NHL Hockey 2006-2007

[DmBand801]

Haha, McCAbe? Are you Isaiah Thomas trying his hand at hockey.

Holy shit that is just laughable.

Mine Crosby, Briere, Pronger, Lindstrom, Heatley. Honorable mention to Ovechkin.

Kipper would be my pick between the pipes.

if i'm building a team, i'd like to have a defensemen who i know can make a play at any given time when he needs to join the rush or fend off a late charge from the opponent--you telling me McCabe isn't the best at those?

hes a finely tuned offensive defenseman--if we're talking full fledged defense, i'm taking niedermayer and souray, progner or lidstrom

[Newfiedmbfan]

if i'm building a team, i'd like to have a defensemen who i know can make a play at any given time when he needs to join the rush or fend off a late charge from the opponent--you telling me McCabe isn't the best at those?

hes a finely tuned offensive defenseman--if we're talking full fledged defense, i'm taking niedermayer and souray, progner or lidstrom

yes I am telling you that McCabe isn't the best at "fending off a late charge from the opponent". He is brutal defensively. And even from a pure offensive standpoint he isn't the best either. All he can do his shoot...give me Niedermayer, Pronger, etc any day of the week.

The Leafs giving McCabe to 5M a year was music to my ears.

I agree with your all around defencemen, except for Souray. and I am a habs fan...but he is god awful defensively. He is dreadful one on one.

[DmBand801]

I agree with your all around defencemen, except for Souray. and I am a habs fan...but he is god awful defensively. He is dreadful one on one.

souray used to be good with NJ on defense when he was playing with stevens--hopfully the rumors are true and the Devils will sign him after this season

[DmBand801]

p.s. - i <3 Roloson and his 2 shutouts this week

[thelindz]

p.s. - i <3 Roloson and his 2 shutouts this week
I love him too... I didn't see the game last night but kept checking the score in patient's rooms. :lol

Beating Dallas in their own rink is a feat for sure.

[mr.MikeD]

i watched parts of the game last night, it was like watching 2 new jersey devils teams play each other, the trap in both directions, dallas and edmonton both with depleted offense, it was a bit of a snoozer. good outcome though, and good p.k. by the oil, not letting dallas even register a shot on the 5on3.

[mr.MikeD]

anyone following the story that's been in the new for last couple of days, of the woman swept off of a ship into the atlanic in a storm? sad story, and she's the daughter of bob gainey

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=187947&hubname=nhl

[DMBsniper12]

Kipper in the pipes.

Lidstrom and Pronger back on the point.

Hossa, Crosby, and Ovechkin up front. (Wow that would be an exciting line)

[Tomriddle]

Hope to be at Rangers v Devils next Sunday

[mpanas]

Blackhawks signed Bondra today.

[aeroshady]

Blackhawks signed Bondra today.

Thats cool I would like to seem them in the playoffs again. Its been a while. Even though I like the Blues, I felt bad when they shutout Chicago for like 3 games in a row a few years back.

[DmBand801]

Hope to be at Rangers v Devils next Sunday

you suck :shrug

i was also invited to caps-penguins tomorrow but can't go b/c of fucking drvier's ed :thumbsdow

[Tomriddle]

you suck :shrug

Like teh DEVILS!!!1!!! OHHH!

I haven't been to a game that wasn't rangers-devils in God knows how long.

[boiii]

anyone following the story that's been in the new for last couple of days, of the woman swept off of a ship into the atlanic in a storm? sad story, and she's the daughter of bob gainey

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=187947&hubname=nhl

yea.
so so sad.

ken

[brianispizza4u]

How is everyone?

[DmBand801]

Like teh DEVILS!!!1!!! OHHH!

I haven't been to a game that wasn't rangers-devils in God knows how long.

1st place Devils :)

[DmBand801]

How is everyone?

not bad Brian...how are you

[brianispizza4u]

not bad Brian...how are you

been better. but im glad its december lol. been having to give away most of my Canes season tickets though

[DmBand801]

been better. but im glad its december lol. been having to give away most of my Canes season tickets though

look on the bright side...at least your team plays in the state you currently live in--its a long 3 hour drive to NJ for me :shrug

[Franchize41]

look on the bright side...at least your team plays in the state you currently live in--its a long 3 hour drive to NJ for me :shrug

my team is in the same province and its 7 hours

[DMBsniper12]

My team is 40 minutes away.. but they are terrible and boring to watch this season.. so you guys still win.

[SoRight24]

I'm hoping to catch a Bruins game while I'm home for break.

[aeroshady]

1st place Devils :)

Not anymore :D They are tied now! even though you have 2 games at hand.

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

Go sharks.

[thelindz]

GO OILERS!

Fucking losers. :)

[brianispizza4u]

yeh i guess im lucky i live so close to my team. and the tickets I sold (at face value) I put the money towards a ring for the girlfriend for christmas (shhh its a secret)

[DmBand801]

My team is 40 minutes away.. but they are terrible and boring to watch this season.. so you guys still win.

the islanders were 40 mins from where i used to live on long island while the rangers were an hour and the devils were 2 hrs. - now i'm in the middle of MD where the caps are a half hour

i miss long island :(

[DmBand801]

ooo yea--LET'S GO DEVILS

[boiii]

my team is in the same province and its 7 hours

my team plays down the street from me. literally.

cheers.
ken

[aeroshady]

my team plays down the street from me. literally.

cheers.
ken

well my team plays in NYC, but the Bruins(who I aslo like) play down the street from me. I live on Becon Hill here in Boston Ma!

[boiii]

its always bothered me that the first place team in every division always takes the 1-3 in conference standings. without fail, the 4th place team always has more points than the 3rd place team, and usually the 5th does as well.

such bullshit.

the habs have the 3rd most points in the eastern and new jersey is ranked ahead of them. and even more ridiculous in the west where san jose, dallas, detroit and minnesota all have more points than edmonton and the oilers are ranked 3rd. they should barely qualify for a playoff spot with that record.

i still dont understand the purpose behind it.

cheers.
ken

[mr.MikeD]

i like it right now, only because it directly benefits our team, but i do think it's kind of dumb, there can be a 3 point difference between third and out of a playoff spot.

i guess you could argue that it is because of the high number of intra-division games. if you have a strong or evenly matched division teams are more likely to split the points available in these games, unlike a division where one or two strong teams take most of the intra-division points.

[Tomriddle]

i still dont understand the purpose behind it.

To create division rivalries.

[DmBand801]

To create division rivalries.

exactly :thumbsup

[Newfiedmbfan]

its always bothered me that the first place team in every division always takes the 1-3 in conference standings. without fail, the 4th place team always has more points than the 3rd place team, and usually the 5th does as well.

such bullshit.

the habs have the 3rd most points in the eastern and new jersey is ranked ahead of them. and even more ridiculous in the west where san jose, dallas, detroit and minnesota all have more points than edmonton and the oilers are ranked 3rd. they should barely qualify for a playoff spot with that record.

i still dont understand the purpose behind it.

cheers.
ken

I have always hated this as well..much like I hate the current schedule. Those two things need to get fixed.

[whiteysax]

wow... Pittsburgh is playing like shit... which SUCKS since Fleury is on my fantasy time....

[brianispizza4u]

the islanders were 40 mins from where i used to live on long island while the rangers were an hour and the devils were 2 hrs. - now i'm in the middle of MD where the caps are a half hour

i miss long island :(

even though the Caps aren't the best team in the league, they do have some nice young talent. I grew up a Caps fan, and I still am in conjunction with the Canes of course, but I made it to a couple Caps games this year, and their talent is there, it just needs a lot of work...and Im not a big fan on Coach H

[DmBand801]

wow... Pittsburgh is playing like shit... which SUCKS since Fleury is on my fantasy time....

Fleury turns it around and gives our fantasy teams W's :thumbsup

[DmBand801]

even though the Caps aren't the best team in the league, they do have some nice young talent. I grew up a Caps fan, and I still am in conjunction with the Canes of course, but I made it to a couple Caps games this year, and their talent is there, it just needs a lot of work...and Im not a big fan on Coach H

the young talent is there now, and they evidently have more nasty prospects in the farm team...as for Hanlon, he doesn't look like a disciplinarian coach, like say a Bob Hartley or a Mike Babcock...but they do have a nice arena :)

[whiteysax]

Fleury turns it around and gives our fantasy teams W's :thumbsupyay... crazy game!

[brianispizza4u]

the young talent is there now, and they evidently have more nasty prospects in the farm team...as for Hanlon, he doesn't look like a disciplinarian coach, like say a Bob Hartley or a Mike Babcock...but they do have a nice arena :)
Yeh, they have the talent, but im sure the talent will try to get out of the caps system so they can be on a contending team, I mean...wouldnt you if you were in their position?

The Hershey Bears are doing quite well to I believe. Whitey would know about that. I'm trying to get to one of their games this year. I'll catch the Caps ECHL team, the Stingrays, when Im down in Charleston for the Christmas holidays. But right now the Caps suck and the Stingrays suck, while the Bears I think are first in the divison, so it must be the coaching ability or something.

[boiii]

off to the game..
i bet itll be a bit somber given gainey's daughter.

:(

cheers.
ken

[DmBand801]

off to the game..
i bet itll be a bit somber given gainey's daughter.

:(

cheers.
ken

hope you have a good time ken :thumbsup

Devils vs Sabres tonight on VS. - LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[DMBBonas07]

wow sabres almost lost it in the last 40 seconds to NJ, NJ really has some heart thats for sure

[DmBand801]

wow sabres almost lost it in the last 40 seconds to NJ, NJ really has some heart thats for sure

fucking Daniel Briere :BANG

thanks to Collin White and his 5 star back-check, Pominville was able to slam in the sabres 3rd goal....i don't like buffalo anymore :mad

[aeroshady]

fucking Daniel Briere :BANG

thanks to Collin White and his 5 star back-check, Pominville was able to slam in the sabres 3rd goal....i don't like buffalo anymore :mad

....meanwhile...Rangers take over first place ;)

[DmBand801]

....meanwhile...Rangers take over first place ;)

i'm not worried--the rangers were in first place about 2/3 of last season too....:)

[mr.MikeD]

4 points between first and last in the northwest, 2 points between 3rd rank in the west or out of a playoff spot. going to be an interesting end to the season.

[aeroshady]

i'm not worried--the rangers were in first place about 2/3 of last season too....:)

Except we have Jagr AND Shanny now!

[road_designer]

NHL finals preview tonight...Thrashers/Ducks.

[SoRight24]

Except we have Jagr AND Shanny now!

Rangers fan in Boston??

Thats almost as bad or worse than me liking the Jets and being from Boston. ;)

Unless you are from NY?

[thelindz]

NHL finals preview tonight...Thrashers/Ducks.
Keep dreaming. :thumbsup

[Newfiedmbfan]

NHL finals preview tonight...Thrashers/Ducks.

Thrashers have no shot. Too many good experienced teams in the East.

I think they will be gone in the first round personally.

[whiteysax]

Thrashers have no shot. Too many good experienced teams in the East.

I think they will be gone in the first round personally.i have to agree, unless Hartley has some of the old magic from years past up his sleeve... haven't seen too much of it in Atlanta yet...

[DmBand801]

NHL finals preview tonight...Thrashers/Ducks.

Keri Lehtonen can't carry Atlanta to the cup

[DmBand801]

Except we have Jagr AND Shanny now!

they had Jagr and his 123 points last year--no big deal :)

anyone see this on ESPN.com - make your dream lines? i'm enjoying myself with this http://proxy.espn.go.com/nhl/toplines/vote

[road_designer]

Have you guys even watched the Thrashers this year? Probably not. They have 3 players in the top 20 point leaders. Pure talent. Goaltending is solid and they play well together.

You yankees keep on assuming that just because it's ATLANTA we can't win a championship.....TAMPA BAY, CAROLINA...etc.

[DmBand801]

Have you guys even watched the Thrashers this year? Probably not. They have 3 players in the top 20 point leaders. Pure talent. Goaltending is solid and they play well together.

You yankees keep on assuming that just because it's ATLANTA we can't win a championship.....TAMPA BAY, CAROLINA...etc.

i've watched the thrashers this year on many occassions thanks to NHL center ice. Yes their offense is solid, no doubt in my mind on that one. But, your putting your hopes of beating teams like Buffalo, New Jersey, Montreal, The Rangers, and a rebouding team like the Senators in best of 7's in the hands of Keri Lehtonen? come on

[road_designer]

Went to Buffalo a few weeks ago and beat them. Beat the Rangers in MSG earlier also. Keri would never play all 7 games. We have a pretty good backup. It's like a two running back set down here.

[DmBand801]

Went to Buffalo a few weeks ago and beat them. Beat the Rangers in MSG earlier also. Keri would never play all 7 games. We have a pretty good backup. It's like a two running back set down here.

though the Thrashers have yet to find out, everything is different come playoff time

[road_designer]

true but we have some veterans who do. We also have a great home ice advantage.

[DmBand801]

true but we have some veterans who do. We also have a great home ice advantage.

and those horrendous blue jerseys :) ;)

[whiteysax]

and those horrendous blue jerseys :) ;) :lol Blue Land... what's the history on that? why the suddent connection to that powder/baby blue? I can understand pittsburgh, but why atlanta?

[road_designer]

those blue jerseys are tha shiznit.

FEAR BLUE LAND!!!

[road_designer]

:lol Blue Land... what's the history on that? why the suddent connection to that powder/baby blue? I can understand pittsburgh, but why atlanta?

sudden? Blue has always been a color.

[whiteysax]

sudden? Blue has always been a color.not fru fru powder blue... the navy, yes... i don't remember the powder blue the inaugural year... unless you're talking about that little stripe above the bird head

[aeroshady]

Rangers fan in Boston??

Thats almost as bad or worse than me liking the Jets and being from Boston. ;)

Unless you are from NY?

I am from Jersey 30 minutes out of NYC, but I am living on Becon Hill here in Boston now, and the Bruins are my second team now.

[road_designer]

not fru fru powder blue... the navy, yes... i don't remember the powder blue the inaugural year... unless you're talking about that little stripe above the bird head

hell yeah....and it's a fucking THRASHER...not just an ordinary bird. Stop hatin' anyway. It's not our fault you have to shovel snow and look at nasty women all winter.

[DmBand801]

hell yeah....and it's a fucking THRASHER...not just an ordinary bird. Stop hatin' anyway. It's not our fault you have to shovel snow and look at nasty women all winter.

geez whats up his butt?

[SideshowRob]

geez whats up his butt?

an angry thrasher apparently

[DMBBonas07]

an angry thrasher apparently
:lol

[boiii]

FEAR BLUE LAND!!!

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20062007/GS020413.HTM
yea. im terribly frightful.

cheers.
ken

[DmBand801]

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20062007/GS020413.HTM
yea. im terribly frightful.

cheers.
ken

well done ken :thumbsup

[ProudestAnt]

geez whats up his butt? He's always like that. Anything he likes is the best...

[whiteysax]

hell yeah....and it's a fucking THRASHER...not just an ordinary bird. Stop hatin' anyway. It's not our fault you have to shovel snow and look at nasty women all winter.
snow? i wish... it's 50-60 here all week. and i'll take our women over some of those southern rednecks any day ;)

[DmBand801]

what happened with fleury tonight--he got pulled, then went back in?

either way...crosby went ape-shit on the flyers again

[whiteysax]

what happened with fleury tonight--he got pulled, then went back in?

either way...crosby went ape-shit on the flyers againwhat? it's strange to put a goalie in to make 1 stop, then yank his ass?

[bradshaw06]

what happened with fleury tonight--he got pulled, then went back in?

either way...crosby went ape-shit on the flyers again

equipment problem, something with his skate

[Newfiedmbfan]

There is now a 19 year old leading the NHL in scoring. And due to his injury he has played a few less games than anyone else in the top 10.

No matter what you think of Crosby that is very very impressive.

[road_designer]

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20062007/GS020413.HTM
yea. im terribly frightful.

cheers.
ken

that game was in Tampa. Blue Land refers to Phillips Arena in Atlanta.

I don't have anything up my butt. That was all just me mocking my own team. I think the Blue Land thing is weak. It makes us seem like a gimic team. The thrasher is a bird but it probably could fit in the palm of your hand.

[whiteysax]

There is now a 19 year old leading the NHL in scoring. And due to his injury he has played a few less games than anyone else in the top 10.

No matter what you think of Crosby that is very very impressive.yes he's talented... but i still think he's arrogant and immature... can't believe they gave him an "A" and considered him for the "C"

[whiteysax]

that game was in Tampathat's a poor excuse...

[Tomriddle]

yes he's talented... but i still think he's arrogant and immature... can't believe they gave him an "A" and considered him for the "C"

I hate Crosby... hate him, hate his style. I like more Europeanish (that's not a word) hockey. Give me my Jagr or Shannahan over him any day.


I do like Ovetchkin though

[road_designer]

that's a poor excuse...

it isn't an excuse. Ken used that as an example of why to fear blue land. He should of used a home game.

[whiteysax]

it isn't an excuse. Ken used that as an example of why to fear blue land. He should of used a home game.ohhh, i c... i think he assumed you meant "fear blueland" meant "fear our team" not the location... semantics...

[Newfiedmbfan]

I hate Crosby... hate him, hate his style. I like more Europeanish (that's not a word) hockey. Give me my Jagr or Shannahan over him any day.


I do like Ovetchkin though

Well, Shanny certainly does not play European style hockey.

Nor does Ovechkin for that matter.

And while I beleive it is personal choice to which style you prefer history clearly demostrates which style is more valuable.

Look at the list of Conn Symthe winners. Only one European. Nearly all Canadians.

[mr.MikeD]

i don't really understand the crosby hate. sure he shouldn't have had the 'a' last season, though this season it seems reasonable, and he's a bit cocky, but his in contention for the best player in the league, at 19 years old, he's going to be a little cocky. the to be honest, i don't get to see a lot of him here in the west, so maybe i'm missing something.

on the best in the league thing, i think jerome of the last month in up there too, that guy is amazing. apparently he spent the summer losing 25 pounds so his body would be more appropriate for the "new nhl" style of play.

[whiteysax]

i don't really understand the crosby hate. sure he shouldn't have had the 'a' last season, though this season it seems reasonable, and he's a bit cocky, but his in contention for the best player in the league, at 19 years old, he's going to be a little cocky. the to be honest, i don't get to see a lot of him here in the west, so maybe i'm missing something.

on the best in the league thing, i think jerome of the last month in up there too, that guy is amazing. apparently he spent the summer losing 25 pounds so his body would be more appropriate for the "new nhl" style of play.crosby is very talented, yes... but he should look at Ovechkin for an example... he's just as good/better and MUCH more modest and humble about it while still bringing the energy to the ice each shift. He doesn't bitch about penalties... his face isn't plastered all over every new hockey product (coughRBKcough). He is a leader and an inspirer and allows me to hate Crosby even more.

[thelindz]

Lets just make this clear... Crosby is SEXY in that RBK commercial.

But who cares about that, when I saw THIS today!

Hemsky mentions that he could return to the lineup either Friday or next Tuesday.


...we can only hope.

[DmBand801]

A good player makes those around him better....this abides to both Crosby and Ovechkin. They both bring energy with every shift, and can single-handedly change games by simply going end to end. It's a really difficult choice to pick who i'd rather have between these 2, between Crosby's fabulous passes and Ovechkin's wrist shot, i can't even make up my mind, they're too god damn good...

[SideshowRob]

i just picked up NHL 2k7 for Xbox... what a game... one of the best hockey games ive played since National Hockey Night for the Sega Genesis


p.s. Joe Thornton is signing autographs this sunday!!



WHOOO HOOOOOOO

[whiteysax]

i just picked up NHL 2k7 for Xbox... what a game... one of the best hockey games ive played since National Hockey Night for the Sega Genesis


p.s. Joe Thornton is signing autographs this sunday!!



WHOOO HOOOOOOOnhl2007 for xbob 360 is the superior game to anything developed so far

[DmBand801]

nhl2007 for xbob 360 is the superior game to anything developed so far

:thumbsup --terrific job by ea sports :)

[DmBand801]

nhl2007 for xbob 360 is the superior game to anything developed so far

:thumbsup --terrific job by ea sports :)

[Tomriddle]

Wowsers, Rangers beat Dallas 5-2. The most misleading final score of all time

[mr.MikeD]

i think this helps answer kens question about seeding division leaders 1 through 3.

Division/Number of points separating first and last
atlantic 20
ne 18
se 15
central 25
pacific 31
nw 4

pretty nice nhl goal #1 for matt greene last night, he looked like a seasoned scorer.

[thelindz]

pretty nice nhl goal #1 for matt greene last night, he looked like a seasoned scorer.
I was bitching about 30 seconds before because I told him (through the TV of course), "YOU CAN'T JUST SHOOT IT RIGHT AT THE GOALTENDER!"

And then he scored... this was me ----> :eek

Stoll played incredible... talk about stepping up his game. Horcoff with that highlight-reeler was nice too. Those games are just too important.

[DmBand801]

I was bitching about 30 seconds before because I told him (through the TV of course), "YOU CAN'T JUST SHOOT IT RIGHT AT THE GOALTENDER!"

And then he scored... this was me ----> :eek

Stoll played incredible... talk about stepping up his game. Horcoff with that highlight-reeler was nice too. Those games are just too important.

and Roloson makes me look like a genious fopr taking him :thumbsup

[SoRight24]

I've got tickets to the Bruins-Panthers game tonight.

This will be my first Bruins game in about a year. Good shit. :thumbsup

[thelindz]

and Roloson makes me look like a genious fopr taking him :thumbsup
Still feel like a genius after last night?

[DmBand801]

Still feel like a genius after last night?

it was a mistake playing him back to back nights against teams like minnesota and colorado--he'll bounce back

[DmBand801]

even for a game consisting of 2 defenseive teams, the devils-red wings 1st period was very exicitng as they went back and forth--DET outshot the devils 13-6 and there's no score....rest of the game should be a good one

[DmBand801]

well that 3rd period sucked....

[SideshowRob]

i was at Anaheim -v- San Jose tonight... and that was the best game of hockey that ive ever been at...

And i realized tonight that Anaheim likes to play dirty, dive and interfere more than any other team in the league... Selanne got socked in the face by Thornton

And tomorrow i'll be at the Joe Thornton Autograph Session in Oakland... yep i know you all are jealous...


go sharks go

[DmBand801]

that sharks-ducks game was great to watch--a future playoff matchup that i look forward to

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

i was at Anaheim -v- San Jose tonight... and that was the best game of hockey that ive ever been at...

And i realized tonight that Anaheim likes to play dirty, dive and interfere more than any other team in the league... Selanne got socked in the face by Thornton

And tomorrow i'll be at the Joe Thornton Autograph Session in Oakland... yep i know you all are jealous...


go sharks go
Great game. I was watching it with a bunch of buddies. Viva los tiburones!

[SoRight24]

Dammit, the one game I go to, we give up 3 goals in the 3rd period!

[aeroshady]

Rangers have given up 15 goals in two games....wow What In the Blue Hell happened to them? I mean if they lose another big one to the Islanders I think it may be getting close to a coaching change or a big trade. I realize the success they have had in the last season and beggining of this one, but 15 goals in two games should never EVER happen without some response from the GM. They better turn things around against the Islanders on tuesday or else I think something needs to be done. I dont even care if they lost to the Islanders, just make it close and dont give up more than F'N 5 goals.

[Tomriddle]

Message to the New York Rangers: What the hell happened?

Seriously, there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason (huzzah!) to this breakdown.

[DmBand801]

big W in the rivalry game for the devils

[boiii]

the habs are much better than you think.

cheers.
ken

[SideshowRob]

Joe Thornton is a real shy guy

and no... i dont mean http://pressthebuttons.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/shyguy.jpg

[dmbwadeo]

Joe Thornton is a real shy guy

and no... i dont mean http://pressthebuttons.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/shyguy.jpg


Joe is from my town. He sat behind me at a Beach Boys concert a few years ago. He was there with his parents.

[boiii]

you know whats the coolest part about this thread.
it has all the hockey talk. unlike other sports threads, theres no splinter threads for individual teams (except the leafs, but go figure, it sucks and so do they). and everyone is a true fan in here.

love it.

cheers.
ken

[thelindz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5qf0ifMNGQ

:lol

[~Crashintome89~]

It's a terrible time to be a Flyers fan, but I still love them.

[DmBand801]

Joe Thornton is a real shy guy

and no... i dont mean http://pressthebuttons.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/shyguy.jpg

solid picture Rob :thumbsup - i laughed for a good 10 mins...but overall, how was the signing?

[whiteysax]

you know whats the coolest part about this thread.
it has all the hockey talk. unlike other sports threads, theres no splinter threads for individual teams (except the leafs, but go figure, it sucks and so do they). and everyone is a true fan in here.

love it.

cheers.
kenyou may be right... but i must say, the Leafs talk that goes on in here is fairly objective... i don't feel that we put them on a pedestal and claim them to be the end all to the hockey world. especially after that 7 game skid that dropped them from the front runnings...

[DmBand801]

off to the lightning-capital game...should be a good divisional match-up

[whiteysax]

off to the lightning-capital game...should be a good divisional match-up
have fun!

[DmBand801]

thanks whitey

[Tomriddle]

you know whats the coolest part about this thread.
it has all the hockey talk. unlike other sports threads, theres no splinter threads for individual teams (except the leafs, but go figure, it sucks and so do they). and everyone is a true fan in here.

love it.

cheers.
ken

:thumbsup Plus hockey is by far the best sport ever IMHO

[DmBand801]

:thumbsup Plus hockey is by far the best sport ever IMHO

i <3 hockey with a passion :hump

[SoRight24]

Theres always hope next year for the Bruins.

But then again, its still early in the year. Enough time to turn it around.

[mr.MikeD]

the northwest gets a little closer. crazy game when a team scores 6 and loses.

[whiteysax]

fuckin' fuck! The plague of the Leafs returns after a short 2 game break... scored the first goal and let the next 7 in :lorraine

[DmBand801]

Theres always hope next year for the Bruins.

But then again, its still early in the year. Enough time to turn it around.

Boston needs a goalie if they wish to compete come playoff time

[DmBand801]

the northwest gets a little closer. crazy game when a team scores 6 and loses.

damn Roloson and his 7 goals on 30 shots :mad

[Newfiedmbfan]

Montreal keeps rolling :)

Leafs Fading.

Life is good

[~Crashintome89~]

Went to the Flyers-Hurricanes game. It was so fun. There is reason why I have no problem spending 90 bucks on a ticket to watch the last place team in the league. It's all about the fans....and Ben Eager...my hero.

[thelindz]

the northwest gets a little closer. crazy game when a team scores 6 and loses.
I think I felt every emotion possible during that game.

Some of those goals on Roli were just BAD. :BANG

[mr.MikeD]

the defense was horrible as well. those two hemsky to sykora goals were things of beauty though, ales can sure pass the puck well.

[Tomriddle]

Anyone remember that Marek Malik goal from last season? Yeeeeah :)

[mr.MikeD]

was that the shootout goal?


19 games, 0 points, 2nd in the western allstar voting? who is rory fitzpatrick?
gotta love fan voting.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=189124&hubname=nhl

[DmBand801]

was that the shootout goal?


19 games, 0 points, 2nd in the western allstar voting? who is rory fitzpatrick?
gotta love fan voting.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=189124&hubname=nhl

hes a former sabre whose hometown desperately wants to see him in Dallas in a month...

[whiteysax]

uh oh... http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-penguins-future&prov=ap&type=lgns

The Kansas City Penguins? just no ring to it...

[thelindz]

WINNIPEG deserves a team... but could they carry a team is the question.

[whiteysax]

WINNIPEG deserves a team... but could they carry a team is the question.that'd be sweet to see winnipeg get a team back. i wouldn't mind seeing hamilton/kitchner get one... but something in the midwest?! Pittsburgh has a great hockey market but can't afford to keep them... so they'll move to a city that's bound to be hockey-retarded?

[SideshowRob]

San Jose gave the new jerseys a big THUMBS DOWN.

Mark Smith threw his in the garbage

[DmBand801]

San Jose gave the new jerseys a big THUMBS DOWN.

Mark Smith threw his in the garbage

new jerseys?

[SideshowRob]

new jerseys?

am i the only one that knows about the new jerseys?


The form fitting ones... no more sweaters... they'll be this compound fiber stuff that form fits and will be tight to the pads and the body... Like Under Armour... for the outside...

players are talking about how it doesnt keep them warm and is too uncomfortable and its too revealing when it comes to where the padding stops, leaving them vulnerable if they're wearing extra padding over a spot that they're nursing

[whiteysax]

am i the only one that knows about the new jerseys?


The form fitting ones... no more sweaters... they'll be this compound fiber stuff that form fits and will be tight to the pads and the body... Like Under Armour... for the outside...

players are talking about how it doesnt keep them warm and is too uncomfortable and its too revealing when it comes to where the padding stops, leaving them vulnerable if they're wearing extra padding over a spot that they're nursing
are these jersey's like the ones Canada wore at the world cup in 2005?
i think it was the 2005 world cup... either that or the 2004 olympics

[SoRight24]

The sweaters are one of the great things about hockey.

I really hope they don't do away with all of them.

That would suck.

[whiteysax]

The sweaters are one of the great things about hockey.

I really hope they don't do away with all of them.

That would suck.
:thumbsup:thumbsup i haven't been able to afford to continue my jersey collection... so they can't go out of style yet...

[SideshowRob]

are these jersey's like the ones Canada wore at the world cup in 2005?
i think it was the 2005 world cup... either that or the 2004 olympics

im not sure... but they're tight, form fitting and not very breathable... so if that was Canada's jersey... then yes...

:lol

[whiteysax]

im not sure... but they're tight, form fitting and not very breathable... so if that was Canada's jersey... then yes...

:lolyeah... they were like hockey speedos...


on a different note... i just noticed i sound like i'm having random orgasms when i'm watching hockey.
OHHHHH!!!


AHHH!!!!

mmmm...

uhhhhhh....

FUCK!!!


YESSSSSSSSS!!!!

GO GO GO GO!!!


all at random times... so if someone doesn't know what i'm watching, it sounds a bit suggestive...

[DmBand801]

am i the only one that knows about the new jerseys?


The form fitting ones... no more sweaters... they'll be this compound fiber stuff that form fits and will be tight to the pads and the body... Like Under Armour... for the outside...

players are talking about how it doesnt keep them warm and is too uncomfortable and its too revealing when it comes to where the padding stops, leaving them vulnerable if they're wearing extra padding over a spot that they're nursing

holy shit your right--i read an article about this in the washington times like a month ago--i hope Bettman gets some form of sense and does away with this plan

[mpanas]

I don't know if any of you have seen this video. But this 13 yr. old has some sick fucking hands.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoedHDZER7k

[whiteysax]

I don't know if any of you have seen this video. But this 13 yr. old has some sick fucking hands.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoedHDZER7kwow, if the rest of his game is that good, he's going to be ridiculous! however, i've seen youngsters who only think being able to pull off dekes like that makes them cool... but they suck on the defensive end or when it comes to strategic offensive (PP, 2 on 1, etc...)
some of those moves are straight sick though!

[dmbwadeo]

Habs Rule! That is all!

[SoRight24]

Good win over Vancouver last night.

We need to get a streak going!

[DmBand801]

Habs Rule! That is all!

gotta love my boy Chris Higgins :)

[thelindz]

that'd be sweet to see winnipeg get a team back. i wouldn't mind seeing hamilton/kitchner get one... but something in the midwest?! Pittsburgh has a great hockey market but can't afford to keep them... so they'll move to a city that's bound to be hockey-retarded?
Ontario doesn't need another team. :)

[mr.MikeD]

major schedule/division shake-up in the works?
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=189350&hubname=nhl

[DmBand801]

my buddy just offered me tickets to the Devils-Caps game tonight--but i have to go fucking driving wiht an instructor and i can't cancel because it would then cost $200 - i'm so pissed right now :devil :devil :BANG :BANG

[SoRight24]

my buddy just offered me tickets to the Devils-Caps game tonight--but i have to go fucking driving wiht an instructor and i can't cancel because it would then cost $200 - i'm so pissed right now :devil :devil :BANG :BANG

I'd still say fuck it, and go to the game. ;)

But you probably shouldn't listen to me.

[~Crashintome89~]

major schedule/division shake-up in the works?
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=189350&hubname=nhl

That sucks. The Atlantic division was always strong, except this year.

[DmBand801]

I'd still say fuck it, and go to the game. ;)

But you probably shouldn't listen to me.

beleive me bud i wanted to, the money wasn't an issue--my parents were all mean and told me to go to the driving class and wait until NJ comes back in february :lorraine and :mad

[thelindz]

major schedule/division shake-up in the works?
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=189350&hubname=nhl
We don't need the NW Division to be any tougher or tighter-knit than it already is.

I hate the whole idea, actually... but its interesting.

[whiteysax]

Ontario doesn't need another team. :):lol

[whiteysax]

another lead blown... that was an extemely sloppy, unpolished game by the Leafs where they just couldn't finish ANYTHING! Tucker couldn't find the open side of the net on any of the feeds he got... McCabe played like a 2nd year amateur... too many give aways... I feel bad for Aubin, cause none of those goals should have been chances.

[thelindz]

:lol
What? Its true.

[whiteysax]

What? Its true.that's why i laughed... it would certainly put a spin on the newly proprosed realignment of the conferences

[DmBand801]

bringing Columbus to the East and putting Atlanta in the west....on the bright side, the Devils would only have to look at Kovalchuk and Hossa once a year

[mr.MikeD]

i think the pens should be moved to toronto.

1) it's big enough and hockey mad enough to support 2 teams
2) there would finally be a team from canada's biggest city that the rest of country would support
3) crosby, malkin, stall, fleury, etc, playing in canada.

[DmBand801]

i despise marian hossa

[Franchize41]

i think the pens should be moved to toronto.

1) it's big enough and hockey mad enough to support 2 teams
2) there would finally be a team from canada's biggest city that the rest of country would support
3) crosby, malkin, stall, fleury, etc, playing in canada.

thats why it wont happen, Bettman wants these guys to be marketed in the states... I want Balsille to buy them and move them to K-W... We could easily support them and Ontario can easily have a 3rd team. Lets go K-W Blackberries! :lol

[DMBsniper12]

9 losses in a row... i hope my boys keep it up!!

[SideshowRob]

i think a team could be marketed in Wisconsin...

any city with a huge college hockey following

[mr.MikeD]

thats why it wont happen, Bettman wants these guys to be marketed in the states... I want Balsille to buy them and move them to K-W... We could easily support them and Ontario can easily have a 3rd team. Lets go K-W Blackberries! :lol

yeah, just some christmas season dreaming. hell, to really dream, with players like that, edmonton could support the blackberries and the oilers

[SideshowRob]

My Playoff Picks from September

1. San Jose $
2. Detroit $
3. Calgary $
4. Anaheim $
5. Chicago
6. Minnesota $
7. Edmenton $
8. Columbus

...

15. St. Louis

1. New York Rangers $
2. Buffalo $
3. Tampa Bay
4. New Jersey $
5. Atlanta $
6. Ottawa
7. Toronto
8. Washington $

...

15. Carolina














as of right now im 11 for 16... not too shabby and 3 of those teams are on the bubble

[PhishFleck41]

fuck fuck fuck




what happened to the flyers????

[thelindz]

mmmm...Edmenton. :lol

[SideshowRob]

Kipprusoff just got omgwtfpwned

[SideshowRob]

PHX shut out ANH... i never thought i'd see the day...

[DmBand801]

PHX shut out ANH... i never thought i'd see the day...

wow....Phoenix?

[DmBand801]

i think a team could be marketed in Wisconsin...

any city with a huge college hockey following

yea i'm figuring either North Dakota or Wisconsin as my picks for the penguins

[~Crashintome89~]

I hope it's Winnipeg, but I kind of want the Penguins to stay in PA. I mean, give it another two years and the Flyers will be back kicking their asses.

[whiteysax]

:lorraine :lorraine
Mike Peca will miss the rest of the regular season due to a broken leg and a knee injury.
Peca sustained a fractured tibial plate, the area in which the top of the shin bone meets the knee and also suffered damage to the meniscus in his right knee after being hit by Chicago's Jim Vandermeer on Friday night. He is out of action for at least three months, putting the rest of his season in jeopardy. From a fantasy perspective, feel free to cut Peca loose, as he will not contribute the rest of this year, and the Leafs will look internally for now for his replacement.
http://www.torontosun.ca/Sports/Hockey/2006/12/24/2968626-sun.html
:lorraine :lorraine

[thelindz]

:lorraine :lorraine
Mike Peca will miss the rest of the regular season due to a broken leg and a knee injury.
Peca sustained a fractured tibial plate, the area in which the top of the shin bone meets the knee and also suffered damage to the meniscus in his right knee after being hit by Chicago's Jim Vandermeer on Friday night. He is out of action for at least three months, putting the rest of his season in jeopardy. From a fantasy perspective, feel free to cut Peca loose, as he will not contribute the rest of this year, and the Leafs will look internally for now for his replacement.
http://www.torontosun.ca/Sports/Hockey/2006/12/24/2968626-sun.html
:lorraine :lorraine
What goes around comes around, asshole. :D

Guess he won't be "winning a cup" with Toronto this season.

[whiteysax]

What goes around comes around, asshole. :D

Guess he won't be "winning a cup" with Toronto this season.yeah, i love when players are hurt so bad they can't play for the next 4-5 months...

[DmBand801]

yeah, i love when players are hurt so bad they can't play for the next 4-5 months...

that definitely sucks--i feel for peca

but at the same time, i welcome back hockey from its 2 day absence tonight

[whiteysax]

that definitely sucks--i feel for peca

but at the same time, i welcome back hockey from its 2 day absence tonight:bounce

[DmBand801]

thats one of the cons of the holidays--hockey takes 2 days off and i'm stuck watching the lakers and heat :thumbsdow

[whiteysax]

thats one of the cons of the holidays--hockey takes 2 days off and i'm stuck watching the lakers and heat :thumbsdowi refuse to watch basketball... i watched the eagles/cowboys with my family

[DmBand801]

i refuse to watch basketball... i watched the eagles/cowboys with my family

i abandoned the NBA for some NHL on my new 360 before the NFL double header with family too

[SideshowRob]

thats one of the cons of the holidays--hockey takes 2 days off and i'm stuck watching the lakers and heat :thumbsdow

what a matchup...

[thelindz]

yeah, i love when players are hurt so bad they can't play for the next 4-5 months...
Peca is selfish.

[whiteysax]

Peca is selfish.you're gonna need more to back that up than a blanket statement

[thelindz]

you're gonna need more to back that up than a blanket statement
We all know why he went to Toronto. And now he's out for the season. I'm just saying, its karma.

[whiteysax]

We all know why he went to Toronto. And now he's out for the season. I'm just saying, its karma.
to play for a team that didn't make the playoffs last year and take a $1.5 mil pay cut? and if i'm not mistaken, he has family in the east.

[thelindz]

to play for a team that didn't make the playoffs last year and take a $1.5 mil pay cut? and if i'm not mistaken, he has family in the east.
Yeah... who would want to play for Toronto? :) :hug

[DmBand801]

did peca injure the same knee that tucker cheap-shotted him on a few years ago?

[Franchize41]

did peca injure the same knee that tucker cheap-shotted him on a few years ago?

no his good one... anyone find it ironic Tucker was the one carrying him off the ice too???

[whiteysax]

did peca injure the same knee that tucker cheap-shotted him on a few years ago?opposite knee

[mr.MikeD]

i really don't have any hard feelings towards peca, he signed a one-year contract, fulfilled it and played his ass off while he was here, and decided to move on. now if he'd signed a multi-year contract, and bailed after one year (who'd do that anyway?), i'd feel a little differently. hate to see anyone hurt like that.

[mr.MikeD]

oh, and i guess the world junior talk can go in here? good start for canada, not so good for finland and u.s.a, couple of big upsets.

[whodat]

i really don't have any hard feelings towards peca, he signed a one-year contract, fulfilled it and played his ass off while he was here, and decided to move on. now if he'd signed a multi-year contract, and bailed after one year (who'd do that anyway?), i'd feel a little differently. hate to see anyone hurt like that.

*cough*Pronger*cough*

oh, and i guess the world junior talk can go in here? good start for canada, not so good for finland and u.s.a, couple of big upsets.

Are those games being televised here in the States? Would rather watch that and college over my beloved, yet horrible, Kings.

[mr.MikeD]

*cough*Pronger*cough*



Are those games being televised here in the States? Would rather watch that and college over my beloved, yet horrible, Kings.

not sure, tsn is playing most of the games here, if you can get get that. otherwise, no idea really. it's good hockey, and i think the nhl needs to the no-touch icing.

[whodat]

I would agree about the icing. I know that in the lockout they tried to do away with it, but the players like the macho aspect of the race to the puck.

I will try some of the alternate sports channels to see what I can find. How bad and to who did the US lose to?

[~Crashintome89~]

i abandoned the NBA for some NHL on my new 360 before the NFL double header with family too

EA Sports or Sega?

[mr.MikeD]

they lost to germany in overtime, 2-1 i think. tsn's website has pretty good hockey coverage including a world juniors section - of course the focus is on canada, but it's a good place.

http://tsn.ca/world_jrs/

[whodat]

Thanks for the link. I wouldn't expect a site to focus on US juniors. For most people, they aren't even aware that we even have a juniors program.

[thelindz]

they lost to germany in overtime, 2-1 i think. tsn's website has pretty good hockey coverage including a world juniors section - of course the focus is on canada, but it's a good place.

http://tsn.ca/world_jrs/
I look forward to Boxing Day every year just to know the World Junior Championships are starting. Its great hockey. :D

[thelindz]

Thanks for the link. I wouldn't expect a site to focus on US juniors. For most people, they aren't even aware that we even have a juniors program.
Most Americans aren't aware of a lot of things... :rolleyes

[whodat]

Hey that was a low blow. Lumping us all together and our alleged lack of awarness. What is this thread about again?

[whiteysax]

EA Sports or Sega?:confused:ugh:confused

Most Americans aren't aware of a lot of things... :rolleyes
:shrug

[SideshowRob]

:confused:ugh:confused


:shrug

Sega used to be behind the 2k series up until two years ago

[SideshowRob]

SHARKS - V - DUCKS

tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[whiteysax]

Sega used to be behind the 2k series up until two years agothe espn series?

[mr.MikeD]

Thanks for the link. I wouldn't expect a site to focus on US juniors. For most people, they aren't even aware that we even have a juniors program.

no prob.


this northwest division is stressing me out, 3 points separating first and last, less than that if vancouver beats calgary tonight

[SideshowRob]

the espn series?

yeah

[whiteysax]

yeahi was unaware

[SideshowRob]

i was unaware

indeed... they kick the shit out of the EA Sports franchise

[whiteysax]

indeed... they kick the shit out of the EA Sports franchise:ugh i love the ea games... well most of them...

[killymagee2000]

SHARKS - V - DUCKS

tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:thumbsup

Great match-up.

[thelindz]

:shrug
Didn't say it was you. :p

But its the truth... take a look at the Most Hated Sports Teams thread... its all NFL/MLB/NBA and College teams. Not a lot of hockey going on in there.

Oh well, their loss. Considering hockey is the best sport ever.

[thelindz]

Hey that was a low blow. Lumping us all together and our alleged lack of awarness. What is this thread about again?
:lol Not you either, and I said MOST, not ALL. :)

[whiteysax]

Didn't say it was you. :p

But its the truth... take a look at the Most Hated Sports Teams thread... its all NFL/MLB/NBA and College teams. Not a lot of hockey going on in there.

Oh well, their loss. Considering hockey is the best sport ever.well ok... it's not our fault the US doesn't like hockey as much as football... i think it's unfortunate as i feel hockey is more eventful and action packed than football which has stops after every play.

[thelindz]

well ok... it's not our fault the US doesn't like hockey as much as football... i think it's unfortunate as i feel hockey is more eventful and action packed than football which has stops after every play.
Hockey is so awesome. :multi

[aeroshady]

Can the Rangers please just switch teams with the WolfPack? Bc clearly the Rangers team now is not good enough to play in the NHL.

[whiteysax]

Hockey is so awesome. :multiit is the ultimate sport!

Can the Rangers please just switch teams with the WolfPack? Bc clearly the Rangers team now is not good enough to play in the NHL.
they have definitely fallen off... strong out of the gate, but a huge decline in keeping up the energy. Lundqvist definitely doesn't look like the netminder we saw a few weeks ago or even last year...

[aeroshady]

it is the ultimate sport!


they have definitely fallen off... strong out of the gate, but a huge decline in keeping up the energy. Lundqvist definitely doesn't look like the netminder we saw a few weeks ago or even last year...

none of them do. I am really having trouble believeing that they can even win 1 more game this season. They really do SUCK, and they are my favorite team too...:mad

[DmBand801]

EA Sports or Sega?

i have and always will be an EA sports guy

[DmBand801]

Hockey is so awesome. :multi

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

[DmBand801]

it is the ultimate sport!


they have definitely fallen off... strong out of the gate, but a huge decline in keeping up the energy. Lundqvist definitely doesn't look like the netminder we saw a few weeks ago or even last year...

Lundqvist played well tonight - the 2 goals weren't his fault

and Marty picked up career shutout 85 as the devils blanked the pens 3-0

[whiteysax]

i have and always will be an EA sports guy
:thumbsup:thumbsup

[thelindz]

LOOK! ITS MY BOYFRIEND! :hump

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V19RT85lNw&mode=related&search=

[Franchize41]

besides the Jr game... ive slept all day :) I love boxing day

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

Sharks are beating Anaheim right now....FYI

[SideshowRob]

Sharks are beating Anaheim right now....FYI

do you wanna jinx us a little more Taylor... holy fuck :BANG

[Franchize41]

im taking a 3 hour lunch to watch the canada/US jr game tomorrow :lol

[SideshowRob]

say Ta-ta to J.S. Gigurre... injured in the 2nd period... Groin Pull

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

do you wanna jinx us a little more Taylor... holy fuck :BANG
Sorry. I am fucking pissed. Second time this season they haven't televised the SJ v. Anaheim game. wtf??

[dmblynny]

Flyers are going all the way!!!!!


:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[DMBsniper12]

Flyers are going all the way!!!!!


:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Hey they MIGHT actually win tommorow!!!

[dmblynny]

Hey they MIGHT actually win tommorow!!!
;) I know. Cause I mean... you never know. I'm a bad Flyer fan... I just hear they suck majorly and make fun of us. I really don't follow hockey all that much.

[whiteysax]

Flyers are going all the way!!!!!


:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lolhahahahahahah!

[DMBsniper12]

hahahahahahah!

I actually hope they keep playing horrible so we can get a good pick in the draft... But i hope they don't make a stupid trade sending away a decent young player to try to save the year. Although, that shouldn't be a problem now that Clarke is gone.

P.S. I miss Justin Williams.

[whiteysax]

I actually hope they keep playing horrible so we can get a good pick in the draft... But i hope they don't make a stupid trade sending away a decent young player to try to save the year. Although, that shouldn't be a problem now that Clarke is gone.

P.S. I miss Justin Williams.you don't want to try to get Adam Oates back?

[DMBsniper12]

you don't want to try to get Adam Oates back?


Hahaha thats hilarious, i was actually going to type "I don't want to trade a young player for an Oates type player again" in my previous post.

[road_designer]

4 straight for the Thrashers....we are that good.

[DMBsniper12]

30 seconds in 1-0 panthers. YES!

[whiteysax]

30 seconds in 1-0 panthers. YES!yeah, not a good start for Nitty or the returning Forsberg

[DMBsniper12]

yeah, not a good start for Nitty or the returning Forsberg

Yea it sucks, Nitty is a great goal tender but can't do it all. The shitty team that is infront of him doesn't make him look any better. He needs some good teamates to shine.. like Sweden

[whiteysax]

Yea it sucks, Nitty is a great goal tender but can't do it all. The shitty team that is infront of him doesn't make him look any better. He needs some good teamates to shine.. like Swedenit would help

[~Crashintome89~]

Two words.

Ben Eager.

[BDJCL3]

i have and always will be an EA sports guy

:thumbsup

[SideshowRob]

Sorry. I am fucking pissed. Second time this season they haven't televised the SJ v. Anaheim game. wtf??

uh... no, just this one

[road_designer]

FIVE in a row for the Thrashers. Again, we are serious. All you yankees have been warned.