2009 NHL Offseason Discussion

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Buffalo's new 3rds (leaked pic) (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r8tWGVHrjGI/SMVMwXPV_HI/AAAAAAAAF68/dYrUHgeNBew/s1600-h/thirdsri9.png)




Love it

agreed, like the Caps, the retooled old skool jersey works


I just looked at the Rangers Depth Chart, please sign Gaborik, if not, how do we score goals

[El Mudo]

agreed, like the Caps, the retooled old skool jersey works


I just looked at the Rangers Depth Chart, please sign Gaborik, if not, how do we score goals

Theyre hoping for big things from Zherdev...It may be a case of him not clicking with Hitchcock in Columbus (Uncle Sergei didn't get along very well there either) that account for his "attitude" problems, but the guys got a ton of talent

Gaborik would be great for NYR, but will they have the cap room? They have 11 RFAs next year, including Dawes, Dubinsky, Zherdev and Prucha, and theyre paying 11 million COMBINED to Wade Redden and Michal Roszival....oof, and theyve got 7 million alone locked up with Lundqvist, and 16.5 (!) combined in Drury and Gomez!

[yojimbo7248]

Wrap Around Curl (http://wraparoundcurl.wordpress.com/)

Shes really hot and funny...and she really likes hockey...huge Spokane Chiefs fan



I have found the perfect woman and she lives in Spokane. She is a beautiful blogger who writes the Wrap Around the Curl. Her blog is smart and hilarious and she is gorgeous. Thanks for the tip.

[ispeekwhat]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s210/IspeekWhat/frozen_inside060508-1.jpg

[ispeekwhat]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s210/IspeekWhat/lidstrom_nicklas_wings_celebrates_w.jpg

[El Mudo]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s210/IspeekWhat/lidstrom_nicklas_wings_celebrates_w.jpg


http://home.globalcrossing.net/~variable/the-hit.jpg

Enough with the Red Wings....theyre good...we get it...

Claude Lemieux FTW

[disneyspy]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s210/IspeekWhat/frozen_inside060508-1.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s210/IspeekWhat/lidstrom_nicklas_wings_celebrates_w.jpg

probably the best two 1st posts ever.you and i will get along fine.the full team is in town now.theyre golfin right now,they had to wait awhile to start golf season unlike alot of teams

[Bossanova]

Seriously, fuck the Wings. More importantly. How the fuck do you change goalies in NHL 09? I have been trying for days

[El Mudo]

You cant change them while the puck is in play...wait till a whistle and go in edit lines


Thats what I remember from 08 at least


I love 09...haven't really bothered with Dynasty, i am heavy into Be A Pro....two milestones short of Pro Level Grinder at the moment...took me about 20 games to get promoted out of Hershey...

...At Left Wing....Number 61 in your programs...number 1 in your hearts....

[Bossanova]

You cant change them while the puck is in play...wait till a whistle and go in edit lines


Thats what I remember from 08 at least


I love 09...haven't really bothered with Dynasty, i am heavy into Be A Pro....two milestones short of Pro Level Grinder at the moment...took me about 20 games to get promoted out of Hershey...

...At Left Wing....Number 61 in your programs...number 1 in your hearts....

Yeah, I am about to jump to Be A Pro, this is one of the few things that is different from 08.

Change lines doesnt have goalie from what i have seen. Maybe I am just missing something.

[El Mudo]

Blues new 3rds are AWESOME


http://f3.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__11/ept_sports_nhl_experts-577235302-1222021462.jpg?ymXVCDADvAX3aRgw

wow!

[El Mudo]

And here's Buffalo's 3rd

http://cdn.nhl.com/sabres/images/upload/2008/09/200x300-DrewStafford3rd.jpg

[El Mudo]

Pens have lost Sergei Gonchar with a shoulder injury...don't know how long he's going to be out


There goes your PP QB, and with Whitney out, there goes your two best Offensive Dmen

EDIT: Globe and Mail says its a separated shoulder

[JimmieHats]

Any Bruins fans? Nice blowout of the Habs last night in the first exhibition game of the year. Bergeron is back, and the young'n Sobotka did quite well.

[El Mudo]

I think they have a good team in Boston, they play very well together, and they saved a lot of money by buying out Murray. I like their defence a lot between Chara, Wideman, and Lashoff. Lucic is fun to watch, my only beef is he seems to like to pummel guys extremely smaller than he is (see Matt Bradley) Brash popped his nose last year, which was fabulous). I think lack of scoring will hurt them in the end, I don't feel like they have the firepower to keep up with the Washingtons and Montreals of the East...they will win a lot of 2-1, 3-1 games

Marc Savard is awesome...Atlanta should have never let him get away

[JimmieHats]

Werd. I will miss Murray. Bought an authentic home jersey of his last season. Good thing I like the number 27. Met him once, very cool guy.

And I agree. Defense looks great. Hopefully the goalies will be more consistent this year. Offensive firepower is questionable. Guess it's wait and see...

[El Mudo]

Goaltending situation is weird too

Thomas and Fernandez are both UFAs after this year...Thomas is really really erratic, but he puts up good stats. The guy will go out one game and look like Patrick Roy, but come out the next game and look like Andre Racicot (or Hardy Astrom), and theyre both 34

They really like what they have in Tuukka Rask

[El Mudo]

This has become my new computer wallpaper (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WIlZ5yw2bls/SNsV26VFlPI/AAAAAAAAAHI/jQtcECrup98/s1600-h/espn_ovie1.jpg)


:clap::clap:

[El Mudo]

This one's great too

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dn99UwUp0vw/SNucCuEjD9I/AAAAAAAACBo/JNZm5L-nLdw/s400/OvechkinPolitics.jpg

[El Mudo]

Various jerseys the Canadiens will be wearing this year (and the All Star game jersey, which is in MTL this year)

http://cdn.nhl.com/canadiens/images/upload/2008/09/homepage.jpg

[keithy_19]

This one's great too

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dn99UwUp0vw/SNucCuEjD9I/AAAAAAAACBo/JNZm5L-nLdw/s400/OvechkinPolitics.jpg

so that's what the anti-christ looks like...

[cougarjake13]

Various jerseys the Canadiens will be wearing this year (and the All Star game jersey, which is in MTL this year)

http://cdn.nhl.com/canadiens/images/upload/2008/09/homepage.jpg




of those last 3 jerseys


whats the a in the middle of the c on the jersey ??

i think the h stands for habs right ??

[mdr55]

Go Sens Go!!!

[El Mudo]

of those last 3 jerseys


whats the a in the middle of the c on the jersey ??

i think the h stands for habs right ??

The "H" stands for hockey, "Club de Hockey Canadien"...that's their official name

[Fallon]

Habitants

[El Mudo]

The Pensblog is having a photoshop contest with the Clay Aiken "Im Gay" cover

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9577/93987425ki6.png

[SonicAssault]

The Pensblog is having a photoshop contest with the Clay Aiken "Im Gay" cover

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9577/93987425ki6.png

well isn't that creative

god i cant stand pens fans

[El Mudo]

I hate them too


But ThePensblog is damn funny at times

[SonicAssault]

Funny or not still some of the most annoying fans I've ever met. Enough with the Crosby/ Malkin bit. They're good i understand. But would much rather have Ovechin over Crosby, at least he doesn't dive or complain at every little thing. But still preer a guy like Richards over them both. Just my particular taste in player styles.

[cougarjake13]

The Pensblog is having a photoshop contest with the Clay Aiken "Im Gay" cover

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9577/93987425ki6.png

i looked at this picture like 5 times before i realized theres a photoshopped pic on the baby


:clap::clap:

[spoon]

probably the best two 1st posts ever.you and i will get along fine.the full team is in town now.theyre golfin right now,they had to wait awhile to start golf season unlike alot of teams

I think I'm going to puke!

[spoon]

As for the Avs this year, the kids have looked real good under new/old coach Tony Granato. I think the likes of Liles, Leopold, Wolski, Jones and Hensick will have big years with Q gone.

[El Mudo]

Blackhawks have put Khabibulin on waivers

[JimmieHats]

Blackhawks have put Khabibulin on waivers

Dayum.

[disneyspy]

Blackhawks have put Khabibulin on waivers

he'll make a good back up to osgood
LETS GO REDWINGS

[El Mudo]

he'll make a good back up to osgood
LETS GO REDWINGS


They already have a backup (ConkBlock)

And the man makes 6.75...him and Huet combined were making 12 between them...its a salary cap move. They overpaid for Huet anyway, but its not our problem any more...I hope he falls flat on his face

[El Mudo]

ESPN is saying Sergei Gonchar is out 4-6 monfs...looks like the Pens are in the crapper before the season even starts

[El Mudo]

People are pointing at Ottawa as a very likely destination for Khabibulin...they have 4 and a half in cap space, so it wouldn't take much to fit him in there

[disneyspy]

i figured with the dominators retirement the wings woulda had the room
wasnt thinkin bout the new guys on the team
hossa,thanks pens

[Fallon]

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[El Mudo]

My goodness the Canadiens are going to be awesome this year...


NHL's new marketing campaign (there's one for every team)

<iframe width="480" height="289" frameborder="0" src="http://www.nhl.tv/team/embed.jsp?catid=618&id=21208"></iframe>

[disneyspy]

the NHLs marketing campaign for the wings should be:THE PRESIDENTS CUP-FA GETTA BOUT IT,IT LIVES IN HOCKEY TOWN












:bye:spoon

[PerryWinkle]

ESPN is saying Sergei Gonchar is out 4-6 monfs...looks like the Pens are in the crapper before the season even starts

Good, fuck Crosby and all the Pens. I hope someone buries Crosby this year.

Let's go Flyers!

[El Mudo]

Sean Avery rips Don Cherry (http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081002.wsptavery1002/GSStory/GlobeSportsHockey/home)

NHL tough guy Sean Avery reopened his feud with Don Cherry this week by stating the CBC commentator knows next to nothing about hockey.

“He's a staple as far as Canadian hockey goes,” Avery said during interview on the CBC's The Hour. “And I grew up watching Coach's Corner, and he serves a purpose.

“But he really does not know shit about hockey.

“He knows, like, unnecessary facts about putting Sears catalogues on your shin pads.”


I love Grapes, but Avery rules...Love him for the Brodeur stuff last year, which I found to be hilarious


More:

On another subject, Avery, who is from Pickering, Ont., and played in the Ontario Hockey League, said a junior hockey player's focus on the game to the exclusion of everything else is “terrible.”

“I didn't go to school,” he said. “I dropped out at Grade 9. I didn't learn to play the piano. I didn't read Moby Dick. I didn't read anything.”

Asked to name the “biggest ass in the NHL,” Avery said [Darcy] Tucker.

Asked to finish this sentence: Most hockey players are . . ., Avery said, “very, very simple.”

[El Mudo]

Nashville defaults on 40 million dollar loan (http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081003.wspt_balsillie03/GSStory/GlobeSportsHockey/home?cid=al_gam_mostview)


This could be the thing that brings down the Bettman era...he forced the ownership group there to accept Boots DelBiaggio as a buyer (out of fears the team would be moved to Canada), who turned out to be as corrupt as a Tammany Hall politician, then tried (or has tried) to sweet talk his way around it

[SonicAssault]

Hey all
Does anyone happen to have a video link to the fight that steve downie was injured in when the flyers played the caps. I would assume that mudo could be the person to see about this
Thanks

[El Mudo]

Check out hockeyfights.com (www.hockeyfights.com)....you can look up fights by player/team....don't know if there's a youtube of it

[El Mudo]

NYR and Tampa have officially opened the season in Prague


So far, all I can really say is Tampa will be lucky to win 30 games...just from the 1st period of the first game, their D is AWFUL....to the point where they can't move the puck out of their own zone, and Mike Smith is already flopping around like a dead fish being buried by pucks, not to mention no forecheck of any consequence, and MARK RECCHI is their PP QB.....YEEESH

[Fallon]

Yeah, the game is on NHL Network. Sweet!

[razorboy]

NYR and Tampa have officially opened the season in Prague


So far, all I can really say is Tampa will be lucky to win 30 games...just from the 1st period of the first game, their D is AWFUL....to the point where they can't move the puck out of their own zone, and Mike Smith is already flopping around like a dead fish being buried by pucks, not to mention no forecheck of any consequence, and MARK RECCHI is their PP QB.....YEEESH

Dude my Bolts can't get a shot off, but Mike Smith has been nails so far.

[razorboy]

Oh well. Jinxy the jinxer strikes again.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

meh the rangers have 40 shots a game

36 of them are right into the goalie for an easy save

[razorboy]

Marty!!!

[ralphbxny]

Damn!!!

[Fallon]

Dude my Bolts can't get a shot off, but Mike Smith has been nails so far.

Good thing I forgot to start him today in my fantasy league.

FUCKING EUROPE!!!

[ralphbxny]

Power Play looks like its in mid season form!

[ralphbxny]

Lots of work to go, but they get the win!

[cogsdoc]

Post-Jagr era underway. The team doesn't seem as though it will miss a step from last season. Even better, it's younger with a lot of promise. Intrigued by what Zherdev will do on this team.

[SonicAssault]

thanks mudo just bookmarked that site

[Kevin]

Win is a win. LETS GO RANGERS.

[El Mudo]

Post-Jagr era underway. The team doesn't seem as though it will miss a step from last season. Even better, it's younger with a lot of promise. Intrigued by what Zherdev will do on this team.


I didn't think their D looked all that good to be honest....they got beat a TON of times, and Zherdev showed a lot of his olde habits (taking on 5 guys by himself instead of trying to pass the puck for a better opportunity and playing within the system)


The announcers tried their damndest to somehow convince me that Redden and Dmitri Kalinin (who i'm pretty sure has "Wanted" posters out for him in Buffalo) are any significant upgrades over Tyutin and Backman, but I don't buy it.

From what I watched, Tampa will get absolutely forechecked to DEATH this season by good teams, and NYR will struggle too

[El Mudo]

Its gonna be a long year for El Sid....


Ottawa just beat him up yesterday for the entire game...particularly Gator and Ruutu. There was one point where Ruutu had him pinned to the ice close to the Pens bench giving him the ol face wash/sneaky punch for a good 30-40 seconds with no one coming to stop him. He got hit hard on almost every shift (and he played close to 30 minutes!).

I don't know if that tells me more about Ottawa (finally showing some heart/guts...Gator is a warrior and I even saw Dany Heatley selling out a few times blocking shots), or about Pittsburgh (a complete and utter lack of grit...you CANNOT let people push Sid around like that)

[El Mudo]

Nucks and Ning swing a 4 player deal

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have acquired defenceman Shane O’Brien and right wing Michel Ouellet in exchange for defenceman Lukas Krajicek and right wing Juraj Simek from the Tampa Bay Lightning. O’Brien will report to Vancouver and Ouellet will report to Manitoba.

[El Mudo]

Oh that wacky Sean Avery!!

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[El Mudo]

It only took two games for Barry Melrose to start ripping his own team (http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/oct/06/na-melrose-blasts-offense/)

"My biggest problem was I can't play Gratton's line every shift," Melrose said. "It's probably the lowest-paid line we've got on the ice, but by far the best line in the last two games.

"I hope our guys are embarrassed. We've just got to get our great players playing as hard as our lesser players and we'll be fine."


What a joke....

[cougarjake13]

It only took two games for Barry Melrose to start ripping his own team (http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/oct/06/na-melrose-blasts-offense/)




What a joke....



maybe he thinks he's still on the set at espn

[El Mudo]

Oilers will be wearing these as 3rd jerseys this year

http://cdn.nhl.com/oilers/images/upload/2008/10/moreau-main.jpg

[ralphbxny]

PHILADELPHIA -- The Flyers finished their preseason Tuesday with a 4-2 loss to their minor league affiliate, the American Hockey League's Philadelphia Phantoms.

Maybe they should let the AHL team play in the NHL.

[Friday]

McCarty is out with a groin injury... but they raise the banner at THE JOE tomorrow night!

and I get to watch on Versus..... Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

http://cdn.nhl.com/redwings/images/upload/2008/10/banners.jpg

[JimmieHats]

Let's go B's! :clap:

[El Mudo]

Welcome back to the hockey thread everybody :bye:

[cougarjake13]

PHILADELPHIA -- The Flyers finished their preseason Tuesday with a 4-2 loss to their minor league affiliate, the American Hockey League's Philadelphia Phantoms.

Maybe they should let the AHL team play in the NHL.



thats hilarious

[El Mudo]

thats hilarious

Eh...its the last preseason game, and who really cares in the long run? Its better that no one got hurt

If I were the Flyers, I would worry more that after Timmonen and Coburn, their Defence is...um....not good (Stunning Steve Eminger, Randy Jones, Ossi Vaananen, who played overseas last year and Lasse Kukonen, whom Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin murdered last year).


But hey...Sarah Palin is dropping the puck at their home opener! (http://flyers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=385526)

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the nation’s most popular hockey mom, will join the winner of the Philadelphia Flyers regional search for the “Ultimate Hockey Mom” contest and drop the puck at the ceremonial opening face-off as the home team Flyers host the New York Rangers at the Wachovia Center on Saturday, October 11 at 7 p.m.

“Because of the tremendous amount of publicity she has brought to our sport, we invited the most popular hockey mom in North America to our home opener to help us get our season started,” said Comcast-Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider who founded the Flyers in 1967. “We are very excited she has accepted our offer and we are very proud of the publicity she is generating for hockey moms and the sport of hockey.”

[El Mudo]

Atlanta's new Thirds


http://cdn.nhl.com/thrashers/images/upload/2008/10/kovalchukfront_150.jpg

http://cdn.nhl.com/thrashers/images/upload/2008/10/kovalchukside_150.jpg

Poor Ilya

[SonicAssault]

a

[El Mudo]

And right on cue SA....



Randy Jones has to have hip surgery (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=252092&lid=sublink03&lpos=headlines_main)

[SonicAssault]

Eh...its the last preseason game, and who really cares in the long run? Its better that no one got hurt

If I were the Flyers, I would worry more that after Timmonen and Coburn, their Defence is...um....not good (Stunning Steve Eminger, Randy Jones, Ossi Vaananen, who played overseas last year and Lasse Kukonen, whom Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin murdered last year).


But hey...Sarah Palin is dropping the puck at their home opener! (http://flyers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=385526)

Come on mudo. Some are suspect but pretty good prospects. Randy Jones is looking to be pretty solid shut down guy(playing with hatch last year didn't hurt) Lasse is a shot blocking animal(one play of the hallowed ovechkin doesn't negate that) and barring a long set back by parent's shoulder he should progress well this season. Either way it should be a great season.

[El Mudo]

As I pointed out up top, Jones now has to have hip surgery




Is it too early to start the Claude Giroux chorus?

[El Mudo]

Clint Malarchuk attempts suicide? (http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabresnhl/story/458823.html)

I sure hope this is a complete accident...the Mallard's been through a lot, and this would just be terrible for his family

[Friday]

i have a little tear in my eye about now watching the banner raising.

and a second one because i have to survive this season without Gvac in the thread. :glurps:

alas.... i can still text him!

[spoon]

Fuck "your" wings Trace!

This is Budaj's year bitch!

[Friday]

oh hai spoony.

please note for your records that i am posting in an internet thread for the team i support on the very first day of the regular season.

:bye:

[spoon]

oh hai spoony.

please note for your records that i am posting in an internet thread for the team i support on the very first day of the regular season.

:bye:

Yah true, that bandwagon left the station years ago. :thumbdown:

[Friday]

Yah true, that bandwagon left the station years ago. :thumbdown:

i jumped on in 1994...

see, i still have my ticket stub!

http://aagallery.aadl.org/gallery/d/5031-2/FRAME-3_ticket_300.gif

[brettmojo]

Jeannie Zylasko is so fucking creepy.

[El Mudo]

I was screaming this at about 7 pm:




I like Carrie Milbank


BUT I DON'T CARE ABOUT DEF LEPPARD....STOP SHOWING ME A GODDAMN "CONCERT" WITH A WASHED UP BAND AND SHOW ME A HOCKEY GAME


Why does everything have to be a freakin' "production"??? Put the goddamn game on!!


Its early, but I really like what I'm seeing out of the Leafs. I love watching Uncle Ronnie coached teams because they play tough, and are always good defensively...they are easy teams to root for because they play hard. How bout the Leafs throwing Luke Schenn to the wolves? They have 9 games before they can send him back

[El Mudo]

And by the way....the Leafs are completely ripping off the Canucks (hoo hoo) by naming Toskala as their captain

[cougarjake13]

Jeannie Zylasko is so fucking creepy.



if by creepy you mean hot, then yeh

[SonicAssault]

As I pointed out up top, Jones now has to have hip surgery




Is it too early to start the Claude Giroux chorus?

This news just made a bad day worse. And its never too early up here to start clamoring for an unproven rookie (ie Kevin Kolb/ Antero Nittymaki).

[Fallon]

if by creepy you mean hot, then yeh

Yuck.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/97/281946017_542c6a9349.jpg?v=0

[El Mudo]

I have no complaints bout Carrie Milbank though




http://www.carriemilbank.com/images/Resume/4.jpg


Remember, Erin Andrews got her start as a Ning reporter....a hot reporter chick can't be bad for the game at all

[JimmieHats]

B's open with a dubya! :clap:

[Fallon]

B's open with a dubya! :clap:

And Bergeron looked good.

The whole team played well, except for some dumb penalties that lead to a couple goals. But they were flying and passing tape to tape very well.

[El Mudo]

Daniel Alfredsson's out a monf for knee surgery

[cougarjake13]

Yuck.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/97/281946017_542c6a9349.jpg?v=0


well yeh she looks haggard in that pic

[cougarjake13]

I have no complaints bout Carrie Milbank though




http://www.carriemilbank.com/images/Resume/4.jpg


Remember, Erin Andrews got her start as a Ning reporter....a hot reporter chick can't be bad for the game at all




god damn she's a hottie

[TheGameHHH]

Let's Go Devils!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[El Mudo]

Jesus tapdancing Christ



So much for the Jose Theodore era :blink::blink::blink::blink::blink:

[spoon]

Jesus tapdancing Christ



So much for the Jose Theodore era :blink::blink::blink::blink::blink:

Well, I could have told you that.

[TheGameHHH]

Marty....what more can i say? Roy is within sight.

[spoon]

Marty....what more can i say? Roy is within sight.

Artificial

[TheGameHHH]

Artificial

i honestly don't even know what that means, are we just throwing out random words?

if so then, tuberculosis

[El Mudo]

Well, I could have told you that.

I can't blame him for the first two goals he gave up...the first goal he gave up on the PP Diamond Dave Steckel missed a backcheck completely and let Hainsey walk right in...second one Iron Mike Green swung and missed trying to clear the puck in front of the net (again on the PP). The other two goals (the Kozlov one and the Little one through the five hole) were completely his fault...

Either way, I know its the first game, but giving up 7 goals to Atlanta? eeeeesh

And as much as I like Ovi, and it makes sense he was picked to take the penalty shot, no one...but NO ONE is more money on shootouts than Kozy

i honestly don't even know what that means, are we just throwing out random words?

if so then, tuberculosis


He's implying that Brodeur's statistics are inflated by the fact that he spent his entire career playing in a system that emphasized defence, to the point where the rules of the league were completely changed in order to combat it....call it the Neutral Zone Trap Corollary

[TheGameHHH]

I can't blame him for the first two goals he gave up...the first goal he gave up on the PP Diamond Dave Steckel missed a backcheck completely and let Hainsey walk right in...second one Iron Mike Green swung and missed trying to clear the puck in front of the net (again on the PP). The other two goals (the Kozlov one and the Little one through the five hole) were completely his fault...

Either way, I know its the first game, but giving up 7 goals to Atlanta? eeeeesh

And as much as I like Ovi, and it makes sense he was picked to take the penalty shot, no one...but NO ONE is more money on shootouts than Kozy




He's implying that Brodeur's statistics are inflated by the fact that he spent his entire career playing in a system that emphasized defence, to the point where the rules of the league were completely changed in order to combat it....call it the Neutral Zone Trap Corollary

emphasizing defense, what a concept. definately an unfair advantage.

[spoon]

No, it's the fact that his stats are different due to the lack of ties over the last few years. Would he have broken the record later (probably bt a 1 or 2 later)? Probably, but it's surely to be broken by a new goalie (looking at Carey Price) due to this reason and I hate it. I absolutely hate the shootout, and I'm not really ripping on Marty. Still, I don't put him above a few other goalies, one being a homer call I understand that. Top ten, yes easy. Top five, very close. Without the idiotic overuse of Marty during the regular season (especially now due to age and how much they have to lean on him) and system they employ, I also downgrade his ranking a bit.

[TheGameHHH]

No, it's the fact that his stats are different due to the lack of ties over the last few years. Would he have broken the record later (probably bt a 1 or 2 later)? Probably, but it's surely to be broken by a new goalie (looking at Carey Price) due to this reason and I hate it. I absolutely hate the shootout, and I'm not really ripping on Marty. Still, I don't put him above a few other goalies, one being a homer call I understand that. Top ten, yes easy. Top five, very close. Without the idiotic overuse of Marty during the regular season (especially now due to age and how much they have to lean on him) and system they employ, I also downgrade his ranking a bit.

fair enough, you're wrong. but at least your reasoning is somewhat sound.

[El Mudo]

the bottom line is, Patrick Roy is the Wiz



Nobody beats him...sorry Devils fans

[Whiskeyportal]

the bottom line is, Patrick Roy is the Wiz



Nobody beats him...sorry Devils fans

Devils fans are the worst (Boss)

[weekapaugjz]

sabres opened up with a nice shoot out win. it would have been nice for them to put a few more in the net during the game but price was pretty fucking good tonight. i think he had 35 saves. whatever, fuck montreal.

[TheGameHHH]

the bottom line is, Patrick Roy is gay



He beats off dudes...sorry Avs fans

got that for ya

[spoon]

got that for ya

Speaking of gay, that post has Kevin dripping all over it. Nice work. And I watched that Buf/Canadiens game too, very good game. Both teams looked to be in playoff mode already, and I was impressed by both goalies to say the least. Price is surely looking good, and he'll have to with the man sitting behind him on the bench. Can someone say great young goaltending in Montreal!?! WTF!?

[TheGameHHH]

Speaking of gay, that post has Kevin dripping all over it. Nice work. And I watched that Buf/Canadiens game too, very good game. Both teams looked to be in playoff mode already, and I was impressed by both goalies to say the least. Price is surely looking good, and he'll have to with the man sitting behind him on the bench. Can someone say great young goaltending in Montreal!?! WTF!?

being compared to Kevin.........I actually feel gross. like less of a human being.

[NickyL0885]

Isles lost but I liked what I saw. The PP looked better then last year. Streit was a good pick up. Park hit the post 3 times tonight so we had a chance to win. and please get rid of Andy Hilbert. im done defending him.

[El Mudo]

Speaking of gay, that post has Kevin dripping all over it. Nice work. And I watched that Buf/Canadiens game too, very good game. Both teams looked to be in playoff mode already, and I was impressed by both goalies to say the least. Price is surely looking good, and he'll have to with the man sitting behind him on the bench. Can someone say great young goaltending in Montreal!?! WTF!?


They should have gone to Halak in the playoffs earlier last year when it was obvious Price didn't have it...ive been a fan of his ever since he stood in for Back Stabber Huet a few years ago and played out of his mind


Lets hope tonight's game against Chicago goes better



I also think Columbus will be a playoff team. They are very very good defensively, and its looking like they finally have some guys who can score besides Nash (Voracek, Umberger, and they've got Filatov down at Syracuse), and Pascal LeClaire is lights out money. This is a really good team, and I don't think Detroit will be as good as everyone thinks because they'll have some really tough games in their division between CBJ, the Blackhawks (who they couldn't beat last year), and Nashville (David Poile teams are always competitive)

[TheGameHHH]

good game tonight for the Devils, see if they can hang with last year's Eastern Conference champs.

[Kevin]

Rangers are fucking up the Flyers. Their offense is starting to catch up with their D. Zherdev is looking great so far.

[Bossanova]

Rangers are fucking up the Flyers. Their offense is starting to catch up with their D. Zherdev is looking great so far.

Rangers will still suck cock this year. Bank it sir

[Bossanova]

No, it's the fact that his stats are different due to the lack of ties over the last few years. Would he have broken the record later (probably bt a 1 or 2 later)? Probably, but it's surely to be broken by a new goalie (looking at Carey Price) due to this reason and I hate it. I absolutely hate the shootout, and I'm not really ripping on Marty. Still, I don't put him above a few other goalies, one being a homer call I understand that. Top ten, yes easy. Top five, very close. Without the idiotic overuse of Marty during the regular season (especially now due to age and how much they have to lean on him) and system they employ, I also downgrade his ranking a bit.


I actually agree with spoon 100 %. I hate the shootout and that def helps woth the wins and i have felt that Marty is a compilier for years. There is no reason for him to play 78 games a year, especially since he is beat for the playoffs. Roy is better. Marty is better stats wise, which doesn't mean shit.

Devils fans are the worst (Boss)

Damn you WP, I am a huge Devil hater, even though i love them

[Kevin]

Rangers will still suck cock this year. Bank it sir

Who are they, The Eagles???

[TheGameHHH]

I actually agree with spoon 100 %. I hate the shootout and that def helps woth the wins and i have felt that Marty is a compilier for years. There is no reason for him to play 78 games a year, especially since he is beat for the playoffs. Roy is better. Marty is better stats wise, which doesn't mean shit.



Damn you WP, I am a huge Devil hater, even though i love them

A) You're a self-hating Devils fan, that's lame. B) I wish Mojo crept into the hockey threads so he'd lose his shit on you and show you how stats tell all.

[Bossanova]

A) You're a self-hating Devils fan, that's lame. B) I wish Mojo crept into the hockey threads so he'd lose his shit on you and show you how stats tell all.

I am sick of the Devils not getting defensive help, and yes Marty complies stats. Im sorry, but he does.

[Bossanova]

Who are they, The Eagles???

Sadly, yes

[WhistlePig]

I am not impressed with Theodore so far. But I am watching the the game delayed so I don't know if he gets better tonite. But a goal 30 seconds in after he got pulled in last night's game....Arghh! Awful memories of Luit and Beaupre are coming back.

[NickyL0885]

WOO! 5-2 Isles win! Looks like Joey McDonald will be an good back up for DP this year. I love the way they are attacking the net. Much better then last year. Keep shootin boys.

[El Mudo]

I am not impressed with Theodore so far. But I am watching the the game delayed so I don't know if he gets better tonite. But a goal 30 seconds in after he got pulled in last night's game....Arghh! Awful memories of Luit and Beaupre are coming back.


He actually didn't do too bad tonight...I give the boys a lot of credit for looking a lot better after last night's disaster


It also doesn't hurt to have the best player in the entire world turn on the "dominate" switch

Gotta admit it got a little dusty in the house during the opening ceremonies


http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/9e2e59df-c48e-4abf-8775-d4dfde85f248.jpg

[El Mudo]

WOO! 5-2 Isles win! Looks like Joey McDonald will be an good back up for DP this year. I love the way they are attacking the net. Much better then last year. Keep shootin boys.


Saw on HNIC DiPietro's got more knee problems (fluid buildup etc)...tough break

[jstalin]

Go Habs Go!!!!!!!!

[NickyL0885]

Saw on HNIC DiPietro's got more knee problems (fluid buildup etc)...tough break

Its not true. They said on tv that if it was, DP would not be dressed as a back up. They would have called up Yann Denis from Bridgeport.

[cougarjake13]

the fighting barry melroses arent looking too good so far

[SonicAssault]

yay go flyers god do i wish this post was more enthusiastic but when you lose to rangers on opening night what do you expect

[spoon]

Two last second losses (ok one was a few minutes) for the Avs to start the season REALLY hurts. It seems Budaj has no confidence after last year ass raping session with Q, and if he doesn't find his form/conf soon, the Avs are in trouble. They have plenty of offense and have severely outshot both opponents this year. Through 2 games Budaj has at least 3 weak goals allowed due to being very unstable/edgy, as his five-hole looks extremely suspect with any lateral movement. He simply sat the pine too much in the last two years and it'll take some time to get it back. The question is, will the Avs give it to him and can he get his edge back?

[El Mudo]

Two last second losses (ok one was a few minutes) for the Avs to start the season REALLY hurts. It seems Budaj has no confidence after last year ass raping session with Q, and if he doesn't find his form/conf soon, the Avs are in trouble. They have plenty of offense and have severely outshot both opponents this year. Through 2 games Budaj has at least 3 weak goals allowed due to being very unstable/edgy, as his five-hole looks extremely suspect with any lateral movement. He simply sat the pine too much in the last two years and it'll take some time to get it back. The question is, will the Avs give it to him and can he get his edge back?


We're not doing too well ourselves with JT....eesh...


But you guys did lose a lot on defence between Finger and Sauer...I think Sauer's pretty underrated, and apparently Finger was good enough for the Leafs to throw 20 million at ;)

[Repent13]

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=252547&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_main

rip alexei cherepanov

...terrible news

[El Mudo]

I remember there was a LOT of controversy when he was drafted...one of those "will he stay in Russia or come over here" deals...I certainly hope this is something that's completely medical related and there's no foul play.


First Mickey Renault and Luc Bourdon....now Alexei Cheraponov...tough times...

[El Mudo]

Report from Sov Sport


Cherepanov is dead. He collapsed on the bench on the 18th minute of the third period in the game against Vityaz Chekhov after a collision with Jaromir Jagr [his teammate on Omsk in the KHL]. He went to the bench and his heart stopped. He was taken to the emergency room at a local hospital where the best doctors in town worked for about an hour trying to resuscitate him. He was pronounced dead at 22:55 Moscow time (2:55pm EST). After the news the entire Avangard Omsk squad went to one of the local churches to light candles for Cherepanov.

[spoon]

We're not doing too well ourselves with JT....eesh...


But you guys did lose a lot on defence between Finger and Sauer...I think Sauer's pretty underrated, and apparently Finger was good enough for the Leafs to throw 20 million at ;)

Sauer, AWFUL!

I do however miss Finger's aggression and hitting. Yet it's not D as the Avs have outshot and out chanced our oppenents on a large scale. Budaj just hasn't been good, plain and simple.

[El Mudo]

When ive heard Shoane Morrisonn's "comparables" league wide, statistically he's been compared mostly to Kurt Sauer...and I think Morrisonn's a really good D Man (he has to be because he's Iron Mike Green's wing man)


We have something very very very special going on in DC....I have never been this excited to be a Caps fan. And the scary thing is, its not even Ovi really...its been all Sasha and Iron Mike Green


As of now through the second period they have more goals (4) than Vancouver has shots (3)

[El Mudo]

And Nyls just turns Luongo into a pretzel on the penalty shot!!!!!!!!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[weekapaugjz]

Looks like Joey McDonald will be an good back up for DP this year.

the sabres say otherwise. the islanders stink.

[TheGameHHH]

I wonder if the Devils will ever beat the Rangers again in my lifetime. Those faggy blueshirts have been ass whopping the Devils for the better part of 2 years now. this shit needs to end.

[El Mudo]

Video of Cheraponov being taken away

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Cherepanov, who had scored a goal in the game, collapsed while sitting beside former Rangers captain Jaromir Jagr after returning to the bench following what had been a routine shift with No. 68.

The ambulance that had been stationed at the rink had left the building before the game's conclusion. Though reports from Russia vary, if not conflict, it is believed that doctors were able to temporarily revive Cherepanov during a 45-minute wait for an ambulance to return to the rink.

Jay Grossman, Cherepanov's agent, said he had been told doctors were able to detect brain activity upon reaching a hospital. The young man, however, soon passed away.

Jaromir Jagr and Alexei Cherepanov had just finished a shift in Omsk on Monday night, had a 2 on 1 and didn't score and were talking on the bench when the 19-year-old collapsed, according to Rangers executive John Rosasco.

Jagr said the doctors were good and that there didn't appear to be an issue with the medical treatment, except for the ambulance's late arrival, Rosasco said.



:sad:

[Kevin]

Video of Cheraponov being taken away

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:sad:

This really sucks as a human being and as a Ranger fan. I was really looking forward to seeing him play.

Rip Alexi.

[Fallon]

FIGHT!!!!!!

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[El Mudo]

FIGHT!!!!!!

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Would you believe that happened on Kids Day there at Nassau?

[spoon]

When ive heard Shoane Morrisonn's "comparables" league wide, statistically he's been compared mostly to Kurt Sauer...and I think Morrisonn's a really good D Man (he has to be because he's Iron Mike Green's wing man)


We have something very very very special going on in DC....I have never been this excited to be a Caps fan. And the scary thing is, its not even Ovi really...its been all Sasha and Iron Mike Green


As of now through the second period they have more goals (4) than Vancouver has shots (3)

Really?

Iron Mike Green, and of course that middle name trick with Ovechkin.....I wonder what team you like in the NHL. Fuck it's worse than talking to Kevin about the Giants. Just remember this, you have Theo in net, you have no chance. NONE.

[spoon]

Video of Cheraponov being taken away

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:sad:


Wow, that's top notch medical treatment! How is it he passed on?! I would never play in Russia after that, taxes or not.

[spoon]

FIGHT!!!!!!

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Holy gay third man in Buf! That guy on the Isle got hit from behind while already engaged by Rivet. That's a HUGE pussy move, and it's one of the reasons I get on Buf over the course of the year. They have a history of it now. Fake dropping the gloves to get other team fighting majors and shit like this where they have to back up their mouths and then you get hit from the blind side.

[Bossanova]

Really?

Iron Mike Green, and of course that middle name trick with Ovechkin.....I wonder what team you like in the NHL. Fuck it's worse than talking to Kevin about the Giants. Just remember this, you have Theo in net, you have no chance. NONE.

OVI ? Jesus thats awful. And yes the Caps are going nowhere with the new netminder

[weekapaugjz]

Holy gay third man in Buf! That guy on the Isle got hit from behind while already engaged by Rivet. That's a HUGE pussy move, and it's one of the reasons I get on Buf over the course of the year. They have a history of it now. Fake dropping the gloves to get other team fighting majors and shit like this where they have to back up their mouths and then you get hit from the blind side.

rivet got the third man in. he went after the guy who was going after adam mair. rivet was sticking up for him b/c he had knee surgery over the summer and was trying to protect him. he got two game misconducts for it. the sportswriters in buffalo love what rivet did saying how the captain is supposed to defend his team. meh, third man in is pretty gay. mair couldve held his own. and kaleta just tossed whoever he was wrapped up with, i think witt. im a big kaleta fan.

[Bossanova]

rivet got the third man in. he went after the guy who was going after adam mair. rivet was sticking up for him b/c he had knee surgery over the summer and was trying to protect him. he got two game misconducts for it. the sportswriters in buffalo love what rivet did saying how the captain is supposed to defend his team. meh, third man in is pretty gay. mair couldve held his own. and kaleta just tossed whoever he was wrapped up with, i think witt. im a big kaleta fan.

Third man is fucking gay, but Rivet is usually a pretty centered guy. I wont bash him because I am sure was in fact protecting the knee as well as his team.

[spoon]

A third man (got the two buf names mixed up) in throwing punches/cross-checks into the back of the head of a man already engaged is a fucking pussy way to stick up for a teammate with (get ur tissues out) prior knee surgery. Seriously, knee surgery and you can't fight when you brought it on yourself. Fuck your knee surgery and third man is being ok bc he's a captain sticking up for his team. If someone did that to me I would have ripped his fucking face off.

[Bossanova]

A third man (got the two buf names mixed up) in throwing punches/cross-checks into the back of the head of a man already engaged is a fucking pussy way to stick up for a teammate with (get ur tissues out) prior knee surgery. Seriously, knee surgery and you can't fight when you brought it on yourself. Fuck your knee surgery and third man is being ok bc he's a captain sticking up for his team. If someone did that to me I would have ripped his fucking face off.

HAHA, again sweetie, I didnt say I liked it. I think its a punk move. I just wasnt going to bash Rivet because he is usually a decent guy. i think he just got tied up in the moment. If this was Bertuzzi i would be all over him.

[spoon]

HAHA, again sweetie, I didnt say I liked it. I think its a punk move. I just wasnt going to bash Rivet because he is usually a decent guy. i think he just got tied up in the moment. If this was Bertuzzi i would be all over him.

Well tie in the fact that Mair had plenty of chance to not fight after he was "rescued" from a non-fighter like Thompson (by Rivet, fighter), it sure was weird that he started it up again with a sucker punch when the refs broke it up. And boy I can't believe his knee made it through that fight. Rivet should have blind sided Thompson again when they got going. That's a team captain's job. What was he thinking?!?

[Bossanova]

Well tie in the fact that Mair had plenty of chance to not fight after he was "rescued" from a non-fighter like Thompson (by Rivet, fighter), it sure was weird that he started it up again with a sucker punch when the refs broke it up. And boy I can't believe his knee made it through that fight. Rivet should have blind sided Thompson again when they got going. That's a team captain's job. What was he thinking?!?

Man, I should really not smoke before answering your original posts. You always make more sense as I sober up. I also watched the clip again, this team is full of scumbags.

[El Mudo]

Really?

Iron Mike Green, and of course that middle name trick with Ovechkin.....I wonder what team you like in the NHL. Fuck it's worse than talking to Kevin about the Giants. Just remember this, you have Theo in net, you have no chance. NONE.


His full name is Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin....and i've never tried to hide coming up with crappy nicknames for my players (Jumpin John Erskine, Diamond Dave Steckel)

I've never made a secret about being a Caps fan, but I am NOT under any circumstances, a "homer"...NO ONE is harder on the Caps than I am, and its been the same way since I was a boy. My Kurt Sauer/Shoane Morrisonn "comparables" statistics come from Japersrink, which is a very good blog (they broke down every player during the offseason/FA period signings). I think our back two defecemen (Erskine and Jurcina) are Dog Poo, and at some point it will probably come back to really hurt us. I've NEVER EVER EEEEVER been a fan of Alexander Semin because he quit on the team a few years ago, and he's a giant vagina who doesn't in the least seem to enjoy what he's doing.

On Theodore, no team in the National Hockey League outside of the Tampa Bay Lightning, got worse production out of its goaltenders last year than the Washington Capitals. Theodore literally CAN'T do any worse, and even if he does, they'll (a) more than likely still make the playoffs and (b) he's only here for two years...its a smarter move for them in a sense because he can bridge to Varlamov and Neuvirth, and Huet got an INSANE offer from Chicago considering he's (a) never PLAYED more than 50 games in a season and (b) has never won a playoff series. Its no wonder he fled to Chicago after they gave him that ridiculous contract, and now they are stuck paying 12 million for two goalies.

Furthermore, we have one Eastern Conference title in almost 35 years of hockey. ONE CONFERENCE TITLE. I think I at the very least deserve to get a LITTLE fired up when the team looks as well as it does early on, considering the tear they went on to finish last year.


And I say all this with visions of Jose giving up 4 5 hole goals on the first 4 shots Pittsburgh has Thursday *gulp*

[spoon]

His full name is Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin....and i've never tried to hide coming up with crappy nicknames for my players (Jumpin John Erskine, Diamond Dave Steckel)

I've never made a secret about being a Caps fan, but I am NOT under any circumstances, a "homer"...NO ONE is harder on the Caps than I am, and its been the same way since I was a boy. My Kurt Sauer/Shoane Morrisonn "comparables" statistics come from Japersrink, which is a very good blog (they broke down every player during the offseason/FA period signings). I think our back two defecemen (Erskine and Jurcina) are Dog Poo, and at some point it will probably come back to really hurt us. I've NEVER EVER EEEEVER been a fan of Alexander Semin because he quit on the team a few years ago, and he's a giant vagina who doesn't in the least seem to enjoy what he's doing.

On Theodore, no team in the National Hockey League outside of the Tampa Bay Lightning, got worse production out of its goaltenders last year than the Washington Capitals. Theodore literally CAN'T do any worse, and even if he does, they'll (a) more than likely still make the playoffs and (b) he's only here for two years...its a smarter move for them in a sense because he can bridge to Varlamov and Neuvirth, and Huet got an INSANE offer from Chicago considering he's (a) never PLAYED more than 50 games in a season and (b) has never won a playoff series. Its no wonder he fled to Chicago after they gave him that ridiculous contract, and now they are stuck paying 12 million for two goalies.

Furthermore, we have one Eastern Conference title in almost 35 years of hockey. ONE CONFERENCE TITLE. I think I at the very least deserve to get a LITTLE fired up when the team looks as well as it does early on, considering the tear they went on to finish last year.


And I say all this with visions of Jose giving up 4 5 hole goals on the first 4 shots Pittsburgh has Thursday *gulp*

I'm not claiming you're a homer, just tough to listen to/read at times with the over the top descriptions as if you're a children's book writer. It simply reminded me of Kevin talking about his Giants on AIM a week ago, in which he truly believed they were unstopable even with the easiest schedule in the history of Super Bowl Champs. I'm curious, how do you fell about those jints today Kev? And I'd stay away from looking at the last four 2nd round playoff stats for Theodore Mud, he hasn't even won a game there in years (in which he was in the 2nd round). Quite simply, he's had a lot of chances and NEVER got to the Conf Finals.

[El Mudo]

I'm not claiming you're a homer, just tough to listen to/read at times with the over the top descriptions as if you're a children's book writer. It simply reminded me of Kevin talking about his Giants on AIM a week ago, in which he truly believed they were unstopable even with the easiest schedule in the history of Super Bowl Champs. I'm curious, how do you fell about those jints today Kev? And I'd stay away from looking at the last four 2nd round playoff stats for Theodore Mud, he hasn't even won a game there in years (in which he was in the 2nd round). Quite simply, he's had a lot of chances and NEVER got to the Conf Finals.


But he has won 4 playoff rounds (compared to zero for Huet) and he was really the only guy available on the market after Huet and his agent stabbed us in the back and fled for Chicago. Management acted quickly and prudently to snap him up, and he's a pretty big upgrade over the Johnson/Kolzig tandem that was there much of last year. Plus, if the Caps keep forechecking and pressing as well as they do, i mean, for the love of mary they held a National Hockey League team to 10 shots on goal for an ENTIRE GAME last night...it should hopefully take care of itself. And scoring goals has been no problem. In the Atlanta disaster, they came back from down two goals TWICE, and came back from two against Chicago. They have enough firepower I think to overcome the crappiest of goaltending

[El Mudo]

The bottom line is, they don't need him to be 1985 Patrick Roy...they don't need him to steal games for them or have to have him nearly pitch a shutout every night. Almost like a QB that is a "game manager" he has to basically get in front of enough pucks to not lose us a game and generally not screw up to the point where it becomes fatal

[Fallon]

Video of Cheraponov being taken away

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Would you believe that happened on Kids Day there at Moscow?

[spoon]

Would you believe that happened on Kids Day there at Moscow?

Yep, it was called "Big Hearts for Kids".

[El Mudo]

The more I read about what happened, the more strange it seems. Between the ambulance being sent away before the end of the game, and the batteries in the defibrillator being dead, it just has the air of someone trying to take the kid out

[El Mudo]

I'd like to get your thoughts on this Spoon


Denver Post columnist rips Avs management (http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2008/10/14/this-ones-on-management/)

The fact is, this team is a mess right now, and I lay the blame at the feet of a management group that, based on its off-season decisions, seemed to lose their minds over the summer.

Not only is the Theodore story truly difficult to fathom, but the fact that ZERO changes were made to a penalty-killing unit that finished 22nd in the league last year is just plain bizarre. This is the same Avs team that can’t clear pucks, who are always beaten on weakside passing plays while short-handed and who can’t win faceoffs.

The fact that the two big off-season transactions were for a goalie nobody wanted and a pesky but aging winger - the type of player they already had enough of - is even more bizarre.

Throw in the fact management didn’t feel like it needed a heart-and-soul forward, Andrew Brunette, who did nothing but put up points on a regular basis and make smart plays, and, well, I just can’t figure it out anymore.

And, as much as I like Tony Granato personally, I still think it’s weird that this team fired - oh, sorry, decided to mutually part ways with - a coach who took a team to the final eight last season even though he had the seventh-most number of injuries to deal with in the league.

[spoon]

I'd like to get your thoughts on this Spoon


Denver Post columnist rips Avs management (http://blogs.denverpost.com/avs/2008/10/14/this-ones-on-management/)

Well first off, Q needed to go no matter what. He never adjusted to the league after the lock out year, blew countless games and was the main reason for the issues on the PP and PK. Ripping the team this early is a joke as well. Sure the team is sitting at 0-3, but 90% of the blame lays solely on the GT at this point, and every game was a 1 goal loss. They have outshot opponents in 2 of 3 games by a large number, and have a faceoff percentage well above .60% on the year even after a bad game with this stat against Calgary. This shows Granato made some nice strides there, but the PK remains a awful looking unit, while the offense (even though they've 10 goals in 3 games, 4 twice) just can't score enough to make up for the PK and GT play.

Do I wish they kept Bru, of course, but Minny was willing to pay extra to get him back (smart move/help your team and hurt a divison rival all at once). As for Theo, good ridance. Sorry, he's a nightmare and was a divisive force on the team and surely not worth that money. Now my biggest issue came a year ago when Colorado never tried to land Bryzgalov, or the year prior when the Avs made no push to get Luongo (probably wouldn't happen bc Vanc probably wouldn't trade in division).

The bottom line is that the team pretty much NEVER played healthy together all year in 2007. The have a new coach, new players, new goalie and three one goal losses. People need to calm down and realize they have to right the shit, not abandon it. I have faith not only in the fact that they have outplayed every team this year except on the scoreboard, but also bc they have a lot to work with and it's only October 15th.

[disneyspy]

i want the avs to turn it around
the wings rivalry with the blackhawks died cuz the hawks have sucked for 2 decades
the avs/wings rivalry has been the best in the NHL for awhile now

[spoon]

i want the avs to turn it around
the wings rivalry with the blackhawks died cuz the hawks have sucked for 2 decades
the avs/wings rivalry has been the best in the NHL for awhile now

It's been terrible over the last few years though.

[disneyspy]

It's been terrible over the last few years though.

tix to the joe when the avs come to town are the hardest to get,STILL

[El Mudo]

It's been terrible over the last few years though.

Thats kind of a good question....what is the biggest rivalry in the game nowadays?


I think it really leans towards Crosby/Ovechkin, seeing as the league's marketing focus the last few years has been on promoting the individual players and not the teams. Boston and Montreal had some all out WARS last year with some really amazing games. Those are really the first two that come to mind when i think of who are the biggest rivals right now.

The league effectively killed all semblance of rivalries when they scrapped the Divisional playoff format...that was how hate was really built up between teams (Boston/Buffalo, Montreal/Quebec, Montreal/Boston, Philadelphia/Washington, Edmonton/Calgary etc) and you just really don't have that any more. You can't replace it by just playing the teams in your Division over and over again during the regular season...REAL hatred and rivalries are built in the playoffs. Hell, most, if not all, of the teams I DESPISE currently (Philadelphia, NJ, Rags, Pittsburgh, the goddamn Islanders) were all Patrick Division teams who we all had WARS with in the 80s and early 90s. There is not one memorable Caps series that doesn't involve one of those teams (and them usually beating us)

[disneyspy]

Thats kind of a good question....what is the biggest rivalry in the game nowadays?


I think it really leans towards Crosby/Ovechkin, seeing as the league's marketing focus the last few years has been on promoting the individual players and not the teams. Boston and Montreal had some all out WARS last year with some really amazing games. Those are really the first two that come to mind when i think of who are the biggest rivals right now.

The league effectively killed all semblance of rivalries when they scrapped the Divisional playoff format...that was how hate was really built up between teams (Boston/Buffalo, Montreal/Quebec, Montreal/Boston, Philadelphia/Washington, Edmonton/Calgary etc) and you just really don't have that any more. You can't replace it by just playing the teams in your Division over and over again during the regular season...REAL hatred and rivalries are built in the playoffs. Hell, most, if not all, of the teams I DESPISE currently (Philadelphia, NJ, Rags, Pittsburgh, the goddamn Islanders) were all Patrick Division teams who we all had WARS with in the 80s and early 90s. There is not one memorable Caps series that doesn't involve one of those teams (and them usually beating us)

i agree.i usta hate the hawks but it wasnt til denver got a team and the wings started seein em in the playoffs that i really started hatin a team.i didnt care about em when they were the (jets,canucks?) but it didnt take long to dislike roy,lemuiex et al

[spoon]

i agree.i usta hate the hawks but it wasnt til denver got a team and the wings started seein em in the playoffs that i really started hatin a team.i didnt care about em when they were the (jets,canucks?) but it didnt take long to dislike roy,lemuiex et al

Quebec Nordiques you dumb red wing cunt!

:annoyed:

[El Mudo]

I miss the Nords sometimes...those were some great games they had with MTL in the 80s

Speaking of the Nords, if they had stayed in Quebec, this was going to become their logo


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5f/QuebecNordiquesNew.png/180px-QuebecNordiquesNew.png


It looks very junior hockeyish to me

[spoon]

Wow, the Candiens look pretty damn good right now.

[spoon]

I miss the Nords sometimes...those were some great games they had with MTL in the 80s

Speaking of the Nords, if they had stayed in Quebec, this was going to become their logo


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5f/QuebecNordiquesNew.png/180px-QuebecNordiquesNew.png


It looks very junior hockeyish to me

Yah, I read that they were pretty much going to keep the logo and the fleur de lie (sp?), just tweak it some. I guess it doesn't matter, they're long gone.

[weekapaugjz]

one of my friends has this jersey. i want to steal it from him every time he wears it.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nHyyc5KgL._AA280_.jpg

[spoon]

Finally, someone is taking it to the rangers.

[weekapaugjz]

fuck the rangers.

[cougarjake13]

I miss the Nords sometimes...those were some great games they had with MTL in the 80s

Speaking of the Nords, if they had stayed in Quebec, this was going to become their logo


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5f/QuebecNordiquesNew.png/180px-QuebecNordiquesNew.png


It looks very junior hockeyish to me


damn that looks bad ass

[weekapaugjz]

marty havlats goal tonight was NICE! burned two guys with his stick handling then roofed it from the backhand.

[keverlast]

Be weary of my OILERS, beat the Ducks tonite, yahooooo

[El Mudo]

marty havlats goal tonight was NICE! burned two guys with his stick handling then roofed it from the backhand.


Did his arm completely fall off afterward?

[El Mudo]

Wow, the Candiens look pretty damn good right now.


Ive said all along I thought they were the favourite in the East...I think they will win the Cup. Their PP is AMAZING, and they skate so well, and they have a ton of depth. And they have a sense of urgency because Tanguay, Koivu, Kovalev, Lang, Higgins, Plekanec, Latendresse, Komisarek, Boullion and Dandenault are all FAs after this year...yikes

They just have to keep Carey Price from pooping in the playoffs again

[nate1000]

It is tough not to be impressed by the Sabres win last night. Going down by one in the first in the garden, then gutting out a tough 3-1 win against an undefeated Rangers team on the road, while down three of the starting centers. Great effort. Vanek has 5 goals in three games, with two shorties. TWO SHORTIES by a guy who has never played on the PK before. TWO. Go Sabres.

[El Mudo]

The Blackhawks have fired Denis Savard....And replaced him with Spoon's best friend, the Q man (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Am31jgEhoi4qxe4UeVLDk.57vLYF?slug=ap-blackhawks-savardfired&prov=ap&type=lgns)



Oy....firstly, its 4 games. Secondly, how is the Q any type of an upgrade over Savard? The Hawks are a young team that needs TIME to grow, and while I understand they have 14,000 new season ticket holders, they have to keep true to their formula and not blow a gasket cause the team has started slow (AND ITS 4 GAMES!!!). I blame their problems more on (a) the fact they are spending 12 million combined on two goalies and (b) they dont have any depth at Centre (which is why if they could have gotten Khabibulin off the books, they could have turned that money right around for Sundin...the Lang deal was stupid, because I guess they apparently thought they could either drag Sundin out of retirement or Nyls out of DC).

Tortorella would have been a much better choice....if he said no, I woulda gone with a young minor league guy to play a fast, uptempo, high forechecking style that's worked out pretty well in DC and in Atlanta

And further, why even BOTHER bringing in a distraction like Quennville and his recent troubles with the law?

[spoon]

]It is tough not to be impressed by the Sabres win last night.[/B] Going down by one in the first in the garden, then gutting out a tough 3-1 win against an undefeated Rangers team on the road, while down three of the starting centers. Great effort. Vanek has 5 goals in three games, with two shorties. TWO SHORTIES by a guy who has never played on the PK before. TWO. Go Sabres.

Down by 1!!!!n In the first!?!!!!
Holy shit, how did they ever come back?!?!
:blink:
:annoyed:
:wallbash:

[spoon]

The Blackhawks have fired Denis Savard....And replaced him with Spoon's best friend, the Q man (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Am31jgEhoi4qxe4UeVLDk.57vLYF?slug=ap-blackhawks-savardfired&prov=ap&type=lgns)



Oy....firstly, its 4 games. Secondly, how is the Q any type of an upgrade over Savard? The Hawks are a young team that needs TIME to grow, and while I understand they have 14,000 new season ticket holders, they have to keep true to their formula and not blow a gasket cause the team has started slow (AND ITS 4 GAMES!!!). I blame their problems more on (a) the fact they are spending 12 million combined on two goalies and (b) they dont have any depth at Centre (which is why if they could have gotten Khabibulin off the books, they could have turned that money right around for Sundin...the Lang deal was stupid, because I guess they apparently thought they could either drag Sundin out of retirement or Nyls out of DC).

Tortorella would have been a much better choice....if he said no, I woulda gone with a young minor league guy to play a fast, uptempo, high forechecking style that's worked out pretty well in DC and in Atlanta

And further, why even BOTHER bringing in a distraction like Quennville and his recent troubles with the law?


He'll find ways to bore the hell out of that team's fans with some of the most exciting young players in the game. He has never adjusted his game to the post lockout NHL. His troubles with the law are pretty minor (DUI) in the sports world, so I don't think that should play into the equation. However, I agree that they jumped the gun here, especially since I liked the way this team played under Savard last year, especially to end the year.

As for the minor league coach, it's not that easy. The Caps had someone familiar with their system and who was in the waiting for the NHL gig for some time. This team doesn't have anyone in that situation, and if you're making a quick move like this (premature to say the least), you need to bring in an NHL ready guy who can take over immediately.

My argument is that if they weren't big on Savard, you make the move before camp and help the whole organization get ready. Now turmoil right at the start of the year with a young roster and it's not a good move. Q hates offensive first kids and he'll have a lot to deal with here. He'll hold back from being a dick for the first few months making ins, but by mid-year this team will be the classic boring Q coached team. And lookout goalies, Q loves to destroy your careers. Here comes a goalie rotation with three starters!

[El Mudo]

He'll find ways to bore the hell out of that team's fans with some of the most exciting young players in the game. He has never adjusted his game to the post lockout NHL. His troubles with the law are pretty minor (DUI) in the sports world, so I don't think that should play into the equation. However, I agree that they jumped the gun here, especially since I liked the way this team played under Savard last year, especially to end the year.

As for the minor league coach, it's not that easy. The Caps had someone familiar with their system and who was in the waiting for the NHL gig for some time. This team doesn't have anyone in that situation, and if you're making a quick move like this (premature to say the least), you need to bring in an NHL ready guy who can take over immediately.

My argument is that if they weren't big on Savard, you make the move before camp and help the whole organization get ready. Now turmoil right at the start of the year with a young roster and it's not a good move. Q hates offensive first kids and he'll have a lot to deal with here. He'll hold back from being a dick for the first few months making ins, but by mid-year this team will be the classic boring Q coached team. And lookout goalies, Q loves to destroy your careers. Here comes a goalie rotation with three starters!


Darren Pang was on the 204 today discussing this, and there's been a lot of speculation on his end that it came down to the fact that Savard kept playing Khabibulin and would not go to Huet as management apparently was demanding. He also made the point (that I agree with) that this team really just isn't as good as everyone thinks it is. They have some really good young players, but theyre young still, and theyve got Patrick Sharp centering their second line, when he's really a winger (again, dumbness of the Lang deal), so maybe its got a little to do with suddenly outlandish expectations.

[spoon]

Go Theo go!

:thumbdown::surrender:

[El Mudo]

Well well well...

Questionable joke penalty calls against the Caps in a Pittsburgh game? I've never seen that before!! Unbelieveable!! I am utterly shocked!


At least F Street got one on the board

[El Mudo]

And Malkin cheap shots Semin from behind in a Hollweg style hit.....








.........for a two minute penalty.........


WHAT

THE


FUCK!??!!!!:annoyed::annoyed::annoyed::furious::fu rious::furious::furious::furious:

[El Mudo]

92 buries it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[El Mudo]

Boyd Gordon!!!!!!!!!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!

[El Mudo]

Wow.....just....wow.....wow wow wow wow

Am I now living in some parallel universe where the Pittsburgh Penguins blow 3 goal leads to the Washington Capitals after leading/dominating most of the game? I am completely speechless


THAT ladies and gentlemen....was a STATEMENT



Pittsburgh = STUNNED

[Fallon]

I picked up Raycroft yesterday.

I'm a good fantasy general manager!

[spoon]

That was Raycroft's first win in almost a full year (11/09/07)! Yet sorry Fallon, I'm not buying him just yet. You'll have to wait through a few more shots with Budaj first. Raycroft only faced 18 shots in the game, as the Av's D finally played tough in front of their net (biggest weakness this year so far).

[TheGameHHH]

97 for Marty

[spoon]

97 for Marty

Seriously, you masterbate to his poster right. I've yet to see you post in here without mentioning him and the devs. I love my Avs, but fuck at least I follow the whole league. You suck. Seriously, tell me more.

[spoon]

Oh and this is surely looking like Mikko Koivu's breakout year. He looks fucking amazing on that top Minny line, and is easily my favorite for the Selke this year. He's playing unreal this year and I really love his play.

Oh yah, guess who scored a game tying goal in the final minute to send his team to an OT win tonight!? I give you a hint, you use it to eat cereal and ice cream.

[Freakshow]

Boyd Gordon!!!!!!!!!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!

Have I mentioned that I love Boyd Gordon?

http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/a416dd06-4934-46b2-81ad-49ebce2dfd5b.jpg

[El Mudo]

Have I mentioned that I love Boyd Gordon?

http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/a416dd06-4934-46b2-81ad-49ebce2dfd5b.jpg

They have to keep that lineup together where Gordon plays centre and Feds plays defence...that's really the best lineup we have, if only for the fact it gets Dog Poop Erskine scratched.

And now Tippy Tom Poti's injured...I don't know for how long yet, but I think it may be time for the Karl Alzner Era to begin.

[El Mudo]

And how WEIRD was it that play kept going on for like another 3 minutes after Gordon scored? It happened so quickly and bounced out so quick that the Refs didn't see it off the top. It looks really really obvious when you see it on replay.

[Freakshow]

And how WEIRD was it that play kept going on for like another 3 minutes after Gordon scored? It happened so quickly and bounced out so quick that the Refs didn't see it off the top. It looks really really obvious when you see it on replay.

I smell a nickname coming along. Boyd "Flash" Gordon. :thumbup:


Mudo, did I ever tell you I had a ticket for the new year's day game last year and I couldn't go because of Dan Snyder and Vinny Cerrato?

[El Mudo]

I smell a nickname coming along. Boyd "Flash" Gordon. :thumbup:


Mudo, did I ever tell you I had a ticket for the new year's day game last year and I couldn't go because of Dan Snyder and Vinny Cerrato?


Fleischmann's already known as Flash

How did that happen? Was there a gimmick about not selling the tix here?

[Freakshow]

a good friend from high school used to work for the Riggins show on Red Zebra. He said he could get us seats in their luxury box for just about Caps game. So we picked new year's day. And then on New Years Eve we got several frantic calls from my friend that we couldn't go to the game because Dan and Vinny were going to the game with their familes. Of all the days to pick. We wound up getting to go later in the season and see them lose to the Flyers. :furious:

I also saw the Van Halen show from the luxury box, too.

[El Mudo]

Ive never seen a game at the phone booth (or anywhere) from the luxury boxes...sound like theyre nice

The best I did last year was get 75 dollar seats, which were great, although i was able to get some 50 dollar ones right on centre ice for the Rangers game where the legend of Mike "Game Over" Green was born

And i was at the game last year against Pittsburgh at the Booth where Backy put the puck in his own net...probably the single most depressing moment ive ever had at a live sporting event. You could just feel like every ounce of air possible taken out of the crowd. It was lovely being taunted mercilessly by Pens fans on the way out.


And people wonder why I DESPISE the Pens...that's pretty much why in a nutshell

[MHasegawa]

get ready for your whoopin, calgary!

[MHasegawa]

score one for the young guys! the kids like ganger and cogliano are gonna lead this team to greater heights.

[El Mudo]

Apparently, the Edmonton Oilers organisation doesn't understand the concept of "blogs" and its frightened and confused by them (http://coveredinoil.blogspot.com/2008/10/it-ends.html)


All went well until just before the start of the third, when one of the Oiler press guys pulled me aside and informed me that I'd no longer be allowed in the press box, and that if I didn't have a job to do, he would have had someone escort me out of the building right then and there. I was understandably a little confused as to what was going on, and after a little questioning, he told me that I was not allowed to blog in the press box, as I was there on another media pass. I apologized and explained that exactly no one had told me about this, and I'd be more than willing to stop doing it in the future if they had a problem with it. That didn't seem to help at all: he got more agitated, reminded me that he could have me thrown out right now, and told me I wouldn't be welcome back. I pressed for a bit more of an explanation, and I was eventually told that the Oilers didn't grant press passes to bloggers unless they were employed by the organization or the NHL, and that I had abused my press pass and wasn't allowed back.

By the time this finished, the game had re-started, so there wasn't much more I could do but go back, stop the blog and start covering what was happening. A few minutes later, he came back and actually stood over my shoulder and demanded I remove the post entirely, also reminding me that I wouldn't be back. I did so without arguing, until he also demanded I shut down the chat window I was using to keep in contact with my employer (I have a feeling at least part of the problem the Oilers have with blogs is that basic computer literacy in the organization seems to be on the level of grandmother with a Nintendo in the basement, but I digress). He let me keep that after I explained what it was. Aside from that chat window thing, though, I cooperated without argument, and even managed to sneak in some apologies, some explanations that absolutely no one had told me I couldn't do this, and some promises that I wouldn't do it again, all of which were met with, roughly, "You won't do this again because you won't be here again." (Note: he didn't actually say that. I would doubt he's that eloquent. But you get the jist.)




What a joke. All the time there are guys like Buzz Bissinger who complain that bloggers aren't "real journalists" but when you can't even BLOG FROM THE PRESS BOX AT THE GAME without getting thrown out/hassled, what's the point?? I don't blame the guy one bit for quitting his blog site

[MHasegawa]

i aint readin all that shit

[scottinnj]

That is all.

[cougarjake13]

That is all.

its early

[El Mudo]

If I were the Flyers, I would worry more that after Timmonen and Coburn, their Defence is...um....not good (Stunning Steve Eminger, Randy Jones, Ossi Vaananen, who played overseas last year and Lasse Kukonen, whom Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin murdered last year).



:wink:


Jones may not miss as much time as originally thought, but that defence is still poop (and the little i've seen of Luca Sbisa, i havent been impressed....send him back down a couple levels)


And they have back to back home and homes with San Jose and New Jersey as their next 4 games.....yikes.....

[cougarjake13]

espn is reporting that the nhl is looking to put a 2nd team in toronto

but from what i can find by googling... it seems they are denying it

[nate1000]

Down by 1!!!!n In the first!?!!!!
Holy shit, how did they ever come back?!?!
:blink:
:annoyed:
:wallbash:

Down by one, on the road, in the garden, against an undefeated Rangers. It was a good effort.

Blow me with your sarcasm. Ass.

[spoon]

i want the avs to turn it around
the wings rivalry with the blackhawks died cuz the hawks have sucked for 2 decades
the avs/wings rivalry has been the best in the NHL for awhile now

And let's take a step back here too, it's not like the Avs aren't competitive. They've made the playoffs every year but once since they moved to Colorado for the 95/96 season. They just haven't played well against the Wings, and most of the rivalry was killed off due to schedule, not the records. You can't play a team twice a year and keep up that level of hate, sorry.

[El Mudo]

espn is reporting that the nhl is looking to put a 2nd team in toronto

but from what i can find by googling... it seems they are denying it

Its being discussed "informally" either by relocation or expansion...I would think they would put a team in Hamilton first since I think southern Ontario is a much more viable market than rapidly changing Toronto (lots o' foreigners there now...I believe they now outnumber Canadians)

Link from the Globe and Mail (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081020.shoalts21/BNStory/National)

Its also rumoured that the Wild are talking to the Kings and Canadiens about Gaborik

[JimmieHats]

Three shoot-outs, three OTLs. C'mon Bruins. Kessel is on fire tho!

[Fallon]

Three shoot-outs, three OTLs. C'mon Bruins. Kessel is on fire tho!

Bruins suck in the SO's, Thomas is awful and Manny hasn't impressed me.

[TheGameHHH]

love that the Devils are shiting on Avery and the Stars.

[HBox]

love that the Devils are shiting on Avery and the Stars.

I love that the Devils have a guy named Pierre-Luc Letourneau-LeBlonde on their team.

[TheGameHHH]

I love that the Devils have a guy named Pierre-Luc Letourneau-LeBlonde on their team.

P.L-cubed? thats my boy

[El Mudo]

I love that the Devils have a guy named Pierre-Luc Letourneau-LeBlonde on their team.

He already met Mr. Donald Brashear in the preseason


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dn99UwUp0vw/SOIjMx0kQ4I/AAAAAAAACCI/qFknsAfymUc/s1600-h/PL3.jpg

Don't know if that will show...here's the link (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dn99UwUp0vw/SOIjMx0kQ4I/AAAAAAAACCI/qFknsAfymUc/s1600-h/PL3.jpg)

[keithy_19]

P.L-cubed? thats my boy

Played real fucking solid for the Devs. So did that Vrana kid.

Brodeur will break Roys win record this year and, if he keeps it up, will also be the leader in shut outs. Woo!

[weekapaugjz]

big comeback win for the sabres tonight. down 3-1 with less than 5 mins left and they won it in overtime.

miller sure didn't help himself out any putting one in on his own net.

[El Mudo]

I've come to the conclusion that there are 3 certainties in life


Death, taxes, and the Washington Capitals pooping on a West Coast trip. We've NEVER done well out there, ever ever ever ever EVER.

I also want GMGM drawn and quartered for giving John Erskine a 2 year extension worth 1.25 per...WTF???????????????? :wallbash::wallbash::furious::furious:

[El Mudo]

this video guaranteed to give Fallon a boner

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Lucic is an absolute Man-Child Monster (still didn't stop Brash from poppin' that nose last year though)

[El Mudo]

Jack Edwards is such an overreacting homer douche 99% of the time, but this is actually a pretty good call

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[Fallon]

this video guaranteed to give Fallon a boner

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Lucic is an absolute Man-Child Monster (still didn't stop Brash from poppin' that nose last year though)

Oh wow, I missed that. Lucic is fucking awesome. The B's have some really strong young talent on the roster this year.

[Fallon]

Odd way to get injured (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-blues-legacehurt&prov=ap&type=lgns)

ST. LOUIS (AP)—Blues goalie Manny Legace left after one period Friday night with a hip injury that occurred when he slipped on the carpet placed on the ice for Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

The Alaska governor dropped the ceremonial first puck before the Blues hosted the Los Angeles Kings. A narrow carpet walkway was placed from the gate at the Blues bench to center ice for Palin, her husband and two of her daughters.

Just before the ceremony, Legace was the first player onto the ice for St. Louis. A team official pointed to the carpet. But Legace said the official moved his own foot from the carpet just as Legace stepped down, causing the carpet to slide.

Legace fell, then gingerly made his way to the crease.

[Aneurysm]

Anyone else an Oiler fan here?

[Marc with a c]

Anyone else an Oiler fan here?

What the fuck? This post has not one part where you are making fun of hippo.

[Aneurysm]

What the fuck? This post has not one part where you are making fun of hippo.

Sorry, but i have been yelled at by many memeber for picking on King Slender

[Marc with a c]

Sorry, but i have been yelled at by many memeber for picking on King Slender

nonsense.

off with his head.

[Aneurysm]

nonsense.

off with his head.

Well, with your approval I guess I can proceed. Thank you sir

[disneyspy]

excellent wings game tonight
they won in a shootout,hossa winner slapshot 5 5 (2-1) WHAT A GAME!
i hate the hawks,so it was even better

[spoon]

Anyone else an Oiler fan here?

Yah, Manny is an Oil fan(Hassagawa). Too bad for him, bc my Avs are Loving Ryan Smyth!

[spoon]

The Avs/Sabres game tonight was quite possibly the best I've seen in a long time. Great D, great goaltending, crisp passing, and good physical play. The Avs battled back late to tie it 1-1, and won in an extended shootout.

However, for the second straight time (this year too) against the Avs, they looked like pussies by punching someone with the gloves on and then get challenged only to FAKE dropping them in hopes of drawing a CHEAP fucking penalty. Seriously, is Ruff teaching this pussy move or what? I got in a argument about this with Buf fans last year when the Sabres pulled the same fucking move.

On top of that, the Sabres also started a fight only to run away and have another guy try to finish it (just like that game with Rivet earlier in the year). Sorry, I actually like the Sabres, perhaps more than any other team in the East, but this gay shit will surely change my opinion if it continues.

Still, Miller looked amazing and Budaj has found his game after a tough start. It was an amazing goalie duel to say the least, and it wasn't like their weren't great chances against both teams.

http://a372.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/m_e1db5dcf933d7a8019a55c97e81a0a93.jpg

[El Mudo]

Brandon Sutter gets destroyed

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Poor kid's still in the hospital....keep your heads up kids...always...oof

[mdr55]

Let's Go DEVILS!!!!:devil2:

[cougarjake13]

damn that was a brutal hit

[razorboy]

Steven Stamkos with his first two career goals tonight!

[cougarjake13]

Steven Stamkos with his first two career goals tonight!

the papers will go nuts tommorrow

[razorboy]

the papers will go nuts tommorrow

Well, at the very least the Toronto papers.

[El Mudo]

Sid's injured.... (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=281030024)

[razorboy]

Sid's injured.... (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=281030024)

Ok, I don't ever like to see anyone get hurt but he's fucking crying in that clip! CRYING? REALLY, SID?

[Donnie Iris]

Ok, I don't ever like to see anyone get hurt but he's fucking crying in that clip! CRYING? REALLY, SID?

Ummm, no he wasn't.

[El Mudo]

Ok, I don't ever like to see anyone get hurt but he's fucking crying in that clip! CRYING? REALLY, SID?


If its his ribs he hurt, I completely understand...there's no way to get around the absolute agony of horrible pain caused simply by breathing

[spoon]

Unless you have any threshold for pain. Sorry, I've played with cracked ribs before....even though my doc said not to. Ooops.

[El Mudo]

Alexei Cheraponov was playing illegally for Omsk (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=254342&lid=sublink07&lpos=headlines_main)


MOSCOW - Alexei Cherepanov, the 19-year-old rising star and New York Rangers draft pick who died after collapsing during a game, was playing illegally for his Russian club, a top military officer said Friday.

Cherepanov's death Oct. 13 prompted wide outrage among lawmakers and Russian sports officials, with many calling for a major investigation into the cause of the heart problems that led to his death at a Continental Hockey League game. He was a first-round draft pick for the Rangers.

Col. Vladimir Karpenko, a spokesman for the commander of Russia's Railway Troops, said in comments on state-run First Channel that Cherepanov should have been serving his mandatory military service with his unit, not playing hockey with the Omsk club Avangard.

Karpenko said 19 other conscripts from the Railway Troops also were illegally playing for Avangard.

[cougarjake13]

Alexei Cheraponov was playing illegally for Omsk (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=254342&lid=sublink07&lpos=headlines_main)

he's still dead so who cares if he was playing illegally


fucking backwards ass russia

[spoon]

he's still dead so who cares if he was playing illegally


fucking backwards ass russia

Exactly. It's as if they're saying he's dead, true, but he wasn't even supposed to be there. So by proxy, it's his fault not ours. Mother Russia knows all.

http://www.zeenz.nl/images/uploads/clerks_xl_01.jpg

[Fallon]

Holy shit last nights Bruins game was awesome.

Steve Ott was being a fag, going low on people's knees and wouldn't fight. He eventually got his when Ference nailed him on open ice. After that he mouthed off and got a game misconduct so he wouldn't get his ass kicked. Pussy.

Avery got his too.

So fun to watch them get their asses beat.