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NHL 2011/2012 Season : 12-0-3! HAWKS are killin it! They...

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:05:55 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/17/2013 at 3:05pm

12-0-3! HAWKS are killin it! They are playing fcking awesome. The one thing that's not great but good, is our power play. So if we improve on that, we're gonna be even more of a force to be reckoned with!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Burke's firing is a terrible...

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:18:14 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2013 at 7:18pm

Burke's firing is a terrible blow to the Bruins organization! Haha

And cups trump everything zakk, sorry man. I have a lot of respect for your comments as you know your stuff. The fact is, winning erases everything. I was thinking back today to how back Thomas Kaberle was with the Bruins, they won despite his sht play. Do I really care? Not really, my team won! Fleury has a tremendous team in front of him most of the time, but he DID get it done that one year and that's all that counts.

The Sharks, and Thornton in particular, just don't deliver. You obviously know this already, I'm just going for the low blow

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Just heard that Burke got fired....

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:38:47 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2013 at 2:38am

Just heard that Burke got fired. Only the Leafs would wait til the lockout ended before doing something so random.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakkright...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:26:35 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 11:26pm

Originally posted by zakk

right with last years 4.63 GAA in the post season next to the sub 85% save percentage.

One bad playoff series doesn't make a goalie suck. Neither team played any defense whatsoever so its really not Fleury's fault. Every 30 seconds there was a breakaway or a 2 on one, not to mention all the crazy bounces that ended up in the net. I hate Fleury too, but he's not a bad goalie.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Odd the Leafs are at the same...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:26:06 +0000

Author: CassinoNorth
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 9:26pm

Odd the Leafs are at the same odds as the defending East champs.

Parise was a hard worker, but make no mistake about it, he did absolutely NOTHING in the playoffs. Henrique was 10x more clutch than Zach has ever been in the playoffs. Aside from some EN goals, Parise was a ghost.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : wow..when did the Avs get so bad?...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:05:02 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 3:05pm

wow..when did the Avs get so bad?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurToronto...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:56:44 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 2:56pm

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Toronto should be down near the Columbus level

Couldn't agree more. Leafs at 30/1 is a joke!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Chris Osgood won 2 Cups as a...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:31:54 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 10:31am

^ Chris Osgood won 2 Cups as a starter, 1 as a backup and is 12th on the list for career wins but never got any respect.

Marie Andrea Fleury blows donkey nuts.

I'm not getting my hopes too high for the Wings this year... the D took a big hit with losing Lidstrom to retirement and Stuart returning to the Sharks.

In the West I think the Kings, Canucks and Blackhawks will be strong with the Blues being my sleeper pick.

In the East I'll go with the Rangers, Bruins and Caps. I hate that team from Pittsburgh enough to avoid mentioning them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurAlso,...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:26:24 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 8:26am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Also, Fleury won a cup, where's the respect!?

right with last years 4.63 GAA in the post season next to the sub 85% save percentage.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Do you want to be the one that...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:28:41 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 7:28am

Do you want to be the one that bets against Detroit? I've learned that lesson too many times haha. Don't do it!

Toronto should be down near the Columbus level

Philly is a great team if they can just get the goaltending they need. The wild are unproven but will be entertaining. I don't get to see many western conf teams so I'm a bit out of the loop with them.

Also, Fleury won a cup, where's the respect!?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Wild at 18/1 is a joke. Detroit...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:21:23 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 7:21am

The Wild at 18/1 is a joke. Detroit is WAAAAY overvalued, half of their blueline minutes are retired with Nik Lindstrom. Flyer have a nut job in nets so 12/1 is optimistic at best. And I'm sorry but the Kings are favored after the Canucks and the Pens with Marc "26 goals in the first round allowed" Andre Fluery? Please.

Sharks have no chance, so infinty/1 should be their odds

NHL 2011/2012 Season : You guys check out the Bovada...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:28:39 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2013 at 5:28am

You guys check out the Bovada odds yet? Here they are. No real surprises in here for me.

Pittsburgh Penguins 8/1
New York Rangers 17/2
Vancouver Canucks 9/1
Los Angeles Kings 12/1
Philadelphia Flyers 12/1
Chicago Blackhawks 14/1
Boston Bruins 16/1
Detroit Red Wings 16/1
St. Louis Blues 16/1
Minnesota Wild 18/1
San Jose Sharks 20/1
Carolina Hurricanes 22/1
Washington Capitals 22/1
Buffalo Sabres 25/1
Edmonton Oilers 25/1
Nashville Predators 28/1
Tampa Bay Lightning 28/1
Montreal Canadiens 30/1
New Jersey Devils 30/1
Toronto Maple Leafs 30/1
Anaheim Ducks 40/1
Colorado Avalanche 40/1
Dallas Stars 40/1
Florida Panthers 40/1
Ottawa Senators 40/1
Phoenix Coyotes 40/1
Calgary Flames 50/1
Winnipeg Jets 50/1
New York Islanders 66/1
Columbus Blue Jackets 100/1

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44@zakk...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:21:48 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/08/2013 at 7:21am

Originally posted by Von44

@zakk - thx for telling me something I already knew. And yes, anything is possible when you're talking about the Leafs and BB.

Also there's nothing like any Leafs bashing that I've never heard before. lol

I bet. Being a leafs fan is like admitting that you're a Browns fan. Other fans just respect the amount of suffering you endure. Sure they get their shot in here and there, but deep down, there is a respect for going down with the ship as the GM yells "Damn the cannons! Full sail into the wind and head for the reef!"

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurLeafs...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:59:54 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 9:59pm

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Leafs are tied for first in January haha.

I think I'll watch it again but I'm not going to go out of my way for it. They need to be taught a lesson where it hurts, in the wallet. The unfortunate thing is that it hurts all of the little guys more like sports stores, vendors, arena workers, etc. The millionaires and billionaires just keep on rolling. Except the players now have a pension

Well, these players do live a tough life making millions to play a sport. It's just hard saving up when you live in million dollar homes and drive expensive cars.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : @zakk - thx for telling me something...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:56:43 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 9:56pm

@zakk - thx for telling me something I already knew. And yes, anything is possible when you're talking about the Leafs and BB.

Also there's nothing like any Leafs bashing that I've never heard before. lol

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Leafs are tied for first in January...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:48:09 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 6:48pm

Leafs are tied for first in January haha.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : My boss said the funniest thing...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:17:09 +0000

Author: woodyy05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 6:17pm

My boss said the funniest thing today "It's the first time in ages that the Leafs have been in with a shot at the playoff's in January" haha!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Oh NHL how much I have missed...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:11:28 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 4:11pm

Oh NHL how much I have missed you! I'm fcking stoked about the season still happening. Can't wait till the 19th to watch the first game. And knowing it's a shortened season, my Hawks are actually looking in good shape to make a run for the Cup. Not only do we have young guys that can have the energy to play in this shortened schedule, we also have pretty decent depth defensively. On top of that, Hossa and Cardiel are going to be back. I'm so ready!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44After...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:02:31 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 3:02pm

Originally posted by Von44

After this lockout, it'll be hard for me to go back and support this game. But as much as I hate to admit it, at some point I'll eventually follow my leafs again. Prolly boycott this season unless they make the playoffs.

oh, and you're a leafs fan? you might as well have Brian Burke blow your brains out personally. they are going to trade for Luongo and the whole thing will set them back another 5 years*

*if setting back the leafs any more is even possible

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lightning80Cowboys'...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:22:13 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 1:22pm

Originally posted by lightning80

Cowboys' season's over...Mavs' season looks like it's doing down the crapper...so, I'll be watching the Stars

Better than dancing with them, I suppose?! ;) lol. Sorry. couldn't resist.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : After this lockout, it'll...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:16:38 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 12:16pm

After this lockout, it'll be hard for me to go back and support this game. But as much as I hate to admit it, at some point I'll eventually follow my leafs again. Prolly boycott this season unless they make the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Cowboys' season's over...Mavs'...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:21:46 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 11:21am

Cowboys' season's over...Mavs' season looks like it's doing down the crapper...so, I'll be watching the Stars

NHL 2011/2012 Season : not into it. crappy that they...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:52:39 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/07/2013 at 8:52am

not into it. crappy that they did this to us in the first place and I'm not going to support these idiots.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm definitely gonna start...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:37:49 +0000

Author: steezemisterr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/06/2013 at 7:37pm

I'm definitely gonna start watching again as soon as they start. Another depressing football season here in Buffalo so we're all looking to the Sabres for some real entertainment as a competitive team.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Finally a deal! Who's going...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:46:27 +0000

Author: woodyy05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/06/2013 at 1:46pm

Finally a deal! Who's going back and who's turned off hockey for good after this pathetic lockout? Unfortunately i'll be back, forgive but won't forget.. I just love my Canucks too much to give up on the NHL.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The funny thing is they can't...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:37:27 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/30/2012 at 12:37pm

The funny thing is they can't even get the contract figured out using a full 82 game season as the example....the owners are supposedly going to take away the "make whole" provision soon as it doesn't even make sense anymore considering they might have a 60 game season at most. So how can they guarantee the money?

The fans lose the most, as always. This season is a wash I'm afraid. Even if they come back, I hope the fans don't. These guys don't deserve it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperIve...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:15:29 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/30/2012 at 8:15am

Originally posted by timpiper

Ive given up on this season long ago-theyre not playing hockey this year

^^^ this. I have ready that the players are losing $150mm a month on salary and the league is losing $250mm a month in revenue.

And yet they can't get over only $185mm over 5 years. they are detroying the season over what amounts to a few million a month. I'd lose 3 million a month over 5 years if that means I would get the other $147 million.

fuck these guys. I'm watching cricket.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : As soon as the players hired Fehr...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:00:03 +0000

Author: CassinoNorth
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/30/2012 at 8:00am

As soon as the players hired Fehr this season was toast. 2 hardos going against each other does not lead to good negotiation. Both sides are in the wrong, but the players are being stupid in this matter.

It's amazing how much Fehr has them brainwashed.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ive given up on this season long...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:27:25 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/29/2012 at 10:27pm

Ive given up on this season long ago-theyre not playing hockey this year

NHL 2011/2012 Season : its not looking too good for this...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:18:09 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/29/2012 at 6:18pm

its not looking too good for this season...... At least I have the Islanders farm team 10 mins from me and the Rangers farm team 50 mins from me....... better than nothing and the tickets are a lot cheaper

NHL 2011/2012 Season : According to Forbes, the Leafs...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:58:45 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/29/2012 at 4:58am

According to Forbes, the Leafs are the first NHL team valued at $1 billion US. That's $250 million more than the next highest Rangers. That's hilarious! Worth a billion dollars and can't make the playoffs. But I guess they won something!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : AHHH! Not looking good yet again...

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:51:20 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/10/2012 at 10:51am

AHHH! Not looking good yet again after these meetings. WTF!

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8610430/nhl-labor-talks-end-tense-exchanges-sources-say

This season just isn't going to happen from the looks of it. What a shame.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by woodyy05Small...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:34:21 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/08/2012 at 8:34am

Originally posted by woodyy05

Small Legion?

Are you talking about purely America, or is Canada included in that? Because referring to hockey fans as a 'small legion' is not even close to true.

It's the most annoying fact about Hockey, that Canadians will come back to it, regardless of when the lock out ends. It's just too good of a sport. At least from my point of view anyway.

I will watch it, but I'm not buying any gear or going to games or anything for a year or two at least. And that's a shame as it's one of the best sports to watch in person, the games are very exciting when you're in the arena.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Small Legion?Are you talking about...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:03:09 +0000

Author: woodyy05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/08/2012 at 2:03am

Small Legion?

Are you talking about purely America, or is Canada included in that? Because referring to hockey fans as a 'small legion' is not even close to true.

It's the most annoying fact about Hockey, that Canadians will come back to it, regardless of when the lock out ends. It's just too good of a sport. At least from my point of view anyway.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^that small legion is decreasing...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:29:37 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/08/2012 at 12:29am

^that small legion is decreasing with each passing day. But all that matters is what the league wants even if it means shutting out the fans and destroying the game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Its sad when u consider how little...

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:15:11 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/07/2012 at 11:15pm

Its sad when u consider how little if at all the general public cares about the nhl lockout-they need to get back to playing in order to cater to the small legion who love this great sport

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Supposedly Zetterberg and his...

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:30:38 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/02/2012 at 6:30am

Supposedly Zetterberg and his new pal Damien Brunner from the Red Wings are tearing up the Swiss League. The Wings must be somewhat happy that this duo is now proven to work, although I'm sure they would rather see them doing that for Detroit right now

The really interesting thing is the third member of that line, Linus Omark, an Oilers prospect is also tearing it up with them. I wouldn't be surprised to see Detroit try to pick that guy up from the Oilers since the line has been proven.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : http://www.youtube.com/watch?f...

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:11:37 +0000

Author: woodyy05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/02/2012 at 3:11am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gh_Wx7XHiNQ

Giroux chopping in the Eishockey Liga. Check out the highlight reels at the end, so classic!

Read that Steve Fehr and Daly had a decent discussion on the phone. Hoping that leads to a proper meeting with the big dogs. Unless something happens soon, its good bye Winter Classic. If that goes, they've lost a massive massive game of hockey - can you imagine a game being played in Michigan Stadium in front of 110,000 people!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ovy can stay there if he wants,...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:26:44 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 5:26am

Ovy can stay there if he wants, his game has really disappointed in the past 3 or 4 years.

I also hate how the NHL tries to shoehorn franchises into places that couldn't care less when you have insane hockey markets that are dying for one (Hamilton, Markam, Quebec city).

Brooklyn seems to be a hotspot right now for sports, it'll be interesting to see if the Isles pick up more fans by moving or if they are going to alienate their current fans. 35 minutes to a game doesn't seem too bad to me, my closest team is the Leafs @ about 5 hours to downtown Toronto (and highest ticket prices in the league).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by DerekFWhat...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:50:50 +0000

Author: woodyy05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 3:50am

Originally posted by DerekF

What do you think about NHL in Seattle?

That could be real awesome - can you imagine the rivalry between a seattle based team and the Canucks in Vancouver! Doubt it would happen, but you never know.

Going to have a rant now:

I've just had enough of that clown Bettman, attempting to throw his philosophies of spreading the game to parts of America which will NEVER have the cult following. Phoenix are struggling as are the hurricane, nashville and columbus. These teams are haemorrhaging money which is part of the reason we're in this shtooking lockout.. Cut these weak teams and put a few more Canadian teams in the mix I can guarantee revenue would increase by even more than it has been.

The NHLPA are not doing themselves any good by not even attempting to shape their offer to what the NHL have put on the table.. I was so against the NHL and bettman at the start but at least they're attempting to move their deal towards (albeit slowly and it seems reluctantly) a deal which is closer to what the PA wants only for the PA to table 3 cr@p offers. A new CBA is never going to get agreed to.

It's absolute $hit that the fans are being treated like this and all the people whose income is derived from game days. Neither of the parties gives a dime about the fan's, just about getting the most green in their pockets.

You gotta hate what sport has become nowadays, it's not so much about the passion anymore as it is about lining their own pockets.

No chance we're getting a full season. Or even one from the Winter classic if things don't change drastically very very soon.

Start of last week, I was actually contemplating the season starting in November but as things keep going I honestly don't know if we'll even see a puck drop this season..

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^dont hold your breath. With the...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:24:29 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 2:24am

^dont hold your breath. With the way "talks" have been going (or lack there of) we aren't gonna see any hockey this season. Its not a good sign when both sides can't even agree to meet.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by bhswrestler150Looks...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:10:25 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 2:10am

Originally posted by bhswrestler150

Looks like the islanders are moving to Brooklyn in 2015. Just announced it today.

I think that's a smart move.

No NHL action is killllllin me. I don't even care if there isn't an 82 game season. I'd be satisfied with a smaller season if it still actually happened.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^there's always a chance...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:40:57 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2012 at 1:40am

^there's always a chance especially if teams like Phoenix or Florida can get a team-why not? Tho I'm not too sure how big Seattle is into hockey.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : What do you think about NHL in...

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:01:23 +0000

Author: DerekF
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2012 at 8:01pm

What do you think about NHL in Seattle?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Looks like the islanders are moving...

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:16:29 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2012 at 7:16pm

Looks like the islanders are moving to Brooklyn in 2015. Just announced it today.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperDo...

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:38:55 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2012 at 2:38pm

Originally posted by timpiper

Do you guys think ovechkin will make good on his word and not return to the nhl if the prospective deal is bad for the players' salaries??

I wouldn't doubt it one bit. Ove is a Russian playing in a Russian league, so I'm pretty sure he'd be satisfied if he stayed there. The only reason that would have me believe he would return, is for a chance to win that CUP!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Do you guys think ovechkin will...

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:08:10 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2012 at 1:08pm

Do you guys think ovechkin will make good on his word and not return to the nhl if the prospective deal is bad for the players' salaries??

NHL 2011/2012 Season : at least there is college hockey...

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:54:10 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2012 at 12:54pm

at least there is college hockey

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Well, it looks like we're...

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:48:34 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2012 at 12:48pm

Well, it looks like we're gonna have to start following some AHL and KHL teams and a bunch of other leagues. This really sucks. I can't put in words how shitty this makes me feel knowing a whole season of hockey might be gone.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think this one is going to be...

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:08:47 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2012 at 12:08pm

I think this one is going to be in for the long haul guys, better get ready. Once the winter classic and allstar games are cancelled (supposedly within a month), the season might go with it.

The players don't want to give up a penny of the money in current contracts, and frankly, can you blame them? The owners were constantly bitching about money and then a day later coming out with outrageous contracts that just make you shake your head. THEY were the ones who inflated everything and now they want to take signed contract money away, it's incredible.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Clearly the NHL wants to work...

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:00:49 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2012 at 5:00am

Clearly the NHL wants to work off their offer. Why wouldn't the NHLPA just go through and mark up the NHL's proposal instead of submitting 3 new counter-proposals? Then at least you have talking points but you are working from one document.

I guess it could be seen as weak to concede that the other side's proposal will be the framework of a new deal, but I don't think the PA has much leverage, so why not?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I can't deal with this anymore....

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:20:00 +0000

Author: woodyy05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2012 at 3:20am

I can't deal with this anymore. I get annoyed and angry and then the NHL comes back with what seems to be a reasonable offer, the media brings it up that its a huge step in the right direction then Fehr just comes and knocks it back. It's not fair! I want my hockey back!!!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : this really blows...nhl was really...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:47:54 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/18/2012 at 7:47pm

this really blows...nhl was really starting to gain momentum in ratings...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Well this isn't good. Seems...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:41:21 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/18/2012 at 3:41pm

Well this isn't good. Seems like they're going backwards now after the NHLPA had a counter offer that the NHL didn't like. This really sucks for us fans. These greedy sexual act all want more money and it's killing me over here. I want some hockey action!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The NHL has just released their...

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:33:16 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/17/2012 at 10:33am

The NHL has just released their full proposal, the PA is probably going to go ballistic as they have both committed to not negotiating "through the media".

Anyway, it's pretty technical, but here is the shortened version with full version available via link

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=643570&cmpid=twt

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^On that note, we ain't seein...

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:11:44 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/17/2012 at 9:11am

^On that note, we ain't seein any hockey this winter.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Good article from Bob Mckenzie...

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:52:04 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/17/2012 at 8:52am

Good article from Bob Mckenzie on TSN about how the contract was not well-received by the players for a multitude of reasons. Here are some:

-enormous player $ reduction

-arbitration language not great

-"make whole" provision is paid by players, not owners

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=407542

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Nobody should get their hopes...

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:08:57 +0000

Author: woodyy05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/17/2012 at 6:08am

Nobody should get their hopes up!

No hockey is absolutely wrecking me but I'm just not sure the players will cave in again like last time, especially so soon. They don't want the owners to call the shots so I can see why their holding up and playing hard ball.

I find it ridiculous they didn't just agree on a 50/50 split straight up. Its completely fair and both sides aren't getting a better deal than the other but the whole thing with the contracts is a joke. The owners are the ones signing them to these huge contracts then saying they want to get rid of them is just pathetic!

Please please tell me this is a good deal and we get some hockey back in a couple of weeks!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by bhswrestler150Here...

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:00:25 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/17/2012 at 6:00am

Originally posted by bhswrestler150

Here is the link

looks like there is an offer on the table and up to the players to decide

looks like there could be a full season starting in early November!

Some promising news !!!!

The pressure is now squarely on the players, although I think the 50/50 thing is less important to the players than some of the other items up for discussion.

It's impressive to me that they could still fit the entire 82 game schedule in, along with the winter classic while starting so late. I hold out hope for the start, although I'm not sure they'll get it done by the deadline for a Nov 2 start.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Here is the link looks like...

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:25:07 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/16/2012 at 8:25pm

Here is the link

looks like there is an offer on the table and up to the players to decide

looks like there could be a full season starting in early November!

Some promising news !!!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Pretty ironic as a Kings fan...first...

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 10:45:20 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2012 at 10:45am

Pretty ironic as a Kings fan...first championship in team history...a stacked team that is only getting better...ready to make multiple championship runs and then lock out...I guess I should just be happy they snuck it in before this mess.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Hockey is awesome-the nhl, however,...

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:56:54 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/05/2012 at 11:56pm

Hockey is awesome-the nhl, however, is a horribly run league with shameful promotion efforts and now repeated work stoppages and labor disputes. The future looks bleak. Why they're at it they should update nhl to ihl since its actually an international sports league

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk*zakk...

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:40:10 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2012 at 6:40am

Originally posted by zakk

*zakk shuffles some papers, straightens his clip-on tie*

If you didn't read all of that, here are the cliff notes: labor strife sucks, zakk likes tacos.

Nice work, zakk. Would you consider taking the job once I hire some ninja assassins to eliminate Bettman?

Oh, and I like tacos, too, but let's not get this started again when we got Spammed:

http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49042&PN=2

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^I say scrap it. Let the NHL go...

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:20:22 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2012 at 6:20am

^I say scrap it. Let the NHL go and bring back the WHA. Can't imagine that could happen considering what it takes to establish new franchises all over the country, but it would be nice to get away from the stupidity that goes on every time the NHL and NHLPA try to come to a labor agreement.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : *zakk shuffles some papers,straightenshis...

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:18:57 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2012 at 3:18pm

*zakk shuffles some papers, straightens his clip-on tie*

Good afternoon to the learned gentlemen of the discussion.

This post is about the NHL lockout. I'm sad to report that this season is all but lost. If we play any hockey at all between now and June, I'll be VERY surprised. The question then remains is how we then get back at it in 2013-14. I don't see how we can when the core economic issues (25% roll back, RFA until 31 vs. No rollback, current RFA and Revenue Sharing) are about as close as the Earth is to the star constellation Ursa Major...here's a hit: not even close.

The sad part is this will hurt the already floundering markets like Phoenix, Nashville, Florida and Tampa Bay which are not the big markets. toronto, montreal, philly, Ranger, etc. will have no problem with deep pockets and lucrative arena deals behind them they just don't just such a fat Festivus Bonus. San Jose, Calgary, Edmonton, Carolina, Colorado, the mid-market teams that have good backing but certainly are not printing money will feel a pinch, but should survive. But the NHLPA is about creating and maintaining NHL jobs, so contraction that a prolonged, multi-year lockout would weaken them. So that can't happen...but a deal can't happen...alas we are gridlocked on the NHLPA side: they are screwed either way.

Bettman has consolidated power and any labor agreement he personally doesn't like takes a 75% to ratify. Seeing as there are 8 teams that stand to lose hundreds of millions in any revenue sharing agreement, the deck is stacked against any semblance of power sharing amongst the owners. this then begs the question if the owners aren't willing to help each other, why would the talent (which is both the labor and the product oddly enough) then move in to save the owners when their brethren would just as soon as feed them to the proverbial zombie and save only themselves?

the question really is how many years (plural) the players can hold out. the owners, as an aggregate, are saving money that they would be (allegedly) losing by not paying the players. Because the contracts that the owners Hockey Operations Henchman, thier General Managers, were tossing around $130 million USD contracts like street tacos being hawked at a Dia de Muerta fiesta. So the owners need to be saved from...their own hand picked employees?

If you didn't read all of that, here are the cliff notes: labor strife sucks, zakk likes tacos.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : This lockout is definitely going...

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:06:16 +0000

Author: steezemisterr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2012 at 1:06pm

This lockout is definitely going to hurt the fan support. On the other side though just think about all of the players who were going to make their debut this year. Now they have to wait most likely an entire year to get a chance.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think the NHL has never been...

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:24:23 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2012 at 6:24am

I think the NHL has never been better, I've been watching for about 20 years. The only problem is see is no profit sharing between good teams and bad. But then again, who are the players to tell the owners how to do business?

Both sides are very far apart on philosophies, this one will be a while I think.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperThe...

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 07:57:40 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/30/2012 at 7:57am

Originally posted by timpiper

The nhl completely obliterated their fringe fans as a result of the last lockout-they cannot afford to do this again

agreed NHL has really made some serious strides in the ratings...I hope they do not blow it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The nhl completely obliterated...

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:19:17 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/27/2012 at 9:19pm

The nhl completely obliterated their fringe fans as a result of the last lockout-they cannot afford to do this again

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The league and the union are finally...

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:27:51 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/27/2012 at 5:27am

The league and the union are finally meeting again tomorrow. It really annoys me that they take these long breaks with no discussion. It just seems like they don't care if a deal gets done. Obviously you can't meet every day, but it seems like something should always be scheduled. Being a fan sucks.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The one lockout was pretty beneficial...

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:45:31 +0000

Author: steezemisterr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/04/2012 at 7:45pm

The one lockout was pretty beneficial for the league but another one now would just kill all the progress that the sport has made since then. It would be just a terrible blow to the league and their fan base.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I remember the lockout back in...

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:37:18 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/04/2012 at 9:37am

I remember the lockout back in 04/05 and it was pretty much the toughest winter without hockey on tv. Id hate to have to go through that again. Let's all hope something can get done soon.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It would really be a killer for...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:36:34 +0000

Author: steezemisterr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/02/2012 at 7:36pm

It would really be a killer for all sports fans. I love watching hockey and the only other sport to watch in winter is basketball which I never got into so I'm really hoping that there isn't a lockout this year cause it would just kill me.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by screwyvarmintWe...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:06:36 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/02/2012 at 2:06pm

Originally posted by screwyvarmint

We need to start a new 2012/13 thread for this (assuming the new season does happen.)

Man I really do hope it happens. Considering that I've only been into hockey since '07, it's still pretty new to me as a sport that I follow and it quickly grew into one of my favorites. So for there to not be a season would kill me.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : We need to start a new 2012/13...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:19:11 +0000

Author: screwyvarmint
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/02/2012 at 11:19am

We need to start a new 2012/13 thread for this (assuming the new season does happen.) My prediction is that the San Jose Sharks will have an identical season as last year, eternally coming up short but putting up a good fight.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperI...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:40:30 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/29/2012 at 5:40am

Originally posted by timpiper

I was sitting at a table next to teemu selanne tonight at dinner... Pretty cool as im a big ducks fan

Name dropper. That's pretty cool though. Did you say hi to him or anything, or did you just awkwardly stare at him? Dinner is kind of a tough place to approach someone just because it's not really cool to interrupt someone while they're trying to eat.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I was sitting at a table next...

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:25:19 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/28/2012 at 11:25pm

I was sitting at a table next to teemu selanne tonight at dinner... Pretty cool as im a big ducks fan

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think the league has never been...

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:01:17 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/22/2012 at 11:01am

I think the league has never been better, but you wouldn't know it by the damned negotiations (or lack of) going on. There should be league sharing and we should also get out of stupid markets.

Only good thing about a lockout is I don't have to hear the bullsht TSN ads touting "Tradecentre 2013" for a god damned month just to have nothing happen on trade deadline.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by bhswrestler150I'm...

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:08:56 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/22/2012 at 5:08am

Originally posted by bhswrestler150

I'm so pumped for this season if thee is a lockout I'm gonna be livid!

Especially in the east this year there should be some great hockey between teams like the Bruins, devils, penguins, rangers, flyers, maybe even the islanders lol

The Islanders play really well once they're mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. I think that's the key. Someone has to convince them that they aren't playoff eligible so they will be free to win with no pressure on them. Then we could watch them crash and burn in the first round.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm so pumped for this season...

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:14:50 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/21/2012 at 12:14pm

I'm so pumped for this season if thee is a lockout I'm gonna be livid!

Especially in the east this year there should be some great hockey between teams like the Bruins, devils, penguins, rangers, flyers, maybe even the islanders lol

NHL 2011/2012 Season : If there is a lockout, which most...

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:08:53 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/21/2012 at 12:08pm

If there is a lockout, which most likely will happen, its gonna be very hard to come back as a fan and enjoy games again.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Yeah you're right about...

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:34:40 +0000

Author: steezemisterr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/21/2012 at 8:34am

^ Yeah you're right about that, it is definitely totally different than those sports but I just want this issue to get resolved.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by steezemisterrI'm...

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:10:31 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/21/2012 at 8:10am

Originally posted by steezemisterr

I'm gonna be so pissed if there's a lockout. Its ridiculous, These guys are paid way less than baseball, basketball and football players and the owners can't compromise with them.

You can't compare hockey with those other sports, because it doesn't generate the same sort of revenue. The annoying thing is that the players are willing to make concessions, but the owners beat them up so badly during the last labor dispute that they have no reason to compromise. I just hope something gets worked out, because another lockout will just make the situation worse.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm gonna be so pissed if...

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:34:22 +0000

Author: steezemisterr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/20/2012 at 9:34am

I'm gonna be so pissed if there's a lockout. Its ridiculous, These guys are paid way less than baseball, basketball and football players and the owners can't compromise with them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Starting to look like there won't...

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:30:39 +0000

Author: lienair
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/20/2012 at 9:30am

Starting to look like there won't be any need for an NHL 2012/ 2013 thread.

NHL = No Hockey League....... again

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It's a business, just like...

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 06:40:18 +0000

Author: BLipson
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/03/2012 at 6:40am

It's a business, just like a regular job, you try to negotiate to get paid the most you can.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Absolutely. He just wants Scott...

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 05:25:19 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/03/2012 at 5:25am

^Absolutely. He just wants Scott Gomez money for Scott Gomez stats.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I don't fault him either....

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:44:10 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/02/2012 at 5:44am

I don't fault him either. An athlete's playing career is short, relatively speaking. While I do not think any athlete deserves to be paid multi-millions/year to play a game if I were in their shoes I would try to squeeze every last penny out of the owners.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Shane...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:23:29 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/02/2012 at 5:23am

Originally posted by Von44

Shane Doan thinks he's worth $7.5M/yr. That's awesome! 50 pt player. 35 years old. I always thought he was a stand up guy but I guess he's a stand up guy only when the price is right.

Nothing wrong with a guy trying to get one last big payday. I don't think he's worth that, but I don't fault him for asking.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Shane Doan thinks he's worth...

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:26:47 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Aug/01/2012 at 9:26am

Shane Doan thinks he's worth $7.5M/yr. That's awesome! 50 pt player. 35 years old. I always thought he was a stand up guy but I guess he's a stand up guy only when the price is right.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by getkongphilly...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:07:23 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/31/2012 at 5:07am

Originally posted by getkong

philly would have been trouble if they had gotten weber. they always seem one piece away from a championship team.

Maybe it's because they trade those pieces away: Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, and Peter Forsberg are all good examples.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : philly would have been trouble...

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:22:04 +0000

Author: getkong
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/30/2012 at 10:22am

philly would have been trouble if they had gotten weber. they always seem one piece away from a championship team.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^I'm just glad that Nashville...

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:33:34 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/30/2012 at 5:33am

^I'm just glad that Nashville matched, because I hate Philly, and Weber would have been a great addition for them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Philly already has a lot of young...

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 07:47:15 +0000

Author: steezemisterr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/27/2012 at 7:47am

Philly already has a lot of young talent coming up but mostly on the offensive end. Weber would have been a great addition and could have given them the solid defense that they need and used to have with Pronger.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurAs...

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 07:37:26 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/27/2012 at 7:37am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

As a Bruins fan I'm not happy about NYR getting a hold of Nash, but very happy Nashville ended up locking up Weber. Keep these dudes outta my conference haha. I really didn't think the Preds had the cash to match the deal, I'm pretty surprised.

I think Philly put them in a tough spot. Suter already took off, so if they let Weber go during the same offseason when they had a chance to match the offer, it wouldn't show much of a commitment to winning. And I think Nashville has solid attendance, and their fan base is growing, but they are in a fragile market. They did what they had to do.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : As a Bruins fan I'm not happy...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:09:34 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/25/2012 at 12:09pm

As a Bruins fan I'm not happy about NYR getting a hold of Nash, but very happy Nashville ended up locking up Weber. Keep these dudes outta my conference haha. I really didn't think the Preds had the cash to match the deal, I'm pretty surprised.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakkWelp,...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:56:04 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/25/2012 at 10:56am

Originally posted by zakk

Welp, Shea Weber is staying in Nashville. still some very good players they can sign to RFA offer sheets

Would have liked to see him come to Philly, he's basically Pronger but 12 years younger. Flyers are still going to have a major hole on defense this season. They are committed to Bryz, and he is so shaky, they need a top notch defense in front of him.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Redheaderr I'm...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:37:22 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/25/2012 at 5:37am

Originally posted by Redheaderr

I'm just trying to say, if they don't limit contract length too, then that will be the next loophole the GMs will use. For instance instead of a steady $4mil a year for 4 years, they sign the player at $2 mil per year for 8 years. I just used Hossa as an example because I thought of his first as a contract that's already longer than necessary, especially for a forward.

Again, what are you talking about? Obviously if a team could convince a guy to play for twice as long for the same money, they would take that deal. The player wouldn't unless they were an idiot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Really happy Rangers got Nash...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:51:33 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/24/2012 at 3:51pm

Really happy Rangers got Nash but I am sad to see Dubi and Anisimov go....... Still got a pretty stacked team with 2 pair of great D and and ton of speed and young tallent up front

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Welp, Shea Weber is staying in...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:55:02 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/24/2012 at 2:55pm

Welp, Shea Weber is staying in Nashville. still some very good players they can sign to RFA offer sheets

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Rangers got themselves a good...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:45:34 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/24/2012 at 2:45pm

Rangers got themselves a good offensive player to go with the brilliance of henrick l.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm just trying to say,...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:21:08 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/24/2012 at 8:21am

I'm just trying to say, if they don't limit contract length too, then that will be the next loophole the GMs will use. For instance instead of a steady $4mil a year for 4 years, they sign the player at $2 mil per year for 8 years. I just used Hossa as an example because I thought of his first as a contract that's already longer than necessary, especially for a forward.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Redheaderr Originally...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:35:17 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/24/2012 at 7:35am

Originally posted by Redheaderr

Originally posted by grapeape2669

I'm not surprised that the owners are pulling this again considering how the last strike worked out for the NHLPA. It's too bad though, because the players really aren't being greedy at this point.

And the front-loaded contracts obviously work out for the players that sign them, but it benefits the teams just as much in that they can spread the cap hit over the entire length of the contract. But if they want to get rid of that type of contract, why not just have the cap hit be the actual salary that each player is paid for the current year?

Then there's still the problem of contracts like the one the Blackhawks gave Hossa. 12 years 62.8 million at age 30? There's no way hes going to be playing at 42, so instead of doing so much of the frontloaded contract, teams will just extend the length of the contracts, and end up buying out the last x amount of years after the player regresses too much from age.

I think you're missing the point. The reason Hossa's deal is that long is to reduce the cap hit, because the cap hit is the average salary over the life of the deal. If the cap hit was instead the actual amount due to the player in any given year, the Blackhaws would have never offered Hossa a front-loaded deal, because there would be no benefit. It's all about being under the cap while still loading up your roster. They pay Hossa $14M this year, but his cap hit is only $7M (not real numbers, just an example). So their actual payroll exceeds the salary cap.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669I'm...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:05:46 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/23/2012 at 9:05pm

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm not surprised that the...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:24:08 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/23/2012 at 5:24am

I'm not surprised that the owners are pulling this again considering how the last strike worked out for the NHLPA. It's too bad though, because the players really aren't being greedy at this point.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : in the end, they need football...

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 08:06:44 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/22/2012 at 8:06am

in the end, they need football style revenue sharing so that the Nashville's of the world have a war-chest that can somewhat compete with the likes of Philly (Comcast money) can.

I think a deal will get done, but I honestly feel bad for the players. all they are doing is signing contacts that the owners are writing themselves and then they get punished for it?

Players have lived up to their side of the CBA and the owners are getting ready to kill the game in the name of profits.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sounds like they aren't even...

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:08:28 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/21/2012 at 7:08pm

Sounds like they aren't even close to a deal. This game will suffer because greed has taken over the game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The analysts basically said that...

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:09:07 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/21/2012 at 5:09pm

The analysts basically said that the NHL proposal was tantamount to a declaration of war to the players. They will obviously come back with a ridiculous counter proposal of their own and hopefully they work it out from here. Post-strike hockey has been fantastic in my view and I hope they don't get all greedy. Share the profits, enjoy the game and get rid of these stupid front-loaded long contracts

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageur Originally...

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:24:43 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/20/2012 at 3:24pm

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Originally posted by Von44

^All I know is these contracts have gotten ridiculous! I remember when a 5 year deal was massive. Things have really gotten out of hand.

It looks like the NHL is going to try to get rid of some of these front-loaded contracts. Might be a strike this year, who knows.

"According to reports, the NHL is seeking to cut into the players’ share of the hockey-related revenue down to 46% from 57%; remove salary arbitration; extend the period it takes players to become free agents to 10 years; limit player contracts to a maximum of five years; and lengthen entry-level contracts to five years from three."

So you might get your wish. I think 51-52% will probably be the final number. I really like the entry level stuff, hopefully smaller teams can keep their young players for a while longer before losing them to the big market teams. Ditto for the 10 year free agent clause

i don't see how the players can buy into capping the term of contracts. It's the owners agents (the GM's) who are cooking up these deals. the owners cry foul and then want the payers to save the owners from the management they the owner hire?

how the hell does that make sense?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yeah thats what a lot of teams...

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:45:02 +0000

Author: steezemisterr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/20/2012 at 8:45am

Yeah thats what a lot of teams are doing now with their stars. They pay them a ton of money for the first few years then very little towards the end of the contract.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44^All...

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:12:35 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/20/2012 at 7:12am

Originally posted by Von44

^All I know is these contracts have gotten ridiculous! I remember when a 5 year deal was massive. Things have really gotten out of hand.

The long deals are just a way to play games with the salary cap. Marian Hossa's 12-year contract has a few years on the end that pay him like $750,000/year to get his cap number down. And I think Suter and Parise's contracts are similar, where they are scheduled to take huge pay cuts at the end of the contract, so they are paid a lot more than their cap hit for most of the contract.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44^All...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:30:22 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 12:30pm

Originally posted by Von44

^All I know is these contracts have gotten ridiculous! I remember when a 5 year deal was massive. Things have really gotten out of hand.

It looks like the NHL is going to try to get rid of some of these front-loaded contracts. Might be a strike this year, who knows.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^All I know is these contracts...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:01:24 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 9:01am

^All I know is these contracts have gotten ridiculous! I remember when a 5 year deal was massive. Things have really gotten out of hand.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I can't see how Nashville...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:51:22 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 8:51am

I can't see how Nashville could match that offer, it's a big one.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^haha good point grapeape! I don't...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:47:48 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 8:47am

^haha good point grapeape! I don't think I've ever seen a player ever live out a long term contract when signed by philly.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:37:12 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 7:37am

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by ctoma

Shea Weber signs a 14 year offer sheet from the Flyers, Nashville claims they will match any offer for Weber. Let's see if they do.

fucking Sharks not doing a damn thing this off-season. It was obvious they didn't have the defense to go deep in the playoffs and sit by as two generational talents get snatched up.

Marleau is paid $6.9mm, how can they not pay Shea Freakin' Weber $7.2mm?

The Flyers like to sign guys to incredibly long contracts and then trade them away, so don't worry about it. Weber could still be a Shark in 2 years. Just ask the Kings.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurRead...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:35:29 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 7:35am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Read this, it would cost you at least $500 to bring a family of 4 to a Leafs game these days, it's sickening. And those tickets are nothing special at all, not even close to lower bowl.

The average cost of a non-premium Leafs ticket for the 2011-2012 season is $123.77 — the same amount as last season, but enough to lead the league for a second year in row. For the entire NHL, the average price of a non-premium ticket this season is $57.10, up 4.8 percent over last season.

The Winnipeg Jets, formerly the Atlanta Thrashers, have the league's second-highest average ticket price at $98.27. Rounding out the top five are the Montreal Canadiens($88.67); the Edmonton Oilers ($70.13); and the Vancouver Canucks ($68.38). All prices are listed in U.S. dollars.

The team with the lowest average ticket price was the Dallas Stars ($29.95).

I'm definitely not defending the high price of tickets, especially Maple Leafs tickets, but clearly the average price is affected by the exchange rate considering the top 5 are all Canadian teams.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctomaShea...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:50:02 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 5:50am

Originally posted by ctoma

Shea Weber signs a 14 year offer sheet from the Flyers, Nashville claims they will match any offer for Weber. Let's see if they do.

fucking Sharks not doing a damn thing this off-season. It was obvious they didn't have the defense to go deep in the playoffs and sit by as two generational talents get snatched up.

Marleau is paid $6.9mm, how can they not pay Shea Freakin' Weber $7.2mm?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Shea Weber signs a 14 year offer...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:32:49 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/19/2012 at 5:32am

Shea Weber signs a 14 year offer sheet from the Flyers, Nashville claims they will match any offer for Weber. Let's see if they do.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Read this, it would cost you at...

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:34:34 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/18/2012 at 5:34pm

Read this, it would cost you at least $500 to bring a family of 4 to a Leafs game these days, it's sickening. And those tickets are nothing special at all, not even close to lower bowl.

The team with the lowest average ticket price was the Dallas Stars ($29.95).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma^...

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:15:21 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/18/2012 at 8:15am

Originally posted by ctoma

^ Because in Detroit it's more important to be seen at the game than actually paying attention to the game. Those girls were probably updating their Facebook status... "At the Red Wings game!!!" and taking pictures of each other making duck faces to upload to Facebook. Back when the Wings sucked the real fans went to the games. Now it's all about appearances and getting the hot ticket in town.

Exactly. And those girls certainly didn't pay for those tickets with their hard-earned money. Their daddy bought them, so they think nothing of being at the game and completely ignoring what goes on.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Because in Detroit it's...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:41:31 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/17/2012 at 9:41am

^ Because in Detroit it's more important to be seen at the game than actually paying attention to the game. Those girls were probably updating their Facebook status... "At the Red Wings game!!!" and taking pictures of each other making duck faces to upload to Facebook. Back when the Wings sucked the real fans went to the games. Now it's all about appearances and getting the hot ticket in town.

I took the baseball team I coach to the Tigers game last night (ten 8-year-olds and some of their parents) and most of the people I could see around us were watching the game, cheering and having a good time. It was farking hot as hell but still had a good time.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I never understood the fans...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:15:34 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/17/2012 at 9:15am

I never understood the fans that go to the games to not actually watch. I went to a Wings game a few years back where the girls in front of us were just dicking around on their phones till late in the second period when they just left. They wouldn't even cheer for any of the goals. I wanted to 300 kick them down the cement stairs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurYeah...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:18:16 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/17/2012 at 5:18am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Yeah the market might dictate that they are like the Yankees (you should see the ticket prices in Toronto, which is the closest NHL market to me). What's funny is when you're at the games it's all business type guys that show up in the middle period with their Blackberries and don't even pay attention to the games, in their corporate seats. There is no fire in that building like in Montreal for example.

And they can't win anything, which is humorous to me. I am surrounded by Leafs fans in my city and it's great to see them fail year after year. The Bruins win just made it that much sweeter, grapes.

So they are in a Yankees-like market, but they have Dodgers fans?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^I still haven't been to...

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:00:20 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/16/2012 at 12:00pm

^I still haven't been to a Leafs game at ACC yet cuz tix are so friggin pricey! But I used to go to games on a weekly basis back when Maple Leaf Gardens was running the show. It was a much different time then; felt like the roof was gonna collapse from how loud the place got. And now watching a bunch of suits sitting by rinkside just makes me sick to know the Leafs ended up being sellouts and kicked the true Leaf fans to the curb. I'm so far from it now that I could care less if they ever won the cup.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:36:34 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/16/2012 at 8:36am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

-Will be interesting to see JVR go back to centre for the Leafs, God knows they need someone in the middle that can make plays. What a horrible team. Riemer might try to take his job back after that injury-riddled season

JVR's quote on being traded to Toronto:

"going to play in Toronto is really exciting for me. The tradition they have there, the city, the fans, it's all unbelievable. Growing up a big time Yankees fan, it's kind of like playing for the New York Yankees of the NHL."

That was probably a fair comparison in 1965, but they've taken slightly different paths from there on out.

And they can't win anything, which is humorous to me. I am surrounded by Leafs fans in my city and it's great to see them fail year after year. The Bruins win just made it that much sweeter, grapes.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageur-Will...

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:26:00 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/16/2012 at 5:26am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

JVR's quote on being traded to Toronto:

That was probably a fair comparison in 1965, but they've taken slightly different paths from there on out.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : A few things:-Tim Thomas'...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:40:47 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 7:40pm

A few things:

-Tim Thomas' move is selfish and I told him so on his Facebook profile

-Rollie should retire after that year he just had, but then again he looked pretty damned good the year before in the playoffs right?

-Kings will be scary this year, they hardly lost anyone.

-Boston's young guns will be fun to watch this year. Seguin, Caron, Hamilton should all be players to watch. Horton will hopefully make a return and be symptom free, he really was missed in the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:30:10 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 6:30am

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Trust me, I'm not trying to sell anybody on Dwayne Roloson. However, I don't think it's a stretch to refer to a goalie who is still an NHL regular at 42 as "good." Especially considering his stats had been solid up until last year. And also considering he's the oldest goalie other than Dominik Hasek to play in the NHL since 1974. Does anyone actually know the definition of the word "good' in here?

good would be around league average, which was a .914 save % and a 2.54 GAA this past season.

Rollie the Goalie ranked 44th (out of 44) in both GAA and Save % after such goal tending legends such as Al Montoya, James Reimer and his teammate Mattieu Garon.

42 year old goalies who looked easily 2 step slower than the rest of the league does not rediscover that in an off-season headed to his 43rd birfday.

especially not one that has relied more on acrobatics and tenacity than size and positioning.

You can study stats all day, but actually Rollie's numbers last year are better than some of Grant Fuhr's Stanley Cup years, and on par with Fuhr's career averages. I thought Grant Fuhr was a great goalie, but if you hang your hat on numbers, he was quite poor. Granted, the Oilers didn't play any defense, and didn't need to, but Tampa didn't play any defense last year either. They just couldn't score enough to make up for it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:16:30 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/13/2012 at 6:16am

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by Von44

@zakk - who cares about what Thornton did over the regular season. what matters is that he doesn't show up in the playoffs.

He has been there the past two years, but yes, his Boston years were the days of being a ghost.

the Sharks as a whole do not have the "It" factor that teams that win it. it's a culture thing and one that this current incarnation of the team will go to retirement with. Much like the 2007 Senators, 2013 Vancouver Canucks, and, if you talk to a Toronto native, every Leaf's squad since 1968.

No love for the 1993 Maple Leafs? I thought that team was great. Obviously they didn't get it done, because they were the Maple Leafs, but that was a good team with plenty of grit.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Teemu going back to the Ducks...42yrs...

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:41:05 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 2:41pm

Teemu going back to the Ducks...42yrs old..and still playing..wow

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44@zakk...

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:48:56 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 7:48am

Originally posted by Von44

@zakk - who cares about what Thornton did over the regular season. what matters is that he doesn't show up in the playoffs.

He has been there the past two years, but yes, his Boston years were the days of being a ghost.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:43:39 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 7:43am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Now that Parise and Suter signed, the remaining UFA's are pretty underwhelming. Seems like most of the big names are in their mid-30's. Dwayne Roloson is available, though, if you're in the market for a 42-year-old goalie. That being said, he's still good.

yeah, he totally didn't get outplayed by Matty Garon and have his stats fall off a cliff last year:

http://yhoo.it/MhYnEV

Does anyone actually watch hockey in here?

good would be around league average, which was a .914 save % and a 2.54 GAA this past season.

Rollie the Goalie ranked 44th (out of 44) in both GAA and Save % after such goal tending legends such as Al Montoya, James Reimer and his teammate Mattieu Garon.

42 year old goalies who looked easily 2 step slower than the rest of the league does not rediscover that in an off-season headed to his 43rd birfday.

especially not one that has relied more on acrobatics and tenacity than size and positioning.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 05:05:54 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/12/2012 at 5:05am

Originally posted by zakk

yeah, he totally didn't get outplayed by Matty Garon and have his stats fall off a cliff last year:

http://yhoo.it/MhYnEV

Does anyone actually watch hockey in here?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctomaRolston...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:15:41 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 4:15pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Rolston at 39, Blake at 38, Arnott at 37, Knuble at 40, Selanne at 42, Holmstrom at 39... a lot of old dudes looking for a job. Of that bunch I would still take Selanne, he has a knack for scoring (66 points last season, 80 points the season before).

Jagr just signed with the Stars...he's old too...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : @zakk - who cares about what Thornton...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:11:15 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 3:11pm

@zakk - who cares about what Thornton did over the regular season. what matters is that he doesn't show up in the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:57:11 +0000

Author: rook
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 9:57am

Originally posted by zakk

yeah, he totally didn't get outplayed by Matty Garon and have his stats fall off a cliff last year:

http://yhoo.it/MhYnEV

Does anyone actually watch hockey in here?

Yep.... I just don't post. Makes my head hurt to much.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Now...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:32:03 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 8:32am

yeah, he totally didn't get outplayed by Matty Garon and have his stats fall off a cliff last year:

http://yhoo.it/MhYnEV

Does anyone actually watch hockey in here?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Rolston at 39, Blake at 38, Arnott...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:26:30 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 5:26am

Rolston at 39, Blake at 38, Arnott at 37, Knuble at 40, Selanne at 42, Holmstrom at 39... a lot of old dudes looking for a job. Of that bunch I would still take Selanne, he has a knack for scoring (66 points last season, 80 points the season before).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Now that Parise and Suter signed,...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:15:08 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 5:15am

Now that Parise and Suter signed, the remaining UFA's are pretty underwhelming. Seems like most of the big names are in their mid-30's. Dwayne Roloson is available, though, if you're in the market for a 42-year-old goalie. That being said, he's still good.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44 Originally...

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:23:03 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/10/2012 at 5:23pm

Originally posted by Von44

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by zakk

In other news, love the Sharks getting Larry Robinson as an associate coach. i think he'll really help the PK and make Todd actually coach this year

The Sharks will have to train Larry Robinson pretty extensively before the season gets going. The issue is that he's a born winner, so the Sharks organization is going to have to teach him how to choke when the pressure is on.

Shouldn't be too hard when they have a captain like no-show-joe leading by example.

someone didn't watch much of the 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:55:05 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/10/2012 at 6:55am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by zakk

In other news, love the Sharks getting Larry Robinson as an associate coach. i think he'll really help the PK and make Todd actually coach this year

Shouldn't be too hard when they have a captain like no-show-joe leading by example.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakkIn...

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:36:46 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/10/2012 at 6:36am

Originally posted by zakk

In other news, love the Sharks getting Larry Robinson as an associate coach. i think he'll really help the PK and make Todd actually coach this year

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44 Originally...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:14:16 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/09/2012 at 3:14pm

Originally posted by Von44

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

I think you'll really get to see how good Shea Weber is without his best buddy. I think looking at his play next year will tell you how good Suter really is.

Yeah i'm more interested to see how Weber does next year and also vice versa for Suter. It'll be a huge change for both players not being together anymore.

both are good, but when you put two all-world d-men on the same pairing, skate in front of a Vezina candidate, play 30 minutes a night, it makes the whole thing better.

I'd bet Weber doesn't sign and extension and Rinne won't be nearly the goalie stat wise he has been. those three cogs all needed each other.

In other news, love the Sharks getting Larry Robinson as an associate coach. i think he'll really help the PK and make Todd actually coach this year

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurI...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:46:44 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/09/2012 at 8:46am

Yeah i'm more interested to see how Weber does next year and also vice versa for Suter. It'll be a huge change for both players not being together anymore.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^It's hard to say how Rinne...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:32:09 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/09/2012 at 8:32am

^It's hard to say how Rinne will be affected by Suter leaving, though. He ate up a ton of minutes back there. Maybe Suter made Rinne better, and maybe he'll make Backstrom better. We'll see. Bottom line is I don't think Minnesota made a mistake or overpaid.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Redheaderr Originally...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:16:02 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/07/2012 at 4:16pm

Originally posted by Redheaderr

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

I think Suter is one of the best defensive defensemen in the league. They did some stats on him, forget the website, but it rated him as playing the most vs. the best players in the league. It was an interesting stat, and to top that off, his +/- while playing against those elite players was fantastic.

I think you'll really get to see how good Shea Weber is without his best buddy. I think looking at his play next year will tell you how good Suter really is.

Of course that's also playing in front of (in my opinion) the best goalie in the league. Rinne almost single-handedly beat Vancouver last year, and got Detroit this year. Of course time will tell with Suter, but I don't know about next year being as big a year. Athletes in general tend to do worse the first year on a new team after signing a huge contract.

Yeah good point on Rinne, I had him in my pool this year, he's spectacular and very solid year after year. I'm going to be interested to see what Suter does, I think he will at the very least be a great example to the other Dmen in Min. Backstrom is no slouch either, but he isn't Rinne.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurI...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 13:48:42 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/07/2012 at 1:48pm

I think you'll really get to see how good Shea Weber is without his best buddy. I think looking at his play next year will tell you how good Suter really is.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperI...

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:36:00 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/06/2012 at 4:36pm

Originally posted by timpiper

I think its hillarious how la-oc people flip flop between ducks and kings, angels and dodgers-depending on whose doing better. Ducks fans are weighing the kings bandwagon down

I have lived in LA for the better part of my life and I do not know a single Dodger fan who is an Angel fan...in fact most Dodger fans like myself cant stand the Angels. Also true of Kings fans...we couldn't give a sh!t about the Ducks. If you know anyone who likes both then they are not really a fan but probably a band wagoner in general.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think Suter is one of the best...

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:42:19 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/06/2012 at 12:42pm

I think Suter is one of the best defensive defensemen in the league. They did some stats on him, forget the website, but it rated him as playing the most vs. the best players in the league. It was an interesting stat, and to top that off, his +/- while playing against those elite players was fantastic.

I think you'll really get to see how good Shea Weber is without his best buddy. I think looking at his play next year will tell you how good Suter really is.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44I...

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:31:17 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/06/2012 at 5:31am

Originally posted by Von44

I can see Parise being in the elite class of players since he's a 30 goal scorer, but Suter? Yea, he just had a breakout year but he's no Lidstrom. And the Wild are a small market team which means the only way they can attract the "best 2 FA's this year" to a mediocre small market team is by overpaying! Otherwise, they'd go to Detroit, Pittsburgh or NY for what they're actually worth and win a cup.

Nobody is Lidstrom. There is no sense making that comparison. And Suter's cap hit is high at around $7.5M, but Brian Campbell's hit is $7.1M, Drew Doughty's is $7.0M, Jay Bouwmeester's is $6.7M, Dan Boyle's is $6.7M, Dion Phaneuf's is $6.5M.

I think the only defenseman I would prefer over Suter from that list is Doughty, so his contract isn't out of the question by any means.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:55:41 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/05/2012 at 1:55pm

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by Von44

That is ridiculous! Wild def just became a contender in the west but they really overpaid for those two guys. Almost $200M for two 'good' players. That's crosby money right there. Hope they live up to their contracts.

I wouldn't really classify Parise and Suter as "good." They are both elite players heading into the prime of their careers. And Sid's contract averages out to $1.2M more per year for a guy with very serious concussion issues. Add this to the fact that Minnesota isn't a big market, and I'd say the Wild didn't overpay at all.

I can see Parise being in the elite class of players since he's a 30 goal scorer, but Suter? Yea, he just had a breakout year but he's no Lidstrom. And the Wild are a small market team which means the only way they can attract the "best 2 FA's this year" to a mediocre small market team is by overpaying! Otherwise, they'd go to Detroit, Pittsburgh or NY for what they're actually worth and win a cup.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44That...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:31:50 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/05/2012 at 5:31am

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Nah, it just means 13 years...

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:02:50 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/04/2012 at 7:02pm

^ Nah, it just means 13 years later the Wild will have spent almost $200M on 2 players and still not have a Cup.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : That is ridiculous! Wild def just...

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:38:10 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/04/2012 at 6:38pm

That is ridiculous! Wild def just became a contender in the west but they really overpaid for those two guys. Almost $200M for two 'good' players. That's crosby money right there. Hope they live up to their contracts.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Can you guys believe what the...

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:41:49 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/04/2012 at 4:41pm

Can you guys believe what the Wild did today? They just went to pretty serious contenders in the West in my opinion. Two guys that are super talented and really want to play in Minnesota.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kings resigned their only 3 free...

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:58:02 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/03/2012 at 1:58pm

Kings resigned their only 3 free agents...Penner, Stohl , and Fraser.

This team is only going to get better with Carter having a full year with the team and with King and Nolan, and Voynov no longer rookies (made great contributions as rookies ). It will be interesting to see how things play out next season now that they have won it. Talent wise they should be even better.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Good to see Marty finish his career...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:17:21 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/02/2012 at 6:17pm

Good to see Marty finish his career in jersey. It wouldve been odd seeing him in a different uni.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Gotta...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 05:14:48 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/02/2012 at 5:14am

Originally posted by Von44

Gotta suck for the Devils to get to the Stanley Cup finals and then find out that both Parise and Brodeur are testing the free agent market. Honestly thought Marty was gonna finish his career in Jersey.

They knew that was coming long before they made the finals. Parise is gonna get paid. Probably by the Wings or Pens.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Gotta suck for the Devils to get...

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 10:16:33 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/01/2012 at 10:16am

Gotta suck for the Devils to get to the Stanley Cup finals and then find out that both Parise and Brodeur are testing the free agent market. Honestly thought Marty was gonna finish his career in Jersey.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by shwazyI...

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:42:26 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jul/01/2012 at 9:42am

Originally posted by shwazy

I think I am the only Kings fan in this entire thread.

It seems a little ridiculous to say but they are legitimate contenders this year.

I guess it wasn't all that ridiculous after all.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Apparently, the Pens have signed...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:13:11 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/29/2012 at 8:13am

Apparently, the Pens have signed Crosby to a 12-year $104.4M contract extension. Not too shabby making 8.7M/per just to sit in the press box. I'm not a Pens fan but hopefully he can stay healthy. If not, this contract could potentially cripple the Pens for years!!!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm not worried about...

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:52:11 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/28/2012 at 12:52pm

I'm not worried about the wings scoring, its just the defense. Kronwall and White are the only 2 I trust on the blue line now. Quincey was a flop, Kindl has some growing up to do, Ericsson I don't even know why he's still on the team other than being big, but he doesn't even use his body enough. And then theres all the other young guys not ready for the NHL yet, look at what happened to Brendan Smith in the playoffs. It's not all doom and gloom, I'm sure the Wings will still make the playoffs, they have the last 21 straight seasons, and like you said they still have Datsyuk (in my opinion the best player in the game), Zetterberg, and Kronwall. I still think Howard is just average. However, I can't see them winning the cup with the current defense lineup. I'd like to see them get tougher too, they let teams push them around too much. Get the pot out of the locker room and replace it with whiskey!

As for Wideman, I don't even understand that at all. They also gave him a no trade no move clause, so they're stuck. Wouldn't be surprised if the buy out the rest of his contract and send him packing before the 5 years are up.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wow, all the talk of doom and...

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:57:31 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/28/2012 at 7:57am

Wow, all the talk of doom and gloom for the Red Wings. Let's not forget the Wings still have Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Kronwall, Howard and a host of role players that can step it up. I think management will be busy once free agency opens (July 1, correct?). I anticipate offers being made to the obvious... Parise and Suter. Also expect to see some trades. I would love to see the Wings move Franzen and bring in some younger, grittier players.

Dennis Wideman (D) was just traded to the Flames and signed a 5 year $26M contract (Suter is jumping for joy, if Wideman can get +$5M/year think about what Suter can get...).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Agreed. Lidstrom was the last...

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:42:31 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/28/2012 at 7:42am

^Agreed. Lidstrom was the last player of a once great and dominant dynasty which has come to an end. But with Detroit scouting, I wouldn't be surprised to see a no name 8th rounder become the next big thing.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : We do get some gem's with...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:47:39 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/26/2012 at 7:47pm

We do get some gem's with our draft picks, but we also draft a lot of bums as well. It's just real sad with Lidstrom leaving because he's all that's left of the 90s Red Wings I grew up with (with the exception of Holmstrom, but he sucks now).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Yeah, but all great empires must...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:25:41 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/26/2012 at 2:25pm

^Yeah, but all great empires must one day fall. I'm worried they're going to go through a rough patch here before we see them make the cup again. I just hope it doesn't end up being another one of those 40 year things.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : detroit has been and 'older'...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:00:32 +0000

Author: getkong
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/26/2012 at 11:00am

detroit has been and 'older' team for as long as i can remember, and they've also been able to develop/trade for talent to stay competitive. i'm not a red wings fan, but i have a ton of respect for that franchise.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Serious turnover happening in...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 02:56:22 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/26/2012 at 2:56am

Serious turnover happening in detroit. But I'm not worried, they usually have some 8th rd prospect to call up that'll turn into an all-star caliber player one day. I'd be surprised to see them struggle to make the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yeah, I'm just crossing my...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:12:57 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/25/2012 at 8:12pm

Yeah, I'm just crossing my fingers that the Red Wings get at least Suter first, supposedly he's pals with Crosby who's trying to recruit him. We need defense badly, with Lidstrom's retirement and Stuart leaving.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^It is but he just wouldn't...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:51:26 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/25/2012 at 1:51pm

^It is but he just wouldn't have progressed any further on the Pens playing behind Crosby and Malkin. It's a waste of talent. Now he can get all the playing time he wants in Carolina with Eric. It's a plus for both sides really.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : sad to see staal leave the pens....

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:37:22 +0000

Author: getkong
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/25/2012 at 1:37pm

sad to see staal leave the pens. pretty awesome he gets to play on the same team as his brother, though, like brothers seemed to be able to do way back when.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^That'd be insane if Pens...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:32:14 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/25/2012 at 1:32pm

^That'd be insane if Pens could sign Parise. No doubt they'd pair him up with Crosby and then you got Malkin/Neal to follow. That team would be very tough to play against.

As for the Canes, now all they need is to get Mark Staal an they'll have all four brothers on the same club. Which means they'll all be able to go home together once the playoffs begin.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Jordan Staal to the 'Canes,...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:47:39 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/25/2012 at 12:47pm

Jordan Staal to the 'Canes, he will be able to play alongside his brother (although both are centers. Anyone think the Pens are freeing some money to go after Parise?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Leafs...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:21:02 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/25/2012 at 12:21pm

Originally posted by Von44

Leafs making a big splash trading away Luke Schenn and getting Van Riemsdyke. Gives the team a bit more depth up front but still need a proven goalie. Tired of not making the playoffs.

I think it makes sense for both teams, they were underachieving on both clubs. I still don't want to see Toronto do anything, but I do like JVR, especially in the playoffs.

I'm not sure Luongo will move, supposedly the asking price is high.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Leafs making a big splash trading...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:25:25 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/23/2012 at 9:25pm

Leafs making a big splash trading away Luke Schenn and getting Van Riemsdyke. Gives the team a bit more depth up front but still need a proven goalie. Tired of not making the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ya but i think getzlaf is more...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:29:30 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/23/2012 at 3:29pm

Ya but i think getzlaf is more expendable than bobby ryan

NHL 2011/2012 Season : You have to trade quality to get...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:20:55 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/23/2012 at 9:20am

You have to trade quality to get quality. Ducks will have high draft pick and if they can pick up a couple good young players they can look to the future. I wouldn't want to trade Ryan either, but something isn't right when the team is below .500.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : No idea why they'd even think...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:39:00 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/23/2012 at 12:39am

No idea why they'd even think of trading away one of the core players. Beyond stupid if u ask me.

And the leafs take another dman. Well he better get used to missing the playoffs in the future.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I read today that the ducks are...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:45:06 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/22/2012 at 11:45pm

I read today that the ducks are exploring trade options for bobby ryan-WHY???

NHL 2011/2012 Season : He's prolly going to Carolina...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:44:37 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/22/2012 at 9:44pm

He's prolly going to Carolina to play with Eric. Its pretty clear that he's done in Pittsburgh when he turns down a deal like that. Maybe he'll be dealt on draft day.

Speaking of draft day, Burke better not do something stupid like trade away 3 1st rounders for nash or bobby ryan. Oh I got a bad feeling.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Jordan Stall turned down the Penguins...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:06:40 +0000

Author: SnapShot
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/22/2012 at 6:06am

Jordan Stall turned down the Penguins offer of a 10 year contract for 7 mil. a year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Senators sign Norris Trophy finalist...

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:10:50 +0000

Author: Witty1
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/19/2012 at 10:10pm

Senators sign Norris Trophy finalist Erik Karlsson to seven-year extension!
That will be great for the Sens!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Red Wings just signed Darren Helm...

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:49:09 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/19/2012 at 8:49pm

Red Wings just signed Darren Helm to a 4 year deal worth 8.5 mil. I'm super excited to see Helm back in action after the bogus year he had.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think its hillarious how la-oc...

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:17:25 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/17/2012 at 11:17pm

I think its hillarious how la-oc people flip flop between ducks and kings, angels and dodgers-depending on whose doing better. Ducks fans are weighing the kings bandwagon down

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lightning80 Originally...

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:35:12 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/14/2012 at 2:35pm

Originally posted by lightning80

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by shing02

im surprised there wasn't as big of a riot...

IM JUST KIDDING, THIS IS PROBABLY THE FIRST TIME LA HEARD THEY HAD A HOCKEY TEAM ;)

They knew they had a hockey team for a brief stint in 1993, but they probably assumed that the team had moved.

the only team they knew about in southern california were the anaheim mighty ducks...

And most people assumed Gordon Bombay coached the them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:56:31 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/14/2012 at 1:56pm

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by shing02

im surprised there wasn't as big of a riot...

IM JUST KIDDING, THIS IS PROBABLY THE FIRST TIME LA HEARD THEY HAD A HOCKEY TEAM ;)

They knew they had a hockey team for a brief stint in 1993, but they probably assumed that the team had moved.

the only team they knew about in southern california were the anaheim mighty ducks...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by shing02im...

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:03:21 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/14/2012 at 5:03am

Originally posted by shing02

im surprised there wasn't as big of a riot...

IM JUST KIDDING, THIS IS PROBABLY THE FIRST TIME LA HEARD THEY HAD A HOCKEY TEAM ;)

They knew they had a hockey team for a brief stint in 1993, but they probably assumed that the team had moved.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : im surprised there wasn't...

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:17:15 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/14/2012 at 12:17am

im surprised there wasn't as big of a riot...

IM JUST KIDDING, THIS IS PROBABLY THE FIRST TIME LA HEARD THEY HAD A HOCKEY TEAM ;)

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yesterday on local LA-OC radio...

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:14:31 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/13/2012 at 11:14pm

Yesterday on local LA-OC radio the madon and ireland show had bob miller on taking calls from people. Word is is that he's such a lefitimately awesome guy and my opinion of him grew even greater when vin scully decided to call in. Two legends had about ten minutes of well spoken, introspective mutual admiration-it was awesome

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wow..LA blew out NJ to secure...

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:42:20 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/13/2012 at 9:42am

Wow..LA blew out NJ to secure the cup so there are no questions who had the better team. Now all the bandwagon fans in LA are going to show up for the parade...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Nice point, Tim! Definitely would...

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:16:48 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/13/2012 at 9:16am

Nice point, Tim! Definitely would be nice after 39 years of bein the voice of a squad to be the voice of a championship squad :)

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Im more happy for bob miller,...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:03:46 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 11:03pm

Im more happy for bob miller, hall of fame voice of the kings for 39 years, than anyone

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kudos! to the LA Kings for winning...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:49:40 +0000

Author: bootleg
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 5:49pm

Kudos! to the LA Kings for winning this long awaited Stanley Cup, for all the fans here...There will be a celebration parade on Thursday June 14, with the team on a bus greeting fans and riding with the cup in downtown LA right at Figueroa & 5th st.start time is noon, they will drive up a mile down about 45 mins and that will continue with a rally at the Staple center.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kings baby KINGS!!!! lol

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:30:59 +0000

Author: eddiexchoi
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 9:30am

Kings baby KINGS!!!! lol

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Congrats to the kings on winning...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:23:04 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 9:23am

Congrats to the kings on winning their first cup! It was an absolute nail biter of a game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : yeah without a doubt it was unlikely...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:46:42 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 8:46am

yeah without a doubt it was unlikely but man were the first 2 games awesome and 4 and 5 werent half bad. got to hate blowouts when you are a neutral party

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^I'm shocked there was...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:37:58 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 8:37am

^I'm shocked there was a game 6. Kings needed to finish that two games ago.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : wanted a game seven. too bad.

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:09:23 +0000

Author: bdanross
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 7:09am

wanted a game seven. too bad.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Congrats to the Kings......and...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:00:39 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 7:00am

Congrats to the Kings......and nice recovery Gagne (almost dropped that one)

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Avoided the ultimate choke. congrats...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:52:43 +0000

Author: solocreep
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 5:52am

Avoided the ultimate choke. congrats to the kings

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Gotta feel pretty good for a team...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:42:39 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 4:42am

Gotta feel pretty good for a team that never won it before. Although most all Flyer fans were gritting their teeth watching Richards and Carter raise the cup. (Felt good for Gagne, though).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : congratzs to the kings!...plz...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:10:54 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/12/2012 at 12:10am

congratzs to the kings!...plz don't burn down LA D:

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Congrats Kings on the (convincing)...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:18:12 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 11:18pm

Congrats Kings on the (convincing) victory. Hope it's the first of many :)

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Awesome way to close it out-emphatic...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:02:28 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 11:02pm

Awesome way to close it out-emphatic

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by AlkasquawlikThe...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:25:00 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 8:25pm

Originally posted by Alkasquawlik

The entire state of New Jersey is pissed at Steve Bernier, and the game isn't even over.

And now that the game and series is over the entire state of New Jersey should continue to be pissed at Bernier. Yeah, well, he was a Shark so what can you expect?

3 goals during that 5 minute major... shit, that was the game. It's going to take a long time for Bernier to live this down.

Congrats to the Kings, 16-4 through the playoffs. Great hockey and outstanding goaltending.

L.A., please do not burn the city down.....

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The entire state of New Jersey...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:29:07 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 6:29pm

The entire state of New Jersey is pissed at Steve Bernier, and the game isn't even over.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : tough day for the refs today.........

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:25:21 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 6:25pm

tough day for the refs today...... lots for the sports shows to talk about tomorrow

NHL 2011/2012 Season : And Taylor Stevens is back behind...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:15:01 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 6:15pm

And Taylor Stevens is back behind the Devils bench...

This is a photo from Game 4 not tonight's game:

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Looking like tonight is the...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:00:09 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 6:00pm

Looking like tonight is the night for the Kings. 3-0 in the first, damn son.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Chance for LA to win the Cup at...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:32:15 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 11:32am

Chance for LA to win the Cup at home...time for SWAT bring out the riot gear!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : This is more than I can ask for...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:11:33 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 9:11am

This is more than I can ask for in the Stanley cup finals. Aslong as it wasn't a sweep and it's actually a back and forth series then i'm all for it. No team has ever come back from 3-0 in the finals unless ur the 1942 Maple Leafs (that's right i said it... the leafs!). For Jersey to win the next 2 is no easy task. Still an uphill battle for them. But it does seem like they're getting more scoring chances, Marty is standing on his head again and again, and Jquick just seems to be giving up some softies which ends up being the game winner. I have to agree with Tim on this one, with the way things have been going, its pretty much up in the air right now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Yeah but now it's just 2...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:34:40 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/11/2012 at 5:34am

^Yeah but now it's just 2 straight wins that they need, one being a game 7 at home. I honestly still think the Kings will finish this thing off, but it's getting interesting now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^too soon to call this, it's...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 23:19:19 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/10/2012 at 11:19pm

^too soon to call this, it's gonna have to be 4 straight wins on NJ's part...and that's 2/4 so far

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The kings are essentially giving...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 23:04:41 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/10/2012 at 11:04pm

The kings are essentially giving the wrong guy-marty-the idea that he can pull off the ultimate swan song. I dont know anymore. I think the kings really may cough this up

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Brodeur just doesn't want...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 04:05:45 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/10/2012 at 4:05am

Brodeur just doesn't want to give up on that cup. This guy is absolutely amazing! Also helps that LA has lost a bit of their scoring touch the last two games now. Should be an interesting game 6.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Got to see most of the 3rd period...

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 23:00:55 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/09/2012 at 11:00pm

Got to see most of the 3rd period tonight... It was a pretty intense match. LA had their chances but just couldn't find the back of the net.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : This is gonna be a much more fun...

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:03:49 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/09/2012 at 12:03pm

This is gonna be a much more fun game to watch than the NBA game 7, mostly cuz LA has a chance to take home the trophy, whereas bos/mia have another round to go), but also cuz i haven't been able to see the other games.
Goin over to the gf's parent's house tonight for a bday bbq for her sister. Hopefully the game will be on in the background :D

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yeah I think this is where the...

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 02:37:21 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/09/2012 at 2:37am

Yeah I think this is where the road ends for NJ. Kings are gonna be all over them from the puck drop. But still would love to see a miracle happen for NJ.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : yeah, i kinda feel bad for them...they're...

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:28:42 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/09/2012 at 12:28am

yeah, i kinda feel bad for them...they're getting their crap WRECKED...

it must hurt to see guys who play more coordinated, bigger, and tougher against a home team :/...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Doesn't matter. This thing...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:33:21 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/08/2012 at 5:33am

^Doesn't matter. This thing is over in 5. Kings are road warriors this year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : whoa! NJ FINALLY took a piece...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:07:15 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/08/2012 at 12:07am

whoa! NJ FINALLY took a piece from the kings!...things were looking ugly out there too...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I have a feeling that for NJ to...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:02:18 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 2:02pm

I have a feeling that for NJ to win any more games Brodeur has to be perfect like he was last night. The goalies in particular are fantastic in this series.

Can I please trade Tim Thomas to LA for Quick?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Brodeur did play pretty stellar...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:51:29 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 11:51am

Brodeur did play pretty stellar last night, and I'm totally in favor of the Kings taking the Cup in NJ. Many teams want to win at home in front of their fans, but since LA fans are so bandwagonned, the team isn't missing much if they finish the series on the opposite coast.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It's only fitting that LA...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:10:42 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 10:10am

It's only fitting that LA wins the Cup on the road and stay undefeated as visitors in the playoffs. But, NJ scored first for the first time this series and got the win. They might have some momentum going into game 5 and ruin LA's perfect playoffs road record. As we saw in the NBA playoffs, once the momentum shifts, it just keeps going.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm glad NJ didn't get...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:50:01 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 9:50am

I'm glad NJ didn't get swept. I don't think Brodeur could live with himself had it been a sweep. Still think LA wins it but gotta root for the underdogs tho.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm glad the Kings didn't...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:07:17 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 6:07am

I'm glad the Kings didn't win at home. They are going to win the Stanley Cup, and it would really be more fitting for them to get it on the road. They haven't lost a game on the road the entire post-season, and last night the Staples Center was full of bandwagon-jumping scuzz that probably drove the ticket prices up to the point that the real fans couldn't even afford to be there. Most of that crowd didn't deserve to see the Cup come out.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Broduer played awesome-didnt wanna...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:56:28 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/06/2012 at 11:56pm

Broduer played awesome-didnt wanna get swept. I think the devils may take one more now

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Kings will take this,it's...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:43:42 +0000

Author: bootleg
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/06/2012 at 9:43pm

The Kings will take this,it's been too long since Los Angeles seen the Cup, hope there isn't a riot after the game,this is why we can't have nice things because of immature fans.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Very surprised the Kings lost...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:06:32 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/06/2012 at 8:06pm

Very surprised the Kings lost tonight. Oh well, it would be fitting for them to close it out on the road, since they have not lost on the road DURING THE ENTIRE PLAYOFFS.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : That.... seems like a lot of money...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:03:04 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/06/2012 at 3:03pm

That.... seems like a lot of money to spend for almost no purpose (other than it did make me chuckle a bit).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Pretty sure they only put them...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:39:18 +0000

Author: jon98gn
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/06/2012 at 2:39pm

Pretty sure they only put them up during the tv timeout.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^^^ wow, were those real signs?...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:11:52 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/06/2012 at 2:11pm

^^^

wow, were those real signs? sucks for the ppl in the 2nd row that paid a few grand to see the back of the signs...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : maybe this is why NJ lost...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:13:44 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/06/2012 at 1:13pm

maybe this is why NJ lost...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Tough way lose in the cup finals...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:12:28 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/06/2012 at 8:12am

Tough way lose in the cup finals when the team can't score goals.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kings will sweep!!!

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:22:28 +0000

Author: eddiexchoi
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 9:22am

Kings will sweep!!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by RedheaderrDevils...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:19:30 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 9:19am

Originally posted by Redheaderr

Devils have to start scoring though. 2 goals in 2 games is not enough even with stellar goaltending. Tonight is must win or theyre done.

make that 2 goals in 3 games

NHL 2011/2012 Season : This playoff series is effectively...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:25:46 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 8:25am

This playoff series is effectively over. NJ can seem to do nothing to stop the Kings from scoring at will. I was unfortunately forced to see only a game recap on sportscenter, cuz none of the )#%*)(in local non-premium stations were showing the game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Yeah, that was a long Cup drought...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:50:55 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 7:50am

^ Yeah, that was a long Cup drought before the Wings won it in '97 and repeated in '98. The Cup series against the Devils in '95 was painful, the Wings were heavily favored and could not solve that left wing lock system NJ used. Just as painful was the '09 Stanley Cup, losing game 7 to the Pens in Joe Louis... argh.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Amazing they didn't...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:35:07 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 7:35am

^Amazing they didn't get one with the Great One.

I think we know what it's like to wait 40+ years to see the cup c I wonder what the next few years will bring for the Kings.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Seems like every year a goalie...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:31:49 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 6:31am

Seems like every year a goalie gets hot during the playoffs. Quick just isn't hot right now, he is on fire. The Kings are having an amazing run... here comes their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Kings first season was in 1967, that's a long time to wait for a Stanley Cup!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Do you think Kings management...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:38:37 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 4:38am

Do you think Kings management will personally thank the Flyers after they win the Stanley Cup for unloading their captain and their leading scorer? They should.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kings really dominated them in...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:15:46 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 12:15am

Kings really dominated them in the 2nd and 3rd period...it's nice to see that they finally have something to cheer about ;3 (LA, since none of their teams got through, lawl...imagine the chaos if the lakers or clippers went through? hahaha)

NHL 2011/2012 Season : there's nothing analytical...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:18:23 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 10:18pm

there's nothing analytical or profound to be said about what the kings are doing. simply put, it's their time

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Devils have to start scoring though....

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:01:53 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 4:01pm

Devils have to start scoring though. 2 goals in 2 games is not enough even with stellar goaltending. Tonight is must win or theyre done.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Devils can definitely put...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:33:06 +0000

Author: Hominator1
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 3:33pm

The Devils can definitely put it together, LA has basically been playing better on the road than at home this postseason, and the Devils still outplayed them in the first 2 games of the Finals. Too bad the final scores don't match up.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : not sure if there would be a riot...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:59:13 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 2:59pm

not sure if there would be a riot if LA wins at home...don't think the rioting types are hockey fans there...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think he's been cleared...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:34:52 +0000

Author: getkong
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 1:34pm

I think he's been cleared to play since game 1, but there's no real room on the roster for him, given how well everyone is playing together.

Kings in 5!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Simon Gagne might be back tonight...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:23:11 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 12:23pm

Simon Gagne might be back tonight since suffering the concussion early in the season. I totally forgot that he was on the Kings! As if the Kings couldn't get any deeper on their bench. But I don't think he'll be much of a factor but then again you never know. Jersey is in desperate mode now and will have to come up big in game 3 if it's to be a series.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : LA has played ridiculously well,...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:55:12 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 8:55am

LA has played ridiculously well, and it's been really fun to watch! It's just almost a shame that they're playing so well that this series might not allow any extra games to watch!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperthe...

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:19:46 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/03/2012 at 7:19pm

Originally posted by timpiper

the kings are having such an incredible run-there's something in the air in that lockeroom-it's their season for sure

I was thinking likewise. That's one hellava run they've had. Undefeated at home in the playoffs is pretty impressive. Looks like LA will have a reason to riot

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Its a great run by the devils...

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:16:11 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/03/2012 at 7:16pm

Its a great run by the devils but with LA up 2-0 and the series back in LA its pretty much over. No shame as the runner up to the kings. They just have way too much depth.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : the kings are having such an incredible...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:39:36 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/02/2012 at 11:39pm

the kings are having such an incredible run-there's something in the air in that lockeroom-it's their season for sure

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Went to the Red Hot Chili Peppers...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:12:50 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 9:12pm

Went to the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert tonight and Lidstrom came out on stage the entire place erupted it was intense he thanked everyone for the support it was beyond awesome

NHL 2011/2012 Season : With both the Lakers and Clippers...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:51:30 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 11:51am

With both the Lakers and Clippers out of the NBA playoffs, maybe the Kings will now get some love in LA...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^I don't think they were...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:22:13 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 11:22am

^I don't think they were ever sneaking up on anyone. They are the best 8-seed I can remember. They don't lack talent, they just sort of muddled through the regular season. Dustin Penner got injured eating pancakes at one point. And then they collectively decided to put in a legit effort, and picked up Jeff Carter for good measure, and here they are. They are not an underdog.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The "nothing to lose"...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:31:54 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 8:31am

The "nothing to lose" mentality definitely helps. But they're not sneaking up on anyone by now. They've played solid throughout the playoffs. It's up to the NJ to take some momentum back if they wanna salvage this series.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kings remain undefeated as visitors....

Thu, 31 May 2012 13:01:02 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 1:01pm

Kings remain undefeated as visitors. Being the lowest seed is actually helping them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctomaKings...

Thu, 31 May 2012 10:50:18 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 10:50am

Originally posted by ctoma

Kings look good as they have throughout the playoffs (minus Game 4 against Vancouver which was in desperation mode). Quick is proving himself to be quite the goaltender.

No joke. That was an absolutely solid performance. and a 1st game OT bout is a great way to start the finals!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kings look good as they have throughout...

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:27:13 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 9:27am

Kings look good as they have throughout the playoffs (minus Game 4 against Vancouver which was in desperation mode). Quick is proving himself to be quite the goaltender.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sad to hear Lidstrom is hanging...

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:24:42 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 9:24am

Sad to hear Lidstrom is hanging up the skates. It was an amazing career. It'll be hard to watch a Wings game next season and not see #5 on the blue line. I agree that Zetterberg would be the most logical choice for wearing the C next year.

As for Game 1, it was a solid game from both sides but i find it lacks a bit of hatred. It almost seems like its just another regular season game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : kings are HOT.. 4-1 series goes...

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:17:20 +0000

Author: MTpow
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 9:17am

kings are HOT.. 4-1 series goes to LA (my prediction).. love me some cup hockey

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^I'm thinking Z too....

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:14:12 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 9:14am

^I'm thinking Z too. He just seems like a Wings captain.

Nick will return to Sweden a king. I can't blame him for wanting to go home. After all those great years I'm sure the guy is ready for a slower pace of life.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think Z is in line to be the...

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:37:19 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 7:37am

I think Z is in line to be the next C.

When the Wings sign Parise they can slap an A on his jersey.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by snowj720^For...

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:07:55 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 7:07am

Originally posted by snowj720

^For sure. I guess since he is 42 though it shouldn't have been much of a surprise that this would be it.

Question in Detroit today is who will be our next captain? Pavel? Zetterberg?

I think Datsyuk is pretty quiet. Zetterberg would be a good choice, or Kronwall.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^For sure. I guess since he...

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:02:25 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 7:02am

^For sure. I guess since he is 42 though it shouldn't have been much of a surprise that this would be it.

Question in Detroit today is who will be our next captain? Pavel? Zetterberg?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Good...

Thu, 31 May 2012 06:47:35 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 6:47am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Good decision by Lidstrom. He has played a long time, and has absolutely nothing left to prove. He had always said that he wanted to play a couple years in Sweden at the end of his career. I wonder if he'll do that.

I think his oldest son is in Sweden playing in some elite junior league. Lidstrom has always said he wanted to take his family back to Sweden some day, I guess "some day" is coming soon. Too soon for Wings fans, Nick can still play at a high level and if used the right way (limit his minutes) he can be effective throughout the season and into the playoffs. He was hobbled by a bum ankle last season, I was hoping he would return fully healed for his final season. To be cliche he was a consummate professional throughout his career with Detroit and will be missed.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Thu, 31 May 2012 06:37:14 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 6:37am

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by Alkasquawlik

Originally posted by A.Tup

Im worried about tomorrow with Captain Nick, hopefully its him just saying its his final year since the Winter Classic is in Detroit this year

ESPN is reporting that he will retire. Bummer, always a fan, even though he played on Detroit.

That sucks, I was hoping he would come back for 1 more year. Here's what the Detroit Free Press is saying:

After 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom has decided to retire.

He will make the announcement Thursday at Joe Louis Arena, a person with knowledge of the decision told the Free Press.

Lidstrom, 42, has been with the Wings since the 1991-92 season. He has won four Stanley Cups with them and seven Norris trophies recognizing his stature as one of the best defensemen ever in the game of hockey. He was named the Conn Smythe trophy winner in the 2002 playoffs, and in 2008, he became the first European-born-and-trained player to captain a team to the NHL title.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^^Tis a sad day in the D...

Thu, 31 May 2012 04:38:41 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/31/2012 at 4:38am

^^Tis a sad day in the D for sure. Heard the announcement yesterday and while I wasn't surprised, I am bummed.

Sounding like Holstrom won't be back either (Mickey Redmond is saying that). The old guard will have all gone now. I'm worried about the Wings playoff hopes next season for the first time in over 20 years.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : That game one didnt dissapoint....

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:30:14 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/30/2012 at 10:30pm

That game one didnt dissapoint. I felt like jersey dominated the third period and overtime but one great pass and an excellent finish later and the kings continue their roll

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Alkasquawlik Originally...

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:27:32 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/30/2012 at 3:27pm

Originally posted by Alkasquawlik

Originally posted by A.Tup

Im worried about tomorrow with Captain Nick, hopefully its him just saying its his final year since the Winter Classic is in Detroit this year

ESPN is reporting that he will retire. Bummer, always a fan, even though he played on Detroit.

That sucks, I was hoping he would come back for 1 more year. Here's what the Detroit Free Press is saying:

After 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom has decided to retire.

He will make the announcement Thursday at Joe Louis Arena, a person with knowledge of the decision told the Free Press.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.TupIm...

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:37:38 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/30/2012 at 2:37pm

Originally posted by A.Tup

Im worried about tomorrow with Captain Nick, hopefully its him just saying its his final year since the Winter Classic is in Detroit this year

ESPN is reporting that he will retire. Bummer, always a fan, even though he played on Detroit.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Im worried about tomorrow with...

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:31:39 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/30/2012 at 2:31pm

Im worried about tomorrow with Captain Nick, hopefully its him just saying its his final year since the Winter Classic is in Detroit this year

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Can't wait for Stanley cup...

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:18:16 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/30/2012 at 2:18pm

Can't wait for Stanley cup finals to start. Seems like it's taken forever to get this thing going. Hoping Marty can claim one last cup before he retires.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669^Sometimes...

Sat, 26 May 2012 08:37:20 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/26/2012 at 8:37am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^Sometimes too much rest can screw up a team's momentum. The Kings have been playing so well that just hanging out and practicing for a few days might cool them off. But it goes the other way too. Sometimes the well-rested team can grind out a longer series against a team that went to 6 or 7 games every series.

So far the extra rest hasn't hurt them so hopefully it will continue to be a positive.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Congrats to NJ for reaching the...

Sat, 26 May 2012 08:14:46 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/26/2012 at 8:14am

Congrats to NJ for reaching the Stanley Cup finals. But, if LA keep playing the way they've been playing the entire playoffs, the Kings will be taking the cup home. Kings in 5.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Damn, so its Jersey vs LA finals....

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:10:08 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/25/2012 at 8:10pm

Damn, so its Jersey vs LA finals. I don't think anyone wouldve guessed it to be these two teams this year. Oh well, it should be an interesting series regardless. Predicting kings in 6.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Looks like Gretzky is going to...

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:25:32 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/25/2012 at 7:25am

Looks like Gretzky is going to be at game 3 in LA, should be interesting. It would have been a gong show if he would have showed up in the western finals, being a former coach of PHX and former player of LA.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Sometimes too much rest can screw...

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:23:27 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/25/2012 at 7:23am

^Sometimes too much rest can screw up a team's momentum. The Kings have been playing so well that just hanging out and practicing for a few days might cool them off. But it goes the other way too. Sometimes the well-rested team can grind out a longer series against a team that went to 6 or 7 games every series.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44I...

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:08:05 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/24/2012 at 4:08pm

Originally posted by Von44

I just hope the time off that the Kings have won't affect their play in the finals.

i think resting tired bodies for a few days would give them an advantage coming in fresh in the stanley cup finals.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I just hope the time off that...

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:19 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/24/2012 at 3:00pm

I just hope the time off that the Kings have won't affect their play in the finals.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by GeezWhat...

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:12:05 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/24/2012 at 5:12am

Originally posted by Geez

What a weird game tonight. Bad game for Lundqvuist, Brodeur kicked in an own-goal, and Richards took a shot on his own goalie? The hell is going on over there?

Lundqvuist's best save of the night was probably on Richards' shot. Very strange game considering who the goalies were.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yeah I'm really rooting for...

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:19:39 +0000

Author: Redheaderr
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/23/2012 at 11:19pm

Yeah I'm really rooting for the Rangers so I hope they bounce back.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : What a weird game tonight. Bad...

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:28:49 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/23/2012 at 10:28pm

What a weird game tonight. Bad game for Lundqvuist, Brodeur kicked in an own-goal, and Richards took a shot on his own goalie? The hell is going on over there?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669^That...

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:49:30 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/23/2012 at 10:49am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^That was a great game. Back and forth the whole way. It was nice to see Penner put in the winner. He was kind of a joke during the regular season, but he has come to play in the postseason. At least now everyone will look at him as a guy who only tries in the playoffs. That worked for Sergei Fedorov.

Are you referring to the Sergei Fedorov who put up 120 points during the '93-94 regular season and 107 points during the '95-96 season? Yeah, he didn't try very hard during the regular season.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I only caught the OT, but it looked...

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:37:57 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/23/2012 at 10:37am

I only caught the OT, but it looked like LA dominated the extra period. They looked more aggresive and kept attacking the net. A couple bad calls against Doughty (interference and off sides) didn't stop them. Now they get to rest and wait for the East to finish up.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I missed the game itself but caught...

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:05:18 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/23/2012 at 9:05am

I missed the game itself but caught the highlights on SC. It looked pretty hard fought... Hope they can keep it up next year. It'd be nice to have a new/different team in recurring playoff talks.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^That was a great game. Back and...

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:41:33 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/23/2012 at 8:41am

^That was a great game. Back and forth the whole way. It was nice to see Penner put in the winner. He was kind of a joke during the regular season, but he has come to play in the postseason. At least now everyone will look at him as a guy who only tries in the playoffs. That worked for Sergei Fedorov.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Damn, yotes almost took it to...

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:38:10 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/23/2012 at 1:38am

Damn, yotes almost took it to 6 games! Lot of credit too that phx team for making it this far into the postseason but just got outmatched by a team with too much depth and skill in their lineup. Yotes actually did a lot better than I thought. Kudos to them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : You're probably right, Von....

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:51:35 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/22/2012 at 1:51pm

You're probably right, Von. Though I wouldn't be surprised if the Coyotes rallied behind their last win and took tonight's game in front of the home team. Really doubt the series will return to Arizona after that.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : At least they can say theyre one...

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:57:12 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/22/2012 at 8:57am

At least they can say theyre one of the two teams to beat the Kings in the playoffs. Yeah, I don't see them coming back to take the series.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Its...

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:43:42 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/22/2012 at 5:43am

Originally posted by Von44

Its a def long long shot from ever happening again but not impossible.

As for the east conf series, this is getting good. You can just see the hate really develop shift by shift. Also found it funny when Bernier got levelled by Rupp when he came to help Broduer after Rupp gave him a cheapshot.

It happens. Philly came back from 3-0 down to beat the Bruins like 2 years ago. And they were down 3-0 in game 7. It just isn't going to happen to the Kings. That Flyers team was pretty stacked and they got healthy mid-series. Phoenix doesn't have enough.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Such s fun, defensive minded series...

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:43:47 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/21/2012 at 10:43pm

Such s fun, defensive minded series in the east-two great tenders. Awesome stuff

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Its a def long long shot from...

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:09:38 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/21/2012 at 10:09pm

Its a def long long shot from ever happening again but not impossible.

As for the east conf series, this is getting good. You can just see the hate really develop shift by shift. Also found it funny when Bernier got levelled by Rupp when he came to help Broduer after Rupp gave him a cheapshot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Well...

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:46:43 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/21/2012 at 1:46pm

Originally posted by Von44

Well well. Looks like the yotes have a bit left in the tank. Itd be amazing if theyu could pulloff something like what the sox did against the yankees in the playoffs.

There's a reason that's only happened once in baseball.. its just ridiculous! LOL And I was never much of a Bosox fan before that moment, but that made me a believer :D

I was happy to see that PHX didn't get swept entirely, considering their previous series had gone been played rather well.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Not gonna happen. A little letdown...

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:43:55 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/21/2012 at 6:43am

^Not gonna happen. A little letdown when you're up 3-0 and at home isn't a surprise. This one is gonna end in 5 games.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Well well. Looks like the yotes...

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:24:29 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/20/2012 at 9:24pm

Well well. Looks like the yotes have a bit left in the tank. Itd be amazing if theyu could pulloff something like what the sox did against the yankees in the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lightning80How...

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:31:58 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/20/2012 at 12:31pm

Originally posted by lightning80

How does the Staples Center staff manage between 2 NBA teams and a NHL team having to change between 2 different basketball floors and the ice? Do they just put the wood floors over the ice or something? Because I don't think it's practical to be clearing the ice before basketball games. But, wouldn't the wood floors get too much moisture from the ice beneath?

Sportscenter yesterday (possibly friday?!) showed a time lapse video of the Staples Center being switched from the Kings game to the Lakers game.. took em a whopping 2 hours.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Great game between devils and...

Sat, 19 May 2012 23:32:58 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/19/2012 at 11:32pm

Great game between devils and rangers. Lundquist just shut the door and made it look easy. 7 games sounds about right for these two.

As for the yotes, I just feel bad for them having gotten this far only to get stomped on. Its a fight between an ant vs a boot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lightning80How...

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:22:42 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/18/2012 at 5:22pm

Originally posted by lightning80

check out the video, but it's not staples center http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy4LcjVMxPQ

and here's another.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy4LcjVMxPQ

just takes a lot of people and some time to disassemble everything and then to reassemble.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : How does the Staples Center staff...

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:20:08 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/18/2012 at 4:20pm

NHL 2011/2012 Season : My goodness, the Kings are just...

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:19:45 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/18/2012 at 10:19am

My goodness, the Kings are just pounding everything in front of them. I feel bad for Phoenix, but they are done. Can the Kings continue this dominance in the cup finals? I suspect NYR will be their opponent.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Well, they'll certainly be...

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:20:53 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/18/2012 at 9:20am

Well, they'll certainly be well rested for the match. PHX isn't even putting up a fight. I'd be surprised if this series went to game 5.
NYR/NJD split the first NY stint of the series, so I would say NJ still has a solid chance at that one. Definitely gonna be a far more interesting semi-final series to watch.
Either way, I love any sort of east-west coast matchup :D. Bring on the finals!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It will not be easy for the Kinds...

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:34:22 +0000

Author: JGExcre
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/18/2012 at 7:34am

It will not be easy for the Kinds to get past either Devils or Rangers. why even mention the devils it will be the Rangers they cannot keep up with such a hard working blue collar team.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Yup, they have coasted through...

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:26:15 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/18/2012 at 7:26am

^Yup, they have coasted through the west, that's for sure. New York or New Jersey could give them trouble just because they play so tight defensively.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : quick is out of his mind. dustin...

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:53:31 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/17/2012 at 8:53pm

quick is out of his mind. dustin brown is awesome-kopitar is great-all you can really say is wow. how easy theyre making it so far is insane.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lightning80I...

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:44:42 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/17/2012 at 5:44am

Originally posted by lightning80

I would love to see LA win the whole thing as the 8th seed.

They are incredibly talented for an 8-seed. The fact that they ended up with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter after they signed such long deals in Philly helped push them over the top. Philly screwed that up.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kings are just plowing through...

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:39:01 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/17/2012 at 1:39am

Kings are just plowing through to the cup. But it'd be very interesting to see how they do against Rangers shot blocking.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : i dont know how many hockey fans...

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:43:01 +0000

Author: JoeRocket1212
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/16/2012 at 9:43pm

i dont know how many hockey fans are out in LA, but here's a link to try and win king's game 4 tickets.

https://woobox.com/ddfare/13dh5q

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Oh man, good game tonight. Great...

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:52:43 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/16/2012 at 8:52pm

Oh man, good game tonight. Great goaltending

NHL 2011/2012 Season : They are now comparing the Kings'...

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:42:37 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/16/2012 at 10:42am

They are now comparing the Kings' run to the Oilers from the 80s that went 16-2, destroying everyone in their run to the cup.

Going to be a very interesting next couple of games. I really hope the Yotes can get one or two games to make a series out of it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Could very well be. Putting up...

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:22:44 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/16/2012 at 10:22am

Could very well be. Putting up 4 goals per in the first 2 is gonna make it hard for the Coyotes to make up ground of any kind. Kings haven't lost at home since Game 4 of round 1. Sorry PHX, your season is comin' to a close.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I would love to see LA win the...

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:06:52 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/16/2012 at 10:06am

I would love to see LA win the whole thing as the 8th seed.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Wouldn't be a big surprise...

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:01:06 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/16/2012 at 5:01am

^Wouldn't be a big surprise since they're heading back to LA up 2-0. It would be nice to see the Coyotes put up a fight just for entertainment value.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kings just look unbeatable right...

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:46:53 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/16/2012 at 2:46am

Kings just look unbeatable right now. I wonder if it'll be another sweep this series.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Agreed. I think this series will...

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:07:44 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/15/2012 at 11:07am

^Agreed. I think this series will go the distance but the devils have to start getting shots to the net if that's to happen. It should be an exciting series to watch.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Sometimes too much rest can hurt...

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:52:09 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/15/2012 at 6:52am

^Sometimes too much rest can hurt in a game 1 when you are playing a team coming off a game 7 on short rest. I think the Devils will make a series of it, although that series does have the makings of being pretty tight and boring. Hopefully it isn't.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Rangers really frustrated the...

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:33:15 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/15/2012 at 6:33am

Rangers really frustrated the devils last night with all the shot blocking. All in all devils played well with too much rest and rangers we able to keep up with no rest

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ill agree with you about the la...

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:42:23 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/14/2012 at 6:42pm

Ill agree with you about the la sports media ignoring the kings. Hell, la sports media really only talks lakers, usc football and some dodgers

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperThe...

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:10:36 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/14/2012 at 10:10am

Originally posted by timpiper

The kings have a seriously dedicated fan base-its the fringe fans and non hockey fans that dont know they exist-but i would argue thats the case for ALOT of the teams in american cities except for the classic franchises like boston, chicago, philly, ny, pitt, etc. -Filling the seats in the arenas with solid hockey fans has never been hockey's problem, its always been getting the rest of the masses to watch on tv and give a crap.

You mean the 7 seriously dedicated fans? I've been to Clippers, Lakers, and Kings games at the Staples Center. I'd say that from loudest to quietest is: Lakers, Clipper, then Kings. Nobody ever talks about the Kings in LA, not even on the LA sports radio stations. I know a lot of people in LA that don't know they even have a hockey team. A lot of them probably still don't know, even with the run the Kings are having...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Yeah that'd be kinda sad...

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:33:32 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/14/2012 at 6:33am

^Yeah that'd be kinda sad if he ended up being the next Reimer. He had a solid playoff run but I don't think the caps are gonna give up on Neuvirth. They've got a huge dilemma tho for next year with 3 goalies. What to do, what to do?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yeah I think Holtby was the difference...

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:21:34 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/14/2012 at 5:21am

Yeah I think Holtby was the difference in the Boston series. It's funny, they were talking about how Holtby now has more playoff experience than the "1st" and "2nd" stringer goalies. I guess that's Vokoun and Neivergh (sp).

I hope this kid doesn't turn out to be a James Reimer though.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^It wasnt meant to be. A good...

Sun, 13 May 2012 06:05:55 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/13/2012 at 6:05am

^It wasnt meant to be. A good run by the Caps where nobody expected them to even make it past the first round. Holtby proved he can be a steady goaltender for years to come.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : THat second goal by NYR was......

Sat, 12 May 2012 23:41:30 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/12/2012 at 11:41pm

THat second goal by NYR was... kinda sad.. lol. Not a single Wash player looked to go after the puck after the initial long shot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yes the table is set for a rangers/devils...

Sat, 12 May 2012 19:13:29 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/12/2012 at 7:13pm

Yes the table is set for a rangers/devils matchup. NY better bring their A-game if they're gonna get past jersey. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't tho. Jersey is just rolling right now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^which is crazy since it's...

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:54:40 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/12/2012 at 2:54pm

^which is crazy since it's one of the most challenging of team sports. All the elements of hockey and most of america would rather watch a baseball game (which are boring as shit to me).

Living in Detroit we love our hockey here, I kind of take it for granted.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The kings have a seriously dedicated...

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:38:38 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/12/2012 at 11:38am

The kings have a seriously dedicated fan base-its the fringe fans and non hockey fans that dont know they exist-but i would argue thats the case for ALOT of the teams in american cities except for the classic franchises like boston, chicago, philly, ny, pitt, etc. -Filling the seats in the arenas with solid hockey fans has never been hockey's problem, its always been getting the rest of the masses to watch on tv and give a crap.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^NY-LA is obviously the better...

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:46:05 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/11/2012 at 7:46am

^NY-LA is obviously the better ratings matchup, but the real question is if anyone in the LA area knew they still had a hockey team before two weeks ago.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperThis...

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:33:04 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/11/2012 at 7:33am

Originally posted by timpiper

This year's playoffs have been particularly unpredictable-kings-rangers would be my preferred finals matchup

you mean you don't want to see a team from jersey that nobody gives two shits about and a team from the desert to play for the cup? i think you're crazy!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : This year's playoffs have...

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:10:59 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/10/2012 at 10:10pm

This year's playoffs have been particularly unpredictable-kings-rangers would be my preferred finals matchup

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Gotta see that rangers/devs matchup...

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:27:02 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/10/2012 at 9:27am

Gotta see that rangers/devs matchup happen. This one can go either way, it'll come down to the wire.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Oh man rangers need to close the...

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:35:33 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/09/2012 at 11:35pm

Oh man rangers need to close the damn caps out

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Flyers put together a decent run,...

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:17:26 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/09/2012 at 3:17pm

Flyers put together a decent run, so I can't be too mad about it. Bryz is a rollercoaster, but they have some good young talent. They just got very outplayed by the Devils. The fact that Richards and Carter are doing so well the Kings does sting, though.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Coyotes winning the Stanley Cup...

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:35:04 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/09/2012 at 11:35am

Coyotes winning the Stanley Cup when it's 100 degrees outside is just wrong...it's like Asians winning the Spelling Bee...oh, wait..they do!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:41:41 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/09/2012 at 8:41am

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by Alkasquawlik

So the conspiracy theorist in me believes that the NHL is somehow behind the Coyotes doing so well this year.

I second that conspiracy theory... hockey in the desert just plain old sucks arse.

Well we'll know soon enough if somethings up if they get past the Kings and into the cup finals. go kings!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by AlkasquawlikSo...

Wed, 09 May 2012 05:16:01 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/09/2012 at 5:16am

Originally posted by Alkasquawlik

So the conspiracy theorist in me believes that the NHL is somehow behind the Coyotes doing so well this year.

I second that conspiracy theory... hockey in the desert just plain old sucks arse.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It's always nice to see the...

Wed, 09 May 2012 05:09:18 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/09/2012 at 5:09am

It's always nice to see the Flyers get ousted. That crowd is terrible. I know you are supposed to root for the home team, but they seem to just boo everything that happens. That idiot Zac Rinaldo was taking cheap shots the whole game, and when he finally got a penalty for kneeing a guy who didn't even have the puck the place went nuts.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I cant wait to see devils-rangers...

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:06:25 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/08/2012 at 2:06pm

I cant wait to see devils-rangers in the east finals-if thats how it stays

NHL 2011/2012 Season : So the conspiracy theorist in...

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:45:29 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/08/2012 at 1:45pm

So the conspiracy theorist in me believes that the NHL is somehow behind the Coyotes doing so well this year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^^ Nash. Vs. Phoe.=WTF? Both...

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:06:02 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/08/2012 at 1:06pm

^^ Nash. Vs. Phoe.=WTF? Both of those markets only exist because teams like Detroit come through there. Especially Phoenix that has a lot of transplants from the mid-west.

I never thought I'd see those two teams being around long enough to be in a playoff series together when they started out.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : i couldn't even believe nashville...

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:54:53 +0000

Author: getkong
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/08/2012 at 12:54pm

i couldn't even believe nashville and phoenix were playing each other. two cities that i have to imagine have next to zero hockey interest. (from what i remember, phoenix loses a ton of money each year, but the nhl keeps them there to have the market there instead of a small canadian one)

devils and rangers are both looking good, and i'm really excited the goaltenders are shining this postseason.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kings and Coyotes in the West...who...

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:51 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/08/2012 at 10:00am

Kings and Coyotes in the West...who would have thought...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : As a rangers fan I'd be a...

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:03:50 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/08/2012 at 7:03am

As a rangers fan I'd be a bit nervous about a devils rangers series. Either way it would be some great hockey. Actually any of the potential series remaining will be good

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Hoping to see a Devils/Rangers...

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:16 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/08/2012 at 7:00am

Hoping to see a Devils/Rangers conference matchup if the devils can close it out tonight and the Rangers on wed. That should be a sick series!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Absolutely crazy finish. That...

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:08:24 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/08/2012 at 5:08am

^Absolutely crazy finish. That high sticking penalty by Joel Ward resulted in the game-tying goal in regulation and the game winner in OT. I really didn't think the Rangers were going to sneak the GTG in. Callaway had like 3 hacks at it before Richards skimmed it off the post.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Such a great game between ny and...

Mon, 07 May 2012 22:17:14 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/07/2012 at 10:17pm

Such a great game between ny and wash-gotta love it

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Philly doesn't seem to be...

Mon, 07 May 2012 17:58:38 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/07/2012 at 5:58pm

Philly doesn't seem to be able to keep up with the gameplan of the Devils. Under zero structure against Pittsburgh, they had a field day, but can't seem to get anything going at all, it's really weird to watch. Stupid hit by Giroux yesterday, he's simply ineffective in this series.

He got a one game ban if you guys didn't see it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by GeezDevils...

Mon, 07 May 2012 05:21:02 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/07/2012 at 5:21am

Originally posted by Geez

Devils are not a good matchup for the Flyers at all. They have taken it to them since the opening puck drop of the series. Flyers need to dig deep. Some of the scores have been close, but they are getting soundly beaten.

I have been impressed by New Jersey. Didn't watch them much during the regular season, but they are generating some offense. At one point yesterday they were outshooting Philly like 30-12 or something. They are much more fun to watch than the old Devils teams that used to make Stanley Cup runs by clogging up the neutral zone and packing it in around Brodeur.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Devils are not a good matchup...

Sun, 06 May 2012 19:30:10 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/06/2012 at 7:30pm

Devils are not a good matchup for the Flyers at all. They have taken it to them since the opening puck drop of the series. Flyers need to dig deep. Some of the scores have been close, but they are getting soundly beaten.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : kings are so hot right now, has...

Sun, 06 May 2012 19:24:03 +0000

Author: andrethegiant
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/06/2012 at 7:24pm

kings are so hot right now, has an 8 seed ever won the whole thing??

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Tough way for STL to end their...

Sun, 06 May 2012 15:11:42 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/06/2012 at 3:11pm

Tough way for STL to end their season getting swept. Kings just seem to be on top of their game right now. 8th seed all the way!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Never thought I'd be rooting...

Sat, 05 May 2012 19:01:18 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/05/2012 at 7:01pm

Never thought I'd be rooting for the devils in this series.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : im hoping the devils can continue...

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:27:25 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/04/2012 at 4:27pm

im hoping the devils can continue what theyre doing and despose of the flyers-i hate the flyers

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Lightning80 Since...

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:51:15 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/04/2012 at 9:51am

Originally posted by Lightning80

Since when was LA better than STL? I'd agree that the Kings are hot right now and playing out of their minds. But, they barely made the playoffs! The team as a whole is not better than the Blues, and they were not better than the Canucks. But, the goalie is on fire and that's all they need to win.

The Blues had a much better season than the Kings but playoffs is a whole different thing. So you can't disregard a team based on standings. Kings have dropped the canucks in 5 games and are about to sweep the next best team. So to answer your question... Game 1.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:12:39 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/04/2012 at 9:12am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by Von44

I feel bad for the Blues not putting up much of a fight after a great reg season.

The Kings are the better team. The Blues will learn from this and come back better next year.

The Kings are not the better team, the Blues are.

Maybe the Blues are experiencing a physical let down, especially after the physical series against San Jose. It happened last year when Detroit took San Jose to 7 games, and then the Sharks were basically swept out of the playoffs by the Canucks.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Since when was LA better than...

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:05:27 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/04/2012 at 9:05am

Since when was LA better than STL? I'd agree that the Kings are hot right now and playing out of their minds. But, they barely made the playoffs! The team as a whole is not better than the Blues, and they were not better than the Canucks. But, the goalie is on fire and that's all they need to win.

Staples Center must be raking in dough by the busload right now. LA Kings, LA Lakers, and LA Clippers all in the playoffs!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:38 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/04/2012 at 9:00am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by Von44

I feel bad for the Blues not putting up much of a fight after a great reg season.

The Kings are the better team. The Blues will learn from this and come back better next year.

True. I'd like to say that it's not over til it's over.... but... it's pretty much over! Blues should just pack their bags and book that early tee off time.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44I...

Fri, 04 May 2012 05:55:37 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/04/2012 at 5:55am

Originally posted by Von44

I feel bad for the Blues not putting up much of a fight after a great reg season.

The Kings are the better team. The Blues will learn from this and come back better next year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I feel bad for the Blues not putting...

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:56:17 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/03/2012 at 9:56pm

I feel bad for the Blues not putting up much of a fight after a great reg season.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Must be some really sore guys...

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:10:27 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/03/2012 at 6:10pm

Must be some really sore guys in both the Rangers and Caps dressing rooms after that game. The Rangers D men especially played a lot of minutes and took a ton of hits.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : soxfan, i agree-it's set...

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:04:08 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/03/2012 at 1:04pm

soxfan, i agree-it's set up in the west pretty nicely for the kings to make the finals

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by bhswrestler150On...

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:41:58 +0000

Author: nuggetuconn
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/03/2012 at 9:41am

Originally posted by bhswrestler150

On another note that rule that after the first whistle you need to clean the ice is bullshit! It shouldn't country if there is an icing call. Saved the caps ass twice

Agreed.

Game could have gone either way. That shot off the post by ovi.. phew

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Fantastic triple OT game last...

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:23:07 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/03/2012 at 9:23am

Fantastic triple OT game last night. Can't believe I stayed up for the whole thing. Hopefully the goal will spark Gabby. Callahan played an amazing game last night too, let's hope he can keep up that level of play

On another note that rule that after the first whistle you need to clean the ice is bullshit! It shouldn't country if there is an icing call. Saved the caps ass twice

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44So...

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:13:40 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/03/2012 at 9:13am

Originally posted by Von44

So Nashville has suspended two of their top forwards one game each for violating team rules. Guess it's safe to say that Phx takes game 3!

Guess it wasn't so safe! Rinne's performance last night was nothing short of stellar. Especially when PHX had the 5-on-3, and additionally when they went empty net in the final 2 minutes. Not a bad way to have your first playoff shutout :)

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It was a let down for the blackhawks...

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:19:01 +0000

Author: soxfan47104
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/02/2012 at 6:19pm

It was a let down for the blackhawks to get out so early but now im thinking the kings can go all the way.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : If the kings go up 3-0 on the...

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:51:59 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/02/2012 at 4:51pm

If the kings go up 3-0 on the blues i dont know what im gonna do-j quick is so good

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44So...

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:55:32 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/02/2012 at 12:55pm

Originally posted by Von44

So Nashville has suspended two of their top forwards one game each for violating team rules. Guess it's safe to say that Phx takes game 3!

No, if the team returns to its blue collar work ethic that it seems to have forgotten over the last few weeks, I'd say they have a better chance to win without a pair of POS russians in the line-up skating in circles.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : So Nashville has suspended two...

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:02:33 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/02/2012 at 11:02am

So Nashville has suspended two of their top forwards one game each for violating team rules. Guess it's safe to say that Phx takes game 3!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669^As...

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:49:12 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/02/2012 at 10:49am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^As far as I'm concerned, the Kings are playing the way that they should have been playing for a while. They have plenty of talent and an exceptional goalie. The poor Blues aren't putting up much of a fight. All signs point to them wasting their best regular season in a long time.

Yeah I remember at the beginning of the season, everyone thought LA would really do well, and then they were just average. Now they are finally showing their top notch talent coming through. Took some time, but let's face it, some teams are built for the playoffs right? Boston from last year is a prime example.

Washington of years past is probably the opposite of that, a team that is great in the regular season and total sht in the playoffs. I don't find it at all surprising that Washington is winning despite not playing their "stars" a lot. They are defensive liabilities and offense almost never wins you a series, let alone the cup.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ugh -- Devils really took it to...

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:05:01 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/01/2012 at 7:05pm

Ugh -- Devils really took it to the Flyers tonight. Bryz was solid for the first two periods, but you could tell NJ was beating them with their forecheck and just had more energy. That and the fact that the Flyers got almost no shots (at all, really) on their power play.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^As far as I'm concerned,...

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:06:11 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: May/01/2012 at 8:06am

^As far as I'm concerned, the Kings are playing the way that they should have been playing for a while. They have plenty of talent and an exceptional goalie. The poor Blues aren't putting up much of a fight. All signs point to them wasting their best regular season in a long time.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The kings are really surprising...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:17:11 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 11:17pm

The kings are really surprising me, wowza

NHL 2011/2012 Season : SoCal can suck a nut, Perron I...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:02:51 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 3:02pm

SoCal can suck a nut, Perron I hope gets another elbow to the head. Hate the east coast, so they better lose.

I'm pulling for Nashville or the Desert Dogs to win it all.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yeah i also don't care much...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:05:02 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 7:05am

Yeah i also don't care much for the eastern teams. I wouldn't mind seeing the kings make a cup run. But all it takes is for a goalie to get hot and a team is in business.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Agree, I do not like any of...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:51:26 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 6:51am

^ Agree, I do not like any of the teams left in the East.

Of the remaining teams I am pulling for the winner of the Blues-Kings matchup to go all the way. Phoenix? Meh, the Cup doesn't belong in the desert. Nashville? Nah, they prefer NASCAR to NHL.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I dislike every team left in the...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:24:02 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 6:24am

I dislike every team left in the Eastern Conference. At this point I guess I'm pulling for the Kings. I also wouldn't mind seeing Phoenix make a run. I definitely hate the Flyers most of the remaining 8, but I think they'll get past New Jersey without much trouble.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I don't what they put in...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:37:00 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/29/2012 at 3:37pm

I don't what they put in Briere's water bottle during playoff time, but it sure works. Flyers started off a little flat which was to be expected given the long layoff. They turned it on and made the plays in OT.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think Boston's low goal...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:37:49 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/29/2012 at 8:37am

I think Boston's low goal production was really impacted by not having Nathan Horton in the lineup. Him and Mark Recchi were two of the main contributors to the cup run last year. Then you couple that with some stellar goaltending from the kid Holtby and you got major problems.

They really had a chance with 2 minutes left when the refs called that ridiculous penalty. Even as a Boston fan I hated to see that. What a finish that would have been to the Caps season if Boston would have taken advantage. Great series all in all.

Sad to say though that I'm not really looking forward to the second round as a lot of exciting teams exited in the first (and the Bruins of course being my fav team).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : i want the kings to come through...

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:12:47 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/28/2012 at 10:12pm

i want the kings to come through their series with st louis!!!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I can def see NJ getting outshot...

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:12:23 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/28/2012 at 9:12am

I can def see NJ getting outshot each game but I still think Philly's goaltending is still real shaky. That's prolly the only edge jersey has in this series is if Brodeur stands on his head.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Such a good game last night between...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:38:34 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/27/2012 at 11:38am

Such a good game last night between the rangers and sens-actually the nj/florida game was good too. Looking forward to second round!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44I...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:02:02 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/27/2012 at 11:02am

Originally posted by Von44

I don't see the Devils rolling over for Philly especially with the way Brodeur has been playing. Would love to see him be able to hoist another cup but one series at a time.

They definitely won't roll over, but Philly could cause major problems. New Jersey's penalty kill just got eaten up by Florida. Philly's power play could go nuts, and they also actually know how to play 5 on 5, unlike the Panthers. It's kind of weird, because New Jersey's penalty kill during the regular season was lights out.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I don't see the Devils rolling...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:37:00 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/27/2012 at 7:37am

I don't see the Devils rolling over for Philly especially with the way Brodeur has been playing. Would love to see him be able to hoist another cup but one series at a time.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Marty Brodeur still doing it strong...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:25:23 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/27/2012 at 6:25am

Marty Brodeur still doing it strong a week or two shy of his 40th birthday. The Devils win gives the Flyers home ice in the series, and two fan bases that haaaate each other. Should be pretty nasty (although it would be tough to top Flyers-Pens).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Bruins/Caps...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:03:11 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 4:03pm

Originally posted by Von44

Bruins/Caps series was def an exciting one to watch where each game was decided by a goal. Would've like to see Boston continue to try and defend their title but it almost seems impossible these days.

I think the Wings run (4 cups in 11 years) is the last time we're going to see a dominate team that has people gunning for them year after year. The game has changed a lot the past 10 years. We'll see another team as top dog again, but it might just be a while.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Bruins/caps was great series...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:46:15 +0000

Author: snowmen
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 3:46pm

The Bruins/caps was great series with 4 OT games but I was sorry to see the Bruins go down. The Bruins offense just didn't generate enough goals during this series and Thomas wasn't as amazing as he was during last year's playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctomaWow,...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:42:57 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 8:42am

Originally posted by ctoma

Wow, the Bruins join the list of teams I did not expect to get bounced in the first round.

Classy move by Tim Thomas (from beautiful Flint, MI):

Thomas, the reigning Vezina and Conn Smythe Trophy winner, gave Holtby a tap on the shoulder and said, ''Great job, kid.''

Gotta love a guy who loses with grace.

I didn't see that, but I love the sportsmanship. Too often anymore you see those guys out there concerned only with how they do, and won't acknowledge someone else's good effort, be it same team or not.

... The Caps had (at the very least) a terrible game 7 record (2-7 i do believe), so to see the win was pretty cool. I was really shocked that home teams are only .500 in game 7s.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Bruins/Caps series was def an...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:15:25 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 7:15am

Bruins/Caps series was def an exciting one to watch where each game was decided by a goal. Would've like to see Boston continue to try and defend their title but it almost seems impossible these days.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wow, the Bruins join the list...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:32:30 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 6:32am

Wow, the Bruins join the list of teams I did not expect to get bounced in the first round.

Classy move by Tim Thomas (from beautiful Flint, MI):

Thomas, the reigning Vezina and Conn Smythe Trophy winner, gave Holtby a tap on the shoulder and said, ''Great job, kid.''

Gotta love a guy who loses with grace.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^I feel like a crybaby saying...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:42:58 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/26/2012 at 5:42am

^I feel like a crybaby saying it, but whatever. That OT goal was goaltender interference.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Defending champs are ooooout,...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:56:01 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/25/2012 at 7:56pm

Defending champs are ooooout, on their home ice in OT. Pretty exciting. Don't the Caps have some sort of awful playoff history? Like, never been to the Cup finals?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It was mainly Pecker Rinne...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:12:19 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/25/2012 at 5:12pm

It was mainly Pecker Rinne being so hot that got them ahead. I keep waiting for Howard to get hot one of these post seasons, but I don't know if I'll ever get to see that.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : i predicted nashville because...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:40:48 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/25/2012 at 2:40pm

i predicted nashville because of rinne-he's so good. but ya, la and phoenix are surprises for sure

NHL 2011/2012 Season : St. Louis, Phoenix, Nashville...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:06:59 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/25/2012 at 10:06am

St. Louis, Phoenix, Nashville and L.A. are left in the West... I didn't see that coming. The Blues, yes, since they've had a great season. Phoenix, Nashville and L.A.? Nope, didn't think they would advance to the 2nd round. And that's what I love about playoff hockey, any lower-seeded team can take a series from a higher seeded team, especially if the goaltender gets hot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by GeezEvery...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:39 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/25/2012 at 8:00am

Originally posted by Geez

Every Eastern Conference series went to 7 games except the Flyers/Pens. Flyers better use the extra time to get healthy and stay sharp. They best not come out flat against whoever they play in Round 2.

After takin out the Pens, I'll root for em! They definitely didn't get a 100% effort out of Pittsburgh, but they didn't crack under the pressure after Pitt's 10-3 romping to avoid the sweep.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Agreed, I just didn't think...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:35:21 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/25/2012 at 5:35am

^Agreed, I just didn't think the Sens had it in them. That being said, if the Rangers take care of business on their home ice in game 7, nobody will really remember. I would like to see the Rangers get ousted, but I don't think it's gonna happen. I think the home ice advantage in MSG is going to push them over the top.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I don't think anyone thought...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:32:15 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/25/2012 at 2:32am

I don't think anyone thought the sens would take this series to seven games. Never thought I'd be rooting for the Rangers but better them then seeing the sens go on.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : i'll be really dissapointed...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:46:45 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/24/2012 at 7:46pm

i'll be really dissapointed in the rangers if they lose to the damn senators. im interested to see if henrik will play well or play distracted after his outburst over the kicked goal

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Every Eastern Conference series...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:43:39 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/24/2012 at 7:43pm

Every Eastern Conference series went to 7 games except the Flyers/Pens. Flyers better use the extra time to get healthy and stay sharp. They best not come out flat against whoever they play in Round 2.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageur Originally...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:09:56 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/24/2012 at 11:09am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Originally posted by Alkasquawlik

Originally posted by ShredThePeak

Hoping the Blues can pull together for the rest of the series and come out with a W against the Sharks. After that we face the Kings who are Red hot with Quick in Goal...We need Halak to rest up as well; you can't win a cup with only one goalie!!

lol @ looking past the Sharks and lol @ assuming the Kings are going to win the series.

Fail and ....fail.

Blues are for real, with probably the best D in the game right now and Kings just rolled over Vancouver.

Any predictions for next round?

Did I ever say they weren't going to win?

The guy assumed and posted this before either series were over, and I'm sure you know what assuming does...

Especially with the recent hockey playoff "miracles", it's dumb to count teams like the Sharks and Canucks out before the series is fully over. With that said, I think the Blues can make a serious run this year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:09:49 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/24/2012 at 11:09am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by snowmen

Nice to see Sequin get that OT goal for the Bruins to push the series to Game 7 in Boston.

He was overdue. He had a ton of chances, but just couldn't pop one in. Great finish on that one, though. Hopefully that will get him going.

From a guy that hasn't scored in a while and with his team's season on the line, he sure had a lot of patience to slip that one past Holtby.

Leafs are going to (or already do) rue the day they gave that kid up, especially when Dougie Hamilton breaks out as well as the other picks.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Alkasquawlik Originally...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:06:45 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/24/2012 at 11:06am

Originally posted by Alkasquawlik

lol @ looking past the Sharks and lol @ assuming the Kings are going to win the series.

Fail and ....fail.

Blues are for real, with probably the best D in the game right now and Kings just rolled over Vancouver.

Any predictions for next round?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lightning80Amazing...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:06:27 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/24/2012 at 10:06am

Originally posted by lightning80

Amazing that that LA Kings went from barely making the playoffs to beating the Canucks. Goes to show that anything can happen in the playoffs, even in a 7-game series...

Not really. Vancouver came into the series with a legit goalie controversy and no Daniel Sedin. I'm sure a lot of people would argue that going with Luongo in the first place cost them their season. Now they have to figure out if they can find some sucker to take on his contract so they can get Schneider more minutes.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Coyotes put an absolute spanking...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:12:14 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/24/2012 at 9:12am

The Coyotes put an absolute spanking on the Blackhawks last night. the 4-0 score oddly enough makes it sound closer than it really was.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Looks like the Sens/Rangers series...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:14:20 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/24/2012 at 7:14am

Looks like the Sens/Rangers series is going to 7. I thought the Sens best chance was to close it out at home in Game 6. Lundquist played a heck of a game and I am not sure that goal in the last few seconds to make it 3-2 was not a blatant kick by the Ottawa player. Should be a great game in the decider.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Im hoping the kings can beat the...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:57:21 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/23/2012 at 10:57pm

Im hoping the kings can beat the blues-i guess ill root for the kings now. I was hoping for a deep run by chicago.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : LETS GO BLUES!!!!

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:14:18 +0000

Author: jason.huenefeld
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/23/2012 at 12:14pm

LETS GO BLUES!!!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Amazing that that LA Kings went...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:10:40 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/23/2012 at 11:10am

Amazing that that LA Kings went from barely making the playoffs to beating the Canucks. Goes to show that anything can happen in the playoffs, even in a 7-game series...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by snowj720Wings...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:48:06 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/23/2012 at 6:48am

Originally posted by snowj720

Wings out, Canucks out, I don't have anyone to root for from here out. Maybe the Sens since they're the only team left from the great white north.

Cheering for the Sens would be against everything I stand for as a Leafs fan. They could go all the way and I'd still root for the other team. Down with the Sens!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by snowmenNice...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:18:23 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/23/2012 at 5:18am

Originally posted by snowmen

Nice to see Sequin get that OT goal for the Bruins to push the series to Game 7 in Boston.

He was overdue. He had a ton of chances, but just couldn't pop one in. Great finish on that one, though. Hopefully that will get him going.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings out, Canucks out, I...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:11:13 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/23/2012 at 4:11am

Wings out, Canucks out, I don't have anyone to root for from here out. Maybe the Sens since they're the only team left from the great white north.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : and now the canucks go down just...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:21:42 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/23/2012 at 12:21am

and now the canucks go down just as hard, if not harder, than the sharks...a shame since they went all the way last year...almost

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Nice to see Sequin get that OT...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:06:03 +0000

Author: snowmen
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/22/2012 at 5:06pm

Nice to see Sequin get that OT goal for the Bruins to push the series to Game 7 in Boston.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Giroux set the tone early with...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:02:38 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/22/2012 at 3:02pm

Giroux set the tone early with a hard check on Crosby 5 seconds in and then a goal 20 seconds later. While they were celebrating, you could see him screaming "Let's go!!!!" at all his teammates. Once Bryz started making some early saves (and Fleury couldn't), it was pretty much curtains by the middle of the 2nd period.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by GeezPretty...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:34:43 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/22/2012 at 12:34pm

Originally posted by Geez

Pretty amazing that the Rangers are on the brink... seeding really has no bearing in the playoffs, because lower seeds seem to win routinely. If you are better team you should be able to take care of business.

Agreed about the seeding. Aren't the teams reseeded after the first round anyway?

Originally posted by bhswrestler150

... Also really surprised at Philly, they played a great series and stunned the pens

Yah, they really did, and I'm a huge sucker for upset matches :). I slept in today, but saw the game in the channel listings when i woke up and tried to catch the end of the game.. unfortunately they were just getting to the post-game handshakes.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Rangers did not look good at all...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:24:45 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/22/2012 at 12:24pm

Rangers did not look good at all yesterday. Very sloppy play. They really need to get it together and get some offence going if they are to stand a chance and move on

Also really surprised at Philly, they played a great series and stunned the pens

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Pretty amazing that the Rangers...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:05:03 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/22/2012 at 9:05am

Pretty amazing that the Rangers are on the brink... seeding really has no bearing in the playoffs, because lower seeds seem to win routinely. If you are better team you should be able to take care of business.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : So crazy watching the hawks games...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:41:17 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/22/2012 at 7:41am

So crazy watching the hawks games 5-5 in overtime during the play-offs. Glad Torres got a 25game suspension it was long overdue especially since he pulled the same garbage against the blackhawks last year when he played for the Canucks in the playoffs. Sucks about the Sharks though, but now all my attention can sit on the Hawks.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : god that 3rd period was ugly...seeing...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:29:53 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/22/2012 at 12:29am

god that 3rd period was ugly...seeing the sharks struggle that game, or hell throughout the series, was just rough...

NJ just had bigger, tougher, and a more coordinated team :/...sharks had nothing on them...

see you next season, sharks D;

NHL 2011/2012 Season : m.a. fleury had to stop some gnarly...

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:51:31 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/21/2012 at 11:51pm

m.a. fleury had to stop some gnarly shots in the third period yesterday to preserve the pens second victory. im glad they made it a series but theyre way too shakey, i think, to pull off the 3-0 comeback

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Its a team sport, but Thomas should...

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:47:38 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/21/2012 at 6:47pm

Its a team sport, but Thomas should have stopped that last one

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It appears that the NHL punishments...

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:15:59 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/21/2012 at 2:15pm

It appears that the NHL punishments don't really have much rhyme or reason at this point. I am sure repeat offenders get harsher penalties, but for many it seems like there is not much consistency.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^^ Yes, damn Preds. Now I'll...

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:11:10 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/21/2012 at 12:11pm

^^ Yes, damn Preds. Now I'll just have to watch everyone else's teams.

So Torres only gets 25 games for that? I almost think it should have been longer. That was a pretty vicious head shot and they guy is a repeat offender for this sort of thing. When he does come back....who do you think will drop him first? Gonna probably be a line up to lay a good one on him like MCcarty did to Lemiux's turtlin' ass years back.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : did nashville end up winning tonight?...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:18:27 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/20/2012 at 11:18pm

did nashville end up winning tonight? they look really good-theyre my pick to represent the western conference in the finals- i just have a feeling theyre ready

NHL 2011/2012 Season : To be honest, I don't think...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:15:55 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/20/2012 at 7:15am

To be honest, I don't think anyone cares about the new jersey/florida series. Seems be no intense rivalry like the rest of the matchups. But I see jersey taking based on their experience.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : that was a good fight to the end...good...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:02:21 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/20/2012 at 12:02am

that was a good fight to the end...good try sharks...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ya the canucks, i think, have...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:23:38 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 8:23pm

Ya the canucks, i think, have a better shot than the pens pulling off a 3-0 series deficit-as far as recovering to win. I could see the kings starting to freak out if they lose another one

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Will be interesting to see if...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:52:15 +0000

Author: jon98gn
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 2:52pm

Will be interesting to see if the Pens and the Canucks can turn around a 3-0 series... pretty unlikely, but it should pretty entertaining watching them play with their backs against the wall.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperi...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:40:11 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 12:40pm

Originally posted by timpiper

i keep forgetting there's a new jersey/florida series-that series is so under the radar with all these other crazy ones going on

Me, too. Just checked Yahoo Sports this morning to find out the Panthers are up 2 games to 1. I didn't even know the Panthers finished first in the Southeast and are the 3rd seed in the East...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : i keep forgetting there's...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:51:59 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 11:51am

i keep forgetting there's a new jersey/florida series-that series is so under the radar with all these other crazy ones going on

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I get what you're saying...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:46:20 +0000

Author: mommehK
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 11:46am

I get what you're saying now ct, and yeah there's a definite difference there. And you're right, it does make for some boring games watching a team in sit-back mode.

10-3 for a hockey game? That's better scoring than plenty of football games this year (college & pro). LOL

NHL 2011/2012 Season : no kidding. that 10-3 score was...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:07:10 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 9:07am

no kidding. that 10-3 score was an absolute nail biter! i'd hate to see the goalie stats for this series.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ddomskithe...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:33 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 9:00am

Originally posted by ddomski

the penguins and flyers series is like watching an all star game. defense be damned.

Lol that's pretty good. But definitely true.. 10 friggin points! I had to check the channel guide to make sure i wasn't watching a different sport lol.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : the penguins and flyers series...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:01:10 +0000

Author: ddomski
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 8:01am

the penguins and flyers series is like watching an all star game. defense be damned.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : When the Flyers were scoring 8...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:29:24 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 7:29am

When the Flyers were scoring 8 goals, the shaky goaltending was not a problem... uh oh.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperThat...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:33:30 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 5:33am

Originally posted by timpiper

That hit against hossa was so unnecessary from a human level-forget that its a sport

Yeah, Raffi Torres is an ass. The indefinite suspension he received is warranted. Leaving your feet and targeting a player's head is wrong on so many levels. Bastard.

Originally posted by snowj720

The Pens musta heard us talking about them. 10-3, that's a nice way to say "Wait a minute, we're still here"

I didn't expect this, I figured the Pens were dead. 10-3, what a shellacking. Shit, it was 4-3 after 1 period, that's more scoring than an entire game between the Wings and Preds.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Crazy series. With Philly's...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:02:15 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 5:02am

^Crazy series. With Philly's goaltending history it certainly isn't out of the question to see a collapse over the next three games. I would like to see it purely for entertainment value.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669^It's...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:23:25 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/19/2012 at 2:23am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^It's too bad that the Flyers are up 3-0, because those two teams hate each other. I wanted to see it go 6 or 7 games just for entertainment value. But all of the other series have been pretty chippy anyway. Lots of questionable plays and suspensions looming actually.

The Pens musta heard us talking about them. 10-3, that's a nice way to say "Wait a minute, we're still here"

NHL 2011/2012 Season : That hit against hossa was so...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:20:50 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 8:20pm

That hit against hossa was so unnecessary from a human level-forget that its a sport

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mommehKct...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:09:57 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 6:09pm

Originally posted by mommehK

ct -- isn't a purpose in playing is to play not to lose?

No, you play to win. The difference is the team that plays to win attacks the other team's zone.

The team that plays to not lose just sits back, bides their time and then tries to take advantage of mistakes. Boring.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ShredThePeakHoping...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:04:26 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 6:04pm

lol @ looking past the Sharks and lol @ assuming the Kings are going to win the series.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Hoping the Blues can pull together...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:01:59 +0000

Author: ShredThePeak
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 6:01pm

Hoping the Blues can pull together for the rest of the series and come out with a W against the Sharks. After that we face the Kings who are Red hot with Quick in Goal...We need Halak to rest up as well; you can't win a cup with only one goalie!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : WOW -- I just checked their roster...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:57:44 +0000

Author: mommehK
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 5:57pm

WOW -- I just checked their roster and only recognize TWO whopping names.

I kept up with them for a handful of years starting with their inaugural season ('98-99). Pretty sure Legwand is the only one left from that original bunch (entry draft - 2nd overall), and Erat is the other one I recognize.

Patrick Cote spent more time in the box than on the ice (I've never seen a more crooked nose in person in my life). Denny Lambert traded off to Atlanta a few years in (I'm sure he's retired by now if I had my guess). Tomas Vokoun was a good solid goalie behind Dunham. Karlis Skrastins was one of the original Preds, and he's also one of the players who died in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash.

It's too hard for me to try to watch games on TV anymore with my crappy eyesight, and it's no fair substitute for being at the game.

ct -- isn't a purpose in playing is to play not to lose?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mommehKOkay...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:45:10 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 1:45pm

Originally posted by mommehK

Okay I haven't kept up with anything NHL in I-don't-know-how-many-years (too many). When did the Preds get good enough to make the playoffs???

Pecker Rinne is really stonewalling the Wings. I don't like the Preds style, they play not to lose. Basically they wait and wait until the Wings make a mistake and pounce on it. The Wings have outplayed the Preds 3 of the 4 games and have only 1 win to show for it with Pecker being the main reason.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^They have been making the playoffs...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:39:02 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 1:39pm

^They have been making the playoffs pretty consistently since the lockout, but they've never really done much once they got in. I do think they've gotten out of the first round before though, so this isn't really anything new for them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Okay I haven't kept up with...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:31:17 +0000

Author: mommehK
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 1:31pm

Okay I haven't kept up with anything NHL in I-don't-know-how-many-years (too many). When did the Preds get good enough to make the playoffs???

NHL 2011/2012 Season : While I would hate to see the...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:16:48 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 1:16pm

While I would hate to see the Pens rebound, I don't think you can count them out yet. They are still scoring early, and if Fleury can stop anything (ANYTHING), they have a shot. Being a Flyers fan, I would hate to see this.

Malkin hasn't done anything yet (although give credit to Couterier for that). Should be a good game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Damn that Pecker Rinne. All...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:50:21 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/18/2012 at 5:50am

Damn that Pecker Rinne. All that pressure and the Wings couldn't get anything by him.

Well, maybe Pitt/Philly will be entertaining. I'm sure Pitt will try to pick up the pace out of desperation.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by shing02NOT...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:32:05 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/17/2012 at 12:32am

Originally posted by shing02

NOT the kind of game i'd expect the sharks to let everything go after the 2nd period

The Blues' power play is good, and our penalty kill is awful. We can't take penalties, bottom line. We matched up decently enough to win the game if you take away the power play goals we gave up.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : NOT the kind of game i'd...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:03:57 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/17/2012 at 12:03am

NOT the kind of game i'd expect the sharks to let everything go after the 2nd period

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I can't wait to see Vancouver...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:39:13 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 7:39pm

I can't wait to see Vancouver get swept and sent packing to their burned down city. LA has become my new team to root for in the west.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : the penguins should be seriously...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:49:16 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 6:49pm

the penguins should be seriously ashamed about the way they've played.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : @grapeape- Yeah, I was thinking...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:38:33 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 6:38am

@grapeape- Yeah, I was thinking the same thing about Philly being up. It would be great to see a series like that go past Wed. At this point though Philly is on such a roll I don't think Sindey and the boys can even sneak one past them. A good rivalary can really push a team.

On another note, looks like there'll be some more fires and tipped over cars in Vancouver soon.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ALOT of questionable suspensions...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:15:06 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 6:15am

ALOT of questionable suspensions latly, I can't believe dubie got kicked out for defending his own teammates who got outright jumped. And hagelin getting suspended for 3 games when the pens player what's his name got 1 game for an absolutely viscous cross check to the throat!!?!? I do think hagelin should have gotten 1 game but 3 is outrageous

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^It's too bad that the Flyers...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:51:02 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 5:51am

^It's too bad that the Flyers are up 3-0, because those two teams hate each other. I wanted to see it go 6 or 7 games just for entertainment value. But all of the other series have been pretty chippy anyway. Lots of questionable plays and suspensions looming actually.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurThe...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:48:40 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 4:48am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

The first round has been super physical and tough, unbelievable stuff happening. You normally don't see the amount of fighting in particular in the playoffs. The intensity level is at a 10 in almost every matchup!

Very surprised at the pens, I really thought they had the makeup of a great playoff team. This is what I love about the NHL playoffs, you really never know what's going to happen.

I thought they had a better team too. I think they're just so frustrated now. I will say I get a little pleasure seeing Sindey Crosby not getting to be the big winner. He's a little shit starter.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by barnyardweak...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:25:40 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/16/2012 at 12:25am

Originally posted by barnyard

weak game sharks - you'd better play better at home.

we just got chipped away at the entire time :/...the roughings didn't help much either

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Lot of new rivalries developing...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:13:51 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 10:13pm

Lot of new rivalries developing in this years playoff. Playoff hockey is something you can't miss.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : You guys are really makin me want...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:36:58 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 9:36pm

You guys are really makin me want to watch some of these games! I've never been much for watching hockey on tv. I generally watch deciding games in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the champ games. I really enjoy watching it in person, its so much more intense.. but it sounds like some of these games would be good watchin!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : yeah, this playoffs has gotten...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:04:43 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 8:04pm

yeah, this playoffs has gotten off to a crazy start, never seen so much intensity in a small chunk of games

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The first round has been super...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:08:00 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 7:08pm

The first round has been super physical and tough, unbelievable stuff happening. You normally don't see the amount of fighting in particular in the playoffs. The intensity level is at a 10 in almost every matchup!

Very surprised at the pens, I really thought they had the makeup of a great playoff team. This is what I love about the NHL playoffs, you really never know what's going to happen.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Philly vs. Pitt= new version...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:35:09 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 3:35pm

Philly vs. Pitt= new version of Detroit vs. Colorado? That was one wild game. Fun to watch some old time hockey.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I didn't even get to...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:08:39 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 2:08pm

I didn't even get to watch my Wings today. Stuck in a car all day listening to them come up short again. Damn Damn Damn. and not even the good parts. I had to miss the whole third (the only good period they had).

Anyone else find it odd that Shanahan is being such a hard-on about fighting?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Anyone catch the Hawks game? We...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:22:29 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 1:22pm

Anyone catch the Hawks game? We scored for the second straight game with 5 seconds left in the 3rd to make it go into OT! And then we win it! What an intense game that was. Currently watching Pit get owned by Philly again. They might possibly sweep them and that's pretty nuts considering it's the Penguins.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : weak game sharks - you'd...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:07:26 +0000

Author: barnyard
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/15/2012 at 7:07am

weak game sharks - you'd better play better at home.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Anythings possible when you're...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:58:14 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 10:58pm

Anythings possible when you're dealing with mentally challenged nuck fans. They'll def call for his head and then burn down the city!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : im thinking the kings are really...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:46:41 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 8:46pm

im thinking the kings are really gonna take that series, haha. people are gonna really start calling for luongo's head

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yeah I can't stand the Canucks...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:01:22 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 9:01am

Yeah I can't stand the Canucks aswell cuz of all the complaining they do. It be pretty sweet if they got swept.

How about Philly up 2-0? I def didn't see that happening. Its been a great series so far. It'll be tough for the Pens to even things up on the road but not impossible when u got malkin and crosby.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : As a Canadian I have to admit...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:34:31 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/14/2012 at 6:34am

As a Canadian I have to admit loving LA right now. I hope they put Vancouver out first round, sweep!

In case you guys didn't know, mostly everyone cant' stand the Vancouver team except if you live in BC and want to see them fail. They are a team of exceptionally skilled players, but they are weak and dive/complain too much. Bruins exposed them badly last year and the punishment looks to be continuing.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : And I'll love it if the...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:40:52 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 2:40pm

And I'll love it if the Wings can bring this thing even.

@ timpiper- Damn Kings Wings always have trouble with them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ill love it if the kings can go...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:56:10 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 1:56pm

Ill love it if the kings can go up 2-0 on vancouver

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Couldn't...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:33:28 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 12:33pm

Originally posted by Von44

Couldn't believe the amount of hits in that Bos/Was game. Now that's playoff hockey!

I was surprised Ovy took such a beating and didn't hide. Maybe this is the playoffs where he steps up and leads by example. I also liked him talking to that rookie goalie after the loss, classy move.

Still Boston in 5 though...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Couldn't believe the amount...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:14:23 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 8:14am

Couldn't believe the amount of hits in that Bos/Was game. Now that's playoff hockey!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : that was a HELL of a win for the...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:04:07 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 12:04am

that was a HELL of a win for the sharks in OT2! and that comeback in the 3rd period, aoinaodifngadoinadin....good game

NHL 2011/2012 Season : great game between the bruins...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:55:18 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/12/2012 at 11:55pm

great game between the bruins and caps-you have to love tim thomas

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Great showing by the rangers!...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:12:59 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/12/2012 at 7:12pm

Great showing by the rangers! Even their young talent played awesome

NHL 2011/2012 Season : A strong 2nd and 3rd wasn't...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:01:12 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/12/2012 at 7:01pm

A strong 2nd and 3rd wasn't enough for the Wings to beat the Preds. Damn I never thought I'd see the day where I was worried about playing Nashville. It's just not right.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Pens...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:35:08 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/12/2012 at 8:35am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Pens screwed that up pretty good last night. Blew a 3-0 lead and lost in OT. A couple of the goals were pretty weak, too. Crosby screened on one, and Letang and Staal were asleep on the OT goal. Of course it may have never happened if they had just called Danny Briere offsides, but what's done is done.

Penguins didn't show up after the first period. Flyers played harder and stole the win. Granted, if I were a Pens fan, I'd be furious at the offsides no call.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Pens screwed that up pretty good...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:29:18 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/12/2012 at 8:29am

Pens screwed that up pretty good last night. Blew a 3-0 lead and lost in OT. A couple of the goals were pretty weak, too. Crosby screened on one, and Letang and Staal were asleep on the OT goal. Of course it may have never happened if they had just called Danny Briere offsides, but what's done is done.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperthe...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:36:24 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 12:36pm

Originally posted by timpiper

the west is pretty good too. i have a feeling nashville is gonna do some damage

I sure hope they don't. I'd really like to see the Wings kick the south outta them

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669^That's...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:27:53 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 12:27pm

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^That's definitely the one everyone is most excited for. In general though, the East seems pretty stacked. Boston didn't get a great draw with Washington ending up at #7. Would have much rather seen Ottawa.

Yeah I was really disappointed to see that, especially with Backstrom back!

I still think they are going to dictate the play with the Caps, but it'll be a longer series now than Ottawa would have been. What's interesting is Ottawa seemed to play NYR better than BOS, so it'll be an interesting series there too.

Philly vs pitts is going to be a war, definitely going to catch some of the game tonight. Pens in 6 though, they have the experience, massive star power and goaltending.

The really stupid thing about that series is the fact that it should never happen in the first round. Florida getting third seed is ridiculous. The NHL needs to change the way it's seeded. I believe it should be that if you win your division you're guaranteed a playoff spot, but it's reseeded on points. Using my thought process, the standings would have been:

1) NYR: 109 pts

2) PIT: 108 pts

3) PHI: 108 pts

4) BOS: 102 pts

5) NJ: 102 pts (BOS has more wins)

6) FLA: 94 pts

7) WAS: 92 pts

8) OTT: 92 pts

So it would have been NYR vs OTT, PIT vs WAS (nice matchup), PHI vs FLA, BOS vs NJ

NHL 2011/2012 Season : man, Edmonton gets another first...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:43:33 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 6:43am

man, Edmonton gets another first overall pick!! This team is gonna be amazing in the next 2-3 years with all the talent they've stockpiled. I feel terrible for Columbus getting shafted. Nothings gone right for them this season. They end up dead last in the league, captain demanded a trade, and the only bright light was that they'd get the top pick in this years draft but couldn't even get that right. that's gotta hurt!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : the west is pretty good too....

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:31:57 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 9:31pm

the west is pretty good too. i have a feeling nashville is gonna do some damage

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^That's definitely the one...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:37:09 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/10/2012 at 7:37am

^That's definitely the one everyone is most excited for. In general though, the East seems pretty stacked. Boston didn't get a great draw with Washington ending up at #7. Would have much rather seen Ottawa.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Oh man, the philly, pittsburgh...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:06:10 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/09/2012 at 8:06pm

Oh man, the philly, pittsburgh first round series should be intense

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It was a fantastic game! And I...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:01:17 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/09/2012 at 9:01am

It was a fantastic game! And I agree; the skill shots those guys possess is pretty incredible. I think i'd be lucky to be able to keep my balance on the ice, much less make hair-splittingly accurate passes while trying to avoid being smacked into the glass lol.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by j_lucky84This...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:30:06 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/09/2012 at 8:30am

Originally posted by j_lucky84

This post isnt about the NHL, but they dont have one for minor league hockey so i figured id post it here. I went to a playoff game yesterday (Tri City Americans hosted their arch-rival Spokane Chiefs). The Ams went up 2-0, scoring a goal in each of the first two periods. With
1:30 left in the 3rd,the chiefs made it 2-1, and they made another offensive run with the clock expiring, took a shot before the buzzer, and made it. but after review they determined the buzzer was like a quarter of a second late, and that the shot was after time expired. crazy!

Sounds like it was a great game! I went to St. Mikes/Barrie Colts games a few years back and it was rowdier than a Leafs game. When I first saw them play I thought they were 20-30 something adults cuz of their beards. It's hard to believe that these kids are only 16 years old. They can pass a puck harder than I can take a slap shot!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : This post isnt about the NHL,...

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:10:10 +0000

Author: j_lucky84
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/08/2012 at 9:10pm

This post isnt about the NHL, but they dont have one for minor league hockey so i figured id post it here. I went to a playoff game yesterday (Tri City Americans hosted their arch-rival Spokane Chiefs). The Ams went up 2-0, scoring a goal in each of the first two periods. With 1:30 left in the 3rd,the chiefs made it 2-1, and they made another offensive run with the clock expiring, took a shot before the buzzer, and made it. but after review they determined the buzzer was like a quarter of a second late, and that the shot was after time expired. crazy!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Stamkos hits the 60 goal mark....

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:33:27 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/08/2012 at 10:33am

Stamkos hits the 60 goal mark. Damn, I guess its safe to say he's won the rocket richard trophy.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The red wings, blackhawks game...

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:19:31 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/07/2012 at 11:19pm

The red wings, blackhawks game was a fun watch today

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Alka is picking me up in a bit...

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:07:27 +0000

Author: red_baron
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/07/2012 at 1:07pm

Alka is picking me up in a bit to go watch the Sharks own the Kings

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm ready for the playoffs...

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:12:07 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/07/2012 at 2:12am

I'm ready for the playoffs to start. Lot of good matchups in the first round. Looking forward to the phi/pit series.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:34:33 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/06/2012 at 4:34pm

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/watch-sharks-clowe-break-odd-man-rush-bench-060134773.html Really Sharks? REALLY???

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The blues have surprised me this...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:08:03 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/06/2012 at 2:08pm

The blues have surprised me this year. With their netminder i think they have a chance to go deep in the playoffs

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Datsyuk's setup on the game-tying...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:28:51 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/06/2012 at 5:28am

^Datsyuk's setup on the game-tying goal was so impressive. He never ceases to amaze me. At times it almost looks like he isn't doing much out there, but I think it's just that his style is so smooth that it all looks effortless.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Red Wings beat the Blues in a...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:23:43 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/05/2012 at 5:23am

Red Wings beat the Blues in a shoot-out in St. Louis last night giving them 101 points for the season, the 12th straight 100 point season. It was a good win considering the Wings were down 2-0 with half of the 3rd period left.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperGrapeape,...

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:23:38 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/05/2012 at 5:23am

Originally posted by timpiper

Grapeape, ya im holding out hope selanne will do one more year. I think getzlaf is distracted by family life-i used to work at REI in tustin, which is close to where he lives-he'd always be in there during the season buying all sorts of recreational stuff with his family. I always thought it was a bit weird since it was in season

Interesting. I guess it makes sense. The guy is big, and has tons of skill, so probably hasn't ever had to give 100%. Now he's rich and starting to enjoy just hanging out with the family instead of giving everything he's got on the ice. I'll try to remember this during my next fantasy draft.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : how did the stars do this to themselves-they...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:58:02 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/04/2012 at 7:58pm

how did the stars do this to themselves-they started the season so friggin well?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Stars lost to the Sharks again...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:41:25 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/04/2012 at 9:41am

Stars lost to the Sharks again last night..that just about seals the deal for the West. Stars have to win both of their remaining games..and hope the Sharks lose both in regulation..

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Grapeape, ya im holding out hope...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:55:45 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/03/2012 at 1:55pm

Grapeape, ya im holding out hope selanne will do one more year. I think getzlaf is distracted by family life-i used to work at REI in tustin, which is close to where he lives-he'd always be in there during the season buying all sorts of recreational stuff with his family. I always thought it was a bit weird since it was in season

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Stars lost to the Sharks Saturday...

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:52:34 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/02/2012 at 11:52am

Stars lost to the Sharks Saturday and is now on the outside looking in..but the two teams play again tomorrow..and winner gets in, loser gets out...with only 3 games left for all these teams in the Pacific fighting for a playoffs spot...so nerve wrecking...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Buffalo's loss to Toronto...

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:03:01 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/02/2012 at 7:03am

Buffalo's loss to Toronto the other night has pretty much killed their chances. Too bad cuz I would've liked to see them go up against the Rangers instead of the Caps.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperI...

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:10:49 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/02/2012 at 6:10am

Originally posted by timpiper

I cant help but be pissed at the whole ducks team for laying an egg for selanne's last season

He hasn't ruled out coming back for one more. And why shouldn't he? He is still effective. But yeah, the Ducks are way too talented to be missing the playoffs. Getzlaf only has 9 goals. That's not right. The guy is way too big, and way too talented to be in single digits. Seems like they need to shake things up or something.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The brawl at the end of the Flyers...

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:09:04 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Apr/01/2012 at 6:09pm

The brawl at the end of the Flyers / Pens game was great. These teams do not like each other and will probably face each other in Round 1. Then they will beat each other up and probably lose in the next round.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Im ready for the playoffs to start...

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:06:33 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/31/2012 at 11:06pm

Im ready for the playoffs to start

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I really thought when the Leafs...

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:24:35 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/31/2012 at 8:24am

I really thought when the Leafs got rid of Ron Wilson, that would be the bottom of the barrel for them. Surprisingly, they have found a way to go to a new low, previously unheard of.

They haven't won at home since Feb 6th hahah

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Only in Toronto where you hear...

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:46:54 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/31/2012 at 5:46am

Only in Toronto where you hear "let's go blue jays" at a Leafs game. True Leafs fans at their best.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I cant help but be pissed at the...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:44:35 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/30/2012 at 5:44pm

I cant help but be pissed at the whole ducks team for laying an egg for selanne's last season

NHL 2011/2012 Season :

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:05:40 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 12:05pm

NHL 2011/2012 Season : the race for bottom halfof the...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:00:35 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 11:00am

the race for bottom half of the west playoffs spots is really heating up. 2 pts separate the 3rd seed (dallas) and being out of the playoffs (phoenix). every game is going to matter like a playoff game for the 4 bubble teams in the pacific division.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperIt...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:21:46 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/29/2012 at 6:21am

Originally posted by timpiper

It seems to me like both the sharks and capitals clearly wasted their windows of opportunity to win a cup during those years of regular season dominance-now theyre both struggling

I think the Sharks made the most of their window of opportunity. They were the best at what they did, which was choking away their home-ice advantage in the playoffs. You always knew it was going to happen, but it was still always exciting to see it. I'm not even sure how good they were, but my personal favorite was in 2006 when they went up 2-0 on Edmonton (the #8 seed in the West) only to fall apart and lose the next 4.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Tough break for the Flyers and...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:12:25 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/28/2012 at 2:12pm

Tough break for the Flyers and Bryzgalov (literally). He was playing very well and gave some (slim) hope that Philly had a chance. As it stands, I think the first round matchup with Pittsburgh will be a bloodbath. I'd give the edge to the Pens, esp. with Sid back.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It seems to me like both the sharks...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:54:49 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/28/2012 at 10:54am

It seems to me like both the sharks and capitals clearly wasted their windows of opportunity to win a cup during those years of regular season dominance-now theyre both struggling

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:05:39 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/28/2012 at 6:05am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by A.Tup

Wings clinched their 21st straight playoff appearance so thats a plus

That's absolutely crazy. They need to get healthy if they hope to make a run this year though.

Amen, brutha'. I'm keeping my hopes in check this year considering the injuries that have hit the Wings this season. Datsyuk, Franzen, Lidstrom, Helm and (most importantly in my opinion) Jimmy Howard. It's not good going into the playoffs with your #1 goalie battling groin issues.

On the other hand maybe this will work in the Wings favor, teams may overlook them in the playoffs. I think Detroit was listed at #9 in the ESPN Power Rankings.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.TupWings...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:29:42 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/28/2012 at 5:29am

Originally posted by A.Tup

Wings clinched their 21st straight playoff appearance so thats a plus

That's absolutely crazy. They need to get healthy if they hope to make a run this year though.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings clinched their 21st straight...

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:27:34 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/27/2012 at 9:27pm

Wings clinched their 21st straight playoff appearance so thats a plus

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It's hard to believe the...

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:29:19 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/27/2012 at 8:29pm

It's hard to believe the Caps might not even make the playoffs with their talent. Going to be tough for them to catch Buffalo with the way Miller is playing right now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurI...

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:59:27 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/21/2012 at 6:59am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

I turned the game on when it was 6-0 and immediately caught the 7th goal. Not often do you see a team beaten by 8 goals in the NHL. Maybe Boston played the Marlies last night and no one noticed?

No it wasn't the Marlies. It was the rec league peewee hockey team that Boston played against.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Meanwhile over in the Western...

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:49:29 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/21/2012 at 5:49am

^Meanwhile over in the Western Conference the race for the final 2 playoff spots is an absolute logjam. Colorado, LA, Phoenix, San Jose and Calgary are all separated by 3 points. And then Dallas is sitting up in 3rd place, but they are only 1 point ahead of Phoenix and LA for the division lead. Should make for some desparate hockey over the last 8 or so games.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Rangers just clinched a playoff...

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:49:47 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/20/2012 at 8:49am

Rangers just clinched a playoff spot, but Pittsburgh and Philly are getting hot at the right time. Pens get Crosby back and Malkin playing like and MVP. In Philly, Bryz is fire right now, but the Flyers have shown they cannot beat the Rangers. I think they are clearly the three best teams in the east, but anything can happen in the hockey playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669^Boston...

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:15:51 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/20/2012 at 8:15am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^Boston probably did know about it, because he got it during his rookie season with the Bruins. But on another note, apparently Boston decided that the trade rape wasn't enough. When I turned the game on last night they were already up 4-0, and they ended up beating the Leafs 8-0. Ugly.

I turned the game on when it was 6-0 and immediately caught the 7th goal. Not often do you see a team beaten by 8 goals in the NHL. Maybe Boston played the Marlies last night and no one noticed?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Always a nice reminder to stop...

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:55:52 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/20/2012 at 6:55am

Always a nice reminder to stop watching Leafs hockey when they're the other punching bag of the league.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Boston probably did know about...

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:53:51 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/20/2012 at 6:53am

^Boston probably did know about it, because he got it during his rookie season with the Bruins. But on another note, apparently Boston decided that the trade rape wasn't enough. When I turned the game on last night they were already up 4-0, and they ended up beating the Leafs 8-0. Ugly.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : If i remember correctly, Ferguson...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:17:39 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 9:17am

If i remember correctly, Ferguson trade for Raycroft was a short term plan to wait for justin Pogge. but that never panned out. Boston's been raping Toronto in trades over the last several years. I bet Boston knew about Kessel's testy cancer so they traded him.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Wow, I didn't even know...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:42:40 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/19/2012 at 5:42am

^Wow, I didn't even know that the Bruins got Tuuka from the Leafs for Razor. Obviously at the time that one probably seemed to make sense, but things just don't seem to work out up in Toronto. And the Kessel trade always made me scratch my head. Boston wanted to unload him in the worst way even though they knew he could score. Toronto clearly overpaid.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Its sad because theyre a classic...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:21:28 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/15/2012 at 11:21am

Its sad because theyre a classic franchise with a hardcore fanbase. It reminds me of how knick fans feel in the nba-classic franchise that never wins

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44 Originally...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:51:44 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/15/2012 at 10:51am

Originally posted by Von44

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Big loss for the Leafs tonight against Washington, that was pretty much the last bit of breath left in their season. What a spectacular failure in the past 15 games for them. They played themselves from 7th in the east to barely hanging on to 12th with no chance at the playoffs.

7th year straight, and with Florida looking to make the playoffs, finally, the Leafs will now have the longest cup drought and playoff drought.

Absolutely pathetic. Even the Florida Panthers were able to get it together before the Leafs. I'm honestly not sure how the Leafs are able to be as bad as they are year in and year out.

because they always think they are 1 piece away from a Stanley Cup when they are only 1 piece ahead of the Blue Jackets. Brian Burke always was way overrated as well, IMO.

I never like Burke as well. Still can't get over the kessel trade.

A terrible trade for Toronto that will continue to get worse as those draft picks start making a difference in Boston for years to come. I wouldn't trade Seguin for Kessel right NOW, let alone throwing in Jared Knight and Dougie Hamilton (I think those were the ones, right?).

The most hilarious trade between Toronto and Boston has to be the Andrew Raycroft for Tuuka Rask trade from years ago...especially considering Toronto hasn't had a competent goalie since Belfour. Wasn't that also the last time they were in the playoffs!?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : As a rangers fan I stoked for...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:44:50 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/15/2012 at 7:44am

As a rangers fan I stoked for tonight's game. Rangers are a team that is not afraid to hit and have a few guys that can really punish you. If Crosby does get hurt I hope no one blames the rangers (as long as it's a clean hit) in my opinion if he is on the ice he is fair game and shouldn't be treated different

NHL 2011/2012 Season : El Sid is back tonight against...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:37:30 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/15/2012 at 7:37am

El Sid is back tonight against the Rangers. I'm not a fan of either team, but I'm gonna watch anyway. What are the chances that he really gets his bell rung? I'm saying slim, and if it happens, a fight breaks out immediately.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Stamkos...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:59:00 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/14/2012 at 8:59pm

Originally posted by Von44

Stamkos with another 50 goal season. Damn, it's almost like if he doesn't hit 50 it'd be considered an off year for him.

He's too sick.

On a side note, the Hawks win against the Blues last night was huge. Crawford had a nice perfect game when he came in for Emery. Hopefully he can continue playing good.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Stamkos with another 50 goal season....

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:20:30 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/14/2012 at 1:20pm

Stamkos with another 50 goal season. Damn, it's almost like if he doesn't hit 50 it'd be considered an off year for him.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Bryz is on fire right now. People...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:40:50 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/14/2012 at 6:40am

Bryz is on fire right now. People are excited, but it's kind of like not talking to a pitcher during a no-hitter. He is so insane, I think the team and the fan base are worried that the slightest thing could get to him.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Brzy has had an unbelieveable...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:10:36 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/14/2012 at 6:10am

Brzy has had an unbelieveable last 5 games, this is the goalie we paid for. He has 4 shutouts in these 5 games and has stopped 147 of 149 shots absolutely amazing.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Turned on the Bruins game last...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:53:13 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/14/2012 at 5:53am

Turned on the Bruins game last night at the end of the first period. They were losing 4-0 to Tampa Bay. Things just aren't right in Boston right now, but obviously they have shown that they can make a run when it counts, so I guess they get a pass. Kind of ruined my plans though. I wasn't about to watch the rest of the game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Man, Lidstrom out for the...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:39:52 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/14/2012 at 5:39am

Man, Lidstrom out for the past 7 games, this ain't looking good down the stretch here for my Wings.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Doug Wilson is far worse. Burke...

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:56:54 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/12/2012 at 8:56am

Doug Wilson is far worse. Burke is good, but he believes his own press releases. Doug Wilson is a imbecile that is masquerading as a NHL GM

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:54:53 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/12/2012 at 8:54am

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by grapeape2669

7th year straight, and with Florida looking to make the playoffs, finally, the Leafs will now have the longest cup drought and playoff drought.

Absolutely pathetic. Even the Florida Panthers were able to get it together before the Leafs. I'm honestly not sure how the Leafs are able to be as bad as they are year in and year out.

because they always think they are 1 piece away from a Stanley Cup when they are only 1 piece ahead of the Blue Jackets. Brian Burke always was way overrated as well, IMO.

I never like Burke as well. Still can't get over the kessel trade.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:37:42 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/12/2012 at 7:37am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

7th year straight, and with Florida looking to make the playoffs, finally, the Leafs will now have the longest cup drought and playoff drought.

Absolutely pathetic. Even the Florida Panthers were able to get it together before the Leafs. I'm honestly not sure how the Leafs are able to be as bad as they are year in and year out.

because they always think they are 1 piece away from a Stanley Cup when they are only 1 piece ahead of the Blue Jackets. Brian Burke always was way overrated as well, IMO.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sid the kid may come back against...

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:34:46 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/12/2012 at 6:34am

Sid the kid may come back against the rangers which is a bad decission in my mind they are a huge team and its going to be a tough game this could be a game that puts him right back on the injury list.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurBig...

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:09:42 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/12/2012 at 6:09am

7th year straight, and with Florida looking to make the playoffs, finally, the Leafs will now have the longest cup drought and playoff drought.

Absolutely pathetic. Even the Florida Panthers were able to get it together before the Leafs. I'm honestly not sure how the Leafs are able to be as bad as they are year in and year out.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Big loss for the Leafs tonight...

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:46:09 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/11/2012 at 6:46pm

Big loss for the Leafs tonight against Washington, that was pretty much the last bit of breath left in their season. What a spectacular failure in the past 15 games for them. They played themselves from 7th in the east to barely hanging on to 12th with no chance at the playoffs.

7th year straight, and with Florida looking to make the playoffs, finally, the Leafs will now have the longest cup drought and playoff drought.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^^^ I know it was great, Bryz...

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:46:06 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/11/2012 at 6:46pm

^^^ I know it was great, Bryz played absolutely outstanding and did you see Giroux's shootout goal it was amazing. I just dont understand why they didnt start Bryz tonight.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Flyers finally won a shoot out....

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:04:33 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/11/2012 at 10:04am

Flyers finally won a shoot out. I did not think I would see that happen all year. There was a point about a month ago where Bryz had not even STOPPED a single shoot out shot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : What a crap season for the ducks...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:21:00 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/10/2012 at 8:21pm

What a crap season for the ducks and kings-although i like seeing the kings underachieve

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sick deke by Giroux on the SO...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:53:41 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/10/2012 at 6:53pm

Sick deke by Giroux on the SO tonight. Of course, it has to be against the Leafs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Looks like Crosby is going to...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:15:30 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/10/2012 at 1:15pm

Looks like Crosby is going to miss the Bruins game after all, the next game that looks likely is against the Rangers on Thursday. Should be a hell of a battle the way both of those teams are playing.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Huge win for the 'Hawks last...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:09:02 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/10/2012 at 1:09pm

Huge win for the 'Hawks last night against the Rangers. We have been so hit or miss lately, so it's always nice to beat the best team in the NHL right now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mollicap16The...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:07:36 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/10/2012 at 7:07am

Originally posted by mollicap16

The flyers killed the panthers last night it was another great game for Bryz in the past 3 games he has made 100 saves out of 102. He has to keep playing like this if the flyers really want to go deep in playoffs.

Let's hope Bryz is getting hot at the right time. Flyers' problem last year was: 1) peaked too soon, 2) a sub-par goalie carousel, and 3) no Pronger. If they can fix two of those problems, they might have a chance. Although they still have to prove they can beat the Rangers.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Does anyone else think it would...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:32:08 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/10/2012 at 5:32am

Does anyone else think it would be a very bad idea for Crosby to come back against the Bruins? They pretty much hit everything in sight. When they played the Leafs a few days ago Lupul went out with a separated shoulder and Colby Armstrong got a busted nose.

Wait it out until Tuesday Crosby

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers killed the panthers...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:43:27 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/09/2012 at 5:43pm

The flyers killed the panthers last night it was another great game for Bryz in the past 3 games he has made 100 saves out of 102. He has to keep playing like this if the flyers really want to go deep in playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : the whole crosby situation is...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:15:04 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/09/2012 at 12:15pm

the whole crosby situation is really freakin sad-i miss seeing that guy play

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by shing02 Originally...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:38:12 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/09/2012 at 11:38am

Originally posted by shing02

Originally posted by lightning80

The division leading Stars play the Sharks tonight. The Sharks probably should be leading the division since they've played 2 less games. But, a Stars win tonight would be significant.

sadly, sharks failed OT D:........damn it

I'm sorry for your loss? GO STARS!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Well i'm not arguing the...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:07:16 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/09/2012 at 8:07am

Well i'm not arguing the fact that he's not competitive. I'm just saying that as an added precaution, if he really wants to continue playing in the future, it might be wise to sit out just a bit longer as there's no urgency that the team needs him back in the lineup.

You never know if some teams out there might have a "bounty" like what the saints had.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44I...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:14:40 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/09/2012 at 5:14am

Originally posted by Von44

I just hope the Pens don't rush Crosby back just for the playoffs even if he's cleared to play. I think he should return on his own terms when he truly feels 100%. I'm sure the Pens would give him a bit more time if he needed it considering this is their franchise player. Plus, they've had a strong season without him thus far.

If he's cleared, I don't think they could keep him off the ice. He's too competitive to sit on the sidelines for a playoff run if he doesn't have to. Might as well just retire if you're gonna do that.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lightning80The...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:08:24 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/09/2012 at 12:08am

sadly, sharks failed OT D:........damn it

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The division leading Stars play...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:44:56 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/08/2012 at 3:44pm

The division leading Stars play the Sharks tonight. The Sharks probably should be leading the division since they've played 2 less games. But, a Stars win tonight would be significant.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I just hope the Pens don't...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:01:45 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/08/2012 at 7:01am

I just hope the Pens don't rush Crosby back just for the playoffs even if he's cleared to play. I think he should return on his own terms when he truly feels 100%. I'm sure the Pens would give him a bit more time if he needed it considering this is their franchise player. Plus, they've had a strong season without him thus far.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Good too see someone else rooting...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:49:08 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/08/2012 at 5:49am

Good too see someone else rooting on the rangers this season. Thought I might be the only one

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Itd...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:27:57 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/08/2012 at 5:27am

Originally posted by Von44

Itd be the end of that guys career if he hit crosby. I like to see players go hard during scrimmages but not at the expense of losing a teammate.

Agreed. But at the same time, shouldn't Crosby take a few decent hits before playing again? It seems like it would be safer for him to get hit by his teammates, who will go out of their way to do it nice and clean. Once you are in a real game, all bets are off, and someone could catch him with his head down. Just seems like some good contact in scrimmages would prepare him better for game contact.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : with my ducks having a crap season...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:18:01 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/08/2012 at 1:18am

with my ducks having a crap season im going to root for the rangers to win the cup-or at least have a deep run in the playoffs. its cool to see them having the season their having.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ahhh! another loss for the Leafs....

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:31:52 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/07/2012 at 8:31pm

Ahhh! another loss for the Leafs. I think a bunch of minor league kids could beat them right now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Itd be the end of that guys career...

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:15:48 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/07/2012 at 5:15pm

Itd be the end of that guys career if he hit crosby. I like to see players go hard during scrimmages but not at the expense of losing a teammate.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Sheeeee-it, the Pens coaching...

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:46:01 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/07/2012 at 6:46am

^ Sheeeee-it, the Pens coaching staff won't even let another player give him a hard look let alone a hit.

Good to hear he's been cleared to play. I do not like Crosby at all but he's good for the game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Crosby has been cleared for contact....

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:27:31 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/07/2012 at 6:27am

Crosby has been cleared for contact. Let's say you are a fourth-liner on the Penguins. Maybe just called up from the AHL. You're trying to prove yourself during practices because you don't get much ice time during games. So during a contact drill, you spot Sid with his head down. What do you do? Shy off because you know he's now insanely fragile, or hammer him?

This probably isn't a real scenario, because the Pens' coaching staff probably sat the whole team down and told them that if they so much as rub him too hard they will be taken out back and shot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Tough loss for the Leafs tonight...

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:55:33 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/06/2012 at 8:55pm

Tough loss for the Leafs tonight but I never thought they'd make it close. But loss is still a loss.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Bryz had another great game against...

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:47:55 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/06/2012 at 8:47pm

Bryz had another great game against the redwings saved 37 on 39 shots. and got the flyers a win, i didnt think they even had a shot tonight but they suprised me.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers got the redwings tomorrow....

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:54:48 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/05/2012 at 8:54pm

The flyers got the redwings tomorrow. They need another great performance by bryz to have a chance of winning.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669^It's...

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:46:34 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/05/2012 at 3:46pm

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^It's not really the Sharks' style to fall apart in the regular season. Usually they save that for the playoffs.

haha..looks like they're ahead of schedule this year. on the other hand, the stars winning instead of falling apart like they usually do in the 2nd half of the season...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Still hoping one day the league...

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:38:07 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/05/2012 at 7:38am

Still hoping one day the league will approve of another team moving close to the Toronto area so that I won't get disappointed year after year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Ron...

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:08:57 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/05/2012 at 7:08am

Originally posted by Von44

Ron Wilson is fired and gets replaced by Randy Carlyle. I'm a bit confused as how this is gonna better things in Toronto? Didn't Carlyle get canned earlier this season cuz the ducks were crap? It was a team of talented players and still couldn't win with them. Idk

It's the Maple Leafs. It's not supposed to make sense. They just always need to find new and creative ways to let their fans down.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Tough to learn a new system in...

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:01:01 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/05/2012 at 7:01am

Tough to learn a new system in the midst of a playoff hunt. These next few games are gonna be crucial with BOS, PIT, PHI, WAS, and FLA.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : usually its a team just needing...

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:02:08 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/04/2012 at 5:02pm

usually its a team just needing a change i dont think Randy Carlyle is a long term replacement but hes a solid replacement for right now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ron Wilson is fired and gets replaced...

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:42:01 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/03/2012 at 5:42pm

Ron Wilson is fired and gets replaced by Randy Carlyle. I'm a bit confused as how this is gonna better things in Toronto? Didn't Carlyle get canned earlier this season cuz the ducks were crap? It was a team of talented players and still couldn't win with them. Idk

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Did anyone see the lightning come...

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:24:29 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/03/2012 at 1:24pm

Did anyone see the lightning come back against the rangers? But they still didnt lose in regulation i dont remeber the last game the rangers have lost in regulation.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : yeah i agree with you grapeape...

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:02:42 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/02/2012 at 6:02am

yeah i agree with you grapeape about the suspensions based on the results of the hit. I havent heard if any suspensions were handed out. But the league really needs to look at the actual hit not the result of the hit unless it is a cheap shot and the player is done for the season. If you take someone out for the season with a cheap shot then you should be done for the season.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^It's not really the Sharks'...

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:59:23 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/02/2012 at 4:59am

^It's not really the Sharks' style to fall apart in the regular season. Usually they save that for the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : just one thing after another,...

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:19:46 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/02/2012 at 12:19am

just one thing after another, sharks ....sad times...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^That was my point. They seem...

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:13:33 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Mar/01/2012 at 7:13am

^That was my point. They seem to hand out suspensions based on the result of the play instead of just looking at the hit and deciding if it was clean or not.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I dont think he will only because...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:07:10 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/29/2012 at 6:07am

I dont think he will only because there wasnt even a penalty called, the only reason he might suspend Niel is becasue boychuck now has a mild concussion.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^If it was hard and clean, Shanny...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:01:37 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/29/2012 at 6:01am

^If it was hard and clean, Shanny will probably hand down a suspension. That was a huge hit, though.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Did anyone see that hit on boychuck...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:58:03 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/28/2012 at 5:58pm

Did anyone see that hit on boychuck from Niel, it was absolutely devastating neither player could get up. It put boychuck vertical in the air it was one of the hardest cleanest hits ive seen in a while.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Dallas is on a good win streak,...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:27:25 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/27/2012 at 7:27am

Dallas is on a good win streak, just beat the Canucks last night. Go Stars!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I hear there are rumors that the...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:41:14 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/27/2012 at 6:41am

I hear there are rumors that the flyers are going after Niemi for JVR and some other small pieces today. We will have to wait and see what happens i would definitely take that deal.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers are lucky they can...

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:21:24 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/26/2012 at 8:21am

The flyers are lucky they can score cause bryz really sucks as a professional starting goaltender in the league you should never allow 4 goals on 21 shots thats horendous. They really need to start playing BOB more often.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:56:28 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/25/2012 at 9:56pm

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by mollicap16

The flyers play the oilers tonight, they need to keep winning and hopefully get a good performance out of their goaltending. Lets go Flyers

...and instead they get shut out. The Oilers have been looking better as of late, but they're still sellers at the deadline.

As a fellow Bruins fan, did you want my free board bag I won on Jan 30th? It will cost more to ship it to me here in Canada than it's worth. Let me know.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : My Leafs are done! They needed...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:41:56 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/25/2012 at 9:41pm

My Leafs are done! They needed a win tonight to stay with WAS and FLA for the 8th spot. No sense of urgency in this group. Why couldn't I pick the Red wings instead of the leafs when I was younger?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The penguins destroyed the lightning...

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:37:38 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/25/2012 at 6:37pm

The penguins destroyed the lightning 8-1 thats just embarrassing. Also The Rangers just keep winning,they beat the sabers tonight in overtime, it crazy how hot the rangers are right now they are going to be a dangerous in playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I take that back, Bryz is not...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:35:52 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 6:35am

I take that back, Bryz is not a colossal mistake, he is a "hooomongus beeeg" mistake.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers are just not playing...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:18:25 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 6:18am

The flyers are just not playing the way they should be playing. They need to get something started and they need to do it fast. It seems like they are continueing to outwork teams but when they have a decent game of goaltending they cant put the puck in the net but when they have a great game of offense there goaltending is horrible.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings streak is over So close...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:15:23 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 5:15am

Wings streak is over So close to keeping it alive. Oh well, it was a good run, time for them to get in shape for the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mollicap16The...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:03:12 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 5:03am

Originally posted by mollicap16

The flyers play the oilers tonight, they need to keep winning and hopefully get a good performance out of their goaltending. Lets go Flyers

...and instead they get shut out. The Oilers have been looking better as of late, but they're still sellers at the deadline.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : FINALLY, A WIN/BREAK FOR THE SHARKS!...

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:12:42 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/24/2012 at 12:12am

FINALLY, A WIN/BREAK FOR THE SHARKS!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Well it was good while it lasted,...

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:20:12 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/23/2012 at 7:20pm

Well it was good while it lasted, now just need to shake it off and get to playoffs

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Looking like Bryz is a colossal...

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:23:35 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/23/2012 at 6:23pm

Looking like Bryz is a colossal failure so far. He's a good quote, but he might be TOO crazy.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers play the oilers tonight,...

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:16:57 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/23/2012 at 9:16am

The flyers play the oilers tonight, they need to keep winning and hopefully get a good performance out of their goaltending. Lets go Flyers

NHL 2011/2012 Season : They flyers had a great win last...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:55:33 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 5:55am

They flyers had a great win last night against the jets, simmons tied the game up with 9 seconds left on the clock to send it in overtime and then jagar won the game and is not at the top of the list for all time leader in overtime goals, with 16. But Bryz still played absolutely horrible that 4th goal he let in was disgraceful if the flyers couldnt score as much as they do they wouldnt win any games with him in net. Something need to happen with this goalie situation fast.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Now it gets really tough for the...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:22:37 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 5:22am

Now it gets really tough for the Red Wings. They still have plenty of weapons, but their home win streak is in serious jeopardy with Vancouver coming to town and Datsyuk recovering from his knee surgery.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : sharks!!??? whyyyyyyyyyyy???

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:25:21 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/22/2012 at 12:25am

sharks!!??? whyyyyyyyyyyy???

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers play the winnapeg jets...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:31:31 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/21/2012 at 8:31am

The flyers play the winnapeg jets tonight this is the 3rd or 4th time they played them this year and it seems like the jets have our number. The flyers are looking for a win after that horrible lose to the penguins. LETS GO FLYERS

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Congrats to mollicap on 4 consecutive...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:39:41 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/21/2012 at 5:39am

Congrats to mollicap on 4 consecutive posts in this thread. Natural hat trick and an extra one for good measure. To recap them: the Flyers won, the Flyers won, the Sabres beat the Penguins who beat the Flyers who beat Sabres, and the Red Wings win a lot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : They're on fire. At least...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:00:23 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/20/2012 at 10:00am

They're on fire. At least at home. Funny how last year they were hot on the road, but this year it's the opposite. Maybe it was Babcock emphasizing to the team they could use getting home ice back for the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by HAVEN2135The...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:52:39 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/20/2012 at 7:52am

Originally posted by HAVEN2135

The wings are hot right now but they got a tough game coming up with the Canucks

Plus a date with the Blackhawks in Chicago tomorrow night and we know the road hasn't been kind to the Wings this year.

What amazes me about the streak is the Wings lost their #1 goaltender to injury, plugged in the well-traveled Joey McDonald and just kept rolling at home.

It was great seeing the 3rd line (Miller, Abdelkader, Helm) contribute 2 goals and 2 assists in yesterday's win against the Sharks. Helm's speed really made a difference... now if he can only learn how to finish a breakaway!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The wings are hot right now but...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:43:12 +0000

Author: HAVEN2135
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/20/2012 at 7:43am

The wings are hot right now but they got a tough game coming up with the Canucks

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Red Wings are still keeping...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:29:45 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/20/2012 at 6:29am

The Red Wings are still keeping their streak going 23 straight games at home its absolutely amazing. congradulations to the detriot players and to the organization. if they reach 25 i dont see anyone beating that, it took 40 years to beat 20 games good luck Red Wings.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The sabers are beating the penguins...

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:18:40 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/19/2012 at 11:18am

The sabers are beating the penguins right now 3-1 and the flyers killed them on thursday yet got beat by the penguins yesterday. I dont understand the flyers and why they even play bryz cause he is the reason why they are losing games.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : the flyers lost to the penguins...

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:30:19 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/18/2012 at 6:30pm

the flyers lost to the penguins today 6-4 another poor performance from bryz. As much as i hate to say it i dont think the flyers are a stanely cup team with him in net their goaltending really needs to step up its play for them to really compete in playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers ended up killing the...

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:44:13 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/17/2012 at 6:44am

The flyers ended up killing the sabers after going down 2-0, they scored 7 unanswered goals after that. Simmons got hit in the face with a puck before the game and ended up scoreing two goals in the game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.TupI...

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:52:23 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/17/2012 at 4:52am

Originally posted by A.Tup

I love my wings but I dont really care for the streak, its great but if we dont win the cup then it means nothing. Just like in moneyball the only thing that matters is who wins the last game of the year

Tru dat. Heard people saying "Next stop lord stanley". The streak is nice, the record is good, but that doesn't mean the season's over yet.

Tonight the Wings go for another home win. Let's go Red Wings!!!!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Lucky5The...

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:32:01 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/17/2012 at 4:32am

Originally posted by Lucky5

The hawks need to step up their game too good for having a 9 game losing streak

Pretty weird to snap it against the Rangers in MSG, but I guess if you are able to get up 4-0 you can just sit back and hold on for dear life.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers just came back from...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:18:43 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/16/2012 at 5:18pm

The flyers just came back from a 2-0 defecit to make it 3-2 against the sabers in less then half a period. Keep it up flyers lets go.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The hawks need to step up their...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:20:46 +0000

Author: Lucky5
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/15/2012 at 12:20pm

The hawks need to step up their game too good for having a 9 game losing streak

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I love my wings but I dont really...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:13:36 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/15/2012 at 12:13pm

I love my wings but I dont really care for the streak, its great but if we dont win the cup then it means nothing. Just like in moneyball the only thing that matters is who wins the last game of the year

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44I...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:43:11 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/15/2012 at 9:43am

Originally posted by Von44

I wish when I was younger that someone would've told me not to be a Leafs fan and I would've most likely cheered for the Red wings instead. 21 straight home wins compared to a 4 game losing streak. damn

* turns back the hands of time* Von, do not be a Leafs fan, cheer for the Wings, you'll thank me later.

*fast forward to today* Von, how about that Wings game last night, eh?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I wish when I was younger that...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:27:58 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/15/2012 at 6:27am

I wish when I was younger that someone would've told me not to be a Leafs fan and I would've most likely cheered for the Red wings instead. 21 straight home wins compared to a 4 game losing streak. damn

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Red Wings streak that is still...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:05:43 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/15/2012 at 6:05am

The Red Wings streak that is still counting is a ridiculous streak that may never be broken again it took almost 40 years to break from the 74-75 flyers, a great accomplishment from a great organization.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings win last night to set the...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:20:58 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/15/2012 at 5:20am

Wings win last night to set the NHL record with 21 home wins in a row, a tremendous streak.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Pretty much. They handled the...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:16:06 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/15/2012 at 5:16am

^Pretty much. They handled the Bruins no problem. 3-0. But they might be peaking too early. At least I'm hoping that's what's going on.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The rangers are playing boston...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:28:41 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/14/2012 at 4:28pm

The rangers are playing boston right now, a great game. The rangers just made it 1-0,the rangers are unstoppable right now its insane.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Goaltending issues in Philly?...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:34:47 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/14/2012 at 5:34am

^Goaltending issues in Philly? What else is new? Looks like they threw all their cash at the wrong goalie in the offseason. Either that or Philly just isn't a good place to be a goalie.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers are just lossing their...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:07:16 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/13/2012 at 6:07am

The flyers are just lossing their touch right now they have a hard schedule the past couple of games but u have to find ways to win these games. After getting the lead on the Red Wings there is no way in the world u can let them tie the game up a minute later especially at home. The Goaltending is not the goaltending of a stanely cup team, and is absolutely horrible right now bob stinks and bzy is not mentally strong enough to play in philly. Come on flyers pull it together.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mollicap16I...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:42:09 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/13/2012 at 5:42am

Originally posted by mollicap16

I dont understand why the flyers cant beat the rangers. They are 0-4 agaisnt the rangers on the season they have one more shot this season to prove they can beat them. Otherwise we will just have to hope the rangers get knocked out of playoffs before the flyers see them.

It's because the Rangers are really good this year. They're beating up on everyone. McDonagh and Girardi are eating up minutes on the blue line, and now they've got Staal back. And they have plenty of talent up front. Scary team.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : after a bad loss to the rangers...

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:40:39 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/12/2012 at 9:40am

after a bad loss to the rangers yesterday, the flyers go against the red wings tonight another tough game for the flyers. They need this game lets go flyers.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : 7 straight loses for my Hawks....

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:29:44 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/11/2012 at 5:29pm

7 straight loses for my Hawks.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I dont understand why the flyers...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:30:06 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/11/2012 at 1:30pm

I dont understand why the flyers cant beat the rangers. They are 0-4 agaisnt the rangers on the season they have one more shot this season to prove they can beat them. Otherwise we will just have to hope the rangers get knocked out of playoffs before the flyers see them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by snowj720 Red...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:17:31 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/11/2012 at 6:17am

Originally posted by snowj720

Red Wings- 19 home game wins (in a row) and counting

Yeppers, thanks to Joey McDonald in net and Bertuzzi's shootout goal (the old man is unstoppable in a shootout).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Red Wings- 19 home game...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:02:53 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/11/2012 at 6:02am

Red Wings- 19 home game wins (in a row) and counting

NHL 2011/2012 Season : sharks totally kicked it up today! ...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:03:14 +0000

Author: shing02
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/11/2012 at 12:03am

sharks totally kicked it up today!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Had the great Steve Yzerman at...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:15:26 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/10/2012 at 8:15pm

Had the great Steve Yzerman at our college hockey game tonight it was rather aweome, we made im a member of our student section. I cant get the pic to work correctly but here is a pic http://twitpic.com/8i9p7c

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.TupI...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:08:52 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/10/2012 at 5:08am

Originally posted by A.Tup

I love the wings but with Howard out we are shaky between the posts. Also the whats with the Wings fighting?

They have an 18 game home winning streak and a 5 game fighting streak going. It's been a while since they've had that kind of spark and passion about their play. I like it

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ All he needed is an assist to...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:08:17 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/10/2012 at 5:08am

^ All he needed is an assist to get a Gordie Howe hat trick (goal, assist, fight). Gordie is still the man.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Hartnell scored, and then started...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:05:27 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/10/2012 at 5:05am

^Hartnell scored, and then started a fight, which is something you don't see very often. The fight wasn't great though. They stayed in tight and Hartnell didn't really even get the chance to throw a punch.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers pulled a win out against...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:58:04 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/10/2012 at 3:58am

The flyers pulled a win out against the maple leafs last night 4-3 a great game. Even though Bob let in 3 goals they were all shots they were "picking up the trash" goals were he made 2-3 saves and then they scored and the first one went off his own player. The jagar giroux and hartnell line looked great last night. Peter needs to keep this line together all year. Lets keep wining games flyers.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : My Hawks have been playing like...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:52:46 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/10/2012 at 12:52am

My Hawks have been playing like crap lately. Not looking good at all! They need to get a hot streak going. Watching them play like crap killlllllss me.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : A good game going on right now...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:17:05 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/09/2012 at 5:17pm

A good game going on right now with the flyers and Maple Leafs its 2-2 not even halfway through the second and there was already 2 fights. Lets go flyers lets take this game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers play the leafs tonight,...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:20:12 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/09/2012 at 12:20pm

The flyers play the leafs tonight, the flyers have lost the last 3 games and need a win tonight the division and conference are so close right now that every game matters from here on.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by bhswrestler150I'll...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:30:18 +0000

Author: letterandnumber
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/08/2012 at 10:30am

Originally posted by bhswrestler150

I'll be the first to admit Rangers didn't play well last night but the ref completely blew that last call with 6 seconds left. Gaborick attempted to stop 5 ft before the top of the crease and Brodour completely embellished the contact. No a game they played well in but a tough way to lose a point

I didn't think Marty embellished on the initial contact but I did think Gaborik made the attempt to stop and was clearly pushed by Volchenkov. But even without the goalie inteference call, Gaborik was in the crease when the shot was taken so the goal may have still been waived. Not sure what the rules are in that situation.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'll be the first to admit...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:15:01 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/08/2012 at 8:15am

I'll be the first to admit Rangers didn't play well last night but the ref completely blew that last call with 6 seconds left. Gaborick attempted to stop 5 ft before the top of the crease and Brodour completely embellished the contact. No a game they played well in but a tough way to lose a point

NHL 2011/2012 Season : this is true they need to just...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:27:26 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/08/2012 at 6:27am

this is true they need to just start putting teams away early, especially teams like the islanders. Giroux really needs to start capitalizing on his scoring chances, hes had 2 goals since the winter classic and one of them was an open netter.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I hear you... but if you don't...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:22:56 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/08/2012 at 6:22am

I hear you... but if you don't do well in shootouts, do a better job of winning the game in regulation or OT.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers ended up loseing 1-0...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:14:20 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/08/2012 at 6:14am

The flyers ended up loseing 1-0 last night in the shootout again to the islanders. I have to give credit to nabakov who made 45 saves in the game, an absolute beast. The flyers should of went after nabakov instead of brzy.

p.s. I hate shootouts and the flyers are lossing valueble points with all of these shootout loses, they are 1-5 in the shootout. Come on flyers start practing it or something.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : the flyers are playing the islanders...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:55:10 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/07/2012 at 4:55pm

the flyers are playing the islanders right now. As the eastern conference is geting tighter and tighter the flyers need to win games against teams like the islanders especially after a dissappointing lose to the rangers. Lets go flyers

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Geez Originally...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:39:44 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/07/2012 at 5:39am

Originally posted by Geez

Originally posted by bhswrestler150

What they hell was that hair pulling crap by Sestito yesterday. I respect Philli for there hard play but come on hair pulling, really.....

I think it was his third fight of the night... maybe he was a little tired?

Getting your fight hat trick does take a lot out of you, but yeah... pulling on a dude's hair is just odd.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : chicago road trip is not looking...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:21:22 +0000

Author: lij1
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/06/2012 at 7:21pm

chicago road trip is not looking soo good so far :( hope it picks up for them. crawford needs to b more consistent

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by bhswrestler150What...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:51:54 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/06/2012 at 6:51pm

Originally posted by bhswrestler150

What they hell was that hair pulling crap by Sestito yesterday. I respect Philli for there hard play but come on hair pulling, really.....

I think it was his third fight of the night... maybe he was a little tired?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : What they hell was that hair pulling...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:56:31 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/06/2012 at 2:56pm

What they hell was that hair pulling crap by Sestito yesterday. I respect Philli for there hard play but come on hair pulling, really.....

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I love the wings but with Howard...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:16:36 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/06/2012 at 6:16am

I love the wings but with Howard out we are shaky between the posts. Also the whats with the Wings fighting?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The wings are playing the coyotes...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:59:49 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/06/2012 at 5:59am

The wings are playing the coyotes tonight, its always exciting to watch the red wings unless your team is playing against them. Its crazy that the red wings have had so much success year after year in the NHL one of the best organizations hockey has ever seen.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers lost to the rangers...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:40:10 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/05/2012 at 9:40pm

The flyers lost to the rangers for the 4th time this year. They just can not beat them its ridiculous. Brzy sucked in net and he really nets to get his stuff together.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Flyers got their (rear end) kicked...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:08:03 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/05/2012 at 8:08am

Flyers got their (rear end) kicked in all facets yesterday, no question

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Damn! Didn't know Kovalckuk...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:58:38 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/05/2012 at 7:58am

Damn! Didn't know Kovalckuk had it in him. Really came through for his teammate there, it's nice to see from that guy.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The blackhawks are looking pretty...

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:12:01 +0000

Author: soxfan47104
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/04/2012 at 9:12pm

The blackhawks are looking pretty good this year they have alot of good rookies.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : great vid, kovalchuk killed that...

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:21:00 +0000

Author: a-wow925
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/04/2012 at 1:21pm

great vid, kovalchuk killed that guy!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mollicap16The...

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000

Author: letterandnumber
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/04/2012 at 1:12pm

Originally posted by mollicap16

The flyers play tonight against the devils they need a win in regulation after all of these shootout loses. And boston plays today against the penguins thats gonna be a good came if i can watch both i will. But more the flyers then anything else.

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Cheap slew foot by Rinaldo but at least it ended with Schenn getting rag-dolled and rocked by Kovalchuk.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers play tonight against...

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:24:04 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/04/2012 at 9:24am

The flyers play tonight against the devils they need a win in regulation after all of these shootout loses. And boston plays today against the penguins thats gonna be a good came if i can watch both i will. But more the flyers then anything else.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Thought i read the box score wrong...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:26:08 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/03/2012 at 1:26pm

Thought i read the box score wrong or maybe it was a typo. But that was unreal when I saw the highlights. Hopefully he can carry this momentum for a whle but i really think he's just gonna tank.

As for the Leafs trade rumors, I have a feeling Burke is gonna do something stupid again like trade 3 1st round picks and Schenn for an over-the-hill bum like malone. ugghh

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Sam...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:53:05 +0000

Author: Ogilthorpe22
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/03/2012 at 9:53am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Sam Gagner had an 8-point game last night! 4 goals and 4 assists in an 8-4 Oilers win over the Blackhawks. I was really hoping that the Oilers would come around this year and compete for a playoff spot, but unfortunately that performance is probably the most notable thing that has happened this year for them. Oh well, they're still young. Maybe next year.

That was pretty sick. Every time I turned the game one, he had another point. Well done Gagner.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sam Gagner had an 8-point game...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:20:41 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/03/2012 at 5:20am

Sam Gagner had an 8-point game last night! 4 goals and 4 assists in an 8-4 Oilers win over the Blackhawks. I was really hoping that the Oilers would come around this year and compete for a playoff spot, but unfortunately that performance is probably the most notable thing that has happened this year for them. Oh well, they're still young. Maybe next year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers played a great game...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:50:42 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/03/2012 at 3:50am

The flyers played a great game last night they beat the predators 4-1 wayne simons had 2 goals and was the hardest working playing on the ice last night. And Giroux scored an open net goals his first goal since the winter classic i hope it sparks something even though its only a open net goal.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I have Niemi and Lundqvist on...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:04:58 +0000

Author: Ogilthorpe22
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/02/2012 at 10:04am

I have Niemi and Lundqvist on my fantasy team. So far I'm rocking 4W, 1.000%, 4SHO for this week's match-up (which includes the week prior to ASG). Woahnelly.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : In the rangers-senator game last...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:57:24 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/02/2012 at 5:57am

In the rangers-senator game last night both goalies played great and both got credited with a shutout. It was 0-0 when it went into the shootout. It was 0-0 and it wasnt even a boreing game very high intensity and tons of hits. but the rangers won again why cant they just lose.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I loved watching the Leafs blow...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:59:45 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/01/2012 at 9:59am

I loved watching the Leafs blow the lead again last night, what a hilarious collapse. Boston managed to pull out another tough victory from Ottawa.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : chara is a beast! skills competition...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:53:28 +0000

Author: a-wow925
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/01/2012 at 8:53am

chara is a beast! skills competition was awesome this year

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Always fun to watch the Leafs...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:30:46 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/01/2012 at 7:30am

Always fun to watch the Leafs blow a 4-1 lead and lose the shootout. Starting to know why I'm drinking so much more these days! lol

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.Tupwell...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:03:57 +0000

Author: Ogilthorpe22
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/01/2012 at 7:03am

Originally posted by A.Tup

well Chara's stick has a stiffness of 160 so thats a pretty stiff stick

That's what she said.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Yeah that was absolutely filthy....

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:18:42 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/01/2012 at 6:18am

Yeah that was absolutely filthy. That was an absolute lazer idk if any goalie in the league would of stopped that. Your hateing yourself if your ottawa and thats how u lost the game but that shot might of beat chara's shot in the skills competition.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Anyone see Seidenberg's game-winner...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:10:49 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/01/2012 at 6:10am

Anyone see Seidenberg's game-winner last night against Ottawa? Slap shot from the red line.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers game was nothing like...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:52:10 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Feb/01/2012 at 3:52am

The flyers game was nothing like that 9-8 game early in the season. But last night it went into the shoot out the third shootout in a row for the flyers and the lost again. They have been in about 8 shootouts this year and have only won one. They really need to work on it in practice cause they are lossing easy points. Get them next game and lets try not to let it go to a shoot out.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It seems like forever since the...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:45:19 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/31/2012 at 12:45pm

It seems like forever since the flyers have played but they play tonight against the winnapeg jets. Last time they played the score was 9-8 jets, i dont mind another 9-8 game but with the flyers on top. Lets go flyers.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.Tupwell...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:19:51 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/31/2012 at 8:19am

Originally posted by A.Tup

well Chara's stick has a stiffness of 160 so thats a pretty stiff stick

Yeah, exactly like I said above, that's insanely stiff. A normal stiff flex is 100, extra stiff is into the 110 range. You've got to be really big and really strong to need anything close to that level

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageur Originally...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:53:34 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/31/2012 at 4:53am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Originally posted by ctoma

I'd like to see what he can do with a traditional wood stick, those 1-piece composite sticks are quite whippy.

I'm pretty sure he uses one of the stiffest composites sticks in the world on top of that, he's just too strong. I bet you with a wood stick he'd still be well over 100, Al MacInnis and Al Iafrate used to do it all the time.

Well over 100mph? I wouldn't go that far.

Iafrate and MacInnis had amazing shots, wonder what they would have hit on the radar gun if they used composite sticks?

I think they'd be in the 107-110 range given the technology these days. I still believe Chara would be 105 with a wood stick.

Bottom line is that the guy is a giant, and he has a huge shot. Consistently the hardest shot in the league, and the hardest ever recorded. Screw Al Iafrate.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : well Chara's stick has a...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:09:53 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/30/2012 at 11:09am

well Chara's stick has a stiffness of 160 so thats a pretty stiff stick

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:43:48 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/30/2012 at 7:43am

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Originally posted by ctoma

I'd like to see what he can do with a traditional wood stick, those 1-piece composite sticks are quite whippy.

Well over 100mph? I wouldn't go that far.

Iafrate and MacInnis had amazing shots, wonder what they would have hit on the radar gun if they used composite sticks?

I think they'd be in the 107-110 range given the technology these days. I still believe Chara would be 105 with a wood stick.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageur Originally...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:38:36 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/30/2012 at 6:38am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Originally posted by ctoma

I'd like to see what he can do with a traditional wood stick, those 1-piece composite sticks are quite whippy.

Well over 100mph? I wouldn't go that far.

Iafrate and MacInnis had amazing shots, wonder what they would have hit on the radar gun if they used composite sticks?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^^^^ No way the reason he was...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:26:10 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/30/2012 at 6:26am

^^^^ No way the reason he was able to shoot as 109, is because of the composite sticks and the technology of the sticks. He would of never got 109 with a wooden stick. There is a reason they use the composit sticks and its not because of how light they are.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:25:24 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/30/2012 at 6:25am

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Chara almost hit 109 in hardest shot. That's frightening.

I'd like to see what he can do with a traditional wood stick, those 1-piece composite sticks are quite whippy.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Chara...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:18:00 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/30/2012 at 6:18am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Chara almost hit 109 in hardest shot. That's frightening.

I'd like to see what he can do with a traditional wood stick, those 1-piece composite sticks are quite whippy.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by GeezSkills...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:37:34 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/30/2012 at 5:37am

Originally posted by Geez

Skills competition was fun... I am going out on a limb that I will not be watching the All Star game (or the Pro Bowl for that matter).

Chara almost hit 109 in hardest shot. That's frightening.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The allstar game was sick yester...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:44:36 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/30/2012 at 3:44am

The allstar game was sick yester day, team chara won 12-9. I was cheering for team alfreddson cause he had gurioux and hartnell, but its alright cause kimmo timmonen was on team chara and won.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The all star game just started...

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:24:51 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/29/2012 at 1:24pm

The all star game just started looks like a good paced game for an all star game. Lets go team Alfredson (they have more flyers).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Skills competition was fun......

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:22:33 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/29/2012 at 11:22am

Skills competition was fun... I am going out on a limb that I will not be watching the All Star game (or the Pro Bowl for that matter).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Skills competition is way...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:28:30 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/28/2012 at 3:28pm

The Skills competition is way better then the all star game. And its on tonight cant wait to watch it. I hope a flyer wins a competition or two.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : NHL Skills Challenge > NHL...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:29:19 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/28/2012 at 9:29am

NHL Skills Challenge > NHL All Star Game

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The all star draft was last night...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:56:08 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/27/2012 at 5:56am

The all star draft was last night it was kinda homosexual but all the flyers are on team alfredson other then timonen even the rookies sean courtorie and matt reed are on team alfredson. Sorry timonen im going to rooting against you.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by wpiass Originally...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:37:35 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/27/2012 at 5:37am

Originally posted by wpiass

Originally posted by Ogilthorpe22

And now the All-Star lull. Snooooooze.

agreed. they should make it after the season like football.

Except they moved the Pro Bowl, so now it's before the Super Bowl.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Pavel first woot woot

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:15:36 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/26/2012 at 6:15pm

Pavel first woot woot

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by wpiass Originally...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:50:51 +0000

Author: letterandnumber
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/26/2012 at 3:50pm

Originally posted by wpiass

Originally posted by Ogilthorpe22

And now the All-Star lull. Snooooooze.

agreed. they should make it after the season like football.

I was never much for the All Star games in general but I thought the previous formats of West vs. East and North America vs. World were a lot more interesting.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Ogilthorpe22And...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:11:13 +0000

Author: wpiass
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/26/2012 at 3:11pm

Originally posted by Ogilthorpe22

And now the All-Star lull. Snooooooze.

agreed. they should make it after the season like football.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : And now the All-Star lull. Snooooooze. ...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:21:11 +0000

Author: Ogilthorpe22
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/26/2012 at 9:21am

And now the All-Star lull. Snooooooze.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : There was only one game last night...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:41:40 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/26/2012 at 8:41am

There was only one game last night and it was the canadians and the red wings. the canadians absolutely killed them last night 7-2. The canadians got better with out camalari dont ask me how.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Wings-Habs game was turrable...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:52:44 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/26/2012 at 5:52am

The Wings-Habs game was turrable (as Charles Barkley would say). Yeah, I'm glad it was a road game, too, so the home winning streak is still alive.

Here's Charles after watching the game:

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Yeah, the Wings decided to start...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:38:17 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/26/2012 at 5:38am

^Yeah, the Wings decided to start their All-Star break a little early. I turned the game on and they were already down 4-0. It got to 6-0 at one point. Even the Canadians were probably somewhat surprised to be up by that much.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Pavel got a game suspension for...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:07:09 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/25/2012 at 11:07pm

Pavel got a game suspension for not going to the players party or something like that.

Also Wings got stomped all over tonight at least it wasnt at home.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Most players don't actually...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:47:41 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/25/2012 at 9:47am

Most players don't actually like playing in the game from the rumors. Datsyuk and Lindstrom got suspended in '09 I believe for going. Understandably, the season is really long and most players just want a bit of a break.

So it doesn't surprise me to see Ovy not show up.

Where do you guys think Kessel will be picked this year? I don't think Alfredson or Chara will really want him on their teams, so it might be interesting.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : did anyone see ovechkin drop out...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:29:50 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/25/2012 at 9:29am

did anyone see ovechkin drop out of the allstar game cause he feels as though he doesnt deserve to be in it because of his suspension? But its cool instead scott hartnell got a phone call from shannahan and now hes in it im loving it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:46:13 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/25/2012 at 8:46am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by Von44

Seems like its either Malkin or crosby has the big year for pens. Its never in the same year. I guess that's the luxury of two skilled players where each can carry the team.

Agreed. Crosby has not been good this year. It almost seems like he isn't even out there.

Haha, I've also been very disappointed in his play this year, he's only got me 12 pts in my pool!!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers had a great game last...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:18:11 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/25/2012 at 6:18am

The flyers had a great game last night they beat the panthers in the shoot out. Which is the first flyers win in a shootout this season, all because bob stood on his head through out the game and in the shootout. After the last couple of performances bob has had he is the obvious choice as the starting goalie.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Von44Seems...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:03:20 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/24/2012 at 6:03am

Agreed. Crosby has not been good this year. It almost seems like he isn't even out there.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings played a good solid game...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:57:56 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/24/2012 at 4:57am

Wings played a good solid game against the Blue last night for their 17th straight home win. Jimmy Howard got his league leading 30th win. Wings are also leading the NHL with 67 points.

Edit: This is the thread's 2,000th post... damn...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers have a tough game against...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:52:35 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/24/2012 at 4:52am

The flyers have a tough game against the panthers tonight. But if they play like they did against boston they will definitely win. Hartnell has been on fire and he needs to keep it up. Lets go flyers.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Seems like its either Malkin or...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:19:33 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 10:19pm

Seems like its either Malkin or crosby has the big year for pens. Its never in the same year. I guess that's the luxury of two skilled players where each can carry the team.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Caps-Pens was a great game yesterday....

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:25:55 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/23/2012 at 5:25am

Caps-Pens was a great game yesterday. Gino is the best player in the NHL right now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers game today was one...

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:02:58 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/22/2012 at 6:02pm

The flyers game today was one of the best hockey games ive seen in the regular season in a long time it was such a great game. Its kinda disappointing that it had to come to a shootout. Bryz had another bad game i hope he picks it up.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Flyers just tied it up against...

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:22:15 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/22/2012 at 1:22pm

Flyers just tied it up against boston 3-3. Great game already 3 fights and so much energy. Lets go flyers lets take this game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Let's just home Laviolette...

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:04:32 +0000

Author: Geez
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/21/2012 at 9:04am

Let's just home Laviolette doesn't burn them out like he did last year. Pronger ain't walking through the door.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers are on at 1 today playing...

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:51:49 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/21/2012 at 8:51am

The flyers are on at 1 today playing the devils a win is needed since the rangers are playing boston a tough matchup for them. If the flyers win and the rangers lose then the flyers are only one game behind them. Lets go flyers.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : getting 4 to 8 inches tomorrow...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:16:15 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/20/2012 at 2:16pm

getting 4 to 8 inches tomorrow but the Rangers are playing the Bruins at 1..... decisions decisions

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Hamilton is sure ripping up the...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:45:32 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/20/2012 at 12:45pm

Hamilton is sure ripping up the league for a D man. I think he's going to be a great fit with Boston, they've got a lot of great defensemen already so there won't be a lot of pressure on him to perform right away (kinda like Seguin).

Seguin is really looking good this year, he was leading the league in +/- for a while, not sure if he still is. He's going to be scary good in 2 or 3 years.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I haven't payed attention...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:53:59 +0000

Author: rurchan
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/20/2012 at 10:53am

I haven't payed attention to hockey in a long time. How are the LA Kings doing?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : 6 of the 10 games yesterday ended...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:40:48 +0000

Author: azngolfur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/20/2012 at 9:40am

6 of the 10 games yesterday ended in a 4-1 score. heh

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by rook Also...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:02:56 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/20/2012 at 7:02am

Originally posted by rook

Also he will fit in very well with the Bruins he was just suspended 10 games by the OHL today for an illegal check to the head.

Ha! Just means he's ready for the big show.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers had a disappointing...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:46:46 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/20/2012 at 6:46am

The flyers had a disappointing lose at home against the islanders last night. They have won 24 of the last 25 times they have played them and were on a 8 game winning streak agaisnt them. Not to mention the rangers lost last night and a win would of put the flyers a game behind the rangers. We need a bounce back win next game. LETS GO FLYERS.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:47:57 +0000

Author: rook
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/19/2012 at 4:47pm

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by rook

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by rook

^^ as good as Seguin is/will be, I think Hamilton will be the biggest coup from that trade. He has all the skills to be an elite NHL d-men.

That is some bold talk, but lets hope you're right. Dougie Hamilton is a big kid, and appears to be very skilled, but let's let him crack the Bruins roster before we go saying he's better than Seguin.

We will have to wait a few seasons still for Dougie to make the show (Bruins will be in no rush, I think they will give him at least one full season a the AHL level, unless the suffer huge losses to their back line), but in todays NHL a big puck moving d-men is more valuable than a point a game forward.

If he's that good, they should be able to use him next year.

They could but why? The NHL is tough place for young d-men if you don't NEED him to win then you are better served (in the long run) by having him play 25+ mins a night in the AHL.

Also he will fit in very well with the Bruins he was just suspended 10 games by the OHL today for an illegal check to the head.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by rook Originally...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:26:20 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/19/2012 at 6:26am

Originally posted by rook

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by rook

^^ as good as Seguin is/will be, I think Hamilton will be the biggest coup from that trade. He has all the skills to be an elite NHL d-men.

If he's that good, they should be able to use him next year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers play the islanders...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:07:43 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/19/2012 at 6:07am

The flyers play the islanders tonight last time they played them they made it a close game. They cant do that again this time. They just have to come out firing early get a quick lead and just keep adding to it. The islanders are comming off a big win last night 3-0 against the capitals and are gonna bring that momentum into this game if the flyers take the lead early then they will have the momentum.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Hawks rolled on the Sabres today....

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:07:02 +0000

Author: ChiTownRon
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/18/2012 at 7:07pm

Hawks rolled on the Sabres today. Shaw has been on fire. This kid has a bright future in the league. Same thing with Hayes.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : A huge win for the flyers last...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:13:52 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/18/2012 at 11:13am

A huge win for the flyers last night. They looked really good a great bounce back from their last lose keep it up fly guys.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:36:40 +0000

Author: rook
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/18/2012 at 8:36am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by rook

^^ as good as Seguin is/will be, I think Hamilton will be the biggest coup from that trade. He has all the skills to be an elite NHL d-men.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by rook^^...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:26:59 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/18/2012 at 8:26am

Originally posted by rook

^^ as good as Seguin is/will be, I think Hamilton will be the biggest coup from that trade. He has all the skills to be an elite NHL d-men.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : go canucks! hopefully they'll...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:01:32 +0000

Author: a-wow925
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 5:01pm

go canucks! hopefully they'll make it this year. although everyone seems to have their number this year. hopefully they'll get some grit by the trade deadline

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^^ as good as Seguin is/will be,...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:24:40 +0000

Author: rook
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 4:24pm

^^ as good as Seguin is/will be, I think Hamilton will be the biggest coup from that trade. He has all the skills to be an elite NHL d-men.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I love seeing Toronto in 9th place...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:33:59 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 3:33pm

I love seeing Toronto in 9th place today, it would be excellent if they missed the playoffs again this year. Too bad they weren't giving another gift to Boston in the draft.

I guess we'll have to be happy with Seguin, Knight and Hamilton for Kessel, haha

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:56:36 +0000

Author: rook
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 9:56am

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by A.Tup

Marchand didnt duck that was a clear attempt at going to the guys knees, he was barely coming at him all he had to do is slow up and turn and he would have EASILY defend the puck just fine.

Other news, Wings got that 15th straight at home

so knees > head...

I guess I'm just missing something here....

No knees = Head...... Knee injuries can end careers just as easily as head injuries can (see Neely, Orr, Bure etc. etc.). Salo was also concussed on the play and is still out of the line up. Bottom line is both plays were dirty and I think 3-5 games was good for both hits. I think the biggest difference between the two was Marchand has been fined (once) and suspended (for 2 games) in the last 8 months, where as Byers only has been suspended once (for 1 game) and it was 3 years ago, and it was for a fight not a dirty hit.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.TupMarchand...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:21:23 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 8:21am

so knees > head...

I guess I'm just missing something here....

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:07:57 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 8:07am

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Malkin was a monster last night. 5 points, and got punched in the face a couple of times.

Looking at his face it appears he has been punched in the face a couple times his entire life.

He's the spitting image of his mom. She is a handsome woman. Strong with plow.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Flyers have a big game against...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:42:51 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 7:42am

Flyers have a big game against the wild tonight. They wild have been playing great all season and if the flyers want to catch the rangers they are gonna need a win tonight. Lets go flyers.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Marchand didnt duck that was a...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:12:53 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 6:12am

Marchand didnt duck that was a clear attempt at going to the guys knees, he was barely coming at him all he had to do is slow up and turn and he would have EASILY defend the puck just fine.

Other news, Wings got that 15th straight at home

NHL 2011/2012 Season : If Marchand is given 5 games for...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:53:56 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/17/2012 at 5:53am

If Marchand is given 5 games for having ducked under a guy that is going right for him (and Salo wasn't hurt on the play) how the Byers only get 3 games for a headhunter on Desjarins? I know its Columbus and San Jose, but come awn.

This is my gripe with all these videos SHanny is putting out. I watch 90% of them and I don't see continuity of the punishments with players with "previous oooh-fences"

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Tonight we have the Miller brothers...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:01:47 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/16/2012 at 11:01am

Tonight we have the Miller brothers playing against each other

Lets hope the wings can get their 15th straight at home

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Im happy the rangers finally took...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:29:55 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/16/2012 at 10:29am

Im happy the rangers finally took a lose and to montreal non the less. The flyers are gonna have to win tomorrow to make up some space for first place.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Malkin...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:13:18 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/16/2012 at 6:13am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Malkin was a monster last night. 5 points, and got punched in the face a couple of times.

Looking at his face it appears he has been punched in the face a couple times his entire life.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Malkin was a monster last night....

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:06:44 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/16/2012 at 6:06am

Malkin was a monster last night. 5 points, and got punched in the face a couple of times. The Pens need him to be a monster from here on out to stay in the hunt from the looks of it. Can't really count on Sid coming back at this point.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers had a very upsetting...

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:27:37 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/15/2012 at 10:27am

The flyers had a very upsetting lose last night against the predators. Bryz is playing horrible one or two of those goals may not of been his fault but it seems like every time we put him in its a lose. We really need him to step his play up.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Nice OT win by the Wings over...

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:27:27 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/14/2012 at 12:27pm

Nice OT win by the Wings over the Blackhawks. Too bad Lidstrom deflected Hossa's shot into the net with less than 1 minute left in the game to tie the score, would have preferred the Wings getting 2 points and the Hawks 0.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : A good game today flyers verses...

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:24:16 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/14/2012 at 12:24pm

A good game today flyers verses the predators. Flyers need to keep wining i hope they start bob.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings are looking strong against...

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:23:01 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/14/2012 at 10:23am

Wings are looking strong against the Hawks

NHL 2011/2012 Season : bryz owes it to the flyers organization....

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:14:40 +0000

Author: lij1
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 8:14pm

bryz owes it to the flyers organization. they gave up so many key players to get him and he hasnt repayed them back yet

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageur Originally...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:38:18 +0000

Author: rook
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 12:38pm

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Originally posted by rook

That can be said in almost every game. Ok so Looch stays in, but then can you use replay to take back the goal that came on an obvious icing play. Shit happens, B's lost there are still 19 other players on the team who can contribute. Plus he doesn't play on the PK which was the bruins real issue that game.

I am surprised at the psyche of may B's fans. You still have the cup (enjoy it, it might take 40+ to get another one), it was one game of 82, in reality it means very little (only 2 points), get over it and get on with your life.

Wow, quite the response. Who do you cheer for? I'm not that upset about the loss, but I do think it would be a good idea in unclear spots to take a minute to review. Throwing a guy out for leaving the bench when he didn't leave the bench is pretty bad, you have to admit. This isn't a blown offside here buddy.

Regardless, they're the champs and they're going to repeat!

I cheer for hockey....... I think 99% of fans of every team can't look at anything objectively. Most players don't make excuses, but fans sure love to. Every hit a fans team lays is clean, every hit received is dirty.... blah blah blah. Ref's are out to screw every team etc etc. I liked hockey better when nobody else was watching (I sound like a hockey hipster, haha).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Another win for the flyers as...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:34:01 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 12:34pm

Another win for the flyers as expected im loving to see the rookies involved with the scoring and a great game by bob. They flyers lead the league in rookie points.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctomaPenner's...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:08:08 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 7:08am

Originally posted by ctoma

Penner's Pancake Craving...

in case you wanted the recipe: http://allrecipes.com/personalrecipe/63057161/mrs-penners-pancakes/detail.aspx

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Penner's Pancake Craving......

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:28:19 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 6:28am

Penner's Pancake Craving...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by dkor49Also,...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:39:41 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/13/2012 at 5:39am

Originally posted by dkor49

Also, Kings will win the Stanley cup, and Dustin Penner the MVP. naw im kidding about penner hes a fat turd but the Kings WILL win the cup

Penner hurt his back eating pancakes recently. That guy is an absolute monster, but he just seems to be a bum. Not a lot of desire there.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : In other news, is Bryz not the...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:18:27 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 12:18pm

In other news, is Bryz not the best interview in the entire league?

Also, I liked Mike Cammallari's comments about Montreal yesterday...finally some truth from that disgusting franchise. They are a disaster!!! Gautier should have been gone a long time ago, but the real problem with the Canadiens are the media and some of the crazier fans. Pick the best coach you can, don't worry about the fact that he can't speak french at the after-game news conference, my god!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by rookThat...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:15:14 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 12:15pm

Regardless, they're the champs and they're going to repeat!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Kinda upset Captain Nick declined...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:14:56 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 11:14am

Kinda upset Captain Nick declined for the allstar but super pumped that all the write votes Detroit did for Jimmy Howard got him into it

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ive been playing ice hockey my...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:02:32 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 11:02am

Ive been playing ice hockey my entire life and ive been a flyers fan my entire life. You can sit him if hes not performaning and hell just have to work his way back into the starting spot. The reason why they didnt start bob all the time last year is cause he was a rookie and he got plenty of playing time which has developed him into an even better goalie this year. The money is way to much to have bryz sitting on the bench but the message needs to be sent that if he dont pick it up bob will. But i do agree with dkor49 Giroux is an absolute monster.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Also, Kings will win the Stanley...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:59:16 +0000

Author: dkor49
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 10:59am

Also, Kings will win the Stanley cup, and Dustin Penner the MVP. naw im kidding about penner hes a fat turd but the Kings WILL win the cup

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Brysgalov needs to play for philly...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:55:23 +0000

Author: dkor49
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 10:55am

Brysgalov needs to play for philly he has been solid his entire career. He will pick it up and they can't pay that kind of money for a backup. Anyway, the flyers have enough offense to compensate for a few bad games by bryz. Giroux is a beast.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mollicap16It...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:50:06 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 10:50am

Originally posted by mollicap16

It doesnt matter the money if he doesnt play at the level hes getting paid then you sit him or trade him. The flyers have an oppertunity at a stanley cup and unless Brysgalov is playing at the level he was last year or in the years past you let bobroski stay in net and win games.

then why didn't they use Bob last year? they really seemed to lose confidence in him. and yes, it is about the money. No one will take that contract and you can't damage an already scrambled mind like him by sitting him.

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess you don't know many goalies...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669So...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:35:54 +0000

Author: lij1
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 10:35am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

So you're from Vancouver and you hate the Canucks? How did that happen?

simple...cancucks fail to win year after year of trying

NHL 2011/2012 Season : OO yeah i forgot the flyers have...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:29:48 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 10:29am

OO yeah i forgot the flyers have a game tonight so lets see who they through in net. Either way they are playing the islanders and are gonna win but will just have to see.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It doesnt matter the money if...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:27:27 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 10:27am

It doesnt matter the money if he doesnt play at the level hes getting paid then you sit him or trade him. The flyers have an oppertunity at a stanley cup and unless Brysgalov is playing at the level he was last year or in the years past you let bobroski stay in net and win games.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Yeah, what zakk said. Just sit...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:00:04 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/11/2012 at 7:00am

^ Yeah, what zakk said. Just sit Bryzgalov and his $10M salary on the bench, good use of $$$ by the Flyers once again. 9 years, $51M... them's some smart people in Philly.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mollicap16A...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:33:33 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/11/2012 at 6:33am

Originally posted by mollicap16

A good win for the flyers last night a little too close for comfort but they got the win. Bobroski had a great game one goal on 37 shots he should be the starting goalie for the rest of the season

and so you just sit Bryzgalov until that 9 year contract (that we are 6 months into) is up?

Philly's crease is a never ending joke since one Bernard Marcel Parent retired.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by bhswrestler150No...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:41:41 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/11/2012 at 5:41am

Originally posted by bhswrestler150

No one has any love for the Rangers? They have been playing amazing this season. Great game tonight gotta give smith credit he made some spectacular saves

Nope, everybody hates them. They are an easy team to hate. Henrik Lundqvist seems to dress almost too well, and Brad Richards seems like the most boring person in the world.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : A good win for the flyers last...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:18:10 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/11/2012 at 5:18am

A good win for the flyers last night a little too close for comfort but they got the win. Bobroski had a great game one goal on 37 shots he should be the starting goalie for the rest of the season

NHL 2011/2012 Season : No one has any love for the Rangers?...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:10:15 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 7:10pm

No one has any love for the Rangers? They have been playing amazing this season. Great game tonight gotta give smith credit he made some spectacular saves

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by tlabgo...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:21:30 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 1:21pm

Originally posted by tlab

go Avs

thanks for that insight. I'm sure it adds a lot to the current discussion of the Marchand hit and Sheriff Shanny's heavy handed 5 game ban.

We look forward to future insights like "I like dub step" and "what boots?" that are undoubtedly in the hopper for your planned future posts, for which I wait with bated breath.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : go Avs

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:12:26 +0000

Author: tlab
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 1:12pm

go Avs

NHL 2011/2012 Season : That can be said in almost every...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:03:52 +0000

Author: rook
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 1:03pm

That can be said in almost every game. Ok so Looch stays in, but then can you use replay to take back the goal that came on an obvious icing play. Shit happens, B's lost there are still 19 other players on the team who can contribute. Plus he doesn't play on the PK which was the bruins real issue that game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Taking Looch out of that game...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:15:23 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 12:15pm

Taking Looch out of that game of Boston vs Vancouver affected the outcome I think. He is a game-changing type of player, could have made the difference. They should have reviewed that video of him leaving the ice instead of just tossing him, since they were WRONG about it in the first place!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mollicap16The...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:55:31 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 10:55am

Originally posted by mollicap16

The flyers have an easy match up tonight against carolina but they cant play to there level they just have to beat them and get out with the points. Lets go flyers and giroux lets take that number one spot in points.

with the Flyers goalie situation, every game is an adventure.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The flyers have an easy match...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:40:37 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 10:40am

The flyers have an easy match up tonight against carolina but they cant play to there level they just have to beat them and get out with the points. Lets go flyers and giroux lets take that number one spot in points.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by dlaw I'm...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:13:47 +0000

Author: hawkeyepnx
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 9:13am

Originally posted by dlaw

I'm probably being very bias here since it is the Bs after all but I really think they should review a play before throwing a player out of a game (I think this should be the case for all sports now since they all have review available). The ref should be allowed to eject the player then the play should be confirmed to make sure it was the right call. It's great that they rescinded Lucic's penalty/suspension but that had a great impact on the outcome. There also has been no explanation why the Canucks ended up with a 5 on 3 power play after the 6 on 1 scrum.

THANK YOU! I feel the exact same way. I also feel that the Canucks started a lot of crap that game and since they aren't nearly as physical a team when the Bruins reacted and showed they are the toughest team around, they paid the price more times for it. It was crap, it was uneven, and now Marchand is being made as an example. I do not think what he did was good or right, but I do not think he did it with Malice. He ducked! Plus, he is 5'9'' and Salo is 6'3''!!!!!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm probably being very...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:21:55 +0000

Author: dlaw
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 8:21am

I'm probably being very bias here since it is the Bs after all but I really think they should review a play before throwing a player out of a game (I think this should be the case for all sports now since they all have review available). The ref should be allowed to eject the player then the play should be confirmed to make sure it was the right call. It's great that they rescinded Lucic's penalty/suspension but that had a great impact on the outcome. There also has been no explanation why the Canucks ended up with a 5 on 3 power play after the 6 on 1 scrum.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by rookYou...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:48:04 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 7:48am

Originally posted by rook

You need to watch the whole video released by Brendon Shanahan (it's on NHL.com) he explains why the suspension was as long as it was (repeat offender, predatory etc.).

I wonder how Cam Neely feels about the hit since he had his career ended by a low hit from Ulf Samuelson.

are you assuming that I have not?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : You need to watch the whole video...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:38:07 +0000

Author: rook
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 7:38am

You need to watch the whole video released by Brendon Shanahan (it's on NHL.com) he explains why the suspension was as long as it was (repeat offender, predatory etc.).

I wonder how Cam Neely feels about the hit since he had his career ended by a low hit from Ulf Samuelson.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : 5 games is WAAAAY too much. No...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:35:21 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 7:35am

5 games is WAAAAY too much. No idea what Salo was doing spinning like one of the Diving Sedin Sisters to hit Marchand with his back?

Everyone has to protect these Canucks because they can't protect themselves.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wow, Marchand got 5 games. That...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:28:15 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/10/2012 at 7:28am

Wow, Marchand got 5 games. That play confuses me. First of all, what was Salo doing? He was going after a puck in the offensive zone, but then he just sort of gave up and stood up as straight as he could.

Obviously Marchand taking him out was interference because Salo hadn't gotten to the puck yet, and obviously it was a dangerous spot since the boards were there, but really all Marchand did was deliver a hip check. And really there's an argument that Marchand was trying to absorb a hit that he thought Salo was going to deliver. It just ended up that Salo had no idea what his plan was, and ended up flipping over onto his head against the boards. Strange play all around really. Seems like 5 games is too many.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Every team in the league would...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:09:25 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2012 at 1:09pm

Every team in the league would kill to have Marchant on their team, there's no doubt. There is also no doubt that him and Lucic play right on the line most of the time, and he stepped over on this one. I expect 2 games, punishment was fairly harsh on the ice as well and cost them the game.

Lucic getting thrown was BS and that ended up taking a great player out of the game, he could have had an impact. 11 penalties for Boston is no joke either, obviously it had playoff intensity.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakkSo...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:11:20 +0000

Author: dlaw
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2012 at 12:11pm

Originally posted by zakk

So what is everyone's though on the Marchand/Salo "hit"? I know Sheriff Shanny will have a chat with him today, but Salo's stupid move got him hurt, IMO.

As a Bs fan, no question it was a dirty hit and penalty was the correct call which ultimately cost them the game. I would expect somewhere around 3 games. I wouldn't call Marchand a "dirty" player. He's an agitating "rat" that everyone hates to play against but loves to have on their own team and with that he can score.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think marchand is one of the...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:01:56 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2012 at 11:01am

I think marchand is one of the dirtest players in the league and that was just another example of that. I hope he gets a multiple game suspension.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : So what is everyone's though...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:08:34 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2012 at 8:08am

So what is everyone's though on the Marchand/Salo "hit"? I know Sheriff Shanny will have a chat with him today, but Salo's stupid move got him hurt, IMO.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lij1chicago...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:52:52 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/09/2012 at 5:52am

Originally posted by lij1

chicago needs to step their game up. im from vancouver, cant stand to see the nucks ahead

So you're from Vancouver and you hate the Canucks? How did that happen?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I cant believe the flyers lost...

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:10:43 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/08/2012 at 11:10pm

I cant believe the flyers lost that game today. They havent given up a game when winning by 2 going into the third period all year. So dissapointing. Bobrobski should get the start next game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I cant believe the flyers lost...

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:10:28 +0000

NHL 2011/2012 Season : 'Canes suck. That is all....

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:45:37 +0000

Author: mommehK
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/08/2012 at 12:45pm

'Canes suck. That is all.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I know i was getting on briere...

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:08:28 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/08/2012 at 12:08pm

I know i was getting on briere for the wintet classic but after the performance last night with the hatrick and that great fight he had ill never get on his case again. For someone who doesnt fight he had an amazing fight.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : how bout them blues! moved into...

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:09:35 +0000

Author: kyavo
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/08/2012 at 9:09am

how bout them blues! moved into 2nd place in the west.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Anyone else excited that the stars...

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:00:41 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/08/2012 at 9:00am

Anyone else excited that the stars stopped boston's 8 game winning streak on the 31st?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by mollicap16Im...

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:41:39 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/08/2012 at 8:41am

Originally posted by mollicap16

Im from philly a die hard flyers fan and yesterdays game was so depressing but the atmosphere around the stadiums was amazing. One of the coolest things ive ever seen. The problem i had with the penalty shot was why do u not have giroux shoot it? Anyone on that ice had the oppertunity to shoot the puck on the penalty shot so give it to the 2nd leading point scorer in the nhl and no matter the outcome u cant get mad. But all and all great game and cant wait for the flyers to beat the rangers in playoffs.

Briere's been a great player for years now, either one of those guys is a great choice to take the penalty shot.

In other news, Briere got a hat trick last night

NHL 2011/2012 Season : chicago needs to step their game...

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:59:29 +0000

Author: lij1
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/08/2012 at 2:59am

chicago needs to step their game up. im from vancouver, cant stand to see the nucks ahead

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Danny Briere is a pretty solid...

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:54:42 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/06/2012 at 10:54am

^Danny Briere is a pretty solid player. Not sure that you can complain about having him take the shot. Not to mention that he was 2 for 2 in shootouts this year while Giroux was 0 for 1. Add that to the fact that Briere is 20 for 45 (44.4%) in his shootout career, while Giroux is 5 of 18 (27.8%) and I'd say the Flyers made the right decision. Your best player isn't always your best option to take a penalty shot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Im from philly a die hard flyers...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:51:15 +0000

Author: mollicap16
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 6:51am

Im from philly a die hard flyers fan and yesterdays game was so depressing but the atmosphere around the stadiums was amazing. One of the coolest things ive ever seen. The problem i had with the penalty shot was why do u not have giroux shoot it? Anyone on that ice had the oppertunity to shoot the puck on the penalty shot so give it to the 2nd leading point scorer in the nhl and no matter the outcome u cant get mad. But all and all great game and cant wait for the flyers to beat the rangers in playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Great game even though I kept...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:47:24 +0000

Author: tworunningcards
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 6:47am

Great game even though I kept thinking there'd be a fight.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Winter...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:14:03 +0000

Author: hawkeyepnx
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 6:14am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Winter Classic was a great game yesterday. I really don't like either team, so I was hoping that Briere would score on his penalty shot with 0:19 left, but he choked. Still a cool game, though. Pretty crazy time to get a penalty shot.

agreed! weak shot on the 5 hole. Philly choked big in that game

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Winter Classic was a great game...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:09:30 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Jan/03/2012 at 6:09am

Winter Classic was a great game yesterday. I really don't like either team, so I was hoping that Briere would score on his penalty shot with 0:19 left, but he choked. Still a cool game, though. Pretty crazy time to get a penalty shot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The US has had a tough tournament,...

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:07:50 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/31/2011 at 8:07am

The US has had a tough tournament, they are really playing below expectations right now. Russia and Canada are keeping up their typical dominance of the rest.

As for NHL, Boston is still lighting up the league and the Leafs have started their yearly trek downwards through the standings. It will be excellent if them and the Habs both miss the playoffs this year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I guess we can talk about World...

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:42:55 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/30/2011 at 9:42pm

I guess we can talk about World Juniors here, can't we?

Haven't been watching the games yet...but I heard that the US lost today =).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^They already softened up the...

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:46:37 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/20/2011 at 5:46am

^They already softened up the elbow and shoulder pads, but it's really just a layer over the hard plastic. 5-10 years ago it was much worse. But yeah, they could still always go back to the soft elbow pads, even though they are worthless as far as protection goes.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by stevo05^...

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:43:28 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/19/2011 at 8:43am

Originally posted by stevo05

^ You can make an all-star team out of that. Sucks especially considering that NHL has been trying to minimize concussions.

And I have a feeling that all of those ppl on that list besides Michalek are Canadian. Just something that dawned upon me.

haha, you can certainly make an all star team with those guys, maybe throw in Ryan Miller when he was concussed to make a 6 man team?

The league has a real problem on their hands right now. On Saturday Don Cherry was saying the league should put a little clutch n' grab back in the rules and all the red line back in. Would basically slow the game down in the neutral zone substantially if you did that. I really like the pace of the game these days, it's never been more exciting. The only problem is players are getting destroyed on a regular basis.

Oh, and the padding needs to seriously go down. The elbow pads and shoulder pads are like steel if you've ever felt them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by datsyuk09 Originally...

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:52:41 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/19/2011 at 6:52am

Originally posted by datsyuk09

Originally posted by stevo05

^ You can make an all-star team out of that. Sucks especially considering that NHL has been trying to minimize concussions.

And I have a feeling that all of those ppl on that list besides Michalek are Canadian. Just something that dawned upon me.

ya you're right, they're all Canadian except for Michalek

Basically Canadians are a bunch of pansies. Either that or most of the league is Canadian. Maybe both.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Missed the Wings 8-2 drubbing...

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:07:41 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/19/2011 at 6:07am

Missed the Wings 8-2 drubbing of the L.A. Kings Saturday night, damn, what a game. 3 points each for Cleary, Emmerton and Kronwall.

Looking at the Western Conference standings the Wings are in 5th place with 41 points, 5 points behind Chicago. 5th place? Behind Chicago and St. Louis? Strange days.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by stevo05^...

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:58:43 +0000

Author: datsyuk09
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/18/2011 at 7:58pm

Originally posted by stevo05

^ You can make an all-star team out of that. Sucks especially considering that NHL has been trying to minimize concussions.

And I have a feeling that all of those ppl on that list besides Michalek are Canadian. Just something that dawned upon me.

ya you're right, they're all Canadian except for Michalek

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ You can make an all-star team...

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:53:33 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/18/2011 at 7:53pm

^ You can make an all-star team out of that. Sucks especially considering that NHL has been trying to minimize concussions.

And I have a feeling that all of those ppl on that list besides Michalek are Canadian. Just something that dawned upon me.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : A simple (and gutsy) pokecheck...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:41:42 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/16/2011 at 8:41am

A simple (and gutsy) pokecheck would have stopped that show cold. But once you go for the pokecheck you're done if you miss.

So it looks like Pronger is out for the entire season with "major" concussion effects from that stick to the eye a month ago.

So the list is:

Crosby (would be pts and goals leader)

Giroux (pts leader)

Michalek (goals leader)

Letang (fantastic defenseman)

Pronger (fantastic defenseman)

Savard (fantastic forward, or used to be)

Skinner (rookie of the year)

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^It was pretty effective, but...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:08:13 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/16/2011 at 5:08am

^It was pretty effective, but I can't imagine that much stickwork becoming his go-to move. I'm looking forward to the next time he tries it. Chances are the goalie won't bite and he'll end up stuffing it into their pads.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : You guys see that sick deke from...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:15:18 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/15/2011 at 10:15am

You guys see that sick deke from Patrick Kane last night? Poor Backstrom, looked like he wanted to be sitting on the bench for that one. Best multiple deke ever since that Jagr one from years ago where he went quadruple deke in the damned crease. I think his was slightly faster than Kane's

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm predicting a playoff...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:28:29 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/15/2011 at 8:28am

I'm predicting a playoff return for Sid. The Pens have shown they can be successful in the regular season and will make the playoffs without him. But Playoffs is completely different. They'll need Crosby to be healthy if they're gonna make a run.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakkSharks...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:09:13 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/15/2011 at 5:09am

Originally posted by zakk

Sharks are in a total tail spin. Don't have the parts to help the PK, the top-6 are sucking it up and even I have to admit that Burns is not playing anywhere near his potential.

Boyle has been a shadow of his old self and Niemi is was he always has been: and above average goalie that is incapable of stealing games for you.

The tailspin came early this year. Usually the Sharks don't completely fall apart until the second round of the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The whole Crosby thing has everyone...

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:35:59 +0000

Author: vanoot
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/14/2011 at 4:35pm

The whole Crosby thing has everyone frusturated. I personally couldn't care less anymore. The story is way over-covered, and everyone is over-reacting. It seems he gets more media coverage than the rest of professional hockey combined. I'm tired of hearing his name on the news.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctomaI'm...

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:50:14 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/14/2011 at 9:50am

Originally posted by ctoma

I'm far from being a Crosby fan (after all the Pens beat the Wings in the SC Finals in '09) but the NHL without Crosby is not good. He is an exceptional player and creates interest in even the most casual fan. Last night's Wings vs. Pens game was a good example of what the Pens can expect w/o Crosby, Malkin cannot do it all by himself.

The Pens have proven they are a very good team without Crosby. With him, they are a Stanley cup-winning team. I really think they would be one of the top contenders this year with him.

I'm predicting he makes a return to action in late February or March but wouldn't be surprised if he didn't come back until next year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sharks are in a total tail spin....

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:41:19 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/14/2011 at 8:41am

Sharks are in a total tail spin. Don't have the parts to help the PK, the top-6 are sucking it up and even I have to admit that Burns is not playing anywhere near his potential.

Boyle has been a shadow of his old self and Niemi is was he always has been: and above average goalie that is incapable of stealing games for you.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm far from being a Crosby...

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:16:26 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/14/2011 at 7:16am

I'm far from being a Crosby fan (after all the Pens beat the Wings in the SC Finals in '09) but the NHL without Crosby is not good. He is an exceptional player and creates interest in even the most casual fan. Last night's Wings vs. Pens game was a good example of what the Pens can expect w/o Crosby, Malkin cannot do it all by himself.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I really think we're watching...

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:16:12 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/14/2011 at 6:16am

I really think we're watching the end of Crosby. I predict he will be retired by age 26 or sooner (less than 2 years). That Krejchi hit really wasn't at all bad, and if that's enough to give him headaches, imagine the bigger hits that are inevitable in the NHL these days.

Sad sad stuff here, but his life is more important than a game.

/my hockey pool is done for me, looked like it was going to pay off.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Crosby is out again with concussion...

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:10:53 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/14/2011 at 6:10am

Crosby is out again with concussion symptoms. It's crazy to think that there is a chance that he will struggle with this and retire at his age, but it might come to that. Hopefully he can come out of it. I'm not even a Pens fan, but it's tough to see injuries cut careers short.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:11:26 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/09/2011 at 7:11am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by asingh

As a diehard leaf fan I must say i am super excited about this restructuring the league plan. Toronto will have no problem making the playoffs ever

Toronto can find a way to screw anything up. They will find a way to stay bottom-dwellers.

Well, Rogers/Bell just bought a 75% stake in MLSE, so it'll be intereting what the Pension Plan Puppets now change their name too. I'm not sure how it'll be with TSN now owning a part of the team either. Time will tell...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : great win for the sharks!...by...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:12:48 +0000

Author: seacow234
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/09/2011 at 1:12am

great win for the sharks!...by a nice margin too lol

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by asinghAs...

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:12:38 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/07/2011 at 8:12am

Originally posted by asingh

As a diehard leaf fan I must say i am super excited about this restructuring the league plan. Toronto will have no problem making the playoffs ever

Toronto can find a way to screw anything up. They will find a way to stay bottom-dwellers.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by snowj720 I...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:45:28 +0000

Author: lienair
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 2:45pm

Originally posted by snowj720

I don't think the Wings made out very well on this one, still going to have late starts on the road that I lose sleep for. We'll see how this pans out.

And the West is still strong this year, the difference between 1st and like 6th is only a few points.

The Wings will have 8 less West coast game in the new scheme, which is half of what they have now, and the Colorado game probably starts an hour earlier too. So its more like 7 late games. It's considerably better for them. Considering a lot of teams they play now wouldn't approve a scheme with them leaving the West it was a decent compromise.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageur Originally...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:52:32 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 9:52am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Originally posted by asingh

As a diehard leaf fan I must say i am super excited about this restructuring the league plan. Toronto will have no problem making the playoffs ever

Haha, they have a 53.3% chance of making it now and haven't for 7 years, you think an extra 4% is going to help? If you've got a sht team with a terrible GM there isn't much to be done.

^^^^^ this x Eleventy Billion.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by asinghAs...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:44:00 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 9:44am

Originally posted by asingh

As a diehard leaf fan I must say i am super excited about this restructuring the league plan. Toronto will have no problem making the playoffs ever

Haha, they have a 53.3% chance of making it now and haven't for 7 years, you think an extra 4% is going to help? If you've got a sht team with a terrible GM there isn't much to be done.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : As a diehard leaf fan I must say...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:05:43 +0000

Author: asingh
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 9:05am

As a diehard leaf fan I must say i am super excited about this restructuring the league plan. Toronto will have no problem making the playoffs ever

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I don't think the Wings...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:57:13 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 8:57am

I don't think the Wings made out very well on this one, still going to have late starts on the road that I lose sleep for. We'll see how this pans out.

And the West is still strong this year, the difference between 1st and like 6th is only a few points.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakkSo...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:51:18 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 8:51am

Originally posted by zakk

So what does everyone think of the confrence realignment? The "new" pacific division, its looking like an absolute war zone for years to come with only 2 teams coming out of it, and I'm not sure it would be the Sharks....

You're looking at Vancouver, San Jose, LA fighting it out for the next few years. Flames will suck as long as Feaster is running it to the ground, the 'Yotes are still owned by the NHL, won't be by 2013 and might move over to the Central if they end up in KC or somewhere near Toronto. Ducks are sinking, but have the pieces to turn it around, same with the Avalanche. Oilers will always suck so who cares about them.

I have no idea what the Panthers and Bolts are doing in the Northeast division.

Nice picture, I was looking around for something like this to better see what was going on. Visual type learner, you know? Anyway, I think this is going to create some incredible rivalries, imagine the Habs vs Bruins if they play each other almost every 2nd year or whatever in the playoffs?

The 8 team conferences are getting screwed, that's plain to see. 57% chance of making the playoffs w/ 7 teams and 50% for 8 team conference, sucks right off the bat.

I like how the top 4 are duking it out in the first couple of rounds of playoffs and then I'm hoping they reseed so we can see a Philly vs Boston final or something some day. I'm sick of the east vs west thing, oftentimes you don't have the best two teams in the finals. Remember when the west was so powerful that the real stanley cup was the western final? They would then blow away the eastern team for the cup. Reseed and make everyone happy and keep it fair.

I think the two biggest winners of this are the Florida teams. Imagine the amount of money the snowbird games are going to bring in in Florida. F vs Tor? F vs Habs? F vs Bruins, etc etc. Big money games that a lot of Canadians would go see when they are down there (I know I would).

Personally I think it's awesome. Gimme your thoughts on this zakk

NHL 2011/2012 Season : So what does everyone think of...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:56:02 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 7:56am

So what does everyone think of the confrence realignment? The "new" pacific division, its looking like an absolute war zone for years to come with only 2 teams coming out of it, and I'm not sure it would be the Sharks....

I have no idea what the Panthers and Bolts are doing in the Northeast division.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Hall is hurt right now, but he's...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:28:48 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/06/2011 at 7:28am

^Hall is hurt right now, but he's been improving as well. And he's on a line with Nugent-Hopkins and Eberle. If Edmonton can hang onto those 3 for a few years, that could be a scary line.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Bruins...

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:29:46 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/02/2011 at 5:29am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Bruins just finished up a solid Movember with a record of 12-0-1. Might as well keep the moustaches if they're that effective

Supposedly one of three teams to not have a regulation loss in the month of November, they went from worst to first in one month. Pretty incredible play, they are looking like favorites to repeat right now. One of the toughest things to do obviously but I think they have the depth to go again. They are rolling 4 very good lines right now and Seguin has now turned into a star, almost superstar. I predict he breaks 100 pts next year.

Looks like Hall started quicker but Seguin might have the last laugh?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669I've...

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:22:11 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/02/2011 at 5:22am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

I've been seeing a lot of highlights of big hits leading to fines and suspensions lately, and I was just wondering... is it possible to hit a guy in the open ice and have it be clean at this point? It just seems like any big open ice collision is going to come with some shoulder to head contact unless you cut the guy out at the knees, which can cause just as much damage.

Yes, a good open ice check where the player doing the checking doesn't leave his feet is a clean check. If the checking player hits the opposing player with his shoulder anywhere between the knees and shoulders it should be a clean hit (at least that's how I was taught to check).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I've been seeing a lot of...

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:14:18 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/02/2011 at 5:14am

I've been seeing a lot of highlights of big hits leading to fines and suspensions lately, and I was just wondering... is it possible to hit a guy in the open ice and have it be clean at this point? It just seems like any big open ice collision is going to come with some shoulder to head contact unless you cut the guy out at the knees, which can cause just as much damage.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : good win for the sharks!

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:12:58 +0000

Author: seacow234
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/02/2011 at 12:12am

good win for the sharks!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Big win for the rangers tuesday...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:21:42 +0000

Author: bhswrestler150
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 5:21am

Big win for the rangers tuesday night! Hope they can keep up this level of play all year

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Bruins just finished up a solid...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:15:43 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Dec/01/2011 at 5:15am

Bruins just finished up a solid Movember with a record of 12-0-1. Might as well keep the moustaches if they're that effective.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Boudreau lost Ovy a long time...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:26:19 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/28/2011 at 12:26pm

Boudreau lost Ovy a long time ago, it's sad but true that the coach always loses that battle. Ovy's been sht for 2 years now, he's really gone off the deep end. Backstrom is the star of that team now until Ovy picks it up

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Probably going to be a run on...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:41:36 +0000

Author: lienair
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/28/2011 at 7:41am

Probably going to be a run on Hagen Daaz in the DC metro area today, Boudreau isn't coming to practice anymore...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurhe...

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:49:32 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/27/2011 at 12:49pm

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

he might dive every once in a while zakk, but no one dominates the game like Crosby. I don't particularly like him, but taking him 17th in my pool...it's very nice having him back.

4 points is a spectacular return, 1 better than Lemieux's famous return.

Ohhh yeah, I watched Lemieux's famous return...amazing feat.

Crosby's on a really good run at the moment.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Heh, I love tat Ryane Clowe clip...

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:34:30 +0000

Author: azngolfur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/23/2011 at 10:34am

Heh, I love tat Ryane Clowe clip up there... he's probably my favorite Sharks player. Through all the years, he's the one shark who you don't question his heart... and has that toughness and grit.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : he might dive every once in a...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:19:48 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/22/2011 at 5:19pm

he might dive every once in a while zakk, but no one dominates the game like Crosby. I don't particularly like him, but taking him 17th in my pool...it's very nice having him back.

4 points is a spectacular return, 1 better than Lemieux's famous return.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lienairWelcome...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:54:13 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/22/2011 at 10:54am

Originally posted by lienair

Welcome back 87!

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^It will be good to see Sid back on the ice. Tough day to be an Islander. If one of them hits him clean and hard, a huge fight will start and they will probably be suspended. If they do something dirty it will be much worse.

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Sids back (I took him 17th in my pool so i'm very happy to see that), Bruins are absolutely on fire lately and Toronto seems to be floundering with injuries. All is right in the world.

Originally posted by stevo05

2 goals and 2 assists = definitely back for sure. In 15 minutes of ice time as well.

Originally posted by grapeape2669

I'm sure the Pens had last night's game circled for a couple of weeks for Sid's comeback. He absolutely owns the Islanders. It's a nice way to ease back into game action.

I too am excited for Sandy Crybaby's return so we can see more dazzling plays, such as this compilation of amazing #87 moment (this has some bonus ocean coverage too!)

[TUBE]ihs9a1N0L7Y[/TUBE]

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakkThis...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:52:26 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/22/2011 at 10:52am

Originally posted by zakk

This is the best $2500 I've ever seen spent:

[TUBE]RVLOq_ECoaI[/TUBE]

so sick! I grew up watching Pavelski in my home rink and for our High School

NHL 2011/2012 Season : This is the best $2500 I've...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:49:16 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/22/2011 at 10:49am

This is the best $2500 I've ever seen spent:

[TUBE]RVLOq_ECoaI[/TUBE]

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I'm sure the Pens had last...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:46:10 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/22/2011 at 9:46am

I'm sure the Pens had last night's game circled for a couple of weeks for Sid's comeback. He absolutely owns the Islanders. It's a nice way to ease back into game action.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : 2 goals and 2 assists = definitely...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:54:21 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 7:54pm

2 goals and 2 assists = definitely back for sure. In 15 minutes of ice time as well.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sids back (I took him 17th in...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:38:42 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 6:38am

Sids back (I took him 17th in my pool so i'm very happy to see that), Bruins are absolutely on fire lately and Toronto seems to be floundering with injuries. All is right in the world.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^It will be good to see Sid back...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:37:47 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 5:37am

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Welcome back 87!

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:21:25 +0000

Author: lienair
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/20/2011 at 5:21pm

Welcome back 87!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by Scorer099 Originally...

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:07:11 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/17/2011 at 8:07am

Originally posted by Scorer099

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Miller talked about Lucic being gutless after the game...gutless was the utter lack of anger from the rest of his teammates, including the GIANT Tyler Myers. Coincidentally, Myers was a healthy scratch in the next game

I would bet $100 on there being a fight in the next game between these two teams or Lindy Ruff is going to freak the hell out.

In other news, Boston has now won 6 straight games and 19 year old Tyler Seguin is leading the league in +/-.

While i agree there should be a puck-drop fight in the next game they play, i'm not going to hold my breath. The Sabres already proved to the league they are pushovers by not taking care of the issue right when it occurred.

As for Miller, i'd stand up in front of that team and call them out for two things 1) A player was quoted last week to something of the effect "we don't play as hard in front of Miller" and 2) For not having his back the other night when Lucic hit him. Even if the hit is unintentional a the players on the ice are expected to squash the issue right away and send a message.

I wasn't aware of that "we don't play as hard in front of Miller" comment, that kinda crap needs to stay private. He's one of the best goalies around (or is he?) and has been the best Sabre for a long time. They need to shut up and support him. The Lucic thing was terrible, I couldn't believe it. The funniest thing about it is Lucic came out afterwards and said that the Bruins would have protected their goalie if it happened to them! Damned right they would have, the Bruins have about 10 players that are willing to drop them at any time.

I give Vanek a TINY bit of respect for at least jumping in there a little bit. Myers acted like a child.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by wechterScary...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:07:12 +0000

Author: letterandnumber
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 4:07pm

Originally posted by wechter

Scary hit against Kronwall tonight. Hope he is ok

Stewart got a 3 game suspension for it. Also it seems as though Kronwall wasn't hurt from it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurMiller...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:56:09 +0000

Author: Scorer099
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 12:56pm

I would bet $100 on there being a fight in the next game between these two teams or Lindy Ruff is going to freak the hell out.

In other news, Boston has now won 6 straight games and 19 year old Tyler Seguin is leading the league in +/-.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Another example of stupid Leafs...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:04:33 +0000

Author: Von44
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 12:04pm

Another example of stupid Leafs trades.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Miller talked about Lucic being...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:45:15 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 10:45am

Miller talked about Lucic being gutless after the game...gutless was the utter lack of anger from the rest of his teammates, including the GIANT Tyler Myers. Coincidentally, Myers was a healthy scratch in the next game

I would bet $100 on there being a fight in the next game between these two teams or Lindy Ruff is going to freak the hell out.

In other news, Boston has now won 6 straight games and 19 year old Tyler Seguin is leading the league in +/-.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ they were looking pretty sad...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:36:48 +0000

Author: lienair
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 10:36am

^ they were looking pretty sad for the first half of the game, but they sure did wake up. Gotta say that Duchene's goal was one of the best I've seen in a while.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Man, the Pens are playing really...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:54:16 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/16/2011 at 6:54am

Man, the Pens are playing really well without Crosby. If he can shake the cobwebs out of his head and come back, seems like they will be scary.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Scary hit against Kronwall tonight....

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:51:47 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/15/2011 at 5:51pm

Scary hit against Kronwall tonight. Hope he is ok

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Bad Year to Hockey fan in Calgary...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:49:58 +0000

Author: Robnaldo
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/15/2011 at 4:49pm

Bad Year to Hockey fan in Calgary =(

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669I...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:23:10 +0000

Author: letterandnumber
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/15/2011 at 11:23am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

I think it's great that he wasn't suspended. He was racing for the puck at full speed, and Miller got there first. He got a minor penalty for running into the goalie, which is fine. He didn't line him up. You saw him pull up just before the collision, so his intent obviously wasn't to steamroll Miller.

I wonder if they considered the fact that Miller tried to slash Lucic right after the hit. The hit seemed pretty unintentional regardless. Miller should have been more pissed with his teammates for not doing anything about it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think it's great that he...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:17:03 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/15/2011 at 5:17am

I think it's great that he wasn't suspended. He was racing for the puck at full speed, and Miller got there first. He got a minor penalty for running into the goalie, which is fine. He didn't line him up. You saw him pull up just before the collision, so his intent obviously wasn't to steamroll Miller.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Being a Bs fans I am actually...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:14:07 +0000

Author: dlaw
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 1:14pm

Being a Bs fans I am actually surprised by this. I thought for sure they would just suspend him two games just to set a precedent to protect the goalies. I'm guessing they ruled that it was a "bang-bang" play where the contact was made right as Miller released the puck and Lucic was just skating straight. Even then I'm surprised they didn't suspend Lucic for one game for being responsible for where he was skating regardless if he was skating straight and not looking where he was going.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Lucic Wasn't suspended or...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:41:59 +0000

Author: TG3
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 12:41pm

Lucic Wasn't suspended or fined for his hit on Miller. Totally unexpected IMO. Thoughts?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurSpeaking...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:30:25 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 12:30pm

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Speaking of the steamrolling Bruins, anyone catch the monster hit Lucic laid out on Ryan Miller? Haha, what a blast that was.

From what I saw Miller's teammates really didn't do much in his defense, no one went after Lucic. Bunch of pansies playing for Buffalo.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Speaking of the steamrolling Bruins,...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:20:34 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 11:20am

Speaking of the steamrolling Bruins, anyone catch the monster hit Lucic laid out on Ryan Miller? Haha, what a blast that was.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : After a 6 game winless streak...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:31:03 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 7:31am

After a 6 game winless streak the Wings have quietly put together a 4 game win streak that includes 2 shutouts. Gotta keep rolling, especially with a game in San Jose on Thursday.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Yeah, the B's have definitely...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:01:09 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/14/2011 at 7:01am

^Yeah, the B's have definitely woken up from their Stanley Cup hangover. They are steamrolling teams now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : 5 straight for the Bruins, their...

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:11:57 +0000

Author: snowmen
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/13/2011 at 12:11pm

5 straight for the Bruins, their offense is breaking out.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings getting 3 defensive goals...

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:48:13 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/13/2011 at 10:48am

Wings getting 3 defensive goals last night continuing to look better every game now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:29:08 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/10/2011 at 1:29pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by grapeape2669

I understand having faith in the Wings, but once you throw the Lions into the mix, it sort of weakens your argument. What exactly can the Lions be counted on for other than losing on Thanksgiving?

The Lions have won 33 games on Thanksgiving, 33 wins weakens your argument.

having watched this Lions team this year, with that stat you posted, I need to get $$$ on this game

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctomaHmm,...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:16:21 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/10/2011 at 1:16pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Hmm, I guess having no local professional sports teams to root for has made you a cynic (although technically the Red Claws, Portland Pirates and Sea Dogs are professional teams... Go Red Claws!!!!).

Did you enjoy researching Maine? You really went above and beyond the call of duty there. What can I say? This place just doesn't have the air of optimism that Detroit has nowadays.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : All of the Lions Turkey day...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:23:16 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/09/2011 at 8:23am

All of the Lions Turkey day games are at home. And no, there's no looking back to the 50's. This is now. This Lions team won the last 4 (or was it 5) of last season, won all 4 preseason games (i know, those don't count), and then started 5-0. I think they're showing that they can play, they're going to come out on T-day.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Hmm, I guess having no local professional...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:05:17 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/09/2011 at 8:05am

Hmm, I guess having no local professional sports teams to root for has made you a cynic (although technically the Red Claws, Portland Pirates and Sea Dogs are professional teams... Go Red Claws!!!!).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Great call. They have lost 8 of...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:55:52 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/09/2011 at 7:55am

Great call. They have lost 8 of the last 9 Thanksgiving games, including the last 7 straight. It should be noted that these were all home games. At this point there is really no sense to look back fondly on those big wins from the 1950's.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : So far the Lions have won 75%...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:52:05 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/09/2011 at 7:52am

So far the Lions have won 75% of their reg. season games this year. So far they seem to show a 25% chance of losing if they can keep on keepin' on. I like those odds.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669I...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:46:08 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/09/2011 at 7:46am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

I understand having faith in the Wings, but once you throw the Lions into the mix, it sort of weakens your argument. What exactly can the Lions be counted on for other than losing on Thanksgiving?

The Lions have won 33 games on Thanksgiving, 33 wins weakens your argument.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.Tup20...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:37:16 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/09/2011 at 5:37am

Originally posted by A.Tup

20 exactly. I got faith in my wings. Just like i have had it for the Lions never count Detroit out of anything

I understand having faith in the Wings, but once you throw the Lions into the mix, it sort of weakens your argument. What exactly can the Lions be counted on for other than losing on Thanksgiving?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by wechter Originally...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:50:49 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/08/2011 at 7:50pm

Originally posted by wechter

Originally posted by ctoma

Red Wings get a 5-0 win over the Ducks, nice way to snap out of a winless streak.

Finally showing some offense. They looked good last night

Franzen with a hat trick tonight taking the wings past the Avalanche 5-2.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctomaRed...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:46:15 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 6:46am

Originally posted by ctoma

Red Wings get a 5-0 win over the Ducks, nice way to snap out of a winless streak.

Finally showing some offense. They looked good last night

NHL 2011/2012 Season : And everyone has been doggin'...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:11:00 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 6:11am

And everyone has been doggin' the Wings, you know probably cuz there's only like 70 games left which everyone knows isn't enough time to make a run for the playoffs. Haters

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Red Wings get a 5-0 win over the...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:34:53 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 5:34am

Red Wings get a 5-0 win over the Ducks, nice way to snap out of a winless streak.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : gaaah, uncool loss in OT for the...

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:45:25 +0000

Author: seacow234
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/06/2011 at 1:45am

gaaah, uncool loss in OT for the sharks D:

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Out with the old, in with the...

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:59:09 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/04/2011 at 4:59am

^Out with the old, in with the new. 6 straight wins for the Oilers now. Started off a long road trip with a nice win in LA.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Make that 6 straight for the Wings...

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:47:07 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/04/2011 at 2:47am

Make that 6 straight for the Wings now. No offense at all going for them. 6 goals in 6 games I believe

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Anyone watch that comeback tonight?...

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:56:17 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/04/2011 at 1:56am

Anyone watch that comeback tonight? Didn't look good for the Sharks but thanks to Clowe, they pulled it out.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : 20 exactly. I got faith in my...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:06:06 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 10:06pm

20 exactly. I got faith in my wings. Just like i have had it for the Lions never count Detroit out of anything

NHL 2011/2012 Season : over 20 for sure. They'll...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:37:28 +0000

Author: snowj720
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 6:37pm

over 20 for sure. They'll make the playoffs without a doubt.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakkThe...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:32:28 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 6:32pm

Originally posted by zakk

The Winged Wheel has officially blown a spoke. Their problems are deeper than a shake-up can fix.

Funny how the Sharks fan is already panicking over the Wings. It's too early to bust a nut over a 5 game winless streak, the Wings will contend for first place by mid-season and make the playoffs for the ..... I lost count how many years in a row they made the playoffs...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : O ya just checked the nucks r...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:48:54 +0000

Author: TheCanadian
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 4:48pm

O ya just checked the nucks r on tonight against wild. What do you think the game will be like, who do you think will win?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Canucks r my team! i have liked...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:46:42 +0000

Author: TheCanadian
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 4:46pm

Canucks r my team! i have liked them since i was young even through the dissapointment last year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669I...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:49:03 +0000

Author: snowmen
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 7:49am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

I think the Bruins just have an extended Stanley Cup hangover. They will come around.

I agree, they had a nice win over Ottawa and hopefully that is the beginning of getting out of their funk.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think the Bruins just have an...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:18:57 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/03/2011 at 6:18am

I think the Bruins just have an extended Stanley Cup hangover. They will come around.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Winged Wheel hasofficiallyblown...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:21:40 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 2:21pm

The Winged Wheel has officially blown a spoke. Their problems are deeper than a shake-up can fix.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:19:53 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 2:19pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

The Wings and Bruins so far are really disappointing whereas Ottawa, Dallas and Edmonton are really showing some skill right now. I have to grudgingly apply the same to Toronto. Let's see if they can make it last.

Damn straight they are disappointing. Started the season going 5-0 and are now on a 5 game losing skid. Babcock needs to shake 'em up a bit, bench a few players that are too comfortable right now.

I think that they need to gut some young talent in there playing with these veterans who aren't going to be around forever. I know it's early in the season but you just don't see the enthusiasm in their play right now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurThe...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:35:30 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 7:35am

Damn straight they are disappointing. Started the season going 5-0 and are now on a 5 game losing skid. Babcock needs to shake 'em up a bit, bench a few players that are too comfortable right now.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Wings and Bruins so far are...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:31:35 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 7:31am

The Wings and Bruins so far are really disappointing whereas Ottawa, Dallas and Edmonton are really showing some skill right now. I have to grudgingly apply the same to Toronto. Let's see if they can make it last.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lightning80Stars...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:04:10 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/02/2011 at 5:04am

Originally posted by lightning80

Stars on top of the division, Cowboys won, Rangers 1 win away from winning the World Series..and the Mavs are the defending NBA champs....it's good to be a fan of Dallas sports teams

I would assume the World Series loss and the Cowboys' blowout loss to Philly have rained on your parade a bit. The Stars will slow down too, but you will still have the Mavs. They might have a 2-year run as champs without having to play a game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings sign kronwall to a 7 year...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:46:30 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/01/2011 at 7:46pm

Wings sign kronwall to a 7 year deal then lose their 5th straight tonight.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^You know better than to think...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:46:15 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Nov/01/2011 at 5:46am

^You know better than to think they'll get it done, though. The Canucks never come through. But at least they take big losses in stride. Oh wait, nevermind, they set Vancouver on fire every time they lose a Stanley Cup.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Go Canucks Go! I was so sad when...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:53:13 +0000

Author: Lottetaro
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/31/2011 at 2:53pm

Go Canucks Go!
I was so sad when they lost last year.
Hope they will get it done this year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Can anyone believe how Toronto...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:23:14 +0000

Author: MATTSTERBATOR
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/31/2011 at 2:23pm

Can anyone believe how Toronto is playing!!? I used to be a fan, but gave up on them years back, maybe this year they will actually do something.It would be nice for a team likr that to come back around and be a contender. What do you think?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Here here lightning80! I grew...

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:46:59 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/28/2011 at 5:46am

Here here lightning80! I grew up watching Dallas sports, good to see they are doing well

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Oilers handed the Caps their first...

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:42:15 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/28/2011 at 5:42am

Oilers handed the Caps their first loss of the season last night. They've only lost 2 games in regulation so far. They're obviously still very young, but hopefully they have the talent now to put together a good season and make a playoff run. I'm sick of waiting.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Stars on top of the division,...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:31:14 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 2:31pm

Stars on top of the division, Cowboys won, Rangers 1 win away from winning the World Series..and the Mavs are the defending NBA champs....it's good to be a fan of Dallas sports teams

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sharks are rollin. I think Detroit's...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:06:17 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 1:06pm

Sharks are rollin. I think Detroit's loss is going to make for a good game on Friday.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by TheCanadiananyone...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:47:20 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/26/2011 at 6:47am

Originally posted by TheCanadian

anyone now wat team nuggent-hopkins went to?

Oilers drafted him first overall. He has looked really good so far. I think he already has like 5 goals.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings get there second loss in...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:02:49 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2011 at 7:02pm

Wings get there second loss in a row handed to them tonight. Blue jackets first win of the season too. Sad

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by TheCanadianGo...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:27:42 +0000

Author: wpiass
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2011 at 3:27pm

Originally posted by TheCanadian

Go canucks, i have been canucks fan for all of my life even when they lost last year.

that's nice to see you wouldn't throw away a lifetime's worth of support for one bad season...what a trooper.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : anyone now wat team nuggent-hopkins...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:09:39 +0000

Author: TheCanadian
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2011 at 3:09pm

anyone now wat team nuggent-hopkins went to?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Go canucks, i have been canucks...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:44:31 +0000

Author: TheCanadian
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2011 at 2:44pm

Go canucks, i have been canucks fan for all of my life even when they lost last year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : why dont we have a team here in...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:04:41 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2011 at 6:04am

why dont we have a team here in Wisconsin?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by McNack Originally...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:49:50 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/25/2011 at 5:49am

Originally posted by McNack

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by sexton

daing its hard to be a jets fan... 1-5

They are hopeless. That franchise should relocate. Maybe to a warmer climate in the US. Try to grow the game. I'm thinking Phoenix or Atlanta.

seriously. they have the smallest barn in the NHL by far. Most AHL facilities are about their size.

I don't know what the NHL was thinking...

Disagree. If they keep selling out at ~15000 (13000 of which are season ticket holders) they are still bringing in more people than Phoenix or Atlanta used to...sure they had bigger arenas but only fill them %70. These fans are nuts, the jets could loose for the next 10 years and still consistently sell out. Why not embrace an existing market instead of trying to unsuccessfully grow the game...again. They can always build a bigger barn...

"Maybe to a warmer climate in the US. Try to grow the game. I'm thinking Phoenix or Atlanta." - is this a legit comment? They just left Atlanta, and phoenix has been on the brink of leaving for years.

I think the NHL made a great call here

Apparently you aren't a huge Jets fan, because if you were you probably would have known that the old Jets became the Phoenix Coyotes. See what I was doing there? Old Jets, new Jets.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Dallas Stars are quietly having...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:09:35 +0000

Author: lightning80
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 2:09pm

The Dallas Stars are quietly having a great season so far...but that's the same thing they did last year..and fell behind in the 2nd half of the season...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sharks vs. Jets conjures up an...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:19:03 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 10:19am

Sharks vs. Jets conjures up an image of "tough" guys dancing and singing...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:18:17 +0000

Author: carebear
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 10:18am

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by McNack

Phew, that makes sense now. Sarcasm font? No idea what that is...

Apologize for jumping the gun...something seemed out of whack. As a jets fan, got a little excited...

It's OK. you're Canadian, with an AHL team mascaraing in the NHL. We don't blame you.

I still get confused when its the Sharks against the Jets on the schedule. I don't know if its Sharks of San Jose or Worcester.

Haha, I used to live in Worcester (i.e. - the Woo)...however can you get those two confused?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by McNackPhew,...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:12:20 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 10:12am

Originally posted by McNack

Phew, that makes sense now. Sarcasm font? No idea what that is...

Apologize for jumping the gun...something seemed out of whack. As a jets fan, got a little excited...

It's OK. you're Canadian, with an AHL team mascaraing in the NHL. We don't blame you.

I still get confused when its the Sharks against the Jets on the schedule. I don't know if its Sharks of San Jose or Worcester.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Phew, that makes sense now. Sarcasm...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:09:05 +0000

Author: McNack
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 10:09am

Phew, that makes sense now. Sarcasm font? No idea what that is...

Apologize for jumping the gun...something seemed out of whack. As a jets fan, got a little excited...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ I think your browser doesn't...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:05:41 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 10:05am

^ I think your browser doesn't display the sarcasm font, I can clearly see the "warmer climate" comment in the sarcasm font.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:55:18 +0000

Author: McNack
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 9:55am

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by sexton

daing its hard to be a jets fan... 1-5

They are hopeless. That franchise should relocate. Maybe to a warmer climate in the US. Try to grow the game. I'm thinking Phoenix or Atlanta.

seriously. they have the smallest barn in the NHL by far. Most AHL facilities are about their size.

I don't know what the NHL was thinking...

I think the NHL made a great call here

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:48:05 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 8:48am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by sexton

daing its hard to be a jets fan... 1-5

They are hopeless. That franchise should relocate. Maybe to a warmer climate in the US. Try to grow the game. I'm thinking Phoenix or Atlanta.

seriously. they have the smallest barn in the NHL by far. Most AHL facilities are about their size.

I don't know what the NHL was thinking...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by sextondaing...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:20:41 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/24/2011 at 5:20am

Originally posted by sexton

daing its hard to be a jets fan... 1-5

They are hopeless. That franchise should relocate. Maybe to a warmer climate in the US. Try to grow the game. I'm thinking Phoenix or Atlanta.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings will be ready, just hope...

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:43:49 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/23/2011 at 5:43pm

Wings will be ready, just hope conky isnt in net. White will show the sharks what they passed on

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I hope the wings are ready for...

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:38:21 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/23/2011 at 4:38pm

I hope the wings are ready for the sharks on friday. Should be a good game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings got tore up last night....

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:53:29 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/23/2011 at 10:53am

Wings got tore up last night. Couldn't believe the final 7-1 in their first loss of the season.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ktownwhats...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:55:47 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 9:55pm

Originally posted by ktown

whats even more amazing is the toronto maple leaf is on the top of the NE division

Phil Kessel will remember who he is around December. Reimer got hurt, and Gust isn't your answer.

its like the Sharks remembering who they are in May. you can't fight it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Another shootout win for the Av's,...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:10:23 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 9:10pm

Another shootout win for the Av's, 6-0 on the road 0-2 at home

NHL 2011/2012 Season : whats even more amazing is the...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:08:14 +0000

Author: ktown
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 9:08pm

whats even more amazing is the toronto maple leaf is on the top of the NE division

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Sharks with a solid win tonight,...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:05:05 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 9:05pm

Sharks with a solid win tonight, and I don't think it was a coincidence that Demers wasn't in the line-up and our D-line is solid for 59 1/2 minutes

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by seacow234finally,...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:59:15 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 1:59pm

Originally posted by seacow234

finally, a win for the sharks against NJ!

It's about time. Did anyone listen to it on the radio? The way that Rusanowsky was saying Kovalchuk was getting annoying by the third. He was probably saying the proper way, but it was annoying. Back in it tonight against the Bruins.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think I am the only Kings fan...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:44:35 +0000

Author: shwazy
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 1:44pm

I think I am the only Kings fan in this entire thread.

It seems a little ridiculous to say but they are legitimate contenders this year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ill be watchings the wings and...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:37:23 +0000

Author: TheCanadian
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 6:37am

Ill be watchings the wings and caps tonight. Any other canucks supporters here. I have liked the canucks since i was 5 and im still with them after there loss and the riots last year. Anyone with me?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Red Wings win last night against...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:07:55 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 6:07am

Red Wings win last night against the Blue Jackets, 5-2, and are one of the two undefeated teams in the NHL (Washington is the other). Detroit travels to Washington today for an evening game against the Caps, should be a good one.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : finally, a win for the sharks...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:17:47 +0000

Author: seacow234
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/22/2011 at 12:17am

finally, a win for the sharks against NJ!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Nice...

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:32:27 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/21/2011 at 5:32am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Nice to see the Leafs finally getting on track with a 6-2 loss to the Bruins last night. I was getting worried that they were going to be decent this year.

Too bad, I would like to see the Maple Leafs keep it up.

I'm still holding out for an Original 6 division although I know it won't happen in my lifetime...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Nice to see the Leafs finally...

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:10:39 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/21/2011 at 5:10am

Nice to see the Leafs finally getting on track with a 6-2 loss to the Bruins last night. I was getting worried that they were going to be decent this year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Ya thats really counter intuitive....

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:02:57 +0000

Author: snowbowlmt
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 9:02pm

Ya thats really counter intuitive. I love the Avalanche

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by EjektedSuper...

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:59:59 +0000

Author: RastaRider
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 8:59pm

Originally posted by Ejekted

Super stoked for tonight's game! I got floor seats 9 rows from the glass for tonight's Blackhawks vs Avalanche game! Snowboarded the first half of the week and now the Hawks game! Life is good! I'm slightly concerned for the Hawks though... The Avs have been killing it, but have yet to win a home game this season. Let's hope that doesn't change tonight.

Go Blackhawks!

Dang you!! 5-0 on the road and 0-2 at home for the Av's, what is wrong with that. At least we get a chance at redemption on saturday, and its @ chicago so maybe we will actually win lol

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Leafs lost their undefeated streak...

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:48:57 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 8:48pm

Leafs lost their undefeated streak =(. lol gonna happen sooner than later though, especially against the defending champs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : daing its hard to be a jets fan......

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:25:58 +0000

Author: sexton
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 7:25pm

daing its hard to be a jets fan... 1-5

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Another tally in the win column...

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:15:15 +0000

Author: SnapShot
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 7:15pm

Another tally in the win column for the Pens. I didnt get to watch it, but I listened to it on the radio. Sounded like a good game.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : caps off to an even better regular...

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:58:18 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 10:58am

caps off to an even better regular season start than normal. i hope they crash and burn again in the playoffs

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Super stoked for tonight's...

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:07:03 +0000

Author: Ejekted
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 10:07am

Super stoked for tonight's game! I got floor seats 9 rows from the glass for tonight's Blackhawks vs Avalanche game! Snowboarded the first half of the week and now the Hawks game! Life is good! I'm slightly concerned for the Hawks though... The Avs have been killing it, but have yet to win a home game this season. Let's hope that doesn't change tonight.

Go Blackhawks!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Anyone who thinks the NHL is...

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:44:13 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 9:44am

Anyone who thinks the NHL is more violent these days is mistaken. Back in the day, the bruisers could barely skate, the 70s and 80s were very very rough.

The physicality of the league has gone up a lot, the full year training has really paid dividends for the speed of the game, but that has also contributed to a lot more concussions.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by GeckosGoMooAnyone...

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:50:59 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/20/2011 at 7:50am

Originally posted by GeckosGoMoo

Anyone else excited about the Ave's noteworthy start? I know it's really early in the season, but hopefully they'll keep rolling and avoid what happened last year.

don't worry. Around X-mas they'll remember they are the Av's and promptly tank.

Just like the sharks do every May.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Anyone else excited about the...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:41:44 +0000

Author: GeckosGoMoo
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 8:41pm

Anyone else excited about the Ave's noteworthy start? I know it's really early in the season, but hopefully they'll keep rolling and avoid what happened last year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by wpiass Originally...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:27:07 +0000

Author: SnapShot
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 7:27pm

Originally posted by wpiass

Originally posted by carebear

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Bruins lost again last night to Carolina, but they got in about 10 fights. Seems like they lost their cool a little bit, but I think it might be good for them.

Bruins aren't looking too hot to start the year, I think you're right about the fights though. Hopefully it will light a fire under their asses. It's funny because they got stronger over the summer, I think they just need a bit of time to figure everything out with the new linemates.

I have a theory that this is a secret marketing ploy of the NHL to try and make the sport more popular again.

it is like they're trying to turn the NHL into the WWF

No way, look at old videos of the flyers in the 70's. That era was full of way more bruisers and fighters. I do think hockey is the only way to watch a real fight anymore. MMA is full of grappling and boxing just doesn't have any class anymore.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : what's up with dallas starting...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:53:19 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 6:53pm

what's up with dallas starting the year so well too?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Good thing my fantasy hockey...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:23:07 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 4:23pm

Good thing my fantasy hockey keepers league folded last year. I picked up Giroux off waivers at the end of that season, but also had Ovechkin, who is not performing well at all this season.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by carebear Originally...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:12:40 +0000

Author: wpiass
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 7:12am

Originally posted by carebear

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

I have a theory that this is a secret marketing ploy of the NHL to try and make the sport more popular again.

it is like they're trying to turn the NHL into the WWF

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageur Originally...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:34:09 +0000

Author: carebear
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 6:34am

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

I have a theory that this is a secret marketing ploy of the NHL to try and make the sport more popular again.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ It's the Stanley Cup hangover....

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:52:38 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 5:52am

^ It's the Stanley Cup hangover. Also, teams get amped up to play against the Stanley Cup champs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Bruins...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:49:30 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 5:49am

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Bruins lost again last night to...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:26:24 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/19/2011 at 5:26am

Bruins lost again last night to Carolina, but they got in about 10 fights. Seems like they lost their cool a little bit, but I think it might be good for them.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Last night was horrible. I really...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:36:44 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/18/2011 at 11:36pm

Last night was horrible. I really don't know what the Sharks are going to do. I know...they can pick me up and at least we'll lose in style.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by stevo05Wow,...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:06:23 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/18/2011 at 6:06am

Originally posted by stevo05

Wow, Rick Dipietro just suffered from ANOTHER injury

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Rick-DiPietro-out-with-a-concussion-will-miss-n;_ylt=AlysSuL5g0loYGc_jLQr02BivLYF?urn=nhl-wp14837

Crazy but sad report on his injury career.

Why is he wearing that helmet? The rest of his body is already broken, so he just decided to switch to an old-school player's helmet? Idiot.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : man sharks.....................not...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:11:09 +0000

Author: seacow234
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/18/2011 at 12:11am

man sharks.....................not even funny...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : happy as a ducks fan to see hiller...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:00:44 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/17/2011 at 11:00pm

happy as a ducks fan to see hiller doing well thus far

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakkDamn...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:08:18 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/16/2011 at 3:08am

Originally posted by zakk

Damn the Sharks are not looking sharp! PK still sucks, lifeless effort last night with zero offensive creativity.

Not at all. Hopefully it will just take a few games for them to get back into the grove of things.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : A week off but the Leafs manage...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:55:56 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 9:55pm

A week off but the Leafs manage to pull out the win and keep the perfect record intact.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Damn the Sharks are not looking...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:42:57 +0000

Author: zakk
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 8:42am

Damn the Sharks are not looking sharp! PK still sucks, lifeless effort last night with zero offensive creativity.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Tell me about it. At least they...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:27:25 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 6:27am

Tell me about it. At least they get right back into it tonight.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Wait a minute, the Sharks lost?...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:11:44 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 6:11am

^ Wait a minute, the Sharks lost? There goes the perfect undefeated season...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally...

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:38:47 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/15/2011 at 2:38am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Originally posted by quicklsvtechatch

Not a fan of Hiller, but I really like his mask. The matte black with the gold cage is simple but looks sick.

Hiller was really good last year before he got dizzy. That was just weird.

Sharks got out played, plain and simple. The Ducks were moving their feet and the Sharks weren't. It was the infestation curse. LOL

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wow, Rick Dipietro just suffered...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:33:49 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/14/2011 at 9:33pm

Wow, Rick Dipietro just suffered from ANOTHER injury

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Rick-DiPietro-out-with-a-concussion-will-miss-n;_ylt=AlysSuL5g0loYGc_jLQr02BivLYF?urn=nhl-wp14837

Crazy but sad report on his injury career.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by quicklsvtechatchNot...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:48:28 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/14/2011 at 4:48am

Originally posted by quicklsvtechatch

Not a fan of Hiller, but I really like his mask. The matte black with the gold cage is simple but looks sick.

Hiller was really good last year before he got dizzy. That was just weird.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by wechterWings...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:25:08 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/14/2011 at 4:25am

Originally posted by wechter

Wings off to a good start this year. Still hurting from last season.

3-0 with 2 shutouts including shutting out the mighty Canucks last night. Yep, I would say they are off to a good start.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings off to a good start this...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:55:40 +0000

Author: wechter
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/14/2011 at 3:55am

Wings off to a good start this year. Still hurting from last season.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ I was stoked to hear that. Hopefully...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:39:43 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/14/2011 at 3:39am

^ I was stoked to hear that. Hopefully he doesn't get Torrey Mitchelled and hurt by his own player. I think that has to be the worst type of injury (besides a career ending one). Sharks and Ducks tonight!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Crosby's back in full-contact...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:54:49 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/13/2011 at 6:54pm

Crosby's back in full-contact practice. One step closer to returning.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Not a fan of Hiller, but I really...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:36:34 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/13/2011 at 12:36pm

Not a fan of Hiller, but I really like his mask. The matte black with the gold cage is simple but looks sick.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : i wish the ducks would have kept...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:12:03 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/13/2011 at 12:12pm

i wish the ducks would have kept ray emery as their 2nd goalkeeper. jonas hiller is a wild card nowadays with his virtigo sagas and im not huge on ellis

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by quicklsvtechatch^...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:43:38 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/13/2011 at 6:43am

Originally posted by quicklsvtechatch

^ Me too. I'm starting my mission to see the Sharks play in all of the other NHL arenas this year. I would much rather visit Winnipeg than Atlanta.

Spoken like a man who has never been to Winnipeg.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Watching the Flyers vs Canucks...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:04:23 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/12/2011 at 6:04pm

Watching the Flyers vs Canucks game. Flyers look pretty good given how they blew up their team this summer.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : yea blues have a big west coast...

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:10:28 +0000

Author: kyavo
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/12/2011 at 8:10am

yea blues have a big west coast trip already.......

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Why is it a week between Shark's...

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:06:21 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/11/2011 at 9:06pm

Why is it a week between Shark's games? Killing me...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperso...

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:24:13 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/11/2011 at 5:24am

Originally posted by timpiper

so glad the winnipeg jets are a team again-granted not technically the same franchise but still-really cool

Cool to see them get smoked 5-1 in their opener, too. No sense to put up a good showing.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^...man, that's pretty comitted......

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:07:41 +0000

Author: seacow234
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/11/2011 at 12:07am

^...man, that's pretty comitted...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Me too. I'm starting my...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:22:06 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/10/2011 at 9:22pm

^ Me too. I'm starting my mission to see the Sharks play in all of the other NHL arenas this year. I would much rather visit Winnipeg than Atlanta.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : so glad the winnipeg jets are...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:10:55 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/10/2011 at 9:10pm

so glad the winnipeg jets are a team again-granted not technically the same franchise but still-really cool

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Oilers looked pretty solid in...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/10/2011 at 5:00am

Oilers looked pretty solid in the season opener. Granted, they were up against Pittsburgh playing their third game in 4 nights to open the season, and their backup goalie played, but still. I'll take it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Not for 5 mil. Wanna give up...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:00:32 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/10/2011 at 2:00am

^ Not for 5 mil. Wanna give up Ovi?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Caps 1 and 0. Say what. Still...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:48:29 +0000

Author: tcontradiction
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/09/2011 at 9:48am

Caps 1 and 0. Say what. Still waiting to trade mike green! Anyone want him?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : wings going all the way this year...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:08:38 +0000

Author: gat1555
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/09/2011 at 8:08am

wings going all the way this year !!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Wings start out with 2 wins including...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:31:40 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/09/2011 at 5:31am

Wings start out with 2 wins including a shutout in Colorado. No one's really excited here, this is expected.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : man, sharks totally made a killing!...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:06:04 +0000

Author: seacow234
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/09/2011 at 4:06am

man, sharks totally made a killing!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Sharks did not disappoint...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:52:34 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/09/2011 at 1:52am

The Sharks did not disappoint tonight. Well...maybe a little. They got the win though. They need to do something about that PK.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : 2 wins in a row for the leafs...haha...

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:42:07 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/08/2011 at 8:42pm

2 wins in a row for the leafs...haha sweaty 3rd period though.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Stoked about the Stars win over...

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:57:41 +0000

Author: kirkalicious
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/08/2011 at 3:57pm

Stoked about the Stars win over Chicago last night!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by quicklsvtechatch Originally...

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:02:18 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/08/2011 at 11:02am

Originally posted by quicklsvtechatch

Originally posted by stevo05

Leafs are on pace for 82 wins....oh yeah!

You mean 82 points. LOL. JK. They did look pretty good tonight though.

Ahaha, for a second I thought I actually made a mistake.

There's facebook events already made for the Stanley Cup parade in Toronto lol

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I am so excited for this year!...

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:33:30 +0000

Author: thehuckster
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/08/2011 at 10:33am

I am so excited for this year! The Flyers (my favorite team) won their first game against the boston bruins who won the stanley cup last year, so i am excited to see how far we can go this season!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Finally the wait is over. Sharks...

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:56:50 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/08/2011 at 4:56am

Finally the wait is over. Sharks play tonight. Can't wait.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : watching my ducks get spanked...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:18:36 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 11:18am

watching my ducks get spanked by the sabres in helsinki-in front of selanne's adorng countrymen and women

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by stevo05Leafs...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:54:05 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/07/2011 at 1:54am

Originally posted by stevo05

Leafs are on pace for 82 wins....oh yeah!

You mean 82 points. LOL. JK. They did look pretty good tonight though.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : l think your way over thinking...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:30:53 +0000

Author: coolz
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 7:30pm

l think your way over thinking of their capabilities

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Leafs are on pace for 82 wins....oh...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:29:17 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 7:29pm

Leafs are on pace for 82 wins....oh yeah!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by richardvoyageurIt...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:16:11 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 12:16pm

Originally posted by richardvoyageur

It definitely played into my thoughts, I'm just hoping, for the sake of my draft pool and of course the NHL itself, that he can stay healthy. He is the face of the NHL and an immensely talented individual, no matter what you think of him on a personal level (I don't like him much, too boring).

Cant' wait to see the Bruins raise up the banner tonight, it's been a long time waiting for me

Only because Bettman is cramming him down everyone's throats. That's the part I don't like, Bettman's unabashed love for everything Crosby. Ever notice how many Pens games are nationally broadcast on NBC (Nothing But Crosby) compared to other teams?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by quicklsvtechatch^Crosby...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:54:14 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 11:54am

Originally posted by quicklsvtechatch

^Crosby is one of my favorite players. Even though he has had so much time to recover, don't you think that a couple of big hits could put him out again? I hope it doesn't happen, but I just feel that those players that get head injuries are never 100% again.

It definitely played into my thoughts, I'm just hoping, for the sake of my draft pool and of course the NHL itself, that he can stay healthy. He is the face of the NHL and an immensely talented individual, no matter what you think of him on a personal level (I don't like him much, too boring).

Cant' wait to see the Bruins raise up the banner tonight, it's been a long time waiting for me

NHL 2011/2012 Season : yes! regular season is starting...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:53:31 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 11:53am

yes! regular season is starting and im stoked on that bruins/flyers game too.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Bruins and Flyers games always...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:53:28 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 9:53am

Bruins and Flyers games always seem to be pretty good. Luckily it's being shown on Versus out here on the west coast.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669Pretty...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:58:32 +0000

Author: snowmen
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 5:58am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

Pretty excited to see the Bruins hoist their first Stanley Cup banner to the rafters since 1972 tonight. It's cool that the Flyers will get to watch too, considering they came back from a 3-0 deficit to oust the Bruins in the 2010 playoffs to ruin that run.

+1, it has been a long time coming for us Boston hockey fans who haven't seen a banner since the days of Orr.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Pretty excited to see the Bruins...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:39:50 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 4:39am

Pretty excited to see the Bruins hoist their first Stanley Cup banner to the rafters since 1972 tonight. It's cool that the Flyers will get to watch too, considering they came back from a 3-0 deficit to oust the Bruins in the 2010 playoffs to ruin that run.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Crosby is one of my favorite...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:24:34 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/06/2011 at 1:24am

^Crosby is one of my favorite players. Even though he has had so much time to recover, don't you think that a couple of big hits could put him out again? I hope it doesn't happen, but I just feel that those players that get head injuries are never 100% again.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669^Please...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:57:45 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/05/2011 at 5:57am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^Please tell me that you don't have some weird pre-draft formula to rank your players...

Well somewhat, I averaged out the projected pts from TSN & ESPN as my base and then moved players around based upon my own thoughts of how they'd do.

I was just reading that TSN bumped up Crosby's projected pts from 85 to 96...looks like they think he's coming back earlier than previously thought. It can only be good for me in the pool.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ducks are playing their last preseason...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:02:25 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 11:02am

ducks are playing their last preseason game in finland tonight. so stoked!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Please tell me that you don't...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:05:53 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/04/2011 at 5:05am

^Please tell me that you don't have some weird pre-draft formula to rank your players...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by grapeape2669^Yeah,...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:36:42 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/03/2011 at 11:36am

Originally posted by grapeape2669

^Yeah, seems like taking Crosby 17th overall is quite a risk. His case of fuzzy head just seems like it doesn't want to go away.

I think he'll get back in without missing more than 10 games, but I'm also thinking the big risk of picking him is the possibility of more bumps coming (ala Savard). I had Crosby netting 85 pts this year @ 9th spot in my predraft list. 17th spot was Parise with 77 pts, I think there is a very good possibility Crosby will get more than 77 pts. Anything over that and I made the right choice.

I think he'll either win me the pool or lose it for me, since it's only for bragging rights I need to go for the glory

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Yeah, seems like taking Crosby...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:13:47 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/03/2011 at 8:13am

^Yeah, seems like taking Crosby 17th overall is quite a risk. His case of fuzzy head just seems like it doesn't want to go away.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : My friends and I just did...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:13:05 +0000

Author: richardvoyageur
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/03/2011 at 7:13am

My friends and I just did our draft yesterday, I think I did pretty good for myself @ 4th pick. Took some risks with Crosby (17th selection) and Jagr, we'll see how it plays out:

10 forwards:

H Sedin

S Crosby

N Backstrom

M Koivu

J Jagr

D Krejci

P Elias

B Boys

T Fleischmann

J Voracek

5 defense:

K Yandle

A Goligoski

K Shattenkirk

J-M Liles

G Clitsome

2 goalies:

P Rinne

A Niemi

Our pool is a straight up points league, goals and assists are 1 pt each, 2 pts for goalie win, 3 for a shutout. None of this +/-, PIM, shots stuff. I came 2nd last year out of 9 with 983 pts but Turco killed me or I woulda had first.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I think this year is going...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:35:25 +0000

Author: MATTSTERBATOR
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/03/2011 at 2:35am

I think this year is going to be a tough year in the point department. it will be tight in the west for sure, but I think the east will be as well. hard to say who will take the cup. If syd the kid can come back and stay healthy the Pens could do it.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by keljaiwhat...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:39:20 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/03/2011 at 12:39am

Originally posted by keljai

what so special about thursday?

The regular season starts.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : between they do that, or because...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:36:47 +0000

Author: coolz
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 5:36pm

between they do that, or because they are too young, they wouldnt have the expereince needed to do well

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Oilers are loaded with young...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:02:34 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 5:02pm

The Oilers are loaded with young talent. I'm hoping they can get something going this year. Hopefully the young kids can gel so Edmonton can make a run at the playoffs.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : what so special about thursday? ...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:47:22 +0000

Author: keljai
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 4:47pm

what so special about thursday?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Is it Thursday yet?

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:42:53 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 4:42pm

Is it Thursday yet?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by gamelessx25As...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:41:47 +0000

Author: ktown
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 4:41pm

Originally posted by gamelessx25

As a Torontonian... Go Leafs! ... still believing /lol

as a fell torontonian, l have moved my faith to the buffalo

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.TupReally...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:38:44 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 4:38pm

Originally posted by A.Tup

Really your going to bring up jobs in detroit? Thats pretty low but i guess i should have guessed it from a sharks fan. Im not worry bout jobs in my home town because its all coming back starting with a 60k a year for me so dont you worry.

Is it safe to say you dont drive an American made vehicle?

fucking lol at this post.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma^...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:37:42 +0000

Author: Alkasquawlik
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 4:37pm

Originally posted by ctoma

^ I had to google Gretzky's daughter to take a look... damn, she is hot. Considering Janet Jones is her mother (and I always thought Janet was hot in the late 80's - early 90's) this chick had a pretty good chance at being hot based on her's mom hotness gene. Maybe she'll follow her mom's lead and do a Playboy pictorial.

Apparently she's a bit nutso.

Friend of a friend dated her for a year or so.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by lienairPens...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:24:26 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 4:24pm

Originally posted by lienair

Pens continued their dominance over the Wings last night. Nice!

I guess the "dominance" ended tonight, 3-2 Wings. Marcia Andrea Fleury returned to normal form tonight, 3 goals on 18 shots, .833 save %. Good work.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : preseason hockey is like spring...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:54:17 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 2:54pm

preseason hockey is like spring training baseball-you really cant tell what a team is gonna do. they're playing split squad games and stuff.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Maybe I was wrong about the Stars...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:09:52 +0000

Author: ta1on
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 9:09am

Maybe I was wrong about the Stars this year, they seem to be doing well in the preseason. :)

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Blackhawks Baby! Season opener...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:58:10 +0000

Author: tinatkd11
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 6:58am

Blackhawks Baby! Season opener this friday. Get pumped!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by BoxStomperGO...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:12:30 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/02/2011 at 5:12am

Originally posted by BoxStomper

GO SHARKS!!

that's what im talkin about

NHL 2011/2012 Season : As a Torontonian... Go Leafs!...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:50:50 +0000

Author: gamelessx25
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 8:50pm

As a Torontonian... Go Leafs! ... still believing /lol

NHL 2011/2012 Season : GO SHARKS!!

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:16:48 +0000

Author: BoxStomper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 8:16pm

GO SHARKS!!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma Originally...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:49:09 +0000

Author: stevo05
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 7:49pm

Originally posted by ctoma

Originally posted by letourneau41

It's not to early to tell that my Av's are already looking terrible again.

Which is too bad because a good Avs team means the Wings-Avs games are more meaningful and intense, just like in the old days. Those were some great games...

Yes! This reminded me to youtube the 1997 Colorado/Detroit brawl. Man, those were the days =P

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Pens are looking good so far....

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:28:41 +0000

Author: SnapShot
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 2:28pm

Pens are looking good so far. Lot of good talent and what seems like hard working players. Gona be nice to be in the playoffs again.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by letourneau41It's...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:12:14 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 8:12am

Originally posted by letourneau41

It's not to early to tell that my Av's are already looking terrible again.

Which is too bad because a good Avs team means the Wings-Avs games are more meaningful and intense, just like in the old days. Those were some great games...

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by letourneau41It's...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:55:18 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 7:55am

Originally posted by letourneau41

It's not to early to tell that my Av's are already looking terrible again.

Ha, okay, I'll give you that. They've got some good young talent, though. At least a few people that are fun to watch even in losses.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : well as they are right now......

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:40:35 +0000

Author: rye
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 7:40am

well as they are right now... not really. but maybe something dramatic will happen mid season. maybe to other teams to bring their standing up lol

NHL 2011/2012 Season : It's not to early to tell...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:31:07 +0000

Author: letourneau41
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 6:31am

It's not to early to tell that my Av's are already looking terrible again.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : +1, its too early to really tell...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:07:15 +0000

Author: kel
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 6:07am

+1, its too early to really tell anything right now

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Nobody is looking good or bad...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:55:24 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 5:55am

^Nobody is looking good or bad yet. Preseason doesn't matter.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : The Sharks are lookin pretty good...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:59:44 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Oct/01/2011 at 3:59am

The Sharks are lookin pretty good so far and they don't even have Niemi in net.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : goin to see a ducks preseason...

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:01:33 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/30/2011 at 9:01am

goin to see a ducks preseason game tonight! it's getng close

NHL 2011/2012 Season : sean avery has so many issues....

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:25:50 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/28/2011 at 1:25pm

sean avery has so many issues. he's the milton bradley of hockey. self destructive people

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Dude, what is wrong with Sean...

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:37:09 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/28/2011 at 5:37am

Dude, what is wrong with Sean Avery? It is just pathetic to go crying to the press because an opposing player said something you didn't like.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zabisketRangers/Flyers...

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:15:16 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/27/2011 at 6:15pm

Originally posted by zabisket

Rangers/Flyers set for this years winter classic, idk if it will be able to top last years awesome match-up/game between the pens and the caps but it will definitely be a hard hitting game

only 9 days left till the start of regular season, get excited!

Hopefully Avery and Simmonds pick up where they left off. What's up with Avery claiming all that crap? He is such a little girl. Does anyone think he has never said that stuff to anyone else? I hope he gets what he deserves.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Rangers/Flyers set for this years...

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:05:31 +0000

Author: zabisket
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/27/2011 at 8:05am

Rangers/Flyers set for this years winter classic, idk if it will be able to top last years awesome match-up/game between the pens and the caps but it will definitely be a hard hitting game

only 9 days left till the start of regular season, get excited!

NHL 2011/2012 Season : I feel like Dallas (my team) isn't...

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:54:25 +0000

Author: ta1on
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/27/2011 at 5:54am

I feel like Dallas (my team) isn't going to bring anything this year. :( We need more talent.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^Oh, I wasn't hating at all....

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:24:04 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/27/2011 at 5:24am

^Oh, I wasn't hating at all. The less they wear, the better (in most cases).

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^yeah dont be hating, gotta love...

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:05:06 +0000

Author: winn
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/26/2011 at 6:05am

^yeah dont be hating, gotta love what they show. its all about appreciation

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ Nothing wrong with a girl getting...

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:58:17 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/26/2011 at 5:58am

^ Nothing wrong with a girl getting herself gussied up for a night out, that's how she gets free drinks all night long.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by ctoma^...

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:48:12 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/26/2011 at 5:48am

Wow, I guess I wasn't aware that she had grown up. She's hot, and appears to enjoy slutting herself up when she goes out on the town.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by A.TupReally...

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:42:16 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/26/2011 at 5:42am

No reason to. The Germans have the whole carmaking thing figured out.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : ^ I had to google Gretzky's...

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:00:36 +0000

Author: ctoma
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/26/2011 at 5:00am

^ I had to google Gretzky's daughter to take a look... damn, she is hot. Considering Janet Jones is her mother (and I always thought Janet was hot in the late 80's - early 90's) this chick had a pretty good chance at being hot based on her's mom hotness gene. Maybe she'll follow her mom's lead and do a Playboy pictorial.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by carebear Originally...

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:34:35 +0000

Author: quicklsvtechatch
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/26/2011 at 1:34am

Originally posted by carebear

Originally posted by timpiper

the kings are young-they'll get better and better. they'll go to the playoffs again but i doubt they'll go far once in the playoffs

I think it's time to bring Gretzky out of retirement.

He might as well...Jagr doesn't know when to call it quits. On a side note...anyone see the bleacher report with Gretzky's daughter, she is smokin hott.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by timpiperthe...

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:55:05 +0000

Author: carebear
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/25/2011 at 11:55am

Originally posted by timpiper

the kings are young-they'll get better and better. they'll go to the playoffs again but i doubt they'll go far once in the playoffs

I think it's time to bring Gretzky out of retirement.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : the kings are young-they'll...

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:51:17 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/25/2011 at 11:51am

the kings are young-they'll get better and better. they'll go to the playoffs again but i doubt they'll go far once in the playoffs

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by alex75000What...

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:07:05 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/25/2011 at 8:07am

Originally posted by alex75000

What the hell, 7-2 vs Carolina, Mtl destroyed them on a very rare occasion.

The Kings are freaking good this year too, man!

The Kings were supposed to be good the last two years. They need to actually deliver this year.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Really your going to bring up...

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:57:48 +0000

Author: A.Tup
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/24/2011 at 2:57pm

Really your going to bring up jobs in detroit? Thats pretty low but i guess i should have guessed it from a sharks fan. Im not worry bout jobs in my home town because its all coming back starting with a 60k a year for me so dont you worry.

Is it safe to say you dont drive an American made vehicle?

NHL 2011/2012 Season : Originally posted by zakk Originally...

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:02:09 +0000

Author: grapeape2669
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/24/2011 at 2:02pm

Originally posted by zakk

Originally posted by zabisket

Originally posted by zakk

This year is different. Like it has been for the last 3 years. Damnit.

Sorry, but the Wings bouncing the Sharks from the playoffs is about as likely as Shaun White turning down an endorsement deal: it just will NEVER happen

....i mean he did end his endorsement with Red Bull because he wanted more money...if that counts, i guess the Wings will unfortunately bounce the sharks this year haha

then what do you call his new line of chewing gum? dude will put his name on anything....

Oh wow, hadn't seen that. Is that a first? I can't think of anyone else with a signature chewing gum. I don't remember any Darryl Strawberry Bubblicious.

NHL 2011/2012 Season : im looking forward to seeing corey...

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:10:38 +0000

Author: timpiper
Subject: 40472
Posted: Sep/23/2011 at 9:10pm

im looking forward to seeing corey perry follow up his mvp season