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![]() I've heard the NHL theory as well that they didn't want two Canadian teams in the Cup final and they wanted LA to push the league. It's logical, but so are most other stories which are complete bullshit. They still had a chance in game 7, but stunk up the joint. |
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I think baseball is the same way, as the Yankees never win anything.
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#403 |
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The Leafs are Canada's version of the yankees...minus the championships of course.
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hockey is a niche sport and baseball isn't |
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#405 |
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Hockey is life in Canada. niche sport my ass.
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niche sport in the U.S where it counts
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The States don't matter anymore. Not like they used to anyway.
Stop being silly. |
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#408 |
GO HABS GO!
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I do believe Hockey is played in more countries than baseball.
Baseball is the true niche sport. A passive, rather dull american pastime. |
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Hate to disagree with you, Zen. Baseball is played in at least as many countries as Hockey is.
Anyway... Gonna post the standings as of right now, basically the half way point (just past it a bit)
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#410 |
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Coyotes came back to beat the Leafs last night. If they can stay consistent they might make the playoffs.
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San Jose will sneak in
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I hope so. Rooting for them too. They'll probly finish 9th though.
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not really sneak, Miz, as they were an early pre season favourite for the cup.
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Two teams that have to be FEARED if they sneak in are San Jose and Minnesota. San Jose have all the tools to cause a first round upset. -Two top line centers -A top-tier goalie that is DEADLY when playing well -Grit Minnestoa Wild can also be a potential nightmare for a top seed. -Excellent goaltending -Excellent special teams -Work hard every night Two teams that I can see falling out of the playoff picture in the West, are the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers. The Canucks are one of the most talented teams in the league, but they are also one of the laziest. That's NOT to say that the Canucks aren't gritty when they want to be....because they can....but they are far too inconsistent. The Canucks' goaltending, defense, and overall grit is far too inconsistent for them to do anything at this point. The Canucks' top players (Naslund, Bertuzzi, Jovanoski) seem to fade away when needed the most as well. The Oilers have great hussle and team chemistry, but they may have the worst goaltending in the ENTIRE league. This could haunt them down the stretch. |
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god damn leafs. they really need to trade for a d man
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I'm not quite sure. All I heard was that the San Jose Sharks were the front-runners for Owen Nolan's services (Flames and Leafs were the other two teams interested). Given the Sharks interest in Nolan, I'd assume they have enough room to get him. Regardless of what happens however, Sharks could be a 1st round nightmare for any team they face if they sneak in. |
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btw, anyone see Ovechkin's 2nd goal against Phoenix today? Insanity.
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#420 |
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I was about to go to the game with a friend of mine, but he backed out. Good thing, didn't want to see a 6-1 loss. Way to stay consistent.
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They were due for a bad game, they've been playing great. They need to get Toskala in there more though.
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#423 |
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Ziggy Palffy retires
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LOL what just read that elsewhere, Palffy retires wthg
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Pens just can't catch a break, can they?
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Damn,
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LOL @ Palffy. I guess this is his answer to Therien.
Nice bit of heart thurrr, Palffy. |
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#430 |
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Avs are on a roll
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#431 |
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Brian Berard tests positive for steroids. It wasn't an NHL test, but a ?olympic? test. Anyway, he gets a 2 year ban from international play but is still considered in good standing with the NHL. - I find that latter part ridiculous.
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i guess he took two tests after the olympic test and past
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#433 |
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Whatever it is this doesn't help the NHL's image of being weak on drug users, luckily for the NHL no one in the states cares so there will be no pressure for them to change
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#434 |
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OVECHKIN
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#435 |
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SVATOS
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#436 |
GO HABS GO!
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BOOGAARD
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BEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLAAAAAAAKKKKKKKK!
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#438 |
Chill out, dickwad.
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Ovechkin
Lundqvist Prucha Top three candidates for the Calder. Crosby sucks. |
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#439 |
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Jagr = MVP, and dont anyone ever forget it.
NJ is up 2-0 right now, damnit. I hate this fucking team. I was pretty happy seeing them out of a PO spot, but now look..fuckin Elias. |
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Of all the games on NBC, they show the one I have no interest in. Yeah, Detriot and Colorado have a good rivalry, but I'd rather see Crosby or the Sharks.
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