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

Peter Budaj is Biron's successor.

Tell that to Andrew Raycroft.

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

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.

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

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That coaching change in Miami was way overdue.

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

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

Wow Buffalo is bad.

Bruins win by 3 tomorrow vs Leafs.

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...

Cory Stillman?

Also Bryz to Edm!

Maybe Jagr this year? <3

Stillman? No.

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


Also, Leafs shut out Bruins tonight.

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.

Fucking hell, Markstrom is a shit goalie.

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

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.

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

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.

Bruins.

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.

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

:'(

:(

Russia

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.

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

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

10 bucks says he ends up fucking Millers Wife.

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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
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:-\ Habs beat the Bs.

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.

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.