NHL 2012 Off-Season Thread

[RP]

Hawks are dominating the 3rd right now and can't put the puck in the net.

[RP]

Howard is out of his mind right now.

[RP]

Yesssssssss

[RP]

Get this to a shootout and it's over.

[RP]

Fucking Crawford. Seriously.

[RP]

Blackhawks are back baby !

[Arashi Kage]

Letang makes his return tonight!!! :y: :D

[LoDownM]

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God ████. Team mates skate 1 Taylor Hall's head 0.

[El Fangel]

:|

[Blitz]

Would feel worse if I didn't know he was a total ████head.

[Emperor Smeat]

Ouch at the Hall picture. When did that happen?


Devils played tough but great 3rd period and win for the Bs. Since the Rangers are about to lose, it makes this weekend's game against the Rangers even bigger because the winner of that one gets the #1 spot in the East.

[Londoner]

loving the hockey streams tonight

[Londoner]

beer + nhl = greatness

[Londoner]

also

BRRRRRRRRRUUUUUUUUUUUUIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNSS

[El Fangel]

Ouch at the Hall picture. When did that happen?


Devils played tough but great 3rd period and win for the Bs. Since the Rangers are about to lose, it makes this weekend's game against the Rangers even bigger because the winner of that one gets the #1 spot in the East.

He fell during warmups and his teammates skated into him. Day or two ago

[LoDownM]

Ouch at the Hall picture. When did that happen?




Couple of games ago I think, during the pre game skate he fell and slid infront of another team mate that tried to jump over him and pretty much landed on his head.

[Londoner]

edmonton and st louis can't score a goal to save their lives not even on 4 on 4 lol

[Londoner]

stunning goal by winnipeg! wow

[Londoner]

detroit/phoenix has been ████ing awesome

[Londoner]

Man,i wondered what i said in that white block of text.

[Londoner]

two pens each, none scored. one rgeat save by the phoenix keeper.

[Londoner]

goooooooooooooooal detroit on the last pen

[Corndad]

Malkin is on such a Beastly roll right now.

[weather vane]

Bruins win tomorrow vs the Rags and take first overall in the NHL.

[weather vane]

I'll be drunk by 3pm Eastern

[LoDownM]

Kinda shocked the central division isn't a 2 team race like it normally is at this point in the season.

[Corndad]

Freakin Malkin. All Day. This is like Cup MVP Malkin from a few years ago.

[LoDownM]

6 in a row :cool:

[Droford]

LOL Tim Thomas not an Obama fan

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>So Crosby is battling a vertebrae injury. Between that and his concussion history that dates back to juniors I actually wouldn't be surprised if he retires in the very near future. It would be a devastating blow for the NHL but the guy is 24 and already has gone through some severe injuries. It might be for the best.</font>

[LoDownM]

In before Fallen Angel's/Assman's who cares/good comment.

[LoDownM]

Back on topic tho, loved the Allstars Skill Competition, was awesome. Goalies had me cracking up during the breakaway challenge.

[Emperor Smeat]

<font color=goldenrod>So Crosby is battling a vertebrae injury. Between that and his concussion history that dates back to juniors I actually wouldn't be surprised if he retires in the very near future. It would be a devastating blow for the NHL but the guy is 24 and already has gone through some severe injuries. It might be for the best.</font>

As bad as it is for Crosby, the NHL is a bit better now than when Crosby debuted in terms of marketability. Winter Classic alone became a huge event for the NHL.

They still have Ovie and could switch to Malkin as the new face considering he's just as important to the Penguins (and potentially even bigger) as Crosby is. They also have Seguin, Hall, Kessel, and a few other great young players to promote instead of just over relying on Crosby.

[El Fangel]

Stamkos would be new face of canadian hockey. Serious loss for hockey though if Crosby retires. As much as I hate the guy, I respect his ability and what he brought to the game.

[Blitz]

Back on topic tho, loved the Allstars Skill Competition was. Goalies had me cracking up during the breakaway challenge.
Carey Price was great all mic'd up. Loved Pat Kane's Superman shot too.

[LoDownM]

Price didn't have a mic on for NBC, was Kane and, I think Hartnell was the other one.

[Emperor Smeat]

Good All-Star game. Really like the idea of mixing up the teams the NHL has been doing the last couple of years.

[RP]

Blackhawks have serious goaltender issues.

[RP]

Hawks are free falling Tom Petty style.

[Skippord]

yeah they were pretty bad against the Avs tonight

had to have been at least five 2 on 1's

[RP]

I wonder if Boston v Buffalo will be interesting.

[weather vane]

fucking Bruins are awful lately

[Hanso Amore]

I wonder if Boston v Buffalo will be interesting.

Was a good one.

Sabres looked really good. Finally healthy...and its probably too late.

Sabres had 3 fights with boston.

Lucic beat Kaleta
Thornton beat Weber
Thornton and McCormick tied IMHO.

But sabres blanked them and scored 6 so it was a good game.


Lucic BETTER get a fucking suspension for Cross Checking Kaleta in the back of the head while Kaleta was sitting down defenseless on the ice. Im so fucking sick of his gooning when the opportunity comes along bullshit. Down 5-0 he throws that bullshit out, and better getr suspended a game.

[El Fangel]

GOMEZ SCORED! THE 7.9 MILLION DOLLAR GOAL!

[Wehttam]

Was a good one.

Sabres looked really good. Finally healthy...and its probably too late. keep hope alive!

[Hanso Amore]

http://i.imgur.com/xhYB8.gif

WHAT THE FUCK? WHo is this guy? What happened to the real Ilya?

[RP]

Was a good one.

Sabres looked really good. Finally healthy...and its probably too late.

Sabres had 3 fights with boston.

Lucic beat Kaleta
Thornton beat Weber
Thornton and McCormick tied IMHO.

But sabres blanked them and scored 6 so it was a good game.


Lucic BETTER get a fucking suspension for Cross Checking Kaleta in the back of the head while Kaleta was sitting down defenseless on the ice. Im so fucking sick of his gooning when the opportunity comes along bullshit. Down 5-0 he throws that bullshit out, and better getr suspended a game.

Yah I watched that entire game cause I knew those fukwit Bruins would get pissed and do something shadey and sure enough Lucic didn't disappoint. That was horseshit. I know Kaletta was being an annoying prick all game, but come on.

Man I laughed my ass off when Kaletta put Chara into the goalie net and then Chara came down center ice along the bench and destroyed Kaletta like 10 seconds later. That was hilarious.

[Skippord]

last night was probably the best Avs game I've seen since Joe Sakic retired

Ryan O'Reilly with the game winner after a steal with 1.2 seconds left in overtime.

[Arashi Kage]

Iggy had a nice shootout goal against the 'nucks just now. Flames win.

[Blitz]

Goddamn it Toronto

[RP]

Biggest game of the Hawks season tommorow

[El Fangel]

Friend bet me on Tor vs Mon, double if either team got shutout.

He was supposed to pay me yesterday. Twat.

[Emperor Smeat]

:-\ Bruins lose to the Rangers and probably put themselves out of reach for the #1 seed in the East and potentially the President's Trophy.

Probably better for them to not be the #1 overall team considering the "curse" with that trophy in recent years but they've been pretty average since the start of the year.

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Seguin is amazingly good when it comes to the shootout.

Good win over the rival Canadiens even though the Bruins blew a 2 goal lead in the 3rd.

[RP]

Getting worried

[Gertner]

http://i.imgur.com/xhYB8.gif

WHAT THE FUCK? WHo is this guy? What happened to the real Ilya?

lol dude Ilya can throw them when he wants to. He's been in a couple with Ian White when White was a Leaf and Kovy isn't bad with the fists.

[Londoner]

lollll

chicago 4-0 rangersa first 10mins

[El Fangel]

Fucking Chicago is ruining my Proline ticket. Fuckers.

[Hanso Amore]

Sabres give up a 2 goal lead by allowing 7 straight goals.

SICK TIGHT

[Londoner]

pitts/philly is incredible since i started watching!

[Corndad]

Just coming in to write that. This game has been insane.

[Corndad]

James Neal 6 years, 5 mil a year staying with Pens :love:

[LoDownM]

Damn it, two early games for the Pens on back to back days. Missed todays because I overslept. Looking at the score tho, glad I did :o

[RP]

Hawks are back!

[LoDownM]

:lol:

[Emperor Smeat]

Big win for the Sabres and a tough game between them and the Bruins tonight.

Thomas is a lot better in the shooutout than Rask but at least the B's took a point than having nothing which helps in the end.

[Skippord]

holy shit the Red Wings have only lost in regulation at home 3 times this year

WAR AVS, BTW

[El Fangel]

Yeah, Vancouver ended their 23-0-0 home streak the other night.

Also, lolzorz at Leafs.

[Nicky Fives]

Trade Deadline coverage in Canada is awesome.... I'm so glad I don't have class today.....

[LoDownM]

Too bad there has only been 4 trades so far.

[Skippord]

lol watching the NHL Network trade show now, pretty much every trade that comes in it's like TRADEPOCALYPSE NOW.

[Blitz]

Every year I tell myself I'm gonna get up early and watch all of the deadline. Then I sleep in and worry that I missed everything. And it turns out, I missed fuck all.

[RoXer]

The Phoenix Coyotes are a hockey team that plays in the National Hockey League. I occasionally watch a game every now and then and on average go to one or two games a year. Said Coyotes have been playing exceptionally well during the month of February in the year 2012. Personally, I am somewhat moderately pleased of this outcome and I have made this post to express my moderate pleasure. This is the end of my post.

[Skippord]

FAIRWEATHER FAN

[weather vane]

zzzz deadline

[Skippord]

Brian Burke looks like a dick

[LoDownM]

Anyone who thought Selanne was going to get traded going into today, needs to have their heads examined.

[Hanso Amore]

Goodbye Kassian, good luck with that Vancouver Nightlife.

Have yet to see much of Cody Hodgson - fill me in peeps. Apparently he is good, young and is about to be a top two center in Buffalo.

[El Fangel]

Every year I tell myself I'm gonna get up early and watch all of the deadline. Then I sleep in and worry that I missed everything. And it turns out, I missed fuck all.

I did the same and just got done reading it and think the same thing. Though I would have enjoyed seeing the Predators showing they are going for it all.

The Phoenix Coyotes are a hockey team that plays in the National Hockey League. I occasionally watch a game every now and then and on average go to one or two games a year. Said Coyotes have been playing exceptionally well during the month of February in the year 2012. Personally, I am somewhat moderately pleased of this outcome and I have made this post to express my moderate pleasure. This is the end of my post.

10-0-2 is a damn good run. You should get more into hockey.

zzzz deadline

Sky is blue, water is wet. C'mon man, when is the last time you remember an exciting deadline.

Anyone who thought Selanne was going to get traded going into today, needs to have their heads examined.

Goodbye Kassian, good luck with that Vancouver Nightlife.

Have yet to see much of Cody Hodgson - fill me in peeps. Apparently he is good, young and is about to be a top two center in Buffalo.

To give you an idea, the only reason you don't know who he is was because there were two people named Henrik Sedin and Ryan Kesler in his way. If that doesnt get the point across, with him good enough to be top two line material on one of the leagues best teams I am not sure I can get it across.

Buffalo just scored big time.

[Emperor Smeat]

Decent trades by the Bruins although not sure on how valuable the prospects the Islanders received when they gave up Rolston and Mouttau. Both probably are going to be used for depth reasons than actually take up quality minutes.

The Vancouver-Buffalo trade seems to be the best one done considering both sides appear to benefit equally from the deal.

[Arashi Kage]

So disappointed to see Hodgson go. So pissed at the Canucks right now. :mad: :rant:

[YOUR Hero]

Hogdson was a bit of a malcontent. But I'll telll you what he showed up in the big games this year. Buffalo won this trade now and in the future.... as long as Hodgson doesn't get too self absorbed. Given the right environment and more playing time, I'm sure he will be happy as cn be.

[El Fangel]

When your team is rebuilding, how are you supposed to feel? Happy or sad when they win.

Sure, I'm happy they won but that means farther from a top pick. Never had this happen before.

[RoXer]

10-0-2 is a damn good run. You should get more into hockey.


I checked their roster a couple of weeks ago and actually recognized more than 5 names on there. Honestly.

I was very proud of myself :smug:

[RoXer]

Just checked and the exact number is 13. Fucking A. I think that qualifies me as being the Coyotes' #1 fan.

Who the fuck would have guessed Daymond Langkow was still playing

[El Fangel]

Phoenix isn't a bad team, their system works well as evidenced by Bryzgalov sucking after he left and Smith tearing up.

Ekman-Larssen I see as captain after Doan leaves or retires. Love Doan, such an underrated and underappreciated player.

[Blitz]

When your team is rebuilding, how are you supposed to feel? Happy or sad when they win.

Sure, I'm happy they won but that means farther from a top pick. Never had this happen before.
Welcome to my world.

[El Fangel]

I just hope they don't take as long to get back into the playoffs. I really do feel bad at times making fun of the Leafs. Its not their fault Harold Ballard was an idiot and JFJ wasn't much better.

[Nicky Fives]

Vancouver had to trade Hodgson..... He's a Top 6 center and there is no way he gets enough ice time with Kesler & Hank aboive him..... they had to trade him..... Kassian is an excellent pickup for them.....

[El Fangel]

Bealiveau in the hospital due to a stroke. :(:(:(

[Emperor Smeat]

Pretty good game overall by the Bs against potential playoff opponent Devils. Bs almost managed to give away the game after letting the Devils score 3 goals in the 2nd period.

:D Krejci getting the hat trick.

[weather vane]

UTE

[Arashi Kage]

I'm never been a leafs fan, but I'd love to see the team back in the playoffs.

Wilson was just fired!!!

Will the team turn things around and make the playoffs?? (Hope that the Jets hold onto a spot too).

[Gertner]

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"S OUTTA HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Skippord]

they hired Randy Carlyle as well

[Mr. JL]

It is about time they fired Ron Wilson. Four years coaching the Leafs and not making the playoffs is pretty pathetic. I bet if the Leafs' fans had not chanted it throughout the Air Canada Centre, Brian Burke would still be blind to the fact that this team is not working.

I hope the first thing that Carlyle does is rip the 'C' off Phaneuf's jersey and rip the 'A' off of Komisarek's jersey. Those two as leaders is a complete joke.

[El Fangel]

Oh big changes are coming soon in Toronto you can bet on that.









































And if you thought I was serious, you don't know me.

[Blitz]

It's a step in the right direction at least. There needed to be some kind of change, and after no one went at the trade deadline, was pretty clear Ronnie wasn't long for this world.

I suspect what will happen is Carlyle will turn them around enough to make the traditional late season run, therefore just missing the playoffs. A minor trade and free agent signing or two in the summer and then more of the same next year.

Prove me wrong, Toronto.

[RP]

Hawks are back!

[El Fangel]

It's a step in the right direction at least. There needed to be some kind of change, and after no one went at the trade deadline, was pretty clear Ronnie wasn't long for this world.

I suspect what will happen is Carlyle will turn them around enough to make the traditional late season run, therefore just missing the playoffs. A minor trade and free agent signing or two in the summer and then more of the same next year.

Prove me wrong, Toronto.

It is, I was surprised he was there as long as he was. Now if they could draft solidly then it would be a huge step in the right direction. Sadly, we both know this isn't likely going to happen.

Hawks are back!

*Correction - Hossa is back ;)

[Gertner]

Very glad that Carlyle got hired, although gonna be interesting to see how Lupul responds to the coach that buried him.

Lol I will officially end my not watching Leafs games strike tonight.

[El Fangel]

I want Montreal to lose now. Fail for Nail and Dig for Grig

[YOUR Hero]

next one to go.

Burke

[Arashi Kage]

Habs strike first blood against the leafs.

[Arashi Kage]

3rd goal by the Leafs was a beauty!

[El Fangel]

Lol at Burke getting ripped by Cherry.

[Gertner]

Cherry is a retard. Russian players are the way to go.

[Gertner]

Leafs call up Jay Rosehill. Surprised it took Carlyle that long.

[El Fangel]

Cherry is a retard. Russian players are the way to go.

Yes, Washington is a shining example of why Russians are better.

[Gertner]

Washington's problem is their Canadian coach. You can't have a loser at the top.

[El Fangel]

Well having said that, I guess you agree with Cherry :p

[LoDownM]

Yes, Washington is a shining example of why Russians are better.

Does this mean you are no longer a Ovechkin fan boy? Speaking of fan boys, where is Assman this season?

[Emperor Smeat]

Tough but good 5-4 win by the Bs over Toronto. 2nd period was huge and the Bs stay undefeated against the Leafs this season.

Ottawa looks like they will win so the Bs division lead stays at 3 points.

[OssMan]

I'm here. Caps suck

[OssMan]

George McPhee at the trade deadline was like "We aren't going to make any unnecessary moves because we don't want to make any mistakes." Way to say that when your team does actually need to change instead of the past two years when your team was fine and you traded away your best hustle players for guys who stuck around for half a season and barely contributed

[Gertner]

Heck of a fight between Rosehill and Thornton last night.

[Emperor Smeat]

Tough loss for the Sabres while the Bs lock up another 2 points. Buffalo could be as far as 4 points back if Winnipeg wins tonight for the 8th seed.

Assuming the Senators hold onto their lead, division-wise Bs hold a 3 point lead but could become a 4-5 lead if the Senators blow the game.

[LoDownM]

So torn. Pens are 4 points away from leading the east, but I don't want them to have the #1 seed in the playoffs.

[RP]

Hawks are back!

[MVP]

Bruins can't stay out of the penalty box today.

[LoDownM]

9 in a row :cool:

[El Fangel]

9 in a row :cool:

I hope they lose in Crosbys return so I can laugh. But damn, is Geno a boss.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Yes, Washington is a shining example of why Russians are better.
What about the 1997 Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings?

http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/trophies/winners/STC1997.jpg
Do the names Larionov, Fedorov, Kozlov, Fetisov, and Konstantinov mean nothing to you?

[El Fangel]

They mean a lot actually.

Just Yzerman, Lidstrom, Shanahan, Holmstrom, Sandstrom, Knuble, Murphy, Vernon and Osgood mean more.

[Corndad]

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The Hell MacIntyre.

[LoDownM]

Does anyone really care that Sean Avery might retire? NHL.com seems to be making it a slightly bigger deal then it is.

[El Fangel]

Who?

[El Fangel]

"I'm glad Sid is back, Pittsburgh can finally start winning again" - Guy wearing a Pens Jacket and Hat

I just sat there gobsmacked.

[LoDownM]

Clearly someone who only follows when Crosby is playing.

[El Fangel]

Aren't they like on a nine or ten game win streak?

[LoDownM]

Yeah, 9 game one.

Making a big deal out of nothing tho. They are starting him on the 3rd line, Blysma wants to start him slow with like 15 mins a game, instead of throwing him right back out there for 25.

[El Fangel]

I can't wait until I hear someone blame a loss on Crosby playing on the third line.

[Emperor Smeat]

Horrible goaltending the past couple of games and Thomas hasn't really been the same overall since the whole deal involving him on twitter or facebook.

Overall Bruins now just hold a 2 point lead for the #2 seed over Florida. Division-wise its now just a 1 point lead over Ottawa with 1 less game played.

[Corndad]

Blysma should win Coach of the Year again just for making that decision of having Crosby start on the third line. The way those top two lines having been playing you can't break them apart. Malkin and Neal together will be the goods for years to come.

Most coaches would have put the Face of the Franchise and the League back front and center. Not Disco Dan.

Neal had a strong game tonight.

That division race between Rangers, Pens, Flyers, and Devils will be sick. That has to be the best division in NHL at this point.

[Gertner]

Sean Avery retiring sucks. He's the only person in the league with any personality.

[Emperor Smeat]

After some horrible games in terms of defense and in the net, Bruins managed to play well against Philly.

Besides regaining the division lead from Ottawa, they also regained the #2 seed from being a #7 after yesterday.

[RP]

HAWKS ARE BACK BABY!

[RP]

Blysma should win Coach of the Year again just for making that decision of having Crosby start on the third line. The way those top two lines having been playing you can't break them apart. Malkin and Neal together will be the goods for years to come.

Most coaches would have put the Face of the Franchise and the League back front and center. Not Disco Dan.

Neal had a strong game tonight.

That division race between Rangers, Pens, Flyers, and Devils will be sick. That has to be the best division in NHL at this point.

Hitchcock has COTY wrapped up. The Central could have four teams with 100 points.

[LoDownM]

The Atlantic division could very easily have 4 teams with 100 points as well.

[Blitz]

ffs leafs

[El Fangel]

ffs leafs

Bitch please.

At least your team is NEAR the top half. Christ that was strange to say.

[Blitz]

Strange to hear too. I suppose if we're gonna get shelled, at least it's by an amazing team who always fucks us up.

[RP]

HAWWWWWWWKS

[El Fangel]

Strange, I don't remember RP being a Hawks fan when I signed up. Did you only get into hockey recently.

Isn't meant as a knock or anything, always welcome new fans to the game if that's the case.

[El Fangel]

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/DppHnjZRg.lkiZ5FJF2EvQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnhlexperts/141200001.jpg

[RP]

Strange, I don't remember RP being a Hawks fan when I signed up. Did you only get into hockey recently.

Isn't meant as a knock or anything, always welcome new fans to the game if that's the case.

Three or four years ago

[RP]

I've been repping Blackhawks in NHL thread for like three years.

[El Fangel]

I've been here around six, so I was right I guess. What caused you to start?

[RP]

Went to Hawks v Canucks playoff game in Chicago the year they won the Cup

[El Fangel]

That was two years ago bud. Lol.

[RP]

Righttttt

I went to a playoff game two years ago.

Rightt

[LoDownM]

While we are on the subject, who is your favorite team now FA, you know, now that the Canadians are the 3rd worse team in the league.

[Gertner]

Probably St.Louis

[El Fangel]

Cute.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nice win by the Bs over the Kings but wow at the Sens scoring 8 against the Penguins.

Bruins lead on the #2 spot is still 3 points over Florida and 3 points over Senators in the division.

Always forget that the Kings rally mascot is Cartman but laughed a bunch of times his voice spoke on tv.

[El Fangel]

Still find it hard to believe Sens and Florida are going to the playoffs likely.

Means Toronto is the only team to not make the playoffs post lockout.

[Emperor Smeat]

Yeah even the shitty Thrashers who then became the Jets managed to make it at least once. Then again it was the only season the Thrashers were actually any good and only time they've been to the playoffs.

[El Fangel]

This season is a possibility though. Its crazy how Florida is a bunch of spare parts with good chemistry.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

One of the most important assets to teams now are ticket agencies. They buy the tickets from the Team and then sell them.

Teams get the money from the ticket revenue and then can claim they sold out even if they just dumped their tickets to Stubhub.

[El Fangel]

Anyone else surprised by Adam Larssons lack of impact this year? He was heralded as the next Lidstrom by some and I don't see it at all.

[Skippord]

I think we should all have a nice chat about how incredible Gabriel Landeskog is you guys.

[El Fangel]

I have been a big supporter of him all season. Traded the farm for 2nd overall in last years prospect draft in a fantasy league for him and was laughed at by the same guy who offered Marleau for him.

Fuck no, bitch.

[Skippord]

since he's about the same age as me I'd like to find a way to hang out with him

comes off as a little gay probably

[LoDownM]

Duchene better be careful, he might end up getting traded if he can't stay healthy and if O'Reilly and Landeskog keep playing like they are this year over the next few.

[El Fangel]

O'Reilly is severely underrated, though if anyone gets trades id say its stastny.

[The Fraze]

Really needed to win that game in regulation. At least we got 2 points.

[Skippord]

I don't think I know enough about other hockey teams/players to say this with authority, but I was shocked that Ryan O'Reilly didn't make the all star game.

[El Fangel]

Like I said, vastly underrated. He is the sort of player like Ryan Kesler who is sick but held down by playing on a line lower then his skill set says he should.

[Stickman]

Like I said, vastly underrated. He is the sort of player like Ryan Kesler who is sick but held down by playing on a line lower then his skill set says he should.

I wouldn't say kesler is held down, he gets a tonne of ice time and plays with very good line mates.

[El Fangel]

I wouldn't say kesler is held down, he gets a tonne of ice time and plays with very good line mates.

Don't get me wrong, I love the guy but he is held down by Henrik as much as Duchene and Stastny do to O'Reilly.

[Skippord]

well O'Reilly's line plays a lot more than Duchene's and Stastny's at this point

[El Fangel]

Wasn't aware of that, haven't watched the Avs in ever. Feels like their games never get broadcast here.

[LoDownM]

Get Center Ice. Or whatever the Canadian equivalent is.

[Skippord]

Wasn't aware of that, haven't watched the Avs in ever. Feels like their games never get broadcast here.
yeah Landeskog-O'Reilly-Downie has become their top line

[El Fangel]

Get Center Ice. Or whatever the Canadian equivalent is.

I paid for it once but never felt like I watched enough games to make it worth it.

Kinda crazy that the vet on that line is Downie lol.

[Hanso Amore]

I nearly ordered a Marcus Foligno jersey after only like 8 NHL games. Fucking love him.

[Corndad]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/551163_10150764842784048_599764047_11480487_1668947120_n.jpg

[LoDownM]

Malkin is winning the Hart Trophy this year. I'm sure you could argue Stamkos, but come on, his 53 goals doesn't have the Lighting in the playoffs this year.

[El Fangel]

Totally agree with you there. Though there are a few strong cases that could be made for Lundqvist and perhaps Rinne.

Anyway, I came in here to ask. Who is your favorite player NOT on the team you root for.

As you all have likely heard, my favorite is Getzlaf, so Ill go with Iggy to share.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nice 5-2 win by the Bs over Tampa who usually is one of the tougher teams against the Bs.

Wow at Capitals loosing 5-1 in a game they needed to win to keep 8th but Buffalo has been really great the last couple of weeks.

Florida struggling now pads the Bs lead on #2 seed by 6 points while the division is a 5 point lead over Ottawa.

[JimmyMess]

Well time to kick that 5 year plan into effect Toronto!

Oh wait... it's been 4 years already

[LoDownM]

Anyway, I came in here to ask. Who is your favorite player NOT on the team you root for.

As you all have likely heard, my favorite is Getzlaf, so Ill go with Iggy to share.

Don't really have one since Sakic retired. If Talbot hadn't gone to the Flyers it would've probably been him tho.

[Skippord]

Totally agree with you there. Though there are a few strong cases that could be made for Lundqvist and perhaps Rinne.

Anyway, I came in here to ask. Who is your favorite player NOT on the team you root for.

As you all have likely heard, my favorite is Getzlaf, so Ill go with Iggy to share.
motherfucker I made this a thread

anyway it's Anze Kopitar for hockey

[Emperor Smeat]

Canadiens fire Pierre Gauthier as their GM while Bob Gainey becomes the new GM.

Bs-Capitals game got really interesting from the middle of the 3rd and OT but at least the Bs ensured a point while the Capitals got 2 critical points to go back tied for 8th.

[RP]

HAWKKKKKSSSS SHOWWWWWWWWW

[RoXer]

fuckin battle in the pacific

[RoXer]

or so i've been told

[RoXer]

:cool: at least, that's what I overheard someone say while I was attending a sports game that people actually care about :cool:

[JimmyMess]

Scott Hartnell is my new hero with the Hulk Hogan reference! Someone GIF that!

[SammyG]

West is fucking nuts

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Bruins win 2-1 and locked up the division.

The race for the Southeast and the 8th spot are the only spots left in the East.

[MVP]

Amazing

https://p.twimg.com/ApfGyJjCIAENg-z.jpg

[RoXer]

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

[Gertner]

Nice to see the Sabres showing up tonight. Not like the game means anything lol.

[JimmyMess]

http://i44.tinypic.com/aw9shc.jpg

[El Fangel]

The dude in the Malkin jersey LOOKS like Hogan...

[JimmyMess]

that was the point hahaah and buddy beside him pulling an Austin lol

[JimmyMess]

I'm pretty sure the commentators said something along the lines of "And Hartnell is getting into it with Hulk Hogan's younger brother"

[El Fangel]

Didnt get to see the game, watching it on YT right now. Lol.

[Corndad]

The guy who looks like Hulk Hogan name is Cy. He's actually been recovering from cancer recently and just got back to going to games. He's a good guy and I found it histarical the back and forth between him and Hartnell.

This seven game series coming up is gonna be one for the ages.

The Flyers coach is a bitch however. It was a clean hit. You don't want your stars getting checked, don't play them that late in the game.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nice preview of the potential Bs-Sens playoff series with the 3-1 win to end the season series (5-1 Bs favor).

Only other possibility is Bs-Caps if the Caps win their last game and Sens lose since Washington holds the tie breaker over Ottawa I think. Not sure if Bs-Florida is possible if Washington were to take the division.

Sens would be the best matchup for the Bs considering Florida/Washington have caused a lot more problems to the Bs than Ottowa this season.

[Droford]

Maybe this is the year for the Capitals to win in the playoffs since they barely squeaked in. I thought for a while that they were gonna miss the playoffs.

Braden Holtby sucks though..so probably not.

[El Fangel]

Man, this years playoffs is going to be one for the ages.

[Charleserion]

I just love the flow of hockey and the fact that they seem to be mad all day and watched Boston / Anaheim and Kings (decided after each of them, not one, but I'm not in the United States or Canada ) when I want, I wish this could have done lastseason. After a good season for me.

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[The Fraze]

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Going for a Coyotes loss in regulation and a win for the Sharks tonight!

[El Fangel]

I am hoping for a Montreal loss tonight. I don't want to ruin our draft lottery chances.

[RoXer]

Anyone else enjoy the fact that RP roots for a team that sounds like "Black Cocks"?

[El Fangel]

LOL

[Stickman]

Back to back Presidents Trophy...i want the cup not this trophy

[Emperor Smeat]

wow what a comeback win by the Sharks.

East
(1) Rangers vs Senators (8)
(2) Bruins vs Capitals (7)
(3) Panthers vs Devils (6)
(4) Penguins vs Flyers (5) <--- Predict this to be a brutal series

West
(1) Canucks vs Kings (8)
(2) Blues vs Sharks (7)
(3) Coyotes vs Black Hawks (6)
(4) Predators vs Red Wings (5)

[SammyG]

Great, Vancouver in the first round.

[RP]

Anyone else enjoy the fact that RP roots for a team that sounds like "Black Cocks"?

Lol

Busted

[LoDownM]

Back to back Presidents Trophy...i want the cup not this trophy

Glad the Pens didn't end up with it.

[SammyG]

3 outta 8 experts picking LA over Vancouver in the first... Is Sedin not gonna be able to play?

[Blitz]

Rangers
Bruins
Panthers
Pens

Canucks
Blues
Hawks
Wings

[weather vane]

Rags
B's
Horns
Crosby

Faggot Canucks
bWo
Indians
Garth Brooks

[Stickman]

3 outta 8 experts picking LA over Vancouver in the first... Is Sedin not gonna be able to play?

Sedin practicedon the first line today. He will be fine. Nucks have been very quiet about him though.

[Skippord]

hey apparently Denver's getting a new CHL team, neat.

[SammyG]

Hopefully LA gets Carter back... Quick is gonna have to be incredible for the Kings to stand a chance.

[JimmyMess]

Going to be an epic Pens/Flyers series

[El Fangel]

Yes it is.

[Corndad]

I bet Bobrovsky starts rest of the series lol Pens are owning Briz right now.

[Emperor Smeat]

Philly-Pitt has been great so far just as it was expected. Looked like a potential easy win after Pitt took the early 2-0 lead but now becomes the first OT game of the playoffs.

Wow what a comeback win by Philly.

[Corndad]

Fuck.

[LoDownM]

Such bullshit. That game should've ended 3-2. Blown offsides call by the refs.

[Stickman]

Such bullshit. That game should've ended 3-2. Blown offsides call by the refs.

These things always have a way of evening out.

[weather vane]

Linesman made a bad call but that is sports. Penguins should have never let it get there...

[El Fangel]

Jesus sweet amazing fucking start christ.

[Splaya]

Wings got outplayed badly, but the refs didnt help with the Wings picking up 6 penalties in the first 30 minutes of the game. Shea Weber is getting suspended though haha

[Droford]

Holtby is standing up to the shelling but when he finally cracks its gonna be ugly..

[Droford]

this game is crazy. feels like it could be one of those 3 OT games...0-0

[El Fangel]

Ewww

[Emperor Smeat]

Tough game so far between the Bs and Caps.

Thought the Sens might be able to steal Game 1 with how poorly the Rangers played at the end of the season but instead the Rangers dominated a lot of the game.

[Droford]

damnit

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Kelly

:D Bs 1-0 series lead

[RP]

TOEWS!!!!!!!

[weather vane]

CHRIS FUCKING KELLY

[RP]

SEABROOKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RP]

Go Hawkssssssss!

[RP]

Would love to see Toews get the winner.

[RP]

Smith has been outstanding for Phoenix tonight.

[RP]

....

[El Fangel]

Man, I can tell you there is one Hawks fan I wont see tomorrow who predicted a sweep.

[RP]

How the fuck did Shea Webber only get fined $2500 and no suspension? That's a fucking joke.

[RP]

Also, Blackhawks kinda got screwed on one of those Coyotes goals when there were too many players on the ice and no call.

[Corndad]

This Pens/Flyers series is taking years off the end of my life I swear.

[SammyG]

If LA can win this one tonight... holy shit.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wow Philly.

Pitt is having problems holding onto leads and now its cost them 2 games and maybe the series.

[Corndad]

Pens have to play more defensive if they got any shot in coming back in this series. These track meet games obviously aren't working.

[Stickman]

Canucks do not look good. Their powerplay is awful. Oddly enough they have outscored the kings 5 on 5 in both games.
Still need to get their shit together.