NHL '08- '09 Thread

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CA can't be my home unless there is some hockey talk!

[loki]

pens with a big win tonight...not pretty but still a good win

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pens with a big win tonight...not pretty but still a good win

I love how the analysts are harping on Sid the kid not scoring...I guess they need something to talk about.

[loki]

if i have to hear the phrase "pinball around" one more time i'm going to firebomb vs

[loki]

I love how the analysts are harping on Sid the kid not scoring...I guess they need something to talk about.

crosby is able to put the puck in the net but unlike ovi, he has a team around them to help him so he doesn't have to do it all by himself

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Exactly not to mention that Gonchar and Whitney are out. Those are some big puck moving defensemen. Sometimes I want to give Bob Mackenzie a shot in the mouth.

[SmokeyJoe]

Still smarting over the butt-whoopin' Detroit put on my Hurricanes. :(

Hoping they continue to develop... I am optimistic that some of the changes they made will bear fruit.

[icehog3]

Still looking for the first Hawks win of the year...only a couple of teams can still say that. :fl

[Gophernut]

I have to say I am happy with the way my Wild team has been playing so far. Actually averaging more than a goal a game! Lemaire must have really opened up the offense!!!:ss

[Ace$nyper]

Going to be another sad year for Flyers fans :fl

[Beer Doctor]

Still looking for the first Hawks win of the year...only a couple of teams can still say that. :fl


Don't worry...I'm sure they'll get one this year:D

Did Jack Skille make the team or did they send him back down to Rockford? I might have to start rooting for the Hawks with all the x-Badgers...

[gpugliese]

Rangers going for 6-0 on the year even without the first line clicking just yet.

I probably just jinxed it. :(

[rhdad42]

I'm liking the Rangers so far this year. It's refreshing to see a young team (I think they said the 5th youngest in the league on TV the other night) playing like a team. They're still making some mistakes in their own end, but Henrik has been bailing them out. Hopefully over time those will go away.

Buffalo should be a good test tonight.

[darb85]

Still looking for the first Hawks win of the year...only a couple of teams can still say that. :fl

as much as it pains me to say it, Knowing the history of the wings and hawks, they will probably win their first one there! bah :D

Go Wings!

[icehog3]

Don't worry...I'm sure they'll get one this year:D

Did Jack Skille make the team or did they send him back down to Rockford? I might have to start rooting for the Hawks with all the x-Badgers...

Skille made the team, and has been one of the better forwards through 3 games. :tu

[hockeydad]

Looks like the Leafs have another player that everyone can hate again(see Tucker, Domi). Hellwig(sp?) gets three more games for the hit on Pietrangelo(BTW a former or maybe still Niagara Icedog).
Ryan now needs to go 41 games without a major to expunge his record. If not he keeps adding the games to the suspensions. It's 3 now, next would be 4 etc etc.

[stevefrench]

Bruins play the Habs in Montreal in about 30 minutes. Original six! :tu

[Deucer]

GO SHARKS!!!!

[loki]

Still looking for the first Hawks win of the year...only a couple of teams can still say that. :fl

have faith tom...we'll get there sooner or later

[loki]

Rangers going for 6-0 on the year even without the first line clicking just yet.

I probably just jinxed it. :(

it was sad what happened to the player in Russia...can't remember his name...but he was way to young to die

[stevefrench]

Habs win in a shootout! What a game!:tu

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Habs win in a shootout! What a game!:tu

It was a great game!!!

Hawks Win! With Knabby in net...go fantasy points:D

[Beer Doctor]

Blackhawks fire Savard after 4 games, hire Quenneville
By Pierre LeBrun
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: October 16, 2008, 12:44 PM ET

The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Denis Savard just four games into the season on Thursday, replacing him with NHL coaching veteran Joel Quenneville.



"I'm disappointed but I guess it's the nature of the business," Savard said from his Chicago home Thursday.


"I know I was doing a good job, I'm dedicated to my work. Obviously they felt they had to make a change, so what can you do."

Savard, who was in the last year of his contract, was told he'd been fired Thursday morning by GM Dale Tallon.


"I knew I had to do well this year. We talked this summer and I was aware of that," Savard said.


In a prepared statement, the team said firing Savard -- one of the franchise's greatest players -- was not easy.

"This was an extremely hard day for this organization and for me personally," Tallon said. "Denis is forever a part of our organization. We made a tough decision that we strongly feel is the right one as we continue to evaluate our team and create a championship caliber organization that can sustain success."

Quenneville, according to Tallon, "brings us a wealth of experience and a winning track record that will have an immediate and lasting impact."


Quenneville, who had been working as a scout for the Blackhawks, coached the Colorado Avalanche from 2005 through 2008 and led the St. Louis Blues for seven seasons (1996-2004). He has a 438-283-118 career record, including a 44-31-7 mark in Colorado last season.



Led by sophomore stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks have high hopes to make it back into the playoffs this season. They lost their first three games before finally winning 4-1 over Phoenix on Wednesday night.

"They promised to bring a Stanley Cup here, and they felt maybe I wasn't their guy. It's very well understood," said Savard.

"The only thing I can say is that last year I thought I did a heck of a job with our young kids," added Savard. "Eight to 10 rookies in our lineup. We had a bit of a slow start this year but I thought the team was on the right track. I guess it goes with the territory. As a coach you're judged on wins and losses."

Savard posted a 65-66-16 record in parts of three seasons as coach of the Blackhawks.

A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame as a player, he had 473 goals and 865 assists in 1,196 career games with the Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.



ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun covers the NHL. ESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek contributed to this report.

[Gophernut]

That seems a little of an overeaction to me. But, when the pressure is on, I guess you have to win em all or at least most of them.

[icehog3]

I had not seen the Savard firing until just now. I am a little stunned.

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I had not seen the Savard firing until just now. I am a little stunned.

Ya I didn't see that one coming...

On a side note Fabian Brunnstrom scored hatrick in his NHL debut last night...

"The Swede became the third player in NHL history to score a hat trick in his first game, joining Alex Smart of the Montreal Canadiens (Jan. 14, 1943) and Real Cloutier of the Quebec Nordiques (Oct. 10, 1979).Lucky I picked him up for the fantasy pool:D"

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=252757&lid=sublink04&lpos=headlines_nhl

Luckily I picked him up in my fantasy pool!:D

[Deucer]

Savard firing seems ridiculous. 4 games into the season? Why not fire him over the summer or give him a chance to succeed?

[icehog3]

Savard firing seems ridiculous. 4 games into the season? Why not fire him over the summer or give him a chance to succeed?

Totally agree. :2

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Interesting that they hire a guy who was just arrested for drunk driving...good example for all those young guys.

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After closer inspection I think this was the plan from the beginning...they weren't just bringing him in as a scout.

[icehog3]

After closer inspection I think this was the plan from the beginning...they weren't just bringing him in as a scout.

Could have been handled with a bit more class, IMHO.

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Could have been handled with a bit more class, IMHO.

Or hired him before the start of the season...its still confusing to me how a guy with a recent DUI is in charge of running of a team that is so young.

Talk about Social Responsibility

[icehog3]

Or hired him before the start of the season...its still confusing to me how a guy with a recent DUI is in charge of running of a team that is so young.

Talk about Social Responsibility

You know, one DUI can be a case of a night of poor judgment...I wouldn't trash a guy's career over it. :2

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You know, one DUI can be a case of a night of poor judgment...I wouldn't trash a guy's career over it. :2

I was in no way trashing his career rather I find it interesting that this has been made a bigger deal of. I love hockey but the NHL has a way of sweeping things under the rug if noone gets hurt. To me no punishment for these kinds of offenses makes it seem like the NHL doesn't care unless someone dies.

[icehog3]

I was in no way trashing his career rather I find it interesting that this has been made a bigger deal of. I love hockey but the NHL has a way of sweeping things under the rug if noone gets hurt. To me no punishment for these kinds of offenses makes it seem like the NHL doesn't care unless someone dies.

But I am not sure what you would have the NHL do, Matt...not let him coach again because of one DUI?

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But I am not sure what you would have the NHL do, Matt...not let him coach again because of one DUI?

Personally I would have a very tough policy on this kind of thing. Suspension without pay(1st offense)...Indefinite suspension(Possible Expulsion) and forfeiture of contract(2nd offense). Everybody in the league would fall under the same disciplinary procedures(President-Stick boy). Like you said everyone gets one chance to make a mistake but the second is another issue.

Queenville hasn't been found guilty yet as far as I know but in the event that he has been my punishment would follow 1st offense guidelines(as I can't find any information as to whether or not he has previous convictions)

I have seen too many people affected by drunk driving..overall there is no justification anyone can use to substantiate the possibility of lose of life that drinking and driving propagates. To me its like looking down the barrel of a loaded gun, its just something I wouldn't do. This is something I feel passionately about...come to think of it I may write a paper on this for my sport policy class. All in All its just my :2 and really what to they matter in the grand scheme of things:D

[icehog3]

I am a big supporter of sober driving, but I am not sure that taking away one's job for a first offense is truly the way to go....just MHO. :)

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Personally I would have a very tough policy on this kind of thing. Suspension without pay(1st offense)...Indefinite suspension(Possible Expulsion) and forfeiture of contract(2nd offense). Everybody in the league would fall under the same disciplinary procedures(President-Stick boy). Like you said everyone gets one chance to make a mistake but the second is another issue.

Queenville hasn't been found guilty yet as far as I know but in the event that he has been my punishment would follow 1st offense guidelines(as I can't find any information as to whether or not he has previous convictions)


Did you take a shot to the head last night time Tom:D:D:D:D or maybe it was just unclear the way that I wrote things.

1st offense I would have suspension without pay(set amount of games 10, 15 who knows). Not the end of a career just a the NHL taking a firm stance saying this not acceptable.

I like debates especially when they don't involve politics or religion:D

[icehog3]

Did you take a shot to the head last night time Tom:D:D:D:D or maybe it was just unclear the way that I wrote things.

1st offense I would have suspension without pay(set amount of games).

I like debates especially when they don't involve politics or religion:D

The games suspension makes sense....maybe 8 games for a first offense, if convicted?

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The games suspension makes sense....maybe 8 games for a first offense, if convicted?

I would have qualms about that, it would shown that the NHL takes the matter seriously.

Back to other impartant matters

HABS FOR STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

[icehog3]

HABS FOR STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

I object, your Honor. :r

[stevefrench]

HABS FOR STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

You can count on my vote!:D

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You can count on my vote!:D

Sweet! 66% of the popular vote!

[icehog3]

Sweet! 66% of the popular vote!

Vote? Sure.

Popular? :r

[loki]

man the pens/caps game was painful

[icehog3]

From a Chicago Tribune articel about new Hawks coacjh Joel Quenneville:


The young Blackhawks can count on one thing. With Elizabeth (Joel's wife) Quenneville's family business as one the largest tobacconists in the world, their coach will enjoy the occasional cigar after a game.

And, Lemieux says, he shares.

"They were free and they were good," he said. "If we won, we got to smoke. If they win, they can smoke."

[Beer Doctor]

:ih

Just wanted to use the new smilie

:ih

[stevefrench]

Here ya go, Tom. 153

[icehog3]

Here ya go, Tom. 153

:r :r :tu

[Gophernut]

Poor Barry Melrose. Can't buy a win. He get's a point, but loses to my Wild in a shootout last night!

[Mr.Maduro]

I can't stand the Rangers, but did you hear Avery call Valiquette a "minor-leaguer"? I wonder what Rangers fans think of him now. :rolleyes:

[icehog3]

I can't stand the Rangers, but did you hear Avery call Valiquette a "minor-leaguer"? I wonder what Rangers fans think of him now. :rolleyes:

I don't know about Ranger fans, but I still think he is a tool. ;)

[ahc4353]

Well, I like Avery. I like a guy that you know where you stand, even if the guy is an ass. :D

What I don't understand is if you're smart enough to sign a 16 million dollar no trade deal.

How can you go from this

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/ahc4353/elisha-cuthbert-gm_l1.jpg

To this

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/ahc4353/OMG.jpg

That my hockey friends is mind blowing!

[icehog3]

Olsen gets better coke? ;)

[loki]

Olsen gets better coke? ;)

it's a hell of a drug

[stevefrench]

How about those Habs? Montreal win fifth straight! :ih

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How about those Habs? Montreal win fifth straight! :ih

w00t!!! I missed out having Jaro in net in the fantasy pool though...I didn't find out hes was starting until a minute after the cutoff:c

[stevefrench]

w00t!!! I missed out having Jaro in net in the fantasy pool though...I didn't find out hes was starting until a minute after the cutoff:c

You have Halak and I have Price! What a winning tandem! :tu

[Gophernut]

Just listening to the radio, and it sounds like Marion Gaborik of the Wild, might be landing somewhere else sometime this season. They are talking about either Montreal or New York Rangers. Please send us someone who can score and stay healthy all year!:ih

[icehog3]

it's a hell of a drug

I'm sick and tired of hearing how Charlie Murphy kicked my azz....

Gaborik is so injury prone, I would be afraid to give up too much for him. :2

[Gophernut]

Gaborik is so injury prone, I would be afraid to give up too much for him. :2
Exactly, which puts the Wild between a rock and a hard place with him being an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year, and turning down a 10 year 80Million dollar contract already.

[icehog3]

Exactly, which puts the Wild between a rock and a hard place with him being an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year, and turning down a 10 year 80Million dollar contract already.

I sure wouldn't have made a 10 year offer if I were running the Wild....Be shocked if Gaborik plays 5 more years. He is "fragile". Too bad, the guy is talented as anyone.

[Goz]

"Brodeur made 25 saves en route to his 97th career shutout in a 1-0."

The way he is going he will hit 100 by Thanksgiving and the record by Christmas

[icehog3]

"Brodeur made 25 saves en route to his 97th career shutout in a 1-0."

The way he is going he will hit 100 by Thanksgiving and the record by Christmas

Actually it was his 98th.....glad he is my Fantasy Goalie! :D

[hockeydad]

Right now Boston 2 TO -0
Glass broken on a hit against VanRyn. Couple fans have some cuts. Seems like they're ok.
Go Leafs Go.

[icehog3]

Right now Boston 2 TO -0
Glass broken on a hit against VanRyn. Couple fans have some cuts. Seems like they're ok.
Go Leafs Go.

Nice comeback by the Leafs...got Toskala a win in the fantasy league. :D

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Nice comeback by the Leafs...got Toskala a win in the fantasy league. :D

Nice Comeback by the Flames too...Kipper get another win:)

[LasciviousXXX]

My Commander had the Phoenix/Washington game on in his office, I was trying to work but could hear the game. Watched the better part of the third period, exciting play.

Nice to see the Coyotes pull a win out of their ass LOL

[icehog3]

My Commander had the Phoenix/Washington game on in his office, I was trying to work but could hear the game. Watched the better part of the third period, exciting play.

Nice to see the Coyotes pull a win out of their ass LOL

Stinky win, Dustin? ;)

[LasciviousXXX]

LOL, didn't think it was going to happen the way they had been playing most of the game I saw LOL. Nail-biting too, when the Caps pulled the goalie I thought "Aw **** here we go"

:)

[icehog3]

LOL, didn't think it was going to happen the way they had been playing most of the game I saw LOL. Nail-biting too, when the Caps pulled the goalie I thought "Aw **** here we go"

:)

I know that feeling....Hawks V St Louis last week, but the Hawks actually went ahead and blew it.

[Parrotheadduff]

Right now Boston 2 TO -0
Glass broken on a hit against VanRyn. Couple fans have some cuts. Seems like they're ok.
Go Leafs Go.

I've never seen hockey glass shatter like that. Lucic is a real banger ala Neely.:ih

[hockeydad]

It's not the NHL but its close. My son scored some tickets for tonites OHL game. Niagara IceDogs vs. Saginaw Spirit. The IceDogs had Pietrangelo of St. Louis last year. I guess depending on what the Blues need he may stay or could come back to the 'Dogs.

[KidRock]

big game tonight Tom. I think I know who you are rooting for :)

[jamesb3]

big game tonight Tom. I think I know who you are rooting for :)

Ya, the losing team!!;)

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Should be a great night tonight...every team is in action!

[icehog3]

big game tonight Tom. I think I know who you are rooting for :)

Great rivalry, but the game doesn't mean much more than any other game at this point. Wish I was off work to watch it live, I will be TiVoing it.

Ya, the losing team!!

Not if the Wings play against the Hawks the way they did last year. Hawks owned 'em. ;)

[acruce]

My Stars are killing me.If they don't get it together soon I am going to have to change my avatar.:rolleyes:

[KidRock]

The Wings and Hawks game was nuts :ih

[jamesb3]

The Wings and Hawks game was nuts :ih

Yeah it was. Gonna be a tough series all year. :ih

[icehog3]

Yeah it was. Gonna be a tough series all year. :ih

The Datsyuk goal was unbelivable! :tu

Marian Gaborik was placed on injured reserve because of an unspecified lower-body injury...the guy is fragile. ;)

[Gophernut]

Marian Gaborik was placed on injured reserve because of an unspecified lower-body injury...the guy is fragile. ;)

He sure is. The Wild are playing well without him though. Other than the last three minutes of the Sabres game on Thursday.:fl

[icehog3]

He sure is. The Wild are playing well without him though. Other than the last three minutes of the Sabres game on Thursday.:fl

Yup...the Hawks played 2 good periods against the Wings last night....'taint enuf. :mad:

[icehog3]

From ESPN.com:

Marian Gaborik's agent, Ron Salcer, has gone to great lengths in recent days, including talking to ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun, to dispel what he says are misconceptions about how much money his client is looking for and/or been offered by the Minnesota Wild.


Fair enough. But who cares?


The issue isn't whether Gaborik is looking for $9 million or $10 million annually over six or seven or eight years; the bottom line is, he isn't worth a fraction of that. He's not worth it to the Wild, and unless another GM takes leave of his senses (hey, it happens more than one might imagine), no one will come close to giving Gaborik that kind of money.


Although immensely talented, Gaborik is injury-prone and has a history of disappearing come playoff time. Witness his spectacular fade last spring when he tallied just one assist in six games of the Wild's first-round loss to the Colorado Avalanche. In this salary-cap world, few teams can afford to pay a franchise player to perform at less than a franchise-player level, and they certainly can't afford to do that over seven or eight years.


As attractive as Gaborik's skills might be, his inability to lead the Minnesota Wild anywhere close to contention will be a giant red flag to every other team in the NHL. Or it should be. The good news for Minnesota GM Doug Risebrough is that his team has yet to lose in regulation while playing mostly without Gaborik, who is hurt again. That means there's little external pressure to move Gaborik in the near future. The bad news: At some point, Risebrough may end up having to dump the gimpy Slovak forward for far less than one might have imagined. Gaborik can become an unrestricted free agent in July.

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From ESPN.com:

My guess is the leafs trade a 1st rounder and a blue chip prospect for him and then sign him for 63 million over 8 years in the offseason.:r:r:r

[Gophernut]

My guess is the leafs trade a 1st rounder and a blue chip prospect for him and then sign him for 63 million over 8 years in the offseason.:r:r:r
His injuries are hockey related though, so I don't know if he would fit in on the Blues. Of course I would take Erik Johnson for him even up right now!:rolleyes:

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WOW! the Habs pull off a crazy win tonight. Down 4-1 going into the third they come back with 4 consecutive goals for a 5-4 victory.

[ahc4353]

How the hell do you give up 5 goals in less than 5 minutes?

WTF! ?

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How the hell do you give up 5 goals in less than 5 minutes?

WTF! ?

Especially when its the Leafs!:r:r

[loki]

wow 6-3 9 people scored a goal in the pens game today...ya not one player got more then one goal

[gpugliese]

Had on-the-glass seats at the Bruins/Stars game tonight, and got to watch the final scrum (with Avery and Lucic getting kicked out) develop right in front of us. Was cool to see ourselves on the nightly highlights... I'm in the blue jacket next to the guy in the white B's jersey, and got a decent amount of face time :D

[taltos]

Had on-the-glass seats at the Bruins/Stars game tonight, and got to watch the final scrum (with Avery and Lucic getting kicked out) develop right in front of us. Was cool to see ourselves on the nightly highlights... I'm in the blue jacket next to the guy in the white B's jersey, and got a decent amount of face time :DI watched the replay of the game. Looks like the Bruins might be a team to contend with this year.:ih

[stevefrench]

WOW! the Habs pull off a crazy win tonight. Down 4-1 going into the third they come back with 4 consecutive goals for a 5-4 victory.

Great win!:tu

[stevefrench]

How the hell do you give up 5 goals in less than 5 minutes?

WTF! ?

I bet Valiquette was thinking shutout with less than 8 minutes in the game. It looked like the Rangers tried to protect their lead and skated around like six goalies. Never works.

[icehog3]

Watched the Wings - Canucks game from Vancouver last night.

Before the games second face-off, the PA system was playing Kiss' "Detroit Rock City". I thought that was a rather odd choice. ;)

[Gophernut]

Watched the Wings - Canucks game from Vancouver last night.

Before the games second face-off, the PA system was playing Kiss' "Detroit Rock City". I thought that was a rather odd choice. ;)

Be like them playing New York, New York at the Xcel when the Wild play the Rangers.:hm It is a curious choice of music.

[icehog3]

Quick note to (Smokey)Joe.....been meaning to post this since 3 games ago, but it is even more meaningful now.

Andrew Ladd has played 5 solid games in a row after being moved to the 3rd line, and I think he is solid in a roster spot at this point, 2 goals and 3 points last night, named the game's #1 Star. I am really impressed with the way he has stepped up....thought you would like to know. :)

[stevefrench]

It looks like Brodeur will be out for awhile. He's supposed to have surgery on thursday and will be sidelined until at least February after tearing a distal biceps in his left elbow last weekend. Ouch.
Tough break, Tom.

[icehog3]

It looks like Brodeur will be out for awhile. He's supposed to have surgery on thursday and will be sidelined until at least February after tearing a distal biceps in his left elbow last weekend. Ouch.
Tough break, Tom.

That happens....tougher break for the Devils than for me though. ;)

[SmokeyJoe]

Quick note to (Smokey)Joe.....been meaning to post this since 3 games ago, but it is even more meaningful now.

Andrew Ladd has played 5 solid games in a row after being moved to the 3rd line, and I think he is solid in a roster spot at this point, 2 goals and 3 points last night, named the game's #1 Star. I am really impressed with the way he has stepped up....thought you would like to know. :)

Thanks, Tom! Nice to get the close-up observation from a fan.
Hope he keeps up the effort. He has the ability... and seems like a good guy.

I was sorry to hear about Martin Brodeur - he is a legend. Hope he can come back from this.

Glad my Hurricanes were able to hang on, after yacking up the lead and going into overtime. Toronto showed some grit. Interesting season so far. :ss

[LasciviousXXX]

Watching the Wings play NJ at work right now. Wings playin' like they want it. Great game thus far.

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Ive got the Leaf-Habs game going right now. Habs have not played very good losing 5-3 right now, props to the Leafs though they have been solid .

[stevefrench]

Ive got the Leaf-Habs game going right now. Habs have not played very good losing 5-3 right now, props to the Leafs though they have been solid .

That was a terrible game for the Habs. They were outshot 41 to 20 and spent half the game in the penalty box.:c :D

[taltos]

A terrible game for the Habs makes for a great day for the Bruins.:ss

[Goz]

Toews finaly put one in the net. Hawks are rolling. Lets hope they can keep it up.

[icehog3]

Toews finaly put one in the net. Hawks are rolling. Lets hope they can keep it up.

I was happy for him. he really seems like a great kid.

He, Kane, Sharp and Havlat are firing on all cylinders...Hawks look for real right now. :tu

[taltos]

Tom, how do the Hawks look for Wednesday night against the Bruins? The B's seem to have hit their stride for the first time in recent human memory. Hope they keep it up.

[icehog3]

Tom, how do the Hawks look for Wednesday night against the Bruins? The B's seem to have hit their stride for the first time in recent human memory. Hope they keep it up.

The Hawks are rolling at home, Paul, 6-0-2, and they are 7-1-2 in their last 10 games. Looks like Boston is tough on the road, so it should be a great game. :D

[Jdbwolverines]

Wings blew one today vs the Penguins. You can't give up 4 goals in the 3rd and still expect to win.

[stevefrench]

How about those Habs? How about that Carey Price? :tu

[Gophernut]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=3696190&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab6pos1
Really entertaining column by John Buccigross talking about how the AC/DC album "Back in Black" is the NHL's Official Soundtrack. Good read.

[Parrotheadduff]

Tom, how do the Hawks look for Wednesday night against the Bruins? The B's seem to have hit their stride for the first time in recent human memory. Hope they keep it up.

I look for the Bruins to win in a shootout 2-1.:ih

[Gophernut]

I look for the Bruins to win in a shootout 2-1.:ih
Former Minnesota Golden Gopher Blake Wheeler sure was a nice pickup for Boston so far this year.

[taltos]

Former Minnesota Golden Gopher Blake Wheeler sure was a nice pickup for Boston so far this year.Sure looks good. In general Boston teams have done well with players from Minnesota although the jury is still out on Maroney, looks like he should be on Dancing with the Stars when he approaches the line.

[Gophernut]

Sure looks good. In general Boston teams have done well with players from Minnesota although the jury is still out on Maroney, looks like he should be on Dancing with the Stars when he approaches the line.

That's not how he ran the ball in Minnesota. He hit the line like it had just beaten up his mom.

[icehog3]

Sure looks good. In general Boston teams have done well with players from Minnesota although the jury is still out on Maroney, looks like he should be on Dancing with the Stars when he approaches the line.

What a goaltending exhibition by Taylor and Khabibulin last night. Great game to watch even if the Hawks only took a point.

[taltos]

What a goaltending exhibition by Taylor and Khabibulin last night. Great game to watch even if the Hawks only took a point.Very good game. Hopefully both of our team are on the way to recovery.:ss

[Gophernut]

Very good game. Hopefully both of our team are on the way to recovery.:ss
You have to like the way the are both able to use all of the young talent. I really like that both teams have seemed to embrace kids who have played college hockey. There is a whole lot of talent coming out of the NCAA nowadays.

[taltos]

Another good night for the Bruins which directly led to a bad night for the Canadiens.:ss

[ahc4353]

I know this kid (http://capitals.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=392237). My sons play for the same Junior program he is from. I wish you all the best John!!

[icehog3]

Heading to the Hawks - Blues game tonight, hoping for another big night from the kids with the indian heads on their chests. :)

[Nereus]

A terrible game for the Habs makes for a great day for the Bruins.:ss

Yup! and then last nights games... GO BRUINS! :ss

[King James]

happened a few weeks ago, but Sens signed Alfredsson for a few more years... makes me happy

[ahc4353]

Heading to the Hawks - Blues game tonight, hoping for another big night from the kids with the indian heads on their chests. :)

Hope is a good thing. Reality is another. :D

[icehog3]

Hope is a good thing. Reality is another. :D

6-0-3 at home...pretty realistic in my eyes, my Brother. ;)

[ahc4353]

6-0-3 at home...pretty realistic in my eyes, my Brother. ;)

You are due for a rough night. Law of averages my posting friend. :ss

I wish you, and them luck. I was just havin a little fun at the Hawks expense.

[icehog3]

You are due for a rough night. Law of averages my posting friend. :ss

I wish you, and them luck. I was just havin a little fun at the Hawks expense.

Come on, Al, they gotta win if I am going to the game! ;)

[ahc4353]

Take your stuff!!! Ya never know when the coach might need ya!! Better to be ready than not.

Have fun. Hockey games are AWESOME!

[icehog3]

Take your stuff!!! Ya never know when the coach might need ya!! Better to be ready than not.

Have fun. Hockey games are AWESOME!

I would give my left grape for a shift in an NHL game....I could be the comedic entertainment for the fans! ;)

[Waynegro1]

Heading to the Hawks - Blues game tonight, hoping for another big night from the kids with the indian heads on their chests. :)

Well, I'm hoping you have a disappointing evening, with all due respect!! :bx I'll be looking for you from my tv.
I have to say I don't have a lot of confidence going into this one. My Blues haven't won a game this month :bh and your Hawks have only lost one in OT.
I guess the streak on both sides has to stop at some point. Hopefully tonight!!! :ih

[icehog3]

Well, I'm hoping you have a disappointing evening, with all due respect!! :bx I'll be looking for you from my tv.
I have to say I don't have a lot of confidence going into this one. My Blues haven't won a game this month :bh and your Hawks have only lost one in OT.
I guess the streak on both sides has to stop at some point. Hopefully tonight!!! :ih

St Louis has had a tough start, though Captain Keith has started to look good. McDonald and Boyes give them a chance every night, and Kariya has always been a Hawk killer. Hopefully Queneville will start Khabibulin tonight, but we shall see.

I am sitting in the nosebleeds tonight, so I don't know if I will get the TV time like last season. I will be wearing my black Rockford Icehogs jersey, so if I do get on, you will know it is me! :r

[icehog3]

For those of you who can watch the Wings - Panthers game, my friend is starting in goal for Florida...so for a change, I will actually be rooting against the Wings in a game where they don't play the Hawks.

Go Craig! :tu

[icehog3]

From FOX Sports:

Barry Melrose's return to the NHL as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning lasted 16 games.

The former television anaylst was fired Friday, less than five months after he left the booth to coach a team that finished with the league's worst record last season. Assistant Rick Tocchet was promoted to interim head coach

[gpugliese]

I'm not terribly too surprised about him getting the axe already, but it is a bit of a disappointment.

About a month before the season started I ran into him at a cigar bar in Boston. Didn't really get a chance to talk at length, but he was excited and looking forward to coaching again.

I'm curious to see how long it takes ESPN to sign him as a commentator again... I seem to remember Eddie O getting back on VS pretty quickly after the Pens fired him.

[Prefy]

I heard a lot of interesting things about Tampa Management from people in the know over the summer.

It seems most are trying to avoid the team like the plague:hn

[Waynegro1]

Turn over after turn over. The Blues have got to be smarter at the "Blue line". :bh
Sorry about the during game commentary. I had to vent!!

[Waynegro1]

The Blues pull it off in OT. Finally a win in Chicago!!!
My condolences Icehog :tu

[icehog3]

The Blues pull it off in OT. Finally a win in Chicago!!!
My condolences Icehog :tu

None necessary, it was a great game live! Hawks salvage a point after playing 10 of the worst minutes of the season to start the game. Penalties in OT are killers, 4 on 3 creates too much open ice and are so much tougher to defend than 5 on 4s.

Seeing Byfuglien thump Keith Tkachuk was worth the price of admission alone...Captain Keith has really become quite the jag in his later years. :r

[Goz]

Hawks name Denis Savard club ambassador (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/chi-14-blackhawks-bits-chicagonov14,0,1141982.story)

Good job on the Hawks part. It was tough to see him go, but they are treating him right.

[icehog3]

Hawks name Denis Savard club ambassador (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/chi-14-blackhawks-bits-chicagonov14,0,1141982.story)

Good job on the Hawks part. It was tough to see him go, but they are treating him right.

Pat Foley had to cut off the ovation Savard received from the United Center crowd when he was introduced during the Pilote / Magnuson ceremony so the game could proceed. It was a wonderful moment for Savard

[Mr.Maduro]

Devils - Caps...what a game! Ovechkin ties it at 19:59....goes to shoot-out Devils win 6-5....wow.....exciting game....Devils score 6? A much needed win.

[acruce]

The Stars finally one...............:rolleyes:

[King James]

prolly watch some of the Pens/Wild game tonight in between writing papers

[Gophernut]

prolly watch some of the Pens/Wild game tonight in between writing papers

Stuck at work, following it on espn.com.

[SmokeyJoe]

The wife and I scored some primo seats (center ice - club level) for tonights Carolina - Montreal game.

'Canes won 2-1! Whoo Hoo!!!

Great night. :ss

[ahc4353]

Nice Joe congrats!!

[SmokeyJoe]

Well, I like Avery. I like a guy that you know where you stand, even if the guy is an ass. :D

What I don't understand is if you're smart enough to sign a 16 million dollar no trade deal.

How can you go from this

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/ahc4353/elisha-cuthbert-gm_l1.jpg

To this

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/ahc4353/OMG.jpg

That my hockey friends is mind blowing!

Any more proof required to demonstrate that Avery is a dipstick? :tg

Thanks for the kind words about tonight's game, Al! :D

[South Shield]

Its nice to have a sports team do good, my Sharks are really looking impressive. Its amazing what Todd McLellan has done for the team

[icehog3]

Its nice to have a sports team do good, my Sharks are really looking impressive. Its amazing what Todd McLellan has done for the team

The Sharks look awesome this season, size AND speed are a lethal combination.

Hawks got back on the winning track tonight, and Johnny Toews got in a fight. http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/brawl.gif

The Hawks need to rethink their desire to trade Khabibulin, he is definitely their best goalie at this point.

[South Shield]

The Sharks look awesome this season, size AND speed are a lethal combination.

Hawks got back on the winning track tonight, and Johnny Toews got in a fight. http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/brawl.gif

The Hawks need to rethink their desire to trade Khabibulin, he is definitely their best goalie at this point.


I like the Hawks this year, a lot of nice young talent to build on.

I thought they were quick to fire Savard but the team really looks good under Quenneville.

[icehog3]

I like the Hawks this year, a lot of nice young talent to build on.

I thought they were quick to fire Savard but the team really looks good under Quenneville.

To be fair to Savard, they should have let him go before the season...I know the Hawks didn't hire Quenneville to be a "scout".

Toews (20), Kane (20), Sharp (26), Keith (25), Seabrook (23), Barker 22), Bolland (22), Versteeg (22), Ladd (22), Brouwer (23), Byfuglien (23), Havlat )27), and even Campbell at 29....the Hawks have built quite a foundation the last couple years.

But I still don't wanna face the Sharks in the playoffs right now! :r

[taltos]

Tom, you would rather face the Bruins right now?:ss

[icehog3]

Tom, you would rather face the Bruins right now?:ss

Regardless of what happened when they played, Paul....yes I would. ;)

[ahc4353]

WOW My Rangers took the night off!!

[icehog3]

Character win for the Hawks, down 3-0, they win it 5-4 on OT.

Big goals two nights in a row for Ben Eager, 2 goals for Sharp, and Bolland is playing some great hockey. Might actually get to see a playoff series in Chicago this season. :)

[icehog3]

How about some props for the Original Six? :tu

Boston, New York Rangers and Montreal 1-2-5 in the East, and Toronto, who was expected to be a doormat, only 1 game below .500.

Detroit and Chicago 2-4 in the West.

I think it is great for the NHL, and for fans of the O-6. :D

[taltos]

A great deal of fun in ruining Patrick Roy's (and that a*hole crowd's) big night. Nice win for the Blackhawks also.:ss:ih

[icehog3]

A great deal of fun in ruining Patrick Roy's (and that a*hole crowd's) big night. Nice win for the Blackhawks also.:ss:ih

Yeah, it was a big tribute night in Toronto as well, for Wendel Clark....Hawks were the spoilers just like the B's. :)

[Goz]

That was a hard game to watch at first. They didn't play well in the first period but they played hard and didn't give up. Go hawks.

[icehog3]

That was a hard game to watch at first. They didn't play well in the first period but they played hard and didn't give up. Go hawks.

This year's team has a lot of character....I think they could make a run at home ice advantage for the first round by being 4th in the Conference....but I still see Detroit taking the Division.

[dabigdog]

To be fair to Savard, they should have let him go before the season...I know the Hawks didn't hire Quenneville to be a "scout".

Toews (20), Kane (20), Sharp (26), Keith (25), Seabrook (23), Barker 22), Bolland (22), Versteeg (22), Ladd (22), Brouwer (23), Byfuglien (23), Havlat )27), and even Campbell at 29....the Hawks have built quite a foundation the last couple years.

But I still don't wanna face the Sharks in the playoffs right now! :r

A lot of excellent young players, but with all of the 5 / 6 million dollar 5-10 year contracts kicking around, will the Hawks be able to keep everyone? Probably not, but here's hoping they keep the right ones ;) I love watching young up and comming teams like Chicago, Montreal, and Phoenix. Yes, I know, PHoenix has a ways to go, but still, they should be there in a year or two.

Go Canucks!!!

[icehog3]

A lot of excellent young players, but with all of the 5 / 6 million dollar 5-10 year contracts kicking around, will the Hawks be able to keep everyone? Probably not, but here's hoping they keep the right ones ;)

Exactly....what happens when Toews and Kane are done with the first contracts, and want their due? An excellent point, but not a worry until next year at least.

The Hawks could free up $10 Million+ by dumping Sopel, Byfuglien, and trading one of their goalies (preferably Huet at this point) and bringing up either of the excellent prospects (Crawford or Mitti) from the Icehogs.

[icehog3]

Claude Lemieux has signed a tryout contract with the San Jose Sharks in hopes of returning to the NHL after a five-year absence.

The 43-year-old Lemieux is expected to report to the Sharks' AHL affiliate in Worcester this week, San Jose spokesman Scott Emmert said Monday

The Turtle returns....hope McCarty is there to "greet" him. http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/brawl.gif

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

[taltos]

He will also get a warm welcome in Boston. Hope that he lives through his welcome.:ss

[Deucer]

The Turtle returns....hope McCarty is there to "greet" him. http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/brawl.gif

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

I have no idea why a team playing so well right now would try a stunt like this...

[icehog3]

I have no idea why a team playing so well right now would try a stunt like this...

I am thinking he never makes it out of the Minors....maybe the farm team is having attendence problems.

[taltos]

Looks like it might be time to take the Bruins seriously. Hope that it lasts for the season.:ss

[icehog3]

Looks like it might be time to take the Bruins seriously. Hope that it lasts for the season.:ss

They sure handled the Wings. ;)

The Hawks have lost 3 straight to end the road trip after winning the first 3 (7 points total in 6 games). I will be sitting on the glass behind the Hawks net on Wednesday, hopefully they will start a new win streak then.

[Goz]

That last one was especially disappointing.

[romwarrior]

That last one was especially disappointing.

<----- What are you trying to say??? :ss:ss


But seriously, they need Khabibulin back...

[South Shield]

Anyone else find Steve Avery to be really funny, just not glad he is on your team. I love him on Dallas, he has single handily destroyed the Sharks biggest rival

http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip117996#clip117996

[icehog3]

Anyone else find Steve Avery to be really funny, just not glad he is on your team. I love him on Dallas, he has single handily destroyed the Sharks biggest rival

http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip117996#clip117996

No offense, but I find Sean Avery to be a complete and utter asswipe....and yup, I am glad he is not on the Hawks. ;)

[romwarrior]

I used to think Avery was just misunderstood and that he did most things just for publicity, but the more stories I hear about him the more I have to agree with Tom. He is a lot more talented than most give him credit for, but he has some major mental problems and is a cancer to most locker rooms it seems. Except for the Rangers. Can't figure that one out. Nonetheless I am so thankful the Kings got rid of him.

[icehog3]

I used to think Avery was just misunderstood and that he did most things just for publicity, but the more stories I hear about him the more I have to agree with Tom. He is a lot more talented than most give him credit for, but he has some major mental problems and is a cancer to most locker rooms it seems. Except for the Rangers. Can't figure that one out. Nonetheless I am so thankful the Kings got rid of him.

Yup. :)

Hockey is a team sport. I'm my mind, Sean Avery is all about Sean Avery. :2

[icehog3]

Anyone else find Steve Avery to be really funny, just not glad he is on your team. I love him on Dallas, he has single handily destroyed the Sharks biggest rival

http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip117996#clip117996

DALLAS -- Sean Avery was suspended indefinitely by the NHL on Tuesday, hours after the Dallas Stars forward made a crude reference to former girlfriends while talking with reporters.

"I completely support the league's decision to suspend Sean Avery," Stars owner Tom Hicks said in a statement. "Had the league not have suspended him, the Dallas Stars would have. This organization will not tolerate such behavior, especially from a member of our hockey team. We hold our team to a higher standard and will continue to do so."

Throw the POS out of the league as far as I am concerned. :2

[ahc4353]

He just doesn't know when to shut his yap. If he would keep it shut OFF the ice he would be fine. Once I figure out how to do that I will tell the Rangers to bring him back. :D

[icehog3]

He just doesn't know when to shut his yap. If he would keep it shut OFF the ice he would be fine. Once I figure out how to do that I will tell the Rangers to bring him back. :D

Hope it's......NEVER! :r

[King James]

watching buffalo/pitt game on versus. I don't have any sort of hockey package so like when versus plays a game! especially in hd

[taltos]

Bruins just keep on rolling.:ss

[icehog3]

Bruins just keep on rolling.:ss

They look good, Paul, though they let the Lightning slip back into the game tonight.

Anyone see Johnny Toews goal against the Wings Saturday night? Absolutely amazing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJSmkgb1hzU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHdOfrEQ2Cg

[romwarrior]

They look good, Paul, though they let the Lightning slip back into the game tonight.

Anyone see Johnny Toews goal against the Wings Saturday night? Absolutely amazing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJSmkgb1hzU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHdOfrEQ2Cg

That was a great goal. Incredible moves even if it was against a forward. Don't know if it was goal of the year type stuff, but definitely amazing.

[Gophernut]

That was a great goal. Incredible moves even if it was against a forward. Don't know if it was goal of the year type stuff, but definitely amazing.

:tpd:Nice move, but it looked like lazy defense reaching with a stick instead of playing the body helped.

[romwarrior]

reaching with a stick instead of playing the body

That's what happens with a forward playing D. Although I think Toews knew it was a forward and took advantage of it with that move. Very smart.

[Gophernut]

That's what happens with a forward playing D. Although I think Toews knew it was a forward and took advantage of it with that move. Very smart.

No arguement there. He is a very smart player. Used to do the same stuff against my Gophers when he was with UND.

[King James]

awesome looking goal

[acruce]

Well, my Stars lose another one.:rolleyes:

[Partagaspete]

Isles Drop another to Philly. I watched the game on NASN last night and it was a great game with their third goalie in net so I am not to pissed. At least they played with a lot of heart. I can't help but think what could have been if "Mad Mike" Milbury hadn't completely ruined this team. I look arounfd the league and see so many fantastic players that started or played early in thier career on the Island. Oh well maybe we are finally headed in the right direction.

T

[icehog3]

2-0 win for Huet and the Hawks tonight. Kane had the game-winner, and the Hawks have 2 hot goalies....looking good. ;)

[ahc4353]

Rangers win.
Flames lose.

It was a good night. :)

[icehog3]

Rangers win.
Flames lose.
Hawks win.

It was a good night. :)

I agree, Al! :D

[Mr.Maduro]

How about Scott Clemenson?....making Broduer's absence much less painful!

Devils win!

[icehog3]

How about Scott Clemenson?....making Broduer's absence much less painful!

Devils win!

I have Kevin Weekes on my fantasy team, so I am less thrilled about SC than the Devil's fans are, Patrick! :r

[Mr.Maduro]

I have Kevin Weekes on my fantasy team, so I am less thrilled about SC than the Devil's fans are, Patrick! :r

Guess who has Clemenson on their fantasy team...:rolleyes:;)

[icehog3]

Guess who has Clemenson on their fantasy team...:rolleyes:;)

Good thing, too, to make up for Legace and Niittymaki! ;) :r

[KidRock]

The Wings and Flames game last night was super awesome!

[ahc4353]

The Wings and Flames game last night was super awesome!


I agree but I know a Fox might think different!

I heard the Flames were tired cuz they got in late and their mom didn't tuck um in and read um a bedtime story or somethin like that. When Fox was tellin the story it all started to sound like blah, blah, blah if you know what I mean. :D

[Jdbwolverines]

The Wings and Flames game last night was super awesome!

Great game. The Wings have got to stop waiting so long to win these games though. The last couple were killing me. Couple roads games down south then Colorado comes to town.:bx

[Gophernut]

Is there anybody in CA land that can score a goal for my Wild team? :ih We need offensive help something fierce. Supposedly Gaborik is almost healthy enough to come back, but I don't see him helping us get two more goals every game.

[Deucer]

Check this out: http://nhlhomeice.com/wp/?p=1073

What a great story!

[icehog3]

Check this out: http://nhlhomeice.com/wp/?p=1073

What a great story!

Thanks for posting that, I just got an e-mail and was coming here to do the same thing. I doubt you would see a whole team from any other professional sport besides hockey do this. :tu

[ahc4353]

That story makes me proud as a hockey dad. The parents of those players should be very, very proud of their sons.

A class act by a group of very classy young men.

[Prefy]

Check this out: http://nhlhomeice.com/wp/?p=1073

What a great story!

Definitely a great story, its these kind of stories that make up for the Sean Avery's of the world. And your right this would likely never happy in any other sport, its just another reason why its the greatest game on Earth.

GO HABS GO!

[Mr.Maduro]

Anyone else watching the Devils / rangers game? What a game!!

[acruce]

My Dallas Stars come threw with a big win against the mighty Red Wings. I am hopeful the Stars can pull it together and make a run at the playoffs.........:ss

[icehog3]

Nice win for the Hawks tonight, Khabby comes back and the Hawks score two in the 3rd for a come from behind win.

Cool story out of Washington too!

Johnson not shaken by rotating backups as Capitals rout Senators

WASHINGTON -- The tall guy holding the camera in the Washington Capitals' locker room works for the team's Web site.

Two and a half hours earlier, the same guy was sitting on the Capitals' bench serving as an emergency backup goalie.

Keeping the camera focused, Brett Leonhardt shook his head in disbelief as he watched Brent Johnson answer questions about -- who else? -- Brett Leonhardt. Johnson might have been the top performer in Friday night's 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, but the true star was the 6-foot-7 former college hockey goalie who had to suit up during the first 10 minutes of the game because of an injury.

"Every dream come true," Leonhardt said. "Growing up in Canada, playing since I was 4. It was just very surreal. It was a blur, went by real quick."

Leonhardt's moment in the spotlight overshadowed the return of Sergei Fedorov and Mike Green to the lineup in a dominating performance by the Capitals. Alexander Semin, Brooks Laich and Green all scored for the first time this month, Alex Ovechkin got his 16th and 17th goals, and Johnson made 32 saves to win his fourth straight decision.

But no injury scenario was stranger than the series of events that led to the lanky Leonhardt dressing for the game. A Division III goalie in college and a Capitals employee for about a year, the 26-year-old Leonhardt signed an amateur tryout contract after backup Jose Theodore injured a hip flexor during the morning skate.

If Leonhardt had actually played, he would have tied Ben Bishop of the St. Louis Blues as the tallest goalie ever to see action in an NHL game. Instead, he simply became an instant celebrity.

"We had a little chat about what happens during warmup, and he was like, 'What? What am I going to do?" Johnson said. "It was pretty funny."

Leonhardt's brief career -- for which he will receive no money -- ended when Simeon Varlamov, recalled from AHL affiliate Hershey, arrived midway through the first period

[icehog3]

Hawks set a franchise record with their 9th consecutive win...outstanding!

Hey, how about the overall NHL standings at the end of 2008:

1. San Jose 35 27 4 4 58
2. Boston 36 27 5 4 58
3. Detroit 35 23 7 5 51
4. Washington 37 23 11 3 49
5. Chicago 33 20 6 7 47
6. NY Rangers 38 22 13 3 47
7. Philadelphia 36 19 10 7 45
8. Montreal 34 19 9 6 44

5 of the Original 6 in the Top 8!! How cool is that??? :D :tu :ih

[taltos]

Hawks set a franchise record with their 9th consecutive win...outstanding!

Hey, how about the overall NHL standings at the end of 2008:

1. San Jose 35 27 4 4 58
2. Boston 36 27 5 4 58
3. Detroit 35 23 7 5 51
4. Washington 37 23 11 3 49
5. Chicago 33 20 6 7 47
6. NY Rangers 38 22 13 3 47
7. Philadelphia 36 19 10 7 45
8. Montreal 34 19 9 6 44

5 of the Original 6 in the Top 8!! How cool is that??? :D :tu :ihIf you expand the list to the Top 40, does Toronto make the list?:r:r:r

[stevefrench]

If you expand the list to the Top 40, does Toronto make the list?:r:r:r

Now that's funny! :D:r:r:r

[Partagaspete]

Tonight my woeful Isles play the hated crosstown rivals in a subway series. Looks like an easy win for the rags. I'll be recording it on NASN tonight and will watch it tomorrow after work. Here's to wishful thinking and being a true fan.

Fortunately my other team (San Jose) is doing okay, especially at home. Wow what a record on home ice.

T

[icehog3]

Tonight my woeful Isles play the hated crosstown rivals in a subway series. Looks like an easy win for the rags. I'll be recording it on NASN tonight and will watch it tomorrow after work. Here's to wishful thinking and being a true fan.

Fortunately my other team (San Jose) is doing okay, especially at home. Wow what a record on home ice.

T

San Jose is having an incredible season, I am thinking Detroit - San Jose in the Western Conference Finals....though I'd love to see the Hawks there. :)

Toronto is 41st out of 30, Paul. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

anyone gonna watch the islanders vs. rangers?

[icehog3]

anyone gonna watch the islanders vs. rangers?

Flipping between that and The Habs-Panthers. Friend of mine is in net for the Panthers. :)

[gpugliese]

Flipping between that and The Habs-Panthers. Friend of mine is in net for the Panthers. :)

Tell Craig that staring isn't going to help his chances of getting laid. :D

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/03zZer3aaz49k/610x.jpg

[gpugliese]

Also, I'm sure this has been posted, but I can't get enough of Dave Mishkin's screaming play-by-play goals. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z45n6Ttvog)

[icehog3]

Tell Craig that staring isn't going to help his chances of getting laid. :D

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/03zZer3aaz49k/610x.jpg

LMFAO!! :r :r

If you saw a couple of the hotties Craig had at our games this summer when he played on our team (Nope, he didn't play goalie), you would probably reckon that NHL players seem to be able to score at will, regardless of their gooft looks! :D

[Partagaspete]

I just finished watcing the Isles/Ragskirts game and must same although the Isles lost it was a great game. No real complaints. A hard hitting first period followed by a terrible 18:30 of the second period than two shifts and POW GOAL!!! My only problem is would someone please tell the Islanders that there are THREE freakin' periods in hockey!!!!! McD is doing pretty good as a backup on an extended cycle but I think he comes out to much and flops around a bit to much as well. The Isles showed a lot of heart and soul out there and I am thankful Trent is alright. One shining hope in this season is we have a good chance at getting Tavares :rolleyes:

Oh! and I didn't here the Infamous "Potvin Sucks" so I guess that has stopped since we had to stop chanting NINETEEN FOOOORTEEEEEEE. I didn;t mind the Bosox ending thier curse but I do wish this one was still alive.

Ramnling again, give 'em the hook.

T

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

good game on tonight, Hawks at Red Wings. Go Hawks!

oh and is anyone getting pumped for the winter classic??!!

[gpugliese]

I'm very excited for the Winter Classic, I just hope it isn't delayed a day due to the warm weather like the rumors are hinting at.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm very excited for the Winter Classic, I just hope it isn't delayed a day due to the warm weather like the rumors are hinting at.

i think they said it will be 35deg. at face off. but ive heard different forcasts so we'll see:ih

[icehog3]

High of 31* is what they are predicting now. :ih

[gpugliese]

They're not worried about the weather on New Years Day, they are worried about the weather right now, and the past few days being too warm to get the correct amount of ice down in time for New Years Day.

See this Puck Daddy article (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Whispers-of-a-Winter-Classic-postponement-in-Chi?urn=nhl,131337).

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

kane got nailed, possibly knee injury. Son of a...........:fl:fl

[ahc4353]

Crosby has to be the biggest coward/p***y in the NHL.

Good God I hate him!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPMMhthdmRk&NR=1

[icehog3]

Crosby has to be the biggest coward/p***y in the NHL.

Good God I hate him!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPMMhthdmRk&NR=1

Absolutely Bush-League the way Crosby jumped him. There is a code in the NHL, and Crosby ignored it. If he had let McLean square up, Brett would have beat him like a rented mule.

Looks like McLean got cut when Sidney pile-drove Brett's head into the ice. I look forward to the next time Florida plays the Pens, hopefully someone will give it right back.

[Mr.Maduro]

Jarkko Ruutu Bites Andrew Peters

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

[glassjapan]

Have you seen the starters for the All-Star Game? The Canadian's fans gotta be suffering from finger-clicking-strain. Komisarek? Kovalev???
And the west isn't much better, but I can see giving Tom's Blackhawk brothers a pass since it's been a while. ;)
Thinking maybe they better find a different way of voting from now on, because even some of the reserve picks weren't much better.

[icehog3]

Have you seen the starters for the All-Star Game? The Canadian's fans gotta be suffering from finger-clicking-strain. Komisarek? Kovalev???
And the west isn't much better, but I can see giving Tom's Blackhawk brothers a pass since it's been a while. ;)
Thinking maybe they better find a different way of voting from now on, because even some of the reserve picks weren't much better.

The crazy thing is that Sharp and Keith are much more deserving than Toews and Campbell, Gary. ;)

...and Ovechkin not even being voted in on the East team???? Get real! :r

[Partagaspete]

The crazy thing is that Sharp and Keith are much more deserving than Toews and Campbell, Gary. ;)

...and Ovechkin not even being voted in on the East team???? Get real! :r

I do like Toews but Ovechkin being overlooked is proofpositive that this fan based system needs to go, period.

T

[icehog3]

I do like Toews but Ovechkin being overlooked is proofpositive that this fan based system needs to go, period.

T

The All-Star game is a joke....just a chance for fans to come out and watch their faves.

It is about as close to a real NHL hockey game as Minature Golf is to a PGA tournament. :2 :r

[glassjapan]

The crazy thing is that Sharp and Keith are much more deserving than Toews and Campbell, Gary. ;)

...and Ovechkin not even being voted in on the East team???? Get real! :r

Good call on Keith....what a great player he's becoming! Next year i'm gonna flood the box for Phaneuf. That way somebody gets their world rocked during the score-a-thon. :D

[icehog3]

Good call on Keith....what a great player he's becoming! Next year i'm gonna flood the box for Phaneuf. That way somebody gets their world rocked during the score-a-thon. :D

Sort of like when Dave Manson made the All-Star teams 3 times in the 90s...someone forgot to tell him it was an "exhibition" game. :bx :r

I think Ducan Keith has become perhaps the best "defensive defenseman" in the NHL....amazing kid, and he just keeps getting better, Gary.

[LasciviousXXX]

Just a quick plug for my new Russian Hockey League jersey :D


LOL




http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/LasciviousXXX/100_5000.jpg

[acruce]

Just got home from the Stars Game with my 8 year old son. He finally got to see a shoot live....It was neat to see the excitement in his eyes.

[Prefy]

I wish I was in the 4th year of my program now...there is an awesome internship with the Predators working in hockey ops open:bh

[SilverFox]

Took the whole family to the Hitmen game last night, our CHL franchise. They are #1 in Canada right now, even Piper (my 3 year old daughter) loved it. Boys one 6-3 makes them 25 and 1 at home.

Flames beat San Jose in the Shark Tank handing them there first home loss since last February.

My teams are doing awesome..........long way from the last game yet but a great season to be in Calgary.

[Mr.Maduro]

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n390/P_Cahill/alanadevils-1.jpg

[icehog3]

Havlat gets the OT winner as the Hawks finally solve the Blues this season, Actually, the Hawks probably should have lost in regulation, but the Blews missed several open nets...they couldn't hit the broad side of a barn tonight.

[icehog3]

What a game tonight between the best 2 teams in the West, Detroit and San Jose. Two amazingly skilled teams, just poetry in motion watch. Though I love the Hawks, what am amazing playoff series it would be if these two teams met in the Western Conference Finals. If San Jose gets good goaltending, it is hard to imagine any team overcoming their team speed in a 7 game series.

[Prefy]

What a game tonight between the best 2 teams in the West, Detroit and San Jose. Two amazingly skilled teams, just poetry in motion watch. Though I love the Hawks, what am amazing playoff series it would be if these two teams met in the Western Conference Finals. If San Jose gets good goaltending, it is hard to imagine any team overcoming their team speed in a 7 game series.

:tpd: From what I saw of it I agree, it doesn't hurt that my fantasy players did well too:D

[taltos]

Tough loss for the Bruins yesterday. Hurts when both teams are playing well and the game is decided when a good player makes a couple of stupid rookie mistakes. On another note, since I got HDTV, I find that I am enjoying watching hockey much more. Is it just me or is this a common experience?

[stevefrench]

Tough loss for the Bruins yesterday. Hurts when both teams are playing well and the game is decided when a good player makes a couple of stupid rookie mistakes. On another note, since I got HDTV, I find that I am enjoying watching hockey much more. Is it just me or is this a common experience?

It's a common experience and tough to watch sports on TV that isn't HD.

[bugmenot]

Didn't get a chance to see the sharks game, but will hopefully get to see a replay of it.

Watching sports in non HD sucks. The sharks often get shafted by the Warriors, and I'm stuck watching it on non hd. Its worse when it is non hd on a hd tv, than a non hd tv.

[taltos]

I have noticed that the HD makes more of a difference in hockey and golf and less in football. Will be curious to see baseball in HD.

[bugmenot]

Anybody up north going to the all star game, or any of the events dealing with it?

[Beer Doctor]

Some lucky Blackhawk fan hit the jackpot!! He was sitting in 326 so it seems he probably needed the money too.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Illinois-Lottery-reconsiders-contest-after-Chica?urn=nhl,135899

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Devils moved into first place in the Atlantic conference!

[Partagaspete]

WTH Over!!!!

Isles may move to K.C. I hope those Hempstead Dems get off it and agree. I wonder how more jobs and more revenue could hurt.

ARRRRRGGGGGG! Vent over.

T

[glassjapan]

Have you seen the starters for the All-Star Game? The Canadian's fans gotta be suffering from finger-clicking-strain. Komisarek? Kovalev???
And the west isn't much better, but I can see giving Tom's Blackhawk brothers a pass since it's been a while. ;)
Thinking maybe they better find a different way of voting from now on, because even some of the reserve picks weren't much better.

I guess I'll eat a little crow since Kovalev stepped up and snagged the MVP honors. 2 breakaway goals and an assist, plus a shootout goal. Nice moment for him playing in front of his home crowd. Kane and Toews each bagging a goal too...But Malkin's between the legs goal was sweet!

[icehog3]

I guess I'll eat a little crow since Kovalev stepped up and snagged the MVP honors. 2 breakaway goals and an assist, plus a shootout goal. Nice moment for him playing in front of his home crowd. Kane and Toews each bagging a goal too...But Malkin's between the legs goal was sweet!

Good performance for Kovalev for sure. Like you said Gary, kind of cool in front of the home crowd.

[bugmenot]

Good performance, but still a joke on the two teams.

Hopefully the next half of the year will be exciting. Wondering what is going to happen in the West. The Stars have slowly worked their way towards a playoff spot, and the Canucks have their goalie back, sure be an exciting couple months.