The OFFICIAL NHL 2007/2008 SEASON THREAD!

[buresnipes]

Jim Hughson = best announcer in hockey

was that the guy who said it? i don't know the announcers names, but if he doesn't know their names i wouldn't say he is the best.

[KingCanuck]

was that the guy who said it? i don't know the announcers names, but if he doesn't know their names i wouldn't say he is the best.

Hes the play by play guy not sure if he was the one who said it.

But hes the best in the business. Hes been the Canucks broadcaster for over 12 years now but this is his last season because he signed a six year exclusive contract (500k per year :eek: ) with CBC to be their top guy.

Hes going to take over Bob Cole for the leafs games when he retires (aka the most coveted spot in Sports in Canada)...

Im sad to see him go~!

[Haywood Jablome]

Jim Hughson = best announcer in hockey

I like him second only to Chris Cuthbert


Bob Cole and Harry Neil need to retire 10 years ago. They can take their Leaf's biased game callling BS with them

[buresnipes]

stars lose, brutal.

[MacGyverDel]

stars lose, brutal.

A big win for Vancouver eh? :)

[Haywood Jablome]

A big win for Vancouver eh? :)

what happened to Chris Neil?? When is he expected back?

[KingCanuck]

Canucks win 4-3!!

Mitchell needs to be captian next year!!! That shift just showed what hes all about!

[MacGyverDel]

what happened to Chris Neil?? When is he expected back?

All I know is he is sidelined indefinitely. :o

[Dan O Mac]

:)
:cool:



M F'er

When did he elbow the Wing's Holmstrom's head into the boards from behind too? Was that in the playoffs?? If I recall, he didnt get jack for that.......I could be wrong though. It was a nasty hit too.

I'd like to see my boy Laroque pummel Pronger's gap tooth face with his gigantic left hand.

Laraque is my favourite enforcer of all time, and can even bury the puck; he had a hat-trick a couple years back, and not the Gordie Howe kind:p Great guy off the ice from what I hear too. I'd love to see him absolutely brutalize Pronger...in fact I'd supply the weapon, face-mask AND getaway car :D

[Haywood Jablome]

Laraque is my favourite enforcer of all time, and can even bury the puck; he had a hat-trick a couple years back, and not the Gordie Howe kind:p Great guy off the ice from what I hear too. I'd love to see him absolutely brutalize Pronger...in fact I'd supply the weapon, face-mask AND getaway car :D

as an Oiler's fan, I was very dissapointed when they let him go

[MacGyverDel]

Oilers up 1-0 after one. :)

4:03 into 2nd Phoenix scores on PP. Tied at 1

Misced the time but Oilers up another. 2-1 half way through 2nd.

Oilers up 3-1 after 2.

Will be sleeping for the 3rd. ;)

[zkid002]

Do you guys bet in this thread?..would love to make some hockey rep bets?..anyone up for some?

[harrisjl]

Senators get impeached today @ 3:00 :p

^ that was difficult to say after Friday :o

[MacGyverDel]

Senators get impeached today @ 3:00 :p

^ that was difficult to say after Friday :o

:p Morning harris.

Watching the Flyers @ Penguins today at noon.

Crosby still out but Hossa should be in the line up.


Then at 3pm the Sens @ Carolina. ;)

[DRob27]

Please tell me somebody just saw Malkin's goal...that was amazing

[MacGyverDel]

Please tell me somebody just saw Malkin's goal...that was amazing

:D I misced it and the damn replay. :rolleyes:


Caught the second goal though. :p 2-0

[DRob27]

:D I misced it and the damn replay. :rolleyes:

Did you sea that one? :) 2-0 Pens.


Philly has started taking runs at us, time to see some hitting hopefully.

re-edit: and the rough play has started

[MacGyverDel]

Did you sea that one? :) 2-0 Pens.


Philly has started taking runs at us, time to see some hitting hopefully.

re-edit: and the rough play has started

I sea that. :D


EDIT: Well a nice 1st period. :)

[buresnipes]

Canucks win 4-3!!

Mitchell needs to be captian next year!!! That shift just showed what hes all about!

you guys only won because Tippett was being a fu cking idiot and started holmqvist.

[KingCanuck]

you guys only won because Tippett was being a fu cking idiot and started holmqvist.

We started Sanford vs you guys once this year as well.

BTW: Canucks only team in the league who hasn't lost 3 straight games in regulation.

[buresnipes]

We started Sanford vs you guys once this year as well.

BTW: Canucks only team in the league who hasn't lost 3 straight games in regulation.

i'd rather have him than homqvist. plus at this time of the year when you are fighting for home ice you don't start a ****ty goalie.

[MacGyverDel]

Goodness. :D

Penguins up 3-0 in 2nd.

[DRob27]

GOALLLLLLLL!!! 3-0 Pens!!


philly pulls biron

edit: Bah, weak goal by Fleury not in position..3-1


edit: LOL 5-1 Pens, 2 goals in like 20 seconds

[MacGyverDel]

GOALLLLLLLL!!! 3-0 Pens!!


philly pulls biron

edit: Bah, weak goal by Fleury not in position..3-1

Real quick change there. :p

5-1

[oline73]

Real quick change there. :p

5-1

looks like my philly jersey goes back into the closet for a little while longer....

[MacGyverDel]

looks like my philly jersey goes back into the closet for a little while longer....

They had 4 wins against the Penguins of 5 games though. ;)

[oline73]

They had 4 wins against the Penguins of 5 games though. ;)

lost to boston yesterday, and toronto twice before that

[MacGyverDel]

Woah! 6-1

Penguins have this game nailed for sure. :D


EDIT: No way. 7-1. :D And the Penguins have a PP during the last couple minutes.

Good game.


Have the Sens and Canes coming up in a half hour. ;)

[DRob27]

Woah! 6-1

Penguins have this game nailed for sure. :D


EDIT: No way. 7-1. :D And the Penguins have a PP during the last couple minutes.

Good game.


Have the Sens and Canes coming up in a half hour. ;)

Yeah, great game all around for the pens. Hossa looked awesome, obviously Malkin and Sykora too. The two other trade acquisitions also did good, Gill with a goal and Dupuis with 3 assists.

[MacGyverDel]

Well it's nice that the Sens are scoring. ;)

Unfortunately they are no longer Sens! :p

Corvo with a hat trick, Eaves with a goal.

Canes up 5-1.

[Kovalchuk]

Well it's nice that the Sens are scoring. ;)

Unfortunately they are no longer Sens! :p

Corvo with a hat trick, Eaves with a goal.

Canes up 5-1.

Corvo getting a hat trick is hilarious!!!

Commodore skates like he has cement in his feet and Stillman was invisible the entire game. And to think Sens fan thought that was the trade to push them over the edge! LOL

[MacGyverDel]

Corvo getting a hat trick is hilarious!!!

Commodore skates like he has cement in his feet and Stillman was invisible the entire game. And to think Sens fan thought that was the trade to push them over the edge! LOL

:p You're loving it aren't ya? :D

[harrisjl]

Good game I'm pretty tipped LOL

[MacGyverDel]

Good game I'm pretty tipped LOL

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb32/Del-189/thhmmm.gif Tipped eh?


:p

[LVI]

Oilers on a roll. Knocking off the Red Hot Sharks last night. Considering the score the game was quite entertaining. And Roli was hot. We are creeping ever so slowely towards 8th place. Look out Canucks.

[TheStack]

Me thinks that the habs will rape the Bruins 2 times this week. Which would make us 8-0 against them this year...

Do you guys think that the habs have a chance in the east this year?

[BMC1979]

Oilers on a roll. Knocking off the Red Hot Sharks last night. Considering the score the game was quite entertaining. And Roli was hot. We are creeping ever so slowely towards 8th place. Look out Canucks.

73 games...36-32-5....8-2-0 in last 10...77 points...5 points out of 8th (Canucks)...7 points out of 6 or 7th (Flames and Avs)...11 games left

THERE'S STILL HOPE!

[Kovalchuk]

Do you guys think that the habs have a chance in the east this year?

They have just as much a chance as anyone else...

however, less penalties tend to be called in the playoffs and that could seriously hurt MTL's offensive output.

1. New Jersey
2. Pittsburgh
3. Montreal

those are the top 3 in the East in my opinion... but I also think the Rangers could make some noise.

[Haywood Jablome]

Oilers on a roll. Knocking off the Red Hot Sharks last night. Considering the score the game was quite entertaining. And Roli was hot. We are creeping ever so slowely towards 8th place. Look out Canucks.

Rolo with 2 big wins in a row - nice

I love the way Hemski just walked out of the corner on that 5 on 3, took control and just blasted one in the net. If it werent for him on the PP, they'd have no creativity.

[Dan O Mac]

Rolo with 2 big wins in a row - nice

I love the way Hemski just walked out of the corner on that 5 on 3, took control and just blasted one in the net. If it werent for him on the PP, they'd have no creativity.

Good to see Hemsky shooting more this year, he's got SO much skill.

My Leafs are now in 6th place...in the Stamkos sweepstakes. Tank baby tank!

[buresnipes]

Good to see Hemsky shooting more this year, he's got SO much skill.

My Leafs are now in 6th place...in the Stamkos sweepstakes. Tank baby tank!

i hope they don't get stamkos. i like him to much but if he goes to toronto i am gonna have to hate him.

[Dan O Mac]

i hope they don't get stamkos. i like him to much but if he goes to toronto i am gonna have to hate him.

He's already come out and said he's a big Leaf fan, as have Doughty and Pietrangelo, so you may have to hate the top 3 prospects :D

[LVI]

Rolo with 2 big wins in a row - nice

I love the way Hemski just walked out of the corner on that 5 on 3, took control and just blasted one in the net. If it werent for him on the PP, they'd have no creativity.

very true indeed. But next year with Gagner having a full season under his belt will diffenatley help our PP. But first there's this years stretch run.

[buresnipes]

He's already come out and said he's a big Leaf fan, as have Doughty and Pietrangelo, so you may have to hate the top 3 prospects :D

never heard of that 3rd guy so the leafs can have him.

[Haywood Jablome]

Good to see Hemsky shooting more this year, he's got SO much skill.


indeed
I'm surprised this is the first season he's cracked the 20 goal mark.

I hate when people call him a wuss too. He takes a LOT of hits because he carries the puck so much and knows when he's got a hit coming, but doesnt just get rid of the puck to not get hit........

[Dan O Mac]

never heard of that 3rd guy so the leafs can have him.

Haha, you might change your mind in a few years, he might go ahead of Doughty in this year's draft.


indeed
I'm surprised this is the first season he's cracked the 20 goal mark.

I hate when people call him a wuss too. He takes a LOT of hits because he carries the puck so much and knows when he's got a hit coming, but doesnt just get rid of the puck to not get hit........

His brother played junior in my city, he was actually a decently gritty player, so that doesn't surprise me.

[LVI]

TSN.ca Staff

3/17/2008 11:26:48 AM

In the National Hockey League there are two sets of standards: one for the star players and one for everyone else.

At least that is the opinion of Minnesota forward Chris Simon after Anaheim defencemen Chris Pronger was given an eight-game suspension for stomping on the leg of Vancouver forward Ryan Kessler.......

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=232237&hubname=nhl

[buresnipes]

TSN.ca Staff

3/17/2008 11:26:48 AM

In the National Hockey League there are two sets of standards: one for the star players and one for everyone else.

At least that is the opinion of Minnesota forward Chris Simon after Anaheim defencemen Chris Pronger was given an eight-game suspension for stomping on the leg of Vancouver forward Ryan Kessler.......

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=232237&hubname=nhl

ya i read that this morning. he is 100% right.

[Haywood Jablome]

he is 100% right.

without question

[southpaw01]

Hopin for the Leafs to draft Schenn:p

[Dan O Mac]

Hopin for the Leafs to draft Schenn:p

He's exactly what we've needed for years now; a physical, shutdown d-man. That's why I was hoping Sundin would waive his no-trade, so we could deal with ANA for EDM's 1st and get maybe Stamkos AND Schenn. That would be nuts!

Speaking of Mats, the Sun reported that along with the Kaberle to Philly for Carter and a 1st, Fletch had a deal in place with the habs to send Sundin to them for Higgins and their 1st, 2nd and 3rd picks in this year's draft. Those two deals, plus drafting one of the young d-men with our own first to eventually replace Kabs would have us loaded for the future. Damn JFJ and his handing out NTC's like candy!

[southpaw01]

He's exactly what we've needed for years now; a physical, shutdown d-man. That's why I was hoping Sundin would waive his no-trade, so we could deal with ANA for EDM's 1st and get maybe Stamkos AND Schenn. That would be nuts!

Speaking of Mats, the Sun reported that along with the Kaberle to Philly for Carter and a 1st, Fletch had a deal in place with the habs to send Sundin to them for Higgins and their 1st, 2nd and 3rd picks in this year's draft. Those two deals, plus drafting one of the young d-men with our own first to eventually replace Kabs would have us loaded for the future. Damn JFJ and his handing out NTC's like candy!

Ya i saw that earlier, we would have such a great future with 4 first rounders this year plus Higgins and Carter.

[MacGyverDel]

For those interested in case you misced it; :)

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=106575921

[KingCanuck]

Don't want to sound like a dick, but Oilers aren't making the playoffs. Stranger things have not happened!


Mason Raymond out for four weeks, ****.

[SDOptimist]

My Ducks are RED HOT...watch out for them in the playoffs.

[canuckle]

For those interested in case you misced it; :)

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=106575921

Yoo I'm in :) Thanks for letting 5 people with <1000 reps heh.


Huge win for the canucks tonight. I went over to the girlfriends to watch it (no tv) and it was on freaking PPV. Oilers Canucks game on thursday should be a doozy. The oilers have played pretty hard the last few games.

[dun chavez]

I would like to publicly proclaim my love (not gay love, dont worry) for the Canucks in this thread :)

[Rexy]

i hope they don't get stamkos. i like him to much but if he goes to toronto i am gonna have to hate him.

I know that my Hawks won't be getting Stamkos, but I'm hoping we can get Kyle Beach

[BMC1979]

Don't want to sound like a dick, but Oilers aren't making the playoffs. Stranger things have not happened!




Now why do you have to be like that? Got to keep the hope alive until they're officially eliminated. They're playing well right now and I know barring a huge collapse by someone (maybe your Canucks ;) ), that the chance is slim. BUT, there's still a chance.

[blastdoors]

Speaking of Mats, the Sun reported that along with the Kaberle to Philly for Carter and a 1st, Fletch had a deal in place with the habs to send Sundin to them for Higgins and their 1st, 2nd and 3rd picks in this year's draft. Those two deals, plus drafting one of the young d-men with our own first to eventually replace Kabs would have us loaded for the future. Damn JFJ and his handing out NTC's like candy!

More than likely BS. The Sun is the only place reporting that. And Gainey apparently refused to include Higgins in the deal for Hossa, there's no way he'd give him up for Sundin.

[Rexy]

More than likely BS. The Sun is the only place reporting that. And Gainey apparently refused to include Higgins in the deal for Hossa, there's no way he'd give him up for Sundin.

I heard this on TSN too. And Gainey refused the Hossa thing because it was Higgins, and 2 other roster players plus their first for Hossa.

[buresnipes]

My Ducks are RED HOT...watch out for them in the playoffs.

sorry to tell ya but my Stars are going to eliminate ur ducks first round.

[blastdoors]

I heard this on TSN too. And Gainey refused the Hossa thing because it was Higgins, and 2 other roster players plus their first for Hossa.

The source of the story is Steve Simmons, TSN is just reporting from his story (and I think he's on their show, The Reporters as well). He has a track record for bs trades.

Plus Gainey still wouldn't trade his 1st, 2nd, and 3rd PLUS Higgins for a what, 37 year old Sundin? Gainey's all about the draft and emphasizing young players.

[TheStack]

The source of the story is Steve Simmons, TSN is just reporting from his story (and I think he's on their show, The Reporters as well). He has a track record for bs trades.

Plus Gainey still wouldn't trade his 1st, 2nd, and 3rd PLUS Higgins for a what, 37 year old Sundin? Gainey's all about the draft and emphasizing young players.

I agree with you, Sundin wasn't worth all of that.

[Rexy]

The source of the story is Steve Simmons, TSN is just reporting from his story (and I think he's on their show, The Reporters as well). He has a track record for bs trades.

Plus Gainey still wouldn't trade his 1st, 2nd, and 3rd PLUS Higgins for a what, 37 year old Sundin? Gainey's all about the draft and emphasizing young players.

you misread. It was just Higgins and a 1st

[blastdoors]

you misread. It was just Higgins and a 1st

From the article:

The agreed-to trade would have sent speedy winger Christopher Higgins to the Leafs, along with Montreal's first-, second- and third-round draft picks going to Toronto in exchange for the captain.

[Rexy]

From the article:

The agreed-to trade would have sent speedy winger Christopher Higgins to the Leafs, along with Montreal's first-, second- and third-round draft picks going to Toronto in exchange for the captain.

oh well, when I heard it on TSN it was Higgins, the first and a non roster player.

[Dan O Mac]

More than likely BS. The Sun is the only place reporting that. And Gainey apparently refused to include Higgins in the deal for Hossa, there's no way he'd give him up for Sundin.

Not true. AM 640 in Toronto was the first to break the story back on deadline day when they were talking to Cliff Fletcher. Obviously Fletch wouldn't go into specifics, but he did confirm Montreal was one of 9 teams he had spoken to about Sundin. Simmons was probably bored/hadn't filled his Leaf bashing quotient for the week and decided to bring it up again. Doesn't make it 100% true, but I wouldn't shrug it off so easily.

And for those that are saying Sundin wouldn't be worth that much, consider what a gimpy Forsberg got last year: 1st, 3rd rounders, young top-6 forward and one of Nashville's best prospects. Plus, Sundin is better than Hossa right now, which is what acquiring rental players is all about, getting the best player as of now; Hossa was going to test the market. Plus, Sundin doesn't have a history of choking in the playoffs, and is one of the most clutch players in the league. He's tied for the most overtime winners in league history.

[TheStack]

lmao did you guys see the goal against toskala?? That was bad goaltending omg.

[KingCanuck]

lmao did you guys see the goal against toskala?? That was bad goaltending omg.

This one?

lJStGMYi6hM

[TheStack]

This one?

lJStGMYi6hM

yup, poor leafs...

[KingCanuck]

Luongo's and his wife's baby is due at the start of the playoffs..

God damn it Louie, you should have done the math before you exploded inside your wife. :( :(

[canuckle]

Edmonton wins again. Hmmmm.....

[JackedAndSwole]

Luongo's and his wife's baby is due at the start of the playoffs..

God damn it Louie, you should have done the math before you exploded inside your wife. :( :(

oh my god that will be even better!!!!!!!!

cuz he will do one amazing thing for his newborn baby is that he will be at his best goaltender like he never was before cuz its the playoffs for one and the newborn baby!!!

i wonder what decision hes gonna make tho....stay and play first round of the playoffs or fly down....man what a crazy decision...or maybe he could finish the game then immediately fly over and spend the day and back the next for game 2 or whatever it is...

[Dan O Mac]

lmao did you guys see the goal against toskala?? That was bad goaltending omg.

I'm just glad that didn't hold up as the winner. Toskala's played SO well this season, he really doesn't deserve that. We'd probably be in last overall if it weren't for him and Mats. Anyone see the Sportscentre top-10 they did on long goals? Some pretty bad ones there. I think the one on Thomas was the worst, didn't even seem to have a bad bounce or anything, he just kind of meekly swept at it. But nothing beats Salo in the olympics against Belarus though :D.

[BMC1979]

lmao did you guys see the goal against toskala?? That was bad goaltending omg.

Don't know if that is so much bad goaltending as it was bad luck. Just took a crazy hop right before it got too him. Granted, Toskala probably should have tried to originally put his whole body in front of it instead of just trying to grab it.

Big win for the Oilers last night plus a huge loss for the Flames. Only 5 points back of the Canucks, Flames and Wild for a playoff spot. If they keep it up they could make things interesting. Here's hoping one of the three(*cough*Calgary*cough*) falter down the stretch giving us a chance to squeak in.

[TheStack]

I'm just glad that didn't hold up as the winner. Toskala's played SO well this season, he really doesn't deserve that. We'd probably be in last overall if it weren't for him and Mats. Anyone see the Sportscentre top-10 they did on long goals? Some pretty bad ones there. I think the one on Thomas was the worst, didn't even seem to have a bad bounce or anything, he just kind of meekly swept at it. But nothing beats Salo in the olympics against Belarus though :D.

thats what I was thinking, the salo one was pretty bad. And it was for the bronze medal or something...classic

[Haywood Jablome]

http://www.radiosonic.fm/layne/images/edmonton_oilers_1990.gif

[harrisjl]

http://www.radiosonic.fm/layne/images/edmonton_oilers_1990.gif

Go Oil :D

Canes/Thrashers tonight; Canes/Panthers tomorrow :D

[buresnipes]

Luongo's and his wife's baby is due at the start of the playoffs..

God damn it Louie, you should have done the math before you exploded inside your wife. :( :(

they won't get past the first round. they will be playing detroit or SJ and both those teams would beat then regardless.

[Haywood Jablome]

they won't get past the first round. they will be playing detroit or SJ and both those teams would beat then regardless.

Detroit's regular season wins/points have been inflated the last decade due to the ****ty division they're in. That's why when they get to the playoffs, they havent gotten it done.
Their division rivals have made the playoffs a total of 8 times in the last 8 years.

[buresnipes]

Detroit's regular season wins/points have been inflated the last decade due to the ****ty division they're in. That's why when they get to the playoffs, they havent gotten it done.
Their division rivals have made the playoffs a total of 8 times in the last 8 years.

they are still a really good team when they are healthy. They consitantly finish at the top of the league even before the stupid schedual of playing each divisional team 8 times a season. I hate the wings but it would be stupid of me to say that they are not good.

[KingCanuck]

they are still a really good team when they are healthy. They consitantly finish at the top of the league even before the stupid schedual of playing each divisional team 8 times a season. I hate the wings but it would be stupid of me to say that they are not good.

They are built for the regular season not for the playoffs.

[buresnipes]

i just wanna see Dallas vs Detroit conference final so i can go watch a game in detoit.

[Haywood Jablome]

they are still a really good team when they are healthy. They consitantly finish at the top of the league even before the stupid schedual of playing each divisional team 8 times a season. I hate the wings but it would be stupid of me to say that they are not good.

ya, I didnt say they werent good. They're not AS good as their regular season numbers lead one to believe.

[buresnipes]

ya, I didnt say they werent good. They're not AS good as their regular season numbers lead one to believe.

i hear what you're saying. they just have an easier schedual than other teams.

[LVI]

Edmonton wins again. Hmmmm.....

worried?



Big win for the Oilers last night plus a huge loss for the Flames. Only 5 points back of the Canucks, Flames and Wild for a playoff spot. If they keep it up they could make things interesting. Here's hoping one of the three(*cough*Calgary*cough*) falter down the stretch giving us a chance to squeak in.

What a game. Glad the Oil won with there backs against the wall again. Fridays game against the Canucks should be a great game.


http://www.radiosonic.fm/layne/images/edmonton_oilers_1990.gif

repped

[bignpisst]

Zetterberg with the natty hatty in the win over Columbus last night

I also see that the Sharks clinched thier playoff spot last night

[harrisjl]

Canes have won 10 of the last 12 :D

[bignpisst]

Canes have won 10 of the last 12 :D

Nice



If yer a Canes fan :D

[Rexy]

Caps got their ass handed to them last night by my Hawks (PS. Khabibulan made the save of the year)

[harrisjl]

Nice

If yer a Canes fan :D

Yep I have a 10 game mini-package and playoff tickets on the way ;)


but got their ass handed to them last night by my Hawks (PS. Khabibulan made the save of the year)

The Blackhawks :confused: We played them on 03/12 and won 3-0.... I think that is the only game we had with them :confused: We did get our butts kicked by the Sabres last Friday night :o

[Rexy]

Yep I have a 10 game mini-package and playoff
The Blackhawks :confused: We played them on 03/12 and won 3-0.... I think that is the only game we had with them :confused: We did get our butts kicked by the Sabres last Friday night :o

I corrected it, I thought he said Caps, not Canes

[Dan O Mac]

Zetterberg with the natty hatty in the win over Columbus last night

I also see that the Sharks clinched thier playoff spot last night

LOL @ "natty hatty" :D


Canes have won 10 of the last 12 :D

God to see it, I was hoping they'd go on a run, just so the integrity of the 3rd seed can't be questioned.

Likely playoff preview last night with Dallas and Anaheim. Barch and May scrapped for the 4th time this year! This one was a draw, anyone know what happened in the first three?

Pretty nasty seeing Foster on the Wild break his leg last night. Just go to the automatic icing already. Lots of other leagues already do, and the 1 time out of 100 an icing is negated is not worth the injury risk. Just ask Pat Peake.

[buresnipes]

LOL @ "natty hatty" :D



God to see it, I was hoping they'd go on a run, just so the integrity of the 3rd seed can't be questioned.

Likely playoff preview last night with Dallas and Anaheim. Barch and May scrapped for the 4th time this year! This one was a draw, anyone know what happened in the first three?

Pretty nasty seeing Foster on the Wild break his leg last night. Just go to the automatic icing already. Lots of other leagues already do, and the 1 time out of 100 an icing is negated is not worth the injury risk. Just ask Pat Peake.


Barch and May have each won one and the other 2 have been draws. That was a great fight. all of their fights have been good ones. Dallas was playing like crap last night. Their power play was garbage. The officiating was garbage too for both sides.

and yes the icing rule needs to be automatic icing.

[StewieG]

Huge game for the Oil tonight playing vancouver tonight and the Avs on Saturday 2 must wins

[LVI]

Lets go Oilers Lets go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[StewieG]

Lets go Oilers Lets go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

exactly... it would be crazy if they actually game back and made the playoffs

[MacGyverDel]

The Sens hosting St. Louis tonight. ;)

[KingCanuck]

Canucks about to get in that Oil ass tonight. (No homo)

[bignpisst]

The 3rd period of the Detroit at Nashville game could get ugly

[MacGyverDel]

The Sens beat St. Louis 3-2.

[KingCanuck]

Canucks lead 2-0 2nd INT....

:cool:


LUUUUUUUU!!!

[DRob27]

Pens beat the lightning pretty easily, now we have a huge game against the devils for the division lead on saturday.


You should check out the pens game highlights on nhl.com. Ruutu lost his stick, dribbled the puck down the ice soccer style, and passed it through a guy's legs with his feet but talbot couldn't score with it.

[KingCanuck]

Canucks stomp the Oilers 4-1. :cool:

#3 spot here we come!

[canuckle]

Pens beat the lightning pretty easily, now we have a huge game against the devils for the division lead on saturday.


You should check out the pens game highlights on nhl.com. Ruutu lost his stick, dribbled the puck down the ice soccer style, and passed it through a guy's legs with his feet but talbot couldn't score with it.

lmao I saw that on the highlights... hilarious. Would have been awesome if talbot scored.


Canucks stomp the Oilers 4-1. :cool:

#3 spot here we come!

LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[Greg1983]

Canucks stomp the Oilers 4-1. :cool:

#3 spot here we come!

It seems every time Calgary wins, Vancouver wins. Every time Calgary loses, Vancouver loses. It's pissing me off. Just don't go to overtime with Minnesota ok? Don't really care who wins.

[harrisjl]

You should check out the pens game highlights on nhl.com. Ruutu lost his stick, dribbled the puck down the ice soccer style, and passed it through a guy's legs with his feet but talbot couldn't score with it.


lmao I saw that on the highlights... hilarious. Would have been awesome if talbot scored.

I saw that this morning on ESPN LOL

Canes won the last two (SO last night) to stay on a roll :D Next game on the 25 vrs. the Capitals is my last regular season ticket :o I might buy another game.... http://aplacetotalk.forumsplace.com/images/smiles/eusa_think.gif They play the Panthers on April 4 (last game of the regular season.....

[LVI]

So i guess we got spanked last night by teh Nucks. Oh well, now our sights are on teh Avs. I never got a chance to watch any of the game last night but from what i hear Rolison started and wasnt very good. I wonder why we didnt play Garon?

[StewieG]

Canucks stomp the Oilers 4-1. :cool:

#3 spot here we come!

4-1 isn't really a stomping. Score Wise vancouver got the better of us..Your tender won the game for you. Its not over yet the oilers still have a slim chance to catch up. All the games we have left are in the division.

[StewieG]

So i guess we got spanked last night by teh Nucks. Oh well, now our sights are on teh Avs. I never got a chance to watch any of the game last night but from what i hear Rolison started and wasnt very good. I wonder why we didnt play Garon?

Because Mctavish is an idiot. He thought we would walk about Vancouver and it wasnt going to happen. Vancouver was due for a win.

[KingCanuck]

4-1 isn't really a stomping. Score Wise vancouver got the better of us..Your tender won the game for you. Its not over yet the oilers still have a slim chance to catch up. All the games we have left are in the division.
4-1 is stomping on my grounds. Luongo was amazing ! Canucks fans are so ****ing lucky to have this man as the corner stone of our franchise!

Also there were a lot of Nucks fans in the house yesturday!!! The "Luuuuuu"'s were pretty loud!

[MacGyverDel]

The rugged Ottawa Senators winger, who's been sidelined since Feb. 21 with a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee, is expected to be in the lineup Saturday night when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit Scotiabank Place (7 p.m., CBC, Team 1200).

More;

http://senators.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=357688

[DRob27]

Huge game for the pens vs. the Devils tonight. Tied for division lead going in, equal games played, this is huge.

[MacGyverDel]

Edmonton up 3-0 over Colorado in the 1st and already a couple scraps. :D

Nearing end of 2nd 4-1

[buresnipes]

dallas up 2-1 on the kings. end of 2nd

[StewieG]

Oilers come out with the huge win today. What an awsome game.

[MacGyverDel]

Oilers come out with the huge win today. What an awsome game.

Indeed. :D

A good game. :)

[zkid002]

Have you guys been following up on Kyle Okposo?..The islanders #1 pick a couple of years back?..Hes a great prospect...in 2 games, hes got 2 points, and both points are from the second game he played in, against the Devils.
His first goal of his career(last night) was against BRODEUR!..How many people can say that?!..it was also the game winner...what do you guys think of em?

[buresnipes]

wtf is wrong with Dallas. It looks like that trade to get Richards has really ****ed up their chemistry.

[bignpisst]

God damn Wings/Bluejackets game aint on tv here :mad:

[LVI]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/icemen56/EDM_84.gif

[Dan O Mac]

wtf is wrong with Dallas. It looks like that trade to get Richards has really ****ed up their chemistry.

What happened to the guaranteed cup for Dallas :D? I'm just busting your balls, I'm sure they'll turn it around, Richards has been shuffled from line-to-line since he arrived. But 1-8 in last 9 and losing to LA is pretty bad.


God damn Wings/Bluejackets game aint on tv here :mad:

In Columbus I'm guessing? Centre Ice for next year. Some of the telecasts are crap, but still worth the money.

[DRob27]

Pens womp the Devils 7-1. Be afraid.


Malkin with 2 goals and an assist, 102 pts on the season. My boy Ruutu his 3rd goal in 3 games. Too many other ones to focus on, but Hossa and Dupuis both had a multipoint game too.

Leader of the atlantic division and 1 point behind montreal with a game at hand....good night :)

[Greg1983]

Ok call me a homer but I think if Washington doesn't make the playoffs Iginla should get MVP. He got robbed in 01-02 and the argument was Calgary didn't make the playoffs. The same logic should apply to Ovechkin. Malkin deserves some consideration too, but I don't think his game is nearly as complete as Iginla's.

[canuckle]

Ok call me a homer but I think if Washington doesn't make the playoffs Iginla should get MVP. He got robbed in 01-02 and the argument was Calgary didn't make the playoffs. The same logic should apply to Ovechkin. Malkin deserves some consideration too, but I don't think his game is nearly as complete as Iginla's.

I'm skeptical when they try to give the hart to a goal scorer that's on a decent team. Hell look at Crosby getting it last year. Doesn't look like the team is hurting too badly without him this year.

[buresnipes]

What happened to the guaranteed cup for Dallas :D? I'm just busting your balls, I'm sure they'll turn it around, Richards has been shuffled from line-to-line since he arrived. But 1-8 in last 9 and losing to LA is pretty bad.



In Columbus I'm guessing? Centre Ice for next year. Some of the telecasts are crap, but still worth the money.

Dallas is streaky. They just need to get over this hump and then they will go on a 16 game winning streak and BAMB we win the cup. I'm not a fan of the Richards trade any more. It really ****ed up the team chemistry.

[Dan O Mac]

Dallas is streaky. They just need to get over this hump and then they will go on a 16 game winning streak and BAMB we win the cup. I'm not a fan of the Richards trade any more. It really ****ed up the team chemistry.

You might change your tune in the playoffs, Richards has always been clutch. Tampa and Dallas play very different systems, and he's also had to do it all himself this year with the plugs he was put with in Tampa, so it takes some time to change mindsets.

I've heard rumblings that Tippett is gone if they don't win a round this year though.

And dammit, I know I joke about the Leafs tanking, but I'd rather them play with integrity, even if it means sabotaging their draft position. But you know it's a sign of a bad team when they are filled with veterans and still can't win until almost nothing is on the line. Kabs, Stajan, Toskala, Antropov :eek: and Sundin are the only ones who have showed up this year out of our top players.

Ah well, there's always next year to be ****ty and get a shot at Tavares or Hedman, the Swedish Pronger without the cheap-ass play. :D

[buresnipes]

You might change your tune in the playoffs, Richards has always been clutch. Tampa and Dallas play very different systems, and he's also had to do it all himself this year with the plugs he was put with in Tampa, so it takes some time to change mindsets.

I've heard rumblings that Tippett is gone if they don't win a round this year though.

And dammit, I know I joke about the Leafs tanking, but I'd rather them play with integrity, even if it means sabotaging their draft position. But you know it's a sign of a bad team when they are filled with veterans and still can't win until almost nothing is on the line. Kabs, Stajan, Toskala, Antropov :eek: and Sundin are the only ones who have showed up this year out of our top players.

Ah well, there's always next year to be ****ty and get a shot at Tavares or Hedman, the Swedish Pronger without the cheap-ass play. :D
he better be a stud come playoff time. i like tippett but if the stars don't make a deep run he should be gone. i never really had anything against him until he started holmqvist over turco last week. that pissed me off.

leafs fans must have invented that quote "there's always next year"

[MacGyverDel]

A Rep Bet thread exclusive to posters of this thread only; :eek:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=144553131#post144553131

[Kovalchuk]

Malkin or Ovechkin?

Who do you guys have for the Hart?

[BMC1979]

Huge win over the weekend for the Oilers over the Avs to get within 3 points of 8th. Remaining schedule is going to be a tough one, all divisional games.

Tonight - vs Minnesota
Wed Mar 26 - @ Minnesota
Fri Mar 28 - @ Colorada
Sat Mar 29 - @ Calgary
Tues April 1 - vs Calgary
Thurs April 3 - @ Vancouver

The thing that sucks is that the last day of the regular season isn't until April 6 and there's two games between the April 3rd and the 6th that, depending on how the Oilers do, could decide for them whether or not they make it. April 5th, Calgary @ Vancouver (not too worried about this one as I don't think it'll have much affect) and then the one I'm the most concerned about is on April 6, Minnesota @ Colorado. Depending on how the Avs play, this one could decide whether they or the Oilers get the last spot.

[buresnipes]

Malkin or Ovechkin?

Who do you guys have for the Hart?

Ovechkin. IT has to be Ovechkin. First to get 60 goals in 12 years. LEads league in points and goals. Does it all on his own.

[DRob27]

Malkin or Ovechkin?

Who do you guys have for the Hart?

If Ovechkin can get the Caps to the playoffs then it should be him, if they don't make it in then no.

[Greg1983]

Malkin or Ovechkin?

Who do you guys have for the Hart?


Ok call me a homer but I think if Washington doesn't make the playoffs Iginla should get MVP. He got robbed in 01-02 and the argument was Calgary didn't make the playoffs. The same logic should apply to Ovechkin. Malkin deserves some consideration too, but I don't think his game is nearly as complete as Iginla's.

But yeah, if the Caps make the playoffs Ovechkin is an absolute lock.

[KingCanuck]

If Ovechkin can get the Caps to the playoffs then it should be him, if they don't make it in then no.

Agreed to some extent...



Damn, I hate it when the Pens play because I am first in one of my money hockey pools(goals are worth two points, assists are one point) and the guy who is 2nd has Hossa/Malkin/Crosby..... So I always pray that the Penguins get shut out or lose 2-1 or something like that... :( :(

Last game the Pens won 7-1 and he got a whopping 8 points from the game...

[Dan O Mac]

he better be a stud come playoff time. i like tippett but if the stars don't make a deep run he should be gone. i never really had anything against him until he started holmqvist over turco last week. that pissed me off.

leafs fans must have invented that quote "there's always next year"

Haha, gotta keep up hope, or else we eouldn't be able to call ourselves "fans," just bandwagoners. Gotta admire our stubborness though lol.


A Rep Bet thread exclusive to posters of this thread only; :eek:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=144553131#post144553131

Do you even have to ask in my case Del? :D


Malkin or Ovechkin?

Who do you guys have for the Hart?

x2 on t4m's post. And it is totally irrelevant whether the Caps make the playoffs or not. If you were starting a team and could take one player based on THIS year's results, you'd be lying if you wouldn't say Ovechkin. That makes him most valuable. You can't expect him to carry that team to the playoffs, he's not Jesus on ice; it's a wonder they're even in contention, and that's all the more reason to pick him. Dude just flat-out bags goals. No weak second assists, straight sniping homie :D

[zkid002]

Islanders are the best..


YAH RIGHT!..

they let up like 3 goals on PP last night, behind some 3rd stringer MacDonald, their all injured, and all farts.

[Vandamwtc]

Islanders are the best..


YAH RIGHT!..

they let up like 3 goals on PP last night, behind some 3rd stringer MacDonald, their all injured, and all farts.

Tell me about it :( they're aweful right now. Ah well, always next year! Then they'll D-line will be healthy again and maybe they'll get some luck in the draft lottery and get a sniper...

[MacGyverDel]

Sens at Montreal about to begin. :)

A must win for the Sens.

[MacGyverDel]

Lovely! :mad:

Sens down 3-0 after one. :rolleyes:

4-1 now. Emery in net. Game half over.

[TheStack]

6-1 now, close the books

[MacGyverDel]

6-1 now, close the books

Awful! :mad:


:p Oh well. The Habs are deserved of the goals.

[TheStack]

Awful! :mad:


:p Oh well. The Habs are deserved of the goals.

Wow, the habs are gonna win the division for the 1st time in like 2 decades...i've been following hockey all my life and this will be the 1st time I see it.

7-1 now

[Rootoo]

Kane! What a goal yesterday!

[Vandamwtc]

Holy **** the Islanders are spanking the Pens! Too bad it's usless for them.

[zkid002]

Holy **** the Islanders are spanking the Pens! Too bad it's usless for them.

Lol, I know right?..what itiots...they should be goin for that no.1 overall pick!

[MacGyverDel]

Wow, the habs are gonna win the division for the 1st time in like 2 decades...i've been following hockey all my life and this will be the 1st time I see it.

7-1 now

Well they're making a valiant effort at 7-4 but the Habs got this game. :p

EDIT: Ooops! :p 7-5 with 2 min to go.

[StewieG]

Oilers up 3-1 after the first. YEAH!!!

[TheStack]

Well they're making a valiant effort at 7-4 but the Habs got this game. :p

EDIT: Ooops! :p 7-5 with 2 min to go.

The senators are still a hell of a team. I don't want the habs to face them in the playoffs... Looks like we will face Boston or Philly, i like that better :)

[Rexy]

Kane! What a goal yesterday!

Bet your ass...Totally redeemed himself for that giveaway, and he will win the Calder this year!

[harrisjl]

Canes and Crapitals tonight.....

My last regular season ticket :(

[BMC1979]

Pretty dominant performance last night for the Oilers. Came out fast and capitalized on a lot of Minnesota mistakes. Kids played really well, contributions from all lines and Rollie actually played pretty well too. I was actually surprised to see him in net over Garon. Big win to keep them in the hunt. Now if only Calgary had actually won their game over Colorado. Last time I count on them for anything.

[LVI]

Pretty dominant performance last night for the Oilers. Came out fast and capitalized on a lot of Minnesota mistakes. Kids played really well, contributions from all lines and Rollie actually played pretty well too. I was actually surprised to see him in net over Garon. Big win to keep them in the hunt. Now if only Calgary had actually won their game over Colorado. Last time I count on them for anything.

Great game last night. Roli looked solid. And the Kid line is really hopping. I feel a off season trade coming, where we trade Torres and Schremp. Too bad teh fu king Flamers couldnt win too. If teh Oilers make the playoffs after this awesome run i really feel sorry for anybody having to play them.

[Greg1983]

Great game last night. Roli looked solid. And the Kid line is really hopping. I feel a off season trade coming, where we trade Torres and Schremp. Too bad teh fu king Flamers couldnt win too. If teh Oilers make the playoffs after this awesome run i really feel sorry for anybody having to play them.

I'd actually like it if the Oilers make the playoffs (Calgary/Edmonton would be an amazing series to watch if it happened). Almost all of Nashville's games left are against St Louis, Columbus, and Chicago. Whereas all of Edmonton's games left are in the Northwest. Not to mention they'd still need Colorado's slide to continue as well.

[Rexy]

Sorry, Chi town is taking that precious #8 spot in the West, and we are gonna take out the Deadwings in 6 games!

[TheStack]

Sorry, Chi town is taking that precious #8 spot in the West, and we are gonna take out the Deadwings in 6 games!

^

lol, well good luck to ya.

[buresnipes]

I know this is the NHL thread but who saw the Roy incident? I loved it. He beat the **** out of the other goalie. He got 7 games and his dad got 5. I think they both got too many.

[DRob27]

I know this is the NHL thread but who saw the Roy incident? I loved it. He beat the **** out of the other goalie. He got 7 games and his dad got 5. I think they both got too many.

I love hockey fights and all, but why was he beating the crap out of somebody who clearly didn't want to fight and wasn't fighting back? Kind of lame if you ask me, he should have just fought a player lol.

[buresnipes]

I love hockey fights and all, but why was he beating the crap out of somebody who clearly didn't want to fight and wasn't fighting back? Kind of lame if you ask me, he should have just fought a player lol.

he did after he gave the goalie a beating.

[DRob27]

Pens beat the devils again 2-0...this time with little offensive production somehow, but solid defense and great goaltending. Clinched playoff spot, wooo!

[harrisjl]

Canes lost in a SO last night :o Ovechkin scored....

[LVI]

Canes lost in a SO last night :o Ovechkin scored....

wow what a shock, Ovechkin score a goal? Atleast the canes are in. Washington is chasing. I dont think the Caps will make it.

[harrisjl]

wow what a shock, Ovechkin score a goal? Atleast the canes are in. Washington is chasing. I dont think the Caps will make it.

meh I meant he added to his scoring total LOL I'm hoping they make it...

[Greg1983]

Flames back in the division lead!! Here's hoping Edmonton doesn't **** it up and let Minnesota take it right back tonight. Then for my birthday present this weekend we need to beat the Coilers and the Nucks again!

[LVI]

Flames back in the division lead!! Here's hoping Edmonton doesn't **** it up and let Minnesota take it right back tonight. Then for my birthday present this weekend we need to beat the Coilers and the Nucks again!

Just like the other night when teh Avs beat the Flamers when all the little ***s down south ahd to do was win. Right.

[Greg1983]

Just like the other night when teh Avs beat the Flamers when all the little ***s down south ahd to do was win. Right.

We could have beat them but we just wanted to piss you off. :) Sitting in 10th you don't have that luxury!

[Xacto]

so how is wayne gretzky doing i heard hes gonna be MVP

[BMC1979]

Just like the other night when teh Avs beat the Flamers when all the little ***s down south ahd to do was win. Right.

Exactly...the only time I really wanted the Flames to win and they completely **** it up!

In the grand scheme though, as long as Edmonton can stay on a roll in their last 5 games, I'll be more than happy to let the other 4 beat eachother around and swap wins. Will give the Oilers a better chance at making it in.

[Kovalchuk]

Dude just flat-out bags goals. No weak second assists, straight sniping homie :D

Truer words have never been spoken.

[Idontakefishoil]

my caps get screwed again...the canes got a free point thanks to the boys in Toronto.

CLIFFS: Carolina probably scored a valid goal, but the replay did not show the puck cross the line, it was only assumed it crossed the line as a result of where Huet was in the net. The refs made no signal.Therefore, by rule as happens all the time, it's an automatic no gaol. They decide to make up their own rules and count the goal.

[MacGyverDel]

Only open to posters of this thread. ;)

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=106709771

[canuckle]

Just like the other night when teh Avs beat the Flamers when all the little ***s down south ahd to do was win. Right.


Exactly...the only time I really wanted the Flames to win and they completely **** it up!

In the grand scheme though, as long as Edmonton can stay on a roll in their last 5 games, I'll be more than happy to let the other 4 beat eachother around and swap wins. Will give the Oilers a better chance at making it in.

GO CANUCKS GO
GO CANUCKS GO
GO CANUCKS GO
GO CANUCKS GO

[crazykid46]

I'm hoping Carolina can get the Stanley Cup again, though the way the season is going, I really wouldn't be shocked to see Detroit or San Jose win...

[LVI]

I'm hoping Carolina can get the Stanley Cup again, though the way the season is going, I really wouldn't be shocked to see Detroit or San Jose win...

I would like to see teh Canes make it too, but they have it tough as they have to get past the Devils, Canadiens and Penguins. then there's the Western Conference with Dallas, SJ, Anaheim and any of teh NW divisions teams.

Go Oilers...

[DRob27]

Crosby and Dupuis are returning to the lineup on thursday(dupuis' wife had a baby down in atlanta, he was gone for 2 games)...can't friggin wait to see Crosby and Hossa together. Hossa has been amazing thus far, but has mostly assists because he doesn't have anybody to feed him the puck like Crosby will.

[buresnipes]

Boucher may be in the lineup tomorrow night. Him and Zubov are supose to be back in within the next 3 games.

[Greg1983]

Wow anyone watching this Avs/Nucks game? Those were some of the most retarded goals I've ever seen. That 5th one Luongo was just watching the puck like it had a set of tits. Put your glove on it!

Can't say I hate it! :)

[Dan O Mac]

LOL, t4m will be the first in line for this one, first news story:

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/nhl/

SI did a players poll for who would win the cup this year. Results were:

Detroit: 62%
Anaheim: 20%
Ottawa: 8%
San Jose: 3%
Montreal: 2%

Players could not vote for their own team, and Calgary was the only other to get more than 1% of the vote (1.1%).

Interesting. My preseason and current pick, Anaheim, is up there.

[buresnipes]

LOL, t4m will be the first in line for this one, first news story:

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/nhl/

SI did a players poll for who would win the cup this year. Results were:

Detroit: 62%
Anaheim: 20%
Ottawa: 8%
San Jose: 3%
Montreal: 2%

Players could not vote for their own team, and Calgary was the only other to get more than 1% of the vote (1.1%).

Interesting. My preseason and current pick, Anaheim, is up there.
that is ****ing bull****. I do not understand how Dallas isn't on there, SJ is only 3% and Anaheim has so much more than the ducks and stars. o well what can ya you. i just stick behind my team. i will be the first to say told ya so when they make a deep run.

[crazykid46]

I would like to see teh Canes make it too, but they have it tough as they have to get past the Devils, Canadiens and Penguins. then there's the Western Conference with Dallas, SJ, Anaheim and any of teh NW divisions teams.

Go Oilers...

The Western Conference is always tough. I think that if Carolina can get past the Devils (if they play them in the playoffs) then they will be fine.

[bignpisst]

It looks like Darren McCarty will probably play for the Wings tomorrow night. Im not really a big fan of this, I really dont know why they brought him back. I think its just because he was a fan favorite when he was here before. I guess they want to put the Grind line back together

[Rexy]

It looks like Darren McCarty will probably play for the Wings tomorrow night. Im not really a big fan of this, I really dont know why they brought him back. I think its just because he was a fan favorite when he was here before. I guess they want to put the Grind line back together

probably because they noticed that the Deadwings is a soft team, which is fine for the reg season, but not the Playoffs.

and McCarty needs to pay off his gambling debts

[Dan O Mac]

It looks like Darren McCarty will probably play for the Wings tomorrow night. Im not really a big fan of this, I really dont know why they brought him back. I think its just because he was a fan favorite when he was here before. I guess they want to put the Grind line back together

He'll be a scratch in the playoffs I think. He's 36 I believe, plays a grinding style, and hasn't exactly taken care of himself off the ice over the years. How much can he have left?

I think you're right that it's just a publicity signing.

Things are getting REAL interesting in the west, especially with the Nucks losing last night.

[Dan O Mac]

that is ****ing bull****. I do not understand how Dallas isn't on there, SJ is only 3% and Anaheim has so much more than the ducks and stars. o well what can ya you. i just stick behind my team. i will be the first to say told ya so when they make a deep run.

They're probably not on there because of their lack of playoff success in recent years. Remember, it was a poll of the players, so I guess they feel Dallas doesn't have what it takes to win when it counts.

But you're right, if they do make it far, you have been behind your team all along.

[BMC1979]

They're probably not on there because of their lack of playoff success in recent years. Remember, it was a poll of the players, so I guess they feel Dallas doesn't have what it takes to win when it counts.

But you're right, if they do make it far, you have been behind your team all along.

This is exactly it. Even though they had a decent run last year (or was it the year before), the players remember that Turco is the goaltender and he doesn't exactly have the best playoff record.

[bignpisst]

He'll be a scratch in the playoffs I think. He's 36 I believe, plays a grinding style, and hasn't exactly taken care of himself off the ice over the years. How much can he have left?

I think you're right that it's just a publicity signing.

Things are getting REAL interesting in the west, especially with the Nucks losing last night.

I just wondering you they will take out to put him on the ice. I dont know if he can still scrap but if they were looking for somebody to scrap they should just go with Downey.

I cant wait for the playoffs to start

[BMC1979]

Well the Oilers playoff hopes took a hit last night with the loss to the Wild. Retribution for the beatdown the Oilers put on them Monday. The only good thing that came out of it was that the Wild win knocked the Flames out of first in the NW.

To really have any chance now, I think the Oilers are going to need to win at least 3 of their last 4. If they can beat the Avs tomorrow, then get at least a split against the Flames and that means they'd have to win their last game against the Canucks. A tall order but I don't think it's impossible. Just have to wait and see. Can't give up hope until they're officially eliminated.

[Dan O Mac]

This is exactly it. Even though they had a decent run last year (or was it the year before), the players remember that Turco is the goaltender and he doesn't exactly have the best playoff record.

Definitely. Besides Morrow and Zubov, and Richards, wh's still trying to fit in, I can't think of anyone that's had a real good playoff in a while. Modano hasn't been good in the post-season since 02-03. He's just not a difference-maker anymore.


I just wondering you they will take out to put him on the ice. I dont know if he can still scrap but if they were looking for somebody to scrap they should just go with Downey.

I cant wait for the playoffs to start

I can't wait for the playoffs either, even though I'm a Leafs fan, haha. I don't have a back-up team to cheer for either, although I have always had a soft spot for the Wings because of Yzerman. He's one of my favourite players of all-time. I would like to see a Canadian team win, as long as it's not Ottawa or the Habs :D

[buresnipes]

Definitely. Besides Morrow and Zubov, and Richards, wh's still trying to fit in, I can't think of anyone that's had a real good playoff in a while. Modano hasn't been good in the post-season since 02-03. He's just not a difference-maker anymore.





I will have to agree with you. Morrow and Zubov have always been work horses and have always came through when needed. Modano doesn't do to much any more. I just hope it is different this year. IF Turco plays like he did in the playoffs last year and the team gets back to where they were about 1-2 months ago then this will be a fun playoff year. Boucher might return tonight and Zubov should too on this road trip. Hopefully Richy finally finds his fit on this road trip.

[LVI]

Well the Oilers playoff hopes took a hit last night with the loss to the Wild. Retribution for the beatdown the Oilers put on them Monday. The only good thing that came out of it was that the Wild win knocked the Flames out of first in the NW.

To really have any chance now, I think the Oilers are going to need to win at least 3 of their last 4. If they can beat the Avs tomorrow, then get at least a split against the Flames and that means they'd have to win their last game against the Canucks. A tall order but I don't think it's impossible. Just have to wait and see. Can't give up hope until they're officially eliminated.

I had a thought last night where i think best, lol, and I can truly invession the Oilers playing the Canucks on APril whatever it is and the winner of that game gets 8th. If the Oil are in this position come the last game, they will beat the Canucks.

As for last nights game, well it was not very good was it. I bought the PPV and for the first period the Oil seemed sluggish. They picked it up for the 2nd and 3rd. Roli did play good as the goals really wernt his fault. Mind you if Garon was healthy and had started we probably wouldve won. Minny didnt out play us, they just scored and the Oil didnt. We hit about 6 goal posts; Even Pisani's goal rattled off the goal post. Anyways up next is the Avs.

[bignpisst]

I can't wait for the playoffs either, even though I'm a Leafs fan, haha. I don't have a back-up team to cheer for either, although I have always had a soft spot for the Wings because of Yzerman. He's one of my favourite players of all-time. I would like to see a Canadian team win, as long as it's not Ottawa or the Habs :D

Gotta love Stevie Y :D

[Dan O Mac]

Gotta love Stevie Y :D

Hells yeah! A true warrior and leader. Give me him over Messier as captain any day! How can you not respect a man that had his kneecap completely RE-ALIGNED so he could play for his country in the olympics? I saw a show on his rehab, and it looked like it was hell.

[buresnipes]

Hells yeah! A true warrior and leader. Give me him over Messier as captain any day! How can you not respect a man that had his kneecap completely RE-ALIGNED so he could play for his country in the olympics? I saw a show on his rehab, and it looked like it was hell.

i use to not like him because he played for detroit and that is one of my brothers fav team. after the knee thing though he quickly grew on me. man is a true competitor and leader. best captain ever imo.

[BMC1979]

Mind you if Garon was healthy and had started we probably wouldve won.

Can you tell me what happened here? I didn't even know Garon was hurt and all I can find is that he's day to day with an ankle injury. Can't find anything else on it.

[LVI]

Can you tell me what happened here? I didn't even know Garon was hurt and all I can find is that he's day to day with an ankle injury. Can't find anything else on it.

Thats all i know too. The media here hasnt said anything else. personally, i thought the Oil were going with there money man for the stretch drive. But last night Garon wasnt even dressed and we called up a goalie from the farm team.

[KingCanuck]

Oilers dont deserve to get into the playoffs IMO, all those shoot out wins.... Just sayin'

I think the top 8 are the top 8 and they will be the ones getting in,.

[buresnipes]

Oilers dont deserve to get into the playoffs IMO, all those shoot out wins.... Just sayin'

I think the top 8 are the top 8 and they will be the ones getting in,.

u just mad cuz vancouver is in the 8th spot.

[KingCanuck]

u just mad cuz vancouver is in the 8th spot.

Its true though, a shootout win should be worth less points than a win in Regulation.

I rather be 8th than 7th or 5th.

[Greg1983]

Oilers dont deserve to get into the playoffs IMO, all those shoot out wins.... Just sayin'

I think the top 8 are the top 8 and they will be the ones getting in,.

As much as it pains me to agree with a Nucks fan in the confines of a hockey thread, I agree. I have no problem with the shootout in the regular season as ties are lame and unlimited overtime in the regular season is completely infeasible. But they should make regulation wins worth 3 points. Then we'd truly see who the best teams are reflected in the standings.

[buresnipes]

I think they should just get rid of the shoot out. have like 5on 5 ot, then 4-4 then 3 on 3. all 5 min periods. one winner one loser. 2 point games.

EDIT
Vancouver does have 10 OT loses. if they could have won some of those then it would be a different story.

[BMC1979]

Oilers dont deserve to get into the playoffs IMO, all those shoot out wins.... Just sayin'

I think the top 8 are the top 8 and they will be the ones getting in,.

Hey a win is a win. Doesn't matter how you get it or how long it takes.

[KingCanuck]

I think they should just get rid of the shoot out. have like 5on 5 ot, then 4-4 then 3 on 3. all 5 min periods. one winner one loser. 2 point games.

EDIT
Vancouver does have 10 OT loses. if they could have won some of those then it would be a different story.

And? Last year they had the best shootout/OT record and I still didnt like the shootout.

[BMC1979]

But they should make regulation wins worth 3 points. Then we'd truly see who the best teams are reflected in the standings.

This I agree with. Right now, I think you see more often than not in tie games, teams will coast a little and aren't as aggresive because they don't want to lose out on that guaranteed point in OT. If they made a regulation win 3 points, teams might play harder so they don't sacrifice 2 points if they lose in OT or the SO.

[LVI]

As good as we are in the shootout i too feel that OT's are worthless. Get rid of the shootout and have a tie as a tie, and 1 pt each team. And cry all you want but this is the way of the NHL and once we beat out the Canucks you can cry some more.

[Greg1983]

Hey a win is a win. Doesn't matter how you get it or how long it takes.

Until you get to the playoffs and realize your team can't string together 4 wins out of 7 without the comfort of a shootout. ;)

I don't blame them for playing to their strengths in the current system at all. I just blame the system.

[buresnipes]

And? Last year they had the best shootout/OT record and I still didnt like the shootout.

but to say they don't deserve to get in because of it is dumb. everyone has to deal with the same rules. i agree that teh shootout is retarded but everyone has to deal with it so it is fair for everyone.

[KingCanuck]

As good as we are in the shootout i too feel that OT's are worthless. Get rid of the shootout and have a tie as a tie, and 1 pt each team. And cry all you want but this is the way of the NHL and once we beat out the Canucks you can cry some more.

Canucks are ahead 3 points with a game in hand? And have owned the Oilers outside of the shootout this year?

[StewieG]

Canucks are ahead 3 points with a game in hand? And have owned the Oilers outside of the shootout this year?

We will just have to see what happens Oilers still have a game agaisnt the Avs and Canucks but with last nights loss it is not looking good. To little to late i guess for the oilers. In order to have a chance we have to win all our remaining games.

[LVI]

Canucks are ahead 3 points with a game in hand? And have owned the Oilers outside of the shootout this year?

The Oil are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now! As for owning us this year, you stil have to play the games, incase you forgot. Oh and we are winning and making it a interesting playoff stretch run without our #1 Defencemen, #1 Center, #3 winger and our Captain. Take away these guys from teh Canucks team and see how they wouldve played the past month.

[StewieG]

The Oil are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now! As for owning us this year, you stil have to play the games, incase you forgot. Oh and we are winning and making it a interesting playoff stretch run without our #1 Defencemen, #1 Center, #3 winger and our Captain. Take away these guys from teh Canucks team and see how they wouldve played the past month.

Well said. Like to see how the Canucks will do when their Tender leaves for a few games. his wife is due anyday now.

[KingCanuck]

The Oil are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now! As for owning us this year, you stil have to play the games, incase you forgot. Oh and we are winning and making it a interesting playoff stretch run without our #1 Defencemen, #1 Center, #3 winger and our Captain. Take away these guys from teh Canucks team and see how they wouldve played the past month.

We have over 150 man games lost on our Defence this year. Morrison has also missed around 50 games and our hottest forward Raymond is out for the season.

[KingCanuck]

Morrison: 38 games missed
Ohlund: 24 games missed and out for the regular season
Salo: 21 games missed
Krajicek 38 games missed and out for year
Mitchell 20 games missed
Miller 20 games missed and still out
Bieksa 48 games missed

[KingCanuck]

If anyone is going to catch the Nucks its going to be the Preds, they got a easy schedule coming up.

[StewieG]

Morrison: 38 games missed
Ohlund: 24 games missed and out for the regular season
Salo: 21 games missed
Krajicek 38 games missed and out for year
Mitchell 20 games missed
Miller 20 games missed and still out
Bieksa 48 games missed


Oilers still have more. Everyteam has their injury problems but what makes it impressive is that the oilers are winning alot more games in the past month and are doing it without everyone.

[LVI]

Rk Teams Games lost NHL pos.
team - lost games - NHL rank

1 Florida 362 22
2 Chicago 330 24
3 Boston 305 14
4 N.Y. Islanders 302 26
5 Edmonton 291 21
6 Colorado 288 12
7 Carolina 287 15
8 Philadelphia 268 17
9 Pittsburgh 235 4
10 Toronto 232 25
11 Vancouver 227 13
12 Washington 193 20
13 Nashville 193 16
14 San Jose 190 2
15 Columbus 178 23
16 Minnesota 172 9
17 Dallas 166 7
18 Tampa Bay 165 29
19 New Jersey 161 3
20 Buffalo 158 18
21 Detroit 154 1
22 Los Angeles 147 30
23 Anaheim 136 6
24 St. Louis 131 27
25 Ottawa 129 8
26 N.Y. Rangers 127 11
27 Calgary 109 10
28 Montreal 90 5
29 Atlanta 75 28
30 Phoenix 69 19

Keep in mind that these figures include everyone, even players who have missed the entire season and fringe callups who have been injured when with the NHL team.

http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2008/03/official-man-games-lost-to-injury.html

not a true legit link, but still gives us an idea

[BayBoss]

http://www.megacalendars.com/images/san%20jose%20sharks.jpg

[StewieG]

Rk Teams Games lost NHL pos.
team - lost games - NHL rank

1 Florida 362 22
2 Chicago 330 24
3 Boston 305 14
4 N.Y. Islanders 302 26
5 Edmonton 291 21
6 Colorado 288 12
7 Carolina 287 15
8 Philadelphia 268 17
9 Pittsburgh 235 4
10 Toronto 232 25
11 Vancouver 227 13
12 Washington 193 20
13 Nashville 193 16
14 San Jose 190 2
15 Columbus 178 23
16 Minnesota 172 9
17 Dallas 166 7
18 Tampa Bay 165 29
19 New Jersey 161 3
20 Buffalo 158 18
21 Detroit 154 1
22 Los Angeles 147 30
23 Anaheim 136 6
24 St. Louis 131 27
25 Ottawa 129 8
26 N.Y. Rangers 127 11
27 Calgary 109 10
28 Montreal 90 5
29 Atlanta 75 28
30 Phoenix 69 19

Keep in mind that these figures include everyone, even players who have missed the entire season and fringe callups who have been injured when with the NHL team.

http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2008/03/official-man-games-lost-to-injury.html

not a true legit link, but still gives us an idea

TSN Was talking about this the other night and said the oilers were actaully close to 400 games lost.

[BMC1979]

TSN Was talking about this the other night and said the oilers were actaully close to 400 games lost.

That's what I thought. I know they were well over 300. That link can't be up to date.

[buresnipes]

looks like the canucks are done. luongo has left to be with his wife. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=232955&hubname=nhl

[BMC1979]

looks like the canucks are done. luongo has left to be with his wife. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=232955&hubname=nhl

The article makes it sound like he'll only miss one game. Do you think he'll be back after that?

[buresnipes]

The article makes it sound like he'll only miss one game. Do you think he'll be back after that?

i didn't really read the article just the headline and little preview. he'll probably miss a few games i would think.

[wendel34]

Pens play the isle tonight, i hope the enact some revenge and score 7 goals on them..... i am excited about upcomming playoffs. Hockey is the best sport in the world.........

[MacGyverDel]

Ottawa and Buffalo tonight here. ;)

Gerber will make his 13th straight start Thursday and will be trying for his 100th career win.

[buresnipes]

watching dallas vs sj tonight online. dallas needs the win.

[bignpisst]

watching dallas vs sj tonight online. dallas needs the win.

That should be a good game I might catch some of that myself

[KingCanuck]

i didn't really read the article just the headline and little preview. he'll probably miss a few games i would think.

You obviously dont know Luongo. Hes the most competitve spirited hockey player I've seen, he'll be back and wont miss a game.




But any joy around the Vancouver Canucks about Luongo becoming a father - and not missing a start, as he's expected to play Friday night in Minnesota - was overshadowed by confirmation that veteran centre Brendan Morrison is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, as reported in today's Vancouver Sun.

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=68e53830-d1df-449b-980c-1eb5d5b0fbdf&k=99578

[DRob27]

1-0 pens, malkin with a goal(assisted by my boy ruutu). You should have seen the hit laraque had on this ref after a no call. He nailed an islander but the ref happened to be there too and the crowd went nuts.

[StewieG]

You obviously dont know Luongo. Hes the most competitve spirited hockey player I've seen, he'll be back and wont miss a game.




But any joy around the Vancouver Canucks about Luongo becoming a father - and not missing a start, as he's expected to play Friday night in Minnesota - was overshadowed by confirmation that veteran centre Brendan Morrison is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, as reported in today's Vancouver Sun.

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=68e53830-d1df-449b-980c-1eb5d5b0fbdf&k=99578


Your canucks lucked out. I just read on nhl.com that he doesn't expect to miss anytime. I was hoping he would miss the game vs my oilers.

[StewieG]

1-0 pens, malkin with a goal(assisted by my boy ruutu). You should have seen the hit laraque had on this ref after a no call. He nailed an islander but the ref happened to be there too and the crowd went nuts.

Is Sid the kid playing tonight?

[DRob27]

Is Sid the kid playing tonight?

Yeah, he and hossa are looking pretty good together so far. No points yet, though. Islanders scored a goal(1-1), they always give us trouble.

[StewieG]

Yeah, he and hossa are looking pretty good together so far. No points yet, though. Islanders scored a goal(1-1), they always give us trouble.

Im waiting to see how the whole team performs in the playoffs. Not sure if i would consider them a cup contender but i would like to see them do well.

[MetFan]

LEAFS ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!

Next stop...............The Golf Course.:rolleyes:

[canuckle]

Im waiting to see how the whole team performs in the playoffs. Not sure if i would consider them a cup contender but i would like to see them do well.

I don't consider the Pens a serious contender. People seem to have forgotten Hossa's previous performances.

[DRob27]

I don't consider the Pens a serious contender. People seem to have forgotten Hossa's previous performances.

Hossa's not the only person on the team bro. Regardless, the pens beat the Islanders 3-1 and move to the top of the east again(lol). Ruutu with a 3 point night...Hossa hurt again(go figure).

[buresnipes]

Morrow just scored. 1-0 stars

EDIT

Just saw Boucher on the ice.

[Rexy]

LEAFS ARE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!

Next stop...............The Golf Course.:rolleyes:

I know...can't get the smile off my face

[TheStack]

It looks now like it is a two horses race for 1st place in the east. I don't care where the habs finish, I just want them to play the Boston Bruins in the 1st round.

[StewieG]

It looks now like it is a two horses race for 1st place in the east. I don't care where the habs finish, I just want them to play the Boston Bruins in the 1st round.

The oilers need to beat the Avs tonight. But with out luck it won't even matter. Vancouver will probally beat minnisota so we won't gain any ground.

[canuckle]

Roberto Luongo and his wife have had their baby and the all-star netminder is back with the Canucks.

Roberto Luongo and his wife have had their baby and the all-star netminder is back with the Canucks.

He will be in net against the Minnesota Wild on Friday night in an important game with playoff implications for both clubs.

The baby girl, named Gabriela, was delivered last night and weighed 7 lbs, 6 oz.

The Canucks are sitting in the Western Conference's 8th and final playoff spot with 86 points. They are two points back of the seventh place Colorado Avalanche. The ninth-place Nashville Predators are just two points behind the Canucks, while the Edmonton Oilers are three back.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=233020&hubname=

Luongo was taking so much heat on tsn comments for leaving to be at the birth of his child. People were accusing him of quitting on the team and not being passionate about hockey! One guy even said he'd take rolison over luongo anyday because he's a competitor.....

[KingCanuck]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=233020&hubname=

Luongo was taking so much heat on tsn comments for leaving to be at the birth of his child. People were accusing him of quitting on the team and not being passionate about hockey! One guy even said he'd take rolison over luongo anyday because he's a competitor.....

I got no problem with Louie going to the birth of his child! My only problem is his lack of math skills when he impregnated his wife! :)

[BMC1979]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=233020&hubname=

Luongo was taking so much heat on tsn comments for leaving to be at the birth of his child. People were accusing him of quitting on the team and not being passionate about hockey! One guy even said he'd take rolison over luongo anyday because he's a competitor.....

People are idiots. I'm sorry the birth of his child is more important than any hockey game. He got many more games he'll play in, but the birth of your child only happens once. I don't blame him at all for leaving. If I were him I'd make the same decision.

[LVI]

People are idiots. I'm sorry the birth of his child is more important than any hockey game. He got many more games he'll play in, but the birth of your child only happens once. I don't blame him at all for leaving. If I were him I'd make the same decision.

I agree. Nothing is more inportant than a childs birth. Here's to hoping Luongo is gone until April 7th

[KingCanuck]

I agree. Nothing is more inportant than a childs birth. Here's to hoping Luongo is gone until April 7th

Hes back tonight. No games missed.

[wendel34]

I don't consider the Pens a serious contender. People seem to have forgotten Hossa's previous performances.


that is kinda a crazy statement with the like of Malkin and Crosby, as well as all the other fire power the Pens have along with solid goaltending. I will be suprised if they win the cup, but i bet there will be some damage done to other teams !!!!!!

[LVI]

Hes back tonight. No games missed.

Ballz

[canuckle]

People are idiots. I'm sorry the birth of his child is more important than any hockey game. He got many more games he'll play in, but the birth of your child only happens once. I don't blame him at all for leaving. If I were him I'd make the same decision.


I agree. Nothing is more inportant than a childs birth. Here's to hoping Luongo is gone until April 7th

x2


that is kinda a crazy statement with the like of Malkin and Crosby, as well as all the other fire power the Pens have along with solid goaltending. I will be suprised if they win the cup, but i bet there will be some damage done to other teams !!!!!!

Any of the top 5 teams in the west would take the pens in a 7 game playoff series.

[DRob27]

x2



Any of the top 5 teams in the west would take the pens in a 7 game playoff series.

Pens beat the Ducks, Wild, Stars, Canucks, and the flames. Not saying that has any implications for playoff games, but we're a force. Saying any of the top 5 teams in the west would beat us as a fact is pretty dumb.

[buresnipes]

Pens beat the Ducks, Wild, Stars, Canucks, and the flames. Not saying that has any implications for playoff games, but we're a force. Saying any of the top 5 teams in the west would beat us as a fact is pretty dumb.

the west is a way tougher conference though. the teams in the west grind out wins and wear eachother down. plus they travel a lot more.

[canuckle]

Pens beat the Ducks, Wild, Stars, Canucks, and the flames. Not saying that has any implications for playoff games, but we're a force. Saying any of the top 5 teams in the west would beat us as a fact is pretty dumb.

Ducks, Wild, Stars, and Flames are all more suited to playoff style hockey than the pens.