The OFFICIAL 2009-10 NHL Regular Season Thread - Page 5

Chief Rum · 10-12-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bbor

Thank god the Yotes did'nt move to Hamilton.I could'nt stand to watch that much shit hockey.

You can say that again.

Oh wait, you did.

bbor · 10-12-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

You can say that again.

Oh wait, you did.

LOL

Maple Leafs · 10-13-2009, 12:15 PM

johnnyshaka · 10-13-2009, 02:47 PM

Great stuff, ML.

Not sure if the Oilers are for real or not...they did this to start last season as well...but they are a lot more fun to watch than they used to be.

DataKing · 10-13-2009, 03:29 PM

Wings/Sabres tonight on VS

RomaGoth · 10-13-2009, 03:55 PM

Very nice ML.

Galaxy · 10-13-2009, 07:27 PM

What happened to Detroit?

Honolulu_Blue · 10-13-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

What happened to Detroit?

Lost 40% of their offense from last season through free agency and injury.

Besides, it's one game. They got blown out by Nashville and Columbus last year something like 8-0 and 8-2 or something.

Galaxy · 10-13-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Lost 40% of their offense from last season through free agency and injury.

I know how that feels being a Sabres fan.

RomaGoth · 10-13-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

What happened to Detroit?

Defense looks terrible, a very poor effort from the entire team. Hopefully they can pick it up against the Kings on Thursday.

Galaxy · 10-13-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

Defense looks terrible, a very poor effort from the entire team. Hopefully they can pick it up against the Kings on Thursday.

Bad news for the Sabres is Vanek is out for "weeks".

johnnyshaka · 10-13-2009, 09:15 PM

Uhm...no Chelios and the Wings are losing? Am I missing something here or is the solution right in front of Ken Holland?

Logan · 10-15-2009, 09:21 AM

PLEASE STAY HEALTHY MARIAN! His goal last night was just such a smooth play.

In other news, Vinny Prospal has been a great cheap FA signing.

Dr. Sak · 10-15-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

PLEASE STAY HEALTHY MARIAN! His goal last night was just such a smooth play.

In other news, Vinny Prospal has been a great cheap FA signing.

Wait till the hitting picks up...Prospal won't be going into corners anymore for pucks, and will vanish like a fart in the wind.

The Rangers have impressed me though.

Logan · 10-15-2009, 09:34 AM

Well historically he does alternate good/shitty years, so we're hoping to benefit from that.

Del Zotto has been incredible. His passing is top notch for a 19 year old. The only thing I'm worried about at this point (hard to be worried in a 6-game winning streak) is that the 2nd line has really struggled to score. Once everyone else cools off, which will obviously happen, they need to start stepping up.

This team really could be special if Cherapanov was here. So sad.

Dr. Sak · 10-15-2009, 09:42 AM

I hope Del Zotto keeps it up, I just picked him up on my fantasy team.

Chubby · 10-15-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Bad news for the Sabres is Vanek is out for "weeks".

good news is he's really out "days"

Galaxy · 10-15-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

good news is he's really out "days"

Yeap. Could be back by the weekend.

bhlloy · 10-15-2009, 11:33 PM

LOL, classic moment in the Coyotes-Blues game on NHL Center Ice. They are taking their time reviewing Jovanovski's OT goal, they zoom in on him and he yells real loud "come on you fucking prick/dink/something else offensive" at the ref.

Also Kariya scores one of the most bizarre goals you will ever see, Yandle brings the puck out from behind his own net, sits there for a second and Kariya just slaps the puck off his stick through the legs of Bryzgalov who is looking down the ice.

Galaxy · 10-20-2009, 05:28 PM

The Sabres traded Daniel Paille to Boston for a 2010 third-round pick and a conditional fourth-round pick.

samifan24 · 10-20-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

The Sabres traded Daniel Paille to Boston for a 2010 third-round pick and a conditional fourth-round pick.

Can any Sabres fans tell me about Paille? What sort of player is he? 3rd line grinder?

Suburban Rhythm · 10-20-2009, 07:30 PM

So he replaces Kobasew, with less offensive ability, a little younger, and about $1M cap savings?

NoSkillz · 10-20-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by samifan24

Can any Sabres fans tell me about Paille? What sort of player is he? 3rd line grinder?

Paille likely tops out as a third line checker type - good wheels, responsible defensively and an above average penalty killer. Decent in the corners and on the cycle...

However, there is no consistency to his game and that's why he fell out of favour in Buffalo. One game you'll notice him buzzing all over the ice and the next three he'll be invisible. He scored 19 goals a couple years ago but that is likely his ceiling. His hands are a bit below average, especially considering the fact he was a first round pick.

I think he just needed a change of scenery. Seems like a good kid (he's a local boy, born and raised in Welland, ON, about 20 minutes from Buffalo) but he has to realize he's running out of chances to stick in the NHL and has to bring a solid work ethic into every game, not just once in awhile. He was a big hitter in junior hockey in Guelph and was a great leader there but those skills haven't translated to the pros.

If they put him on the third line with Bergeron, he has the chance to put up 45 points if he plays well. Otherwise, expect about 30 points, inconsistent efforts from game to game but solid penalty killing.

Galaxy · 10-20-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NoSkillz

Paille likely tops out as a third line checker type - good wheels, responsible defensively and an above average penalty killer. Decent in the corners and on the cycle...

However, there is no consistency to his game and that's why he fell out of favour in Buffalo. One game you'll notice him buzzing all over the ice and the next three he'll be invisible. He scored 19 goals a couple years ago but that is likely his ceiling. His hands are a bit below average, especially considering the fact he was a first round pick.

I think he just needed a change of scenery. Seems like a good kid (he's a local boy, born and raised in Welland, ON, about 20 minutes from Buffalo) but he has to realize he's running out of chances to stick in the NHL and has to bring a solid work ethic into every game, not just once in awhile. He was a big hitter in junior hockey in Guelph and was a great leader there but those skills haven't translated to the pros.

If they put him on the third line with Bergeron, he has the chance to put up 45 points if he plays well. Otherwise, expect about 30 points, inconsistent efforts from game to game but solid penalty killing.

What he said.

His lack of consistency is his problem. When he's on, he can be a pain to play against. He's can punch in goals as well. Maybe a change of scenery and change of coaches will help.

Chubby · 10-21-2009, 07:15 AM

I'm amazed Darcy made a move at all, usually he likes to try and send someone down to the AHL (only to see them get claimed)

Sublime 2 · 10-21-2009, 11:19 AM

Ughh! On top of Looch being out a few weeks with a broken finger, I just read Savard is out 4-6 weeks w/ a broken foot! Just Lovely!

I'd like to maybe see Zach Hamill get some burn while Savvy is out. Along w/ the increased PT Sobotka/Marchand should see, we should get an extended look at the youngsters.

samifan24 · 10-21-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublime 2

Ughh! On top of Looch being out a few weeks with a broken finger, I just read Savard is out 4-6 weeks w/ a broken foot! Just Lovely!

I'd like to maybe see Zach Hamill get some burn while Savvy is out. Along w/ the increased PT Sobotka/Marchand should see, we should get an extended look at the youngsters.

We may see Hamill eventually but for now we get Trent Whitfield. Ugh. I'm not sure how this Bruins season could get any worse.

bbor · 10-21-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublime 2

Ughh! On top of Looch being out a few weeks with a broken finger, I just read Savard is out 4-6 weeks w/ a broken foot! Just Lovely!

I'd like to maybe see Zach Hamill get some burn while Savvy is out. Along w/ the increased PT Sobotka/Marchand should see, we should get an extended look at the youngsters.

Trade ya Kessel for 2 1st and a 2nd.

samifan24 · 10-21-2009, 11:27 AM

If Paille is as good a penalty killer as you guys say then I like the deal. Losing Yelle, Ward and Axelsson from the PK units have killed the Bruins this year.

RomaGoth · 10-21-2009, 04:04 PM

The Penguins Gonchar is out for about as long as Savard. Guess he was injured in last night's game.

Suburban Rhythm · 10-21-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

The Penguins Gonchar is out for about as long as Savard. Guess he was injured in last night's game.

Broken bone in his wrist, left in the middle of the 2nd period last night.

Gives Pittsburgh a chance to see what it's like with Letang and Goligoski running the PP. Gonchar is in the final year of his deal, and Letang's entry level deal up end of this season. Speculation is Gonchar wants to continue (end?) his career in Pittsburgh- he's won here, well liked, Geno attached to him-- but this let's the Pens see if they can drive the price down a little.

Pairings will probably shift around a little, Letang-Orpik on the top pair now.

Suburban Rhythm · 10-21-2009, 07:04 PM

Caught this in the SI Vault, Pierre McGuire list of top 15 prospects in 1999, who will be the best in 10 years (now).

Ten Years From Now... - 11.22.99 - SI Vault

samifan24 · 10-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Well the Bruins are falling apart...

Dr. Sak · 10-21-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by samifan24

Well the Bruins are falling apart...

They'll break out when they play the Flyers this week.

Maple Leafs · 10-21-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Caught this in the SI Vault, Pierre McGuire list of top 15 prospects in 1999, who will be the best in 10 years (now).

Ten Years From Now... - 11.22.99 - SI Vault

Stuff like that makes me feel better about having no prospects or draft picks.

bbor · 10-21-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Stuff like that makes me feel better about having no prospects or draft picks.

Or young players or veteran players.

Wolfpack · 10-21-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by samifan24

Well the Bruins are falling apart...

Could be worse. The Canes don't look like they've come together. Just gave the Isles their first win of the year in a shootout. *sigh*

BishopMVP · 10-22-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by samifan24

Ugh. I'm not sure how this Bruins season could get any worse.

Like bbor said... we could have traded our 1st round pick, so even losing all season wouldn't give us anything.

johnnyshaka · 10-22-2009, 10:20 PM

Penner has 3 points going into the 3rd period and 12 points on the season...holy shit!!

Yes, his key to the city is currently being fabricated.

EDIT: Make that 4 points...just scored his 2nd goal of the night to tie it up...WOW!!

johnnyshaka · 10-22-2009, 10:45 PM

And Penner adds his 5th point of the night with an assist on the go ahead goal.

Forget the key to the city...I now live in Pennerton, Alberta!!!

Chief Rum · 10-22-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyshaka

And Penner adds his 5th point of the night with an assist on the go ahead goal.

Forget the key to the city...I now live in Pennerton, Alberta!!!

Wait...is it a contract year?

johnnyshaka · 10-22-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Wait...is it a contract year?

No...it isn't...that's what is so amazing about his start to the season!!!

RomaGoth · 10-23-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Caught this in the SI Vault, Pierre McGuire list of top 15 prospects in 1999, who will be the best in 10 years (now).

Ten Years From Now... - 11.22.99 - SI Vault

Only Gagne and Tanguay have really turned into top players from that group. Fisher is above average. Several of those players are not even in the NHL anymore.

McGuire is an idiot.

TurnerONU22 · 10-23-2009, 08:42 AM

Jackets completely gifted the game to Edmonton, after being up 4-1. The top line can't play a lick of defense, and missing Hejda (who has to be a top 5 shutdown defenseman) and Commodore isn't helping either.

johnnyshaka · 10-23-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TurnerONU22

Jackets completely gifted the game to Edmonton, after being up 4-1. The top line can't play a lick of defense, and missing Hejda (who has to be a top 5 shutdown defenseman) and Commodore isn't helping either.

We were missing some guys, too...no Souray or Staios and with Brule down with the flu that meant we had to dress MacIntyre...a 4th line ECHLer.

I'm definitely glad I didn't change the channel after the Torres goal, that's for sure!!

Travis · 10-23-2009, 10:44 AM

I wonder how MacT feels knowing that his best move as a coach for this team was getting fired.

Logan · 10-23-2009, 10:48 AM

Went to the Rangers-Devils game last night and was able to see the worst game of Marc Staal's career. Awesome.

RomaGoth · 10-23-2009, 01:55 PM

What's next, a team blowjob session? The entire Lightning team needs to turn in their mancard.

Puck naked: Tampa Bay Lightning strip it off for team unity - ESPN

Maple Leafs · 10-23-2009, 07:10 PM

In anticipation of the Leafs/Canucks game tomorrow, a few of bored fans were able to get #KyleWellwoodIsSoFat into the trending topics list on Twitter today.

This is what happens when for some reason you decide to give a team a full week off in the middle of October.

TurnerONU22 · 10-25-2009, 11:36 AM

The Jackets blow another 2+ goal lead on the road, but come back to win thanks to Fedor Tyutin's crazy goal late in the 3rd. Here's the winning goal:

This highlight doesn't show Giguere "reinjuring" his groin on the goal.

10-13-2009, 12:15 PM	#203
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Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	What happened to Detroit? Last edited by Galaxy : 10-13-2009 at 07:29 PM.

10-20-2009, 05:28 PM	#220
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	The Sabres traded Daniel Paille to Boston for a 2010 third-round pick and a conditional fourth-round pick. Last edited by Galaxy : 10-20-2009 at 05:28 PM.

10-20-2009, 07:30 PM	#222
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	So he replaces Kobasew, with less offensive ability, a little younger, and about $1M cap savings? __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

10-13-2009, 02:47 PM	#204
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Great stuff, ML. Not sure if the Oilers are for real or not...they did this to start last season as well...but they are a lot more fun to watch than they used to be.

10-13-2009, 09:15 PM	#212
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Uhm...no Chelios and the Wings are losing? Am I missing something here or is the solution right in front of Ken Holland?

10-15-2009, 09:21 AM	#213
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	PLEASE STAY HEALTHY MARIAN! His goal last night was just such a smooth play. In other news, Vinny Prospal has been a great cheap FA signing.

10-15-2009, 09:34 AM	#215
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Well historically he does alternate good/shitty years, so we're hoping to benefit from that. Del Zotto has been incredible. His passing is top notch for a 19 year old. The only thing I'm worried about at this point (hard to be worried in a 6-game winning streak) is that the 2nd line has really struggled to score. Once everyone else cools off, which will obviously happen, they need to start stepping up. This team really could be special if Cherapanov was here. So sad.

10-15-2009, 09:42 AM	#216
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I hope Del Zotto keeps it up, I just picked him up on my fantasy team.

10-15-2009, 11:33 PM	#219
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	LOL, classic moment in the Coyotes-Blues game on NHL Center Ice. They are taking their time reviewing Jovanovski's OT goal, they zoom in on him and he yells real loud "come on you fucking prick/dink/something else offensive" at the ref. Also Kariya scores one of the most bizarre goals you will ever see, Yandle brings the puck out from behind his own net, sits there for a second and Kariya just slaps the puck off his stick through the legs of Bryzgalov who is looking down the ice.

10-21-2009, 07:15 AM	#225
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	I'm amazed Darcy made a move at all, usually he likes to try and send someone down to the AHL (only to see them get claimed)

10-21-2009, 11:19 AM	#226
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	Ughh! On top of Looch being out a few weeks with a broken finger, I just read Savard is out 4-6 weeks w/ a broken foot! Just Lovely! I'd like to maybe see Zach Hamill get some burn while Savvy is out. Along w/ the increased PT Sobotka/Marchand should see, we should get an extended look at the youngsters.

10-21-2009, 11:27 AM	#229
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	If Paille is as good a penalty killer as you guys say then I like the deal. Losing Yelle, Ward and Axelsson from the PK units have killed the Bruins this year. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

10-21-2009, 04:04 PM	#230
RomaGoth Favored Bitch #2 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Here	The Penguins Gonchar is out for about as long as Savard. Guess he was injured in last night's game.

10-21-2009, 07:04 PM	#232
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Caught this in the SI Vault, Pierre McGuire list of top 15 prospects in 1999, who will be the best in 10 years (now). Ten Years From Now... - 11.22.99 - SI Vault __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

10-21-2009, 07:10 PM	#233
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Well the Bruins are falling apart... __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

10-22-2009, 10:20 PM	#239
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Penner has 3 points going into the 3rd period and 12 points on the season...holy shit!! Yes, his key to the city is currently being fabricated. EDIT: Make that 4 points...just scored his 2nd goal of the night to tie it up...WOW!! Last edited by johnnyshaka : 10-22-2009 at 10:33 PM.

10-22-2009, 10:45 PM	#240
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	And Penner adds his 5th point of the night with an assist on the go ahead goal. Forget the key to the city...I now live in Pennerton, Alberta!!!

10-23-2009, 08:42 AM	#244
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	Jackets completely gifted the game to Edmonton, after being up 4-1. The top line can't play a lick of defense, and missing Hejda (who has to be a top 5 shutdown defenseman) and Commodore isn't helping either.

10-23-2009, 10:44 AM	#246
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	I wonder how MacT feels knowing that his best move as a coach for this team was getting fired. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

10-23-2009, 10:48 AM	#247
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Went to the Rangers-Devils game last night and was able to see the worst game of Marc Staal's career. Awesome.

10-23-2009, 01:55 PM	#248
RomaGoth Favored Bitch #2 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Here	What's next, a team blowjob session? The entire Lightning team needs to turn in their mancard. Puck naked: Tampa Bay Lightning strip it off for team unity - ESPN Last edited by RomaGoth : 10-23-2009 at 01:55 PM.

10-23-2009, 07:10 PM	#249
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	In anticipation of the Leafs/Canucks game tomorrow, a few of bored fans were able to get #KyleWellwoodIsSoFat into the trending topics list on Twitter today. This is what happens when for some reason you decide to give a team a full week off in the middle of October. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

10-25-2009, 11:36 AM	#250
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	The Jackets blow another 2+ goal lead on the road, but come back to win thanks to Fedor Tyutin's crazy goal late in the 3rd. Here's the winning goal: This highlight doesn't show Giguere "reinjuring" his groin on the goal.

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