NHL Hockey 2006-2007

[whiteysax]

128 PIMs in that game so far...

[DMBBonas07]

i can't wait to watch highlights of this ottawa-buffalo game and see this apparent brawl that took place...i knew Emery was a hothead but damn...what the hell happened to start this? llook at all the penalties at 5:13 of the 2nd

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20062007/GS020908.HTM
Watching it was fun :)

[DmBand801]

Emery smoked Biron - what a great scrap

[DMBBonas07]

Emery smoked Biron - what a great scrap
I agree, then Emery got smoked by Peters I believe

[DMBBonas07]

and they are headed to overtime...of course! :lol...this is a long game

[DMBBonas07]

and now a shootout...those poor sabres look beat

[uchuskies87]

just finished watching my thrashers lose a heartbreaker to the lightning in OT...great game, but moose really let us down tonight. oh well, he played great against the canes on tuesday. still pick up a point cause of the otl though.

[DMBBonas07]

Sabres win in the shootout...damn what a game! :D

[JeffDMB41PT]

Sabres win in the shootout...damn what a game! :D

wow, i just saw some highlights of this, gotta love games like this

edit: what started it?

[DMBBonas07]

wow, i just saw some highlights of this, gotta love games like this

edit: what started it?
a hit on Drury, it was a hit that happend when he had no puck on his stick.

[Lude99]

and now a shootout...those poor sabres look beat



Devils/Rangers was an awesome games. Devils took it in the shoot out :)

[DMBBonas07]

Devils/Rangers was an awesome games. Devils took it in the shoot out :)
yeah i saw that..argh

[whiteysax]

Devils/Rangers was an awesome games. Devils took it in the shoot out :)yeah, it was..

and in not so surprising fashion, the Leafs blew another 2 goal lead to lose in a SO

[|UAY| |)(V)|3]

What a fucking d-bag hit by Rutu with 45 seconds left. Just cause the sharks are kicking your ass doesn't mean you have to practically kill one of our better players.

Fucking dick.

[SideshowRob]

What a fucking d-bag hit by Rutu with 45 seconds left. Just cause the sharks are kicking your ass doesn't mean you have to practically kill one of our better players.

Fucking dick.

yeah... what a fag

[JeffDMB41PT]

a hit on Drury, it was a hit that happend when he had no puck on his stick.

wow, i just saw some more extensive replays from this game. holly hell what a hockey match, i was pumped up just watching the replays. Emerys got some balls not only kicking birons ass but taking on another of buffaloes tough guys as well. And what was Ottawas coach doing putting his three skilled guys on the ice with buffalos tough guys? Pretty poor use of the last change. To the buffalo fans, i would be real happy about winning that game if I were you. a game like that is priceless for a teams moral. It took me back to 97 when the wings had that all out brawl with the avalanche and then pulled the game out in overtime near the end of the season. Before that moment, the avs owned us much like the sens. have owned you guys this year. After that point, we won the cup that year and beat the avs in the playoffs finally.

also gotta love Barry Melrose, referring to the emery/biron fight: "Biron really got his lunch handed to him"

referring to the next time these two teams meet and the fact that alot of ottawas tough guys were out of the lineup tonight: "ottawa will make sure to have a few more of its nuclear weapons in the lineup" :lol

[DMBBonas07]

we get to find out saturday what happens...its going to def be interesting :lol...im sure peters and mair will be around again

[joepsu0985]

Devils/Rangers was an awesome games. Devils took it in the shoot out :)

Damn Devils

[DmBand801]

yeah, it was..

and in not so surprising fashion, the Leafs blew another 2 goal lead to lose in a SO

what happened with the apparent Sundin goal at the time it was 2-1 leafs? they only spoke about it during the shootout

[Newfiedmbfan]

wow, i just saw some more extensive replays from this game. holly hell what a hockey match, i was pumped up just watching the replays. Emerys got some balls not only kicking birons ass but taking on another of buffaloes tough guys as well. And what was Ottawas coach doing putting his three skilled guys on the ice with buffalos tough guys? Pretty poor use of the last change. To the buffalo fans, i would be real happy about winning that game if I were you. a game like that is priceless for a teams moral. It took me back to 97 when the wings had that all out brawl with the avalanche and then pulled the game out in overtime near the end of the season. Before that moment, the avs owned us much like the sens. have owned you guys this year. After that point, we won the cup that year and beat the avs in the playoffs finally.

also gotta love Barry Melrose, referring to the emery/biron fight: "Biron really got his lunch handed to him"

referring to the next time these two teams meet and the fact that alot of ottawas tough guys were out of the lineup tonight: "ottawa will make sure to have a few more of its nuclear weapons in the lineup" :lol

Just a friendly correction. Buffalo had the last change, not ottawa.

Great game. I wish the NHL had more like it. A little hate between teams is whats really missing.

[whiteysax]

Damn Devilsthat was a tough loss

what happened with the apparent Sundin goal at the time it was 2-1 leafs? they only spoke about it during the shootoutactually, i'm not sure... i didn't watch the whole game...

[DmBand801]

Lindy Ruff to his 4th line when they went to face the Spezza Line after the brawl: Go out and run 'em

and what happened....everyone on the OTT line got laid out - i can't wait for saturdays game

[thelindz]

Another round 1 cup match-up tonight against the Wings.

Should be a slice.

[purplehaze18]

I am so pumped for the sabres/sens game saturday, there isnt a chance in hell I'm missing that. Lindy better bring peters mair and kaleta up to ottawa with him

[JeffDMB41PT]

Just a friendly correction. Buffalo had the last change, not ottawa.

Great game. I wish the NHL had more like it. A little hate between teams is whats really missing.

good call

Another round 1 cup match-up tonight against the Wings.

Should be a slice.


Im looking forward to it, we got two tough games in a row, edmonton and then nashville on back to back nights

[~Crashintome89~]

I hate the Sabres so much but I loved the fact that they killed Ottawa in those fghts. Especially, since Ottawa thinks their a bunch of hardies when in reality all they do is take cheap shots. They did the same thing against the Flyers and the Flyers fucked them up in a brawl.

Oh and I'm glad Sabres fans are crying over the clean hit on Drury. Now they know how it feels to have a player in a compromising position get decked by a clean hit.

[thelindz]

Im looking forward to it, we got two tough games in a row, edmonton and then nashville on back to back nights
:evil

Great game.


However, that hit on Lupul was uncalled for. What else is new.

[thelindz]

I hate the Sabres so much but I loved the fact that they killed Ottawa in those fghts. Especially, since Ottawa thinks their a bunch of hardies when in reality all they do is take cheap shots. They did the same thing against the Flyers and the Flyers fucked them up in a brawl.

Oh and I'm glad Sabres fans are crying over the clean hit on Drury. Now they know how it feels to have a player in a compromising position get decked by a clean hit.
Elbowing is not a clean hit. :thumbsup Sorry bud.

[JeffDMB41PT]

:evil

Great game.


However, that hit on Lupul was uncalled for. What else is new.

Oh how I hate playing you Oilers :mad

it was a real good real tough game though. Exactly what we didnt need before tommorow. Anyhow, I hope the guys can come out and play hard against nashville despite the tough loss. Nice win to you and yours though :)

Elbowing is not a clean hit. :thumbsup Sorry bud.

this I have to disagree with, i thought that hit last night was a pretty clean hit

Edit: Not to mention, a veteran like drury should know to keep his head up in a situation liek that with a guy who hits everything on the ice. He deserved what he got for leaving himself compromised

[thelindz]

I don't know... considering all of the concussions lately (The Oilers with 4 in the last month), these kinds of hits that are causing HEAD INJURIES need to be called. Keep it low to the body, you don't need to be bringing your shoulder or elbow up to complete the check - and he didn't even have the puck anymore. You can tell he was going for the shoulder/elbow because of his follow through, check the replays. It was just dirty. Unacceptable.

Hockey can NOT go in this direction. There needs to be discipline here.

[JeffDMB41PT]

I don't know... considering all of the concussions lately (The Oilers with 4 in the last month), these kinds of hits that are causing HEAD INJURIES need to be called. Keep it low to the body, you don't need to be bringing your shoulder or elbow up to complete the check - and he didn't even have the puck anymore. You can tell he was going for the shoulder/elbow because of his follow through, check the replays. It was just dirty. Unacceptable.

Hockey can NOT go in this direction. There needs to be discipline here.

I will have to go back and check again but from what I remember and from what alot of people were saying it looked clean. I thought the Nic. Kronwall check on lupul in tonights game was ten times worse. alot later and nic left his feet.

[DmBand801]

go figure....my 1 Devil game of the year (tomorrow) and Clemmensen is the probable starter in D.C. :thumbsdow

[whiteysax]

flyers/leafs game tonite!!!!! 26th row!!!!! :bounce

[thelindz]

I will have to go back and check again but from what I remember and from what alot of people were saying it looked clean. I thought the Nic. Kronwall check on lupul in tonights game was ten times worse. alot later and nic left his feet.
Depends on what angle you see it from. One angle looks pretty innocent and the other - not so much.

And yes, the Kronwall hit was scary. Jerk. :devil

[DMBBonas07]

I hate the Sabres so much but I loved the fact that they killed Ottawa in those fghts. Especially, since Ottawa thinks their a bunch of hardies when in reality all they do is take cheap shots. They did the same thing against the Flyers and the Flyers fucked them up in a brawl.

Oh and I'm glad Sabres fans are crying over the clean hit on Drury. Now they know how it feels to have a player in a compromising position get decked by a clean hit.

so getting laid out when you dont have the puck on your stick and have your back to the player is a clean hit? Maybe you should watch some replays ;)

[DMBBonas07]

I don't know... considering all of the concussions lately (The Oilers with 4 in the last month), these kinds of hits that are causing HEAD INJURIES need to be called. Keep it low to the body, you don't need to be bringing your shoulder or elbow up to complete the check - and he didn't even have the puck anymore. You can tell he was going for the shoulder/elbow because of his follow through, check the replays. It was just dirty. Unacceptable.

Hockey can NOT go in this direction. There needs to be discipline here.
I have to agree, its amazing how many head injuries you are seeing lately

[JeffDMB41PT]

so getting laid out when you dont have the puck on your stick and have your back to the player is a clean hit? Maybe you should watch some replays ;)

first of all, yes, he didnt have the puck on his stick, but the guy who hit him (cant think of his name right now) was finishing a check. you can argue whether or not he came with the elbow, but i dont think you can argue lateness at all. Personally, liek I said before, if you wanna blame someone, blame drury for dropping his guard, its not like hes a rookie or something. Also, I wouldnt say he had his back to him, it looked like it was from the blindside yes, but again, blame drury for leaving himself in a position to get blown up like that

[JeffDMB41PT]

here you go, perhaps the dirtiest hit ive ever seen, and not just because I am a huge wings fans. Claude Lemeiux on Kris Draper in the 96 playoffs. I remember draper missed half the nest year and had to have his jaw wired shut ect. its the first hit on this video which is a dandy for those who like hockey fights and rivalries etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9E8YWSWgo

[DMBBonas07]

first of all, yes, he didnt have the puck on his stick, but the guy who hit him (cant think of his name right now) was finishing a check. you can argue whether or not he came with the elbow, but i dont think you can argue lateness at all. Personally, liek I said before, if you wanna blame someone, blame drury for dropping his guard, its not like hes a rookie or something. Also, I wouldnt say he had his back to him, it looked like it was from the blindside yes, but again, blame drury for leaving himself in a position to get blown up like that
Drury was on one side of the ice, he was on the other and he had time to change his path but didnt and ran into him as hard as he could, it was dirty no doubt about it. Did you watch the game? I honestly dont remember if you did or not but we might have talked bout it

[DMBBonas07]

here you go, perhaps the dirtiest hit ive ever seen, and not just because I am a huge wings fans. Claude Lemeiux on Kris Draper in the 96 playoffs. I remember draper missed half the nest year and had to have his jaw wired shut ect. its the first hit on this video which is a dandy for those who like hockey fights and rivalries etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9E8YWSWgo
finally watched that...all I can say is damn

[JeffDMB41PT]

Drury was on one side of the ice, he was on the other and he had time to change his path but didnt and ran into him as hard as he could, it was dirty no doubt about it. Did you watch the game? I honestly dont remember if you did or not but we might have talked bout it

no, due to how the NHL is which sucks, its hard to see a game outside of your local area. All I got was the replays but ive watched them a hundred times and I just cant see how it was dirty. From what I see, he started his motion towards drury while drury still had the puck and bang. Could he have let up a bit, yes, but its hockey. You finish them hard

[DMBBonas07]

no, due to how the NHL is which sucks, its hard to see a game outside of your local area. All I got was the replays but ive watched them a hundred times and I just cant see how it was dirty. From what I see, he started his motion towards drury while drury still had the puck and bang. Could he have let up a bit, yes, but its hockey. You finish them hard
Your right that sucks, perhaps you can go for center ice? I think thats what the package is on directv. Anyways I guess this is just a issue that you either find to be dirty or clean, in my opinion it was dirty and I will stick to that opinion.

[JeffDMB41PT]

finally watched that...all I can say is damn

yea, just a sickening hit, but that spawn the most enjoyable years of hockey in detroit, thats for sure. Those wings avalanche games were just electric in those days. Some of my best memories as a hockey fan. Its hard to believe that was over 10 years ago now :shrug

[Newfiedmbfan]

My thoughts on the Drury hit. Defintely NOT an elbow. Maybe a touch late. Neil was under no obligation to try to avoid him as someone suggested. Drury had his head down and deserved to get cranked. Hockey is a violent game, you have to try to intimidate. If you want to stop the injuries two things are needed:

1. Tighter regulations on elbow pads and sholder pads. They have increased so much over the past 20 years and when they hit a guy in the head an injury is going to occur. Sometimes a person is out before he even hits the ice.

2. Drop the stupid instigator rule. You are less likely to deliver a dirty hit if there is an enforcer ready to pounce.

Hockey needs more hitting/not less. Its a rough game..embrace it.

PPl who haven't played the game seem to think it is easy to not to hit a guy in the head while body checking. This isn't the case. A player carrying the puck will be lower than the guy laying the body.

[thelindz]

I am all for physical play. If a game isn't physical, its REALLY BORING to watch - no hits just isn't hockey. However, charging a player and delivering a blow to the head - like Kronwall on Lupul last night - is just unacceptable. Sometimes shit happens and a clean hit can cause a concussion, but that doesn't mean these attacks should be allowed. There have been too many hits from behind into the boards (and I only watch Oilers hockey) within the past month that haven't been called (no injury, but potential for it every time) - the game is getting too dangerous - when is something gonna give?


I think the refs need to pay less attention to 'taps' on the stick/hips/hands that they like to call hooking and more attention to these dangerous plays.

[Newfiedmbfan]

I agree with you on the on lupul hit. Left his feet and went after the head. No doubt about that one.

I do think the way to get rid of it is getting rid of the instigator rule.

[thelindz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj4fljgkxeE

If you didn't already see it.

[JeffDMB41PT]

My thoughts on the Drury hit. Defintely NOT an elbow. Maybe a touch late. Neil was under no obligation to try to avoid him as someone suggested. Drury had his head down and deserved to get cranked. Hockey is a violent game, you have to try to intimidate. If you want to stop the injuries two things are needed:

1. Tighter regulations on elbow pads and sholder pads. They have increased so much over the past 20 years and when they hit a guy in the head an injury is going to occur. Sometimes a person is out before he even hits the ice.

2. Drop the stupid instigator rule. You are less likely to deliver a dirty hit if there is an enforcer ready to pounce.

Hockey needs more hitting/not less. Its a rough game..embrace it.

PPl who haven't played the game seem to think it is easy to not to hit a guy in the head while body checking. This isn't the case. A player carrying the puck will be lower than the guy laying the body.

flawless post

[DmBand801]

flyers/leafs game tonite!!!!! 26th row!!!!! :bounce

enjoy yourself whitey :thumbsup

[DmBand801]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj4fljgkxeE

If you didn't already see it.

wow...that was brutal

[whiteysax]

Good game tonite! was fun to be one of only a handful of Leafs fans jumping up to celebrate the goals!!! Also good ot see the Leafs stay close in the race for the last playoff spot! Especially with the Islanders winning tonite.

[dmblynny]

Go Flyers!!!:lol

[whiteysax]

Go Flyers!!!:lol
:lol:lol:lol

[DmBand801]

even though Clemmensen played, i enjoyed seeing my Devils win the only game i see this year...unless i buy playoff tickets - my buddy also met Ovechkin and took a pic of him with his camera phone while i just stood there in my Devils apparel....

[thelindz]

I fucking hate Derek Boogaard. What a useless piece of shit.





I'm done. :shrug

[boiii]

hey sharks fans,

enjoy craig rivet. he's a solid dman with great character.
sad to see him go, but in the age of the cap, it was a must-do so we could resign souray and markov.

and i thought it was quite a steal (young dman, and a 1st round pick).

..though i don't see this year being a very deep draft.

cheers.
ken

[DmBand801]

trades and rumors galore! - the canucks acquired Sopel and Smolinski.....the isles are ready to deal Blake to the ducks...Guerin is apparently all but ready to be shipped to detroit...Roberts needs to waive his NTC to head to pittsburgh...Souray to SJ? - i <3 the deadline!

[boiii]

souray wont go to san jose -- they just dealt rivet there.

cheers.
ken

[~Crashintome89~]

I hope we get rid of Sanderson. Apparently, the Pens are interested in him.

So we'll take Malkin for him.

[DmBand801]

souray wont go to san jose -- they just dealt rivet there.

cheers.
ken

now they're saying Souray to the ducks...

[joepsu0985]

trades and rumors galore! - the canucks acquired Sopel and Smolinski.....the isles are ready to deal Blake to the ducks...Guerin is apparently all but ready to be shipped to detroit...Roberts needs to waive his NTC to head to pittsburgh...Souray to SJ? - i <3 the deadline!

Its official. Roberts will be a Penguin for Noah Welch if Roberts waives his NT clause.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=197768&hubname=nhl


I hope we get rid of Sanderson. Apparently, the Pens are interested in him.

So we'll take Malkin for him.

Yeah...dream on. We need him to complete the season sweep sunday.

[joepsu0985]

I dont know what I think about this trade. We didnt loose a great player and possibly gained some leadership that is much needed. I dont think we are done yet. I think Malone is on the block. And we called up Christ Thorburn from the Baby Pens today.

[~Crashintome89~]

Kyle Calder is gone.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=5841

[joepsu0985]

Yup its up on other sites as well.

Its going to be interesting tomorrow.

[~Crashintome89~]

Yup its up on other sites as well.

Its going to be interesting tomorrow.

I really wanted Jason Williams. I can't believe the Wings traded him. Oh well, we get a decent defensemen who was paired with Joni. Can't really complain about that.

[joepsu0985]

You guys should have a solid team next year. Though we are taking the division.

[~Crashintome89~]

You guys should have a solid team next year. Though we are taking the division.

You'll be up there but I don't think you'll take the division, and that's not a shot at anyone. You guys still need to mature.

[mpanas]

I really wanted Jason Williams. I can't believe the Wings traded him. Oh well, we get a decent defensemen who was paired with Joni. Can't really complain about that.

I wish you would have taken Accoin, he would fit nicely with Hatcher.:mad

[SideshowRob]

the Sharks are really blowing it

[~Crashintome89~]

I wish you would have taken Accoin, he would fit nicely with Hatcher.:mad

God, no. Just because we're horrible doesn't mean we're going to pick up more terrible players. :lol

[joepsu0985]

Roenick is still on the block...

[Crawdaddye]

The Buffalo Sabres shuffled the deck in goal on Tuesday, trading netminder Martin Biron to the Philadelphia Flyers for an undisclosed draft pick and acquiring netminder Ty Conklin from the Columbus Blue Jackets

[~Crashintome89~]

The Buffalo Sabres shuffled the deck in goal on Tuesday, trading netminder Martin Biron to the Philadelphia Flyers for an undisclosed draft pick.

It's the same pick we got from Nashville.

[~Crashintome89~]

Well it looks like Bill Guerin is really going to get traded. He's not practicing today and apparently was told by management that he was going to be traded.

[~Crashintome89~]

Rafael Torres is a Sen.

Todd Bertuzzi is a Duck.

[joepsu0985]

pens get Laroque
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=197887&hubname=nhl

[~Crashintome89~]

Aaron Ward traded to the Bruins.

[JeffDMB41PT]

Well the deadline grows closer and its looking like the wings won't make any moves after all :shrug

Heres to another 1 round and done this season!!!!!!! :BANG

[JeffDMB41PT]

Well it looks like Bill Guerin is really going to get traded. He's not practicing today and apparently was told by management that he was going to be traded.

Wings??? WINGS!!!!!!

Lets hope so, little under an hour and a half to go

[dmbwadeo]

the Sharks are really blowing it

I think getting Billy Guerin makes that untrue.

[SideshowRob]

nobody mentioned Guerin to the San Jose Sharks for a prospect, 1st Round pick and Ville Niemenen


Ville will be missed

[SideshowRob]

I think getting Billy Guerin makes that untrue.

we'll see...

im weary of the chemistry... maybe Michalek and Grier... but im not sure about how he'll fit in yet

[dmbwadeo]

I like Ville, especially in the playoffs. Too bad they had to give him up.

[SideshowRob]

one of my favorite players... at least we still have Parker

[dmbwadeo]

Just heard Bertuzzi to Detorit.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=197906&hubname=

[CarterUSA1]

Bertuzzi to the Red Wings... it's up on TSN

[SideshowRob]

its coming down to the wire ladies and gents

[SideshowRob]

San Jose is talking to Phoenix for a last minute trade. Players undisclosed.

[JeffDMB41PT]

Just heard Bertuzzi to Detorit.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=197906&hubname=

Bertuzzi to the Red Wings... it's up on TSN

:multi

Say what you want about him, hes a bad ass and I like it

edit: wow, we stole him from Florida, all we gave up was 2 draft picks, I will definitely take it now

[dmbmuskie]

I thought for sure Bertuzzi was heading to the Pens after the Moore give away. I'm confused.

[SideshowRob]

Pascal Dupuis to Atlanta

[~Crashintome89~]

Nolan might be headed to Buffalo.

[CarterUSA1]

Zubrus to Buffalo, Yanic Perrault to Toronto

[dmbwadeo]

I thought for sure Bertuzzi was heading to the Pens after the Moore give away. I'm confused.

I think the Moore give away was a cap space thing.

[SideshowRob]

Zubrus to Buffalo

[SideshowRob]

Nolan might be headed to Buffalo.

that may be what San Jose is going for... but they probably wouldnt give a player for him... unless it was a prospect

[~Crashintome89~]

It was reported that they were really interested but now that the guy Guerin, I couldn't tell you.

[SideshowRob]

Owen has gone on record saying he'd like to come back to SJ... he still lives here... he still has his bar here... he wants to end his Career in san jose

[SideshowRob]

ducks snagged Brad May

[dmbmuskie]

I think the Moore give away was a cap space thing.

The Pens are way under the cap. The Bertuzzi rumor to Pittsburgh was real hot here yesterday, but Moore's brother was the player who was involved in the Bertuzzi incident. Shero was said to be worried about hurting the chemistry by making the move.

I just do not understand what the trade accomplished besides replacing the 3rd round pick sent to Phoenix.

[SideshowRob]

ive never seen a more active deadline

[CarterUSA1]

I know, this is crazy. Very entertaining. I wonder if the Flyers are still trying to move Esche or if they are actually going to carry 3 NHL goaltenders for the rest of the season.

[~Crashintome89~]

I know, this is crazy. Very entertaining. I wonder if the Flyers are still trying to move Esche or if they are actually going to carry 3 NHL goaltenders for the rest of the season.

We're trying to move him. I heard that the Kings are interested.

[SideshowRob]

12 minutes left

[dmbwadeo]

I know, this is crazy. Very entertaining. I wonder if the Flyers are still trying to move Esche or if they are actually going to carry 3 NHL goaltenders for the rest of the season.

Habs claimed Leighton off of waivers. Not that he is an NHL goaltender but he is off the Flyers roster.

[SideshowRob]

we're getting down to the deadline

[~Crashintome89~]

Habs claimed Leighton off of waivers. Not that he is an NHL goaltender but he is off the Flyers roster.

Yeah, for a good hour we were carrying four goaltenders.

[SideshowRob]

Yeah, for a good hour we were carrying four goaltenders.

:lol :lol

[SideshowRob]

5 minutes to go!!!

[CarterUSA1]

Habs claimed Leighton off of waivers. Not that he is an NHL goaltender but he is off the Flyers roster.

Niitty, Biron, Esche

[dmbwadeo]

Niitty, Biron, Esche

As long as you are under the cap, after today there are no roster limits.

[~Crashintome89~]

As long as you are under the cap, after today there are no roster limits.

You still don't carry three starting goalies, in theory.

[CarterUSA1]

As long as you are under the cap, after today there are no roster limits.

That's a good point. Esche will be cranky again though and probably say something stupid.

I wonder if Biron will be able to play tonight. I know he skated with the Sabres this morning in Toronto so I don't know how quickly he could get to NY.

[dmbwadeo]

That's a good point. Esche will be cranky again though and probably say something stupid.

I wonder if Biron will be able to play tonight. I know he skated with the Sabres this morning in Toronto so I don't know how quickly he could get to NY.

As long as they don't make Biron fight for a starting spot (literally)

[CarterUSA1]

As long as they don't make Biron fight for a starting spot (literally)

Don't forget, Esche fought Lalime a few years ago and handled himself well.

[dmbwadeo]

one of my favorite players... at least we still have Parker

Sorry Bro, back to Colorado with Parker

[dmbmuskie]

ESPN radio is reporting there's another deal done in Pittsburgh, but they don't know what it is.

[DmBand801]

TSN reports the kings have dealt Mattias Nordstrom....where is the question....

[dmbmuskie]

TSN reports the kings have dealt Mattias Nordstrom....where is the question....

Pittsburgh?

It's been rumored since January that the Pens have been interested.

[DmBand801]

Pittsburgh?

It's been rumored since January that the Pens have been interested.

no one knows anything yet

[dmbmuskie]

no one knows anything yet

The 2 Pittsburgh deals ESPN had the scoop on were a joke in terms of impact.

They are reporting that Nordstrom is going to Dallas, but I'm not sure how accurate that is.

[CarterUSA1]

TSN reports the kings have dealt Mattias Nordstrom....where is the question....

Dallas Stars. Up on TSN now.

[dmbwadeo]

I just heard on the radio Ryan Smith to the Islanders. That is not confirmed it is just what I heard.

[CarterUSA1]

Woah, just saw on hockeybuzz, Smyth to the Islanders. WOW

[DmBand801]

http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/KBQB_blog/

Garth Snow may not be a bad GM after all....

[dmbmuskie]

http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/KBQB_blog/

Garth Snow may not be a bad GM after all....

He gave up a lot. I think all these teams shipping around 1st rounders will come to regret it.

[MacGuyver]

lindz is gonna cry when she hears smyth is gone....

[DMBsniper12]

Whoa, the flyers may have a legit number 1 goalie now!

[swordo84]

lindz is gonna cry when she hears smyth is gone....

I'm heartbroken myself. My favourite player from my favourite team. Terrible, just terrible. I'm not even sure what to say...'Wow' sums it up I guess.

--Colin

[~Crashintome89~]

FUCK. We still have Hatcher. lol

[DmBand801]

so i'm assuming Smyth didn't get re-signed by EDM prior to this deal?

[CarterUSA1]

FUCK. We still have Hatcher. lol

... and Esche, York, and Sanderson. God Sanderson pisses me off the most out of the bunch. Tons of speed but no finish.

I think the Flyers should throw Ryan Smyth every penny he wants this summer. He would be a great guy to build a young team around. I would take him over Drury in a heart beat, but maybe not Briere. Who knows... Should be a fun summer and fun watching the team for the rest of the season.

[DMBsniper12]

... and Esche, York, and Sanderson. God Sanderson pisses me off the most out of the bunch. Tons of speed but no finish.

I think the Flyers should throw Ryan Smyth every penny he wants this summer. He would be a great guy to build a young team around. I would take him over Drury in a heart beat, but maybe not Briere. Who knows... Should be a fun summer and fun watching the team for the rest of the season.


Watching the team the rest of the way is going to be horrendous haha.

Who do you want with the No. 1 pick?? I would take Kane!

[~Crashintome89~]

Watching the team the rest of the way is going to be horrendous haha.

Who do you want with the No. 1 pick?? I would take Kane!

I'd pick that Russian guy who has better numbers than Malkin had.

[CarterUSA1]

Watching the team the rest of the way is going to be horrendous haha.

Who do you want with the No. 1 pick?? I would take Kane!

I never said they were gonna win any games, but I am excited to watch Marty Biron as well as the 2 young defenseman that they got. I'm also a huge fan of the sport in general so I love watching teams come in who are desperate for points to make the playoffs (i.e. the Isles tonight). It always makes for great hockey.

[JeffDMB41PT]

ive never seen a more active deadline

:thumbsup most exciting deadline ever

[swordo84]

As an Oilers fan, I am just fucking rattled right now.

--Colin

[JeffDMB41PT]

As an Oilers fan, I am just fucking rattled right now.

--Colin

I feel for you man, I dont know why in the world the oiler would make that move. Just retarded in my opinion. I wish we could have gotten him but ill settle for bertuzzi ;)

[DMBsniper12]

I never said they were gonna win any games, but I am excited to watch Marty Biron as well as the 2 young defenseman that they got. I'm also a huge fan of the sport in general so I love watching teams come in who are desperate for points to make the playoffs (i.e. the Isles tonight). It always makes for great hockey.

I am a gigantic fan of the sport and im going to enjoy watching biron and the newcomers as well, i was just saying it may not be pretty. I'll support the team until the day I die! Lets Go Flyers!

[SideshowRob]

He gave up a lot. I think all these teams shipping around 1st rounders will come to regret it.

no they wont. :lol

[swordo84]

I feel for you man, I dont know why in the world the oiler would make that move. Just retarded in my opinion. I wish we could have gotten him but ill settle for bertuzzi ;)


Bertuzzi is a great pickup for the Red Wings :thumbsup

--Colin

[SideshowRob]

:thumbsup most exciting deadline ever

yeah, no kidding... this was unreal... i kept asking myself "was it like this last year?"

[DmBand801]

yeah, no kidding... this was unreal... i kept asking myself "was it like this last year?"

nope--last year was pretty boring :mad

[SideshowRob]

the offseason is going to be the same with people who miss their Stanley Cup runs and are left with all of these players who want all sorts of money and they cant afford them...


Free Agent Bonanza

[swordo84]

the offseason is going to be the same with people who miss their Stanley Cup runs and are left with all of these players who want all sorts of money and they cant afford them...


Free Agent Bonanza

July 1st and beyond will be an extremely exciting few days!!

--Colin

[thelindz]

As an Oilers fan, I am just fucking rattled right now.

--Colin
Hey, don't worry. There is always the chance we will get him back as an UFA.

At first I was sad... but now... oh whatever. We aren't making the playoffs so who really cares who goes and who stays. I always think Kevin Lowe is making the right decision, but after the Bergy and Smytty trade in one week, I am not sure what to think. There has got to be something more than what we realize and see right now. I'll be worried when he signs a 5 year deal with the Islanders, or whatever may happen with that.

Could we be more stacked with centremen? Seriously. :freak

[thelindz]

I feel for you man, I dont know why in the world the oiler would make that move. Just retarded in my opinion. I wish we could have gotten him but ill settle for bertuzzi ;)
He is such a joke. :lol Disgrace, really.

[thelindz]

FUCK. We still have Hatcher. lol
:lol Too funny.

[swordo84]

Hey, don't worry. There is always the chance we will get him back as an UFA.

At first I was sad... but now... oh whatever. We aren't making the playoffs so who really cares who goes and who stays. I always think Kevin Lowe is making the right decision, but after the Bergy and Smytty trade in one week, I am not sure what to think. There has got to be something more than what we realize and see right now. I'll be worried when he signs a 5 year deal with the Islanders, or whatever may happen with that.

Could we be more stacked with centremen? Seriously. :freak

From what I've heard/read etc. etc. there has to be something we arn't seeing/hearing. In the Oilers press release, Lowe said something to the effect of 'it wasn't a business/finacial descion, it was a hockey descision' and the president/operating officer backed it up by saying someting like 'We can afford to spend the money necessary to have the kind of elite players expected. This was about the Oilers staying true to a plan'

I fail to see Lowe's logic in this trade if it was a hockey descision, as he says. Any team in the NHL would love a guy like Smyth in their lineup, and as a huge fan of his, I'm sad to not only see him go, but to go to such a shite team like the Islanders.

I will almost gaurantee Smyth will not be an Oiler come July. If money wasn't the issue something else was and he won't be back. He's a top talent player and will get many offers in July, that I am sure of.


--Colin

[JeffDMB41PT]

He is such a joke. :lol Disgrace, really.

yea, so he made a mistake, a really bad one, he isn't the first NHLer to do soemthing disgusting like that. Plus I remember him talking about how disgusted he was with himself, he lost a bunch of weight and couldn't eat. I remember him saying how depressed he was. He hasn't done anything like that since and I believe he is truly remorseful. I am the type that believes that everyone deserves a second chance. I support him. :thumbsup

Edit: and I know he immediately apologized as well. Take a look at the first link in my sig to see a hit that was just as disgusting by a guy who never apologized.

[swordo84]

yea, so he made a mistake, a really bad one, he isn't the first NHLer to do soemthing disgusting like that. Plus I remember him talking about how disgusted he was with himself, he lost a bunch of weight and couldn't eat. I remember him saying how depressed he was. He hasn't done anything like that since and I believe he is truly remorseful. I am the type that believes that everyone deserves a second chance. I support him. :thumbsup



I agree it was a mistake and a dirty hit/punch, but I also think Steve Moore deserved to get the shit kicked out of him, and was a bit of a coward for not standing up for his own actions against Naslaund. Also, the damages and all that he is seeking from Todd are absolutly rediculous. He should get something obviously, but he was a c-list hockey player at best, and should be compensated as such.

--Colin

Edit: This is one of the cheap-est shots I have ever seen, and to this day, Domi refuses to apologize for it; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZY0xH961QM Man I hate Tie Domi, and I am so glad to see him finally out of the league

[dmbmuskie]

no they wont. :lol

In the old NHL where there was free spending it never really hurt, but the cap era NHL is going to emphasize young home grown talent that doesn't cost a lot of money.

If you win the cup then of course you don't care, but a few years down the line it's going to hurt these teams.

[swordo84]

In the old NHL where there was free spending it never really hurt, but the cap era NHL is going to emphasize young home grown talent that doesn't cost a lot of money.

If you win the cup then of course you don't care, but a few years down the line it's going to hurt these teams.

:thumbsup Your Pens are a perfect example.

--Colin

[thelindz]

But he ended Steve Moore's hockey career... the courts should have ended his.

Same with Dany Heatly, who I have no respect for... but I guess that is a completely different tangent.

[swordo84]

But he ended Steve Moore's hockey career... the courts should have ended his.

Same with Dany Heatly, who I have no respect for... but I guess that is a completely different tangent.

I guess we see it differently because I really don't think Steve Moore was going to have much of a career anyway. Again, he was a c-list player at best and could have been dropped at anytime.

As for Heatly...yeah, he sucks in a totally differnet way.

--Colin

[dmbmuskie]

:thumbsup Your Pens are a perfect example.

--Colin

I'm just glad Shero was smart enough to realize this team probaly isn't ready to win a cup, so shipping high draft picks around would do absolutely no good.

I guess that is the only silver lining I can pull out of today. Why you would give up young kids who can skate for older guys who cannot baffles me. If we didn't have Recchi or anyone who would drop the gloves they would have made more sense.

[swordo84]

I'm just glad Shero was smart enough to realize this team probaly isn't ready to win a cup, so shipping high draft picks around would do absolutely no good.

I guess that is the only silver lining I can pull out of today. Why you would give up young kids who can skate for older guys who cannot baffles me. If we didn't have Recchi or anyone who would drop the gloves they would have made more sense.


I think the Pens did great today and with Roberts and Laraque, they are poised for a serious cup run :thumbsup

--Colin

[dmbmuskie]

I think the Pens did great today and with Roberts and Laraque, they are poised for a serious cup run :thumbsup

--Colin

I see it different. The holes they had are still there.

If Roberts and Sid click, then they could be very dangerous, but I think he's going to have the same problem Malone does playing with Sid. He's just hard to keep up with.

[swordo84]

I see it different. The holes they had are still there.

If Roberts and Sid click, then they could be very dangerous, but I think he's going to have the same problem Malone does playing with Sid. He's just hard to keep up with.

I supose only time will tell which one of us is right. haha I guess that is the case with all trades though...

--Colin

[dmbmuskie]

I supose only time will tell which one of us is right. haha I guess that is the case with all trades though...

--Colin

That is true.

It's going to be a lot of fun to see Laroche (sp?) beat the hell out of people.

[swordo84]

That is true.

It's going to be a lot of fun to see Laroche (sp?) beat the hell out of people.


Yeah, Laraque is probably the best fighter in the league today. He can even score some goals for you too!!

Here are a couple good tilts;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zNUTSTRnz8 (watch the whole clip, he is wearing a mic...its great. haha)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YoFX53LxBI&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgUtzs-ocR8&mode=related&search=

--Colin

[JeffDMB41PT]

I agree it was a mistake and a dirty hit/punch, but I also think Steve Moore deserved to get the shit kicked out of him, and was a bit of a coward for not standing up for his own actions against Naslaund. Also, the damages and all that he is seeking from Todd are absolutly rediculous. He should get something obviously, but he was a c-list hockey player at best, and should be compensated as such.

--Colin

Edit: This is one of the cheap-est shots I have ever seen, and to this day, Domi refuses to apologize for it; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZY0xH961QM Man I hate Tie Domi, and I am so glad to see him finally out of the league


I agree, he would have never gone toe to toe with bertuzzi though so he got what he got. Was it wrong? yea, in hockey you pay the price when you go after a teams star player.

Personally, watching that video, I think the worst thing on there is the marty mcsorley (sp?) stick to the head. That is just disgusting. Far worse than the bertuzzi hit in my opinion. Bertuzzi probably didn't realize he was gonna hurt moore as bad as he did. What did mcsorley think would happen if he 2 -handed someone in the head

[swordo84]

I agree, he would have never gone toe to toe with bertuzzi though so he got what he got. Was it wrong? yea, in hockey you pay the price when you go after a teams star player.

Personally, watching that video, I think the worst thing on there is the marty mcsorley (sp?) stick to the head. That is just disgusting. Far worse than the bertuzzi hit in my opinion. Bertuzzi probably didn't realize he was gonna hurt moore as bad as he did. What did mcsorley think would happen if he 2 -handed someone in the head

And do we really know what cause the major injury to Moore...was it the punch? the fall? or maybe the huge pileup that insued? Betuzzi just wanted to punch him a few times I believe and get a little revenge for the cheapshot on Naslaund.

As for McSorley, that guy was clearing trying to injure. He is a gutless asshole, and it's a shame he's still part of the hockey community (I'm pretty sure he's coaching a minor league team somewhere in Canada...)

--Colin

EDIT: He used to be the coach of an AHL team, and is now a colour commentator for the San Jose Sharks...which begs the question...Who in their right minds would hire this clown into a hockey position after what he did, and the reputation he gave himself? I am embarassed to say he is from the same hometown as me.

[efraser77]

And do we really know what cause the major injury to Moore...was it the punch? the fall? or maybe the huge pileup that insued? Betuzzi just wanted to punch him a few times I believe and get a little revenge for the cheapshot on Naslaund.

As for McSorley, that guy was clearing trying to injure. He is a gutless asshole, and it's a shame he's still part of the hockey community (I'm pretty sure he's coaching a minor league team somewhere in Canada...)

--Colin

EDIT: He used to be the coach of an AHL team, and is now a colour commentator for the San Jose Sharks...which begs the question...Who in their right minds would hire this clown into a hockey position after what he did, and the reputation he gave himself? I am embarassed to say he is from the same hometown as me.

I was surprised when the Sharks signed him. I've pretty much stopped thinking about his "incident" while watching him, and he's not horrible on color, though no one will ever match Drew Remenda, who left for Canada.

I do think the McSorley thing was worse than Bertuzzi's. I agree that McSorley was trying to injure, while Bertuzzi never had any intention of ending Moore's career.

On another note, why couldn't the Oilers have traded Ryan Smyth last year?!

Signed,
A Still-Bitter Sharks Fan

P.S. And Raffi Torres can go fuck himself.

[Lude99]

Looks like Brodeur and the Devils shut-out Pittsburgh :thumbsup :D

[joepsu0985]

I see it different. The holes they had are still there.

If Roberts and Sid click, then they could be very dangerous, but I think he's going to have the same problem Malone does playing with Sid. He's just hard to keep up with.


I dont think Sid and Roberts will see much time together. I think Laraque will be there more. Malone just isnt cutting it.

I really think the Pens did well yesterday. We need some leadership for the young guys. Especially in the playoffs. I would have liked to get a defender. But I dont think Melichar will be in the lineup much longer. We also have Letang coming back next year.

Oh and Marty killed us last night. He is hands down MVP right now. Sid wont have a chance at it. He hasnt been producing. I think this all changes though once we get the new guys. Im looking forward for Laraque to put someone through the glass thrusday. (Hopefully Jager). Sid is going to have more room to work with.

[swordo84]

On another note, why couldn't the Oilers have traded Ryan Smyth last year?!

Signed,
A Still-Bitter Sharks Fan

P.S. And Raffi Torres can go fuck himself.

They've been wanting to re-sign him the whole time...

--Colin

[thelindz]

I was surprised when the Sharks signed him. I've pretty much stopped thinking about his "incident" while watching him, and he's not horrible on color, though no one will ever match Drew Remenda, who left for Canada.

I do think the McSorley thing was worse than Bertuzzi's. I agree that McSorley was trying to injure, while Bertuzzi never had any intention of ending Moore's career.

On another note, why couldn't the Oilers have traded Ryan Smyth last year?!

Signed,
A Still-Bitter Sharks Fan

P.S. And Raffi Torres can go fuck himself.
I'm confused?

[efraser77]

I'm confused?

He shoulda been penalized 5 minutes and then suspended for his hit on Milan Michalek.

[DmBand801]

They've been wanting to re-sign him the whole time...

--Colin

very true--i heard he wanted 5.5 million but the oilers wouldn't budge.

[DmBand801]

They've been wanting to re-sign him the whole time...

--Colin

very true--i heard he wanted 5.5 million but the oilers wouldn't budge.

[DmBand801]

They've been wanting to re-sign him the whole time...

--Colin

very true--i heard he wanted 5.5 million but the oilers wouldn't budge.

[DmBand801]

They've been wanting to re-sign him the whole time...

--Colin

very true--i heard he wanted 5.5 million but the oilers wouldn't budge.

[swordo84]

very true--i heard he wanted 5.5 million but the oilers wouldn't budge.

Acutlly, the last reports I heard was that the differance between what Smyth wanted, and was offered was only 200K or 300K...which really isnt that much when you are talking millions. That being said, both the GM and Pres. of the Oilers have said it was a hockey descision, not a finacial one, so I'm not sure what to think about the whole thing right now. ( X 5 ;) )

--Colin

[DmBand801]

Acutlly, the last reports I heard was that the differance between what Smyth wanted, and was offered was only 200K or 300K...which really isnt that much when you are talking millions. That being said, both the GM and Pres. of the Oilers have said it was a hockey descision, not a finacial one, so I'm not sure what to think about the whole thing right now.

--Colin

i'm sure he''ll be back this off-season

--sorry for the multiple posts everyone...my comp. was running very slow

[swordo84]

I sure as hell hope so. He was the heart and soul of that team, a great assest to the community, both himself and managment expressed a great deal of interest in getting him re-signed (before the trade) and he is cleary a fan favourite. He is currently having a career-best season, and any team in the NHL would be lucky to have him. I just hope to see him back in the blue and copper come training camp time.

--Colin

[mr.MikeD]

Hello mr.MikeD it appears that you have not posted on our forums in several weeks, why not take a few moments to ask a question, help provide a solution or just engage in a conversation with another member in any one of our forums?
someone misses me, even if it's an automated response...

I think i called the ryan smyth on here somewhere, but i'm surprised to see it happen still. Not sure what the oilers longterm plan is, but it seems to centre around having piles of prospects and a couple of old guys. interesting.

well, i guess i'm an islanders fan at least for this year, until the oilers buy smytty back as a free agent (fingers crossed). They could have least traded him to a serious contender to give him a real shot at the cup.

[SideshowRob]

In the old NHL where there was free spending it never really hurt, but the cap era NHL is going to emphasize young home grown talent that doesn't cost a lot of money.

If you win the cup then of course you don't care, but a few years down the line it's going to hurt these teams.

in the new NHL, its all about the Playoff Push... putting everything on the line when you have a shot...

ex: Atlanta and Anaheim, and to some degree San Jose, New York Iles and Detroit...

you have one playoff push with all of these stars and expensive guns and if you bust, you dont have to resign them...

thats what its about now... thats why all of these teams that made huge trades are going to suck next year...

[SideshowRob]

I was surprised when the Sharks signed him. I've pretty much stopped thinking about his "incident" while watching him, and he's not horrible on color, though no one will ever match Drew Remenda, who left for Canada.

I do think the McSorley thing was worse than Bertuzzi's. I agree that McSorley was trying to injure, while Bertuzzi never had any intention of ending Moore's career.

On another note, why couldn't the Oilers have traded Ryan Smyth last year?!

Signed,
A Still-Bitter Sharks Fan

P.S. And Raffi Torres can go fuck himself.


Drew Remenda is a P-I-M-P

[boiii]

Edit: This is one of the cheap-est shots I have ever seen, and to this day, Domi refuses to apologize for it; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZY0xH961QM Man I hate Tie Domi, and I am so glad to see him finally out of the league

theres no such thing as a cheap shot on ulf.
its called retribution.

cheers.
ken

[JeffDMB41PT]

theres no such thing as a cheap shot on ulf.
its called retribution.

cheers.
ken

lol I was thinking this same thing when I saw that

[SideshowRob]

if anaheim goes to Overtime one more time this season, im going to shit a brick

cheers.
rob

[bigeyefish22]

"I do think the McSorley thing was worse than Bertuzzi's. I agree that McSorley was trying to injure, while Bertuzzi never had any intention of ending Moore's career."

am i the only one who disagrees with this? I mean, i couldnt disagree more.

I thought marty, stupidly, was essentially trying to tap brashear on his helmet to initiate a fight which, indisputably, was on its way the entire game; it was just a matter of time. He swung his stick a little too hard and down brashear went. I think it surprised marty as much as anyone.

In the bertuzzi-moore case, the fight was coming as well. but bertuzzi, also, attacking from behind, got moore in his grasp, then, over a second after grabbing him, drove moore, headfirst, with all he could muster, into the ice and continued to try to pummel him.

i thought bertuzzis actions, just on the very basic physical level, were much more aggressive than martys hesitant strike of brashear.

i ask, though, cause i may be in the minority; i dont know, but id like to hear what others think...

[dmbwadeo]

I think the McSorley incident was basically a guy who wanted to fight the other teams tough guy. Brashear wanted no part and the stick swinging incident is what the result was. The Bertuzzi incident was a direct retribution for a hit on Naslund earlier in the season. Bertuzzi was trying to get vengeance on a specific player for a specific reason.

In both situations if the players attacked had fought, there would have been no incident. Not that that makes it right. It is just the opposite but it would have changed the outcome.

[efraser77]

goddamn, my sharks suck.

that is all.

[DmBand801]

any updates on Tomas Kaberle?

[~Crashintome89~]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Mx_x8g7y0

That's fucking sick. I hope Cam Jannesson gets the fucking shit knocked out of him. You don't do that in the fucking NHL, and its more of a crime that he only got three fucking games for it. Bullshit.

Fuck the ref too. Are you fucking blind?

[JeffDMB41PT]

GO WINGS!!!!!

thats all.

ps. Im drunk

[SideshowRob]

the Sharks are choking so bad right now... its unreal... Nabby is really blowing his oppertunity to take the starting job after Toskala gets healthy

[DmBand801]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Mx_x8g7y0

That's fucking sick. I hope Cam Jannesson gets the fucking shit knocked out of him. You don't do that in the fucking NHL, and its more of a crime that he only got three fucking games for it. Bullshit.

Fuck the ref too. Are you fucking blind?

even as a Devils fan, i don't like the way Janssen plays because most of his hits are either late or he leaves his feet to deliver them. I'm surprised the leafs didn't run Elias or something being that Janssen didn't play 1 shift after this....Darcy Tucker was fucking pissed and he would've fucked Janseen up had he been playing

[thelindz]

I am sick of seeing these deadly hits in hockey... there is no place for that.

[boiii]

....Darcy Tucker was fucking pissed and he would've fucked Janseen up had he been playing

darcy tucker is a pussy.
it's that simple.

cheers.
ken

[PilotC150]

Did anybody see the Red Wings/Avs game on NBC today?

Did it cut out to commercial immediately after the puck crossed the goal line for everybody, or just my local affiliate?

I thought that was pretty lame.

[~Crashintome89~]

darcy tucker is a pussy.
it's that simple.

cheers.
ken

Yeah he is, so is Domi. I hate Domi. He's a bitch.

[JeffDMB41PT]

Did anybody see the Red Wings/Avs game on NBC today?

Did it cut out to commercial immediately after the puck crossed the goal line for everybody, or just my local affiliate?

I thought that was pretty lame.

you mean the final goal of the game? cause if you do, it didnt do that for me I dont think. Atleast I dont remember anything unusual. Then again I was pissed so who knows

[DmBand801]

Yeah he is, so is Domi. I hate Domi. He's a bitch.

all flyer fans hate domi....

[CarterUSA1]

Not looking good for the Penguins, which is a shame. I would hate to see Pittsburgh lose a franchise with so much potential to be great.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=198872&hubname=nhl

[efraser77]

Did anybody see the Red Wings/Avs game on NBC today?

Did it cut out to commercial immediately after the puck crossed the goal line for everybody, or just my local affiliate?

I thought that was pretty lame.


Musta been your local station. Didn't happen to me.

[whiteysax]

Not looking good for the Penguins, which is a shame. I would hate to see Pittsburgh lose a franchise with so much potential to be great.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=198872&hubname=nhlKansas City Penguins still sounds weird...

[DmBand801]

Kansas City Penguins still sounds weird...

i concur :thumbsup

[joepsu0985]

Im fucking sick to my stomach....words cannot explain. They are gone for all intents and purposes. The bandwagon fans filling the arena dont care if they go. They have the steelers. Me Im done associating with pittsburgh teams. Just the Pens...the other two can go to hell. The city can go to hell. I hope all 3 rivers simultaneously flood. The gov't officials there are so dumb they wont know what to do.

[swordo84]

Im fucking sick to my stomach....words cannot explain. They are gone for all intents and purposes. The bandwagon fans filling the arena dont care if they go. They have the steelers. Me Im done associating with pittsburgh teams. Just the Pens...the other two can go to hell. The city can go to hell. I hope all 3 rivers simultaneously flood. The gov't officials there are so dumb they wont know what to do.

I felt this same fire when my Oilers traded Smyth :thumbsdow I love to see the passion though. I feel for you man, I really do.

--Colin

[joepsu0985]

This doesnt nearly have the same feeling as a player traded. Seeing Lemieux leave the game was hard to deal with. But this, this just doesnt even touch it. I mean with the talent we have, we are going to be a great hockey team. I wont get to be in person to see it. It really is tough to take. The entire city is consumed in the Steelers. Me, Im a die hard steelers fan, but nothing close to what type of pens fan I am.

[joepsu0985]

If you guys are interested....Here are some numbers of government officials. It does sound like they arent really putting forth the effort of keeping the pens. Yeah the media is hyping them up big time. Oh yeah Barden the guy who has the liscence for the slots may not even be able to fund them.

[DmBand801]

this rangers-islanders game is one of the best games of the year and its only 1-1 with 4 mins. left

[whiteysax]

Cullen's move was sweet! and how did Jagr not score!!!?! he had DiPietro out!!! lift the damn puck!!!

[DmBand801]

56 saves for DP and he doesn't get the win...

[whiteysax]

56 saves for DP and he doesn't get the win...
well i was routing for the Rangers so the Islanders wouldn't put any more space between Toronto and a playoff spot... it's getting real tight now...

[PilotC150]

Amazing the talent that comes out of Moorhead, MN ;)

Jason Blake with the Islanders goal and Matt Cullen the one assist plus the shootout winner.

[Tomriddle]

Best video ever. Still.

Respect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADbsezxRXYI&mode=related&search=

[efraser77]

Best video ever. Still.

Respect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADbsezxRXYI&mode=related&search=

:eek

He musta got the idea from Jonathan Cheechoo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzYlk2NKKDA

[DancingKitty]

Just got back from my first shootout! Rangers!!! We still got some pride left. But Jesus, 57 shots on goal. I want to see this one again!

[DmBand801]

well i was routing for the Rangers so the Islanders wouldn't put any more space between Toronto and a playoff spot... it's getting real tight now...

got to love the last full month of the season :thumbsup

[whiteysax]

got to love the last full month of the season :thumbsupthe race for the last spot in the east is so close... it'll be exciting! Rangers and Leafs now tied... and i live with a die hard Rnagers fan!

[DmBand801]

the race for the last spot in the east is so close... it'll be exciting! Rangers and Leafs now tied... and i live with a die hard Rnagers fan!

and don't they have 1 more meeting this year?

[whiteysax]

and don't they have 1 more meeting this year?yep :thumbsup

[CarterUSA1]

the race for the last spot in the east is so close... it'll be exciting! Rangers and Leafs now tied... and i live with a die hard Rnagers fan!

I thought you were referring to LAST PLACE in the East not the last playoff place in the east.

I was going to inform you that you don't have to worry. The Flyers have long since taken care of that for you.

[whiteysax]

I thought you were referring to LAST PLACE in the East not the last playoff place in the east.

I was going to inform you that you don't have to worry. The Flyers have long since taken care of that for you.:lol:lol i do feel for ya, man... my whole family roots for the Flyers... they always seem to fall short of expectations... young talent... upcoming goalie phenom... new coach... star player acquired...

[JeffDMB41PT]

Im fucking sick to my stomach....words cannot explain. They are gone for all intents and purposes. The bandwagon fans filling the arena dont care if they go. They have the steelers. Me Im done associating with pittsburgh teams. Just the Pens...the other two can go to hell. The city can go to hell. I hope all 3 rivers simultaneously flood. The gov't officials there are so dumb they wont know what to do.

Im sorry if this really happens my man. can't even imagine what it must feel like. If the pens do leave it will be one of hockey's saddest moments

[~Crashintome89~]

LETS GO FLYERS!

FUCK YEAH!

Marttttyy! MARRRRRTTTYYYY!

I was there. Great game. Nearly blew it. But oh well.

[DmBand801]

LETS GO FLYERS!

FUCK YEAH!

Marttttyy! MARRRRRTTTYYYY!

I was there. Great game. Nearly blew it. But oh well.

they overlooked the flyers and were looking ahead to PIT and buffalo this week - i'm glad they somehow managed to get a point

[thelindz]

got to love the last full month of the season :thumbsup
Or hate. :thumbsup

[whiteysax]

Big win for the Leafs tonite put them 2 pts ahead of NYR in the battle for the 8 slot!! although it was rough watching my favorite NHL team shutout my favorite AHL goalie... I love Freddie

[joepsu0985]

they overlooked the flyers and were looking ahead to PIT and buffalo this week - i'm glad they somehow managed to get a point

Yeah better be looking forward. ;)

[cottlerocket]

Go Sabres!




That's all.

[joepsu0985]

Go Sabres!




That's all.

Comming to town next week eh?

[thelindz]

This is all I have to say about Buffalo fans.

Bandwagoners.

[joepsu0985]

This is all I have to say about Buffalo fans.

Bandwagoners.

no Pittsburgh fans are worse. out of 19k in the arena, I bet only 10k know they are going to leave. half only know of Sidney Crosby, Jordan Staal, Evgeni Malkin, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Trust me Pittsburgh has the worst fans in sports when it comes to bandwagoners. I have seen people who I know have never watched hockey in their lives in a Sidney Crosby jersey. I guess its not a bad thing, because the one thing we have going for us is attendence. Im actualy not complaining, just stating the obvious.

[~Crashintome89~]

This is all I have to say about Buffalo fans.

Bandwagoners.

Post of the fucking year award.

[joepsu0985]

Seriously I hate Pittsburgh fans. Philly fans are babies at times, but they know their sports. I have to give them that. They know their teams and everyone in their division.

[JeffDMB41PT]

Wings = #1 in the West again.

Hell of a win tonight :multi

[~Crashintome89~]

Seriously I hate Pittsburgh fans. Philly fans are babies at times, but they know their sports. I have to give them that. They know their teams and everyone in their division.

We're not babies, we're just intense. However, you do have the baby of the NHL on your team so.

[joepsu0985]

We're not babies, we're just intense. However, you do have the baby of the NHL on your team so.

Thats not what I meant. I was paying you a compliment.

[cottlerocket]

This is all I have to say about Buffalo fans.

Bandwagoners.

I guess I am a bandwagoner considering I moved from a place with no hockey team (the Carolina Hurricanes do not count because I lived 3 hours from their arena and VERY FEW PEOPLE CARED ABOUT THE HURRICANES). I moved from NC 2 years ago up to Buffalo and was amazed at the coverage the Sabres get. I listen to sports radio all day at work (literally all day) and this time of year and even before it's all Bills & Sabres. Since I never grew attached to the Panthers or Canes in NC, it was only natural that I began to lean towards the team that is within a half hour of where I currently live. I was only 20 when I moved here so it's not like I changed my whole sports routing routine just because the Sabres and Bills were close. I honestly never was attached to any baseball, football, hockey or any other pro sports or college sports team down there. I know the rules of hockey and have for a very long time, but before I moved here it was almost impossible to find a Hurricanes, or any hockey game for that matter, on tv. That's why it was easy for me to become a fan of the Bills & Sabres. So call me a bandwagoner if you like. I don't know what the definition literally is. I have not been in Buffalo nor did I have a reason to cheer for them in the days that they were horrible. I know all the backstory as to what happened with them and their whole bankrupcy issue. I know about the league nearly folding a couple of years ago. I'm aware of all of the issues around the NHL and I'm very aware of where the Sabres stand in the leauge and how fans of other teams consider many of the fans of the team to be "bandwagoners." My reason for become a fan is simple, I moved here just as they began their run into the playoffs in late 2005. So again, call me a bandwagoner or whatever you want, all I know is that the entire country is missing out on a great game since the NHL is probably the most laughed at sport in the nation. It's a shame.

[Fruvous]

This is all I have to say about Buffalo fans.

Bandwagoners.


That's bullshit. Just because a team suddenly does well doesn't mean that all of its fans are "bandwagoners." For YEARS, the slogan most heard about Buffalo sports was that "Buffalo is a hockey town with a football problem."

Hockey is huge in Buffalo...and always has been! Yes, after last year's amazing run by the Sabres (and this year's so far), there have been more people becoming more interested in the Sabres and the NHL...but is that such a bad thing? Is hockey supposed to be an "elite" sport? I got news for you...the sport is dying! And if it weren't for a TEAM like the Buffalo Sabres...one that is exciting, lightning fast, talented, deep, and unified...then hockey wouldn't be getting nearly as much press as it is! Hockey NEEDS more fans!!

People in Buffalo root for the TEAM. After years and years of losing seasons in both hockey and football, and an economy slowly on the decline, people are turning to something positive in the community..the Sabres. It gives people something to bond over, something to cheer for, something to look forward to. We need that in this area. We love cheering for the Sabres and all the young guys that have been brought up from the Rochester Americans! For me, it's been more exciting watching the young guys play so well these past few games with everyone hurt. Those Rochester players (including one who went to my high school...granted it was after I graduated and I didn't know him) get more press time on the news than anyone else on the team! So did Biron when he left...and he still does...we now listen to Flyer updates on the radio because Biron was such a loved guy around town!

So Fuck you for calling the fans bandwagoners. Typical Canadian hockey-elitism...and perhaps a tad bit of jealousy at the fact that your team won't be making the playoffs this year and just lost its star player.

Buffalo Sabres fans are proud of their team and the community for rallying around it. Get off your high Canadian horse and enjoy the game.

[boiii]

Typical Canadian hockey-elitism...
Get off your high Canadian horse and enjoy the game.

relax on the generalizations homie.

lets all not poke fun at good hockey towns amongst ourselves (edmonton, buffalo, etc) and keep the hockey insults directed at teams like nashville, carolina, columbus, phoenix, and of course, toronto.

cheers.
ken

[Fruvous]

relax on the generalizations homie.

lets all not poke fun at good hockey towns amongst ourselves (edmonton, buffalo, etc) and keep the hockey insults directed at teams like nashville, carolina, columbus, phoenix, and of course, toronto.

cheers.
ken

My apologies to you, Ken. I didn't mean to overgeneralize the canadian hockey thing. Sometimes I just get a little fired up over that type of garbage. I know there are a lot of respectable Canadian hockey fans--yourself being one. How bout that goal-fest the other night between our two teams? It was amazing!

[boiii]

How bout that goal-fest the other night between our two teams? It was amazing!

i got stuck in toronto because my plane couldnt land in montreal (blizzard) and had to listen to the game over cjad.com from my hotel room. not being able to watch a game, or rather, the only game on tv being the leafs, is so exceptionally painful that i cant even describe it.

sounded like a good one. but four things seriously bothered me:

1) seven goals and briere couldnt even register a point?! (on my fantasy team)
2) seven goals and drury wasnt playing?! (on my fantasy team)
3) montreal lost
4) the leafs beat the devils that night too

i cant believe how montreal has fallen since the allstar break. from 4th place (would have been 3rd if not for the division standing rules) to out of playoff contention. something better turn around bigtime in the next 14 games. because i'm not ending my hockey season early this year.

cheers.
ken

[Fruvous]

i got stuck in toronto because my plane couldnt land in montreal (blizzard) and had to listen to the game over cjad.com from my hotel room. not being able to watch a game, or rather, the only game on tv being the leafs, is so exceptionally painful that i cant even describe it.

sounded like a good one. but four things seriously bothered me:

1) seven goals and briere couldnt even register a point?! (on my fantasy team)
2) seven goals and drury wasnt playing?! (on my fantasy team)
3) montreal lost
4) the leafs beat the devils that night too

i cant believe how montreal has fallen since the allstar break. from 4th place (would have been 3rd if not for the division standing rules) to out of playoff contention. something better turn around bigtime in the next 14 games. because i'm not ending my hockey season early this year.

cheers.
ken

That sucks that you missed the game...it sure as hell was exciting! Like I said in my earlier post...its so great watching these young guys do so well with all the injuries, etc.

I'd imagine that game might not have been that great for you, as the Habs never took the lead...but still exciting none the less.

Also...losing Houet to injury hurt you guys for a bit, but your only down by 1 point...so no need to lose hope. I can't say I'd rather play you guys in the playoffs than Toronto or Carolina, but good luck to ya!

[DmBand801]

i got stuck in toronto because my plane couldnt land in montreal (blizzard) and had to listen to the game over cjad.com from my hotel room. not being able to watch a game, or rather, the only game on tv being the leafs, is so exceptionally painful that i cant even describe it.

sounded like a good one. but four things seriously bothered me:

1) seven goals and briere couldnt even register a point?! (on my fantasy team)
2) seven goals and drury wasnt playing?! (on my fantasy team)
3) montreal lost
4) the leafs beat the devils that night too
cheers.
ken

interesting stat right here--The Devils are 3-7-2 in games following Brodeur Shutouts...:BANG

[SideshowRob]

Wings = #1 in the West again.

Hell of a win tonight :multi

hate to tell you... but you're in 4th

[SideshowRob]

and has anyone looked at Anaheim's schedule for the next 15 games?

they could easily go on a 15 game winning streak with the teams they're playing... LA, PHX, Columbus, Chicago, STL, and EDM are the majority...

whoever scheduled that was a fucking moron...

[efraser77]

and has anyone looked at Anaheim's schedule for the next 15 games?

they could easily go on a 15 game winning streak with the teams they're playing... LA, PHX, Columbus, Chicago, STL, and EDM are the majority...

whoever scheduled that was a fucking moron...

rob, change your sig, we're ahead of dallas now. :)

and our scheduled is pretty decent coming up after a nasty stretch...

[JeffDMB41PT]

hate to tell you... but you're in 4th

Hate to tell you, I dont care about what the playoff standings are.....we have more points than the Ducks and Canucks. Actually, I thought we would have jumped Nashville with the win last night, but it looks like we remain one point behind them. I geuss we needed to beat them in regulation rather than in a shootout. Soon we will be number one, mark it down

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings/

[whiteysax]

relax on the generalizations homie.

lets all not poke fun at good hockey towns amongst ourselves (edmonton, buffalo, etc) and keep the hockey insults directed at teams like nashville, carolina, columbus, phoenix, and of course, toronto.

cheers.
kenthe only reason i won't flame you is because you (usually) have respectable opinions and I like you...
GO LEAFS GO!!!! ;)

[DmBand801]

the only reason i won't flame you is because you (usually) have respectable opinions and I like you...
GO LEAFS GO!!!! ;)

:lol

[Crawdaddye]

Holy Shit! Anyone see Simon's stick to the face/neck of Holik tonight? Major fine and suspension coming. Have to see it again, but it looked as bad or worse than the McSorely/Brashear hit.

[joepsu0985]

Marty fucked us again. God damn him. I love him. But hate him...ahhh...Devs pretty much wrapped up the division.

[whiteysax]

Holy Shit! Anyone see Simon's stick to the face/neck of Holik tonight? Major fine and suspension coming. Have to see it again, but it looked as bad or worse than the McSorely/Brashear hit.yes! it was ridiculous... definitely out to injure there... VERY unclassy

[efraser77]

yes! it was ridiculous... definitely out to injure there... VERY unclassy

and on the 3-year anniversary of bertuzzi...

here's a pic, from MSG via AP: