NHL '08- '09 Thread - Page 17

Partagaspete · 03-02-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Nothing on ESPN yet, did they move Guerin?

Nothing yet except that he was at warm-up at Buffalo, than not seen even on the bench after that. I was referring to the comrie and campoli trades along with the potential of this one. Looks like he will go to either Pittsburgh, Montreal, or the Caps. But it will be a Eastern team and the Isles will get a high round draft.

T

03-03-2009, 03:22 PM

New Jersey Devils one time Captain and Defenseman Scott Stevens came to visit Jr. at the hospital today. Gave him a signed hat and poster. Sat with him and just talked. What a very, very nice guy.

I wish I could describe Al's face when Mr. Stevens walked in the room. One for the books I tell ya.

icehog3 · 03-03-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

New Jersey Devils one time Captain and Defenseman Scott Stevens came to visit Jr. at the hospital today. Gave him a signed hat and poster. Sat with him and just talked. What a very, very nice guy.

I wish I could describe Al's face when Mr. Stevens walked in the room. One for the books I tell ya.

I always hated Stevens.

I don't hate him anymore.

SmokeyJoe · 03-03-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

New Jersey Devils one time Captain and Defenseman Scott Stevens came to visit Jr. at the hospital today. Gave him a signed hat and poster. Sat with him and just talked. What a very, very nice guy.

I wish I could describe Al's face when Mr. Stevens walked in the room. One for the books I tell ya.

That is very cool... glad he did that for Al, Jr. Classy move.

motortown · 03-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Well said, gentlemen. Very well said.

Partagaspete · 03-03-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

New Jersey Devils one time Captain and Defenseman Scott Stevens came to visit Jr. at the hospital today. Gave him a signed hat and poster. Sat with him and just talked. What a very, very nice guy.

I wish I could describe Al's face when Mr. Stevens walked in the room. One for the books I tell ya.

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I always hated Stevens.

I don't hate him anymore.

I always hated that he played for the wrong team i.e. not mine. But I liked him.

What a nice thing too o. I hope Jr. is doing well and is in my prayers.

T

motortown · 03-04-2009, 06:53 AM

Nice win for the Wings and Chris Osgood last night. Did any of you guys see the Downey/Janssen fight? With all of the BS & talk about trying to gradually sweep it out of the league, it was cool to just watch them let the guys throw. Not exactly Probert/Domi, but take a look for yourself.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96TBOfBS30Y

03-04-2009, 09:54 AM

Jr. with Scott Stevens. I really wish I could describe the moment when Jr. saw Mr. Stevens. Just can't for some reason.

(Bad phone pic. Real photo was taken and I will share when I get it)

(I would ask that this photo of my son not be chopped.)

SmokeyJoe · 03-04-2009, 10:02 AM

Thanks for sharing this moment, Al! A truly classy move by Stevens.

Still praying for your son. Hang tough!

03-04-2009, 10:07 AM

Prayers on the way for your son, Al. That Stevens is a Class-Act.

motortown · 03-04-2009, 10:17 AM

Who knew he was a really good guy all along?... again, very cool stuff!

Prayers and best wishes for your son.

motortown · 03-04-2009, 10:19 AM

Aw, ****.... Jordan Leopold is back with Calgary... yeah, the deadline this afternoon is gonna get good!!

gpugliese · 03-04-2009, 10:20 AM

It seems as if hockey players are the most charitable and participate in more humane events than any of the other major sports.

Don't get me wrong, there's always a lot of stories of NFL, MLB and NBA players participating in their communities, but it seems as if NHL players go above and beyond.

03-04-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gpugliese

It seems as if hockey players are the most charitable and participate in more humane events than any of the other major sports.

Don't get me wrong, there's always a lot of stories of NFL, MLB and NBA players participating in their communities, but it seems as if NHL players go above and beyond.

The biggest thing for me is that the NHL players for the most part GET IT (giving back to the fans). Where is with the other 'big' sports, it's way too much about me and it's an inconvenience (again, there are exceptions).

03-04-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dabigdog

The biggest thing for me is that the NHL players for the most part GET IT (giving back to the fans). Where is with the other 'big' sports, it's way too much about me and it's an inconvenience (again, there are exceptions).

Well said, I've said this for years. Hockey players are the "blue collar" of the sports world. From high school, college to pro. A hockey player is a stand-up guy,

for the most part.

03-04-2009, 01:19 PM

A father of a Penn State defenseman passed away last week. The team, coaching and support staff make the 6 hour drive to the funeral. As well as taking time to stop by and see Jr.

My wife always said that if we had a daughter she would of wanted her to merry a hockey player. That in it's self speaks volumes.

taltos · 03-04-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dabigdog

The biggest thing for me is that the NHL players for the most part GET IT (giving back to the fans). Where is with the other 'big' sports, it's way too much about me and it's an inconvenience (again, there are exceptions).

I would agree and would put the NASCAR community and professional golfers in the equation also. They all realize that they have nothing without the fans.

loki · 03-04-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

A father of a Penn State defenseman passed away last week. The team, coaching and support staff make the 6 hour drive to the funeral. As well as taking time to stop by and see Jr.

My wife always said that if we had a daughter she would of wanted her to merry a hockey player. That in it's self speaks volumes.

not a good year for PSU hockey it seems..but I'm happy to hear they stopped by to see Jr. I'm sure that made his day. I'm also considering getting a scott stevens sweater now

icehog3 · 03-04-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gpugliese

It seems as if hockey players are the most charitable and participate in more humane events than any of the other major sports.

Don't get me wrong, there's always a lot of stories of NFL, MLB and NBA players participating in their communities, but it seems as if NHL players go above and beyond.

Absolutely....the Blackhawks taking a side trip to their GM's father's funeral this season was a prime example.

Like I said, I have gone from disliking Scott Stevens to being a fan for life.

No real blockbusters at the deadline, Hawks picked up Sammy Pahlsson from the Ducks as a center in exchange for a 6th D-man, no real big improvement as I see it.

bugmenot · 03-04-2009, 04:24 PM

Eh, sharks did some trading, not too happy with it, but we will see. Gave up 2 young kids, and a draft pick. It is more the draft picks which may come back and haunt them, as there are some good stipulations attached.

03-03-2009, 03:22 PM	#322
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread New Jersey Devils one time Captain and Defenseman Scott Stevens came to visit Jr. at the hospital today. Gave him a signed hat and poster. Sat with him and just talked. What a very, very nice guy. I wish I could describe Al's face when Mr. Stevens walked in the room. One for the books I tell ya.

03-03-2009, 09:16 PM	#325
motortown Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: John Location: the 'burbs Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Well said, gentlemen. Very well said.

03-04-2009, 06:53 AM	#327
motortown Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: John Location: the 'burbs Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Nice win for the Wings and Chris Osgood last night. Did any of you guys see the Downey/Janssen fight? With all of the BS & talk about trying to gradually sweep it out of the league, it was cool to just watch them let the guys throw. Not exactly Probert/Domi, but take a look for yourself..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96TBOfBS30Y

03-04-2009, 09:54 AM	#328
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Jr. with Scott Stevens. I really wish I could describe the moment when Jr. saw Mr. Stevens. Just can't for some reason. (Bad phone pic. Real photo was taken and I will share when I get it) (I would ask that this photo of my son not be chopped.)

03-04-2009, 10:02 AM	#329
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Thanks for sharing this moment, Al! A truly classy move by Stevens. Still praying for your son. Hang tough! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

03-04-2009, 10:07 AM	#330
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Prayers on the way for your son, Al. That Stevens is a Class-Act.

03-04-2009, 10:17 AM	#331
motortown Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: John Location: the 'burbs Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Who knew he was a really good guy all along?... again, very cool stuff! Prayers and best wishes for your son.

03-04-2009, 10:19 AM	#332
motortown Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: John Location: the 'burbs Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Aw, ****.... Jordan Leopold is back with Calgary... yeah, the deadline this afternoon is gonna get good!!

03-04-2009, 10:20 AM	#333
gpugliese B.Y.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Van down by the river Posts: 424 Trading: (13)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread It seems as if hockey players are the most charitable and participate in more humane events than any of the other major sports. Don't get me wrong, there's always a lot of stories of NFL, MLB and NBA players participating in their communities, but it seems as if NHL players go above and beyond. __________________ - Greg

03-04-2009, 01:19 PM	#336
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread A father of a Penn State defenseman passed away last week. The team, coaching and support staff make the 6 hour drive to the funeral. As well as taking time to stop by and see Jr. My wife always said that if we had a daughter she would of wanted her to merry a hockey player. That in it's self speaks volumes.

03-04-2009, 04:24 PM	#340
bugmenot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Bay Area Posts: 97 Trading: (4)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Eh, sharks did some trading, not too happy with it, but we will see. Gave up 2 young kids, and a draft pick. It is more the draft picks which may come back and haunt them, as there are some good stipulations attached.