NHL Stanley Cup Finals Discussion

[Gwen]

I actually cheered for the Devs to win last night, 'cause I hate them equally with the Isles, but right now Satan is on a hot streak like a mo-fo so they were the lesser of two evils.

Rangers had a nice win against Toronto last night. Was good for Valiquette to play well in his home town, in front of his 'rents on Hockey Night in Canada. I had wished the Rangers had called up Montoya over Valiquette, nothing against him other than I just liked Monty better, but Valiquette showed he deserves to be here last night.

First win on the road...aboot freakin' time.

[Kevin]

I actually cheered for the Devs to win last night, 'cause I hate them equally with the Isles, but right now Satan is on a hot streak like a mo-fo so they were the lesser of two evils.

Rangers had a nice win against Toronto last night. Was good for Valiquette to play well in his home town, in front of his 'rents on Hockey Night in Canada. I had wished the Rangers had called up Montoya over Valiquette, nothing against him other than I just liked Monty better, but Valiquette showed he deserves to be here last night.

First win on the road...aboot freakin' time.

oin Date: Apr 2001
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[spoon]

It's available on Comcast Digital, if you have it, on their sports tier.

BTW, I just realized that the Devils have a team in Newark, and their farm team in Trenton. All they need is another team in Camden and it would be an unholy trifecta of suck.


Come on, I want their UHL team to be the East Orange Darkies! Now that's a quadzilla!

[spoon]

Things are clicking in Colorado again. Expect a GT move to pick up a D man very soon. Perhaps Orpik from Pitt and ?? for Theodore...or Kaberle for Svatos and ?? I really see them making a move for D this year.

[Gwen]

Originally Posted by Tenbatsuzen View Post
It's available on Comcast Digital, if you have it, on their sports tier.

It's not available on our comcast up here for some reason. Stupid sticks living.


Spoony, who is your preference for the pick up?

[TheGameHHH]

Scott Stevens went into the Hall Of Fame tonight. and since he's the only one worth mentioning that went in tonight, he's the only one we should talk about.

[Gwen]

Dude, Messier owns Stevens. Stevens is worthy of the HOF, but he's no freakin' Messier. I guess we're back to agreeing to disagree.

[Gwen]

Don't know if any of you were watching the 'Canes Panthers game, but Stillman just scored the equivalent of an empty net goal with the goalie still on the ice. Faked him out really good. Not the best play in the world, but just something you don't see too often.

[TheGameHHH]

Dude, Messier owns Stevens. Stevens is worthy of the HOF, but he's no freakin' Messier. I guess we're back to agreeing to disagree.

fuck messier, fuck his guarantees and fuck his hat tricks

[Bossanova]

fuck messier, fuck his guarantees and fuck his hat tricks

:clap:

I'll take Stevens evry time over that crying fuck

[TheGameHHH]

:clap:

I'll take Stevens evry time over that crying fuck

hey Elias just scored, first even strength goal of the year! maybe this is the start of a turn around for him

and ill take Stevens every time too

[Kevin]

hey Elias just scored, first even strength goal of the year! maybe this is the start of a turn around for him

and ill take Stevens every time too

In earth 25 maybe..

Stevens wasn't even the best defensman of the rivalry..

[Bossanova]

In earth 25 maybe..

Stevens wasn't even the best defensman of the rivalry..


:lol:

You are fucking insane

[Bossanova]

hey Elias just scored, first even strength goal of the year! maybe this is the start of a turn around for him

and ill take Stevens every time too

Yeah, Elias looked good tonight. Promising I hope

[spoon]

It's not available on our comcast up here for some reason. Stupid sticks living.


Spoony, who is your preference for the pick up?

Not sure what you're asking here? Are you asking Orpik or Kaberle, if so, both fill big needs.

Kaberle will surely cost more in terms of prospects as he's a 60pt + D man with size but his game is offense. He lacks the ability to use his size defensively at times (which is the Av's top need), but does have a nice shot from the point at even strength and on the PP (the Av's other main need).

Orpik is a few years younger, plays a mean physical game and has good instincts out there with a knack to simplify things and shutdown the opponents. He fills the need of replacing Foote which the Avs still haven't done as Hannan simply isn't that guy. Some people tried to say he was after the trade (Av message boards) but I constantly fought them on it. Orpik would cost less bc he's a d first style player who hasn't made a big name for himself on a O first team with huge names. For Theo straight up, it would be a steal even if Theo played well for them. I'd love to dump this Theo contract and open up the trade market for a big O PP point shot after using Theo as trade bait for the D first D man. It would be the smart play to take less and dump the contract. If they don't lose anyone else in the move, it would be a great one. Sell high, and watch him fall hard.

[spoon]

In earth 25 maybe..

Stevens wasn't even the best defensman of the rivalry..

Both awesome players in there own ways, and both were leaders on and off the ice as well. Hall of Famers not one doubt about it. And Leech vs Stevens isn't even an argument worth having. Two totally different players. D first with hard hitting vs. swift skating puck moving offensive minded d man. Both great as well.

[Clutch]

Best thing about the Dev-Ranger game tonite, the nice fight in section 209 between 2 devils fans because 1 drunk was using vulgarity towards another drunk's kid... and then the two basically falling 3 rows.... oh yea, and then the devils scored a goal ... way to go Jamie L ....

[TheGameHHH]

Best thing about the Dev-Ranger game tonite, the nice fight in section 209 between 2 devils fans because 1 drunk was using vulgarity towards another drunk's kid... and then the two basically falling 3 rows.... oh yea, and then the devils scored a goal ... way to go Jamie L ....

im not sure if i've said it in this thread, so ill just say it now.......fuck the rangers

[Kevin]

Both awesome players in there own ways, and both were leaders on and off the ice as well. Hall of Famers not one doubt about it. And Leech vs Stevens isn't even an argument worth having. Two totally different players. D first with hard hitting vs. swift skating puck moving offensive minded d man. Both great as well.

wasn't really arguing.. Just being silly..

[Kevin]

im not sure if i've said it in this thread, so ill just say it now.......fuck the rangers

We Powned you at the Shwoogie tonight!

And i am liking these Youngsters for us.. Dawes, Dubinsky and Staal are Really contributing..

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Great Win for the Rangers, too bad I have no thoughts on them and how their season will turn out



:king:

[TheGameHHH]

Great Win for the Rangers, too bad I have no thoughts on them and how their season will turn out



:king:

no, say it......say the Rangers will win every game they play this year

[King Hippos Bandaid]

no, say it......say the Rangers will win every game they play this year

I am pissed that Tickets were sold out for this game, wanted to go, am going to the Feb 1st Devs-Rangers Game, it is very sad that there are more Ranger fans then Devil fans at the Rock...

as for the Season, I have no opinion on the Rangers

:king;

[Gwen]

There did seem to be more blueshirts than red or white ones at last nights game and I distinctly heard a "lets go rangers" chant.

Sorry to keep you stuck at 499 for one more game, Brett.

[TheGameHHH]

There did seem to be more blueshirts than red or white ones at last nights game and I distinctly heard a "lets go rangers" chant.

Sorry to keep you stuck at 499 for one more game, Brett.

dont apologize to me, apologize to the greatest goaltender of all time

[Earlshog]

I am pissed that Tickets were sold out for this game, wanted to go, am going to the Feb 1st Devs-Rangers Game, it is very sad that there are more Ranger fans then Devil fans at the Rock...

as for the Season, I have no opinion on the Rangers

:king;

I went last night. Great game and the arena is beautiful.

[Kevin]

dont apologize to me, apologize to the greatest goaltender of all time

Spoon in 3...2....1.....

[TheGameHHH]

Spoon in 3...2....1.....

that was said to cause controversy

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I went last night. Great game and the arena is beautiful.

good to hear, Is there any places near to pregame

I used to go to Bazookas (fake hooters with better food)on rt 3 to pre game b4 giants and rangers-devil games in the past

:king:

[ralphbxny]

OVER TIME Shootout!!! The Flyers and Rangers playin a good game!

[Tenbatsuzen]

I still can't get over this Jonathan Coachman thing.

Rangers look to be righting the ship.

I want to go see a game at the Rock. Looks like a beautiful arena.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I still can't get over this Jonathan Coachman thing.

Rangers look to be righting the ship.

I want to go see a game at the Rock. Looks like a beautiful arena.

still tix available for 2/1 against the Rangers, my friends just bought tix to join us, so I know there are some left

:king:

[weekapaugjz]

i take back everything i previously posted about the sabres this year. they stink.

[Nailman]

Don't forget the FLYERS! They're back after their worst season ever last year.

[cougarjake13]

Don't forget the FLYERS! They're back after their worst season ever last year.

in 3 weeks they'll be in last place

[Bossanova]

Congrats to Marty Brodeur for his 500th win

[Tenbatsuzen]

What a fucking goal.

If you have a chance, watch the Rangers OT winner tonight. WOW.

[Kevin]

I would like to know where all those chirpy chirpington Icelander fans have gone?? They were so vocal in Oct.. Thinking Oct is june.. All this team needed was to gel.. I am actually surprised how fast they have.. This team is playing great. Everyone from stars to role players are getting the job done. 1st place bitches!

[NickyL0885]

I would like to know where all those chirpy chirpington Icelander fans have gone?? They were so vocal in Oct.. Thinking Oct is june.. All this team needed was to gel.. I am actually surprised how fast they have.. This team is playing great. Everyone from stars to role players are getting the job done. 1st place bitches!

yet, we have played less games then u and the entire NHL. You should have more point but u dont b/c u guys suck. 2-0 vs my Isles. Congrats for finally learning to win on the rd. Btw, Vasicek has more goals then Drury and Gomez, and didnt cost half the payroll.

[Kevin]

yet, we have played less games then u and the entire NHL. You should have more point but u dont b/c u guys suck. 2-0 vs my Isles. Congrats for finally learning to win on the rd. Btw, Vasicek has more goals then Drury and Gomez, and didnt cost half the payroll.

You are delusional.. We just haven't won 1 or 2 in a row on the road.. But FIVE! And Drury and Gomez were never classified as big goal scorers.. They do other things like assist, and with that being said, come back to me in june and see if it matters who has more goals. And those 2 games came when we were not together yet.. And one if not both without Avery. We will see Tuesday night. These two teams aren't in the same galaxy.

Edit.. Just checked.. They still both have more pts than he does.. Gomez 14, Drury 12.. Him 10.. So your goal example holds no water.

[NickyL0885]

Edit.. Just checked.. They still both have more pts than he does.. Gomez 14, Drury 12.. Him 10.. So your goal example holds no water.

I never said points. I said Goals.

[Gwen]

Let's not forget the point that the Islanders have had the easiest schedule in the NHL so far, beside playing the least amount of games they've also played back to back games only twice. Your goalie still has a GAA of 2.35. This is all not to mention, of course, that we still have six games against you.

As for Gomez and Drury taking half the salary cap, at least we didn't sign a concussion-laden asshat to a 15 year deal. Keep telling yourselves that deal was smart and justifiable.

In conclusion, if I had balls, I'd tell you to lick them.

[TheGameHHH]

Congrats to Marty Brodeur for his 500th win

Amen!

[cogsdoc]

Let's have a reality check, shall we. It's dangerous to make judgments based on a very early season. And yes I am aware what the outcome has been in the head to head matchup. But if you all take a serious objective look at the Rangers and Islanders the reality is that only one is a contender. If you had been examining things objectively you should have known the Rangers would surge as they are now.

I have a lot of respect for your goaltender on the Island, but let's be real there's not much else there.

Speaking of great goaltenders I hate, way to go Marty:dry:

[Gwen]

Speaking of great goaltenders I hate, way to go Marty:dry:


True. Big ups to Brodeur.

[NickyL0885]

Whats that sound? O, its the Isles beating the Rangers AGAIN!!. Vasicek should be on the all-star team. and DP, comes up big again. ahhhhh. WOO WOO!

[TheGameHHH]

Whats that sound? O, its the Isles beating the Rangers AGAIN!!. Vasicek should be on the all-star team. and DP, comes up big again. ahhhhh. WOO WOO!

i thought tonight you were gonna see that these two teams arent in the same galaxy......what happened?

[Kevin]

Gotta give the Iles credit.. They played a good game.. Poor puck handling and decision making by us.. We fucked up so many potential Odd man rushes, it was frustrating.. And Hossa.. WOULD YOU SHOOT THE FUCKING PUCK!

[Bossanova]

I would chime in, but well. The Devs keep me humble these days

[Kevin]

I would chime in, but well. The Devs keep me humble these days

And the Mets, AND the Knicks.. AND the Yiggles..



......

[Bossanova]

And the Mets, AND the Knicks.. AND the Yiggles..



......

HAHAHAHAHAHA. Ouch, you have just made me hate sports

[Kevin]

HAHAHAHAHAHA. Ouch, you have just made me hate sports

Sorry.. Tonights game really annoyed the hell out of me..

[Bossanova]

Sorry.. Tonights game really annoyed the hell out of me..

All good my friend. I fully understand

[cougarjake13]

capitals fire hanlon (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Ar9zlqJq_5iylYduDWimvUo5nYcB?slug=ap-capitals-hanlonfired&prov=ap&type=lgns)

[Bossanova]

Ranger game was on My9, for those who could not find it. Since when do they broadcast games and a little heads up would have been nice for Ranger fans NHL

[cougarjake13]

Ranger game was on My9, for those who could not find it. Since when do they broadcast games and a little heads up would have been nice for Ranger fans NHL

was there a knick game at the same time ???

i know the knicks have top billing on msg if they both play the same time and usually the ranger game goes to msg2

[NickyL0885]

Woo Isles defeat the mighty Sens 3-2 in a Shoot Out. DP needs ALL-Star consideration.

[TheGameHHH]

94 career shutouts for Marty, tied for second all time. 9 away from the all-time record!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bossanova]

94 career shutouts for Marty, tied for second all time. 9 away from the all-time record!!!!!!!!!!!!

He has really pulled his game together lately

[TheGameHHH]

He has really pulled his game together lately

the whole team has......what is it now? 6 wins in a row?

[Bossanova]

the whole team has......what is it now? 6 wins in a row?

Yeah, its nice to see. Did I see correctly that with playoffs, Marty has the alltime record for combined shut outs?

[TheGameHHH]

Yeah, its nice to see. Did I see correctly that with playoffs, Marty has the alltime record for combined shut outs?

i dont know, where did you see that? i cant watch any games cause im outta area so i listen on the radio. it doesnt surprise me though, he's been to the playoffs a lot in his career.

[Bossanova]

i dont know, where did you see that? i cant watch any games cause im outta area so i listen on the radio. it doesnt surprise me though, he's been to the playoffs a lot in his career.

Im pretty sure I saw it on FoxSportsNet. I think he has 116 combined shut outs

[cougarjake13]

i dont know, where did you see that? i cant watch any games cause im outta area so i listen on the radio. it doesnt surprise me though, he's been to the playoffs a lot in his career.


94 shutouts in the reg season
21 shutouts in the playoffs
4 shutouts in the QMJHL
1 shutout in international play

so overall its 120 if you count the qmjhl and int'l
if not its just 115 in the nhl

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Brodeur

[Kevin]

WTF has happend to Ottowa??? They started on fire, now have lost 6 in a row.. Including today to the Rangers..

[cougarjake13]

WTF has happend to Ottowa??? They started on fire, now have lost 6 in a row.. Including today to the Rangers..

they just started their playoff swoon a lil early

[TheGameHHH]

7 in a row for the Devils

[TheGameHHH]

also here's a little observation, the last three devils games there's been roughly 15,000 people in attendance. making it 85% full. why is everyone saying The Rock is having trouble selling?

[drizzle]

dont apologize to me, apologize to the greatest goaltender of all time

Gwen talks to Roy?

[ralphbxny]

also here's a little observation, the last three devils games there's been roughly 15,000 people in attendance. making it 85% full. why is everyone saying The Rock is having trouble selling?

cause its not selling out....even with a new building...very sad.

[TheGameHHH]

cause its not selling out....even with a new building...very sad.

theres not many hockey teams that do sell out, so i really dont consider it to be sad. especially with devils fans track records concerning attendance. 85% aint too bad.

[MHasegawa]

Oilers win 6 of their last eight, gain their 7th shootout win. Garon has been playing especially well as of late with 2 shutouts and a 2.47 GAA.


EDIT- Enjoy last place, Calgary!

[DolaMight]

WTF has happend to Ottowa??? They started on fire, now have lost 6 in a row.. Including today to the Rangers..

Fruxin hell if I know, a few players get groin injuries for a game or two and everyone forgets how to play hockey. D stops playin D now Gerber starts letting in 5 goals a game.

It's all mental, with stuff like this you need psychologists instead of coaches.

Also I think Ottawa was basically the exact same team as last year so they had their timing down early where a team like the rangers, thrown together like an all star team needs time to gel to get their timing down. That's true of alot of teams this season.

[Thrice]

Hey Sabres,

Thank you for rejuvenating the Kings offense!

Sincerely,

The only LA Kings fan on this board.

:thumbup:

[TheGameHHH]

9.........in.............a.......................r ow!

[Thrice]

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http://fanballoting.nhl.com/

[Bossanova]

Anyone else see what that scumbag Chris Simon did on Saturday? This guy is out of control. He has been suspended for many things and missed the begining of the year due to him being an asshat. But to step on a guys skate many times with an obvious intent to harm him makes me want this guy out of hockey for good.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3158199

[JesterOfSadness]

Anyone else see what that scumbag Chris Simon did on Saturday? This guy is out of control. He has been suspended for many things and missed the begining of the year due to him being an asshat. But to step on a guys skate many times with an obvious intent to harm him makes me want this guy out of hockey for good.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3158199


http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=347177

[MHasegawa]

its about time, you big toothed crying sissy!

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[King Hippos Bandaid]

my new obsession is watching goalie fights (thanks to randy)

Ray Emory is the man, he has some great minor league fights

[JesterOfSadness]

its about time, you big toothed crying sissy!

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It's a shame it wasn't Chara who fought Crosby. I would have loved to see him(Chara) knocked out that piece of shit(Crosby).

[MHasegawa]

my new obsession is watching goalie fights (thanks to randy)

Ray Emory is the man, he has some great minor league fights

Emery takes up boxing during the off season, he's no one to fuck with.

[Bossanova]

This thread fucking sucks compared to last season. Noone posts in here anymore

[weekapaugjz]

fuck philly and briere. should be a great game tomorrow night. it was getting pretty nasty at the end of the game.

[JesterOfSadness]

Needs more Gvac and his bloody Red Wings.

I seriously hate them with a burning passion..(The Red Wings, not Gvac)

[TheGameHHH]

This thread fucking sucks compared to last season. Noone posts in here anymore

because everybody is scared to admit how awesome the Devils really are

[MHasegawa]

yuck, they got lucky last night.

[TheGameHHH]

lucky or awesome? im going with the latter

[weekapaugjz]

http://media.buffalonews.com/smedia/2007/12/22/06/620-bn-20071222-B001-buffalotakesthe-30243-MI0001.standalone.prod_affiliate.50.jpg

[TheGameHHH]

amazing OT win tonight for the Devils, getting 2 out of 3 in Canada isn't too bad.

[MHasegawa]

I feel a little better, at least we scored on Marty. FUCK THE FLAMES!!!

[MHasegawa]

Here's a cool article on NHL.com about present NHL goalies and nice shots of the visualy stunning masks they wear.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=347388

[weekapaugjz]

Here's a cool article on NHL.com about present NHL goalies and nice shots of the visualy stunning masks they wear.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=347388

there are some really cool masks in there, and some really shitty looking ones too.

i used to have my mask painted like felix potvin's. you can see it on andrew raycroft's helmet with the tribute to past leafs players. i grew out of the helmet and don't really feel like paying $500 for a paint job. ill just stick with the all white i have now.

[TheGameHHH]

im going to my first game at "The Rock" tonight!!!!!!

[MHasegawa]

what section you sittin in? my friends who are season ticket holders tell me the top deck is where the fun is as everyone in the first deck are always at the 2 bars.

[TheGameHHH]

i have about a million stories to post about my game tonight but im too drunk to type them all. im telling you guys all the stories tomorrow, The Rock is a weird/crazy/fun place

[TheGameHHH]

Alright, let's discuss the Prudential Center for a second. Has anybody else been there yet to see a game? It's beautiful, but I digress. Me and 3 of my buddies go to the game and decide to buy tickets at the box office around 4:30pm. We saw a lot of good, cheap seats on sale at ticketmaster but we didn't want to spend money on all their stupid fees so we figured the box office would be the way to go. When we get there it turns out the only 4 seats available in a row are located in Section 105 for a hundred dollars apiece. We all figured it was a little steep to pay, but at least we'd have good seats and since it was the only game we were gonna see there this season we could all afford to drop the dough. Now, one would assume that Section 105 would be in the lower level, wrong. Section 105 is located IN THE UPPER DECK. $100 to sit in the upper deck, who the fuck do the Devils think they are? This infuriated me, as i was already many beers in and i wouldn't stop bitching to my friends about how badly we got hosed. So my buddy decides about an hour before game time that we should go take a walk around the building and check it out rather then sit in our shitty seats and complain for an hour. So we wind up in the Restaurant there, and after slipping some lady 20 bucks we found ourselves 4 beautiful seats with a perfect view of the ice on the lower ledge. Now since we didn't have reservations nobody decided to wait on us, so we ate the buffet for free and went to the bar to get our beers. We left the Restaurant after the second period and headed over to the Goal Bar to watch the 3rd period. Somebody left their VIP table and we snuck under the ropes and watched the rest of the game from our very own VIP table complete with an HD tv, so we also had the B.C. game on while we watched the 3rd period. After the game I got to meet Daneyko and get my head on t.v. while he was doing the post game. Overall it was an amazing game, i got to see my first live penalty shot after going to games for the past 16 years or so. Plus the Devils won in a shootout. The security isn't very good at the arena, but it's really a beautiful place and i'm glad the Devils will call it home for the foreseeable future.

[cougarjake13]

snowing in buffalo during the game bewtween the sabres and penguins


not newsworthy ???


well they are playin the game outdoors at ralph wilson stadium

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Alright, let's discuss the Prudential Center for a second. Has anybody else been there yet to see a game? It's beautiful, but I digress. Me and 3 of my buddies go to the game and decide to buy tickets at the box office around 4:30pm. We saw a lot of good, cheap seats on sale at ticketmaster but we didn't want to spend money on all their stupid fees so we figured the box office would be the way to go. When we get there it turns out the only 4 seats available in a row are located in Section 105 for a hundred dollars apiece. We all figured it was a little steep to pay, but at least we'd have good seats and since it was the only game we were gonna see there this season we could all afford to drop the dough. Now, one would assume that Section 105 would be in the lower level, wrong. Section 105 is located IN THE UPPER DECK. $100 to sit in the upper deck, who the fuck do the Devils think they are? This infuriated me, as i was already many beers in and i wouldn't stop bitching to my friends about how badly we got hosed. So my buddy decides about an hour before game time that we should go take a walk around the building and check it out rather then sit in our shitty seats and complain for an hour. So we wind up in the Restaurant there, and after slipping some lady 20 bucks we found ourselves 4 beautiful seats with a perfect view of the ice on the lower ledge. Now since we didn't have reservations nobody decided to wait on us, so we ate the buffet for free and went to the bar to get our beers. We left the Restaurant after the second period and headed over to the Goal Bar to watch the 3rd period. Somebody left their VIP table and we snuck under the ropes and watched the rest of the game from our very own VIP table complete with an HD tv, so we also had the B.C. game on while we watched the 3rd period. After the game I got to meet Daneyko and get my head on t.v. while he was doing the post game. Overall it was an amazing game, i got to see my first live penalty shot after going to games for the past 16 years or so. Plus the Devils won in a shootout. The security isn't very good at the arena, but it's really a beautiful place and i'm glad the Devils will call it home for the foreseeable future.

Ill be there on Feb 1 Rangers-Devils, PM me if you have any tips or advice, its a Friday, I want to pre game

[riverofpiss]

I went to the last Winter Classic in Edmonton and this years looked like just as much fun, wish I could have been there. I really wished that Buffalo could have pulled it off but when Crosbey had a shot to win the shootout you know that they were in trouble. I just wanted to hear the crowd roar if the Sabres won but the curse lives on.

[TheGameHHH]

Sid The Kid just did exactly what he had to do. He's the face of the new era in the NHL and what better way to gain exposure for your sport then scoring the winning shootout goal on national television. I love Crosby, except when he plays the Devils.

[cougarjake13]

ANAHEIM DUCKS ARE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS


1. LA KINGS defeat the DUCKS on 9/29 to become new tv title champs.
2. DUCKS defeat the KINGS on 9/30 to become new tv title champs.
3. RED WINGS defeat the DUCKS on 10/3 to become new tv title champs.
4. BLACKHAWKS defeat the RED WINGS on 10/6 to become new tv title champs.
5. SHARKS defeat the BLACKHAWKS on 10/10 to become new tv title champs.
6. BRUINS defeat the SHARKS on 10/13 to become new tv title champs.
7. BRUINS defeat the LIGHTNING on 10/18 to retain the tv title.
8. BRUINS defeat the RANGERS on 10/20 to retain the tv title.
9. CANADIENS defeat the BRUINS on 10/22 to become new tv title champs.
10.CANADIENS defeat the HURRICANES on 10/26 to retain the tv title.

11. CANADIENS defeat the PENGUINS on 10/27 to retain the tv title.
12. THRASHERS defeat the CANADIENS on 10/30 to become new tv title champs.
13. SENATORS defeat the THRASHERS on 11/1 to become new tv title champs.
14. SENATORS defeat the BRUINS on 11/3 to retain the tv title.
15. SENATORS defeat the BRUINS on 11/4 to retain the tv title.
16. SENATORS defeat the MAPLE LEAFS on 11/6 to retain the tv title.
17. CAPITALS defeat the SENATORS on 11/8 to become new tv title champs.
18. LIGHTNING defeat the CAPITALS on 11/10 to become new tv title champs.
19. LIGHTNING defeat the HURRICANES on 11/14 to retain the tv title.
20. LIGHTNING defeat the HURRICANES on 11/16 to retain the tv title.

21. THRASHERS defeat the LIGHTNING on 11/19 to become new tv title champs.
22. THRASHERS defeat the CAPITALS on 11/21 to retain the tv title.
23. DEVILS defeat the THRASHERS on 11/23 to become new tv title champs.
24. DEVILS defeat the LIGHTNING on 11/24 to retain the tv title.
25. DEVILS defeat the STARS on 11/28 to retain the tv title.
26. DEVILS defeat the CANADIENS on 11/30 to retain the tv title.
27. DEVILS defeat the THRASHERS on 12/2 to retain the tv title.
28. DEVILS defeat the BRUINS on 12/5 to retain the tv title.
29. DEVILS defeat the CAPITALS on 12/7 to retain the tv title.
30. RANGERS defeat the DEVILS on 12/9 to become new tv title champs.

31. CAPITALS defeat the RANGERS on 12/12 to become new tv title champs.
32. SABRES defeat the CAPITALS on 12/14 to become new tv title champs.
33. SABRES defeat the BlACKHAWKS on 12/15 to retain the tv title.
34. SABRES defeat the ISLANDERS on 12/19 to retain the tv title.
35. SABRES defeat the FLYERS on 12/21 to retain the tv title.
36. SABRES defeat the FLYERS on 12/22 to retain the tv title.
37. SENATORS defeat the SABRES on 12/26 to become new tv title champs.
38. SENATORS defeat the ISLANDERS on 12/27 to retain the tv title.
39. CAPITALS defeat the SENATORS on 12/29 to become new tv title champs.

[cougarjake13]

Capitals ......3
Thrashers ...2
Senators .....2
Kings ............1
Ducks ...........1
Red Wings ....1
Blackhawks .1
Sharks .........1
Bruins ..........1
Canadiens ....1
Lightning .....1
Devils ..........1
Rangers ......1
Sabres ........1


Longest Title Reign ......devils 7 Games

[cougarjake13]

Sid The Kid just did exactly what he had to do. He's the face of the new era in the NHL and what better way to gain exposure for your sport then scoring the winning shootout goal on national television. I love Crosby, except when he plays the Devils.

What was up with the KC ROYALS color uni's for the penguins ????

[TheGameHHH]

What was up with the KC ROYALS color uni's for the penguins ????

i loved it, i also loved the old school sabers uniform

[cougarjake13]

i loved it, i also loved the old school sabers uniform

was that an old time penguins uni ???

[MHasegawa]

its about fuckin time we beat st louis, and LADI SMID FOUGHT!!!

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And check out this good one, Stortini in bout number 8 so far for him this season

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[JesterOfSadness]

was that an old time penguins uni ???

From the 1968-69 season.

[Bossanova]

Ryan Smyth could be out for up to 8 weeks with a broken ankle

[NickyL0885]

Ryan Smyth could be out for up to 8 weeks with a broken ankle

Damn.....Isles wont get to see him and beat his team. Also, was looking forward to what he had to say regarding why he left an such. BOOOOO.

[TheGameHHH]

Shutout #96 for Marty!!!

[cougarjake13]

Shutout #96 for Marty!!!

hopefully he doesnt got stuck on 99

[King Hippos Bandaid]

too bad Marty plays for the Devils if he played in NY Detroit or Montreal, he would be as famous as his play warrants

the guy is the best goalie of all time, but no one cares about the NJ Devils

[MHasegawa]

fuckin power play is killin us, cogliano shouldve taken that shot who knows who he was passing to...

[El Mudo]

Had to break my exile for this....


One of the GREATEST DAYS IN THE HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CAPITALS HOCKEY!!!!!!! (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3190712)

WASHINGTON -- Alexander Ovechkin agreed to a $124 million, 13-year contract extension Thursday with the Washington Capitals, working out the details himself in negotiations with owner Ted Leonsis and general manager George McPhee.


I was literally running around the house and screaming like madman...he's OURS...ALL OURS...FOREVER!!!!!!!!!! I am so freakin AMAZED our management finally did something right


Now combine this with Alex Semin, Nicklas Backstrom's emergence, Mike Green inexplicably turning into 1985 Paul Coffey, plus young studs like Eric Fehr and Tomas Fleishmann, and great young role players like Boyd Gordon and Diamond Dave Steckel, I have never been more FIRED UP to be a Caps fan

[ralphbxny]

Rangers Phlyers playin a good one.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Had to break my exile for this....


One of the GREATEST DAYS IN THE HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CAPITALS HOCKEY!!!!!!! (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3190712)




I was literally running around the house and screaming like madman...he's OURS...ALL OURS...FOREVER!!!!!!!!!! I am so freakin AMAZED our management finally did something right


Now combine this with Alex Semin, Nicklas Backstrom's emergence, Mike Green inexplicably turning into Bobby Orr, plus young studs like Eric Fehr and Tomas Fleishmann, and great young role players like Boyd Gordon and Diamond Dave Steckel, I have never been more FIRED UP to be a Caps fan

lucky bastard, maybe a new Goalie can help, Kolzig is goos but he is not great

good to see ya back here Ryan

[El Mudo]

Olie's the man for at least another couple years, but they got good depth in Juniors with Michal Neuvirth and Simeon Varlamov


and oh yeah, two of Junior Canada's better D prospects, Karl Alzner and Josh Godfrey...

[Bossanova]

Olie's the man for at least another couple years, but they got good depth in Juniors with Michal Neuvirth and Simeon Varlamov


and oh yeah, two of Junior Canada's better D prospects, Karl Alzner and Josh Godfrey...

Good to see Mudo back posting

[ralphbxny]

Whats with these weak goals Lundquist is giving up lately?

Where is our fuckin Defense?

[ralphbxny]

I hate my team!

[PigShitIrish]

I love my team!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

its a Ranger season so it has to be streaky

I hope we are on a winning streak when i visit the Rock on Feb 1

[MHasegawa]

3 in a row, bitches- 2 IN REGULATION!!!!

[cougarjake13]

the rangier

[El Mudo]

too bad Marty plays for the Devils if he played in NY Detroit or Montreal, he would be as famous as his play warrants

the guy is the best goalie of all time, but no one cares about the NJ Devils



Supporters of this guy (like me) would fervently disagree with that statement

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/356944.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193B3EA2C03450C94867B0BCF6C1CAC399F 284831B75F48EF45

[El Mudo]

Man that picture REALLY makes me miss the Nords....


I gotta get a jersey....

[cougarjake13]

theres a professional hockey league in america ????


who knew ???

[MHasegawa]

Oilers start a 5 game road trip vs the entire southeast division starting tomorrow night in Washington. They need go at least 4-1 to really contend for a playoff spot, there's 4 teams ahead of Edmonton for the 8th spot. They may be in last place in their division, but to say they're a bad team is a total lie, they're a young tough team who fights for a point for over 60 minutes each game, if the team was totally healthy they'd be in much better position they are now.

The 4 game winning streak was snapped last night against the Kings but I'm confident we'll get at least 6 points vs the southeast.

[JesterOfSadness]

CuJo's back.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=350311&nhlLink=true&page=NewsPage&service=page

[cougarjake13]

CuJo's back.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=350311&nhlLink=true&page=NewsPage&service=page

yeh i saw that


didnt even realize he was gone

[El Mudo]

Wow....I am just amazed by the transformation of my beloved Capitals over the last couple months. Its really hard to believe that theyre thisclose to overtaking Carolina and being in the lead of the DIVISION. That loss last night to the Leafs really hurt tho, cause if we had swept the home and home with them, we coulda gone into the break with the division lead. It seems like guys have finally found their roles and are actually starting to click (Kozlov and Semin are putting things together, and the back two lines have really got their stuff together, especially the Laing, Steckel, Bradley line, which I love)

When I look at what I see now from them, I couldn't be happier. From a point where I HATED the team that they were, a team that didnt do anything well enough to have any identity, to now when i see guys flinging themselves all over the ice, hustle on every shift, and just plain try to outwork everybody, it really makes me proud to be a fan.


Now its actually concievable, that we could end up with the Hart Trophy winner (Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin), the Rocket Richard winner (Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin), the Calder Trophy winner (Backstrom...who deserves his own message), and the Jack Adams winner (Bruce Boudreau....they should basically just start etching his name on the trophy now)

[Tenbatsuzen]

Adam Graves Night in 2009.

LOVE IT.

[Bossanova]

Is anyone else gonna watch skills competition tonight on VS


And what is the NHL thinking with putting the all-star game on VS

[HBox]

And what is the NHL thinking when they do anything

I fixed that for you.

Yeah, I'll be watching.

[Fallon]

Is anyone else gonna watch skills competition tonight on VS


And what is the NHL thinking with putting the all-star game on VS

I always watch, best allstar competition in sports.

The NHL is thinking NBC doesn't want this shit on their station.

[Bossanova]

I always watch, best allstar competition in sports.

The NHL is thinking NBC doesn't want this shit on their station.

Do tear up when watching the accuracy comp. remembering the days of good 'ol Ray?

[Fallon]

Do tear up when watching the accuracy comp. remembering the days of good 'ol Ray?

I do, while whispering "four for four!" "four for four!".

Goooooooooooooo Chara, Savard and Thomas!!! Though I suspect Thomas is gonna get his ass whooped in breakaways. He's tiny.

[Bossanova]

I do, while whispering "four for four!" "four for four!".

Goooooooooooooo Chara, Savard and Thomas!!! Though I suspect Thomas is gonna get his ass whooped in breakaways. He's tiny.

Thomas could do alright, I like his wrister

[Bossanova]

Thomas could do alright, I like his wrister

And I am an ass. I was thinking of someone completely different. Thomas would be a goalie and have no wrister.

[Fallon]

And I am an ass. I was thinking of someone completely different. Thomas would be a goalie and have no wrister.

Yeah. I had no idea what you were talking about.


CHARA!!!

[Great Tiger's Turban]

Eastern Conf up 5-1 at the end of 1

[Freakshow]

Yeah. I had no idea what you were talking about.


CHARA!!!

He's no Al Iafrate...

[Fallon]

Chara wins hardest shot, Savard scores the game winner and Thomas gets the win. Boston representin'!!!

[Thrice]

He's no Al Iafrate...

Yeah, he's not a degenerate, filthy, stinking drunk.

[Thrice]

Wow....I am just amazed by the transformation of my beloved Capitals over the last couple months. Its really hard to believe that theyre thisclose to overtaking Carolina and being in the lead of the DIVISION. That loss last night to the Leafs really hurt tho, cause if we had swept the home and home with them, we coulda gone into the break with the division lead. It seems like guys have finally found their roles and are actually starting to click (Kozlov and Semin are putting things together, and the back two lines have really got their stuff together, especially the Laing, Steckel, Bradley line, which I love)

When I look at what I see now from them, I couldn't be happier. From a point where I HATED the team that they were, a team that didnt do anything well enough to have any identity, to now when i see guys flinging themselves all over the ice, hustle on every shift, and just plain try to outwork everybody, it really makes me proud to be a fan.


Now its actually concievable, that we could end up with the Hart Trophy winner (Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin), the Rocket Richard winner (Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin), the Calder Trophy winner (Backstrom...who deserves his own message), and the Jack Adams winner (Bruce Boudreau....they should basically just start etching his name on the trophy now)

Wow, you're definitely a Caps fan. I like Boudreau as much as the next guy but if Detroit keeps rolling for the next 31 games there's no way anyone's taking home the Jack Adams other than Babcock.

[Thrice]

The Kings embark on their only East Coast road trip of the season tomorrow.

Flyers - Tuesday
Islanders - Thursday
Devils - Saturday
Rangers - Next Tuesday

Just a word to uninformed, keep an eye out for the names Kopitar, Johnson, O'Sullivan and especially Dustin Brown. If you haven't seen the Kings play this year those players are the future of this franchise and the oldest one of them is 23.

I don't expect any miracles but I wouldn't be shocked if they leave the tri-state area with a record of 2-2.

[El Mudo]

Wow, you're definitely a Caps fan. I like Boudreau as much as the next guy but if Detroit keeps rolling for the next 31 games there's no way anyone's taking home the Jack Adams other than Babcock.



Ehhhhh....I dont buy Babcock simply for the fact that his team is full of Hall of Famers and All Stars. I could win 50 games coaching that team.

From the point that we were the worst team in the lig, to how competitive we have become over the last few months? If it holds up and we make the playoffs, he has to be.

[Thrice]

Ehhhhh....I dont buy Babcock simply for the fact that his team is full of Hall of Famers and All Stars. I could win 50 games coaching that team.

From the point that we were the worst team in the lig, to how competitive we have become over the last few months? If it holds up and we make the playoffs, he has to be.

Common misconception.

Lidstrom, Chelios, Hasek are sure bet Hall of Fame players, absolutely. Their respective ages are 37, 46 and 43. Other than those three relics, who on Red Wings roster is a Hall of Famer? Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom, Draper? Not likely. The Red Wings are the toughest team in the league to score on and the 2nd highest scoring offense in the league.

Look at their defense. Lidstrom, Rafalski, Kronwall, Lebda, Lilja, Chelios. Look at their goaltending. Chris Osgood and Dominik Hasek. If those 8 players are playing in any other system than Mike Babcock's I have a hard time believing they'd make the playoffs.

Their offense is headlined by the Zetterberg/Datsyuk/Holmstrom line but beyond that it's 3 lines of role players.

No one is doing more with less than Mike Babcock.

[Thrice]

The Kings embark on their only East Coast road trip of the season tomorrow.

Flyers - Tuesday
Islanders - Thursday
Devils - Saturday
Rangers - Next Tuesday

Just a word to uninformed, keep an eye out for the names Kopitar, Johnson, O'Sullivan and especially Dustin Brown. If you haven't seen the Kings play this year those players are the future of this franchise and the oldest one of them is 23.

I don't expect any miracles but I wouldn't be shocked if they leave the tri-state area with a record of 2-2.

2-1-1

Not bad. Not bad at all.

[El Mudo]

Last night's win put us in First Place in the SouthEast Division...latest we've had a division lead since 2003 :clap::clap::clap:


http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/356d219d-cc50-4f54-bae7-df893d0dc391.jpg

[Tenbatsuzen]

I know the Zednik thing is going on, but check out the faces in the crowd:

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20080210/zednik_83025.jpg

[JesterOfSadness]

First thing that popped in my head when I read it was that Buffalo goalie that got slashed in the throat with a skate years ago. Hope everything is okay.

[Fallon]

He's in stable condition.

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080211/capt.7df49963c30e49f9880362d0f1055aa4.panthers_sab res_hockey_nydh104.jpg?x=346&y=345&sig=o2viA1sMvQ3HADnX3lN6OA--

[Fallon]

That is some sweet chin music, god damn.
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?&brand=null&videoId=3240134&n8pe6c=2

[Kevin]

That is some sweet chin music, god damn.
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?&brand=null&videoId=3240134&n8pe6c=2

GOD GOD KING!! HE ALMOST TOOK HIS HEAD OFF!!

[El Mudo]

This stuff ALWAYS freaks me out....there must be some curse with ex caps and throat cuts



http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0210/nhl_a_spacek_300.jpg


Come back soon zeddy...

[El Mudo]

Canes send Commodore and Stillman to Senators for Eaves and Corvo (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3241056)



Two Canadiens players charged in purse theft.. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3240754)

[DolaMight]

Canes send Commodore and Stillman to Senators for Eaves and Corvo (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3241056)



Two Canadiens players charged in purse theft.. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3240754)

I love Corvo and Eaves but that really was a great deal by Bryan Murray, the hurricanes must think they're gonna miss the playoffs this year.

They're no way Ottawa can afford them both next year but they're both a perfect fit for this years playoff run. Commadore's physical presence and Stillman's production is all you can ask for. Eaves was hurt alot and didn't play great when the top line wasn't hot but Corvo's point shot will be hard to replace. Stillman waived the no-trade clause probably because he's from a town about an hour from here.

I can't wait to see them.

[underdog]

Just to add to the awesome pictures :

http://deadspin.com/assets/resources/2008/02/yowzaouchthere.jpg

[mdr55]

Go Sens Go!!!!!

[El Mudo]

I love Corvo and Eaves but that really was a great deal by Bryan Murray, the hurricanes must think they're gonna miss the playoffs this year.

They're no way Ottawa can afford them both next year but they're both a perfect fit for this years playoff run. Commadore's physical presence and Stillman's production is all you can ask for. Eaves was hurt alot and didn't play great when the top line wasn't hot but Corvo's point shot will be hard to replace. Stillman waived the no-trade clause probably because he's from a town about an hour from here.

I can't wait to see them.


I dont know why Carolina would think theyre out of it....theyre like a point out of first place in the SE

[Tenbatsuzen]

Just to add to the awesome pictures :

http://deadspin.com/assets/resources/2008/02/yowzaouchthere.jpg

"Damn! You've just been Powned!"

[Randy Mfn Moss]

I don't like hockey... My people don't like any kind of water... even when its frozen.... plus the only thing on the ice that is black is the puck and they are hitting that with sticks... that old gag.....

[Knowledged_one]

I don't like hockey... My people don't like any kind of water... even when its frozen.... plus the only thing on the ice that is black is the puck and they are hitting that with sticks... that old gag.....

Then how come you host an annual fishing tournament

[DolaMight]

I dont know why Carolina would think theyre out of it....theyre like a point out of first place in the SE

Yeah I know it wouldn't make sense but the deal feels too good to be true like there's a catch.

The way the east is so tight they're 2 teams back of the last playoff spot. A top team can have one bad week and they're out and vice versa for the cellar teams. If tampa had a great 2 weeks they could jump from last to third easily.

Eastern Conference
Rank GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away L10
1 Ottawa Senators* 56 34 18 4 72 196 164 18-9-2 16-9-2 4-6-0
2 Pittsburgh Penguins* 56 32 19 5 69 167 152 17-9-3 15-10-2 6-2-2
3 Washington Capitals* 57 27 25 5 59 164 176 15-13-1 12-12-4 6-4-0
4 Montréal Canadiens 56 29 18 9 67 176 160 12-10-5 17-8-4 5-4-1
5 New Jersey Devils 56 31 21 4 66 147 134 17-11-0 14-10-4 5-4-1
6 Philadelphia Flyers 55 30 20 5 65 175 156 13-9-5 17-11-0 5-5-0
7 New York Rangers 59 28 24 7 63 144 147 17-13-0 11-11-7 6-3-1
8 Boston Bruins 55 28 22 5 61 145 150 14-11-3 14-11-2 6-4-0
9 Buffalo Sabres 55 26 21 8 60 165 156 14-8-3 12-13-5 6-2-2
10 Carolina Hurricanes 58 27 27 4 58 168 185 13-11-2 14-16-2 5-5-0
11 Atlanta Thrashers 58 27 27 4 58 157 186 15-14-2 12-13-2 4-5-1
12 Florida Panthers 58 26 27 5 57 158 166 11-12-4 15-15-1 5-4-1
13 New York Islanders 56 24 25 7 55 134 164 13-12-3 11-13-4 1-7-2
14 Toronto Maple Leafs 57 23 25 9 55 157 184 13-10-5 10-15-4 5-4-1
15 Tampa Bay Lightning 56 23 27 6 52 161 185 14-13-2 9-14-4 6-3-1

[Randy Mfn Moss]

Then how come you host an annual fishing tournament

the only boat I like being on is one with my teammates, a whole lotta bitches, a whole lotta booze, and a whole lotta willin out

[Knowledged_one]

the only boat I like being on is one with my teammates, a whole lotta bitches, a whole lotta booze, and a whole lotta willin out

you are thinking of the vikings after you left

[Randy Mfn Moss]

you are thinking of the vikings after you left

it seems I have mixed up my timeline....

well anyway I missed a great time!

[Kevin]

Lunqvist Rangers Agree on 6yr deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3243637)


Happy to have Henrik locked up. Maybe this will clear his mind and get him out of the Minni slump he has been in.

That slump coincides with when Lundqvist's father, Peter, suffered an aneurysm and had brain surgery in Sweden. Lundqvist, whose twin brother, Joel, plays for the Dallas Stars, has been reluctant to discuss his father's health, and has refused to link his performance with what is going on in his family.

Makes sense on why he has been struggling.

[Knowledged_one]

Can you believe the Clint Malarchuk throat cutting was 19 years ago? Good lord time is flying and i am getting older

[ralphbxny]

I feel like a little kid again. I just met Nick Fotiu ex Ranger but also Flyers, Calgary, Whalers, Oiler, WHL and all around Tough Guy! He was actually the first local NYC guy to be on the Rangers and always a fan favorite.


http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/ralphbxny/nickfotui.jpg


For a guy who is in his mid 50s I still wouldnt want to fight him!

[weekapaugjz]

Big game this afternoon. Fuck the rangers!

Ugh already 1 0 rangers

[weekapaugjz]

This stinks

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Im keeping my mouth shut

last time I bragged Rangers-Sabres

Drury ruined our season

best of luck to all


btw its 2-0

[JesterOfSadness]

It really looked like Miller didn't even want to play today.

[weekapaugjz]

It really looked like Miller didn't even want to play today.

Awful. I left the bar halfway through the second. Anytime Sean avery scores two goals in one game is when I stop watching.

[cougarjake13]

i always seem to forget about hockey until the super bowl is over, bt then nascar and baseball come back and i forget about all over again

[JesterOfSadness]

The Rangers and Sharks really need to play more often than this, as today was a great game to watch.

[DJEvelEd]

CAP DAY at "The Rock"!!!!
I'm hoping for a hat trick and for the rain to stop while we all wait on the $10 ticket line.

That's a DEVILS hat trick BTW!!!

[El Mudo]

Trade Deadline's tomorrow



Mats Sundin isn't going anywhere... (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3263324)

[TheGameHHH]

Devils have taken over sole possesion of the Eastern Conference, probably wont last long though. its a dead heat up there.

[El Mudo]

Devils have taken over sole possesion of the Eastern Conference, probably wont last long though. its a dead heat up there.

I was at the game yesterday...we COMPLETELY crapped the bed in that one...bleh


Peter Forsberg's back with the Avs (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230555&hubname=)


Brad Richards has a list of teams he'd waive his no trade clause for (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230469&hubname=nhl)


Alex Tanguay is staying put (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230548&hubname=nhl)

[TheGameHHH]

I swear I read a week ago on ESPN.com that Forsberg was absolutely without a doubt done for the year, then this news creeps up yesterday. Thanks for pulling a Clemens, lame.

[spadanko]

Isles re-sign comrie... nicey nice... I love NHL trade deadline day. Really the only trade deadline with tons of moves...

of course now nothing will happen

[hexy68]

will this thread keep us up to date on the trades? :clap:
...My slumping Flyers picked up Vinny Prospal from T.B. for
defenseman Alexandre Picard

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Marian Hossa now a Penguin, Here is a trade tacker as of 3:15 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AuwKrrB0Q0V6uY3SNygb80B7vLYF?slug=ys-nhltrades082608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)


also The Caps have 3 Goalies wtf is up with that

some other major trades to discuss in here

[Kevin]

Nice work by the Rangers doing jack shit.

[weekapaugjz]

Not too impressed with the sabres deal. I had come to the realization Campbell would be gone. But for Steve Bernier?!? I don't know much about him except for what I have read that he is an under achiever. I figured with all the teams after Campbell that they would be able to pick up a player a little more proven in the league.

Caps looked like they've improved a bit with the pickup of federov, Cooke, and huet.

Hossa was a huge pickup for the pens.

[spadanko]

Nice work by the Rangers doing jack shit.


well tehy did deal Montoya and Marcel hossa

[Kevin]

well tehy did deal Montoya and Marcel hossa

Where did you see this, for what?

[weekapaugjz]

Where did you see this, for what?

Hossa was part of a five player deal to phoenix. I just heard it on the radio. Sorry, no linky on the blackburry.

[Kevin]

Rangers Get
David LeNeveu, G
Fredrik Sjostrom, F
Josh Gratton, F

Conditional draft pick

Pheonix get
Al Montoya, G
Marcel Hossa, F

Eh don't know too much about this deal. Anyone know any of those guys?

[mdr55]

Go Sens Go!!!!!!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Rangers Get
David LeNeveu, G
Fredrik Sjostrom, F
Josh Gratton, F

Conditional draft pick

Pheonix get
Al Montoya, G
Marcel Hossa, F

Eh don't know too much about this deal. Anyone know any of those guys?


who?????

you figure that Montoya is extendable after the Lundquist signing

Hossa is dead weight

so if we get anyone who can contribute, I'll be happy

[weekapaugjz]

Rangers Get
David LeNeveu, G
Fredrik Sjostrom, F
Josh Gratton, F

Conditional draft pick

Pheonix get
Al Montoya, G
Marcel Hossa, F

Eh don't know too much about this deal. Anyone know any of those guys?

I only know a little about leneveu. He's a young goalie who was never able to prove himself in phoenix. But with king henrik I wouldn't be worried. I know nothing about the other two.

[Knowledged_one]

Marian Hossa now a Penguin, Here is a trade tacker as of 3:15 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AuwKrrB0Q0V6uY3SNygb80B7vLYF?slug=ys-nhltrades082608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)


also The Caps have 3 Goalies wtf is up with that

some other major trades to discuss in here

Although a Caps stalwart and fan favorite Kolzig has started to cost the Caps games and the ability to get teh goalie they got from the Canadiens for a mere 2nd round pick is a steal for the caps and should greatly improve them

Figure this Kolzig is like 43rd or something in save percentage

[El Mudo]

Marian Hossa now a Penguin, Here is a trade tacker as of 3:15 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AuwKrrB0Q0V6uY3SNygb80B7vLYF?slug=ys-nhltrades082608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)


also The Caps have 3 Goalies wtf is up with that

some other major trades to discuss in here


I thought the Richards deal to Dallas was pretty good for both sides...Stars get Holmqvist and Richards, Ning get Jeff Halpern, Mike Smith, who's a really good young goalie, and Jussi Jokinen...i thought that was a really good deal for both sides

-Brad Stuart to Detroit I think will pay off for the Wings if they can just get bodies back

-The Campbell deal...yeesh....


Not too impressed with the sabres deal. I had come to the realization Campbell would be gone. But for Steve Bernier?!? I don't know much about him except for what I have read that he is an under achiever. I figured with all the teams after Campbell that they would be able to pick up a player a little more proven in the league.

Caps looked like they've improved a bit with the pickup of federov, Cooke, and huet.

Hossa was a huge pickup for the pens.


If I was a sabres fan id be PISSED and screaming mad. There's no way a team can claim it cant compete economically in this day and age, and theyve let all these guys go not because they CAN'T pay them, its cause they dont WANT to, which is a goddamn slap in the face to all those Sabres fans, who are some of the biggest diehards in the lig


I thought the Pens gave away too much for Hossa, unless he re signs there, which I doubt he will...we'll see how it pans out for them, but i would think they probably coulda used Huet more than Hossa, cause i wouldnt trust Conklin in the playoffs, even though he's played well

Although a Caps stalwart and fan favorite Kolzig has started to cost the Caps games and the ability to get teh goalie they got from the Canadiens for a mere 2nd round pick is a steal for the caps and should greatly improve them

Figure this Kolzig is like 43rd or something in save percentage


Eh....Johnny's save percentage isn't that much better. I dont understand the deal at all really...I would have liked to think they would have packaged Huet and maybe a Steve Eminger (since Huet is a UFA after this year and Eminger is expendable), to get something more gooder, but i'm just more baffled by this than anything.

I like the addition of Cooke and Fedorov, if only cause our penalty kill needs help. In that loss to Carolina saturday (which, if we don't make the playoffs, that game there the main cause of it) we gave up something like 4 powerplay goals, so it helps with that. Pettinger's a good player, he's got a lot of speed and can finish, but he's just having a really bad year. He's capable of putting up 20-25 every year, so i think he can help the Canucks. And we only gave up a low D prospect for Federov, so I can live with that.

[Freakshow]

Caps can't seem to beat Huet this year so they traded for him. I like it. Maybe he likes it in DC and they sign him.

[spadanko]

Thank God that piece of shit Simon is gone

[El Mudo]

Caps can't seem to beat Huet this year so they traded for him. I like it. Maybe he likes it in DC and they sign him.


I dunno...I'd have to look at what other goalies are out there to be honest. I think at the very least its fairly obvious Olie's not going to be coming back since he's an FA and they probably won't re sign him.

With any other team I would think it would be strange for them to ride into the postseason on a rookie goalie, but I think the last couple times the Habs have done that have worked out pretty well

[mdr55]

WTF???? Are the Senators trying to be the Devils??? Ottawa just fired the coach and the GM is taking over.

[DolaMight]

WTF???? Are the Senators trying to be the Devils??? Ottawa just fired the coach and the GM is taking over.

They had no choice. There's was an unruly mob huddled around burning dumpsters waiting at arrivals.

[mdr55]

Time to bust out my Ottawa Senators sig. Was holding off until the play-offs started.

Go Sens Go!!!!

[weekapaugjz]

Not too impressed with the sabres deal. I had come to the realization Campbell would be gone. But for Steve Bernier?!? I don't know much about him except for what I have read that he is an under achiever. I figured with all the teams after Campbell that they would be able to pick up a player a little more proven in the league.

Caps looked like they've improved a bit with the pickup of federov, Cooke, and huet.

Hossa was a huge pickup for the pens.

thank you steve bernier for making me eat my words. two goals tonight in the first period and picked up an assist in the second. pretty good for his first game in a sabres uniform.


oh yeah, fuck the sens.

[mdr55]

Ottawa is losing to Philly. C'mon team.

Go Sens Go!!

[cougarjake13]

WTF???? Are the Senators trying to be the Devils??? Ottawa just fired the coach and the GM is taking over.

well it worked for jerse... ahh sorry

[mdr55]

Former Senator Hossa injured in his Pittsburgh debut.

[El Mudo]

BOY did we look good last night in Jersey!!


I'd say it was the best game we played all season, hell even Diamond Donald Brashear got a goal. Huet was outstanding, and Fedorov chipped in with a couple assists...no Matt Cooke, but I think he's playing tonight


Look out if we make the playoffs....this is the team NO ONE wants to play

[TheGameHHH]

BOY did we look good last night in Jersey!!


I'd say it was the best game we played all season, hell even Diamond Donald Brashear got a goal. Huet was outstanding, and Fedorov chipped in with a couple assists...no Matt Cooke, but I think he's playing tonight


Look out if we make the playoffs....this is the team NO ONE wants to play

as a Devils fan, id play the Caps in a heartbeat. im pretty sure most of the East would, they aren't that scary. the only team i want no part of is the Rangers, they've shat on us all season.

[El Mudo]

as a Devils fan, id play the Caps in a heartbeat. im pretty sure most of the East would, they aren't that scary. the only team i want no part of is the Rangers, they've shat on us all season.



I would say the fact that theyve dropped SIX on Boston, and the first period ISN'T OVER is pretty damn scary ;)


BTW start shining up that Hart Trophy for Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin...

[keithy_19]

BTW start shining up that Hart Trophy for Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin...

I would say he is the best player in the league right now.

I think the Caps have a tremendous upside and it's showing this year. With that being said, I don't think they have the experience to go very far in the playoffs. Give it a season or two and they'll be Stanley Cup contenders.

[mdr55]

Go Sens Go!!!!

EDIT: Quack attack scores first goal.

Edit 2: Ducks score again.

Edit 3: Goal! Sens!!!!

[El Mudo]

I would say he is the best player in the league right now.

I think the Caps have a tremendous upside and it's showing this year. With that being said, I don't think they have the experience to go very far in the playoffs. Give it a season or two and they'll be Stanley Cup contenders.



As much as I love AMO, id still put him just a tad behind LeCavalier...if only cause LeCavalier's such a complete player at this point, and he's so big and strong he's other worldly...he reminds me so much of Lemieux, except...y'know...he's not a complete and utter pussy

I think the additions of guys like Fedorov and Cooke were so important cause they added experience...the core of this team is still really really really young, but there's a good core of vets, and sometimes there's an advantage to not being all that experienced, since no one really expects that much from you, and ignorance can be bliss at times...it allows you to play loose

[El Mudo]

El Sid's back... (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3276445)


I wonder how much of this is motivated by the fact that everyone's talking about Ovechkin and Geno and none about him? :tongue:

Means ill get to see him sunday tho when i make my 3rd trip this season to 7th and F

[El Mudo]

I'm running out of adjectives to describe Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin....Im now at the point where I just sit back in amazement and watch him every game, and its so so awesome he's going to be here for the next 13 years


He's unbelieveable...thats all i can say

[nate1000]

Laraque suspended (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3292311)

Seriously. The lack of respect for your fellow player that this shit shows is appalling. The NHLPA should step in here to curb this shit.

Paetch had moved the puck a full two seconds before Laraque elbowed him. And we're not talking about a high elbow in a body check. Laraque skated by him and threw a MMA style elbow to his chin- like a right hook with the elbow right on the button. Knocked him out cold. How is this hockey?

Laraque- redefining goon.Scumbag. :thumbdown:

[Kevin]

I would say the fact that theyve dropped SIX on Boston, and the first period ISN'T OVER is pretty damn scary ;)


BTW start shining up that Hart Trophy for Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin...

No way. Only way he is getting it is if the Caps make the playoffs. Other wise its either Lidstrom or Nebokov.

[El Mudo]

Laraque suspended (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3292311)

Seriously. The lack of respect for your fellow player that this shit shows is appalling. The NHLPA should step in here to curb this shit.

Paetch had moved the puck a full two seconds before Laraque elbowed him. And we're not talking about a high elbow in a body check. Laraque skated by him and threw a MMA style elbow to his chin- like a right hook with the elbow right on the button. Knocked him out cold. How is this hockey?

Laraque- redefining goon.Scumbag. :thumbdown:



That thing with Pronger stepping on Ryan Kesler was pretty bad too...yeesh

No way. Only way he is getting it is if the Caps make the playoffs. Other wise its either Lidstrom or Nebokov.

Lidstrom's been hurt for what....the last six weeks or something? Didn't he just come back? And its true, the Wings went in the tank the last few weeks, but Chelios, Rafalski and a bunch of other guys on their D were hurt too

If they give it to Nabokov it's a crime. I dont like goalies winning MVP if only for the fact they have their OWN MVP trophy in the Vezina (and i'd even give THAT to Brodeur this year before I gave it to Nabokov). The only other person I can reasonably see them giving it to besides Ovie is Malkin

[TheGameHHH]

That thing with Pronger stepping on Ryan Kesler was pretty bad too...yeesh



Lidstrom's been hurt for what....the last six weeks or something? Didn't he just come back? And its true, the Wings went in the tank the last few weeks, but Chelios, Rafalski and a bunch of other guys on their D were hurt too

If they give it to Nabokov it's a crime. I dont like goalies winning MVP if only for the fact they have their OWN MVP trophy in the Vezina (and i'd even give THAT to Brodeur this year before I gave it to Nabokov). The only other person I can reasonably see them giving it to besides Ovie is Malkin

you can bet your ass that Vezina is going to Marty.

[El Mudo]

you can bet your ass that Vezina is going to Marty.



As it should....most def. If I believed in goalies getting MVPs I would say Brodeur should get that too.

[TheGameHHH]

As it should....most def. If I believed in goalies getting MVPs I would say Brodeur should get that too.

Today's win over Colorado marked Marty's 3rd straight 40 win season and 7th overall.

[Fallon]

Huge win for the Bruins today, hopefully a game like that sets them on the right track.

[keithy_19]

Today's win over Colorado marked Marty's 3rd straight 40 win season and 7th overall.

He's only 18 wins away from passing Roy's win total which would make him the winningnest goalie to play the game.

[jstalin]

HABS beat BRUINS GO HABS GO!

[cougarjake13]

joe stalin wassup

[WhistlePig]

Woo Hoo! Ovechkin gets goal 60 tonite!!

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[TheGameHHH]

good for him, he's been a beast this season.

the devils are playing like balls, the NY teams continued their season long dominance the past two games.

[El Mudo]

That Atlanta game was awesome...holy cow theyre gonna give me a heart attack


Fear the Ovie...

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[jstalin]

Habs Beat Bruins!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[El Mudo]

Tonight's game against Carolina is huge...if we lose, we can pretty much kiss the Southeast title goodbye.

It amazes me how Carolina's been able to keep playing as well as they have without Brind'Amour, Williams, and Whitney. And who woulda thunk that Sergei Samsonov of all people would turn out to be such a great addition for them?

It also boggles my mind that the Oilers are only 3 points out of a playoff spot now

[keithy_19]

I can't understand how the devils can't score a fucking goal. 3 goals in the last 4 games? You've got to be shitting me.

[TheGameHHH]

I can't understand how the devils can't score a fucking goal. 3 goals in the last 4 games? You've got to be shitting me.

its so hard to describe the funk theyre in, theyre literally pissing away the atlantic. hopefully this drought doesn't continue into the playoffs.

[El Mudo]

Alex put in his 61st last night...new Caps single season record. Its hard to believe Dennis Maruk set that mark in 81 and had 136 points (!) on a team that won something like 25 games...haha.

Big two points over Carolina even though it was a shootout (and Viktor Kozlov is MONEY in shootouts). Still two points behind Boston cause of the stupid Leafs, and 4 points behind Carolina. Its good that we put some distance from the teams behind us tho...since Buffalo and Florida both lost

[keithy_19]

Alex put in his 61st last night...new Caps single season record.



He's a communist, you know.

I would gladly fly red to have him on the Devils right now.

[El Mudo]

He's a communist, you know.

I would gladly fly red to have him on the Devils right now.



He's never leaving here EVER thanks to that wonderful 13 year 124 million dollar contract he signed :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[TheGameHHH]

well, the Devils just lost to the Rangers for the 7th time this season. 7 motherfucking times! Not only that, in the process they have given up their points lead on the Rangers and are now tied with 5 games left.

Also, fuck Scott Gomez

[Sinestro]

So how long before Lou fires the coach again before the playoffs begins for the Devils?

[TheGameHHH]

So how long before Lou fires the coach again before the playoffs begins for the Devils?

I'd disagree with it (again), but i wouldnt be surprised if it happened tomorrow.

[jstalin]

Go Habs Go!

[El Mudo]

a 5-1 finish on the road trip!! put FLA out of it tonight officially with a big 3-0 win. Tampa did us a favor and beat Carolina too, so now we're only two points out of first place in the div, and Carolina's coming to town on tuesday.

Its too bad that freakin' Boston and Philadelphia both CANNOT LOSE right now, I dont know how the B's are doing it without Kobasew or Savard...unbeweevable.

[keithy_19]

a 5-1 finish on the road trip!! put FLA out of it tonight officially with a big 3-0 win. Tampa did us a favor and beat Carolina too, so now we're only two points out of first place in the div, and Carolina's coming to town on tuesday.

Its too bad that freakin' Boston and Philadelphia both CANNOT LOSE right now, I dont know how the B's are doing it without Kobasew or Savard...unbeweevable.

The Devils just beat them. Granted, Philly did get a point out of it.

[El Mudo]

Gotta love Buffalo crapping the bed too and allowing Boston to get a point...grrrrr :furious::furious::furious:

[WhistlePig]

Arggh! Now the Rangers beat the Penguins in OT! Dammit! The Caps just can't catch a break.

[El Mudo]

Tonight is probably the biggest Caps game in 10 years....


And no, i'm not being overly dramatic...its GIGANTIC in terms of ramifications for this franchise if we can get Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin into the playoffs.

There are three franchises we have to compete with now...its win, or die

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Let go Caps

even if you match up better against the Rangers

I enjoy watching your team and new Goalie

plus Semen and Ovechkin help me win or finish in 2nd in my Fantasy Hockey League

Go Caps!!!

[Kevin]

I think its clearly very gay that we beat the Devils 7 times this year yet they own the tie breaker.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I think its clearly very gay that we beat the Devils 7 times this year yet they own the tie breaker.

They have more wins... it makes sense.

[TheGameHHH]

I think its clearly very gay that we beat the Devils 7 times this year yet they own the tie breaker.

About as gay as the circle jerk the Rangers have when they "salute" the fans after every game.

Plus, Jagr and Gomez love to blow each other.

And they're a bunch of communists.

And they eat babies.

[Tenbatsuzen]

About as gay as the circle jerk the Rangers have when they "salute" the fans after every game.

Plus, Jagr and Gomez love to blow each other.

And they're a bunch of communists.

And they eat babies.

But they aren't alcoholics! Or French-Canadians!