NHL '10 - '11 Thread

[GreekGodX]

What I've realized is that regular season play is not always indicative of how things will pan out in the playoffs, especially in the NHL.

[icehog3]

Mike, you call out the Wings fans for making excuses for their loss, then make excuses why the Sharks lost the one they lost to the Wings. :r

Hawks have won 4 in a row, back in 4th in the Wild Wild West, and are the second hottest team in the NHL behind the Sharks. If they can learn to play 60 minutes every night like last night, they will be a threat to go far again in the postseason.

[rebelknight]

Mike, you call out the Wings fans for making excuses for their loss, then make excuses why the Sharks lost the one they lost to the Wings. :r

Hawks have won 4 in a row, back in 4th in the Wild Wild West, and are the second hottest team in the NHL behind the Sharks. If they can learn to play 60 minutes every night like last night, they will be a threat to go far again in the postseason.

Hawks are hot but I would say 3rd or 4th hottest team. Definitely 2nd hottest in the west but NJ is definitely hotter. They are like 19-2-2 in their last 23 and Boston is also right up there with the Hawks in terms of hot teams. I'm a sharks fan but it's nice seeing a team like NJ making a huge push at the end of what looked like a miserable season.

[Ahbroody]

Mike, you call out the Wings fans for making excuses for their loss, then make excuses why the Sharks lost .
n.
Guess the joke didnt come through. I was poking at how many excuses there were and trying to show you can find something in any loss to use as a crutch. The "Since were throwing out excuses" line I started it off with. Guess I should have put crappy in there.

Christos I agree regular season and post season 2 different worlds. Guys grip sticks a lot harder. Thats one of the benefits the wings have. Its not new and nobody panics.

But I just think Babcock was trying to protect his sophmore goalie who was eliminated by the Sharks in the playoffs last year and had thr potential of losing three in a row to them heading in to the post season. If you dont think that played a factor I dont know what to say. You dont want him facing them having lost three straight in his head after getting eliminated by them last year in the playoffs.

[icehog3]

John, I agree the Devils are playing some great hockey. Boston and Toronto too...I guess I should have said "hottest in the last 10". :tu

Mike, we will have to agree to disagree (or maybe both agree that we can't see in Babcock's head) about the decision to start Joey Mac. But I have a hard time believing the "protecting Howard" theory. JMHO. :)

[Ahbroody]

Hahhaahhha
I just trying to poke at them.

Quote of the day from micah after playing ice, then roller then shooting pucks in the garage. "My hands smell like barf" :r he needs one of those smelly mitts shirts.

Edit for nhl content.
Sharks have a chance to pull within one point of the Wings tonight if they can beat the stars and wings get beat by the yotes. Can the Hawks and Sharks continue the race up the standings?

[icehog3]

Hahhaahhha
I just trying to poke at them.

Quote of the day from micah after playing ice, then roller then shooting pucks in the garage. "My hands smell like barf" :r he needs one of those smelly mitts shirts.

Good deal! Tell Micah the idea is to get the gloves as smelly as possible. Makes the "face washes" that much more special. :r

[icehog3]

Hawks are spanking the Leafs 5-1 after 2. :)

[Bruins Fan]

B's lose in OT a couple of mistakes cost them, good game.

[icehog3]

Hawks win their 8th in a row, and remain one of the hottest teams in the NHL in the last 12 games. ;)

[icehog3]

Bobby Luo got his 300 NHL win tonight.

Antti Niemi has 52.

Who do you think is happier?

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/niemicup2.jpg

[jerseyjay]

NJ Devils have a great momentum. If they get into top 8, it will be hard to stop them. And all it took was to bring back Jacques !

[Ahbroody]

Crap! Not looking good.

[kugie]

B's lose in OT a couple of mistakes cost them, good game.

It was a good game tonight, The Pens came out like they had nothing to lose.
Tough loss.
Philly lost tonight The B's could have made good ground on first in the East.

[Prefy]

Corey Crawford better watch out or he may just find himself winning the Calder trophy.

26 "W"s on the season, 8 in a row and some pretty impressive numbers.

Hogs could definitely use some reliable goal-tending.

[Ahbroody]

Damn Dallas was the hungrier team tonight, sharks fail to even get a point and gave up a 3rd period lead :td Nemo played okay. Stars have had the Sharks number all season. Stars Played a good road game. Sharks PP was bad even giving up a shorty and dallas had a few additional chances on the pk.

These last few weeks will be exciting.

[E.J.]

Well, there's always 2011-12..... Can't keep a beach ball out of the back of the net at this point.

GO AVS!

[GreekGodX]

Wings blew the game last night with a 4-1 lead going into the 3rd. Phoenix tied it up with less than 2 minutes to go, and won in the shootout. Very frustrating after the Wings played a good 2 periods. Stupid turnovers and the Wings just got outplayed in the 3rd. I'm hoping they can get on a hot streak before the playoffs start.

[357]

Wings blew the game last night with a 4-1 lead going into the 3rd. Phoenix tied it up with less than 2 minutes to go, and won in the shootout. Very frustrating after the Wings played a good 2 periods. Stupid turnovers and the Wings just got outplayed in the 3rd. I'm hoping they can get on a hot streak before the playoffs start.

I didn't see it, but I heard Babcock was mighty pissed off. I have a feeling the Wings will be playing their best when the regular season is over. I don't think seeding is a #1 priority for them. Being healthy and playing well when the season ends/playoffs start is probably more important.

[gravelman]

Tonights Caps Lightning game was fun to watch...I love watchin Ovie but do not always get the opportunity since my TV provider wishes me not too a lot. Great paced game, now watching the Blues vs. Jackets. High scoring and some great saves by both goalies. Kind of cool too to see before the game the number 7's of St. Louis being honored.

[Bruins Fan]

I'm getting the popcorn ready. Tonight's Bruins Canadiens game should be a barn burner.
Last game the Bruins beat Canadiens and beat them up.
The Montreal press really did a number on the Habs calling their manhood in question, I'd be willing to bet the gloves will be off at the opening faceoff :sl

[gravelman]

I'm getting the popcorn ready. Tonight's Bruins Canadiens game should be a barn burner.
Last game the Bruins beat Canadiens and beat them up.
The Montreal press really did a number on the Habs calling their manhood in question, I'd be willing to bet the gloves will be off at the opening faceoff :sl

I can't wait to watch this one tonight, going to be a great game!! So glad I have nothing else to do tonight.

[icehog3]

I'm getting the popcorn ready. Tonight's Bruins Canadiens game should be a barn burner.
Last game the Bruins beat Canadiens and beat them up.
The Montreal press really did a number on the Habs calling their manhood in question, I'd be willing to bet the gloves will be off at the opening faceoff :sl

Well, except Tim Thomas :r

[Bruins Fan]

Well, except Tim Thomas :r
When goalies fight it like girls fighting with purses :r

[Bruins Fan]

It will be interesting to see if the habs bring up a few goons for this one?
The habs are like soccer players,hit them and they flop looking for the penalty:td

[Ahbroody]

When goalies fight it like girls fighting with purses :r

Tell that to Ray Emery, Roy, etc. There are some bad ass goalies out there who could whoop the crap out of plenty of players.
As for saying any professional hockey player flops like a soccer player, uhhhh I know Bruins fans hate Habs and the reverse, but soccer players?

[icehog3]

When goalies fight it like girls fighting with purses :r

Brent "Joey Kocur" Johnson? :r

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

Hawks looked like the Harlem Globetrotters in periods 2 and 3 versus the Panthers tonight. Too bad they took period 1 off. :td

[Eleven]

It will be interesting to see if the habs bring up a few goons for this one?
The habs are like soccer players,hit them and they flop looking for the penalty:td

I know you made this post way before Chara decided to goon it up and almost kill a guy. I just hope Pacioretty isn't seriously injured, or worse.

If Chara plays another regular season game this year there is no justice.

[icehog3]

I know you made this post way before Chara decided to goon it up and almost kill a guy. I just hope Pacioretty isn't seriously injured, or worse.

If Chara plays another regular season game this year there is no justice.

Gotta catch the lowlights on NHL Network.

[kazzaca]

I don't know...the play was horrible but I doubt it was intentional. Chara is a tough player but he's not dirty.

They're saying Pacioretty is conscious and moving all his extremities, hopefully he can recover and continue his career.

[icehog3]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6195439

[Bruins Fan]

Not what we expected,but in a way it is, the team is up and down you never know what team is going to show up?
The power play is killing us, another 0 fer we just don't have THAT GUY that can take over a game.
I'm glad Pacioretty is OK after that hit by Chara that was scary.

[Eleven]

I don't know...the play was horrible but I doubt it was intentional. Chara is a tough player but he's not dirty.

They're saying Pacioretty is conscious and moving all his extremities, hopefully he can recover and continue his career.

Take a look back at the last few times these 2 teams played each other. Chara targeted Pacioretty in those as well. The last game was a slug fest of fights. Chara is not a dumb player who is unaware of what is going on. He knew exactly what he was doing.

[E.J.]

The Chara hit....

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Max-Pacioretty-stretchered-off-after-devastating?urn=nhl-331549


Avs let in another 5 tonight.... Ugh...

[gravelman]

Take a look back at the last few times these 2 teams played each other. Chara targeted Pacioretty in those as well. The last game was a slug fest of fights. Chara is not a dumb player who is unaware of what is going on. He knew exactly what he was doing.


I do not believe that it was his intent to cause injury like that. He was finishing his check, it just so happened that there was a partition there and the outcome was not good at all. It would be different if Chara was a dirty player, and I do understand the rivalry between the two, but it is not of his character to do something like that to purposely take a guy out.

[Ahbroody]

If Chara plays another regular season game this year there is no justice.
Given your defense of Cooke the dirtiest player in the game who is a many time repeat offender and who the league changed the rules of the game over his hits. A hit he was not suspended for. Thats a very high tightrope you are walking and it might not be to long before the shoe is on the other foot.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/blogs/nhlwraparound/2011/02/the-cooke-case-file.html


Take a look back at the last few times these 2 teams played each other. Chara targeted Pacioretty in those as well. The last game was a slug fest of fights. Chara is not a dumb player who is unaware of what is going on. He knew exactly what he was doing.

This I do agree with. There is a history and I believe without a doubt he intended to injure Pacioretty. He pushes him into the corner with his left arm forcing him into the stansion. He knew he was going to hit it. I dont know if he thought it would end so badly, but he knew he was going to get hurt. He didnt have to push him with his left arm into the corner and he did.

This Clip of the end of the Jan 8th game where Pacioretty scores the winner and taps Chara on the back. They had been going at it. Chara looses his mind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Me9YN9VnS0

There is a history Chara wanted revenge. Chara got his revenge and as noted this could have ended this kids carrer or much worse. I agree this is deserving of a very long suspension. Given the leagues history of fail and Charas star power I doubt it will be to long. Gillies got 10 games and this was a much more dangerous hit with much worse intentions.

[Ahbroody]

Sharks were lucky to win tonight. How they escaped the 1st tied one to one is a mystery. The second was a push but at times they seemed to not even be able to get out of their own zone. Third they controled the game and the play, but had some horrible break downs forcing Nemo to make some big saves. The OT was ugly on bth sides till Marleau got his 3rd OT game winning goal of the season.

The Refing was horrid, it was bad both ways. They called crap calls and let obvious stuff go. Took my son to the game and had a hard time not dropping F bombs. :r

[Bruins Fan]

I do not believe that it was his intent to cause injury like that. He was finishing his check, it just so happened that there was a partition there and the outcome was not good at all. It would be different if Chara was a dirty player, and I do understand the rivalry between the two, but it is not of his character to do something like that to purposely take a guy out.
Exactly, guys are playing full speed,that wasn't even much of a hit.
If the NHL wants to protect players make the stanchion areas safer, Oh but that might cost a few premium seats.
If Chara gets suspended it will be a joke.

[kugie]

That game Stunk last night. The Habs took it to the B's and all they could do was get chippy at the end.
Inconsistent at best right now and they still need to find themselves.

No Power play points, no fire except for the first ten min of the game (if that).
they better get their heads out of their A$$es.
I don't care if they loose (don't get me wrong I like it better when they win)
but put some effort into the game not just the beginning the Whole Game.

I'm Glad Pacioretty is doing better.

I don't think the Intent was there but Chara may still get a couple of games suspension.:2

Go Bruins:tu

[Eleven]

Saying the words "Matt Cooke" does not negate the argument for Chara being suspended.

[357]

Tell that to Ray Emery, Roy, etc. There are some bad ass goalies out there who could whoop the crap out of plenty of players.
As for saying any professional hockey player flops like a soccer player, uhhhh I know Bruins fans hate Habs and the reverse, but soccer players?

Did I read that right? Roy as a good fighting goalie?

Vernon and Osgood both got the better of him. Did he go around whipping some other goalie butt? I'm guessing he wasn't in that many fights, and the only two I know of he didn't do well.


Brent "Joey Kocur" Johnson? :r

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

Hawks looked like the Harlem Globetrotters in periods 2 and 3 versus the Panthers tonight. Too bad they took period 1 off. :td

I love the comment on Youtube...
what a save! He totally stopped his fist with his face. You just can't get one by DiPietro!"

[Ahbroody]

I should probably stop stirring the pot, but its just so much fun.

People who dont think the intent was there? LOL

He shoved him in to the stanchion with his left arm. The video dont lie. These two teams hate each other. He went after Him in a previous game, again the video dont lie. I guess everyone Bruins fan who doesnt think this was a very dangerous and dirty play to have no issue with the Cooke Savard hit. I think most would argue the Chara hit was more dangerous with every bit of the intent. He extends his arm forcing him into the glass. Hes a veteran of the league and knew what he was doing. Cooke was just finishing his check on Savard as the Boston announcer said. After all Savard had the puck closer to the hit by Cooke then Pacioretty did.

Scott I never said it would negate it. I would like to see Chara suspended and said that. My point was to be careful given previous support as it could be seen as contradictory calling for such a long suspension now. Especially when its the Bruins which is a rival and the history with past incidents. The next Cooke incident cant be to far off after all. Dont want to look like Mario talking about a team gooning it up while your team was leading the league in goon behavior of fighting with a player suspended for a dirty hit.

[Eleven]

The next Cooke incident cant be to far off after all.

Matt Cooke is a changed man. He will win the Lady Bing next year, just watch!

:xxx


(EDIT) Seeing if this .gif works...crime of the century!

http://i54.tinypic.com/1zogil2.gif

[Ahbroody]

:r
That deserved a bump. I actually did LOL on that one.

[Bruins Fan]

That's bull crap it was a good hockey hit, the rink is the rink.
Blame the NHL for having an unsafe work place.
Hockey is a fast moving hard hitting game, that's what puts asses in the seats

[kugie]

I don't think the intent was there:2
Matt Cooke is a scumbag dirty player.
If you think that Chara is that as well, then that's ok.
The League does not think it needs any further discipline.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=555520

[gravelman]

That's bull crap it was a good hockey hit, the rink is the rink.
Blame the NHL for having an unsafe work place.
Hockey is a fast moving hard hitting game, that's what puts asses in the seats

If it would have happened on the other side of the rink he would have ran into the glass, fallen over and gotten back up, same with in a corner or on either end. If it was 10 feet previous he would have been halfway over the benches boards and back on his feet in seconds, it just happened at an unfortunate spot on the rink and where the stantion lies...

[Bruins Fan]

I don't think the intent was there:2
Matt Cooke is a scumbag dirty player.
If you think that Chara is that as well, then that's ok.
The League does not think it needs any further discipline.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=555520

End of story:tu

[Ahbroody]

Oooooooooooo the hypocrisy of it all.
While I hate Cooke if he did that to a member of the Bruins some of you would be calling for him to be kicked out of the league. I could see the posts now. :r

Once again stars are treated different and now I am glad the league didnt suspend Cooke for smoking Savard. He was just finishing his check after all. Atleast the league is being consistently inconsistent. The trick is to make it look like your not trying to injure the guy apparently.

The worse thing about this is that the habs will now take it upon themselves to get justice. I cant wait for the league to warn the teams. Atleast when Mclaren rearranged Koivus face the league did something.

[icehog3]

To everyone who says they know what Chara's intent was...you don't. ;)

I have no dog in this fight, but I do know that mindreading is for gypsies. To anyone who plays the game as an adult on any level, rubbing someone out on the boards at full speed does not give you a lot of time to decide "I am going to run this guy into the stanchion"....just happens too fast. But if you wanna believe that Chara planned it out that way, have at it. I agree with what Murphy decided, as a "hockey in-general" fan.
No offense meant to those who feel differently.

[Eleven]

Bruins fans around the world have to turn in their "Matt Cooke" card, it's no longer valid.

[Ahbroody]

None taken brother I am sure Al would agree with you ;).
I think given the history of the two and the teams Chara had bad intentions, but as you said it was a quick play. When he pushes him into the corner I just see that as intent. As you know the bad guy never tells you he meant to do it so you often rely on past actions and current actions. It was safe to say there was a history between the two bases on the video I posted and its safe to say his left arm extended forcing him into the corner.

I respectfully disagree.

[JackSchwartz]

From TSN.ca:

"Max Pacioretty has a severe concussion, as well as a fracture of the fourth cervical vertebrae, but it's not displaced," Martin said. "Max will remain at the hospital for further observation. There will be no other prognosis for the time being, but he will obviously be out indefinitely. The most important thing for our organization right now is Max's recovery. We will continue following recommendations from the doctors and of course, Max and his immediate family would appreciate privacy in this matter."


I wish the kid a speedy recovery, hopefully he's on the ice next year.

[Ahbroody]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=555437
Wondering if the Yotes will ultimately be moved. Wonder if someone is working behind the scenes.

Sharks are nipping at the Wings heels. 2 points back. Tough to say, but lets go Kings. :r

[GreekGodX]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=555437
Wondering if the Yotes will ultimately be moved. Wonder if someone is working behind the scenes.

Sharks are nipping at the Wings heels. 2 points back. Tough to say, but lets go Kings. :r

Heard either the Coyotes or Atlanta is headed to Winnipeg. Coyotes if they can't get someone to buy the team. I guess in Atlanta they want a local owner..

Wow rooting for the Kings. Sad day in NHL banter. Hope the Wings spoil your evening :D

[Ahbroody]

LoL I thought todays banter has been highly entertaining.
Atleast I know I had a lot of fun stirring the pot. :r

I guess its kind of a tough call, but I would rather see the Sharks catch the Wings then worry about the Kings gaining on the Sharks. Sick I know. Would be poetic justice for the Sharks to tank the rest of the season and lose the last playoff spot to the Kings. Hahahaa. Didnt buy playoff tickets this year so meh. Spending to much on the kids hockey and stuff. Figure if they make it to the conf finals Ill put a deposit down on tickets for next year and buy then.

[Ahbroody]

Ooooo man Toms going to be pissed. That game was not the best officiated.

[jaycarla]

Went to the Pens/Sabres game last night in Pittsburgh. I live in Seattle and since the NBA hijacked the Sonics I would love an NHL team in Seattle to fill the void left at Key Arena. There is nothing there now aside from the WNBA Seattle Storm. Any of the NHL fans in this thread know of any rumblings/potential of Seattle maybe becoming a potential city for an NHL team?

TV does not do the NHL justice. Being there live for a game was just awesome. Granted it was in Pittsburgh which is a great hockey town, but if I could even have 50% of the experience in Seattle I would be in for season tickets.

Sorry for butting in on the thread, but I didn't know where else to go.

[Eleven]

Any of the NHL fans in this thread know of any rumblings/potential of Seattle maybe becoming a potential city for an NHL team?

Portland wanted a team a few years ago I think. The Pens were on that list before Mario saved them.

I would bet that if any team moves, it's going back to Canada. Atlanta and Phoenix seem to be on the chopping block. Winnepeg and Hamilton want teams, and there is even talk of a 2nd Toronto team!

If you're in Seattle, get your passport up to speed and call the Canucks your home team!


BTW, how was the Consol Energy Center? Me and the wife are going to the Pens/Habs game on Saturday.

[icehog3]

I respectfully disagree.

I respect your respect, and am amicable to not agreeing, Mike. :D

Ooooo man Toms going to be pissed. That game was not the best officiated.

Nah, with all the giveaways the Hawks D made tonight, they were lucky to get the point.

[gravelman]

Only saw the end of the Blues game tonight, but was lucky enough to see the amazing overtime goal by Stewart, it was quite amazing!!

[Ahbroody]

The Colorado trade is shaping up to be the worst trade in many years.

[GreekGodX]

Well you got your wish Mike :td

[Prefy]

Here's some unexpected fallout from the Chara - Patches hit.

Report: Air Canada threatens NHL sponsorship over headshots

By Greg Wyshynski

For those who feel the NHL has been neglectful in aggressively policing hits to the head out of the game, it's often asked what, exactly, will get the League's attention.

Former stars whose careers were cut short by concussions speaking out? Scientific studies showing the degenerative effects headshots have on the brain? A season in which several high-profile players, including Sidney Crosby(notes), were lost to concussions?

In the end, perhaps it's money that speaks the loudest.

According to Bruce Garrioch of QMI, a letter written by Air Canada's director of marketing communications Denis Vandal and addressed to Gary Bettman threatens to pull the major sponsor's support of the NHL if there isn't more action taken on headshots and player safety in the League.

From the Toronto Sun:

"We are contacting you (Wednesday) to voice our concern over (Tuesday night's) incident involving Max Pacioretty(notes) and Zdeno Chara(notes) at the Bell Centre in Montreal," wrote Vandal. "This is following several other incidents involving career-threatening and life-threatening headshots in the NHL recently."

Vandal noted the controversial issue is becoming bad for Air Canada's brand.

"From a corporate social responsibility standpoint, it is becoming increasingly difficult to associate our brand with sports events which could lead to serious and irresponsible accidents; action must be taken by the NHL before we are encountered with a fatality.

"Unless the NHL takes immediate action with serious suspension to the players in question to curtail these life-threatening injuries, Air Canada will withdraw its sponsorship of hockey."

A cynical approach to this news would be that it capitalizes on the wave of outrage sweeping through Canada over the lack of punishment for Zdeno Chara. And the thought that this is some kind of PR opportunism given the gravity of the situation is stomach-turning.

Also, the notion of a sponsor attempting to influence the on-ice product, as altruistic as its aim may be, can't be something fans see as a positive development.

The real issue? Whether other sponsors find it "becoming increasingly difficult to associate [their] brand with sports events which could lead to serious and irresponsible accidents." Because while Air Canada's on its soapbox, the NHL is sitting on a pile of sponsorship money, having grown revenue 32 percent from 2008-10.

Bridgestone, Cisco Systems, McDonald's, Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons, BlackBerry, Discover and Hershey's all have new deals with the NHL this season, and MillerCoors inked a new $400 million deal. What do they think?

[icehog3]

Air Canada can suck a big bag of ****s. :2

[Prefy]

Air Canada can suck a big bag of ****s. :2

My thoughts exactly:tpd:

[Bruins Fan]

Montreal fans are off their rocker, they are jamming the police lines wanting Chara arrested.
The police had to go to media and tell the nuts to stop jamming the phone lines.
There was no head shot, it was a legal hit.
Just another reason Boston fans despise with a passion the Canadiens.
I did not want to say it before but their boy Max is no angle you reap what you sow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-onQTLSRBXQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqQHNFFXzWM

[Prefy]

This whole situation is really starting to piss me off and I'm a Habs fan. The injury was terrible but hit was nothing worse then the penalty that was assessed.

I do believe that it was interference as you can't impede the player when they chip the puck past you. That being said that kind of check happens all the time on the players bench where a bigger defensmen rides a smaller player into the boards. The only reason Patches gets hurt is because of the stansion.

People are speaking out on this matter just to get in on the media hype including the Prime Minister of Canada.

Chara is now under criminal investigation in Quebec which is a ****ing joke. Hopefully once they find nothing wrong and people can give it a rest.

[icehog3]

Chara is now under criminal investigation in Quebec which is a ****ing joke. Hopefully once they find nothing wrong and people can give it a rest.

Complete and utter nonsense. Maybe we can make NHL hockey a "no check" league.

[Ahbroody]

Well you got your wish Mike :td

;s

As to the criminal investivation Im sure its fluff do to the amount of phone calls the pd recieved in montreal.

As to the hit its a shame there has been talk he may never play again do to the fracture of the neck and teams being to scared. His carrer may be over. So I would ask any of the Boston posters remember Savard when posting and think a second.

As to the hit. I think he knew, but I am sure he had no idea it would turn out like this. Its clear he didnt like him, but I am sure he didnt think he would hurt him so bad. Its sad the kid actually could have died or been paralyzed for life. That arm pushing his head towards the stanchion just looks hmmmm.

Going to be interesting to watch this play out over the next few months. Glad it was not a player I was a fan off.

[Bruins Fan]

The Savard incident was a blind side head shot issued by a known cheap shot artist, not the same thing.

[Ahbroody]

I meant showing some damn respect for the injured player. You know the guy who could have been paralyzed and whos carrer may be over? Not posting video clips trying to say well he has boarded someone so whats the big deal hes not an angel etc. Its about showing some compassion. The same you would expect for Savard. This appears to have been a complex request for some as you actually had to read the post.

As to Savard hit, Cooke is a POS certainly, but at the time of the hit it was 100% legal. Some people think this was every bit as dirty and even worse showing a disregard for fellow players safety. Now understanding this would require an open mind so it may be lost on some.

Edit:
Have talked at the rink with some of the guys. Opinion os pretty split. I see the hockey play argument, no ones arguing that. Some of us just think that arm pushing the head and the history looks like he knew and had intent

[Bruins Fan]

Yeah your right, hockey, might be to rough of a game for some people?
Badminton might be a better game to follow?

[Ahbroody]

Savard should have taken up badminton I guess.

[Eleven]

savard should have taken up badminton i guess.


ouch!

[Bruins Fan]

Savards career is over at age 33 he will never be back?

[Ahbroody]

Hey dont blame me. That was a buddy fock pass to the nuetral zone with head down. I just finished my check.

[E.J.]

The Colorado trade is shaping up to be the worst trade in many years.

Thanks for the kick in the nuts, Mike....;) Come on, Stewy only has like 9 goals(12 points) since the trade(11 games)... Shattenkirk has 5 assists to go along with that, or one more than EJ has in his 8 games with the AVS.

I'm not giving up on the trade or the AVS!

I am an Avalanche, Broncos and Jazz fan in professional sports I follow closely.....and as of this writing, I am cheering for teams that are TERRIBLE...

(I have had my day in the sun and multiple Championships from 2 of the 3, in my adult lifetime)

[icehog3]

OK, Boys, let's keep it civil, we can disagree and still not take each other's heads off. ;)

[E.J.]

*EDIT* Looks like I am a little late with this...but here is the article

Montreal police started a criminal investigation Thursday into the on-ice hit by Boston's Zdeno Chara that left the Canadiens' Max Pacioretty with a severe concussion and cracked vertebra.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/Police-investigating-brutal-hit-by-Boston-Bruins-player-Zdeno-Chara-031011


Come on....really?:rolleyes:

[kugie]

*EDIT* Looks like I am a little late with this...but here is the article

Montreal police started a criminal investigation Thursday into the on-ice hit by Boston's Zdeno Chara that left the Canadiens' Max Pacioretty with a severe concussion and cracked vertebra.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/Police-investigating-brutal-hit-by-Boston-Bruins-player-Zdeno-Chara-031011


Come on....really?:rolleyes:

That is ridiculous. They actually had the Police get on the news and ask the public to stop calling the 911 and report the Chara indecent.

[Prefy]

Just found that yahoo stream Versus games. Us IP required which is probably never noticed before.

Watching the Bruins-Sabres game right now. Been a pretty good game so far except for a phantom boarding call on Chara.

Nucks @ Sharks is up later tonight, should be a good one!

[Bruins Fan]

B's been playing short handed all night lots of phantom calls:td
Things did get lively at the end of the period :sl

[icehog3]

I have lots of friends in Canada, so this is not meant for the 99.9% of normal people there...but there must be some real boobs in Montreal, calling 911. :r

[Ahbroody]

Thanks for the kick in the nuts, Mike....;) Come on, Stewy only has like 9 goals(12 points) since the trade(11 games)... Shattenkirk has 5 assists to go along with that, or one more than EJ has in his 8 games with the AVS.

I'm not giving up on the trade or the AVS!

I am an Avalanche, Broncos and Jazz fan in professional sports I follow closely.....and as of this writing, I am cheering for teams that are TERRIBLE...

(I have had my day in the sun and multiple Championships from 2 of the 3, in my adult lifetime)

You know I love yah man. Just saying it already looks bad and may look worse next season. Its like the waling up the morning after and realizing ooooo shiz. Just ask Tom.

Just found that yahoo stream Versus games. Us IP required which is probably never noticed before.

Watching the Bruins-Sabres game right now. Been a pretty good game so far except for a phantom boarding call on Chara.

Nucks @ Sharks is up later tonight, should be a good one!

Watching the Bs feed also. In and out of the room, but the Commentary has been interesting, of what Ive seen apparently not a single penalty call was good.

As for the Sharks Canucks. Thinking the Sharks wont catch the Wings tonight. The Canucks are playing better Sharks I think are still down Boyle and they played bad the other night. If they come out like that tonight they could be down 0-3 after one.


Yes Tom. That was laser show though.

Edit
Ooo and there French remember that explains a lot no?

[Ahbroody]

LoL on 2-0 after one. Figured it would be 3-0.

Should be a pushback but wonder if it will be enough

[Ahbroody]

Uhhhhhhh wow

Ooooooo damn 2-2

Damn it Eager!

[icehog3]

What a game!! :wo

[Ahbroody]

Sad I sold my tickets to tonights game. That was one of the best if not the best game played at the tank this year. Its just to damn hard to go this much with little kids.

Are the Redwings hearing the jaws theme? Theyre coming looks like the Blackhawks are also. Could they fall to 4th or 5th and face the Yotes again? This is getting gooooooood. I guess the Hawks wont be golfing like you thought they might.

Tom I took Micah on tuesday was great fun hes making it the whole game now. Little man had everyone around us laughing with his expert opinions. He still thinks they need to camp the net like he does cause thats how you get goals. :r

[icehog3]

I wish I could see Micah play.....hopefully someday.

I no longer think the Hawks will be golfing...actually I think if Crawford keeps playing the way he has, they have a good a shot as anyone in the West. Maybe there are a couple of lines as good as Toews/Kane/Sharp right now, but I doubt there is one better.

Sharks look really good, Wings are always in it, Canucks have so many weapons (and one Achilles heel, hopefully), and a few other teams are right in the mix. I know I will be missing Bif Buff if the Hawks catch Luongo sometime in the Spring.

[Ahbroody]

Interesting game in the Joe.
I listened to the Edmonton feed on the radio. They said at the start of that 5-3 Detroit threw a water bottle on the ice to stall and buy time. Did that actually happen? Kind of a non issue as they didnt score, but you just dont see teams do that.

Jaws noise got quieter

[Eleven]

An assistant coach on my kids team is from Pittsburgh, and works for a pretty big Steel company in Ohio. I figured he had connections so a few months ago I asked if he could hook me up with tickets to the March 12th Penguins game, it's me and the wife's anniversary.

He said "how much do you wanna pay?" and I told him it didn't matter, it was a special day for us, cost wouldn't get in the way of good tickets.

I just went down to Cincinnati today to pick them up from him and he hands me 2 executive suite tickets along with parking privileges and says "Happy Anniversary!"

Some people just do the nicest things, but of course we all know that. It's too bad he doesn't smoke cigars or I would hook him up!

I just wanted to share this amazing thing my buddy did for me!

We got a deal on the hotel, free tickets and parking...more money for the casino tomorrow after the Penguins beat the Habs!

-(P

[Prefy]

An assistant coach on my kids team is from Pittsburgh, and works for a pretty big Steel company in Ohio. I figured he had connections so a few months ago I asked if he could hook me up with tickets to the March 12th Penguins game, it's me and the wife's anniversary.

He said "how much do you wanna pay?" and I told him it didn't matter, it was a special day for us, cost wouldn't get in the way of good tickets.

I just went down to Cincinnati today to pick them up from him and he hands me 2 executive suite tickets along with parking privileges and says "Happy Anniversary!"

Some people just do the nicest things, but of course we all know that. It's too bad he doesn't smoke cigars or I would hook him up!

I just wanted to share this amazing thing my buddy did for me!

We got a deal on the hotel, free tickets and parking...more money for the casino tomorrow after the Penguins beat the Habs!

-(P

Very cool story!

But I don't think the Pen are coming away with a "W" in that one;)

[Bruins Fan]

B's drop 4th straight, I didn't like the make up of this team from the get-go. Playoffs.... they will be one and done.
Time for my fire Julien and Chiarelli rant to start up again:D

[E.J.]

Avs let in 6 last night.....:rolleyes:

An assistant coach on my kids team is from Pittsburgh, and works for a pretty big Steel company in Ohio. I figured he had connections so a few months ago I asked if he could hook me up with tickets to the March 12th Penguins game, it's me and the wife's anniversary.

He said "how much do you wanna pay?" and I told him it didn't matter, it was a special day for us, cost wouldn't get in the way of good tickets.

I just went down to Cincinnati today to pick them up from him and he hands me 2 executive suite tickets along with parking privileges and says "Happy Anniversary!"

Some people just do the nicest things, but of course we all know that. It's too bad he doesn't smoke cigars or I would hook him up!

I just wanted to share this amazing thing my buddy did for me!

We got a deal on the hotel, free tickets and parking...more money for the casino tomorrow after the Penguins beat the Habs!

-(P

Love to hear stories like that....:tu Happy Anniversary!

[MurphysLaw]

Heading down south tonight to see the Cats and Lightning go at it, can't wait!

[kugie]

Not going well at all for the B's. :pu
The puck is not bouncing for them at all the last two games.
The other two they just sucked.:2
If they can get it together string a couple of ins in a row. Get some of that mean style they had on that road trip. They will do alright.

Stop going to Chara at the point for a one time shot on the power play move closer get the puck down low Let Kabrle run the point.:2

[stevefrench]

Very cool story!

But I don't think the Pen are coming away with a "W" in that one;)

You called that one, Matt! :D

[Prefy]

You called that one, Matt! :D

:noon

[Sawyer]

What an incredible hockey game tonight in Philly. Thrashers come back from a 3 point deficit to score 4 in the third and win it in OT 5-4. Unbelievable. Kinda puts a damper on Leino's hat trick. :noon

[Sawyer]

Just now checking the other scores and Carolina and Buffalo lost. If the Sharks can take the Rangers it will be a sweep for the Thrashers today. Now the Thrashers just need to win about 10 more games. :rolleyes:

:ih

[Ahbroody]

I think the boys in teal just may be able to do that.
They better or the Wings will grow that lead and we dont want that.

[ahc4353]

Three missed high sticks in one friggin period!? Come on.

[Prefy]

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/Shows/Hockey_Night_in_Canada/1245861901/ID=1839594143

Interesting numbers on a team Revenue in Winnipeg.

I think that the numbers are inflated in the broadcast and in arena sales but still interesting. From the numbers I have run seems like somewhere likely in the mid 80s to low 90s.

Another positive is they made Milbury look like even more of a tool :r

[Ahbroody]

Three missed high sticks in one friggin period!? Come on.

I saw some non calls on tripping and interfence in the second so I guess it goes both ways.

Now it gets good. Lets go Sharks. :noon

OOO look a non call on holding the stick there.

[Ahbroody]

Pretty good game by both teams up until the shootout. Ugggh atleast the Rangers had players trying deaks the Sharks just sent player after player shooting right at his pads.

GG AL I am sure your happy. :tu

Damn Wings lead increases. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo

[GreekGodX]

Hats off to former Red Wing Ville Leino for getting a hat trick. Although the Flyers blew it and ended up losing 5-4 in OT. Red Wings get another much needed win :)

[MurphysLaw]

Got the VIP treatment at the Panther's game last night, got to see behind the scenes, go out to the ice, saw a few guys doing warmups outside the locker room, were gifted 2 game pucks, and got our seats upgraded..

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/0a68b303.jpg

This is where we were when Garrison put it in the net in OT to win, had a great view of the whole play

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/fc7b448b.jpg

after the game we got the pucks signed by Vokoun, Weiss, Kulikov, and Booth, really great guys, had almost the whole team sign my wifes jersey

[icehog3]

Very cool Brian! :tu

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks tied it up:sl

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Hawks tied it up:sl

They did it again:noon:noon

[cobra03]

RIP Rick Martin one of the Sabres greats. Sad day.
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabres-nhl/article366076.ece

[Eleven]

Too bad the Penguins lost, and too bad this phone doesn't take better video!

Our Suite at Consol Energy Center (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDUqskfF3Xk)

[icehog3]

R.I.P. Richard Martin. Long Live the French Connection Line.

[icehog3]

Your boys and my boys manana, MIke. :)

[kugie]

Too bad the Penguins lost, and too bad this phone doesn't take better video!

Our Suite at Consol Energy Center (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDUqskfF3Xk)

Nice :tu

[GreekGodX]

Too bad the Penguins lost, and too bad this phone doesn't take better video!

Our Suite at Consol Energy Center (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDUqskfF3Xk)

Suite looks really nice. I like that touch screen that gives you the different camera angles and team stats.

[357]

Pretty good game by both teams up until the shootout. Ugggh atleast the Rangers had players trying deaks the Sharks just sent player after player shooting right at his pads.

GG AL I am sure your happy. :tu

Damn Wings lead increases. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo

:D

I think Datsyuk's hand is feeling better...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pIovRkZvxE

[Ahbroody]

Your boys and my boys manana, MIke. :)

Will be at the rink with Micah for a lot of the game. He has a game today from 515 to 615 pacific. Hope its a good one. Good luck. Your gonna need it. :r. So do we crap almost the entire pacific is possibly making the playoffs. Wish we had some tin cans like other divisions to pad our record. :r. poke poke

[icehog3]

What do you call the Oilers??? poke poke :r

I will be in the midst of a playoff game of my own, Mike, so I won't see the last 2 periods until I get home on TiVo.

But you are right, the Sharks may very well beat the Blackhawks tonight....it's not like it's the playoffs or anything. ;) :r

[Ahbroody]

Lol Sharks give up 5 in the second. Implosion.

[Eleven]

Implosion.

Somehow, Matt Cooke will get the blame for this.

[Ahbroody]

:D

I think Datsyuk's hand is feeling better...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pIovRkZvxE

lol I thought you were going to post the overtime winner with the Oilers were he breaks the Oilers stick with a slash which they didnt call then scores the winning goal seconds later on the same shift.

Tom the Oilers are a northwest division tin can not pacific. I am missing something. I meant the lower teams, far number in the northwest and central. Pacific seems to have the toughest division right now.

[icehog3]

My bad on the Oilers, Mike....Pacific does seem like the best overall right now, though I think the Central has the best "top two". ;)

Felt bad to see Niemi pulled in Chicago, he is still my goalie hero...but I was happy to see the Hawks get two.

[Ahbroody]

That was a trainwreck. Got off the ice with Micah look at the game feed its 5-2. They score its 5-3. Get to the car its 6-3. Yeah didnt even turn it on when I got home. The boy did.

OOO well the boy had a nice breakaway goal and got one of a rebound while camping the net. Two goal night so dad was happy. :tu.

On VS JR was giving the Sharks and Nemo love saying he still thought they may come out of the west. I do look at the Pac North and think that Vancouvers record is padded a little from the teams there. No comment on the Central cough cough. Good thing I didnt offer up a bet to you. I think I have learned not to bet you. I will just send sticks instead and save the torture. :r

Yes Scott I do blame Cooke. I am sure that rat bastid had a hand in this.

[icehog3]

Well, all the "toughest division" talk in the world won't mean diddily in 4 weeks. Even if 5 teams came out of the Pacific, only one team comes outta the West.

Congratulate Micah on his 2 goal night! :D

[Ahbroody]

Sharks decide to go Blackhawks and beat the Stars 6-3 scoring 4 in the third.

Steve Otts still a b1tch. Jumps Murray which fails, then goes for the leg lift and fails then turtles. You are a huge b1tch is what I imagine Murray was saying.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NhW24_2_2U

[kugie]

B's get one last night, winning 3-2 in a shoot out.
They were a little flat at times and the D is not doing their job allowing way to many shots on goal.

Rask, played really well and if it wasn't for him I (they) would have been crying over loss 5 in a row.

6-1 power play in favor of the Blue Jackets.
The B's did not allow a power play goal. They have been on the receiving end of some very questionable calls since the Chara indecent:2
Peverley had a sweet SH goal last night.

[Bruins Fan]

Anyone catching the protest up in Montreal?
What a bunch of tools:td
Bruce Boudreau told them like it is :r

[jmsremax]

Anyone catching the protest up in Montreal?
What a bunch of tools:td
Bruce Boudreau told them like it is :r

I understand why they are mad. Remember Cooke's hit of Savard? Basically this was the boiling point to them. Do I think a criminal investigation is over the top yes.

Hockey is a full contact sport, but some of these hits are just brutal/uncalled for. Look at some of Avery's hits last night....something has to give.

[357]

lol I thought you were going to post the overtime winner with the Oilers were he breaks the Oilers stick with a slash which they didnt call then scores the winning goal seconds later on the same shift.

Tom the Oilers are a northwest division tin can not pacific. I am missing something. I meant the lower teams, far number in the northwest and central. Pacific seems to have the toughest division right now.

Really? You're going to complain because the Bing trophy winner for the last 3 years in a row got the benefit of the doubt? Composite sticks break all the time. In fact Zetterburg had one break as he test flexed it against the ice before a faceoff. Datsyuk had 13 penalty minutes for the entire season, before tonights game started.

Anyway, watching a pretty good game against the Caps. 2-2 after 2.

[357]

Nice, Z just banked one off the goalie's facemask from a tight angle to give the Wings a 3-2 lead with 10 min left in the third.

[Ahbroody]

Heatley serving the first of a two game suspension for throwing an elbow at Otts head.
while I dont like Ott and can imagine why someone might want to take a run at him, you just cant go at someones head. Interesting it was Heatley not usually that type of guy. Now drunk driving or throwing a tantrum I coukd see. :r

I dont how some people survive criticism. Its fun poking you guys at times.

What the hell happened Tom?

[E.J.]

Avs continue to allow 5 goals a game... To quote ESPN "Easily the worst team in the NHL right now, with one win in their past 19 games."


GO AVS

[icehog3]

Hawks looked like they weren't even interested in being in Dallas last night, Mike. Worst game I have seen them play in two years, in almost every aspect.

[Ahbroody]

Hey E.J did someone get hurt lastnight?
Thought we lost Boyle last night. His knee got tied up and his legs did a Gumby manuever then he layed on the ice face first pounding the ice. Skated off with a little help then came back out quick. With the blue line banged up it was nice not to lose him again. Sharks were lucky to win last night. Two goals were off wild players. One of a stick and one off a thigh.

Yeah I saw some of the lowlights Tom. I think it was Toews who literally said "we all picked the same night to crap the bed" :r. Epic

[icehog3]

Didn't hear that quote, Mike, but it sure is dead-bang on. :r

MAW Pif Building and Loan Buddy ole Pal. :r

[E.J.]

Hey E.J did someone get hurt lastnight?


Erik Johnson - X-rays negative....

[Ahbroody]

Didn't hear that quote, Mike, but it sure is dead-bang on. :r

MAW Pif Building and Loan Buddy ole Pal. :r

Yeah I saw that and dont like where this is going. Like with Vin, think I better go to defcon5. Uhhhhh we moved? You know I love you in a hetero way so lets play nice. :sh

Rooted my phone again. Wifi tether and netbook for game streams in the patrol car.
Win! Watching Yotes and Nucks.

[icehog3]

Stupid Canucks. :mad:

You can't hide, Mike. ;)

[Ahbroody]

Grapes talking about the equipment in 1999 saying it was going to be an issue. Kind of crazy say what you will about him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8YBEQ9QyxQ&feature=feedu

[icehog3]

Saw the clips on HNIC....Don knows stuff.

[E.J.]

AVS WIN....AVS WIN!!! Even though it was SO and against the only team in the league statistically worse than them....I don't care. Would have been nice to hold the lead in regulation(when I was still awake).

On a downer....the Denver Pioneers lost to NDU in double OT in the WCHA Final.

[Bruins Fan]

Saw the clips on HNIC....Don knows stuff.
Damn straight he does, he was one of the best coaches we ever had in Boston, Sinden just didn't want to deal with him.

[E.J.]

Not NHL....but I'm posting anyway. Not the funniest thing you'll even watch, but there are a few smile evoking comments.

2011 Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament - All Hockey Hair Team
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9NW6KB9C8Y&feature=player_embedded

[Bruins Fan]

This guy should be gone for life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB7V5dmVvgs&feature=player_embedded

[icehog3]

This guy should be gone for life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB7V5dmVvgs&feature=player_embedded

P.O.S. He should sit the entire playoffs, enough from this clown already. :2

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nig2naN8NTs

Cherry on Cooke.

[Ahbroody]

Already posted that like a month ago grandpa your memory must be slipping.
I think he's going to be made an example off this tlime given his lengthy history and the meetings just occurring.

[ahc4353]

How does a guy throw an elbow like that and make it off the ice untouched?

[E.J.]

How does a guy throw an elbow like that and make it off the ice untouched?

X 2....and the exact reason, IMO , you need guys to take care of business on the ice for you....

[Eleven]

This guy should be gone for life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB7V5dmVvgs&feature=player_embedded

He won't be gone for life. I'm sure he will be made example of though. Despite what Campbell does, Mario has a chance to set his own precedent.

I'm betting on an 8 games suspension. Mario will strip him of ever wearing an "A" again. Maybe even healthy scratch him for a while.

But banning for life? Nah. If Bertuzzi, McSorley, and Gillies can attack someone as brutally as they all did and still play in the league, then Matt "Flying Elbow" Cooke will still be playing.

Penguins won't waive him either, there are 29 other teams out there who would snatch a 15 goal, elite PK'er and laugh at the Pens for letting him go.

His punishment needs to be severe, but Matt Cooke ain't going nowhere.

(This is NOT a defense of Matt Cooke, simply stating my opinion on what I think will happen, and the reality of the NHL.)

[Ahbroody]

Scott I can think of a few teams who's stars he cheapshot that wouldn't want him. Some people who's knees he wrecked maybe. Also some teams would likely be worried depending on the locker room makeup.

Tonight everyone in San Jose is a Blackhawk fan.

[Ahbroody]

Will the coyotes get that pp call with under 3 minutes left to be given the chance to tie

[Eleven]

Scott I can think of a few teams who's stars he cheapshot that wouldn't want him. Some people who's knees he wrecked maybe. Also some teams would likely be worried depending on the locker room makeup.

Good point. 25 teams would want him :)

[Ahbroody]

Yeah maybe 10, 15max if they want to handle the increased scrutiny that will be on this guy now. He will be under a microscope for the remainder of his carrer. Be serious he is the flame that started all this headshot, blindshot GM meetings. All GMs called for longer suspensions on repeat offenders. They are trying to stop it. Who wants the blindshot headshot poster boy? Sorry but even Mario made himself the biggest hypocrite of the year when he tried to say word one about a team gooning it up. Watch the video Tom and I posted again. You think its a coincidence someone took a shot at Crosbys head Cooke style? Cherry even says this was going to happen in the video. It did. Who wants to subject their Stars to that danger. Averys not even that bad and Dallas waived him.

I can think of 6 teams who wouldnt be able to take him based on injuries and I can think of a lot of teams who I cant see him fitting into the roster. There are teams that may take him, but I think if you stop and think its a lot less then you are estimating. A lot of the teams that might take him have young locker rooms which creates a whole seperate discussion. High level teams why subject your star players to the retaliation attacks see Crosby, why subject your team image to the poster boy of cheap shots? I just dont see it.

One things for sure he will be getting yet another vacation this year. Hey didnt I say that would happen a week or two ago? :r

[icehog3]

Already posted that like a month ago grandpa your memory must be slipping.
I think he's going to be made an example off this tlime given his lengthy history and the meetings just occurring.

Grandpa just led his team to the Leagur Championship last night, Young Man. ;)

How does a guy throw an elbow like that and make it off the ice untouched?

The Rangers are p#**ies? :sh



But banning for life? Nah. If Bertuzzi, McSorley, and Gillies can attack someone as brutally as they all did and still play in the league, then Matt "Flying Elbow" Cooke will still be playing.



McSorley never played again in the NHL after the Brashear incident. I will be shocked if Gillies plays again in the NHL. But you are right about Cooke, he will probably get 8 or so.....which is a joke, they should give him the rest of the season off...INCLUDING playoffs. :2

[ahc4353]

As a Ranger fan I hate to agree with you Tom but you just might be right.

Very disappointed in the 4 that were on the ice at the time.

[icehog3]

As a Ranger fan I hate to agree with you Tom but you just might be right.

Very disappointed in the 4 that were on the ice at the time.

I was being more tongue in cheek than anything, Al, but you are right...soembody should have responded. :2

[Ahbroody]

Matt Cooke please report to the Principals Office.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=556712

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=358971
Zetterberg has ground, but Marchand just comming off a suspension for a hit to the head speaking out? Uhhhhhhhhh Sure theres is a spindoctor around here somewhere. Just give it a little time.

[icehog3]

Matt Cooke please report to the Principals Office.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=556712

The hearing was supposed to be 1:30 EST, I figured the result would already be known. :mad:

[SmokeyJoe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nig2naN8NTs

Cherry on Cooke.

Wow... Cherry was dead on - March of 2010!

Kind of eerie how he mentioned next time it could be Crosby with what happened to him this year.

:sad

[Eleven]

Off with his head! (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=556768)

Ok so they didn't actually behead him, but he is gone for a while. I really really hope this helps change things.

[Ahbroody]

Thats a pretty good slap.
Whats funny is the post game yesterday the Pens Coach had this crap what can I say attitude. Yup we were the ones jumping up and down about ending headshots that took out our star. Yup our repeat offender just did it again, will be suspended and cost us the game. Yup we look like huge hypocrites right now. :r That interview is epic talk about yeah we got caught with our pants down. Its going to be interesting if they keep Cooke.


Damn 220k for that hit. Bwahahahhaahhaahahahahahha well done Cooke. Next time just throw the money off a building atleast people will like you more for it.

[Eleven]

Pierre McGuire is a douchey little troll, but this interview about Matt Cooke is pretty good.

Melnick with Pierre Mcguire March 21 (http://www.team990.com/sound_bytes/view/session/team_990_audio_clips/1/)

Click on that interview link in the player.

[taltos]

The Bruins are bigger pu**ies than the Rangers after what Cooke did to Marc Sevard. There is no reason that this pos should still be alive and skating.

[E.J.]

Impressed with Bylsma's comments about the hit and Cooke's suspension.... Don't have a link, watched it on ESPN this AM...

[icehog3]

Impressed with Bylsma's comments about the hit and Cooke's suspension.... Don't have a link, watched it on ESPN this AM...

Agreed. :tu

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2WHmijaPRw

[Eleven]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2WHmijaPRw

lol 99% of those are penalties in today's NHL.

[kugie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2WHmijaPRw


That's awesome :tu

[Ahbroody]

Sharks move to within one point of the Wings :wo
Clowe says dont touch the rookie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a65HbdatAY

Tom the Hawks play the Wings three times in these last few weeks. Counting on the Hawks to help the Sharks overtake second.

[Bruins Fan]

Montreal you people are out of your minds:=:
Now they are going after sports talk guys,I think they need some sunshine up north :r
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Habs+Bruins+rhetoric+gets+ugly/4492847/story.html

[icehog3]

Mike, if the Hawks could win all 3 (very tough w/o Sharp and Bolland), they might give the Wings a run for the Central.

Oh yeah.....Stupid %#&*ing 3 point games.

That is all.

[357]

I wish the Wings could just stay healthy.

[Ahbroody]

Everyone is dealing with injuries Mike. Deep teams work through it and keep going.

Hawks lost Sharp and Bolland.

Sharks are down two Dman Huskins and Wallin and one of the best face off men in Nichol for weeks and just got Boyle back.

Canucks lost one of the best faceoff men in the league Malholtra for the year.

Everyone has injuries. Good teams work through it. All teams are dealing with issues.


OOOOOOOO man Bruins Habs rematch tonight. I am watching that for sure.

[Bruins Fan]

The B's send a message 7-0 beat down. Olay, Olay :sl

[icehog3]

The B's send a message 7-0 beat down. Olay, Olay :sl

Wow! :sl

[Ahbroody]

Watched the game the Bs scoring the 5-3 short handed goal. Was the icing on the cake. That was a meltdown of epic proportion.

[357]

Everyone is dealing with injuries Mike. Deep teams work through it and keep going.

Hawks lost Sharp and Bolland.

Sharks are down two Dman Huskins and Wallin and one of the best face off men in Nichol for weeks and just got Boyle back.

Canucks lost one of the best faceoff men in the league Malholtra for the year.

Everyone has injuries. Good teams work through it. All teams are dealing with issues.


OOOOOOOO man Bruins Habs rematch tonight. I am watching that for sure.

Yeah I know, but c'mon.

Dastyuk, Franzen, Hudler, Bertuzzi and Osgood are out. We just got Rafalski back, thank God, and Stuart is just off of the liquid food thanks to a broken jaw. I really hope Babcock is resting at least a couple of them for the playoffs rather than more serious issues.

[kugie]

The B's send a message 7-0 beat down. Olay, Olay :sl

911 in Canada is ringing off the hook..."somebody arrest the Bruins for the beat down they laid on the Habs" :D

[Ahbroody]

HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTT .
Did he just. Unreal.

Marleau Bails his team out 2x in a few minutes. Including bailing out the Captain who took a really stupid peanlty that gave the Kings the lead. That was so bad by Thorton. You are the Captain and you take an absolutely brainless penalty like that with a few minutes left after Marleau just ties the game? Wow so bad by Thorton.

[icehog3]

Niemi can't beat Quick in the shootout.

Stoll is unreal, 8 of 9 so far this year.

Stupid Sharks. :mad:

[Ahbroody]

Good thing there are no shootouts in the playoffs. Still dont like the idea of the Sharks matching up against the Kings in the playoffs they play them really well. Still Sharks currently tied with the Wings in points, but Wings have a game in hand. Would be interesting if they beat them out by a point.

[taltos]

Watched the game the Bs scoring the 5-3 short handed goal. Was the icing on the cake. That was a meltdown of epic proportion.I have never seen Montreal roll over and play dead like this before in 50+ years of watching the Bruins and the NHL. Marchand might be taking a few days off for his hit at the end of the game though.

[GreekGodX]

Good thing there are no shootouts in the playoffs. Still dont like the idea of the Sharks matching up against the Kings in the playoffs they play them really well. Still Sharks currently tied with the Wings in points, but Wings have a game in hand. Would be interesting if they beat them out by a point.

Sharks might catch them if we stay on this current losing streak :td If there are no more SO games for either team and they end up tied, Wings have the tiebreaker.

I can't believe the Habs got killed last night. I thought it would be way tighter.

[Eleven]

Yeah I know, but c'mon.

Dastyuk, Franzen, Hudler, Bertuzzi and Osgood are out. We just got Rafalski back, thank God, and Stuart is just off of the liquid food thanks to a broken jaw. I really hope Babcock is resting at least a couple of them for the playoffs rather than more serious issues.

Crosby, Malkin, Orpik, Comrie, Letestu, Jeffery, Tangradi. Large chunks of the year without Staal, and others injured for many games: Asham, Kunitz Martin...

It aint just the Wings.

[Eleven]

Man Games lost:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/Asidjaz/CIFN/Sanstitre-52.png

[Ahbroody]

Sharks might catch them if we stay on this current losing streak :td If there are no more SO games for either team and they end up tied, Wings have the tiebreaker.

I can't believe the Habs got killed last night. I thought it would be way tighter.

I think that depends on how things end up exactly. If the records are a dead match the sharks won 3 of 4 from the Wings. They have the wins advantage over them and based on that would take the 2nd spot. Wings aren't so much on a losing streak as playing 500 hockey. Sharks were red hot, but have slowed also. Both teams will be playing desperate teams on the bubble. The kings lastnight were a perfect example. Wings playing a desperate Hawks team 3 times could be bad. Its going to be fun, but I think 1-3 are locked up. Sorry Tom I don't think the Hawks will overtake for second or third. 4th.

[icehog3]

I think that depends on how things end up exactly. If the records are a dead match the sharks won 3 of 4 from the Wings. They have the wins advantage over them and based on that would take the 2nd spot. Wings aren't so much on a losing streak as playing 500 hockey. Sharks were red hot, but have slowed also. Both teams will be playing desperate teams on the bubble. The kings lastnight were a perfect example. Wings playing a desperate Hawks team 3 times could be bad. Its going to be fun, but I think 1-3 are locked up. Sorry Tom I don't think the Hawks will overtake for second or third. 4th.

No need to be sorry, I agree that it's unlikely the Hawks will move that high unless somehow they take 3 of 3 in regulation from the Wings....not bloody likely.

5 teams battling for the last 4 spots in the West now that Calgary looks like toast. Who will be the odd team out?

[Ahbroody]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTZd7MkSNHs


Matt Bradley paid his pound of flesh for this hit. Got cut bad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTyCSoVnOfM

[kugie]

Went to the Bruins Yesterday Best game i have ever been to.
Took my son Lucas to his first game had a blast. Just wish he could have seen a win but it was worth it.

[Bruins Fan]

Went to the Bruins Yesterday Best game i have ever been to.
Took my son Lucas to his first game had a blast. Just wish he could have seen a win but it was worth it.
Awesome, the B's did not start playing until the last period.
I hate sounding like a crybaby buy the officials were terrible and helped steal the game:td

[GreekGodX]

From ESPN.com

TIEBREAKER
In the event teams are tied in the standings, the following tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.

1. The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage).
2. The greater number of games won (not including games won in a shootout).
3. The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. If two clubs are tied, and have not played an equal number of home games against each other, points earned in the first game played in the city that had the extra game shall not be included. If more than two clubs are tied, the higher percentage of available points earned in games among those clubs, and not including any "odd" games, shall be used to determine the standing.
4. Goal differential.

So games won not including SO wins comes before games won between the teams. Sharks have 5 SO wins while the Wings have 4.

[Ahbroody]

Ahhhhhh never looked at shoutout wins.
Guess the Sharks will just have to win it by points. :tu

[Eleven]

Here is what Alexei Kovalev does to your brain when you face him in a shootout:

http://i53.tinypic.com/akej45.jpg

[Ahbroody]

UND vs Denver on ESPNU right now.

[icehog3]

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

[GreekGodX]

Hossa's first goal against the Wings since he left and it is the game winner in OT :td I have mixed feelings on Z's hooking penalty with less than a minute to go to prevent a 2 on 1. Sure it stopped them from winning in regulation but it gave the Hawks a PP to start OT. Which led to the Hossa goal.

That first period was so slow! 6 penalties and Bertuzzi gets tossed. He'll probably get suspended as he led with his elbow. Thought Bertuzzi's size played a part in Ryan Johnson getting hit in the head. Johnson's head is basically at Berts elbow :r Glad to see Johnson didn't get seriously hurt, and returned to the game later.

[icehog3]

Hossa's first goal against the Wings since he left and it is the game winner in OT :td I have mixed feelings on Z's hooking penalty with less than a minute to go to prevent a 2 on 1. Sure it stopped them from winning in regulation but it gave the Hawks a PP to start OT. Which led to the Hossa goal.

But like you said, Son, it stopped them from winning in regulation. They can't "not call" a blatant penalty because overtime is looming. :)

That first period was so slow! 6 penalties and Bertuzzi gets tossed. He'll probably get suspended as he led with his elbow. Thought Bertuzzi's size played a part in Ryan Johnson getting hit in the head. Johnson's head is basically at Berts elbow :r Glad to see Johnson didn't get seriously hurt, and returned to the game later.

I am not so sure Berschmoozi will get suspended, and I won't be angry if he is not. Dumb decision to turn and make the hit skating backward, but I don't think he meant to drill Johnson's head the way he did. I guess we have to leave it to the "experts".

[357]

But like you said, Son, it stopped them from winning in regulation. They can't "not call" a blatant penalty because overtime is looming. :)



I am not so sure Berschmoozi will get suspended, and I won't be angry if he is not. Dumb decision to turn and make the hit skating backward, but I don't think he meant to drill Johnson's head the way he did. I guess we have to leave it to the "experts".



It was a fun game to watch even if the Wing's lost. We did get a point at least.

On the possibility of a suspension...

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/03/red_wings_todd_bertuzzi_wont_b.html

DETROIT -- Todd Bertuzzi will not be suspended for his hit to the head against Chicago's Ryan Johnson on Monday, the Detroit Red Wings confirmed today.


Bertuzzi received a five-minute penalty for elbowing and was ejected from the game at 5:17 of the first period.

"I don’t think it was anything malicious,'' Johnson said. "He was very apologetic, came walking right in here and said ‘Sorry’ as soon as it happened.''

I know Bert doesn't have a great reputation. All I can say is since he's been in Detroit, I haven't seen him do anything to intentionally hurt someone; aka no cheapshots. I'm not saying 100% for certain, but in the many games I've seen, he's been a model citizen.

[GreekGodX]

But like you said, Son, it stopped them from winning in regulation. They can't "not call" a blatant penalty because overtime is looming. :)

I am not so sure Berschmoozi will get suspended, and I won't be angry if he is not. Dumb decision to turn and make the hit skating backward, but I don't think he meant to drill Johnson's head the way he did. I guess we have to leave it to the "experts".

If it came off like I was saying they shouldn't have called it, I wasn't saying that. I was saying if he should have taken the penalty. I suppose it was the "smart" play to prevent the 2 on 1.

I'm glad Bert's not getting a suspension. Definitely not a smart a play.

[icehog3]

I heard Bertuzzi went to the Blackhawks' locker room after the game and apologized to Johnson. Class move. :tu

[GreekGodX]

I heard Bertuzzi went to the Blackhawks' locker room after the game and apologized to Johnson. Class move. :tu

I think he has learned some things over the years :tu

[icehog3]

I think he has learned some things over the years :tu

You would hope so, he had a lot to live down. He gained some measure of respect in my eyes post-game last night.

Hoping the Hawks catch the Bruins a bit contented after the B's clinched a playoff spot last game, but they are a good team and matching the defending champs. I think if the Hawks can survive the 2st period down 1 goal or less, they will have a good shot at 2 points.

[MurphysLaw]

Here is what Alexei Kovalev does to your brain when you face him in a shootout:


Clemmensen has let quite a few get by in shootouts lately :td:td:td

[Bruins Fan]

B's getting in the playoff mode, Timmy pitches his 9th shutout :noon

[icehog3]

Yup, the B's caught a tired Hawks team, and dominated them. Not a good night for a Hawks fan. :(

[taltos]

Yup, the B's caught a tired Hawks team, and dominated them. Not a good night for a Hawks fan. :(Its nice for a Bruins fan to have a good night against an Original 6 team once in a while.:D

[icehog3]

Its nice for a Bruins fan to have a good night against an Original 6 team once in a while.:D

Thanks Paul....next time please just give me a paper cut and pour lemon juice in it. ;) :r

[Bruins Fan]

I think we should call 911 and boycott Uno's because the bad man said something to Shawn Thornton as he was going off the ice to get 40 stitches to the head. ;)

[icehog3]

I think we should call 911 and boycott Uno's because the bad man said something to Shawn Thornton as he was going off the ice to get 40 stitches to the head. ;)

Was ita Fernando Pisani? He justa boy made outta wood.....wea call him Pinnochio. He's a gooda boy.

[rebelknight]

Is the the score ESPN is showing for the Detroit - St. Louis game for real? 3-10? Sharks can smell that blood in the water. Time to move into second in the west.

[357]

I didn't see them game but 10-3? What is defense?

[taltos]

Thanks Paul....next time please just give me a paper cut and pour lemon juice in it. ;) :rI was going to pour Stoli on it. Only the best for you Tom!:D

[icehog3]

I didn't see them game but 10-3? What is defense?

The Wings made the 2011 St Louis Blues look like the 1987 Edmonton Oilers last night. :r

I was going to pour Stoli on it. Only the best for you Tom!:D

:wo :al

[GreekGodX]

I didn't see them game but 10-3? What is defense?

and add what is a goalie? Joey Mac got killed then Babcock didn't do Todd Macallum any favors by throwing him in there. I believe it was his first NHL game.

Sharks can move to 2nd place with a win tonight against Dallas :td

[icehog3]

and add what is a goalie? Joey Mac got killed then Babcock didn't do Todd Macallum any favors by throwing him in there. I believe it was his first NHL game.

Sharks can move to 2nd place with a win tonight against Dallas :td

I don't know about Sharks 2nd place :td, but beat Dallas is a big :tu for Hawks fans. ;)

[Ahbroody]

I don't know about Sharks 2nd place :td, but beat Dallas is? a big :tu for Hawks fans. ;)

You can't have A without B. You need A bad or that position gets really lean. I will let the boys know you are cheering for them to beat the Stars and take control of second. Given the last game this will be a nasty nasty game. They always are, but given Dallas position / desperation I don't know if they will pull this one out. I hope they do.

[icehog3]

I meant the :td from Christos' perspective, doesn't matter much to me who comes in second...but it does matter to me that the Sharks win tonight. :)

[icehog3]

ESPN.com reference Hawks-Bruins incident.

Thornton was angry at someone on the Hawks bench during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Chicago after he was cut in the forehead by a skate. As he left the ice, bleeding, he heard some comments from the Hawks' bench which got him fired up. He made a move toward the bench but was restrained.

"Something was said," Thornton said after the game. "Obviously I can't swear when I talk to [the media]. There was some stuff said that I'm not happy about. I'm going to find out who it was and I will deal with it in my own way."

The Hawks weren't forthcoming Thursday with the exact comments that angered Thornton, but they brushed off his criticism.

"Someone said something to him," said Bryan Bickell, who works out with Thornton in the offseason. "Hopefully he's all right. I guess there were some words. I didn't hear it or who did it. It's all in good fun. There are times it gets heated, but I don't think our team is any different from any other team."

Hawks' enforcer John Scott called Thornton a stand-up guy until Scott was informed Thornton said "those guys on their team chirp a lot."

"He said that?" Scott exclaimed. "That's fine. He can say what he wants.

"He's going after some of our littlest guys on our team. He's trying to challenge [Fernando] Pisani to a fight. What's that say about him? Mr. Tough Guy, trying to challenge Pisani. If I'm in the lineup he's more than welcome to come and chirp me. I'll kick the [expletive] out of him."

I love hockey. :D

[Ahbroody]

Holy crap that was Epic by Scott.
"Hey Thornton you're a bit$h. Grow a pair, come say something to me and I will kick your a$sssssss."

[Bruins Fan]

Thornton is still pissed says the player has no sack,and he will take care of matters when he gets a chance.
Thornton is not a goon he can play and will mix it up with anyone.
Thornton will beat Scott like a red headed step child.

[Bruins Fan]

Funny watching Bruins pre game and he was asked about Scotts comment
Shawn said who is Scott never heard of the guy ? :r

[icehog3]

Thornton is still pissed says the player has no sack,and he will take care of matters when he gets a chance.
Thornton is not a goon he can play and will mix it up with anyone.
Thornton will beat Scott like a red headed step child.

Thornton can take care of himself fine, I admit.

Word is that it was Patrick Kane he was angry with, hopefully he will give the little imp a break.

Beat Scott like a RHSC? Let's just say Mr. Thornton is lucky Mr. Scott won't have a chance to take him up on that this season. ;) :r

[Ahbroody]

Funny watching Bruins pre game and he was asked about Scotts comment
Shawn said who is Scott never heard of the guy ? :r

Must of went to the Chris Pronger school of insults. Sounds very similar to the infamous "where is that, in the minors" comment about Burish. I do think comebacks of that type should be reserved for future hall of famers, but it was a good one.

[Bruins Fan]

Yes that is what they were saying Kane? A funny moment behind the net Kane tried to get something going with Chara,Chara looked down at him and swatted him away like a fly :r

[Bruins Fan]

Must of went to the Chris Pronger school of insults. Sounds very similar to the infamous "where is that, in the minors" comment about Burish. I do think comebacks of that type should be reserved for future hall of famers, but it was a good one.

I guess he will have to see Scott in the minors? One point in 40 games,the Blackhawks didn't even dress him for the game.Easy not to know who the guys is.

[Ahbroody]

I guess he will have to see Scott in the minors? One point in 40 games,the Blackhawks didn't even dress him for the game.Easy not to know who the guys is.


My point was in both situations the message being conveyed by the person making the statement is that the player being referenced is not on their level and doesn't belong on the ice with them.

Queue the Jaws theme.

[icehog3]

Yes that is what they were saying Kane? A funny moment behind the net Kane tried to get something going with Chara,Chara looked down at him and swatted him away like a fly :r

I give the kid credit for even going there. :)

I guess he will have to see Scott in the minors? One point in 40 games,the Blackhawks didn't even dress him for the game.Easy not to know who the guys is.

Until you get in a fight with him. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=985bd9nTDGA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1cvOiKuxH8

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx5WwrlVsUk

[icehog3]

Thanks to Niemi and the Sharks tonight! :tu

Congrats on getting to the playoffs.

[jmsremax]

This will make for some entertainment next time the Hawks and B's meet:

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/275617-scott-will-kick-the-bleep-out-of-shawn-thornton?eref=fromSI&eref=fromSI


:bx

[GreekGodX]

Thanks to Niemi and the Sharks tonight! :tu

Congrats on getting to the playoffs.

When I saw the 6-0 score this morning I thought it was a April Fools joke :td

[icehog3]

When I saw the 6-0 score this morning I thought it was a April Fools joke :td

;s

[Ahbroody]

When I saw the 6-0 score this morning I thought it was a April Fools joke :td

See I thought the same thing when I saw the blues lay 10 on the wings.


Ooooooooooooooooooooooohhh. All in fun

[GreekGodX]

See I thought the same thing when I saw the blues lay 10 on the wings.


Ooooooooooooooooooooooohhh. All in fun

I wish :td :td

[icehog3]

Let's Go Hawks!

[Ahbroody]

This will make for some entertainment next time the Hawks and B's meet:

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/275617-scott-will-kick-the-bleep-out-of-shawn-thornton?eref=fromSI&eref=fromSI


:bx

Discussed yesterday. My money is still on Scott. He's a beast and basically just a fighter. He's a bad bad man in every fight I have seen.

Let's Go Hawks!

I support this statement today.

[icehog3]

Discussed yesterday. My money is still on Scott. He's a beast and basically just a fighter. He's a bad bad man in every fight I have seen.



I support this statement today.

:wo

[icehog3]

Patrick Kane!! :wnr

[bscottskangum]

Patrick Kane!! :wnr

:td

[icehog3]

:td

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

[Partagaspete]

Okay so my season is officially over now that the Isles beat the hell out of the Ragskirts the other night. bt are eliminated from play-ff yet again

How he hell does Gborik NOT get a game misconduct fr that hit on Frnz? Oh thts right he is a Rag and he boarded and concussed an Islander so it's okay. Colin Campbell is a C****; BTW there is a lot of negative hiistory betweeen him and the Isles Organization well before he got this positon.

Nice to see that pu$$ie Avery get hs a$$ hnded to him. Typical punk avery. goes after a young 5-7 170 lbs guy but Haley says no you don't...then he tries to turtle. what a b!tch.

We got a real good core of young players some minor tweaks and a for real goalie and next season other teams better not underestimate us. As a Hockey fan I will still bewatching the play-offs of course.

how muc itmake me want to vomit I stick my my pre-season pick of the Flyers hoisting Lord Stanley this year.

[Mr.Maduro]

Okay so my season is officially over now that the Isles beat the hell out of the Ragskirts the other night. bt are eliminated from play-ff yet again

How he hell does Gborik NOT get a game misconduct fr that hit on Frnz? Oh thts right he is a Rag and he boarded and concussed an Islander so it's okay. Colin Campbell is a C****; BTW there is a lot of negative hiistory betweeen him and the Isles Organization well before he got this positon.

Nice to see that pu$$ie Avery get hs a$$ hnded to him. Typical punk avery. goes after a young 5-7 170 lbs guy but Haley says no you don't...then he tries to turtle. what a b!tch.

We got a real good core of young players some minor tweaks and a for real goalie and next season other teams better not underestimate us. As a Hockey fan I will still bewatching the play-offs of course.

how muc itmake me want to vomit I stick my my pre-season pick of the Flyers hoisting Lord Stanley this year.

I couldn't agree more with ALL the above sentiments. I watched the NY/NY game and a game misconduct should have been given. I also very much enjoyed Avery getting bloodied up. :tu
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[Bruins Fan]

Bruins take the Northeast Title with a 3-2 win over Atlanta,they better pick up their game if they are going to do anything in the playoffs.
The last two games were full of lapses not good.

[kugie]

Bruins take the Northeast Title with a 3-2 win over Atlanta,they better pick up their game if they are going to do anything in the playoffs.
The last two games were full of lapses not good.

:tpd:

[icehog3]

Sharks beat Ducks,
Kings beat Stars.
Hawks fans smile.

[Ahbroody]

Yeah I dont know how this is going to play out. Looks like the Sharks will face either the Ducks, Hawks, or Preds. Would prefer the Preds.
Just seems right for the Hawks to face the Canucks in the first round though.

[icehog3]

Just seems right for the Hawks to face the Canucks in the first round though.

Gonna be tough with out Big Buff.....they will need to find another way to get in Luoserongo's head.

[IBQTEE1]

Went to the Hawks game last night. Disappointing. There passing game was for sh!t. 31 shots on goal and couldn't come up with anything. It still was a great birthday though.