NHL Hockey 2006-2007

[whiteysax]

the throw backs are amazing....especially compared to what they have been wearin...Lundqvist gave up 6 goals....to the Penguins:lol:lol:lol
still.... Lunqvist >>> Weekes
He's still an amazing young goalie

[DmBand801]

that rangers-sabres game is kind of lopsided

[whiteysax]

that rangers-sabres game is kind of lopsided
partly because the goaltending matchup is WAY lob-sided

[thelindz]

Half an hour until game time. I'm excited!!!

[whiteysax]

i was pissed to see Toronto go to OT AGAIN!!!!! but SUNDIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO!!!!!!!! #500 in his career... shorthanded, hat-trick, game winner!!!

[DmBand801]

and the devils once again beat the flyers at home 3-2

good game by marty and good old gionta with the game winner

[killymagee2000]

Wow. So the Wild are off to a pretty hot start. Looks like Lemaire is letting his team play some offence,

[thelindz]

i was pissed to see Toronto go to OT AGAIN!!!!! but SUNDIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO!!!!!!!! #500 in his career... shorthanded, hat-trick, game winner!!!
It blows my mind that you ACTUALLY like the Leafs. :lol

[whiteysax]

It blows my mind that you ACTUALLY like the Leafs. :lolwhy does that blow your mind?

[Tomriddle]

Fucking sabres :(

[thelindz]

why does that blow your mind?
I guess I just assumed everyone hated them... but I do like to cheer for them when they play Calgary. YAY LEAFS LAST NIGHT!

[whiteysax]

I guess I just assumed everyone hated them... but I do like to cheer for them when they play Calgary. YAY LEAFS LAST NIGHT!haha... i found out earlier this year that the Leafs are like the Devils... you either love them or hate them with a passion... i was unaware of this, being a dumb american and all

[thelindz]

haha... i found out earlier this year that the Leafs are like the Devils... you either love them or hate them with a passion... i was unaware of this, being a dumb american and all
:lol

Yeah, no one really likes the Leafs unless you're from Toronto. And even then I think there just might be more Ottawa fans in that city. Just a guess.... haha.

[seeldoger47]

Fucking sabres :(

haha the rangers played a sloppy game and you just cant do that against the sabres...they have to many skilled players on that team (it also helps weekes was horrendus)

[whiteysax]

haha the rangers played a sloppy game and you just cant do that against the sabres...they have to many skilled players on that team (it also helps weekes was horrendus)
that was a given...

[rockyracoon]

buffalo is good. scary good. now, if they could just wear the throwbacks every night. buffalo fans: what are your thoughts on those new uni's? i can't imagine having to cheer for a team wearing something so hideous. it certainly helps that they're a damn good team. but you guys and gals can't be too fond of those, can you?

[DmBand801]

haha the rangers played a sloppy game and you just cant do that against the sabres...they have to many skilled players on that team (it also helps weekes was horrendus)

when is weekes not horrendous?

[DmBand801]

Fucking sabres :(

and the rangers have the devils next - mmmmmmmmm rivalry :evil

LET'S GO DEVILS

[whiteysax]

and the rangers have the devils next - mmmmmmmmm rivalry :evil

LET'S GO DEVILS
that'll be a fun game to watch!!

Leafs have Colorado next... nothing exceptionally special about that game...

[whiteysax]

oh.my.god.... anaheim/dallas shootout... first shooter... amazing spin o rama move... turco flat out ROBS him... i just shat myself

[thelindz]

Colorado definitely isn't the team they used to be...

Hejduk is pretty explosive at times, but containable.

[DmBand801]

that'll be a fun game to watch!!

Leafs have Colorado next... nothing exceptionally special about that game...

their games are always amazing to watch :) - its even more fun when my brother's a ranger fan and well...i'm not

[DmBand801]

oh.my.god.... anaheim/dallas shootout... first shooter... amazing spin o rama move... turco flat out ROBS him... i just shat myself

sportscenter top 10?

no nevermind, ESPN hates the NHL :thumbsdow

[whiteysax]

sportscenter top 10?

no nevermind, ESPN hates the NHL :thumbsdow
espn can suck it! I hate watching ESPN now... at least a few years ago the deuce had decent coverage... now i have to watch the "versus" network... the only good thing is that they broadcast some of the games in HD via INHD... i hated watching OLN last year... horrible picture and the commentary was lacking except what Panger sat in with them...

[aeroshady]

espn can suck it! I hate watching ESPN now... at least a few years ago the deuce had decent coverage... now i have to watch the "versus" network... the only good thing is that they broadcast some of the games in HD via INHD... i hated watching OLN last year... horrible picture and the commentary was lacking except what Panger sat in with them...

Thats why Center Ice is the best $150 I have ever spent!

[whiteysax]

Thats why Center Ice is the best $150 I have ever spent!
:multi:multi indeed :multi:multi

[DmBand801]

Thats why Center Ice is the best $150 I have ever spent!

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[thelindz]

Oilers/Canucks tonight. I love divisional games. :D

[wedge914]

Malkin is scheduled to make his debut on wednesday

[whiteysax]

Malkin is scheduled to make his debut on wednesday
good news for Pens fans

[EatSleepJeep]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=2627943

The best part of this game is that there are no commercials. I'm hoping Ralph or Darryl will tell a dirty joke or something during the live feed broadcast, but nothing yet. Wait, a Dallas cameraman just found a female Ducks fan who, er, is wearing a revealing outfit and is enjoying a Carl's Jr. bag of fries. A "there you go" just came from the broadcast booth.

and Turco's save is SICK!~
(in the FIRST SHOOTER entry)

[Tomriddle]

NYR: 3
NJ: 1


Fucking right :) :) :)

[whiteysax]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=2627943



and Turco's save is SICK!~
(in the FIRST SHOOTER entry)that's a great read!!!! HAHAA!!! i love it!

[aeroshady]

NYR: 3
NJ: 1


Fucking right :) :) :)

booo don't speak to soon...haha I never brag until the game is over (everytime I do the Rangers lose).

[whiteysax]

strong showing from the Rangers tonite... solid game from Lundqvist

[DmBand801]

devils ran into a hot goalie as lundqvist made 34 saves.....oooo well - 7 more meetings with the rangers, they'll get revenge....

[seeldoger47]

Buffalo wins 9-1. They play the game the way it is supposed to be played. They attack, forecheck and never quit. With speed on all four lines and game breaking talent on the top three lines, mixed in with a defensive corps that skates and passes extremely well and very good to great goaltending…a team that will be very hard to knock off in a seven game series. If the Sabres stay healthy in the playoffs, I like their chances.

[ProudestAnt]

Buffalo wins 9-1. They play the game the way it is supposed to be played. They attack, forecheck and never quit. With speed on all four lines and game breaking talent on the top three lines, mixed in with a defensive corps that skates and passes extremely well and very good to great goaltending…a team that will be very hard to knock off in a seven game series. If the Sabres stay healthy in the playoffs, I like their chances. :thumbsup Go Sabres...

[Dougie981641]

Pretty funny read over at PensBlog: The Magnitogorsk Redemption (http://thepensblog.blogspot.com/2006/10/magnitogorsk-redemption.html)

Enjoy it.

[seeldoger47]

:thumbsup Go Sabres...

:):):)

[seeldoger47]

Pretty funny read over at PensBlog: The Magnitogorsk Redemption (http://thepensblog.blogspot.com/2006/10/magnitogorsk-redemption.html)

Enjoy it.

haha thats pretty funny shit

[whiteysax]

Buffalo wins 9-1. They play the game the way it is supposed to be played. They attack, forecheck and never quit. With speed on all four lines and game breaking talent on the top three lines, mixed in with a defensive corps that skates and passes extremely well and very good to great goaltending…a team that will be very hard to knock off in a seven game series. If the Sabres stay healthy in the playoffs, I like their chances. 9-1 goes a long way against a VERY questionable goalie. I'm not going to deny that they COMPLETELY outplayed Philly last nite and just exploded in the 2nd. They took the momentum and shoved it up Philly's ass... but the fact that Esche has been hardly the netminder he once was since late last year will help when you're playing a team that just keeps running at you. I'm sure had the course of that game unfolded against a goalie like Luongo, Brodeur, or Turco... they wouldn't have scored 9 goals.

[ProudestAnt]

9-1 goes a long way against a VERY questionable goalie. I'm not going to deny that they COMPLETELY outplayed Philly last nite and just exploded in the 2nd. They took the momentum and shoved it up Philly's ass... but the fact that Esche has been hardly the netminder he once was since late last year will help when you're playing a team that just keeps running at you. I'm sure had the course of that game unfolded against a goalie like Luongo, Brodeur, or Turco... they wouldn't have scored 9 goals. They had maybe 3 junk goals last night. So they win 6-1. Congrats...

[seeldoger47]

Malkin looked impressive in his 1st game

[whiteysax]

Malkin looked impressive in his 1st game he could definitely help that team become very hard to beat

[thelindz]

Minnesota looks sick. Kinda shitty to have the one team you can count on to lose in your division start out 6-0.

[DmBand801]

battle of the backups goes to nashville as mason holds off a late charge by jersey and shuts them down in the shootout

[seeldoger47]

sabres win again...this time against carolina 5-4

[whiteysax]

that team is really putting shit together... i'm officially impressed...
my Leafs won gain as well... i'm happy with their play so far!

[SideshowRob]

is anyone going to deny that the San Jose Sharks are the best team in the NHL

[SideshowRob]

if anyone knows where i can get a California Seals or Oakland Seals jersey please let me know

[DmBand801]

is anyone going to deny that the San Jose Sharks are the best team in the NHL

i object---the devils are superior :)

[EatSleepJeep]

is anyone going to deny that the San Jose Sharks are the best team in the NHL

If they're 4-1 like it says in your sig, the answer is 'Fuck No!' But alas they are 6-1. Just like Minnesota and Dallas. But Buffalo is 7-0. And the answer is 'No.'

[seeldoger47]

is anyone going to deny that the San Jose Sharks are the best team in the NHL

sabres have yet to lose a game and theyve played the defending stanley cup champs twice

[killymagee2000]

Jose returns to Montreal tonight. I can't wait to watch this game.

[whiteysax]

so many good games on tonite... and i have one of only 3 reasons not to be at home watching... i'll be at the home opener for my Hershey Bears tonite when we raise the Cup Banner!!!

[aeroshady]

Im going to the Bruins Vs. Sabers game tonight!! Should be a fun one to watch! Also, I hope my Rangers can get a win tonight in Hockey Night In Canada!

[s0628711]

The fact that the Flyers are so shitty is great in two ways for me: I'm a Ranger fan and though technically the devs are our rivals, i hate the flyers so much more and b. My best friend is a huge flyer fan but hes the kind of kid that thinks they are going to win it all every year, regardless of what happens. I say fuck the Flyers!!

[DmBand801]

sabres have yet to lose a game and theyve played the defending stanley cup champs twice

thats not saying much--the hurricanes were a 1 hit wonder last year with weight and recchi coming over via trade

[thelindz]

is anyone going to deny that the San Jose Sharks are the best team in the NHL
Only loss is to the Edmonton Oilers? :thumbsup

[thelindz]

sabres have yet to lose a game and theyve played the defending stanley cup champs twice
I don't think Carolina is the same team.

On the other hand, Buffalo is scary regardless.

[thelindz]

If you haven't watched the highlights from the Edm/Det game... DO EEEETTT!

Those last two goals from Sykora and Lupul were unreal. 2:10 apart, too.

[whiteysax]

If you haven't watched the highlights from the Edm/Det game... DO EEEETTT!

Those last two goals from Sykora and Lupul were unreal. 2:10 apart, too.yeah... hasek was definitely on top of his game when those two break aways came around... he basically just fell over and hoped the puck would hit him...

[CarterUSA1]

Coach Hitchcock and Clarke are both gone. Press conference at 10am

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=181589&hubname=nhl

[Fruvous]

is anyone going to deny that the San Jose Sharks are the best team in the NHL


Ahem...Buffalo Sabres: 8-0

That is all.

[Tomriddle]

NYR, pulling one from the jaws of defeat

[Rockyall107]

Coach Hitchcock and Clarke are both gone. Press conference at 10am

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=181589&hubname=nhl


i was shocked to wake up to this!!! wow
no way the team can recover even with 6 days before a game...

[DMBBonas07]

Ahem...Buffalo Sabres: 8-0

That is all.

:thumbsup

[DMBBonas07]

Coach Hitchcock and Clarke are both gone. Press conference at 10am

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=181589&hubname=nhl
very surprising news since its so early into the season

[DmBand801]

very surprising news since its so early into the season

yea i'm shocked too, but they dug themselves into a 1-6 hole so i had a little of a feeling it was coming

[seeldoger47]

Ahem...Buffalo Sabres: 8-0

That is all.


:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

[aeroshady]

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

Dude I was at the game last night, I was rooting for the Bruins, but I stayed to the end just because Buffalo is fun to watch. They are fast, and they find amazing ways to score goals. I think they really have a chance at the cup, However, New Jersey never gets hot untill the end, and I think the Rangers have not really got going yet so they should be good when they get it togeather(I hope haha).

[thelindz]

IMO, Eastern conference hockey is boring to watch.

But since most people here are from the East, none of you will agree with me.

[aeroshady]

IMO, Eastern conference hockey is boring to watch.

But since most people here are from the East, none of you will agree with me.

No I agree, thats why other than watching every Rangers game I watch most of the Flames games.

[Franchize41]

IMO, Eastern conference hockey is boring to watch.

But since most people here are from the East, none of you will agree with me.

no hockey is boring Lindz

[thelindz]

no hockey is boring Lindz
Thats a lie! I've watched a few boring games this year.

[whiteysax]

Coach Hitchcock and Clarke are both gone. Press conference at 10am

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=181589&hubname=nhlthat shit's crazy... not to mention a long time coming

[whiteysax]

IMO, Eastern conference hockey is boring to watch.

But since most people here are from the East, none of you will agree with me.
i think if you're a hockey fan, its all exciting... buffalo is exciting to watch... lots of offensive talent... east coast rivalries are fun to watch... especially the canadian ones... but with the few west coast games i watch (on too late) they tend to get real physical, which is a lot of fun to watch as well...

[thelindz]

Well I am a hockey fan, and it isn't ALL exciting. :)

Okay, so they have a lot of offense, but I don't necessarily think that makes a game exciting... A team can win 8-0 and it could be the most boring game ever. I like lots of physical play (minus the million penalties).

[DmBand801]

i think if you're a hockey fan, its all exciting... buffalo is exciting to watch... lots of offensive talent... east coast rivalries are fun to watch... especially the canadian ones... but with the few west coast games i watch (on too late) they tend to get real physical, which is a lot of fun to watch as well...

well said whitey--that about sums up how i feel :thumbsup

[aeroshady]

So first off i was listening to Kings Radio and the Ducks won 3-2 in the shootout, but right after the last shot they started to play Rapunzel on the radio haha I was like sweeet!

[whiteysax]

I understand where Lindz is coming from... I just think we're in a day and age where you can't say that "that's just how they do it on in the West or East"... The differences, if any, are very subtle. It's not like baseball where one division uses a DH and the other lets the pitcher bat... it's all hockey....

[EatSleepJeep]

Mike Smith posted a 4-0 shutout fort Dallas in his NHL debut last night. :thumbsup

[whiteysax]

Mike Smith posted a 4-0 shutout fort Dallas in his NHL debut last night. :thumbsup
when i lived in TX for a year i saw him play for houston... pretty good... but i don't see him becoming phenomenal

[DmBand801]

when i lived in TX for a year i saw him play for houston... pretty good... but i don't see him becoming phenomenal

he won't get anywhere being the backup to turco - he needs to go on a team that would play him 1 or 2 times a week

[EatSleepJeep]

He's a sound goalie, most major mistakes he makes are mental errors of trying to range too far. I saw a lot of him last year in Iowa and he carried that team into the playoffs. i see a good future for him.

[seeldoger47]

Dude I was at the game last night, I was rooting for the Bruins, but I stayed to the end just because Buffalo is fun to watch. They are fast, and they find amazing ways to score goals. I think they really have a chance at the cup, However, New Jersey never gets hot untill the end, and I think the Rangers have not really got going yet so they should be good when they get it togeather(I hope haha).

I don't know if NJ has the team speed to keep up with the Sabres for 3 or more periods in the playoffs...the Rangers look in complete disaray and are playing with no heart...however the most intriguing team is Montreal because they can all skate...but you question their heart is at times

[whiteysax]

i've gotta say, Lindz... Oilers have Phoenix's defense in the palm of their hand tonite... they're completely dictating the play... They seem to have CuJo's number as well... Kudos to your Oilers!

[boiii]

oh hockey.
i fucking love when the season is in full swing.

buffalo is really top notch. they have such unbelievable depth.
my predictions about boston being good this year, was.. way off.

and i couldnt ask for anything more than the habs roasting the theo and the avalance saturday night. such a brilliant night. haha theo. haha brisebois. haha nordiques.

cheers.
ken

[EatSleepJeep]

Los Estrellos de Dallas esta en fuego.

Si.

[mr.MikeD]

sykora, hemsky and thoresen. nice little line-up. not that phoenix is a great match to judge, but they looked good.

[SideshowRob]

The San Jose Sharks still are the most dominating team in the NHL right now...

Compare Buffalos and SJs schedules...

We've downed: Dallas, Detroit, Vancouver, Calgary and should have beaten EDM

Buffalo? Montreal 2x, Boston, Carolina 2x, Philly... and shouldnt have beaten Detroit...

[purplehaze18]

If the sharks were the most dominating team, they'd be 9-0. The points count the same no matter who you play. That being said, the sharks are one of the NHL's elite this year and are definatly one of the most dominant in the league.

[boiii]

Los Estrellos de Dallas esta en fuego.

Si.

i have turco, zubov and robidas in my draft.
i just wish turco would post a fucking shutout already.
and zubov would produce.
and lindros would get injured.

then your team would be the sickest.

cheers.
ken

[thelindz]

sykora, hemsky and thoresen. nice little line-up. not that phoenix is a great match to judge, but they looked good.
They had a great night last night... Nice to see Horcoff score one finally, get that monkey off his back.

I'm excited for tomorrow... Anaheim, should be interesting.

[thelindz]

The San Jose Sharks still are the most dominating team in the NHL right now...

Compare Buffalos and SJs schedules...

We've downed: Dallas, Detroit, Vancouver, Calgary and should have beaten EDM

Buffalo? Montreal 2x, Boston, Carolina 2x, Philly... and shouldnt have beaten Detroit...
Saying the Sharks are is like saying the Oilers are, it just doesn't make sense, because neither teams are.

[EatSleepJeep]

i have turco, zubov and robidas in my draft.
i just wish turco would post a fucking shutout already.
and zubov would produce.
and lindros would get injured.

then your team would be the sickest.

cheers.
ken


Zubov and Modano are starting their descents, IMO. Turco will do it, he always does. And Lindros needs to stay healthy, otherwise I'll have to kick kitty cats. i don't cheer for Lindros, I just cheer that doesn't get hurt. He will. We all know it.

[aeroshady]

I don't know if NJ has the team speed to keep up with the Sabres for 3 or more periods in the playoffs...the Rangers look in complete disaray and are playing with no heart...however the most intriguing team is Montreal because they can all skate...but you question their heart is at times

NJ has Elias, Gomez, and Gianta for speed, and they have this little thing called the Trap...which by the end of the year will shut down the speed of anyteam. They have 3 Stanley Cups to prove that trap=better than speed. I know the new NHL makes the trap harder, but the Devils and Flames still find a way to make it work.

[seeldoger47]

The San Jose Sharks still are the most dominating team in the NHL right now...

Compare Buffalos and SJs schedules...

We've downed: Dallas, Detroit, Vancouver, Calgary and should have beaten EDM

Buffalo? Montreal 2x, Boston, Carolina 2x, Philly... and shouldnt have beaten Detroit...

Montreal and Carolina are both quality teams....i dont think you can say shouldve's and shouldnt's because the team that deserves to win will win the game. You create lucky bounces, they arn't handed to you.

[whiteysax]

Montreal and Carolina are both quality teams....i dont think you can say shouldve's and shouldnt's because the team that deserves to win will win the game. You create lucky bounces, they arn't handed to you.i have to agree here... Carolina = last year's champs no matter how many changes they've made... Montreal is one of the few other teams that has teh potential to keep up with Buffalo's speed and endurance... Philly, well... this year's philly is like last year's pittsburgh... no contest really... The real test is yet to come, but so far Buffalo is #1 in the leauge as far as i'm concerned.

[seeldoger47]

i have to agree here... Carolina = last year's champs no matter how many changes they've made... Montreal is one of the few other teams that has teh potential to keep up with Buffalo's speed and endurance... Philly, well... this year's philly is like last year's pittsburgh... no contest really... The real test is yet to come, but so far Buffalo is #1 in the leauge as far as i'm concerned.

:thumbsup

[SideshowRob]

Montreal and Carolina are both quality teams....i dont think you can say shouldve's and shouldnt's because the team that deserves to win will win the game. You create lucky bounces, they arn't handed to you.

I've watched the Sabers play and i just dont think they're as dominating as the Sharks.

We have the best powerplay, the most shut outs...

theres no doubt that Buffalo is a scoring machine, but when you're winning despite giving up 4 goals per game... that luck is going to run out...

You're scoring against sub-par goaltenders... Kevin Weeks, Cristobal Huet, Hannu Toivonen, Tim Thomas, Robert Esche... would you consider any of these goaltenders as good as Toskala, Turco, Brodeur, or Fernandez?

i know i wouldnt...

[whiteysax]

I've watched the Sabers play and i just dont think they're as dominating as the Sharks.

We have the best powerplay, the most shut outs...

theres no doubt that Buffalo is a scoring machine, but when you're winning despite giving up 4 goals per game... that luck is going to run out...

You're scoring against sub-par goaltenders... Kevin Weeks, Cristobal Huet, Hannu Toivonen, Tim Thomas, Robert Esche... would you consider any of these goaltenders as good as Toskala, Turco, Brodeur, or Fernandez?

i know i wouldnt...
you can break it down that way... i'm not disagreeing with you... san jose has perhaps THE best top line in the league. Their depth isn't too bad either... but i think overall, Buffalo has the potential to just out skate the opposition for 3 periods... when it comes down to it, all that matters is how many points are on the standings list.

[seeldoger47]

I've watched the Sabers play and i just dont think they're as dominating as the Sharks.

We have the best powerplay, the most shut outs...

theres no doubt that Buffalo is a scoring machine, but when you're winning despite giving up 4 goals per game... that luck is going to run out...

You're scoring against sub-par goaltenders... Kevin Weeks, Cristobal Huet, Hannu Toivonen, Tim Thomas, Robert Esche... would you consider any of these goaltenders as good as Toskala, Turco, Brodeur, or Fernandez?

i know i wouldnt...

Let me fill you in on the Sabres if you havent seen them play. They impose their will on their opponents by wearring their opponents out by forcing the other team to keep up with them (which noone has been able to do for 3 periods yet) and they would roll 4 lines (unlike anyone else in the league) at all times so everyone is fresh come the 3rd period. They play an up-tempo style of play that has the quickest transtion game i have seen in the league. They are a team that takes alot of chances with both their offense AND defense so they are bound to give up some goals (9 out of 4 games they have given up 4 or more goals) but they still have a +23 goal for. As for the goaltending i will give you they didnt play against the top goalies in the league but there is a reason why they are in the NHL....its because they are very good goalies and I dont care who they play against or score one...7-9-5-6 goals scored in consecutive games is impressive no matter who you are playing against because again....every team is a good hockey team (well okay besides the Phlyers)...its not like they are playing against kids...they are playing against fellow proffesionals.

[aeroshady]

Let me fill you in on the Sabres if you havent seen them play. They impose their will on their opponents by wearring their opponents out by forcing the other team to keep up with them (which noone has been able to do for 3 periods yet) and they would roll 4 lines (unlike anyone else in the league) at all times so everyone is fresh come the 3rd period. They play an up-tempo style of play that has the quickest transtion game i have seen in the league. They are a team that takes alot of chances with both their offense AND defense so they are bound to give up some goals (9 out of 4 games they have given up 4 or more goals) but they still have a +23 goal for. As for the goaltending i will give you they didnt play against the top goalies in the league but there is a reason why they are in the NHL....its because they are very good goalies and I dont care who they play against or score one...7-9-5-6 goals scored in consecutive games is impressive no matter who you are playing against because again....every team is a good hockey team (well okay besides the Phlyers)...its not like they are playing against kids...they are playing against fellow proffesionals.


Lets just all agree the Florida Panthers are the best team in the NHL.

[seeldoger47]

Lets just all agree the Florida Panthers are the best team in the NHL.


hahaha i guess that could work

[purplehaze18]

i just want 11-0, breakin the record would be nice

[aeroshady]

Ok fine flordia is the best. if you dont count the sabres, the wild or the sharks.

or everyone else ever....

[seeldoger47]

i just want 11-0, breakin the record would be nice

it would:thumbsup

[aeroshady]

ok my guess is you can probably beat the Islanders...at least I hope you can haha, but I think your first loss is Atlanta. They are nasty too this year.

[seeldoger47]

ok my guess is you can probably beat the Islanders...at least I hope you can haha, but I think your first loss is Atlanta. They are nasty too this year.

Atl has the best shot to beat them out of the Sabres next 4 opp (Bos, Tor, Nyi and Atl)

[Dougie981641]

Pen's are looking good tonight against the Devils. A win tonight puts them on top of the Atlantic for the first time in quite a while.

LET'S GO PEN'S

[Dougie981641]

In case you haven;t seen them yet, here are this weeks TSN Power Rankings

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=548&hubname

[whiteysax]

Atl has the best shot to beat them out of the Sabres next 4 opp (Bos, Tor, Nyi and Atl)and watching the Leafs tonite... Buffalo will make them its bitch :shrug

[aeroshady]

Pens are #1 lol.

[bradshaw06]

Pens are #1 lol.

agreed:thumbsup

[whiteysax]

wow... the Leafs were abysmal tonite... that first period made me wanna scream! Happy to say they looked BETTER in teh 2nd and 3rd... still didn't look good. But if it takes Tucker going out there and throwing down to get them going, he needs to get riled up earlier

[Dougie981641]

Pens are #1 lol.
Maybe not quite yet, but tonight was a building block to that. If they can keep this young nucleus together and healthy there could be something special.

[Dougie981641]

Pens are #1 lol.
Maybe not quite yet, but tonight was a building block to that. If they can keep this young nucleus together and healthy there could be something special.

[Dougie981641]

Pens are #1 lol.
Maybe not quite yet, but tonight was a building block to that. If they can keep this young nucleus together and healthy there could be something special.

[boiii]

You're scoring against sub-par goaltenders... Cristobal Huet

for a goalie who finished last season with a 2.20 GAA (league's fourth best), and won the roger crozier saving grace award for the league's best save percentage (0.929 SV%), and had 7 shutouts in 36 games, thats almost 1 in 5, i'd say he's far from a sub-par goaltender.

cheers.
ken

[whiteysax]

for a goalie who finished last season with a 2.20 GAA (league's fourth best), and won the roger crozier saving grace award for the league's best save percentage (0.929 SV%), and had 7 shutouts in 36 games, thats almost 1 in 5, i'd say he's far from a sub-par goaltender.

cheers.
kenvery true... although he hasn't been stellar this year so far... reports had Aebischer stepping into the #1 spot for good right now...

[brianispizza4u]

its rather boring around this forum lately.....

[Newfiedmbfan]

for a goalie who finished last season with a 2.20 GAA (league's fourth best), and won the roger crozier saving grace award for the league's best save percentage (0.929 SV%), and had 7 shutouts in 36 games, thats almost 1 in 5, i'd say he's far from a sub-par goaltender.

cheers.
ken

Ken, as a fellow habs fan I agree that last year he was great. He worries me this year though. For some reason, I never trust him.

As for the post you were responding to that listed Turco as a great goalie....I wouldn't have that guy on my team in any circumstances. He is just brutal in the playoffs.

As for the sharks/Sabres debate....I think they are both great teams. Would make for a good final if it every happened. But I see the ducks and Oilers (d is suspect but they have amazing forwards) as major threats in the west.

East: It has gotta be Ottawa despite past playoff failures and the sabres as the front runners.

Malkin and Crosby have the potential to do incredible things in pittsburgh...maybe not this year but very soon.

[whiteysax]

Ken, as a fellow habs fan I agree that last year he was great. He worries me this year though. For some reason, I never trust him.

As for the post you were responding to that listed Turco as a great goalie....I wouldn't have that guy on my team in any circumstances. He is just brutal in the playoffs.

As for the sharks/Sabres debate....I think they are both great teams. Would make for a good final if it every happened. But I see the ducks and Oilers (d is suspect but they have amazing forwards) as major threats in the west.

East: It has gotta be Ottawa despite past playoff failures and the sabres as the front runners.

Malkin and Crosby have the potential to do incredible things in pittsburgh...maybe not this year but very soon.i hate admitting that sidney is good... but did you see the Malkin goal last nite?!?! deked through 3 checks, went back hand then switched forehand at the LAST second to put the puck far side after the goalie committed (as he should have at that point)... ridiculous

[Newfiedmbfan]

i hate admitting that sidney is good... but did you see the Malkin goal last nite?!?! deked through 3 checks, went back hand then switched forehand at the LAST second to put the puck far side after the goalie committed (as he should have at that point)... ridiculous

Insanity.

Scored in each of his 4 games so far as well.

I know that Sidney gets a lot of hate....but everyone would want him on the team they cheer for.

As for the Pens, I am not sold on Fleury yet. He is pretty hot and cold but young still I guess.

[Crawdaddye]

After the Pens game last night I immediately bought tickets for the December 11th game against the Caps in DC. Seeing Malkin, Crosby and Ovechkin on the same ice is going to be worth every penny.

[boiii]

Ken, as a fellow habs fan I agree that last year he was great. He worries me this year though. For some reason, I never trust him.

As for the post you were responding to that listed Turco as a great goalie....I wouldn't have that guy on my team in any circumstances. He is just brutal in the playoffs.

As for the sharks/Sabres debate....I think they are both great teams. Would make for a good final if it every happened. But I see the ducks and Oilers (d is suspect but they have amazing forwards) as major threats in the west.

East: It has gotta be Ottawa despite past playoff failures and the sabres as the front runners.

Malkin and Crosby have the potential to do incredible things in pittsburgh...maybe not this year but very soon.

last year i had unbelievable trust in huet. this year its shattered a bit. but its still early, players need to get on their game again. i mean hell kovalchuck had only 1 goal until last game. heatley and spezza have been nobodys. brad richards who? everyone will pick back up soon. were only 7-9 games in. i still have faith he can get hot for a good couple months and restore the confidence in everyone.

i disagree about ottawa as a front runner. even when their offence starts clicking (and defence -- wheres redden been?), they have a serious goaltending issue. gerber and emery? gerber is mentally fucked for good, and emery is just a hot or not goalie.

the east is tough pick besides the sabres right now -- im thinking atlanta is a threat, and so are the habs.

on a sidenote, im mad at you. you changed your habs avatar.

cheers.
ken

[boiii]

After the Pens game last night I immediately bought tickets for the December 11th game against the Caps in DC. Seeing Malkin, Crosby and Ovechkin on the same ice is going to be worth every penny.

and staal.
and semin.

cheers.
ken

[DmBand801]

After the Pens game last night I immediately bought tickets for the December 11th game against the Caps in DC. Seeing Malkin, Crosby and Ovechkin on the same ice is going to be worth every penny.

my first post in the last few days--happy to be back :)

anyway, verizon center is a beautiful arena and i look forward to going again this year when NJ comes to town---maybe i'll get those pens-caps tix as well :D

[Newfiedmbfan]

last year i had unbelievable trust in huet. this year its shattered a bit. but its still early, players need to get on their game again. i mean hell kovalchuck had only 1 goal until last game. heatley and spezza have been nobodys. brad richards who? everyone will pick back up soon. were only 7-9 games in. i still have faith he can get hot for a good couple months and restore the confidence in everyone.

i disagree about ottawa as a front runner. even when their offence starts clicking (and defence -- wheres redden been?), they have a serious goaltending issue. gerber and emery? gerber is mentally fucked for good, and emery is just a hot or not goalie.

the east is tough pick besides the sabres right now -- im thinking atlanta is a threat, and so are the habs.

on a sidenote, im mad at you. you changed your habs avatar.

cheers.
ken

You are right. I need to get a habs avatar back for the season.

I don't disagree with your assessment of Ottawa...just that the East seems wide open and I am not sure who I would pick as Second to Buffalo other than the Sens. But I am happy as long as it is not the Leafs.

About Huet, I am still worried that last year will be the exception...and he never recaptures that form. Here is hoping I am wrong.

How about Higgins though? Looks fantastic.

[thelindz]

No Chris Pronger, it isn't "cut and dry" why you left.

Anyway, Lupul and the Oilers take on his old team tonight in Anaheim... he's excited, I'm excited. Everyone is excited.

But nothing can beat the anticipation of November 28th.

[mr.MikeD]

looking forward to it. unfortuantely the league didn't take my lost viewing habits into consideration when they scheduled this game.

[whiteysax]

Congrats to Joe Sakic on his 1500th point tonite!!!

[DmBand801]

How about Higgins though? Looks fantastic.

i know higgins! - my older brother played with him during high school and i've skated with him and komisarek in the offseason a couple of times - his parents are the nicest people and its so amazing the success he's having after all the hard work he's done :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[SideshowRob]

Atlanta lost me a lot of money tonight

[Crawdaddye]

Just curious if I should make this trade in my fantasy hockey league.

Giving up Crosby and getting Jagr

[Newfiedmbfan]

Just curious if I should make this trade in my fantasy hockey league.

Giving up Crosby and getting Jagr

I wouldn't

[boiii]

Just curious if I should make this trade in my fantasy hockey league.

Giving up Crosby and getting Jagr

no way.

i just traded nagy for lindros. its a smart trade for me (the style of pool) -- i have a ton of point guys (drury, briere, kovalchuck, richards, semin, yashin, etc) and i need more pim guys -- and anyhow lindros is putting up points if he stays healthy. i just hate lindros, with a passion, so its a little awkward.

and lindz/mike -- pronger was on fire last night! sorry.

cheers.
ken

[boiii]

The San Jose Sharks still are the most dominating team in the NHL right now...

nice loss to detroit last night.

;)

cheers.
ken

[aeroshady]

nice loss to detroit last night.

;)

cheers.
ken

:lol

[DmBand801]

Just curious if I should make this trade in my fantasy hockey league.

Giving up Crosby and getting Jagr

ehhhh - i wouldn't

[DmBand801]

nice loss to detroit last night.

;)

cheers.
ken

ouch - i'm sure ranger fans are feeling it now as well as being shut down by belfour and the panthers :D ....

[dpresti]

plan on the sabres cleaning house this year and winning the cup!


:)

[EatSleepJeep]

ouch - i'm sure ranger fans are feeling it now as well as being shut down by belfour and the panthers :D ....

Long Live Eddie, my Stanley Cup goalie!

[DmBand801]

Long Live Eddie, my Stanley Cup goalie!

the Devils beat Eddie and the Almighty Stars in 2000 :)

[whiteysax]

Just curious if I should make this trade in my fantasy hockey league.

Giving up Crosby and getting Jagrnot a good idea

[whiteysax]

Long Live Eddie, my Stanley Cup goalie!
yeah... i'm kinda glad the Leafs found a younger guy to replace him

[whiteysax]

This Leafs game is going to be UBER awesome to watch... no matter who wins... you know the Leafs are gonna be hungry for it tonite after the big loss 2 nites ago... and you know Ottawa will be playing with a chip on their shoulder... should be a rough one!!!

[DmBand801]

This Leafs game is going to be UBER awesome to watch... no matter who wins... you know the Leafs are gonna be hungry for it tonite after the big loss 2 nites ago... and you know Ottawa will be playing with a chip on their shoulder... should be a rough one!!!

ottawa dominates that rivalry

[whiteysax]

ottawa dominates that rivalryseries is 2-1 ottawa this year so far and ottawa has the slight edge in goal scoring 10-9... that's hardly domination...

[whiteysax]

Maybe one of these nites the Leafs defense will show up and want to play...

[whiteysax]

i'm appalled by the Leaf defense and lack of skill in passing and puck movement...

[DmBand801]

series is 2-1 ottawa this year so far and ottawa has the slight edge in goal scoring 10-9... that's hardly domination...

i was referring to last year as well--when it seemed they won 9-0 and 7-3 every time

shutout # 82 for Marty tonight as the devils 1-up the rangers and beat the panthers :)

[whiteysax]

i was referring to last year as well--when it seemed they won 9-0 and 7-3 every time

shutout # 82 for Marty tonight as the devils 1-up the rangers and beat the panthers :)*pathetic solitary clap in an empty room* congrats on THAT stellar accomplishment :p which puzzle did you have to solve tonite? Auld or Belfour? :rolleyes

[whiteysax]

ohhhhh... what a heartbreaking goal Hartnell just scored on Toskala!! wow... you don't expect that to happen with the goalie is looking at the guy!!

[dpresti]

i told you guys the other night that the sabres are cleaning house!


see ya at the cup! :)

[aeroshady]

Wow that Bruins game was heartbreaking haha. It was such a bad way to end a game. The New NHL F's it up again! I mean again I am becoming a Bruins fan by living here in Boston but im not a big fan yet, but tonight was still hard to watch. I mean losing the game with 1.2 seconds left! OUCH! Oh well I have been to every Bruins home game so far and Im going again Saturday, lets see what they can do vs. Ottowa.

[DmBand801]

*pathetic solitary clap in an empty room* congrats on THAT stellar accomplishment :p which puzzle did you have to solve tonite? Auld or Belfour? :rolleyes

it was harder then it sounded--marty stopped 29 shots and they were lucky enough to sneak 2 by Auld :)

regardless--marty ties plante for 4th all time in shutouts with # 82

[DmBand801]

Wow that Bruins game was heartbreaking haha. It was such a bad way to end a game. The New NHL F's it up again! I mean again I am becoming a Bruins fan by living here in Boston but im not a big fan yet, but tonight was still hard to watch. I mean losing the game with 1.2 seconds left! OUCH! Oh well I have been to every Bruins home game so far and Im going again Saturday, lets see what they can do vs. Ottowa.

my boy Chris Higgins strikes again--1 goal and 2 assists to knock off the bruins--then on top of it all, the last 2 seconds are cancelled after the fans litter the ice....got to feel for the bostonians and their bruins, its going to be a long season with tim thomas and toivonen as their goalies

[mr.MikeD]

no way.

i just traded nagy for lindros. its a smart trade for me (the style of pool) -- i have a ton of point guys (drury, briere, kovalchuck, richards, semin, yashin, etc) and i need more pim guys -- and anyhow lindros is putting up points if he stays healthy. i just hate lindros, with a passion, so its a little awkward.

and lindz/mike -- pronger was on fire last night! sorry.

cheers.
ken

yeah i only caught bits of that game, but pronger was dominant as ever.
thought maybe the oilers would make up for it by clobbering phoenix, but not quite.

what you think of samsonov, especially now that he's demoted to the fourth line?

[Fruvous]

Ahem...10-0

That is all.

[thelindz]

E-mail from my dad this morning.

Subject: Typical Leafs Fan

Attachment: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/lindseyannette/TypicalLeafsFan.jpg

[Franchize41]

E-mail from my dad this morning.

Subject: Typical Leafs Fan

Attachment: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/lindseyannette/TypicalLeafsFan.jpg

:lol

I absolutely love when Ottawa gets to play Toronto*, it should be a holiday here!

* Statement null and void during the playoffs

[EatSleepJeep]

E-mail from my dad this morning.

Subject: Typical Leafs Fan

Attachment: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/lindseyannette/TypicalLeafsFan.jpg

:lol :lol :lol

I'm crying. That is priceless.

[JC10380]

Need the Jackets to get back on track tonight.

[DmBand801]

Need the Jackets to get back on track tonight.

mmm the devils will eat the jackets for dinner tomorrow :evil

[boiii]

what you think of samsonov, especially now that he's demoted to the fourth line?

i dropped him off my fantasy team too.
its frustrating.

kovalev and samsonov on the same line should produce major results. and it doesn't. they both figure skate around and are lazy assholes. i hope the demotion fires him back up. but instead he's whining and wants to leave montreal. prove your value.

i still think he's a great player. just so some effin' drive.

cheers.
ken

[boiii]

E-mail from my dad this morning.

Subject: Typical Leafs Fan

Attachment: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/lindseyannette/TypicalLeafsFan.jpg

i got that a couple years back with the subject "LEAF BLOWER FOR SALE"

cheers.
ken

[DmBand801]

i picked up handzus the day before he tore his ACL and went out for the year....not a good move, but i did pick up sykora while hes hot and drop handzus back to FA

[mr.MikeD]

i dropped him off my fantasy team too.
its frustrating.

kovalev and samsonov on the same line should produce major results. and it doesn't. they both figure skate around and are lazy assholes. i hope the demotion fires him back up. but instead he's whining and wants to leave montreal. prove your value.

i still think he's a great player. just so some effin' drive.

cheers.
ken

even here he showed signs of that, brilliant skill, with a few shifts where you couldn't even tell he was on the ice, just floated around. i hope he does well though, i like him - though my opinion is dropping with the hints that he might want out.

[wispez]

sabres kick ass!!!

[thelindz]

i dropped him off my fantasy team too.
its frustrating.

kovalev and samsonov on the same line should produce major results. and it doesn't. they both figure skate around and are lazy assholes. i hope the demotion fires him back up. but instead he's whining and wants to leave montreal. prove your value.

i still think he's a great player. just so some effin' drive.

cheers.
ken
I hate to say it, but I told you so... I miss Sammy but he just didn't produce the numbers.

[thelindz]

i got that a couple years back with the subject "LEAF BLOWER FOR SALE"

cheers.
ken
:lol Even better subject.

[aeroshady]

Once again im going to the Bruins game tonight!! They may suck, but I love hockey so its all good!!

[whiteysax]

would be watching the Leafs tonite... but i'll be going to the Bears game instead :D
should be good after the bad blood from last nites game against Albany... i love home-and-home weekends!!!

[DmBand801]

Once again im going to the Bruins game tonight!! They may suck, but I love hockey so its all good!!

playing ottawa doesn't help them too much either

[whiteysax]

WOOOOO!!!! What a great game!!! Bears won 5-0 - our rookie back up goalie's first shutout... multiple fights, real physical game... great time was had!!

[DmBand801]

samsonov accpets his 4th line demotion with 2 goals

marty picks up his 2nd consecutive shutout as the devils beat the jackets 1-0

[DmBand801]

WOOOOO!!!! What a great game!!! Bears won 5-0 - our rookie back up goalie's first shutout... multiple fights, real physical game... great time was had!!

good to hear you had fun whitey! :thumbsup

[whiteysax]

good to hear you had fun whitey! :thumbsupi love hockey... watching a good western rivalry now... Calgary/Nashville

[DmBand801]

i love hockey... watching a good western rivalry now... Calgary/Nashville

i'm watching the rangers and laughing at their misery as they trail phoenix

[whiteysax]

i'm watching the rangers and laughing at their misery as they trail phoenixreally? i would've thought i would hear my roommate swearing and hitting stuff if they're loosing... i've only heard him cheer once, so i assumed it was 1-0... he's a huge rangers fan

[aeroshady]

i'm watching the rangers and laughing at their misery as they trail phoenix

3-1 Rangers now foo hahah and Bruins WON!!!!! Finally a B's win! and Buffalo doesnt win 11 in a row.

[RexGrossman]

lol at hockey

[bradshaw06]

lol at rex grossman

[PhishFleck41]

Someone needs to tell the Flyers that their season has started.

[aeroshady]

Someone needs to tell the Flyers that their season has started.

Nah I personally like the flyers right now haha.

[whiteysax]

lol at hockey
lol at your FACE

[whiteysax]

Nashville is just all over Calgary right now... they are playing very well

[DmBand801]

Nah I personally like the flyers right now haha.

yea i don't mind them in last place - i also love them losing to my fantasy netminder fleury tonight :)

it makes it easier for the devils to win yet another division :evil

[DmBand801]

this ranger game took a turn for the worst

fuck phoenix...thanks for your help

[whiteysax]

this ranger game took a turn for the worst

fuck phoenix...thanks for your helpc'mon... you expected the coyotes to beat the rangers? i don't think Phoenix has the right chemistry yet... the rangers have a pretty well rounded team... even if they have fallen off early on

[DmBand801]

c'mon... you expected the coyotes to beat the rangers? i don't think Phoenix has the right chemistry yet... the rangers have a pretty well rounded team... even if they have fallen off early on

i hoped they would, after watching the rangers on wednesday night vs florida, i had hopes for the coyotes--but what the hell was i thinking when a team has curtis joseph as their goalie...

and to throw this out there, ed belfour is by far the worst goalie i've watched since roman cechmanek. After watching him in the shootout tonight, i don't think i've ever been more disgusted - the consistent stacks, poke checks and flapping really sent me over the edge. FUCK YOU ED BELFOUR! :BANG

[whiteysax]

i hoped they would, after watching the rangers on wednesday night vs florida, i had hopes for the coyotes--but what the hell was i thinking when a team has curtis joseph as their goalie...

and to throw this out there, ed belfour is by far the worst goalie i've watched since roman cechmanek. After watching him in the shootout tonight, i don't think i've ever been more disgusted - the consistent stacks, poke checks and flapping really sent me over the edge. FUCK YOU ED BELFOUR! :BANG
being a Leafs fan, I appreciate all that Eddie does... but I agree that he is well past his glory days of leading the Stars to a cup... I think it's time for him to hang up the skates... I'm glad Toronto didn't string him along...
as far as worst goalie ever... i will forever go with Neil Little...

[killymagee2000]

Eddie is way past his prime. the new NHL has no place for 40-year-old goalies with bad backs.

[aeroshady]

yea i don't mind them in last place - i also love them losing to my fantasy netminder fleury tonight :)

it makes it easier for the devils to win yet another division :evil

You might not want to over look Pittsburgh this year....they may just surprise you.

[EatSleepJeep]

being a Leafs fan, I appreciate all that Eddie does... but I agree that he is well past his glory days of leading the Stars to a cup... I think it's time for him to hang up the skates... I'm glad Toronto didn't string him along...
as far as worst goalie ever... i will forever go with Neil Little...

But the saves that were made in the 6 period Game 6 in 99 by both goalies are seared into my head...Belfour vs. Hasek. Gary Thorne was having a heart attack.

[DmBand801]

But the saves that were made in the 6 period Game 6 in 99 by both goalies are seared into my head...Belfour vs. Hasek. Gary Thorne was having a heart attack.

don't forget the following year when Belfour v. Brodeur went into 3 OT's with the devils being able to win the cup if they scored :) ....but then Modano scored :( ...but then Arnott scored the next game in OT and the Devils won the cup :cool

[EatSleepJeep]

don't forget the following year when Belfour v. Brodeur went into 3 OT's with the devils being able to win the cup if they scored :) ....but then Modano scored :( ...but then Arnott scored the next game in OT and the Devils won the cup :cool

Yeah. I haven't forgotten that either.:mad

[Tomriddle]

don't forget the following year when Belfour v. Brodeur went into 3 OT's with the devils being able to win the cup if they scored :) ....but then Modano scored :( ...but then Arnott scored the next game in OT and the Devils won the cup :cool

Ooooh how i dislike the devils

[DmBand801]

Ooooh how i dislike the devils

:eek - you bite your tongue tom - everyone loves the Devils - they're one of the elite in the eastern conference

[whiteysax]

:eek - you bite your tongue tom - everyone loves the Devils - they're one of the elite in the eastern conference
actually, only devils fans love the devils... everyone who isn't a fan can't stand them... i don't even think there's a grey area with them...

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

sharks win again...yup.

[DmBand801]

actually, only devils fans love the devils... everyone who isn't a fan can't stand them... i don't even think there's a grey area with them...

as a Devil fan, i don't understand--why can't anyone stand them? and yes their arena sucks but the new one is right around the corner :)

Newark Arena - October 2007

[DMBgirl87]

Jenn hates the Devils :)

[DmBand801]

Jenn hates the Devils :)

booo you jenn--may i ask who you like?

[whiteysax]

as a Devil fan, i don't understand--why can't anyone stand them? and yes their arena sucks but the new one is right around the corner :)

Newark Arena - October 2007
they're just one of those teams... i found out the Leafs are the Canadian version of the Devils... i didn't know that til over the summer and i've been following them since the mid 90s. I guess its the teams' fans that find out last.
I think it's the whole Jersey atmosphere... a bunch of raucous, rowdy fans who believe their team can do no wrong and are assholes about it. A talented team backed by the best goalie left in the league that won on defensive strategy up until the new rules were put in place.

[DMBgirl87]

booo you jenn--may i ask who you like?

I grew up with the Adirondack Red Wings...so take a guess

[aeroshady]

I grew up with the Adirondack Red Wings...so take a guess

The Flyers right? haha.

[DMBgirl87]

The Flyers right? haha.

OMG YOU ARE SO RIGHT :thumbsup










:thumbsdow

[aeroshady]

OMG YOU ARE SO RIGHT :thumbsup










:thumbsdow

Oh so it must be the Blackhawks then. lol

[DmBand801]

they're just one of those teams... i found out the Leafs are the Canadian version of the Devils... i didn't know that til over the summer and i've been following them since the mid 90s. I guess its the teams' fans that find out last.
I think it's the whole Jersey atmosphere... a bunch of raucous, rowdy fans who believe their team can do no wrong and are assholes about it. A talented team backed by the best goalie left in the league that won on defensive strategy up until the new rules were put in place.

yea i guess i just found out that they were hated by fans of teams other than the rangers and flyers - and whitey, don't carry any harsh feelings that they used to beat the leafs in the playoffs every year until the lockout :) --they still win on defensive strategy too, they play a 1-2-2

[whiteysax]

I grew up with the Adirondack Red Wings...so take a guesshaha... my first Bears game was Hershey vs. Adirondak... 5 fights at the same time with the horn blew at the end of the game... that game hooked me on hockey!

yea i guess i just found out that they were hated by fans of teams other than the rangers and flyers - and whitey, don't carry any harsh feelings that they used to beat the leafs in the playoffs every year until the lockout :) --they still win on defensive strategy too, they play a 1-2-2yeah... well people hate watching the defensive strategy... it's slow and boring... and they hate it even more when it works!
Harsh feelings? no... i can't help that the Leafs have to deal with 10 injured starters by the 2nd round of the playoffs every year...

[DMBgirl87]

haha... my first Bears game was Hershey vs. Adirondak... 5 fights at the same time with the horn blew at the end of the game... that game hooked me on hockey!

yeah... well people hate watching the defensive strategy... it's slow and boring... and they hate it even more when it works!
Harsh feelings? no... i can't help that the Leafs have to deal with 10 injured starters by the 2nd round of the playoffs every year...
what year? I was so obsessed with ADK back in the day

[whiteysax]

what year? I was so obsessed with ADK back in the day
wow... hmm... that would've been...1994-1995... sometime around then... i'm pretty sure it was before i was in high school

[DmBand801]

yeah... well people hate watching the defensive strategy... it's slow and boring... and they hate it even more when it works!
Harsh feelings? no... i can't help that the Leafs have to deal with 10 injured starters by the 2nd round of the playoffs every year...

:lol to the leafs injuries

i <3 the trap when it worked - but back in the trap days, brodeur would see 10-15 shots a game...now with the 1-2-2 and no more red line, he sees a hefty 25-30 shots, and still manges to stop a chunk of them :D

[whiteysax]

:lol to the leafs injuries

i <3 the trap when it worked - but back in the trap days, brodeur would see 10-15 shots a game...now with the 1-2-2 and no more red line, he sees a hefty 25-30 shots, and still manges to stop a chunk of them :D yeah... i love it when other people get hurt too :shrug

[brianispizza4u]

ok, so whats been going on in the hockey world?

[whiteysax]

ok, so whats been going on in the hockey world?buffalo is human.. but still ridiculously good
philly changed GM and coach... won a game, then went back to sucking
the Leafs finally won a shootout
no one likes the Devils but devils fans
The west is better than the east, unless you live in the east
Belfour shouldn't still be playing
Turco isn't the same Turco he used to be

[mr.MikeD]

don't forget: the oilers are so far unbeatable at home, but shit on the road.

[brianispizza4u]

buffalo is human.. but still ridiculously good
philly changed GM and coach... won a game, then went back to sucking
the Leafs finally won a shootout
no one likes the Devils but devils fans
The west is better than the east, unless you live in the east
Belfour shouldn't still be playing
Turco isn't the same Turco he used to be

and what about my Canes?

[whiteysax]

and what about my Canes?
Canes don't look like a defending cup champion team...

[brianispizza4u]

Canes don't look like a defending cup champion team...
damn. ive unfortunately had to give away my tickets for the past 3 weeks. and I havent as much as gotten a report back!

[brianispizza4u]

I hope to be back on my feet by the 11th when we play the Penguins....i better be lol

[thelindz]

don't forget: the oilers are so far unbeatable at home, but shit on the road.
Unbeaten at home. :hump

[brianispizza4u]

ive still got 1 ticket for the game Thursday when we play the Canadiens if anyone is interested....

[whiteysax]

ive still got 1 ticket for the game Thursday when we play the Canadiens if anyone is interested....if it wasn't an 8 hr drive, i'd be there

[brianispizza4u]

if it wasn't an 8 hr drive, i'd be there
oh come on!!! 8hrs is nothing!!! lol right at the glass on the goal line....well kinda behind it in 110

[whiteysax]

oh come on!!! 8hrs is nothing!!! lol right at the glass on the goal line....well kinda behind it in 110haha... very tempting... but i teach that day and the next... :lol

[DmBand801]

buffalo is human.. but still ridiculously good
philly changed GM and coach... won a game, then went back to sucking
the Leafs finally won a shootout
no one likes the Devils but devils fans
The west is better than the east, unless you live in the east
Belfour shouldn't still be playing
Turco isn't the same Turco he used to be

my opinion on whitey's news
1. buffalo is indeed ridicoulously good
2. philly has and always will suck
3. the leafs finally did win when they sat the one hit wonder, Raycroft
4. whitey hates devil fans and doesn't want to admit this, he is indeed jealous that NJ is better than toronto :)
5. as a fan of the east, i know the west is better b/c everyone except 2 teams (STL and PHX) are good
6. i hate ed belfour
5. turco is struggling

[brianispizza4u]

haha... very tempting... but i teach that day and the next... :lol
ok then...maybe next time im laid up you could make it lol

[whiteysax]

my opinion on whitey's news
1. buffalo is indeed ridicoulously good
2. philly has and always will suck
3. the leafs finally did win when they sat the one hit wonder, Raycroft
4. whitey hates devil fans and doesn't want to admit this, he is indeed jealous that NJ is better than toronto :)
5. as a fan of the east, i know the west is better b/c everyone except 2 teams (STL and PHX) are good
6. i hate ed belfour
5. turco is strugglingyou're starting to make me believe you're a typical Devils fan...

[whiteysax]

ok then...maybe next time im laid up you could make it lolwe'll see ;)

[brianispizza4u]

my opinion on whitey's news
1. buffalo is indeed ridicoulously good
2. philly has and always will suck
3. the leafs finally did win when they sat the one hit wonder, Raycroft
4. whitey hates devil fans and doesn't want to admit this, he is indeed jealous that NJ is better than toronto :)
5. as a fan of the east, i know the west is better b/c everyone except 2 teams (STL and PHX) are good
6. i hate ed belfour
5. turco is struggling

lol...the few devils fans ive met are jerks...

[DmBand801]

you're starting to make me believe you're a typical Devils fan...

i'm not a typical devils fan...believe me when i tell you...i never bash other teams citing that NJ is better, i'm only doing it to smite you whitey because i love you. :)

i love the NHL...but i love my devils a little more

[brianispizza4u]

we'll see ;)

not that i plan on being laid out again mind you, so dont go getting your hope up lol :evil

[DmBand801]

lol...the few devils fans ive met are jerks...

i'm not a jerk--i'm just an NHL loving hockey player

[whiteysax]

lol...the few devils fans ive met are jerks...:thumbsup:thumbsup

[brianispizza4u]

i'm not a jerk--i'm just an NHL loving hockey player

i so read that wrong the first time...i thought it said "im just loving the NHL hockey players" lol...damn pain killers

[DmBand801]

Here's a day in my life as a devils fan - this hopfully shows i'm not a schmuck like a majority of devils fans that burn jerseys and are extremely cocky....

go to school with my black devils hat and pullover sweatshirt, thinking about the devils game later that night and if they stand a chance....when the game comes on, put my devils jersey on and watch. I get into it to a degree, whether it be screaming "shoot" or "watch the backdoor". when the devils score, i simply say "yea" and pump my fist :evil . If the devils win, i go about my normal buisness from showering to homework to bed...if the devils lose, i carry a little anger over what went wrong in the game into the shower/homework and sleep. Other than that, theres no jersey burning or cockiness. if the devils beat the rangers though, i do get my ranger fan brother on the phone and let him have it because thats what the rivalry's all about

as you can hopfully see, im no typical/asshole devils fan

[DmBand801]

i so read that wrong the first time...i thought it said "im just loving the NHL hockey players" lol...damn pain killers

yea i shouldv'e worded that differently :)

[brianispizza4u]

Here's a day in my life as a devils fan - this hopfully shows i'm not a schmuck like a majority of devils fans that burn jerseys and are extremely cocky....

go to school with my black devils hat and pullover sweatshirt, thinking about the devils game later that night and if they stand a chance....when the game comes on, put my devils jersey on and watch. I get into it to a degree, whether it be screaming "shoot" or "watch the backdoor". when the devils score, i simply say "yea" and pump my fist :evil . If the devils win, i go about my normal buisness from showering to homework to bed...if the devils lose, i carry a little anger over what went wrong in the game into the shower/homework and sleep. Other than that, theres no jersey burning or cockiness. if the devils beat the rangers though, i do get my ranger fan brother on the phone and let him have it because thats what the rivalry's all about

as you can hopfully see, im no typical/asshole devils fan

:thumbsup:thumbsup just the perfect :angel devil fan then eh?? :lol:lol

[DmBand801]

:thumbsup:thumbsup just the perfect :angel devil fan then eh?? :lol:lol

i'm a step above the cocky ones....i'm the calm and subtle one

[aeroshady]

NHL News: Here are some current headlines in hockey!
-Bruins beat Ottowa in divison game: Captain Chara got the crowd fully into the contest when he made three consecutive bone jarring hits on his former Ottawa teammates.And then he traded shoves (and some punches) with Ottawa's Brian McGrattan for good measure. 2-1 Bruins win!

-Atlanta beats Buffalo and stops NHL history from being made: In a high-flying battle between the Eastern Conference's two best teams, Slava Kozlov scored in the shootout and Kari Lehtonen stopped all three Buffalo shootout attempts as the Thrashers won 5-4 Saturday night in Buffalo. Atlanta's win ended Buffalo's bid for an NHL record 11-straight wins to start a season.

-Toronto wins on Hockey Night in Canada: The Leafs outshot Montreal 51-22, including 8-2 in overtime, but needed Kyle Wellwood's goal on the seventh shot in a shootout to pull out a 5-4 win on Saturday night.

-Devils beat Blue Jackets for second shutout in a row: Martin Brodeur stopped 22 shots for his second straight shutout and Zach Parise provided the winner late in the second period to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

-Crosby and the Penguins beat down Flyers in Philly: Sidney Crosby picked up his first NHL hat-trick and Evgeni Malkin continued his scoring onslaught as the Penguins rolled to an 8-2 road win Saturday at Philadelphia

-Rangers beat Coyotes: Jagr, the Rangers captain who set multiple team scoring records in leading the Blueshirts to the playoffs last spring, was on top of is game on Saturday night in Phoenix. His goal and three assists -- and his key role in a four-goal second period -- set the pace for a 7-3 win that raised the Rangers' record to 5-5-0 on the seaosn

[DmBand801]

well done aero

[brianispizza4u]

nice, thanks............

[whiteysax]

i'm not a typical devils fan...believe me when i tell you...i never bash other teams citing that NJ is better, i'm only doing it to smite you whitey because i love you. :)

i love the NHL...but i love my devils a little morethis is me giving you the benefit of the doubt

my opinion on whitey's news
1. buffalo is indeed ridicoulously good
2. philly has and always will suck
I've never been a Philly fan... I used to root against them to spite my Philly loving family... but - they have made the playoffs the last 10 years in a row which is better than a lot of teams
3. the leafs finally did win when they sat the one hit wonder, Raycroft
Raycroft, although not being outstanding thus far, has looked better than he had in the last year or two
4. whitey hates devil fans and doesn't want to admit this, he is indeed jealous that NJ is better than toronto :)
Hardly... although you have one game in hand, NJ and TOR both have 13 pts.
5. as a fan of the east, i know the west is better b/c everyone except 2 teams (STL and PHX) are good
I still think this is unproven opinion
6. i hate ed belfour
5. turco is struggling

[whiteysax]

Here's a day in my life as a devils fan - this hopfully shows i'm not a schmuck like a majority of devils fans that burn jerseys and are extremely cocky....

go to school with my black devils hat and pullover sweatshirt, thinking about the devils game later that night and if they stand a chance....when the game comes on, put my devils jersey on and watch. I get into it to a degree, whether it be screaming "shoot" or "watch the backdoor". when the devils score, i simply say "yea" and pump my fist :evil . If the devils win, i go about my normal buisness from showering to homework to bed...if the devils lose, i carry a little anger over what went wrong in the game into the shower/homework and sleep. Other than that, theres no jersey burning or cockiness. if the devils beat the rangers though, i do get my ranger fan brother on the phone and let him have it because thats what the rivalry's all about

as you can hopfully see, im no typical/asshole devils fanthat doesn't necessarily absolve you from being a typical Devils fan... so far the only evidence of that is your claim that you're doing this to spite me out of old fashioned hockey rivalry fun... which is fine if that's what it is. i've just got the early impression that with every comment (devils related or not) you're putting the devils on a pedestal and claiming them to be the end all to the hockey world... comparing every overcome obstacle and feat in the hockey world to something the devils have done or will do.

[DmBand801]

i can't respond to that any other way except...as i think about it, your right...would it get you off my back if i apoligized...