Texan From United States, joined Dec 2003, 3438 posts, RR: 52 Reply 3, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 901 times:
Go Stars! But since I have a sinking feeling that my Stars are not going to do squat this year, Go Canadiens! Bob Gainey, Guy Carbonneau, and Kirk Muller all in coaching/management positions...wow, all retired Stars players are going to Montreal! If anyone is up for catching a game up there let me know, I'm trying to get to at least 2 Canadiens games and 2 Bruins games.
Texan
"I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library."
AC777LR From Canada, joined Apr 2006, 487 posts, RR: 54 Reply 4, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 898 times:
I have via my uncle season tickets to the Canadians and Toronto Maple Leafs (ugh) games!!! I think I might take in a Canadians game in March then i can use the excuse to fly on a 777-333ER to and from YYZ to YUL!!
Texan From United States, joined Dec 2003, 3438 posts, RR: 52 Reply 5, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 897 times:
Quoting AC777LR (Reply 4): I have via my uncle season tickets to the Canadians and Toronto Maple Leafs (ugh) games!!! I think I might take in a Canadians game in March then i can use the excuse to fly on a 777-333ER to and from YYZ to YUL!!
If you need someone to sit in what would be an otherwise unoccupied seat in Montreal, feel free to give me a holler
Texan
"I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library."
Jutes85 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 6, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 23 hours ago) and read 889 times:
Quoting AC777LR (Reply 4): I have via my uncle season tickets to the Canadians and Toronto Maple Leafs (ugh) games!!! I think I might take in a Canadians game in March then i can use the excuse to fly on a 777-333ER to and from YYZ to YUL!!
I still don't know how people can still chear for the laffs.
I think that my Canucks will have a terrific season. They now have one of the top 3 goaltenders in the league. I don't think they will win the cup, but they should go atleast a couple of rounds into the playoffs.
Iamcanadian From Canada, joined May 2001, 734 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 21 hours ago) and read 868 times:
Quoting Jutes85 (Reply 6): I think that my Canucks will have a terrific season. They now have one of the top 3 goaltenders in the league.
Although I don't believe Luongo is one of the "top 3" goaltenders, he's definitely in the top 5. Just judging from last season, I would have to say the top 5 goaltenders are:
1) Brodeur (Had a shaky start last year, but showed why he's won his cups and won his awards in the past)
2) Kipprusoff (It's more of a tie between Kipper and Brodeur, so take your pick)
3) Vokoun (Often looked over when mentioning top goaltenders)
4) Luongo (Has always been pummelled with the most shots in the league, but continues to have a save percentage above .900)
5) Lundqvist (I'm hesitant to rank him, but you can't deny his talent, especially considering he just came off his rookie season)
I've been waiting to see what Luongo can do when he's playing behind a half-decent defense and a team that can score goals. Now's the time of judgement... has Luongo been a stellar goalie all this time waiting for his chance to shine?
Ummmmm...stats to back that claim? As far as I can see, in the goals against per game column, Anaheim ranks 7th, with Calgary being 1st in that category...
Chugach From United States, joined Dec 2004, 1041 posts, RR: 3 Reply 14, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 857 times:
Quoting Iamcanadian (Reply 11): Ummmmm...stats to back that claim? As far as I can see, in the goals against per game column, Anaheim ranks 7th, with Calgary being 1st in that category...
Having Pronger should help them, no matter how whipped he is by his wife. I actually think the Northwest Division is pretty wide open this year. Edmonton and Vancouver are both big wild cards, and Calgary should be strong again. I'm looking forward to this season.
Piercey From Sweden, joined Nov 2005, 2233 posts, RR: 1 Reply 15, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 843 times:
Quoting Iamcanadian (Reply 11): 5) Lundqvist (I'm hesitant to rank him, but you can't deny his talent, especially considering he just came off his rookie season)
Really, I would have put Ward there, IMHO.
Quoting Allstarflyer (Reply 12): Here's to the goalie having 15 years of injury-free hockey
at this moment, that's all I can do...
Quoting AirCop (Reply 13): Here in Phoenix, we can only dream of a playoff appearance.
Well, you did do well in the beginning, but then you gambled your season away
Well I believe it all is coming to an end. Oh well, I guess we are gonna pretend.
COIAH756CA From United States, joined Aug 2006, 501 posts, RR: 9 Reply 16, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 839 times:
Quoting AirCop (Reply 13): Here in Phoenix, we can only dream of a playoff appearance.
Yeah, but Glendale Arena is always fun. I am counting on going to about 20 games.. My son's games are the best, though. Youth Hockey here in PHX has grown so much..
Go 'Yotes. Hopefully the playoffs are on the horizon...
Long live Denver-STAPLETON. RIP the old and best KDEN
Srbmod From United States, joined Mar 2001, 14187 posts, RR: 61 Reply 17, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 15 hours ago) and read 830 times:
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I definite think that Atlanta will make the playoffs this season. What killed us last season was the whole goaltending merry-go-round after Lehtonen and Dunham got hurt. We're a lot deeper in net for this season with Johan Hedberg (MOOOOOOOOOOOOSE! I actually had to explain to a guy at the game tonight that the fans weren't booing Hedberg, they were yelling "Moose".) and Fred Brathwaite (Who was one of the RSL's best goalies the last two seasons) backing up Lehtonen. I am a little concerned in regards to who will be our #1 center since Savard went to the Bruins, but I think things will work themselves out in that regard. In some ways, a trained monkey could feed Kovalchuk or Hossa and get a decent number of assists.
FlyKev From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2006, 1063 posts, RR: 1 Reply 19, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 808 times:
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Well, finally its back lol.
Fingers crossed that the stars can get something together this season. i mean, sure, we got rid of some of our most decent players, but the management must know what they are doing... right?
Go Stars.
Hell, I think we can beat Pit.
Kev.
The white zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only
Wildwing64 From United Kingdom, joined Sep 2006, 15 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 805 times:
Yay, hockey's finally back. And no lockout again! (Unlike 2004-05...)
If anyone's wondering, I'm a Ducks fan. We have an all new look, with not as good a logo this time around. But let's hope for a Stanley Cup win without a Disney reference being stamped on it. XD
Go Ducks!
Steve
The Phoenix Coyotes are like flying charter: they both suck.
USPIT10L From United States, joined Mar 2006, 2573 posts, RR: 9 Reply 22, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 795 times:
Quoting Texan (Reply 3): Bob Gainey, Guy Carbonneau, and Kirk Muller all in coaching/management positions...wow, all retired Stars players are going to Montreal!
Bob Gainey spent 17 years with the Habs as a player. Along with Carbonneau, they're probably the best defensive forwards the game has ever known. Oh, and Muller wasn't too bad either.
Quoting Srbmod (Reply 17): I definite think that Atlanta will make the playoffs this season. What killed us last season was the whole goaltending merry-go-round after Lehtonen and Dunham got hurt. We're a lot deeper in net for this season with Johan Hedberg (MOOOOOOOOOOOOSE! I actually had to explain to a guy at the game tonight that the fans weren't booing Hedberg, they were yelling "Moose".) and Fred Brathwaite (Who was one of the RSL's best goalies the last two seasons) backing up Lehtonen. I am a little concerned in regards to who will be our #1 center since Savard went to the Bruins, but I think things will work themselves out in that regard. In some ways, a trained monkey could feed Kovalchuk or Hossa and get a decent number of assists.
I agree wholeheartedly. The Thrashers are a big reason why the Pens won't make the playoffs this year. Too many teams to leapfrog, I believe we are better than the Isles, Caps, Panthers, and maybe Bruins. You'll love Hedberg. I know I did.
Quoting FlyKev (Reply 19): Hell, I think we can beat Pit.
Okees From Canada, joined Sep 2005, 359 posts, RR: 8 Reply 23, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 789 times:
GO HABS! well.. i hope they do well. Not expecting much to be honest.. so far they are very dissapointing iin their pre-season games. Samsonov hasnt had a shot on goal yet!! I hope he returns to great form by the season's start.. Kovalev should pick it up. Last season he wasnt all that.. i hope they make a strong duo. Going to watch the home opener between montreal and ottawa on the 14th of oct!
The cup is coming back to canada this season!!! ((i hope ))
Senorcarnival From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 24, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 789 times:
Has anyone heard or read anything about how the surface was at the Rangers - Panthers game in Puerto Rico last night? The coach of local AHL team here in SAT always bitches about the ice surface, mostly if a shootout is needed, so I can't imagine how would it be like in PR.
Iamcanadian From Canada, joined May 2001, 734 posts, RR: 1 Reply 25, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 787 times:
Quoting Okees (Reply 23): The cup is coming back to canada this season!!!
Yeah, when Joe Sakic brings it to Burnaby in August
Shut up and calculate.
26 Texan: Right now Holik is penciled in at 1, Rucchin at 2. Rucchin can pass like there's no tomorrow and could be a better fit on the 1st line. Carbonneau an
27 TuffGong: apperantly it wasn't the greatest, the rink was very humid and the ice was pretty soft i read on a website. But wow how awesome was it to see the NHL
28 Garnetpalmetto: Absolutely - I can't wait to see what sort of havoc our first and second lines will be able to wreak this year. Here's hoping Fleury picks up some co
29 GQfluffy: HELLS YEAH!!! On a sad note....Farewell Stevie Y...You will be missed...
30 Iamcanadian: I'd say he's already pretty consistent... Consistently bad! Rgds, Mike
31 United767: Lets go Blackhawks! I know its a long shot, but I can still hope.
32 TPASXM787: well, at least you're realistic this season
35 Itsjustme: Missed on the ice, without a doubt. However, yesterday's Detroit media confirmed that Stevie has been named the team's VP.
36 Iamcanadian: How could you not notice? There aren't any other sports worth watching! Signed, Canada
37 B777-700: Broken attendance records last year. Signed, The NHL
38 GQfluffy: What's more popular? College Basketball or Hockey? Signed, ESPN
39 YooYoo: And we will finish higher than the Bolts as well. See, i'm not setting the bar too high for my Leafs. Who cares. Signed, OLN
40 GQfluffy: Not available on Bresnan Cable Networks... Again, Signed, OLN
41 An-225: Baseball is not a sport. Signed, The rest of the world.
42 Srbmod: We're longer called OLN, we've changed our name. Signed, Versus (VS) Nice to see KROC chime in with one of his pithy comments. I'm surprised he didn't
43 Piercey: I don't like you. I really don't like you. 10+ year contracts are the way of the future!!! signed, New York Islanders
44 TPASXM787: nevermind what I said about reality. Marc Denis>Caron+Tellqvist+Raycroft and the Bolts are better at forward, and you can have the dead weight that i
45 Iamcanadian: Denis= A goaltender who has never had a winning record (closest he got was 21-25 last season) Caron= A career backup who has never had a winning reco
46 KingAir200: Being a loyal Red Wings fan, I am nervous about this season. Steve and Shanny are gone, and they resigned Hasek. I wonder how much longer he'll go. Lo
47 GQfluffy: What really gets me is the fact that they didn't replace him. I hope their practically non-existent 3rd and 4th line wingers step it up...
48 B777-700: If Tampa never wins the Stanley Cup again, it'll be too soon. Signed, Canada
49 Texan: And it's an added package on Dish Network. Since I don't get that, I'm thinking of ordering the CenterIce package. Will it actually be worth it, thou
50 YooYoo: Lets not forget about Aubin. He is a great goaltender andi think should be no. 2 and....... the gloves are off !!
51 CastleIsland: After one of the most disappointing seasons in the history of Broons hockey, we have new management, new players, and a new attitude. Here's to a call
52 GQfluffy: If ya'unt'ah watch hockey every night, I'd do it. I get Altitude, a sports channel out of Denver, so I'll get something like 70 Avalanche games. Sure
53 TPASXM787: this is for sure true. however, this gives me hope: save % last 3 years, on a team with less defense than the Jets of the 90s: .900 .918 .903 and in
54 Texan: Bucci has the Bolts placing first in the East. Not a bad recommendation. Texan
55 Clogman: I dont agree on that And YES I am serious I love Baseball. Thats gotta be the stupidest signing ever I simply dont get why teams sign that long contr
56 Iamcanadian: You forgot to mention the GAA of the other 2 years you mentioned... 05-06: 3.25 02-03: 3.09 And despite his average save percentage (yes, I say avera
57 YooYoo: Who do you think you're talking to?....LHMark? I will most defiantly keep it in mind. I am officially inviting you to my Halloween party. Best costum
58 Texan: What the stats do not show, however, is that Denis had practically no defense in Columbus and faced more shots in a year than Eddie Belfour probably
59 Srbmod: They spent too much $$$ for Frankenstein Chara and Savard. Savard is not going to be putting up nowhere near the numbers he put up last season when h
60 Learpilot: Hockey's stupid 'cause our pea brains can't figure out what all those lines are for and we can't keep up with that little black thingie. Signed, Baseb
62 Senorcarnival: Stars and Canadiens swap Niinimaa and Ribeiro along with some later round draft picks. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=179424&hubname=nhl
63 TPASXM787: Ok, so everyone's preseason records and $3 will get you a coffee at Tim Horton's. Let's get the regular season going!
64 YooYoo: Your season will be over sooner rather than later, so why so eager?
65 Okees: I liked Ribeiro. Im not sure about the trade. Niinimaa is a good defenseman.. but then again Ribeiro didnt shine the way they said he would. Im sure
66 Iamcanadian: The trade wasn't to "get rid of Ribeiro", rather is was because the Canadiens needed a defensement that could step in right away (ie. they needed to
71 YooYoo: There is a rumour going round. Lemme get into regular season Leaf fan mode..... "The team looks good and sharp. Lots of speed and the goaltending loo
72 TPASXM787: I have a better Leafs preview, probably more honestly from Paul Maurice: "I'm not impressed. Our young forwards look good, but veterans like O'Neill
73 TPASXM787: i just heard a rumor... marc andre fleury to either tampa or L.A., st. louis back to pittsburgh(from tampa) no rumor on the player(s) from LA
74 Garnetpalmetto: After Therrien basically said he has full confidence in Fleury and that Fleury will get the start in the Pens opener? I've got my doubts on that one.
75 CV990A: Go Sens Go! Now, will someone go slap the $&*#ing morons at VS. around so they will actually SHOW a Senators game this season. Looking at their televi
77 Iamcanadian: In speaking of the Senators... 1) Who do you think will be the "starting" goalie? Emery or Gerber? 2) How long do you think the aforementioned goalte
78 CV990A: Iamcanadian- 1) I really like Emery- I'm not knocking the Gerber acquisition, but I'd be comfortable in taking another run with Emery in net. 2) Here
79 A332: Woohooo... way to go Dallas... we were able to give Colorado the proverbial finger... a 3-2 OT win with the winning goal set up by my #1 man: Marty Tu
80 Iamcanadian: I CANNOT believe what played out last night for Colorado... actually, in a way, I CAN believe what happened, as the Avs were playing the Dallas Farce
81 FlyKev: Well that made me happy this mornign when I checked NHL.com. Bring on New Jersey! Go Stars! Kev.
82 Garnetpalmetto: Yeesh - how sad to see the 'Canes go down in the shootout like that last night! It really hit home how bad off the 'Canes are without Cory Stillman th
83 A332: For the record, Colorado has eliminated Dallas from the playoffs in the first round in 5 games... two seasons in a row... So... wouldn't it be Dallas
84 Iamcanadian: True, but the Avs almost gave the series away nonetheless...
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