NHL '16 - '17 Season Thread

[icehog3]

Deport Andrew Shaw! Send him to Chicago!

[elderboy02]

Go Predators! :tu

[AdamJoshua]

Die Rask Die!

[icehog3]

Go Predators! :tu

Looking forward to seeing Subban play in the West. And glad the Hawks will only have to dodge Weber's slapshots twice this season. ;)

[AdamJoshua]

I too look forward to him playing in the west!

Almost fantasy time! I look forward to winning it all this year! :D

[icehog3]

Maybe Weber will hit Rask in the throat! :lr

Goals for this year:

Hawks win the Cup
Beating Adam in fantasy hockey ;)

[bugmenot]

Go Sharks! Be curious to see how they bounce back from the longer season and expectations.

[AdamJoshua]

http://i.imgur.com/b6hhcLr.jpg

[icehog3]

Wonder how much more competitive Team USA would have looked with Matthews, Eichel, Gaudreau, Ekblad, etc. in the line-up. Not to mention Phil Kessel.

[AdamJoshua]

Not a good showing, and the sports stations have been hyping the game tomorrow, how'd that work out. Hull and Chelios talking about how disappointed they are in the team and they have no idea why the US had such a poor showing, just flat hockey and never in it.

[AdamJoshua]

they should flip a coin and then no matter what comes up, dump Team NA :2

[icehog3]

Disappointed Team North America didn't advance, watching McDavid, Matthews, Eichel, Gaudreau et al was the most entertaining part so far.

Only good part.....the possibility of seeing Pavel Datysuk play at least one more hockey game. One of the greatest two-way players of all-time. :2

[AdamJoshua]

Disappointed Team North America didn't advance, watching McDavid, Matthews, Eichel, Gaudreau et al was the most entertaining part so far.

Only good part.....the possibility of seeing Pavel Datysuk play at least one more hockey game. One of the greatest two-way players of all-time. :2

At first I thought that said "The greatest", I was going to have to bust out the Orr card on you. :lr


Great now I want to watch #4 videos, off to youtube i go!

He always kept his feet moving.. https://youtu.be/MSDw3tMa7ec

[E.J.]

I know pre-season means nothing, but I like where Bednar has the boys. Playing with purpose. Solid win tonight. (Just reading/updates)

[AdamJoshua]

While Odull Beckham Jr is have some kind of mental breakdown, fighting and losing to the kicking screen then throwing tantrums on the sidelines .. you have hockey players that are in the penalty box and are still cool enough to photobomb a little fan.

https://scontent.fsan1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14572131_1740037789552145_4027846824406176199_n.jp g?oh=ef1c1ed39fb84941b25865dab3f7a73a&oe=58A7A8B3

[mahtofire14]

That's awesome. I'm excited to watch the Wild make the first round of the playoffs after an up and down season with troubles scoring as usual. But, it's still hockey.

[icehog3]

Cute picture, but I still wanna punch Steve Ott.

Hawks prospects stepped up big time tonight against the Wings. A couple of them need to do it consistently for the Hawks to challenge for the Central.

[E.J.]

Unbelievable debut for Auston Matthews
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i397/EJB21/IMG_0024_zps9sripqld.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/EJB21/media/IMG_0024_zps9sripqld.jpg.html)

[icehog3]

Believe the hype. His second goal was f***ing sick.

[AdamJoshua]

Bah it was against the Senators, I would have been good for a hat trick against them. Hell even you could have scored at least once, Tom.

[icehog3]

Bah it was against the Senators, I would have been good for a hat trick against them. Hell even you could have scored at least once, Tom.

Craig Anderson would have put you in a blender and had you drinking yourself, Ads. ;)

[mahtofire14]

Let's Go Wild!!!!!!!!! Actually I have. Feeling we won't have much offense again this year.....

[icehog3]

Let's Go Wild!!!!!!!!! Actually I have. Feeling we won't have much offense again this year.....

One of the guys on NHLonXM picked them to finish 2nd in the Central.

[dvickery]

If the season ended today ... the oilers would be in the playoffs ... woot .

Derrek :)

[icehog3]

If the season ended today ... the oilers would be in the playoffs ... woot .

Derrek :)

McDavid is unreal. I'd be shocked if he doesn't win the Art Ross this season, Derrek.

[Porch Dweller]

Backes and Marchand have some instant chemistry for the Bruins, it was impressive to watch.

[AdamJoshua]

Backes and Marchand have some instant chemistry for the Bruins, it was impressive to watch.

When Brad first came up and was an instigator / pest he was good at it, I never could figure out why they would bench him for playing that game, I guess that's why.... he's actually a hell of a skater, has superior stick handling skills and a nice shot. He was really good in the Cup game recently and I can't believe he didn't get a little MVP chatter, at least some.

Rask on the other hand is still Rask.

[icehog3]

Marchand WAS the MVP of the World Cup, he got robbed. :2

[mahtofire14]

One of the guys on NHLonXM picked them to finish 2nd in the Central.

I think they'll probably make the postseason but won't go anywhere. I think the Staal signing will help some, but they still don't have any pure scoring. Lots of playmakers, nobody to put it in the back of the net.

[AdamJoshua]

Marchand WAS the MVP of the World Cup, he got robbed. :2

Yes the Sidney love was out of control.

[nutcracker]

Jets pulled one out of the hat last night. Like the new kids a lot. Laine looks like a number 2 pick. Goalie was mediocre and the refs sucked badly.

Brief view of Mr and Mrs Nutcracker in row 2 in the crowd at the end of the game. Devilishly handsome chap with grey beard:

https://www.nhl.com/video/scheifele-wins-the-game-in-ot/t-277752844/c-45276503

[icehog3]

Nice, Neil!

Yeah, the Jets better not start relying on coming back from 3 and 4 goal deficits. ;)

[CigarSquid]

So I have been trying to get into hockey for the last couple of years. It has been successful but I struggle with the rules, which affects my understanding for the game. I don't have friends that are into it where I am at.

How would I go about learning the rules for it so I can better understand the game?

[icehog3]

So I have been trying to get into hockey for the last couple of years. It has been successful but I struggle with the rules, which affects my understanding for the game. I don't have friends that are into it where I am at.

How would I go about learning the rules for it so I can better understand the game?

This should get you started, Garry.

http://hubpages.com/sports/Basic-Rules-NHL-Hockey-Visual-Guide

[CigarSquid]

Awesome. A good read for sure. Thanks Tom!

[E.J.]

Landeskog!!!

[icehog3]

Landeskog!!!

Saw the 3rd and OT, impressive game for ^^^ that guy.

[nutcracker]

I'm just crying in my pretzels...
.....even Tuukka can beat the Jets.

[icehog3]

I'm just crying in my pretzels...
.....even Tuukka can beat the Jets.

So much talent offensively. Wheeler, Schiefle, now Laine and Ehlers, usually good stiff from Perreault. I think the defensive part of your D, and goaltending could be issues in making a playoff run.

[AdamJoshua]

John Gibson is really bad. He was ranked so high in preseason, I guess you could say he's a little slow getting out of the starting gate. Lost his first 3, 3.50+GAA and sub .900 save percentage. I wonder if they would trade him for Rask? :lr

[icehog3]

That's why I picked up Bernier in the fantasy leagues, figure it's only a matter of time... ;)

[mahtofire14]

6 goals from 6 different players tonight for the Wild. All around quality win. Boy the Kings are starting slow.

[icehog3]

Hossa becomes the 44th player in NHL history to score 500 goals.

And a quick look at the list makes it seem that only 8 others on the list won at least 3 Stanley Cups.

Nice goin' Hoss! :wnr :wnr :wnr

[nutcracker]

Another comeback from 4 goals down.
Wicked game by Laine - his first NHL hatrick.

[icehog3]

Another comeback from 4 goals down.
Wicked game by Laine - his first NHL hatrick.

Yeah, he shutdown that #1-#2 talk for one night anyway.

[Porch Dweller]

A nice come-from-behind win for the Bruins. Marchand is just on fire; his goal shooting between the legs of the d-man was a thing of beauty.

[icehog3]

A nice come-from-behind win for the Bruins. Marchand is just on fire; his goal shooting between the legs of the d-man was a thing of beauty.

Who was playing goal and wearing the Rask jersey? :noon

[E.J.]

Avs sit 3-1 with wins over Dallas, Pittsburgh & Tampa. We're 4 games in, so a grain of salt, but Bednar appears to be putting the boys in position to win games. Winning is better than losing.

Need more SOG.

[mahtofire14]

Avs sit 3-1 with wins over Dallas, Pittsburgh & Tampa. We're 4 games in, so a grain of salt, but Bednar appears to be putting the boys in position to win games. Winning is better than losing.

Need more SOG.

Glad your club is playing well. Was beginning to miss the nice rivalry the Avs and Wild were working on.

[8lug]

Who was playing goal and wearing the Rask jersey? :noon

Adam..........was that you??

[AdamJoshua]

Adam..........was that you??

There aren't must win games, although you can argue every game is must win, don't worry as soon as there is any kind of pressure at all he'll fold like a cheap suit.

[nutcracker]

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/IMG_1106_zpskrpy30uj.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/IMG_1106_zpskrpy30uj.jpg.html)

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/IMG_1111_zpsq4roq8ko.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/IMG_1111_zpsq4roq8ko.jpg.html)

30 000 people watching a bunch of old guys on a hockey rink in a football stadium...

[AdamJoshua]

Gretzky laced them up for that didn't he? Also great seats, Neil!

[nutcracker]

Gretzky is sadly very past it. Messier is still awesome!

[AdamJoshua]

I worked at the Marriott Long Wharf in Boston and the NHL teams used to stay there (they still might) but the first time I saw Messier he was in a suit and glasses and looked nothing like I expected, that was about 23 or years ago when he was playing for NY. Looked like some slick financial type. :lr

[icehog3]

I felt bad watching Gretzky skate. :(

Teemu Selanne said if he skated hard for 2 weeks he could play in the NHL. I think he would look awesome to the right of Johhny Toews. :2

[nutcracker]

Was a tad unfair, as Teemu is only a year out of the NHL and the some of the other blokes were in their sixties. I must say Messier has an awesome shot - top corner rockets! Not bad for an old guy....

[Porch Dweller]

Was a tad unfair, as Teemu is only a year out of the NHL and the some of the other blokes were in their sixties. I must say Messier has an awesome shot - top corner rockets! Not bad for an old guy....

Messier has always seemed like the kind of guy that could be in his 80s and still kick the crap out of most guys.

[dvickery]

50/50 draw in Winnipeg yesterday totalled 400,000$ ... 200,000$ to the winner !!!

That's like 14$ on tickets from every person there !!!

Or the cost of six beers in Rogers place in Edmonton :) .

Derrek

[AdamJoshua]

and i thought 5 grand at the padres game was a decent amount for a 50/50!

[nutcracker]

50/50 draw in Winnipeg yesterday totalled 400,000$ ... 200,000$ to the winner !!!

That's like 14$ on tickets from every person there !!!

Or the cost of six beers in Rogers place in Edmonton :) .

Derrek

Us Winnipegers like a good garage sale, wedding "social" and fifty fifty draws.

I remember sitting at Excell Energy with a bunch of drunk Winnipegers at a Wild-Jets tilt. They were yelling out how pathetic the 50/50 total was (with some expletives) - they were removed from the arena!

[CRIMPS]

The Dallas Stars injury woes continue, with Jason Spezza dealing with something, now. This is incredible. Six forwards and a few defensemen sprinkled in. Ugh.

Getting Huddler and Hemsky back tonight, I think.

[nutcracker]

The Dallas Stars injury woes continue, with Jason Spezza dealing with something, now. This is incredible. Six forwards and a few defensemen sprinkled in. Ugh.

Getting Huddler and Hemsky back tonight, I think.

Maybe the Jets will half a chance then......

[mahtofire14]

Us Winnipegers like a good garage sale, wedding "social" and fifty fifty draws.

I remember sitting at Excell Energy with a bunch of drunk Winnipegers at a Wild-Jets tilt. They were yelling out how pathetic the 50/50 total was (with some expletives) - they were removed from the arena!

Ha! Yeah, our fifty fifties are good when the get to around 10k. Probably cuz our tickets are so overpriced.

[AdamJoshua]

So the 50/50 for y'all are automatic and come off part of the ticket price? Here you have to buy (at baseball games in SD anyway) 50/50 tickets that they print out like a lottery ticket in the stands, you get like 3 draws for 5 bucks or something and half the money goes to charity and half to the winner.

[mahtofire14]

So the 50/50 for y'all are automatic and come off part of the ticket price? Here you have to buy (at baseball games in SD anyway) 50/50 tickets that they print out like a lottery ticket in the stands, you get like 3 draws for 5 bucks or something and half the money goes to charity and half to the winner.
It's the same here. I was just being a smart ass about our crappy ticket prices.

[AdamJoshua]

:fp

lol

[nutcracker]

So the 50/50 for y'all are automatic and come off part of the ticket price? Here you have to buy (at baseball games in SD anyway) 50/50 tickets that they print out like a lottery ticket in the stands, you get like 3 draws for 5 bucks or something and half the money goes to charity and half to the winner.

Nope - pretty much everyone buys tickets for the 50-50. 10 for $20....

[AdamJoshua]

Subban's little brother is not the answer. It seem odd Rask has been out of the net a lot lately, well you know not playing games, when he is in the game he's out of the net a lot as well :D

[Porch Dweller]

Subban's little brother is not the answer. It seem odd Rask has been out of the net a lot lately, well you know not playing games, when he is in the game he's out of the net a lot as well :D

In a game a few nights ago, Rask looked really, really uncomfortable every time he had to slide to the left. I think he's hurting a lot more than the B's are letting on.
Subban's definitely not the answer. As weak as the D has been, if they have persistent problems in the net then they're up the creek.

[icehog3]

They can have Jonathan Bernier......

[yourchoice]

Nice come from behind win for the Flyers last night. I was switching back and forth between it and the World Series. It was 3-1 after the 14:00 break, switched over to baseball. Came back minutes later and they were reviewing the game-tying goal. :tu

[icehog3]

Caught the last 5 minutes as well, Joel, and that was apparently all I needed to catch. :r

[BlackDog]

Maybe the Vikings will go 5-11 at this rate. Sheesh.

[AdamJoshua]

I bet even the Vikings could score on Rask :lr

[BlackDog]

Oops, wrong thread! :banger

[icehog3]

1st place Blackhawks win their 6th in a row.

Hawks - Oilers Western Conference Final? :D

[dvickery]

Oilers are making it fun to watch hockey again .

Cautiously optimistic ... it would be nice to make the playoffs ... western conference final ??? Not likely .

Happy to see some d-fence playing competently ... Klef/larsson make me happy and nurse is growing up into a facsimile of pronger ( he has learned how to start skating it out in order to open up passing lanes ) .

Lucic thinks he is a playa now ... pffft ... got demoted to the 3rd line for thinking he should play instead of beating the sh!t out of kadre .

Overall ... like I said ... it is fun to watch hockey again .

Derrek

[icehog3]

I watch the Oilers whenever they are on and the Hawks aren't, Derrek, love watching McDavid , Nurse, Eberle and the rest of the kids.

Artem Anisimov leads the NHL in scoring. Wow. That is all.

[icehog3]

Artemi Panarin with the Gordie Howe Hat Trick tonght.

Assists on Hossa's goal. beats the living crap out of Scottie Upshall, and then beats Jake Allen for toe OT GWG. Nice win for the first place Blackhawks.

[nutcracker]

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag202/neil_berrington/IMG_0548_zpse0dafcbr.png (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/neil_berrington/media/IMG_0548_zpse0dafcbr.png.html)

No comment needed.
Loving these guys......

[icehog3]

A star on the rise and a star in the making, Neil. :tu

Laine is making the Calder race a two horse race right now.....and Auston Matthews is NOT the other horse.

[E.J.]

Crazy OT win tonight for the Avs. Looked like just a throw, non shot, goal.

Will take it!

[icehog3]

Tuukka Rask 10-1-0 GAA 1.54 SVP .945, second best stats in the league behind Carey Price.

Cue Adam to tell us about his playoff predictions. :D

[nutcracker]

Tuukka Rask 10-1-0 GAA 1.54 SVP .945, second best stats in the league behind Carey Price.

Cue Adam to tell us about his playoff predictions. :D

Only a matter of time before his true colors emerge again.
:tu

[AdamJoshua]

Tuukka Rask 10-1-0 GAA 1.54 SVP .945, second best stats in the league behind Carey Price.

Cue Adam to tell us about his playoff predictions. :D

http://i.imgur.com/xFftgmj.jpg

[icehog3]

Right on cue. :r

[icehog3]

NHL names Tuukka Rask it's Number 1 Star of the Week.

Wait for it. Wait for it.......

[AdamJoshua]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/4e/8a/3d/4e8a3d8b450e6259770df0e2ddce60da.jpg

[nutcracker]

NHL names Tuukka Rask it's Number 1 Star of the Week.

Wait for it. Wait for it.......

How is it not Laine??????

[icehog3]

Laine, 4 goals and 2 assists.

Rask, 4-0-0, 0.75 GAA, .970 Save Percentage.

I gotta go with Tuukka, Neil.

[E.J.]

Avs scoring drought ends at 5 periods with 2 goals in like :20!!! That 2nd was a beauty! GO AVS!

[nutcracker]

Wearing your Jets jersey tonight Tom?

:r

[icehog3]

Wearing your Jets jersey tonight Tom?

:r

Not when they play the Hawks, Neil.

How are the Central standings looking? :sl

[nutcracker]

Not when they play the Hawks, Neil.

How are the Central standings looking? :sl

No 2 behind the Hawks, but have played one more game than anyone.
As usual a previous losing streak hurting them.

Great play by the youngsters though - half the forwards are AHL call-ups!

[Porch Dweller]

Laine, 4 goals and 2 assists.

Rask, 4-0-0, 0.75 GAA, .970 Save Percentage.

I gotta go with Tuukka, Neil.

:tpd:

[icehog3]

Jets are fun to watch, Neil... Laine, Scheifle, Ehlers, Wheeler, etc. I wish 'em luck against anyone but my boys.

[CRIMPS]

The Stars have now lost 9 straight overtime games.

Slowly, but surely, we are starting to get a player or two back from injury. We may not have to play defensemen on offense.

Weather the storm.... weather the storm...

[CRIMPS]

Watching the Stars/Avs game and McKinnon can fly. Oh, speak if the devil. He just scored a short handed goal.

He good.

[Greentud]

For now it is 2U's 2K's 2 points. At the end of the year it will be 2U's 2K's 2 bad.

Regardless I will still root for the Bruins.

[nutcracker]

Watching the Stars/Avs game and McKinnon can fly. Oh, speak if the devil. He just scored a short handed goal.

He good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgDKWDSj9JM

One of the better ads on Canadian Television

[icehog3]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QScDY_vj4M

[E.J.]

Nice return for Duchene!!! Fine night by EJ as well.

After giving up the tying goal with like :06 to go, nice to get that win!

[icehog3]

Yeah, so glad I dropped Duchene from my fantasy team. :hn :lr

[dvickery]

Got back to Canada in time to see the oilers play the Hawks last night .

Hawks looked tired ... how long have they been on the road ??? Not the real Chicago Blackhawks last night methinks .

Derrek

[icehog3]

4th game of the Circus trip, Derrek, and their second stinker of the trip. McDavid looked good, and Klefbaum, what's up with that? :D

[E.J.]

I'm a beaten down fan. I've always been fairly optimistic for the Avs, but this season has been a disaster. To a man, they are pretty much underachieving.

I do like Bednar, but it appears to be back to the drawing board.

[icehog3]

Maybe play Pickard more?

[E.J.]

Not sure really how much I put this on Varley. He needs help, meaning needs the boys to find the back of the net. Not to mention the constant mental mistakes that give up the odd man rush or fantastic opportunities.

Both Pickard and Varlamov are doing what they can, but when you're last in the league in goals scored, you're not going to win a lot of games.

Back at it tonight vs Arizona.

[nutcracker]

Brian little slips behind - sweet hands....
(Sorry Tom)

https://www.nhl.com/jets/video/littles-tip-in-ppg/t-277437442/c-47018403

[icehog3]

I hear you, Neil, I picked up Little for the fantasy team this AM. Jets D sure has the Hawks number so far this season

E.J., please have your boys tire out AZ before Tuesday. ;)

[E.J.]

E.J., please have your boys tire out AZ before Tuesday. ;)

I have no idea if the paper this morning had a misprint or in my early morning stupor, I had no idea what I was reading...but the Avs aren't playing tonight and are not playing Arizona tomorrow.

Came home, ask the Little One, hey, can you throw the Avs game on... She responds, "the Avs don't play tonight." I'm like yea, like 5 or 6(remember reading/thinking, it's on early, you can catch it in progress when you get home.

After a few, "Yea, check altitude channel" she schooled her dad.

Bout right for the season....:sl

[AdamJoshua]

I needed a big fantasy night from Bernier, was hoping for a 97 save shutout, and it would have been nice if he had 12 assists and a couple of hat tricks too ... instead he gave up 8 goals :lr

[icehog3]

I needed a big fantasy night from Bernier, was hoping for a 97 save shutout, and it would have been nice if he had 12 assists and a couple of hat tricks too ... instead he gave up 8 goals :lr

One bad game and he gets dumped. Hopefully Gibson gets that 97 shot shutout tomorrow. ;)

[AdamJoshua]

Had a player go out, not IR so I couldn't save his spot, and found someone to pick up that I was looking at. :tu

[E.J.]

Duchene stars the Avs off right!

[E.J.]

MacKinnon with a shorty!!!

[icehog3]

Luongo with 3 goals against on first 5 shots. :hn

[E.J.]

Avs up 3-0....now 3-2...

[E.J.]

Avs win!! Have not lost in Boston since 1998.

Off a 6 game slide...(think that's what it was).

[icehog3]

Keep Pickard in that net if you want a winning streak. :2

[HailTheBrownLeaf]

Lol @ the 'Yotes getting smoked by my Pens last night 7-0

[AdamJoshua]

https://scontent.fsan1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12345584_10153056069356065_6969846210009246695_n.j pg?oh=3326f15c5a159004f3e91392be6e6091&oe=58AFB2AF

[icehog3]

Damn, can't see the pic at work.

Is it a picture of stats showing Tuukka as #3 in wins, #2 in shutouts, #8 in save percentage and #4 in goals against average? :D

[Greentud]

Too bad you can't see it because it's damn funny.

[icehog3]

Too bad you can't see it because it's damn funny.

I'll see it when I log on at home late night. ;)

[AdamJoshua]

Damn, can't see the pic at work.

Is it a picture of stats showing Tuukka as #3 in wins, #2 in shutouts, #8 in save percentage and #4 in goals against average? :D

No it's time lapse video of him losing the last 3 games of the season and the team not getting 1 point, the only point they need to get in the playoffs :D

[icehog3]

No it's time lapse video of him losing the last 3 games of the season and the team not getting 1 point, the only point they need to get in the playoffs :D

:gary :noon

[icehog3]

Too bad you can't see it because it's damn funny.

:tu :r

[AdamJoshua]

Damn, can't see the pic at work.

Is it a picture of stats showing Tuukka as #3 in wins, #2 in shutouts, #8 in save percentage and #4 in goals against average? :D

1-3-2 in the last 6 games :lr

stay away from my Raiders..

[icehog3]

1-3-2 in the last 6 games :lr

stay away from my Raiders..

Blame that on the sh!tty defense. ;)

[E.J.]

Avs appear to have just packed it in. Not sure why I keep tuning in...

[icehog3]

Avs appear to have just packed it in. Not sure why I keep tuning in...

Just like I kept tuning on for the Hawks from 97-07, E.J.. You're a true fan.

[drjammer]

Avs appear to have just packed it in. Not sure why I keep tuning in...

Just like I kept tuning on for the Hawks from 97-07, E.J.. You're a true fan.

Tough season indeed. I hope they change up some of the front office people. Oh well there is always next season :r

[AdamJoshua]

I can't believe how many blow outs there have been so far this season, I don't remember a season this bad for goalies, seems every weak there are a couple 6-0 / 7-0 and even games with 8 goals given up.

[nutcracker]

Look at these kids fly!

https://www.nhl.com/jets/video/laines-top-shelf-snipe/t-277437442/c-47664803

Your crew up next Tom!

[icehog3]

Look at these kids fly!

https://www.nhl.com/jets/video/laines-top-shelf-snipe/t-277437442/c-47664803

Your crew up next Tom!
They got served! :D

[E.J.]

Well that was a surprise. I only watched about 2/3rds of the 2nd. Had a skate before & then over to the neighbors for a drink later. But I had him look for me & looks like an OT win. I'll take any they can get!!

[HailTheBrownLeaf]

Glad my Pens beat the Devils last night after that atrocious game vs. Columbus on Thursday.

[icehog3]

The Jets sure have the Hawks number so far this season. 10 losses, and 3 of them are to Winnipeg.

Neil, think I'll wear my Jets jersey next time they play, can't hurt, eh? :D

[nutcracker]

Neil, think I'll wear my Jets jersey next time they play, can't hurt, eh? :D

You might just jinx us.

The Jets have been Chicago's nemesis for a few years now. Not sure what that's about.... on paper your boys should walk over them.

Did you see the one off the bar from Lowry? I think he's taking lessons from Liane - it was a rocket. Just an inch too high....

[icehog3]

You might just jinx us.

The Jets have been Chicago's nemesis for a few years now. Not sure what that's about.... on paper your boys should walk over them.

Did you see the one off the bar from Lowry? I think he's taking lessons from Liane - it was a rocket. Just an inch too high....

Lowry always plays the Hawks tough, but he ain't no Laine. ;)

Besides Anisimov's goal, only highlight for me was Crow stuffing Byfuglein on the breakaway.

Jinx you guys? The thought never crossed my mind. ;) :r

[E.J.]

Watched about half that USA vs Canada World Jrs game today, good stuff. Went to a private skate with some friends & my son. Came home and though the AVS gave up a goal early when I turned it on to put them down 2-1, have tied it up! 20M to decide it. GO AVS!!!

[E.J.]

AWESOME & FNA Boys from the United States winning the World Jrs. Congrats, Boys!!

[icehog3]

It was a great game, E.J.!

:usa

[AdamJoshua]

Lowry always plays the Hawks tough, but he ain't no Laine. ;)

Besides Anisimov's goal, only highlight for me was Crow stuffing Byfuglein on the breakaway.

Jinx you guys? The thought never crossed my mind. ;) :r

Tom, jinx anyone, impossible *cough* Carr *cough* :sh

:lr

[icehog3]

Tom, jinx anyone, impossible *cough* Carr *cough* :sh

:lr

I carried that team! :lr

[dvickery]

Maroon on the all star team :) .

Derrek

[icehog3]

Very deserving, D. :tu

[AdamJoshua]

I understand trying to endear yourself to your new team, but Adam McQuaid is the last guy I'd take on, he certainly dropped Grant like a bad habit.

https://youtu.be/5rgIG7ezpTQ

[icehog3]

McQuaid has always been able to throw 'em. I think he is about the closest thing to Joey Kocur in the salary-cap NHL.

[E.J.]

Hthat rush and goal by Duchene was freaking awesome!!!(goal #4)

[AdamJoshua]

I put Carter H in and basically ruin his career. :lr

[E.J.]

Not the finish I'd hoped for.

[icehog3]

Not the finish I'd hoped for.

At least one of us is happy, E.J.! ;s

[AdamJoshua]

Red Wings make a yuuuuge comeback against the Bruins. Christ it's a shutout or they give up a half dozen...

[8lug]

lot of buzz this morning. Claude isn't expected to finish the day as a Bruin...........

[AdamJoshua]

lot of buzz this morning. Claude isn't expected to finish the day as a Bruin...........

EEI talk or the CHB (Curly haired bastard) ? Didn't see anything on the national news but then again it's hockey so there never is much about it. I still say Rask is the weight around their neck.

[icehog3]

EEI talk or the CHB (Curly haired bastard) ? Didn't see anything on the national news but then again it's hockey so there never is much about it. I still say Rask is the weight around their neck.

You are an anti-Finnite.

[8lug]

EEI talk or the CHB (Curly haired bastard) ? Didn't see anything on the national news but then again it's hockey so there never is much about it. I still say Rask is the weight around their neck.

mostly EEI regurgitating Joe Haggerty's opinion.

[AdamJoshua]

One of the few things (ok there's more than a few) I miss about Boston, real sports, real sports talk, etc., San Diego just doesn't compare, to that or the food for that matter.

[icehog3]

You are an anti-Finnite.

https://www.prettywildworld.com/traditional-finnish-food/

[E.J.]

Same thing, different day, dump in 3rd.....

[E.J.]

Post game.... Yea, just talking about next year.... Fun for a fan!!!!

[E.J.]

Funny to watch these talking heads for the Avs..... Yea.....would like to hear your take if you were not paid by the Avs.

[E.J.]

Tough season.....

[drjammer]

Tough season.....

Real tough, I think they need to get rid of Sakic and company. Awesome player, terrible GM :rolleyes:

[AdamJoshua]

Looks like the Bruins have a presser set for tomorrow to discuss the coaching situation "regardless of today's outcome"... sounds like Claude is all done in Boston. Please please please take Rask with you :(

[AdamJoshua]

Marleau with 4 goals on 4 shots in the 3rd .. dang!

[nutcracker]

Post game.... Yea, just talking about next year.... Fun for a fan!!!!

I hear you brother. I think the media have lready written off my crew. "Once Liane is healthy...."

One player doesn't make the team, and we still need a friggin' goalkeeper who can save a few!

Aaaargh.

Adam - trade you Rask for 3 Jets goalies. Only slightly used.

[AdamJoshua]

Adam - trade you Rask for 3 Jets goalies. Only slightly used.

Done and done, have your people call my people! black black no take back!

[icehog3]

Monster game for Marleau, 497 and counting. I was playing against him last week, who has Mark this week? :hn

[8lug]

I have to admit I don't know **** or follow half the guys on my team. It was luck of the draw. I suppose all the blah blah blah about draft order was unnecessary.
Or im a great GM posting bs in the wrong thread...

[AdamJoshua]

I have to admit I don't know **** or follow half the guys on my team. It was luck of the draw. I suppose all the blah blah blah about draft order was unnecessary.
Or im a great GM posting bs in the wrong thread...

So you are saying I should withdraw my nomination of you for General Manager of the year, not sure how the Sports Writers Association will cope with that.

[8lug]

i accept your nomination, I'm living proof that even a caveman can do it.:)

[icehog3]

Glad the draft isn't a factor for you, Mark. :tu

Now, how to freeze Adam's roster....... :lr

[elderboy02]

I haven't followed much hockey this year. How is Columbus doing so well?

[AdamJoshua]

Glad the draft isn't a factor for you, Mark. :tu

Now, how to freeze Adam's roster....... :lr

Churning churning churning the bottom baby! :noon:banger:noon:banger

i am putting in a suggested rule change for next year, you can only carry 2 goalies at a time. Just like the real league, if everyone takes two there will be plenty of goalies left in the pool though the season if anyone get's injured or just sucks *cough* Gibson *cough* and you are an idiot and want to dump them right away.

[icehog3]

I haven't followed much hockey this year. How is Columbus doing so well?

Cam Atkinson
Sergei Bobrovsky
and lots of timely secondary scoring. They have been great, Dan, although slowing down some since that historic streak.

Churning churning churning the bottom baby! :noon:banger:noon:banger

i am putting in a suggested rule change for next year, you can only carry 2 goalies at a time. Just like the real league, if everyone takes two there will be plenty of goalies left in the pool though the season if anyone get's injured or just sucks *cough* Gibson *cough* and you are an idiot and want to dump them right away.

I suggest we each are mandated to have 4 goalies and can't drop any of them for any reason. Unless Dave offers you John Scott and a bag of pucks for Holtby and Dubnyk. :D

[AdamJoshua]

I reserve the right to over react.

[icehog3]

I reserve the right to over react.

Two back up goalies and you got a shutout and decent GAA and Save percentage. It was looking like you might have the goalies sewn up for the week until the Pred's guy sh!t the bed.

[8lug]

I'd like to see the 2 goalie rule also and to be able to add or drop the same day they play.

[icehog3]

We can put it to a vote in the off-season, I am totally against the same day add/drop though.

[AdamJoshua]

Yah I think same day adds drops will really cause churn and just be a mess, the real time type waiver wire at least keeps it sane.

[icehog3]

Yah I think same day adds drops will really cause churn and just be a mess, the real time type waiver wire at least keeps it sane.

My thoughts as well.

[nutcracker]

Tom - your guy just earned top spot as worst anthem singer of all time.
Gads.

[AdamJoshua]

Bruins fire Claude on a day when the news will be all about the parade, nice job in reducing the negative publicity on the team. They should have relieved Rask of his duties ... along with Don and Cam.

[Tio Gato]

While I love my Bruins, they have no class. They fired Claude Jullian this morning and holding a press conference set to start at 11:30. The EXACT moment of the Pats Victory Parade. The route is closed by the the Garden so no one can get there to attend the press conference. Neely and Sweeny have obviously gotten too many pucks to the head.:fu2 Butt holes!

[8lug]

While I love my Bruins, they have no class. They fired Claude Jullian this morning and holding a press conference set to start at 11:30. The EXACT moment of the Pats Victory Parade. The route is closed by the the Garden so no one can get there to attend the press conference. Neely and Sweeny have obviously gotten too many pucks to the head.:fu2 Butt holes!

gutless.........

[8lug]

Bruins fire Claude on a day when the news will be all about the parade, nice job in reducing the negative publicity on the team. They should have relieved Rask of his duties ... along with Don and Cam.

Neely should have gotten canned after last years piss poor performance.

[Bruins Fan]

Neely and Sweeney are being ripped to shreds on sports talk radio. The reporters that showed up to the presser worked Sweeney over pretty good.
The gutless ball bag Neely did not even attend, it will be hard for them to recover from this?

[Tio Gato]

I called my brother when I heard the news. He said "They give him garbage players and expect him to do miracles." So true, reminds me of when Belichick took over as coach. He insisted on full control. "You can't expect me to make the dinner if you don't let me buy the groceries."
Guess I'm watching college hockey for the rest of the season.:na

[AdamJoshua]

http://bigbadblog.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/2017/02/07/bruins-travel-new-low-road-with-timing-of-claude-julien-firing/

[mahtofire14]

Big game tonight Tom!

[mahtofire14]

Big game tonight Tom!

Whoops, looks like it's tomorrow...;s

The Jets tonight. Good start. Good to see Coyle getting involved with 3 assists.

[icehog3]

Just another game 'til the playoffs, Pete. Wild are looking really good though. :tu

Bruins disappointed with there handling of the Julian firing. Like you Boston guys said, shoulda been Sweeney and Neely.

[mahtofire14]

Heckuva game tonight Tom! Some questionable calls on both teams but I have a feeling we'll be seeing you in the playoffs.

[icehog3]

Exciting game, Pete, but I have a hard time with that challenge as Parise was clearly offside according to Mike E., Eddie O. Pierre, Mike M. and anyone else with eyes. Oh well, won't be the last time.

I definitely hope for a second round matchup. I think the Wild will win the division, and the Hawks will get either the Preds or the Blues. Minni could definitely end up with one of those teams as the wild card. Both our teams will need to get through a tough series to get there, but I have a feeling they both will. :tu

[mahtofire14]

Exciting game, Pete, but I have a hard time with that challenge as Parise was clearly offside according to Mike E., Eddie O. Pierre, Mike M. and anyone else with eyes. Oh well, won't be the last time.

I definitely hope for a second round matchup. I think the Wild will win the division, and the Hawks will get either the Preds or the Blues. Minni could definitely end up with one of those teams as the wild card. Both our teams will need to get through a tough series to get there, but I have a feeling they both will. :tu

Yeah I was shocked that goal didn't get overturned. I was at bowling and the whole alley groaned when they showed the replay. Ha. You could say they owed us one as we have had more than a couple goals taken away by refs this year on bad calls. One of your goals came shortly after that goalie interference call on Coyle that was highly questionable since he was checked into Crawford. They always even out by the end of the year.

Really looking forward to the postseason this year. I think we finally have the depth to contend seriously.

[dvickery]

As all other sports are trying to shorten the game ... the NHL comes up with a coaches challenge to stretch out ( interminably ) the game .

As has been said ... it all evens out by the end of the year .

Get rid of coaches challenges before it becomes embedded like ( yawn ) baseball .

Other than that ... a great game .

Derrek

[E.J.]

I'm just buying time, waiting to see if the Avs trade Duchene or Landeskog for blue line help by March 1st. But Hell, they can't score goals now and get rid of Duchy(their most marketable talented forward[MacKinnon is not going anywhere]), causes more issues on that end.

Avs are a mess.

BRING ON PLAYOFF HOCKEY!!!

[mahtofire14]

I'm just buying time, waiting to see if the Avs trade Duchene or Landeskog for blue line help by March 1st. But Hell, they can't score goals now and get rid of Duchy(their most marketable talented forward[MacKinnon is not going anywhere]), causes more issues on that end.

Avs are a mess.

BRING ON PLAYOFF HOCKEY!!!

The Wild have plenty of blueliners. We could take Duchene off your hands. Don't want Anything to do with Landeskog. Guys pisses me off.....:D

[icehog3]

Dumba, Spurgeon and Suter for Duchesne.

There, 2 problems solved. The Avs, and the Blackhawks. :r

[mahtofire14]

Dumba, Spurgeon and Suter for Duchesne.

There, 2 problems solved. The Avs, and the Blackhawks. :r

Not exactly who I was thinking.....more like Brodin or Christian Folin. Actually I'd be fine with Dumba going. He's either great or terrible. I'm actually somewhat worried they are going to try and bring in a scorer and screw up the chemistry and ruin the season. But I think that's just the MN sports fan in me......

[icehog3]

Dumba, Spurgeon and Suter for Duchesne.

There, 2 problems solved. The Avs, and the Blackhawks. :r

Not exactly who I was thinking......

Fine, throw in Parise, Pomminville and Niederreiter, and the Avs will throw in Rene Bourque. :D

[massphatness]

While I love my Bruins, they have no class. They fired Claude Jullian this morning and holding a press conference set to start at 11:30. The EXACT moment of the Pats Victory Parade. The route is closed by the the Garden so no one can get there to attend the press conference. Neely and Sweeny have obviously gotten too many pucks to the head.:fu2 Butt holes!

Julienne just got hired by the Habs!

Karma's a biyatch!

[dvickery]

Have liked coach J since he was coaching the oiler farm team ... Hamilton bulldogs .

I believe ... julienne is a ( way) better coach than the bruins are a hockey team .

Hiring Julienne may move the habs into Stanley cup contender territory ... I hope .

Derrek

[icehog3]

Julienne just got hired by the Habs!

Karma's a biyatch!

:lr :D

I agree of Julien's talent as a coach. Derrek. But the only thing that's going to make Montreal a true Cup contender is Carey Price returning to his Vezina year form. :2

[Bruins Fan]

They won't be the Flying Frenchman anymore? Defense,defense,defense,roll with four lines.:r

[dvickery]

:lr :D

I agree of Julien's talent as a coach. Derrek. But the only thing that's going to make Montreal a true Cup contender is Carey Price returning to his Vezina year form. :2

I believe ... right now ... price is broken .

We will see in two months :) .

Derrek

[dvickery]

IF the oilers make the playoffs ... I feel sorry for whoever they play in the first round .

On last nights game ... it has been a long time since I thought the oilers could have been a little less intimidating bullying gratuitously violent ... not sure I fully support this .

Derrek

[icehog3]

Just had to "settle the score" with Manning in their eyes, Derrek. I think the only Oiler who might continue is Lucic, and only because he has played like sh!t all year.

[dvickery]

Welllllllll

I was hoping the oilers would be able to remain competitive ( after last weeks game against the Hawks ) into the third period .

Instead ... talbot stood on his head and they managed 2 points from a game they didn't deserve to win .

Dare I hope ... oilers make the playoffs .

Toews is a total world class hockey player ... awesome game in a losing effort ...

Derrek

[icehog3]

Rooting for the Oilers to make it, Derrek! :tu

Be great if they could knock the Kings out of it. :r

[E.J.]

Zadorov out for season after injuring his ankle at practice. Worst season ever for the Avs.

[icehog3]

Zadorov out for season after injuring his ankle at practice. Worst season ever for the Avs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8H2FIf1oH4

;s

[icehog3]

3 goals, 2 assists, +5 for Johnny Toews tonight. 9 points in his last 2 games Vs the Wild. He's a beast.

Hawks still with an outside chance to win the Central. I'd prefer to avoid Minnesota and St Louis in the 2st round, let them beat each other up. :r

[mahtofire14]

Your squad outplayed us in all aspects tonight. Not our best effort to say the least. Hope it's a bit of a wake up call for us. Especially with the way the Hawks turn it up a notch in the playoffs. That being said, I'm not at all worried about the Blues. The Hawks are the only team in the west I'm worried about.

[icehog3]

Mostly agree on the Blues, Pete. Love to see the Hawks and Wild in the second or CC round. :tu

[mahtofire14]

Mostly agree on the Blues, Pete. Love to see the Hawks and Wild in the second or CC round. :tu

The honeymoon will wear off for Yeo.....I didn't dislike him as a coach here, but after watching how Boudreau adjusts and rewards players who are having good games in the game itself I can see why the players here gave up on him. Yeo always stayed with the vets. Even when they weren't playing well. If he does the same thing in St Louis his young players are going to quit on him there too.

[E.J.]

Heading to an Avs game this weekend. Going to cheer them on to a 17th win....:tu

[icehog3]

Heading down to the UC tonight to see the Hawks battle the Coyotes.

[E.J.]

Heading to an Avs game this weekend. Going to cheer them on to a 17th win....:tu

I did it!! :noon. Cheered the Avs to win 17!!!

[icehog3]

I did it!! :noon. Cheered the Avs to win 17!!!

Nice!

Hawks got a win when I went Thursday as well. Going back today to watch them play the Blues and keep the party rollin'.

[AdamJoshua]

Nice!

Hawks got a win when I went Thursday as well. Going back today to watch them play the Blues and keep the party rollin'.

Oh puhlease we both know that was all me saying that Kane needed a hat trick that night.

[icehog3]

Oh puhlease we both know that was all me saying that Kane needed a hat trick that night.

Twas all I could think about, getting you some fancy fantasy points. :D

[dvickery]

Watching the oilers and wings game .

Can't help but think ... if tatar has kids ... they would be " tater tots " .

Derrek

[icehog3]

Oh, Derrek. :r

Hawks win their 12th out of 13, and 8th in a row on the road. They look tough.

[AdamJoshua]

Watching the oilers and wings game .

Can't help but think ... if tatar has kids ... they would be " tater tots " .

Derrek

I give you the reply of my people, Oi!

:llp

[AdamJoshua]

McQuaid takes a skate to the next, gets 25 stitches and is expected to play tomorrow. Gotta love hockey players.

[icehog3]

No other athletes compare. :2

[nutcracker]

No other athletes compare. :2

Rugby and Hurling come to mind.

My humerus still thinks rugby is rough (and not very funny btw) after being dis-assembled at age 16.

[nutcracker]

... and of course don't forget football (soccer)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQojgdfUAe0

[mahtofire14]

:r:r:r

[AdamJoshua]

... and of course don't forget football (soccer)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQojgdfUAe0

i read he lost 90% hearing in that ear, poor sod.

[Greentud]

No other athletes compare. :2
Jockeys in horse racing. And they don't get to eat lunch.

[icehog3]

Jockeys in horse racing. And they don't get to eat lunch.

You've seen hockey players having a snack on the bench? :lr

[Greentud]

Marchand is on fire. Feed him.:noon

[Bruins Fan]

Marchand is on fire. Feed him.:noon

Bad Brad in the conversation for MVP, who would have thunk it:ih.

[E.J.]

Meltdown....:gary

[icehog3]

Meltdown....:gary

17 seconds, twice. Must feel like Tuukka Rask squared. ;) :r

[E.J.]

17 seconds, twice. Must feel like Tuukka Rask squared. ;) :r

It was tough to watch.... Like 20 days until playoff hockey.

[icehog3]

It was tough to watch.... Like 20 days until playoff hockey.

Jump our bandwagon, E.J., we're runnin' hot. :D

[mahtofire14]

It was tough to watch.... Like 20 days until playoff hockey.

Also tough to watch.......the Minnesota Wild. What a dumpster fire......just another epic meltdown by a MN sports team.

[dvickery]

Well ... let me start by saying I have been watching hockey on tv for 50 years .

Crosby tonight scored (what I think ) the best all time ... and any hockey fan has to put it in their top 10 ever .

Not a big Crosby fan ... but losing a couple teeth and still playing ... bonus respect points .

Derrek

[icehog3]

It was a nice goal, Derrek, but I'm not putting it on my Top 10 list. :)

Pete, playoffs can be a whole new season, you never know. ;)

[E.J.]

For those that want to see what Derrek is talking about....

http://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_149019654268811&key=38a7cd5d078d28e889088ede30764ad0&libId=j0l4jdyh010004nw000DAgognmrky&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.wakeboarder.com%2Fviewtopi c.php%3Ft%3D95211%26sid%3D7e2cdfa3f0c2c6117075a2ac 9043bcfe&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DGpLH hlNw1lI&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.wakeboarder.com%2Fviewforu m.php%3Ff%3D2&title=Wakeboarder%20%3A%3A%20Sid%20the%20Kid%20is% 20a%20freaking%20wizard&txt=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DGpLH hlNw1lI

[icehog3]

For those that want to see what Derrek is talking about....



I know I am biased, but I can think of goals by Kane, Panik and Hayden that were better within the last month. :2

[dvickery]

Tom

I get to watch Mcdavid every night and through the 80's Gretzky every night ... never seen this done before .

If you are left handed ... hold stick in right hand only and raise the puck off the ice ... better yet two guys trying to climb onto you and roof the puck past the goalie .

No Blackhawk or any other hockey player has ever done it that I can remember .

But I digress ... as long as you are a hockey fan ... every thing is alright .

Derrek

[AdamJoshua]

I have to say that was almost like a trick shot goal, don't mean that in a bad way, but he knew what he was doing popping it up and punching it in.