NHL and other ice hockey discussion

[samarchepas]

30 stitches...I'm assuming (hoping) that he will wear his helmet during warm-ups now :lol:

[Godfather]

His mom said he has to now :lol:

That looks pretty fuggin' nasty. But you can tell a good plastic surgeon did a nice stitch job. Could have lost an eye or had his throat slit...

[samarchepas]

His mom said he has to now :lol:

That looks pretty fuggin' nasty. But you can tell a good plastic surgeon did a nice stitch job. Could have lost an eye or had his throat slit...

He got lucky in his bad luck :lol:

[Godfather]

:lol: Exactly... I'm an optimist, it always could be worse right :P

[Shady]

Shitty that it happened to him but thats going to leave a sweet scar.

[Joebob034]

maybe this is why he's having such a shitty season, he's focusing too much on his rap career.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkmLcLWNViY&feature=player_embedded

[samarchepas]

Not really like he was a few years ago but shitty season? he got 19 goals in 45 games...still can get 40 by the end of the season.

[Joebob034]

Not really like he was a few years ago but shitty season? he got 19 goals in 45 games...still can get 40 by the end of the season.

:hand: Ovechkin is superhuman I expect no less than 60 a year

[DemonGeminiX]

:hand: Ovechkin is superhuman I expect no less than 60 a year

Considering that he's on my fantasy team, I expect him to break the most goals in a season record.

[-(

[Teh One Who Knocks]

The 4 goals the B's scored last night gave them an even 19,000 as a franchise :)

[Richard Cranium]

The 4 goals the B's scored last night gave them an even 19,000 as a franchise :)

That was a pretty awesome game last night..

[MrsM]

Got tickets (free) to the Leafs game on Monday :dance2:

anyone want to babysit?

[samarchepas]

Got tickets (free) to the Leafs game on Monday :dance2:

anyone want to babysit?
Lucky! (And I'm sorry to say that babysitting is not an option because according to Google Maps, I'm 1058 KM away from Toronto...kinda far :lol:)

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Got tickets (free) to the Leafs game on Monday :dance2:

anyone want to babysit?

Somebody gave you free tickets? What did you do to piss them off that they would do something mean like that to you? :-k





















:nana:

[MrsM]

Somebody gave you free tickets? What did you do to piss them off that they would do something mean like that to you? :-k


:nana:

Haha very funny - i'll laugh all the way to my free seats :nana:

[Godfather]

Gotta love free hockey tickets... between parking, beer, and a burger for two it's still a $100 night :lol:

[Richard Cranium]

Tim Thomas declines to attend White House ceremony, lol, fuck you -0-

[MrsM]

Picked up the tickets - Gold seats Section 120 Row28 :dance:

[samarchepas]

Tim Thomas declines to attend White House ceremony, lol, fuck you -0-

That is REALLY stupid IMO...I'm not a conservator but if I was invited to the Parliament in Ottawa, would I go? heck yes I would...doesn't happen everyday

[Godfather]

I don't really get it... bit of a strange statement he issued. I dono, seems like a nice tradition to me.

Not as bad as that Delonte West's deal :lol:

[samarchepas]

I don't really get it... bit of a strange statement he issued. I dono, seems like a nice tradition to me.

Not as bad as that Delonte West's deal :lol:

“I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government,” ...So he thinks that because he didn't go there, it will change? :lol:

[Richard Cranium]

The full quote from TT


"I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.

This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government.

Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL.


My apologies, I really should not have posted this story in this thread to begin with.

[samarchepas]

The full quote from TT



My apologies, I really should not have posted this story in this thread to begin with.

Thomas is playing in the NHL so I guess it is where it should be :lol:

[Richard Cranium]

yeah, I just kinda was thinking in hindsight that I didn't need to drag politics into the hockey thread..

[Joebob034]

got last minute tickets to the wings game tonight and got to see them win #17 in a row at home :dance:

[MrsM]

Here are a few shots from my seats...

I was in the "gold" seats and had access to a lounge for gold members :tup:

http://hostingb.hotchyx.com/adult-image-hosting-06/9234BeforeGame1.JPG

http://hostingb.hotchyx.com/adult-image-hosting-06/7281Teams.JPG

Opening faceoff - iPhone Zoom

http://hostingb.hotchyx.com/adult-image-hosting-06/5065Opening.JPG

Leafs win 3-0 :dance2:

http://hostingb.hotchyx.com/adult-image-hosting-06/9923Win.JPG

It was a great game - had a great time. I forgot how much more enjoyable seeing games live are!

(although 2 beers (large) was $29 - that sucked)

[MrsM]

got last minute tickets to the wings game tonight and got to see them win #17 in a row at home :dance:

Nice Joebob - I was at the leaf game :)

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Nice pix MrsM :tup:

[Joebob034]

(although 2 beers (large) was $29 - that sucked)

same here 2 beers = $28 :|

[Teh One Who Knocks]

(although 2 beers (large) was $29 - that sucked)


same here 2 beers = $28 :|

:wtf:

Beer at Pepsi Center (at least last time I was there) was $7 for a 20 oz

[MrsM]

:wtf:

Beer at Pepsi Center (at least last time I was there) was $7 for a 20 oz

Was it Pepsi beer? :)

[Joebob034]

you know what I misspoke it was $18 not $28 but still it went up from last season - a large beer was $8 last year

[Godfather]

:wtf:

Beer at Pepsi Center (at least last time I was there) was $7 for a 20 oz

Colorado's attendance is struggling quite a bit more, that might have something to do with it?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Maybe if they would stop making stupid moves and not field a shitty team for the last several years, people would go to the games ;)

[Godfather]

:lol: Probably

[MrsM]

Maybe if they would stop making stupid moves and not field a shitty team for the last several years, people would go to the games ;)

That's no excuse - look at the leafs :)

[Teh One Who Knocks]

You can't compare an Original 6 team with a transplanted team :P

[samarchepas]

http://www.didgomezscore.com :rofl:

[Godfather]

:lol: Brutal

[samarchepas]

:lol: Brutal

7.357M$ and its almost been a year since his last goal :lol:

[Godfather]

How did he get that much? A 15-20 goal scorer shouldn't be making more than $3-5 depending on total points and leadership I don't think

[samarchepas]

How did he get that much? A 15-20 goal scorer shouldn't be making more than $3-5 depending on total points and leadership I don't think

Millions of Habs fans are wondering the same thing :lol: (Glen Sather is the only that knows the real answer but I'd say his 33 goals season with the Devils probably gave him his contract...Sather probably though that his offense would explode by leaving the Devils...didn't happen)

[Godfather]

Millions of Habs fans are wondering the same thing :lol: (Glen Sather is the only that knows the real answer but I'd say his 33 goals season with the Devils probably gave him his contract...Sather probably though that his offense would explode by leaving the Devils...didn't happen)

Ya I was just comparing his stats to his contract timing :lol: Must have been before they knew he'd follow his 33 goal season with a 16 goal one :wha: Shitty deal.

[samarchepas]

Ya I was just comparing his stats to his contract timing :lol: Must have been before they knew he'd follow his 33 goal season with a 16 goal one :wha: Shitty deal.

The trade itself to the Habs is almost worse :lol: (Christopher Higgins, Doug Janik, *Ryan McDonagh*, and Pavel Valentenko for Tom Pyatt and Michael Busto, to the Rangers (almost known as a bag of pucks lol )
The ** is worth a :facepalm:

[Godfather]

:lol: That's pretty brutal. Higgins is a solid 2nd or 3rd liner hockey player for the Canucks now all on his own

[samarchepas]

We gave up Higgins and Ryan McDonagh for a guy that ain't doing anything (But I have to say about Higgins that he had to be traded TWICE to wake up and perform :lol: ) but McDonagh is the one that hurts us the most...He is one of their top defenseman in NY and our defense is having big problems this year.

[Godfather]

Yeah, he's one of a few unreal defensemen in NY that's going to carry them far. That's a rough trade for sure.

You know Higgins has some weird condition where he gets nasty boils/staph infections under the skin of his hands and feet randomly?? They don't even know exactly what it is! He has to keep his sht away from the team and use special soap and stuff. Gross :lol: Probably got it from some chick in Calgary

[Godfather]

Canucks carry on Rypien's legacy

VANCOUVER — Mindcheck.ca is the culmination of a three-tiered project to recognize symptoms and better understand the challenges of mental illness. Kevin Bieksa is hopeful it will have one positive result to remember fallen Vancouver Canucks teammate Rick Rypien in the most positive light.

The Canucks for Kids Foundation, Fraser Health and Provincial Health Services Authority and BC Children’s Hospital worked in conjunction to re-launch the expanded website Tuesday and Bieksa’s participation is the blue-liner’s best means to remember his close friend. Rypien, who had long battled depression, was found dead Aug. 15 in his Alberta home.

“I obviously have a personal interest invested in this and it’s near and dear to my heart to carry on his legacy,” said Bieksa. “I went through it with him the last few years and understand the struggles and mental health challenges and how underestimated it can be and how overlooked, too.

“There’s still not a lot of conversation out there and we’re trying to raise awareness and erase the stigma associated with it. Hopefully, we don’t have to see anybody else go through something like that.”

The hope was that July 2 would be the day to rightfully remember Rypien when it was announced that the former Canucks winger had signed a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets to re-energize his troubled NHL career. And now the hope is that by honouring Rypien’s contributions to the franchise over six years on Oct. 18 before the Canucks hosted the New York Rangers, it would help bring into focus that the Canucks are committed to building awareness and supporting those who are suffering from the similar challenges that Rypien faced. The Canucks are wearing his No. 37 on their helmets to honour the gritty forward and willing to work on mental health awareness.

“The goal is to help a lot of kids and troubled youth in B.C. and I had a bit of a helping hand in the process and have been to a few meetings and I’m pretty proud of the website,” added Bieksa. “Obviously, it’s a tribute to Rick and to help carry out his legacy and it’s something he always wanted to do and never had the chance to do. This is me following through on his wishes.

“He was close to doing it on a number of occasions and he really wanted to help out kids and wanted to go around to the schools and share his story with whoever he could. This is obviously the best next way and we feel it’s going to help a lot of kids who are struggling with mental health challenges across B.C. Hopefully, this can point them in the right direction.”

Mindcheck.ca features interactive quizzes and information and medical resources.

“Rick always wanted to help others and to have this website now to help people out and have the resources to ask for help, people have to check it out,” said Canucks winger Alex Burrows.

Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/news/Canucks+carry+Rypien+legacy/6045221/story.html#ixzz1kRTNGnIH

[samarchepas]

Ok....WTF IS THAT?!?! Leading 5-0 against the RED WINGS after 22 minutes!!! :shock:

[Godfather]

:lol: Unreal

[DemonGeminiX]

You've got to be fucking kidding me. I've got four of those rat bastards on my team... including Howard.

:x

[samarchepas]

Got Hudler? :lol: (Got 2 goals...in a 7-2 loss :lol: )

[DemonGeminiX]

Got Hudler? :lol: (Got 2 goals...in a 7-2 loss :lol: )

No.

He's on my watch list... the bastard.

:meh:

[DemonGeminiX]

:-k

Rumors are swirling about Pronger's career being over. Also, Pronger's wife is freakin' hot.

[samarchepas]

:-k

Rumors are swirling about Pronger's career being over. Also, Pronger's wife is freakin' hot.

You are kinda late on that rumor...its been out for MONTHS :lol: (since his concussion )

[Richard Cranium]

If you want to watch the all star game online, http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhlallstargame/video.html?id=2144938756

or just go to cbc.ca and follow your nose.

[Godfather]

I like what they mentioned about 15$ million lines in the all star game :lol: the entire oilers dynasty team in the 80's was 7$ million

[Teh One Who Knocks]

If you want to watch the all star game online, http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhlallstargame/video.html?id=2144938756

or just go to cbc.ca and follow your nose.

:yawn:

[Godfather]

Agreed lance. Need some HUGE changes

They need to do it like the NFL... at the END of the season when the players can actually try. And stop trying to make it a fuggin' 4 day affair :roll:

Also, it's bullshit that guys like Couture and Benn are embarrassed in this public draft

Like Cherry says, they should do it like every game of shinny we played as kids. Sticks in the middle of the ice. The teams will be fair, these guys are all amazing

[Joebob034]

They need to do it like the NFL...

nobody watches that game either

[samarchepas]

nobody watches that game either
Yep....the Pro Bowl is the worst of them all :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

MLB All Star Game > NHL All Star Game > NBA All Star Game > Pro Bowl

[Godfather]

Ok, I've never watched the pro-bowl... the comparison was merely in the timing of the game during the season :lol:

[DemonGeminiX]

The MLB All Star game is the only one that has actual significance out of them all.

[Godfather]

For sure. There's no reason the NHL shouldn't be great either. But pretty much everything is wrong with it right now :lol:

Let Don Cherry plan the weekend and it will be unreal (tell him he has to invite the European players though)

[DemonGeminiX]

What I meant was that's how they determine which league gets home field advantage in the World Series, the league that wins the All Star game. That's why the All Star game has significance in baseball, there's something related to the championship attached to it.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I actually like the MLB All Star game...since baseball isn't a contact sport like the other 3, the players seem to actually show up and play rather than go through the motions.

[Godfather]

YAY really hockey is back :dance:

[Joebob034]

http://www.freep.com/article/20120131/SPORTS18/201310438/Metro-state-Plymouth-Whalers-might-play-at-Comerica-Park?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports

I've also heard they might try to get the GLI, which is normally at the Joe and features UofM, MSU, Michigan Tech and a 4th team, at Comerica Park next year

[Godfather]

Hawks vs Nucks OT is NUTS. Best game in weeks

I want 3 more periods of this :lol:

[Joebob034]

sad to read this
http://www.freep.com/article/20120202/SPORTS05/120202031/Gordie-Howe-dementia-Red-Wings?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Today's trivia quiz category is hockey...you guys should try it if you dare ;)

Thread is in Gen Chat

[samarchepas]

Its been officially a year since Scott Gomez's last goal :lol:

[Godfather]

:rofl: Shitty

[Joebob034]

Its been officially a year since Scott Gomez's last goal :lol:

I watched the game Saturday when they played the Caps and the fans were cheering every time he touched the puck towards the end of the game.

[Joebob034]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdJp5-g69go

[samarchepas]

I watched the game Saturday when they played the Caps and the fans were cheering every time he touched the puck towards the end of the game.
Some fans even sang him "Happy Birthday" :lol:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdJp5-g69go

saw it before but....:rofl:!!

[Joebob034]

yall ready to get Kronwalled


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=magrxBrcF1I

[samarchepas]

yall ready to get Kronwalled


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=magrxBrcF1I

Ouch! :lol: (Note to Hemsky....Look up.)

[Godfather]

How do you not look up there :lol: That's a HUGE hit

[samarchepas]

Huge but 100% Legal :lol: (Emelin had QUITE a lot of those kind of hits this season for us :lol: )

[Godfather]

Yep, which is why some will complain that he shouldn't have to fight afterwards

But if you throw a hit that big in the NHL, you know what's going to happen :lol:

[Joebob034]

Yep, which is why some will complain that he shouldn't have to fight afterwards

But if you throw a hit that big in the NHL, you know what's going to happen :lol:

I love that about the NHL these day, nobody knows how to take a hit, even when it's a totally 100% clean legal hit the other team gets all pissed off and wants to fight you :roll:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I love that about the NHL these day, nobody knows how to take a hit, even when it's a totally 100% clean legal hit the other team gets all pissed off and wants to fight you :roll:

Because the NHL is now, for the most part, filled with skirt wearing pansies and the rules are made to keep it that way.

[Godfather]

Another interesting problem that Brendan Morrison was talking about the other day was how there's way too much coaching in the NHL. You know that if you make any little mistakes, you're going to get singled out and ragged on by the coaches the next day. Your minutes will be cut for doing anything ballsy or risky. So the end result is a LOT of muzzled talent :wha:

That's not to say it won't make a winning hockey team, but it's that wide up, end to end, risk-taking shit that makes the CHL and NCAA hockey so awesome.

[Joebob034]

hmmm I wonder what this could be about :-k

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615863&cmpid=nhl-rxl-fb

[Richard Cranium]

Its about the winter classic, 2 locations 2 rinks, NHL, AHL, OHL, Collegiate tournament and H.S games. Toronto vs Detroit w/ minor league affiliates playing each other as well.

[Joebob034]

oh yeah I was just being cheeky, this has been a forgone conclusion for a while

[Richard Cranium]

10/4 I had to go look again for myself because I'm kinda slow like that sometimes.. :mrgreen:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://i.imgur.com/aGKUI.jpg

[DemonGeminiX]

:lol:

[Joebob034]

:|
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=616127

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Nobody outside Detroit cares :hand:

[Godfather]

:lol:

I think it will be a good game. Can't wait for the HBO series too!

[Joebob034]

Nobody outside Detroit cares :hand:

Hockeytown spreads worldwide

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Self-glossed hockeytown :roll:

[Joebob034]

:dance:
http://blogimages.thescore.com/nhl/files/2010/10/redwings.jpg

[MrsM]

Cujo - why would he even consider playing for Det? They screwed him.

I will be looking forward to that game... would I go to it... Not a chance

[Joebob034]

Cujo - why would he even consider playing for Det? They screwed him.

I will be looking forward to that game... would I go to it... Not a chance

haha I still have my Cujo jersey, he was one of my favorite players growing up. I was so excited when they signed him, but yeah he did get the raw end of the deal. Unfortunately he just came over at the wrong time. As far as the game, I'm a sucker. I would totally go even though you won't be able to see shit.

[samarchepas]

Hey MrsM, Nice game to honor Mats Sundin, huh? :lol:

[MrsM]

Hey MrsM, Nice game to honor Mats Sundin, huh? :lol:

:(

[samarchepas]

:(
:empathy:

[Godfather]

Had to jump into the Pacific Ocean butt naked at midnight last night because the fucking Canucks lost to the Flames :lol:

[MrsM]

Had to jump into the Pacific Ocean butt naked at midnight last night because the fucking Canucks lost to the Flames :lol:

:worthless:

[DemonGeminiX]

Had to jump into the Pacific Ocean butt naked at midnight last night because the fucking Canucks lost to the Flames :lol:

So how long will you be pissing ice cubes?

[Joebob034]

:worthless:

:+1:

[Joebob034]

Interesting sequence when I was watching the Wings Ducks game Fri night. The game goes into OT. The Wings take a penalty so it's 4 on 3. Then the Ducks take a penalty so it goes to 3 on 3. Then they take another so it goes back to 4 on 3 for the Wings. Then the Wings first penalty expires so it turns into a 5 on 3 for the Wings. I don't know if I've ever seen a 5 on 3 in OT before. I will say though 3 on 3 hockey is pretty fun to watch. I would totally support this move if the NHL wanted to do it for OT in the future.

[Godfather]

So how long will you be pissing ice cubes?

:lol: :lol:

[Godfather]

10 of the last 13 Canucks games have gone to OT... just finish a fuggin' game in 60 minutes you idiots :lol:

[Richard Cranium]

I am pretty impressed with the Yotes on that one. Obviously some luck with that shitty tying goal but they played a pretty damn good game against Vancouver

[Godfather]

For sure. That was a tense game, could have gone either way!

I went to school with Brule, nice to see him doing well there too. :mrgreen:

[samarchepas]

The Montreal Canadiens acquired a familiar name in a trade that has defenceman Hal Gill going to the Nashville Predators on Friday.

As part of the deal, the club acquired forward Blake Geoffrion - son of former Canadien Danny Geoffrion, grandson of Habs great Bernie Geoffrion and great-grandson of Montreal legend Howie Morenz.

The Canadiens also sent a conditional fifth-round pick in 2013 to Nashville in the deal and acquired forward Robert Slaney and a second-round draft pick in 2012.

The Predators will get the fifth-round pick if Geoffrion plays at least 40 games with the Canadiens next season. (I'm actually SHOCKED :shock: that we got that much for Gill!)

[Godfather]

Gil will go on a scoring streak, Geoffrion will retire this year :lol:

[samarchepas]

Gil will go on a scoring streak, Geoffrion will retire this year :lol:

Suuuuuuure! :lol: (Gill got 5 goals in the last 3 years and Geoffrion is just 24 :lol:...4th generation of Geoffrion to be with the Habs)

[Godfather]

:lol: Just bothering you. Seems like Nashville got the short end of the stick on that one.

[samarchepas]

:lol: Just bothering you. Seems like Nashville got the short end of the stick on that one.

And by a lot, I was expecting a 2nd round pick for him and that is what we got...with 2 other players :lol:, if the trade was the other way around...I'd be pissed...big time :lol:.
Gill is GREAT on the PK and is a real leader in all the teams he got to be a part of but that is a big price to pay for someone which is getting slower and slower (which is bad while being on 5 on 5)
EDIT: LOL I've just found out that Gill played more games in the NHL (1047) than the Predators have in franchise history (1041)

[Godfather]

For sure. Not terribly surprising though I guess. Montreal is thinking rebuild. Nashville is thinking a deep playoff run this year. Makes sense.

[samarchepas]

For sure. Not terribly surprising though I guess. Montreal is thinking rebuild. Nashville is thinking a deep playoff run this year. Makes sense.

Rebuilding? not really...just getting rid of the UFAs they have.I'm not expecting anything major other than that :lol: (The only problem they have is the PP....its where a player like Markov would help)

[Godfather]

Just calling them like I see them :lol: Montreal is under .500, time to dump the old guys and think about the future :P

[samarchepas]

Just calling them like I see them :lol: Montreal is under .500, time to dump the old guys and think about the future :P

Not a lot of old guys to dump though :lol:, they only have 6 guys over the age of 30 (that is including Markov who has yet to play a game this season)
The number of young players was part of the problem this year (Especially on defense)

[Godfather]

But everyone loves PK, how could he ever do any wrong :lol: *sarcasm*

[samarchepas]

But everyone loves PK, how could he ever do any wrong :lol: *sarcasm*

He is playing a LOT better in the last 10 games (ALL of the trade rumors died down too)
So you no need to say *sarcasm* because he IS doing good :lol:

[JoeyB]

He is playing a LOT better in the last 10 games (ALL of the trade rumors died down too)
So you no need to say *sarcasm* because he IS doing good :lol:

I like to read this thread and pretend I understand any part of it.

[samarchepas]

Pavel Kubina got traded to the Flyers for a 2nd and 4th round pick.

[Richard Cranium]

Been digging the Yotes lately, going out of my way to watch them.. They are actually playing decent hockey but I know it wont last long.. never does with them.. Smith has been outstanding, very inspirational to watch him perform..

[Joebob034]

good news: welcome back Kyle
http://www.freep.com/article/20120221/SPORTS05/120221053

bad news: Datsyuk out 2 weeks :|

[samarchepas]

good news: welcome back Kyle
http://www.freep.com/article/20120221/SPORTS05/120221053

bad news: Datsyuk out 2 weeks :|

2 weeks ain't THAT bad though, they are 1st in the league right now so I would not be too worried about it if I were you :lol:

[Joebob034]

yeah but in a division as tight as the central anything can happen in 2 weeks and that can mean the difference between a 1 and a 4 or 5 seed

[Joebob034]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9nYZBF4J8g

[samarchepas]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9nYZBF4J8g
Coaches keep saying to go to the net and things will happen...like losing your teeth :lol:

[Godfather]

Wings look like they might win again, 24th Home win in a row. Think that ties them for 4th longest in any sport in history. Incredible.


Also, Toewser crashes his Benz pretty good today. He's ok :lol:

[samarchepas]

The L.A. Kings acquired the centre from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night for defenceman Jack Johnson and a conditional first-round pick. :shock: (Well when I say shock...not really because the rumour has been around on twitter ALL day :lol: )

[Godfather]

:shock: Tied it up with 15 seconds left. Oh baby let's wreck that damn streak.

[Richard Cranium]

:shock: Tied it up with 15 seconds left. Oh baby let's wreck that damn streak.


woot,, good stuff.. nice work Vancouver

[Godfather]

Won in OT... nice to see the Canucks win but that was a cool streak for Detroit. Kinda sucks for them

[samarchepas]

Richards, Carter and Gagné all in L.A....The new Los Angeles Flyers? :lol:

[Joebob034]

Yeah it was fun while it lasted. Disappointed in the way they lost but at least they have the record.

[DemonGeminiX]

Richards, Carter and Gagné all in L.A....The new Los Angeles Flyers? :lol:

Yeah, I know. Watch LA win the cup this year. That would be a horrible slap in Homer's face.

[samarchepas]

Yeah, I know. Watch LA win the cup this year. That would be a horrible slap in Homer's face.

Both trades really helped the Flyers imo...their problem is (Again...for the last, like 30 years :lol: ) is between the pipes and with Pronger out...ain't helping.

[Godfather]

Yeah, I know. Watch LA win the cup this year. That would be a horrible slap in Homer's face.

No chance :lol: LA is suffering one of the biggest let-downs of the last few years. Look at their 'top' guys... Kopitar has a pathetic 17 goals, Gagne has 7, Penner 5!!! What a joke. And their top two defensemen combined for 12 before the big trades.

They looked like they could win the Pacific and instead they just simply blow

[samarchepas]

No chance :lol: LA is suffering one of the biggest let-downs of the last few years. Look at their 'top' guys... Kopitar has a pathetic 17 goals, Gagne has 7, Penner 5!!! What a joke. And their top two defensemen combined for 12 before the big trades.

They looked like they could win the Pacific and instead they just simply blow
No chance? I would not go that far BUT the trade itself was sending a message to their locker room...no more fucking around! :lol: (Gagné was injured for like half the season) and Penner has always been known to be lazy...and he managed to injure himself...EATING PANCAKES!!! :rofl:

[DemonGeminiX]

Both trades really helped the Flyers imo...their problem is (Again...for the last, like 30 years :lol: ) is between the pipes and with Pronger out...ain't helping.

I thought Bryzgalov was supposed to be good? WTF?

[samarchepas]

I thought Bryzgalov was supposed to be good? WTF?

He was...until his last playoffs run with the Coyotes but see it this year...he has 8 more years to get it back together :lol: (that is the danger with guaranteed long term contracts...) but at least he is playing, not like Dipietro with his 15 years long contract and played just 172 games in the last 6 years :lol:

[Godfather]

No chance? I would not go that far BUT the trade itself was sending a message to their locker room...no more fucking around! :lol: (Gagné was injured for like half the season) and Penner has always been known to be lazy...and he managed to injure himself...EATING PANCAKES!!! :rofl:

You think LA has a chance of winning the cup in a league that has the Bruins, Rangers, Canucks and Detroit? You're too kind to these shitty teams :lol: I would almost say no chance they'll even make the playoffs...

[Teh One Who Knocks]

You think LA has a chance of winning the cup in a league that has the Bruins, Rangers, Canucks and Detroit? You're too kind to these shitty teams :lol: I would almost say no chance they'll even make the playoffs...

Exactly...one or two of those teams may fail or get upset in the playoffs, but not all 4 of them. Can you see a Detroit/LA series in the playoffs? The Wings would sweep them.

[samarchepas]

You think LA has a chance of winning the cup in a league that has the Bruins, Rangers, Canucks and Detroit? You're too kind to these shitty teams :lol: I would almost say no chance they'll even make the playoffs...
As I said earlier "No chance? I would not go that far"...remember that the Habs are 15th in East?...there is still a 2% CHANCE for them
to make the playoffs ;) (Won't happen...they lost their chance a month ago)

[DemonGeminiX]

I'm gonna laugh at all of you if LA puts together a Cinderella-story run.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I'm gonna laugh at all of you if LA puts together a Cinderella-story run.

Wanna put a wager on that? :P

[DemonGeminiX]

Wanna put a wager on that? :P

I didn't say I thought they were gonna win. I just said I'm gonna laugh at you if they do.

:nana:

[Joebob034]

the thing that scares me about the Kings is the fact they have a great goaltender in Quick and a hot goaltender can take you far. Look at Roloson with the Oilers or JS Giguere when he was with the Ducks. Same way I feel about Kiprusoff

[Godfather]

It would have to be 4 series of total goalie domination because their offense is non-existent. They average barely 2 goals a game and have 70 goals less than the Canucks or Boston.

[Richard Cranium]

Quick is incredible, your right, ya just never know..

Smith has been carrying the Yotes big time, without him they would be out of the hunt for sure..

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Yeah, but unless Quick can make it through the entire playoffs with a sub 2.00 GAA then the Kings have no shot :lol:

[Richard Cranium]

What if he starts scoring as well? :mrgreen:

[Godfather]

:lol: Maybe he can join the rush a few times a game, give them a hope in hell of winning a few. I think their record the last 10 games is 2-6-2 :-k

[samarchepas]

The New York Rangers have traded forward Wojtek Wolski to the Florida Panthers in return for defenceman Michael Vernace and a third-round draft pick in 2013.

[Richard Cranium]

The Phoenix Coyotes began the month of February in a funk. They're ending it on a roll.

Mike Smith stopped 21 shots Saturday as the Coyotes beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 to improve to 10-0-1 this month and move into first place in the Pacific Division, if only for a few hours. The Coyotes began the day with 71 points, the same as San Jose, which had two games in hand. The Sharks can regain first place by winning in Nashville on Saturday night.


The sharks are currently behind 4-2 near the end of the 2nd period..

[DemonGeminiX]

LA's beating the piss out of Chicago.

[samarchepas]

LA's beating the piss out of Chicago.

a hat trick for Dustin Brown...should be interesting to see if he gets moved after all by Monday :-k (Some rumors are saying that he is available)

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I wonder who won the Avalanche/Wings game yesterday? :-k















































:dance:

[samarchepas]

Trade Deadline tomorrow at 3 PM EST...should be interesting to see what happens then :-k (Habs lost AGAIN against the Panthers...hopefully something big happens but I won't hold my breath for it :lol: )

[Joebob034]

I wonder who won the Avalanche/Wings game yesterday?

even a blind squirrel occasionally gets a nut


Wow the Preds got the other Kostitsyn for some draft picks, they are gonna be scary in the playoffs. Wings dealt Commadore to TB for a draft pick :lol: odd man out I guess, plus he really didn't play that much this year.

[Godfather]

Guess Wings didn't need that 7th dman. Kinda sucks for hiim :lol: Goes from Cup contender to.... sunshine I guess?

[Joebob034]

Guess Wings didn't need that 7th dman. Kinda sucks for hiim :lol: Goes from Cup contender to.... sunshine I guess?

well once they got Quincey he kind of became obsolete. I'm still a little surprised though because Ericsson broke his wrist against Col and will be out a month, you'd figure they would want to keep him around just because of that.

[Godfather]

Yeah I kinda thought they might have more of a want for him too but I guess not.


Canucks need to put a deal together for a top 4 defenseman soon here. With Ballard on LTIR we both need and can afford big addition.

[Godfather]

Oh damn, Sami Pahlsson is a Canuck. That's partly what we needed, good two way hockey, little bit of grit too. And he has two cups under his belt.

[Godfather]

@BuffaloSabres - Sabres trade Zack Kassian to Vancouver for Cody Hodgson; ALSO - M-A Gragnani to Vancouver for Alexander Sulzer

Oh my god Zack Kassian to Van for Cody Hodgeson... that sucks balls. Hodgeson was awesome, looked like our future and he was loved by his teammates.

Kassian is supposed to become a Milan Lucic, but Hodgeson is having a tremendous year - a difference maker on a top NHL team (16 goals) :wha: Kassian has 3 goals, totally unproven... We didn't get enough for him. There has to be more to this trade that our GM knows

[Richard Cranium]

I'm honestly shocked the Sabres traded Kassian, I bet he does a lot better with Vancouver..

[Godfather]

I'm honestly shocked the Sabres traded Kassian, I bet he does a lot better with Vancouver..

Good to hear. People here in Van just blew up on Facebook and Twitter :lol: Hodgeson looks like a franchise player, eventual Captain, 50 goal scorer, and this year a Calder candidate.

A Lucic-style player in Kassian just doesn't fit Vancouver's system right now. Eastern teams all emulate Boston with grit and toughness but Western teams like Van try to emulate Detroit with finesse and speed. This trade is bizarre to me. It's like we're looking ahead to a series with Boston already... but that's 3 very, very tough rounds of playoff hockey away.

Strange trade. Wish I had a crystal ball

[Godfather]

http://i39.tinypic.com/2zfvno6.jpg

[Joebob034]

I guess the Rick Nash sweepstakes will have to wait til the offseason, as most predicted

[Godfather]

Yeah that'll be one uncomfortable locker room for the rest of the season, given he was the one who asked for a trade and created some bad blood

Can't blame him though... he's 28, guy doesn't want to stick around for another Blue Jackets rebuild and have his best years gone doing dick all.

[samarchepas]

He asked the GM himself without saying anything which is the right thing to do (not like Heatley did and tell the medias.) Howson just said on TV that Nash asked for a trade...could be a few ugly months for them in the future :lol:

[Joebob034]

well it makes for them, wait til the offseason when more teams are willing to deal and maybe his price will be driven up by competition

[samarchepas]

well it makes for them, wait til the offseason when more teams are willing to deal and maybe his price will be driven up by competition

I'd say WILL instead of Maybe :lol:...you don't get a player of his level every day...and now teams that are competing for the Cup can't afford to lose a lot of players for him.

[Godfather]

He asked the GM himself without saying anything which is the right thing to do (not like Heatley did and tell the medias.) Howson just said on TV that Nash asked for a trade...could be a few ugly months for them in the future :lol:

Yeah Howson admitted it made him mad... the Captain with a huge contract and no trade clause, comes to you asking for a trade and with a list of only 5 teams he'll play for :lol: I'd be pissed.

[Godfather]

I'm still in shock we traded away Hodgson. What a day...

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I'm still in shock we traded away Hodgson. What a day...

Here's a take on the trade from a 'Nucks blog:

http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2012/2/27/2828811/the-cody-hodgson-show-ends-the-zack-kassian-era-begins

[Godfather]

Thanks lance, I like that write up. Lots of great points.

[samarchepas]

Yeah Howson admitted it made him mad... the Captain with a huge contract and no trade clause, comes to you asking for a trade and with a list of only 5 teams he'll play for :lol: I'd be pissed.

If he is pissed about it...why did he give him the clause in question in the first place? ;)

[Godfather]

You're talking about things that happened two years apart

Funny the biggest stories are those who didn't move (Nash, Ott, etc etc)

[samarchepas]

You're talking about things that happened two years apart

Funny the biggest stories are those who didn't move (Nash, Ott, etc etc)

Yup...but when you sign a guy long term...you HAVE to consider it.

[Richard Cranium]

Just finished watching last nights Coyotes game.. Nice shootout win over the Canucks!! 11-0-1 in February..

It won't last but it sure is fun to watch.

Somewhat related, my beer league team is currently riding an 8 game winning streak after barely breaking the .500% mark during the first half of the season.

[samarchepas]

Ron Wilson just got fired. (Maple Leafs Coach)

[MrsM]

Ron Wilson just got fired. (Maple Leafs Coach)

What... I haven't heard ... I think it was time :rip:

[samarchepas]

Randy Carlyle is expected to replace him.

[MrsM]

Randy Carlyle is expected to replace him.

I like that - Just turned to TSN for details :)

[samarchepas]

Burke Fired his best friend months after giving him a contract extension....a very strong feeling of "deja vu" here :lol: (When Bob Gainey fired Guy Carbonneau)

[MrsM]

they stopped playing for him - I like Wilson - but I think it was time for a change

[samarchepas]

Firing a coach rarely pays off (on the long term at least) The Habs are doing WORSE since Martin is gone...same for the Caps.(Carlyle had Perry,Getzlaf and Ryan...didn't save his job)

[samarchepas]

Burke: "If you can point to one thing where Ron and I were on different page... it would be that. I like it a little rougher than Ron does.".....:tmi:

[MrsM]

Burke: "If you can point to one thing where Ron and I were on different page... it would be that. I like it a little rougher than Ron does.".....:tmi:

:)

[Godfather]

Oh man I hate Brian Burke.. have I mentioned that before :lol:

Fans did a good job bullying out Wilson.

[MrsM]

Oh man I hate Brian Burke.. have I mentioned that before :lol:

Why?

[Godfather]

He's so full of shit it's unbelievable. In Vancouver if sports radio people were criticizing, he took time out of his day to call in and whine like a little girl. One time, his wife called in to defend him. Bizarre...

My personal favorite is when he fucked up at the draft two year ago (and again at deadline this year), and said that he could have made a move if he wanted, but didn't think any changes were needed :roll: The guy is full of hot-air, total lawyer and a major a jackass.

[MrsM]

He's so full of shit it's unbelievable. In Vancouver if sports radio people were criticizing, he took time out of his day to call in and whine like a little girl. One time, his wife called in to defend him. Bizarre...

My personal favorite is when he fucked up at the draft two year ago (and again at deadline this year), and said that he could have made a move if he wanted, but didn't think any changes were needed :roll: The guy is full of hot-air, total lawyer and a major a jackass.

He is pompous - but still a better GM than a lot out there.

[Godfather]

No doubt about that... in the salary cap era, having a lawyer as a GM is a benefit. Gotta know paperwork.

[samarchepas]

No doubt about that... in the salary cap era, having a lawyer as a GM is a benefit. Gotta know paperwork.

Full of shit? Yup! :lol: but he still got you BOTH of the Sedins ;)

[Godfather]

Yeah he did, that was a big movie. That's just one of the reasons he's constantly employed in the NHL. Doesn't mean I like the guy. :lol:

[samarchepas]

He keeps things interesting in the league...even if it doesn't always go his way :lol:

[Godfather]

No doubt about that... his absolutely spiteful hatred of the media is always entertaining :lol: Love to see them piss him off. Surprising he's never beat one up.

[samarchepas]

And the medias absolutely LOVE him :lol: (He made an hour long press conference IN MONTREAL after he fired Wilson!...don't see that every day :lol: )
more than a few reporters from RDS said they got more content from him in an hour than Gauthier in 2 years :lol:.

[Godfather]

:lol: About as much as Don Cherry loves him eh

[samarchepas]

Lost AGAIN against Calgary yesterday :lol: (That's what happens when you only have one line that does anything...and defensively...horrible :lol:)

[Godfather]

Canucks lost a second home game in a row :wha:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Canucks lost a second home game in a row :wha:

The B's aren't exactly tearing things up....they are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games :wha:

[Richard Cranium]

and the Coyotes are back to normal,, :suck:

[samarchepas]

Max Pacioretty got his 30th goal of the season :) (More than Ovechkin with 27....) Quite unbelievable when you think of what happened to him a year ago when he got hit by Chara.(It did exactly a year yesterday)

[samarchepas]

Andrei Markov back in the lineup tonight for the Habs, I'm happy to see him back BUT I'm REALLY nervous to see him back against the Canucks...I would have waited against a weaker/less physical team.

[Godfather]

Didn't matter... Canucks blew it. :lol: Fugggg


In other news, this talk of bringing back the red line seems like a terrible idea :wha: The game is finally at a good pace.

I do like the talk of changing OT to be longer or included more 4v4/3v3 time. No doubt in my mind the players will go for that. I doubt there's a guy in the league who will sit there and say they think winning an OT game proves who the better team is.

[samarchepas]

Didn't matter... Canucks blew it. :lol: Fugggg


In other news, this talk of bringing back the red line seems like a terrible idea :wha: The game is finally at a good pace.

I do like the talk of changing OT to be longer or included more 4v4/3v3 time. No doubt in my mind the players will go for that. I doubt there's a guy in the league who will sit there and say they think winning an OT game proves who the better team is.

Agreed but they have to do something to deal with those concussion (This is getting crazy...injuries are part of the job but this is too much here) Changing the players equipment seems like a better idea though (Too damn hard...those hitting don't feel a thing but those getting hit= KO ) and IMO...a 3 vs 3 OT would be more exciting to watch than a shoot-out.

[Godfather]

I agree... the return of the red line is too much of a risk to the game being any fun to watch. We'll have a lot of dead puck, sloooooow, St Louise style games where people just don't give a crap.

Changing the gear and having zero tolerance for head-shots is the best solution if the NHL is serious about cracking down.

There's also a bit of talk about a hybrid touch-icing rule where you race to the dots... sounds just stupid. Icing just has to be a respect thing.

[samarchepas]

Good to see Markov back (and surviving his first game :lol:...first game since November 2010!)

[Joebob034]

yeah I hate the idea of putting the red line back in, slows the game down. I would like to see them get rid of the trapezoid though. Let the goalies handle the puck, I feel like the trapezoid creates more situations for injuries something that the NHL is looking to decrease. Personally I like the shootout but if they wanted to get rid of it for 3-3 OT or 5 min of 4-4 then 5 min of 3-3 I would be in favor of it. 3-3 hockey is pretty fun to watch.

[MrsM]

yeah I hate the idea of putting the red line back in, slows the game down. I would like to see them get rid of the trapezoid though. Let the goalies handle the puck, I feel like the trapezoid creates more situations for injuries something that the NHL is looking to decrease. Personally I like the shootout but if they wanted to get rid of it for 3-3 OT or 5 min of 4-4 then 5 min of 3-3 I would be in favor of it. 3-3 hockey is pretty fun to watch.

I agree with all of this :tup:

I had an idea with icing - it should be the players on the ice when the play is called for icing must stay ... that way if a player can get to the bench and change before the whistle blows is ok. However - if the new player is not on the ice when the whistle blows - the team has the faceoff shorthanded and the player can join the play as soon as the puck is dropped.

If the new player is on the ice before the tired player gets off and the whistle blows - then he is not allowed to stay - OR - and this will never fly... the team is assessed a too many men on the ice penalty.

The reason that I thought this - would be that goalie's would then be able to play the puck before the icing and try to catch the players heading for the bench.

just a thought

[Teh One Who Knocks]

In other news, this talk of bringing back the red line seems like a terrible idea :wha: The game is finally at a good pace.


yeah I hate the idea of putting the red line back in, slows the game down.

Yeah, because it didn't work for the 70 odd years that there was a red line :thumbsup:








:sarcasm:

[Godfather]

Just listen to any one of the old media guys talk about this on sports radio. I haven't heard a single person in favor of it. It's a really, really bad idea that will kill neutral zone play, just in hopes that it will prevent concussions :wha:

It took talks from 1980 to 2005 for someone to actually smarten up and take it out. It's no wonder the IIHF hasn't had it for 30 years or so.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

No, no, I'm all in favor of changing the rules to the game every few years or so, it's awesome :D

I really hope they bring back the glowing puck too :pray:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I also hate the fact that some shoot-outs (which are now completely boring BTW thanks to using them to decide OT, but I digress) go too long. I think that if it's still tied after 4 players take their shots in the OT shoot-out, they should play Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock :thumbsup:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

They should also make the nets bigger, we need more scoring for the ADD crowd because the fastest team sport on the planet still isn't entertaining enough. :-k

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Plus, when there is a disputed goal, instead of going to instant replay, I think the 2 goalies should have a fistfight at center ice, that will decide if the goal counts or not :-k

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Just raising some ideas up the flagpole, come on and share yours guys :thumbsup:

[Godfather]

I get your disdain for the constant changes, but I think you're underestimating the power the red-line would have. We're not talking about a goofy little change here. The game is FINALLY at a great pace for the first time since before the lock-out. The red line would kick the legs out from under the table. Return of the 'Dead-Puck Era.'

You're against nerfing the league to get rid of concussions, but that's exactly what this move would be for.

I still say leave touch icing and the open neutral zone alone, get rid of shootouts and football gear in the NHL, and leave everything else the way it is. The tweaking isn't going to stop ever though which as you illustrated, is annoying :lol:

[samarchepas]

It passed...but won't go through so don't worry GF :lol: The NHLPA has to agree with it remember? ;)....with the CBA expiring those 2 won't agree on pretty much everything till its done and signed :lol: (I'd rather see those new rules pass than a lockout btw...)
BTW: Crosby WILL play against the Rangers Thursday.

[Godfather]

Not surprised he decided to skip the Bruins game, he could die :lol:

[samarchepas]

Not surprised he decided to skip the Bruins game, he could die :lol:

Seeing how they played (Bruins) against Tampa...could have been a good idea after all :lol: (6-1 )

[Godfather]

That was bizarre. Stamkos is unreal though... only the 6th player under 23 the have 2, 50 goal seasons!

[samarchepas]

That was bizarre. Stamkos is unreal though... only the 6th player under 23 the have 2, 50 goal seasons!

Yup...Mike Bossy, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Joe Nieuwendyk and Alexander Ovechkin....not bad at all :lol:

[Godfather]

TSN top 10 named him the best athlete currently under 23.

Crosby back soon :mrgreen: They're gunna smoke everyone... huge winning streak without Letang and Crosby. Now they're back and we're all screwed.

Maybe I'll buy a Pens or a Hawks jersey... the Canucks suck now

[samarchepas]

I'd hate to be part of the Rangers tonight :lol: (With BOTH Letang and Crosby back and Lundqvist out)

[Godfather]

And Callahan was out too :lol:

No surprise the Pens won, and Crosby got a point even on the 3rd line

[samarchepas]

He finished with +3 and Letang +5 :lol:

[samarchepas]

:shock: The Penguins are just 2 points away from the Rangers and the Senators are just 1 point away from the Bruins!

[DemonGeminiX]

Saint Louis clinched a playoff berth already.

[Godfather]

Good for them. Too bad, they're a bore to watch

Canucks finally won a game... against the worst team in the NHL. Funny, the analysts were saying how bad Boston and Vancouver have both been since they played each other in January. Losing to soft teams and sucking on the PP. Bummer. Rematch seems unlikely.

[comeatmebrah]

Sharks/Wings game was a good one last night. Great hockey from both teams. Wings still struggling with injuries but atleast they got Datsyuk back last night who had that dirty goal. My Sharks starting to look better than a few weeks ago, especially since Havlat has came back but not gonna get my hopes up with how inconsistent they've been this yr.

[samarchepas]

Alexander Radulov is going back to Nashville! :shock:

[Joebob034]

that pisses me off

[Godfather]

Weird, why would he come back now

[samarchepas]

Weird, why would he come back now

Why now? because he gets to finish the last year of his contract in like 2 weeks and Nashville got a great team going this year.

[Joebob034]

fffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucccccccccccccckkkkkk kkkkkk
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120320/SPORTS0103/203200367/

[Joebob034]

here's how you start a game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pDDQCCblGk

[DemonGeminiX]

Not even 10 seconds into the game and 6 pair up to face off.

:lol:

[Joebob034]

I thought this was kinda funny

http://www.maxim.com/the-big-leagues/10-totally-irresponsible-2012-nhl-playoff-predictions?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=placement&utm_campaign=2012%2B03%2B20

[Godfather]

Interesting hearing Keith Ballard talk about his concussion (he has missed half the season). I've kinda ignored a lot of the media talking about it, but now I'm hearing the players say "no, the media blows a lot up, but this is important. The game is so much faster and bigger and stronger now. And how many guys just had to suck it up and deal with 'their bell being wrung' back in the day." It's ugly.

Ballard was saying he would work-out one day and be sick in bed for the next 4. He was dizzy, nauseated, headaches, sensitive to light. Sounded like a bitch of a time. Eventually he just had to shut himself done for an entire month, do nothing. Interesting to hear him talk so candidly, really made an impact on me.

[samarchepas]

Interesting hearing Keith Ballard talk about his concussion (he has missed half the season). I've kinda ignored a lot of the media talking about it, but now I'm hearing the players say "no, the media blows a lot up, but this is important. The game is so much faster and bigger and stronger now. And how many guys just had to suck it up and deal with 'their bell being wrung' back in the day." It's ugly.

Ballard was saying he would work-out one day and be sick in bed for the next 4. He was dizzy, nauseated, headaches, sensitive to light. Sounded like a bitch of a time. Eventually he just had to shut himself done for an entire month, do nothing. Interesting to hear him talk so candidly, really made an impact on me.
To put it simply...players don't give a flying f@#$ about concussions UNTIL they get one and if they still don't care after getting one...maybe they suffered brain damage on the initial hit to begin with and "can't" care much :rofl:

[Godfather]

EA Sports says Canucks get knocked out second first round without Daniel Sedin back :lol:

Wouldn't argue given we've scored 8 goals the last 6 games, and EA Sports has been damn accurate the last few years.

[samarchepas]

Pierre Gauthier AND Bob Gainey got fired today! Serge Savard was hired by Geoff Molson (Owner/president) to help him find a new GM.

[Godfather]

Little surprised they wouldn't have done it either a month ago, or a month from now :lol:

Who is surprised though... worst season in several columns for the Habs since 1939/40 apparently :lol:

[samarchepas]

Molson said that he wanted to wait till there was no hope to make the playoffs...which happened last game and the timing IMO is about right (It would be WAY too late to wait a month from now...the draft is coming FAST) and it gives about 10 more days to look for a replacement as said earlier I REALLY like the fact that he got Savard to help him find a new General Manager, he was the one who had the job when they won their last 2 Stanley Cups...when a new GM gets the job he gets new staff (coaches) which takes time so earlier, the better but some candidates might not be available before the end of the season.