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Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on July 15, 2009, 03:09:33 pm
What better way to star this thread than with this annoucment:
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Text Size The home of the Boston Red Sox will finally host a National Hockey League game.
The NHL announced on Wednesday that the 2009-2010 regular season schedule would be highlighted by a matchup at Boston\'s Fenway Park between the Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 1.
"A unique event deserves a unique venue, and we are delighted the Bruins and Flyers will renew their rivalry with the \'Green Monster\' providing the backdrop," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. "We welcome our fans, our teams, our sponsors and the great city of Boston to this annual celebration of our sport."
In what has recently become an annual event, the 2010 Winter Classic game marks the fourth time in five seasons that a regular season game has taken place in an outdoor venue.
The idea for a winter game began with the Heritage Classic in November 2003, when the Montreal Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 at Edmonton\'s Commonwealth Stadium.
The first branded Winter Classic was held New Year\'s Day in 2008, at Buffalo\'s Ralph Wilson Stadium, where the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in a shootout in front more than 71,000 fans.
Last January, the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 at Wrigley Field.
I have to say that I think that football statidums are better suited for hockey because of the way the seats are set up to view longitudinal motion - as opposed to the more "open" area of a baseball park.
Also, I disagree with the choice of the Flyers, I would have suggested the Habs or the Rangers for (real revials and better ratings) respectfully.
My guess is that they did not want to give the Rangers games on back-to-back new years, and I am sure that NYC will host a classic sooner rather than later.
...Maybe Rangers vs. Islanders once Taverse matures a bit.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: simpletwistupdon on July 15, 2009, 04:43:40 pm
Apparently the latest owners of the Sox are doing anything and everything to make a profit... since they\'ve bought the team look at all the concert events that have been held there. This year has been the most rediculous 2 DMB shows, 1 Phish show, 2 Paul McCartney shows to come. On top of the 500 consecutive sellouts that they\'ve had... every other event that occurs they jack up the price of all the concessions. Don\'t get me wrong... I\'m a huge Sox fan, I love Fenway Park (for what it is... obviously what it loses in size it makes up for in history) but... god damn... when they are making a killing on all these things... and then their hesistant to sign Jason Bay and Kevin Youkilis to long term contracts? Now they just seem to be getting greedy. Oh and don\'t forget the Fenway/Roush racing team too...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on July 15, 2009, 05:13:21 pm
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Oh and don\'t forget the Fenway/Roush racing team too...
I try to.
Also, I think that the "bleachers" in the outfield will be better seats than the traditional diamond seats.
The first base/third base line will also be good...but obivously the green monster will be the best.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: simpletwistupdon on July 15, 2009, 05:58:03 pm
I\'m guessing that they would orient the ice so it didn\'t go over the infield? Anyone know how the layout was at Wrigley last year?
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: sahdeditty on July 16, 2009, 09:12:35 am
Center Ice is going to be almost exactly where second base is for the game at fenway. (http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2009/07/16/071609_winter329__1247735994_6646.jpg)
Wrigley last year: (http://dallassouthblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/winter-classic-wrigley-field.jpg)
Pretty much the same setup as last year at Wrigley. Glad I locked up my season tickets So I\'ll be there.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on July 16, 2009, 10:11:47 am
I never understood the logic of that setup.
It would make more sense to have the ice going from home->center.
That is the axis of motion that the seats are designed to watch. They are not build to watch base-running.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: kindm's on July 16, 2009, 10:47:59 am
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I never understood the logic of that setup.
It would make more sense to have the ice going from home->center.
That is the axis of motion that the seats are designed to watch. They are not build to watch base-running.
My guess is it probably has more to do with where the camera stands are etc
I agree that philly is a meh choice. Should have been the habs
And if they were going to do it in NYC they dropped the ball big time by not having it in old yankee stadium before they closed it.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on July 16, 2009, 10:55:21 am
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And if they were going to do it in NYC they dropped the ball big time by not having it in old yankee stadium before they closed it.
It\'ll be at gaints statuim between the islanders in 2012 (to showcase tavarse) and who ever is bettern devils/rangers...
Or just devils/rangers in 2011?
I think there will another outdoor game in montreal this year (or at least those are teh rumors)
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: kindm's on July 16, 2009, 12:48:04 pm
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And if they were going to do it in NYC they dropped the ball big time by not having it in old yankee stadium before they closed it.
It\'ll be at gaints statuim between the islanders in 2012 (to showcase tavarse) and who ever is bettern devils/rangers...
Or just devils/rangers in 2011?
I think there will another outdoor game in montreal this year (or at least those are teh rumors)
yuck. Giants stadium
they\'ll do it at citi or yankee before the meadowlands if it involves the rags
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: sahdeditty on July 16, 2009, 12:53:37 pm
Bruins/Canadiens wasn\'t an option for this years game. NBC owns the broadcasting rights to the game and can\'t broadcast it in Canada. They needed an agreement with TSN to show broadcast it up there. It should have been either B\'s/Caps or B\'s/Rangers. Rumor is a Game will be played in Calgary on the first. Falmes/Canucks is what I read shomewhere
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on July 16, 2009, 01:01:52 pm
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And if they were going to do it in NYC they dropped the ball big time by not having it in old yankee stadium before they closed it.
It\'ll be at gaints statuim between the islanders in 2012 (to showcase tavarse) and who ever is bettern devils/rangers...
Or just devils/rangers in 2011?
I think there will another outdoor game in montreal this year (or at least those are teh rumors)
yuck. Giants stadium
they\'ll do it at citi or yankee before the meadowlands if it involves the rags
I don\'t hate the idea of Giants Stadium, but if you\'re going to have it in NJ, the Devils play in it... The Giants and Jets may have NY in their name, but they\'re a NJ team!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on July 16, 2009, 01:06:31 pm
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yuck. Giants stadium
they\'ll do it at citi or yankee before the meadowlands if it involves the rags
Baseball stadiums suck for hockey. I am not going to change my opinion on that.
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Bruins/Canadiens wasn\'t an option for this years game. NBC owns the broadcasting rights to the game and can\'t broadcast it in Canada. They needed an agreement with TSN to show broadcast it up there. It should have been either B\'s/Caps or B\'s/Rangers. Rumor is a Game will be played in Calgary on the first. Falmes/Canucks is what I read shomewhere
Yes, I have heard that rumor as well...hopefully it will be aired in the US.
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I don\'t hate the idea of Giants Stadium, but if you\'re going to have it in NJ, the Devils play in it... The Giants and Jets may have NY in their name, but they\'re a NJ team!
Okay then, Devils/Someone at Giants.
However, again in terms of markets, I doubt they will do two teams from the same market.
Maybe Devils/Caps or Devils/Sharks....
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on July 16, 2009, 01:08:40 pm
If the Devs are in it and it\'s NJ they have to play the Rangers.
Here\'s a novel idea. Have the game at a neutral site each year and have a rematch of the stanley cup finals. That\'s an easy way to decide who plays....
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on July 30, 2009, 07:13:16 pm
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on August 06, 2009, 08:05:39 am
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For games played at the TD Garden, tickets will range in price from $10.00 - $289.50. In addition to seat location, ticket prices will vary depending on opponent and date of game. Please note that ticket prices are subject to change.
I think I have already ranted about this, but it sucks anyway.
I enjoyed the fact that for the last few years (even pre-lockout, and definetly post) i could walk up to the ticket window for any game and get good seats easily.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on August 06, 2009, 08:15:17 am
I guess now that you have a decent team, that all changes... When teams play like shit, of course you can get tickets to any game...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: NickNels on August 06, 2009, 08:34:26 am
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For games played at the TD Garden, tickets will range in price from $10.00 - $289.50. In addition to seat location, ticket prices will vary depending on opponent and date of game. Please note that ticket prices are subject to change.
sounds like Citi Field
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on August 06, 2009, 09:32:03 am
P-BRUINS for LIFE!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: spance on September 12, 2009, 04:47:30 pm
training camp has begun...rangers vs. bruins on tuesday (pre-season of course.) i\'m praying that 19 year old evgeny grachev makes the bigs this season...torts said he wants to see 4 kids make the team, 2 blueliners and 2 forwards.
my four would be
C Evgeny Grachev (19) C Artem Anisimov (21) D Michael Del Zotto (19) D Matt Gilroy (25)
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on September 12, 2009, 05:36:22 pm
I\'m going to the Rangers vs. Bruins game on Saturday...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: spance on September 12, 2009, 10:09:54 pm
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I\'m going to the Rangers vs. Bruins game on Saturday...
nice!!! wonder if Kessel will still be a Bruin by then, Toronto wants him but Chiarelli said they will match any teams offer sheet. Rangers have the same issue with Dubinsky but at least his agent is talking to Sather.
as it stands right now i think the Strangers are in need of a true #1 center and a bit more size if they\'re gonna make an honest run at the cup.
has anyone been following the Coyotes saga? crazy stuff, a Canadian businessman (Jim Ballsillie) wants to buy the team and move them to Hamilton, ON but the owners and Gary Bettman don\'t want him to do it.
in the past few years he\'s tried to buy the Sabers, Penguins and Predators and move them to Hamilton but with no luck. so now that the Yotes are in bankruptcy court he\'s trying to do it once again. even the defunct owner of the Coyotes said that hockey will never work (attendence wise) in the southern US.
oh and head coach Wayne Gretzky isn\'t at training camp because if the team changes owners then his contract might be voided....it\'s a huge mess that\'s for sure.
Ballsillie vs. Bettman story
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=290733
Gretzky story
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=290806
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on September 18, 2009, 01:16:17 pm
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I\'m going to the Rangers vs. Bruins game on Saturday...
nice!!! wonder if Kessel will still be a Bruin by then, Toronto wants him but Chiarelli said they will match any teams offer sheet. Rangers have the same issue with Dubinsky but at least his agent is talking to Sather.
as it stands right now i think the Strangers are in need of a true #1 center and a bit more size if they\'re gonna make an honest run at the cup.
Latest rumor:
Kessel -> Toronto Toronto Picks-> (2 first round) -> Rangers Dubinsky->Boston.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: weekapaug19 on September 18, 2009, 01:35:16 pm
wow...that looked like it would hurt
anybody interested in fantasy for a couple bucks? nothing crazy tho
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: freddiewaht on September 18, 2009, 01:54:25 pm
seen this already and thats what happens when u skate across the ice with your head down. clean hit.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on September 18, 2009, 02:09:26 pm
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seen this already and thats what happens when u skate across the ice with your head down. clean hit.
Oh, it\'s def a clean hit, but it still looks nasty.
Also, that\'s Phanufs forte.
I wish he played in the east so i could see him more...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on September 21, 2009, 08:39:30 am
Weekend News: Phil Kessel to Toronto for 1st and 2nd round picks in 2010, and 1st round pick in 2011.
Rangers beat Bruins 5-2. That game sucked. Unless you were a Rangers fan. The Bruins looked bad; plain and simple.
However, I\'m not really worried.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: weekapaug19 on September 21, 2009, 09:01:41 am
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Weekend News: Phil Kessel to Toronto for 1st and 2nd round picks in 2010, and 1st round pick in 2011.
Rangers beat Bruins 5-2. That game sucked. Unless you were a Rangers fan. The Bruins looked bad; plain and simple.
However, I\'m not really worried.
how you feeling about that trade? I didn\'t like it at first, but it might turn out good in the long run
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on September 21, 2009, 10:36:33 am
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Weekend News: Phil Kessel to Toronto for 1st and 2nd round picks in 2010, and 1st round pick in 2011.
Rangers beat Bruins 5-2. That game sucked. Unless you were a Rangers fan. The Bruins looked bad; plain and simple.
However, I\'m not really worried.
how you feeling about that trade? I didn\'t like it at first, but it might turn out good in the long run
Obivouslly the better trade would have been Kessel for Karberle and Toronto\'s pick (7th) overall, plus 1+2 next year...I\'m not sure why that original offer didn\'t go down.
I would have liked to see the Bruins in the Heater debates, but cap limits got in the way.
Remember that Kessel was himself a first round pick, 3rd overall, in 2006. I don\'t think he ever really panned out, and according to rumors didn\'t like Juelians coaching system. I don\'t think that he will find the Burke/Wilson regime any different/better and remember that he always was a bit of a flake, so I don\'t know how he will handle the TO media.
That being said, I think that Toronto is Boston\'s only serious threat in the North-east division this year; Montreal is selling off/rebuilding, Buffalow has falled far and fast since 06-07 and 07-08, and Otawa is also dropping off since their dominance over those same years.
However, now that we have TO\'s picks, I am going to actively cheer against them and hope we get someone good. I don\'t know what the draft looks like but I hope it is good.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: kindm's on September 21, 2009, 11:01:13 am
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seen this already and thats what happens when u skate across the ice with your head down. clean hit.
Shoulder to the head. and leaving your feet. 2 things that you shouldn\'t do. not to mention the number of strides phanuf took to get in to position. The hit wasn\'t that bad what made it bad was him basically landing on Okooso\'s head.
borderline for sure and he punked out as soon as someone called him on it.
sloppy seconds!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on December 16, 2009, 09:10:34 am
Gotta love the way the Devs are playing... Only 2 points out of the division lead w/ 3 games more to play than Pitt... Add in that the Rags are in a 3-way tie w/ Phil and Isles and out of the top 8 teams in the conference, this year is shaping up well...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: weekapaug19 on December 16, 2009, 09:13:07 am
I\'m skating on Fenway Saturday!!!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on December 16, 2009, 09:17:40 am
Do me a favor and piss on the ice for me...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on December 22, 2009, 09:49:48 am
No offense to anyone at ESPN, but SportsCenter sucks... I\'ve got to sit through 10 minutes of a recap of a shitty MNF game and another 5 minute recap of every slam dunk in college sports and then 5 minutes on Lebron... When it finally gets to a newsworthy story - Brodeur breaking the record for shutouts w/ 104, it gets pretty much a passing mention... Hell, even the FIFA man of the year got more air time... I bet you if it was someone from the bruins, it would have gotten a full segment on it\'s own... I\'m just sick of ESPN\'s hard on for all sports New England...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on December 22, 2009, 09:53:30 am
Yeah, ESPNs hockey coverage sucks.
http://www.tsn.ca is really good (basically canadian ESPN)
interestingly, ESPN America (in the U.A.E. at least) features hockey every night. The people i\'ve talked to in bars around here say it\'s because of all the canadians.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on December 22, 2009, 10:13:45 am
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Yeah, ESPNs hockey coverage sucks.
http://www.tsn.ca is really good (basically canadian ESPN)
interestingly, ESPN America (in the U.A.E. at least) features hockey every night. The people i\'ve talked to in bars around here say it\'s because of all the canadians.
I doubt that I get either of those channels in NJ... But seriously, ESPN\'s website barely mentions it... The top stories w/ images are Monday Night Mismatch, Giants Rout Redskins, History In Lexington, Oregon State - BYU, Down 35 To The Bull...Kings Rally To Win....
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on December 22, 2009, 01:17:42 pm
Going to see the best team in hockey tonight. Shark for dinner.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on December 22, 2009, 01:29:31 pm
The Devils aren\'t playing tonight? The Blackhawks might be the best in the Western Conference, but 4th in the league behind three eastern conference teams...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Rickey Roux on December 22, 2009, 02:36:23 pm
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Going to see the best team in hockey tonight. Shark for dinner.
Schweeet! Have a great time. I was at the game against the Bruins on Friday night. The Hawks have certainly been a lot of fun to watch for the last year and a half. Too many players to mention, but Jonathon Toews is the man. He\'s got a huge heart and drive, that\'s why he\'s the captain at 21. And let\'s not forget Antti Niemi, the backup goaltender who is 7-1 in his 8 starts with a 1.76 GAA and 3 shutouts. BTW Yoda, your Devils will be here on New Years Eve and I predict a low scoring game that goes into the shootout. With the Hawks 4-1 in home shootouts and the Devils 4-1 in road shootouts, who knows? Congrats to Marty on 104. I grew up in NJ, making the Devils my second favorite team, even though they didn\'t exist in NJ (they were still the Colorado Rockies) when I moved to Chicagoland.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on December 22, 2009, 02:40:44 pm
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Going to see the best team in hockey tonight. Shark for dinner.
Schweeet! Have a great time. I was at the game against the Bruins on Friday night. The Hawks have certainly been a lot of fun to watch for the last year and a half. Too many players to mention, but Jonathon Toews is the man. He\'s got a huge heart and drive, that\'s why he\'s the captain at 21. And let\'s not forget Antti Niemi, the backup goaltender who is 7-1 in his 8 starts with a 1.76 GAA and 3 shutouts. BTW Yoda, your Devils will be here on New Years Eve and I predict a low scoring game that goes into the shootout. With the Hawks 4-1 in home shootouts and the Devils 4-1 in road shootouts, who knows? Congrats to Marty on 104. I grew up in NJ, making the Devils my second favorite team, even though they didn\'t exist when I moved to Chicagoland.
Where in Jersey did you grow up? They existed but as the Colorado Rockies... On a side note, I scored Devils/Rangers tickets for 1/12 (MSG) right on the ice... Looks like I might end up with an extra...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on December 22, 2009, 02:57:00 pm
The Hawks ARE the best team in the NHL right now. I meant what I said. Hossa has only played in 12 of their 34 games. Sure they\'ve lossed 3 of those (and 1 SO), but they are stupid stacked with him in the lineup. Way too many strong lines in Chicago that I don\'t think anyone can match in the long run of the regular season. They are young, tough, hungry, and extremely confident.
Playoffs are a different story.. you never know when high expectations are going to choke. Let\'s hope they don\'t.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on December 22, 2009, 03:11:28 pm
Whatever... We played one more game than you, but are 4 points ahead of you so, the numbers don\'t lie... You\'re close but not there... If you shave off the cheap overtime loss points Devs are at 52 points and Chicago is at 46 points... Either way, you\'re still behind Pitt w/ 51 points and Washington w/ 50 points and are tied with San Jose for points...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on December 22, 2009, 03:39:39 pm
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Whatever... We played one more game than you, but are 4 points ahead of you so, the numbers don\'t lie... You\'re close but not there... If you shave off the cheap overtime loss points Devs are at 52 points and Chicago is at 46 points... Either way, you\'re still behind Pitt w/ 51 points and Washington w/ 50 points and are tied with San Jose for points...
Instead of dwelling on you disregarding my previous comment, let\'s turn to professional opinion:
Friday, December 18 - Blackhawks 5-4 Bruins
After the game, Boston coach Claude Julien said “You need a perfect game to beat the Blackhawks.”
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Rickey Roux on December 22, 2009, 03:56:09 pm
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Where in Jersey did you grow up? They existed but as the Colorado Rockies... On a side note, I scored Devils/Rangers tickets for 1/12 (MSG) right on the ice... Looks like I might end up with an extra...
I\'m an Exit 9 boy. Grew up in North Brunswick. But back to hockey, Pittsburgh has played two more games and Washington and San Jose both one more game than the Hawks. They have beaten Pittsburgh, though Crosbyless, 2-1 in OT in Pittsburgh and beaten San Jose twice 4-3 in OT at home and 7-2 in San Jose. They are a puck control team who are defensive minded, but whose talent and speed will kill you in the transition game. They are tied for the league lead in shorthanded goals with 6. And the second best point percentage .721 in the league, behind NJ who is .757. God I love stats. The Blackhawks are the real deal.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on December 22, 2009, 04:00:59 pm
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Whatever... We played one more game than you, but are 4 points ahead of you so, the numbers don\'t lie... You\'re close but not there... If you shave off the cheap overtime loss points Devs are at 52 points and Chicago is at 46 points... Either way, you\'re still behind Pitt w/ 51 points and Washington w/ 50 points and are tied with San Jose for points...
Instead of dwelling on you disregarding my previous comment, let\'s turn to professional opinion:
Friday, December 18 - Blackhawks 5-4 Bruins
After the game, Boston coach Claude Julien said “You need a perfect game to beat the Blackhawks.”
I knew there was a reason we fired him as our coach... I counter that you have to be pretty perfect beat the Penguins, let alone shut them out... I don\'t deny that they\'re a really good team, but to say they the best team in the league when there are three other teams w/ more points...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 01, 2010, 08:06:48 am
.........
oct 16 - L 2-4 oct 17 - W 2-0
oct 28 - L 1-4 oct 29 - W 2-1 (@)
nov 6 - W 2-1 nov 7 - W 3-2 (@)
nov 11 - W 3-1 nov 12 - W 4-1 (@)
nov 27 - W 2-1 (@) nov 28 - W 6-1
dec 11 - L 2-4 dec 12 - W 4-1
dec 18 - W 4-2 dec 19 - W 5-4 (@)
7-0 going into day 2 of back to back nights...... sorry chip.
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The Hawks ARE the best team in the NHL right now. I meant what I said.
dec 30 - W 2-1 dec 31 - L 1-5 (@)
no..... soooooarry chip.
btw, total margin of Hawks losses = -19; wins = +57 total margin of Devils losses = -25; wins = +52
vs. 1st place teams: Hawks - 4-3; goal difference = +8 Devils - 4-3; goal difference = -2
id say less important than "cheap OT loss points" is overall goal differences... at least if you want to gauge matchups in a 7-game series. but if that doesn\'t work, head-to-head always works. as a reminder:
Hawks 5-1 Devils
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 03, 2010, 06:15:18 am
hawks
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on January 03, 2010, 06:21:12 am
They don\'t get enough coverage out east for me to judge on the hawks.
The winter classic sounded fun on the radio...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 04, 2010, 11:10:59 am
so good
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: weekapaug19 on January 04, 2010, 11:36:14 am
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They don\'t get enough coverage out east for me to judge on the hawks.
The winter classic sounded fun on the radio...
horrible first 2 periods, but then the B\'s picked it up in the 3rd and made a epic ending of the game
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 04, 2010, 11:54:30 am
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.........
oct 16 - L 2-4 oct 17 - W 2-0
oct 28 - L 1-4 oct 29 - W 2-1 (@)
nov 6 - W 2-1 nov 7 - W 3-2 (@)
nov 11 - W 3-1 nov 12 - W 4-1 (@)
nov 27 - W 2-1 (@) nov 28 - W 6-1
dec 11 - L 2-4 dec 12 - W 4-1
dec 18 - W 4-2 dec 19 - W 5-4 (@)
7-0 going into day 2 of back to back nights...... sorry chip.
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The Hawks ARE the best team in the NHL right now. I meant what I said.
dec 30 - W 2-1 dec 31 - L 1-5 (@)
no..... soooooarry chip.
btw, total margin of Hawks losses = -19; wins = +57 total margin of Devils losses = -25; wins = +52
vs. 1st place teams: Hawks - 4-3; goal difference = +8 Devils - 4-3; goal difference = -2
id say less important than "cheap OT loss points" is overall goal differences... at least if you want to gauge matchups in a 7-game series. but if that doesn\'t work, head-to-head always works. as a reminder:
Hawks 5-1 Devils
Yup, congrats on your win, can\'t win them all... I take solice in the fact that, although you have 2 more points, we have the same number of wins and have played two less games... Those 2 points came from OT losses... Personally, I don\'t think you should get a point for losing a game... And your head to head match up isn\'t worth shit since they play each other two times this season; if they were in the same division or even conference, that argument would hold a lot more value...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 04, 2010, 12:11:58 pm
im just enjoying watching a hometown team bend teams over right now. this shit never happens for my chicago ass and im going to milk it for all its worth. but seriously, i really think they are the best team in hockey. an argument that i can only support so much with numbers, and the difference between importance of OT points and goal difference is a subjective one.
bottom line--they are really, really fucking good. id be very confident facing anyone in a series right now, a feeling that has eluded me for 26 years.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Mark on January 04, 2010, 12:23:33 pm
Al Secord
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 04, 2010, 12:44:22 pm
Secord was an animal. he even played professional roller hockey some time in the 90\'s after ice-retirement.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 04, 2010, 01:02:11 pm
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im just enjoying watching a hometown team bend teams over right now. this shit never happens for my chicago ass and im going to milk it for all its worth. but seriously, i really think they are the best team in hockey. an argument that i can only support so much with numbers, and the difference between importance of OT points and goal difference is a subjective one.
bottom line--they are really, really fucking good. id be very confident facing anyone in a series right now, a feeling that has eluded me for 26 years.
I hear ya... The OT points is subjective and not all that important w/ our two teams, but when you look at some other teams, it makes a big difference...
Dallas - 11 OT points (w/o they\'d have 36 points and not even be in the playoff hunt) Tampa Bay - 10 OT points (w/o they\'d have 32 points and not even in the playoff hunt)
Although the playoff picture doesn\'t change, I don\'t think teams should be rewarded for losing... I also don\'t think that games should be decided by shoot out, which the Devils have benefited from... Personally, I think all the new rules after the lockout suck... At least FOX did away w/ the blue blob around the puck and the red tail on shots over a certain MPH...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 05, 2010, 01:27:44 pm
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im just enjoying watching a hometown team bend teams over right now. this shit never happens for my chicago ass and im going to milk it for all its worth. but seriously, i really think they are the best team in hockey. an argument that i can only support so much with numbers, and the difference between importance of OT points and goal difference is a subjective one.
bottom line--they are really, really fucking good. id be very confident facing anyone in a series right now, a feeling that has eluded me for 26 years.
I hear ya... The OT points is subjective and not all that important w/ our two teams, but when you look at some other teams, it makes a big difference...
Dallas - 11 OT points (w/o they\'d have 36 points and not even be in the playoff hunt) Tampa Bay - 10 OT points (w/o they\'d have 32 points and not even in the playoff hunt)
Although the playoff picture doesn\'t change, I don\'t think teams should be rewarded for losing... I also don\'t think that games should be decided by shoot out, which the Devils have benefited from... Personally, I think all the new rules after the lockout suck... At least FOX did away w/ the blue blob around the puck and the red tail on shots over a certain MPH...
Golden goal. That\'s the answer to all of these issues. Kill the clock, first to score.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 05, 2010, 02:50:31 pm
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im just enjoying watching a hometown team bend teams over right now. this shit never happens for my chicago ass and im going to milk it for all its worth. but seriously, i really think they are the best team in hockey. an argument that i can only support so much with numbers, and the difference between importance of OT points and goal difference is a subjective one.
bottom line--they are really, really fucking good. id be very confident facing anyone in a series right now, a feeling that has eluded me for 26 years.
I hear ya... The OT points is subjective and not all that important w/ our two teams, but when you look at some other teams, it makes a big difference...
Dallas - 11 OT points (w/o they\'d have 36 points and not even be in the playoff hunt) Tampa Bay - 10 OT points (w/o they\'d have 32 points and not even in the playoff hunt)
Although the playoff picture doesn\'t change, I don\'t think teams should be rewarded for losing... I also don\'t think that games should be decided by shoot out, which the Devils have benefited from... Personally, I think all the new rules after the lockout suck... At least FOX did away w/ the blue blob around the puck and the red tail on shots over a certain MPH...
Golden goal. That\'s the answer to all of these issues. Kill the clock, first to score.
Works for me!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: MakisupaCJ on January 06, 2010, 08:12:32 am
New York Rangers are where the real talent is at!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 06, 2010, 08:52:26 am
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New York Rangers are where the real talent is at!
Please... They\'re barely hanging onto the 7-8 playoff spot in the East... They have a decent goalie in Lundqvist (56% winning percentage) and Gaborik is the only player w/ 10 goals or more (27)... If you shut him down, you\'ve essentially won the game In the East, the Devs have the talent... Brodeur has a winning % of nearly 70% w/ 5 shutouts already... The Devs come at you w/ Parise (18 goals), Langenbrunner, Bergford and Rolston (13 goals), and Zajac and Elias w/ 10 goals each... We\'re a much more well rounded teams than the rangers...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: MakisupaCJ on January 06, 2010, 10:02:18 am
I haven\'t checked out all the teams rosters for the 2020 Olympics, but I heard that the majority of the Rangers made Olympic teams and without Lundqvist we are nothing. I was born and raised In New York so it\'s just my nature to side with Ney York teams... besides the Mets and The Islanders.
2010 Olymipcs* My bad
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 06, 2010, 12:36:28 pm
Hawks #1 ranked defense in the NHL, #3 ranked offense.. we have 3 of the top 6 +/- players (Toews, Seabrook, Kane) and Huet is #4 in GAA in the league (2 spots ahead of Brodeur).
I\'m looking forward to all the shit talking along the road to the Cup Finals. Hope it ends up Hawks vs. Devils for the sake of this board. Although I\'d also like to see the Capitals or Penguins for star-power excitement.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 07, 2010, 11:14:08 pm
fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Rickey Roux on January 07, 2010, 11:45:44 pm
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
Yep, down 2 goals and come back with 5 unanswered goals of their own. Niemi now 11-2-1 and leading the league with a 1.82 GAA. Also has 4 shutouts in 12 starts. Duncan Keith a legitimate Norris Trophy candidate. Well coached with so much talent.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: weekapaug19 on January 08, 2010, 08:37:03 am
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
Yep, down 2 goals and come back with 5 unanswered goals of their own. Niemi now 11-2-1 and leading the league with a 1.82 GAA. Also has 4 shutouts in 12 starts. Duncan Keith a legitimate Norris Trophy candidate. Well coached with so much talent.
after the first 10 minutes, they dominated the bruins....:hair:
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 08, 2010, 08:44:45 am
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
And the games against the opposite conference make up how much of the schedule? I\'m happy for you that your hawks are winning and are top the league. You\'ve also played 3 more games than NJ; even if you assume that we lose all 3 games, we\'re still sitting atop the Eastern Conference which is all that matters until the Cup Finals...
Where are all of the Ranger fans? Have they given up on their team because "The King" has won as many games as he has lost?
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: freddiewaht on January 08, 2010, 10:14:25 am
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
And the games against the opposite conference make up how much of the schedule? I\'m happy for you that your hawks are winning and are top the league. You\'ve also played 3 more games than NJ; even if you assume that we lose all 3 games, we\'re still sitting atop the Eastern Conference which is all that matters until the Cup Finals...
Where are all of the Ranger fans? Have they given up on their team because "The King" has won as many games as he has lost?
whats this "we" shit? your not on the team you fat dorky loser.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 08, 2010, 10:22:41 am
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
And the games against the opposite conference make up how much of the schedule? I\'m happy for you that your hawks are winning and are top the league. You\'ve also played 3 more games than NJ; even if you assume that we lose all 3 games, we\'re still sitting atop the Eastern Conference which is all that matters until the Cup Finals...
Where are all of the Ranger fans? Have they given up on their team because "The King" has won as many games as he has lost?
whats this "we" shit? your not on the team you fat dorky loser.
SORRY, I guess I was just speaking as a fan that\'s actually proud of his team...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: freddiewaht on January 08, 2010, 10:26:47 am
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
And the games against the opposite conference make up how much of the schedule? I\'m happy for you that your hawks are winning and are top the league. You\'ve also played 3 more games than NJ; even if you assume that we lose all 3 games, we\'re still sitting atop the Eastern Conference which is all that matters until the Cup Finals...
Where are all of the Ranger fans? Have they given up on their team because "The King" has won as many games as he has lost?
whats this "we" shit? your not on the team you fat dorky loser.
SORRY, I guess I was just speaking as a fan that\'s actually proud of his team...
i cant say the same. if it wasnt for gaborik we would be fucked.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 08, 2010, 10:32:47 am
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
And the games against the opposite conference make up how much of the schedule? I\'m happy for you that your hawks are winning and are top the league. You\'ve also played 3 more games than NJ; even if you assume that we lose all 3 games, we\'re still sitting atop the Eastern Conference which is all that matters until the Cup Finals...
Where are all of the Ranger fans? Have they given up on their team because "The King" has won as many games as he has lost?
whats this "we" shit? your not on the team you fat dorky loser.
SORRY, I guess I was just speaking as a fan that\'s actually proud of his team...
i cant say the same. if it wasnt for gaborik we would be fucked.
Hank will come out of his funk, but you need a couple more guys to step up to make a run at the cup... I\'m hoping that doesn\'t happen until after tuesday\'s game...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: freddiewaht on January 08, 2010, 10:34:51 am
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
And the games against the opposite conference make up how much of the schedule? I\'m happy for you that your hawks are winning and are top the league. You\'ve also played 3 more games than NJ; even if you assume that we lose all 3 games, we\'re still sitting atop the Eastern Conference which is all that matters until the Cup Finals...
Where are all of the Ranger fans? Have they given up on their team because "The King" has won as many games as he has lost?
whats this "we" shit? your not on the team you fat dorky loser.
SORRY, I guess I was just speaking as a fan that\'s actually proud of his team...
i cant say the same. if it wasnt for gaborik we would be fucked.
Hank will come out of his funk, but you need a couple more guys to step up to make a run at the cup... I\'m hoping that doesn\'t happen until after tuesday\'s game...
gaborik is carrying the team on his shoulders and isnt getting much help at all.. avery should have an a on his uniform,btw.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on January 08, 2010, 10:35:48 am
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
Savard out in the first shift, and Ferance missed the game too.
Excuses aside, that game sucked.
I have been igorning all your (Gordo) "best team in hockey" rants, but the Hawks looked really good last night.
I stopped watch at 8:30, though...ROLL TIDE.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 08, 2010, 11:13:01 am
College Football is great, but it\'s the same 4-5 teams in the BSC Championship Game every year = boring in my book...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2010, 12:28:35 pm
The Hawks looked to me like the best team in the NHL last night.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 08, 2010, 02:14:58 pm
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fyi, Hawks are 9-1-1 against the East, Devils are 4-3-1 against the West.
another convincing win again tonight.
Savard out in the first shift, and Ferance missed the game too.
Excuses aside, that game sucked.
I have been igorning all your (Gordo) "best team in hockey" rants, but the Hawks looked really good last night.
I stopped watch at 8:30, though...ROLL TIDE.
As a fan, I have never had this much confidence in a team. I\'m actually not trying to "brag" on behalf of the Hawks, but rather push awareness out East for all yous. They are silly good.
And my purpose of the East vs. West records, Yoda, was to argue that maybe there is better competition in the West this year. That\'s a big maybe, but for someone who loves to dwell on records and points at the moment for proof of superiority, just another tally for the Hawks vs. the Devils. Oh yeah, 5-1.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 08, 2010, 02:19:43 pm
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just another tally for the Hawks vs. the Devils. Oh yeah, 5-1.
A sampling of one game... Enjoy the victory, we\'ll be at least one more time this season...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 08, 2010, 02:32:54 pm
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just another tally for the Hawks vs. the Devils. Oh yeah, 5-1.
A sampling of one game... Enjoy the victory, we\'ll be at least one more time this season...
improper use of my quotation. but whatever.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 08, 2010, 03:00:53 pm
Didn\'t want to use the whole quote...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: MakisupaCJ on January 08, 2010, 06:03:57 pm
INSANE.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 13, 2010, 08:32:27 am
Gotta love the shut out last night! The seats were so good that my cousin called me to tell me that I was on TV a bunch of times throughout the game... Nice to beat the Rags in their own arena... Even nicer to get to meet Lou and Stevens during the first and second intermission...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on January 13, 2010, 10:18:20 am
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Gotta love the shut out last night! The seats were so good that my cousin called me to tell me that I was on TV a bunch of times throughout the game... Nice to beat the Rags in their own arena... Even nicer to get to meet Lou and Stevens during the first and second intermission...
I knew I saw some jerk from NJ smiling in HD all night.
Just kidding, jealous that you were there.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 13, 2010, 10:39:40 am
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Gotta love the shut out last night! The seats were so good that my cousin called me to tell me that I was on TV a bunch of times throughout the game... Nice to beat the Rags in their own arena... Even nicer to get to meet Lou and Stevens during the first and second intermission...
I knew I saw some jerk from NJ smiling in HD all night.
Just kidding, jealous that you were there.
I\'m sure the only reason my cousin spotted me was that I was the only Devil fan wearing the old away christmas color sweater (you know when the whites were the home sweater and the one w/ more color was the away)...
It was actually a really good game for both teams... I believe both goalies recorded a shut-out because it was 0-0 when it went to shoot-out... The difference was that we were able to shut down Gaborik where others teams haven\'t...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on January 13, 2010, 05:43:17 pm
Brodeur is fucking ridiculous. 51 SOG shutout, plus the shoot-out shut-out. 4 SO\'s in the last 10 games. 68th season in the NHL........ He is the ONE aspect the Devils can claim as \'better\' than the Hawks.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 14, 2010, 09:57:54 am
Are there alot of Rangers fans in Newark when they play there?
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on January 14, 2010, 10:45:29 am
There weren\'t that many dev fans, it just happened to be that section. As for when they play in Newark, there\'s more Ranger fans than Devs... The frustrating thing is that we have a great team, but we can never sell out unless it\'s a Ranger game or the playoffs...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on February 05, 2010, 09:19:33 am
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The Atlanta Thrashers have parted ways with the most celebrated player in franchise history, trading star winger Ilya Kovalchuk to the New Jersey Devils. The Thrashers acquired defenceman John Oduya, forwards Niclas Bergfors and Patrice Cormier and a first round pick.
I guess this puts the Devils into "serious contender" mode...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: weekapaug19 on February 05, 2010, 09:30:26 am
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The Atlanta Thrashers have parted ways with the most celebrated player in franchise history, trading star winger Ilya Kovalchuk to the New Jersey Devils. The Thrashers acquired defenceman John Oduya, forwards Niclas Bergfors and Patrice Cormier and a first round pick.
I guess this puts the Devils into "serious contender" mode...
absolutly does. they got a great deal, but now they need resign him after the season. it\'s gonna cost them a lot
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on February 05, 2010, 09:34:48 am
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The Atlanta Thrashers have parted ways with the most celebrated player in franchise history, trading star winger Ilya Kovalchuk to the New Jersey Devils. The Thrashers acquired defenceman John Oduya, forwards Niclas Bergfors and Patrice Cormier and a first round pick.
I guess this puts the Devils into "serious contender" mode...
The Devs may have had a rough last 10 games, but have been in the #1 slot in the east for most of the season and now in #2... What makes you think that they weren\'t serious contendors before they got Kovalchuk?
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on February 05, 2010, 11:15:21 am
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The Atlanta Thrashers have parted ways with the most celebrated player in franchise history, trading star winger Ilya Kovalchuk to the New Jersey Devils. The Thrashers acquired defenceman John Oduya, forwards Niclas Bergfors and Patrice Cormier and a first round pick.
I guess this puts the Devils into "serious contender" mode...
The Devs may have had a rough last 10 games, but have been in the #1 slot in the east for most of the season and now in #2... What makes you think that they weren\'t serious contendors before they got Kovalchuk?
They were in the East.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on February 09, 2010, 06:32:15 pm
is Ovechkin fuckin serious?! cant wait to see him live on March 14th for the first time. locked up those tix real early in the season. and fuck all the o-v haters, find it laughable when people start talkin shit.
and i still think the Hawks are hoisting the Cup this year.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on March 01, 2010, 03:46:41 pm
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---Quote (Originally by tyzack)--- ---Quote (Originally by SkyePrizm)--- In any case, TEAM USA showcased some wonderful talent. (Blackhawks Patrick Kane a personal fav) Along with all the other NHL Players on other teams. (Ovechkin is just plain nasty...love it!) One can only hope that maybe just maybe the olympics will carry a fire for hockey over to regular nhl games. NBC for the next Two sundays is showing Blackhawks games. DEF must watches. This sunday vs. Detroit, next Sunday vs Caps. ---End Quote--- Team USA did have some great players, and I learned alot of players who are not NESN/VS?NBC regulars (read, players who do not play north and east of the potomaic/ohio)...how I wonder who NBC is really compeating against for sunday afternoon hockey.
The NBA, for whatever reasons, has a much larger following in the US, and already has Sunday afternoons after football is over. There is also NASCAR to deal with, neither of which, I think can be won over by watching Pheonix play Carolina, or Blackhawks and Caps.
I don\'t know when a good time to target would be, but I don\'t think that it\'s Sunday afternoon. Not to be unoriginaly, but Saturday nights has been working in Canada for a long time. ---End Quote--- To gain more interest, the playoffs and cup finals need to be on a network station...
Interestingly, since Comcast (owns versus) just bought NBC from GE...this might happen.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: weekapaug19 on March 03, 2010, 12:48:45 pm
too bad Bitz got traded, I thought he had potential for a solid checking line player
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on March 03, 2010, 02:13:12 pm
A bit too late for this:
http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/jay_onrait/?id=311226
A live blog from TSN.
Not so funny this year...more serious than in years past.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on April 25, 2010, 11:05:14 am
lovin\' the playoffs this year. the last two penquin-ottawa games were insane. and yesterday afternoon\'s blackhawks was a reminder why hockey has passed basketball as my favorite sport of all time.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Rickey Roux on April 25, 2010, 02:38:11 pm
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lovin\' the playoffs this year. the last two penquin-ottawa games were insane. and yesterday afternoon\'s blackhawks was a reminder why hockey has passed basketball as my favorite sport of all time.
Now that\'s what I\'m talking about! ;)
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: snwckgtr on April 25, 2010, 02:45:35 pm
i agree the playoffs have been amazing so far. every game of every series seems to be incredibly intense and each have unique stories. i dont think any series so far has gone as expected. its crazy to think that theres still another month and a half of playoff hockey to be watched! as a buffalo fan i just hope they are still a part of it. although partially biased since im a sabres fan, the sabres-bruins matchup has been my favorite to watch, aside from flyers-devils. the goalie matchup is INSANE. each game both goalies are making saves you would never see any other goalie make. theyre also probably the most even first round matchup. that chicago game yesterday was great to watch as well.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on April 25, 2010, 02:53:59 pm
holy fuckin hawks. most intense hockey viewing experience ive had possibly ever. they finally looked interested. hoping theyll close shit out in game 6 and start rolling how they should.
congrats to the new jersey devils for being the first team knocked out of the 2010 NHL playoffs.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on April 26, 2010, 10:41:07 pm
watching hawks right now. predators are holding on..... earlier game on vs with the caps was pretty damn disappointing (for being a partial caps fan).
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on April 27, 2010, 09:01:23 am
Bruins Uber Alles.
And, just for tomorrow:
GO HABS GO!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on April 27, 2010, 11:03:11 am
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Bruins Uber Alles.
And, just for tomorrow:
GO HABS GO!
i\'m happy for the bruins. def have heart and deserved to advance.
hawks move on. (yessss!) Slightly worried about the Canucks though, they are a dangerous team. hawks beat them last year in the semis, but in reg season this year, it was halfsies. so, should be an exciting series to watch.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on April 27, 2010, 12:38:43 pm
I know you\'re a hawks fan, but I am pulling for Vancouver in this one.
Game 7 TONIGHT in Pheniox. This is the most underrated sports story of the year. The Coyotes are basically a not-very-good-team that was given an ultimatum by the leauge in the fall; sell more tickets or we move you.
In reponse the players releasized that the only way to get consistant attendance (besides $10 seats) is to win. And win they have.
GO COYOTES, I hope they destroy the Red Wings.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: freddiewaht on April 27, 2010, 12:40:23 pm
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I know you\'re a hawks fan, but I am pulling for Vancouver in this one.
Game 7 TONIGHT in Pheniox. This is the most underrated sports story of the year. The Coyotes are basically a not-very-good-team that was given an ultimatum by the leauge in the fall; sell more tickets or we move you.
In reponse the players releasized that the only way to get consistant attendance (besides $10 seats) is to win. And win they have.
GO COYOTES, I hope they destroy the Red Wings.
2000 plus posts and i never really realized until now how much of a horrific speller u are.. carryon..
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on April 27, 2010, 01:09:11 pm
:lol:
Hawks/Vancouver is going to be fucking wacky. Last year\'s series was full of Canuck bitterness, and the Hawks took care of business more easily than expected. I think this series has 7 written all over it.
I\'m really pulling for Phoenix too. One, I hate Detroit. Two, a playoff team without an owner? Who the fuck are these guys? Shweet.
It would blow if the Caps got bounced. I have such a man-crush on Ovechkin and want to see nasty highlights of him deep in the playoffs. Perfect scenario (for me) would be Hawks in 7 over the Caps with Ovechkin dropping 30 points in the series or some shit.
And Yoda, how \'bout them Devils, you fucking douche bag!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on April 27, 2010, 03:55:22 pm
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:lol: It would blow if the Caps got bounced. I have such a man-crush on Ovechkin and want to see nasty highlights of him deep in the playoffs. Perfect scenario (for me) would be Hawks in 7 over the Caps with Ovechkin dropping 30 points in the series or some shit.
so agree with this. had the pleasure of going down to dc to see the caps a few times. would love a chance to see hawks-caps playoffs in person.
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I\'m really pulling for Phoenix too. One, I hate Detroit. Two, a playoff team without an owner? Who the fuck are these guys? Shweet.
def routing for the underdog on this one too.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on May 02, 2010, 09:38:01 am
first off.....Blackhawks=embarrassing last night. probably the worst they have played all season and they had to pick game 1 vs the vancouver. They couldn\'t get it together and get the puck out of their zone. terribly sloppy. we were flipping back and forth between this game and the Celtics, and I know when my husband is pissed at his team when he was like, you don\'t have to flip anymore. just stay on basketball (this was somewhere after the fourth goal...) I hope we see something different happen on Monday.
Nextly, bummed the Caps are out. What a disappointment to have them out this early.
Thirdly, the Red Wings/Sharks game the other night was awesome. Very chippy. Looks like a fun series to watch. Think I am routing for San Jose.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Igziabeher on May 02, 2010, 10:06:40 am
rooting.
unless you\'re a paperboy, i doubt you\'re gonna be routing for san jose.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on May 02, 2010, 11:52:39 am
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rooting.
unless you\'re a paperboy, i doubt you\'re gonna be routing for san jose.
typo, sorrrrrry =P
a select few of you on here are so critical over small things. its like have 30 of my mother on here.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Igziabeher on May 02, 2010, 12:42:13 pm
i\'d have considered it just a typo if you didn\'t make the same mistake in consecutive posts.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on May 02, 2010, 02:06:20 pm
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rooting.
unless you\'re a paperboy, i doubt you\'re gonna be routing for san jose.
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:point: i\'d have considered it just a typo if you didn\'t make the same mistake in consecutive posts.
bwahahaaahahaaahaaaa!!! now thats the way to start off my sunday.
hawks got fucking man-handled last night. fUcT in the arse.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on May 03, 2010, 09:52:15 am
Sharks vs. Vancouver in west finals Boston vs. Montreal in east finals
Boston over Vancouver.
(That\'s not what\'s going to happen, but that\'s what I am cheering for).
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: booztravlr on May 13, 2010, 10:39:58 am
Wow, Canadians have been exciting to watch this playoffs. Hopefully they have enough left in the tank to make it to the Stanley Cup. At least they get to go home between series this time.
Boston is on the verge of an epic hockey collapse. I really don\'t care who wins that game as either would make for a great series with the Canadians.
Damn Sabres.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: snwckgtr on May 13, 2010, 10:42:39 am
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Wow, Canadians have been exciting to watch this playoffs. Hopefully they have enough left in the tank to make it to the Stanley Cup. At least they get to go home between series this time.
Boston is on the verge of an epic hockey collapse. I really don\'t care who wins that game as either would make for a great series with the Canadians.
Damn Sabres.
yeah^
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: weekapaug19 on May 13, 2010, 12:58:42 pm
as a die hard bruins fan, I\'m pretty nervous about tonight. they looked like the bruins of mid season the last 3 games....not good news
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on May 24, 2010, 09:29:14 am
Blackhawks. Finals. Shall be epic. We are a pretty damn happy hockey home right now. Can\'t wait to see what dustin byfuglien does next.....
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: tyzack on May 25, 2010, 03:52:58 pm
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Blackhawks. Finals. Shall be epic. We are a pretty damn happy hockey home right now. Can\'t wait to see what dustin byfuglien does next.....
Well, I guess I have to say Go \'Hawks.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on May 26, 2010, 11:32:45 pm
If the Hawks have to win it in 7, I\'m going to have to run a petition for Phish to start their summer tour at 9:30pm. World Cup starts that day too. Could be the most epic June 11th in the history of my life.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on June 03, 2010, 10:06:46 pm
how sick has this series been so far?! wonder when the last time a cup final has opened with three games decided by a goal.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: leith on June 03, 2010, 11:07:54 pm
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how sick has this series been so far?! wonder when the last time a cup final has opened with three games decided by a goal.
Yeah it has been pretty good. Since I got High Def I watch more Hockey and have no preference other than I like Chicago as a city more than Philly so Go \'Hawks!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on June 04, 2010, 12:06:51 am
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how sick has this series been so far?! wonder when the last time a cup final has opened with three games decided by a goal.
Yeah it has been pretty good. Since I got High Def I watch more Hockey and have no preference other than I like Chicago as a city more than Philly so Go \'Hawks!
Leith, I don\'t know how comfortable I feel you cheering for my hockey team. ;)
Series has been excellent. though, i would have liked a hawks win last night much better.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: leith on June 04, 2010, 12:21:54 am
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how sick has this series been so far?! wonder when the last time a cup final has opened with three games decided by a goal.
Yeah it has been pretty good. Since I got High Def I watch more Hockey and have no preference other than I like Chicago as a city more than Philly so Go \'Hawks!
Leith, I don\'t know how comfortable I feel you cheering for my hockey team. ;)
Series has been excellent. though, i would have liked a hawks win last night much better.
Hey I\'m not happy abt it either but I like Nick and his teams suck so......
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on June 05, 2010, 03:03:25 pm
well last night\'s game was a disappointment. seemed like the hawks couldn\'t get it together all game. my boy byfuglien was not being the bruiser he is. and then right when they are making a comeback, it falls apart. tomorrow should be interesting to see who jumps ahead..... it will be really hard to beat chicago in chicago.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on June 05, 2010, 03:05:21 pm
I thought you were a bruin fan? Blackhawks by injection?
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on June 05, 2010, 03:45:23 pm
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I thought you were a bruin fan? Blackhawks by injection?
Bruin fan? Blaaaah never. Wrong Boston team. I\'m a Celtics fan tho...
I was a Rangers fan because my grandfather was (Grew up following Rangers-Knicks-Yankees) and its easier to see games at MSG. So we tend to cheer for Rangers 2nd in the household. But you are right, blackhawks by injection. Husband has been a big fan since he was a kid. I actually got him a nice jersey with his name on it two christmases ago. and the indian head logo was his grooms cake last year. ;)
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on June 05, 2010, 03:50:48 pm
All the boston teams suck anyway... I\'m kind of pulling for philli... Knowing that my team lost to the team that wins the cup makes me feel a little better about losing...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on June 05, 2010, 06:16:51 pm
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Quote from: Gordo;257811
how sick has this series been so far?! wonder when the last time a cup final has opened with three games decided by a goal.
Yeah it has been pretty good. Since I got High Def I watch more Hockey and have no preference other than I like Chicago as a city more than Philly so Go \'Hawks!
Leith, I don\'t know how comfortable I feel you cheering for my hockey team. ;)
Series has been excellent. though, i would have liked a hawks win last night much better.
Hey I\'m not happy abt it either but I like Nick and his teams suck so......
ha! thanks for the support my man...
dont really know what to expect from here on out. the hawks have been outplayed this whole series imo, which leads me to believe their best hockey is going to surface tomorrow. i just dont know though. shits nervewrecking, but so much fun.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: leith on June 09, 2010, 11:09:16 pm
WOW It took OT in Game 6 but Congratulations Chicago Blackhawks! Stanley Cup Champions. I know quite a few folks gettin\' hammered tonight!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on June 09, 2010, 11:52:37 pm
Happy happy household this evening. :)
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Yoda on June 10, 2010, 05:17:10 am
Congrats Gordo and Skye...
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Gordo on June 10, 2010, 03:24:51 pm
Holy shit! Last night was unbelievable. Crazy game, outrageous party in the streets, just a memorable moment in my life. Hoping some videos emerge of our newspaper stand drum circle celebration, had to see at least a hundred people filming shit at one point.
Oh, and this means Phish doesn\'t clash with the Cup. I met a dude (while watching the game) who was one of the founders of Jamtopia last night, Todd I believe, and he was showing me pics of Phish\'s rehearsal at UIC Pav last night. His buddy was chilling with Kuroda for the whole rehearsal... wish I would\'ve gotten his contact info because he gave me the soundcheck setlist but all I remember was that they played Foam, Reba, and It\'s Ice twice, but 10-15 tunes were played in total. dannybiscuits made a solid call saying It\'s Ice is def happening in honor of the Hawks.
Fuck yes.
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: Mark on June 10, 2010, 03:57:04 pm
It\'s Ice, NICE!
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: kindm's on June 10, 2010, 04:49:29 pm
really weird ending to the game but glad the hawks won.
Stepan has been signed Rangers Fans. No more NCAA for him. People are saying he will be in the A next season. It would be a miracle if he makes the rangers out of camp.
Now just have to sign McD and all the UW guys are locked in.
Oct cannot get here fast enough. Lets drop the puck :)
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: SkyePrizm on August 04, 2010, 04:48:02 pm
Seriously, Blackhawks. You win the Stanley Cup and you spend the whole off season dismantling the team. I know there are salary cap issues. But antti niemi???? Really???? I was just starting to get over losing Byfuglien......
Title: The 2009-2010 NHL Thread
Post by: kindm's on August 04, 2010, 04:58:22 pm
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Seriously, Blackhawks. You win the Stanley Cup and you spend the whole off season dismantling the team. I know there are salary cap issues. But antti niemi???? Really???? I was just starting to get over losing Byfuglien......
They won the cup despite Niemi. He wasn\'t that good he was just a little better than the other slob at the other end.
They awarded him way too much $$$. The HAwks didn\'t have much choice but to walk away from that $$$$. Turco at 1.7 or so is a good deal. If they had kept Niemi who would you be ok letting go ?
Hawks are in serious cap hell. At least they won the cup. Could be worse, you could be a ranger fan :)