NHL '11 - '12 Thread

[icehog3]

I'm thinking, "Back to Chicago".......

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

[WittyUserName]

C-a-p-s caps caps caps!!!!!

[Eleven]

It's that time again!?!?!?!?


Go Pens :)

[Bruins Fan]

Repeat!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/bigcat988/APTOPIX_Stanley_Cup_Bruins_Canucks_Hockey_244x183. jpg

[Ahbroody]

Sharks are set to go a little deeper then usual. Should make it to conference finals if everything pans out. Im sure they will still emplode at some point.

[taltos]

I'm thinking, "Back to Chicago".......

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hossacup.jpgWe kind of like keeping it here in Mass.:D

[icehog3]

We kind of like keeping it here in Mass.:D

Make you a deal, let's play 7 for it here and there. :D

[Ahbroody]

Get a room

[icehog3]

Get a room

Get an April tee time. :r

[icehog3]

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

[taltos]

Make you a deal, let's play 7 for it here and there. :DI like that idea.:D

[GreekGodX]

I think it would be better off back in Hockeytown :)
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s116/GreekGodX/Forum%20images/untitled-3.jpg

[E.J.]

Well, if we're just posting pics....;)

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

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It's that time already:)

Hope the Hawks will have better results this season:tu

http://www.vancouversun.com/3133865.bin?size=620x400s

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/roster.htm?location=/roster

Can anyone comment on Daniel Carcillo or Marcus Kruger? Carcillo came from the Flyers, and I just haven't seen a whole lot of Kruger.

[357]

Go Wings! Bring Lord Stanley's Cup back home to Detroit.

http://watchmojo.com/sports/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/tumblr_l0myniwzzp1qb2rs7o1_400.jpg

[Sawyer]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2603039559_d3697836c1.jpg

[Davis]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2603039559_d3697836c1.jpg

:tpd:

[Ahbroody]

I got nothing. :(

[icehog3]

Well, if we're just posting pics....;)

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


I loved the 70's!!

[icehog3]

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/roster.htm?location=/roster

Can anyone comment on Daniel Carcillo or Marcus Kruger? Carcillo came from the Flyers, and I just haven't seen a whole lot of Kruger.

Carcillo is a loose cannon with decent 3rd line skills. The Hawks were missing that element when Burish and Eager left after the Cup win...I think he is a needed factor on this club.

Kruger has skills, but consistency and size will be the obstacles he has to overcome....he has potential, but so did Ken Yaremchuk. :r

[357]

For you old school Hawks fans.

http://cmsimg.detnews.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=C3&Date=20080605&Category=SPORTS0103&ArtNo=806050451&Ref=AR

:fu

[Bruins Fan]

I got nothing. :(

Yes we know :r :D

[icehog3]

For fans of hockey in the current decade:

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

:fu

[DPD6030]

Mike you can get a photo with the Cup just not with Thomas.

[Tarks]

Go Jets!!!! :)

[Prefy]

Sad news to hit the NHL again. Rick Rypen has passed away...

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=373855

RIP Ryper. You definitely had some personal demons but I witnessed your work first hand and you were one of the most fearless competitors I had ever had the privilege of watching.

[Tarks]

Geezes. RIP Rick.

[icehog3]

Very sad. R.I.P. Mr. Rypien.

[drjammer]

Well, if we're just posting pics....;)

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

:tu

[yourchoice]

To keep with the picture theme, I had to dig deep!!!! :r
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MvqitufapSo/Th8XEyaj58I/AAAAAAAAQTc/K4jOz0vt2Yk/s400/a_clarke_i.jpg

[Ahbroody]

Very sad. R.I.P. Mr. Rypien.

Seems so weird. Remember last year when I posted this. He was troubled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NrPP2CnidI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Honestly this is bad and is really showing a serious issue within the sport. I just keep wondering if it will get worse before better. Think back in just over a year four guys who played the fighter and paid the price.

Potomski, Probert, Bougard, Rypien and I may be missing someone. All had apparent substance abuse problems and likely suffered repeated concussions which contributed to or caused death. I personally think the concussion depression link and substance abuse relation are all intertwined. Crosby is still having concussion symptoms. More needs to be done to protect the players brains. Clearly concussions are impacting the league like never before.

Sorry for being serious for a moment. Return to posting pictures of guys holding up the cup.

[taltos]

Seems so weird. Remember last year when I posted this. He was troubled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NrPP2CnidI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Honestly this is bad and is really showing a serious issue within the sport. I just keep wondering if it will get worse before better. Think back in just over a year four guys who played the fighter and paid the price.

Potomski, Probert, Bougard, Rypien and I may be missing someone. All had apparent substance abuse problems and likely suffered repeated concussions which contributed to or caused death. I personally think the concussion depression link and substance abuse relation are all intertwined. Crosby is still having concussion symptoms. More needs to be done to protect the players brains. Clearly concussions are impacting the league like never before.

Sorry for being serious for a moment. Return to posting pictures of guys holding up the cup.Mike, you give us something to think about. First of all, rest in peace Mr. Rypien, you were a worthy opponent.The concussion angle makes me think about Lucic as an enforcer and Bergeron and Savard as concussion victims. Kind of scares you that some very good players could be at risk because of hits in the head. Makes me glad that my daughter did not play the game. Thank you for the thoughtful post.:tu

[yourchoice]

Very sad. R.I.P. Mr. Rypien.

I personally think the concussion depression link and substance abuse relation are all intertwined. Crosby is still having concussion symptoms. More needs to be done to protect the players brains. Clearly concussions are impacting the league like never before.


Yes, RIP and I agree Mike, more needs to be done.

[Ahbroody]

Mike, you give us something to think about. First of all, rest in peace Mr. Rypien, you were a worthy opponent.The concussion angle makes me think about Lucic as an enforcer and Bergeron and Savard as concussion victims. Kind of scares you that some very good players could be at risk because of hits in the head. Makes me glad that my daughter did not play the game. Thank you for the thoughtful post.:tu

Its funny my son is young and has averaged a violent collision that made me very concerned both of his first two years. He has thankfully gotten a lot better this summer about skating with his head up as I have hammered on him about it. Whats sad is we get so used to yelling at the kids to get up when they go down. Its just part of the culture and I and everyone else is guilty of doing it. Its generally the first response. Then its, crap he might be hurt. The sport makes you tough I have seen this first hand with my son. Watched him get hit pop back up start to skate then start to cry and head to the bench with the wind knocked out. Its part of the game and deeply engrained in the culture to be tough and play hurt and not say when somethings wrong. That dudes a nancy etc. Its odd I was proud of him last year when he had his big collision and wanted to go back out after I got done checking him out. I didnt let him skate anymore that day even though he seemed fine.

Its definitely something I worry about a lot. The other day he said he wanted to play in yhe nhl when he grew up. I laughed and said he should play baseball or golf. As of late I wouldnt want him to ever play at that level.

[Ahbroody]

Avery cleared of wrong doing in the battery charge. Hmmmmmmmm

Anyone watch the RDO Camp stuff? Interesting idea changes. Hybrid icing proposed seems possible. Curved glass by the benches so Chara cant try to kill anyone again. :r

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins TV schedule is out and will be on National TV up to 20 games this season. :noon
I like the Versus broadcast crew :tu

[icehog3]

I read that 12 is the maximum National games each team can get.

[chand]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2603039559_d3697836c1.jpg

:tpd:

:tu

[Bruins Fan]

I read that 12 is the maximum National games each team can get.
I guess not, with the flex could be up to 21 games :D

14 Bruins games will be broadcast nationally in the United States on VERSUS (games marked as "non-exclusive" will also be televised locally on NESN). Three games will be broadcast nationally on NBC, with an additional four marked as "flex" games by NBC, meaning they potentially could become nationally televised games on NBC if the network chooses.

[taltos]

Its funny my son is young and has averaged a violent collision that made me very concerned both of his first two years. He has thankfully gotten a lot better this summer about skating with his head up as I have hammered on him about it. Whats sad is we get so used to yelling at the kids to get up when they go down. Its just part of the culture and I and everyone else is guilty of doing it. Its generally the first response. Then its, crap he might be hurt. The sport makes you tough I have seen this first hand with my son. Watched him get hit pop back up start to skate then start to cry and head to the bench with the wind knocked out. Its part of the game and deeply engrained in the culture to be tough and play hurt and not say when somethings wrong. That dudes a nancy etc. Its odd I was proud of him last year when he had his big collision and wanted to go back out after I got done checking him out. I didnt let him skate anymore that day even though he seemed fine.

Its definitely something I worry about a lot. The other day he said he wanted to play in yhe nhl when he grew up. I laughed and said he should play baseball or golf. As of late I wouldnt want him to ever play at that level.Mike, I played goal throughout peewees and midgets to high school and in the Ivies. I was very lucky due to my position that the only injuries that I had was a knee that had to have a cart removed and some back problems showing up now that I do not know if they were from sports or from military service. I think that my point is that now a days you need to keep an eye on your kids so that concussions and brain stem injuries are not missed in the tempo of getting them back on the ice. Sorry for intruding on this post again. Paul

[icehog3]

I guess not, with the flex could be up to 21 games :D

14 Bruins games will be broadcast nationally in the United States on VERSUS (games marked as "non-exclusive" will also be televised locally on NESN). Three games will be broadcast nationally on NBC, with an additional four marked as "flex" games by NBC, meaning they potentially could become nationally televised games on NBC if the network chooses.

Blame ESPN.com for being an unreliable source of information. ;)

[DPD6030]

Anyone go see the cup yesterday?

[357]

Anyone go see the cup yesterday?

I know it was making appearances in Oxford and Davison. Both near me, but I couldn't make it to either.

[Ahbroody]

For all you Boston fanboys the purehockey store in Braintree will be selling Bruins team gear from the 2010-11 season on Sep 10th 10 am.

Just looking out.

[lyle23]

I saw for the first time the other day the hit on Crosby that put him in the condition he is in right now, that hit has no place in ANY level of sports. As much as I do not like Crosby, I wish him the best and hope he can soon play again. When he doesn't play like a baby he is great to watch.

[gpugliese]

I saw for the first time the other day the hit on Crosby that put him in the condition he is in right now, that hit has no place in ANY level of sports. As much as I do not like Crosby, I wish him the best and hope he can soon play again. When he doesn't play like a baby he is great to watch.

Are you talking about when he ran into Steckel at the Winter Classic or when the Penguins foolishly put him back in against Tampa Bay and Hedman finished his check?

[icehog3]

Game happens fast at that level, I don't think there was intent on Steckel's part. Crosby's teammate Matt Cooke makes more questionable hits than that on a weekly basis. :2

[SmokeyJoe]

Let's hear it for the 'Canes!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Hockey/cam-cup.jpg

[Ahbroody]

I think Steckel decided he wasnt going to move for him. He knew he was there though and he knew he was going to catch him.

No argument on Cooke. Dont think anyone could argue there has been a dirty player in many years. Loved seeing him get iced by Ivander Kane.

[lyle23]

I was talking about the winter classic hit. from what it looked like, and I saw it once, was that he he blind sided him with an eblow to the head. Like I said I saw it once and only once. That's what it looked like to me, just my :2 I agree 100% on your thoughts on mike Cooke. Correct me if im wrong, but, I believe it was him that hit marc savard originally, and we know what has happened to him. Either way, when Crosby plays like a pro, and not a baby, he is a great player.

[icehog3]

Cooke can count Marc Savard among his many victims.

Here is the hit on Crosby so you can see it again.

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

[Partagaspete]

Time again for the waaaay back machine:

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=potvin+stanley+cup&um=1&hl=en&sa=G&biw=1280&bih=603&tbm=isch&tbnid=2JDLdnvl9N6d3M:&imgrefurl=http://originalretrobrand.com/blog/tag/denis-potvin/&docid=Inqj133SGfHkjM&w=666&h=582&ei=X45aTrCsK8rOgAeZwZ2GDA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=208&page=1&tbnh=144&tbnw=231&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=166&ty=74

[Savvy]

Not much for me to say here except GO PENS!

Hopefully Crosby will be good to go again by the start of the season, he had an amazing first half of the season last year, kind of a shame he got hurt for the second half of it.

I am slightly worried about the Flyers though this year, I think they made a lot of big moves to improve their teams depth. I expect them to do pretty well this year.

Also hoping the Kings do something (Gotta hope for the best for a guy I went to High School with)...

Can't wait 'til it's hockey season again...

[icehog3]

Former NHL player Wade Belak has been found dead in his home in Toronto, NHL.com reported Wednesday.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/6914665/former-nhl-player-wade-belak-found-dead

3 gone this summer, such a waste.

[Ahbroody]

talk about the gorilla in the corner. You have to imagine the league is panicked praying this stops. Just reinforces my desire to be careful with the boy. Repetitive concussions effects seem to be something that can't be ignored as to depression and destructive behavior.

35 with a wife and two kids. My age, I can't imagine what he was thinking if everything is as it appears. RIP. Prayers to the family

[drjammer]

Former NHL player Wade Belak has been found dead in his home in Toronto, NHL.com reported Wednesday.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/6914665/former-nhl-player-wade-belak-found-dead

3 gone this summer, such a waste.
What a shame to hear this, I got the opportunity to see Wade score his first NHL goal with the Avalanche.

RIP Wade

[357]

Wow, only 35. Crazy.

[icehog3]

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien has been arrested in Minnesota on suspicion of boating while intoxicated.

An arrest log for the Hennepin County jail says Byfuglien was booked just after 11 p.m. local time Wednesday and released early Thursday morning. He has not been formally charged.

[Eleven]

Not a great off-season for the NHL. 3 deaths, Big Buff in trouble...I hope things get better, fast.

[icehog3]

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ruslan Salei, and former NHL players Brad McCrimmon, Josef Vasicek, Pavol Demitra, Karel Rachunek, Daniel Tjarnqvist and Alexander Vasyunov were reportedly killed today in a plane crash in Russia.

[icehog3]

Apparently Dallas Stars defenseman Karlis Skrastins was killed as well.

[E.J.]

Was just reading this..... Terrible.....just terrible....:(

[E.J.]

The story I was reading on the crash........

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/Russian-jet-carrying-KHL-hockey-team-crashes-ex-NHL-players-dead-090711

[357]

Terrible news. Prayers for loved ones of the passengers.


Per the link above:
There were conflicting reports about the fates of at least two players. AFP reported Ruslan Salei, the hard-hitting former Red Wings defensemen, may have traveled to his native Belarus earlier. But Sovetsky Sport said Salei was on the casualty list.

[icehog3]

Former Blackhawks Alexander Karpovtsev and Igor Korolev were killed as well.

[yourchoice]

Very sad news from Russia. :(

[Eleven]

An unthinkable situation, it's almost too surreal.

Just when I thought the off season couldn't get worse. Thoughts and Prayers to everyone involved.

[Ahbroody]

An unthinkable situation, it's almost too surreal.

Just when I thought the off season couldn't get worse. Thoughts and Prayers to everyone involved.

Tragic and insane. Prayers to the families.

[Prefy]

Still can't believe the news...this is sending shock waves through the hockey world.

Thoughts and prayers to all those involved.

[lyle23]

Tragic news indeed. I didn't want to believe it when I first heard about it.

[drjammer]

RIP

Sad news indeed, this has been the toughest year or so for the NHL :(

That is now 3 former Avalanche players to pass away in a week.

[lyle23]

Today the lone survivor of the Russian plane crash succumbed to his wounds and passed. Forgive the spelling, but, lokomotiv has officially withdrawn from this season. Hopefully they will be able to build themselves a great team, as they have vowed to rebuild.

[IBQTEE1]

Blackhawks start their preseason tonight against the Oilers. :tu

[E.J.]

Looks like Mueller is healthy and back.... Crossing my fingers his head stays clear...

[irratebass]

Go pens!!!!!!

[Ahbroody]

Watched the leafs & Ottawa on nhl network last night. Man it was nice. Phanuef is still an asshat. While answeredthe bell after he laid a big hit, he got pissed when Neil drilled him.

I can't stand seeing the C on his chest.

[icehog3]

Go pens!!!!!!

And take the Pirates with you. ;)

[drjammer]

Looks like Mueller is healthy and back.... Crossing my fingers his head stays clear...

I hope so :tu

[irratebass]

And take the Pirates with you. ;)
My fav baseball team since I was 7....yeah they suck, but I'm loyal I guess.:sh

[icehog3]

My fav baseball team since I was 7....yeah they suck, but I'm loyal I guess.:sh

I actually admire that, rather than when people root for who's "hot" or whatever.

Spent a lot of down years rooting for the Blackhawks, Tigers, Bears, Cubs, etc....but never deserted them.

[taltos]

I actually admire that, rather than when people root for who's "hot" or whatever.

Spent a lot of down years rooting for the Blackhawks, Tigers, Bears, Cubs, etc....but never deserted them.Kind of being a Bruins, Red Sox, and Pats fan from 1960. It makes the good years even better. I salute anyone who follows a down team for an extended period of time and hope that the teams have an upturn soon.:tu

[E.J.]

Guess being a Avs and Broncos fan, I am paying my penance now for our good years....:r

GO AVS!!!!

[Ahbroody]

Watched the Pens Wings game. I liked what I saw. :r.
Pens puck movement was very good.
NHL network has been fun the past few nights.

[rebelknight]

Is it really that time of year again. Im excited. Go sharks

[Ahbroody]

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=124282&navid=DL

Does anyone else feel weird watching that?

[icehog3]

I think Shanahan should let Bob Saget do it.

[Ahbroody]

Modano retires and nobody says anything. One of the greatest U.S. born players ever.

[icehog3]

Modano retires and nobody says anything. One of the greatest U.S. born players ever.

I hung out with Team USA in Montreal after their World Cup win in '96. Alomst everyone on the team treated me like gold. One who did not...Modano.

Great player indeed, but he left me cold as a human being.

[GreekGodX]

I hung out with Team USA in Montreal after their World Cup win in '96. Alomst everyone on the team treated me like gold. One who did not...Modano.

Great player indeed, but he left me cold as a human being.

That's real crappy of him :td Seeing him talk makes me think he would be that way. Doesn't seem like he would be "one of the guys" :2

I remember watching the finals with my parents, and I wanted to root for Team Canada because 3 Wings players were on the team and none were on Team USA :r

[icehog3]

That's real crappy of him :td Seeing him talk makes me think he would be that way. Doesn't seem like he would be "one of the guys" :2

I remember watching the finals with my parents, and I wanted to root for Team Canada because 3 Wings players were on the team and none were on Team USA :r

Keith Carney, who was on Team USA but did not play in the finals, got me a ticket for Game 3 after they won Game 2. Next time we herf I will tell you the stories of that night, it was pretty freaking crazy.

[DPD6030]

I love colder weather...hockey seaons :wo :ih

[lyle23]

I watched both devils rangers games this week. Great to see hockey back again. I've been a rangers fan since, good god, as long as I can remember. I still have a jersey that was given to me when I was little. It was an actual game jersey, it has holes that were stitched up and, when I got it, it actually had blood stains. Was from a guy by the last name of hickey. Apparently he was friends with my uncle at some point, from what I understand. It's a cool piece of memorabilia, just thought I would share.

[rebelknight]

Got some free tickets to the Jackets Sabres game tomorrow. Should be fun to see a little preseason action. Especially growing up so close to Buffalo and now living in Columbus.

[Ahbroody]

Felt bad for Mursak last night. Watched the Wings Hawks. The push was bad intentioned and watching his ankle twist up like that was ugly.

[Ahbroody]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Brad-Marchand-confirms-his-Stanley-Cup-tattoo-wa?urn=nhl-wp13420

Someone sound the fail tuba.

[icehog3]

Felt bad for Mursak last night. Watched the Wings Hawks. The push was bad intentioned and watching his ankle twist up like that was ugly.

Yeah, and they said he was going to make the roster too. Sucks for him.

James Wiesnewski (sp?) got suspended the rest of the pre-season and first 8 games of the regular season for a head-shot. I like him, but he just doesn't learn. :2

[Ahbroody]

That really does suck Tom as the push was one of those why moments and the end result could mean he never makes it. Sucks.

watched the Philly game the other night. Jaromina had combat gloves and stick. Wonder how much they paid knowing will get a lot of screen time. Cough cash grab. :r

Hey what do you know Nabokov is a Islander. Still over handling the puck and won't stay in his cage. Someone better chain that hamster to the crossbar. Have fun Islanders fans one minute you will love him, the next you will wonder if he is mildly retarded. Watch out he likes to wear skin tight jeans. Yeah that was an unpleasant conversation.;)

[Ahbroody]

Wonder if that Smith hit was retaliatory for the Mursak incident.
There was nothing good about that hit.

[icehog3]

Wonder if that Smith hit was retaliatory for the Mursak incident.
There was nothing good about that hit.

I am guessing Ben Smith will miss more games than Brendan Smith does as a result of the hit. :( :td

[357]

Hey what do you know Nabokov is a Islander. Still over handling the puck and won't stay in his cage. Someone better chain that hamster to the crossbar. Have fun Islanders fans one minute you will love him, the next you will wonder if he is mildly retarded. Watch out he likes to wear skin tight jeans. Yeah that was an unpleasant conversation.;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCJ8mCV39M8
:r

[Ahbroody]

I am guessing Ben Smith will miss more games than Brendan Smith does as a result of the hit. :( :td

yeah that was a bad hit I think your right, reminded me of something Cooke would do. Just hope Smith doesn't develop a Crosby like situation.


Mike this was like 7 years ago. Image still burned in my mind. Yeah just needed ruffles on his white shirt.

[rebelknight]

Went to the blue jackets wild game tonight. Good game. Can't wait for regular season hockey

[icehog3]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1424960&postcount=42 ;)

[Ahbroody]

lol
watched the Sharks Camarys last night. Lafloppier did his usual dive got the call. Boyle went to stand him up as he entered the zone. His elbow got near his face. You would have thought the guy got jumped by 3 guys the way he went down then laid there. Boyle started poking him with his stick as he laid on the ice. Feigned injury on the ice. Seconds later laughing it up on bench. Hate that team hate that floppier. Lot of fights in that game. Lot of bad blood. The announcers blew sweaty dog.

[lyle23]

Great pic icehog!

[Ahbroody]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmg3fPnd75A&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmg3fPnd75A&feature=youtube_gdata_player

That Semin.....what a Sally! :lr

[357]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmg3fPnd75A&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The comment from the OP of that video on YouTube put it well, that this will continue until they start enforcing the rule against diving.

[chippewastud79]

Thought that Jason LaBarbera's mask was pretty bad ass, particularly for someone who is Canadian honoring an American hero :tu
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Pat-Tillman-tribute-featured-on-Jason-LaBarbera-?urn=nhl-wp13993

Jimmy Howards new mask honoring those he knew from the Russian plane crash is a pretty awesome tribute as well. :tu

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=8077438&l=7b8de4f069&id=365029063411

[Ahbroody]

both are awesome. Prefer labarberas though as Tillman was a local boy.

[357]

Very cool. Thanks Adam.

[Eleven]

Me So Happy!

[Bruins Fan]

A new banner will be raised tonight at the Garden :D

[icehog3]

A new banner will be raised tonight at the Garden :D

Enjoy the ceremony, John, it was awesome in Chicago in 2010. :tu

[irratebass]

A new banner will be raised tonight at the Garden :D

:tu Very cool!

[Ahbroody]

Me So Happy!

Come on breh. Its "we so excited" got to copy rebecca black.

[taltos]

Enjoy the ceremony, John, it was awesome in Chicago in 2010. :tuIt brought tears when Ace Bailey's son was there to represent him plus seeing Orr and Milt Schmitt at 92 years young. I hope to see the ceremony at least once more in my lifetime.

[E.J.]

Landeskog is going to be a monster for a rookie.... Go AVS!

[MurphysLaw]

Lots of new faces on and off the ice for the Panthers, but they looked pretty good against the islanders tonight :tu

[E.J.]

I don't care if there is no more bad blood, phuck the red pads..:tu

[kugie]

It brought tears when Ace Bailey's son was there to represent him plus seeing Orr and Milt Schmitt at 92 years young. I hope to see the ceremony at least once more in my lifetime.
:tu


I hope to see it again as well.
And, of all the championships the Bostons teams have won in the last decade,
the Stanley cup was the best.

[icehog3]

Lots of new faces on and off the ice for the Panthers, but they looked pretty good against the islanders tonight :tu

Not hard to do. ;) :r

Hawks evened it up at 1-1, Bolland makes a big difference for the Hawks, just as he did against Vancouver. Thank goodness they didn't look as offensively challenged as they did last night.

O'Donnell and Montador are gonna be rough to stomach, I see a lot of 3rd periods using 4 d-men for the Hawks. ;)

[GreekGodX]

Wings win 3-0 against Colorado :D Our offense is rolling. Our D is still the question. 80 games left.

[MurphysLaw]

Not hard to do. ;) :r


True :D I'm trying not to be too hopeful just yet

[Bruins Fan]

B's looked good last night,this is a good team:banger you throw the opening night loss out the window the ceremony was just to much of a distraction :D

[icehog3]

B's looked good last night,this is a good team:banger you throw the opening night loss out the window the ceremony was just to much of a distraction :D

Battle of the last two Stanley Cup Champs next Saturday.

Obviously not truly a "big game" for either team, but fun nonetheless.

[E.J.]

Avs in Boston right now...…. I'm stuck at work.....I didn't even know it was a day game...

Let’s hope they can find the back of the net to give Varlamov, who I thought played awesome Saturday, some help. It was a rough weekend for me and sports, turn it around for me!

GO AVS!

[E.J.]

YEA! Found radio feed on my phone about 6 seconds before Hejduk's goal....

[Bruins Fan]

B's played like crap,no compete,and slow,the top line has looked like crap all three games.
Time to put the cup behind them,they should have taken two points today.
Varlamov played a great game.

[357]

B's played like crap,no compete,and slow,the top line has looked like crap all three games.
Time to put the cup behind them,they should have taken two points today.
Varlamov played a great game.

Welcome to the hangover. Just when you think they've broken out of it, it'll rear its head to bite you again. Sorry, I have no ill will for the Bruins, it's just inevitible. It's human nature.

[Ahbroody]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXZC_0vduxw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Nothing to see here move along.
I can think of a long list of players who should be given a free run at Cookie

[357]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXZC_0vduxw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Nothing to see here move along.
I can think of a long list of players who should be given a free run at Cookie

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. ;)

[icehog3]

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. ;)

:tu

[E.J.]

Down with :50 to go, nice to get 2 points....

Cool to see Landeskog get his first goal.... He is going to be REALLY GOOD.

[yourchoice]

Flyers have started the season 3-0. I'm happy to see some chemistry with so many new guys. Some of their young guys are playing some important PK minutes...Couturier, their first round pick this year, being the most surprising to me.

[Jasonw560]

After bringing home an NBA finals trophy, and maybe a WS trophy in a month, and (God willing) a sixth Lombardi, then it's time for #2:

http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/06/large_hockey_hall.jpg

[Sled Dog]

After bringing home an NBA finals trophy, and maybe a WS trophy in a month, and (God willing) a sixth Lombardi, then it's time for #2:

http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/06/large_hockey_hall.jpg


His skate was in the crease!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ahbroody]

I think everyone knows the foot was in the crease.

I will bet a 10 pack of cigars the stars don't sniff the cup finals this year. :r

Giving mu betting history here I may have just given them the cup. :r

[Jasonw560]

The officials didn't see it, it didn't happen. :)

His foot was in the crease. I was amazed they didn't call it.

Honestly, I will be amazed if they make it to the playoffs. I'll be amazed if they stay near the top of their division.

[Jasonw560]

I think everyone knows the foot was in the crease.

I will bet a 10 pack of cigars the stars don't sniff the cup finals this year. :r

Giving mu betting history here I may have just given them the cup. :r

Wish you would have bet for the SF Gnats in last year's World Series, with this tidbit of info. :r

[Ahbroody]

I didn't think they would I guess that would explain what happened. So happy to be wrong on that. Been going to Giants games since I was 5. Dad would pull me out of school and we would go to day games. Will be continuing the tradition with my four kids. Its such an awesome thing to do.

http://www.purehockey.com/hockey-outlet/clearance/Y/?utm_source=ConstantContact&utm_medium=PreviousCustomer&utm_campaign=shoulder-pads
For you Bruins fans, bunch of $5 cup tshirts. If any of you slobs still play a few decent deals on gear. Want to grab a new pair of Grafs, can't afford though.

[E.J.]

Avs! Wow...nice start to the road trip....

[drjammer]

Avs! Wow...nice start to the road trip....

Looking real good :D

[icehog3]

Battle of the last two Stanley Cup Champs tonight!

[taltos]

Battle of the last two Stanley Cup Champs tonight!Problem is that the most recent champ can't score.

[icehog3]

Problem is that the most recent champ can't score.

Hope they get over that......starting tomorrow. ;)

[yourchoice]

Flyers fans gave Mike Richards a standing ovation with almost all fans heartily cheering. Very pleased with the show of respect. :tu

[icehog3]

Flyers fans gave Mike Richards a standing ovation with almost all fans heartily cheering. Very pleased with the show of respect. :tu

Very cool. Wish my fellow Blackhawks fans could be that respectful (or at least courteous) to Chris Chelios.

[Bruins Fan]

David Krejci and Adam McQuaid out for tonight's game, the B's are just going to have to suck it up :D

[Ahbroody]

Very cool. Wish my fellow Blackhawks fans could be that respectful (or at least courteous) to Chris Chelios.

Heeeeeeeeeelllll no

[Bruins Fan]

Nice OT win for the B's, Timmy played great:D
Patrick Kane ,that kid can play he's fun to watch :tu

[icehog3]

Hawks took the 3rd period off. :td

I was bummed McQuaid was out, that guy is a beast.

[E.J.]

Avs!!!

[Jasonw560]

Stars on top of the divison. For now.

[Bruins Fan]

[QUOTE=icehog3;1442186]Hawks took the 3rd period off. :td

Looking at it from our side the Bruins finally woke up and played their game :)

It was a good defensive game just what was expected.

[GreekGodX]

Datsuyk had 2 rare turnovers behind the net that led to both Wild goals. But we came back and won in OT 3-2.

[taltos]

There is something special for original six games. I wish that we played more, these games only increase the appeal for this great sport. Tom, great game last night. I would have been satisfied but not happy if the B's had lost since the game was so well played.:tu

[icehog3]

It sure was fun the 1st two periods, back and forth....love seeing scoring chances right off the breakout. Thomas was stellar in the SO too, Paul.

Hoping Hossa's injury isn't serious, the 2nd line looks totally different (read: worse) with Stalberg on it.

[Ahbroody]

. But we came back and won in OT 3-2.

I didn't see you on the ice. Must have missed your shifts. :r

Sharks didn't learn their lesson from last year looks like they will drop another tonight. Looking at 1-3 start. I know they changed a decent number of pieces, but there are enough vets that this shouldn't be happening.

[taltos]

Tom, when is Kane's contract up? He sure would look great in black and gold!:r:r

[E.J.]

I just read that this was the Avs first 5-0 road trip ever.... Good stuff.

Like last year, it has been a fun start.... Unfortunately, it is not a sprint, but a marathon.... GO AVS!

[icehog3]

Tom, when is Kane's contract up? He sure would look great in black and gold!:r:r

Kane is locked up until 2015. He says he prefers red to gold, Paul. ;)

[MurphysLaw]

Missed last night's Panthers game, need to find it online, heard they were pretty impressive and they outscored the other Miami team that played last night :r

[icehog3]

NHL on XM said the Panthers used a different power play configuration on each power play and confused the living crap out of the Lightning.

[357]

So when do we start the absurd predictions?


I'm going to go out on a limb :rolleyes: : Red Wings make the playoffs, finish in the top 3 in the West.

[GreekGodX]

I didn't see you on the ice. Must have missed your shifts. :r

Sharks didn't learn their lesson from last year looks like they will drop another tonight. Looking at 1-3 start. I know they changed a decent number of pieces, but there are enough vets that this shouldn't be happening.

You didn't?! I was even smoking a cigar out there :D

[icehog3]

So when do we start the absurd predictions?


I'm going to go out on a limb :rolleyes: : Red Wings make the playoffs, finish in the top 3 in the West.

I think the Twins will be the 2011 AL Central Champs.

[taltos]

I think the Twins will be the 2011 AL Central Champs.I thought that they were going to win the Superbowl. I am so confused.:r:r

[Ahbroody]

Nice win by the Rangers over the Nucks. Bieksa is still a huge Bit$h.

[icehog3]

Nice win by the Rangers over the Nucks. Bieksa is still a huge Bit$h.

Along with Burrows and the Finger Biter. ;)

Good overall game by the Hawks tonight over the 'Yotes.

Quite the meltdown by the Bruins, Paul.

[taltos]

Tom, most of the Bruins season has been a nightmare so far. I guess that this is the Cup hangover that everyone talks about.

[Bruins Fan]

It's not how you start it's how you finish,just got to get into the tournament, but it is frustrating to watch :rolleyes:

[icehog3]

Tom, most of the Bruins season has been a nightmare so far. I guess that this is the Cup hangover that everyone talks about.

I know it well....Hawks squeaked into the playoffs the next year on the last day of the season. :hn

[357]

Datsuyk had 2 rare turnovers behind the net that led to both Wild goals. But we came back and won in OT 3-2.


I didn't see you on the ice. Must have missed your shifts. :r

Sharks didn't learn their lesson from last year looks like they will drop another tonight. Looking at 1-3 start. I know they changed a decent number of pieces, but there are enough vets that this shouldn't be happening.

You didn't?! I was even smoking a cigar out there :D

I couldn't help but think of this article I read:

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7116518/what-do-mean-we

What Do You Mean, 'We?'
The most overused term in sports

We really need to find a better rebounder.

I can't believe we won that game in the bottom of the ninth.

How do you think we're going to do on Sunday?

Here's the deal: If you don't play for, or you are not an employee of, the team in question, "we" is not the pronoun you're looking for.

"They" is the word you want.

...

Because we're talking about sports, there are certain gray areas, of course. I'm a reasonable man. If you're a resident of Green Bay, Wis., you might be able to say "we" when you're talking about the Packers, because you might very well own some small percentage of the team.

If you're a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, you can probably say "we," because your faithful devotion to that miserable team is the principal reason they will always be ****. You might as well accept your share of the blame.

College teams present the most interesting dilemma. If you're a student at a university, and you somehow help fund the team through your student fees — I'll freely admit that this might be a purely Canadian, socialist phenomenon — then "we" is appropriate.

But if you've never even attended the school? Then there's no "we" about it.

...

But wait, WAIT, the fans said to me the other night. Sports teams are different from all those other objects of affection. Teams are part of the social fabric of a community. They play in a stadium that we probably paid for. Their name includes the name of my hometown. I'll still love the team long after the current players are gone. How come they can say "we," and I can't? I was here before them, and I'll be here after them. I'm more part of this team than they are.

Tell that to Expos fans or Whalers fans or Browns fans or Grizzlies fans. There wasn't much they could do to change the direction of things, was there? "We" would have meant being able to do something about it. "We" means participant, not observer.


I'm not busting your chops Christos. I've been known to say it too. I just happened accross this article and throught of yours and Mike's recent posts. It's a pretty funny read, although I can't say I entirely agree. I think the author is being a little uptight about it but, it does make for a good laugh.

[GreekGodX]

I've boughten enough Little Caesars pizza's over the year that I can speak of the Red Wings with possessive adjectives :)

[icehog3]

I've boughten enough Little Caesars pizza's over the year that I can speak of the Red Wings with possessive adjectives :)

:lr

Pizza Pizza!!

[yourchoice]

Good Eastern Conference match tonight with the Flyers playing the Capitals. Hope not to miss a shift! :)

[E.J.]

Avs vs 'Hawks right now... Go Avs!

[Bruins Fan]

B's got back on track tonight :D

[icehog3]

Avs vs 'Hawks right now... Go Avs!

Good game for the Hawks Crawford and his D.

I gotta say the Avs are for real, their speed is incredible. They will go as far as Valarmov can take them (maybe a good thing, maybe not).

Should be a great rematch Saturday night. :tu

[Sled Dog]

Sabres sitting at 5-1, the team is starting to Gel, this could be the year for a deep run (premature, but they look good on paper and ice)

[Ahbroody]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_F1NGQ8kSE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Man's game, or in the words of Peter Griffin. Road House.

[taltos]

Sitting here watching the Bruins/Sharks game. I must say that I forgot how fast San Jose is. It is also nice to see Jumbo Joe again-I really miss him.

[Ahbroody]

Sitting here watching the Bruins/Sharks game. I must say that I forgot how fast San Jose is. It is also nice to see Jumbo Joe again-I really miss him.

At work, but watching on my phone. Good game so far. A little of everything.


Crap nice meltdown. Two goals in 29 seconds.

[Bruins Fan]

Slow start to many turnovers. Neimi had a great game.

[E.J.]

Should be a great rematch Saturday night. :tu

Fun game so far... Go Avs!

[E.J.]

2012 Calder = Landeskog

[icehog3]

2012 Calder = Landeskog

He is a helluva player for 18, but he was offside on the tying goal. That's on the linesmen, my buddy Andy McElman.

Good to get 1 point after being down 3-1 with a minute left in the 2nd.

[E.J.]

He is a helluva player for 18, but he was offside on the tying goal. That's on the linesmen, my buddy Andy McElman.

Good to get 1 point after being down 3-1 with a minute left in the 2nd.

I thought that as well, when it was happening... Never even watched a replay...did that confirm it?

[icehog3]

It did, E.J., but it awfully close, I can see how Andy missed it. Regardless, that kid is going to be a star. I just dropped Cam Fowler for him in my fantasy league.

[icehog3]

P.S.....Nugent-Hopkins may give him a little competition for the Calder, though. ;)

[E.J.]

Landeskog is my horse in that race....

Fun start to a season where expectations were low....

[icehog3]

Avs have been "money" on the road....you should tell them to play all 82 out of Denver. ;)

[E.J.]

Just getting their legs in Pepsi... They're gonna make a run!

[icehog3]

Just getting their legs in Pepsi... They're gonna make a run!

I think they have plenty of talent at forward to do it. Defense, and Varlamov's consistency, will end up telling the tale one way or the other. :2

[Bruins Fan]

Unfreakin believable the Bruins played themselves into last place :sh
Time for a trade,fire a coach do something, I don't see more then a half dozen guys that are untouchable :sl

[icehog3]

Big man trade, John? Chara for John Scott? :D

[Bruins Fan]

Nope,but the way he is playing he wouldn't be missed.
The B's need a puck handler someone that can take a game over and put the puck in the net :D

[357]

Unfreakin believable the Bruins played themselves into last place :sh
Time for a trade,fire a coach do something, I don't see more then a half dozen guys that are untouchable :sl

Don't jump just yet. You're very early into the hangover. About 20 games in you'll probably be writing death threats to the GM. By 50 games in the fog might start to clear and if you're lucky they'll make the playoffs.

They likely won't get crazy wanting to blow things up until the offseason. :D

:2



P.S. This is not a slight on the Bs, but a generalization about any cup winning team that hasn't won it in a long time. This funk is what makes being back-to-back champs such an amazing feat.

[icehog3]

Don't jump just yet. You're very early into the hangover. About 20 games in you'll probably be writing death threats to the GM. By 50 games in the fog might start to clear and if you're lucky they'll make the playoffs.



Yup.

Hawks didn't make it until the last game of the season last year, and only because another team lost that night.

[Ahbroody]

No. The sky is falling. Ahhhhhhhhhhhh its the zombie apocalypse.
Hide yo kids hide yo husbands, cause they rapen everyone up in here.

Hope Sharks continue winning.

Side note. It is pathetic the support the Stars are getting. They are playing well and that arena is a ghost town. It reminds me of Tampa and Florida in year past. Horrible.

[icehog3]

Side note. It is pathetic the support the Stars are getting. They are playing well and that arena is a ghost town. It reminds me of Tampa and Florida in year past. Horrible.

I saw the crowd in Phoenix when the Hawks (who are usually a good "out of town team" draw) were there, and it ws pathetic. My guess is that franchise will move within the next couple years, regardless of politics.

[Bruins Fan]

The B's need to sign this guy he can put the puck in the net and works for peanuts:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzxEaxi4ZKQ

[yourchoice]

Hopefully the Flyers can get back to some semblance of normalcy after the ridiculous performance on Thursday against the Jets. The team has to play tons better and help Bryzgalov get some confidence back.

[Partagaspete]

No. The sky is falling. Ahhhhhhhhhhhh its the zombie apocalypse.
Hide yo kids hide yo husbands, cause they rapen everyone up in here.

Hope Sharks continue winning.

I like the Sharks but they play my Isles tonight so I will be watching on ceenter ice...Lets go ISLES!!!!!

Side note. It is pathetic the support the Stars are getting. They are playing well and that arena is a ghost town. It reminds me of Tampa and Florida in year past. Horrible.

Agreed, can you say Bienvenue au Québec???

[E.J.]

Avs lost their second in a row & still have not won at Pepsi....

Outshot the Oil 41 to 19....

[icehog3]

Avs lost their second in a row & still have not won at Pepsi....

Outshot the Oil 41 to 19....

The Bulin Wall has been unreal so far this year for the Oilers. Just waiting for his groin to go, as usual.

[darkleeroy]

Kinda hoping the Panthers will pull out a win, the Sabres are no joke though.

[Ahbroody]

Agreed, can you say Bienvenue au Québec???

Dont think the hockey gods agreed with you modifying my post. Sharks riding a 5 game win streak looking to make it 6 on Monday and finish the road trip perfect.

[icehog3]

Nice bounce-back win for the Hawks tonight after a stinker the night before.

[taltos]

Is it time for us Bruins fans to jump yet? I don't remember us being as bad in the early '70's after winning a Cup.:confused:

[Ahbroody]

I just checked. The sky is still there. Return to your normal activities.

[E.J.]

Avs win in Pepsi! Knew they couldn't lose 'um all at home.....;)

[GreekGodX]

Wings D has been awful. 4 straight losses. One of them being a shutout against Minnesota :td

[Ahbroody]

Time to put that old dog down.

I kid. They have looked off though.


The Sharks on the other hand seem to be getting it together. The Burns Havlat trade for Seto and Heatley has definetly been a win so far. Burns has been nice to watch and Havlat is been nice also.

I think the real story is Edmonton. That team is going to be awesome in the near future and will win a cup in the next 5 years. Calling it.

[icehog3]

I think the real story is Edmonton. That team is going to be awesome in the near future and will win a cup in the next 5 years. Calling it.

Eberle - Hall - Nugent-Hopkins? Wow.

Ryan Smyth playing like he's 25 again, and Horcoff benefitting from it? Super.

Lots and lots of upside to this team, I have watched their last several games, and they are just getting better.

Their Achille's Heel this year will likely be Khabibulin. Though he has been awesome so far, recent history dictates that he will not stay healthy with a large work load.

I think if the Oilers find a good young goalie or trade for a starter who can play 55-60 games, they will be right in the mix in the next couple years as well.

[Ahbroody]

yeah goalie appears to be the issue, but there seems to always be one around the corner. Jinxed the Sharks talking about the road trip. Still 5-1 is awesome.

[icehog3]

Craig Anderson just had a bad 33 seconds. :td

[MurphysLaw]

Kinda hoping the Panthers will pull out a win, the Sabres are no joke though.

Nice to see another Cats fan here :tu I like the improvement in passing and speed I've seen so far this season

[icehog3]

Nice to see another Cats fan here :tu I like the improvement in passing and speed I've seen so far this season

If Dale Tallon works the magic there the way he did in Chicago, Panthers will be in the mix sooner than later. Smart feller, that Dale. ;)

[Bruins Fan]

Craig Anderson just had a bad 33 seconds. :td

Trick or treat is over for the B's they played a good game :D

[taltos]

Trick or treat is over for the B's they played a good game :DMost complete game of the season.:tu

[darkleeroy]

Nice to see another Cats fan here :tu I like the improvement in passing and speed I've seen so far this season

We're a rare breed... Well, Miami fans that stick around during rebuilding periods are a rare breed period.

I really like how our offense is playing very much how you've described it. Our defense, on the other hand, shows glimpses of hope; but there shouldn't be as much pressure on our goalies as they've been getting lately.

[Ahbroody]

Gutty performance tonight by the boys in teal. Niemi pisses his pants 2 minutes into the game and the team goes down 0-2. Niemi gets the hook and the boys battle back and win it in the shootout. That was also one of the best OT periods I have seen in a while.

Clowe is a beast.

[darkleeroy]

That was a great game yesterday, although I knew once the shootout started that there was no way Markstrom could block both Toews and Kane, on top of that Corey wasn't phased at all at our rag tag shootout corps.

[GreekGodX]

Anyone see the fight in Canucks/Wild game? Clutterbuck punches the ref in the face twice :r Here was the best video I could find that shows both punches, fast foward to 27 seconds.

youtube Clutterbuck (http://youtu.be/wJMbvCUy52A)

[Gophernut]

Yes I did. Watching it last night with my son. He thought it was pretty bush league of the Canuck player trying to lift Clutterbuck into the Canuck's bench. Then when he swung, and hit the ref, he started laughing. I will say that the ref looked shocked, and then pretty ticked off!
The Wild are playing really good hockey right now!
Anyone see the fight in Canucks/Wild game? Clutterbuck punches the ref in the face twice :r Here was the best video I could find that shows both punches, fast foward to 27 seconds.

youtube Clutterbuck (http://youtu.be/wJMbvCUy52A)

[357]

No worries in Hockeytown. They will right the ship.

[Ahbroody]

No worries in Hockeytown. They will right the ship.

No one was even talking about detroits losing streak. It's the 800lb gorilla in the corner. If your not worried good for you. If the Sharks were getting beat like that and the defense looked that bad I would be concearned. If there are no worries then the media must be lying. What's interesting is next year when the old man retires it could be a total disaster unless some big moves are made.

[357]

No one was even talking about detroits losing streak. It's the 800lb gorilla in the corner. If your not worried good for you. If the Sharks were getting beat like that and the defense looked that bad I would be concearned. If there are no worries then the media must be lying. What's interesting is next year when the old man retires it could be a total disaster unless some big moves are made.

They will HAVE to bring in a big name or two. They will have the cap room. It's just a matter of who is available.

The local media is giving the streak some airtime. A few are asking the inevitible questions but overall the opinons are that the pucks just aren't going in for them. I admit I haven't watched yet this season. I've been way too busy. What I'm hearing is they are getting chances just none finding the back of the net. They you have those nights were Howard has stood on his head and yet no offense. Others where Howard or Conklin weren't as good as they needed to be. Not really sure myself. I need to DVR some games. At least I can watch them even if it's the next day.

[GreekGodX]

Yea the D hasn't been great. Too many turnovers and getting caught too deep in the offensive zone. I think the bigger problem is the lack of goal scoring. Wings are just frustrated and you can tell. Franzen is hesitating on shooting big time. Once we start lighting the lamp things should get better. We are still taking a ton of shots, just not getting the 2nd, 3rd or 4th chances anymore which is also a problem. Homer IMO should have retired before the season started.

[Bruins Fan]

That's the same deal with the Bruins,they should have at least three more wins?
The guys could not put the puck in the ocean,missing empty net after empty net.
Last week at practice Julien brought four nets on the ice with no goalies and had the team just shoot pucks all practice.

[E.J.]

Nice first for the Avs. Start the second on the pp(1:50ish)... Go Avs!!!

[E.J.]

TERRIBLE 2nd....TERRIBLE...

[Bruins Fan]

Tyler Seguin's first hat trick and B's shut out the Leafs 7-0.:D
That's two in a row and the B's are looking good :tu

[357]

I actually got to watch part of the Wings/Ducks game. In a 5-0 win, they looked a lot better. I hope they can make it 2 wins straight against the Avs tomorrow.

[darkleeroy]

I don't know if the Leafs are in a funk, or the Panthers are getting out of theirs. Either way, I'll take the win if they get.

[Ahbroody]

Sharks continue to do well despite having either the worst or second worse PK in the league.
They need to fix that crap. It's ugly viewing.

[E.J.]

Avs lose.... Boooooooo

[rebelknight]

Sharks continue to do well despite having either the worst or second worse PK in the league.
They need to fix that crap. It's ugly viewing.

I've been happy with the results in their games. Haven't been able to watch any though. I do know that following the scores online is a little scary. They seem to find themselves in a hole a lot or blowing multiple goal leads. Wish they played with a bit more consistency. Luckily it is a long season.

[357]

Avs lose.... Boooooooo

I must disagree. :wo Wings get two wins after that skid. I hope they can keep it up.

[Ahbroody]

no

[E.J.]

Nice roll after being down 3-0... Go AVS!

[Bruins Fan]

Four straight for the B's just crushing their NHL victims by a 24-8 scoring margin. :sl
Should be a good one Saturday night against the Sabers :tu

[kugie]

Four straight for the B's just crushing their NHL victims by a 24-8 scoring margin. :sl
Should be a good one Saturday night against the Sabers :tu

:tpd:

[Ahbroody]

Four straight for the B's just crushing their NHL victims by a 24-8 scoring margin. :sl
Should be a good one Saturday night against the Sabers :tu

So I guess the sky isn't falling for now and you don't need to fire the coach and blow the team up for a few weeks.

Sharks doing well. Starting to look like the West winner like some are saying.

[Bruins Fan]

[QUOTE=Ahbroody;1470872]So I guess the sky isn't falling for now and you don't need to fire the coach and blow the team up for a few weeks.



Julien has changed his coaching style during the Montreal series last season he was one loss from the hi-way and know will call a player out if he is not producing.

I am willing to bet you will see Krejic or Rask traded by the trading deadline?

All is well in New England at least this week :D

[icehog3]

Sharks doing well. Starting to look like the West winner like some are saying.

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

[Eleven]

With as well as the Penguins are doing, I'm starting to think that Crosby should take the regular season off!

:ih


Ok not really but boy are they tearing it up with what they have.