2011-12 NHL Regular Season Thread - Page 5

Fidatelo · 10-24-2011, 10:41 AM

GAME DAY IS HERE!

Going to my first regular season Jets game, this one against my old adopted team of the past few seasons (Rangers). Too bad King Henrik isn't going to be playing, but I guess that gives the Jets a bit better odds so I suppose I'll take it. Here's hoping for a 6-5 Jets win with lots of points for everyone!

Dr. Sak · 10-24-2011, 07:28 PM

Chris Pronger - ouch

chadritt · 10-24-2011, 07:35 PM

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RIP Chris Pronger

??????

All im finding online is that he got what looked like an ugly injury to the eye but that he didnt even have to go to the hospital.

bronconick · 10-24-2011, 07:41 PM

Yeah, not gonna lie, but kind of a faux pas to say RIP to even a serious injury after this summer.

Dr. Sak · 10-24-2011, 08:15 PM

Pronger has to see an eye specialist after the swelling goes down.

Howard Eskin reporting that 'Chris Pronger has eye injury, with some bleeding.. Could be out up to 2 weeks, but should be ok.'

Dr. Sak · 10-24-2011, 08:31 PM

Jagr 2 goals tonight

EagleFan · 10-24-2011, 08:31 PM

I still feel dirty cheering for Jagr.. it's just not right...

Dr. Sak · 10-24-2011, 08:35 PM

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I still feel dirty cheering for Jagr.. it's just not right...

I feel the same way...especially after seeing the salute.

Fidatelo · 10-25-2011, 08:13 AM

Tough loss for the Jets last night... I felt we outplayed the Rangers for most of the game, but a couple power play goals did us in.

It's always a bit hard to tell live (easy to get swayed by the crowd into being a total homer) but it sort of felt like we got boned a bit by the refs. I need to see a replay, but Thorburn's diving check that got called for a penalty in the 3rd (and led to the winning goal) looked clean from where I was sitting.

From the Rangers side, I felt like Boyle had a strong game and it's always fun to watch him play (good grief I forget just how massive he is!). Fedotenko's re-direct for the first goal was a beauty. I didn't really feel like Richards did much all game, in fact I hardly noticed him out there. Gaborik felt a bit more dangerous, although the Jets kept him in check pretty well, too.

All in all, a heck of a fun way to spend a Monday evening out with the wife. Now I can't wait for Nov 29th against the Sens!

MacroGuru · 10-25-2011, 08:37 AM

Tampa in Buffalo tonight...need to redeem the loss...

RomaGoth · 10-25-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Pronger has to see an eye specialist after the swelling goes down.

Howard Eskin reporting that 'Chris Pronger has eye injury, with some bleeding.. Could be out up to 2 weeks, but should be ok.'

Looks like 2-3 weeks at the minimum....

Suburban Rhythm · 10-25-2011, 09:55 AM

Holmgren has also said once Pronger returns, it will be with a visor.

MacroGuru · 10-25-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

Looks like 2-3 weeks at the minimum....

They are concerned about potential clotting behind the eye though..

Chief Rum · 10-25-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Holmgren has also said once Pronger returns, it will be with a visor.

They should put him in a Darth Vader mask.

RomaGoth · 10-25-2011, 08:45 PM

Not sure WTF is going on with the Wings right now, and I know it is way early in the season, but being outscored 11-2 in two games is unacceptable. A 4-1 loss tonight to Columbus is irritating as hell, especially after that 7-1 debacle a few nights ago to Washington.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-25-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

Ty Conklin, that's what's happening. The Caps win 3-1, maybe 4-1, if there's anything in goal for the Wings the other night. For some reason, he got the start again tonight instead of Howard.

Howard wasn't available because he went home to be with his wife who just gave birth to their first child.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-25-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

Not sure WTF is going on with the Wings right now, and I know it is way early in the season, but being outscored 11-2 in two games is unacceptable. A 4-1 loss tonight to Columbus is irritating as hell, especially after that 7-1 debacle a few nights ago to Washington.

Eh. It's just two regular season games. When Conklin is off he is quite bad and once he gets off he tends to stay that way for a bit. During his last tour with the Wings he had a horrible 3rd period in a game against the Flames newar the end of the season and that was that for him.

The Wings played pretty good in the first two periods against the Caps. Goaltending was the difference.

Conklin looked shaky tonight. Also too many penalties and a poopy power play.

RomaGoth · 10-26-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

Ty Conklin, that's what's happening. The Caps win 3-1, maybe 4-1, if there's anything in goal for the Wings the other night. For some reason, he got the start again tonight instead of Howard.

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Eh. It's just two regular season games. When Conklin is off he is quite bad and once he gets off he tends to stay that way for a bit. During his last tour with the Wings he had a horrible 3rd period in a game against the Flames newar the end of the season and that was that for him.

The Wings played pretty good in the first two periods against the Caps. Goaltending was the difference.

Conklin looked shaky tonight. Also too many penalties and a poopy power play.

I am mostly concerned about scoring only 2 goals in these last two games.

Galaxy · 10-27-2011, 09:50 PM

Flyers beat the Jets 9-8 tonight.

RomaGoth · 10-27-2011, 09:53 PM

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Flyers beat the Jets 9-8 tonight.

Ahh, the good ol' days of NHL '94.

Fidatelo · 10-27-2011, 10:29 PM

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Flyers beat the Jets 9-8 tonight.

Just finished watching this on the PVR (though I missed the first period anyways). What a crazy game! Not your typical road victory, but I'll take it

Travis · 10-27-2011, 10:53 PM

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Good to see NHL officiating alive and well in Edmonton. The Caps are getting called for every little hook while Andy Sutton was allowed to board, then crosscheck, Marcus Johannson with no call. PIMs are 16-6 against the Caps with 3 minutes left in the 2nd. Even with those numbers, the PPs are now 7-1 in favor of Edmonton. Both of their goals are on the PP giving them a 2-1 lead. I would love to see a day where the officiating is on the up-and-up.

As I was typing that, another penalty against the Caps and they face their 2nd 5-on-3 of the night.

EDIT: Caps get a 4-on-3 breakaway while still down a man as 2 Oilers tackle Vokoun in the net and nothing is called. I hope these refs get nailed by the Zamboni.

And yet they've still missed two diving calls on Washington while catching one

Trust me, don't complain to Oilers fans about officiating, it's not often that a team with a guy like Ovechkin has more kills than PP against the Oilers.

Not saying it's been a perfectly called game but if you really think those kinds of calls haven't gone in Washington's favor in other games (and I somehow doubt you complained about it at that point) then there's not much else to be said.

You also can't really complain about many of the calls against Washington, I mean it's pretty stupid to slash a guys stick so hard it breaks in his hands. Kind of obvious? How about grabbing the puck out of the air and throwing it out of the zone? Hard to miss?

Galaxy · 10-27-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Just finished watching this on the PVR (though I missed the first period anyways). What a crazy game! Not your typical road victory, but I'll take it

Philly scored in the final minute of regulation to break the tie, correct?

MikeVic · 10-27-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Flyers beat the Jets 9-8 tonight.

Other way around.

Travis · 10-27-2011, 11:05 PM

Washington has been called for a dive (legit), slashing (broke the Oilers stick), gloving the puck (threw it from his crease out of the zone) and delay of game (knocked a puck out of the air over the glass in his own end).

That's just off the top of my head, how would you argue any of those?

Have they missed calls, yes, do they miss calls every game, yes.

Does Washington tend to get more of those than not, probably.

Compared to the Oilers, would almost guarantee it.

And I somehow doubt you complain much about the officiating in the games where it goes in favor of Washington.

Besides, Oilers haven't had a PP in the 3rd and Washington is on what, their 3rd or 4th of the period?

Galaxy · 10-27-2011, 11:07 PM

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Other way around.

I can't keep up with the goals.

johnnyshaka · 10-27-2011, 11:42 PM

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Khabibulin deserved the win, but the team in front of him didn't do anything to earn it.

Yup, Khabby stole us one...not something we're used to seeing up here.

bbor · 10-28-2011, 03:47 PM

umm my fofc yahoo fantasy team has BOTH goalies from defensive 9-8 battle between the Jets and the Flyers.

OUCHHHHHH!

Honolulu_Blue · 10-28-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bbor

umm my fofc yahoo fantasy team has BOTH goalies from defensive 9-8 battle between the Jets and the Flyers.

OUCHHHHHH!

Petr Klima would be proud. He loves the offensive, high-octaine style of hockey you're promoting.

bbor · 10-28-2011, 07:32 PM

Jeezus would you look at that pumpkin on his head.

Galaxy · 10-28-2011, 07:45 PM

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Jeezus would you look at that pumpkin on his head.

Are the Leafs for real this year? As a Sabres' fan, I'm excited to see them emerge back into the thick of things.

bbor · 10-28-2011, 08:42 PM

Quiet optimism...they started like a ball of fire out of the gate last season.....only to fall flat. I am quite pleased that the Monster has been able to fill in for Riemer reasonably well,but if Riemer is concussed and is out for awhile the slide could start again soon.

Kessel and Lupol have been insanely hot as well as Dion back to playing like he did a few years ago. Mccaurther,Grabovski and Kulemin have to find their scoring touch from last season so the Leafs have at least 2 lines that can score.

All said they should be battling for the 7 or 8 th spot.

Wolfpack · 10-28-2011, 11:56 PM

So, it looks like the motif for Carolina this year will be "playing to the level of the competition". Beat Boston, Buffalo, and Boston again, lost to St. Louis, Winnipeg, and Ottawa, now beat Chicago (a shutout, no less).

Suburban Rhythm · 10-29-2011, 07:14 PM

Penguins @ Leafs tonight. Very confused, the seats behind both benches, there is nearly nobody there. Maybe 10% of those seats full. Rest of the building looks full.

bbor · 10-30-2011, 03:16 AM

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Penguins @ Leafs tonight. Very confused, the seats behind both benches, there is nearly nobody there. Maybe 10% of those seats full. Rest of the building looks full.

All the sushi eaters.

RomaGoth · 10-30-2011, 04:35 PM

The Wings have now lost 4 straight games after beginning the season 5-0. While I am moderately concerned, it is still very early in the season.

The most entertaining part of this is the comments from all of the Wings bandwagon jumpers on Mlive.com about how the Wings are beginning an epic decline, we need to trade half the team Babcock must go, etc...

I am embarrassed to be a Wings fan when I read shit like that. Pathetic.

Suburban Rhythm · 10-31-2011, 10:12 AM

PING Wings fans...

Nik Kronwall extended, 7 years @ $4.75M per

RomaGoth · 10-31-2011, 10:19 AM

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PING Wings fans...

Nik Kronwall extended, 7 years @ $4.75M per

Love Kronner and glad to see him staying in Detroit, but 7 years seems a bit much. Of course, if he can stay healthy and play at a high level it may be worth it (look at Lidstrom).

Niklas Kronwall, Wings agree to seven-year extension

Honolulu_Blue · 10-31-2011, 10:24 AM

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Love Kronner and glad to see him staying in Detroit, but 7 years seems a bit much. Of course, if he can stay healthy and play at a high level it may be worth it (look at Lidstrom).

Niklas Kronwall, Wings agree to seven-year extension

Psh. He's only 30 years old. That's like 18 in Red Wings years.

Suburban Rhythm · 10-31-2011, 10:51 AM

Yeah, I don't think 7 years for him is that bad.

I don't know that Kronner is a true #1 guy, but really, there aren't very many of them in the league, maybe 12 or so. He's easily a top 3, and probably top pairing, on any team in the league.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-31-2011, 10:53 AM

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Yeah, I don't think 7 years for him is that bad.

I don't know that Kronner is a true #1 guy, but really, there aren't very many of them in the league, maybe 12 or so. He's easily a top 3, and probably top pairing, on any team in the league.

$4.75 million is a good salary for a very good top 3-4 guy, which is what he is. If you look at minutes played during last year's playoffs, he was the #1 D-man for the Wings and did well.

That said, once Lidstrom retires the Wings will be looking for another top guy to fill that role as opposed to letting it fall to Kronwall.

In a perfect world that guy would be Shae Webber!

RomaGoth · 10-31-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

$4.75 million is a good salary for a very good top 3-4 guy, which is what he is. If you look at minutes played during last year's playoffs, he was the #1 D-man for the Wings and did well.

That said, once Lidstrom retires the Wings will be looking for another top guy to fill that role as opposed to letting it fall to Kronwall.

In a perfect world that guy would be Shae Webber!

Don't you mean Shea Weber?

Suburban Rhythm · 10-31-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

$4.75 million is a good salary for a very good top 3-4 guy, which is what he is. If you look at minutes played during last year's playoffs, he was the #1 D-man for the Wings and did well.

That said, once Lidstrom retires the Wings will be looking for another top guy to fill that role as opposed to letting it fall to Kronwall.

In a perfect world that guy would be Shae Webber!

+1 on the bolded.

Look at these guys, who have gone thru UFA in the last 2 offseasons:

Paul Martin ($5M)
Tomas Kaberle ($4.25M)
Zbynek Michalek ($4M)
James Wisniewski ($5.5M)
Ed Jovanovski ($4.25M)
Andrei Markov ($5.75M)
Anton Volchenkov ($4.25M)
Sergei Gonchar ($5.5M)
Eric Brewer ($3.85M)
Dan Hamhuis ($4.5M)
Kevin Bieksa ($4.6M)

There's not too many guys on that list I'd take ahead of Kronwall...if any.
I like what Martin and Michalek do here in Pittsburgh. Kronwall is a bit better offensively than either, and defensively, it's close though all 3 play a different style.

Galaxy · 10-31-2011, 12:00 PM

Tyler Myers got a 7-year, $35 million extension right before the start of the regular season.

10-24-2011, 10:41 AM	#201
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	GAME DAY IS HERE! Going to my first regular season Jets game, this one against my old adopted team of the past few seasons (Rangers). Too bad King Henrik isn't going to be playing, but I guess that gives the Jets a bit better odds so I suppose I'll take it. Here's hoping for a 6-5 Jets win with lots of points for everyone! __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

10-24-2011, 07:28 PM	#202
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Chris Pronger - ouch Last edited by Dr. Sak : 10-24-2011 at 07:53 PM.

10-24-2011, 08:15 PM	#205
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Pronger has to see an eye specialist after the swelling goes down. Howard Eskin reporting that 'Chris Pronger has eye injury, with some bleeding.. Could be out up to 2 weeks, but should be ok.' Last edited by Dr. Sak : 10-24-2011 at 08:16 PM.

10-24-2011, 08:31 PM	#207
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10-25-2011, 08:13 AM	#209
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Tough loss for the Jets last night... I felt we outplayed the Rangers for most of the game, but a couple power play goals did us in. It's always a bit hard to tell live (easy to get swayed by the crowd into being a total homer) but it sort of felt like we got boned a bit by the refs. I need to see a replay, but Thorburn's diving check that got called for a penalty in the 3rd (and led to the winning goal) looked clean from where I was sitting. From the Rangers side, I felt like Boyle had a strong game and it's always fun to watch him play (good grief I forget just how massive he is!). Fedotenko's re-direct for the first goal was a beauty. I didn't really feel like Richards did much all game, in fact I hardly noticed him out there. Gaborik felt a bit more dangerous, although the Jets kept him in check pretty well, too. All in all, a heck of a fun way to spend a Monday evening out with the wife. Now I can't wait for Nov 29th against the Sens! __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

10-24-2011, 07:41 PM	#204
bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	Yeah, not gonna lie, but kind of a faux pas to say RIP to even a serious injury after this summer.

10-24-2011, 08:31 PM	#206
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Jagr 2 goals tonight

10-25-2011, 08:37 AM	#210
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Tampa in Buffalo tonight...need to redeem the loss... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

10-25-2011, 09:55 AM	#212
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Holmgren has also said once Pronger returns, it will be with a visor. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

10-27-2011, 09:50 PM	#222
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Flyers beat the Jets 9-8 tonight.

10-27-2011, 11:05 PM	#230
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Washington has been called for a dive (legit), slashing (broke the Oilers stick), gloving the puck (threw it from his crease out of the zone) and delay of game (knocked a puck out of the air over the glass in his own end). That's just off the top of my head, how would you argue any of those? Have they missed calls, yes, do they miss calls every game, yes. Does Washington tend to get more of those than not, probably. Compared to the Oilers, would almost guarantee it. And I somehow doubt you complain much about the officiating in the games where it goes in favor of Washington. Besides, Oilers haven't had a PP in the 3rd and Washington is on what, their 3rd or 4th of the period? __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

10-28-2011, 03:47 PM	#234
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	umm my fofc yahoo fantasy team has BOTH goalies from defensive 9-8 battle between the Jets and the Flyers. OUCHHHHHH! __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

10-28-2011, 07:32 PM	#236
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Jeezus would you look at that pumpkin on his head. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

10-28-2011, 08:42 PM	#238
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Quiet optimism...they started like a ball of fire out of the gate last season.....only to fall flat. I am quite pleased that the Monster has been able to fill in for Riemer reasonably well,but if Riemer is concussed and is out for awhile the slide could start again soon. Kessel and Lupol have been insanely hot as well as Dion back to playing like he did a few years ago. Mccaurther,Grabovski and Kulemin have to find their scoring touch from last season so the Leafs have at least 2 lines that can score. All said they should be battling for the 7 or 8 th spot. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

10-28-2011, 11:56 PM	#239
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	So, it looks like the motif for Carolina this year will be "playing to the level of the competition". Beat Boston, Buffalo, and Boston again, lost to St. Louis, Winnipeg, and Ottawa, now beat Chicago (a shutout, no less).

10-29-2011, 07:14 PM	#240
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Penguins @ Leafs tonight. Very confused, the seats behind both benches, there is nearly nobody there. Maybe 10% of those seats full. Rest of the building looks full. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

10-31-2011, 10:12 AM	#243
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	PING Wings fans... Nik Kronwall extended, 7 years @ $4.75M per __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

10-31-2011, 10:51 AM	#246
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Yeah, I don't think 7 years for him is that bad. I don't know that Kronner is a true #1 guy, but really, there aren't very many of them in the league, maybe 12 or so. He's easily a top 3, and probably top pairing, on any team in the league. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

10-31-2011, 12:00 PM	#250
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Tyler Myers got a 7-year, $35 million extension right before the start of the regular season.

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