Its' Here! NHL 2007-2008 Regular Season Thread

[Maple Leafs]

Hey Honolulu_Blue ...

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[Honolulu_Blue]

Hey Honolulu_Blue ...

http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/Picture%202(61).png


WTF? How in the hell did that kid steal my patented "Honolulu_Blue's Andreas Lilja Face"?

Does anyone know any good Canadian lawyers?

P.S. Maple Leafs, thanks. This picture is hands down going to be the best birthday present I receive all day.

[Draft Dodger]

OMG - HB is Abraham Lincoln!

[sterlingice]

Happy birthday, HB. :D

SI

[Honolulu_Blue]

Happy birthday, HB. :D

SI

Thanks!

[Honolulu_Blue]

Hey Honolulu_Blue ...

http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/Picture%202(61).png

This picture is still making me laugh...

[Draft Dodger]

not a huge shocker:

Forsberg isn't coming back this year.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Any thoughts from other markets about where Marian Hossa is going to end up? (and what Atlanta might get in return)

[duff88]

Any thoughts from other markets about where Marian Hossa is going to end up? (and what Atlanta might get in return)

You've probably heard it now, but there are pretty big rumours with Montreal. Atlanta scouts have been watching Habs games for the last two weeks and Don Waddell has apparently met with Gainey at least twice. No confirmation that it is about Hossa, but it would certainly make sense.

Names that come up regularly are Chris Higgins, Michael Ryder, Kyle Chipchura, Matt D'Agostini, David Fischer, Alexei Emelin and obviously first round picks.

That said, there have been speculations that Atlanta could simply be watching available veterans like Ryder or Dandenault.

[Maple Leafs]

Forsberg isn't coming back this year.
And the Sundin sweepstakes can officially begin...

[Dr. Sak]

The Flyers called up Claude Giroux from Juniors since they have had a ton of injuries lately. He has had 100 points in each of the past two season in Juniors. This season he has 88 points in 47 games.

Claude Giroux was also known for being the midget wrestler that portrayed Dink The Clown.

[Maple Leafs]

Heads up to those with Center Ice packages. Tonight's Flyers/Sens game is the first time the teams are meeting in Ottawa since the Downie/McAmmond hit.

The teams have already played in Philly, but the recent trend is that the team on the wrong end of a dirty play usually waits until they're at home before they look for payback. Could be some fireworks.

At the very least, Brian McGratton should play and get his usual pointless fight out of the way on his first shift and then sit on the bench looking mean for the rest of the game.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Heads up to those with Center Ice packages. Tonight's Flyers/Sens game is the first time the teams are meeting in Ottawa since the Downie/McAmmond hit.

The teams have already played in Philly, but the recent trend is that the team on the wrong end of a dirty play usually waits until they're at home before they look for payback. Could be some fireworks.

At the very least, Brian McGratton should play and get his usual pointless fight out of the way on his first shift and then sit on the bench looking mean for the rest of the game.

Thanks for the head's up. I will try to get home in time to watch it.

Well, the Wings finally broke their 6 game losing streak...

I think a number of things have gone wrong with the Wings over the course of their losing streak. For some reason they really started to lose focus in their own end and suffered a number of uncharacteristic defensive lapses. They also had some goaltending issues, with Osgood playing pretty poorly and getting yanked in three out of four games, two in the first period. You add that on top of injuries to Cleary, Kronwall, and Rafalski and it just seemed a perfect mix for a slump.

I think it showed the Wings need some depth along the blueline. Kronwall has always been injury prone. Meech and Quincey are ok subs, but you cant' rely on them too heavily. The Wings will make a move to shore up the defense a bit.

They are saying that Lidstrom suffered a knee sprain (a sprained MCL) and will only be out a week. There is no talk of a concussion, but it certainly looked like he was suffering some concussion-like symptoms. If it's just a knee spain, that's fine. Any possible concussion is very worrisome, since those things can really linger for a while with no real time table for recovery.

I was very happy to see Aaron Downey take matters into his own hands. He's been great for that all year. He's exactly what you want out of an enforcer. While he lacks any sort of offensive upside, he can skate well enough, he doesn't take stupid penalties, knows when to fight, and is good enough at it.

I don't fancy the Wings' chances in the next few games. They tend to struggle in Western Canada and they will be in a bad way without their top three derfensemen (Rafalski, Lidstrom, and Kronwall).

[Dr. Sak]

If I would've seen this early I would have told you that Downie will be scratched. He is out with a concussion.

[duff88]

I just witnessed the greatest hockey game of all time! :eek:

Watch the highlights for yourself (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zACGht3qfXA)

Just realised... I was offered tickets for 35$ to go to the Bell Centre tonight and declined because I had to study for a Math exam coming up on Friday night... :mad:

[Suburban Rhythm]

Flyers pick up Jaroslav Modry from LA for a 3rd round pick.

Next Tuesday will be a good time...trade deadline day is a day for no work and lots of internet surfing.

[Pyser]

haha. the rangers.

signed,

a devils fan

[Honolulu_Blue]

I just witnessed the greatest hockey game of all time! :eek:

So you finally caught a replay of the Wings vs. Avs march 26, 1997 game?

[Maple Leafs]

Ping Honolulu_Blue...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/arbu84/filppula1.jpg

Any truth? Possible Hossa deal?

[Logan]

Ariel Hans Fors-Klein is probably slammin.

[MikeVic]

Hahaha.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Ping Honolulu_Blue...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/arbu84/filppula1.jpg

Any truth? Possible Hossa deal?

His name keeps popping up around here along with the usual suspects, such as Sundin and even Jagr, but I haven't heard anything substantial beyond mere speculation. The most Hossa-to-Wings chatter I heard was a few weeks back after the Trashers thumped the Wings soundly in Detroit.

The thought is that Holland will try to land a top six forward (which Hossa would certainly fit the bill) and a depth defenseman (someone a step or two above Cory Cross, but not quite Rob Blake).

I would think that other teams would have more ammo than the Wings to make a deal for Hossa, especially since there is pretty zero chance that Wings would re-sign him after this year. Among Lidstrom ($7.5M), Datsyuk ($6.7M), and the need to clear space for Zetterberg's eventual rise to the ($7M range), there's just no way the Wings would keep Hossa.

I doubt any team who would trade for him would do so under the impression that he'd be anything more than a rental, but I have a feeling that Holland may be a little more cautious than before after getting burned a bit last year, especially on the Bertuzzi deal.

Since the Trashers are still in the thick of things, they would probably want a roster player or two. The Wings may be willing to part with a player or two. It's possible, if not likely, that the Wings will sign Darren McCarty to a contract before next Tuesday. He's been playing with Wings' AHL squad and has 4 goals and 3 assists in 7 games. That may give them a little more flexibility to move current players.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Tight race at the top of the East now.

Ottawa with 76 points, Montreal, New Jersey and Pittsburgh all at 75, after the Pens come from ahead victory vs. the Habs last night.

Oh yeah, and they'll get that Crosby guy back in another week or so. Until then Geno Malkin will just widen his lead in the scoring race.

They showed a great stat during the game, the Pens have had 4 players in the Art Ross in the past 11 years. Conversely, some members of the Original 6 haven't had one for, in some cases, like 70 years.

And bsak-- who is that bringing up the rear in the Atlantic?? :D

[Dr. Sak]

And bsak-- who is that bringing up the rear in the Atlantic?? :D

Ugh the Flyers are playing horrible. It's like watching a monkey fucking a football out there.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Ping Honolulu_Blue...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/arbu84/filppula1.jpg

Any truth? Possible Hossa deal?

You know, this post takes on quite a different meaning when you can actually see the link.

Damn firewall...

[Suburban Rhythm]

Ugh the Flyers are playing horrible. It's like watching a monkey fucking a football out there.

Pics plz k thks

[Dr. Sak]

Pics plz k thks


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[johnnyshaka]

Flyers grab Patrick Thoresen off of waivers from the Oilers.

Nothing earth shattering as he's a borderline 3rd/4th line player who has a nose for the puck but isn't terribly physical. Never stuck with us because we have an entire team of guys like him.

[Draft Dodger]

You know, this post takes on quite a different meaning when you can actually see the link.

Damn firewall...

ditto for me. I believe Filpulla's eyebrow has a no movement clause.

big win for the Avs last night against the Coyotes. The two teams were tied in 9th going into the game, 4 out of 8th place. The game itself was mostly a dud, with the Avs looking like they'd skate out with a 2-1 win until Derek Morris scored with 2.8 seconds left. That set the Avs up for yet another 1-goal loss. After a scoreless overtime (the futile Avs PP could not score when the Coyotes were caught with 5 men on the ice - not in a shift change, but just 5 guys playing as if it was totally normal), and it went to a shootout.

Each team went 12 deep, with lumbering Cody McLeod scoring the game winner. Both teams went pretty deep - 4 defensemen were used and at least half the 24 shooters had never scored a SO goal before (many were taking their first career attept). Crazy stuff, and a big win for the Avs, a team that got Smyth back last week, Stastny last night and, hopefully, will see Sakic return on Sunday.

[Dr. Sak]

Why the hell is Pierre McGuire doing color commentary for the Pens for this game against Ottawa? Paul Steigerwald is one of the most annoying play by play guys and now with Pierre in the booth, it sounds like two ass clowns.

[Dr. Sak]

If things couldnt get worse for the Flyers, they lost Mike Richards for 2 to 4 weeks with a torn hamstring.

[samifan24]

The Bruins totally outplayed Tampa Bay last night. I was really impressed with the Bruins and how well they came back after Tampa opened the scoring and responded to each Tampa goal. The Bruins never stopped fighting and it looked like Tampa just let up.

[Wolfpack]

Good weekend for the Canes as they won two pivotal SE division games over Atlanta and Washington and the Caps lost one of their games-in-hand today against Ottawa in OT. Carolina is now up five on Washington which nullfies the two-games-in-hand advantage the Caps have.

Interestingly, since the big trade with Ottawa Carolina is 5-1-1, though the regulation L was another whipping doled out by the Devils. Ottawa is 2-2-2 since the trade. It may have been something of a rip-off for Ottawa, but clearly it sparked something for Carolina.

[bbor]

Various sources reporting Sundin has refused to waive his no trade clause.Mccabe on the other hand has waived his NTC.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Various sources reporting Sundin has refused to waive his no trade clause.Mccabe on the other hand has waived his NTC.

I just read that. Good on him, really. I had a hard time seeing Sundin in another uniform.

The price for Marian Hossa just sky rocketed...

[Chief Rum]

Hat trick for Teemu tonight. He now has 11 points in 10 games, which is closer to his top form self last year, and he said tonight he no longer feels as winded or sore from playing as when he started and is approaching his normal level fitness.

And the Ducks have only lost once in those 10 games.

This is not good news for the rest of the Western Conference's Cup hopes. :)

Trading deadline should be interesting (although I don't expect the Ducks will do anything except perhaps a minor deal or two, or trade away some of that defense depth to clear up more cap room for next year).

[Chief Rum]

I just read that. Good on him, really. I had a hard time seeing Sundin in another uniform.

The price for Marian Hossa just sky rocketed...

Yeah, I would like Sundin to remain a Leaf for life.

[bhlloy]

Hat trick for Teemu tonight. He now has 11 points in 10 games, which is closer to his top form self last year, and he said tonight he no longer feels as winded or sore from playing as when he started and is approaching his normal level fitness.

And the Ducks have only lost once in those 10 games.

This is not good news for the rest of the Western Conference's Cup hopes. :)

Trading deadline should be interesting (although I don't expect the Ducks will do anything except perhaps a minor deal or two, or trade away some of that defense depth to clear up more cap room for next year).

Absolutely bizarre game tonight, capped off by some of the worst officiating I have seen in quite a while. Lalime being replaced by a rookie who couldn't even stop a soft rolling puck on net, leading to Lalime being put back in and going bat shit crazy on Bertuzzi twice leading to a perfectly clean goal being disallowed for no reason. Not to mention Sharp scoring and then breaking Prongers jaw with the follow through, or Perry getting knocked silly by Wisniewski out of the play during Lalime's second hissy fit. All in all a fun game to watch, and very relieved that the Ducks got the win.

I feel really sorry for the rookie goalie the Hawks put in for the last 10 minutes of the period (#50?) He was clearly way, way out of his depth and I hope it's not the last chance he gets. Not a good goaltending situation in Chicago right now with Lalime letting in 11 in the last 2 games.

[johnnyshaka]

Nice win for the Oilers over the the Avs (sorry, DD) but Ethan Moreau is done for the season...yet again...with a broken ankle. Nice. Guess that means that Sanderson will figure back into the lineup for the remainder of the season...if he's here after tomorrow.

One of these days our luck is going to turn from worse to bad...I'm eagerly anticipating that day.

[Maple Leafs]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have most of their salary cap space tied up in a core group of players who are, apparently, complacent losers who have no problem playing for a last-place team that doesn't want them as long as they're comfortable and well-paid. No doubt this group of veterans is doing a fine job passing these important values on to the next generation of young players, thus ensuring that things will stay the same in Toronto for a long time.

Holy fuck I am depressed right now.

[Draft Dodger]

Nice win for the Oilers over the the Avs (sorry, DD) but Ethan Moreau is done for the season...yet again...with a broken ankle. Nice. Guess that means that Sanderson will figure back into the lineup for the remainder of the season...if he's here after tomorrow.

One of these days our luck is going to turn from worse to bad...I'm eagerly anticipating that day.

yeah, we're pretty much in a tailspin - 1-5-1 in the last 7, with 3 regulation losses by 1 goal (that's killed us all year - only Florida has more 1-goal regulation losses).

Our special teams suck and our defense is really hurting without Brett Clark and Jeff Finger (on all 3 Edmonton goals, the Avs had just 1 D in position in front of the net). And we have a tough schedule the rest of the way - 14 of the final 19 games are against teams we're chasing. Not that we can beat teams below is either.

even if we did get in, we'd just be looking at getting swept by Detroit anyway.

[Honolulu_Blue]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have most of their salary cap space tied up in a core group of players who are, apparently, complacent losers who have no problem playing for a last-place team that doesn't want them as long as they're comfortable and well-paid. No doubt this group of veterans is doing a fine job passing these important values on to the next generation of young players, thus ensuring that things will stay the same in Toronto for a long time.

Holy fuck I am depressed right now.

Sorry, ML. I thought I read that at least Bryan McCabe was willing to consider waving his no trade clause... So that's gotta be, uh, something?

Maybe you could just try to think about how much wearing that Maple Leaf means to all these guys. What an honor it is to play for great fans in the world and all that. These guys bleed Maple Leaf blue and white. If they aren't going to win a Cup for Toronto, they dont' want to win a Cup for anyone!

FREEEEEEDOOOOM!!!!

[Dr. Sak]

Holy fuck I am depressed right now.

I'm with you! At least we can battle it out again come playoff time and be #1 and #2 in predicting the results.

[Maple Leafs]

Sorry, ML. I thought I read that at least Bryan McCabe was willing to consider waving his no trade clause... So that's gotta be, uh, something?

McCabe was willing to consider a move but that seems to be off the table. He asked his wife if he was allowed, and she said no. It's well known that Roberta wears the pants in the McCabe household.

[Honolulu_Blue]

McCabe was willing to consider a move but that seems to be off the table. He asked his wife if he was allowed, and she said no. It's well known that Roberta wears the pants in the McCabe household.

I remember something about McCabe's wife pulling the strings in the past...

So, what do the Leafs do now? Waive everyone after the end of the season, hope some team claims them. If not, call them back up and hope some claims them at 50% of their salary? Then try to use that money to re-build?

Oh my...

[johnnyshaka]

yeah, we're pretty much in a tailspin - 1-5-1 in the last 7, with 3 regulation losses by 1 goal (that's killed us all year - only Florida has more 1-goal regulation losses).

Our special teams suck and our defense is really hurting without Brett Clark and Jeff Finger (on all 3 Edmonton goals, the Avs had just 1 D in position in front of the net).

Doesn't help when one of your best goal scorers can't get the handle on the puck with a wide open net with a few minutes to go. When I saw Statsny at the side of the net and Garon nowhere to be found I was already rolling my eyes waiting for the momentum-shifting late goal that we are accustomed to seeing late in just about every Oiler game.

[Maple Leafs]

So, what do the Leafs do now? Waive everyone after the end of the season, hope some team claims them. If not, call them back up and hope some claims them at 50% of their salary? Then try to use that money to re-build?

They do nothing. There's nothing they can do. They're stuck with the Loser Brigade for three more years. Then they can start the rebuilding process, which should take another three or four years. It will be 2015 before this team is back in the playoffs.

Abadon all hope, ye who enter here...

[Draft Dodger]

Doesn't help when one of your best goal scorers can't get the handle on the puck with a wide open net with a few minutes to go. When I saw Statsny at the side of the net and Garon nowhere to be found I was already rolling my eyes waiting for the momentum-shifting late goal that we are accustomed to seeing late in just about every Oiler game.

yeah, that was a deflating play. My hands were already halfway in the air when I saw the puck bounce to him. If that had just gone to his forehand....sigh.

[Galaxy]

I'm wondering if the Sabres will move Brain Campbell. After talks shut down, and news he rejected a three-deal deal just under $6 million (not even worth $5 million imo), I hope they can get something for him. It will be tough between balancing a playoff run and letting a valuable asset go without getting anything in return.

[Maple Leafs]

Sens fire John Paddock.

From coaching the all-star game to fired, in less than a month. Has anyone ever managed that before, in any sport?

[Dr. Sak]

The Devils had to have done this before.

[Honolulu_Blue]

It will be interesting to see how teams approach the trade deadline this year...

As for the Wings ...

I'd look for the Wings to grab a depth defensemen (not quite Rob Blake, but a step above Cory Cross). They don't want to be in a position where guys like Lilja and Quincey are forced into serious minutes due to injuries, like last year when Kronwall and Schneider went down. They may also look for a depth forward (Fedorov?).

I reckon Brad Stuart fits nicely in the above Cory Cross and not quite Rob Blake range.

Mr. Holland, I am still awaiting your call to become a member of the Braintrust.

[Galaxy]

Sens fire John Paddock.

From coaching the all-star game to fired, in less than a month. Has anyone ever managed that before, in any sport?

Don't soccer clubs do this quite often?

[johnnyshaka]

Sens fire John Paddock.

From coaching the all-star game to fired, in less than a month. Has anyone ever managed that before, in any sport?

That's funny...yet the Leafs don't have the balls to fire Maurice...what gives??

[Maple Leafs]

That's funny...yet the Leafs don't have the balls to fire Maurice...what gives??
No point. He'll be gone as soon as the new GM comes in. And besides, a new guy might coax a few extra wins out of the team and that's not what we need right now.

[johnnyshaka]

No point. He'll be gone as soon as the new GM comes in. And besides, a new guy might coax a few extra wins out of the team and that's not what we need right now.

They waited too long to fire Junior and they've done the same with Maurice. The Leafs have been disinterested since before Christmas and whether that is Maurice's fault or not, he should've been canned simply because every Leaf has a no-trade clause and they aren't moving...proving yet again why Junior should've been done prior to this season...at the very least!!

[Pyser]

The Devils had to have done this before.

we wait until the last possible moment, thank you very much

[Galaxy]

Bernier scored two goals (first two of the game in the first period) and one assist in his day-view as a Sabre. Still one more period to go.

[Maple Leafs]

Including tonight, Leafs sort-of prospect Jeremy Williams has played three games, spread over three seasons, and has scored three goals.

That makes him the only player in NHL history with the at least three games in the NHL who has scored in every game he's ever played. You can probably win a few bar bets with that trivia question, at least until the next Leafs game.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Marian Freaking Hossa next to Crosby!!!!!! :D

The Pens are only missing that nasty 3rd line to play against in the playoffs... oh wait, reports of Gary Roberts demise are premature, he skates today alongside Crosby before practice.

Ok, yeah, they are missing more, like a true #1 pairing D to play with Gonchar...and a settled goaltending position between Conklin and Fleury...but they had to vault themselves to, or close to, the top of the East.

Now they just need to hope every series in the West goes 7 games, each into multiple OTs, so that the winner of the West is demolished by the time they arrive in the finals.

[Galaxy]

What a crazy game! Buffalo-Nashville. It was like a bar brawl.

[NoSkillz]

What a crazy game! Buffalo-Nashville. It was like a bar brawl.

I was there live...great atmosphere, fun game, lots of fights, goals and even a penalty shot.

Bernier was a stud on day one. Instant crowd favourite in Buffalo.

[Galaxy]

I was there live...great atmosphere, fun game, lots of fights, goals and even a penalty shot.

Bernier was a stud on day one. Instant crowd favourite in Buffalo.

He was ready to fight at the end. But the Predator guy said no. He looks like he's re-engerized Roy and Vanek. Giving them a big, power player with an offensive game should really open that line up. I wonder how Vanek will be used now.

Bernier seems like he just wants to play hockey and have fun. I think he'll fit well with this team. As much crap as Reiger gets (and I think the higher-ups do handcuff him), he has a great nose for finding talent that fly under the radar or washout. I can't stand the Sabres forum. People don't seem to get the idea of a "salary cap" and being selective in who you have to keep.

[Pyser]

Now they just need to hope every series in the West goes 7 games, each into multiple OTs, so that the winner of the West is demolished by the time they arrive in the finals.

quoted for posterity.

[Dr. Sak]

Marian Freaking Hossa next to Crosby!!!!!! :D

The Pens are only missing that nasty 3rd line to play against in the playoffs... oh wait, reports of Gary Roberts demise are premature, he skates today alongside Crosby before practice.

Ok, yeah, they are missing more, like a true #1 pairing D to play with Gonchar...and a settled goaltending position between Conklin and Fleury...but they had to vault themselves to, or close to, the top of the East.

Are you surprised that Therrien is pulling Malone off of Malkin's line to put him on with Staal and Hossa?

I agree with you on their defense, they have plenty of offensive defensemen with Whitney, Gonchar, and Letang, but no real shut down defensive guy.

[Honolulu_Blue]

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230739&hubname=nhl

Panthers' grant Kilger leave of absence

SUNRISE, Fla. - Chad Kilger (http://tsn.ca/nhl/player_bio.asp?player_id=1262), acquired by Florida in a trade with Toronto, was granted a leave of absence by the Panthers on Wednesday due to personal reasons.

Just one day after Kilger was sent to the Panthers by the Maple Leafs, the forward sat out when Florida faced his former team at home.

Kilger flew back to Toronto after meeting with Jacques Martin, the Panthers coach and general manager, and team officials said it wasn't known when he would return.

Martin was expected to talk about Kilger's situation on Thursday. Kilger missed five games earlier this season after being granted a leave of absence by the Maple Leafs.

Kilger, acquired just before the NHL trade deadline for a third-round draft pick, had 10 goals and seven assists in 53 games with Toronto.

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A quick update on this story. Reports now indicate that Kilger has returned to Toronto and is currently negotiating a retroactive no trade clause with Cliff Fletcher. Early indications are that the Leafs will reach an agreement with Kilger, the trade with Florida will be undone with Kilger returning to the Leafs and the Panthers getting their 3rd round pick back, and then Kilger will refuse to waive the clause.

I will keep everyone posted.

Thanks.

[MikeVic]

Really H_B? Or are you just messing around with the no-trade clause stuff? I really don't know anymore.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Really H_B? Or are you just messing around with the no-trade clause stuff? I really don't know anymore.

I am just messing around with the no-trade clause stuff, because it makes me laugh almost as much as that picture of that Maple Leaf kid giving Andrea Lilja the finger. Almost...

[MikeVic]

I am just messing around with the no-trade clause stuff, because it makes me laugh almost as much as that picture of that Maple Leaf kid giving Andrea Lilja the finger. Almost...

It was believable...

[Suburban Rhythm]

quoted for posterity.

Anthony Smith is guaranteeing a Pens trip to the Finals.

Are you surprised that Therrien is pulling Malone off of Malkin's line to put him on with Staal and Hossa?

I agree with you on their defense, they have plenty of offensive defensemen with Whitney, Gonchar, and Letang, but no real shut down defensive guy.

Um, the names Hal Gill and Rob Scuderi obviously mean nothing to you! ;)

Seriously, and this probably through my black and gold glasses, but Gonchar has been solid in his own end, especially during this recent stretch since Crosby's been out. And Scuderi (now hurt) has played out of his cranium (my Myron Cope reference in a time of mouring). He should be, at best, on a 2nd pairining, probably 3rd pairing. He's not going to get confused with Pronger wrecking people, or Lidstrom position-wise, but he's been the biggest surprise in the lineup this season.

As far as Therrien moving Malone...no not surprised at all. Up until Crosby's injury, he had been changing lines on the fly during the game. The fact that line lasted 18 games or something is amazing to me.

[Dr. Sak]

There should be a rule against leaving your shield on when you fight.

[Fidatelo]

There should be a rule against leaving your shield on when you fight.

I used to try that line with my girlfriends, but it never worked.

[Dr. Sak]

Hossa left the game in the first period in his first game with the Pens. Early reports say knee injury...mcl sprain.

[Chief Rum]

All right, almost March 1. Isn't time for Lou to fire his coach and take the Devils' reins to their usual second round playoff loss?

Oh, he's still coaching? Well, then, he's ahead of the game. :)

Incidentally, Barry Melrose said on a local radio show today that he feels the Ducks (as now composed) are still the best in the West, and the team to beat, despite current records (Wings way ahead, Stars a few points ahead). He also said he feels they are better than last year's team.

Hard to argue with the second part actually. Teemu and Niedermayer are fresher, and Getzlaf and Perry have gone from young potential to All Stars. Plus, they added Bertuzzi (replaces Penner) and Schneider.

I still think it's going to be a brutally competitive playoffs in the Western Conference (like the NBA).

[Pyser]

All right, almost March 1. Isn't time for Lou to fire his coach and take the Devils' reins to their usual second round playoff loss?

Oh, he's still coaching? Well, then, he's ahead of the game. :)


sutter will at least last the year

i feel pretty good about the devils right now, but i dont want them to win the #1 seed.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Incidentally, Barry Melrose said on a local radio show today that he feels the Ducks (as now composed) are still the best in the West, and the team to beat, despite current records (Wings way ahead, Stars a few points ahead). He also said he feels they are better than last year's team.

Hard to argue with the second part actually. Teemu and Niedermayer are fresher, and Getzlaf and Perry have gone from young potential to All Stars. Plus, they added Bertuzzi (replaces Penner) and Schneider.

I still think it's going to be a brutally competitive playoffs in the Western Conference (like the NBA).

Way to go out on a limb there, Barry...

[Dr. Sak]

Way to go out on a limb there, Barry...

Getting an endorsement from Barry Melrose is like getting one from Beano Cook...the kiss of death. Nice knowing you Ducks.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I just read this article in the New York times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/29/sports/hockey/29hockey.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/29/sports/hockey/29hockey.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin)

It's about Russia luring NHL stars back home and how Russian leagues are slowly becoming more competitive with the NHL. The fact that the poster boy for this return of NHL stars it the Motherland is Yashin makes the whole thing pretty laughable. The reasons the Times considers for Yashin's return to Russia are him being bitter about his NHL experience, after getting bought out by the Islanders, or a sense of Russian pride. Uh, yeah, right. Let me throw out one other possibility: he sucks and no one in the NHL was willing to pay him anything close to what he was asking for because he, well, sucks. He's not a hard worker or, by all accounts, are great teammate. The other "stars" mentioned in the article are the ancient, slow, and injury-riddled Darius Kasparitis and middling NHLers like Oleg Tverdosky and Oleg Petrov. Yeah, I'd but THAT for a $1.

Apparently Fetisov, now the head of Russia's national sports agency, is bitter about Russians going to the NHL. To the Times' credit, they point out the hypocrisy by noting that Fetisov was one of the first Russians to make the leap to the NHL. I mean, seriously Fetisov. You started the trend. Folks talked glowingly about all the abuse he suffered during his early years in the NHL and how hard it was for him to blaze the trial for other Russians to make their way to the NHL, to freedom, and fat loots. And now he's going to be bitter? STFU, Fetisov.

[Logan]

Wow, Carol Alt is married to Yashin? She used to be married to Ron Greschner.

[Chief Rum]

Getting an endorsement from Barry Melrose is like getting one from Beano Cook...the kiss of death. Nice knowing you Ducks.

Heh...we'll see. If it does, I might fly to Bristol and firebomb his house. :)

[Galaxy]

Sabres look like crap last night. This team has the talent, they just seem to make a lot of dumb plays and don't show up every night.

[Maple Leafs]

Did NHL.com always have those bush league, fake Windows interface type banner ads all over it? Or is that recent?

[Wolfpack]

Carolina wishes to thank a pair of teams tonight. First, a thank you to Toronto for putting down the Caps tonight. Secondly, a hearty thanks to Chicago for Tuomo Ruutu and especially Sergei Samsonov. Ruutu had a goal and an assist while Samsonov bagged a pair of goals in a 5-1 rout of Tampa. Samsonov has tallied 11 goals since coming to Carolina, five coming on this homestand that Carolina went 4-1-1 on.

Carolina's now up five on Washington but the Caps still hold two games in hand.

[johnnyshaka]

Sorry, DD, Svatos and Smyth are done for the season.

Granted, all hope is not lost, as they played inspired hockey over the last month without their first line. Can they do it again?

[Vince]

I know that Campbell is not the be-all, end-all, but damned if this wasn't exciting:

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[Draft Dodger]

Sorry, DD, Svatos and Smyth are done for the season.

Granted, all hope is not lost, as they played inspired hockey over the last month without their first line. Can they do it again?

well, I don't think Smyth is officially done for the year. No shocker on Svatos - he has yet to play a full NHL season. His career high is 66 games. We can win without both, IMO, but can't really absorb too many more injuries up front.

[Galaxy]

Interesting article:

http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/304287

[Dr. Sak]

Crosby is back tonight

[Suburban Rhythm]

Crosby is back tonight

All they did while he was out...was go 11-6-4, and move into first in the East.

Also, glad you are here breaking the Pens news bsak. I am never on at work anymore...damn man, holding me down.

[Draft Dodger]

I know that Campbell is not the be-all, end-all, but damned if this wasn't exciting:


that was a great move by Campbell and some terrific passing to set it up...
but what exactly was Price doing there? That looked awful.

[Galaxy]

Great effort by Campbell to keep himself onside.

[Galaxy]

Man, I cannot stand Versus.

[Dr. Sak]

It was annoying to hear that NHLPA guy in the booth for so long. I think this is the D team as far as announcing crews go.

[Galaxy]

And the Sidney Crosby lovefest every game (even when he isn't playing that game) annoys the hell out of me.

1) Call the damn game.

2) Show some passion in calling it.

[Dr. Sak]

And the Sidney Crosby lovefest every game (even when he isn't playing that game) annoys the hell out of me.

I can finally say I totally agree with a Sabers fan.

[Galaxy]

I can finally say I totally agree with a Sabers fan.

Just did it again. You a Flyers or Pens fan?

[Dr. Sak]

Flyers....but I live near Pittsburgh so I get to hear everyone fawn all over Crosby.

[Galaxy]

How many times Crosby is mentioned during an entire game on VS would make for a terrific drinking game.

[bbor]

Hey Pumpy

Toronto announcers just called White a good defenceman....care to cooment?

[Pumpy Tudors]

Hey Pumpy

Toronto announcers just called White a good defenceman....care to cooment?
Yeah, I heard that shit. Funny how they said that when his great defensive play was only necessary to cover up for a turnover that he made himself! He doesn't have to go back and sweep the puck off anybody's stick if he doesn't give the puck away to begin with. Way to go, bundle dick.

I was getting pretty tired of the Toronto commentators arguing over whether Johnny Oduya hit one of the Leafs from behind, too. I mean, if they want to disagree about it, fine, but they continued to argue about it for a full five minutes after it happened. It was like one of the commentators (the one who thought Oduya committed a penalty) wanted to blame the loss on a bad non-call. Could it perhaps have been related to the Leafs being unable to put the puck into the net on one end and being in slow motion on the other end? No? It was just the non-penalty, right?

I only saw the third period of the game, but from the highlights, I guess Brodeur should've gotten the first star. If the Devils had played a competent team, though, Brodeur gives up 3 goals in the third period alone. He put himself out of position, he was falling down behind the net, he was turning the puck over, and so forth. The only reason the Devils were able to hold a lead was because the Leafs couldn't shoot a puck into Lake Ontario if you put them on a boat and sailed them halfway out there.

But, uh, yeah. I wanted to slap the guy who said that Colin White was good.

[Honolulu_Blue]

So, Chad Kilger still hasn't returned to the Panthers. He's MIA and the Panthers have suspended him.

I think he's really convinced himself that he, in fact, had a "no trade" clause and refused to waive it.

[Wolfpack]

Canes keep chugging along with a 6-3 win in Atlanta tonight. Problem is, so is Washington, which dumped Buffalo. At this rate, the Southeast might get two teams in yet. Carolina up three with Caps a game in hand and will get another in hand tomorrow as Carolina goes home to play Minny. Canes (and Cam Ward especially) have had troubles in back-to-backs this year.

[Draft Dodger]

the Avs have had some huge wins lately against teams they've struggled against this year. On Thursday, they shut out the Ducks 1-0 and then yesterday they beat the Stars 3-1. Both games had a playoff atmosphere to them. Avalanche fans seem rejuvenated by the signing of Forsberg and the return of Foote - Forsberg's debut 3 games ago was the highest rated Avs game for Altitude (the team's station). The team seems revitalized as well. With the addition of Foote and Ruslan Salei and the subtraction of Karlis Skrastins (yay!), our defense is the best it's been since the last Cup.

and, incredibly, Ryan Smyth is skating already. Our powerplay is still atrocious, however, and we aren't going anywhere if that doesn't change.

[Logan]

Awesome game going on between the Rangers and Bruins right now. 0-0 with 4 minutes left...Auld and Lundqvist have been unbelievable.

[Logan]

Rangers win in a shootout, 1-0. Henrik was just nasty.

[NoSkillz]

Sabres lose against Carolina on Saturday night in another heartbreaking OT decision.

Their 'best' player (Vanish...er, Vanek) is benched almost the entire second period for lackluster effort. I don't see them getting their act together in time to make a playoff push but hope I'm wrong.

What a difference a year makes...President's Trophy winners in '07 to early season golfers the next. :(

[Wolfpack]

Carolina gets help from the Pens in turn today as they get the fluke own-goal from Backstrom late to beat the Caps 4-2. Carolina now up seven points on Washington (the Caps now have just one game in-hand) and are playing as well as they did when they got off to that great start early in the season (13-5-1 since the All-Star break). Things are looking better for the playoffs. I wouldn't dare hope for a deep run, but after all the adversity with injuries, illnesses, and the like, this team has played with tremendous heart.

[Draft Dodger]

and as soon as I say something nice about the Avs, they get absolutely smoked by the Stars. Forsberg missed the game with a groin injury, Foote missed the game with a hip injury, and Salei left the game with an eye injury - there's your three deadline acquisitions right there.

[Dr. Sak]

Hey Rangers fans!!

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[Logan]

I reported that post.

[Pyser]

i dont know how this isnt tampering, but uh, cool for the devils i guess

The Devils will sign former Oilers captain Jason Smith this summer when he's an unrestricted free agent. Smith started his NHL career with the Devils.

Edmonton Journal

[Honolulu_Blue]

The Wings finally signed Super Dan Cleary to a contract extension. $14 million over 5 years, which comes out to about $2.8 million a year. I think Holland was angling at $2.5 million, but considering Cleary would have likely made a lot more than $2.8 million on the open market, it's a great deal. He scored 20 goals in 57 games before getting hurt. He can play in any situation and can play both on a top line and a third line. He's been a great player for the Wings and I think the deal is fair and another indication of a "home town" discount for the Wings.

The Wings had finally righted the ship. They won 5 in a row after their terrible February where they only won 2 out of 12. It's not at all surprising to see the Wings' fortunes make a turn for the better as soon as they got Kronwall, Rafalski, and Lidstrom back. So much of the Wings' offense comes from their defense. Their entire puck control style relies on capable, skilled defensemen who are able to carry the puck and make that first great outlet pass. When your top pairing is Brett Lebda and Andrea Lilja, that's not going to happen. The loss of Lidstrom was catastrophic the Wings' defense as well. He's a steadying force back there and they completely rely on him. Up until the knee injury, I think he's only missed something like 15 games over the course of his entire career. If what we saw when he was out is any indication of what the Wings will look like post-Lidstrom, I am afraid. Very, very afraid...

More recently, however, they are mired in a 2 game slump. It's annoying to constantly struggle against Nashville, Columbus, Chicago, and the like.

The Wings will have plenty of opportunities to work out any kinks against these teams. Just look at the Wings SUPER SWEET schedule the rest of the way: Columbus-Nashville-Columbus-St. Louis-St. Louis-Nashville-Chicago-Columbus-Chicago.

As was my worry when the season began, the Wings' goaltending situation is beginning to be troublesome. Hasek has not seemed sharp in a few months. These minor aches, the hip thing, the back thing, make me nervous. He's old and easily distracted. I have a hard time seeing him making it through the entire playoffs. Osgood hasn't been too stellar of late either. A creaky Hasek and Osgood do not lift one's spirits.

[MikeVic]

So, I'm watching a replay of PTI and they show a goal just scored on the Leafs.

Wow. I think Jay Onrait just chuckled and didn't say anything.

[Maple Leafs]

Vesa Toskala may have surrendered the worst goal in NHL history. If you didn't see it, check Youtube tomorrow -- there will be about 800 versions of it.

To his credit he stood on his head the rest of the way. The Leafs were down 1-0 in the third and no doubt every Toronto sports writer was getting their "You can't spell Toskala without s-a-l-o" jokes ready, but the Leafs ruined it by pulling out a 3-1 win.

[DeToxRox]

What was said goal?

[Maple Leafs]

What was said goal?
A 180-foot slapshot that bounced about a half dozen times.

The ice was awful all night, and it just ate him up. The last bounce was a ridiculous hop over his shoulder. It was a one-in-million fluke, but will probably follow him to his grave.

[TazFTW]

The Rangers need to sign Avery.

[DeToxRox]

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[DeToxRox]

I love youtube.

[Dr. Sak]

Caron did that with Pittsburgh a few years ago.

[TazFTW]

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Wow.

[DeToxRox]

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This is still the worst goal as that goal killed a career.

[DeToxRox]

Plus, I dig that song.

[Maple Leafs]

Here's the live game clip:

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[Dr. Sak]

Southwest needs to use that in a commercial...

"Wanna get away...."

[Maple Leafs]

It wasn't Toskala's fault. Ponikoravski puts his stick out and deflects it -- he needs to get down and block that shot!

[General Mike]

The Rangers need to sign Avery.

Need to, but won't.

[Wolfpack]

I can't stop chuckling over that shot... :D

On a more serious note, the Caps picked up two more points against Nashville so Carolina's lead is down to three with eight to play for both sides (and Florida's now five back with their recent streak). Carolina has back-to-back roadies starting tomorrow night in Atlanta then Thursday in Florida. Needless to say, it's important that they win these games. The Canes do get a little advantage as Washington has to play the next five on the road including one in Raleigh next Tuesday.

[Fidatelo]

It wasn't Toskala's fault. Ponikoravski puts his stick out and deflects it -- he needs to get down and block that shot!

Don Cherry has been telling those players for YEARS to stop deflecting shots with their sticks. Will they never learn?

[Suburban Rhythm]

Been meaning to mention here for awhle, I got my THN Future Watch a few weeks back.

If anyone is interested, I can try and post their team's top 10 prospects.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Bumping...this is pretty weird. I posted above at 12:21, yet the thread remained on the 2nd page, showing Fidatelo's post at 9:17 as the last post?

:confused:

[Dr. Sak]

Is anyone else watching this Buffalo/Tampa game? What a comeback by Buffalo.

[TazFTW]

w00t, Drury!

[Dr. Sak]

Unbelieveable....down 4-1...the Sabers have scored 4 goals in like 5 minutes.

[TazFTW]

Unbelieveable....down 4-1...the Sabers have scored 4 goals in like 5 minutes.

Geez, 6 goals in the 3rd period.

[TazFTW]

Nigel Dawes is awesome.

[NoSkillz]

The Sabres continue to confound...after tonight, they are now the highest scoring team in the NHL.

How the hell did that happen?

[Chief Rum]

Been meaning to mention here for awhle, I got my THN Future Watch a few weeks back.

If anyone is interested, I can try and post their team's top 10 prospects.

Yeah, those are always fun. What do they have on the Ducks and Kings? Thanks!

[Honolulu_Blue]

The Sabres continue to confound...after tonight, they are now the highest scoring team in the NHL.

How the hell did that happen?

Every time I see the score of a Sabres game they are either blowing someone out or getting blown out. There doesn't seem to be a lot of middle-ground with this team.

[RendeR]

Every time I see the score of a Sabres game they are either blowing someone out or getting blown out. There doesn't seem to be a lot of middle-ground with this team.


TELL ME ABOUT IT.




gah.


Awesome game last night though, Telle and I met up with Chubby and his Fiancee and we were all bumming after 2 periods, then all hell broke loose!!

Great night overall!

[MikeVic]

TELL ME ABOUT IT.




gah.


Awesome game last night though, Telle and I met up with Chubby and his Fiancee and we were all bumming after 2 periods, then all hell broke loose!!

Great night overall!

Pics.

[Fidatelo]

Lol @ MikeVic!

[duff88]

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/images/uploads/ozg.jpg

Yes, Chris Osgood is indeed a nerd.

[MikeVic]

Lol @ MikeVic!

Hey I just want to see what FOFCers look like.

[RendeR]

Pics.


I tried to snag some pics with my camera phone, but it was too dark at the pub. Sorry to dissapoint dude ;)

[RendeR]

I give Chubby some props though, he found himself a cutie!


We all really had a great time last night, I wish more of the buffalo area folks could have come!

[Draft Dodger]

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/images/uploads/ozg.jpg

Yes, Chris Osgood is indeed a nerd.

that's Alton Brown!

[MikeVic]

I give Chubby some props though, he found himself a cutie!


We all really had a great time last night, I wish more of the buffalo area folks could have come!

Dammit. Don't tease.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Yeah, those are always fun. What do they have on the Ducks and Kings? Thanks!

They used to give a ETA on the NHL roster, but no longer do that.
Player with rank in the top 75, draft position and current league.

21 and under grade= prospects plus any NHLers age 21 or under.
Leveling rank is comparison of ranking and teams avg draft position int he last 4 drafts. For example, Pittsburgh has the #1 21 and under grade (due to Crosby, Malkin, Staal & Letang). Avg draft position of 6.3 is 3rd highest during the period, so Pittsburgh's a +2.

Ducks

21 and under grade: C+ (21st out of 30)
Leveling = -12 (ADP of 12.3 (ranks 9th))

1) Bobby Ryan RW (7th overall) 2nd overall pick 2005 draft - AHL
2) Brian Salcido D (NR) 141st in 2005 -AHL
3) Brendan Mikkelson D (NR) 31st in 2005 -AHL
4) JP Levasseur G (NR) 197th in 2005 - AHL
5) Petteri Wirtanen C (NR) 172nd in 2006 - AHL
6) Logan Macmillan C (NR) 19th in 2007 - QMJHL
7) Eric Tangradi C (NR) 42nd in 2007 - OHL
8) Mark Mitera D (NR) 19th in 2006 - CCHA
9) Matt Belesky LW (NR) 112th in 2006 - OHL
10) Maxime Macenauer C (NR) 63rd in 2007 - QMJHL


Kings

21 and under: A- (5th of 30) (includes Kopitar and J Johnson)
Leveling: +1 (ADP 9.3 ranks 6th)

1) Jonathan Bernier G (10th) 11th in 2006 - QMJHL
2) Teddy Purcell RW (26th) 2007 free agent - AHL
3) Thomas Hickey D (30th) 4th in 2007 - WHL
4) Brian Boyle C (72nd) 26th in 2003 - AHL
5) Trevor Lewis C (NR) 17th in 2006 - AHL
6) Oscar Moller RW (NR) 52nd in 2007 - WHL
7) Wayne Simmonds RW (NR) 61st in 2007 - OHL
8) Lauri Tukonen RW (NR) 11th in 2004 - AHL
9) Jaff Zatkoff G (NR) 74th in 2006 - CCHA
10) Jon Quick G (NR) 72nd in 2005 - ECHL

[TazFTW]

Been meaning to mention here for awhle, I got my THN Future Watch a few weeks back.

If anyone is interested, I can try and post their team's top 10 prospects.

Could you post the Rangers? Thanks.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Could you post the Rangers? Thanks.

Rangers

21 and under grade: B (11th of 30) (includes Staal and Dubinsky)
Leveling: +2 (ADP 14.0, ranks 13th)

1) Alexei Cherapanov RW (19th) 17th in 2007 - Russian League
2) Bobby Sanguinetti D (32nd) 21st in 2006 - OHL
3) Al Montoya G (51st) 6th in 2004 - AHL
4) Ivan Baranka D (NR) 50th in 2003 - AHL
5) Artem Anisimov C (NR) 54th in 2006 - AHL
6) Lauri Korpikoski LW (NR) 19th in 2004 - AHL
7) Alex Bourret RW (NR) Trade w/ ATL 2007 - AHL
8) Greg Moore C (NR) Trade w/ CGY 2004 - AHL
9) Dane Byers LW (NR) 48th in 2004 - AHL
10) Michael Sauer D (NR) 40th in 2005 - AHL

[Draft Dodger]

Avs too, pls

[Honolulu_Blue]

Damn.

Brad Stuart, who's been very solid since joining, is out 3-6 weeks with a broken finger.

[MikeVic]

Rangers

21 and under grade: B (11th of 30) (includes Staal and Dubinsky)
Leveling: +2 (ADP 14.0, ranks 13th)

1) Alexei Cherapanov RW (19th) 17th in 2007 - Russian League
2) Bobby Sanguinetti D (32nd) 21st in 2006 - OHL
3) Al Montoya G (51st) 6th in 2004 - AHL
4) Ivan Baranka D (NR) 50th in 2003 - AHL
5) Artem Anisimov C (NR) 54th in 2006 - AHL
6) Lauri Korpikoski LW (NR) 19th in 2004 - AHL
7) Alex Bourret RW (NR) Trade w/ ATL 2007 - AHL
8) Greg Moore C (NR) Trade w/ CGY 2004 - AHL
9) Dane Byers LW (NR) 48th in 2004 - AHL
10) Michael Sauer D (NR) 40th in 2005 - AHL

I thought Montoya was traded...?

[Wolfpack]

Carolina gets a huge sweep of a back-to-back beating FLA 2-1 in a shootout tonight. Florida outplayed Carolina much of the game, but a fluky goal by Letowski early and then stellar goaltending by Cam Ward (who finally seems to have become the goalie everyone has been expecting him to be the last few weeks) allowed Carolina to survive. Staal has been on such a roll of late that his SO winner was essentially stopped by Vokoun and then trickled through his legs and into the goal. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

Carolina now gets ready for what could amount to a division-clinching game at home against Washington next Tuesday, especially if Washington should lose to Atlanta tomorrow. Carolina now up seven points on the Caps and eight on Florida with six to play.

[Suburban Rhythm]

I thought Montoya was traded...?

I believe the scout voting is done Jan/Feb. Same issue with Pittsburgh, Esposito is their #1 ranked prospect.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Avs too, pls

21 and Under: C+ (16th of 30) - includes Wolski and Cumiskey
Leveling: -1 (ADP of 21.8, 17th of 30)

1) Kevin Shattenkirk D (39th) 14th in 2007 - Hockey East
2) Chris Stewart RW (NR) 18th in 2006 - AHL
3) David Jones RW (NR) 288th in 2003 - AHL
4) Colby Cohen D (NR) 45th in 2007 - HE
5) Ryan Stoa C (NR) 34th in 2005 - WCHA
6) Michael Carmen C (NR) 81st in 2006 - WCHA
7) Nigel Williams D (NR) 51st in 2006 - OHL
8) Denis Parshin RW (NR) 72nd in 2004 - Russian League
9) Trevor Cann G (NR) 49th in 2007 - OHL
10) TJ Galiardi LW (NR) 55th in 2007 - WHL

[TazFTW]

Like father...

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[bhlloy]

Like father...

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Sorry for the stupid question, but who the hell is that?

[TazFTW]

Sorry for the stupid question, but who the hell is that?

Jonathan Roy.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Jonathan Roy.

I'm at work, so I can't see the Youtube clip....but guessing it's his meltdown.

However, I am holding out hope it's a clip of him putting two rings in his ears.

[Dr. Sak]

I'm at work, so I can't see the Youtube clip....but guessing it's his meltdown.

However, I am holding out hope it's a clip of him putting two rings in his ears.

Actually it is a clip of Wade Dubielewicz shutting down the Pens last night...how the hell does that happen after scoring 7 goals on the Devils....Wade Dubielewicz???

[Pumpy Tudors]

Dubie Dubie Dooooooo. Don't beware of the Penguins?

Anybody else remember those beer commercials with those penguins?

[Dr. Sak]

Bud Ice

[bhlloy]

Jonathan Roy.


Oh. My money was on a Jr. Hextall or maybe a Cloutier. That other goalie needs to grow some balls, as does the defenseman who half heartedly chucks a couple of punches at him after he beat the crap out of his goalie.

[Maple Leafs]

You know, Roy's kid looks like a real prick and he'll probably get a massive suspension, but what the hell is that other goalie doing? I don't think I've ever seen somebody just curl up in a ball and refuse to fight back. How hard is it to just hold on until a ref gets there, and maintain a little dignity? When did Ghandi learn to play goal?

[MikeVic]

That's awesome. Is he any good? Can he make the NHL? I'd like to see him lay a beating on some goalies.

[Maple Leafs]

It actually makes a lot more sense when you realize the other goalie is Mike Vernon's daughter.

[duff88]

Let me give you a background on the situation. Bobby Nadeau is the Saguenéens' goalie while Jonathan Roy is the Remparts' goalie. Nadeau is one of the best goaltender in the Q (No NHL future, but still a very good junior goaltender) while Jonathan Roy is Quebec's backup and probably wouldn't even be in the league if he wasn't playing for his dad's team. If Nadeau fights back, he will be suspended or risks injurying his hands, putting his team in danger because the Remparts will still have their starting goaltender.

In my opinion, Nadeau showed he cared about his team by not answering, showing his reputation is not more important than the team's success.

[MikeVic]

Let me give you a background on the situation. Bobby Nadeau is the Saguenéens' goalie while Jonathan Roy is the Remparts' goalie. Nadeau is one of the best goaltender in the Q (No NHL future, but still a very good junior goaltender) while Jonathan Roy is Quebec's backup and probably wouldn't even be in the league if he wasn't playing for his dad's team. If Nadeau fights back, he will be suspended or risks injurying his hands, putting his team in danger because the Remparts will still have their starting goaltender.

In my opinion, Nadeau showed he cared about his team by not answering, showing his reputation is not more important than the team's success.

Big Nadeau fan eh?

[Pumpy Tudors]

So how exactly do you pronounce "Saguenéens" anyway?

[duff88]

Sa (Like in Salvador)
Gue (Like G in Girl)
Né (Nay)
En (No idea how to explain, just look at the last exemple on this site (http://www.howtopronouncefrench.com/))

[MikeVic]

En (No idea how to explain, just look at the last exemple on this site (http://www.howtopronouncefrench.com/))

I think it's like "ungh" but with an "e" sound.

edit: oops, didn't see you edited to include an audio helper.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Actually it is a clip of Wade Dubielewicz shutting down the Pens last night...how the hell does that happen after scoring 7 goals on the Devils....Wade Dubielewicz???

That's the kind of shit that happens when Pascal Dupuis doesn't dress.

[Maple Leafs]

If Nadeau fights back, he will be suspended or risks injurying his hands, putting his team in danger because the Remparts will still have their starting goaltender.
How doe she get suspended for fighting when the other guy clearly instigated it? And if he doesn't want to fight, why not at least try to hold on until the refs come and save you (the McCabe-vs-Chara strategy)?

[Dr. Sak]

Great goal by Mike Richards to beat the Rangers in OT.

[NoSkillz]

That sound you hear are the screams of Sabres fans after their (my) team turned a 3-1 lead with less than ten minutes left into a 6-3 loss.

Presidents Trophy winners to playoff observers in one year. Just dreadful. :(

[duff88]

That sound you hear are the screams of Sabres fans after their (my) team turned a 3-1 lead with less than ten minutes left into a 6-3 loss.

Presidents Trophy winners to playoff observers in one year. Just dreadful. :(

Almost happened yesterday with the Habs against the same Senators, was 7-1 Canadiens after 2 and the Senators came back to 7-5. Luckily Price was able to hold the fort because that third period effort was disgusting after two perfect periods that lead to a standing ovation.

[TazFTW]

Jonathan Roy got a 7 game suspension and Patrick Roy got 5 games.

[Chief Rum]

Great goal by Mike Richards to beat the Rangers in OT.

He's back? Just in time for me to watch the rest of my hockey fantasy playoffs.

[Chief Rum]

Jonathan Roy got a 7 game suspension and Patrick Roy got 5 games.

Gold.

[Dr. Sak]

He's back? Just in time for me to watch the rest of my hockey fantasy playoffs.

He's been back for about a week and a half now. I am in the finals of my Fantasy Hockey league...him and Derek Roy had huge nights for me. We get bonus pts for GWG and Overtime Goals.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Pens clinch a playoff spot after out-deviling the Devils 2-0. For as much as Conklin has faltered over the past 2 weeks, Fleury is coming on, winning 11 of his last 12.

[Dr. Sak]

News out of New Jersey is saying that Sutter has been fired as head coach and will be replaced by...surprise ...surprise...Lou Lamoriello!

NOT!!

[Maple Leafs]

This is fantastic:

http://www.sportsargumentwiki.com/images/c/c9/Leafs_victory_flowchart.png

Direct link if Red X'ing: http://www.sportsargumentwiki.com/images/c/c9/Leafs_victory_flowchart.png

[Pumpy Tudors]

News out of New Jersey is saying that Sutter has been fired as head coach and will be replaced by...surprise ...surprise...Lou Lamoriello!

NOT!!
pretty much killing myself now

[Wolfpack]

That sound you hear are the screams of Sabres fans after their (my) team turned a 3-1 lead with less than ten minutes left into a 6-3 loss.

Presidents Trophy winners to playoff observers in one year. Just dreadful. :(

Meh. Try going from the Cup to being an observer in one year. At least it looks like we'll get in this year (would have liked to have won last night for sure, though, just to make it a foregone conclusion).

[Pyser]

the devils may be the worst offensive hockey team ive ever seen on the professional level. definitely in nj, anyway. its brutal.

and ive witnessed some brutal offenses in devils history

[Dr. Sak]

I think I heard where the Devils scored 2 goals or less in 28 games? Does that sound right?

[Pumpy Tudors]

I think I heard where the Devils scored 2 goals or less in 28 games? Does that sound right?
I think they've scored a total of 2 goals in their last 28 games combined, yeah.

[Pyser]

and been shut out 10 times (for serious, yo)

[Honolulu_Blue]

the devils may be the worst offensive hockey team ive ever seen on the professional level. definitely in nj, anyway. its brutal.

and ive witnessed some brutal offenses in devils history

I think I heard where the Devils scored 2 goals or less in 28 games? Does that sound right?

I think they've scored a total of 2 goals in their last 28 games combined, yeah.

and been shut out 10 times (for serious, yo)

On the brighter side, Brian Rafalski has a career high in goals (12) this year with the Red Wings. Yay Rafalski!

[DeToxRox]

So uh.. Dallas hasn't been very good since that Brad Richards trade that had so many pundits jump on their balls. Dallas is 3 points out of the 8 seed. Talk about fall from grace.

All I ask for as an NHL fan is for this to work out (and its very possible) so Anaheim and Minnesota play in the first round. Ugh the fights. I want blood.

[Wolfpack]

So uh.. Dallas hasn't been very good since that Brad Richards trade that had so many pundits jump on their balls. Dallas is 3 points out of the 8 seed. Talk about fall from grace.

All I ask for as an NHL fan is for this to work out (and its very possible) so Anaheim and Minnesota play in the first round. Ugh the fights. I want blood.

What? The possibility of Detroit and Colorado going at it again fails to interest? Or does that go without saying?

[DeToxRox]

What? The possibility of Detroit and Colorado going at it again fails to interest? Or does that go without saying?

I am a Wings fan and it does nothing to excite me. Most guys are gone from the rivalry and it hasn't had much drama in recent years. Plus Colorado has no goaltending so I can't see them doing anything in the playoffs.

[Draft Dodger]

not much interest here either. it's definitely not the same when Det and Col meet now. Colorado moved into 7th tonight, just 1 behind Dallas (but Dallas has 2 games in hand). They've played 2 dynamite hockey games after looking terrible for 3 or 4 games.

[bhlloy]

All I ask for as an NHL fan is for this to work out (and its very possible) so Anaheim and Minnesota play in the first round. Ugh the fights. I want blood.

That would be a bloodbath. Even the Ducks don't have enough toughness to deal with a pissed off Boogard, Simon and Fedoruk (well Fedoruk is only one punch away from being a cabbage, but is still a big dude)

I'm trying to think who is out there that the Ducks could sign as a UFA, because that series could be real nasty and Parros on his own isn't going to cut it. CR - anyone in the minor system that I am missing out? Bring back Stu Grimson :)

[Chief Rum]

That would be a bloodbath. Even the Ducks don't have enough toughness to deal with a pissed off Boogard, Simon and Fedoruk (well Fedoruk is only one punch away from being a cabbage, but is still a big dude)

I'm trying to think who is out there that the Ducks could sign as a UFA, because that series could be real nasty and Parros on his own isn't going to cut it. CR - anyone in the minor system that I am missing out? Bring back Stu Grimson :)

Don't we still have Brad May? :)

And besides, the Wild won't go too nuts because they know if they do, Pronger or Bertuzzi will cheap shot Gaborik.

[Draft Dodger]

Don't we still have Brad May? :)

And besides, the Wild won't go too nuts because they know if they do, Pronger or Bertuzzi will cheap shot Gaborik.

also, Pronger will fuck their wives.

[Honolulu_Blue]

That would be a bloodbath. Even the Ducks don't have enough toughness to deal with a pissed off Boogard, Simon and Fedoruk (well Fedoruk is only one punch away from being a cabbage, but is still a big dude)

I'm trying to think who is out there that the Ducks could sign as a UFA, because that series could be real nasty and Parros on his own isn't going to cut it. CR - anyone in the minor system that I am missing out? Bring back Stu Grimson :)

The whole trading for Simon thing doesn't make any sense. The Wild didn't need anymore toughness and certainly don't need the distraction that is Simon. Three of the Wild's top 12 (13? 14?) forwards, Boogaard, Simon, and Fedoruk, will become pretty much useless once the playoffs start.

[bhlloy]

Don't we still have Brad May? :)

And besides, the Wild won't go too nuts because they know if they do, Pronger or Bertuzzi will cheap shot Gaborik.

Brad May 10 years ago might have dealt with Simon or Fedoruk. I'm talking a second goon ala Kevin Sawyer or Trevor Gillies who they kept in the closet all those years.

HB - the Simon signing was purely for the chance of meeting the Ducks in the playoffs. One of them will probably sit in any other series (Fedoruk can actually play a little bit and at this point, is more of a defensive forward than an enforcer) but against the Ducks, you bet they will all be dressed every game and looking for payback.

[TazFTW]

I think I heard where the Devils scored 2 goals or less in 28 games? Does that sound right?

If this was right, it is 29 games now. :D

[Dr. Sak]

Don't worry Devils fans...you play the Flyers tonight...who you've owned for over a decade.

[Pyser]

its past worrying. it is flat out expecting to lose...which is a feeling i dont know that ive ever had as a devils fan

[Fidatelo]

Pyser, clearly you weren't around during the Mickey Mouse years.

[Maple Leafs]

If anyone is a hockeybuzz reader and following their blogger contest, DownGoesBrown is featured today: http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14366

Feel free to vote if you're a member of the site and would normally do so, but if anyone spams or otherwise screws around, I'll go Jonathan Roy on you.

[Dr. Sak]

its past worrying. it is flat out expecting to lose...which is a feeling i dont know that ive ever had as a devils fan

The last time the Flyers beat the Devils...in NJ...March 2004.

[Pyser]

Pyser, clearly you weren't around during the Mickey Mouse years.

no. i was like 6 then. i dont even think i knew hockey existed

[Honolulu_Blue]

If anyone is a hockeybuzz reader and following their blogger contest, DownGoesBrown is featured today: http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14366

Feel free to vote if you're a member of the site and would normally do so, but if anyone spams or otherwise screws around, I'll go Jonathan Roy on you.

Good luck, man. If I were a member of the site, I'd totally vote for you. I enjoy your blog. It makes me laugh.

[Dr. Sak]

Sign up for Hockeybuzz and vote! Sean said that if he wins this round he would do a hockey podcast with me!

[MikeVic]

Maple Leafs has a blog?

[Dr. Sak]

Maple Leafs has a blog?

You spend too much time in the bathroom!

[MikeVic]

You spend too much time in the bathroom!

I can always bring my laptop to read the blog!

[Honolulu_Blue]

Sign up for Hockeybuzz and vote! Sean said that if he wins this round he would do a hockey podcast with me!

I am registering now and shall place my vote!

Edit: I am registered and my vote was placed.

[Draft Dodger]

apparently, I am a member.

but I have no clue how to vote.

[Dr. Sak]

just post in the thread that you like sean's blog better

[Honolulu_Blue]

apparently, I am a member.

but I have no clue how to vote.

Click on the "Comments" link and post in the thread that comes up. It's at the top of that page.

[Pumpy Tudors]

teehee funny

hxxp://puckthathit.com/2008/03/25/coach-review-star-wars-edition/

[Maple Leafs]

Click on the "Comments" link and post in the thread that comes up. It's at the top of that page.
That's pretty much it. Just click on the comments thread, click "post", and then type "Hey, guy who wrote that first blog about attendance numbers of whatever it was, don't I know you from that pro-Hitler web site we both frequent? Heil Rangers!"

(I get the sense that the voting doesn't actually determine the winner -- it seems like an ESPN "What's Now" deal where they can overrule the results if they choose to. I'm up by a few votes right now, but watch Eklund find a way to screw me with the super-delegates.)

[Wolfpack]

Canes win a chippy, penalty-filled game 7-1 over Atlanta. Not much in the way of fighting, but the refs were awfully twitchy all night including hitting both benches with minors for begging to differ with the calls being handed out. Atlanta wound up with 51 penalty minutes and Carolina had 48.

End result leaves Carolina up four points on Washington with four to play for both teams. Both play tomorrow night, Washington at Florida and Carolina at Tampa, but it'll essentially come down to the game in Washington next Tuesday to settle the division, most likely.

[Draft Dodger]

HUGE win for the Avs tonight, tying up the game with 8 seconds left and then beating the Oilers in the shootout. Edmonton now can't catch the Avs - they have to duke it out with Nashville (who moved into 8th tonight) and Vancouver (who dropped to 9th).

Forsberg, Stastny and Hejduk are looking like a crazy good line. Unfortunately, Forsberg didn't play in OT and didn't come out for the stars of the game announcements.

[Travis]

MacTavish should be shot for leaving Staios out there at the end of the third. How do you only change half your defensive pairing, especially after Forsberg lost 3/4 of his stick up Staios' backside? Absolutely unreal.

[Bad-example]

Sharks knock off the Ducks in LA and take the division and number 2 seed. Man oh man I hope they meet again in the playoffs.

Really hoping SJ can shake the "soft" image and do some damage this year.

[bhlloy]

Sharks have the Ducks number right now. That being said Ducks aren't much without Giguere, Pronger, Getzlaf and Perry (and yes, I know Boucher was in goal for the Sharks tonight)

Should be a great series if it happens. I can definitely see the Sharks winning the cup this year, but typically you don't win without a great blueline. We'll see.

[Dr. Sak]

Rangers hockey star Sean Avery's name and private cell phone number are in the little black book of Manhattan madam Kristin Davis.

Avery, 27, a trash-talking enforcer who has dated a string of models and actresses, is listed as a $500 client of brothel Maison de L'Amour.

Maison de L'Amour was the madam's midrange prostitution service, farming hookers out to Manhattan hotels for $500 dates. High-rollers went to her Wicked Models service, where prices started at about $1,200 and went upward of $3,900.

His ex-girlfriends include supermodel Rachel Hunter and "24" cutie Elisha Cuthbert. Maxim magazine described him as No. 1 in "Hollywood hookups" - presumably the kind you don't have to pay for.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Rangers hockey star Sean Avery's name and private cell phone number are in the little black book of Manhattan madam Kristin Davis.

Avery, 27, a trash-talking enforcer who has dated a string of models and actresses, is listed as a $500 client of brothel Maison de L'Amour.

Maison de L'Amour was the madam's midrange prostitution service, farming hookers out to Manhattan hotels for $500 dates. High-rollers went to her Wicked Models service, where prices started at about $1,200 and went upward of $3,900.

His ex-girlfriends include supermodel Rachel Hunter and "24" cutie Elisha Cuthbert. Maxim magazine described him as No. 1 in "Hollywood hookups" - presumably the kind you don't have to pay for.

Maybe they'll do something other than BOO Jagr tomorrow afternoon at the Mellon Arena.

[Wolfpack]

Well, it's now nervous time. Carolina gives up a tough loss at Tampa while Washington blitzes the Panthers, cutting the lead to two points with three to play. The next one is the big one, though, as the Canes go to Washington on Tuesday. If Carolina can win in regulation, they'll clinch on tiebreakers. Otherwise, it's going to the end. It's also not helping my stress level in that all the remaining teams at the bottom of the playoff standings keep winning, thus increasing the likelihood that only the Southeast winner is getting into the playoffs (Carolina is tied in points with 8th-place Boston, but are only three points behind 4th-place New Jersey).

I've also had my superstition confirmed. I've been avoiding wearing team colors on the day of a game in recent weeks and Carolina has been playing very well in that time. I forgot they were on a back-to-back night today and wore one of my Carolina shirts. Of course, they lost. Must remember to wear anything but red on Tuesday. :D

[Dr. Sak]

Holy shit this NBC intermission show is one big clusterfuck!

[Draft Dodger]

The Avs clinch a playoff berth with a big win to the Canucks. Vancouver led 2-0, but the Avs scored 3 goals in 5 minutes in the second. And then this late-season call-up, some Swedish kid, ices the game on a breakaway in the 3rd. He looks like he might be a good one...

[Honolulu_Blue]

It's too bad to see the Oilers lose. They really put forth quite an effort the last 20 or so game this season. The future looks pretty bright in Edmonton. Assuming their young guys continue to develop and they can stay healthy, the Oilers have a solid foundation.

I never like to pick who I'd like to see the Wings face in the playoffs, but I wouldn't mind seeing Nashville. They don't quite scare me as much as the other teams and they are in the Central time zone. The fewer 10:00 or 10:30 pm EST starts, the better. Those really suck. I am an old man now. I can't stay up until 1:30 in the morning and still function properly the next day at work.

It was good to see the Caps win. The atmosphere looked amazing in the MCI or Verizon Center or whatever it's called nowadays. I will be in DC for a wedding this weekend and we're going to go to the game on Thursday night. It should be a lot of fun and it'll be nice to go to a game with some meaning. Looking forward to seeing Ovechkin and my old boy Fedorov live again.

[Chief Rum]

It's too bad to see the Oilers lose. They really put forth quite an effort the last 20 or so game this season. The future looks pretty bright in Edmonton. Assuming their young guys continue to develop and they can stay healthy, the Oilers have a solid foundation.

I never like to pick who I'd like to see the Wings face in the playoffs, but I wouldn't mind seeing Nashville. They don't quite scare me as much as the other teams and they are in the Central time zone. The fewer 10:00 or 10:30 pm EST starts, the better. Those really suck. I am an old man now. I can't stay up until 1:30 in the morning and still function properly the next day at work.

It was good to see the Caps win. The atmosphere looked amazing in the MCI or Verizon Center or whatever it's called nowadays. I will be in DC for a wedding this weekend and we're going to go to the game on Thursday night. It should be a lot of fun and it'll be nice to go to a game with some meaning. Looking forward to seeing Ovechkin and my old boy Fedorov live again.

A ton of things can happen to get in the way of this, of course, but if standings and seedings hold through the first round, Ducks versus Wings in the second round. How's that for a second round matchup? Should be fun if it happens, but there's a lot to play before that (including our first round opponents).

[Dr. Sak]

Whether Washington makes the playoffs or not, Ovechkin should be the MVP. He is just sick.

[Coder]

Whether Washington makes the playoffs or not, Ovechkin should be the MVP. He is just sick.


I totally agree. I have no feelings whatsoever for Washington as a team, but Ovechkin is probably the best hockeyplayer in the world right now. He scores goals like Jaromir Jagr or Pavel Bure in their heydays, he's not afraid of playing physical, and he just LOVES playing hockey.

Just imagine what would have happened if Pittsburgh had gotten to keep their pick in that draft and not lost the lottery to Washington. Crosby and Ovechkin on the same team.. wowzer.. not that Malkin is a bad hockey player, but OV8.. like you said, he's just sick.

[Suburban Rhythm]

I totally agree. I have no feelings whatsoever for Washington as a team, but Ovechkin is probably the best hockeyplayer in the world right now. He scores goals like Jaromir Jagr or Pavel Bure in their heydays, he's not afraid of playing physical, and he just LOVES playing hockey.

Just imagine what would have happened if Pittsburgh had gotten to keep their pick in that draft and not lost the lottery to Washington. Crosby and Ovechkin on the same team.. wowzer.. not that Malkin is a bad hockey player, but OV8.. like you said, he's just sick.

Had Pittsburgh won the lottery in '04, they'd have had one less ping-pong ball in the '05 (Crosby) lottery. So we might be looking at Ovechkin and Bobby Ryan...I'll take Crosby and Malkin.

Note- this conveniently leaves out that the NHL fixed the '05 lottery to get Crosby to Pittsburgh. ;)

[Dr. Sak]

Move along...nothing to see here

[Maple Leafs]

There is now a very realistic scenario that would see Ottawa miss the playoffs.

They would need to be passed by four teams -- the Hurricans, Flyers, Bruins and Caps. But the Flyers and Bruins are each one point behind with a game in hand, and the Caps and Hurricans are two points back and own the tie-breakers against Ottawa.

So if the Sens lose both their final two games, there's a very good chance they're out. And if they win one and lose one, they could still get passed by everyone.

Pretty amazing for a team that started 15-2 and had everyone writing stories about "in the age of parity, it's Ottawa and then everyone else".

[Maple Leafs]

Just imagine what would have happened if Pittsburgh had gotten to keep their pick in that draft and not lost the lottery to Washington. Crosby and Ovechkin on the same team.. wowzer.. not that Malkin is a bad hockey player, but OV8.. like you said, he's just sick.
Don't forget, the Crosby lottery came down to the Penguins and Ducks.

Think Anaheim would be any good the past few years with him instead of Ryan?

[Dr. Sak]

I was just about to post something about Ottawa missing the playoffs. Also since the Caps fired their coach they have been the 2nd best team in the east to Pittsburgh. If they end up the 3rd seed, all hope of finishing 6th being the lucky team go out the window. Also, the Caps and Canes could make the playoffs which could stack up Washington against potentially the Pens or the Habs. So much for finishing #1 or #2.

I am really worried about the Flyers chances of making the playoffs right now. They play tonight @ Pittsburgh, Friday vs NJ, and Sunday vs Pittsburgh. Even though the Flyers hold a 4 games to 2 edge against the Pens, they have been extremely out played in the last two games. Jersey has been struggling but that has not been a team the Flyers have historically had a good record against.

If Washington wins out, the Flyers need 4 pts in the last 3 games which will be tough. I'd love for the Flyers to win but if not I'd like an OT loss for 2 reasons. One they get one point and two the Pens clinch the Atlantic. Then on Sunday they might rest the majority of their players for the playoffs.

Washington has two games left against Tampa and Florida, both at home, and both teams play the Caps after playing Carolina the night before.

[Pyser]

with washington 10 points out of the playoffs, AO is no mvp.

with them right there, there's no question.

[Dr. Sak]

Not that anyone cares but me...

The Philadelphia Flyers can clinch a playoff berth tonight with a win and a regulation loss by the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:00 p.m.

[Pumpy Tudors]

I just giggled at that idea a few months ago that all the Atlantic Division teams might make the playoffs. The Islanders were playing pretty decent hockey at the time, but jeez, they fell apart in a hurry.

I'm comfortable with the Devils in the #4 spot. If they get it, they could end up playing against the Rangers. I know that they still haven't beaten the Rangers this year, but I'd hold out hope that the Devils could win in the playoffs.

Silly me, I know.

[Logan]

Well, you didn't beat us during the '94 season and that didn't stop you from taking a 3-2 series lead back to the swamp.

Just sayin.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Well, you didn't beat us during the '94 season and that didn't stop you from taking a 3-2 series lead back to the swamp.

Just sayin.
ok i'm just gonna die now

thanks bye

[Pyser]

i honestly dont even know why i check into these threads

i am scared shitless of a rangers-devils playoff matchup. we just cant penetrate the "everyone collapse around the goal" defense of the rangers.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Not that anyone cares but me...

The Philadelphia Flyers can clinch a playoff berth tonight with a win and a regulation loss by the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:00 p.m.

So why are you even worrying about the outcome of the Carolina game? ;)

I just giggled at that idea a few months ago that all the Atlantic Division teams might make the playoffs. The Islanders were playing pretty decent hockey at the time, but jeez, they fell apart in a hurry.

I'm comfortable with the Devils in the #4 spot. If they get it, they could end up playing against the Rangers. I know that they still haven't beaten the Rangers this year, but I'd hold out hope that the Devils could win in the playoffs.

Silly me, I know.

i honestly dont even know why i check into these threads

i am scared shitless of a rangers-devils playoff matchup. we just cant penetrate the "everyone collapse around the goal" defense of the rangers.

Don't feel bad...the Penguins can't solve them either, and have slightly better offensive talent.

[Pumpy Tudors]

I just want the Devils and Rangers to meet in the playoffs so Logan and I can rumble.

[Captain2711]

What a turn of events in the devils-bruins game with the waving off a clear devils goal. I can only hope this is the difference between the Rangers getting home ice in the first round vs the Devils

[Logan]

Bring it on Sloppy Poopers.

[Maple Leafs]

What a turn of events in the devils-bruins game with the waving off a clear devils goal. I can only hope this is the difference between the Rangers getting home ice in the first round vs the Devils
I'm following tonight's action on NHL.com and was wondering why the score went from 2-1 Devils back to 1-1.

[Captain2711]

I'm following tonight's action on NHL.com and was wondering why the score went from 2-1 Devils back to 1-1.

Devils scored a wrap around goal that was pinned inside the post. Thomas pushed the puck out and fired the puck into the corner in disgust. But there was actually no view of the puck over the line, but you can assume that the puck was in. They looked for like 10 minutes and there was just no view of it.