NHL '10 - '11 Thread

[icehog3]

Happy for Craig, disgusted with the Hawks.

[Ahbroody]

Sharks impload in the last few minutes of the game to give up 2 quick goals and lose to the Preds. Seriously? WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eleven]

Sharks impload in the last few minutes of the game to give up 2 quick goals and lose to the Preds. Seriously? WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pens gave up 4 in about 5 minutes in the 3rd to lose last night. WTFX2

[jmsremax]

Pens gave up 4 in about 5 minutes in the 3rd to lose last night. WTFX2

Agreed.

Speaking of the Pens did anyone watch HBO's special last night 24/7 Road to the Winter Classic? It was awesome:tu

[357]

Lidstrom got his first hat trick in his 19 year career last night in the Wing's win over the Blues!

[icehog3]

Sharks impload in the last few minutes of the game to give up 2 quick goals and lose to the Preds. Seriously? WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel your pain, Hawks did the same thing Monday. :hn

Lidstrom got his first hat trick in his 19 year career last night in the Wing's win over the Blues!

Congrats to Nik, a class act all the way.

[icehog3]

I watched the HBO 24/7 tonight...pretty cool! Man, Bruce Boudreau says "f***" a lot. :r


This is a charity promotion at the Calgary Hitmen game...pretty cool!

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

[icehog3]

Great story....why can't the whole Wings team get sick tonight and this happen to me?:D

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5927810

[Ahbroody]

Sharks won one last night. Saw the game. I didn't agree with the stars goal in the third. Seen goal tender interference called for less, but then again I remember thaf leafs game earlier in the year where Orr tackled the goalie and they let it count. Sharks grabbed it in the end, but the Stars got a point.

Saw the interview on NHL network last night. My wife thought it was really cool.

[icehog3]

Hawks played their best 3rd period, defensively, on the season and beat the Western Conference leaders 4-1. :wo

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks played their best 3rd period, defensively, on the season and beat the Western Conference leaders 4-1. :wo

Great game overall for the Hawks:tu

[icehog3]

Great game overall for the Hawks:tu

9 out of the next 12 at home, they need to roll and make up some ground in the playoff hunt.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

9 out of the next 12 at home, they need to roll and make up some ground in the playoff hunt.

Yeah it's time to start making up ground now. Hopefully we can start a hot streak at home.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Great to see Chelios tonight as well. Also, CSN Chicago has been playing some classic Chelios games which have been great to watch:tu

[icehog3]

Great to see Chelios tonight as well. Also, CSN Chicago has been playing some classic Chelios games which have been great to watch:tu

I am embarassed that some Hawks fans still treat him poorly. He carried the franchise on his back for 9 years, and only agreed to a trade when Dollar Bill forced his hand.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I am embarassed that some Hawks fans still treat him poorly. He carried the franchise on his back for 9 years, and only agreed to a trade when Dollar Bill forced his hand.

He did a lot for the Hawks and I respect that. He was such a great defenseman. I love watching old games that he played in.

[icehog3]

He did a lot for the Hawks and I respect that. He was such a great defenseman. I love watching old games that he played in.

I am certain he would have retired a Blackhawk if Old Man Wirtz had not treated him with such unbelievable disrespect.

[GreekGodX]

Hawks played their best 3rd period, defensively, on the season and beat the Western Conference leaders 4-1. :wo

Playing catch-up hockey is playing losing hockey :td There was nothing the Wings could do against that D in the 3rd. Crawford gets his first win against the Wings. In the beginning of the game the pace was crazy.

[Prefy]

What did the Hawks D-Parings look like with Cullimore on waivers?

We are down Nick Leddy for the world juniors but Cullimore is hardly a replacement if he clears. His give a S*** was broken when he was down at the beginning of the year I'd hate to see it now.

[icehog3]

Cullimore played, Matt, it was the same pairings as the last several games. I hadb't heard he was on waivers.

[Ahbroody]

I am embarassed that some Hawks fans still treat him poorly. He carried the franchise on his back for 9 years, and only agreed to a trade when Dollar Bill forced his hand.

He was my childhood favorite with JR. It killed me to see him in that jersey. I was disappointed that he actually had to deal with the boos and say he was and always will be a blackhawk. It really took away from the moment.

[icehog3]

He was my childhood favorite with JR. It killed me to see him in that jersey. I was disappointed that he actually had to deal with the boos and say he was and always will be a blackhawk. It really took away from the moment.

I felt bad for his parents too.

Back in the day Pulford (via Wirtz, I am sure) only offered Chelly a one year contract, and told him they thought he had 1 or 2 years at best left in him. They refused to sign him to any longer term than 1 year. Chelly had 4 young kids, his parents in Chicago, a sister with cancer in Chicago, and wanted some stability, both financially and geographically.

Hawks wouldn't offer it to him, so he asked to be traded. Detroit was close, and offered him what he sought. And the Hawks' prediction? Chelios played 10 years for the Wings.

[E.J.]

Avs win their 6th straight....

Quincey done for the season...

[icehog3]

Too bad about Kyle, E.J., he is a good young player. Nice job by Craig shutting the door at the end, the Habs were firing on all cylinders.

Good win for the Hawks, hoping they keep the home cookin' going.

[Ahbroody]

Looking at those standings is just funny. What a log jam.

[mikethegoalie32]

Flash and Duchene on fire!

[Ahbroody]

I keep saying it, but it is hard not to like what atlanta is doing. Just hard work and everyone buying in.

[icehog3]

I keep saying it, but it is hard not to like what atlanta is doing. Just hard work and everyone buying in.

That's the game I picked to TiVo and watch after work...I was once again impressed with the Thrashers. :tu

[kugie]

This season is getting Frustrating.
The Bruins can't seem to play back to back good games
What happened, they started out so promising. Even in the games they lost they played good hockey, they just got beat. Now they are playing like someone shot there dog right before the game.
Snap out of it. :sl

[Sawyer]

I keep saying it, but it is hard not to like what atlanta is doing. Just hard work and everyone buying in.

That's the game I picked to TiVo and watch after work...I was once again impressed with the Thrashers. :tu

I am really excited about the Thrashers this year. I hope they can keep it up. They have gotten at least a point in 14 of their last 16.

[Bruins Fan]

I said it two seasons ago the Julien should be fired,no what does Chiarelli do but give him an extension.
Me I would rip the C off of Charas sweater, I am sick and tired of Bruins players getting hammered and no one does anything about it except Thornton.
This type of play has to stop and soon.:sl

[kugie]

Not a great fight, but a Nice one Punch Knock out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omTGSQkTLV0&feature=player_embedded

[Bruins Fan]

The writing is on the wall.
Neely said today on the radio that the coach has a job but is accountable.
Thornton and Boychuck had some stick swinging and
Bergeron and Savard had a shoving match.
It was called a spirited practice today :D

[kugie]

The writing is on the wall.
Neely said today on the radio that the coach has a job but is accountable.
Thornton and Boychuck had some stick swinging and
Bergeron and Savard had a shoving match.
It was called a spirited practice today :D


Hopefully they can get it together.
Bergeron and Savard?! I think Bergeron would beat the bag out of him.:2

[Sawyer]

Thrashers need a backup goalie. :td

[icehog3]

Thrashers need a backup goalie. :td

Nabokov is looking for a team, how is the Thrasher's cap situation?

[Sawyer]

Nabokov is looking for a team, how is the Thrasher's cap situation?

They have plenty of room. I have seen payroll sheets showing anywhere between 13 and 18 million below the cap.

[icehog3]

They have plenty of room. I have seen payroll sheets showing anywhere between 13 and 18 million below the cap.

Now they just need to decide if it's worth the risk of messing with team chemistry on a division leading team.

[icehog3]

TORONTO -- A frustrated Toronto Maple Leafs fan who threw waffles on the ice at the Air Canada Centre will have to admire his team from afar.

Joseph Robb was charged with criminal mischief and barred from the arena for throwing waffles on the ice at a Maple Leafs game to protest the team's performance this season. The 12-17-4 Leafs were 28th out of the NHL's 30 teams entering Wednesday's games.

Robb, of Oakville, Ontario, says he's "just a normal Leafs fan, I love them to death."

Guess he shouldn't have leggo his Eggo. ;)

[Ahbroody]

Guess he shouldn't have leggo his Eggo. ;)
Fock him.
I have no tolerance for fans who do shi1 like this.

[icehog3]

Hawks are playing well, hope the home cooking continues.

Lots of good games on the slate tomorrow.

[Eleven]

Lots of good games on the slate tomorrow.

Winter Classic preview!

[357]

Wings pulled one out agains the Canucks at home. They really struggled against the Vancouver power play. Good win against a team who was only 2 points back and had only played one game more than the Wings. A little distance in the standings is a good thing.

[Ahbroody]

Watching Sharks Yotes and both teams have their hate on. Sharks have dominated the play, but only have a one goal lead.

Labs has kept the yotes in it as the shots are 29-15 not counting a couple posts

Uhh mike check your stats, the nucks had played the same number of games as Wings With Wings loss tonight you have played 1 game more than the nucks and have a 1 point lead. Unless my scoreit app is wrong.

[icehog3]

4-1 now, that Niemi looks like a former Stanley Cup winner. ;)

[Ahbroody]

I would disagree lot of diving and great defensive play at times. At times he looked good at times I was thankful the d played very well tonight. They collapsed well and cleared a lot of presents off the table.
Now if only the d played like that every night. :r

Always neat to see Whitney play. Last active member of the first sharks team.

Man I love hockey. Nothing else does it for me. I like baseball, but hockey is just hockey.

[icehog3]

I would disagree too, just thought I would be nice for Christmas. :r

[Bruins Fan]

Now that's what were talking about Bruins :tu

[Sawyer]

Now that's what were talking about Bruins :tu

Yep. That was a really sloppy game by the Thrashers. What did you think about the hit on Lucic by Meyer? I think Ference overreacted to a clean hit and got a bloody eye to show for it. There is also talk of Lucic being suspended. Should be some good hits in the rematch on Thursday.

[Bruins Fan]

The B's were fighting to save their coaches job.
So what happened is to get these guys to step up and watch each others backs,something they have not done.
Lucic will get suspended I don't know whats up with him? He gotten away from the physical game he has forgot what got him on the big team.

[icehog3]

The B's were fighting to save their coaches job.
So what happened is to get these guys to step up and watch each others backs,something they have not done.


The owner told them he was going to hire Mike Keenan?


;) :r

[Ahbroody]

I don't think fighting and over reacting to a clean hit has ever saved a coaches job. I will leave it at that.


After I typed that Tom I realized you had to be joking. Ooo well either way Sharks have won 4 in a row. Wings are slowing down a little and its starting to look like a little after mid season things will start looking like most would expect them to.

I think the Sharks or the Kings will win the pacific, the Canucks the Northwest, the Hawks or Wings win the central. I keep wondering if the age of the Wings will become a factor down the stretch. The Central has been such a cake walk for the Wings for so many years. Its nice to see some of the teams putting up a fight.

[icehog3]

Hawks win the Central, Mike? Dang, I am just hoping they make the playoffs! :r But all kidding aside, I am hoping they have gotten things turned around, and will only get better when Kane and Hossa get back.

[kugie]

The owner told them he was going to hire Mike Keenan?


;) :r


:jd
Oh Please not that Again
:r:r

[357]

I know ppl bang the age drum about the Wings every year, yet they usually have the best second half record of any team. That said, looks like we lost Cleary for a while. It's a shame too because he was on fire.

[E.J.]

Anyone watching the World Jr.'s?

I have been off since last Thursday and will be until the 3rd.... How nice would it be to something like this to be going on in your home town and just go down and watch a game or 2 every day.

[357]

Ozzie got win # 400. He had to work for it too. Congrats!

[E.J.]

Ozzie got win # 400. He had to work for it too. Congrats!

Personally, I could have waited one more game....

[mikethegoalie32]

Anyone watching the World Jr.'s?

I have been off since last Thursday and will be until the 3rd.... How nice would it be to something like this to be going on in your home town and just go down and watch a game or 2 every day.

Keeping lots of track, been off the forum lately because I was in Buffalo! Caught the Can/Czk game and the Slvk/Ger game, also sadly a bills game :P Was great times! Cant wait until tonight's game! Even though I am back in Ottawa...

Bell Capital Cup starts tomorrow, those of you with kids playing puck peewee and under should consider the trip next year to ottawa!

[Ahbroody]

Sharks implode in the third period for a second game in a row and get to play the Hawks tomorrow.
Could be a bad road trip

[icehog3]

Turco will play tomorrow for the Hawks, Crawford is still down with the flu.

Toews is out 2 weeks with a shoulder injury, time for Hossa to step up and Kane to stop skating like a ballerina. Too much speed on the Sharks for Kane to play on only one side of the red line.

[bscottskangum]

Ive been staying out of this thread for a while, Blue Jackets are back to their old ways :td

On a good note though, heading to Pittsburgh tomorrow to take in the sights before the Winter Classic

[Ahbroody]

Barry y avoid the thread when your team is playing bad?
I call out my team all the time. Its not homer banter its hockey banter.

[bscottskangum]

Barry y avoid the thread when your team is playing bad?
I call out my team all the time. Its not homer banter its hockey banter.

I haven't really watched them enough lately to have too much to say about them game to game. It's a lot easier to keep up with the local AHL team that I can go and watch whenever I want than to follow a team 600 miles away. If you want opinions on the Norfolk Admirals I have got them coming out the wazoo.

But I do have a few CBJ opinions...Mason is not the top tier goaltender they need. The team shows signs of brilliance but when they lose...they LOSE, the young players show potential but can't get things totally put together. The defense is slow, period.Inconsistent is the word that defines them.

There you drug it out of me :r

[kugie]

The B's have taken over first in the division And 3rd in the conference.:D

I know it's early but they have played a pretty good couple of games.
Florida panthers a little lazy but they got the W
The lightning much better.
But the Preds game last week when the fights broke out did this get the team to gel?
I hope so!:2

[Bruins Fan]

Should be a barn burner tonight? The gloves will be off quick :D

[icehog3]

Hawks are at least back in the hunt, closing down the "games in hand" and staying with the pack. Leaving work early with my co-worlers to have some brews, wings, and watch them play the Sharks.

[Mr B]

Have fun Tom. :ih

Heres to hoping Niemi can hold em off again. :banger

[icehog3]

Have fun Tom. :ih

Heres to hoping Niemi can hold em off again. :banger

Is he playing for sure? I know Nitti played yesterday, so I assume he is.

I just realized the guy in the NHL that looks closest to me in his skating style is Douglas Murray. And the Sharks announcers were talking a couple games ago that while he is an extremely solid defenseman, his skating leaves a lot to be desired. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm gonna have some brews and watch the Hawks as well. Maybe a cigar later.

[E.J.]

Finished the USA vs Germany in the World Juniors(Tivo'd)... Now going to start watching the Avs vs the Oil on Tivo & catch up....

Fun watching "almost" live events....just missing the commercials....

[E.J.]

Liles blocks a shot with his face.....OUCH.....:jd

[icehog3]

Hawks chit their pants again. Niemi has 7 wins all season, and 3 of them are against the Hawks. :hn

[E.J.]

Can't complain about 2 points, but the Avs didn't play great after the 1st....

Can you steal a win(SO) when you are up 3-0.....:confused:

[Ahbroody]

Hawks chit their pants again. Niemi has 7 wins all season, and 3 of them are against the Hawks. :hn

Missed the game well better you then me. The Sharks did that against the kings and wild. They crapped themselves against the Wild!!! Yeah that was sad. Did family time then helped parents set up their new TV :r

Just watched the highlights of the USA Ger WJRs. Proud of those boys. Dont know if they will take out Can again, but its nice to see us so dominate in a sport that is the 4h sport in our country behind football, baseball, and basketball. If it was our number one like our brothers to the north it would be interesting to see. That day will never come though. more than 3/4s of this country cares nothing for the sport. Not to bad.

[Tuxguy]

Hockey Horniness today!!!!!!!!!!!

GO PENS

[E.J.]

Anyone been watching the HBO special "Countdown to the Winter Classic"?

I have found it entertaining...

Pleased that the game has been moved to this evening.....I'm going to need a little time to rally.

[bscottskangum]

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af292/bscottskangum/IMAG0074.jpg

Winter Classic :tu

[Ahbroody]

Awesome Barry. Enjoy and wish I was there.

[icehog3]

Hope you had a blast, Barry...my friends and I had a blast watching it on the tube.

[bscottskangum]

Hope you had a blast, Barry...my friends and I had a blast watching it on the tube.

It was an amazing experience. The whole place was intense, on the Pens goal the stadium was shaking.

Getting out of this parking garage, not an amazing experience.

[Ahbroody]

I was thinking about something today. Anyone notice cindy has played in 2 of the 3 WC games? I wonder if the league is promoting their poster boy enough.

[icehog3]

I was thinking about something today. Anyone notice cindy has played in 2 of the 3 WC games? I wonder if the league is promoting their poster boy enough.

Ty Conklin played goal in the first 3 Heritage/ Winter Classics (Edmonton, Buffalo and Chicago for the Wings), so he must be the real poster child. ;)

I think since this one was going to be more about the players than the venue, what better story for the casual fan than Crosby V. Ovechkin?

[Ahbroody]

You can't count a player being traded. Luls.

My point being why was this year about a rivalry? There have been three new style WCs and the Pens have played in two. At this rate they will play again in number 5. My point there are plenty of teams that deserve a chance. Rivalry or not, with so many teams in the league its crap for one team/ the leagues poster boy to play 2 of the three. Lets be honest Tom, this is the leagues show case game. They are promoting the game with who they want to be the face of the NHL. This is being used to try to win new fans not make fans of existing teams happy. Atleast they should just come out and say it. Hell just make it Cindy vs a different team every year.

Maybe Ovi will be in number 5 WC as the league looks to pimp its other ticket for those who arent Crosby fans.

In other news Sharks have moved into 4th are will hopefully overtake the Stars soon for third place.

[E.J.]

VERY much hope they play next years WC in the Denver area....

I wouldn't overpay for any seat, but I'd try to get something fairly inexpensive, just for the experience of being to one.

GO AVS!

[icehog3]

There have been three new style WCs and the Pens have played in two.

Actually there have been 4, Mike, so Sid's only batting .500

Pens @ Sabres 2008
Wings @ Hawks 2009
Flyers @ Bruins 2010
Caps @ Pens 2011

I am not totally dsagreeing with your logic, Mike, and I think some discussion of specific teams and locations here might be fun.

[Ahbroody]

Crap nothing like stepping on my dic] :r
You get my point though. I still think the league is pimping him.

I would just like to see a lot of other teams go before we see the same team again. Somehow I think we will see Crosby again before many other teams have gotten a chance. In the intrest of fairness to the fans of all the teams around the league I just dont dig that. I just dont see why the same team has already gone twice when there are so many other teams that should have a chance. Well I mean I know why, but I dont agree. I got to say I was happy with the outcome.

[bscottskangum]

I think some discussion of specific teams and locations here might be fun.

At Colorado would be fun, opponent...pick one, maybe Vancouver as they will eventually have to start including Canada

[bscottskangum]

I also forgot to mention my opinion on this earlier

If the game is in a football stadium the Winter Classic would be best as a night time game

If the game is in a baseball stadium I would prefer daytime

:2

[icehog3]

At Colorado would be fun, opponent...pick one, maybe Vancouver as they will eventually have to start including Canada

Agree completely that Denver would be great for one of these. :tu

Reference Canada....this is from the same press release that announced the 2011 Winter Classic:


The Calgary Flames will host an outdoor game against the Montreal Canadiens in February, 2011, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed Friday.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 20, at McMahon Stadium, home of the CFL's Calgary Stampeders. It's being dubbed the Heritage Classic — the same name given to the last NHL outdoor match on Canadian soil, held in November 2003 between the Canadiens and the Oilers at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium.

[GreekGodX]

So in a month another outdoor game? :wo

That 24/7 show was great. Last one this week, so glad Crosby lost. 2nd home team to lose the winter classic for those keeping score.

[icehog3]

So in a month another outdoor game? :wo

That 24/7 show was great. Last one this week, so glad Crosby lost. 2nd home team to lose the winter classic for those keeping score.

Thanks, Son....next time just give me a paper cut and pour lemon juice in it.

;) :r

[GreekGodX]

Thanks, Son....next time just give me a paper cut and pour lemon juice in it.

;) :r

That's what I'm here for Pops :D

First win at the Joe for the Flyers since 1988 :td Wings played an uninspiring game. Got outplayed 1st and 2nd period and then turned it on in the 3rd. Our offense hasn't really been affected without Datsuyk and Cleary. Hudler is finally playing better.

I'm interested to see how Rolosson is going to play in net for the Lightning.. If he can go back to his Edmonton days then things could get interesting.

[icehog3]

Hawks need to get a win in LA tonight, they didn't play terrible last night (except Kane), but are still in a 3 game slide.

[Ahbroody]

I was going to say something about Kane. Saw the clip when old man Selanne made Kane look not so good and drew the penalty. Hoping Sharks can catch the Stars in the next week.

I remember some people doubting the Canucks at the start of the year. They are in first if anyone is looking for them and seem to be on an upswing. Oo and Atlanta is not to bad and Fugly is a stud. Tom that trade will bite the Hawks in the arse it appears for years.

[E.J.]

USA vs Canada in the semis of the World Jr. Championships tonight at 5:30 MST.

[Ahbroody]

I was just about to post that we were loosing site of the really important event for the day.
America v. America jr. :r. In a grudge match of last years finals where the US took gold (twists knife). I will say Canada has looked amazing at times this year and while the US is undefeated some were squeakers. I expect the Canadians to play insane from the drop. A second loss to the US would be a friggin national tragedy.

[E.J.]

I expect the Canadians to play insane from the drop. A second loss to the US would be a friggin national tragedy.

Just like the GM game in the Vancouver Olympics, Mounties have been posted at all bridges throughout Canada to prevent residents from jumping in the event that their boys lose....;)

[icehog3]

Oo and Atlanta is not to bad and Fugly is a stud. Tom that trade will bite the Hawks in the arse it appears for years.

Hawks certainly did not want to trade Big Buff, the salary cap just left them little choice. I am happier than a hog in chit to see him do so well there. Hawks just have to hope Morin lives up to his potential, so at least they get some benefit.

[Prefy]

Canada takes a 4-1 victory. Pretty impressive win from the Canucks, team USA really didn't look like they were in the game other then Jack Campbell. It could have very easily been 7 or 8 to 1.

It was cool watching two IceHogs (Morin and Leddy) and one soon to be IceHog (Olsen) in a game of that magnitude. Should be could to chat with them about the whole experience.

Also Tom I got to go to a Hawks practice last week to interview some former hogs for a piece we are putting together for theahl.com. Got into the dressing room after practice while all the other media had to wait outside, it was a pretty cool experience.

[GreekGodX]

I want Matt's job :)

[E.J.]

Canada takes a 4-1 victory. Pretty impressive win from the Canucks, team USA really didn't look like they were in the game other then Jack Campbell. It could have very easily been 7 or 8 to 1.

It was cool watching two IceHogs (Morin and Leddy) and one soon to be IceHog (Olsen) in a game of that magnitude. Should be could to chat with them about the whole experience.

Also Tom I got to go to a Hawks practice last week to interview some former hogs for a piece we are putting together for theahl.com. Got into the dressing room after practice while all the other media had to wait outside, it was a pretty cool experience.

Agree, USA looked like they were a man down at even strength... Had a hard time getting it through the NZ, let alone getting solid offensive chances... IMO, just looked totally overmatched....

Olsen's dad does camps/private lessons here.... He kinda the guru of skating in the area.... Hope to have the LM skating with him this summer for 8-10 sessions give or take, guess some of that will depend on how they click....

[Ahbroody]

Went to the Sharks Canucks last night.
Sold my tickets then went to hockey practice with micah only to be offered seats by his coach. Micah is close friends with the coaches son. Good game except I felt the Sharks got jobbed a little in the third, but regardlesz the Canucks to quote jeneret(sp) are scarry good right now.

[Mr B]

That was an exciting Sharks game last night. Great to see Ehrhoff and Malhotra doing well. Man, do I miss Manny in the face-off circle. We still have a great face off percentage but Manny is one ofthe best!

[Tuxguy]

WOW, what an azz kicking the Pens are putting on Tampa

[bscottskangum]

WOW, what an azz kicking the Pens are putting on Tampa

The first goal was a thing of beauty, 7 seconds into the game and Malkin scores

[Tuxguy]

Final 8 to 1 thrashing, then 24/7 on HBO, what a good ending to the show. To bad my Pens lost the winter classic

[icehog3]

Blackhawks make bunny cry. :(

[bscottskangum]

Blackhawks make bunny cry. :(

The WJC makes Canada cry

[Ahbroody]

The WJC makes Canada cry

Last year the US this year Russia. Next year?

OOOO and in that vein could this be the Canucks year?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEzUMl8lEBY

[Eleven]

Last year the US this year Russia. Next year?

It'll be the Swedes turn :)

[icehog3]

OOOO and in that vein could this be the Canucks year?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEzUMl8lEBY

I vote no. :r

[Ahbroody]

It'll be the Swedes turn :)
I am sure it would be time for a hockey summit again because the sky would be falling. :r Sometimes I wonder how cool it would be if more then like 10% of our country cared about hockey. It amazes me we can do as well as we do with such a small percentage of our country actually playing the game.:banger

[icehog3]

Sean posted this elsewhere, too funny!!

http://deadspin.com/5726591/hulk-smash-slapshot-rips-puck-in-half?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+deadspin%2Ffull+%28Deadspin%2 9

[Ahbroody]

Lol at the comments section.
WHole bunch of win in there.

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iQ52wFM8b8&feature=related

4 games for Eager.

[Ahbroody]

Fuggin Sharks in a downward spiral. Need some decent dmen.

[Partagaspete]

Hoping this new kid Poulin for the Isles is fo' real!

We need a netminder for the future and it is painfuly obvious Lil' Ricki is not the man.

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDYBpZbGvv4

6 games for Kostopoulos.

[kugie]

Nice come back by the B's last night 4 goals in the last 3 minutes of the game.
They needed this after Allowing the Habs to tie and win in OT the other night

[Ahbroody]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDYBpZbGvv4

6 games for Kostopoulos.

Done did the dirdy dirdy.

Sharks have sucked so bad lately. Rumors have it a lot of people are being called out in the locker room and a lot of fighting. Clowe has publicly blasted some people. Other day he was talking with someone I know and he questioned multiple guys manhood. I guess he was real pissed because he hurt his wrist fighting because no one else would step up.

Talking my son to the Sharks Loafs game tonight. They always seem to come right around my birthday and its become a tradition with micah and I. Almost want to make him wear his Domi jersey. :r

[icehog3]

Have a good time at the game with Micah tonight, Mike.

[GreekGodX]

All star teams were announced today. I like this new game format where there are 2 captains and they "draft" their teams. Should be interesting to see how each team is picked.

[icehog3]

All star teams were announced today. I like this new game format where there are 2 captains and they "draft" their teams. Should be interesting to see how each team is picked.

Would hate to be the last guy..... :hn

Glad to see Patrick Sharp chosen.....3rd in the NHL in goals, but not high profile like some of the other Hawks.

Proud of Big Buff in Atlanta as well.

[GreekGodX]

Would hate to be the last guy..... :hn

Glad to see Patrick Sharp chosen.....3rd in the NHL in goals, but not high profile like some of the other Hawks.

Proud of Big Buff in Atlanta as well.

2 of the better selections I agree. Disappointed Lidstrom is the only Wing on the team. Zetterburg is having a deserving season and up until he got injured Datsyuk as well. But there are always snubs when it comes to the all star games.

Last picked guy buys dinner :tu

[icehog3]

Zetterberg is indeed deserving this season, as he is most seasons.

[Ahbroody]

Friggin sharks are going to lose to thw loafs. Best line of the night my son who turned 5 a few months ago looks at me and says "why is no one going to the the front of the net? I go to the front of the net." I smiles and said thats cause your a good hockey player.

[icehog3]

Sharks look worse than the Hawks at this point, and both are on the outside looking in at the playoff hunt right now.

[Ahbroody]

Tom that game was painful to watch. The loafs scored 4 goals in the third. WTF?

They had some pregame interviews on the radio on the way in. I believe it was heatley who made some comment about some guys may be struggling with motivation in such a long season. Really? He fuc& face how about its your fuc&in job. I swear success ruins some people. Highligh of the night for me was Dion hits heatley on the boards as soon as he turns Clowe comes in and blows his ass up on the wall. He chirps Clowe who asks him to dance over and over. Clowe and everyone else knew that PUS$Y was not going to fight. I hate that guy. Same as always he wants to lay the wood, but wont fight anyone his own size. I saw Clowe chirping him after that when he got the chance.

I hope Orr is suspended for the knee on knee hit on Logan. He left the ice and never returned. How that was not a major was beyond me. Intent looked clear. Sharks pissed away multiple power plays including the one on orr. First time since 96-97 they have lost 5 straight at home. These guys are bad. We need dmen so bad. Huskins and wallin couldnt even get out of the zone on a power play.

[kugie]

Nice beat down by the B's last night.

Bergeron got his first career hat-trick.
On goal 5 the fans thought he had the hat-trick and the ice got covered in hats. Oopps! He didn't score that one. But he did get goal # 6 for the B's last night, to complete the Hat-trick.:tu

[icehog3]

Tom that game was painful to watch. The loafs scored 4 goals in the third. WTF?

They had some pregame interviews on the radio on the way in. I believe it was heatley who made some comment about some guys may be struggling with motivation in such a long season. Really? He fuc& face how about its your fuc&in job. I swear success ruins some people. Highligh of the night for me was Dion hits heatley on the boards as soon as he turns Clowe comes in and blows his ass up on the wall. He chirps Clowe who asks him to dance over and over. Clowe and everyone else knew that PUS$Y was not going to fight. I hate that guy. Same as always he wants to lay the wood, but wont fight anyone his own size. I saw Clowe chirping him after that when he got the chance.

I hope Orr is suspended for the knee on knee hit on Logan. He left the ice and never returned. How that was not a major was beyond me. Intent looked clear. Sharks pissed away multiple power plays including the one on orr. First time since 96-97 they have lost 5 straight at home. These guys are bad. We need dmen so bad. Huskins and wallin couldnt even get out of the zone on a power play.

Dion is a pu$$y.

Didn't see the hit on Couture, is he OK?

Motivation in a long season???? How about the millions you make to play a game I pay to play? I have even less respect now for Heately. :2

[E.J.]

Go Avs.... Plenty of time to turn things around....:)


That said, I am off to watch some high school kids play

[icehog3]

Go Avs.... Plenty of time to turn things around....:)


That said, I am off to watch some high school kids play

Anderson not playing, so no dilemma for me...Go Hawks! :wnr

[icehog3]

2nd consecutive shutout for Crawford. :wnr

[GHC_Hambone]

Go Hawks! No cable this year, so its been a little hard to keep up with them. Oh well, better not to have it this year than last year...

[GreekGodX]

Motivation in a long season???? How about the millions you make to play a game I pay to play? I have even less respect now for Heately. :2

Agreed on all accounts.

[357]

Friggin sharks are going to lose to thw loafs. Best line of the night my son who turned 5 a few months ago looks at me and says "why is no one going to the the front of the net? I go to the front of the net." I smiles and said thats cause your a good hockey player.

That's priceless!

[Prefy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU8zyB3W0pU&feature=player_embedded#!

Good Anthem moment...8 year old girl singing the American anthem at a Norfolk Admirals game (AHL) has a little trouble with the words and the crowd helps her out.

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU8zyB3W0pU&feature=player_embedded#!

Good Anthem moment...8 year old girl singing the American anthem at a Norfolk Admirals game (AHL) has a little trouble with the words and the crowd helps her out.

Very cool. :)

[Ahbroody]

Please God I don't ask for much. Please let the Sharks beat the Oilers.
I believe the wheels have officially fallen off the wagon. Hell I think its burst into flames also.

[bscottskangum]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU8zyB3W0pU&feature=player_embedded#!

Good Anthem moment...8 year old girl singing the American anthem at a Norfolk Admirals game (AHL) has a little trouble with the words and the crowd helps her out.

That's my home town team, I take the 20 minute trek to watch them for most of their home games. I was in grad class on that friday night so I missed it :td

[Ahbroody]

Down 3-0 to Edmonton!!!!!
The Wagon is on fire and has flown over the cliff

[icehog3]

Watched the Sharks game, Mike, they are gripping the sticks way too tight. Lots of point blank chances missing the net. That and their defense looks lost.

Hawks have a home and home against the Preds this weekend, I would like to see them take 2 in regulation and get back in the playoff hunt.

[Eleven]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU8zyB3W0pU&feature=player_embedded#!

Good Anthem moment...8 year old girl singing the American anthem at a Norfolk Admirals game (AHL) has a little trouble with the words and the crowd helps her out.


That was pretty cool!

[357]

Please God I don't ask for much. Please let the Sharks beat the Oilers.
I believe the wheels have officially fallen off the wagon. Hell I think its burst into flames also.

Not to poke fun any any team, but the mental image I had here was those idiots that keep driving after the cops use tack strips on their tires. First you get sparks, then flames, and sometimes a perp bailing out of a moving car just before it explodes.

[Ahbroody]

Watched the Sharks game, Mike, they are gripping the sticks way too tight. Lots of point blank chances missing the net. That and their defense looks lost. .

Lastnight the bull Durham mound scene just kept coming to mind. Bunch of headcases. Clowe is a beast nice to see Pavelski back he has missed 8. Now Mitchell and Logan are out. That Huskins delay of game penalty in the third just summarized him in a nutshell. Sharks get momentum take a penalty then he makes it a 5 on 3. Honestly you look at the gms deadline moves for years and he should be fired for them. Huskins. And Wallin were both deadline pickups and are horrible. I would bring up some rookies at this point
Can't do any worse.

Bull Durham scene. One of the best lines ever. Were dealing with a lot of $hit here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8olTfKZnFiM

[E.J.]

An Oh Chit tonight... Ryan O'Reilly went into the boards just now, looks REALLY BAD to me right now... Just took him off and I didn't see him move an arm, let alone a foot after hitting, save for one arm just working it's way to the ice....

Long story short, this looks pretty rough and positive thoughts towards the O'Reilly family are in order at this point...

Just lost an edge and went into the boards at the blue line...nothing crazy....:confused: I'll hope my worries are unfounded....

[E.J.]

An Oh Chit tonight... Ryan O'Reilly went into the boards just now, looks REALLY BAD to me right now... Just took him off and I didn't see him move an arm, let alone a foot after hitting, save for one arm just working it's way to the ice....

Long story short, this looks pretty rough and positive thoughts towards the O'Reilly family are in order at this point...

Just lost an edge and went into the boards at the blue line...nothing crazy....:confused: I'll hope my worries are unfounded....

Looks like he has'had movement in his arms and legs, that is good news...

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hytoaePuOY7lssHgYcjy_7WrbulQ?docId=CNG.9339e f82154dd22d5e620b4f093ad380.2e1

Av's O'Reilly stretchered off in win over Wild
(AFP) – 11 hours ago

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Colorado center Ryan O'Reilly was stretchered off the ice after crashing head first into the boards in the Avalanche's 4-1 NHL victory over Minnesota.

An Avalanche official said O'Reilly had movement in his arms and legs but was taken to a local hospital Friday for further evaluation.

Colorado led 2-0 when O'Reilly fell while chasing the puck alongside Minnesota's Matt Cullen early in the second period.

Play was halted for about 10 minutes as trainers attended to the motionless player.

Avalanche coach Joe Sacco gathered his players near the bench in an effort to help them regain their concentration before play resumed.

"What I tried to right after that happened and he went off was just tell the guys that he was going to be fine and make sure that we stayed strong within the game," Sacco said.

"Sometimes you tend to drift a little bit when you see a teammate go off like that. It's just human nature."

Tomas Fleishmann extended the Avs' lead to 3-0 in the second period with a shot that went between the legs of rookie goaltender Anton Khudobin.

Kevin Porter, Milan Hejduk, Fleischmann and Ryan Wilson scored for Colorado, while Andrew Brunette scored for Minnesota.

Goalie Craig Anderson said the Avalanche were more motivated after O'Reilly was injured.

"He was moving and it sounds like he's OK," Anderson said. "You've got to find a way to pick him up. It was our job and our duty to win the game for him."

[GreekGodX]

Wings lost a couple more players to injury last night in a shootout loss to Columbus. Jimmy Howard has a bruised hip and Holmstrom broke his hand. Just hoping for no more injuries!

[Eleven]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU8zyB3W0pU&feature=player_embedded#!

Good Anthem moment...8 year old girl singing the American anthem at a Norfolk Admirals game (AHL) has a little trouble with the words and the crowd helps her out.

I just heard on the radio today that her Mic went out. Thought at first she forgot the words, and I'm sure the crowd thought that too, still an awesome thing to see.

[icehog3]

Wings lost a couple more players to injury last night in a shootout loss to Columbus. Jimmy Howard has a bruised hip and Holmstrom broke his hand. Just hoping for no more injuries!

Howard is my goalie in the Alumni Fantasy league, but he could have 30 shutouts to finish the year and still not bring me out of the cellar. :hn

Wings having another tough years with injuries...I assume Osgood is hurt too with MacDonald being a regular? I don;t think the Wngs can keep up their current pace with Ozzy and Howard both out. :2

[GreekGodX]

Howard is my goalie in the Alumni Fantasy league, but he could have 30 shutouts to finish the year and still not bring me out of the cellar. :hn

Wings having another tough years with injuries...I assume Osgood is hurt too with MacDonald being a regular? I don;t think the Wngs can keep up their current pace with Ozzy and Howard both out. :2

You better not catch up in the Alumni League, Pops. I'd like to keep my top spot :)

MacDonald will be taking place with Osgood out. What has been worrying me is that we have been simply just trying to outscore everyone, and we've been successful at that being 2nd in the league in goals/game. No way we can keep that pace. Hoping we can grind out some wins and play better D.

[icehog3]

You better not catch up in the Alumni League, Pops. I'd like to keep my top spot :)

.

You have ZERO worries from my team, Son. :r

[Ahbroody]

Sharks about to take the ice against the Blues. Sharks are a little banged up, but nowhere near as badly banged up as the Blues. No Clowe tonight against the Blues who play a very physical chippy type pf game. Last game was pretty nasty. Praying this is their slump buster. If they get beat again I wonder if they will try a trade to shake it up.

[icehog3]

Hawks had a 3rd period meltdown again, salvaged a point. Maybe the most disgusted I have been watching them this season.

[Ahbroody]

Hey try being me right now.
Its funny when Jaime Baker is basically calling Heatley and some other guys soft and saying not giving up the body or playing with any desperation.

2-2 against the Blues who have damn near half their farm team up it sounds like and almost none of their stars in the lineup. These guys are so bad right now it hurts. I am fully expecting another loss. Blues playing a perfect road game. Keep it close. Sharks have not scored 5 on 5 in a long time. PP goals are all they can muster.

[icehog3]

Heatley is tearing it up though...I wonder how he motivates himself in the throngs of a long NHL season? ;) :r

[Ahbroody]

LOL he just scored a 5-5 goal to. WTF maybe he needs me taking sh1t about him.
Fuggin jumbo shield wearing overpaid heartless b1tch. Earn your money, you get paid enough.

Seriously though Euro players think that shield is HUGE!! Any bigger and he might as well use my sons plexi cage. :r

[icehog3]

Looks like the Sharks will get 2....man, the West is close 4-12. :r

[icehog3]

Sharks were busy today:

Scott Nichol gets a 4 game suspension.

Picked up Ben Eager from Atlanta for a 5th rounder. Doug Wilson describes him as a "bigger Nichol".

Stole Kyle Wellwood on re-entry waivers from the Blues.

[E.J.]

GO AVS! Tough one tonight....

[Ahbroody]

Sharks were busy today:

Scott Nichol gets a 4 game suspension.

Picked up Ben Eager from Atlanta for a 5th rounder. Doug Wilson describes him as a "bigger Nichol".

Stole Kyle Wellwood on re-entry waivers from the Blues.

Knew the hit was bad when the sharks announcers called it into question and said they were suprised no penalty.

Can we please get some damn defense?
Current inside rumor Sharks are talking to the canucks about Bieksa for Seto and a farm player the Sharks dont want to part with. Feel weird for Seto hes trade bait and everyone knows it.

[icehog3]

I would be shocked if the 'Nucks moved Bieksa for Setuguchi (sp?).

[bscottskangum]

I would be shocked if the 'Nucks moved Bieksa for Setuguchi (sp?).

:tpd:

I find it hard to believe they would make any trades that could have a possibility of making any other playoff contenders better

[Ahbroody]

Well this guy is fairly tied in, but maybe hes wrong. We shall see I suppose. I have heard from multiple affiliated sources Seto and blank prospect or draft pick are on the table for a solid dman.

[357]

Wings lose to the friggen Pens. :fl

[Eleven]

Wings lose to the friggen Pens without Crosby. :fl

Fixed that for you.

[357]

Wings were minus Mike Modano C, Danny Cleary RW, Pavel Datsyuk LW, Brad Stuart D, & started their minor league goalie Joey MacDonald since our backup (Osgood) is also out.

Not to make excuses, but injuries make it hard to really measure the two.

[kugie]

Bruins are looking good right now..(who knows how long it will last).
Five wins out of the last 6 games and the loss against the Pens.

I hope they can keep up the pressure and win the Division.

[icehog3]

Well this guy is fairly tied in, but maybe hes wrong. We shall see I suppose. I have heard from multiple affiliated sources Seto and blank prospect or draft pick are on the table for a solid dman.

I believe that wholeheartedly...I just don't think the Canucks are going to trade Biesksa for that package while they are sitting atop the standings, Mike.


Wings were minus Mike Modano C, Danny Cleary RW, Pavel Datsyuk LW, Brad Stuart D, & started their minor league goalie Joey MacDonald since our backup (Osgood) is also out.

Not to make excuses, but injuries make it hard to really measure the two.

The Wings are far more decimated with injuries than the Pens are at this point. Don't forget Holmstrom as well.

[gravelman]

Well Oshie got a goal in his second game back, something the Blues definitely need. Now they're clawing there way back against the wings.

As for my favorite player, Im happy to see that Zdena Chara got a hat trick the other night!! :noon Awesome stuff for a defenseman.

[chand]

I just glad the Bolts are back in playoff contention after the last few years. Thank you Stevie Y.

[icehog3]

As for my favorite player, Im happy to see that Zdena Chara got a hat trick the other night!! :noon Awesome stuff for a defenseman.

Chara and Lidstrom both with their first career hat-tricks this month! :tu

[E.J.]

Ugh...........:(


GO AVS!

[Ahbroody]

Really suprised at the officiating in the 3rd here.
Jumbo takes a bs call then no call for obst for sharks infront of net on a scoring opportunity, then jumbo gets cutt bad on the ffaceoff with a highstick a lot of blood and no call either. Stitches or glue and everything.

Wow. I hate breaking out the crutches, but serious bs.

Damn Sharks take a delay of game now. 3 left. Not good. Sharks should havr been on pp for jumbo highstick makes it that much worse.

[SmokeyJoe]

Stan Lee's Guardian Project...
THE HURRICANE
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Hockey/thehurricane.jpg

[icehog3]

Wings sign Nabokov....let's see if he clears waivers. Maybe Tampa or Toronto might bite?

[Ahbroody]

Wings sign Nabokov....let's see if he clears waivers. Maybe Tampa or Toronto might bite?

I hope so because thats going to suck as I imagine it will bite the Sharks at the end of the year in the playoffs. Him backstoping a Detroit team with a decent defensive core could be bad news for the Sharks and some other teams

[icehog3]

I hope so because thats going to suck as I imagine it will bite the Sharks at the end of the year in the playoffs. Him backstoping a Detroit team with a decent defensive core could be bad news for the Sharks and some other teams

Or he could shart his hockey pants. That would work too. :r

[Ahbroody]

Knowing my luck he will come back and stick the shiv right in the kidney.
You know he will have his A game anytime they play. Much like Niemi with you guys.

Focker should shart him self like he does every year in the playoffs, but knowing life he wont and instead stuff it up the sharks arse.

Was very glad to see the Sharks get the win as I really think they got hosed by the refs. how four guys missed that high stick and the fountain of blood it created was crap. I hope someone gets a are you blind phone call. Luongo got the #1 star and deserved it. The Sharks really out played the Canucks tonight. Luongo made some amazing saves to get it to OT. That said that 4-3 pk by the Sharks in OT was beauty.

[357]

Glad to see the Wings signed Nabakov for only $250K. I hope he clears waivers. I don't think they plan on him being the starter, but you never know how that stuff will shake out. Osgood is out after hernia surgery, so they at least need a backup. MacDonald isn't terrible, but I dont' think he's ready yet. Howard has had his struggles, but I wouldn't hand the job to Evgeni.

[kugie]

Not great effort last night by the B's. Loss to the Sabers 4-2.
But I can't complain, the way the have been playing they are making this season fun.:tu

[x man]

Glad to see the Wings signed Nabakov for only $250K. I hope he clears waivers. I don't think they plan on him being the starter, but you never know how that stuff will shake out. Osgood is out after hernia surgery, so they at least need a backup. MacDonald isn't terrible, but I dont' think he's ready yet. Howard has had his struggles, but I wouldn't hand the job to Evgeni.

Osgood is still playing, how old is he?

[357]

Osgood is still playing, how old is he?

38, will be 39 in November.

He started with the Wings in 93-94 when he was only 20.

[Eleven]

No way on earth Nabakov clears waivers. I would take him for spite if I was ANY other team. Such a small cap hit, there is zero chance he ends up a wing.

So it is said, so it is written.

[chand]

No way on earth Nabakov clears waivers. I would take him for spite if I was ANY other team. Such a small cap hit, there is zero chance he ends up a wing.

So it is said, so it is written.

Yeah no doubt! Waiver claim (NJ, Isles) and trade?

[Ahbroody]

38, will be 39 in November.

He started with the Wings in 93-94 when he was only 20.

Wow hes one of the younger guys on the team. :r

Would be hilarious to see the Sharks grab Nabby also. I got to imagine someone would grab him, bug stranger things have happened.

[357]

You're probably right. If I were Holland I probably would have tacked on a 2nd year at 1/2-1 million just to scare off the waiver snipers.

[Ahbroody]

Hes a steal for the isles at that price who have major issues in net.
I wonder about Tampa as Steves ties to Detroit. Would he step on toes this early. He should but you have to wonder.

[icehog3]

No way on earth Nabakov clears waivers. I would take him for spite if I was ANY other team. Such a small cap hit, there is zero chance he ends up a wing.

So it is said, so it is written.

I am not betting against you. ;)

[Partagaspete]

Yeah no doubt! Waiver claim (NJ, Isles) and trade?

I am hoping he Isles get him so he can mentor the two new kids. Dipi doo is DONE IMHO.

But even if we claim him would he accept? I personally doubt it except for this scenario:

He comes here for the rest of this season to mentor Lawson/Poulin and uses us to get back to NHL play/conditioning. Kinda like NHL teams use thier AHL affiliates (after all The Isles would or close to an AHL caliber team). he would also gt to work with the legendary Billy Smith. Menawhile, a backoor deal is already in the mix set up to deal him to a team he wants to go to.

Maybe just my wisful thinkking.

T

[Eleven]

Islanders. (http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=350550)

[icehog3]

I am hoping he Isles get him so he can mentor the two new kids. Dipi doo is DONE IMHO.

But even if we claim him would he accept? I personally doubt it except for this scenario:

He comes here for the rest of this season to mentor Lawson/Poulin and uses us to get back to NHL play/conditioning. Kinda like NHL teams use thier AHL affiliates (after all The Isles would or close to an AHL caliber team). he would also gt to work with the legendary Billy Smith. Menawhile, a backoor deal is already in the mix set up to deal him to a team he wants to go to.

Maybe just my wisful thinkking.
T

Apparently not! :r

Islanders. (http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=350550)

[Ahbroody]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

[chand]

I am hoping he Isles get him so he can mentor the two new kids. Dipi doo is DONE IMHO.

But even if we claim him would he accept? I personally doubt it except for this scenario:

He comes here for the rest of this season to mentor Lawson/Poulin and uses us to get back to NHL play/conditioning. Kinda like NHL teams use thier AHL affiliates (after all The Isles would or close to an AHL caliber team). he would also gt to work with the legendary Billy Smith. Menawhile, a backoor deal is already in the mix set up to deal him to a team he wants to go to.

Maybe just my wisful thinkking.

T

Good call. I figured it would be the Isles or NJ.

[E.J.]

Here we go AVS!

Side note, I know the Avs have a need with the injuries and now Fleischmann done for the year... But Forsberg....really....:rolleyes:

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/Peter-Forsberg-will-practice-with-Colorado-Avalanche-012111

[Ahbroody]

Favre kept coming back, but I think Foresburg is just to broken. Coupled with years away.

[GHC_Hambone]

Wow he's still around? Isn't this like the fourth time he has tried this?

[chand]

So if Nabby won't report, do the Isles place him back on wavers? How many times will he be claimed and waived again before he finally makes it to the Wings? Jersey? Ottawa? Edmonton? It could last the whole season.

[Partagaspete]

So if Nabby won't report, do the Isles place him back on wavers? How many times will he be claimed and waived again before he finally makes it to the Wings? Jersey? Ottawa? Edmonton? It could last the whole season.

If I was Snow I would lay out the plan as I said earlier and if he still won report than F him let him sit out with no pay for no play...I figured it would pla out the way it is so far. I am still hoping he will change his mind and report. We need something to go our way on the island.


T

[chand]

If I was Snow I would lay out the plan as I said earlier and if he still won report than F him let him sit out with no pay for no play...I figured it would pla out the way it is so far. I am still hoping he will change his mind and report. We need something to go our way on the island.


T

I hear that. On second read of the details, the Isles have two choices if Nabby refuses to report - suspend him or waive him. There is no order of precedence for this second waiver. If they waive him the Wings will claim him. The way Snow is talking, the Isles will not let him go. Good for him. I hope he can make it work.

[Ahbroody]

hmmmmmmm I wonder why the Sharks finally said F U.

[Partagaspete]

hmmmmmmm I wonder why the Sharks finally said F U.

I think the sharks cut ties because he was absolutley meh in play-off hockey and as a hockey fan we all know ockey in the play-offs is different than regular season and he couldn't adjust.

Kinda like marty schottenheimer great regular season coach but...

T

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Still no score after 1 period in the Hawks/Flyers

[icehog3]

hmmmmmmm I wonder why the Sharks finally said F U.

Sharks are said to be intersted stlil...they are not happy with the Antis...

[icehog3]

Hawks lose, but it wasn't their worst game of the season.

Dad and are going again Tuesday. :)

[Ahbroody]

I think the sharks cut ties because he was absolutley meh in play-off hockey and as a hockey fan we all know ockey in the play-offs is different than regular season and he couldn't adjust.

Kinda like marty schottenheimer great regular season coach but...

T
The Sharks did not need a goalie who craps his pants in the playoff and has a few seasons left. Last year he made some comments about his value and his value to the team and there were somethings said both ways that was not positive. Part of the reason he played better in the playoffs at times last year was it was a k year. That said there was a reason the Sharks did not even make an offer of any shape or kind. This was during the regular season also. When asked the GM always refused to discuss the mater. Nabokov was alleged to have made some comments regarding how the Sharks needed him, and other teams wanted him. It was not a great relationship in the end.

Sharks are said to be intersted stlil...they are not happy with the Antis...

Did you read that somewhere and if so can I have the link. I had not heard this. My buddy laughed when I asked about it saying they had 2 goalies not playing great, why would they bring him in and create a couple of headcases. They wouldnt want him for the playoffs so why would they want him to get the starts during the regular season and make the 2 goalies they intend on using rusty? Bringing him in makes less then no sense and would move the team backwards. Well atleast thats what my buddy said feeling was. Remember the Sharks were the ones who said GTFO. I would just want to read the GM stating he wanted him because it goes against the talk I hear from people working at the rink.

[chand]

Seen Stamkos? #38 on the year! Go Bolts!

[icehog3]

Did you read that somewhere and if so can I have the link. I had not heard this. My buddy laughed when I asked about it saying they had 2 goalies not playing great, why would they bring him in and create a couple of headcases. They wouldnt want him for the playoffs so why would they want him to get the starts during the regular season and make the 2 goalies they intend on using rusty? Bringing him in makes less then no sense and would move the team backwards. Well atleast thats what my buddy said feeling was. Remember the Sharks were the ones who said GTFO. I would just want to read the GM stating he wanted him because it goes against the talk I hear from people working at the rink.

We learned a lot of interesting things during this Evgeni Nabokov saga, and one of them is that the San Jose Sharks are actively looking for an upgrade in goalie. The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta tweets that the Sharks put in a claim for Nabokov, which means they aren't happy with their current goaltending.

Had the Sharks landed Nabokov, it likely would've meant Antti Niemi or Antero Nitttymaki would've been hitting the trading block. Given Niemi's one-year deal, he might've been the odd man out.

But more interestingly, this reveals a lot about the future of the Sharks' goalies. First off, it probably means Niemi isn't going to be retained beyond this season. If you'll remember, the Sharks nabbed Niemi in free agency after the Blackhawks declined his arbitration number. After leading the Hawks to a Stanley Cup, Niemi was obviously hoping to have a big year and earn a huge contract next offseason -- but that probably isn't happening after this year. As for Niittymaki, Sharks GM Doug Wilson was hoping he'd be the answer in goal for at least the next two seasons, but that hasn't been the case. So perhaps the Sharks will look for an upgrade in goal, if that becomes available in the next few months.

Here you go, Mike. I cut and pasted it in case you aren't an ESPN Insider subscriber.

[Sawyer]

Thrashers are falling apart. It is getting ridiculous.

[357]

I know in some pro leagues when you put in a waiver claim the team that signed him is compensated in some way. Will the Isles have to give the Wings something for snagging Nabokov?

[chand]

I know in some pro leagues when you put in a waiver claim the team that signed him is compensated in some way. Will the Isles have to give the Wings something for snagging Nabokov?

As far as I know Detroit would have him free and clear if he is put an waivers. OTH I hear that SJ also put a claim on him when the Isles did. So that may complicate the issues.

[357]

I know, but what I meant is he was signed by the Wings and someone else claimed him. In some leagues that means the team who claimed him owes the Wings some sort of compensation. Does the NHL do this? If so what, if any, criteria are used to determine that compensation?

[Ahbroody]

Here you go, Mike. I cut and pasted it in case you aren't an ESPN Insider subscriber.

Man my buddy is a trainer. LoL guess he is not in the loop. :r wont be listening to his ass anymore.

I cant believe they would bring him in after everything. I guess at that price they figure wtf?
I know they are big on staylock, but hes still young I guess.

I cant seem to find any major source who will go on record saying the Sharks did that. Not even Ecklunds site, but I guess its possible.

[chand]

I know, but what I meant is he was signed by the Wings and someone else claimed him. In some leagues that means the team who claimed him owes the Wings some sort of compensation. Does the NHL do this? If so what, if any, criteria are used to determine that compensation?

Only if he was on their roster as a restricted free agent and was signed to an offer sheet. The wing will either get nothing [Isles keep Nabby] or they will get Nabby if the isles waive him or attempt a trade with a a 3rd team. There is no compensation due.

[Ahbroody]

Maybe maybe not.
I thought I just read that all the teams who put in a claim would have first rights if he is waived. The team lowest in the standings would have first right. Given Toms post Sharks would get him before wings. Found another rumor that said Hawks put in claim. There are no main sources going on record so its kind of hard to know who put in claims.

I kind of wonder if both Sharks and Hawks alleged claims have as much to do with hurting the Wings as getting Nabokov. I still want to believe the trainer I know who said they wouldnt want him in the playoffs so why would we have him play the season.

Talk about one huge cluster fock

[357]

Interesting. I know in the NFL the Lions started using their low standings to their favor and grabbing guys (off the waiver wire) they know were wanted; just so they could trade them for 7th round pics. It ended up netting them a few decent players in the long run.

Wonder if any of the waiver snipers are willing to trade Nabby elsewhere.

[Ahbroody]

See Mike that might be it and makes more sense to me then them playing Nabby. There is some bad blood.

Sharks are in desperate need of Dmen its no secret. If they got him they may be able to grab one solid dman in exchange. Who knows though with the trainwrecks in the pipes and on D either is possible. Trade bait does make sense though. That would also explain why the Isles got him first. Dont get any lower. :r

[chand]

I know, but what I meant is he was signed by the Wings and someone else claimed him. In some leagues that means the team who claimed him owes the Wings some sort of compensation. Does the NHL do this? If so what, if any, criteria are used to determine that compensation?

Maybe maybe not.
I thought I just read that all the teams who put in a claim would have first rights if he is waived. The team lowest in the standings would have first right. Given Toms post Sharks would get him before wings. Found another rumor that said Hawks put in claim. There are no main sources going on record so its kind of hard to know who put in claims.

I kind of wonder if both Sharks and Hawks alleged claims have as much to do with hurting the Wings as getting Nabokov. I still want to believe the trainer I know who said they wouldnt want him in the playoffs so why would we have him play the season.

Talk about one huge cluster fock

I was under the impression that only applied if he was put on waivers before a trade and that if he was simply waived then it was a free for all with no restrictions. :sh The situation seem highly convoluted so I could be wrong in my assessment. There is also speculation that the Isles could make an appeal to the League to shelf the contract until 20011-12, keeping Nabby from being a free agent this summer and forcing him to play a year on the island. Sounds like a prison sentence to me. ;s:r

[icehog3]

Thrashers are falling apart. It is getting ridiculous.

They were playing a bit above their talent level, at least on paper. They will have to right the ship soon to hang onto a playoff spot.

The whole Nabokov thing is interesting to watch. From a selfish standpoint, I would like to see him sign with the Sharks, and then have the Hawks meet the Sharks again in the playoffs. ;)

[357]

They were playing a bit above their talent level, at least on paper. They will have to right the ship soon to hang onto a playoff spot.

The whole Nabokov thing is interesting to watch. From a selfish standpoint, I would like to see him sign with the Sharks, and then have the Hawks meet the Sharks again in the playoffs. ;)

:r Tom!

I just wanted him to pickup some of the games Osgood is going to miss. I don't want Howard to have to start 75 regular season games and then have nothing left by playoff time. (pardon the exaggeration).

[Ahbroody]

They were playing a bit above their talent level, at least on paper. They will have to right the ship soon to hang onto a playoff spot.

The whole Nabokov thing is interesting to watch. From a selfish standpoint, I would like to see him sign with the Sharks, and then have the Hawks meet the Sharks again in the playoffs. ;)

Provided both teams make it. Thanks for the knife in ghe back Tom. Always got to twist it a little. :r


I don't want Howard to have to start 75 regular season games and then have nothing left by playoff time.

I do. Maybe father time will be back again this year, although the Wings are only slowing down a little.

[icehog3]

Provided both teams make it. Thanks for the knife in ghe back Tom. Always got to twist it a little. :r



I do. Maybe father time will be back again this year, although the Wings are only slowing down a little.

Sorry, Mike, I need to be more understanding this season with our teams on the bubble instead of 1-2. ;)

Father Time? Lidstrom leads the freaking NHL in D-man scoring! :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Good game in Chicago so far. Hawks came out ready to go that's for sure.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Damn Crawford has made some big saves!

[GHC_Hambone]

Hawks.....come on......

[Ahbroody]

Man the wild are hot right now. The Sharks got them, but that game was close.
They dont come right at you like say Det or Van. They are just always they to get you on a transition if you screw up. They just keep it close and get you when you make a mistake.

[icehog3]

:td

[yourchoice]

Flyers win their 1,000 home game last night with an impressive showing against the Canadiens. :tu First expansion era team to reach this milestone.

A weird caveat to this feat....three of their "home" wins were in Quebec City! :r

[Ahbroody]

How does that work joel?
Congrats to the flyer's and their fans. They are big strong nasty and can score. Pronger may be back to the finals this year and get to lift the cup.

[yourchoice]

How does that work joel?
In March of 1968, The Spectrum's roof either collapsed or blew off causing them to move their home games to other venues. At the time, the Flyers minor league affiliate was in Quebec City, so they played several games there. According to wiki, they played the Oakland Seals in New York and Boston in Toronto also. They must have lost those games since only three of their wins were at a 'home away from home'.
Pronger may be back to the finals this year and get to lift the cup.

I am so hoping you are right, Mike! :D

[chand]

How does that work joel?
Congrats to the flyer's and their fans. They are big strong nasty and can score. Pronger may be back to the finals this year and get to lift the cup.

Well, he at least he can add to his puck collection. :r

[icehog3]

Well, he at least he can add to his puck collection. :r

:r :r

[chand]

Several FBI agents, off duty apparently, are involved in finding the missing Stanley Cup winning puck.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=351628

Still smirking Pronger?

[Ahbroody]

Decent allstar game. Watched parts of the skills competition while I was at work. I always prefer the skills competition over the game.

[icehog3]

I am ready to get back to real hockey...watched it all, it's a hoot...but it's hardly hockey.

[Ahbroody]

You know the NHL is not helping itself having this game the same weekend as the probowl. Granted I didnt know it was probowl weekened till sunday, but its not helping win the casual fan having it the same day.

[Ahbroody]

Screaming at the tv is not healthy. So far glad I sold tonights tickets

[icehog3]

Niemi soft or is it the D?

Two shorties for the Hawks in their win tonight. :tu

[icehog3]

Whoa, Big Shark comeback!

[Ahbroody]

The D was brutal Tom.
On the third goal the goal scorer had a dman infront and behind. They were both caught watching the skater with the puck.

Based on what mclellan said and wellwood said. The coach Mclellan pealed the paint after the second period. Nice to see the team respond, but to say he appeared pissed is putting it mildly. Hell of a comeback and Eager and Wellwood played a big part in the hustle and heart area.

Maley went after Drew Remenda Sharks announcer after the game. Long story, but basically implied you aint played the game so STFU! Kind of classic love males.

[kugie]

Nice win by the B's last Night.

Two goals in the third sealed it.

4 Points points up on the Habs

[Bruins Fan]

We will find out about Savard very soon?
Put him on the shelf for the season, use the cap money to pick up a goal scorer somewhere? And I'll feel better.
At 33 Savards career is over, it will probably take a couple years for him to get healthy? Time to move on.

[icehog3]

Maley went after Drew Remenda Sharks announcer after the game. Long story, but basically implied you aint played the game so STFU! Kind of classic love males.

I'd love to hear more of this story.

[yourchoice]

Several FBI agents, off duty apparently, are involved in finding the missing Stanley Cup winning puck.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=351628

Still smirking Pronger?

Wrong puck...Pronger took game 4's puck, not game 6's. Unless there's a story he took that one too. :sh

Terrible showing by the Flyers last night. Got in an early 3-0 hole and couldn't even begin to dig themselves out of it. 0-3 against the Lightning this year, a team they could likely meet in the playoffs. They better figure something out.

[chand]

Wrong puck...Pronger took game 4's puck, not game 6's. Unless there's a story he took that one too. :sh

Terrible showing by the Flyers last night. Got in an early 3-0 hole and couldn't even begin to dig themselves out of it. 0-3 against the Lightning this year, a team they could likely meet in the playoffs. They better figure something out.

No proof on the Game 6 puck, but if you'll steal one its not out of bounds to suggest that it might be habitual. Just instigating. Oh, is instigation still a penalty? Off to the box then. "You do that, you go to the box, you know. Two minutes, by yourself, you know and you feel shame, you know. And then you get free.":r

Seriously though, the Flyers scare me the most going into the playoffs so here's hoping they don't figure it out this year. ;)

[Ahbroody]

I'd love to hear more of this story.

Thats his nickname, and I thought about not using it, but meh.
Arse!

as to the story. Males and Hedican were doing a post game discussion saying it was a great win because they battled back scorring 5 goals in under 21minutes to win the game and Staylock the rookie stood on his head. Drew made fun of them saying typical players. No one should be happy and everyone should be pissed because it showed they didnt play and had no motivation again for almost 40 minutes. Then Pavs and a few players sacked up after the coach ripped them a new arse and won the game. No one should be happy etc etc and only players would be happy right now.

Maley is a classic hard nose guy who kind of had that bit$ch stfu reply and made fun of Drew saying having only been a coach and clearly not a good one because hes doing color now his opinion wasnt very important. Also he stated of course the players were pissed, that didnt need to be mentioned.

Nowing Maley a little and having had some talks with him I could tell he wanted to choke Drew right through the monitor and was extremely irritated. Kind of funny. Also funny hes dying his hair. :r

[Mr B]

Thats his nickname, and I thought about not using it, but meh.
Arse!

as to the story. Males and Hedican were doing a post game discussion saying it was a great win because they battled back scorring 5 goals in under 21minutes to win the game and Staylock the rookie stood on his head. Drew made fun of them saying typical players. No one should be happy and everyone should be pissed because it showed they didnt play and had no motivation again for almost 40 minutes. Then Pavs and a few players sacked up after the coach ripped them a new arse and won the game. No one should be happy etc etc and only players would be happy right now.

Maley is a classic hard nose guy who kind of had that bit$ch stfu reply and made fun of Drew saying having only been a coach and clearly not a good one because hes doing color now his opinion wasnt very important. Also he stated of course the players were pissed, that didnt need to be mentioned.

Nowing Maley a little and having had some talks with him I could tell he wanted to choke Drew right through the monitor and was extremely irritated. Kind of funny. Also funny hes dying his hair. :r

The wife, kids and I got a pretty good laugh at Maleys comments last night.

Sad first 39 minutes and a great final 21. Lets hope thay can "show up" earlier and earlier moving forward.

[357]

Wings getting Cleary back tonight; Datsyuk and Holmstrom due back this weekend. Getting these three back should be a big help.

[icehog3]

Wish I could see the clip, Mike, thanks for the backstory!