NHL and other ice hockey discussion

[Godfather]

I definitely get where you guys are coming from. They've offended the shit out of me too. This lockout was utterly ridiculous, went on far too long and the end result did nothing to help the game or improve things for fans. I've got a lot of friends on facebook saying they'll boycott or at least spend no money on the NHL. I can see not spending a dime on the NHL this year, I usually only go to games when I get given tickets anyways.

I just cant realistically not see myself coming home from work on a rainy weeknight and not watching the games. What can I say, I'm the exact sucker the league thinks I am

[MrsM]

Sad news to report.. the Toronto Maple Leafs have just been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

[Richard Cranium]

admit it.. you smiled before you called me a mother fucker..

[MrsM]

admit it.. you smiled before you called me a mother fucker..

maybe a little - but you still deserve a

[Godfather]

[RBP]

So I am lazy and cba to look up the details, when do they start playing and how long will the season be?

[Godfather]

So I am lazy and cba to look up the details, when do they start playing and how long will the season be?

We're not 100% sure yet. Sounds like 48 games starting on Saturday January 19 though. Not sure how far they'll push back the playoffs but it will be a tight schedule.

[RBP]

We're not 100% sure yet. Sounds like 48 games starting on Saturday January 19 though. Not sure how far they'll push back the playoffs but it will be a tight schedule.

so a bit more than a 1/2 season... interesting...

[samarchepas]

We're not 100% sure yet. Sounds like 48 games starting on Saturday January 19 though. Not sure how far they'll push back the playoffs but it will be a tight schedule.

Yup, and teams are getting ready to start training camp this Saturday (7 days training camp)
One thing for sure...expect a LOT of injuries this season (Especially earlier in the seaon)
When half of your roster didn't play a hockey in since April (if they didn't make it to the playoffs)...things could become ugly
BTW we should have a lot more details regarding the CBA around tomorrow.

[RBP]

Yup, and teams are getting ready to start training camp this Saturday (7 days training camp)
One thing for sure...expect a LOT of injuries this season (Especially earlier in the seaon)
When half of your roster didn't play a hockey in since April (if they didn't make it to the playoffs)...things could become ugly
BTW we should have a lot more details regarding the CBA around tomorrow.

That's a great point. I would assume they have been training but have they skated?

[samarchepas]

That's a great point. I would assume they have been training but have they skated?

They probably have BUT skating without contact...not the same thing as a real game! No Zdeno Chara to try to behead you (Or any players that like to hit others...only took him for example)

[RBP]

They probably have BUT skating without contact...not the same thing as a real game! No Zdeno Chara to try to behead you (Or any players that like to hit others...only took him for example)

I can't remember... Who's the cheapshot artist that played for Vancouver but moved last season... same guy?

He always played cheap against the Blackhawks... hate that guy.

[RBP]

Raffi Torres is who I was thinking of.

Hate that guy.

[samarchepas]

I can't remember... Who's the cheapshot artist that played for Vancouver but moved last season... same guy?

He always played cheap against the Blackhawks... hate that guy.

Let me guess...Raffi Torres?
EDIT: beat me by a second

[RBP]

Let me guess...Raffi Torres?

Bingo!!