NHL Thread

[weather vane]

Haha I love Jack so much.

That was a mint fight. Both guys just throwing bombs. Lucic landed the bigger blows but it was essentially a draw. Could watch that fight again.

[Bad News Gertner]

4 fights that game, pretty crazy, especially for the Caps who aren't known for that, although Joel Rechlicz is a major goon.

[Hanso Amore]

Corey Tropp missed last year with a knee injury, and now has a broken jaw and a concussion from the Devane fight and is out for who knows how long.

He reminds me of a young Steve Ott, but cant stay healthy and get his career going.

And all this for a fucking Preseason fight.

[Bad News Gertner]

Corey Tropp is a young Matt Ellis. That's about it.

[Bad News Gertner]

Hahaha!

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[Bad News Gertner]

Friggen love the hockey gif's people make at hockeyfights.com

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[Bad News Gertner]

Waiver wire is going to e very interesting. John-Michael Liles placed on waivers. That's a lot of salary to eat.

[YOUR Hero]

Anyone see any surprises this year?

IE: Calgary makes the playoffs or the Hawks don't? ...

[JimmyMess]

I guess its time to change that "OFF SEASON" part of the thread.

Also, Kessel signing an 8 year extension, good to secure him.

I vow to watch way more hockey this year. I was completely uninvolved last season!

[Bad News Gertner]

Anyone see any surprises this year?

IE: Calgary makes the playoffs or the Hawks don't? ...

I have the Islanders being more of a player this season.

[Arashi Kage]

I'd like to see the Jets and Oilers make the playoffs this season.

[Bad News Gertner]

Both of those teams need upgrades in net before they even think of sniffing the playoffs

[Bad News Gertner]

LEAFS!!!!!!!

Hopefully Parros is ok.

[Arashi Kage]

I didn't start watching until 3 minutes into the start of the third period. Totally forgot about watching the Leafs game, was lucky that I caught the third. :p

Reimer - Bernier will be interesting. I heard HNIC talk about Carlyle stating that both will play regularly (sounded like alternating every game).

I must have tuned in right after the Parros incident as I didn't see this:

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[Bad News Gertner]

This division is going to be nuts. I'm expecting a lot of these kind of games.

[YOUR Hero]

Scoring should go up overall this year. We'll see.

[JimmyMess]

Yeah Parros going down was bad... watching the replay you can see his facial expression before he hits.

"THIS IS GONNA HURT" BAM.

[Bad News Gertner]

Leafs are going 82-0

[Skippord]

Patrick Roy has already pushed the divider between the benches over and tried to murder Bruce Boudreau

I love him so much :'(

[Bad News Gertner]

Yet another game the Leafs have no business winning that they win. They make zero sense.

[Schlomey]

I had to turn down front row seats to the Penguins game tonight....GUTTED

[road doggy dogg]

why

[Emperor Smeat]

Patrick Roy has already pushed the divider between the benches over and tried to murder Bruce Boudreau

I love him so much :'(

Ended up getting a $10,000 fine as a result.

[weather vane]

$10 000 well worth it...

He won't pay it anyways.

[Emperor Smeat]

:cool: Bs won the opener.

[Corndad]

Fleury goes from not being able to stop anything in the playoffs last year to making some of the most insane saves I've seen in a long time tonight and recording a Shut out. Good Lord. I guarantee will be on most Sports Top Plays tonight but make sure you see that one back handed save tonight that was unbelievable.

[Bad News Gertner]

Fleury is going to be fine. I fault that defence more than anything.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Fun opener from the Isles last night.</font>

[Skippord]

well thus far the Avs are a million times better than I expected. Then again I expected them all to die the first night, so there's that.

Also Steve Downie is the greatest man who ever lived

[Skippord]

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BOOM

[Bad News Gertner]

Patrick Bordelau is a sniper

[Skippord]

Gonna score 40 goals this year and be part of ESPN's new documentary series "Forty for Bordy"

[RP]

Ordered another Toews jersey. Last one got ripped. This one has the 2013 title patch on it.

[RP]

Watching the Championship film for the Hawks

Marchand is trying to get Kane to fight. He says " anytime you want it ". Kane says " that's kind of a bad trade off " Lol.

[Bad News Gertner]

Leafs 3-0

#82and0

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I'll take 3 points in the first weekend.</font>

[Bad News Gertner]

Mason Raymond has been wonderful thusfar

[Shisen Kopf]

Lightning coming back from 2-0 down to beat Shitcago. Good job.

[OssMan]

Looks like Ovechkin will score nothing but PPG for another season

[OssMan]

Ordered another Toews jersey. Last one got ripped. This one has the 2013 title patch on it.
I don't understand how working class people can buy these fucking jerseys, they are like $250. You go to a game and fucking everybody is wearing one

[LoDownM]

It's not hard really. Be smart with money and save for it.

[road doggy dogg]

Sports stuff is definitely luxury purchases, ie not necessary by any means. I usually chuck it into the category of "things I'll throw on my Visa without thinking and then wonder why I have a $2k bill this month" and then regret everything I've ever done ever. But wearing a jersey is goddamn bad-ass. Esp if you have a SEXY possibly part-Asian girlfriend/hooker who wears nothing but said jersey in your bed

[RP]

Laviolette fired

[Corndad]

LOL Flyers

[road doggy dogg]

Zach Bogosian ASL
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[weather vane]

Buy the jerseys from China. Like $40 each and look/feel identical.

[Arashi Kage]

Buy the jerseys from China. Like $40 each and look/feel identical.

A friend of mine got me to try the $30 special Chinese jerseys during the summer. Impressive how well they copy all the logos and patches, but I ordered a 1996 Selanne Winnipeg Jets jersey and the jersey is sized smaller than it should be / smaller than the "Large" tag on it, and the head hole is huuuuuge, like half way down my chest open, looks ridiculous. Tiny short sleeves + huge head hole.

Also got a 1987 Canada Cup Lemieux jersey - good fit and finish there, except the Canada logo is smaller than it should be. Either way, can't complain for the price, gave me 2 jerseys that I can wear and not worry about ruining, unlike my other $100-$200 replica jerseys that I never want to get sweaty playing hockey in. :p

[Bad News Gertner]

How Paul Holmgren hasn't been taken out by a sniper is beyond me. He's an awful GM.

[Bad News Gertner]

I own a Wade Belak and Colton Orr jersey

[Bad News Gertner]

Refs are reportedly going to start breaking up fights as soon as a players helmet comes off.

I fucking hate the NHL.

[Arashi Kage]

:wtf: They might as well just outlaw fighting then.

[Bad News Gertner]

If they outlawed fighting I'd never watch another game.

[Skippord]

I'm pretty sure this year's Avs have already won more games than last year.

[Bad News Gertner]

They looked good. Varlemov played well. Their defence tended to breakdown and chase.

[Arashi Kage]

I'm happy that I have McKinnon in the TPWW league.

The Av's are looking "so far, so good" under Mr. Roy.

[Bad News Gertner]

Roy is perfect for that group of young player. A vetern team would tune him out. He's basically a junior coach and young guys like it.

[Skippord]

He is the best :heart:

feel like Steve Downie is his favorite player by far

[Bad News Gertner]

Downie is a gem. Love Steve Downie.

[Skippord]

lol on the Avs broadcast they were talking about how he makes everyone in the locker room nervous cause he's a madman

[JimmyMess]

I was at the Leafs game on Tuesday, was too far off to the left and behind to notice if Roy was losing his shit

[Bad News Gertner]

Game was pretty tame for the most part.

Nice bounce-back win tonight over the Preds. Reimer might be sitting on the bench for a bit.

[Bad News Gertner]

The Oilers are such a horseshit organization. Dubnyk is atrocious.

[Skippord]

he's no SEMYON VARLAMOV, that's for sure

[Bad News Gertner]

Dubnyk is the worst goaltender in the NHL.

[OssMan]

Varlamov is the best,,, any American hockey team is the lowest form of scum on the earth

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

So is Ronic your sock Ossman?

[Bad News Gertner]

The Florida Panthers might be the worst pre-trade deadline team that I've seen since the early 2000 Pittsburgh Penguins.

[Blitz]

Took Raymond and Kadri in my fantasy pool. Great picks so far.

Took Drouin which was a bust. But I also took Nathan MacKinnon who's making up for it :heart:

[El Fangel]

Took Raymond and Kadri in my fantasy pool. Great picks so far.

Took Drouin which was a bust. But I also took Nathan MacKinnon who's making up for it :heart:

Both are beasts. Drouin will return i think for some games.

I overspent on Gudbranson who really needs some fucking points.

[Hanso Amore]

The Florida Panthers might be the worst pre-trade deadline team that I've seen since the early 2000 Pittsburgh Penguins.

Once the sabres drop miller and vanek its going to be epic how bad they are this year.

We sat here 2 years ago thinking on Paper they looked like a contender.

Now They are fighting for the number 1 pick in the draft.

[Bad News Gertner]

Both are beasts. Drouin will return i think for some games.

I overspent on Gudbranson who really needs some fucking points.

Gudbranson won't nor will ever score points. He's Luke Schenn 2.0.

Drouin won't come up. Tampa aren't gonna burn a year of his contract.

[El Fangel]

Yeah, I always thought he had some o talent but hell, ill take 30 pim, 20 hits and block shots in 6 games.

[Arashi Kage]

Boyle just went off the ice on a stretcher.

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[Bad News Gertner]

Lapierre is why the NHL needs to get rid of the instigator rule. He and Kateta are rats.

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol I love how Fenwick and Corsi are the all the rage in the NHL and the Leafs are basically shitting on it game by game.

Outshot 37-14 and they win 4-1. Figure that out.

[Hanso Amore]

Lapierre is why the NHL needs to get rid of the instigator rule. He and Kateta are rats.

That Kaleta hit was not as big a deal as people make it out to be. And he fought Boll right then and there. He owned up to it. His past moves have been pretty bad, but this one wasnt so bad.

Lapierre ran and hid behind the ref. Kaleta owns up and fights when he has to, and ducks when its not to draw penalties and play his role.

[Hanso Amore]

Gudbranson won't nor will ever score points. He's Luke Schenn 2.0.

Drouin won't come up. Tampa aren't gonna burn a year of his contract.

They can bring him up later and keep his games played total down, will burn a year on his entry deal but wont count against his years for Unrestricted free agency.

[weather vane]

Classic Leafs. Starting hot getting all the fans wet and then they pull out at the last second before they are about to cum.

[Hanso Amore]

Wait, nevermind I forget how the CBA works.

If he plays 10 he kicks in his contract. But they can send him back down before 40 games and it doesnt accrue.

[Bad News Gertner]

Yup, that's right.

I didn't think the Kaleta hit was that bad either. I think he fought Boll because Boll isn't exactly the greatest fighter.

[El Fangel]

Wait, nevermind I forget how the CBA works.

If he plays 10 he kicks in his contract. But they can send him back down before 40 games and it doesnt accrue.

Explain, please?

[Bad News Gertner]

After 7 years you qualify as a UFA. If he plays less than 40 then it won't count.

[El Fangel]

Thanks.

[Skippord]

went to the Avs game tonight and they lost for the first time this season, exciting!

[DaveBrawl]

Of course it would be Detroit.

[road doggy dogg]

at least Detroit can win something right now

[Bad News Gertner]

Cody Mcleod's gonna get suspended for that hit on Kronwall and it's bullshit that he is.

Also, what the hell was Drew Miller thinking last night fighting Sarich lol

[Corndad]

Flyers are all kinds of awful this year. This makes me happy.

[Skippord]

Cody Mcleod's gonna get suspended for that hit on Kronwall and it's bullshit that he is.

Also, what the hell was Drew Miller thinking last night fighting Sarich lol
Sarich fighting surprised me, didn't think he did that.

I was disappointed Bordy didn't murder somebody.

[RP]

I like where the Blackhawks are right now.They'll streak soon.

[parkmania]

Flyers are all kinds of awful this year. This makes me happy.

What's the difference between the Flyers and a triangle?

A triangle has 3 points.

[RP]

Big win Blackhawks

[Bad News Gertner]

http://goldandorsmith.com/GIFs/BernierGaffeHurricanesGoalTwoAngles.gif

[Hanso Amore]

Tanking in a weak draft class. Sweet Buffalo.

[Hanso Amore]

Mike Smith with a goalie goal. Love Goalie goals almost as much as goalie fights.

[weather vane]

My buddy Carter Hutton to start for Smashville tonight. Been a LONG time coming, very excited.

[Corndad]

Pens vs Avs tonight is gonna be an amazing game tonight. Crosby vs MacKinnon. Both teams 7-1.

[parkmania]

Giguere stood on his head tonight. Grats Avs on a big win.

[road doggy dogg]

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Great place for a typo.

[El Fangel]

Sean Monahan for Calder.

[Adder]

niggest goal

[Arashi Kage]

lol. Really f'd up coincidence, but the "n" key is next to the "b" key on the keyboard. Simple typo???

Hall gone for 4 weeks, huge hit to me in TPWW hockey unless Giroux starts producing like 2 years ago. :rant:

[Bad News Gertner]

Phil Kessel

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nabakov sucks.</font>

[El Fangel]

lol. Really f'd up coincidence, but the "n" key is next to the "b" key on the keyboard. Simple typo???

Hall gone for 4 weeks, huge hit to me in TPWW hockey unless Giroux starts producing like 2 years ago. :rant:

I have players from Minnesota and Buffalo :(

[Emperor Smeat]

Buffalo Sabres enforcer John Scott was suspended indefinitely by the NHL on Thursday. And teammate Patrick Kaleta's appeal to reduce his 10-game suspension was denied by league Commissioner Gary Bettman.

Scott was suspended pending a disciplinary hearing for a blindside hit to the head that leveled Boston Bruins forward Loui Eriksson in Buffalo's 5-2 loss a day earlier.

Bettman issued a 17-page decision outlining why he turned down Kaleta's appeal to reduce a 10-game ban for an illegal hit to the head on Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson on Oct. 10.

In supporting league disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan's initial ruling, Bettman noted Kaleta was a repeat offender, having been previously suspended three times, and added that Kaleta could have avoided hitting Johnson.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/9871182/john-scott-buffalo-sabres-suspended-loui-eriksson-hit

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>What a game. Awesome win for the Islanders. They needed that.</font>

[Skippord]

Matt Duchene is an unstoppable killing machine right now

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Sabres get: Matt Moulson, 2014 1st round pick, 2015 2nd round pick

Islanders get: Thomas Vanek

Fantastic way to address the huge needs at goalie and defense.</font> :y:

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol that is an insane trade

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Has it been approved by the league?

[Wake Up Call]

Sure hope a contract extension is coming for Vanek or he can walk away from the Islanders
next year.

[El Fangel]

Tanking.

[Arashi Kage]

I was reading that Vanek has his eye on Minnesota, and that he may have already been there is the Wild had been able to buy-out Heatley during the summer.

Will be interesting to see if Vanek's heart leads him to Minnesota after this season, or if the Islanders can dangle enough cash in front of him, combined with how things turn out playing with Tavares - in order to convince him to stay.

[Bad News Gertner]

I've heard about Vanek to Minny for a while now. Not sure if the Wild would want to take on another contract like that long term.

[YOUR Hero]

Islanders are rolling the dice. Hope they can get Vanek to stay. Would love to see the Isles become something again

[weather vane]

Isles had a great season last year. Almost taking out the Pens was exciting stuff. They have a good core of young guys that all hang out together and want to win. They have a bright future I think.

[Bad News Gertner]

They've got some fantastic young defencemen in the pipeline.

[RP]

Toews was amazing last night.

[Corndad]

Man this Pens/Bruins game has a playoff feel to it. It's freaking October.

[Corndad]

http://gif.ly/fd903a07.gif

[Corndad]

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Damn.

[Skippord]

well this is good news, was wondering when the Avs season would go off the rails.

now I can focus on my My Little Pony erotic fan fiction, and the Nuggets I guess

[Skippord]

and my boy Sami Aitokalio will get a promosh

[Skippord]

I had no confidence that I spelled his name right and I was right about that.

Aitokallio was the right answer

[Bad News Gertner]

Knowing Roy's history, Varlamov will probably get the next 20 starts.

[Skippord]

Avs traded Steve Downie and my heart is broken

[Skippord]

for Max Talbot for some reason

killing self

[Adder]

Downie was traded?

[LoDownM]

for Max Talbot for some reason

killing self

Av's probably will "win" this trade in the long run. No need to be emo over it.

[Adder]

How many times does this make him a Flyer, 3?

[Corndad]

I think this is understood by this point but the Flyers are pretty much a joke.

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol holy fuck did Ray emery even beat the shit out of Holtby last night

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Crazy game last night, glad to win. Nabakov scares the living shit out of me though. They need a better goalie but there aren't exactly many other options.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>And yeah as mentioned, I have my doubts on Vanek staying with the Isles unless they put together an even better run than last year. They were going to lose Moulson to free agency anyway so that evens out - but losing a 1st and 2nd for a rental is a huge risk if they don't play deep into the playoffs.

Some have made the argument that the Isles have enough talented young players waiting in the wings to make losing the picks be a non-issue, but you can never have enough depth.</font>

[Skippord]

Watching Adam Foote's jersey retirement

fucking guy's tough as nails, WHAT A BEAUTY!

[YOUR Hero]

And yeah as mentioned, I have my doubts on Vanek staying with the Isles unless they put together an even better run than last year. They were going to lose Moulson to free agency anyway so that evens out - but losing a 1st and 2nd for a rental is a huge risk if they don't play deep into the playoffs.

Some have made the argument that the Isles have enough talented young players waiting in the wings to make losing the picks be a non-issue, but you can never have enough depth.
plus if they can't resign him, they could trade him at the deadline for a 1st and 2nd round pick

[RP]

Calgary Flames are a decent team.

[Arashi Kage]

Calgary Flames are a decent team.

Indeed. They are doing much better than expected. Now, the Oilers on the other hand.... :'(

[Bad News Gertner]

Saw this Oilers mess coming 3 years ago. It's what happens when you spend every lottery pick on a forward and neglect your d and goaltending.

[YOUR Hero]

In fairness, Dubnyk was supposed to be better than this.

[Emperor Smeat]

How well or bad has Taylor Hall developed the past few years for the Oilers?

Only remember how him and Seguin were hyped as both potential cornerstones for their teams and big stars for the league itself.

[El Fangel]

In fairness, Dubnyk was supposed to be better than this.

So was Petry, Gagner, Omark, Yakupov, Paajarvi, etc,

[Arashi Kage]

How well or bad has Taylor Hall developed the past few years for the Oilers?

Only remember how him and Seguin were hyped as both potential cornerstones for their teams and big stars for the league itself.

For a while there, it looked like Seguin > Hall, but I think that Hall is turning out to be the higher producer and all around better player.

I think that before the season is over, we'll see Yakupov + draft pick traded for a goalie. You have to think that MacT has his eye on Optimus Reim.

[El Fangel]

Calling it now, Jonas Gustavsson.

[Bad News Gertner]

For a while there, it looked like Seguin > Hall, but I think that Hall is turning out to be the higher producer and all around better player.

I think that before the season is over, we'll see Yakupov + draft pick traded for a goalie. You have to think that MacT has his eye on Optimus Reim.

Ryan Miller. Won't cost them Yakupov. They need to address that defence too. God it's awful.

[Bad News Gertner]

So was Petry, Gagner, Omark, Yakupov, Paajarvi, etc,

Petry is pretty solid.

[Bad News Gertner]

In fairness, Dubnyk was supposed to be better than this.

He's in his 5th season. After his 3rd full season he still hadn't shown #1 goaltender status. I realize their defence has been bad, but Dubnyk wasn't exactly Terry Sawchuk either. Also, getting a reliable back up to challenge Dubnyk would have helped and not one whose legs fall off if he makes consecutive starts (Khabibulin)

[YOUR Hero]

Yeah I don't know why they didn't sign Theodore (still available I think) or someone of that stature to be backup/mentor for Dubnyk.
Also Yakopov will be good, so will(is) Gagner. Their problem is goal and defence.
Terrible

[Bad News Gertner]

Yeah, Theodore is actually in the KHL right now. Yakupov and Gagner will be good. Think they are expecting too much out of Gagner to be honest.

[El Fangel]

They let Biron retire. The best backup of the last 10 years.

[Bad News Gertner]

Peter Budaj is Biron's successor.

[El Fangel]

Tell that to Andrew Raycroft.

[El Fangel]

That is a good question, Brian Elliot would br my pick atm.

[Bad News Gertner]

Seems like the true "back up" is a dying breed. Lots of 1A-1B, or Starter and young guy who will probably be a starter down the road. Brian Elliot could probably start. Guys like Budaj couldn't. Brent Johnson was an amazing back up until he retired.

[Bad News Gertner]

Here's the 30 for 30 "Big Shot" about John Spano of the Islanders.

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[Ermaximus]

That coaching change in Miami was way overdue.

[Bad News Gertner]

How Tallon wasn't sent too baffles me. The Panthers have pieces but sorely lack direction.

[Ermaximus]

Yackmark is the real problem. Get that fuck out and everything will get better.

[weather vane]

Wow Buffalo is bad.

[weather vane]

Bruins win by 3 tomorrow vs Leafs.

[weather vane]

Does anybody know of a player who was picked up at the trade deadline, not resigned the next season and then picked up at the trade deadline again by the same team?

Can't think of anybody...

[El Fangel]

Cory Stillman?

Also Bryz to Edm!

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Maybe Jagr this year? <3

[weather vane]

Stillman? No.

[Bad News Gertner]

Mike Keenan kept recycling guys, I'm sure it happened on one of his teams.


Also, Leafs shut out Bruins tonight.

[YOUR Hero]

You knew something had to change in Edm between the pipes. I'd say they will be trading Dubnyk at this point. If they went to the USSR and got Theodore, I'd had seen that as a vote for Dubnyk to have a mentor and solid backup. But this (IMO) means times up; we're going different direction. If they don't deal Dubnyk, then this organization is really messed up beyond what I thought.

[Ermaximus]

Fucking hell, Markstrom is a shit goalie.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Islanders suck.</font> :(

[Bad News Gertner]

Fucking hell, Markstrom is a shit goalie.

He was literally the best prospect in the world. Florida caught lightning in a bottle 2 years ago and fooled everybody into thinking they were better than they were. Their defence is a mess.

[Skippord]

Erik Johnson finally making me feel like not an asshole for loving him

[Ermaximus]

He was literally the best prospect in the world. Florida caught lightning in a bottle 2 years ago and fooled everybody into thinking they were better than they were. Their defence is a mess.

Oh my God yes. It's like they don't even attempt to make stops. Someone needs to make them watch D3: The Mighty Ducks so they can remember how to clear the trash in front of the net.

[weather vane]

Bruins.

[Bad News Gertner]

Oh my God yes. It's like they don't even attempt to make stops. Someone needs to make them watch D3: The Mighty Ducks so they can remember how to clear the trash in front of the net.

It's honestly like the threw together a team and said "go play". No direction, and Kevin Dineen was not the problem. Unreal expectations followed by prospects who are taking longer to develop or some who haven't panned out: Keaton Ellerby, thought Kulikov would be better. When Jesse Winchester has been your best player then you have issues lol.

[Arashi Kage]

That Stamkos injury is such a major bummer. I was really looking forward to the "Stamkos-Crosby-whoever" line in the Olympics.

:'(

[El Fangel]

:(

[Bad News Gertner]

Russia

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol The elevator in Buffalo broke so Rick Jennarett called play by play between the benches with a helmet and full faceshield on. Haha had a player checked into him during the game. Rick is such a fucking gem.

[Arashi Kage]

Glad to see Ted Nolan back in the NHL. :y:

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol what is Buffalo thinking? He's a cancer.

[Hanso Amore]

Lol what is Buffalo thinking? He's a cancer.

10 bucks says he ends up fucking Millers Wife.

[Hanso Amore]

Nolan is Intermin by the way. He isnt expected to finish the year. He is leaving the team no later than Feb to prep for the World Championships as he is LAtvias coach.

Basically what happened is they finally decided to Fire Darcy. They Hire Patty to come in as President of Hockey Ops and hire a new GM. He decided he doesnt want Rolston as a lame duck, wants him gone to change culture. So he calls up his old coach and pal Nolan to come in and coach the team while they hire a new GM (Interviewing Botterill from Pitt soon) and the new GM will hire a coach to finish the year and lead the team going forward.

This is the first time I remember a team bringing in an Interim coach with the intention to not let him finish the year.

[Heyman]

If the Panthers would be willing to part ways with Gudbranson and Markstrom, then they could be a good trading partner for the Oil. Panthers have promising centers in Huberdeau and Bjugstad, while the Oilers have some promising wingers obviously that would look good playing beside them.

Could be a great deal for both teams.

[Bad News Gertner]

Panthers need Gudbranson. Wouldn't be surprised to see Kulikov and Markstrom go though.

[Arashi Kage]

Bummed out that Bryzgalov sustained that "whiplash / concussion" injury the other night. Starting goalies are a rare premium in TPWW hockey this year. :'(

Amazed to see the Habs climb up as the Leafs keep falling down the standings.

Very disappointed in Ottawa this season, I was expecting much better.

And what's the deal with Steen's production this season? Late bloomer or "lucky" season which will not be repeated?

[Bad News Gertner]

I haven't watched a full game in three weeks. I'm tired of how the game has changed. No passion or excitement anymore. Can't throw a big check without getting sent off, refs jumping in early on fights. Just can't be bothered anymore. It's not worth the frustration.

[Arashi Kage]

I share similar sentiments. The only hockey that I watch is HNIC on Saturday if I'm not out. This whole new Rogers deal will probably kill my interest in watching hockey next season.

Le Magnifique
http://i.imgur.com/d4hApCb.gif

[Emperor Smeat]

:-\ Habs beat the Bs.

[Kingofdaswing]

I can't believe how one night my Oilers shit the bed, embarrass themselves at home and lose 6-2 to the coyotes and tonight blow the avalanche out of the building.

[Bad News Gertner]

Oilers are a mess. Saw that Gazdic kicked the piss out of Bordeleau. Never thought id see that but it was due to happens because of how Bordy fights.

[Arashi Kage]

I hoping and waiting for the day that the Oil get their D and goaltending in order while continuing to explode offensively with Yakupov and the Nuge finally hitting their strides in addition to Hall, Eberle, and Perron.

I wanna see the Oilers set the league on fire as an offensive power house and finally bring the cup home to Canada. I can dream, can't I? :wave:

[Bad News Gertner]

They will never unless they deal some of those young forwards. How the hell are they going to pay Eberle, RNH, Hall, Yakupov, etc.... and still have an elite goaltender and capable defence. Been saying for years: stop spending high picks on forwards. The Isles are on the right track. They've got a stellar group of young defence in the pipeline: Hamonic, De Haan, MacDonald, Reinhart, Donovan, Pulock, Mayfield. That's how you build a team.

[YOUR Hero]

They'll have the money because of TV deals. They do need to address the back in now though.

[Bad News Gertner]

Depends on how much the cap is going up. Those young guys are going to be due big raises, as is Perron with the season he's having. Going to be difficult.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Bruins win and Thorton gives a goon what he had coming to him for a long time. :y:

[Bad News Gertner]

Orpik is not a goon and Thornton is going to get 10 games for that.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Right. Loui Eriksson's concussion and other's knees say otherwise.

[Emperor Smeat]

Thornton was really stupid to slam Orpik onto the ice and then pummel him afterwards.

He does have a habit of being too quick of a hothead anytime a Bs player gets hurt but went way overboard with that "fight"

[Bad News Gertner]

Right. Loui Eriksson's concussion and other's knees say otherwise.

Keep your head up! The league has turned its fans and players into whiny bitches. Christ.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

You have not disproven what I have said. He's a goon. Thornton was wrong in attacking him so viciously though.

[Bad News Gertner]

Orpik MAYBE gets in 2 fights a season. He's one of the best defensive defencemen in the league. Tough, hard nosed. He's not a goon. Furthest thing from it.

[Bad News Gertner]

Goons don't get signed to 6 year 22 million dollar contracts. You don't even know what a goon is.

[Bad News Gertner]

Goons don't get selected to team U.SA's Olympic orientation camp.

Are you done? It was a clean hit. Stop crying.

[Bad News Gertner]

What really bothered me is what James Neal did to Marchand. That type of shit makes the NHL look bad. No room in the game for that. He'd better get a lengthy suspension.

[YOUR Hero]

Orpik isn't a goon.

[Corndad]

Orpik's hit was clean. This Code BS going around is complete bull. You don't HAVE to fight when provoked. Stupidest thing I've heard.

As a person who actually owns a James Neal Jersey and is one of this biggest fans usually, He should be suspended for his involvement, no question. Accidental, not, doesn't matter. He was in wrong and should have to bear the penalty.

That being said, to compare to the out right ridiculous act Thorton did is insane. IF that same act was done in public would be considered assault.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

IF that same act was done in public would be considered assault.

Every act of physicality in every sport would be considered assault if done in public. That argument is circular.

[Bad News Gertner]

They both should receive lengthly suspensions. Neal and Thornton both acted like idiots, and this is coming from the biggest pro-fighting, pro-physical hockey guy around.

[Evil Vito]

Lol the Islanders are woeful. Can it be last season again please? :(

[YOUR Hero]

good luck getting Vanek to sign on

[Blitz]

Bruins win and Thorton gives a goon what he had coming to him for a long time. :y:
You are impressively moronic.

[JimmyMess]

I think Thornton's suspension will be shorter than one would think because it was Orpik he took out.

[Bad News Gertner]

I can't believe Neal only got 5 games.

[Bad News Gertner]

My initial guess is Shawn Thronton gets 8 games.

[Blitz]

I don't think Thornton will get less than 10.

[Bad News Gertner]

Trying to think if he's a repeat offender. I don't believe he is.

And the fact it was Orpik won't factor.

Chris Simon stomped on Jaarko Ruutu who was the biggest shithead around and got a long one.

Lol remember when Chris Simon got suspended for calling Mike Grier a nigger.

[JimmyMess]

When I first saw the play my immediate thoughts were that he'd get the season, but I stand by the Orpik comment I made

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol and didn't Jaarko Ruutu bite Patrick Kaleta?

There's an awesome video from the Finnish Elite League of Trevor Gillies skating up to Ruutu and ko'ing him for no reason. What Gillies was doing in the league in the first place is beyond me, but I'll admit I smiled.

[RP]

The Blackhawks are good at hockey.

[RP]

Sean Couterier was outstanding for the Flyers last night. I don't follow the east much, but he sticks out.

[Emperor Smeat]

NHL suspends Shawn Thornton for 15 games from the hit he gave to Brooks Orpik.

[Bad News Gertner]

Whoa, Shanny laid the hammer down. Clarkson got 2 games for no reason and I'm guessing Gudbranson will get the same. Fucking hate the NHL. Got the night to myself and I'm not watching a single minute. Just can't wait to watch the WJC and Spengler Cup.

[RP]

Hawks vs the shit leaves tonight . How about if the Hawks win, you have to change your avatar to a big bbc

[Kingofdaswing]

Nice to hear Bobby Cole on commentary tonight. Miss the old bastard, his voice is hockey. Although the beating the leafs are about to receive might give him a heart attack :shifty:

[Bad News Gertner]

Hawks vs the shit leaves tonight . How about if the Hawks win, you have to change your avatar to a big bbc

How about you wrap your lips around my hpv cock. Lol 7-3. Hahaha!

[Arashi Kage]

"Mario Lemieux makes Mike Richter do the Tim Thomas dance."
http://i.imgur.com/4aXqAEj.gif

Simply the best there was, and the best there ever will be... Le Magnifique.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Islanders blow their lead with 4 seconds left in regulation and of course go on to lose in a shootout.

I'm at a loss for words at how bad this team is.</font>

[parkmania]

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[Bad News Gertner]

Sean Avery was the last interesting player in the league. Players are sooooo boring.

[Arashi Kage]

:rofl: I love the category, "has one of those faces".

[Corndad]

Malkin with the greatest Photo Bomb maybe ever after the Neal Hat Trick tonight. LOL

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[Corndad]

Not really having a rooting interest in it but the Winter Classic was fantastic theater.

[Bad News Gertner]

Leafs games are always entertaining. 60 minutes of chaos every night.

LOVE the Liles for Gleason trade. Gleason is exactly what the Leafs needed.

[JimmyMess]

just got back from ann arbor.... winter classic was AMAZING. and I chirped the shit out of Kris Draper too.

[Arashi Kage]

just got back from ann arbor.... winter classic was AMAZING. and I chirped the shit out of Kris Draper too.

Awesome!!

I was at the first Winter Classic, cool experience for sure.

I would have loved to have been at the 2nd alumni game. Essentially the '97 Red Wings vs the '93 Leafs with some late 90's / early 2000's Leafs along with Sittler and Lanny. That was awesome!

[RP]

Patrick Sharp is on fire.

[Corndad]

Have no idea what they are gonna do but Canada would be pretty dumb to break up whatever Crosby and Kunitz got goin on this year.

[JimmyMess]

Awesome!!

I was at the first Winter Classic, cool experience for sure.

I would have loved to have been at the 2nd alumni game. Essentially the '97 Red Wings vs the '93 Leafs with some late 90's / early 2000's Leafs along with Sittler and Lanny. That was awesome!

I actually met Lanny and Tiger Williams at the hotel we stayed at in Detroit for the OHL games. Super awesome guys, Lanny is a class act. I guess all the alumni were there but we got back pretty late, there was a Leafs private party in the hotel bar, we got free food and stuff.

[Arashi Kage]

Based on the season that he is having, I do not believe that Rick Nash should have been selected for Team Canada. I've always liked Nash, and I hope that he does well in Sochi despite his point production in the NHL this season.

I really wish that we could send two teams, lol.

[Bad News Gertner]

Rick Nash is and has been one of the top 3 most over-rated players in the league. He's a younger Ryan Smyth.

[RP]

Pretty much the entire Hawks team is in the Olympics. Except Saad. Who should be on USA. Saad got robbed.

[The Fraze]

Not sure why I haven't made a single Sharks biased post in this thread yet this season. I've been slacking.

BEAT DETROIT.

[The Fraze]

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[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: hearing Eric Cartman's voice at the start of the Kings-Bs game.

Had completely forgotten the Kings use Cartman for their rally and pre-game stuff.

[Bad News Gertner]

Adam Larsson (4th overall in 2011) just got sent down to Albany. Yeesh, the Devils organization is a friggen mess. They have a old as hell team and no prospects.

[Ermaximus]

I've been slacking on Panthers hockey. :/

[The Fraze]

The Sharks just lost 1-0 at home to the Bruins. Guess their goalie is the real fuckin' deal.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Islanders on a roll. 4 game winning streak, and 7 straight road wins.</font>

[Arashi Kage]

Adam Larsson (4th overall in 2011) just got sent down to Albany. Yeesh, the Devils organization is a friggen mess. They have a old as hell team and no prospects.

I love how old man Jagr is carrying that team. He was my 2nd favorite player when I was a kid.

[RaginRonic]

Not really having a rooting interest in it but the Winter Classic was fantastic theater.

Loved the fact the U.S. NHL home team lost that game. Tough shit for NBC having to air a Canadian NHL team win on their air.

And Gleason going to Toronto? Just a quick fix for the Leafs. Won't do much long term for a team who only made the playoffs last year, because it was a half-season...the Leafs don't have what is needed to make the playoffs in an 82-game campaign anymore, and won't until they fix other, larger shit that's wrong with their club.