NHL '11 - '12 Thread

[Ahbroody]

As in Western Conference? Who you listening to, Mike? ;) :lr

Some of the talking heads on NHL Network have picked them. Think Weeks did the other night also. To me this is a better team then the team that won the west a few years ago. In watching them the addition on Burns Havlat Handzus have been upgrades for sure. Colin White is the only addition that is questionable at this point. I think this is a better team then last years team and I know your getting up there in age and the mind starts going, but San Jose finished 2nd last year. They got better and I don't think the Canucks did. Head down moment ....Not sure if you confused the Sharks with the Hawks who snuck in last year because the Wild beat the Stars :r, but the Sharks are to me a top 3 team with a good chance of winning the west. Just don't think a jump from second to first is laughable giving what they added.

[357]

Wings rattle off 5 wins in a row but lose Ian White to a fractured cheekbone.

[icehog3]

Wings rattle off 5 wins in a row but lose Ian White to a fractured cheekbone.

Hawks lost Seabrook last night to a "lower body" injury, hopefully short term.

Hawks are #1 in ESPN.com's NHL Power Rankings. :D

[Bruins Fan]

The Bruins are streaking with five straight, and Tyler Seguin wins NHL's First Star of the Week.
Julien has turned this kid lose I think he will pot 40?

[Ahbroody]

Suprised lucic didn't get anything for running into Miller. It's a fine line, but he made no effort to avoid and even got his elbows up.

If someone ran Thomas like that I imagine some people would be calling for someone's head. With Bostons head injury history seems funny. Glad Miller didn't end up with a concussion. Was suprised Lucic did that.


Edit: sitting on back porch having a cigar watching the jets lightninng replay. Bigbuf is still the stuff.

[icehog3]

Glad Miller didn't end up with a concussion.

ESPN.conm and NHL.com are both reporting that Miller does have a concussion.

[Bruins Fan]

ESPN.conm and NHL.com are both reporting that Miller does have a concussion.


If Lucic wanted to really run Miller he would have knocked him into tomorrow.

Arms were in, shoulder to shoulder hit no head shot,yes his mask came off but his head did not hit the ice.
He didn't get hurt on that play?

Miller hasn't been playing well and just looking for an excuse? He stayed in the game until he was pulled because he was getting shelled.

Concussed players don't keep their team sitting on the bus waiting while you run your mouth to the media.
The B's head to Buffalo next week for a rematch should be an interesting game?

I think it will be a clean well played game,but the Bruins have more then enough dance partners if the Sabers want to go that way?

[Sled Dog]

Bush league play by Lucic. It's a polarizing hit for sure. Bruin fans say Lucic had no choice and didn't mean to bury Miller, as a Sabre fan, no way can I buy that. Lucic is no lumbering goon, he is a skilled player and can stop on a dime. Shoulder to shoulder hit is fine on a defenseman, not on a goalie. With that line of thinking, what happens if Kaleta goes shoulder to shoulder on Thomas.... it's clean?

[Bruins Fan]

If a goalie wants to play that far out of the net be prepared, it maters not who the net minder is, Thomas, Miller. It's Hockey.
Apparently the NHL office didn't think it was a big deal, Lucic got his two minutes worth.

[icehog3]

If Lucic wanted to really run Miller he would have knocked him into tomorrow.


I never said Lucic ran him, I said he was concussed.

Listen, if you truly think that Lucic didn't run him though, you are a true homer. Bruin, please. :r

[Bruins Fan]

I never said Lucic ran him, I said he was concussed.

Listen, if you truly think that Lucic didn't run him though, you are a true homer. Bruin, please. :r

Yes I am a homer,thank you :D

[icehog3]

Yes I am a homer,thank you :D

Fair enough. I love the Blackhawks, but I can still call a spade a spade. ;)

[kugie]

I never said Lucic ran him, I said he was concussed.

Listen, if you truly think that Lucic didn't run him though, you are a true homer. Bruin, please. :r

Did he run him, yes, did he have the intent to concuss him probably not.

[Sled Dog]

Going to be interesting to see the precedence this sets moving forward with Shanahammer and his "justice" system. On one hand he suspends someone for a reckless play that had no intent (Bouchard high stick) and then chooses no further discipline on an incident like Lucic running Miller. The NHL justice system has always been subjective, but this might really turn ugly.

[icehog3]

Did he run him, yes, did he have the intent to concuss him probably not.

Agreed that I am sure he didn't intend to concuss Miller, but he sure seemed to want to put him out of that game.

[kugie]

Agreed that I am sure he didn't intend to concuss Miller, but he sure seemed to want to put him out of that game.

Maybe shake him up a little ;) not take him out. :rolleyes:

[icehog3]

Maybe shake him up a little ;) not take him out. :rolleyes:

You say "Potato", I say "Goon". :lr

[kugie]

You say "Potato", I say "Goon". :lr

But when he takes the cement out of the skates he's a force to be reckoned with.

:=:

[icehog3]

But when he takes the cement out of the skates he's a force to be reckoned with.

:=:

I wouldn't mind seeing him in a Hawks uniform.

[Ahbroody]

By the way I knew my post would start a discussion as I always say I love to stir the pot.

I think the main point here was it was bush. To pull the he's out of the crease card John did is crap. He has the gear his mobility is reduced and the code is you don't run goalies. That's been the code forever. When you break the code its bush, it doesn't matter if its your team, its a chicken $hit move. Goalies including Thomas play the puck even more aggressively then that. The difference is players make an effort to do the right thing.

Given Bostons history with concussed players its suprising they do this. I lol at johns if they want to fight about it we can do that line. Basically we went bush move and so what do something about it and we will fight you. Awesome :r

As has been shown in this thread people can be hypocrites when the shoe is on the other foot. Hate to say it, but kind of hope something happens so we can see the outrage from some. Let's try to look at it from a non homer perspective.

[Bruins Fan]

Much ado about nothing it's North American Hockey-(P,back it the day it was common.
The game today is to *****afied,let the boys play I say :D

[icehog3]

Much ado about nothing it's North American Hockey-(P,back it the day it was common.
The game today is to *****afied,let the boys play I say :D

Yeah, that Marc Savard was a giant *****. ;)

[Bruins Fan]

As a matter of fact yes he was. ;)
Being a bully is a good thing,intimidation goes a long way in the NHL,add in skill and what do you get? Oh I know a Stanley Cup :D
There are 29 teams in the league that wish they had the Bruins swagger and skill.
There are no goons on this team just hard chargers :tu

[icehog3]

Hawks did it the year before without the "hard charging", as you call it. It's all good....you're a homer, I understand. :r

[E.J.]

Nothing like giving up 4 straight to the Pens.....:mad:

[E.J.]

nothing like giving up 5 straight to the pens.....:mad:

fifm

[Eleven]

fifm

:banger

[Bruins Fan]

After a slow start the Bruins turn in on in the third for their sixth straight win:tu

[357]

By the way I knew my post would start a discussion as I always say I love to stir the pot.

I think the main point here was it was bush...

Speaking of bush...

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

Suspension coming? Fine?

This kind of crap can put people in a wheelchair let alone knock them out of a game.

[icehog3]

Speaking of bush...

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

Suspension coming? Fine?

This kind of crap can put people in a wheelchair let alone knock them out of a game.

Just skatng hard, Mike, just skating hard.... ;) :r

[Eleven]

Total dive by Kronwall. His face wasn't even lying on the ice or nothing! I think I even saw him looking around for a ref while he was totally faking it on the ice.

Anyone hear if there was a suspension yet? Hearing was today.

(EDIT) N/M here is Shanny with the verdict:

3 Games (http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=135523)

[Ahbroody]

Just skatng hard, Mike, just skating hard.... ;) :r

Toms right mike. He's just skating hard/ finishing his check/ playing hard nose hockey. Kronwall is such a Nancy. He finished the game also, so there is no way he was hurt. I mean clearly Sidney who finished his game and played after his dirty hit has been faking his injury all this time. Err or hockey players often play through injuries and lie about symptoms. He may very well have a concussio or a neck injury develop.

In all seriousness I watched the game last night using NHL GCL and my media center pc (which really kicks ass I will add). Now granted I was only watching because I saw the Wings lost, but I watched that hit multiple times and he intended it. If you watch the replay he chased him down. The push had bad intentions and Kronwall could have been injured or even worse. That type of hit has no place in the game. If Kronwall had been injured it would be more then 3. Even the Blues broadcasters and mike methenie(sp) new Cardinals manager who was doing a guest spot said it was a bad deal. His kids play and he was saying its every parents worst nightmare and I would largely agree.

With all that he's fine so I am guessing Selane was not sad about that hit. He did sell it also, but hey that was a bush hit so why not. It deserved 5 and a game.

[icehog3]

Duncan Keith looked like a Norris winner again, even without Seabrook in the line-up.

Hawks repay the Caphucks, 5-1. Man, I hate those guys. Bieksa just needs my fist in his face. :r

1st overall in the NHL, looking a lot like '09-'10 right now.

[drjammer]

Nice to see the Avalanche give up 4 unanswered goals!!10746

[E.J.]

Ugh... Hate to give up the first goal of the game at 17:29 after clutterbuck puts a stick across Mc's face....

[E.J.]

Tough loss tonight after playing that well on our side of the blue line...

[icehog3]

Headed home to watch Edmonton - Ottawa on TiVo.

[Ahbroody]

Headed home to watch Edmonton - Ottawa on TiVo.

? Y u watch that. The big game of the night was the Sharks beating the Wings yet again. Last time Babcock said they had a paid second period. I would say they had more then that this time. Love the fact that the Sharks continue to beat the Wings. :r

[Bruins Fan]

Ugly,ugly shootout win for the Bruins to get past a highly motivated Blue Jacket team
The Jackets were in town with their fathers playing the Champs,it had all the makings of a trap game for sure.
Hey but good teams win that's seven straight. -(P

[icehog3]

? Y u watch that. The big game of the night was the Sharks beating the Wings yet again. Last time Babcock said they had a paid second period. I would say they had more then that this time. Love the fact that the Sharks continue to beat the Wings. :r

Switched early on and saw periods 2 and 3 of the Sharks game. Detroit has some issues.

[357]

Switched early on and saw periods 2 and 3 of the Sharks game. Detroit has some issues.

I didn't see it. I'm guessing bad turnovers in their own zone, and missing Ian White probably didn't help.

[Mr B]

Detroit looked good in the 1st and Niemi saved the Sharks butts. Sharks paced themselves and totally dominated the 2nd and into the third.
Great game for Niemi and Valssic. 5 different goal scorers.
I agree Mike, great to see these guys continue to do well against the Wings.

[Ahbroody]

Ugly,ugly shootout win for the Bruins to get past a highly motivated Blue Jacket team
The Jackets were in town with their fathers playing the Champs,it had all the makings of a trap game for sure.
Hey but good teams win that's seven straight. -(P

Save me. We went from blowing up the team to defending a cheapshot and making excuses as to why they didn't dominate a bad team. Here's hoping for a slide. :r

[Bruins Fan]

Save me. We went from blowing up the team to defending a cheapshot and making excuses as to why they didn't dominate a bad team. Here's hoping for a slide. :r

Dude you should stick to pairs figure skating ,I think it is more your speed :D
Or you just can ignore anything I type :)

[Ahbroody]

Dude you should stick to pairs figure skating ,I think it is more your speed :D
Or you just can ignore anything I type :)

Nah I think ill just bag you for being a homer and over reacting all the time calling for trades when they drop a couple. Last year multiple times you called for firing the coach and making trades. Hell you already did it this year. Good thing the people running the show there understand hockey or Boston wouldn't be celebrating the cup or on a 7 game win streak. :r.

Guess a lot of us here and NHL Players and analysts should be watching figure skating.

[Bruins Fan]

Absolutely I wanted the coach fired. Julien was just to stubborn and was to much a players coach, example Dennis Wideman skating every shift with zero production, not willing to shake up the lines, the power play was non existent the trade for Kaberle made it worse, as long as you skated your lanes you played.
That all changed when Cam Neely took over, the coach and GM were a heart beat from being fired?
Cam told them to start playing Bruin Hockey or else.

This year Julien is doing a great job coaching,calling out players when needed, sitting them down when they screw up, he's not looking over his shoulder, he's smiling and non combative in his interviews.

The talking heads don't know what they don't know
and if they do know they won't say anything negatived. the only ones that tell it like it is are the local guys that cover the team.

The B's need another goal scoring winger,there are a few guys on the roster that can be moved, I think there will be a big trade by the deadline not before.

That's my :2

[Ahbroody]

Duncan Keith looked like a Norris winner again, even without Seabrook in the line-up.

Hawks repay the Caphucks, 5-1. Man, I hate those guys. Bieksa just needs my fist in his face. :r

1st overall in the NHL, looking a lot like '09-'10 right now.

just cause when I saw this as the highlight of the night the other night I thought of this post
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNMhMXLNI10

Watching them on GCL right now. UUUUUUUUUUUUUUGly first period. I have not seen a first period like that in some time. Hoping they come back and make this a game.

I do agree on Bieksa. Make the world a better place punch that a$$hat in the face

[icehog3]

Hawks took the worst beating I have seen them take in the last decade from the youngsters of Edmonton. Emery looked awful but the D certainly didn't help. I don't even know what to say right now, except they better come to play on the West Coast this week.

[Ahbroody]

You can hang a.couple on Emery, but the D was ugly now.for the second game in a row. I am wondering if Keith will get a game for hitting Hall into the boards from behind also. I doubt it, and I know he was sorry after, but he has not had a good week and that was a dangerous hit. Crawford gave up 2 on 7 sog as well. I think it was more the D last night. They often looked paralyzed by Edmontons speed, hell even Edmontons 3rd line looked amazing. They were playing really well, sure its just a stumble. I do hope the Sharks put the boot to them though.

[Eleven]

Pssst. Did anyone hear who is playing tonight? Some dude who scored on his 3rd shift, and also has an assist in his first period on the ice in more than 10 months.

[Ahbroody]

Pssst. Watching, I could do without all the Jesus is returning hype. He's a great player and I'm sure that people who are fans of his are very excited.

[Eleven]

Pssst. Watching, I could do without all the Jesus is returning hype. He's a great player and I'm sure that people who are fans of his are very excited.

Virtually every one of those Versus dudes were wetting their pants before the game, but I really liked Disco Dan's take during the pre-game interview. He was low-key and under-stating the situation. He let Crosby do the talking on the ice.

1 goal and 2 assists about half way through the game. He looks VERY winded though, but who wouldn't be?

[Bruins Fan]

Nine straight, what a game in Montreal!
Thomas was the difference pitching a shutout. :D

[icehog3]

Looks like Edmonton shot their wad against the Hawks.

[kugie]

Good Game by the B's in Montreal last Night.

Nine in a row and atop of the Northeast
I know it's early in the season but it was a tough start.

on another note, Good to see Crosby back in the NHL and doing well in his first game in 11 months.
I think the NHL needs his presence. :2

[E.J.]

Nice night for Crosby....

I hope he can stay healthy. Regardless of my like/dislike for an athlete, it would be terrible to see someone so young(24) and talented, have a career ended due to injury.

As a side note, can anyone think of an MVP like player in a league, lose his career to injury, at such a young age. Gayle Sayers comes to mind, he had like 4-5 years.

[Ahbroody]

Looks like Edmonton shot their wad against the Hawks.
Or not. They scored 6 tonight. This team will win a cup in the next 5 years.

Nice night for Crosby....

I hope he can stay healthy. Regardless of my like/dislike for an athlete, it would be terrible to see someone so young(24) and talented, have a career ended due to injury.

As a side note, can anyone think of an MVP like player in a league, lose his career to injury, at such a young age. Gayle Sayers comes to mind, he had like 4-5 years.

Bo Jackson. Allstar in baseball and football. He was an amazing athlete. His hip injury ended his football career and pretty much his baseball career. I to this day think he was one of the best athletes ever.

[icehog3]

Or not. They scored 6 tonight. This team will win a cup in the next 5 years.



If they get a world class goalie who can stay healthy for a whole season, I agree with you.

Hawks outscored big time the last two games, and the Sharks in SJ tomorrow.....gulp.

[Ahbroody]

If they get a world class goalie who can stay healthy for a whole season, I agree with you.

Hawks outscored big time the last two games, and the Sharks in SJ tomorrow.....gulp.

I think the Hawks have a great chance. Hawks will play physical and the Sharks have played two extremely physical games against Dallas and Colorado. I thought they were going get beat by the Avs. The Sharks are scoring consistently though. I am guessing its going to be a good one.

[taltos]

Tom, still hoping for a Hawks/Bruins final.:tu

[icehog3]

Me too, Paul, it was looking good for the Hawks until recently, but every team has a couple of slides. Bruins are kicking some ass right now.

I will be watching, Mike, I would feel better about it if Seabrook skates...hoping for a great game either way.

[357]

Bo Jackson. Allstar in baseball and football. He was an amazing athlete. His hip injury ended his football career and pretty much his baseball career. I to this day think he was one of the best athletes ever.

Bo was a freak of nature for sure. His combine stats and 40 time are sick.

4.12 sec in 40 yard dash
6' 1" at about 210-220 lbs

Insane speed with power.

[icehog3]

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

[Ahbroody]

Hawks outplayed Sharks for pretty much the first 2 periods. The Sharks got the one goal. Third period I would give a slight nod to Sharks. Niemi was the reason the Sharks won no question. I think the Hawks should have won, but as they say sometimes the goalie steals the game.

Sharks take first in the pacific and second overall with two games inhand on Minnesota who has 2 points on the Sharks. The trade between these two teams has greatly benefited both clubs. Given Heatleys history I think in the end Sharks will benefit more. Like I said Tom its a marathon, but I think the Sharks could win the West

[icehog3]

I was so frustrated I could have spit last night, Mike. Redirected goal off Toews' stick, all those chances for the Hawks, but Niemi (and Crawford) were great. Probably a great game but by the end I was too peeved to enjoy it.

Sharks speed looks great once again, and I do like Burns on D.

[GreekGodX]

Wings took big advantage of their PP last night. D and turnovers are a big concern.

[icehog3]

Good comeback win for the Hawks, down 4-2 in the 3rd they score 4 straight. Now they need to win in L.A. tomorrow to make it a .500 Circus Trip.

[taltos]

Nice game yesterday, congrats to the Wings fans. First game that I attended this year. That game was why I so enjoy Original Six games.

[Eleven]

Nice game yesterday, congrats to the Wings fans. First game that I attended this year. That game was why I so enjoy Original Six games.

Although I'm not happy with the outcome of that game, I would have killed to be there! Great atmosphere, high intensity...like a playoff game!

[E.J.]

Avs!!!! Great game by the D today!

[kugie]

Nice come back by the B's tonight, 4 unanswered to win 4-2.
They did not play well in the first at all but they go their heads out of the their, arses to get the win. :tu

[icehog3]

Hawks beat L.A. to finish the Circus Trip at .500, and sit atop the West for now.

[taltos]

Nice come back by the B's tonight, 4 unanswered to win 4-2.
They did not play well in the first at all but they go their heads out of the their, arses to get the win. :tuWell selected use of their time out by Claude to get the team back on track.

[GreekGodX]

Past 2 games Wings have looked damn good. Outskated Nashville last night even though we were on a back2back.

The Boston game I think the Wings should have lost. In the first period we had a ton of turnovers in our own zone. Jimmy Howard played a great game and saved us to get a Shootout win.

Turnovers in our own zone will be a huge problem all season. Our defense just looks lost in our own zone. Lots of talk about making a trade with the cap space we have, but all the talk is about getting a top 6 forward.

[icehog3]

Lots of talk about making a trade with the cap space we have, but all the talk is about getting a top 6 forward.

I hear Rostislav Olesz is available. ;)

[taltos]

Past 2 games Wings have looked damn good. Outskated Nashville last night even though we were on a back2back.

The Boston game I think the Wings should have lost. In the first period we had a ton of turnovers in our own zone. Jimmy Howard played a great game and saved us to get a Shootout win.

Turnovers in our own zone will be a huge problem all season. Our defense just looks lost in our own zone. Lots of talk about making a trade with the cap space we have, but all the talk is about getting a top 6 forward.

Enjoy the win you guys played a wonderful game against the Bruins and got the shoot out win after an absolutely even game by better performance against Tukka Rask who has been playing very well for us. Enjoy the win, you guys deserved it!:tu

[Ahbroody]

Guys today only totalhockey.com is having 20% off when u like them on Facebook.

[E.J.]

Nice 1st for the Avs!

[icehog3]

Nice 1st for the Avs!

Pretty nice 3rd, too.

[icehog3]

Not a single regulation loss for the Bruins in November. So much for the "Stanley Cup Hangover". :r

[Prefy]

Made the trip out to see the Hawks take on Phoenix on Tuesday.

Pretty uninspired performance from the home side. Hawks seemed pretty sloppy in their Dzone and the Coyotes did a really good job shutting things down once they got the lead. Hawks didn't get much going and the crowd never really got into the game, which really takes away from things in that size of building.

It took me awhile to adjust to watching live hockey again even thought I have likely watched 50+ games so far this year, they have all been from the perspective of a coaches cam (Asides from what I've watched on TV) Definitely a different game when you watch it from that kind of angle.

I did have a pretty stellar seat though, got to sit in with all the brass in their suite right at center ice. Not sure if there is a better seat in the building, quite surreal.

Prepping for my first three in three over the weekend...going to need a good stick on Sunday when we get back from Peoria to unwind, hopefully after a few "W"s.

[Bruins Fan]

Not a single regulation loss for the Bruins in November. So much for the "Stanley Cup Hangover". :r
Nice to see the top line kick in they have been very quiet.
First goal in 9 and 10 games for Lucic and Krejci now just waiting for Horton to get going :D

[drjammer]

Pretty nice 3rd, too.
:tu

[icehog3]

Made the trip out to see the Hawks take on Phoenix on Tuesday.

Pretty uninspired performance from the home side. Hawks seemed pretty sloppy in their Dzone and the Coyotes did a really good job shutting things down once they got the lead. Hawks didn't get much going and the crowd never really got into the game, which really takes away from things in that size of building.

It took me awhile to adjust to watching live hockey again even thought I have likely watched 50+ games so far this year, they have all been from the perspective of a coaches cam (Asides from what I've watched on TV) Definitely a different game when you watch it from that kind of angle.

I did have a pretty stellar seat though, got to sit in with all the brass in their suite right at center ice. Not sure if there is a better seat in the building, quite surreal.

Prepping for my first three in three over the weekend...going to need a good stick on Sunday when we get back from Peoria to unwind, hopefully after a few "W"s.

First game after a long road trip is always dangerous for the home team....Hawks just looked tired to me. Sorry you saw such a stinker, Matt.

[Ahbroody]

Wings have looked really good of late. As a Sharks fan it hurts to say that. May actually have the boy wear 96 next year given his style of play. He can skate though and has good hands, but he loves to camp the net.

Sharks have not looked good lately. Hoping for a win tonight.

[GreekGodX]

Wings have looked really good of late. As a Sharks fan it hurts to say that. May actually have the boy wear 96 next year given his style of play. He can skate though and has good hands, but he loves to camp the net.

Sharks have not looked good lately. Hoping for a win tonight.

Yes! 96 would look good on him :)

Yea they have been looking good lately. I'm still not sold on them at all. Too weak on D. At this point I wouldn't expect them to get past the 2nd round of the playoffs. I would like for us to trade Zetterburg and get a good young player and draft picks. Although Datsuyk still amazes me even at 33 years old. The guy ninja's the puck away from everyone.

[357]

Yes! 96 would look good on him :)

Yea they have been looking good lately. I'm still not sold on them at all. Too weak on D. At this point I wouldn't expect them to get past the 2nd round of the playoffs. I would like for us to trade Zetterburg and get a good young player and draft picks. Although Datsuyk still amazes me even at 33 years old. The guy ninja's the puck away from everyone.

I think the Wings should trade a pick or two for a good D-man. They have the cap room. I doubt they trad Z, regardless of age. They see him as the next man in line for the C.


BTW Mike even when simply posted on a web forum, I can feel the pain in your words. :D If your son plays at the front of the net, I can't think of a better number for him to wear. Homer is the best at his role but, is obviously limited in his other skills.

[Ahbroody]

Sharks win a shootout. Still not a big fan of the shootout, but I will say as a result of them it has increased kids desire to be able to dangle. Micah can pull a spinorama already and I know watching shootouts has sparked interest. In that vein I think it has been positive in some ways, guys have shown great creativity and puck skills.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9BGJ2BPgg0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The song is classic called dangle snipe and celly if you have not.heard it.

Yeah not sure on 96. He does love to camp out front when not with the puck.

[icehog3]

Hawks got lucky and got a shootout win V.s the Islanders. They got outshot 23-7 in the 3rd....and Cory Crawford is looking very ordinary the last few weeks. :hn

[E.J.]

Apparently it is a shootout night in CA... AVS win in a shootout.....

[Partagaspete]

Hawks got lucky and got a shootout win V.s the Islanders. They got outshot 23-7 in the 3rd....and Cory Crawford is looking very ordinary the last few weeks. :hn

As an Isles fan I must say I am happy with thier performance on this road trip and particularly Big Al. The pipes were like a second goaltender for crawford. great overall game. "bout time the Isles showed some consistant paly and energy. looking forward to tonights tilt in dallas.

I love center ice.

[357]

Wings win #7 in a row. I just caught the last 10 min.

[Bruins Fan]

Interesting part 3 will be out in a few days.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/12/04/sports/hockey/boogaard-video.html#chapter/1

[kugie]

Interesting part 3 will be out in a few days.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/12/04/sports/hockey/boogaard-video.html#chapter/1

Good Story
I can't wait for part Three

[E.J.]

AVS!!!!!!!!!! Hold :52!!!!!!!

[E.J.]

AVS!!!!!!!!!! Hold :52!!!!!!!

YES!!!! Empty netter!

[icehog3]

YES!!!! Empty netter!

And the Blackhawks thank you! :D

[E.J.]

And the Blackhawks thank you! :D

I am just happy to win one now and then.... The kids keep fighting!

[Bruins Fan]

B's put it to the Pen's tonight and just keep rolling along :D

[icehog3]

Hawks did well to steal a point tonight after falling behind 3-0. Emery did a nice job in relief of Crawford, at least until the shootout.

Hawks still need to start better and not keep coming from behind for points.

[icehog3]

Hawks and Wings will stay in the same conference.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/7321214/nhl-approves-radical-four-conference-alignment-plan

I like the fact that the first two rounds of the playoffs will be against teams from the same "conference", brings back old rivalries ala the old Norris division. I also like the fact that every team in the NHL will play a game in the United Center once every season.

Your thoughts?

[Bruins Fan]

I like the fact that the finals could be two eastern teams like Bruins,Rangers...old school :banger

[icehog3]

I like the fact that the finals could be two eastern teams like Bruins,Rangers...old school :banger

Yes, it will be interesting to see how they seed the 3rd round, apparently that decision will come from the GM meetings in 2012.

[357]

Will the old division names still fit?

Adams, Norris, Smyth, & Patrick

[Eleven]

B's put it to the Pen's tonight and just keep rolling along :D

They were like Men among boys last night. I am surprised it wasn't worse on the scoreboard. The Pens have some serious work to do.

[GreekGodX]

I'm excited for the home and home with all the teams every season. Finally Bettman did something right!

[357]

I'm excited for the home and home with all the teams every season. Finally Bettman did something right!

Agreed, and for the first round staying in the conference means no more 10 PM start times for at least the first round of the playoffs.

[Wanger]

Haven't posted in this thread, but follow my Wild. I've been very impressed with their play this year. The offseason pickups are working out so far, including the coach. seems that he's got the buy in from the players and it's working. Will they be able to keep it up for the rest of the year? I don't know, but the future looks pretty damn bright, with all the young guys playing as well as they have.

Great to see the realignment revive some of the old school (for me, Norris Division, with MN, St. Louis, Chicago, and Detroit) rivalries. It'll be nice that I'll be able to watch more than 10 min of the first period for a lot of road games. Plus, we'll get the Stars here to boo mercilessly more often. :p

[icehog3]

The Wild are off to an excellent start, Mike.

[GreekGodX]

Agreed, and for the first round staying in the conference means no more 10 PM start times for at least the first round of the playoffs.

Yes! Plus more chances to face that Chicago team in the playoffs. :noon

[icehog3]

Yes! Plus more chances to face that Chicago team in the playoffs. :noon

Good luck with that! :wo

[E.J.]

Ugh...stinking putting them on the PP ever 10 seconds....

[Ahbroody]

Speaking of. Watching Sharks Stars. One of the worst officiated games I have seen in a while. While on PP Dallas had two many men they ignored it, same PP Ott horribly interferes with vlassic stick in legs they let it go and they score. I understand letting them play, but $hitty is $hitty. Hope they can hold on to lead.


Got to check to see if Ovie will be suspended for spear

[kugie]

Two Losses in a Row, What are we going to do here in Boston, jump off bridges :D

Tough Loss last night.
They hit 5 or 6 posts , the pucks just not bouncing for them right now.

[Bruins Fan]

B's drop 2nd in a row,tuff games to watch when you dominate the games hit the post time and time again.
All you can do is tip your hat to the hot goalies.:chr

[Wanger]

6 straight wins for the Wild. I'm sure enjoying this ride so far! They may not keep it up for the whole season, but the future here is pretty damn bright. :)

[Partagaspete]

Pittsburgh comes to the Isles tonight and I am very excited to say I think we have a good chance. El Cubano is coming off of a not so great game and Pit is w/o sid so I think we can and should win this one.

early Christmas present from my Mother in law. a 60" HDTV is now up and running for me to watch it the match. Gotta love center ice...

[icehog3]

Big comeback win for the Hawks over the Sharks, the United Center was rockin'!

Scored to tie it up with 1:00 left, and new daddy Patrick Sharp won it in the extra period.

I have an overwhelmiing urge to smash Ryan Clowe in the mush. ;)

[Ahbroody]

Was happy they got a point. Playing back to back I was suprised they had a lead and outplayed the Hawks for 2 periods.

As for Clowe I could see your hate. He made Keith look like a *****. Keith should know if you are going to be superman and come save someone you are likely going to eat one. That said he feed Keith a lot more then one. He took it like a champ though bloody face and all. :r. Don't know what Hossa said or did to wind Clowe up so bad, but he wanted to beat that ass bad. As Cherry and others have been pointing out with Sidneys recent antics, if your going to pull **** or run your mouth you better be ready to answer the bell. Again I don't know whaT Hossa said or did and I have never known him to be a.dirty player, but Clowe isn't known as a dirty player and generally respected as a guy who will step up and answer the bell. Hossa did something to piss him off.

Great game congrats on the win.

[icehog3]

I don't know how a sucker uppercut while Keith is wrapped up by someone else makes him look like a *****, Mike, but OK. Hjalmarsson played like a *****, maybe that's what you meant. :r

Always liked Clowe, now wishing I could get him to play rat ice in Chicago.

Hawks were lucky to get 1, much less 2, the way SJ outplayed them in the first 40 minutes.....but we'll take 'em.

[Ahbroody]

I meant he took it like a champ and I doubt he will be the one to fight Clowe the next time.

Sharks have just looked horrible of late. Unable to hold a lead. Tonight was painful to watch.

[kugie]

Good Win by the B's last night.
41 save Shutout by Rask :tu

Chara, possibly back this week, but we'll see... you know those lower body injuries :td
Hamil, another assist his third game and second call up from the minors :tu

[icehog3]

#1 Vs. #2 (points wise) tonight on Versus. Let's Go Hawks!!!

Mike, I watched the Sharks game, at least they grabbed a point. Couture's pass to Marleau was awesome.

[E.J.]

Mike, I watched the Sharks game, at least they grabbed a point. Couture's pass to Marleau was awesome.

Awesome as it was, it was like a kick in the Jimmy.... That last 2.5 or so minutes was chaos for the Avs and turns out, about 10 seconds too long...

Fun game all the same.... Even let the Little One stay up and watch the shootout with me(momma gave me the look).

[icehog3]

Awesome as it was, it was like a kick in the Jimmy....

From an Avs fan's perspective, it had to be. Sergei was good in the shootout, though.

[Wanger]

#1 Vs. #2 (points wise) tonight on Versus. Let's Go Hawks!!!

Mike, I watched the Sharks game, at least they grabbed a point. Couture's pass to Marleau was awesome.

Go WILD! :D

Just hope that Bouchard won't be out for too long. Haven't heard anything after he got boarded last night, and he has a history of concussion issues.

[icehog3]

Go WILD! :D

Just hope that Bouchard won't be out for too long. Haven't heard anything after he got boarded last night, and he has a history of concussion issues.

But Zidlicky is back, that should give the Wild a boost.

Go HAWKS! :D

[yourchoice]

#1 Vs. #2 (points wise) tonight on Versus. Let's Go Hawks!!!


The Flyers are playing the Wild tonight? :confused:

:D

[Eleven]

Getting real tired of all the concussions :(

I don't even think this list is complete:

Milan Michalek
Zybnek Michalek
Giroux
Pronger
McDonald
Skinner
Pitkanen
Wilson
Kobasew
Zidlicky
Crosby
Savard
Letang
Gerbe
Mueller
Martinek
Goc
Niederreiter
Marc Staal
Michael Sauer
Kurt Sauer
Laperriere
Beagle
Schenn
Bortuzzo

[Bruins Fan]

Don Cherry had it right it's all the pads the players wear hard plastic like armor, years back the pads were much softer, elbow pads were soft rubber now if you get a forearm shiver you will get your head taken off.

[icehog3]

The Flyers are playing the Wild tonight? :confused:

:D

Didn't check today's standings. :hn

How was that 1st Wild goal not icing? BS. :2

[Ahbroody]

Don Cherry had it right it's all the pads the players wear hard plastic like armor, years back the pads were much softer, elbow pads were soft rubber now if you get a forearm shiver you will get your head taken off.

I like Grapes, in someways he has a point and in someways he is too much of an old school guy.

Actually elbow pads changed in 2003 because back in the 2002 playoffs when Mclaren (a Bruin at the time, shocking I know) destroyed Montreals Richard Zednicks face with the hard plastic capped elbow pads. It was a shocking hit. I still have a pair of Jofas which have the plastic. I remember them being banned the next year 2003 season. Elbows are definatley less dangerous then 10 years ago and most are rubberized caps now. Unless the league changed the ban and I missed it. If you think a player who stands infront of the net or a dman who blocks shots wants to wear soft elbows I would ask you to do it first. One Chara slapshot and your career is over.

As for the shoulder pads I agree caps should be shrunk a little, but no way the hard plastic inserts should be remroved from the body of the pads unless you want some players to die. The composite sticks used, the training of the players, the increased talent size strength of the players, the different style of the game with guys standing infront of the net because the goalies equipment is so much bigger and the goalies are so.much better, the emphasis on shot blocking, I am just scratching the surface all make todays game considerably faster and more dangerous then 20-15 years ago. Shrinking pads would have lethal consequeces in todays NHL or cause a complete change in the style of game now played, for the worse I would argue.

Its not as simple as changing the pads. Unless you want to completely change the style of game. The same style the Bs used to win the cup. An extremely physical aggressive style of play. If you think they will play that way with pads from 20 years ago I got a bridge for you.

[icehog3]

#1 Vs. #2 (points wise) tonight on Versus. Let's Go Hawks!!!



The Flyers are playing the Wild tonight? :confused:

:D

Didn't check today's standings. :hn



Quick, look again! ;) :lr

[yourchoice]

Quick, look again! ;) :lr

I figured I only had a small window to opportunity to correct you! :r

[Wanger]

Quick, look again! ;) :lr

Dammit!

Oh well, at least they pulled a point out of it. Didn't see much of the game, but know that Backstrom is generally not that great in SO situations.

I'm glad this rivalry is being revived routinely in the future. :) Bring back the Norris Division. :p

[Ahbroody]

Thought both the Hawks Wild, and Bruins Sens were great games. Love NHL GCL.

[357]

I agree that skater's pads need to be looked at but, the pads I really want to see change are goalie pads. Shrink them to half the size they are now and the sore sheets would look like those of the late 80s.

I'm sure with current technology they can protect goalies without those giant pads. I mean they've changed a billion things, no 2-line pass rule, shrank the neutral zone, expanded the blue lines, moved the nets twice, etc, all to increase scoring yet they barely tweaked goalie pad sizes.

[yourchoice]

Getting real tired of all the concussions :(

I don't even think this list is complete:

.
.
.
Pronger
.
.
.

Pronger out for the season (http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/flyers/Bob-starting-still-no-word-on-Pronger.html?cmpid=131298059)

I did not see that coming. :(

[icehog3]

Pronger out for the season (http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/flyers/Bob-starting-still-no-word-on-Pronger.html?cmpid=131298059)

I did not see that coming. :(

That's what Pronger said about that puck, Joel. ;)

[yourchoice]

That's what Pronger said about that puck, Joel. ;)

Well...ain't that a :gary!!!

:sl

[Ahbroody]

the Sharks are sucking again. So much talent apparently not enough heart still.

[E.J.]

the Sharks are sucking again. So much talent apparently not enough heart still.

Well, I am just happy I fell asleep at the end of the second.... Appears the Avs fell asleep with me....:td


GO AVS!

[icehog3]

the Sharks are sucking again. So much talent apparently not enough heart still.

I fell asleep with the Sharks down by 2......wha' happen? :r

[Ahbroody]

Yeah they found their sack. They are still blowing and need to get it together. Nice explosion of offense though.

[Mr.Maduro]

Awesome ceremony for Niedermayer tonight in Jersey.

[icehog3]

Hawks tied for #1 in the NHL.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/blackhawks-gameday042610-b.jpg

[baldanders]

Hawks tied for #1 in the NHL.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/blackhawks-gameday042610-b.jpg
Have Hossa in my fantasy hockey he's been a beast for me!!!!

[taltos]

The Bruins are not in a good mood this afternoon.11:00 in the first and they are up 3 - 0. One of the Flyers made the mistake of pissing off Chara and paid for it. I suspect that Marchand and Lucic will also have playtime later since one of the referees was already warning Marchand to behave. Should be another fun 50 minutes.:D

[icehog3]

Wish I had been off to watch the Bruins game, boxscore looks pretty crazy, Paul.

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins blowout Flyers, Thomas throws a shutout now sitting on top of the Eastern Conference.
This team is getting stronger all the time.

[icehog3]

Actually Philly is in first by virtue of fewer regulation losses, but the B's are looking good.

[yourchoice]

I was busy today and missed the Flyers/Bruins. Glad I did. :rolleyes:

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/bh.jpg
Blackhawks can take sole possession of #1 in the NHL with a win over the Flames tonight. LET'S GO HAWKS!

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

[Bruins Fan]

Watching the Hawks game now, full house you can hear a pin drop whats up with that,to many pink hats?

[icehog3]

Watching the Hawks game now, full house you can hear a pin drop whats up with that,to many pink hats?

Hopefully we can meet your boys in the SCF, and we can give them to your fans to match their pink skirts. :)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

5 in a row...

[taltos]

Tom, maybe the stars are aligning this year for an Original Six finals. That could be fun.

[kugie]

Tom, maybe the stars are aligning this year for an Original Six finals. That could be fun.

That would Be awesome :tu
Especially if it was Boston and Detr...Er I mean Chicago :rolleyes:

[Wanger]

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

He looked better in green. :p

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2006/0614/nhl_g_toews_195.jpg

http://www.rotorob.com/uploaded_images/Jonathan_Toews-718548.jpg

[icehog3]

He looked better in green. :p

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2006/0614/nhl_g_toews_195.jpg

http://www.rotorob.com/uploaded_images/Jonathan_Toews-718548.jpg

Looks good in Sioux green, Team Canada red, Blackhawks white....but he looked best hoisting the Stanley Cup. :wnr

[357]

That would Be awesome :tu
Especially if it was Boston and Detr...Er I mean Chicago :rolleyes:

Is that fear of Detroit I hear?


:D

[kugie]

Is that fear of Detroit I hear?


:D

Oh NO!

[icehog3]

QUEBEC CITY -- The Quebec government isn't pleased about the hiring of a Montreal Canadiens coach who can't speak French.

The province's culture minister says she expects the Habs to correct the situation.

Christine St-Pierre isn't quite calling for the firing of new coach Randy Cunneyworth, who was just hired over the weekend.

But she says the Habs have given the impression his hiring is temporary, and she takes them at their word.

The former NHL forward's title is interim coach.

The hiring has created a frenzy of media reaction, including calls for a boycott of products associated with the Canadiens.

But judging from the reaction on social-networking sites, the response of regular Montreal fans may be slightly less critical.

Sacrebleu! Ce que idiots!! :r

[Bruins Fan]

Sacrebleu! Ce que idiots!! :r
Doesn't the biotch know all coaches jobs are temporary :r

[Ahbroody]

And they wonder why people make fun of them. :r

[E.J.]

Nice SO win for the Avs, but giving up empty net goals with less than :30 left is getting old.....;)

[icehog3]

Bourque got two games for his hit from behind on Brent Seabrook. I am a Hawks fan, but I don't think Rene deserved the suspension. :2

[Bruins Fan]

Shanahan was way of course yesterday, gave Lucci one game for a non penalty. The tool came out and said it was for past aggressions:confused:must of been from all the whining from Lindy Ruff and pressure from who knows were?
No Lucic....no problem B's now sit alone on top of the Eastern Conference after beating the habs. :r

[Wanger]

Wild seem to be cooling off, or the injuries are finally catching up to them. It'll be nice when/if they can get all their guys back in the lineup and have them stay there for a bit. I hate the Canucks, and won't miss them with the realignment. :p

[E.J.]

This 6-4 in the Hawks/Pens game is good stuff......

[icehog3]

Great 3rd by the Hawks, but not enough. 2 posts for Stahlberg, damn.

[E.J.]

I was going yto mention that... MAF had some post ringing behind him there in the third, but in his favor...

[icehog3]

Engelland is gonna get some games for that hit on Kreuger. :2

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins destroy the Panthers 8-0,Tuukka pitches a shutout.
Nose face killah with a hat trick :)

[Eleven]

Engelland is gonna get some games for that hit on Kreuger. :2

I know hockey is super fast but man you gotta think. The man was already tied up, you leave your feet AND you hit his head first.

Stupid non-thinking play by Engelland. I'm glad Kreuger wasn't hurt and Engo is lucky it was only 3 games. Penguins have to be smarter than that.

[kugie]

Bruins destroy the Panthers 8-0,Tuukka pitches a shutout.
Nose face killah with a hat trick :)

:tu

That's all i have to say

[taltos]

Bruins destroy the Panthers 8-0,Tuukka pitches a shutout.
Nose face killah with a hat trick :)Fun game to watch. You have to love our pair of goaltenders.:tu

[E.J.]

Colorado wins their 8th straight at home...it is a Festivus Miracle!


....of course they have lost 9 straight on the road.....:sad

[Eleven]

Colorado wins their 8th straight at home...it is a Festivus Miracle!


....of course they have lost 9 straight on the road.....:sad

Festivus giveth and Festivus taketh away.

[E.J.]

Avs win!

[icehog3]

50!

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

[Ahbroody]

Nice Tom.

Sharks continue to suck against the Ducks. Well that and be the model of inconsistency. So far this season is making a lot of fans frustrated.

Avs home streak ends.

[icehog3]

Maybe the Sharks are better off making it into the playoffs 4th or 5th seed, saving some juice for the run? We have seen the curse of the President's Trophy recently.

Hawks play the Kings tonight, Gagne is out with a concussion, so looks like Kopitar and Brown are the D's biggest challenges.

[Bruins Fan]

B's back on top of the East with the 7th stright. It was fun watching McQuaid use Raffi Torres as a speed bag for the cheap shot elbow he threw :sl

[icehog3]

B's back on top of the East with the 7th stright. It was fun watching McQuaid use Raffi Torres as a speed bag for the cheap shot elbow he threw :sl

McQuaid is a beast! :bx

[Bruins Fan]

McQuaid is a beast! :bx

They call him Darth Quader :r

[Ahbroody]

Fuc$ing hate the Canucks.
Saw that fight. Who doesnt like watching Raffi get his dirty ass beat. Hate that guy and hes one of those guys you'd have a hard time liking even on your team.

[icehog3]

Torres is actually on the 'Yotes now....but I hate the f*kkin' Canucks too, Mike. :r

[Ahbroody]

Sorry should have been clear.
I hate the Canucks. I hated watching the Sharks loose to them again.
Break.

I watched the Yotes and Bruins replay on my Roku using Game Center Live and watched the fight. I then went on youtube and watched his a$$ get beat a few more times.

Hope that makes it clear. Very aware that pos playes for the Yotes.

[icehog3]

I wasn't sure, Mike, but I am with you on all points.

Bad thing is, Canucks are rolling now, and look like they will be a force in the West. :(

[taltos]

I wasn't sure, Mike, but I am with you on all points.

Bad thing is, Canucks are rolling now, and look like they will be a force in the West. :(Maybe the Bruins can slow them down a bit next week.:D

[mosesbotbol]

Maybe the Bruins can slow them down a bit next week.:D

Just loving the Bruins this season! Goal keeping has been amazing as has been the whole defense. I hope we can keep the Cup in the Beantown!

[icehog3]

Maybe the Bruins can slow them down a bit next week.:D

I would be eternally grateful.

Or at least until the SCF. :)

[357]

Wings/Hawks tonight. Go Wings!

[icehog3]

Wings/Hawks tonight. Go Hawks!


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

[Ahbroody]

Go Hawks!

I mean I'm impartial.

[icehog3]

Go Hawks!

I mean I'm impartial.

Me too.

Now where is Kronwall?

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

[Bruins Fan]

I don't know if you guys have seen this yet?
It's pretty cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OohqTf5uvkY

[icehog3]

Big win for the Hawks over the Wings! :wnr

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Big win for the Hawks over the Wings! :wnr

Wasn't able to watch the game and I heard it was a good one.. A big win though:noon

[icehog3]

Wasn't able to watch the game and I heard it was a good one.. A big win though:noon

Wings clogged up the blue line and defensive zone the first half of the game, but the Hawks broke through later.

Toews tied it 1-1 on a penalty shot after being hooked by Lidstrom on a breakaway.

Hossa tied it 2-2 starting on the right side boards, going across the middle and beating Filpula wide, and Seabrook got the game winner on a one-timer on a great pass from Kane.

Bertuzzi came looking for Carcillo after Carcillo decked him along the boards, and Daniel tagged him two good rights.

Great night for the Hawks, except on the powerplay (0 for 5).

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Wings clogged up the blue line and defensive zone the first half of the game, but the Hawks broke through later.

Toews tied it 1-1 on a penalty shot after being hooked by Lidstrom on a breakaway.

Hossa tied it 2-2 starting on the right side boards, going across the middle and beating Filpula wide, and Seabrook got the game winner on a one-timer on a great pass from Kane.

Bertuzzi came looking for Carcillo after Carcillo decked him along the boards, and Daniel tagged him two good rights.

Great night for the Hawks, except on the powerplay (0 for 5).

I've never been a Carcillo fan, just not my kinda player. Although I understand his role with the Hawks. He's gotta be leading the Hawks with fights... Maybe Mayers is up there too. And 0-5 on powerplay? Geesh

[icehog3]

I've never been a Carcillo fan, just not my kinda player. Although I understand his role with the Hawks. He's gotta be leading the Hawks with fights... Maybe Mayers is up there too. And 0-5 on powerplay? Geesh

But two points, NHL top team, and up 5 points in the division. ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

But two points, NHL top team, and up 5 points in the division. ;)

Plus, plus and plus. Looks like Hayes made a debut. You know him?

[icehog3]

Plus, plus and plus. Looks like Hayes made a debut. You know him?

Personally? No. He and his brother are both in the Hawks system. Kid looked pretty good, almost scored on his first shift. I like him better than Frolik already. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Personally? No. He and his brother are both in the Hawks system. Kid looked pretty good, almost scored on his first shift. I like him better than Frolik already. :r

Recalled from Rockford, thought you may have known him.

And yeah, Frolik:r:r He has 5 goals this season though:r

[Bruins Fan]

Can't wait for tonight's B's Stars game,last year I think it was eight fights and the Bruins beat the Stars to a pulp.
8 pm the gloves come off don't miss it :sl

[Bruins Fan]

What a stinker the B's played last night, nuff said about this one:td

[taltos]

What a stinker the B's played last night, nuff said about this one:tdThankfully it was the first stinker in quite a while.

[Ahbroody]

Can't wait for tonight's B's Stars game,last year I think it was eight fights and the Bruins beat the Stars to a pulp.
8 pm the gloves come off don't miss it :sl

Fail tuba is playing.
Watched it after work last night. Not a good game for the Bs, but as already said its going to happen sometimes.

[icehog3]

Jerome Iginla scored #499 today....still has 5 minutes left to get 500.

[icehog3]

Going to the Hawks - Oilers game tomorrow. Bought tickets to this one because I wanted to see 3 recent 1st round picks (Hall #1-2010, Nugent-Hopkins #1 2011 and Eberle #22 2010) on one line....the kids are pretty amazing.

That being said, I still hope the Hawks smoke 'em. :r

[D Man]

Going to the Hawks - Oilers game tomorrow. Bought tickets to this one because I wanted to see 3 recent 1st round picks (Hall #1-2010, Nugent-Hopkins #1 2011 and Eberle #22 2010) on one line....the kids are pretty amazing.

That being said, I still hope the Hawks smoke 'em. :r

Have fun Tom. Kait and I will be visiting in Feburary 11-13. Playoffs time.

[D Man]

Great Winter Classic game today. Makes you want to lace them up and get on the pond.

[Ahbroody]

No ponds here, but did want to go to the rink.
Played in a father son game yesterday though and that was pretty awesome.

[44stampede]

Just noticed the hockey thread!

I'm from Calgary. Haven't lived there for a while but follow the Flames when I can. Watched the Preds game when Jarome got 499. I am back to Calgary late Jan and kinda hoping I get to see 500 though I think he get's it before then.

Ice Hog, my gramps is a huge Blackhawks fan. Loved that they won the cup while he was still around. He'd been waiting a long time!

[icehog3]

That being said, I still hope the Hawks smoke 'em. :r

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


Have fun Tom. Kait and I will be visiting in Feburary 11-13. Playoffs time.

Playoffs start in April, Dan, but it will be great to have you here anyway!

Ice Hog, my gramps is a huge Blackhawks fan. Loved that they won the cup while he was still around. He'd been waiting a long time!

Glad to hear it, I started wondering if they would ever win it in my lifetime as well. Tell your Grandpa I said he has great taste in hockey teams.

Hope I am watching when Iginla gets #500.

[Bruins Fan]

Hey Tom how many games is Carcillo going to get? 3-6 that was nasty.

[icehog3]

Hey Tom how many games is Carcillo going to get? 3-6 that was nasty.

I would bet 6 to 8, because he is a "repeat offender". If his knee is as bad as it looked coming off the ice, he might need 6 games anyway.

[Ahbroody]

Not a good hit. Very dangerous and dumb. The worse thing from his side is he slowed down to get behind him then sent him into the boards. Wonder if his knee got trashed. Be funny if they hold his suspension tilll after he recovers

[icehog3]

Not a good hit. Very dangerous and dumb. The worse thing from his side is he slowed down to get behind him then sent him into the boards. Wonder if his knee got trashed. Be funny if they hold his suspension tilll after he recovers

Thought about holding his suspension, Mike, I guess I hope not. I know Gilbert didn't return, hope he is OK. I guess it's poetic justice that possibly Carcillo is hurt worse than his victim.

[Wanger]

Thank dog December's over. Was a BAD month by the Wild. :( Went to the game on the 26th when Spurgeon got checked from behind. They had him strapped to a gurney on the way out of the arena, and the guy who hit him didn't get a suspension. Something tells me there will be some glovesdropped the next time they meet the Avs.

As they get guys back healthy, I think their fortunes will turn again, and that December will be an aberration, not a norm.

[Gophernut]

Thank dog December's over. Was a BAD month by the Wild. :( Went to the game on the 26th when Spurgeon got checked from behind. They had him strapped to a gurney on the way out of the arena, and the guy who hit him didn't get a suspension. Something tells me there will be some glovesdropped the next time they meet the Avs.

As they get guys back healthy, I think their fortunes will turn again, and that December will be an aberration, not a norm.

Well when you don't have Koivu, Setoguchi, Zidlicky, Bouchard and your two starting goalies take turns getting hurt, it's hard to keep playing at the level that they had been. We get Setoguchi back tonight, so hopefully we can start a run of being healthy and win some in a row here!

[E.J.]

Wonder if his knee got trashed. Yep...thought they reported trashed on ESPN this AM...





Avs have slid into the 8.... Getting into the playoffs for these kids would be a pretty big accomplishment IMO.... GO AVS!

[E.J.]

Went to the game on the 26th when Spurgeon got checked from behind. They had him strapped to a gurney on the way out of the arena, and the guy who hit him didn't get a suspension. Something tells me there will be some glovesdropped the next time they meet the Avs.



http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i397/EJB21/mcleod.jpg

I am sure there would be some retribution....

IMO the pic doesn't exactly show the play, as Spurgeon checked up 4' from the boards with McLeod flying in behind him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4f7ZvmiLWI&feature=related

[Ahbroody]

Sharks play Ducks tonight. Hope they can turn the tide like they did against the a$$hat canucks the other day. That was a good win. Thought the officiating was pis$ in that game. The refs let those guys pull too much cheap crap after the whistle and runaway.

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins win 6-1 :D

[icehog3]

Sharks play Ducks tonight. Hope they can turn the tide like they did against the a$$hat canucks the other day. That was a good win. Thought the officiating was pis$ in that game. The refs let those guys pull too much cheap crap after the whistle and runaway.

I'm watching, with maybe a peek here and there at the Wild game.

Eller had 4 goals for the Habs versus the Jets with 3:30 minutes left, including a penalty shot goal. And Pavelec is one of my fantasy goalies. :hn

[Ahbroody]

Bruins win 6-1 :D


Bs look Strong. Watched Wings other night. They are rolling also. Wish the Sharks could figure it out. Friggin tough watching a lot of nights.

[icehog3]

Bs look Strong. Watched Wings other night. They are rolling also. Wish the Sharks could figure it out. Friggin tough watching a lot of nights.

Wings, Blues and Hawks in a dogfight in the Central....all three teams playing well at this point.

[icehog3]

7 games for Carcillo...between his injury and the suspension, he may be gone a long while. 66 grand is salary too.

Good news is the Hawks signed Andrew Shaw, who may fill the role even more effectively than Carcillo.

[Bruins Fan]

7 games for Carcillo...between his injury and the suspension, he may be gone a long while. 66 grand is salary too.

Good news is the Hawks signed Andrew Shaw, who may fill the role even more effectively than Carcillo.

Something I have wondered a player is hurt and is suspended, but was injured on the job so he is eligible for workers comp which is or was 80% of pay after taxes at least in MA.
The law is the law so Carcillo still should get paid?

[357]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/standings;_ylt=AqzI9P0f.hk6IjKlyXZSxh17vLYF

Wings pulled within 1 point of the Hawks, and two behind Vancouver (although both have played 2 less games than the nucks).

Stats are looking good too.

Wings 128 GF (tied 2nd most), 88 GA (3rd lowest) and the largest GF/GA margin at 40.
Hawks 128 GF, 111 GA
Nucks 134 GF (leads west), 99 GA
Sharks 105, 86 GA (tied for lowest)

Keep in mind Wings & Hawks have played 39 games, Nucks 41, and Sharks 36. I think these are the four best teams in the West. The Blues are not far back, but I'm not sure they can score enough goals to make it deep in the playoffs (39 GP, 99 GF, 86 GA).

[GreekGodX]

I dunno about the Blues. They are tough, play good D and have 2 great goaltenders. That normally means good things in the playoffs.

[357]

I dunno about the Blues. They are tough, play good D and have 2 great goaltenders. That normally means good things in the playoffs.

True, but you still need to be able to put the puck in the net.

[icehog3]

Something I have wondered a player is hurt and is suspended, but was injured on the job so he is eligible for workers comp which is or was 80% of pay after taxes at least in MA.
The law is the law so Carcillo still should get paid?

Carcillo will get paid while he is out injured, John....it is during the 7 game suspension that he forfeits salary.

I gotta agree with Christos, Mike, at this point I would put the Blues right in the mix with the Hawks, Wings, Nucks and Sharks.

I HATE the Canucks....that being said, the line of the Sedins and Burrows is out of control lately, best offensive line in the league the last month.

[Eleven]

You Stay Classy Philadelphia (http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/video%3A-flyers-fans-beat-rangers-fans-010412)

I hope they find these guys and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.

[kugie]

You Stay Classy Philadelphia (http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/video%3A-flyers-fans-beat-rangers-fans-010412)

I hope they find these guys and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.

Dirt bags

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins destroy the Flames 9-0,Cant wait for the sisters on Saturday especially after they were running their mouths in the paper.
Like the B's need more motivation :D

[Mr.Maduro]

Congratulations! Sweden...what an incredible game 1-0 over Russia in overtime.

[Eleven]

Congratulations! Sweden...what an incredible game 1-0 over Russia in overtime.

My son's coach is a Swede, he has been driving us crazy this week. My kid was praying that Sweden won, because if not, they would be punished in practice for a loss! lol!

Congrats Sweden!

[icehog3]

Congrats to Sweden!

Hawks lost a heartbreaker to the Flyers, 5-4 with a Flyer goal in the waning seconds. Matchup with the Avs tomorrow, Let's Go Hawks!

[Ahbroody]

This made me laugh so hard my side hurt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iptHICBFyvg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[icehog3]

Nice win by the Sharks, Mike, looks like the Hawks could fall to 4th or 5th in a few days if they don't get off the snide.

[icehog3]

This made me laugh so hard my side hurt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iptHICBFyvg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Saw the game, the announcers were trying to figure out what Joe was doing too. :r

[Ahbroody]

Nice win by the Sharks, Mike, looks like the Hawks could fall to 4th or 5th in a few days if they don't get off the snide.

They did not look good in the 3rd against a bad team. It got a little nasty at the end. I am far from sold on these guys. I would not worry. To me the Sharks are far from out of the woods and could easily string together a series of losing games. From what I was told there have been a lot of hard practices and players are not in love with the coach.

Saw the game, the announcers were trying to figure out what Joe was doing too. :r

That $hit is epic though. I like how he just keeps putting it back in his face because he knows he's going to take it.

Feel bad for the Flames. I thought they couldn't look worse then last night. Boy was I wrong. Watching the replay. There are a lot of bad goals. Irving was in net no puck control rebounds everywhere. That defense of the flames defined no hustle. They just stopped even skating.

Edit looks.like kipper went in and did no better. Love the Roku box with GCL.

[Eleven]

That clip of Big Joe trolling Sedin is priceless!

[Bruins Fan]

Some funny stuff already,Vancouver is whining and the game hasn't even been played.
The ref's wont give them any calls..the 1:00 pm start is not fair. The Bruins always play Saturday matinee games it's not about them:r
The B's are nothing but a bunch of goons,I think they should check the stat sheet that will tell them who the Bruins are this year.
I'm sure there will be more to come today:D

[yourchoice]

Dirt bags
:tpd:
Hawks lost a heartbreaker to the Flyers, 5-4 with a Flyer goal in the waning seconds.

:banger:banger

I wasn't able to see much of the game since my daughter had a basketball game, but I did see the last five minutes (and the game highlights). JVR looks like he may finally be coming back around. Of course with Jagr out, being moved into some more opportunistic line combinations helps.

[icehog3]

Feel bad for the Flames. I thought they couldn't look worse then last night. Boy was I wrong. Watching the replay. There are a lot of bad goals. Irving was in net no puck control rebounds everywhere. That defense of the flames defined no hustle. They just stopped even skating.
.

I wonder if Iginla will accept a trade to a contender?

Some funny stuff already,Vancouver is whining and the game hasn't even been played.
The ref's wont give them any calls..the 1:00 pm start is not fair. The Bruins always play Saturday matinee games it's not about them:r
The B's are nothing but a bunch of goons,I think they should check the stat sheet that will tell them who the Bruins are this year.
I'm sure there will be more to come today:D

Canucks are clowns....hope the Bruins beat 'em but good.