Jim Rome moment.

[GreekGodX]

Well with deep analysis like this I am sure the NHL Network will be calling you for the analyst spot. Just hit them with that and if a player is scoring he will earn a spot in a lineup and your gold. :r

Sorry just had a Jim Rome moment.

I'll follow up with, "well the team with the most goals at the end of the 3rd period will win the game." :=:

[Ahbroody]

He shoots! He scorrrrrrrrrrrres!
:r

[357]

I'll follow up with, "well the team with the most goals at the end of the 3rd period will win the game." :=:

I didn't know John Madden did hockey?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

watch the fourth line tonight for the hawks.
Hendry, Pisani, Scott

[icehog3]

Pisani got his first as a Hawk, although they are crediting it to Campbell for the moment.

Hawks need to keep up the momentum in the 3rd.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Pisani:tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

NJ has the lead with four minutes left. First NHL goal for Mills.

[357]

Wings win! Only caught the last 11 minutes, but they looked good, even fighting off a 4 min PP with a 1 goal lead.

[jmsremax]

Bruins are on a roll right now....I really hope they can stay healthy, unlike last year. Timmy T is also having one helluva start also. :tu

[icehog3]

Yeah, Thomas looks like he is back on his A-game.

The more I watch Toews, the more I think he is hiding an injury....he just doesn't seem to be skating with a purpose, and he ain't the kind of kid to dog it.

[Ahbroody]

Modano's goal lastnight. Lasershow

[bscottskangum]

Jackets win another, 8-4 record so far :tu

[E.J.]

Come on Avs....

[bscottskangum]

Come on Avs....

Not looking good for them

[bscottskangum]

Watching the game between Tampa and L.A., fun to watch so far

[Ahbroody]

Fuggin Sharks!
Have not scored a goal in 2 games. Niemi lost another. Thirton got a boarding major followed by a Headshot game ejection. At work didn't watch the game. Anyone see it?

[Ahbroody]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJr33aaE_MM
thinking he will be getting a day or two vacation.

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJr33aaE_MM
thinking he will be getting a day or two vacation.

The Blues homers called it blind side, but looked to me like Perron was facing towards Joe, but had hit head down...and I wrong?

[Ahbroody]

I dont know I just watched NHL Network on it and viewed the youtube clip a few times. Its hard to say. Holik didnt think it was blindside and said he embelished. Kind of demonstrated by him not missing a shift and scoring a goal moments later.

Do I think he embelished yes. He clearly was not hurt nearly as bad as he made it look. Did joe leave his feet? no. I didnt even see him lift up in the clip. He is taller then him so his shoulder was on his head. That said it was in the head and it will be interesting to see how the league views it. I dont think it was blindside. Joe was infront of him and he had his hed down and no clue. He did get him on the buttin though and the league may give him a game for that. Will be funny as Joe may argue what do you want me to do not hit people shorter then me?

[E.J.]

Not looking good for them

Yea, that was more of a plea than a cheer.....;)

[gpugliese]

Will be funny as Joe may argue what do you want me to do not hit people shorter then me?

Only Chris Pronger is allowed to argue to that effect, aka "Pronger Physics".

"It's a nothing play if Robbie doesn't hit him," Pronger said, stressing that he did not intentionally hit Holmstrom in the head. The contact, he said, was partly because he is 6-foot-6 and Holmstrom is 6-foot-1. Of course I'm going to hit him in the head," Pronger said. "He's quite a bit shorter than me. It's just law of physics."

:r

[Ahbroody]

Local rink has harrow gloves in Shark and sjsu colors for 25.00
Sizes 12,13,14 not sure how long they will last. Hit me up quick if you want

[Ahbroody]

Met Brad Stuarts wife today. She lives out here in Los Gatos with Brads two little boys and a girl. Ones 4 and ones 2. Met her at a local pizza place while our kids were playing inside. Tried to get her to get her son in minimites will see what happens.

Nice lady, good kids.

[bscottskangum]

Just looked at the games on tonight's slate....not too many off them are very intriguing to me. Probably end up watching Bruins v Caps

[Ahbroody]

I am wondering if this trend will continue.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bux1EF6_AM8&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22OdD0US9NQ

After Ericson jumped Brule you kind of expected a return jump.

Tom Jumbo got 2 games for the hit
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=542676
Ouch 77k thats gotta hurt.

Carcillo hit. LOL at announcers cause Carcillo isnt know for cheap shots. :r
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3kdHVzNzHM
I liked the Ranger response.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrD6p6LAyQI

Just an awesome hits video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2W3Qm1YTFc&NR=1&feature=fvwp

[sikk50]

In the first video, looks like the ref to a nice shot to the cheek

[icehog3]

Carcillo hit. LOL at announcers cause Carcillo isnt know for cheap shots. :r


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQc1_V3M4G4

[icehog3]

In the first video, looks like the ref to a nice shot to the cheek

Actually took one right in the mouth...that's what happens when you jump in to early w/o your partner, and put one fighter at a disadvantage. :2

[Ahbroody]

Some interesting discussion on the hot stove and on Sharks feed about Thorton.
David Perron said basically: I dont know what he's supposed to do there not hit me and let me skate past? Thats not right.

Alex Pietrangelo admitted it was a buddy fock pass and said it was partly his fault. He also was not sure how Thorton could have played it any different.

Everyone is in agreement that the hit was not malicious. Even Perron said the hit was not malicious and Joe had to make the hit or he would have been on a break out.

Many experts are arguing this was not a violation of the rules and feel Joe is being punished because hes 6'4". When the league was asked what Thorton should have done as to let him skate by or hit him or what. They did not have an answer. Seriously? You suspend a player and you have no advice on what the player should have done instead? WTF! He didnt drive into him he just braced for him to run into him.

There is also the issue that everyone is discussing that the Perron took a dive and clearly embelished it. Joe even said the guy took a dive calling him out publicly. Nice fuggin mess the league has created. Tall guys cant check little guys now.

[icehog3]

Another two games and it will all be forgotten, Mike. As long as the Sharks keep Niemi on the bench, they will be fine. ;)

[Ahbroody]

assssssss!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgVuFYLFicc
As to what I posted earlier. Its getting stupid this was just a good clean hockey hit. I think they may need to start giving people a day off for this kind of shiz.

and again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhfptbyLnWI

[icehog3]

Your point is well taken, Mike. Last night in the Wings game, both the guys who "responded" to a hit on one of their teammates got 2 for instigating, 5 for fighting and a 10 minute misconduct. Maybe 17 minutes per incident would slow it down.

[icehog3]

Actually took one right in the mouth...that's what happens when you jump in to early w/o your partner, and put one fighter at a disadvantage. :2

And he is doing the Wings - Canucks game tonight and sporting a fat lip.

[E.J.]

Great game by the Avs tonight...

Budaj has been very good filling in for Anderson...

[icehog3]

Great game by the Avs tonight...

Budaj has been very good filling in for Anderson...

I can't root for the Avs when Craig is out of the line-up. :r

[E.J.]

I can't root for the Avs when Craig is out of the line-up. :r

Come on Tom, these young guys are all kinds of exciting...:D

[icehog3]

Come on Tom, these young guys are all kinds of exciting...:D

And direct competitors to my boys, E.J.....I give Craig a pass because he's a friend. ;)

[E.J.]

And direct competitors to my boys, E.J.....I give Craig a pass because he's a friend. ;)

....guess you can extend that to the Avs a pass, because they are teammates of a friend...:tu

GO AVS!!!

[icehog3]

....guess you can extend that to the Avs a pass, because they are teammates of a friend...:tu

GO AVS!!!

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/thumbsdown-2.jpg

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

[E.J.]

:r:r:r

[icehog3]

Damn, why ain't I rich? :r

http://cgi.ebay.com/Autographed-2010-Gold-Medal-Olympic-Hockey-Team-Cigars-/150515870058?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item230b71e96a

[sikk50]

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/sikk50/d5bbf1cc.jpg

:)

[Ahbroody]

Hotstove
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd0djqyHwB0

You know there is just something different about a hockey player being interviewed from other sports.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeEQWEIo-iw&list=UL&playnext=2

for all you wings fans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG2u_Bi5lhU&list=UL&playnext=3

[jaypulay]

That Thornton suspension is a joke... When he asked the NHL what he could of done differently, they couldn't even answer!! Typical Bettman!!

[Ahbroody]

Zach Stortini stay the hell away from John Scott. :r

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12lYoDLbBKA

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Not a good game for the Hawks tonight...
I did enjoy watching the Caps and Flyers game on NHL network though.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Zach Stortini stay the hell away from John Scott. :r

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12lYoDLbBKA

This is going to be a good year for John Scott. He is as tough as anyone in the NHL and he can play. Watch out for Big John.

[icehog3]

Zach Stortini stay the hell away from John Scott. :r

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12lYoDLbBKA

I liked it. :r

[IBQTEE1]

Not a good game for the Hawks tonight...
I did enjoy watching the Caps and Flyers game on NHL network though.

I went to the game tonight and it looked worse live. They played strong in the 1st period we were looking for that in the 3rd.

[Ahbroody]

I liked it. :r

Crap I just saw the part where his glove was already off before Stortitites got to him. I sw their first fight from last year he was definetly pissed at him and wanted another shot.

[icehog3]

Crap I just saw the part where his glove was already off before Stortitites got to him. I sw their first fight from last year he was definetly pissed at him and wanted another shot.

Sortini came on the ice earlier in the game and bumped him. Scott caught him with a nice left in the mush before the linemen jumped in....Scott couldn't wait to get a hold of him.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I went to the game tonight and it looked worse live. They played strong in the 1st period we were looking for that in the 3rd.

Pisani had a nice goal 1st period, but other than that the Hawks seemed out of place again.

[sikk50]

Crap I just saw the part where his glove was already off before Stortitites got to him. I sw their first fight from last year he was definetly pissed at him and wanted another shot.

:su


http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/sikk50/lauraanaheim.png
:D

[bscottskangum]

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/sikk50/lauraanaheim.png
:D

Looks like somebody is trying to smuggle some cantaloupes :r

[E.J.]

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/sikk50/lauraanaheim.png


Good God....covering herself with Ducks paraphernalia, bet her parents are proud....;)

GO AVS!

[E.J.]

Augggghhh.....:td

[Ahbroody]

Augggghhh.....:td

Im with you brother. The Sharks have apparently decided to be an average team this year. Seeing a hell of a lot of no effort out there from some big name players:sh

Well some nights atleast. Then some nights they decide they will play.

[sikk50]

Tonight was a good night

[icehog3]

Heading to the Hawks game tomorrow.

[DPD6030]

Heading to the Hawks game tomorrow.

Enjoy the game Admiral. Maybe I'll watch for you on t.v. :D

[bscottskangum]

Jackets wipping up on the Blues....it's a shame I just got home from bowling and forgot to tivo it :td

[bscottskangum]

Jackets win 8-1. Maybe that will stop a little of the Blues momentum

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The Hawks just couldn't get the puck to the net tonight. Toews had a great chance late 3rd period but missed wide.

[Ahbroody]

Kovalchuk epic shoutout fail. He is not having a good season after signing that big contract.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6NuT41Wu7A

[icehog3]

Hawks looks rotten tonight, but the beers were cold.

[kugie]

The B's Win 7-4. 5 Goals in the third period. It's good to see they did not play well in this game the first two periods.
To see them come out and just kill the Pens was nice.
They look good this year, I know it's early but They are playing with a little more fire this year than they showed all of last year.:2

[jmsremax]

The B's Win 7-4. 5 Goals in the third period. It's good to see they did not play well in this game the first two periods.
To see them come out and just kill the Pens was nice.
They look good this year, I know it's early but They are playing with a little more fire this year than they showed all of last year.:2

I'm concerned with their lack of scoring early in the game. This is the 3rd game that they can't find their groove until the third. Their passes have been sloopy, still have to dump and chase.....

Don't get me wrong I am glad they won, but this style of play won't work all time.

[kugie]

I'm concerned with their lack of scoring early in the game. This is the 3rd game that they can't find their groove until the third. Their passes have been sloopy, still have to dump and chase.....

Don't get me wrong I am glad they won, but this style of play won't work all time.


These next couple of games should really be a tough test of who this team really is. 3 games in 4 nights

[jmsremax]

These next couple of games should really be a tough test of who this team really is. 3 games in 4 nights

Ya can't wait for tonight! :noon

There's never a dull moment at the Garden when the Habs are in town.

[357]

Kovalchuk epic shoutout fail. He is not having a good season after signing that big contract.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6NuT41Wu7A

That was an EPIC FAIL. :D

[IBQTEE1]

The Hawks just couldn't get the puck to the net tonight. Toews had a great chance late 3rd period but missed wide.

They played the same way they did on Sunday. Argh!! I can't believe all the wide open shots that they missed.

[SmokeyJoe]

Heading to the 'Canes game tonight... Flyers in town - former 'Canes Coach Laviolette back in Raleigh.

Hoping for a good game. :tu

[icehog3]

Have fun Joe, hope they have a better effort than my Hawks did last night. Thank goodness for beer. :r

[Prefy]

Have fun Joe, hope they have a better effort than my Hawks did last night. Thank goodness for beer. :r

I really didn't think the Hawks had a bad game last night. They totally dominated the first period outshoiting the coyotes 14-4. They slowed down in the second and third a bit but still controlled most of the play, othen then the 30 second brain fart where the Coyotes scored their two goals.

From listening to the post game I think Hawks fans expections are a little bit lofty. If I didnt know better I would think I was in Toronto listening to the Leafs post game show.

Some notes I did take:
-Not enough traffic in front of the net
-John Scott should not be in a Hawks Uniform.
-Jack Skille was the best player on the ice with line three being the best in the game.

[icehog3]

I really didn't think the Hawks had a bad game last night. They totally dominated the first period outshoiting the coyotes 14-4. They slowed down in the second and third a bit but still controlled most of the play, othen then the 30 second brain fart where the Coyotes scored their two goals.

From listening to the post game I think Hawks fans expections are a little bit lofty. If I didnt know better I would think I was in Toronto listening to the Leafs post game show.

Some notes I did take:
-Not enough traffic in front of the net
-John Scott should not be in a Hawks Uniform.
-Jack Skille was the best player on the ice with line three being the best in the game.

I guess I got spoiled last year with 60 minutes of tape-to-tape passing, Matt. The Hawks breakout, and their passing, is a shell of what it was last season. Bickell needs to be back with the Icehogs and Jeremy Morin needs to be in Chicago. Duncan Keith has had more giveaways in 18 games this year than he had in 82 last year. I will give you the shutdown D in the first last night, but there are so many issues they have compared to the last 2 seasons that I am not even sure where they start. I am also pretty convinced Toews has an injury that he is not disclosing, he just isn't the JT I have seen the last two years, and I know it isn't a matter of heart or desire.

Skille has great speed and great heart, his hands just need to ctach up with his feet if he is ever going to succeed at this level.


Rant off. :r

[Prefy]

I guess I got spoiled last year with 60 minutes of tape-to-tape passing, Matt. The Hawks breakout, and their passing, is a shell of what it was last season. Bickell needs to be back with the Icehogs and Jeremy Morin needs to be in Chicago. Duncan Keith has had more giveaways in 18 games this year than he had in 82 last year. I will give you the shutdown D in the first last night, but there are so many issues they have compared to the last 2 seasons that I am not even sure where they start. I am also pretty convinced Toews has an injury that he is not disclosing, he just isn't the JT I have seen the last two years, and I know it isn't a matter of heart or desire.

Skille has great speed and great heart, his hands just need to ctach up with his feet if he is ever going to succeed at this level.


Rant off. :r

It is hard for me to comment on the stuff last year and I agree that some of the passing was questionable.

As for Morin, I would say that there is pretty much zero chance of seeing him in Chicago to fill a thrid or fourth line role. The Hawks want him to play as much as he can and he will get that with the Hogs.

[icehog3]

It is hard for me to comment on the stuff last year and I agree that some of the passing was questionable.

As for Morin, I would say that there is pretty much zero chance of seeing him in Chicago to fill a thrid or fourth line role. The Hawks want him to play as much as he can and he will get that with the Hogs.

Frankly, Matt, I agree...I would like to see Morin on the first or second line, as I think he has the most offensive upside after 4 others (Toews, Kane, Hossa, Sharp).

[357]

Caught some of the first period but missed the rest; Wings looked good. Then again, they were playing the Oilers. But, winning 8 of their last 10 has them tied with the Blues for first.

[GreekGodX]

Holy scoring last night! A lot of games were very high scoring and blowouts.

[Sled Dog]

Newbie here but I can't resist jumping into an NHL discussion... being from Buffalo though the Sabres aren't much to talk about.

Icehog..... how has Campbell been for the hawks.... I know the Sabres PP has sucked ever since he left

[icehog3]

Newbie here but I can't resist jumping into an NHL discussion... being from Buffalo though the Sabres aren't much to talk about.

Icehog..... how has Campbell been for the hawks.... I know the Sabres PP has sucked ever since he left

Certainly not worth 7 MIL a year. :r

Hey, they got the first Cup I have seen in my lifetime, so I love all 20 of them from last year. :)

[Ahbroody]

All Swedish no Finnish. Then again that's the sharks right now. I took a 5-3 to score a damn goal last night. Coach actually pulled the first line on one pp to send a message. They scored one pp goal in like 18 pp. Dan Boyle was the only player who played last night getting the pp goal and a shoutout goal. Without him the Sharks would have allowed the isles to break their 8 game losing streak.

The radio broadcast was comedy. They couldn't get demers. For the between period interview so Jaime Baker impersonated demers. The canned answers were epic. Made me laugh because 3/4 of the time you know what players are going to say.

[Mr B]

Ugly win for the Sharks last night. Like you said Mike w/out Boyles goal, we were dead. Not to mention it took a 5 on 3 Powerplay to get it!!!
Terrible passing. WAY to may turnovers. Jumbo couldnt keep the puck on his stick, actually none of them could. His backhand passes were weak. Pavelski has had many chances but cant find the net. How do we end up with 30-40% more shots on goal and either tie or loose???
They better figure things out.

Mike, ya gotta love Randy, Drew and Bakes huh

[Ahbroody]

Easy when you shoot the Puck from far out and bad angles its easy to get a lot of low percentage shots. A lot of their shots are not coming from between the dots.

[Sled Dog]

Certainly not worth 7 MIL a year. :r

Hey, they got the first Cup I have seen in my lifetime, so I love all 20 of them from last year. :)

I guess I can't argue with that logic!!! I agree, he is a nice player, but nice players make 2-3 million, not elite money

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The Hawks have had plenty of chances tonight. It's now 3-3 and over half of the third period is over. I hope they can pull it together.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

great SO:td

[Ahbroody]

Sharks pull one out. They jumped all over the Flames early then .............
Well ateast Niemi got a win. :r I was wondering if that was going to happen this year.

Arggggghhh I hate seeing a fight after a great clean hit. Mayers jumped him and beat his ass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uv46tJ2fJ4

[icehog3]

Mayers is a punk. :2

[Ahbroody]

I am not going to argue. What I find comedy is our homer is saying Jamal did it because the Sharks needed a spark. Your up 2-1 So yeah give them a man advantage and risk them getting the goal to tie it. Also risk getting tossed for the game screwing up the lines. Kill a penalty and make them tired. How about you wait till the next shift.

Watching the Pens Thrashers replay.

[Partagaspete]

Seems like old times; Isles at the bottom as I epected...

Santa,

All I want is:

A crease clearing D-man
An NHL caliber netminder
and Striet and Okposo off IR.

[kugie]

Looks Like the Bruins can't find the back of the Net.
In the se last two game against division Rivals The Sens and The Habs.
They show flashes of Great Hockey the other day against Pittsburg.
Is this what the rest of the Season will be like, I hope not.
Lets see more consistent Hockey.
Savard Back at practice he should be back in the Lineup, soon Krejci Shaking off his effects of a minor concusion, and ManCharles (Boychuck) Should be back soon solidify the D.
Let's hope this will bring up the offense.
Then after all these people come back Then they have Salary cap issues.

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FF-fpxHjt8

A couple NSFW pics, and at least one puck bunny with a cigar. :tu

"I am personally placing a hundred-dollar bounty on the head of Tim McCracken. He's the head coach and chief punk on that Syracuse team. ..."

[Sled Dog]

Seems like old times; Isles at the bottom as I epected...

Santa,

All I want is:

A crease clearing D-man
An NHL caliber netminder
and Striet and Okposo off IR.

Just think, you only have DiPietro for the next decade, after that, he's gone!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FF-fpxHjt8

A couple NSFW pics, and at least one puck bunny with a cigar. :tu

"I am personally placing a hundred-dollar bounty on the head of Tim McCracken. He's the head coach and chief punk on that Syracuse team. ..."


Puck bunny with a cigar:noon:noon

[Ahbroody]

Anybody see the Avery sucker punch yesterday?
He is really scraping the bottom. On NHL network his teammate Erickson even said it was a sucker punch.

[icehog3]

Anybody see the Avery sucker punch yesterday?
He is really scraping the bottom. On NHL network his teammate Erickson even said it was a sucker punch.

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

I had some tough guy come up from juniors many summers ago and pull that with me...unfortunately for him, I ducked the sucker punch and caught him flush with an uppercut.

[Partagaspete]

Just think, you only have DiPietro for the next decade, after that, he's gone!

You an A$$. LOL! I never did understand why Mad Mike (die, milbury, die!) drafted him when we had Luongo. I figurede the kid must be amazing and until this season I have always tried to support him but he is not an NHL goalie.

Anybody see the Avery sucker punch yesterday?
He is really scraping the bottom. On NHL network his teammate Erickson even said it was a sucker punch.

How much I hate Avery I have no issue with this ecxept jumping on him and continue pumling. I hope Konopka cleans his clock and ringsd his bell next Isles/ragskirts series. Avery is like a Briere that can't score...a lil' b!t(h.

[Eleven]

Anybody see the Avery sucker punch yesterday?
He is really scraping the bottom. On NHL network his teammate Erickson even said it was a sucker punch.

Avery is a joke and so is the NHL for even allowing him to keep playing. Until that guy is gone from the league, he will just be a black eye on the NHL.

[icehog3]

Avery is a joke and so is the NHL for even allowing him to keep playing. Until that guy is gone from the league, he will just be a black eye on the NHL.

It's a joke that none of the true heavyweights in the league has held this clown accountable. :2

[Ahbroody]

I can think of a few guys worse then Avery. There's one on the Sens Ruutu and one on the preds Tootoo that come to mind.


At the Sharks game. I am no Homer I call me team out all the time, but that was one shiitty officiated period. Glad the sharks are up by 2-1. Non call on delay of game. Appeared one of the other refs and a line man came over to ref who said tip to inform him they saw no tip. Same ref didn't call obstruction where a Shark taken out then Kings get a rush the other way and a gift goal. Only good thing Sharks got pissed after that and scored 2 quick ones.

There are two teenage girls behind me. On has a very highpitched irritating voice. She's dumb as a brick and wont STFU. Argggggggh

[Ahbroody]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/ahbroody/IMAG0239.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/ahbroody/IMAG0240.jpg

These guys have vision issues tonight. Really I know there job is tiff, but these guys ugggggh.

[icehog3]

The Ryan Smyth goal could be a momentum changer...should be a good 3rd period.

At least Niemi is on the bench, Mike. ;)

[icehog3]

The Ryan Smyth goal could be a momentum changer...should be a good 3rd period.

At least Niemi is on the bench, Mike. ;)

So much for that! :r

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/icecrew1.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/icecrew3.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/icecrew2.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/icecrew4.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/icecrew5.jpg

Love the names on the back of their jerseys.
(Say it quickly, for the full effect).

[Ahbroody]

Dude WTF! All you aholes have hot ice chicks. No BS we have a bunch of old fat Mexican dudes no lie.. They a Chick on skates once but she was a house. Why we get robbed?


Yeah that was a sweet victory giving how bad the refs fugged it up. Sharks went 2/3 on the pp against the best pl stats wise in the league. Scotty got a goal to. Per the radio feed the refs missed the Smith goal then a sharks goal and finally saw the Mitchell goal. So in the span of under 2 minutes 3 goals were scored. They saw 1. No joke this crew was the worse I have seen in recent memory

[jmsremax]

Damn Tom :dr


Over here in Boston we got talent, but half of the chicks look like they are barely 18....
http://bruins.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=38968

[357]

This is our zamboni driver and octopi twirler Al Sobotka

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2008/0523/nhl_g_octopus_200.jpg

As most Wings fans, I love Al, but he's not as easy on the eyes as the Blackhawks Ice Crew.

If they Wings get something similar I think this would be a good uniform:
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/448/552/Jenn_display_image.jpg?1287355931

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I love the Hawks Ice Crew:D

Glad to see the Sharks snap the Kings' hot streak:tu

[jmsremax]

The best part about attending Bruins games.....

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/jmsremax/73642_450126534469_594014469_5112851_1333015_n.jpg

I would be more upset if Rene Rancourt stop singing the national anthem for us than the Bruins getting rid of the ice girls.

[Bruins Fan]

The best part about attending Bruins games.....

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/jmsremax/73642_450126534469_594014469_5112851_1333015_n.jpg

I would be more upset if Rene Rancourt stop singing the national anthem for us than the Bruins getting rid of the ice girls.

You got that right brother. I bet Rene was pissed when that troll Steven Tyler sang opening night?

[jmsremax]

You got that right brother. I bet Rene was pissed when that troll Steven Tyler sang opening night?

I was pissed and so was everyone else in my area. We started chanting, "We want Rancourt".

What a game that was :tu

[icehog3]

Per the radio feed the refs missed the Smith goal then a sharks goal and finally saw the Mitchell goal. So in the span of under 2 minutes 3 goals were scored. They saw 1. No joke this crew was the worse I have seen in recent memory

TV clearly showed the second "goal" was not in, hit the post and skirted along the goal line......so they only missed Smyth's.

Damn Tom :dr


Over here in Boston we got talent, but half of the chicks look like they are barely 18....
http://bruins.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=38968

I like them, Jon, 18 or not! :r

The best part about attending Bruins games.....

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/jmsremax/73642_450126534469_594014469_5112851_1333015_n.jpg

I would be more upset if Rene Rancourt stop singing the national anthem for us than the Bruins getting rid of the ice girls.

If I.....were King.......of the Fooooorrrrreeeesssttttttt!!!

J/K Guys....don't kill me!! :D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I like them, Jon, 18 or not! :r


:r:r:r

[kugie]

:r:r:r

:tpd:

[jmsremax]

I like them, Jon, 18 or not! :r

If I.....were King.......of the Fooooorrrrreeeesssttttttt!!!

J/K Guys....don't kill me!! :D

Haha I like it....I haven't heard anyone make that reference.

Don't get me wrong.....I enjoy the eye candy. :tu

[GreekGodX]

Halak just scored on himself for a Wings 1-0 lead :wo The play should definitely be a "not top 10" play on sportscenter :r

[E.J.]

Couple minutes until they drop the puck at Pepsi for the Avs to beat the Sharks.....

GO AVS!

[E.J.]

Nice stinking comeback....

Seems the Sharks kept the Avs from getting anything going, then let up and bit....Avs keep the energy up and find the back of the net twice more to tie it and then get the win in OT....

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks are up 5-0! A good start to a road trip.

[icehog3]

Hawks are up 5-0! A good start to a road trip.

Their puck support was outstanding, if they play like a team this way, they will be much improved. :tu

[357]

Halak just scored on himself for a Wings 1-0 lead :wo The play should definitely be a "not top 10" play on sportscenter :r

I cought the 2nd period. Missed the third where the Wings took a 3-3 tie and blew it wide open. 7-3 is a butt kicking. Funny thing is the Blues looked better for part of the 2nd, but clearly the Wings kicked it up a notch.