NHL Hockey 2006-2007

[aeroshady]

...and the Rangers are finding a way to blow another one....They should trade Jagr and Shannahan for younger players.

[aeroshady]

God I hate hockey....

[whiteysax]

...and the Rangers are finding a way to blow another one....They should trade Jagr and Shannahan for younger players.:ugh:ugh have you seen their offensive output?! why would they get rid of their best players on a gamble for potential talent down the line...

[JeffDMB41PT]

Zetterberg :multi :multi :multi

wings in the 3rd period = money

[aeroshady]

:ugh:ugh have you seen their offensive output?! why would they get rid of their best players on a gamble for potential talent down the line...

Because it aint working....they will not make the playoffs, and that is all that counts. I don't care if you have a player that scores 70 goals every year, if the team is not making the playoffs then its all for nothing.

[whiteysax]

Because it aint working....they will not make the playoffs, and that is all that counts. I don't care if you have a player that scores 70 goals every year, if the team is not making the playoffs then its all for nothing.and having players who haven't put up numbers all year will get you to the playoffs?

[aeroshady]

and having players who haven't put up numbers all year will get you to the playoffs?

Yeah I think the team is called the NJ Devils.

[trlev]

yeah, I think the goalies name is Brodeur

[whiteysax]

Yeah I think the team is called the NJ Devils.elias, langenbrunner, and gionta aren't exactly farm club names... not to mention the best goaltender still playing the game today...

[JeffDMB41PT]

Another hell of a wings game. Hasek sure made up for his early shitty play. :monkey

[aeroshady]

elias, langenbrunner, and gionta aren't exactly farm club names... not to mention the best goaltender still playing the game today...

look im from NJ and live very close to the Rangers and Devils arena's all I can say about it is that the Rangers keep making the mistake of passing up young talent for older guys like Jagr and Shannahan who put up great numbers but don't produce playoffs or get smacked around in the playoffs like last year. The Devils build up young talent but never go out and buy that flashy player like the Rangers do....and that has gotten the Devils 3 cups and what the Rangers do has gotten them on the golf course early 8 out of the last 9 seasons.

[joepsu0985]

you don't happen to follow the AHL do you?


Not to some extent. I just keep up to date on the prospects. But nothing major. You got the Hershey Bears, correct?

[whiteysax]

look im from NJ and live very close to the Rangers and Devils arena's all I can say about it is that the Rangers keep making the mistake of passing up young talent for older guys like Jagr and Shannahan who put up great numbers but don't produce playoffs or get smacked around in the playoffs like last year. The Devils build up young talent but never go out and buy that flashy player like the Rangers do....and that has gotten the Devils 3 cups and what the Rangers do has gotten them on the golf course early 8 out of the last 9 seasons.but you can't dismiss the fact that the rangers dismantled their "old" team 3 years ago and went with a completely young roster built around 1 seasoned veteran in Jagr... to add Shanny wasn't a bad idea... which he proved when he jumped out to a scoring lead earlier this year.
I won't argue the Devils aren't a good team... they have talent... that's proven by how deep they continue to go in the playoffs. Doesn't change the fact I hate them... simply cause they're the Devils...

Not to some extent. I just keep up to date on the prospects. But nothing major. You got the Hershey Bears, correct?
yeah... I love my Bears!!! I asked cause there's a Wilkes-Barre Pens fan that posts on the Bears forum named "joeyspens" and your name was similar...

[aeroshady]

but you can't dismiss the fact that the rangers dismantled their "old" team 3 years ago and went with a completely young roster built around 1 seasoned veteran in Jagr... to add Shanny wasn't a bad idea... which he proved when he jumped out to a scoring lead earlier this year.
I won't argue the Devils aren't a good team... they have talent... that's proven by how deep they continue to go in the playoffs. Doesn't change the fact I hate them... simply cause they're the Devils...


Yeah but the Rangers were right back to their old ways this year. They gave up D. Moore, Ruchin, Sokora, and many other players for their big off season pick up Shannahan. I also like the Devils right now bc they are anti-new nhl. The new NHL calls for high scoring games and the Devils still find a way to win 1-0, 2-1 games haha. I wish the old NHL would come back, I miss fights, hooking and Hard Hits.

[joepsu0985]

but you can't dismiss the fact that the rangers dismantled their "old" team 3 years ago and went with a completely young roster built around 1 seasoned veteran in Jagr... to add Shanny wasn't a bad idea... which he proved when he jumped out to a scoring lead earlier this year.
I won't argue the Devils aren't a good team... they have talent... that's proven by how deep they continue to go in the playoffs. Doesn't change the fact I hate them... simply cause they're the Devils...


yeah... I love my Bears!!! I asked cause there's a Wilkes-Barre Pens fan that posts on the Bears forum named "joeyspens" and your name was similar...


Nope not me...

[boiii]

avery was traded from the kings to the rangers.
how cliche is a los angeles - new york trade.

cheers.
ken

[mr.MikeD]

....The new NHL calls for high scoring games and the Devils still find a way to win 1-0, 2-1 games haha. I wish the old NHL would come back, I miss fights, hooking and Hard Hits.

i couldn't be much farther from you on that one. i pretty much much stopped watching hockey in the "old nhl" because it was getting painfully boring, and nj was the worst of the bunch.

I kind of wish edmonton would go on a real losing streak, the management would realize that the team needs work, and make some moves. a win here and there gives just enough hope, but realistically, we're not making the playoffs.
i don't think it's a big surprise, with pronger and spacek, we were an 8th place team, with beregon and smid, we're going to be worse.

[DmBand801]

elias, langenbrunner, and gionta aren't exactly farm club names... not to mention the best goaltender still playing the game today...

don't forget Gomez and Parise :) - i can only hope that Brodeur wins the Hart Trophy over Crosby...but with Pittsburgh just continously winning all of a sudden, it looks like its going to go the potentital 130 point man :thumbsdow - I respect the fact that the Penguins wouldn't be anywhere without Crosby, but would the Devils be anywhere without Brodeur and his 32 wins/2.00 GAA? Plus, Crosby will be more cocky not that he owns a Hart Trophy--he'll really be "untouchable" :BANG

[DmBand801]

I won't argue the Devils aren't a good team... they have talent... that's proven by how deep they continue to go in the playoffs. Doesn't change the fact I hate them... simply cause they're the Devils...

:lol - only Whitey

[whiteysax]

don't forget Gomez and Parise :) - i can only hope that Brodeur wins the Hart Trophy over Crosby...but with Pittsburgh just continously winning all of a sudden, it looks like its going to go the potentital 130 point man :thumbsdow - I respect the fact that the Penguins wouldn't be anywhere without Crosby, but would the Devils be anywhere without Brodeur and his 32 wins/2.00 GAA? Plus, Crosby will be more cocky not that he owns a Hart Trophy--he'll really be "untouchable" :BANGI'll be happy if ANYONE wins ANY trophy over Crosby... the last thing he needs is another ego booster...

:lol - only Whiteynothing personal... I've just never liked the Devils... although Patrick Roy is my all time favorite player... I want to put Brodeur near the top of that list, but his Devil status gets in the way. He is definitely the top goaltender in the league though... and i'll argue that against any Ryan Miller, Mikka Kiprusoff, etc... simply cause he's been putting up the number for so many years. Those are all great goaltenders, and I'llput them in the same category if they're still doing it in 12 years... Everyone swooned over Giguere in the playoffs 2 years ago... where is he now?

[~Crashintome89~]

don't forget Gomez and Parise :) - i can only hope that Brodeur wins the Hart Trophy over Crosby...but with Pittsburgh just continously winning all of a sudden, it looks like its going to go the potentital 130 point man :thumbsdow - I respect the fact that the Penguins wouldn't be anywhere without Crosby, but would the Devils be anywhere without Brodeur and his 32 wins/2.00 GAA? Plus, Crosby will be more cocky not that he owns a Hart Trophy--he'll really be "untouchable" :BANG

God damn it, I forgot about the awards.

Shit...

[thelindz]

All this bitching about Crosby is getting old.

He WILL be around for the next 15 years (at least) in the NHL so why don't we all just get over it right now. Great. :thumbsup

[whiteysax]

All this bitching about Crosby is getting old.

He WILL be around for the next 15 years (at least) in the NHL so why don't we all just get over it right now. Great. :thumbsupcrosby is like my version of ODH... i'm probably going to bitch everytime i hear the name :p


PS. I don't mind ODH :lol

[~Crashintome89~]

All this bitching about Crosby is getting old.

He WILL be around for the next 15 years (at least) in the NHL so why don't we all just get over it right now. Great. :thumbsup

Two words.

(insert transportation) crash.

[aeroshady]

i couldn't be much farther from you on that one. i pretty much much stopped watching hockey in the "old nhl" because it was getting painfully boring, and nj was the worst of the bunch.

I kind of wish edmonton would go on a real losing streak, the management would realize that the team needs work, and make some moves. a win here and there gives just enough hope, but realistically, we're not making the playoffs.
i don't think it's a big surprise, with pronger and spacek, we were an 8th place team, with beregon and smid, we're going to be worse.

I really disagree. I went to the Northeastern Vs Marimack game last friday night. The game was 0-0 in to OT where Northeastern scored a thrilling OT goal to win it in front of the home crowd. There were hard hits, lots of action, no bad calls to ruin the game, and a few fights...to me that was the most fun hockey game I have watched all year, that kind of action and close game does not happen in the NHL anymore. High Scoring games does not always mean more excitement. The new NHL has made Defence pointless bc no leads are safe. Here is a little article of people that are calling for OLD TIME HOCKEY to come back... http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/8998956438936092671

[Crazy#41]

Crosby is a fucking weiner! Always taking Dives and mouthin off players who would literally kill him in a fight. but he is only 17.. Gretzky was same way.

But he is just sooo damn good! and is from about 150km from my house!

[whiteysax]

Crosby is a fucking weiner! Always taking Dives and mouthin off players who would literally kill him in a fight. but he is only 17.. Gretzky was same way.

But he is just sooo damn good! and is from about 150km from my house!was he? i was actually wondering this...

[JeffDMB41PT]

Crosby is a fucking weiner! Always taking Dives and mouthin off players who would literally kill him in a fight. but he is only 17.. Gretzky was same way.

But he is just sooo damn good! and is from about 150km from my house!

lol, he was the exact same way. Only thing was, Gretz. always had guy around him that had no other job than to soley protect his ass. He never took the abuse Crosby is taking now because everyone knew if you touch Gretzky your leaving with a few less teeth

[whiteysax]

lol, he was the exact same way. Only thing was, Gretz. always had guy around him that had no other job than to soley protect his ass. He never took the abuse Crosby is taking now because everyone knew if you touch Gretzky your leaving with a few less teethwell then let's hope Sid settles down... sooner than later...

[boiii]

All this bitching about Crosby is getting old.

from tsn:

No player, not Sidney Crosby or anyone else, should ever get a free pass. If you commit a turnover in overtime that leads to the winning goal, like Crosby did against Montreal, you get called on it. And if you embellish a Frances Boullion high stick to the face or a Jason Blake jab to the mid-section, you're going to hear about that too.

But in the wake of criticisms from Ken Hitchcock to Ted Nolan to Aaron Downey, amid 21,000 Montreal fans chanting, "faker, faker" on Sunday afternoon, perhaps a little perspective is in order.

Sidney Crosby is 19 years old. He leads the NHL in scoring and by a considerable 12-point margin. He is arguably the game's best player.

If the worst anyone can come up with is that he tries too hard to create room for himself by overselling fouls, well, let's be real here. It is likely what he felt he had to do to survive minor and junior hockey. He's a smart kid, he will no doubt figure it out as he goes in the NHL.

Wayne Gretzky used to whine to the refs too much for some people's liking; Mario Lemieux used to disparage the game itself. They found their balance, so will Crosby.



What's ironic is that while Crosby's critics would try to convince you embellishment equals soft, the truth is he plays with great jam. He's like a bull terrier. He initiates more physical play and is at his best in heavy traffic like few others who have his skill and productivity.

So, no, he gets no free pass, but it would seem there's a difference between calling him on it and piling on.

For TSN.ca, I'm Bob McKenzie.




cheers.
ken

[SydBarrett]

messier may be the next Rangers GM. Thoughts?

i think this may be a good thing. Sather while better as of late needs to go. Messier would hopefully get the rangers some more publicity and thats always a good thing. It would be interesting to see how well he does.

He peddles ColdFX and I bought it about 2 months ago and havent been sick since, so hopefully that means he'd be a good GM, too.

[DMBsniper12]

nothing personal... I've just never liked the Devils... although Patrick Roy is my all time favorite player... I want to put Brodeur near the top of that list, but his Devil status gets in the way. He is definitely the top goaltender in the league though... and i'll argue that against any Ryan Miller, Mikka Kiprusoff, etc... simply cause he's been putting up the number for so many years. Those are all great goaltenders, and I'llput them in the same category if they're still doing it in 12 years... Everyone swooned over Giguere in the playoffs 2 years ago... where is he now?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?statsId=1514

25-5-5, 2.13 GAA, and a .924. Those are some pretty good numbers.. He is still in Anaheim my friend.

[joepsu0985]

Two words.

(insert transportation) crash.

Two words...Fuck Head...all you philly fans are alike.

[whiteysax]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?statsId=1514

25-5-5, 2.13 GAA, and a .924. Those are some pretty good numbers.. He is still in Anaheim my friend.oh, i know "where he is"... i was just saying, he isn't the same "unstoppable" Giggy he was in the playoffs... He's still good, but he's no Brodeur

[DMBsniper12]

Two words...Fuck Head...all you philly fans are alike.

Not all..

I am a huge Crosby fan. I'll be at the game thursday and hope the flyers lose 10-3 (Gagne Hat Trick) and I can't wait to see Crosby make some great plays because I am a fan of hockey and all it's GREAT players.

[DMBsniper12]

oh, i know "where he is"... i was just saying, he isn't the same "unstoppable" Giggy he was in the playoffs... He's still good, but he's no Brodeur

Lol I know you know he is still there, i was just trying to say he's "back" this year.. I think Anaheim can go deep again this year.

[joepsu0985]

Not all..

I am a huge Crosby fan. I'll be at the game thursday and hope the flyers lose 10-3 (Gagne Hat Trick) and I can't wait to see Crosby make some great plays because I am a fan of hockey and all it's GREAT players.

Gagne cant hit the net if his life depended on it.

[DMBsniper12]

Gagne cant hit the net if his life depended on it.

You pittsburg fans are all the same :rolleyes

[~Crashintome89~]

Two words...Fuck Head...all you philly fans are alike.

Oh chillax. I'm just messing. Well, not really. Look up Pelle Lindburgh. What ashame.

[whiteysax]

Leafs score!!! WOOO!!!

[JeffDMB41PT]

If the wings can pick up one more solid player by the deadline and if Hasek can make it through the playoffs one final time (doubtful but we'll see), the way they are playing right now, I gotta say you can go ahead and end this thread. The cup returns to Hockeytown!!!!

[whiteysax]

If the wings can pick up one more solid player by the deadline and if Hasek can make it through the playoffs one final time (doubtful but we'll see), the way they are playing right now, I gotta say you can go ahead and end this thread. The cup returns to Hockeytown!!!!
:lol:lol

unless by "hockeytown" you're talking about some city in Canada or Minnesota... I still don't get how Detroit calls themselves "Hockeytown"...

[DMBsniper12]

Wings will be out in the first round..

[whiteysax]

hahaha... page 69

[DMBsniper12]

Pittsburgh is up 3-1 on the Preds.. Crosby two assists. This team will be dangerous in the playoffs.

[Lude99]

Prucha just got fuckun HAMMERED. BAD.

[joepsu0985]

The Pens are showing they can play hockey with any team in the league. They are maturing every game. Fluery is playing out of his mind right now. I hope they keep this up. I would love to see them make the playoffs one last time if they are moving cities.

[Lude99]

Devils win :evil

[DmBand801]

hahaha... page 69

69! :lol - on a side note, antoher great win for the Devils tonight...from the penalty kill in OT (thanks in part to the rangers not hitting the net) to the 3 saves in the shootout to his 29 saves total, Brodeur continues to make his case for the Hart Trophy and the Devils continue their push for the 1st seed

[JeffDMB41PT]

Wings will be out in the first round..

I dont know man.....we're due....we've shipped out many of the old farts and we got some damn good younger players now. Not to mention, this year we arent wasting half our teams legs in some useless mid-season playoff like last year (lol just kidding the olympics are pretty sweet actually). If Hasek decides to play, watch out.

:lol:lol

unless by "hockeytown" you're talking about some city in Canada or Minnesota... I still don't get how Detroit calls themselves "Hockeytown"...

Hmmm....maybe because the Wings are the Finest Hockey organization in the world for the last 10 - 15 years and probably the second best ever behind Montreal. Definitely the only original 6 team that has been worth a shit since the early 90's. I wouldnt say any city in Canada deserves this title. I mean common, they havnt had the cup in their country since what? 92? 93? Minnesota, eh, thats debateable. They do turn out some fine hockey players and they have a shit ton of good minor league orgs. But I mean their pro team is the Wild :thumbsdow If the North Stars were still in Minnesota than I could see that.

[JeffDMB41PT]

The Pens are showing they can play hockey with any team in the league. They are maturing every game. Fluery is playing out of his mind right now. I hope they keep this up. I would love to see them make the playoffs one last time if they are moving cities.

I heard that the guy who is pushing really hard to buy the Pens. plans on moving them to Tulsa, Oklahoma :eek :mad :lorraine how pathetic. I feel really bad for Pens. fans.

[joepsu0985]

They arent going anywhere. It would be on Mario's part not to keep them here. One a new arena would get him a bigger offer for the team, two, this team has the potential to be great. 3. With a playoff run, this team will continue to sell out games into the future. Its a win-win situation for Mario and the City of pittsburgh to keep the Pens there. The deal is really good. Mario is playing hardball.

[DMBsniper12]

I dont know man.....we're due....we've shipped out many of the old farts and we got some damn good younger players now. Not to mention, this year we arent wasting half our teams legs in some useless mid-season playoff like last year (lol just kidding the olympics are pretty sweet actually). If Hasek decides to play, watch out.


I think it will all depend on Hasek. But I don't think he will be able to play at an outstanding level throughout the playoffs to win the Cup. But that is just my opinion. I like the looks of the rest of the team though, great young talent with a good defense (Chelios still looks good at 45 too, lol).

Do the Wings have good goalie prospects? Cause that will be a problem soon if they don't.

[whiteysax]

I dont know man.....we're due....we've shipped out many of the old farts and we got some damn good younger players now. Not to mention, this year we arent wasting half our teams legs in some useless mid-season playoff like last year (lol just kidding the olympics are pretty sweet actually). If Hasek decides to play, watch out.



Hmmm....maybe because the Wings are the Finest Hockey organization in the world for the last 10 - 15 years and probably the second best ever behind Montreal. Definitely the only original 6 team that has been worth a shit since the early 90's. I wouldnt say any city in Canada deserves this title. I mean common, they havnt had the cup in their country since what? 92? 93? Minnesota, eh, thats debateable. They do turn out some fine hockey players and they have a shit ton of good minor league orgs. But I mean their pro team is the Wild :thumbsdow If the North Stars were still in Minnesota than I could see that.You're DUE?!??! My team hasn't won a cup in nearly 40 years now!!!!
Best francize in the world? gimme a break... I agree with you about MOntreal... but I'll put Edmonton up there with the Habs before the Wings. Yes, they're near the top... but they are not the best.
No, Minnesota might not have the best pro team in the country, but I think they have the most loyal, best group of fans. even when they're loosing, those fans are there to see hockey and they know what's behind the pro team. They know the minor league players and they know the junior and college players coming up. Most fans couldn't name their pro team's AHL affiliate if you asked them. Hell, half don't know what the AHL is!

I heard that the guy who is pushing really hard to buy the Pens. plans on moving them to Tulsa, Oklahoma :eek :mad :lorraine how pathetic. I feel really bad for Pens. fans.I hadn't heard that... I konw Kansas City has had an offer on the table for months now... in fact, they already have an arena for them...

[whiteysax]

They arent going anywhere. It would be on Mario's part not to keep them here. One a new arena would get him a bigger offer for the team, two, this team has the potential to be great. 3. With a playoff run, this team will continue to sell out games into the future. Its a win-win situation for Mario and the City of pittsburgh to keep the Pens there. The deal is really good. Mario is playing hardball.if the city gets them a new arena, they'll be there forever. I'll give it to that city, they back their sports teams.. it's up to the city officials to keep them there.

I think it will all depend on Hasek. But I don't think he will be able to play at an outstanding level throughout the playoffs to win the Cup. But that is just my opinion. I like the looks of the rest of the team though, great young talent with a good defense (Chelios still looks good at 45 too, lol).

Do the Wings have good goalie prospects? Cause that will be a problem soon if they don't.maybe if Hasek scares the competition by choking off a few players with his stick... :rollseyes

[JeffDMB41PT]

I think it will all depend on Hasek. But I don't think he will be able to play at an outstanding level throughout the playoffs to win the Cup. But that is just my opinion. I like the looks of the rest of the team though, great young talent with a good defense (Chelios still looks good at 45 too, lol).

Do the Wings have good goalie prospects? Cause that will be a problem soon if they don't.

Yes, it will depend on Hasek. I agree with you, I dont think hes got what it takes to make it through either which is why they wont win the cup. lol, Chelly's amazing isnt he. and the crazy part is, Ive heard interviews with him and he says he feels better than he did when he was in his twentys and he wants toplay 3 more seasons :eek He's great and the bars he has opened around the area arent too shabby either.

Actually, yes, the Wings have a sick SICK goalie prospect in Grand Rapids called Jimmy Howard. They actually were contemplating possibly making him the starter if they couldnt find anyone this year but since they found Hasek they decided to keep him in the AHL one more year. I dont know exact numbers and I would have to look them up and dont feel like it but look for him to be our starter in the next 3 years I owuld say.

[DMBsniper12]

Yes, it will depend on Hasek. I agree with you, I dont think hes got what it takes to make it through either which is why they wont win the cup. lol, Chelly's amazing isnt he. and the crazy part is, Ive heard interviews with him and he says he feels better than he did when he was in his twentys and he wants toplay 3 more seasons :eek He's great and the bars he has opened around the area arent too shabby either.

Actually, yes, the Wings have a sick SICK goalie prospect in Grand Rapids called Jimmy Howard. They actually were contemplating possibly making him the starter if they couldnt find anyone this year but since they found Hasek they decided to keep him in the AHL one more year. I dont know exact numbers and I would have to look them up and dont feel like it but look for him to be our starter in the next 3 years I owuld say.

Sweet, gotta love some good young talent!!

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

Two best teams in the NHL are on the ice tonight.

[whiteysax]

Actually, yes, the Wings have a sick SICK goalie prospect in Grand Rapids called Jimmy Howard. They actually were contemplating possibly making him the starter if they couldnt find anyone this year but since they found Hasek they decided to keep him in the AHL one more year. I dont know exact numbers and I would have to look them up and dont feel like it but look for him to be our starter in the next 3 years I owuld say.i found the numbers for you... he's not bad... great number for this years he played less than 20 games... decend numbers as a 20+ starter last year...
2005-06 Grand Rapids AHL
W L T GP MIN GA SO AVG SV
Regular Season: 27 6 2 38 2 2.58
Playoffs: 5 7 13 0 3.46
2005-06 Detroit NHL
W L T GP MIN GA SO AVG SV
Regular Season: 1 2 0 4 0 2.99
Playoffs:
2004-05 Maine Hockey East
W L T GP MIN GA SO AVG SV
Regular Season: 19 13 7 39 6 1.92
Playoffs:
2003-04 Maine Hockey East
W L T GP MIN GA SO AVG SV
Regular Season: 14 4 3 23 6 1.19

[JeffDMB41PT]

You're DUE?!??! My team hasn't won a cup in nearly 40 years now!!!!
Best francize in the world? gimme a break... I agree with you about MOntreal... but I'll put Edmonton up there with the Habs before the Wings. Yes, they're near the top... but they are not the best.
No, Minnesota might not have the best pro team in the country, but I think they have the most loyal, best group of fans. even when they're loosing, those fans are there to see hockey and they know what's behind the pro team. They know the minor league players and they know the junior and college players coming up. Most fans couldn't name their pro team's AHL affiliate if you asked them. Hell, half don't know what the AHL is!

I hadn't heard that... I konw Kansas City has had an offer on the table for months now... in fact, they already have an arena for them...

haha yea I geuss we arent really due. Whos your team? Well I do still have to disagree, the wings are the best hockey franchise out there. Year after year they do nothing but win....and now that they added Yzerman as VP and the legendary Scotty Bowman as a scout, I see it staying that way. Overall, ever, yea, your right, its close but I will give you Edmonton. Possibly, how many cups do they have?

Yea, Ive heard Minnesota is a die hard hockey state but trust me, we arent too shabby around here either. Despite probably the highest tcket prices in the game and the fact that we only get a handful of good matchups a year due to the shitty scheduling, people still pour in.

KC would be sad as well

if the city gets them a new arena, they'll be there forever. I'll give it to that city, they back their sports teams.. it's up to the city officials to keep them there.

maybe if Hasek scares the competition by choking off a few players with his stick... :rollseyes

Im really pulling for pittsburg....Ive always been a fan of the Penguins.....especially during the Lemeiux and Jagr days. I really hope they can keep that team there for the sake of the whole league. It would be a real shame to see a hockey team in some stupid piss poor area like oklahoma. I mena who the hell knows anything about hockey in OK?

[bradshaw06]

Two best teams in the NHL are on the ice tonight.

the pens and preds?;)

[JeffDMB41PT]

i found the numbers for you... he's not bad... great number for this years he played less than 20 games... decend numbers as a 20+ starter last year...

:thumbsup nice, yea, from what Ive heard.....the wings and their staff say nothing but good things about him. Everyone seems to love him so im looking forwrd to seeing what hes made of in the NHL since goaltending is what we need the most

[whiteysax]

haha yea I geuss we arent really due. Whos your team? Well I do still have to disagree, the wings are the best hockey franchise out there. Year after year they do nothing but win....and now that they added Yzerman as VP and the legendary Scotty Bowman as a scout, I see it staying that way. Overall, ever, yea, your right, its close but I will give you Edmonton. Possibly, how many cups do they have?

Yea, Ive heard Minnesota is a die hard hockey state but trust me, we arent too shabby around here either. Despite probably the highest tcket prices in the game and the fact that we only get a handful of good matchups a year due to the shitty scheduling, people still pour in.

KC would be sad as well



Im really pulling for pittsburg....Ive always been a fan of the Penguins.....especially during the Lemeiux and Jagr days. I really hope they can keep that team there for the sake of the whole league. It would be a real shame to see a hockey team in some stupid piss poor area like oklahoma. I mena who the hell knows anything about hockey in OK?Oilers don't have as many as i thought... they have 5... but that was all within 6 years... so i'd put them up there... but it's the Habs hands down...
My team is the Leafs... last cup win... 1967
To move the Pens to the midwest is just dumb... they think they'll be tapping an untouched hockey base... they won't... they'll be setting up for failure again...

[whiteysax]

:thumbsup nice, yea, from what Ive heard.....the wings and their staff say nothing but good things about him. Everyone seems to love him so im looking forwrd to seeing what hes made of in the NHL since goaltending is what we need the mostthat's what i hate about young goalies with potential... every scout, coach and radio station talks them up like the next patrick roy... they did the same thing with Josh Harding in Houston (minnesota prospect)... i don't see him going anywhere... They did it with Telqvist in Toronto and then traded him when he didn't produce... they do it with every goalie in Philly and every goalie in Philly has one great year, then plays like shit and leaves town... Fleury is probably the best case of talking up a young goalie... he still has the potential and is begining to prove it... his first 2 years looked shakey, but he's settled in now...

[JeffDMB41PT]

Oilers don't have as many as i thought... they have 5... but that was all within 6 years... so i'd put them up there... but it's the Habs hands down...
My team is the Leafs... last cup win... 1967
To move the Pens to the midwest is just dumb... they think they'll be tapping an untouched hockey base... they won't... they'll be setting up for failure again...

yea, all five during or around the Gretzky and Messier years I would assume. Thos edmonton teams were just disgusting......probably the best hockey teams ever assembled.

Leafs are a good choice. I love all the original 6 teams, especially the habs and Leafs. so much history there

haha tapping and untouched base....yea right. No one cares about hockey in those parts on the Country. Hockey is something that should have stayed in the East and the Northern areas of the midwest and canada. All the expansion has hurt the game more than anything else (besides maybe Bettman himself)....I truly believe this but what can you do....its was gonna happen sooner or later

that's what i hate about young goalies with potential... every scout, coach and radio station talks them up like the next patrick roy... they did the same thing with Josh Harding in Houston (minnesota prospect)... i don't see him going anywhere... They did it with Telqvist in Toronto and then traded him when he didn't produce... they do it with every goalie in Philly and every goalie in Philly has one great year, then plays like shit and leaves town... Fleury is probably the best case of talking up a young goalie... he still has the potential and is begining to prove it... his first 2 years looked shakey, but he's settled in now...

Yea, you hear a toooon of talk about Howard on the radio around here. Especially after the wings got bounced yet again in the first round last year and legacy played so poorly. Everyone wanted Howard to start this year but its clear he needs one or two more developmental years.

[Lude99]

69! :lol - on a side note, antoher great win for the Devils tonight...from the penalty kill in OT (thanks in part to the rangers not hitting the net) to the 3 saves in the shootout to his 29 saves total, Brodeur continues to make his case for the Hart Trophy and the Devils continue their push for the 1st seed


Heres another thanks to the Rangers for not hitting the net during that OT PP:lol

[whiteysax]

yea, all five during or around the Gretzky and Messier years I would assume. Thos edmonton teams were just disgusting......probably the best hockey teams ever assembled.

Leafs are a good choice. I love all the original 6 teams, especially the habs and Leafs. so much history there

haha tapping and untouched base....yea right. No one cares about hockey in those parts on the Country. Hockey is something that should have stayed in the East and the Northern areas of the midwest and canada. All the expansion has hurt the game more than anything else (besides maybe Bettman himself)....I truly believe this but what can you do....its was gonna happen sooner or later

yeah... if any team is going to move... lets get some pro teams back to winnipeg, quebec, or maybe the void of pro teams in central canada.. get something to saskatchewan

[whiteysax]

dammit!! i really need to get to bed... but this is such a good Sharks/Ducks game!!! nice and physical
but the ducks are runnign away with it

[Franchize41]

Although not completely hockey related, while at The Tragically Hip show last night I was about 5 feet away from Paul Coffey, I had met him before on a couple other occasions but since hes a Hip fan hes gone up even more in my book :thumbsup

[~Crashintome89~]

Although not completely hockey related, while at The Tragically Hip show last night I was about 5 feet away from Paul Coffey, I had met him before on a couple other occasions but since hes a Hip fan hes gone up even more in my book :thumbsup

I remember when Paul Coffey played for the Flyers. He was a god defensemen. Can he still play? ;)

[whiteysax]

I remember when Paul Coffey played for the Flyers. He was a god defensemen. Can he still play? ;)what? Hatcher not fast enough for you :lol
I'll give you Hal Gil for Joni Pitkanen ;)

[~Crashintome89~]

what? Hatcher not fast enough for you :lol
I'll give you Hal Gil for Joni Pitkanen ;)

Bahh...I want Rafael Torres and Joffery Lupul for Pitkanen.

[whiteysax]

Bahh...I want Rafael Torres and Joffery Lupul for Pitkanen.that rumbling has been pretty dormant for a while

[whiteysax]

freakin Hal Gill... i've seen him play such good 5 on 3 PK defense in front of the net... but man, did he drop the ball on that last one... of COURSE there's a guy on the door step on the opposite post... why would you not anticipate that! he just let that passing lane open... ugh...

[JeffDMB41PT]

Wings 175 games without being shutout streak comes to an end tonight :mad

the Blues seem to have our number right now :rolleyes

[JeffDMB41PT]

Although not completely hockey related, while at The Tragically Hip show last night I was about 5 feet away from Paul Coffey, I had met him before on a couple other occasions but since hes a Hip fan hes gone up even more in my book :thumbsup

Played for the wings for a long time as well, great offensive-defenseman :thumbsup

anyone remember when he put the puck in his own net during the playoffs? I remember it but for some reason I can't remember whether he was playing with us or Philly then

[Lude99]

Brodeur got his 90th shut-out last night :thumbsup

11 shut-outs behind 1st place (all-time)

[whiteysax]

Brodeur got his 90th shut-out last night :thumbsup

11 shut-outs behind 1st place (all-time)congrats to him! as much as i dislike the Devils... I enjoy watching him play

[wedge914]

I remember when Paul Coffey played for the Flyers. He was a god defensemen. Can he still play? ;)

He was so much better when he played for the Pens

[JeffDMB41PT]

Brodeur got his 90th shut-out last night :thumbsup

11 shut-outs behind 1st place (all-time)

:thumbsup gotta love marty

whos in first all-time?

[Lude99]

Terry Sawchuk

Actually, I think Brodeur may be 13 behind him.

[whiteysax]

:thumbsup gotta love marty

whos in first all-time?
only the great Terry Sawchuk!

[~Crashintome89~]

I hate the Devils, but Marty has my respect.

[DmBand801]

i'm rooting for the Rangers tonight because i want to see Lundqvist play vs Washington tomorrow when i go...I've seen 6 rangers games since last year and haven't seen Lundqvist once--always fucking Weekes...the rangers are helping me out though shutting down TB tonight with Henrik in net

[whiteysax]

i'm rooting for the Rangers tonight because i want to see Lundqvist play vs Washington tomorrow when i go...I've seen 6 rangers games since last year and haven't seen Lundqvist once--always fucking Weekes...the rangers are helping me out though shutting down TB tonight with Henrik in netyeah... i can't wait to go to that game tomorrow!

[DmBand801]

yeah... i can't wait to go to that game tomorrow!

with Lundqvist's shutout--hopfully its him vs Kolzig

[thelindz]

Bahh...I want Rafael Torres and Joffery Lupul for Pitkanen.
Not gonna happen. ;)

[whiteysax]

with Lundqvist's shutout--hopfully its him vs Kolzigguess we'll see... with points being so valuable to both teams in the playoff hunt, i can't see them using backups that haven't started in a while... especially with Weekes being as inconsistent as he is...

[JeffDMB41PT]

Terry Sawchuk

Actually, I think Brodeur may be 13 behind him.

only the great Terry Sawchuk!

I am very embarrased that I did not know that.

The guys Jersey only hangs from the rafters of the team Ive grown up with my entire life :shrug

[SideshowRob]

I Want Samsanov

[DmBand801]

I Want Samsanov

being he cleared waivers, i doubt that'll happen Rob since he would have to go on re-entry waivers and would cost Montreal some money....

[boiii]

I Want Samsanov

why.

cheers.
ken

[thelindz]

why.

cheers.
ken
I think people see the success he had in Edmonton... and they want that.

I'd take him back for someone like Lupul or Torres.

[boiii]

I think people see the success he had in Edmonton... and they want that.

I'd take him back for someone like Lupul or Torres.

wow i wish we were the gm's of our teams.
we'd have a done deal yesterday.

samsonov+rivet for lupul+horc.

deal?

cheers.
ken

[thelindz]

wow i wish we were the gm's of our teams.
we'd have a done deal yesterday.

samsonov+rivet for lupul+horc.

deal?

cheers.
ken
Never in a million years. :thumbsup

[DmBand801]

the apparent heavily rumored deal is between chicago and montreal...

Aucoin and Smolinski for Rivet and Samsonov

[boiii]

the apparent heavily rumored deal is between chicago and montreal...

Aucoin and Smolinski for Rivet and Samsonov

as a montreal fan, i wouldnt be too happy with that.
aucoin and smolinski are old men who are majorly declining in production (and injuries to boot).

though, we do have a defensive problem come year-end and need to dish someone, and sammy hasn't clicked in montreal as of yet. i still think it would be a better trade for chicago, or we could do much better elsewhere with that package.

im waiting for carb to just try koivu, kovalev, samsonov on his ever-juggling lines just to see if it sparks.

cheers.
ken

[DmBand801]

as a montreal fan, i wouldnt be too happy with that.
aucoin and smolinski are old men who are majorly declining in production (and injuries to boot).

though, we do have a defensive problem come year-end and need to dish someone, and sammy hasn't clicked in montreal as of yet. i still think it would be a better trade for chicago, or we could do much better elsewhere with that package.

im waiting for carb to just try koivu, kovalev, samsonov on his ever-juggling lines just to see if it sparks.

cheers.
ken

with the success of the koivu-ryder-higgins line, do you see this happening any time soon? i can see carbonneau putting koivu-kovalev and latendresse tgether...then putting Higgins between samsonov and ryder

[boiii]

with the success of the koivu-ryder-higgins line, do you see this happening any time soon? i can see carbonneau putting koivu-kovalev and latendresse tgether...then putting Higgins between samsonov and ryder

the success of the koivu-higgins-ryder line was last year and this year until higgins was injured. the success could still be there, except you wouldnt know since carbo only put them back together for the first time last game.

you know. id actually also like to see this:

kovalev-koivu-latendresse
samsonov-plekanec-higgins
streit-bonk-johnson
lapierre-perezhogin-ryder

i think that has power punch written all over it.

cheers.
ken

[mpanas]

the apparent heavily rumored deal is between chicago and montreal...

Aucoin and Smolinski for Rivet and Samsonov

It would be sad to see Smolinski go but they need to do whatever they have to do to get rid of Aucoin. If Montreal was willing to throw in a used puck bag I would give them Culimore too. The Hawks have a solid group of young defensemen that just keep getting better the more they play.

[thelindz]

Crazy.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=288860&page=NewsPage&service=page

[mr.MikeD]

Crazy.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=288860&page=NewsPage&service=page


calgary is starting to look pretty serious about making a run in the playoffs. guess we're not getting brad stuart to fill our defensive holes.

[thelindz]

I am predicting a HUGE Edmonton trade.

[mr.MikeD]

something has got to happen, and i don't think it's going to be the kind of trade that fills try to fill some gaps for this year. I almost think this year is a write-off, and they might do something crazy, like send ryan smyth to a contender for some serious young talent or picks, and try to buy him back as a free agent.

[DmBand801]

calgary is starting to look pretty serious about making a run in the playoffs. guess we're not getting brad stuart to fill our defensive holes.

neither are the Devils :shrug

[thelindz]

something has got to happen, and i don't think it's going to be the kind of trade that fills try to fill some gaps for this year. I almost think this year is a write-off, and they might do something crazy, like send ryan smyth to a contender for some serious young talent or picks, and try to buy him back as a free agent.
This is what I think. I am sick of this "building for the future" type shit.

All we have is right now, there is no point in trying for next year, we can work on that during the summer. Make trades now for right now. We need a d-man and we WILL get one - even if it costs us a couple wingers or whatever.

[DMBsniper12]

We will give you Hatcher

[thelindz]

Oh hell no. :lol

[mr.MikeD]

This is what I think. I am sick of this "building for the future" type shit.

All we have is right now, there is no point in trying for next year, we can work on that during the summer. Make trades now for right now. We need a d-man and we WILL get one - even if it costs us a couple wingers or whatever.

i guess you're more optimistic that i am that this season can be salvaged. I guess it's possible, with what, 25 games left, that we could still sneak in in 8th place. either way, i agree that we'll be seeing something big happen before the deadline.

[thelindz]

i guess you're more optimistic that i am that this season can be salvaged. I guess it's possible, with what, 25 games lefts, that we could still sneak in in 8th place. either way, i agree that we'll be seeing something big happen before the deadline.
It excites me to see what will happen. I'm sure K Lowe has something up his sleeve, as usual. :multi

[whiteysax]

so i got to Washington yesterday. Our friend didn't have free tickets.. .she had free vouchers for tickets... And the vouchers were for the end mezzanine level which was sold out. The cheapest upgrade would have cost us each (9 of us) $60... so we hung out in chinatown and didn't go to the game. We watched it on tv at a bar... but still a good time! Sorry I couldn't back to you sooner Tony!! haha

[DmBand801]

so i got to Washington yesterday. Our friend didn't have free tickets.. .she had free vouchers for tickets... And the vouchers were for the end mezzanine level which was sold out. The cheapest upgrade would have cost us each (9 of us) $60... so we hung out in chinatown and didn't go to the game. We watched it on tv at a bar... but still a good time! Sorry I couldn't back to you sooner Tony!! haha

that sucks Whitey--good to see you still had fun regardless

[whiteysax]

that sucks Whitey--good to see you still had fun regardlessyep... hope you enjoyed the game... i'm going to the Flyers/Leafs on the 24th anyway ;)

[DmBand801]

yep... hope you enjoyed the game... i'm going to the Flyers/Leafs on the 24th anyway ;)

souns like a good game for a leafs fan :) - i'm hoping to go back to DC when the devils come in 2 weeks

[whiteysax]

souns like a good game for a leafs fan :) - i'm hoping to go back to DC when the devils come in 2 weeks:thumbsup:thumbsup i got my tickets off of ebay for $25 a piece... 26 rows off the ice :D

[~Crashintome89~]

We will give you Hatcher

That just made my night right there. Thanks.

[thelindz]

The Oilers will make the playoffs... and it will be wonderful.

[DmBand801]

The Oilers will make the playoffs... and it will be wonderful.

GO ROLOSON! :D

[Franchize41]

Nagy to Dallas... I like the deal for Phoenix, especially if they werent gonna sign him

[DMBsniper12]

The Flyers are playin great tonight..

Their PK is dangerous with all the young talent, speed and aggression. 2 more shorhanded goals tonight. Too bad the PK is all they have this year haha.

[JeffDMB41PT]

Jesus, we slapped calgary last night and now we're getting WORKED by the worst team in the league :twak

[DMBsniper12]

Wow.. and I coulda been at this game..

[whiteysax]

The Flyers are playin great tonight..

Their PK is dangerous with all the young talent, speed and aggression. 2 more shorhanded goals tonight. Too bad the PK is all they have this year haha.this game was all about who got to the young goaltender first... and philly won the race... just a solid push in the 3rd was all they needed

[thelindz]

GO ROLOSON! :D
Lets hope. :)

[JeffDMB41PT]

this game was all about who got to the young goaltender first... and philly won the race... just a solid push in the 3rd was all they needed

I agree, phillies playng good, but MacDonald has let in about 3 very soft goals

[rockyracoon]

the flyers definately didn't look like the worst team tonight. they set the tone early, bangin anyone with a white jersey on. and when that happens to the wings, they seem to get a little pretentious and start making mistakes. gotta give the credit to philly, though. good game all around.

[JeffDMB41PT]

The Oilers will make the playoffs... and it will be wonderful.

the Oilers can make the playoffs all they want, just as long as the wings dont hve to play them in the first round again :lol

[rockyracoon]

soft goals? the first goal was a rebound off an unbelievable save. the second was a 5 on 3, another rebound. the third goal umberger walked right around lidstrom. not the greatest goal to give up, but nick certainly didn't help much on that one. the fourth and firfth goals were just good shots. philly was skating and the wings were watching. joey mac held the wings in the game as long as he could. there was only so much he could do tonight.

[whiteysax]

my favorite was the hit macdonald took when he wasn't sure he should skate out to play the puck... THAT's what should be allowed if you leave the crease!

[rockyracoon]

something has got to happen, and i don't think it's going to be the kind of trade that fills try to fill some gaps for this year. I almost think this year is a write-off, and they might do something crazy, like send ryan smyth to a contender for some serious young talent or picks, and try to buy him back as a free agent.

i can't fathom seeing ryan in any other jersey than an oilers one. that being said, i would be jumping for joy if the wings found a way to snag him. he would be the difference between another early exit and a deep run. ryan smyth is still the most underrated player in the game. i haven't cheched the standings recently, but is edmonton in that bad of shape that they would trade the heart and soul of the franchise?

[JeffDMB41PT]

soft goals? the first goal was a rebound off an unbelievable save. the second was a 5 on 3, another rebound. the third goal umberger walked right around lidstrom. not the greatest goal to give up, but nick certainly didn't help much on that one. the fourth and firfth goals were just good shots. philly was skating and the wings were watching. joey mac held the wings in the game as long as he could. there was only so much he could do tonight.

ok, 2 then the first umberger goal went right through Mac. although umberger got around Nick., it was an awful angle. Then that crazy backhand shot, good placement but he should have had it. Never-the-less, the wings did look slower. No worries though.

[rockyracoon]

it was kind of expected, after playing last night and all. but definately a lousy finish to a game they could have won. i still think they better make a move or two if they want to have any shot at a playoff run. i've seen about all i want to of lilja, the pie-line with a jersey on. and what the hell was he doing turtling like claude lemieux after he ran gagne from behind? if you're man enough to do that than you should be man enough to defend it. that was embarassing.

[JeffDMB41PT]

it was kind of expected, after playing last night and all. but definately a lousy finish to a game they could have won. i still think they better make a move or two if they want to have any shot at a playoff run. i've seen about all i want to of lilja, the pie-line with a jersey on.

lol, well, I was listening to 1270 quite a bit today and it sounds like the wings are planning on making not just moves but biiiiiiiig moves according to T-foster and Villenti (not sure if your a 1270 guy but they're on the sports inferno). Word on the street includes possible moves for Forsberg, Bertuzzi, Guerin, and a trade to get rid of Lang from what they said. I would kinda like to see them pick up a Defensemen. Not really sure whos out there on D though.

[DMBsniper12]

lol, well, I was listening to 1270 quite a bit today and it sounds like the wings are planning on making not just moves but biiiiiiiig moves according to T-foster and Villenti (not sure if your a 1270 guy but they're on the sports inferno). Word on the street includes possible moves for Forsberg, Bertuzzi, Guerin, and a trade to get rid of Lang from what they said. I would kinda like to see them pick up a Defensemen. Not really sure whos out there on D though.


Hatcher.

[JeffDMB41PT]

Hatcher.

awesome :shrug

[Alazais]

Take Mcabe from us... Pish Posh to no-trade clause... Take him.. He's yours..

[whiteysax]

Take Mcabe from us... Pish Posh to no-trade clause... Take him.. He's yours..:lol yeah... like we need Gill on the top line pulling down Kaberle...

[DmBand801]

:lol yeah... like we need Gill on the top line pulling down Kaberle...

ooo Hal Gill :lol

[whiteysax]

ooo Hal Gill :lolyeah... sounded like a good transaction... in hindsight... not so much...

[DmBand801]

yeah... sounded like a good transaction... in hindsight... not so much...

there is some good D on ther FA market this summer and even at the deadline...hopfully your leafs make a move Whitey

[whiteysax]

there is some good D on ther FA market this summer and even at the deadline...hopfully your leafs make a move Whiteyme too.. although if they talked sense into McCabe and he stopped taking bad penalties and started playing better positional D, he'd be a top notch defender. Unfortunately all their defensive defensemen are slow as shit and the rest of the defense is there to pound the puck from the blue line. Gill has trouble turning and skating, Kilger gets caught pinching all the time... the rest of the D is always hurt or recovering... I've seen Gill play great D on a 5-3 PK... but just as often as I've seen great D, I've seen him give up the passing lane, get stepped around... so sloppy

[~Crashintome89~]

I cried last night after the game. It was beautiful. I unfortunately missed the first two periods but I managed to see the third period. Oh boy, that's what I've been waiting for year.

[whiteysax]

I cried last night after the game. It was beautiful. I unfortunately missed the first two periods but I managed to see the third period. Oh boy, that's what I've been waiting for year.yeah... even philly is entitled to one more big win this year ;)

[thelindz]

The Oilers will come out of this 4 game trip to the East with 8 points. I can feel it.

:thumbsup

[JeffDMB41PT]

Take Mcabe from us... Pish Posh to no-trade clause... Take him.. He's yours..

whats wrong with Mcabe this year? Unfortunately, I didnt get into a fantasy league this year so I havnt been keeping up with individual players as much as i would like. I know he had a monster of a year last year.

[whiteysax]

whats wrong with Mcabe this year? Unfortunately, I didnt get into a fantasy league this year so I havnt been keeping up with individual players as much as i would like. I know he had a monster of a year last year.Kaberle has stolen his thunder.. so all that's left to him is stupid penalties...

[joepsu0985]

looks like the new reebok jerseys will be selling for $99 for the screen printed edition. They dont look bad at all. I think im going to pick one up. Possible a Jordan Staal. Looks like he will be on the Pens for a while.

[whiteysax]

looks like the new reebok jerseys will be selling for $99 for the screen printed edition. They dont look bad at all. I think im going to pick one up. Possible a Jordan Staal. Looks like he will be on the Pens for a while.the nhl.com store?

[DMBsniper12]

Kaberle has stolen his thunder.. so all that's left to him is stupid penalties...

They are only seperated by 1 goal, and 6 points though.. but 75 PIMs.

[joepsu0985]

the nhl.com store?


essentially...you can customize one on the Pen's website...

www.pittsburghpenguins.com

[whiteysax]

essentially...you can customize one on the Pen's website...

www.pittsburghpenguins.com (http://www.pittsburghpenguins.com)cool... i wish i had the money to continue to expand my jersey collection... i like to say i collect jerseys... but i haven't bought a new one in over a year...

[CarterUSA1]

Forsberg traded to Nashville for Scottie Upshall, Ryan Parent, 1st and 3rd round picks.

[DMBsniper12]

Forsberg traded to Nashville for Scottie Upshall, Ryan Parent, 1st and 3rd round picks.

You know this for sure? Link?

[DMBsniper12]

Found the link, the trade is what i wanted a couple young prospects and a couple picks.

And i really think forsberg will sign with the flyers again next year, and we could be pretty good next year or the year after.

[JeffDMB41PT]

Bad news for us Wings fans......we thought he was comming here, geuss not. Unfortunately, nashville is in our division too and we gotta play them a few more times. :mad

[DMBsniper12]

If I was a wings fan, I'd be scared of the Preds before the Forsberg trade.. but now? wow

[JeffDMB41PT]

If I was a wings fan, I'd be scared of the Preds before the Forsberg trade.. but now? wow

yes, yes you are right....pretty scary

[~Crashintome89~]

Edmonton has joined Dallas and San Jose in taking a long look at defenseman Derian Hatcher. The Oilers likely want to move right winger Joffrey Lupul, whose salary increases to nearly $3 million in two years. The Flyers would have to add more to the deal, and would be willing.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer

Thank God.

[DMBsniper12]

Edmonton has joined Dallas and San Jose in taking a long look at defenseman Derian Hatcher. The Oilers likely want to move right winger Joffrey Lupul, whose salary increases to nearly $3 million in two years. The Flyers would have to add more to the deal, and would be willing.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer

Thank God.

Hatcher for lupuls stick?

[thelindz]

Hatcher will NEVER play here. He is such a f*cker - so hated in the NHL.

[DMBsniper12]

Hatcher will NEVER play here. He is such a f*cker - so hated in the NHL.

Are we talking about the same Hatcher here??

Slow as hell, takes a ton of stupid penalties, 0 goals 3 assists in 56 games, and seems to not know what hes doing in the defensive zone on occasian? What's not to like?

[whiteysax]

Hatcher will NEVER play here. He is such a f*cker - so hated in the NHL.he was an asset before the rule changes...

Forsberg in Nashville? I think i'll stick with my cup prediction...
Buffalo vs. Nashville

[DMBsniper12]

Arent you supposed to be at this game Whitey?

[~Crashintome89~]

Hatcher will NEVER play here. He is such a f*cker - so hated in the NHL.

Fortunately as a Flyers fan, you don't make that decision.

[whiteysax]

Arent you supposed to be at this game Whitey?in a week... they play again on the 24th

[DMBsniper12]

in a week... they play again on the 24th

Ohh gotcha, hope your leafs lose that time :devil.

[whiteysax]

Ohh gotcha, hope your leafs lose that time :devil.let's not forget who we're talking about here...
38 pts in 56 games....:rolleyes

[DMBsniper12]

let's not forget who we're talking about here...
38 pts in 56 games....:rolleyes

True true...








but atleast I'm not a leafs fan! lol

[thelindz]

Fortunately as a Flyers fan, you don't make that decision.
Will not happen. We won't have scum like him playing on our team.

[whiteysax]

True true...








but atleast I'm not a leafs fan! lol:twak

[DmBand801]

whitey, how much satisfaction will it be for you if the leafs overtake the habs for the 8th seed?

[whiteysax]

whitey, how much satisfaction will it be for you if the leafs overtake the habs for the 8th seed?none if we can't fend off the other teams vying for the same slot...

[joepsu0985]

Anyone seeing what the pens are doing to the Devils? Wow...

[DmBand801]

Anyone seeing what the pens are doing to the Devils? Wow...

and the comeback falls short :thumbsdow

[DMBsniper12]

Gagne cant hit the net if his life depended on it.

Since you posted this rediculous comment, Gagne has a 5 game goal scoring streak and in those 5 games has 7 goals and 4 assists :cool .

[joepsu0985]

and the comeback falls short :thumbsdow

Yeah sucks....We have been giving up leads but yet find a way to win. We held this one though. Here we come.

[thelindz]

none if we can't fend off the other teams vying for the same slot...
Go Oil... :hump

[DmBand801]

Yeah sucks....We have been giving up leads but yet find a way to win. We held this one though. Here we come.

plenty of time left to seperate ourselves again :D

[boiii]

whitey, how much satisfaction will it be for you if the leafs overtake the habs for the 8th seed?

its still february.

cheers.
ken

[joepsu0985]

plenty of time left to seperate ourselves again :D

or a enough time for us to catch you...

[DmBand801]

or a enough time for us to catch you...

back to 7 pts.....

[~Crashintome89~]

I hope Shanahan is okay after that hit. That was nasty.

[SideshowRob]

I Want Samsanov

[joepsu0985]

back to 7 pts.....

3 more games....we will win against the shti state of NJ

[boiii]

I Want Samsanov

youre getting glen murray

cheers.
ken

[JeffDMB41PT]

Anyone catch Zetterbergs first career hat trick last night? it was dead sexy ;)

[thelindz]

http://www.edmontonoilers.com/news/index.php?id=1013

Odd...

[SideshowRob]

http://www.edmontonoilers.com/news/index.php?id=1013

Odd...

:lol:lol

[SideshowRob]

youre getting glen murray

cheers.
ken

why do you say that?

[boiii]

why do you say that?

because he's on the block, plays well with his buddy joe, and that's the word on the street.

cheers.
ken

[SideshowRob]

because he's on the block, plays well with his buddy joe, and that's the word on the street.

cheers.
ken

i didn't hear that rumor. But thanks for that.

[joepsu0985]

back to 7 pts.....

back to 5

[DmBand801]

back to 5

going to be 3 after tomorrow :BANG

[SideshowRob]

it took 10 periods for the Sharks to score a goal


the Western Conference is so tight...

[joepsu0985]

going to be 3 after tomorrow :BANG

Hope you are right. Afternoon games worry me. We have troulbe against the Isles sometimes.

[~Crashintome89~]

Let's go Flyers.

[cottlerocket]

Let's go Flyers.

Too bad they're going to lose to the Sabres tomorrow night. I'll be there cheering on the future Stanley Cup champions.;)

Let's go Buffalo!

[~Crashintome89~]

Too bad they're going to lose to the Sabres tomorrow night. I'll be there cheering on the future Stanley Cup champions.;)

Let's go Buffalo!

You make me sick. :mad

[cottlerocket]

You make me sick. :mad

Oh, and why's that? Because the Flyers are going down the toilet and the Sabres are first in the east?

[DmBand801]

Too bad they're going to lose to the Sabres tomorrow night. I'll be there cheering on the future Stanley Cup champions.;)

Let's go Buffalo!

Buffalo is injury-plagued again. From Afinogenov (6 weeks) to Gaustad (season) to Kotalik (4-6 weeks) to Spacek (4 weeks i think) i'd be worried about the Devils catching them if i was a sabres fan

[~Crashintome89~]

Buffalo is injury-plagued again. From Afinogenov (6 weeks) to Gaustad (season) to Kotalik (4-6 weeks) to Spacek (4 weeks i think) i'd be worried about the Devils catching them if i was a sabres fan

Good, I'm glad. Now Buffalo fans know how Flyers fans feel.

Go Devils!

[cottlerocket]

Buffalo is injury-plagued again. From Afinogenov (6 weeks) to Gaustad (season) to Kotalik (4-6 weeks) to Spacek (4 weeks i think) i'd be worried about the Devils catching them if i was a sabres fan

Oh trust me...I'm worried about all of the injuries. However, I have no doubt that they will make the playoffs. It's a good thing they have all of those wins built up, otherwise the injuries would be extremely devestating to the team. By the time the playoffs roll around everyone will be healthy. I'm sure there will be a few injuries pop up between now and then, but I just hope they can keep the major ones out of play. I don't want to see the same thing that happened in last years playoff run...40 Sabres defensemen going down. Ouch! The Sabres have an abundance of depth, though. They'll work through it.

[joepsu0985]

Good, I'm glad. Now Buffalo fans know how Flyers fans feel.

Go Devils!


Wow thats low. I know a ton of Philly fans that would hate your life. I thought it was one thing Pens and Flyers fans had in common, the hatred of NJ.

[joepsu0985]

Buffalo is injury-plagued again. From Afinogenov (6 weeks) to Gaustad (season) to Kotalik (4-6 weeks) to Spacek (4 weeks i think) i'd be worried about the Devils catching them if i was a sabres fan


As a Devils fan you must worry about the Pens catching you.

[zwettstein]

Screw NY... they messed up our streak...

Whatever. Go Pens!!

[DmBand801]

As a Devils fan you must worry about the Pens catching you.

the penguins are human and can lose, it was proven today. Fleury is vulnerable to giving up bad goals and i can see him being the reason the pens fail to win the division.

[~Crashintome89~]

Wow thats low. I know a ton of Philly fans that would hate your life. I thought it was one thing Pens and Flyers fans had in common, the hatred of NJ.

The Devils don't have a little baby bitch.

That's why.

[DmBand801]

Oh trust me...I'm worried about all of the injuries. However, I have no doubt that they will make the playoffs. It's a good thing they have all of those wins built up, otherwise the injuries would be extremely devestating to the team. By the time the playoffs roll around everyone will be healthy. I'm sure there will be a few injuries pop up between now and then, but I just hope they can keep the major ones out of play. I don't want to see the same thing that happened in last years playoff run...40 Sabres defensemen going down. Ouch! The Sabres have an abundance of depth, though. They'll work through it.

theres no doubt at all that Buffalo's going to makwe the playoffs. The question is how far will they go once they get there, or if they can hold on to the #1 seed with all the injuries and the Devils on 6 back with 2 more games at hand.

[~Crashintome89~]

Scooooooooooootttttttttiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee Uppppppppppppppppshhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww w

[DmBand801]

Scooooooooooootttttttttiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee Uppppppppppppppppshhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww w

they stole him from Nashville being that they're going to get Forsberg in the summer.

[~Crashintome89~]

Kyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyylllllllllllllllleeeeeee Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllddddddddeeeee eeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[~Crashintome89~]

Motherfucker Carter, you hit the God damn cross bar, fag.

[joepsu0985]

the penguins are human and can lose, it was proven today. Fleury is vulnerable to giving up bad goals and i can see him being the reason the pens fail to win the division.

Yeah it must be we are horrible. I mean it was out second game in less than 24 hours. We cant win them all. We needed knocked off our pedastal and get back to reality. This loss will help us out in my opinion. Especially going to FLA for two games where we always have trouble.

We need to get Melichar off the ice too..Ever since hes been back its been trouble.

I expected this today (see my post either on this page or the last one). We always have trouble with the Isles.

[JeffDMB41PT]

Motherfucker Carter, you hit the God damn cross bar, fag.

that would have been a hell of a goal, too bad.

By the way crash, why are the flyers constantly on versus, I dont want to watch your shitty last place team every night the wings don't play ;)

[joepsu0985]

The Devils don't have a little baby bitch.

That's why.


That little baby bitch has owned you guys for two seasons now. Your group of punk ass goons will be swept for the season March 4th.

[joepsu0985]

that would have been a hell of a goal, too bad.

By the way crash, why are the flyers constantly on versus, I dont want to watch your shitty last place team every night the wings don't play ;)

Shitty teams get their games on shitty TV...The Pens were on there a lot last year.

[~Crashintome89~]

That little baby bitch has owned you guys for two seasons now. Your group of punk ass goons will be swept for the season March 4th.

Oh boo hoo, does the baby need some tissues after gets nailed by Hatcher again?

[JeffDMB41PT]

Shitty teams get their games on shitty TV...The Pens were on there a lot last year.

that made me :lol

so true

[joepsu0985]

Oh boo hoo, does the baby need some tissues after gets nailed by Hatcher again?


Haha...no he will just put the puck in the back of the net. Seriously...dont be so bitter that you traded your franchise player away.

[~Crashintome89~]

that would have been a hell of a goal, too bad.

By the way crash, why are the flyers constantly on versus, I dont want to watch your shitty last place team every night the wings don't play ;)

I didn't think they believed that the Flyers would be this bad and plus they need big market teams to keep casual viewers interested. That's why you see Philly, NJ, Dallas, Rangers, and Avs on all the time.

[joepsu0985]

that made me :lol

so true

Seriously....When is the NHL going to learn that NOBODY gets versus...

[JeffDMB41PT]

now thats how you keep your stick on the ice

[~Crashintome89~]

Kyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyllllllllllleeeeeeeeeee Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllddddddddeeeeeee eeeerrrrrrrrrrrr

[JeffDMB41PT]

Seriously....When is the NHL going to learn that NOBODY gets versus...

what are you talking about man? Its better than signing a deal with ESPN, just ask Bettman.

[~Crashintome89~]

what are you talking about man? Its better than signing a deal with ESPN, just ask Bettman.

That man is so effin' smart. I wish I was as smart as him.

[JeffDMB41PT]

That man is so effin' smart. I wish I was as smart as him.

Yea, if I was as smart as him I would invent the atomic bomb or cure some disease or something instead of wasting my time with the NHL :shrug

Sometimes Im glad I live so close to Canada that my cable provider carries CBC. Don't know if any of you guys get it but Hockey Night in Canada each weekend is hot sex.

[~Crashintome89~]

Sometimes Im glad I live so close to Canada that my cable provider carries CBC. Don't know if any of you guys get it but Hockey Night in Canada each weekend is hot sex with Don Cherry.

Fixed.

[joepsu0985]

what are you talking about man? Its better than signing a deal with ESPN, just ask Bettman.

The only thing I like about Bettman is the fact that he is for keeping the Pens in Pittsburgh....But everything else is just crazy....

Were all the playoff games on VS last year?

[DmBand801]

The only thing I like about Bettman is the fact that he is for keeping the Pens in Pittsburgh....But everything else is just crazy....

Were all the playoff games on VS last year?

versus and NBC - NBC had weekend games and every single Cup finals game

[JeffDMB41PT]

Fixed.

for sure, I love Don Cherry

[thelindz]

I wasn't aware American sports broadcasting was so terrible.

I think I'm pretty fortunate to have most Oiler games on Sportsnet (which is amazing), CBC, and a few on TSN. All great networks.

[joepsu0985]

versus and NBC - NBC had weekend games and every single Cup finals game

So were the playoff games regional coverage so all areas got their teams? Fuck this VS shit.

[boiii]

Don't know if any of you guys get it but Hockey Night in Canada each weekend is hot sex.

hockey night in toronto is the worst way to watch hockey.

I think I'm pretty fortunate to have most Oiler games on Sportsnet (which is amazing), CBC, and a few on TSN. All great networks.

i dont enjoy sportsnet programming. unless i watch it on mute.
cbc hnic is like watching the game being called by leafs fans. its irritating, obnoxious, biased, and could bob cole be any older?
tsn is 60% okay. and only that high because pierre maguire rules (the nhl on nbc was lucky to scoop him).

i watch on rds.

cheers.
ken

[boiii]

edmonton. you rule and you make canada proud:

"Apparently some guy in Edmonton build a bad ass hockey rink in his back yard and converted his mower into a Zamboni."
http://www.collegehumor.com/picture:1742658

cheers.
ken

[cottlerocket]

We get Versus here in Buffalo, but the broadcasts are horrible. They try to use all of these wierd camera angles to show how advanced their crews are but they just end up ruining the TV experience. Rick and Jim on MSG are excellent and the broadcast is superb. I'm glad I'll be at the arena tomorrow for the Flyers game so I don't have to watch it on Versus.

[DmBand801]

So were the playoff games regional coverage so all areas got their teams? Fuck this VS shit.

for the most part, i'm almost positive they do. When living in NY, the devils network (FSN) provided coverage for the conf. quarters and semis, so i'm sure FSN pittsburgh will do the same if theres scheduling conflicts with Vs.

[joepsu0985]

Good...I would be livid...though it would give me an excuse to go to the bar...Oh wait...if the Pens make the playoffs I would be there anyways...Dont need more excuses..

[SideshowRob]

i still find it amazing that the San Jose Sharks are 7 points out of not making the playoffs...

[Newfiedmbfan]

i still find it amazing that the San Jose Sharks are 7 points out of not making the playoffs...

ummm aren't they 12 points up on 9th place Edmonton?

[Newfiedmbfan]

hockey night in toronto is the worst way to watch hockey.



i dont enjoy sportsnet programming. unless i watch it on mute.
cbc hnic is like watching the game being called by leafs fans. its irritating, obnoxious, biased, and could bob cole be any older?
tsn is 60% okay. and only that high because pierre maguire rules (the nhl on nbc was lucky to scoop him).

i watch on rds.

cheers.
ken

I have to agree with this post. Especially the section about sportsnet. Holy shit...everyone on that station is annoying. They actually dumb down sports.

Tsn isn't bad.

HNIC would be good if not for all the leafs games. The west games are covered well. I like the hotstove segment after the 2nd period.

[~Crashintome89~]

i still find it amazing that the San Jose Sharks are 7 points out of not making the playoffs...

They'll make the playoffs, don't worry.

[thelindz]

i dont enjoy sportsnet programming. unless i watch it on mute.
cbc hnic is like watching the game being called by leafs fans. its irritating, obnoxious, biased, and could bob cole be any older?
tsn is 60% okay. and only that high because pierre maguire rules (the nhl on nbc was lucky to scoop him).

i watch on rds.

cheers.
ken
Perhaps your broadcasting in the East is different - but I enjoy SNWest for the most part. The odd commentator drives me crazy - aka Peter Loubardias or whatever his name is... However, they do cover some insane amount of Oiler hockey so I guess I'm watching it regardless. Sometimes I mute it and put CHED radio on in the background, which is good.

And as for CBC... I often look forward to HNIC. I like Hrudey and MacLean, but Scott Oake tends to drive me nuts. I'd say its better than American channels - I've seen some NBC hockey and it is just terrible.

[boiii]

HNIC would be good if not for all the leafs games. The west games are covered well. I like the hotstove segment after the 2nd period.

And as for CBC... I often look forward to HNIC. I like Hrudey and MacLean, but Scott Oake tends to drive me nuts. I'd say its better than American channels - I've seen some NBC hockey and it is just terrible.

ok, makes sense now. it blanked out that you watched the west games on hnic ("the 2nd game") and aren't exposed to bob cole and the leafs every broadcast. yea ron maclean and kelly hrudey are pretty hip. i actually do love don cherry's antics too. its just the play-by-play and constant leafs coverage that i can't handle.

cheers.
ken

[cottlerocket]

Go Sabres! Great win tonight. I've gotta give the Flyers credit...they didn't roll over, they fought back and almost tied it up. The Sabres played like crap in the second and beginning of the third period. They pulled it out though. Great atmosphere at the arena tonight too.

[joepsu0985]

Jersey's back up 7....shit Sens lost..keeps the pens #4

[thelindz]

ok, makes sense now. it blanked out that you watched the west games on hnic ("the 2nd game") and aren't exposed to bob cole and the leafs every broadcast. yea ron maclean and kelly hrudey are pretty hip. i actually do love don cherry's antics too. its just the play-by-play and constant leafs coverage that i can't handle.

cheers.
ken
Completely understandable.

[DmBand801]

Sean Avery sucks :)

[DmBand801]

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

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20062007/GS020908.HTM

[~Crashintome89~]

lol that is hilarious.

Thank God for Youtube.

[whiteysax]

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

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20062007/GS020908.HTM
hells yeah!!!!!