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Title: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2013, 04:10:45 PM
 :excited:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on January 06, 2013, 04:53:17 PM
Finally, would've sucked only having basketball after football and before baseball
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 06, 2013, 11:09:35 PM
I always enjoy taking weekend trips to Dallas that include a Stars game. I'm going to try to follow them closer this year. For some reason I've never been able to make them "my team", but I'm going to try this year. I say that every year, but end up rooting for some Canadian team like the Oilers or Canucks in the playoffs. Their fans/crowds always suck me in.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: bones129 on January 06, 2013, 11:14:44 PM
Finally, would've sucked only having basketball after football and before baseball

You obviously are not a fan of NASCAR or the PGA, or don't consider either to be sports. NASCAR starts in February, PGA starts in January. Of course, opinions vary on the status of NASCAR, at least. Me? I'm OK with it.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 06, 2013, 11:18:33 PM
I finally think the Avalanche can make it this year since they finally can't go on a slide at the end of the season!  :dance:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: ben ji on January 06, 2013, 11:30:09 PM
I feel like hockey is a sport I could really get into.

I dont have any idea whats going on but when I stumble upon a game while channel surfing I'll watch it for a while. The main thing that confuses me is the 2 blue lines and "Icing" if someone can explain that to me I would greatly appreciate it.

Also I am looking for a team to start rooting for. I'm leaning towards the penguins due to having NHL Faceoff 96 and powning my little bro with Lemuix and jagr...also they have sidney crosby who is apparently really good when he is not spaghetti brained.

Would like suggestions though
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 06, 2013, 11:52:10 PM
I feel like hockey is a sport I could really get into.

I dont have any idea whats going on but when I stumble upon a game while channel surfing I'll watch it for a while. The main thing that confuses me is the 2 blue lines and "Icing" if someone can explain that to me I would greatly appreciate it.

Also I am looking for a team to start rooting for. I'm leaning towards the penguins due to having NHL Faceoff 96 and powning my little bro with Lemuix and jagr...also they have sidney crosby who is apparently really good when he is not spaghetti brained.

Would like suggestions though

blue lines are for offsides. The puck has to cross the blue line before any player on the offensive team can. that's the funtion of the blue line at its basic. watching hockey will get you more familiar with the importance of it.

Icing: A player can't shoot the puck to the other side if he is behind the center line (a picture would really help describing this). but if the puck is shot from beyond the center line over the goal line, it is considered icing. the icing can be called off if the team on offense touches it before the defending team.

being from denver i grew up with hockey (Go Avs) and played for 8 years. I tried to explain it as best i could. Let me know if this is confsing
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MooseTheDog on January 06, 2013, 11:53:44 PM
IMHO 50 games a season is STILL too many in any sport. 38 (EPL) is the maximum amount to keep fans truly invested in every game. NBA, NHL, and MLB should all shorten their respective seasons to gain more ratings, popularity and respect. It would work for me.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: bones129 on January 07, 2013, 12:00:51 AM
I like the fights. Gloves off. Nothing like a few high sticks, also.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 07, 2013, 12:05:03 AM
MTD told me it sucked IRL here's part two of icing.

Team A is playing Team B. the puck is on the side of Team B. If team B shoots the puck down to the side of Team A past the goal line it is considered icing. If team A touches the puck before team B the icing is called. If team B touches it first the icing is not called.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MooseTheDog on January 07, 2013, 12:13:56 AM
Better SOL. However would still prefer to block all of your posts (help me out mods)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 07, 2013, 12:17:52 AM
Oh man, IT'S ON. 

I was really afraid I wasn't going to be able to sport my new Alfredsson jersey this season. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: scottwildcat on January 07, 2013, 12:20:44 AM
Not a huge hockey fan, also know the least about said ice sport than any other sport. Please explain it beyond scoring the puck fighting and power plays. Also who should I cheer for? Please exclude any Canadian teams! Tia! GO HOCKEY!!!?!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 07, 2013, 12:51:08 AM
I always enjoy taking weekend trips to Dallas that include a Stars game. I'm going to try to follow them closer this year. For some reason I've never been able to make them "my team", but I'm going to try this year. I say that every year, but end up rooting for some Canadian team like the Oilers or Canucks in the playoffs. Their fans/crowds always suck me in.

The Stars are going to blow this season, not saying that with any animus at all, their roster is old and trash.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 07, 2013, 01:16:10 AM
1.  If you want to get into hockey but dont understand the rules I'd advise either downloading the NHL '13 free demo and play it or buy a cheap used copy of an older version.  There are about 4 rules.

2. I find it odd that people are taking suggestions on what their favorite team should be.  Is that how it works in other sports too?  I'd suggest just watching some games impartially and then pick, whether you like the jerseys, city, goal horn, star player, whatever, just pick & go. 

My team is the Coyotes.  I liked them when they played in Winnipeg because they had the playoff white out, they invented it in the 70s with a juniors team there and it used to be fresh.  They also had good young players I liked.  They weren't my favorite though, Vancouver was until I went to Phoenix the first year they relocated to see Vancouver play Phoenix.  Vancouver won but Phoenix became my favorite team.



Whomever mentioned Pittsburgh, don't pick them.  Sure they have talent and have the best alternate jerseys in the game
(http://www.bloguinmedia.com/thepens/images/stories/200910/season/october/10-6/penguins_third_3.jpg)
(http://206.nfl-jerseys-2012.com/images/NHL/Pittsburgh-Penguins/Pittsburgh-Penguins-71-Evgeni-Malkin-2011-Winter-Vintage-Blue-Premier-Jersey.jpg)
But Sidney Crosby is an unsufferable crybaby
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: ben ji on January 07, 2013, 08:30:09 AM
1.  If you want to get into hockey but dont understand the rules I'd advise either downloading the NHL '13 free demo and play it or buy a cheap used copy of an older version.  There are about 4 rules.
2. I find it odd that people are taking suggestions on what their favorite team should be.  Is that how it works in other sports too?  I'd suggest just watching some games impartially and then pick, whether you like the jerseys, city, goal horn, star player, whatever, just pick & go. 

My team is the Coyotes.  I liked them when they played in Winnipeg because they had the playoff white out, they invented it in the 70s with a juniors team there and it used to be fresh.  They also had good young players I liked.  They weren't my favorite though, Vancouver was until I went to Phoenix the first year they relocated to see Vancouver play Phoenix.  Vancouver won but Phoenix became my favorite team.



Whomever mentioned Pittsburgh, don't pick them.  Sure they have talent and have the best alternate jerseys in the game
(http://www.bloguinmedia.com/thepens/images/stories/200910/season/october/10-6/penguins_third_3.jpg)
(http://206.nfl-jerseys-2012.com/images/NHL/Pittsburgh-Penguins/Pittsburgh-Penguins-71-Evgeni-Malkin-2011-Winter-Vintage-Blue-Premier-Jersey.jpg)
But Sidney Crosby is an unsufferable crybaby

Already a step ahead, I picked up NHL 2012 for $10 at best buy the other day, played a couple games online but would get frustrated with random icing and offsides calls. Now that Slice of Lime has broke it down for me I should be good.

When I play online I usually play with the Canucks because they have the best goalie rating. Are they a good team to pull for or would I be shunned if I told an american hockey fan my favorite team resided in Canada?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 3maw on January 07, 2013, 10:12:11 AM
does the NHL coming back hurt the image of the Frozen Four??

but really, i was worried i'd have to settle for some pud denver team versus some elite new england team in the natty champ.

if the nucks can't win the west then IDGAF about the NHL anymore.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 07, 2013, 12:46:01 PM
I'm a big Oilers fan because I used them for my franchise back in NHL 2000 and then ran it back last year using them for NHL '12.  Pretty sure I originally chose them because of the Houston Oilers.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 07, 2013, 01:00:17 PM
i think Americans having a canadian team (NOT THE CANUCKS) be their favorite team is hilarious.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 07, 2013, 01:07:22 PM
i think Americans having a canadian team (NOT THE CANUCKS) be their favorite team is hilarious.

I'm not very patriotic.  I think you know this.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 07, 2013, 01:29:42 PM
does the NHL coming back hurt the image of the Frozen Four??

but really, i was worried i'd have to settle for some pud denver team versus some elite new england team in the natty champ.

if the nucks can't win the west then IDGAF about the NHL anymore.
Reason to like the Avalanche over the Canucks.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kFVvLQU_cMo
 :nono:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on January 07, 2013, 02:17:24 PM
I enjoy these guys

(http://thepuckdoctors.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/green-man.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on January 07, 2013, 02:46:07 PM
1.  If you want to get into hockey but dont understand the rules I'd advise either downloading the NHL '13 free demo and play it or buy a cheap used copy of an older version.  There are about 4 rules.
2. I find it odd that people are taking suggestions on what their favorite team should be.  Is that how it works in other sports too?  I'd suggest just watching some games impartially and then pick, whether you like the jerseys, city, goal horn, star player, whatever, just pick & go. 

My team is the Coyotes.  I liked them when they played in Winnipeg because they had the playoff white out, they invented it in the 70s with a juniors team there and it used to be fresh.  They also had good young players I liked.  They weren't my favorite though, Vancouver was until I went to Phoenix the first year they relocated to see Vancouver play Phoenix.  Vancouver won but Phoenix became my favorite team.



Whomever mentioned Pittsburgh, don't pick them.  Sure they have talent and have the best alternate jerseys in the game
(http://www.bloguinmedia.com/thepens/images/stories/200910/season/october/10-6/penguins_third_3.jpg)
(http://206.nfl-jerseys-2012.com/images/NHL/Pittsburgh-Penguins/Pittsburgh-Penguins-71-Evgeni-Malkin-2011-Winter-Vintage-Blue-Premier-Jersey.jpg)
But Sidney Crosby is an unsufferable crybaby

Already a step ahead, I picked up NHL 2012 for $10 at best buy the other day, played a couple games online but would get frustrated with random icing and offsides calls. Now that Slice of Lime has broke it down for me I should be good.

When I play online I usually play with the Canucks because they have the best goalie rating. Are they a good team to pull for or would I be shunned if I told an american hockey fan my favorite team resided in Canada?

It would be weird to be an American whose favorite team is a Canadian team.  The Canucks always have the best goalie rating in NHL games because their goalie (Roberto Luongo) is criminally overrated by EA, plus their backup is pretty good for a backup too.  You could try picking a favorite player and then adopt his team.

If you're playing online, play with whoever.  I stick with my team (Anaheim Ducks) but they weren't very good in NHL 12 (refused to buy 13 because of the lockout).  Whenever I buy another NHL game, I'm going to strictly do online games with one of the top three teams in the game.  I win about 80% of my online versus games and once you get ranked high enough, everyone uses the same handful of elite teams.  I almost cracked the top 100 leaderboards with a bad team, I know I could do it with a good team.  I hate losing because my goaltender isn't as good as theirs, has nothing to do with skill.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 07, 2013, 06:30:33 PM
The Canucks have overtaken the Red Wings as the most hated team in the league.  I mean you are only hated if you win so there's that.  The Canucks are so hated that other Canadian hockey fans cheered for Boston in the Stanley Cup.

As for their goalie rating, its going to take a big hit when NHL '13 does a roster update around the 19th.  Luongo is likely to be traded.  The backup Cory Schneider is an American goalie & I think he's better than Luongo.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 07, 2013, 06:35:51 PM
Another thing to lookout for is the 2013 draft this summer.  The likely #1 pick is Seth Jones, he's a defenseman & the son of fromer NBA power forward Popeye Jones.

Our Junior national team led by Jones just won the World Championships.
Title: Re: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 07, 2013, 06:39:48 PM
Another thing to lookout for is the 2013 draft this summer.  The likely #1 pick is Seth Jones, he's a defenseman & the son of fromer NBA power forward Popeye Jones.

Our Junior national team led by Jones just won the World Championships.

Could be the first black (half-white, I know) hockey player taken #1 overall. Read an interesting article about him somewhere (Grantland?) mostly talking about how he got into hockey growing up an Avs fan in Denver
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on January 07, 2013, 09:46:37 PM
Big time Sharks fan here. I got into hockey growing up watching the Wichita Thunder who put together some great runs in my youth.

Good advice on buying NHL '13 to better understand the game. I know I was confused by a lot of the penalties when I first started watching. Check out the wikipedia pages for simpler explanations for rules and penalties.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League_rules (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League_rules)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_(ice_hockey) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_(ice_hockey))

Keep in mind NHL rules and penalties vary a bit from the Olympics, international play, etc.

I love it because it's fast paced and physical. A man's sport. For instance, if you're being a douche, somebody will simply kick your ass. There are penalties and ass-kickings that prevent diving (the equivalent of flopping in the NBA or soccer) so it's not a bunch of pussies laying down looking for a whistle. Very physical and intense, rabid fans. Games are also very affordable if you're near a team. Went to the Sharks/Kings playoff games last year a few rows behind the bench and spent about $90 per. Not bad at all. Can't wait to get this thing started!



Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 07, 2013, 11:22:40 PM
Another thing to lookout for is the 2013 draft this summer.  The likely #1 pick is Seth Jones, he's a defenseman & the son of fromer NBA power forward Popeye Jones.

Our Junior national team led by Jones just won the World Championships.

Was led by Rocco and Gibson FTR.  Gibson mostly.

Root for Bruins and lucic or seguin <~~ future star
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 3maw on January 07, 2013, 11:35:20 PM
I enjoy these guys

(http://thepuckdoctors.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/green-man.jpg)

was totally about to mention the green men. i love these guys. moreso that the rogers arena staff allows this crap.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 07, 2013, 11:54:51 PM
Big time Sharks fan here. I got into hockey growing up watching the Wichita Thunder who put together some great runs in my youth.

Good advice on buying NHL '13 to better understand the game. I know I was confused by a lot of the penalties when I first started watching. Check out the wikipedia pages for simpler explanations for rules and penalties.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League_rules (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League_rules)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_(ice_hockey) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_(ice_hockey))

Keep in mind NHL rules and penalties vary a bit from the Olympics, international play, etc.

I love it because it's fast paced and physical. A man's sport. For instance, if you're being a douche, somebody will simply kick your ass. There are penalties and ass-kickings that prevent diving (the equivalent of flopping in the NBA or soccer) so it's not a bunch of pussies laying down looking for a whistle. Very physical and intense, rabid fans. Games are also very affordable if you're near a team. Went to the Sharks/Kings playoff games  :love:last year a few rows behind the bench and spent about $90 per. Not bad at all. Can't wait to get this thing started!

 :love: great post. Couldn't put the thrill of hockey any better way.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 08, 2013, 02:03:27 AM
Another thing to lookout for is the 2013 draft this summer.  The likely #1 pick is Seth Jones, he's a defenseman & the son of fromer NBA power forward Popeye Jones.

Our Junior national team led by Jones just won the World Championships.

Was led by Rocco and Gibson FTR.  Gibson mostly.

Root for Bruins and lucic or seguin <~~ future star

Gibson was unreal. Even in the Russia and Canada games we lost he was a stud.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 08, 2013, 10:37:19 AM
Topeka Roadrunners are still in the thick of things!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on January 08, 2013, 11:00:04 AM
Have always been a big Red Wings/Mighty Ducks fan and after last year, I like the Kings too. P fun sport.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 08, 2013, 11:33:22 AM
Topeka Roadrunners are still in the thick of things!

Des Moines Bucs!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 08, 2013, 04:14:55 PM
NHL needs to adopt international rules i think to be more successful. The institutionalized fighting is absolutely Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!). It's supposed to be the highest level of the sport, but instead of fielding the 5 best hocky players in the world on each team you have the 4 best hockey players and one dumbass who likes to get punched in the face.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on January 08, 2013, 04:39:33 PM
NHL needs to adopt international rules i think to be more successful. The institutionalized fighting is absolutely Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!). It's supposed to be the highest level of the sport, but instead of fielding the 5 best hocky players in the world on each team you have the 4 best hockey players and one dumbass who likes to get punched in the face.

Lockouts and shitty TV deals do way more to hold the league back than fighting ever will.  Goons are typically only on the ice for 5-8 minutes per game, which isn't a big deal because due to the salary cap every team is going to have a handful of mediocre players who only play a few minutes per game.  Any team's best players are going to have more ice time than the pugilists.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 08, 2013, 04:42:59 PM
Going to have to make it to Denver for a game.  Stadium seems to be in a good location and since I don't have any close ties, could hopefully become a fan for the local guys pretty easily.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Gooch on January 08, 2013, 05:01:17 PM
they have talent and have the best alternate jerseys in the game
I hate the jerseys with the laces.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on January 08, 2013, 07:18:52 PM
I only really got into hockey about 6 or 7 years ago, but love the sport now. I try to go to as many Wichita Thunder games as possible every year and deal with the city's dumbass trash because I enjoy the game that much now. At first I didn't really have a NHL team... followed the Wild and the Penguins, but wasn't that big a fan of either. Finally saw my first NHL game in person last season when I caught a Blues game in St. Louis and quickly adopted them as "my team". Loved their style of play and the fact they don't rely on a true star (I'm a sucker for the underdogs).
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 09, 2013, 01:09:57 AM
NHL needs to adopt international rules i think to be more successful. The institutionalized fighting is absolutely Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!). It's supposed to be the highest level of the sport, but instead of fielding the 5 best hocky players in the world on each team you have the 4 best hockey players and one dumbass who likes to get punched in the face.

JFC, eff no.  I'm not married to fighting, frankly I don't care if they have it or don't, there's not much of it relatively speaking.  However, I'm guessing you haven't seen a lot of pros playing IIHF rules, its crazy boring.  The ice is too big and the game is not physical at all.  Did you watch those KHL games during the lockout?  Not wanting fighting is one thing, instituting international rules for an 8 month season would kill the league in North America.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on January 09, 2013, 01:52:23 AM
NHL needs to adopt international rules i think to be more successful. The institutionalized fighting is absolutely Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!). It's supposed to be the highest level of the sport, but instead of fielding the 5 best hocky players in the world on each team you have the 4 best hockey players and one dumbass who likes to get punched in the face.

JFC, eff no.  I'm not married to fighting, frankly I don't care if they have it or don't, there's not much of it relatively speaking.  However, I'm guessing you haven't seen a lot of pros playing IIHF rules, its crazy boring.  The ice is too big and the game is not physical at all.  Did you watch those KHL games during the lockout?  Not wanting fighting is one thing, instituting international rules for an 8 month season would kill the league in North America.

This.

While international rules make for a more 'pure' hockey, it's rough ridin' boring. Outside of the NHL I can only watch olympic hockey and that's really only because it's the olympics. Goons are few and far between these days. Yes, they exist, but not at the rate they used to. Teams can't afford to fill up a roster spot with a one dimensional player who's a liability on both sides of the puck. While it doesn't make or break my fandom, I do enjoy fighting here and there. It can change momentum and pump up a team, much like a big hit in football.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 09, 2013, 05:47:03 PM
Does anyone know if the strike resulted in any major rule changes?
Title: Re: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 09, 2013, 05:50:56 PM
Does anyone know if the strike resulted in any major rule changes?
Players get 50% of revenue instead of 57%
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 09, 2013, 05:54:03 PM
are the jets any good?  i have a sizable amount of jets clothing, so i hope they are good.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 09, 2013, 07:55:59 PM
are the jets any good?  i have a sizable amount of jets clothing, so i hope they are good.
With the salary cap being so low, it's its almost impossible for teams to maintain a dynasty. When a teams wins the cup or goes far in the playoffs, the players demand more money and the teams can't afford to keep all of them. So I guess they will be gaurenteed to be good at least once in the next five years. And why do you have Jets gear?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 09, 2013, 08:14:18 PM
are the jets any good?  i have a sizable amount of jets clothing, so i hope they are good.
With the salary cap being so low, it's its almost impossible for teams to maintain a dynasty. When a teams wins the cup or goes far in the playoffs, the players demand more money and the teams can't afford to keep all of them. So I guess they will be gaurenteed to be good at least once in the next five years. And why do you have Jets gear?

guy my mom is seeing lives in winnipeg and has season tickets, etc.  2 Christmases worth of jets clothing.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on January 10, 2013, 11:19:50 AM
Who is everyone's least favorite team? Probs the Avalanche for me because they play boring hockey.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 10, 2013, 11:33:46 AM
Who is everyone's least favorite team? Probs the Avalanche for me because they play boring hockey.

I haven't seen the ducks go into a flying v a single time. It's just impossible for me to root for a group of players who have left Coach Bombay's tutelage by the wayside like that.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 10, 2013, 11:35:31 AM
My favorite team is the Red Wings.  The Avs are evil because of Claude Lemieux.  Do not root for the Avs.

The only hockey I watch anymore is the Winter Classic, which is sad.  I wish ESPN/Fox/NBC would get back on board.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 10, 2013, 11:37:27 AM
NHL needs to adopt international rules i think to be more successful. The institutionalized fighting is absolutely Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!). It's supposed to be the highest level of the sport, but instead of fielding the 5 best hocky players in the world on each team you have the 4 best hockey players and one dumbass who likes to get punched in the face.

JFC, eff no.  I'm not married to fighting, frankly I don't care if they have it or don't, there's not much of it relatively speaking.  However, I'm guessing you haven't seen a lot of pros playing IIHF rules, its crazy boring.  The ice is too big and the game is not physical at all.  Did you watch those KHL games during the lockout?  Not wanting fighting is one thing, instituting international rules for an 8 month season would kill the league in North America.

This.

While international rules make for a more 'pure' hockey, it's rough ridin' boring. Outside of the NHL I can only watch olympic hockey and that's really only because it's the olympics. Goons are few and far between these days. Yes, they exist, but not at the rate they used to. Teams can't afford to fill up a roster spot with a one dimensional player who's a liability on both sides of the puck. While it doesn't make or break my fandom, I do enjoy fighting here and there. It can change momentum and pump up a team, much like a big hit in football.

Ok, I'll take your words for it. I don't watch hockey really so my opinions are easily educated.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on January 10, 2013, 11:39:31 AM
I watch a lot of hockey and study a lot of film and the Avs are just hard to watch. Bad passing, bad shooting. I hate them.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 10, 2013, 03:34:23 PM
I watch a lot of hockey and study a lot of film and the Avs are just fun to watch. Good passing, good shooting. I love them.
I edited your post so it's better.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on January 10, 2013, 03:39:05 PM
I'm about to edit your face  :curse:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on January 10, 2013, 03:54:15 PM
Who is everyone's least favorite team? Probs the Avalanche for me because they play boring hockey.

Detroit, San Jose and LA, in that order.  Wings fans are obnoxious pricks but with that many Cups they at least have a reason to be obnoxious pricks, San Jose fans are obnoxious pricks despite not having any meaningful trophies to back it up and Kings fans don't know crap about hockey and didn't exist before April of 2012.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on January 10, 2013, 05:25:13 PM
Who is everyone's least favorite team? Probs the Avalanche for me because they play boring hockey.

Detroit, San Jose and LA, in that order.  Wings fans are obnoxious pricks but with that many Cups they at least have a reason to be obnoxious pricks, San Jose fans are obnoxious pricks despite not having any meaningful trophies to back it up and Kings fans don't know crap about hockey and didn't exist before April of 2012.
Yeah, but Avalanche fans are the worst.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 10, 2013, 07:14:01 PM
Does anyone know if the strike resulted in any major rule changes?

No rule changes

Who is everyone's least favorite team? Probs the Avalanche for me because they play boring hockey.
are the jets any good?  i have a sizable amount of jets clothing, so i hope they are good.

:curse: eff WINNIPEG IN THEIR FAT PRAIRIE CANUCK FACES I HOPE ALL OF THEIR FANS GET EYE AIDS :curse:

My favorite team is the Red Wings.  The Avs are evil because of Claude Lemieux.  Do not root for the Avs.

The only hockey I watch anymore is the Winter Classic, which is sad.  I wish ESPN/Fox/NBC would get back on board.

lol, Avs/Wings rivalry.  This kat hasn't watched hockey in 15 years.  NBC and NBC Sports Net's hockey broadcasts are far better than what ESPN and FOX ever did.  I do miss ESPN's NHL2Night.  NBC's show has good hosts but the setup and production are  :zzz:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 10, 2013, 08:52:39 PM
wow, what's with all the jets hate mir?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on January 10, 2013, 09:00:51 PM
NBC and NBC Sports Net's hockey broadcasts are far better than what ESPN and FOX ever did.  I do miss ESPN's NHL2Night.  NBC's show has good hosts but the setup and production are  :zzz:

You cannot deny that watching hockey would be much more enjoyable with Gary Thorne calling games like he used to on ESPN
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 10, 2013, 09:46:21 PM

 Yeah, but Avalanche fans are the worst.


Avs set the record for most consecutive sell outs. Quit being so butthurt.

My favorite team is the Red Wings.  The Avs are evil because of Claude Lemieux.  Do not root for the Avs.



Remember when Patrick Roy kicked Osgood's ass?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 11, 2013, 01:56:04 AM
wow, what's with all the jets hate mir?

Their fans are the biggestasshole trolls ever.  They are jilted lover losers.  They've spent years pining and whining over the Coyotes.  They literally ruin every twitter convo, comment section, message board and chat room that is in anyway involved with the Coyotes. You would have thought they would have stopped when Atlanta relocated to Winnipeg in the summer of '11, but they just got worse.  They were completely impervious to their own hypocrisy because in their eyes Phoenix and Atlanta didn't deserve hockey teams, despite being two of the largest cities in North America, because of their geographic locations.  Winnipeg deserved a team because they're Canadian.  When you point out that they lost their team because attendance and revenues dragged and they refused to build a new arena they then lie and attemt to revise history.  I hope they miss the playoffs on the last day of the season at home, like 15 years in a row.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 11, 2013, 01:59:01 AM
NBC and NBC Sports Net's hockey broadcasts are far better than what ESPN and FOX ever did.  I do miss ESPN's NHL2Night.  NBC's show has good hosts but the setup and production are  :zzz:

You cannot deny that watching hockey would be much more enjoyable with Gary Thorne calling games like he used to on ESPN

Loved him back in the day, but I've spent a very painful decade listen to him spew bullshit on Orioles broadcasts and now I hate him.  Darren Pang was my favorite of the Thorne, Clement, Pang team anyway.
Title: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on January 11, 2013, 04:04:50 AM
Oh man. Love me some Darren Pang. Dude just oozes hockey and played the most mental position of them all. Provides great insights and has the enthusiasm of a little kid opening presents on Christmas Day. Love catching his broadcasts, regardless of who's playing.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 11, 2013, 05:36:50 AM
wow, what's with all the jets hate mir?

Their fans are the biggestasshole trolls ever.  They are jilted lover losers.  They've spent years pining and whining over the Coyotes.  They literally ruin every twitter convo, comment section, message board and chat room that is in anyway involved with the Coyotes. You would have thought they would have stopped when Atlanta relocated to Winnipeg in the summer of '11, but they just got worse.  They were completely impervious to their own hypocrisy because in their eyes Phoenix and Atlanta didn't deserve hockey teams, despite being two of the largest cities in North America, because of their geographic locations.  Winnipeg deserved a team because they're Canadian.  When you point out that they lost their team because attendance and revenues dragged and they refused to build a new arena they then lie and attemt to revise history.  I hope they miss the playoffs on the last day of the season at home, like 15 years in a row.

oh.  well my mom's bf isn't like that.   :dunno:

if you are in mhk and you see a fat kid in a jets hoodie, please don't hit him (me).
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 11, 2013, 01:58:15 PM
wow, what's with all the jets hate mir?

Their fans are the biggestasshole trolls ever.  They are jilted lover losers.  They've spent years pining and whining over the Coyotes.  They literally ruin every twitter convo, comment section, message board and chat room that is in anyway involved with the Coyotes. You would have thought they would have stopped when Atlanta relocated to Winnipeg in the summer of '11, but they just got worse.  They were completely impervious to their own hypocrisy because in their eyes Phoenix and Atlanta didn't deserve hockey teams, despite being two of the largest cities in North America, because of their geographic locations.  Winnipeg deserved a team because they're Canadian.  When you point out that they lost their team because attendance and revenues dragged and they refused to build a new arena they then lie and attemt to revise history.  I hope they miss the playoffs on the last day of the season at home, like 15 years in a row.

seven, add dumb hick racists to the list

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/winnipeg-media-scrutiny-evander-kane-reaches-levels-absurdity-152845758--nhl.html
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: bones129 on January 13, 2013, 12:15:12 AM
NHL camps open Sunday, with first games on Saturday. Maybe the other major league sports could learn something from this schedule, even though it's dictated by the prolonged labor dispute. Other sports'  preseasons are too long, especially MLB (which is my fav pro sport).
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 3maw on January 13, 2013, 01:37:15 AM
:lol:


(http://i.imgur.com/YZkGa.png)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 13, 2013, 01:20:05 PM
(http://gifsoup.com/imager.php?id=2298689&t=o) (http://gifsoup.com/view/2298689/tampa-bay-lightning.html) GIFSoup (http://gifsoup.com/)  :tongue:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 13, 2013, 01:26:27 PM
Stamkos is the best player in the universe
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on January 14, 2013, 05:11:54 PM
Stamkos is the best player in the universe

He is by far my favorite player who doesn't play for my team
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 14, 2013, 05:59:24 PM
MiR, how did you become a Coyotes fan?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 18, 2013, 10:25:14 AM
LETS GO STARS!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 18, 2013, 10:29:51 AM
My Minnesota Wild are gonna surprise some people this year.  LOOK OUT
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 18, 2013, 11:14:01 AM
Stamkos is the best player in the universe

He is by far my favorite player who doesn't play for my team
:thumbs:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on January 18, 2013, 11:40:34 AM
My Minnesota Wild are gonna surprise some people this year.  LOOK OUT

Hard to be a surprise team when you sign the 2 biggest FA's available in the offseason. If it wasn't for the lockout Minnesota would be getting a ton of talk from the media.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 18, 2013, 11:48:29 AM
My Minnesota Wild are gonna surprise some people this year.  LOOK OUT

Hard to be a surprise team when you sign the 2 biggest FA's available in the offseason. If it wasn't for the lockout Minnesota would be getting a ton of talk from the media.
When you say "media" you mean like NHL network and local news, right?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 18, 2013, 12:22:50 PM
My Minnesota Wild are gonna surprise some people this year.  LOOK OUT

Hard to be a surprise team when you sign the 2 biggest FA's available in the offseason. If it wasn't for the lockout Minnesota would be getting a ton of talk from the media.

SabiNation is a pud Wild fan. Had to ask me what the name of his "favorite team" was the other day.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 18, 2013, 12:42:44 PM
My Minnesota Wild are gonna surprise some people this year.  LOOK OUT

Hard to be a surprise team when you sign the 2 biggest FA's available in the offseason. If it wasn't for the lockout Minnesota would be getting a ton of talk from the media.

SabiNation is a pud Wild fan. Had to ask me what the name of his "favorite team" was the other day.

It's gonna be awesome when my Wild go deep, and I mean really deep into the playoffs while the pud Stars blow again.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 18, 2013, 12:43:40 PM
Question for hockey fans:  Let's say i want to wear the sweater of my favorite team.  Would other hockey fans beat me up or shout mean things at me if that team happens to be Canadian? 
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 18, 2013, 12:51:03 PM
My Minnesota Wild are gonna surprise some people this year.  LOOK OUT

Hard to be a surprise team when you sign the 2 biggest FA's available in the offseason. If it wasn't for the lockout Minnesota would be getting a ton of talk from the media.

SabiNation is a pud Wild fan. Had to ask me what the name of his "favorite team" was the other day.

It's gonna be awesome when my go deep, and I mean really deep into the playoffs while the pud Stars blow again.

It's gonna be awesome when we're watching the playoffs and you have to ask me the name of your team again.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on January 18, 2013, 01:49:43 PM
I hope the Wild have a terrible season.  Contracts like the ones they gave out to Parise and Suter are a big reason why the NHL had a lockout.  The owners were too stupid for their own good, and they took it out on the fans.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on January 19, 2013, 12:54:44 AM
Blues signed former stud D-man Wade Redden today. I'm not sure how much he has left in the tank but could be a nice addition to an already solid team.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Not Sure on January 19, 2013, 05:33:44 PM
My Minnesota Wild are gonna surprise some people this year.  LOOK OUT

 :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Gonna try and make it to a game in St. Paul this year.  Hopefully Suter and Parise tear it up in an amount fitting their contracts.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 19, 2013, 05:55:44 PM
Good win for the Sens today.  Karlsson is a monster.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 19, 2013, 09:50:30 PM
Jagr with a 4 point night in a Stars win.   :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on January 19, 2013, 09:52:46 PM
Tarasenko with 2 goals in his NHL debut and Blues curb stomp Detroit :dance:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Not Sure on January 19, 2013, 10:30:07 PM
Zach Parise in a Wild uniform  :love:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 20, 2013, 12:15:36 AM
Jagr with a 4 point night in a Stars win.   :D

eff

:flush:

MiR, how did you become a Coyotes fan?

liked them when they were in Winnipeg, loved them after I saw a game in Phoenix after they relocated

Question for hockey fans:  Let's say i want to wear the sweater of my favorite team.  Would other hockey fans beat me up or shout mean things at me if that team happens to be Canadian? 

nope you're good unless its the Jets.  I'd recommend the Oilers.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: deuce on January 20, 2013, 10:45:47 AM
Jagr with a 4 point night in a Stars win.   :D
:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 20, 2013, 12:26:23 PM
Why doesn't NBC show the Wings?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 20, 2013, 01:25:43 PM
St. Louis with two goals in the Lightning's big blowout of the capitals.  :)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 20, 2013, 01:45:43 PM
The lockout sucked, but this 48 conference games in 90-something days schedule is going to be fun. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on January 20, 2013, 01:57:12 PM
The lockout sucked, but this 48 conference games in 90-something days schedule is going to be fun.

Yea, it's going to be very entertaining. Very few teams are going to be out of the playoff picture until the very end and at least a couple teams that had no shot at the playoffs in a full season will make it.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on January 20, 2013, 02:46:13 PM
Vanek had a 5 point game as my Sabres beat the crap out of Philly
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 20, 2013, 02:49:36 PM
Tarasenko with 2 goals in his NHL debut and Blues curb stomp Detroit :dance:

Second goal was SEXY. Dudes got skills, rookie of the year candidate for sure.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on January 20, 2013, 03:09:48 PM
Avalanche: 0-1
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 20, 2013, 03:27:36 PM
Avalanche: 0-1-0
:nerd:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on January 21, 2013, 09:54:06 PM
Sabres are off to a hot start!  :emawkid:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 22, 2013, 11:16:32 AM
Zach Parise in a Wild uniform  :love:

YES!  :HighFiveFellowWildFan: 

Our boys are 2-0  and on top of the Northwest Division!!  Let's Make History, Not Sure!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 22, 2013, 10:43:43 PM
Sharks with 6 in the first period tonight.

 :sdeek:

Glad I picked them up in the ED's hockey game.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 23, 2013, 09:01:19 AM
Sharks with 6 in the first period tonight.

 :sdeek:

Glad I picked them up in the ED's hockey game.

 :horrorsurprise:  Please tell me this is a real thing and you're not just yanking my chain like you always do you prankster
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 23, 2013, 10:42:26 AM
Stars improve to 2-1 last night.

If I didn't know any better I'd say they've got moves like Jagr!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Gooch on January 23, 2013, 08:13:06 PM
Flyers are 0-3 :facepalm:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: cas4ksu on January 23, 2013, 08:43:57 PM
Avs embarrassed the defending World Champs last night.  :gocho:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 23, 2013, 10:44:51 PM
Avs embarrassed the defending World Champs last night.  :gocho:

Kings are garbage
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 11:41:58 AM
Sharks with 6 in the first period tonight.

 :sdeek:

Glad I picked them up in the ED's hockey game.

 :horrorsurprise:  Please tell me this is a real thing and you're not just yanking my chain like you always do you prankster
http://dave.fr.yuku.com/topic/5880/EDHL-2013-HOCKEY-IS-BACK?page=3#.UQFyIUpU6os (http://dave.fr.yuku.com/topic/5880/EDHL-2013-HOCKEY-IS-BACK?page=3#.UQFyIUpU6os)
Currently tied for second out of 31 kids.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 24, 2013, 12:11:15 PM
SabiNation and I are in the midsts of planning a pak to the Wild vs. Stars game at the end of March. 

:emawkid: <- except in green and gold!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 24, 2013, 01:54:29 PM
Sharks with 6 in the first period tonight.

 :sdeek:

Glad I picked them up in the ED's hockey game.

 :horrorsurprise:  Please tell me this is a real thing and you're not just yanking my chain like you always do you prankster
http://dave.fr.yuku.com/topic/5880/EDHL-2013-HOCKEY-IS-BACK?page=3#.UQFyIUpU6os (http://dave.fr.yuku.com/topic/5880/EDHL-2013-HOCKEY-IS-BACK?page=3#.UQFyIUpU6os)
Currently tied for second out of 31 kids.

the eff is that
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 24, 2013, 02:09:17 PM
SabiNation and I are in the midsts of planning a pak to the Wild vs. Stars game at the end of March. 

:emawkid: <- except in green and red  Forest Green, Iron Range Red, Harvest gold, and Minnesota wheat white!

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 02:21:04 PM
Sharks with 6 in the first period tonight.

 :sdeek:

Glad I picked them up in the ED's hockey game.

 :horrorsurprise:  Please tell me this is a real thing and you're not just yanking my chain like you always do you prankster
http://dave.fr.yuku.com/topic/5880/EDHL-2013-HOCKEY-IS-BACK?page=3#.UQFyIUpU6os (http://dave.fr.yuku.com/topic/5880/EDHL-2013-HOCKEY-IS-BACK?page=3#.UQFyIUpU6os)
Currently tied for second out of 31 kids.

the eff is that
the ED's hockey game...

 :dunno:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on January 24, 2013, 08:36:56 PM
Rough night for the Sabres. Backup goalie Enroth gave up 5 goals in the first game of a home and home with the Canes.  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 24, 2013, 09:08:03 PM
B's
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 09:54:45 PM
Good news guys. Our Sens are now 3-0 and have outscored their opponents 11-2 this season.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 24, 2013, 10:39:56 PM
SabiNation and I are in the midsts of planning a pak to the Wild vs. Stars game at the end of March. 

:emawkid: <- except in green and red  Forest Green, Iron Range Red, Harvest gold, and Minnesota wheat white!

 :thumbs:

I'm going to St. Paul in late March to see the 'Yotes.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on January 25, 2013, 09:01:03 AM
Fellow 'hawks fans... 4-0 and playing the best hockey in the league!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 25, 2013, 09:34:14 AM
Fellow 'hawks fans... 4-0 and playing the best hockey in the league!

Stars still got a point out of it, though!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 25, 2013, 09:49:07 AM
Fellow 'hawks fans... 4-0 and playing the best hockey in the league!
:thumbs:

I smell a Chicago/Ottawa cup!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 25, 2013, 09:57:57 AM
Fellow 'hawks fans... 4-0 and playing the best hockey in the league!

Stars still got a point out of it, though!

Hockey OT is the best.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 25, 2013, 10:14:22 AM
Fellow 'hawks fans... 4-0 and playing the best hockey in the league!

Stars still got a point out of it, though!

Hockey OT is the best.

Agreed, love the new format. Most players don't like how shoot outs can steal away a hard fought game so those 5 minutes are just absolutely nuts. As a fan, I love watching a good shoot out.

I always went fake shot and drag to the backhand then slip that bad boy 5-hole. So money.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 25, 2013, 10:33:31 AM
Fellow 'hawks fans... 4-0 and playing the best hockey in the league!

Stars still got a point out of it, though!

Hockey OT is the best.

Agreed, love the new format. Most players don't like how shoot outs can steal away a hard fought game so those 5 minutes are just absolutely nuts. As a fan, I love watching a good shoot out.

I always went fake shot and drag to the backhand then slip that bad boy 5-hole. So money.

I usually went with my hardest slapshot (my teammates called it "the flamethrower") straight at the goalie's head.  The goalie would be instantly concussed*, and the puck would bounce into the air and then off his facemask into the goal.  Worked every single time.  I was notorious for this.



None of the opposing goalies were ever hurt very seriously...TO MY KNOWLEDGE
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 25, 2013, 10:41:31 AM
Tampa Bay Lightning are leading the Southeast early. Capitals are 0-3  :lol:


Also, hate how Winnipeg is still in the Southeast.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 25, 2013, 11:09:48 AM
Also, hate how Winnipeg is still in the Southeast.

They'll fix it by next season.  Curious if they'll just flip Winnipeg and Columbus conferences or if the owners will get their 4 divisions. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 25, 2013, 11:30:09 AM
Also, hate how Winnipeg is still in the Southeast.

They'll fix it by next season.  Curious if they'll just flip Winnipeg and Columbus conferences or if the owners will get their 4 divisions.

Would hate to split up divisions. Love the rivalries that have come about...
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 25, 2013, 12:05:36 PM
Tampa Bay Lightning are leading the Southeast early.

they're going down tonight.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 25, 2013, 12:43:23 PM
Tampa Bay Lightning are leading the Southeast early.

they're going down tonight.
NO!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SliceOfLime on January 25, 2013, 04:10:08 PM
Avalanche: 0-1
Avalanche: 2-1   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on January 25, 2013, 05:01:52 PM
Also, hate how Winnipeg is still in the Southeast.

They'll fix it by next season.  Curious if they'll just flip Winnipeg and Columbus conferences or if the owners will get their 4 divisions.

Would hate to split up divisions. Love the rivalries that have come about...

This would be really easy to fix while keeping the current six division format

Winnipeg -> Northwest
Colorado -> Pacific
Dallas -> Central
Nashville -> Southeast

Columbus could also work for Southeast.  Yeah yeah, they're not that close to the other teams, but Dallas is nowhere near the other Pacific teams so WGAF.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: diggler on January 27, 2013, 09:23:35 AM
I grew up with the Sabres.  I learned how to skate at Sabreland hockey camp when I was five....because when you are a kid in Buffalo that is all there is to do in winter.  Back then (early 80s), hockey players were really cool  with fans so they would teach kids skating and basic hockey technique at Sabreland.  I went to so many Sabres games at the Memorial Auditorium until 1996 and then have gone to a bunch at the new arena as well.  I moved out of Buffalo after college...but I still follow the team.  I just hate the NHL leadership...I think they are a bunch of buffoons.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 27, 2013, 12:40:02 PM
I grew up with the Sabres.  I learned how to skate at Sabreland hockey camp when I was five....because when you are a kid in Buffalo that is all there is to do in winter.  Back then (early 80s), hockey players were really cool  with fans so they would teach kids skating and basic hockey technique at Sabreland.  I went to so many Sabres games at the Memorial Auditorium until 1996 and then have gone to a bunch at the new arena as well.  I moved out of Buffalo after college...but I still follow the team.  I just hate the NHL leadership...I think they are a bunch of buffoons.
We must have a pretty badass NHL thread if you decided to have your first post here.


Also: Blackhawks are 5-0  :surprised:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on January 27, 2013, 01:11:29 PM
I grew up with the Sabres.  I learned how to skate at Sabreland hockey camp when I was five....because when you are a kid in Buffalo that is all there is to do in winter.  Back then (early 80s), hockey players were really cool  with fans so they would teach kids skating and basic hockey technique at Sabreland.  I went to so many Sabres games at the Memorial Auditorium until 1996 and then have gone to a bunch at the new arena as well.  I moved out of Buffalo after college...but I still follow the team.  I just hate the NHL leadership...I think they are a bunch of buffoons.
We must have a pretty badass NHL thread if you decided to have your first post here.


Also: Blackhawks are 5-0  :surprised:

Yea, Blackhawks are really good. The Central is probably going to be quite a battle between the Blues and Blackhawks all season long
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: diggler on January 27, 2013, 02:12:01 PM
I grew up with the Sabres.  I learned how to skate at Sabreland hockey camp when I was five....because when you are a kid in Buffalo that is all there is to do in winter.  Back then (early 80s), hockey players were really cool  with fans so they would teach kids skating and basic hockey technique at Sabreland.  I went to so many Sabres games at the Memorial Auditorium until 1996 and then have gone to a bunch at the new arena as well.  I moved out of Buffalo after college...but I still follow the team.  I just hate the NHL leadership...I think they are a bunch of buffoons.
We must have a pretty badass NHL thread if you decided to have your first post here.


Also: Blackhawks are 5-0  :surprised:

Eh.  Been lurkin' a while...not really much for me to say.  I am not a KSU alum but I moved to KC for a job transfer seven years ago and adopted them as my local CBB and CFB team.  I liked Frank, not crazy about oscar...I agree with most posters on here.  But when it comes to NHL I have a lot of history with the league and sport.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on January 27, 2013, 05:21:27 PM
I grew up with the Sabres.  I learned how to skate at Sabreland hockey camp when I was five....because when you are a kid in Buffalo that is all there is to do in winter.  Back then (early 80s), hockey players were really cool  with fans so they would teach kids skating and basic hockey technique at Sabreland.  I went to so many Sabres games at the Memorial Auditorium until 1996 and then have gone to a bunch at the new arena as well.  I moved out of Buffalo after college...but I still follow the team.  I just hate the NHL leadership...I think they are a bunch of buffoons.
We must have a pretty badass NHL thread if you decided to have your first post here.


Also: Blackhawks are 5-0  :surprised:

Eh.  Been lurkin' a while...not really much for me to say.  I am not a KSU alum but I moved to KC for a job transfer seven years ago and adopted them as my local CBB and CFB team.  I liked Frank, not crazy about oscar...I agree with most posters on here.  But when it comes to NHL I have a lot of history with the league and sport.
Stud
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 27, 2013, 07:28:52 PM
I grew up with the Sabres.  I learned how to skate at Sabreland hockey camp when I was five....because when you are a kid in Buffalo that is all there is to do in winter.  Back then (early 80s), hockey players were really cool  with fans so they would teach kids skating and basic hockey technique at Sabreland.  I went to so many Sabres games at the Memorial Auditorium until 1996 and then have gone to a bunch at the new arena as well.  I moved out of Buffalo after college...but I still follow the team.  I just hate the NHL leadership...I think they are a bunch of buffoons.
We must have a pretty badass NHL thread if you decided to have your first post here.


Also: Blackhawks are 5-0  :surprised:

Eh.  Been lurkin' a while...not really much for me to say.  I am not a KSU alum but I moved to KC for a job transfer seven years ago and adopted them as my local CBB and CFB team.  I liked Frank, not crazy about oscar...I agree with most posters on here.  But when it comes to NHL I have a lot of history with the league and sport.

Friend?  :thumbs:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on January 27, 2013, 09:32:07 PM
Just another year that it feels great to be a Sharks fan. 4-0 and only getting better. When we actually start passing better, we'll be hard to beat. Go Sharks.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on January 27, 2013, 10:30:44 PM
Just another year that it feels great to be a Sharks fan. 4-0 and only getting better. When we actually start passing better, we'll be hard to beat. Go Sharks.

Now 5-0. Marleau and Thornton are absolutely on fire. Will probably take a lot of flack from the "you've never won anything" haters but it does feel good. Real good.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 28, 2013, 11:44:20 AM
http://espn.go.com/nhl/powerrankings

 :shakesfist: Stars are getting jobbed! Get to play the worst team in the league tonight, though.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 28, 2013, 09:19:09 PM
http://espn.go.com/nhl/powerrankings

 :shakesfist: Stars are getting jobbed! Get to play the worst team in the league tonight, though.

shazbot!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Gooch on January 29, 2013, 03:19:37 PM
SabiNation and I are in the midsts of planning a pak to the Wild vs. Stars game at the end of March. 

:emawkid: <- except in green and red  Forest Green, Iron Range Red, Harvest gold, and Minnesota wheat white!

 :thumbs:

I'm going to St. Paul in late March to see the 'Yotes.
Might fly in and meet you here for this game. I am absolutely :kstategrad: in airline miles.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 29, 2013, 04:33:49 PM
SabiNation and I are in the midsts of planning a pak to the Wild vs. Stars game at the end of March. 

:emawkid: <- except in green and red  Forest Green, Iron Range Red, Harvest gold, and Minnesota wheat white!

 :thumbs:

I'm going to St. Paul in late March to see the 'Yotes.
Might fly in and meet you here for this game. I am absolutely :kstategrad: in airline miles.

Dude, please do. It's a Wednesday night though.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 29, 2013, 09:06:45 PM
Sens score 3 unanswered in comeback win over the caps.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 29, 2013, 09:12:51 PM
Lightning 5-1  ;)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 29, 2013, 10:03:04 PM
2 early goals propel Wild to win over Jackets
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 30, 2013, 11:52:37 AM
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2065345/YAK.gif)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 30, 2013, 11:56:29 AM
Stars after a 2-1 start... :flush:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 30, 2013, 12:00:59 PM
Stars after a 2-1 start... :flush:

I told you they suck
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 30, 2013, 12:07:49 PM
Stars after a 2-1 start... :flush:

I told you they suck

Take it back.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 30, 2013, 12:24:24 PM
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2065345/YAK.gif)

:love:

My Edmonton Oilers have won back-to-back Cups in my NHL '12 franchise!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 30, 2013, 01:06:11 PM
Edmonton is a great team to like, 8mp.  If not for my Sens, I think I'd be a big Edmonton fan.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 30, 2013, 04:09:13 PM
Pretty good ice up there in Edmonton. Couldn't slide that far in Dallas, that's for sure.

Maybe that's the problem with the Stars?  :dunno:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 30, 2013, 05:04:22 PM
When I'm not watching Phoenix, I'm watching Edmonton, not a believer in Dubnyk in net though.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 30, 2013, 09:54:08 PM
Big win for the Wild tonight. Beat the red hot Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 31, 2013, 04:03:14 PM
Big win for the Wild tonight. Beat the red hot Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout!
that shot off the pipe for Sharp was heartbreak hotel
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on January 31, 2013, 07:24:39 PM
It's downright infuriating how quickly the Sabres give up back to back goals. Every night.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on January 31, 2013, 09:21:50 PM
Barrett Jackman with his 2nd goal of the season tonight :dance: <-----with a blue bear head
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on January 31, 2013, 10:19:05 PM
Big win for the Wild tonight. Beat the red hot Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout!
that shot off the pipe for Sharp was heartbreak hotel
Sure was if you're a Blackhawk fan!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 01, 2013, 02:20:20 AM
Thomas Vanek is better than your best player.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 01, 2013, 08:34:22 AM
Hey 'Meister, remember this goal? Course you don't cuz you're a pud hockey fan.  :lol:

(http://cdn.lastangryfan.com/wp-content/uploads/hullgoal.jpeg)
Title: Re: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 01, 2013, 08:52:35 AM
Hey 'Meister, remember this goal? Course you don't cuz you're a pud hockey fan.  :lol:

(http://cdn.lastangryfan.com/wp-content/uploads/hullgoal.jpeg)

I do, and I don't appreciate you bringing up the 99 Stanley.

Dominic Hasek is a hero.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on February 01, 2013, 10:21:22 AM
Thomas Vanek is better than your best player.
lol wut (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/kogainuyashakagome/Hockey/Stamkos5b53ade1012.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on February 01, 2013, 03:38:58 PM
Man, my Sharks are on fire.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on February 01, 2013, 08:20:20 PM
Man, my Sharks are on fire.

 :dubious: Talk to me after they play 3 games with Chicago and 1 with StL this month.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on February 01, 2013, 09:10:18 PM
The TB Lightning are the best team in hockey. holy cow!  :lol:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 02, 2013, 01:30:22 AM
The TB Lightning are the best team in hockey. holy cow!  :lol:

Love the sweaters they wore tonight. Sexy...
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 03, 2013, 10:48:57 AM
LOL at the pud Stars, they weren't even competitive last night.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on February 03, 2013, 11:56:17 AM
Anyone else catch the horrid call on the Blues friday night? Finally found the video that shows just how bad it was.
http://youtu.be/aLqU8apsnLs (http://youtu.be/aLqU8apsnLs)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 04, 2013, 11:46:47 AM
Tough road test for the Stars against the Avs tonight. Avs are very good at home and Stars are just awful on the road.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on February 04, 2013, 04:58:21 PM
Heading to The Pond tonight to catch the Sharks in town against Anaheim. Should be a good one, as we barely escaped with a win in San Jose.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on February 04, 2013, 05:27:30 PM
Heading to The Pond tonight to catch the Sharks in town against Anaheim. Should be a good one, as we barely escaped with a win in San Jose.

That was such a soft goal Hiller let in when San Jose tied it
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 04, 2013, 05:31:39 PM
Heading to The Pond tonight to catch the Sharks in town against Anaheim. Should be a good one, as we barely escaped with a win in San Jose.

 :love: :love:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: deuce on February 04, 2013, 05:49:12 PM
Going to the Stars/Avs game tonight.  Need Benn to wake up and start earning his new wages.  Let's Go Stars!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on February 04, 2013, 07:10:26 PM
Heading to The Pond tonight to catch the Sharks in town against Anaheim. Should be a good one, as we barely escaped with a win in San Jose.

That was such a soft goal Hiller let in when San Jose tied it

Agreed. One of those breaks you catch when you're hot.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 04, 2013, 10:06:16 PM
Going to the Stars/Avs game tonight.  Need Benn to wake up and start earning his new wages.  Let's Go Stars!

He's earning it!!!   :excited:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 04, 2013, 10:44:47 PM
Yotes ran through another one of you noobs favorite team, Wild, psh hardly.

Phoenix has not lost a February hockey game in regulation since February 25, 2011, 15 straight.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on February 04, 2013, 10:45:56 PM
STARS!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on February 05, 2013, 12:20:32 AM
Quack quack quack, Sharks can't steal this one
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on February 05, 2013, 12:43:06 AM
Freak bounce off the boards on that first Anaheim goal. Then an early deflection that Griess ultimately should've had. Tough breaks but that's the way it goes. Back to HP for a battle with the Blackhawks. Should be another good one.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on February 05, 2013, 08:39:39 AM
Yotes ran through another one of you noobs favorite team, Wild, psh hardly.

Phoenix has not lost a February hockey game in regulation since February 25, 2011, 15 straight.

2-1 in Phoenix is hardly a "run through."   

Also, congrats on your Royals-esque statistic... "The Royals haven't lost an extra inning game on a cloudy June night with Billy Butler in the DH spot since like 2006.  That's 17 straight games for the Boys in Blue!"
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 05, 2013, 08:51:57 AM
2-1 in Phoenix is hardly a "run through."   

Butthurt fair weather Wild fan...
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on February 05, 2013, 09:06:53 AM
2-1 in Phoenix is hardly a "run through."   

Butthurt fair weather Wild fan...

Says the Stars fan.  Lol how's a losing record and just overall terrible team treating you, hotshot?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: deuce on February 05, 2013, 09:33:19 AM
Going to the Stars/Avs game tonight.  Need Benn to wake up and start earning his new wages.  Let's Go Stars!

He's earning it!!!   :excited:

INDEED! :AA:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 05, 2013, 02:35:28 PM
Yotes ran through another one of you noobs favorite team, Wild, psh hardly.

Phoenix has not lost a February hockey game in regulation since February 25, 2011, 15 straight.

2-1 in Phoenix is hardly a "run through."   

Also, congrats on your Royals-esque statistic... "The Royals haven't lost an extra inning game on a cloudy June night with Billy Butler in the DH spot since like 2006.  That's 17 straight games for the Boys in Blue!"

Well well well look at the Mild fan coming in here a day later to lick his wounds. 15 in a row in February feels pretty good, I wish more knew what it feels like. Haha no I don't! Can you tell us, well you and the Stars fans, what its like going into the season knowing you have no shot at lifting Lord Stanley's Cup? What are your aspirations? An eight seed?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 05, 2013, 03:27:20 PM
1999, bro, 1999.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 05, 2013, 04:10:05 PM
1999, bro, 1999.

14 years ago? Did they even have Zambonis then?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 05, 2013, 04:22:47 PM
1999, bro, 1999.

14 years ago? Did they even have Zambonis then?

 :facepalm: Good one...
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on February 05, 2013, 04:46:54 PM
Can you tell us, well you and the Stars fans, what its like going into the season knowing you have no shot at lifting Lord Stanley's Cup? What are your aspirations? An eight seed?

Wait, wut?  The Coyotes have never even sniffed a Stanley Cup...where do you get off talking about these big aspirations?  They went to the Conference Finals last year for the first time since the team's inception in 1972.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 05, 2013, 07:52:08 PM
Our backup goalie is so rough ridin' bad. Do not give Ryan Miller a night off, ever.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 05, 2013, 07:52:33 PM
Our backup goalie is so rough ridin' bad. Do not give Ryan Miller a night off, ever.
lol suck it, meister.

EDIT:

got a little tight there! :surprised: 
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 06, 2013, 12:57:30 AM
Our backup goalie is so rough ridin' bad. Do not give Ryan Miller a night off, ever.
lol suck it, meister.

EDIT:

got a little tight there! :surprised:

That goal should have gone in.  :chainsaw:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2013, 09:39:38 AM
Can you tell us, well you and the Stars fans, what its like going into the season knowing you have no shot at lifting Lord Stanley's Cup? What are your aspirations? An eight seed?

Wait, wut?  The Coyotes have never even sniffed a Stanley Cup...where do you get off talking about these big aspirations?  They went to the Conference Finals last year for the first time since the team's inception in 1972.

You didn't answer the question, I'll add another. How many straight seasons has Minnesota missed the playoffs?

State of Hockey :lol: more like state of boring losers, amirite
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 114Hickory on February 07, 2013, 06:00:45 PM
Should be a good game.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-blackhawks-coyotes-hossa-torres-20130207,0,7501050.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-blackhawks-coyotes-hossa-torres-20130207,0,7501050.story)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 12, 2013, 01:57:25 AM
The desert dog train just keeps churnin. Choo-choo motherfuckers :excited:

Also, what has happened to the LOL Jose Sharks?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 12, 2013, 02:05:05 AM
met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 12, 2013, 09:22:45 AM
met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Coyote fans are not hockey fans. That market sucks and they can't support the team. KC here we come!!!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on February 12, 2013, 12:34:14 PM
My Blackhawks still top of the league  :zzz:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 12, 2013, 12:44:48 PM
met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Yeah? That's a good thing, most Coyotes fans shouldn't even know the city of Winnipeg exists

met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Coyote fans are not hockey fans. That market sucks and they can't support the team. KC here we come!!!

Wait are you claiming that Coyotes fans are bandwagon fans?  :excited: We've arrived! You know who doesn't have bandwagon fans? Losers like the Stars, Jets, Avs, and Wild, that's who :driving:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 12, 2013, 01:13:26 PM
met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Yeah? That's a good thing, most Coyotes fans shouldn't even know the city of Winnipeg exists

met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Coyote fans are not hockey fans. That market sucks and they can't support the team. KC here we come!!!

Wait are you claiming that Coyotes fans are bandwagon fans?  :excited: We've arrived! You know who doesn't have bandwagon fans? Losers like the Stars, Jets, Avs, and Wild, that's who :driving:

 :dubious: They should know about Winnipeg because that's where their franchise came from.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 12, 2013, 02:48:49 PM
met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Yeah? That's a good thing, most Coyotes fans shouldn't even know the city of Winnipeg exists

met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Coyote fans are not hockey fans. That market sucks and they can't support the team. KC here we come!!!

Wait are you claiming that Coyotes fans are bandwagon fans?  :excited: We've arrived! You know who doesn't have bandwagon fans? Losers like the Stars, Jets, Avs, and Wild, that's who :driving:

 :dubious: They should know about Winnipeg because that's where their franchise came from.

false
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on February 12, 2013, 02:57:45 PM
met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Yeah? That's a good thing, most Coyotes fans shouldn't even know the city of Winnipeg exists

met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Coyote fans are not hockey fans. That market sucks and they can't support the team. KC here we come!!!

Wait are you claiming that Coyotes fans are bandwagon fans?  :excited: We've arrived! You know who doesn't have bandwagon fans? Losers like the Stars, Jets, Avs, and Wild, that's who :driving:

 :dubious: They should know about Winnipeg because that's where their franchise came from.

Always thought it was funny how the Canadian media criticized the NHL for giving Atlanta another franchise after they had already lost one but they had no problem with giving a Canadian city another team despite also losing one earlier
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 12, 2013, 03:07:56 PM
met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Yeah? That's a good thing, most Coyotes fans shouldn't even know the city of Winnipeg exists

met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Coyote fans are not hockey fans. That market sucks and they can't support the team. KC here we come!!!

Wait are you claiming that Coyotes fans are bandwagon fans?  :excited: We've arrived! You know who doesn't have bandwagon fans? Losers like the Stars, Jets, Avs, and Wild, that's who :driving:

Us Sabres fans are notoriously loyal.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 12, 2013, 05:12:58 PM
met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Yeah? That's a good thing, most Coyotes fans shouldn't even know the city of Winnipeg exists

met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Coyote fans are not hockey fans. That market sucks and they can't support the team. KC here we come!!!

Wait are you claiming that Coyotes fans are bandwagon fans?  :excited: We've arrived! You know who doesn't have bandwagon fans? Losers like the Stars, Jets, Avs, and Wild, that's who :driving:

Us Sabres fans are notoriously loyal.

I love the Sabres and their fans. I married one.

LETS
GO
BUFFALO
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 12, 2013, 05:17:15 PM
Always thought it was funny how the Canadian media criticized the NHL for giving Atlanta another franchise after they had already lost one but they had no problem with giving a Canadian city another team despite also losing one earlier

They insist that they didn't lose the franchises in Winnipeg and Quebec, they say that the NHL was afraid of the Canadian dollar at the time so they relocated the teams to America and they're serious about it too :lol: Dumb 'peggers don't understand the irony of their situation and they still haven't built an arena capable of sustaining the long term economy of a NHL team.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 13, 2013, 08:17:57 AM
Can't hear you SabiNation...?!

Minnesota
6-6-1  13 pts

Dallas
7-5-1 15 pts
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on February 13, 2013, 08:27:11 AM
We've had a brutal schedule so far.  We'll hit our stride.

Also, record vs the Stars: 1-0.   :gocho:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on February 13, 2013, 10:49:09 AM
tailspin  :blindfold:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 13, 2013, 10:56:31 AM
tailspin  :blindfold:

 :lol:
Title: Re: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 13, 2013, 10:56:43 AM
met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Yeah? That's a good thing, most Coyotes fans shouldn't even know the city of Winnipeg exists

met a coyote fan tonight that didn't know winnipeg had a team now  :dunno:

Coyote fans are not hockey fans. That market sucks and they can't support the team. KC here we come!!!

Wait are you claiming that Coyotes fans are bandwagon fans?  :excited: We've arrived! You know who doesn't have bandwagon fans? Losers like the Stars, Jets, Avs, and Wild, that's who :driving:

Us Sabres fans are notoriously loyal.

I love the Sabres and their fans. I married one.

LETS
GO
BUFFALO

:excited:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 13, 2013, 09:48:51 PM
So arguably the best defender in the league, Erik Karlsson, just got his achilles torn by a skate blade.
link not gruesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM4vk_p4f00

Ts and freaking Ps
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 13, 2013, 10:00:42 PM
So arguably the best defender in the league, Erik Karlsson just got his achilles torn by a skate blade.
link not gruesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM4vk_p4f00

Ts and freaking Ps
(http://i541.photobucket.com/albums/gg386/basketbawful/cuban2.gif)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 13, 2013, 10:23:41 PM
Such a freak injury, it had to be the absolute top of the achilles considering how solid that part of a skate boot is. I can't even imagine what went through Karlsson, the trainer, and the doctor thought when they took that sock off.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 13, 2013, 11:04:25 PM
(http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Lp7su5wbr252sn.ANvJWdQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnhlexperts/AP822119145343.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 13, 2013, 11:47:03 PM
Such a freak injury, it had to be the absolute top of the achilles considering how solid that part of a skate boot is. I can't even imagine what went through Karlsson, the trainer, and the doctor thought when they took that sock off.

Torn Achilles is one of the worst injuries I can imagine. Lacerated Achilles is one of the few that seems worse.
Title: Re: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: bones129 on February 14, 2013, 12:05:46 AM
Such a freak injury, it had to be the absolute top of the achilles considering how solid that part of a skate boot is. I can't even imagine what went through Karlsson, the trainer, and the doctor thought when they took that sock off.

Torn Achilles is one of the worst injuries I can imagine. Lacerated Achilles is one of the few that seems worse.

Torn is one thing, lacerated is another. Very tough recovery, as I understand it.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 16, 2013, 01:15:37 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD2cSPghNkE

 
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Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 16, 2013, 03:46:34 AM
http://deadspin.com/5984561/hockey-dad-who-heckled-child-made-threats-while-holding-infant-reportedly-also-cheered-when-kid-got-hurt

Jets fans, SMDH
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 16, 2013, 01:42:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD2cSPghNkE

 
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Lucky as hell, but incredible save.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 16, 2013, 03:24:12 PM
http://deadspin.com/5984561/hockey-dad-who-heckled-child-made-threats-while-holding-infant-reportedly-also-cheered-when-kid-got-hurt

Jets fans, SMDH

 :embarrassed:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 18, 2013, 09:59:48 AM
Stars blew a 2 goal lead in the 3rd last night to lose 4-3.  :barf:
Title: Re: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 18, 2013, 10:44:33 AM
Stars blew a 2 goal lead in the 3rd last night to lose 4-3.  :barf:

That's because they rough ridin' suck
Title: Re: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 18, 2013, 11:14:03 AM
Stars blew a 2 goal lead in the 3rd last night to lose 4-3.  :barf:

That's because they rough ridin' suck

Yeah and Buffalo is much better  :lol:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 25, 2013, 11:43:27 AM
Real life scientific facts proving Buffalo is the most pud team in the NHL

http://espn.go.com/nhl/powerrankings

Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 25, 2013, 11:51:31 AM
I've been a KC sports fan for 22 years. Buffalo just made the most sense.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 25, 2013, 11:54:06 AM
Oilers are a young and exciting team, 5 of top 7 points scorers born in the 1990's! Another in 1989!  Would be nice if Dubnyk was better at saving goals, and less of a goofy looking weirdo.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 25, 2013, 11:55:26 AM
I've been a KC sports fan for 22 years. Buffalo just made the most sense.

Real knows real, man. I wish you and your team the best of luck.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 0.42 on February 25, 2013, 12:07:50 PM
Go Stars :emawkid: <------but green and black
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 25, 2013, 12:25:24 PM
Go Stars :emawkid: <------but green and black

I bought NHL Center Ice for my iPad. Been watching the games, pretty great stuff. LETS GO STARS!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on February 25, 2013, 06:46:23 PM
Real life scientific facts proving Buffalo is the most pud team in the NHL

http://espn.go.com/nhl/powerrankings

That list is trash for moving Anaheim down a spot despite being on a six game winning streak in favor of a team with a worse record
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 25, 2013, 09:28:35 PM
Those bruised up, pesky Sens just keep on winning.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 27, 2013, 11:17:54 AM
Stars got 3 points in two road games against teams they should have beat. Oh well, 3 pts is 3 pts, I always say!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on March 07, 2013, 11:03:41 AM
My Blackhawks!  :excited:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on March 07, 2013, 02:58:49 PM
My Blackhawks!  :excited:

Are they ever going to lose?  The one year my team (Ducks) wins enough games to have a shot at the Presidents Trophy and the Hawks go half the rough ridin' season without a regulation loss.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on March 07, 2013, 03:00:56 PM
 :cool:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 07, 2013, 03:04:58 PM
They may be good but their mascot is still insensitive and thats what matters in real life.

GO STARS
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on March 07, 2013, 06:02:03 PM
They may be good but their mascot is still insensitive and thats what matters in real life.

GO STARS

Your mascot offends the sun
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on March 08, 2013, 08:37:18 AM
They may be good but their mascot is still insensitive and thats what matters in real life.

GO STARS

Your mascot offends the sun

Fun fact: the Stars are one of 7 NHL teams that do not have an official mascot.  (But they have CHEERLEADERS!)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 08, 2013, 08:48:39 AM
WHAT NOW, SHACKS?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 08, 2013, 08:49:25 AM
Stars beat the defending pud champion LA Kings in LA last night 5-2. Look out, boys, the Stars are HOT!  :ksu:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on March 08, 2013, 04:17:00 PM
They may be good but their mascot is still insensitive and thats what matters in real life.

GO STARS

Your mascot offends the sun

Fun fact: the Stars are one of 7 NHL teams that do not have an official mascot.  (But they have CHEERLEADERS!)

Real cheerleaders or Aggie cheerleaders?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on March 13, 2013, 09:01:48 PM
Well, my team just got mumped by the NHL's Wheel of Justice.  Jarret Stoll and Rafi Torres each have concussed Ducks players with head shots this year that caused them to miss a lot of games, but no suspensions there.  As soon as Corey Perry does it though, four game suspension.  Such bullshit, especially when one of the guys in charge of the discipline (Rob Blake) was a dirty son of a bitch when he played.

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/GLC79/nhl-wheel-of-justice.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on March 14, 2013, 01:11:33 PM
New alignment official.

[urlhttp://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/9052179/nhl-governors-approve-realignment[/url]
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on March 19, 2013, 03:42:32 PM
1st Place   :gocho:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2013, 04:05:15 PM
1st Place   :gocho:

 :comeatme: oh ya?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: pissclams on March 20, 2013, 10:09:17 AM
what's wrong with barry melrose? watched espn last night and wondered, thought i'd check this thread.   will check back for responses in 5-6 months when i remembered i stopped by to ask. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on March 20, 2013, 05:09:23 PM
what's wrong with barry melrose? watched espn last night and wondered, thought i'd check this thread.   will check back for responses in 5-6 months when i remembered i stopped by to ask.

His biggest problem is that he works for a network that gives hockey less coverage than poker, women's sports and competitive eating.

On another note, can't wait for tonight's game between the Hawks and Ducks.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 24, 2013, 10:14:17 AM
 :flush: everything related to this season. What a disaster.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on March 24, 2013, 10:33:08 AM
Guy Doucher fired!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on March 26, 2013, 11:13:16 AM
Well, the first place Wild put the loser Stars in their place last night with a 7-4 victory in Dallas.   :comeatme:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 03:05:00 PM
I'm so pissed about the Coyotes' 6 game jake that I have changed my mind about attending tomorrow nights game at the State of Hockey.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on March 26, 2013, 06:27:08 PM
Jon Cooper hired as lightning coach! :bill:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 07:00:48 PM
Jon Cooper hired as lightning coach! :bill:

pud hire.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on March 26, 2013, 07:03:55 PM
Jon Cooper hired as lightning coach! :bill:

pud hire.
explain yourself :shakesfist:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 07:07:46 PM
Jon Cooper hired as lightning coach! :bill:

pud hire.
explain yourself :shakesfist:

If I have to explain it to you, you obviously don't follow hockey.  :flush:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on March 26, 2013, 07:09:13 PM
Jon Cooper hired as lightning coach! :bill:

pud hire.
explain yourself :shakesfist:

If I have to explain it to you, you obviously don't follow hockey.  :flush:
ok
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 26, 2013, 07:22:36 PM
Scott is kind of a pouter huh, Wintz?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 07:41:07 PM
Scott is kind of a pouter huh, Wintz?

 :dubious:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on March 26, 2013, 07:44:03 PM
Scott is kind of a pouter huh, Wintz?
:lol:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 07:46:48 PM
Scott is kind of a pouter huh, Wintz?
:lol:

 :dubious:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 27, 2013, 11:01:14 PM
 :flush: now 7 in a row and I'm totally disgusted. When this streak started we were in 4th, now we're 13th. Horrible. Just needed to hold the lead for 54 more seconds and couldn't do it. I'm so pissed.

Grats Sabi.

Also not going to love seeing Iginla in another jersey. I guess it could be worse than the Bruins. The East playoffs will be an absolute war.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on March 27, 2013, 11:05:50 PM
my pens and b-hawks are on fire   :cool:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 27, 2013, 11:10:37 PM
my pens and b-hawks are on fire   :cool:

What the eff, guy? Go ahead and adopt the Bruins and Ducks too, frontrunner. Something tells me you used to like the Red Wings and Devils.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on March 27, 2013, 11:11:42 PM
Wings and Ducks fan, too. My ducks are in 1st
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on March 27, 2013, 11:58:39 PM
Don't look now, but the Sabes are making a charge!  :dance:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2013, 12:43:39 AM
Don't look now, but the Sabes are making a charge!  :dance:

I'm kind of sore about Lindy.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 28, 2013, 08:49:17 AM
Don't think the Stars are gonna make it :frown:

They play the Wild, Ducks, and Blackhawks like 7 more times before the season's over and are 2 or 3 points back of 8th.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 28, 2013, 11:56:03 AM
Iginla to Penguins. Really looking forward to the Pittsburgh vs Chicago finals.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 29, 2013, 12:31:54 AM
Iginla to Penguins. Really looking forward to the Pittsburgh vs Chicago finals.

The Bruins are rightfully pissed.

Also

 :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
one for each goal scored by the Desert Dogs in the first 8 minutes of tonights stomping of Nashville
BAD STREAK OVER  :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 29, 2013, 11:22:15 AM
MIR, we need to start rooting against St Louis hard or neither of us are gonna get it. They're choking hard right now, that's the good news. The better news is their schedule sucks from here on out as well. Damn you, Western Conference  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on March 29, 2013, 11:32:05 AM
 :gocho:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 29, 2013, 11:59:34 AM
MIR, we need to start rooting against St Louis hard or neither of us are gonna get it. They're choking hard right now, that's the good news. The better news is their schedule sucks from here on out as well. Damn you, Western Conference  :shakesfist:

It would be a great conclusion for the current league alignment if the entire Pacific Division, best in hockey, made the playoffs.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 29, 2013, 02:23:15 PM
Pesky Sens just keep winning despite the injuries

 :excited:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 29, 2013, 02:24:19 PM
Pesky Sens just keep winning despite the injuries

 :excited:

 :lol: completely forgot the Sens were even playing this year because they have been so pud and they're in the loser conference.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 29, 2013, 02:56:55 PM
Pesky Sens just keep winning despite the injuries

 :excited:

 :lol: completely forgot the Sens were even playing this year because they have been so pud and they're in the loser conference.
Well.  They're going to the playoffs and the stars aren't so HA HA HA.

loser.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on April 01, 2013, 09:47:03 PM
Acquired Bouwmeester and ended a 3 game losing streak by breaking one off in Minny. Great day for the Blues :cheers:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:33:28 PM
The stars are so mumped. Lock this thread and let's pretend this never happened
Title: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2013, 12:32:43 AM
which game would be least pud to go to - flyers vs rangers or flyers vs devils?  I've been to like 3 NHL games
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: slobber on April 02, 2013, 08:22:32 AM
I haven't been keeping up, but I'll bet there is a lot of talk about my Hurricanes in this thread.
Hurricanes = STUD.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 02, 2013, 08:24:10 AM
which game would be least pud to go to - flyers vs rangers or flyers vs devils?  I've been to like 3 NHL games

They'd both be pretty awesome. I'm going to the Avs Red Wings game this Friday, would have been an awesome game in like 1998
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on April 02, 2013, 12:49:03 PM
Stars trade Jagr to Bruins  :lol:.  Pud Stars already in #burnitdown mode.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 02, 2013, 12:51:58 PM
Stars trade Jagr to Bruins  :lol:.  Pud Stars already in #burnitdown mode.

JFC THEYVE TRADED THEIR 2 BEST PLAYERS MIDSEASON NOW  :runaway:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2013, 06:17:01 PM
which game would be least pud to go to - flyers vs rangers or flyers vs devils?  I've been to like 3 NHL games

They'd both be pretty awesome. I'm going to the Avs Red Wings game this Friday, would have been an awesome game in like 1998

thanks ksc, i don't really follow hockey other than this thread :thumbs:

weekend's looking up for you :dance:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 03, 2013, 12:13:01 AM
which game would be least pud to go to - flyers vs rangers or flyers vs devils?  I've been to like 3 NHL games

The Flyers have easily been the biggest disappointment in hockey, insane that they may finish dead ass last. I would go to the Rangers game because they have the more entertaining coach, the better players, and the more offense friendly system.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 03, 2013, 08:21:47 AM
which game would be least pud to go to - flyers vs rangers or flyers vs devils?  I've been to like 3 NHL games

The Flyers have easily been the biggest disappointment in hockey, insane that they may finish dead ass last. I would go to the Rangers game because they have the more entertaining coach, the better players, and the more offense friendly system.

Agreed, but for a casual hockey fan (tobias) a Flyers-Rangers game could be pretty fun because you'll get to see a lot of hits and probably a boxing match or two.

Either way, both are rivalry games. You'll have fun.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on April 03, 2013, 06:00:24 PM
eff you, SabiNation
Title: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Tobias on April 03, 2013, 10:24:06 PM
thanks for the help MIR & KSC :thumbs:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 03, 2013, 10:47:54 PM
So Butthurt
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 22, 2013, 04:56:06 PM
Welp, the West could get interesting but I think Detroit and Minnesota will beat out Dallas and Columbus. Minnesota plays a bunch of pud teams and Dallas has to play Columbus and Detroit in the last two games and go to San Jose tomorrow.

 :bawl: good season guys, gave it a hell of a run
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 22, 2013, 11:16:09 PM
Season ended for me tonight, good run, fluke short season.

Go CBJ, hold off Detroit.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on April 23, 2013, 08:00:44 AM
Welp, the West could get interesting but I think Detroit and Minnesota will beat out Dallas and Columbus. Minnesota plays a bunch of pud teams and Dallas has to play Columbus and Detroit in the last two games and go to San Jose tomorrow.

 :bawl:  good season guys, gave it a hell of a run

"They play almost an identical schedule this year because of the lockout" - you literally spoke these words like 3 days ago ya jackwagon.  Just face the facts: Minnesota is a better team than Dallas and I'm a bigger fan of the Wild than you are of the Stars.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 23, 2013, 08:26:23 AM
Welp, the West could get interesting but I think Detroit and Minnesota will beat out Dallas and Columbus. Minnesota plays a bunch of pud teams and Dallas has to play Columbus and Detroit in the last two games and go to San Jose tomorrow.

 :bawl:  good season guys, gave it a hell of a run

"They play almost an identical schedule this year because of the lockout" - you literally spoke these words like 3 days ago ya jackwagon.  Just face the facts: Minnesota is a better team than Dallas and I'm a bigger fan of the Wild than you are of the Stars.

The Northwest division is horrible.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 23, 2013, 08:43:37 AM
I meant their remaining schedule, asshat. But since you brought it up...

Also, I told you they play only the conference teams and specifically told you that you play your own division more... just like every other sport.

The Northwest (Minnesota's Division) will have 2 of 5 teams in the playoffs if the Wild make it. The Pacific (Dallas' Division) will have 3 of 5 teams in the playoffs, plus 2 that are still chasing in Dallas and Phoenix. The leaves the Central Division with most 3 teams as well unless the Stars or Coyotes sneak in.

Can't wait for the Wild to choke and miss the playoffs/fall to the 8 seed and get stomped by the Blackhawks in the first round.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on April 23, 2013, 08:55:45 AM
I'm pretty sure the Wild took 2 of the 3 games against the Stars (including 2 games in Dallas) so  :comeatme:

Oh will you look at that, they also took 2 of 3 from the Coyotes (2 games in Phoenix). 

Go ahead and talk about how the "Northwest Division sucks" all you want losers...I've got scoreboard.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 23, 2013, 05:36:14 PM
I actually want the Wild to make the playoffs, I want no success for Detroit in any way, shape or form. I'm simply pointing out that division blows which is pretty inarguable.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on April 23, 2013, 06:48:34 PM
I assume my 'hawks are still cruising to the Stanley Trophy  :cool:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on April 23, 2013, 07:19:19 PM
I'm pretty sure the Wild took 2 of the 3 games against the Stars (including 2 games in Dallas) so  :comeatme:

Oh will you look at that, they also took 2 of 3 from the Coyotes (2 games in Phoenix). 

Go ahead and talk about how the "Northwest Division sucks" all you want losers...I've got scoreboard.

The Northwest does suck, and it has sucked for quite some time.  Calgary, Edmonton and Colorado have been train wrecks for years, and Minnesota was too until last offseason.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 24, 2013, 08:47:17 PM
Stars were up 2-1 with 7 to go last night and didn't get a point, all but mathematically eliminating themselves from the playoffs.

Pretty butthurt
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 25, 2013, 01:02:34 AM
Stars were up 2-1 with 7 to go last night and didn't get a point, all but mathematically eliminating themselves from the playoffs.

Pretty butthurt

Beat the Wings on Saturday
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 25, 2013, 08:29:41 AM
The Stars need the Jackets and Red Wings to both lose their last 2 games. Lucky for them, they play the Jackets and Red Wings in their final 2 games so win out and a little help and they're in. Just sucks they couldn't beat the Sharks on Tuesday.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 28, 2013, 04:47:49 PM
So the 'yotes are gone, the stars are gone...

Are there any other hockey kids teams in the playoffs besides me (Sens) and Sabination (wild)?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on April 28, 2013, 04:53:53 PM
all my teams made it
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on April 28, 2013, 06:29:22 PM
So the 'yotes are gone, the stars are gone...

Are there any other hockey kids teams in the playoffs besides me (Sens) and Sabination (wild)?

Me (Anaheim)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on April 28, 2013, 08:57:57 PM
Blues are getting healthy at just the right time.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on April 28, 2013, 11:40:04 PM
all my teams made it

My streaky Sharks are at Vancouver. Swept the season series. Hope we have it together.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on April 30, 2013, 04:46:23 PM
The TB Lightning are the best team in hockey. holy cow!  :lol:
What a big dumbass this guy is.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 02, 2013, 10:48:07 PM
Hell yeah sens.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 02, 2013, 11:57:56 PM
Free hockey in Anaheim. Really good game!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on May 03, 2013, 11:34:37 AM
Free hockey in Anaheim. Really good game!

Souray is a goddamn idiot.  He took really dumb unnecessary penalties at the very end of the 2nd and 3rd period and Detroit converted to start the following period each time.  Hope his ass is in the press box for game 3.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 05, 2013, 09:25:21 PM
Sens crap all over the Habs, 6-1.

Sens up now, 2 games to 1.

Also, this: http://deadspin.com/tonights-canadiens-senators-game-featured-two-entire-l-492949697?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow (http://deadspin.com/tonights-canadiens-senators-game-featured-two-entire-l-492949697?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 05, 2013, 11:00:02 PM
 :lol: the announcers are just great.

All of those fights are more exciting than the Mayweather fight, IMO.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on May 06, 2013, 10:30:55 AM
Man what a win by the Wild!  Taking down the mighty Blackhawks!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 06, 2013, 08:40:20 PM
Wings have to win.  20 minutes.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 06, 2013, 08:41:28 PM
Man what a win by the Wild!  Taking down the mighty Blackhawks!
Still 2-1 wise guy.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 06, 2013, 08:53:18 PM
Well done Bs
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 06, 2013, 09:27:11 PM
This Wings game is great!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 06, 2013, 10:12:27 PM
This Wings game is great!

Quack Quack
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 06, 2013, 10:17:21 PM
Damnit :flush:
Title: Re: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 06, 2013, 10:35:51 PM
Damnit :flush:

Hate on.

Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on May 12, 2013, 08:55:41 PM
Game 7 about to start, I've been a nervous wreck all day :ohno:

Go Ducks!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 13, 2013, 08:47:47 PM
 Game 7, OT in Boston.  Hold on to your tuks!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on May 13, 2013, 09:32:03 PM
That ending in Boston was fun
Title: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 13, 2013, 10:23:16 PM
Game 7 about to start, I've been a nervous wreck all day :ohno:

Go Ducks!

LoL
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 13, 2013, 10:48:04 PM
Man, I would feel like a total rough ridin' bad person if I left TD garden with 2 minutes left like half the people there did. What an amazing comeback.

Also...  :lol: TORONTO
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on May 14, 2013, 12:25:29 AM
Game 7 about to start, I've been a nervous wreck all day :ohno:

Go Ducks!

LoL

Ducks didn't bother to show up for Game 7, but eff, at least they didn't pull a Toronto.  That was just...man, I can't imagine being on the losing end of that.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 15, 2013, 01:19:37 PM
super butthurt loser alex ovechkin blasts refs:

http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/9275489/alexander-ovechkin-washington-capitals-remembers-losers
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 19, 2013, 09:25:51 PM
Alfie scores a short handed goal to send this puppy to OT.

Playoff hockey is incredible.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 22, 2013, 09:21:08 AM
Bruins are making the sex to the Rangers.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 22, 2013, 07:24:52 PM
Got the Pens on their heels tonight.  Tie up this series, boys!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 23, 2013, 02:21:54 PM
Got the Pens on their heels tonight.  Tie up this series, boys!

 :frown: sorry, friend.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 23, 2013, 07:24:28 PM
Bruins are making the sex to the Rangers.

Yeah holy crap no lube or anything. Bruins looking good...
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 23, 2013, 08:15:37 PM
Got the Pens on their heels tonight.  Tie up this series, boys!

 :frown: sorry, friend.
It got pretty ugly last night.  It's not looking good for our guys.

Oh well.  Whatever happens, it's been a solid season, considering all the injuries.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 27, 2013, 02:54:29 AM
Went to the San Jose game tonight, and it was great.  The arena and atmosphere are top notch. Got some sweet pom poms too  :dance:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 29, 2013, 09:42:31 PM
What a terrible call in this Chicago game. Game 7, overtime.

BUCKLE UP
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Shacks on May 29, 2013, 10:26:26 PM
What a terrible call in this Chicago game. Game 7, overtime.

BUCKLE UP

Chicago got mumped on that.  Should have been a goal, and if they weren't going to count it then it should have been a PP for the Hawks instead of offsetting minors.  Glad they overcame that and won in OT.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 29, 2013, 10:27:43 PM
What a terrible call in this Chicago game. Game 7, overtime.

BUCKLE UP

Chicago got mumped on that.  Should have been a goal, and if they weren't going to count it then it should have been a PP for the Hawks instead of offsetting minors.  Glad they overcame that and won in OT.

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 3maw on May 29, 2013, 10:33:03 PM
hoping things work out to pak in chicago for the finals. glad tonight is over  :emawkid:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on May 30, 2013, 12:17:30 AM
just saw on espn that my 'hawks won the game  :cool:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 08, 2013, 11:13:05 PM
LETS GO Bs
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on June 08, 2013, 11:48:54 PM
Blackhawks, baby
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on June 13, 2013, 01:01:35 AM
3 OT thriller  :cool:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on June 13, 2013, 09:33:21 AM
What a fantastic game that was!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 13, 2013, 11:30:11 PM
Fell asleep
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Gooch on June 14, 2013, 03:24:41 PM
Fell asleep
:lol:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 17, 2013, 12:31:27 PM
whos ready for another long night of OT hockey?!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 17, 2013, 02:38:07 PM
whos ready for another long night of OT hockey?!

 :excited:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 17, 2013, 09:40:45 PM
Don't wanna hear it, limestone
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 19, 2013, 03:03:00 PM
Big game tonight.   :ohno:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Gooch on June 19, 2013, 07:51:23 PM
eff the B's
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 19, 2013, 10:41:01 PM
 :dance:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 19, 2013, 10:42:27 PM
eff the B's

 :thumbs:

 :dance:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 3maw on June 21, 2013, 04:38:51 PM
game 5 partying in downtown chicago tomorrow  :billdance: :billdance: whos in.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on June 22, 2013, 03:37:43 PM
Come On B's Hawks Game 5 All The Way  :excited:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 22, 2013, 11:31:01 PM
I've been cheer for the Blackhawks because I have seen lots of their fans in Manhattan and I like when Manhattan people are happy. But man, if the Bruins came back to win the title after being down 1-4 in the 3rd period of a game 7, how could would that be?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 23, 2013, 12:07:38 AM
tonight was my first time watching an NHL game in a bar where a ton of the people were TURNTUP for one of the teams.  it was pretty incredible. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 3maw on June 23, 2013, 11:31:41 PM
I've been cheer for the Blackhawks because I have seen lots of their fans in Manhattan and I like when Manhattan people are happy. But man, if the Bruins came back to win the title after being down 1-4 in the 3rd period of a game 7, how could would that be?

not very cool.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 24, 2013, 09:14:16 AM
pretty torn here, guys. blackhawks have been my favorite to win it since the playoffs started, but i dont really like seeing teams win the cup on the road and i really wanna see game 7 because ill be super sad when hockey is over. so, like, go bruins? then right back to the hawks
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on June 24, 2013, 09:38:17 AM
Biggest Game 6 in recent memory. A lot on the line tonight.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 3maw on June 24, 2013, 10:22:25 PM
well, i'll be the one to say it. WHAAAAAT THE HECK WAS THAT ?! only way to have a cooler game 6 would have been to play in the united center. what a fun playoff its been. go hawks  :billdance:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on June 24, 2013, 10:23:45 PM
The NHL had an incredible season  :thumbs:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 24, 2013, 10:25:14 PM
That's a Pervis Pasco style pants shitting.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 3maw on June 24, 2013, 10:33:49 PM
That's a Pervis Pasco style pants shitting.

^yes. great comp.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: bones129 on June 24, 2013, 11:43:39 PM
It's done. Full season coming up.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on June 25, 2013, 12:17:01 AM
We deserved this, 3maw.   :cheers:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 03, 2013, 01:01:20 AM
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-2014 open thread
Post by: Winters on October 06, 2013, 07:49:08 AM
Lightning beat the Blackhawks last night  :cool:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on October 08, 2013, 09:10:56 PM
eff you, Winters.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on October 08, 2013, 09:17:17 PM
eff you, Winters.
:Woot:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 09, 2013, 02:35:47 PM
so excited for this thread!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2013, 04:20:58 PM
decided that the sharks are my team this year.

go sharks!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 3maw on October 10, 2013, 02:12:14 PM
can we talk about how annoying the avalanche are going to be this year. i mean cmon.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on October 11, 2013, 07:45:09 AM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/559451_10151785893357819_745830354_n.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 11, 2013, 09:21:56 AM
can we talk about how annoying the avalanche are going to be this year. i mean cmon.

I want to fight Patrick Roy, seriously.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Spaces on October 11, 2013, 10:08:00 AM
our sharks are 4-0
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 11, 2013, 10:09:54 AM
shutup spaces you bad person
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 11, 2013, 11:02:26 AM
Who should I adopt as my NHL team?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on October 11, 2013, 01:18:23 PM
Who should I adopt as my NHL team?
against all odds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfMc_pkGr1Q
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 11, 2013, 01:28:34 PM
Who should I adopt as my NHL team?

Sharks.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 11, 2013, 01:34:05 PM
Go Sharks!

(http://1.cdn.nhle.com/sharks/images/upload/2012/06/20120620-sharks-territory-blog-2.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 11, 2013, 01:49:39 PM
 :Woohoo:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on October 11, 2013, 06:24:32 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/559451_10151785893357819_745830354_n.jpg)
Pretty weak letting those puds actually score 2. 7-0 game Saturday was pretty fun :gocho:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 11, 2013, 06:29:15 PM
(http://sharkspage.com/jpgs4/sharks_territory.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on October 11, 2013, 07:48:30 PM
(http://sharkspage.com/jpgs4/sharks_territory.jpg)

4 more days and these puds get their ass kicked too
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 16, 2013, 08:43:55 AM
 :love:


PACIFIC GP W L OTL PTS
San Jose 6   6 0  0    12
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on October 16, 2013, 08:47:16 AM
Lightning 5-2 over the Kings  :gocho:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 16, 2013, 01:22:50 PM
(http://sharkspage.com/jpgs3/sharks_flyers60.jpg)

 :love:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on October 16, 2013, 02:01:53 PM
I'm sure glad my team isn't on this abysmal list http://proicehockey.about.com/od/stanleycupbunker/a/Stanley-Cup-Droughts-Nhl-Teams-That-Have-Never-Won-The-Stanley-Cup.htm


Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 16, 2013, 02:29:23 PM
Hey! eff the sharks and eff that list.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 19, 2013, 10:40:14 PM
My Sox finishing off the Tigers
My Coyotes punking the Red Wings capped by Mike Smith scoring a goal.

Suck my balls Detroit

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aktLRiWXfqg?

Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 23, 2013, 09:14:11 AM
Being the best in the NHL feels pretty good, eh seven?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 23, 2013, 09:46:39 AM
Big game at Boston tomorrow!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 23, 2013, 08:14:51 PM
(http://nhl.frgimages.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=%2fproductImages%2f_982000%2fff_982377_xl.jpg&w=400)

or

(http://nhl.frgimages.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=%2fproductImages%2f_981000%2fff_981824_xl.jpg&w=400)

now i really like the bottom one, but i kind of prefer zippers because they are so much easier to take off when classrooms are 98degrees during the winter.

choices...  (http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq209/Tejrinde/Emoticons/Thinking/bth_thinking-idea-animated-animation-smiley-emoticon-000339-medium.gif)

any thoughts fellow sharknatic ERII?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 24, 2013, 08:32:56 AM
We have a "Sharks Fashion" thread on the official San Jose Sharks BBS that I'm a moderator on and that vintage zip-up is very popular among elite sharknatics.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 24, 2013, 08:36:21 PM
Tip in at 19:59 in the 3rd... :curse:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on October 24, 2013, 10:03:09 PM
The lightning beat the blackhawks....again  :love:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 31, 2013, 05:51:17 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BX8DIPaCQAAxiOO.jpg:large)

Halloween is #sharksterritory

sharks play the fightin MIR's on saturday  :Wha:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 03, 2013, 12:22:37 AM
 :ROFL: LOSERS!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 03, 2013, 02:19:13 PM
 :frown:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on November 09, 2013, 09:56:10 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1459665_10151851031022819_651464088_n.jpg) :excited:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 10, 2013, 08:55:19 AM
Seems like Phoenix is a team of destiny. What a great win last night. Would be a great story, eh boys?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on November 11, 2013, 11:52:34 PM
Stamkos broke his leg.  :frown: Was leading the NHL in goals  :'bye cruel world:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 12, 2013, 12:04:18 AM
Stamkos broke his leg.  :frown: Was leading the NHL in goals  :'bye cruel world:

that's terrible  :frown:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on November 12, 2013, 12:31:57 AM
Suck it, Winters
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: 0.42 on November 12, 2013, 01:30:37 AM
Can confirm sunny_cat is a diehard 1980 USSR hockey fan
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 12, 2013, 09:50:20 AM
Stamkos broke his leg.  :frown: Was leading the NHL in goals  :'bye cruel world:

sorry bro :cry: Jump aboard the Lightning of the West for the rest of the season
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on November 12, 2013, 05:08:08 PM
Stamkos broke his leg.  :frown: Was leading the NHL in goals  :'bye cruel world:

sorry bro :cry: Jump aboard the Lightning of the West for the rest of the season
why not!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 12, 2013, 05:08:48 PM
Stamkos broke his leg.  :frown: Was leading the NHL in goals  :'bye cruel world:

sorry bro :cry: Jump aboard the Lightning of the West for the rest of the season

sharks!  :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 12, 2013, 08:43:49 PM
Stamkos broke his leg.  :frown: Was leading the NHL in goals  :'bye cruel world:

sorry bro :cry: Jump aboard the Lightning of the West for the rest of the season

sharks!  :D

:lol: are you insulting him by calling the Lightning chronic underachievers?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: mocat on November 25, 2013, 05:51:19 PM
http://video.predators.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=494264
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 26, 2013, 12:12:46 AM
7, how are our Sharks doing? I've been busy lately.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 26, 2013, 01:29:15 AM
7, how are our Sharks doing? I've been busy lately.

Ups and downs.   Mostly up tho.  Scoring tons of goals  :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 26, 2013, 11:47:31 AM
http://video.predators.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=494264

wow Seth Jones, has a baby face, he looks 14
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 03, 2013, 12:32:03 AM
5-0 homestand against some of the best teams in the league  :gocho:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on December 03, 2013, 12:37:58 AM
Cup or bust. I'm all in.

Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 03, 2013, 12:45:28 AM
Cup or bust. I'm all in.

first in the pacific division, second in the league right now behind chicago!

i'm going to a game at the end of the month vs the ducks... i'll take lots of pictures for all the other sharknatics!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 10, 2013, 02:14:19 AM
i plan on getting my anaheim ducks jersey from RDrils this weekend. google tells me that they changed their color scheme.  :frown:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on December 11, 2013, 10:05:25 AM
ovie last night  :love:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on December 11, 2013, 01:58:37 PM
My Wild are killing it this year, you guys.  It's been a fun year watching Parise and Z-Pom (sorry, 'meister) dominate the ice.  Harding has been a pleasant surprise as well!  Go Hockey!
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 11, 2013, 05:33:21 PM
i plan on getting my anaheim ducks jersey from RDrils this weekend. google tells me that they changed their color scheme.  :frown:

yeah, it's kinda dumb now.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 11, 2013, 08:06:28 PM
My Wild are killing it this year, you guys.  It's been a fun year watching Parise and Z-Pom (sorry, 'meister) dominate the ice.  Harding has been a pleasant surprise as well!  Go Hockey!

Ts & Ps when having the 8th best winning percentage in the conference is "killing it"
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: SabiNation on December 12, 2013, 10:53:25 AM
My Wild are killing it this year, you guys.  It's been a fun year watching Parise and Z-Pom (sorry, 'meister) dominate the ice.  Harding has been a pleasant surprise as well!  Go Hockey!

Ts & Ps when having the 8th best winning percentage in the conference is "killing it"

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 19, 2013, 09:59:23 PM
Bullshit ass lying ass cheating ass punk ass nhl :flush:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on December 19, 2013, 10:02:24 PM
Lightning still kicking ass without stamkos  :shy:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on December 24, 2013, 01:01:41 AM
In your face, Mir.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on December 24, 2013, 01:57:45 AM
Cup or bust. I'm all in.

first in the pacific division, second in the league right now behind chicago!

i'm going to a game at the end of the month vs the ducks... i'll take lots of pictures for all the other sharknatics!

Somehow I just saw this. Will be there as well. HondaCenterPak?
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 24, 2013, 09:06:17 AM
In your face, Mir.

What an amazingly ridiculous way to lose to the worst team in the league :flush: and lol at the sound guy playing the goal horn to try to convince the referee that the puck was in the net when literally no one in the arena knew where the puck was, the red light never even came on. Also what happened to blowing the whistle when the puck is out of sight? To make matters worse I watched this game with my wife and in-laws all upstate new yorkers.

I'd be more mad if Buffalo wasn't my first love, I liked them back to Pat LaFontaine. I'm glad they brought him and Ted Nolan back, don't know how much they will help with that trash roster though.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on December 24, 2013, 10:07:42 AM
butt goal  :lol:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on December 24, 2013, 12:38:51 PM
butt goal  :lol:

Classic :lol:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 27, 2013, 10:48:59 PM
Sharks  :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 28, 2013, 03:16:15 AM
 :Flipped off x2:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 30, 2013, 03:28:12 PM
game last night was tons of fun.  go sharks, ducks suck.

in pre-game they played a like 3 minute slow motion video of a shark ripping apart another fish, and it was set to "sail" and all i could think of was 33's sams video :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on December 31, 2013, 05:13:14 PM
Pics? I'm headed to the Honda Center shortly to see if we can steal one on the road. Ducks have been ridiculously tough at home though.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 31, 2013, 11:17:04 PM
Pics? I'm headed to the Honda Center shortly to see if we can steal one on the road. Ducks have been ridiculously tough at home though.

What an ass whipping.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Diamond Dave on January 01, 2014, 03:16:34 AM
That was not my idea of a good time.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Brock Landers on January 01, 2014, 12:14:03 PM
Winter Classic is about to start guys! Love these games.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 01, 2014, 12:23:45 PM
Winter Classic is about to start guys! Love these games.

is it snowing?  it was snowing yesterday during the practices.... i hope it snows  :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Brock Landers on January 01, 2014, 12:27:58 PM
Winter Classic is about to start guys! Love these games.

is it snowing?  it was snowing yesterday during the practices.... i hope it snows  :D

Yes! They showed a crew sweeping a layer of snow off the ice right before player warmups began. Forecast is for snow to continue all game.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: nicname on January 01, 2014, 01:40:53 PM
Hockey at the Big House in the snow.  Very cool.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: kso_FAN on January 01, 2014, 03:35:22 PM
Hockey at the Big House in the snow.  Very cool.

Yeah, I kind of enjoy these outdoor hockey game things, especially when it snows. The only time I watch hockey (while channel turning between bowl games).
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 01, 2014, 03:37:20 PM
Been a really good game so far too. Hope we get a shootout.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 01, 2014, 03:43:19 PM
 :Woohoo:
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 02, 2014, 11:13:18 AM
pretty cool to watch on TV. if I were in the first like 30 rows at the game id be like wtf I cant see crap.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: Winters on January 02, 2014, 01:09:44 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1546468_10151975031237819_1384867929_n.png)
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on January 02, 2014, 06:46:41 PM
Is this where we talk about the Olympic roster? Other than Stepan and Howard I'm pretty happy with the roster. Would've liked Bobby Ryan too but I can see why he was left off.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 02, 2014, 10:38:14 PM
Is this where we talk about the Olympic roster? Other than Stepan and Howard I'm pretty happy with the roster. Would've liked Bobby Ryan too but I can see why he was left off.

Keith Yandle was royally mumped. The highest scoring American defenseman the last 5 years. Brooks Orpik, wtf? The Penguins GM and head coach a part of the process and two penguins defenders were seleted who habe spent the better part of the winter hurt. Also eff Brian Burke

http://espn.go.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/10195703/how-us-hockey-team-bound-sochi-olympics-was-named

I sincerely hope the Americans lose and give up a ton of goals doing so, what a horrific way to compose a team. I will be cheering for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and team Sweeden.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 02, 2014, 10:47:05 PM
Is this where we talk about the Olympic roster? Other than Stepan and Howard I'm pretty happy with the roster. Would've liked Bobby Ryan too but I can see why he was left off.

Keith Yandle was royally mumped. The highest scoring American defenseman the last 5 years. Brooks Orpik, wtf? The Penguins GM and head coach a part of the process and two penguins defenders were seleted who habe spent the better part of the winter hurt. Also eff Brian Burke

http://espn.go.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/10195703/how-us-hockey-team-bound-sochi-olympics-was-named

I sincerely hope the Americans lose and give up a ton of goals doing so, what a horrific way to compose a team. I will be cheering for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and team Sweeden.

such a mir post.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 03, 2014, 01:50:01 PM
Is this where we talk about the Olympic roster? Other than Stepan and Howard I'm pretty happy with the roster. Would've liked Bobby Ryan too but I can see why he was left off.

Keith Yandle was royally mumped. The highest scoring American defenseman the last 5 years. Brooks Orpik, wtf? The Penguins GM and head coach a part of the process and two penguins defenders were seleted who habe spent the better part of the winter hurt. Also eff Brian Burke

http://espn.go.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/10195703/how-us-hockey-team-bound-sochi-olympics-was-named

I sincerely hope the Americans lose and give up a ton of goals doing so, what a horrific way to compose a team. I will be cheering for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and team Sweeden.

Jack Johnson was the biggest snub in my opinion. and yeah, the penguins thing is very wtf. ill still root for team USA.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 05, 2014, 02:57:08 PM
Is this where we talk about the Olympic roster? Other than Stepan and Howard I'm pretty happy with the roster. Would've liked Bobby Ryan too but I can see why he was left off.

Keith Yandle was royally mumped. The highest scoring American defenseman the last 5 years. Brooks Orpik, wtf? The Penguins GM and head coach a part of the process and two penguins defenders were seleted who habe spent the better part of the winter hurt. Also eff Brian Burke

http://espn.go.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/10195703/how-us-hockey-team-bound-sochi-olympics-was-named

I sincerely hope the Americans lose and give up a ton of goals doing so, what a horrific way to compose a team. I will be cheering for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and team Sweeden.

Jack Johnson was the biggest snub in my opinion. and yeah, the penguins thing is very wtf. ill still root for team USA.

Jack Johnson only has 11 points and a +/- of -12. If they were looking for stay home defensemen they could do and did better than Jack Johnson. Keith Yandle is without a doubt the best American scoring defender. We don't have the most skilled forwards one would guess they would pick the most skilled defenseman available.
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 05, 2014, 03:00:08 PM
Grats to Suomi for having the best hockey sweaters and for winning the world juniors gold. What a game! They played stand up for the champions when Finland got their medals :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013 open thread
Post by: joda on January 05, 2014, 03:54:46 PM
Is this where we talk about the Olympic roster? Other than Stepan and Howard I'm pretty happy with the roster. Would've liked Bobby Ryan too but I can see why he was left off.

Keith Yandle was royally mumped. The highest scoring American defenseman the last 5 years. Brooks Orpik, wtf? The Penguins GM and head coach a part of the process and two penguins defenders were seleted who habe spent the better part of the winter hurt. Also eff Brian Burke

http://espn.go.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/10195703/how-us-hockey-team-bound-sochi-olympics-was-named

I sincerely hope the Americans lose and give up a ton of goals doing so, what a horrific way to compose a team. I will be cheering for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and team Sweeden.

Jack Johnson was the biggest snub in my opinion. and yeah, the penguins thing is very wtf. ill still root for team USA.

Jack Johnson only has 11 points and a +/- of -12. If they were looking for stay home defensemen they could do and did better than Jack Johnson. Keith Yandle is without a doubt the best American scoring defender. We don't have the most skilled forwards one would guess they would pick the most skilled defenseman available.

I'm assuming you're implying most skilled offensively because Yandle's actual defense is pretty weak. I still would have put him on the team if I was choosing, but for all around skill most if the others they choose are better. If they where going to try and build a team that could just out score everyone Yandle and Ryan are must haves. But it's pretty evident that the committee believed (and I agree) that the current group of American players can't hang with Canada and most of the top European teams in a shoot out style. They needed to build a team that can control the puck and grind out low scoring wins. Just like with Ryan I would like Yandle on the team, but neither really meshes with that style of play and I understand why they where left off. My hope would be if (when) Martin or Orpik is ruled out with an injury Yandle is next up, but my gut says it will be Johnson.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 05, 2014, 04:34:38 PM
Yes, obviously I meant skilled with the puck, but I do take exception to him being weak defensively. He's an average defender that doesn't get credit for even that because of his offensive skill and creativity. I do agree that they will call Johnson up if necessary, he was after all the last cut. However, I think both of the Pittsburgh defensemen will play considering they still have over a month.

My biggest problem with excluding Ryan & Yandle is that they spewed some bs about needing playmakers. All of this being said we've yet to discuss their worst decision and it was including Jimmy Howard. He has been absolutely horrific,  Ben Bishop and a dozen other guys should be furious.

Cheering for Sweden is easy for me, I spend the entire season cheering for OEL so why would I stop now? I have no rooting ties to team USA, fact is there are a lot of players on that roster I don't like. I'd cheer for Canada if Shane Doan didn't get rocky mountain spotted fever. I'm pretty sure they will pick Mike Smith but I'm equally sure he won't play.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on January 05, 2014, 04:52:32 PM
USA 1 (pavelski and murica :D)
Canada 2 (couture marleau vlasic  :D)
Finland 3 (niemi  :D)
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on January 05, 2014, 07:00:40 PM
Yes, obviously I meant skilled with the puck, but I do take exception to him being weak defensively. He's an average defender that doesn't get credit for even that because of his offensive skill and creativity. I do agree that they will call Johnson up if necessary, he was after all the last cut. However, I think both of the Pittsburgh defensemen will play considering they still have over a month.

My biggest problem with excluding Ryan & Yandle is that they spewed some bs about needing playmakers. All of this being said we've yet to discuss their worst decision and it was including Jimmy Howard. He has been absolutely horrific,  Ben Bishop and a dozen other guys should be furious.

Cheering for Sweden is easy for me, I spend the entire season cheering for OEL so why would I stop now? I have no rooting ties to team USA, fact is there are a lot of players on that roster I don't like. I'd cheer for Canada if Shane Doan didn't get rocky mountain spotted fever. I'm pretty sure they will pick Mike Smith but I'm equally sure he won't play.

He's average defensively for all of hockey, but when discussing elite, Olympic caliber hockey he's bad. I would be extremely scared to see him have to play regular defensive shifts against Canada or Russia.

I also wouldn't say not including Ryan shows they weren't looking for playmakers. He's a quality finisher but I'll take most of the guys that made roster if I want a play made.

Completely agree on Howard. I really hope he doesn't have play.

I've got a big rooting interest in team USA with Backes, Oshie, and Shattenkirk all making it but there's a pretty good chance there could be 5+ more Blues in the Olympics. Pietrangelo, Bouwmeester, Steen, Berglung, Sobotka, Polak, Halak, and Tarasenko are all possibilities so I'm going to have someone to cheer for about every game of the tournament.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Dub on January 05, 2014, 08:47:54 PM
Going to my first NHL game next month, 5th row!  :excited:   What's initiation protocol?  Kill a beer and slug the guy sitting next to you?
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on January 05, 2014, 09:03:36 PM
Going to my first NHL game next month, 5th row!  :excited:   What's initiation protocol?  Kill a beer and slug the guy sitting next to you?

It's not the NFL
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Dub on January 05, 2014, 09:14:02 PM
Going to my first NHL game next month, 5th row!  :excited:   What's initiation protocol?  Kill a beer and slug the guy sitting next to you?

It's not the NFL

Touche!  I think the last time I saw live hockey was the blades back at kemper.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on January 05, 2014, 09:56:41 PM
sharks  :gocho:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2014, 12:49:59 AM
USA 1 (pavelski and murica :D)
Canada 2 (couture marleau vlasic  :D)
Finland 3 (niemi  :D)

Vlasic is going to make team canada? Nah?!?!

Also when I lived in Boston I saw the Worcester Sharks play quite a few times. Claude Lemieux played for them, Greiss was their starting keeper, Demers played a lot and Couture was there for a cup of coffee. They also had several other players that are still NHL regulars like Jamie McGinn, Frazier McClaren, and Brett Wesgarth. I think that team had nearly a dozen guys still in the league.


Going to my first NHL game next month, 5th row!  :excited:   What's initiation protocol?  Kill a beer and slug the guy sitting next to you?

Just don't drink too much and act like a donkey. What game are you going to? In a month it must be right before the Olympic break.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2014, 08:02:56 PM
The Czech Republic selected Petr Nedved, he's 42 and hasn't played in the NHL since 2007
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on January 09, 2014, 01:40:16 PM
USA 1 (pavelski and murica :D)
Canada 2 (couture marleau vlasic  :D)
Finland 3 (niemi  :D)

Vlasic is going to make team canada? Nah?!?!

vlasic made it.  couture didn't, article i read said he's having surgery this week and they may have been spooked by the rehabilitation timetable.  sad thornton didn't make it, but that was somewhat expected.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 09, 2014, 06:45:13 PM
USA 1 (pavelski and murica :D)
Canada 2 (couture marleau vlasic  :D)
Finland 3 (niemi  :D)

Vlasic is going to make team canada? Nah?!?!

vlasic made it.  couture didn't, article i read said he's having surgery this week and they may have been spooked by the rehabilitation timetable.  sad thornton didn't make it, but that was somewhat expected.

FWIW Couture said Hockey Canada told him it wasn't about the injury. Joe Thornton is a huge reason why I despise the Sharks, I hate his style of play for his size.

I find it somewhat odd that IMO the biggest USA snub and the biggest Canada snub both play for the Lightning in Ben Bishop and Martin St. Louis.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on January 10, 2014, 01:18:28 AM
Couture is favorite player  :D

Also I love joe thornton, how can you hate him? Sometimes I think the 'm'  in mir stands for michigancat
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 10, 2014, 12:41:10 PM
Couture is favorite player  :D

Also I love joe thornton, how can you hate him? Sometimes I think the 'm'  in mir stands for michigancat

 :nono:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 10, 2014, 02:12:23 PM
joe thorton sucks. the only player ive haded more in the last 10 years is Jeremy Roenick.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Diamond Dave on January 11, 2014, 10:19:48 PM
Just curious on the Thornton hate. MIR, what would your preferred style of play be for a guy of his size? T HTUC, enlighten me as well. I can think of multiple guys (even just on the SJ roster) that I would hate before him. I find this interesting.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on January 12, 2014, 12:32:04 AM
rough ridin' bruins
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 12, 2014, 11:38:05 AM
Just curious on the Thornton hate. MIR, what would your preferred style of play be for a guy of his size? T HTUC, enlighten me as well. I can think of multiple guys (even just on the SJ roster) that I would hate before him. I find this interesting.

He does that cheap Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand little annoying dirty cheap crap like slashing and cross checking after the whistle and away from the play. I can't stand that in little guys I hate it in big guys. I mean the guy's nickname is Jumbo Joe but he plays like he's 5'7". A massive cheap shotter who won't fight :rolleyes:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 22, 2014, 11:08:38 AM
page 18 of this thread is going into my hall of fame, I think I should be designated goEMAW's hockey expert
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 22, 2014, 11:20:08 AM
Patrick Kane is a piece of garbage, maybe he can go beat up and shout racial slurs at a cabbie again
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on February 28, 2014, 10:11:39 PM
Ryan Miller :Woohoo:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 28, 2014, 10:25:31 PM
interesting trade, I love Ryan Miller but it's this the answer for the Blues, I don't think they were having goalkeeping issues
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on February 28, 2014, 10:39:53 PM
interesting trade, I love Ryan Miller but it's this the answer for the Blues, I don't think they were having goalkeeping issues

Halak and Elliot where way to damn streaky. Lights out one game, horrible sieve the next. Miller is an improvement over both and much more consistent. I'd still like to see a top 6 forward added, but doubt it happens. IMO, this was the best possible trade to be made at this point that could improve the team. As long as their not hit hard by injuries down the stretch the Defense is now really good and the offense is solid and deep enough that I feel reasonably good about their chances in a series with about any team in the league.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 01, 2014, 12:03:49 PM
there won't be anymore blockbuster trades, there are way too many fans still in the playoff chase to be sellers
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 01, 2014, 12:09:57 PM
interesting trade, I love Ryan Miller but it's this the answer for the Blues, I don't think they were having goalkeeping issues

theyre one of the top 5 teams in the league and now they have one of the best goalies in the league. theyre almost a lock for the western semis, imo.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on March 01, 2014, 12:31:11 PM
interesting trade, I love Ryan Miller but it's this the answer for the Blues, I don't think they were having goalkeeping issues

theyre one of the top 5 teams in the league and now they have one of the best goalies in the league. theyre almost a lock for the western semis, imo.

Even as a Blues fan I wouldn't say anywhere close to a lock. The west is stacked this year. SJ, Chicago, and Anaheim are all really good as well. Add in LA and Colorado who have some holes but could still get hot and take out any of the top teams (especially LA with Quick) and it's going to be a brutal but extremely fun Western Conference playoff. Hell, even Minnesota and whoever manages to get that eight seed aren't pushovers.

Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: 0.42 on March 01, 2014, 04:44:05 PM
go stars tho
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Spaces on March 02, 2014, 02:08:05 PM
I just bet my Colorado friend $100 on the Avalanche NOT winning a Stanley Cup in the next 5 seasons. You guys think they will?
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on March 02, 2014, 03:12:00 PM
I just bet my Colorado friend $100 on the Avalanche NOT winning a Stanley Cup in the next 5 seasons. You guys think they will?

It's possible, there's a lot of very good young talent there. But I really don't see the west getting any easier in a 5 year window.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on March 02, 2014, 04:15:54 PM
these jersey's in the heritage classic  :love:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Diamond Dave on March 02, 2014, 05:23:52 PM
The outdoor stadium series is an absolute delight.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: DQ12 on March 02, 2014, 05:30:44 PM
these jersey's in the heritage classic  :love:
Oh yeah.  A&M should adopt that color scheme Vancouver is wearing. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on March 02, 2014, 05:38:28 PM
The outdoor stadium series is an absolute delight.

SJ needs to do one at levi's next year
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 02, 2014, 09:31:58 PM
these jersey's in the heritage classic  :love:

that Vancouver thing inside the v is the dumbest thing ever, I can't believe they keep trotting that thing out
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 02, 2014, 09:37:24 PM
eff this crap man, we're now sellers
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Winters on March 02, 2014, 09:40:54 PM
go stars tho
Another Tampa Bay Lightning victim  :zzz:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on March 02, 2014, 09:41:19 PM
these jersey's in the heritage classic  :love:

that Vancouver thing inside the v is the dumbest thing ever, I can't believe they keep trotting that thing out

 :lol:  stay you mir
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on March 02, 2014, 09:41:54 PM
go stars tho
Another Tampa Bay Lightning victim  :zzz:

 :alleyoop:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 02, 2014, 09:44:03 PM
interesting trade, I love Ryan Miller but it's this the answer for the Blues, I don't think they were having goalkeeping issues

theyre one of the top 5 teams in the league and now they have one of the best goalies in the league. theyre almost a lock for the western semis, imo.

So they're almost a lock to win one series? Isn't this just another way of saying St. L is good but this trade doesn't address the greatest need? They don't have enough goal scoring, they need one more move.

I really like St. L's players but I hate Ken Hitchcock's face hard, uncross your arms, loser.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on March 02, 2014, 09:55:54 PM
interesting trade, I love Ryan Miller but it's this the answer for the Blues, I don't think they were having goalkeeping issues

theyre one of the top 5 teams in the league and now they have one of the best goalies in the league. theyre almost a lock for the western semis, imo.

So they're almost a lock to win one series? Isn't this just another way of saying St. L is good but this trade doesn't address the greatest need? They don't have enough goal scoring, they need one more move.

I really like St. L's players but I hate Ken Hitchcock's face hard, uncross your arms, loser.

 :lol: Love Hitch as our coach, but yea, totally get this
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 02, 2014, 10:18:02 PM
these jersey's in the heritage classic  :love:

that Vancouver thing inside the v is the dumbest thing ever, I can't believe they keep trotting that thing out

 :lol:  stay you mir

yes, because thinking this looks stupid is sooooo edgy

(http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/1/29/full/8410_vancouver_canucks-alternate-2013.png)
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: star seed 7 on March 02, 2014, 10:30:21 PM
has nothing to do with being edgy.  i used to think i was unusual because i seemed to hate a lot more "things" than other people, but then i e-met mir on a bbs and you make me feel like a pure hate amatuer.  maybe i've just softened with age.  who knows.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 02, 2014, 11:55:09 PM
 :dunno: what's more hateable than the Canucks & a dumb Canucks crest with Vancouver spelled backwards?

speaking of hateable, dumb, and Vancouver; any guesses on the final destination of Ryan Kesler? I'll guess Rangers.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on March 03, 2014, 11:11:05 PM
(http://i.minus.com/io0C7ERwRwsnc.gif)

 :love:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Winters on March 05, 2014, 11:11:38 AM
Who the hell is Ryan Callahan?
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 05, 2014, 11:14:09 AM
Who the hell is Ryan Callahan?

hockey player
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Winters on March 05, 2014, 11:17:16 AM
Who the hell is Ryan Callahan?

hockey player
I hope he doesn't suck, TTHoTUC
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Winters on March 05, 2014, 12:35:05 PM
Going to be incredibly weird not having St. Louis or Vincent Lecavalier out there for the Lightning. Purely Stamkos' team now.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 06, 2014, 12:43:52 PM
Who the hell is Ryan Callahan?

hockey player
I hope he doesn't suck, TTHoTUC

He's not the scorer that St. Louis is, but he does everything well, he's a great compliment to Stamkos. NYR absolutely won the trade but Callahan is no bum, I'd love him in Phoenix and I hope he signs there this summer. If I were a Lightning fan I'd be furious with Yzerman.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on March 06, 2014, 01:03:12 PM
Who the hell is Ryan Callahan?

hockey player
I hope he doesn't suck, TTHoTUC

He's not the scorer that St. Louis is, but he does everything well, he's a great compliment to Stamkos. NYR absolutely won the trade but Callahan is no bum, I'd love him in Phoenix and I hope he signs there this summer. If I were a Lightning fan I'd be furious with Yzerman.

Yea if he doesn't re-sign with TB it's a pretty big win for NYR. Even with St. Louis being 38 he's still a really good player and with a healthy Stamkos is really scary. The 1st rounder in '15 helps but TB had a chance to be a dark horse to come out of the East. Now they're still talented and got younger but I can't see them getting by Pitt or Boston. Personally I think NYR moved up to that 3rd best team spot in the East with their moves and I wouldn't be completely surprised to see them come out of the East now.

All in all thought it was a weird deadline. Some head scratchers (Berra for a 2nd, wtf Colorado?) and some bargains (not a big Vanek fan personally but Montreal got him for great value).

Looking at it now I think the Blues ended up overpaying slightly for Miller, but if he resigns without breaking the bank I think it becomes worth it. If they manage to win the Cup it's also well worth it. If they win the Cup AND he resigns it goes down as a great trade.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 06, 2014, 08:27:09 PM
they overpaid but they had to do that deal when they did or they may not have gotten another chance

I'm happy the Coyotes weren't sellers but I wish we could have done more
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 10, 2014, 10:15:22 PM
Rich Peverley :frown:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 10, 2014, 10:18:13 PM
Rich Peverley :frown:

He's okay, but it's time for him to hang up the skates. Two heart scares should be enough.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 10, 2014, 10:22:11 PM
Rich Peverley :frown:

He's okay, but it's time for him to hang up the skates. Two heart scares should be enough.

saying he got very lucky. yeah, time to hang them up. too much risk.

really classy move by the bluejackets and stars to postpone the game. hockey players showing some emotion is always nice.
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 10, 2014, 10:23:08 PM
sorry about your 'ning, King Winters. I did put a call in to the Coyotes to let your boys score a late goal so you they could get at least 1 point :cheers:
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 10, 2014, 10:24:20 PM
Rich Peverley :frown:

He's okay, but it's time for him to hang up the skates. Two heart scares should be enough.

saying he got very lucky. yeah, time to hang them up. too much risk.

really classy move by the bluejackets and stars to postpone the game. hockey players showing some emotion is always nice.

did you see the video, he had the heart attack while the puck was in play
http://deadspin.com/cbj-stars-game-currently-suspended-after-rich-peverley-1540912374
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Post by: Super PurpleCat on March 10, 2014, 11:15:50 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/N6sRjNZ.jpg)
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Post by: MakeItRain on March 10, 2014, 11:26:22 PM
 :barf:
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Post by: Super PurpleCat on March 10, 2014, 11:44:44 PM
 :dubious:
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Post by: 0.42 on March 11, 2014, 12:00:33 AM
top notch hats SPC, thx for posting.
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Post by: 0.42 on March 11, 2014, 12:01:41 AM
hope peverley is ok long term tho :frown:
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Post by: joda on March 11, 2014, 09:21:02 AM
As someone considering going back to school to be an athletic trainer those are the type of moments that scare the crap out of me.
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 12, 2014, 02:04:19 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BigPdeACMAAvSWA.jpg)
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 12, 2014, 04:43:00 PM
MIR, this is gonna be one hell of a race for that 8th spot.
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Post by: MakeItRain on March 13, 2014, 03:06:52 AM
MIR, this is gonna be one hell of a race for that 8th spot.

Yep 3 teams for 2 spots, Vancouver and Winnipeg are done. I wanted the 3rd spot in the Pacific but the Kings got their crap together and have been playing out of their minds
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 13, 2014, 09:44:39 AM
MIR, this is gonna be one hell of a race for that 8th spot.

Yep 3 teams for 2 spots, Vancouver and Winnipeg are done. I wanted the 3rd spot in the Pacific but the Kings got their crap together and have been playing out of their minds

I think the wild could be done. theyre getting cold fast.
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Post by: emawmason on March 13, 2014, 03:20:37 PM
Really disappointed in how my Chicago Blackhawks have played against the Avalanche this season. Patrick Roy said earlier in the year that he predicted the Blackhawks to win the cup again because of how much better they were, now though, I don't think they have beaten the Avs at all. Although I do like how Jonathan Toews is coming on and playing like a captain finally.
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Post by: Super PurpleCat on March 19, 2014, 12:48:42 PM
Welp Stars... Jumping on the Bruins bandwagon
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 12:50:27 PM
some tough games in there. but yeah... right after I said the wild could be done they spit out a few Ws and the stars lose 3 in a row. :frown:
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 19, 2014, 06:58:51 PM
Welp Stars... Jumping on the Bruins bandwagon

 :barf:
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Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2014, 10:22:09 PM
Welp Stars... Jumping on the Bruins bandwagon
(http://3.cdn.nhle.com/bruins/images/upload/2013/12/600x400_101013_LouiEriksson.jpg)
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Post by: joda on March 25, 2014, 11:22:31 PM
Hat trick by The Captain tonight :love:
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Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2014, 12:20:06 AM
season sweep of the pens :excited:
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 26, 2014, 12:23:21 AM
Hat trick by pavelski  :love:
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Post by: joda on March 27, 2014, 11:54:02 PM
Hat trick by The Captain tonight :love:

Back to back hatties, this time Oshie :love: :love:
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 08, 2014, 05:16:16 PM
sharks vs ducks tomorrow night on nbcsn.  my two favorite teams!  these games are very fun!
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 08, 2014, 10:02:00 PM
Two favorite teams? :flush:
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 08, 2014, 10:15:05 PM
chicago might beat out the ducks for #2, but that's for a later debate  ;)
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 09, 2014, 08:34:52 AM
stars!!!!
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Post by: SabiNation on April 09, 2014, 08:37:14 AM
Feels good to have a playoff spot clinched  :cool:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 09, 2014, 11:09:38 AM
stars!!!!

 :curse: you guys better lock it up before Sunday

Feels good to have a playoff spot clinched  :cool:

I after I stopped my temper tantrum after Phoenix lost in overtime I thought about you and how I taunted you earlier this season, congrats.
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Post by: SabiNation on April 09, 2014, 11:17:18 AM
Feels good to have a playoff spot clinched  :cool:

I after I stopped my temper tantrum after Phoenix lost in overtime I thought about you and how I taunted you earlier this season, congrats.

 :cheers: go ahead and beat those dork stars for the last spot, friend
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 09, 2014, 11:38:25 AM
stars!!!!

 :curse: you guys better lock it up before Sunday


god I hope so. the SO win last night was huge. did you see fiddler fall skating in and then get back up and score to push it to sudden death? I mean oh my. just crazy.

stars need 4 to lock it up, or phoenix could keep on losing like they've done their last 5 games  :lol:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 09, 2014, 12:00:56 PM
stars!!!!

 :curse: you guys better lock it up before Sunday


god I hope so. the SO win last night was huge. did you see fiddler fall skating in and then get back up and score to push it to sudden death? I mean oh my. just crazy.

stars need 4 to lock it up, or phoenix could keep on losing like they've done their last 5 games  :lol:

My range of emotion on that Fiddler penalty shot was amazing. Also after Sunday Dallas should take Riberio back with them, holy crap he's terrible.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 10, 2014, 10:11:40 PM
 :flush:

yay, another season finishing in 9th place
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Post by: joda on April 12, 2014, 09:20:00 PM
Guess this is the best place to put this.

This NC game has been pretty great. Congrats to Union on their first title.
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Post by: BigCat on April 12, 2014, 09:20:51 PM
Sorry, MiR. Was a fun regular season, though, you have to admit.

For me, this Avs season has been fantastic, whether they take the division or not. Looking forward to bragging rights when they beat the tar out of Chicago in either the first or second round.

Wow. Union goal, 6-4 just now. Gophers played wildly conservative, Union skated better and took their chances. Now 7-4. Not thrilled, but oh well.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 13, 2014, 03:39:59 PM
There was nothing fun about this regular season, it was the most aggravating season that I can remember. There was literally no intrigue the entire last week of the season, it was dumb but I'm sure the playoffs will be great.

The national championship game was fantastic.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 14, 2014, 01:13:20 PM
 :billdance: man, really looking forward to beating the ducks. stars have their number!

also playoff hockey is here. so pumped.
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 14, 2014, 03:22:08 PM
i'm not looking forward to losing to the ducks  :frown:
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 16, 2014, 10:00:58 AM
 :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:
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Post by: joda on April 17, 2014, 10:34:01 PM
This Blues/Blawkhawks game :excited: :ohno: :pray:
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Post by: joda on April 17, 2014, 11:24:35 PM
If any of you jackasses call yourself a hockey fan and aren't watching this game I will hunt you down and Old Yeller your ass.
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Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 11:26:10 PM
i can't speak to the hockey stuff in specifics, but i enjoy joda's zeal when dealing with "minor" sports
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Post by: joda on April 17, 2014, 11:36:25 PM
eff YEA BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :billdance:
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Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 11:38:32 PM
:emawkid:
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Post by: joda on April 17, 2014, 11:42:41 PM
:emawkid:

 :cheers:
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Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 11:43:36 PM
confession time joda, i haven't been watching any hockey but i'm just supporting your zeal (if that changes anything)
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Post by: joda on April 17, 2014, 11:45:18 PM
confession time joda, i haven't been watching any hockey but i'm just supporting your zeal (if that changes anything)

Changes nothing :cheers:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 18, 2014, 04:45:48 AM
LETS
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 18, 2014, 04:46:38 AM
GO
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 18, 2014, 04:53:30 AM
(http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/1/25/full/187.gif)
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Post by: joda on April 18, 2014, 08:30:21 AM
(http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/1/25/full/187.gif)
:party:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 18, 2014, 10:24:28 AM
I like Blues fans, the atmosphere there has always been great, and most of their players are likeable but they have three of the most suckerrific players in hockey in Steve Ott, Brendan Morrow, and Max LaPierre. That being said I hope they beat the hell outta Chicago. Also that play by Ott to set up the game winner was phenomenal.
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Post by: joda on April 18, 2014, 11:37:21 AM
I like Blues fans, the atmosphere there has always been great, and most of their players are likeable but they have three of the most suckerrific players in hockey in Steve Ott, Brendan Morrow, and Max LaPierre. That being said I hope they beat the hell outta Chicago. Also that play by Ott to set up the game winner was phenomenal.

Lappy and Ott are definitely the type of player you hate if they're not on your team. I've always liked Morrow for some reason though. Ott's pass was great. Very heads up play to realize he had a poor shot and Steen was moving in like that. You don't see players pass up that shot very often.
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Post by: 0.42 on April 18, 2014, 01:14:22 PM
all the starscats say yeaaaa
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 18, 2014, 01:16:54 PM
omg you think Brendan morrow sucks?  :lol: :lol: yaright
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Post by: Dub on April 18, 2014, 05:51:08 PM
Avs game  :eek:  #WhyNotUs
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Post by: Spaces on April 18, 2014, 09:13:34 PM
These playoffs have been spectacular so far. Very enjoyable to watch.
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Post by: Spaces on April 18, 2014, 09:23:58 PM
One thing I don't like is how they have to push and fight after every little thing. Is that a short man syndrome deal or what?
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 18, 2014, 10:55:28 PM
all the starscats say yeaaaa

 :flush:

omg you think Brendan morrow sucks?  :lol: :lol: yaright

Didn't say that, he is a little cheap shotting bitch though
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Post by: Tobias on April 19, 2014, 11:25:59 PM
that mckinnon (sp?) kid just destroyed the wild
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 19, 2014, 11:33:41 PM
that mckinnon (sp?) kid just destroyed the wild

Unfortunately, he is a stud. He's a year or two from being a top 5 player
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Post by: Tobias on April 19, 2014, 11:35:18 PM
i don't really know much about hockey or which teams are garbage or  individual players or whatever but that was a fun performance to watch
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Post by: joda on April 20, 2014, 12:54:36 AM
Yea, MacKinnon is a stud. I hate that Colorado got him by being one of the biggest underachievers ever.
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Post by: joda on April 20, 2014, 02:04:45 PM
Seabrook suspended 3 games. Big loss for Chicago but if Backes misses an extended period of time worse for the Blues.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2014, 01:49:09 AM
Three games was a break, that was a despicable hit.
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Post by: joda on April 21, 2014, 09:19:47 AM
Three games was a break, that was a despicable hit.

I agree, but I wouldn't have been surprised if the league only gave him a game considering their history with teams like Chicago in the playoffs. The worst part of the whole thing is Chicago "fans" are pretty adamantly claiming it was a clean hit and Backes getting taken out simply karma for him being such a dirty player.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 21, 2014, 11:25:00 AM
idk, 3 playoff games seems pretty steep because it was his first offense. definitely deserved a suspension and a very dirty hit, but I don't think it was intended to hurt. he hit him high but I think he thought the puck was at backes' feet (no way he could have seen from the angle with the time he had) and hed be closer to the boards. he didn't launch himself, his momentum kind of carried him off but it was still high enough that it should be a suspension.

I would have been fine with 1 game. 3 is too many, imo. maybe 3 regular season games.
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Post by: joda on April 21, 2014, 12:59:03 PM
idk, 3 playoff games seems pretty steep because it was his first offense. definitely deserved a suspension and a very dirty hit, but I don't think it was intended to hurt. he hit him high but I think he thought the puck was at backes' feet (no way he could have seen from the angle with the time he had) and hed be closer to the boards. he didn't launch himself, his momentum kind of carried him off but it was still high enough that it should be a suspension.

I would have been fine with 1 game. 3 is too many, imo. maybe 3 regular season games.

Whether the intent was there or not, as a player if you're going to hit high a) you better be damn sure the puck is there, and b) make sure you don't lead into the head. Seabrook had plenty of time to square up and make a good clean hit even if the puck was actually there. Instead he aimed his shoulder and elevated through. If this had been a player with any history of this type of hit before the suspension would probably have been closer to 10-15 games.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2014, 03:40:16 PM
idk, 3 playoff games seems pretty steep because it was his first offense. definitely deserved a suspension and a very dirty hit, but I don't think it was intended to hurt. he hit him high but I think he thought the puck was at backes' feet (no way he could have seen from the angle with the time he had) and hed be closer to the boards. he didn't launch himself, his momentum kind of carried him off but it was still high enough that it should be a suspension.

I would have been fine with 1 game. 3 is too many, imo. maybe 3 regular season games.

Mike Rupp hit Oshie in the head with an elbow late when Oshie actually had the puck at one point. It was Rupp's first offense and he got 4 games.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 21, 2014, 04:03:54 PM
idk, 3 playoff games seems pretty steep because it was his first offense. definitely deserved a suspension and a very dirty hit, but I don't think it was intended to hurt. he hit him high but I think he thought the puck was at backes' feet (no way he could have seen from the angle with the time he had) and hed be closer to the boards. he didn't launch himself, his momentum kind of carried him off but it was still high enough that it should be a suspension.

I would have been fine with 1 game. 3 is too many, imo. maybe 3 regular season games.

Mike Rupp hit Oshie in the head with an elbow late when Oshie actually had the puck at one point. It was Rupp's first offense and he got 4 games.

3 playoff games, probably why seabrook got the same. i see your point, but i think rupp's hit was worse than seabrook's, simply because of the time rupp had and that he watched oshie pass the puck.

probably a moot point, because he got 3 playoff games because that was the standard established a week ago.

here they both are-

(http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4275989/Rupp.gif)

(http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/assets/4326139/head.gif)
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Post by: joda on April 21, 2014, 04:21:43 PM
How is the Rupp hit worse? Seabrook clearly launches into Backes. Rupp "only" raised his shoulder as Oshie comes by. Seabrook elevated his shoulder and launched himself into Backes after accelerating into the play.
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Post by: Tobias on April 21, 2014, 04:27:54 PM
that seabrook hit was a textbook football "safety targeting receiver, earns needed rest in locker room"-type play if i've ever seen one.  someone should photoshop out the sticks and add a football in the air
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2014, 04:32:58 PM
How is the Rupp hit worse? Seabrook clearly launches into Backes. Rupp "only" raised his shoulder as Oshie comes by. Seabrook elevated his shoulder and launched himself into Backes after accelerating into the play.

I found it hilarious on the broadcast when they were trying to say that Seabrook's skates didn't leave the ice.
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Post by: Tobias on April 21, 2014, 04:40:56 PM
also, photoshop polamalu hair onto previous gif
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 21, 2014, 04:46:08 PM
backes turned his head into the hit at the last second. rupp watched oshie come around from the back of the net for like 3 seconds, pass the puck, and then hit him in the head.

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Post by: Tobias on April 21, 2014, 04:51:10 PM
i'd like to reiterate that i know nothing about hockey, but was the only thing wrong with the rupp hit that he went high and got him in the head?  that seabrook hit seems way worse in every meaningful way to my untrained eye
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Post by: joda on April 21, 2014, 04:56:30 PM
backes turned his head into the hit at the last second. rupp watched oshie come around from the back of the net for like 3 seconds, pass the puck, and then hit him in the head.

But he didn't launch himself. As Tobias said Seabrook looked like a safety targeting a receiver. I'd even listen to the argument that Rupp's height difference was the biggest reason it was so bad (still raised his shoulder tho), but Seabrook's whole upper body elevates as he comes in.

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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 21, 2014, 05:19:08 PM
the circumstances are what make it different for me. oshie was lined up and hit high. backes turned and was stopping to go the other way causing him to lower his shoulders/head. seabrook had a lot less time to change his hit than rupp did. rupp lined oshie up and hit him in the face when he knew oshie was going to be defenseless, seabrook still thought backes had the puck. the seabrook hit was high and he definitely lifted off his feet, but i don't think his intent was to knock backes out, just to give him a good hard check into the boards. rupps hit had nothing to do with hockey. it was a cheap shot...
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 21, 2014, 07:46:22 PM
Both look clean to me

Pussifacation of america
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Post by: joda on April 21, 2014, 10:20:30 PM
Crawford was really good tonight. Probably stole the game for Chicago. Miller was good too, but managed to let by possibly the easiest shot he faced all night.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2014, 10:28:00 PM
That was the best game St. Louis has played all series.
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Post by: joda on April 21, 2014, 11:24:22 PM
That was the best game St. Louis has played all series.

Yea, hopefully they play that way game 4.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 22, 2014, 08:48:45 AM
STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 22, 2014, 04:26:11 PM
STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully they continue, sharks will demolish them and no way they can beat the ducks
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 22, 2014, 04:44:44 PM
@seven, how fun is it going to be to riot in aggieville after the Sharks bring home the Cup? I'm definitely going to hit level 7 and flip over Stevesie's car.
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 22, 2014, 04:47:49 PM
@seven, how fun is it going to be to riot in aggieville after the Sharks bring home the Cup? I'm definitely going to hit level 7 and flip over Stevesie's car.

Going to be really fun. Stevesies car is so mumped
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Post by: joda on April 23, 2014, 10:59:19 PM
Tarasenko  :love:
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 24, 2014, 12:03:39 PM
STARS LFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 24, 2014, 01:03:57 PM
STARS LFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've watched a combined about 15 minutes of the Stars/Ducks series and the Kings/Sharks series :Yuck:
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 24, 2014, 01:08:22 PM
cuz youre super butthurt or because its not good hockey?
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 24, 2014, 06:28:03 PM
cuz youre super butthurt or because its not good hockey?

All playoff hockey is good hockey. Those two series comprise Phoenix's four chief rivals, why would I care? LA and San Jose are filled with players I don't like. I'm good with players from Dallas and Anaheim but I can't turn on a switch and cheer for them after having so many battles against them.

I just need Minnesota and St. Louis to keep winning, a Western Semifinal of any of those two Pacific teams along with Chicago and Colorado is a nightmare scenario for me. Watching sports is much more fun when there is a team you can't stand against one you can cheer for. I have been a huge hockey fan for 20 years and I didn't watch any of those old Colorado/Detroit battles because I couldn't get into it with two teams everyone hated. The teams in the east are much more compelling for me.
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 24, 2014, 07:24:49 PM
Exact opposite for me, I find it hard to watch the east cause I don't care about the teams as long as boston loses
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 24, 2014, 09:59:01 PM
Exact opposite for me, I find it hard to watch the east cause I don't care about the teams as long as boston loses

This wings/broons game is insanely good tonite...  Also, I think the Stars are in the ducks' heads now and they just might be young enuff to not realize how outmanned they are.

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Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 24, 2014, 10:14:22 PM
B's  :love:
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 25, 2014, 10:39:01 AM
cuz youre super butthurt or because its not good hockey?

All playoff hockey is good hockey. Those two series comprise Phoenix's four chief rivals, why would I care? LA and San Jose are filled with players I don't like. I'm good with players from Dallas and Anaheim but I can't turn on a switch and cheer for them after having so many battles against them.

I just need Minnesota and St. Louis to keep winning, a Western Semifinal of any of those two Pacific teams along with Chicago and Colorado is a nightmare scenario for me. Watching sports is much more fun when there is a team you can't stand against one you can cheer for. I have been a huge hockey fan for 20 years and I didn't watch any of those old Colorado/Detroit battles because I couldn't get into it with two teams everyone hated. The teams in the east are much more compelling for me.

so butthurt?
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 25, 2014, 10:42:27 AM
B's  :love:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

(http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/assets/4354313/marchand.gif)

(http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/assets/4354329/MarchandMiss2.gif)
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Post by: joda on April 25, 2014, 10:45:39 AM
B's  :love:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

(http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/assets/4354313/marchand.gif)

(http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/assets/4354329/MarchandMiss2.gif)

Yea I laughed super hard at that. That's the one 1st round series where both teams can be consumed by hell' fiery inferno.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 25, 2014, 11:00:54 AM
next time Marchand has an open net he should dish it to Mrs Dugout DickStone instead of trying to shoot
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 25, 2014, 09:22:36 PM
Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep link=topic=25659.msg1101192#msg1101192 date=1398440341
so butthurt?
[/quote

Phoenix being in the playoffs wouldn't make those three series any more compelling, unless you've devised a way for a team to play in three different 1st round series simultaneously.
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Post by: joda on April 25, 2014, 09:51:48 PM
Oh look, St Louis and Chicago in OT
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Post by: joda on April 25, 2014, 10:08:49 PM
 :goodbyecruelworld:
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Post by: joda on April 27, 2014, 04:01:33 PM
Blues dominating this game and it's 1-1 :curse:
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Post by: joda on April 27, 2014, 04:19:32 PM
 :buh-bye:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 27, 2014, 05:42:02 PM
:buh-bye:

Sorry, bud.

Also can we talk about the extreme screw job given to Minnesota?
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Post by: 8manpick on April 27, 2014, 05:47:56 PM
'Hawks! :dance:
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Post by: 0.42 on April 27, 2014, 07:55:07 PM
STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 :runaway:
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 27, 2014, 10:19:39 PM
Dallas  :lol:
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Post by: Super PurpleCat on April 27, 2014, 10:25:01 PM
Sigh.....

Good series Ducks I guess.  Hate you though.

Go Bruins.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 28, 2014, 09:58:08 AM
I am very sad about the Stars. The only thing that makes me feel better is that we probably wouldn't have won Game 7 in Anaheim.  :bawl: :bawl: :bawl:
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Post by: joda on April 28, 2014, 09:12:04 PM
The rest of the playoffs are setting up to be pretty gross. Not in an uninteresting way, but in a every team left could be in my bottom 15 of favorite teams.

Go Minnesota WildStars  :dunno:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 28, 2014, 09:35:29 PM
The rest of the playoffs are setting up to be pretty gross. Not in an uninteresting way, but in a every team left could be in my bottom 15 of favorite teams.

Go Minnesota WildStars  :dunno:

I warned of this a week ago and was called butthurt. When the Rangers or Flyers are the cuddly feel good story there is a problem :'bye cruel world:
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Post by: joda on April 28, 2014, 09:41:12 PM
The rest of the playoffs are setting up to be pretty gross. Not in an uninteresting way, but in a every team left could be in my bottom 15 of favorite teams.

Go Minnesota WildStars  :dunno:

I warned of this a week ago and was called butthurt. When the Rangers or Flyers are the cuddly feel good story there is a problem :'bye cruel world:

Yea
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 28, 2014, 09:44:20 PM
The rest of the playoffs are setting up to be pretty gross. Not in an uninteresting way, but in a every team left could be in my bottom 15 of favorite teams.

Go Minnesota WildStars  :dunno:

I warned of this a week ago and was called butthurt. When the Rangers or Flyers are the cuddly feel good story there is a problem :'bye cruel world:

Yea

I want to like Montreal because I love their players and style of play, the problem is that I hate Canadian hockey fans especially the Quebecois.
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Post by: joda on April 28, 2014, 09:54:17 PM
The rest of the playoffs are setting up to be pretty gross. Not in an uninteresting way, but in a every team left could be in my bottom 15 of favorite teams.

Go Minnesota WildStars  :dunno:

I warned of this a week ago and was called butthurt. When the Rangers or Flyers are the cuddly feel good story there is a problem :'bye cruel world:

Yea

I want to like Montreal because I love their players and style of play, the problem is that I hate Canadian hockey fans especially the Quebecois.

Unless Minnesota can pull this off I'm going into lesser of 2 evils mode which means I'm cheering for Montreal, Colorado, NY/Philly winner, and a TBD out west  :barf:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 28, 2014, 10:48:15 PM
they pretty much stole our logo so why not :dunno:
(http://www.k-state.edu/paintball/powercat.jpg)
(http://cdn.rsvlts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Minnesota-Wild-Logo.gif)
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Post by: SabiNation on April 28, 2014, 10:51:35 PM
Game 7!  Go Wild you guys!
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Post by: joda on April 28, 2014, 10:54:45 PM
Game 7!  Go Wild you guys!

 :cheers:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 28, 2014, 11:00:44 PM
Game 7!  Go Wild you guys!

series should have already been over
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Post by: SabiNation on April 28, 2014, 11:04:53 PM
Game 7!  Go Wild you guys!

series should have already been over

I know  :curse: :frown:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 28, 2014, 11:35:07 PM
Well the lesser of the two evils in the Sharks/Kings series looks like they are going to be the 4th team to blow a 3-0 series lead, idiots. I hate the Kings, they are hockey's version of hemorrhoids.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 29, 2014, 10:00:22 AM
im going blackhawks and bruins. really wanna see a rematch.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 29, 2014, 10:55:36 AM
#quackquack
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Post by: joda on April 29, 2014, 11:02:09 AM
im going blackhawks and bruins. really wanna see a rematch.

That sounds horrible :Yuck:
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 29, 2014, 11:06:36 AM
#quackquack

(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/J5bFGcGuamY/hqdefault.jpg)
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 29, 2014, 11:14:31 AM
#quackquack

(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/J5bFGcGuamY/hqdefault.jpg)

did you know that iceland is green and greenland is covered in ice?
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 29, 2014, 11:17:47 AM
#quackquack

(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/J5bFGcGuamY/hqdefault.jpg)

did you know that iceland is green and greenland is covered in ice?

Not anymore, it's melting at an alarming rate which will cause sea levels to rise which will in turn lead to the destruction of multiple coast line cities.
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Post by: joda on April 30, 2014, 10:50:40 AM
Happy Game 7 Day everyone. Go San Jose (at least we're not LA) Sharks, Minnesota WildStar NorthCats, and either of you horrible East Coast teams that I normally can't stand, but are better than most this year :cheers:
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Post by: SabiNation on April 30, 2014, 12:41:32 PM
Happy Game 7 Day everyone. Go San Jose (at least we're not LA) Sharks, Minnesota WildStar NorthCats, and either of you horrible East Coast teams that I normally can't stand, but are better than most this year :cheers:

I am very excite.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 30, 2014, 11:36:49 PM
SabiNation, Go Wild!!!!!!!!
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Post by: joda on April 30, 2014, 11:36:57 PM
NorthWild StarCats!!!!!!
 :D
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 30, 2014, 11:49:10 PM
Man the lippy sharks fans have been mighty quiet lately. rough ridin' losers, I hate that the kings won this series. GO DUCKS!!!
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 01, 2014, 12:03:02 AM
 :facepalm:
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Post by: joda on May 01, 2014, 12:06:51 AM
It would be hilarious if it was any of about 25 other teams that won. As it stands don't know whether to  :ROFL: at SJ or :chainsaw: they didn't take out LA
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Post by: joda on May 01, 2014, 12:09:11 AM
On another note, we need more Swiss in the NHL. Listening to Nino Niederreiter post game was adorbs.
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Post by: SabiNation on May 01, 2014, 01:52:24 PM
Oh man you guys.  I realized last night that I have never truly cheered for a team that won a playoffs game/series (I was 4 the last time the Chiefs won a playoff game.  Not born in '85.  Sporting KC I guess but I'm still very young in my soccer fandom life.).

Anyways, last night was great.  I hope I get to do it again sometime.  Go Wild!
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Post by: joda on May 13, 2014, 08:39:20 PM
This Rangers/Penguins game has been really good.
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Post by: joda on May 13, 2014, 11:12:26 PM
Damnit. I guess go Rangers :Yuck:
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Post by: joda on May 16, 2014, 11:24:22 AM
So Pittsburgh fired their GM Shero but kept Bylsma for now.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 16, 2014, 08:26:35 PM
Firing Shero is absurd, Pittsburgh has the 2nd best roster in the league.
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Post by: DQ12 on May 20, 2014, 03:01:11 PM
I'm going to the Blackhawks game tomorrow night.

 :gocho:
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Post by: 8manpick on May 20, 2014, 03:07:32 PM
I'm going to the Blackhawks game tomorrow night.

 :gocho:

Standing room, or an actual seat?
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Post by: DQ12 on May 20, 2014, 10:13:53 PM
I'm going to the Blackhawks game tomorrow night.

 :gocho:

Standing room, or an actual seat?
I graduated from K-State, dude.
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Post by: joda on June 04, 2014, 07:08:12 PM
So NYR vs LA :jerk:
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 04, 2014, 07:08:37 PM
So NYR vs LA :jerk:

yup  :Yuck:
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Post by: 0.42 on June 04, 2014, 10:46:30 PM
Great game, very fun to watch
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 05, 2014, 03:17:13 AM
Let's go Rangers! Drew Doughty is literally the worst thing about all of the bad parts of hockey. Worst person in hockey not named Todd Bertuzzi.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 05, 2014, 09:06:42 AM
Let's go Rangers! Drew Doughty is literally the worst thing about all of the bad parts of hockey. Worst person in hockey not named Todd Bertuzzi.

agreed. :cheers:
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2014, 12:26:31 AM
HEY
HEY
HEY
HEY HEY
HEY
HEY
HEY
HEY HEY
OOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHH
LETS GO RANGERS
OOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHH
LETS GO RANGERS
:excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:
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Post by: joda on June 27, 2014, 01:37:34 PM
Kesler to the Ducks. Good situation because I can go on hating him and it probably takes Anaheim out of the running for Spezza or Statsny
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Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 08:00:41 PM
Hey guys, bummed there's no baseball tonight? Me too. But guess what... There's hockey!!!!! :drool:
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Post by: 8manpick on October 09, 2014, 08:06:57 PM
'Sgo 'Hawks!
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Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 08:33:24 PM
'Sgo 'Hawks!
:shakesfist:
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Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 08:49:25 PM
Welp, there's the Blues in a nutshell. Spend $7 mil/per on a player, gets taken out on a knee on knee first game, opponent only gets a minor :cry:
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Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2014, 09:35:21 PM
i actually enjoy hockey a lot i just never know what channel they are on and stuff
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Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
i actually enjoy hockey a lot i just never know what channel they are on and stuff

I have the Gamecenter deal on my iPad but Cox has a free trial of Center Ice right now, unfortunately there's not a lot of games on regular channels
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Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2014, 09:42:32 PM
i actually enjoy hockey a lot i just never know what channel they are on and stuff

I have the Gamecenter deal on my iPad but Cox has a free trial of Center Ice right now, unfortunately there's not a lot of games on regular channels

yeah the NHL lost a large viewing base like 10 years ago or something when they didnt sign a big deal to keep it with nbc iirc
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Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 09:53:06 PM
i actually enjoy hockey a lot i just never know what channel they are on and stuff

I have the Gamecenter deal on my iPad but Cox has a free trial of Center Ice right now, unfortunately there's not a lot of games on regular channels

yeah the NHL lost a large viewing base like 10 years ago or something when they didnt sign a big deal to keep it with nbc iirc

Yea, I think it was around the time of the lockout (the one before the last one). It sucks being an out of market hockey fan.
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 09, 2014, 10:06:31 PM
i actually enjoy hockey a lot i just never know what channel they are on and stuff

I have the Gamecenter deal on my iPad but Cox has a free trial of Center Ice right now, unfortunately there's not a lot of games on regular channels

yeah the NHL lost a large viewing base like 10 years ago or something when they didnt sign a big deal to keep it with nbc iirc

You mean ABC/ESPN,  NBC has the package now. The NHL had no choice but to take the NBC deal, they negotiated the rights after the lockout and the bid from ESPN was terrible. FWIW the NHL has never had good network coverage in America. Last season there were more network games televised than ever including the first regular season prime time game in league history. NBC has extended their coverage even more this season.
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Post by: Tobias on October 09, 2014, 10:08:16 PM
i think I'll follow the coyotes
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2014, 10:09:40 PM
You mean the sharks (whipped ass last night)
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2014, 10:12:07 PM
Also getting gamecenter this year, pretty excited
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 09, 2014, 10:16:00 PM
Well it took one period for the season to go to crap :flush:

(http://replygif.net/i/257.gif)
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Post by: Tobias on October 09, 2014, 10:17:37 PM
we'll be ok mir
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2014, 10:19:25 PM
You're breakin my heart here 'bias
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2014, 10:20:25 PM
i actually enjoy hockey a lot i just never know what channel they are on and stuff

I have the Gamecenter deal on my iPad but Cox has a free trial of Center Ice right now, unfortunately there's not a lot of games on regular channels

yeah the NHL lost a large viewing base like 10 years ago or something when they didnt sign a big deal to keep it with nbc iirc

You mean ABC/ESPN,  NBC has the package now. The NHL had no choice but to take the NBC deal, they negotiated the rights after the lockout and the bid from ESPN was terrible. FWIW the NHL has never had good network coverage in America. Last season there were more network games televised than ever including the first regular season prime time game in league history. NBC has extended their coverage even more this season.

i knew it was one of the bigger networks, couldnt remember which one.  where i was living at the time the Avalanche were the team, so it was a lot of fun for those Avs vs Red Wings series, and roy being the stud goalie.  i still enjoy watching hockey when its actually on and i have the channel.  i think a IRL NHL game would be awesome.
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Post by: Tobias on October 09, 2014, 10:26:00 PM

You're breakin my heart here 'bias

are the sharks san jose?  dunno if I can do that
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Post by: Tobias on October 09, 2014, 10:26:56 PM
i went to an avs game with my gpa once and he somehow fell asleep.  I thought it was fun
Title: Re: NHL 2013-14 open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 10:27:21 PM
i actually enjoy hockey a lot i just never know what channel they are on and stuff

I have the Gamecenter deal on my iPad but Cox has a free trial of Center Ice right now, unfortunately there's not a lot of games on regular channels

yeah the NHL lost a large viewing base like 10 years ago or something when they didnt sign a big deal to keep it with nbc iirc

You mean ABC/ESPN,  NBC has the package now. The NHL had no choice but to take the NBC deal, they negotiated the rights after the lockout and the bid from ESPN was terrible. FWIW the NHL has never had good network coverage in America. Last season there were more network games televised than ever including the first regular season prime time game in league history. NBC has extended their coverage even more this season.

i knew it was one of the bigger networks, couldnt remember which one.  where i was living at the time the Avalanche were the team, so it was a lot of fun for those Avs vs Red Wings series, and roy being the stud goalie.  i still enjoy watching hockey when its actually on and i have the channel.  i think a IRL NHL game would be awesome.

IRL NHL games are great. Anytime someone tries to tell me they don't like hockey I ask if they've ever actually been to a game. Usually around here you get "Well I went to a Thunder game one time and got really drunk".
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Post by: Tobias on October 09, 2014, 10:27:42 PM
im spoiled by soccer coverage and dunno if I feel like spending the $160 to be a casual fan
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2014, 10:29:11 PM
NHL is the funnest sport to watch live

'bias, you can join known huge studs @erii and @PurpleBear4 in cheering on the #sharks
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 09, 2014, 10:30:56 PM
Did you guys see scottwildcat's top 5 teams he's choosing from on twitter? I mean, what a dumbass.
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Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2014, 10:31:19 PM
im going to go to a IRL NHL sometime, just made up my mind
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Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 10:31:28 PM

You're breakin my heart here 'bias

are the sharks san jose?  dunno if I can do that

Trust me in this, don't base your NHL team off their city. I love the Blues but St. Louis can get mumped.

And Arizona is going to have a very tough year this year (sorry MiR). Not that they're a bad team, the West is just ridiculous.
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Post by: Tobias on October 09, 2014, 10:32:57 PM
i don't have anything against san jose the city, I just hate the crap out of their pro soccer team and would feel even more disingenuous than I already do
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2014, 10:35:09 PM
The entire East division could vanish and I wouldn't care

'cept lightning of course.

You could go with them 'bias, be buds with Winters
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Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 10:38:59 PM
The entire East division could vanish and I wouldn't care

'cept lightning of course.

You could go with them 'bias, be buds with Winters

Lighting would be a very good choice. Fun team to watch. Though they're handling of Martin last year annoyed me.

I'd recommend the Blues, but if you won't choose the Sharks cause of th Earthquake you won't choose them because of the Cardinals. Plus they're heartbreaking to follow.

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Post by: Tobias on October 09, 2014, 10:42:27 PM
i grew up in phoenix but the team came after i moved to kansas.  i feel that factors in somehow
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 09, 2014, 10:44:50 PM
i don't have anything against san jose the city, I just hate the crap out of their pro soccer team and would feel even more disingenuous than I already do

The Sharks are 1000x more hateable than than the quakes. They have one of the biggest douches in recent memory as one of their captains.
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2014, 10:47:04 PM
I don't think he's a capitan this year. Think he's an alternate actually. I dunno tho, just saw it in a headline but didn't read the article
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Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2014, 10:47:46 PM
i don't have anything against san jose the city, I just hate the crap out of their pro soccer team and would feel even more disingenuous than I already do

The Sharks are 1000x more hateable than than the quakes. They have one of the biggest douches in recent memory as one of their captains.

who is this loser for the LHCiq folks here
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2014, 10:49:17 PM
Big Joe (huge rough ridin' stud)
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Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 10:51:22 PM
Joe Thornton (for the LHIQ)
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 09, 2014, 11:09:12 PM
Yes, he finally got demoted and is wearing the A. I said one of the captains.
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Post by: joda on October 09, 2014, 11:12:15 PM
Yes, he finally got demoted and is wearing the A. I said one of the captains.

I just saw this, SJ going with the rotating C to change the leadership culture. What's next, no names on the jerseys? :ROFL:
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2014, 11:17:27 PM
Logan couture should be full time capitan always, so dreamy  :love:
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 09, 2014, 11:29:44 PM
 :love:

(http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/.OGCazNb0VYCeTXr8ivJVQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYwMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/person/Ysports/brent-burns-hockey-headshot-photo.jpg)
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2014, 11:34:23 PM
Stud  :love:
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 09, 2014, 11:54:09 PM
Couture  :thumbsup:

Burns  :blank:
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Post by: Super PurpleCat on October 10, 2014, 01:06:54 AM
Stars should only get better once Spezza and Hemsky get settled in.   
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Post by: joda on October 10, 2014, 01:30:01 AM
Stars should only get better once Spezza and Hemsky get settled in.

Well, until they get hurt anyways
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Post by: Stevesie60 on October 10, 2014, 01:30:45 AM
I should probably follow the Sharks since the Warriors are in the same town, right? Don't get me wrong, I won't watch a single game this year, but it sounds like a good time.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 10, 2014, 10:07:27 AM
I should probably follow the Sharks since the Warriors are in the same town, right? Don't get me wrong, I won't watch a single game this year, but it sounds like a good time.

seven is a pretty big stars fan, if that makes any difference.
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Post by: 8manpick on October 10, 2014, 10:12:54 AM
Ha, stole a couple points from those Dallas dorks last night
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 10, 2014, 10:20:51 AM
Ha, stole a couple points from those Dallas dorks last night

we still got a point and go eff yourself
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Post by: joda on October 10, 2014, 12:10:06 PM
Ha, stole a couple points from those Dallas dorks last night

For anyone looking to choose a team DO NOT BE LIKE 8MP!!!! Don't do it. The Blackhawks are the NHLs version of the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Post by: 8manpick on October 10, 2014, 12:11:31 PM
Ha, stole a couple points from those Dallas dorks last night

For anyone looking to choose a team DO NOT BE LIKE 8MP!!!! Don't do it. The Blackhawks are the NHLs version of the St. Louis Cardinals.
More like the Royals. Fast, scrappy, ultra-talented. Favorites to win the league. Etc.
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Post by: joda on October 10, 2014, 12:20:55 PM
Ha, stole a couple points from those Dallas dorks last night

For anyone looking to choose a team DO NOT BE LIKE 8MP!!!! Don't do it. The Blackhawks are the NHLs version of the St. Louis Cardinals.
More like the Royals. Fast, scrappy, ultra-talented. Favorites to win the league. Etc.
:ROFL:
Just like Cardinals fans
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 10, 2014, 12:30:37 PM
congrats on your shoot out win, 8mp. you really earned it outshooting us and all.
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Post by: chuckjames on October 10, 2014, 02:46:03 PM
Subban is the best player in the league, and maybe the best person in the world. I know nothing else about hockey.
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 11, 2014, 09:23:23 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/59vrmYb.jpg)

Mom just sent me this with "guess where I am."  So lucky
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Post by: joda on October 13, 2014, 09:14:37 PM
Stamkos is ridiculous
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Post by: joda on October 16, 2014, 10:56:41 PM
Quick just tried to form tackle Steen :ROFL:

These refs either suck or they want this game to get crazy
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on October 16, 2014, 11:06:30 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/59vrmYb.jpg)

Mom just sent me this with "guess where I am."  So lucky

When our Sharks host the Stanley Cup this season, we'll be there for game 1.
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Post by: Stevesie60 on October 16, 2014, 11:50:33 PM
After some thinking, after seeing how my first season as a Royals fan has turned out, I will be accepting bids for my fandom. It's easy really, whoever pays me the most to be a fan of their team basically guarantees their team going to the Stanley Cup series on an undefeated streak that most likely lasts through the Stanley Cup series. I'll start the bidding at $50.
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 16, 2014, 11:52:14 PM
And then fist bump big Joe  :love:
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Post by: joda on October 17, 2014, 12:28:08 AM
rough ridin' Jonathan Quick. Blues just dominated the Kings tonight and lose a 1-0 SO :bang:
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 17, 2014, 08:48:21 AM
stars scored 2 goals in the last 3 minutes to beat the penguins AFTER getting a good goal waved off for interference. last goal was with 4 seconds left.   :love: :love:

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=645767&lang=en (http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=645767&lang=en)
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Post by: joda on October 18, 2014, 10:44:29 PM
Man, I actually kind of like the 'Yotes. They just don't have the guns to keep up in the West.
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Post by: Winters on October 18, 2014, 11:02:46 PM
Stamkos  :love:
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Post by: joda on October 18, 2014, 11:11:23 PM
Stamkos  :love:

Yea, he's kinda good
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 19, 2014, 09:33:47 PM
Man, I actually kind of like the 'Yotes. They just don't have the guns to keep up in the West.

We're good enough to make the playoffs if Mike Smith pulls his head out of his ass. The Blues are sick, but last night was an embarrassment.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 20, 2014, 09:41:19 AM
Man, I actually kind of like the 'Yotes. They just don't have the guns to keep up in the West.

We're good enough to make the playoffs if Mike Smith pulls his head out of his ass. The Blues are sick, but last night was an embarrassment.

feel the same way about the stars and theyre playoff chances. no way are they going to beat chicago and stl, but nashville wtf? also minnesota hanging back there. looking like a 6-8 seed at best.
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Post by: joda on October 20, 2014, 10:02:50 AM
Man, I actually kind of like the 'Yotes. They just don't have the guns to keep up in the West.

We're good enough to make the playoffs if Mike Smith pulls his head out of his ass. The Blues are sick, but last night was an embarrassment.

feel the same way about the stars and theyre playoff chances. no way are they going to beat chicago and stl, but nashville wtf? also minnesota hanging back there. looking like a 6-8 seed at best.

The Central is absolutely ridiculous this year. Winnipeg is the only team that doesn't really have a chance and they're not a pushover.
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Post by: joda on November 04, 2014, 09:14:58 PM
For those of you that don't know yet, Vladimir Tarasenko is a stud

Warning NSFW, make sure kids are out of the room, etc
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iyRGH7HDs7s (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iyRGH7HDs7s)
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Post by: joda on November 06, 2014, 09:48:14 PM
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1ARHr9r0csI (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1ARHr9r0csI)
 :D
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Post by: joda on December 13, 2014, 04:26:31 PM
Not NHL but saw a glass shattering in person for the first time last night. Happened a couple sections over from me, pretty crazy sight.

Here's the video
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0kQDOEiknW8 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0kQDOEiknW8)

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Post by: star seed 7 on December 22, 2014, 09:24:29 PM
how is fighting still allowed in the nhl?  it's ridiculous
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Post by: The Big Train on December 23, 2014, 01:36:18 AM
how is fighting still allowed in the nhl?  it's ridiculous

wrong thread but hung out with some buds that were back in town tonight and we had a great discussion about this and legality issues.  the wives were not impressed
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on December 23, 2014, 09:22:17 AM
STARS!
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Post by: Spaces on December 27, 2014, 12:32:43 PM
I just bet my Colorado friend $100 on the Avalanche NOT winning a Stanley Cup in the next 5 seasons.
:gocho:

Pretty much 2 down, 3 to go
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Post by: joda on December 28, 2014, 08:18:15 PM
I'll leave this here

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Post by: 8manpick on February 18, 2015, 12:28:35 PM
Going to my first NHL game tonight... Red Wings @ Blackhawks
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 18, 2015, 12:31:14 PM
Going to my first NHL game tonight... Red Wings @ Blackhawks

youre going to love it.
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Post by: 8manpick on February 18, 2015, 12:34:00 PM
Going to my first NHL game tonight... Red Wings @ Blackhawks

youre going to love it.
Yeah, I'm really excited for it
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Post by: joda on February 18, 2015, 12:34:41 PM
Going to my first NHL game tonight... Red Wings @ Blackhawks

Good one for a first game, IMO. I hate Blackhawk fans, but there's no denying that's an electric atmosphere and any time 2 original 6 teams get together it can be a fun time.
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 18, 2015, 02:19:18 PM
Going to my first NHL game tonight... Red Wings @ Blackhawks

Good one for a first game, IMO. I hate Blackhawk fans, but there's no denying that's an electric atmosphere and any time 2 original 6 teams get together it can be a fun time.

yes, super gross teams, the grossest, but it will absolutely be a good time. It's tonight's matchup on NBC Sports Network's Wednesday Night Rivalry.
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Post by: 8manpick on February 18, 2015, 02:31:44 PM
MIR, am I remembering right that you are a Phoenix fan? If so, may I ask why? Other than the distant Jets history, it seems like an odd team to root for
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 18, 2015, 02:42:10 PM
MIR, am I remembering right that you are a Phoenix fan? If so, may I ask why? Other than the distant Jets history, it seems like an odd team to root for

It pretty much goes back to being a Winnipeg Jets fan when they had Keith Tkachuk, Teemu Selanne, and Shane Doan. My first NHL game was their first year in Phoenix, December of 1996 against Vancouver, two days before the Cotton Bowl against BYU.

I still have this jersey
(http://fanspromoweb.com/UploadFiles/201092063856906.1.jpg)
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 18, 2015, 02:46:59 PM
thats a sick sweater, MIR.

here are a few of my favorites...

(http://www.caldercup2000.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/turgeon_sylvain.jpg)

(http://www.jawnville.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nordiques-jersey_t.jpg)

(http://www.thesportingstore.com/assets/images/nhl/dallas%20stars%20dark.jpg)
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 18, 2015, 02:47:42 PM
then theres this guy:

(http://www.gamewornauctions.net/images/products/786edd0ef7e2a5e6.jpg)
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Post by: 8manpick on February 18, 2015, 02:53:48 PM


MIR, am I remembering right that you are a Phoenix fan? If so, may I ask why? Other than the distant Jets history, it seems like an odd team to root for

It pretty much goes back to being a Winnipeg Jets fan when they had Keith Tkachuk, Teemu Selanne, and Shane Doan. My first NHL game was their first year in Phoenix, December of 1996 against Vancouver, two days before the Cotton Bowl against BYU.

Cool, thanks. I'm always interested to see how/why people become fans of certain teams that seem a little strange
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Post by: joda on February 18, 2015, 03:11:49 PM
Very similar reason to why I'm a Blues fan. First game I saw in person was a Blues/'Yotes game in St. Louis. It ended being an incredibly fun, intense game and I fell in love with the Blues' style of play. Also part of the reason the 'Yotes are one of my secondary favorites.

Also thee Blues history is also very entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about their past once I started following them.
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 18, 2015, 05:55:47 PM
Sounds like a sweet game 8mp, I bet you get hooked
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 21, 2015, 10:52:34 AM
thats a sick sweater, MIR.

here are a few of my favorites...

(http://www.caldercup2000.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/turgeon_sylvain.jpg)

(http://www.jawnville.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nordiques-jersey_t.jpg)

(http://www.thesportingstore.com/assets/images/nhl/dallas%20stars%20dark.jpg)

The old stars sweaters are so ugly, you should have went with a north stars sweater
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 21, 2015, 10:57:12 AM
Very similar reason to why I'm a Blues fan. First game I saw in person was a Blues/'Yotes game in St. Louis. It ended being an incredibly fun, intense game and I fell in love with the Blues' style of play. Also part of the reason the 'Yotes are one of my secondary favorites.

Also thee Blues history is also very entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about their past once I started following them.

I like the Blues too, I have a mp3 of their old goal horn. You're right they have a very interesting history, the checkerdome  :love:

I had a 60+ female blues fan hit me after the Coyotes beat the Blues in a playoff game 15 years ago.
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Post by: joda on March 01, 2015, 03:53:41 PM
Yandle to the Rangers :sdeek:

At least you got Duclair back
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Post by: joda on March 01, 2015, 03:58:10 PM
Very similar reason to why I'm a Blues fan. First game I saw in person was a Blues/'Yotes game in St. Louis. It ended being an incredibly fun, intense game and I fell in love with the Blues' style of play. Also part of the reason the 'Yotes are one of my secondary favorites.

Also thee Blues history is also very entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about their past once I started following them.

I like the Blues too, I have a mp3 of their old goal horn. You're right they have a very interesting history, the checkerdome  :love:

I had a 60+ female blues fan hit me after the Coyotes beat the Blues in a playoff game 15 years ago.

Missed this post.

Im really sad I can never see a game in the Checkerdome, the stories of it are fantastic.
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Post by: MakeItRain on March 02, 2015, 06:15:40 PM
Yandle to the Rangers :sdeek:

At least you got Duclair back

Did the Rangers need more scoring though? Yandle is a total disaster defensively, a nightmare.
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Post by: joda on March 02, 2015, 10:46:32 PM
Yandle to the Rangers :sdeek:

At least you got Duclair back

Did the Rangers need more scoring though? Yandle is a total disaster defensively, a nightmare.

Yea, I don't know. This will be an interesting one to watch. Anything less than a Cup in the next couple years probably has to be considered a failure for them considering all they've given up for Nash, St. Louis, and now Yandle.

I'd have loved Yandle on the Blues, but he'd have been pretty redundant once Shattenkirk gets back and that price would have been way to steep. If he gets healthy and plays I think Michalek will be a good fit at a much better price.
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Post by: joda on March 02, 2015, 11:34:25 PM
Saw this on a Blues message board and got a little chuckle

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Post by: MakeItRain on March 02, 2015, 11:57:38 PM
Saw this on a Blues message board and got a little chuckle

That's funny. Yandle is flashy but I like Z much better as a defenseman. He's solid on the blue line again nothing flashy, although he won't need to for the Blues he can log a million minutes and he is very good on the kill.
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Post by: joda on March 04, 2015, 02:24:18 PM
Saw this on a Blues message board and got a little chuckle

That's funny. Yandle is flashy but I like Z much better as a defenseman. He's solid on the blue line again nothing flashy, although he won't need to for the Blues he can log a million minutes and he is very good on the kill.

I agree on Michalek. If him and Shattenkirk are both healthy come playoff time and Lindbohm keeps up his solid play, the Blues may have the best D corp in the league from 1-6. Then add in a solid top 6 guy like Jackman and 2 serviceable depth guys in Butler and Bortuzzo and that depth is filthy. That will come in handy when the Blues have their annual MASH unit the last week of the season.
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Post by: joda on March 27, 2015, 01:12:19 PM
http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12562746/arizona-coyotes-broadcaster-nick-boynton-arrested-incident-buffalo-casino (http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12562746/arizona-coyotes-broadcaster-nick-boynton-arrested-incident-buffalo-casino)
 :lol:
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Post by: joda on April 09, 2015, 09:26:09 PM
In big league hockey news LA is currently down 2-0 in a game that, if they lose in regulation, they are eliminated :emawkid: <----- in every NHL team color but black and silver
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 09, 2015, 09:47:10 PM
Typical coyote trash
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Post by: joda on April 09, 2015, 11:03:18 PM
Suck it Kings :lol:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 09, 2015, 11:26:29 PM
Sharks, Kings, and likely either the Pens or Bs; WOW
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Post by: joda on April 09, 2015, 11:55:59 PM
Sharks, Kings, and likely either the Pens or Bs; WOW

Probably 7 of last year 16 playoff qualifiers won't make it with half of the West being different, crazy.
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 10, 2015, 09:22:53 AM
I really thought the Stars would be a playoff team again this year, but it's hard to outscore Lehtonen playing the part of "open net" for one period each game at the AAC.

Gonna go down for the season finale tomorrow night, though and watch Captain Jamie Benn try to win the Art Ross Trophy.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 10, 2015, 12:30:40 PM
Sharks, Kings, and likely either the Pens or Bs; WOW

Probably 7 of last year 16 playoff qualifiers won't make it with half of the West being different, crazy.

If the B's don't make it last season's stanley cup champion and the president's trophy winner will be out. Although I'm sure I share the opinion of the world in hoping that the B's get in and the Pens are out. I think Bruins and Rangers in the first round would be fun. In both conferences what was formally known as the #1 seed will be in for a battle.
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 11, 2015, 09:25:34 AM
i haven't looked at the east at all.  how are the wings and lightning looking?  all other east teams can die in a fire.
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 12, 2015, 12:10:58 AM
I really thought the Stars would be a playoff team again this year, but it's hard to outscore Lehtonen playing the part of "open net" for one period each game at the AAC.

Gonna go down for the season finale tomorrow night, though and watch Captain Jamie Benn try to win the Art Ross Trophy.

(http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/brownsvilleherald.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/ec/5ec89912-7f6e-11e3-8835-0019bb30f31a/52d91a6070885.image.jpg)

(http://cdn.nhl.com/kings/images/upload/2008/06/ArtRossTrophyLarge.jpg)

 :Woot:   :emawkid:   :Woot:
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Post by: Winters on April 14, 2015, 04:57:33 PM
I'm ready for the lightning to win their 2nd Stanley Cup  (https://nbcprohockeytalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/610x-12.jpg?w=320)

You just can't beat the NHL playoffs. Best postseason in all of organized sport. (https://nbcprohockeytalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/khabibulin-cup.jpg)
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Post by: joda on April 14, 2015, 05:28:19 PM
I'm ready for the lightning to win their 2nd Stanley Cup  (https://nbcprohockeytalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/610x-12.jpg?w=320)

You just can't beat the NHL playoffs. Best postseason in all of organized sport. (https://nbcprohockeytalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/khabibulin-cup.jpg)

Blues year, though a TB/Blues final would be ideal.

But yes, best postseason. Also best championship celebration by a longshot
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 14, 2015, 07:39:53 PM
Good luck, Winters... Cup playoffs are good stuff.  Hard to see TB hoisting the cup with the #15 netminder, but stranger things have happened.

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Post by: 8manpick on April 19, 2015, 10:36:15 AM
Poor Conor McDavid
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Post by: joda on April 19, 2015, 12:10:26 PM
Poor Conor McDavid

Yea, freaking Edmonton. Even if McDavid lives up to all the hype he doesn't make them more than a boarder line playoff team with that shitshow of management.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 19, 2015, 09:07:10 PM
eff Edmonton, they shouldn't even have been allowed in the lottery, just another "sure thing" they'll ruin. :flush:
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Post by: The Big Train on April 19, 2015, 09:08:35 PM
is edmonton the NHL equivalent to the NFL browns?  everything i have seen is this guy is the best since Crosby came into the league.
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Post by: joda on April 19, 2015, 09:50:57 PM
is edmonton the NHL equivalent to the NFL browns?  everything i have seen is this guy is the best since Crosby came into the league.

Somewhat like the Browns, yes. This will be the 4th time in the last 6 years they've picked first overall, so the Browns probably isn't even a strong enough comparison.
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Post by: The Big Train on April 19, 2015, 09:52:08 PM
wow
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 20, 2015, 11:32:36 AM
Poor Conor McDavid

He looked none too pleased when it was announced, that's for sure. 
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 20, 2015, 10:57:08 PM
this game right now  :ohno:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2015, 10:41:59 AM
Had a blast trolling jets fans last night, eff them
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 21, 2015, 10:12:45 PM
getting very tired of this rough ridin' nick offerman nascar commercial
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2015, 10:49:27 PM
What do you sharks fans think of Todd Mcclellan leaving? Guessing since the assistants were fired he had the old change your coaches edict and said nah.
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 21, 2015, 10:59:58 PM
he's literally the only coach i know in the nhl so i don't really know if it's good or bad or what
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2015, 11:25:48 PM
I wouldn't think that letting a coach go who made the playoffs 6 straight years and then missed the 7th by a few points would be a good thing. You may get Claude Julien out of it though
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Post by: 8manpick on April 22, 2015, 10:47:52 AM
https://youtu.be/8PZWGGkrMCk
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 22, 2015, 03:19:22 PM
https://youtu.be/8PZWGGkrMCk

Dude played for the Wichita Thunder just 3 seasons ago. eff the hawks though.
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Post by: 8manpick on April 22, 2015, 03:20:09 PM
Yeah, he has a pretty crazy story to get to where he is now
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Post by: joda on April 22, 2015, 10:46:03 PM
Blues destroying the Wild tonight. Tarasenko with another beautiful 1 handed breakaway goal.
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 22, 2015, 10:52:36 PM
i hate the wild.  what a stupid name
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Post by: Tobias on April 22, 2015, 11:32:19 PM
makes me think arena football
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 23, 2015, 10:28:59 PM
Hell of a win by the bolts tonite... IF they end up making a run at the cup, this is clearly the key turning point.

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Post by: joda on April 26, 2015, 08:20:22 PM
I love this Blues team, but when you lose first round three straight years it's time for a shake-up. Could make for a pretty bittersweet offseason.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 26, 2015, 10:54:05 PM
So you want Hitchcock to go?
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Post by: joda on April 27, 2015, 01:38:20 AM
So you want Hitchcock to go?

I don't, but I'm hearing it's probable he won't be back (not really sure how I feel about that, probably depends on who gets hired if he goes). I'm more thinking a roster shakeup. I think Oshie's probably going to be on the trade block. Some of the other older guys will probably be available at the right price.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 28, 2015, 12:26:29 AM
So you want Hitchcock to go?

I don't, but I'm hearing it's probable he won't be back (not really sure how I feel about that, probably depends on who gets hired if he goes). I'm more thinking a roster shakeup. I think Oshie's probably going to be on the trade block. Some of the other older guys will probably be available at the right price.

I don't know if Oshie or Backes are doing much for you.
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Post by: joda on April 28, 2015, 10:18:12 AM
So you want Hitchcock to go?

I don't, but I'm hearing it's probable he won't be back (not really sure how I feel about that, probably depends on who gets hired if he goes). I'm more thinking a roster shakeup. I think Oshie's probably going to be on the trade block. Some of the other older guys will probably be available at the right price.

I don't know if Oshie or Backes are doing much for you.

Backes is still pretty elite defensively and has a NTC so he probably isn't going anywhere. I expect his role to be scaled back significantly next year though, probably serving as the 3rd line center depending on who the coach is.

Oshie is still a very good player, but has been almost invisible in the playoffs (1g, 1a this year) and I would be shocked if he's wearing the blue note next season.

Jackman is a UFA and if he's back next year hopefully it's nothing more than a 7th Defenseman.
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Post by: Winters on April 28, 2015, 03:15:59 PM
pretty pumped for this Game7 you guys!
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 29, 2015, 02:59:18 PM
pretty pumped for this Game7 you guys!

 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDx1O2sWAAE7K6g.jpg)
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Post by: Winters on April 29, 2015, 04:15:06 PM
Detroit Suck City, amirite?
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Post by: joda on April 29, 2015, 07:17:07 PM
Game 7s are great. Go Bolts!
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Post by: Winters on April 29, 2015, 08:18:31 PM
 :runaway: :ohno:
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 29, 2015, 08:45:38 PM
12 minutes  :crossfingers:
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 29, 2015, 09:05:28 PM
 :cheers:
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Post by: Winters on April 29, 2015, 09:08:57 PM
Tampa Bay!  :cool:
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 29, 2015, 09:16:27 PM
celebrate safely my close personal friend
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Post by: 8manpick on April 29, 2015, 09:29:14 PM
Congrats young winters
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Post by: joda on April 29, 2015, 09:57:39 PM
Good job TB, now go kick Montreal's ass
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Post by: joda on April 29, 2015, 10:02:37 PM
 :Woot:<---- is this guy playing sled hockey :surprised:
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 29, 2015, 10:16:39 PM
Tampa Bay!  :cool:

 :cheers:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 30, 2015, 10:20:43 PM
pretty pumped for this Game7 you guys!

 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDx1O2sWAAE7K6g.jpg)

Keep your rough ridin' skates on the ice, bro
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Post by: joda on April 30, 2015, 11:20:46 PM
Meant to do this yesterday, but here it is:

Joda tells the uninformed who to cheer for in round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

1. Minnesota vs Chicago- Minnesota all day, every day. Chicago can die in a giant ice fire. If Crawford is in goal cheer for them to lose 10-0 every night. If Darling is in goal cheer for them to lose 1-0, preferably with with Keith or Seabrook scoring an own goal off their fat faces.

2. Tampa Bay vs. Montreal- TB. Easy. Not only is Montreal the "Canadiens" :Yuck:, they're French Canadiens :barf:.

3. Anaheim vs Calgary- Flames, the only Canadien team to cheer for. If the Ducks where still the Mighty Ducks they might be cool, but they're not.

4. Washington vs NY Rangers- eh, do what you want. I don't hate these Rangers and I don't really care for Washington. Ovi is really good though and he's pretty good at trolling on the ice so  :dunno:
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 30, 2015, 11:24:23 PM
chicago (obviously) cause eff a stupid name like the "wild"

tampa bay cause winters is a close personal friend

ducks cause calgary is stupid

and who cares cause east teams suck anyway
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Post by: 8manpick on May 01, 2015, 09:53:09 AM
Hey Joda, meet me by the statue
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Post by: joda on May 01, 2015, 10:45:12 AM
Hey Joda, meet me by the statue

 :comehere:
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Post by: 8manpick on May 01, 2015, 10:46:49 AM
Hey Joda, meet me by the statue

 :comehere:
What's St. Louis doing this week?
:comeatme:
(Hint: not party-rocking on the ice)

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Post by: MakeItRain on May 04, 2015, 12:55:58 AM
Meant to do this yesterday, but here it is:

Joda tells the uninformed who to cheer for in round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

1. Minnesota vs Chicago- Minnesota all day, every day. Chicago can die in a giant ice fire. If Crawford is in goal cheer for them to lose 10-0 every night. If Darling is in goal cheer for them to lose 1-0, preferably with with Keith or Seabrook scoring an own goal off their fat faces.

2. Tampa Bay vs. Montreal- TB. Easy. Not only is Montreal the "Canadiens" :Yuck:, they're French Canadiens :barf:.

3. Anaheim vs Calgary- Flames, the only Canadien team to cheer for. If the Ducks where still the Mighty Ducks they might be cool, but they're not.

4. Washington vs NY Rangers- eh, do what you want. I don't hate these Rangers and I don't really care for Washington. Ovi is really good though and he's pretty good at trolling on the ice so  :dunno:

spot on although I'd want Kane or Shaw (what a stupid rough ridin' mouthbreathing face this idiot has) scoring into their own net
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 05, 2015, 11:40:59 PM
WOW FLAMES :excited:
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Post by: joda on May 05, 2015, 11:53:36 PM
That was quite the hockey game
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Post by: 8manpick on May 06, 2015, 09:27:50 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEXHeTcxQy4
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Post by: joda on May 06, 2015, 10:16:29 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEXHeTcxQy4

The Blackhawks are, ironically, the St Louis Cardinals of the NHL
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on May 06, 2015, 10:36:55 AM
chicago (obviously) cause eff a stupid name like the "wild"

tampa bay cause winters is a close personal friend

ducks cause calgary is stupid

and who cares cause east teams suck anyway

Powercats, tho.

(http://greatsportsart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/wild-2010-logo-1-white.jpg)

 :dunno:
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Post by: Winters on May 13, 2015, 12:15:47 AM
Halfway there  :shy:
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Post by: Asteriskhead on May 19, 2015, 09:00:49 PM
Fun first period. Let's go, Ducks!
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 20, 2015, 09:44:30 AM
Fun first period. Let's go, Ducks!

go eff yourself.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on May 20, 2015, 10:20:01 AM
Fun first period. Let's go, Ducks!

go eff yourself.

no, you.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 20, 2015, 03:57:54 PM
Fun first period. Let's go, Ducks!

go eff yourself.

no, you.

you first, guy.
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Post by: 8manpick on May 20, 2015, 08:57:24 PM

Fun first period. Let's go, Ducks!

go eff yourself.

no, you.

you first, guy.
I'm with Tonya
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on May 29, 2015, 10:16:50 PM
BOLTS are in.... Congrats Winters!!

Now... Let's go Ducks!!!

 :emawkid:
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Post by: Winters on May 29, 2015, 10:18:13 PM
STANLEY rough ridin' CUP  :excited:
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Post by: joda on May 30, 2015, 01:03:04 AM
Regardless of who wins tomorrow (but especially if it's Chicago), Let's Go Tampa rough ridin' Bay Lightning!!!!!
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Post by: 8manpick on June 01, 2015, 02:48:29 PM
 :Woohoo: :excited: :billdance: :emawkid:
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Post by: Asteriskhead on June 01, 2015, 03:06:30 PM
I'll be pulling for Tampa Bay.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 01, 2015, 03:18:15 PM
8mp, any idea why people are so butthurt and root against the hawks no matter who they play?
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Post by: 8manpick on June 01, 2015, 03:50:01 PM
8mp, any idea why people are so butthurt and root against the hawks no matter who they play?

Probably because of how pretty Patrick Sharp is or something.  Dorks always act like they hate the prom king.
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Post by: joda on June 01, 2015, 06:51:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEXHeTcxQy4

The Blackhawks are, ironically, the St Louis Cardinals of the NHL
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Post by: joda on June 01, 2015, 06:57:09 PM
I mean, the big Blackhawks "fan" doesn't even post his excitement at going to the SC finals until midday 2 days after? Gmafb
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Post by: 8manpick on June 01, 2015, 07:10:36 PM
Too busy celebrating with IRL friends. Can't expect a Blues fan to know about that
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 01, 2015, 11:24:59 PM
8mp, any idea why people are so butthurt and root against the hawks no matter who they play?

Probably because of how pretty Patrick Sharp is or something.  Dorks always act like they hate the prom king.
OR...
Patrick Kane is a stupid racist drunk bro
Marian Hossa was a disloyal ring chasing whore
Andrew Shaw is a big dumb mouth breathing cheap shot artist
Their fans are absolutely, proven by math, the biggest bandwagon fans in all of sports but act like they are old money cream of crop

ve their d men though
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Post by: Stevesie60 on June 02, 2015, 02:21:46 AM
Remember two years ago when the Hawks won and 8manpick was in Aggie Station making fun of them and telling me how annoying and bandwagony they were? You probably don't because you probably weren't there. But 8man and I were. And we remember.
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Post by: 8manpick on June 02, 2015, 06:26:33 AM

Remember two years ago when the Hawks won and 8manpick was in Aggie Station making fun of them and telling me how annoying and bandwagony they were? You probably don't because you probably weren't there. But 8man and I were. And we remember.

:dubious:
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Post by: 8manpick on June 02, 2015, 06:36:14 AM
hatersgonnahate.gif
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 02, 2015, 12:14:16 PM
i bet the hawks to make it to the cup. now that they did, ill be rooting for a great hockey series. just want to see game 7.
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Post by: Tobias on June 02, 2015, 01:40:38 PM
guess we know who wacky is going for :lol:
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Post by: Winters on June 04, 2015, 07:31:53 PM
Chicago is racist
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 10, 2015, 10:21:57 PM
Coyotes to KC? :Wha:
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Post by: The Big Train on June 10, 2015, 10:26:21 PM
I would gladly trade sporting for an NHL team I have never heard of  :drool:
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 10, 2015, 10:31:42 PM
 :excited:
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 10, 2015, 10:35:08 PM
I've never been to an NHL game. I'D LOVE TO GO TO ONE AND SUPPORT MY HOMETOWN TEAM
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Post by: 'taterblast on June 10, 2015, 10:35:20 PM
would take
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Post by: Winters on June 11, 2015, 06:45:07 PM
would still #gobolts
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 12, 2015, 12:02:03 AM
Coyotes to KC? :Wha:

Probably not. Kansas City has the same issue that Vegas currently has and it's that the existing arena has far too many preexisting events to make it work.

IF the Coyotes leave Glendale right now the most likely scenario would be for them to share Talking Stick Arena for a season or two. This would buy time for either Phoenix to complete plans for a new downtown arena or for Vegas to finish theirs.

I think the final outcome will be that an injunction will be issued or a settlement will be reached that will eventually keep the Coyotes in Glendale for a year or two. In this time either Phoenix or Scottsdale will build an arena for the Suns and Coyotes and the Coyotes will spend a season in the old downtown arena, Walking Stick Arena. Las Vegas and Quebec City will get expansion franchises and the league will get enormous expansion fees from both locations. Southern Ontario won't get a team and they'll be pissed, Seattle won't get a team and they'll feign outrage, Kansas City won't get a team and it will be met with a collective meh.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 12, 2015, 09:54:08 AM
i will bet against the Vegas team every chance i get.
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Post by: 8manpick on June 15, 2015, 03:00:21 PM
Tonight should be fun
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 15, 2015, 04:26:37 PM
Tonight should be fun

where you watching?
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Post by: 8manpick on June 15, 2015, 04:31:00 PM
I think at Lincoln hall.
http://www.lh-st.com/Shows/06-15-2015+Blackhawks+v+Lightning
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 15, 2015, 05:01:10 PM
I think at Lincoln hall.
http://www.lh-st.com/Shows/06-15-2015+Blackhawks+v+Lightning

nice. never been. watched several games at the crossing in LP. seemed to be all out blackhawks, but i suppose every bar is.
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Post by: 8manpick on June 15, 2015, 06:50:22 PM

I think at Lincoln hall.
http://www.lh-st.com/Shows/06-15-2015+Blackhawks+v+Lightning

nice. never been. watched several games at the crossing in LP. seemed to be all out blackhawks, but i suppose every bar is.
Crossing is fine but it as Chicago squawk HQ
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 15, 2015, 07:21:20 PM
always suspected that btk was a squawk
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Post by: CHONGS on June 15, 2015, 08:57:59 PM
Hooray!
:D
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Post by: 8manpick on June 15, 2015, 08:58:57 PM
:peek:
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Post by: CHONGS on June 15, 2015, 09:40:51 PM
#88
Hotstick
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Post by: 8manpick on June 16, 2015, 09:35:35 AM
Tonight should be fun

Told you guys! :D
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 16, 2015, 09:44:04 AM

I think at Lincoln hall.
http://www.lh-st.com/Shows/06-15-2015+Blackhawks+v+Lightning

nice. never been. watched several games at the crossing in LP. seemed to be all out blackhawks, but i suppose every bar is.
Crossing is fine but it as Chicago squawk HQ

yeah, noticed that. kincades off the brown line was also supposedly a squawk bar but they put on brucketball over the speakers and it never seemed to get too full during KU games.
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Post by: 8manpick on June 16, 2015, 09:45:52 AM

I think at Lincoln hall.
http://www.lh-st.com/Shows/06-15-2015+Blackhawks+v+Lightning

nice. never been. watched several games at the crossing in LP. seemed to be all out blackhawks, but i suppose every bar is.
Crossing is fine but it as Chicago squawk HQ

yeah, noticed that. kincades off the brown line was also supposedly a squawk bar but they put on brucketball over the speakers and it never seemed to get too full during KU games.

Nice... it's walkable from my place, so next time I feel like watching Bruceketball (probably never), I'll go there.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 16, 2015, 09:56:18 AM
you in town over 4oJ?
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2015, 10:08:36 AM
Happy for Antoine Vermette (3 playoff game winners, you're welcome Chicago) and David Runblad otherwise :flush:
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Post by: 8manpick on June 16, 2015, 03:08:43 PM
3 in 6 is just killing MIR
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Post by: joda on July 01, 2015, 02:37:01 PM
I know the NBA is getting more attention right now, but if you're a hockey fan and haven't been paying attention the last week or so you've missed out. The free agent frenzy and Kessel to Pittsburgh have just upped the level too.
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Post by: MakeItRain on July 01, 2015, 11:29:00 PM
Happy for Antoine Vermette (3 playoff game winners, you're welcome Chicago) and David Runblad otherwise :flush:

(http://i.imgur.com/tHxwK.gif)
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Post by: joda on July 02, 2015, 02:45:59 PM
'Yotes had a nice week between the draft and their getting the band back together deals. If they where able to actually spend money they'd be in pretty good shape going forward.
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Post by: joda on July 02, 2015, 02:53:18 PM
Anyone who knows much of anything about roster building and hockey management needs to go to the Blues Facebook feed and read the comments on any of their depth singing press releases. A few people are trying to put gE's #burnitdown for oscar to shame.
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Post by: MakeItRain on September 23, 2015, 01:12:31 PM
Holy eff :sdeek:
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/rape-kit-tampering-charge-rocks-patrick-kane-sexual-assault-case-175124144.html
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 23, 2015, 02:44:08 PM
thats nuts
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Post by: 8manpick on September 23, 2015, 02:52:32 PM
#Kaner4Hart?
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Post by: DQ12 on September 24, 2015, 08:35:35 PM
http://deadspin.com/lawyer-for-patrick-kanes-accuser-withdraws-from-case-1732933091?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow (http://deadspin.com/lawyer-for-patrick-kanes-accuser-withdraws-from-case-1732933091?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow)

How would some schmuck ever get access to a rape kit? 
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Post by: Asteriskhead on September 26, 2015, 09:33:20 AM
So, has the evidence been tampered with or not?
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Post by: 8manpick on September 26, 2015, 10:15:09 AM

So, has the evidence been tampered with or not?
It hasn't been. The girl is a liar, at least about the tampered evidence, but all signs are pointing towards having lied about the rape too
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2015, 12:45:37 AM

So, has the evidence been tampered with or not?
It hasn't been. The girl is a liar, at least about the tampered evidence, but all signs are pointing towards having lied about the rape too

Jesus rough ridin' christ, are you that much of a Chicago fanboi? Good God. The girl didn't lie about any evidence, her mother hatched some elaborate plan to tamper with the rape kit. I have heard that they found Kane's DNA on her but not in her vaginal area. When her attorney quit he said he quit because the mother tampered with the evidence but he still believes the victim's story. The DA is also still taking the case to the grand jury.
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Post by: Winters on September 28, 2015, 02:50:19 PM
I'm glad Stamkos isn't a rapist like Patrick Kane.
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Post by: Winters on September 28, 2015, 02:51:12 PM
The blackhawks organization would rape 1,000 women if it meant another Stanley Cup. How disgusting.
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Post by: star seed 7 on September 28, 2015, 06:28:10 PM
I'm glad Stamkos isn't a rapist like Patrick Kane.

same, but with logan couture
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 08, 2015, 10:52:59 PM
got tickets for sharks v. flames over thanksgiving weekend  :dance:
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Post by: SdK on October 08, 2015, 11:03:11 PM
Roommate loves the Caps. Should I adopt them this year? Who is their rival?
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 09, 2015, 10:09:20 AM
Roommate loves the Caps. Should I adopt them this year? Who is their rival?

penguins are probably their biggest/most recent rival, IMO.
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 09, 2015, 04:17:02 PM
that 3v3 overtime (@winters)  :love:
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 11, 2015, 08:34:06 PM
Roommate loves the Caps. Should I adopt them this year? Who is their rival?

They aren't great but they have the player who is the most fun to watch, Alexander Ovechkin.
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on October 11, 2015, 09:18:57 PM
Roommate loves the Caps. Should I adopt them this year? Who is their rival?

They aren't great but they have the player who is the most fun to watch, Alexander Ovechkin.

Don't forget Bambi on ice
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Post by: Winters on October 12, 2015, 04:25:22 PM
Bolts undefeated  :zzz:
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 12, 2015, 04:55:52 PM
Bolts undefeated  :zzz:

Yotes as well, with wins over the Kings and Pens  :surprised:
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 12, 2015, 04:57:11 PM
 :gocho:
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 12, 2015, 05:35:44 PM
:gocho:

We let you sharks fans skate on that Raffi Torres incident.
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Post by: joda on October 12, 2015, 06:06:46 PM
All the media attention will be on Eichel & McJesus, but there are a ton of pretty exciting rookies around the league this year.
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 15, 2015, 12:28:42 AM
You guys! :love:
(http://www.nbcsports.com/sites/nbcsports.com/files/styles/more_top_stories_large/public/2015/10/15/cd0ymzcznguwzdbhnduynddiytjhm2yyzthlmtjjotqwyyznptcxyjc3ztzjmmm0owe2mjvlnjyyogy4ogy3njy4ndfk-e1444882393294.jpeg?itok=PRPfWf9s&timestamp=1444882699)
Coyotes’ kids are beyond alright: Duclair notches first hat trick

And a Mike Smith shutout at the Ducks :excited:
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Post by: SdK on October 15, 2015, 12:42:38 AM
I'm going go adopt the Islanders. That's who my mom's family supports.
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 15, 2015, 01:19:55 AM
I'm going go adopt the Islanders. That's who my mom's family supports.

Not a bad choice at all
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Post by: SdK on October 15, 2015, 03:36:39 AM
My aunts sister is also married to Bryan McCabe whom she met while he was playing for the Islanders!
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 15, 2015, 11:00:33 AM
My aunts sister is also married to Bryan McCabe whom she met while he was playing for the Islanders!

Good solid veteran before he retired, he was traded to allow Vancouver to draft both Sedin twins.
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Post by: joda on October 15, 2015, 01:47:18 PM
You guys! :love:
(http://www.nbcsports.com/sites/nbcsports.com/files/styles/more_top_stories_large/public/2015/10/15/cd0ymzcznguwzdbhnduynddiytjhm2yyzthlmtjjotqwyyznptcxyjc3ztzjmmm0owe2mjvlnjyyogy4ogy3njy4ndfk-e1444882393294.jpeg?itok=PRPfWf9s&timestamp=1444882699)
Coyotes’ kids are beyond alright: Duclair notches first hat trick

And a Mike Smith shutout at the Ducks :excited:

Congrats MIR. I haven't got a chance to watch a Yotes game yet this season, but the young guys certainly sound exciting.

When you get a chance to catch a Blues game keep an eye on Parayko. The kid came virtually out of nowhere (3rd rounder, played his college hockey in Alaska, very little hype) and has been extremely impressive.
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Post by: SdK on October 15, 2015, 03:16:19 PM
My aunts sister is also married to Bryan McCabe whom she met while he was playing for the Islanders!

Good solid veteran before he retired, he was traded to allow Vancouver to draft both Sedin twins.
I've never had the pleasure of meeting him, but mom and my sister have and say he is a great guy. 11 year old SdK was jealous of him. Roberta is/was a dime.
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Post by: Shooter Jones on October 15, 2015, 03:35:32 PM
Got pretty pak'd at the Avs game last night. Bruins killed them, but it was enjoyable as always.

P.S. They did one of those 3d video things (like the Cleveland Cavs did/do) on the whole ice during pregame, and it was rough ridin' awesome.

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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on October 29, 2015, 11:55:22 PM
This is probably as good as a time as any to re-name the thread "2015-16 NHL Hockey Thread: Tracking the Stars path to The Cup".

:weirdrobert:

 :gocho:
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Post by: joda on October 30, 2015, 12:07:43 AM
This is probably as good as a time as any to re-name the thread "2015-16 NHL Hockey Thread: Tracking the Stars path to The Cup".

:weirdrobert:

 :gocho:

 :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on October 30, 2015, 09:15:26 AM
This is probably as good as a time as any to re-name the thread "2015-16 NHL Hockey Thread: Tracking the Stars path to The Cup".

:weirdrobert:

 :gocho:

 :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm

 :dubious:
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 30, 2015, 09:26:28 AM
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/62dfa7854eb8d1bca951ca07d9a2433a/tumblr_nmkeyafci21t6rxm7o1_1280.jpg)
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Post by: joda on October 30, 2015, 09:48:37 AM
All you need to know about the Stars is that Benn has 17 points on the season and is still only a +3.

Get about 5 better defensemen and we'll talk.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 30, 2015, 09:51:53 AM
the stars really know how to put the biscuit in the basket tho
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Post by: joda on October 30, 2015, 10:01:50 AM
the stars really know how to put the biscuit in the basket tho

They do, arguably best offense in the league, but that defense is woof city.

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Post by: MakeItRain on October 30, 2015, 12:30:31 PM
This is probably as good as a time as any to re-name the thread "2015-16 NHL Hockey Thread: Tracking the Stars path to The Cup".

:weirdrobert:

 :gocho:

 :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm

 :dubious:

I'd certainly feel comfortable with a four point buffer from first to out of the playoffs with 72 games left to play.
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Post by: joda on October 30, 2015, 12:35:50 PM
This is probably as good as a time as any to re-name the thread "2015-16 NHL Hockey Thread: Tracking the Stars path to The Cup".

:weirdrobert:

 :gocho:

 :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm

 :dubious:

I'd certainly feel comfortable with a four point buffer from first to out of the playoffs with 72 games left to play.

Yea, especially when they've only played one other team from the Central so far, and it was a 6-3 loss to Colorado.
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on October 30, 2015, 11:21:15 PM
the stars really know how to put the biscuit in the basket tho

They do, arguably best offense in the league, but that defense is woof city.


Your knowledge of offseason moves is embarrassing at best.

 :lol:
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on October 31, 2015, 05:08:13 PM
 :emawkid:

https://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/660572277210124288
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 31, 2015, 07:49:09 PM
Stars have gross uniforms
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Post by: joda on October 31, 2015, 08:33:46 PM
the stars really know how to put the biscuit in the basket tho

They do, arguably best offense in the league, but that defense is woof city.


Your knowledge of offseason moves is embarrassing at best.

 :lol:

Wait, you think acquiring Niemi and Oduya makes that D good?  :ROFL:
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on November 01, 2015, 01:13:53 AM
the stars really know how to put the biscuit in the basket tho

They do, arguably best offense in the league, but that defense is woof city.


Your knowledge of offseason moves is embarrassing at best.

 :lol:

Wait, you think acquiring Niemi and Oduya makes that D good?  :ROFL:

Another swing and a miss...

They are most certainly helpful, however the combination of their addition along with moving Klingberg permanently to Defense from Forward along with adding 3 people with their name on The Cup to the lockerroom that already houses two of the top 5 scorers in the league should be more than adequate.

Drops mic.

 :buh-bye:
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Post by: MakeItRain on November 01, 2015, 02:07:23 AM
the stars really know how to put the biscuit in the basket tho

They do, arguably best offense in the league, but that defense is woof city.


Your knowledge of offseason moves is embarrassing at best.

 :lol:

Wait, you think acquiring Niemi and Oduya makes that D good?  :ROFL:

Another swing and a miss...

They are most certainly helpful, however the combination of their addition along with moving Klingberg permanently to Defense from Forward along with adding 3 people with their name on The Cup to the lockerroom that already houses two of the top 5 scorers in the league should be more than adequate.

Drops mic.

 :buh-bye:

yikes, lol
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Post by: Winters on November 01, 2015, 04:51:04 AM
You just don't eff with bookie pump, folks! :Wha:
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on November 01, 2015, 01:10:26 PM
the stars really know how to put the biscuit in the basket tho

They do, arguably best offense in the league, but that defense is woof city.


Your knowledge of offseason moves is embarrassing at best.

 :lol:

Wait, you think acquiring Niemi and Oduya makes that D good?  :ROFL:

Another swing and a miss...

They are most certainly helpful, however the combination of their addition along with moving Klingberg permanently to Defense from Forward along with adding 3 people with their name on The Cup to the lockerroom that already houses two of the top 5 scorers in the league should be more than adequate.

Drops mic.

 :buh-bye:

But yet somehow the defense is still bad.

Again, let me point to Benn and Seguin. They have point totals already of 17 & 16. Fantastic offensive numbers through 11 games and no one is arguing that they're not one of the best C-W combos in the league. But also through 11 games, both have a +/- of +3. There's plenty of flaws with the +/- stat, but in this instance it is pretty telling. They each have 5 PP points which means they have 12 & 11 even strength or short-handed points, respectively. That means 8 goals have been scored with Benn on the ice and 7 with Seguin. If that pace keeps up, Dallas will allow opponents to score nearly 60 goals while their top forward line is on the ice during the regular season. That is not the sign of being a good defensive team.

Don't get me wrong, Dallas is dynamic offensively, and fun to watch, but they have a lot to prove before even being considered Cup contenders. The Central is going to be a dogfight this season and at least one really good team will miss the playoffs. Chicago, Dallas, Minnesota, Nashville, St. Louis, Winnipeg- one of these teams is missing the playoffs and 10/11 games into the season there's no one really separated themselves from the rest.
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on November 01, 2015, 07:26:13 PM
the stars really know how to put the biscuit in the basket tho

They do, arguably best offense in the league, but that defense is woof city.


Your knowledge of offseason moves is embarrassing at best.

 :lol:

Wait, you think acquiring Niemi and Oduya makes that D good?  :ROFL:

Another swing and a miss...

They are most certainly helpful, however the combination of their addition along with moving Klingberg permanently to Defense from Forward along with adding 3 people with their name on The Cup to the lockerroom that already houses two of the top 5 scorers in the league should be more than adequate.

Drops mic.

 :buh-bye:

But yet somehow the defense is still bad.

Again, let me point to Benn and Seguin. They have point totals already of 17 & 16. Fantastic offensive numbers through 11 games and no one is arguing that they're not one of the best C-W combos in the league. But also through 11 games, both have a +/- of +3. There's plenty of flaws with the +/- stat, but in this instance it is pretty telling. They each have 5 PP points which means they have 12 & 11 even strength or short-handed points, respectively. That means 8 goals have been scored with Benn on the ice and 7 with Seguin. If that pace keeps up, Dallas will allow opponents to score nearly 60 goals while their top forward line is on the ice during the regular season. That is not the sign of being a good defensive team.

Don't get me wrong, Dallas is dynamic offensively, and fun to watch, but they have a lot to prove before even being considered Cup contenders. The Central is going to be a dogfight this season and at least one really good team will miss the playoffs. Chicago, Dallas, Minnesota, Nashville, St. Louis, Winnipeg- one of these teams is missing the playoffs and 10/11 games into the season there's no one really separated themselves from the rest.

Not arguing any of that... We basically have a new team learning to play together with the offseason moves. That notwithstanding, the Stars (despite being a "shitty defensive team) closed last year on a 14-6 run and were one of the hottest teams in the league LY as they just missed the playoffs.

Starting off 2015-16 at 9-2 with a team still learning to play together is very encouraging, especially since we just keep finding ways to win night after night. As an STH, it's been fun so far and will continue to be fun to be at the AAC for the remainder of the season.  I should probably apologize in advance for how insufferable I'll be during our playoff run. ;)

I may turn out to be wrong, but this team has "that feel" to it. 
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Post by: joda on November 04, 2015, 10:32:44 PM
Blues gave up 5 1st period goals in Chicago tonight. Won 6-5 in ot.
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Post by: joda on November 05, 2015, 09:54:13 AM
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/the-night-roarbacon-was-born/article_b3072b65-a6ca-596c-9e43-16a65ad2503a.html (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/the-night-roarbacon-was-born/article_b3072b65-a6ca-596c-9e43-16a65ad2503a.html)

#roarbacon

 :D
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on November 08, 2015, 07:20:39 PM
Despite a total inability to play defense, the Stars are off to a decent start. It's painful to imagine what our record might be if we had just a smidgen of D, tho.

https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/663494146062159872
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Post by: joda on November 09, 2015, 11:41:20 PM
Solid passive aggressiveness, but the fact remains that despite a hot start, with a relatively easy schedule, and limited injuries, the Stars have created little separation. The difference between 6th and 7th in the Central (8) is more than the difference between 1st and 6th (7). Dallas hasn't even had the hottest start to the season, Montreal has more points, GF, and fewer GA (fun fact, Montreal has played as many games against Western Conference teams as Dallas has).

Dallas and St. Louis play 3 games in December and Dallas has games against Chicago, Minnesota, and Montreal in between them. If they come out of that stretch in good health and still solidly in the Presidents Trophy race then start the hype train.
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on November 12, 2015, 11:46:41 PM
Unfortunately, we've already shoveled the hype train full of coal and it's steamin' down the tracks...

Tom Cruise says, "Deal with it."   :gocho:

https://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/665018244953079808
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Post by: MakeItRain on November 13, 2015, 02:20:48 PM
jfc :flush:
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on November 18, 2015, 11:37:15 AM
https://twitter.com/mangameslostnhl/status/665573565979369472

There's a lot of advanced statistics going on here that I'm not going to try explaining (mangameslost.com if you want look it up, pretty interesting site). But basically this shows that it's pretty incredible the Blues have done anything this season considering the number and quality of injured players.
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on November 20, 2015, 09:07:22 AM
Interesting graph, joda... good stuff.

Btw, if a team were to win 16 of their first 20 would that be a good thing?  Asking for a friend.

 :popcorn:
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Post by: MakeItRain on November 24, 2015, 11:40:26 PM
I saw that a NHL team in Texas gave up 7 goals in one game tonight, dammmmmnnnnnn
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Post by: Tobias on November 25, 2015, 01:02:02 AM

I saw that a NHL team in Texas gave up 7 goals in one game tonight, dammmmmnnnnnn

hmm.  poor defense?
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on November 25, 2015, 01:10:57 PM
I saw that a NHL team in Texas gave up 7 goals in one game tonight, dammmmmnnnnnn
(http://barfblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/inconceivable.jpg)
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on November 25, 2015, 09:56:51 PM
I saw that a NHL team in Texas gave up 7 goals in one game tonight, dammmmmnnnnnn

I only saw 6 of 'em.... We said "eff it" and bailed to watch the 2H of the 'cats game.    :Yuck:

Fortunately, one bad game doesn't knock us off the Western Conference perch but we can't keep turning the puck over right in front of the net.   :shakesfist:
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Post by: star seed 7 on November 25, 2015, 10:34:45 PM
Some stud at the sharks/hawks game is wearing a roys hat
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Post by: MakeItRain on November 27, 2015, 03:10:24 PM
Some stud at the sharks/hawks game is wearing a roys hat

That's a lot of deplorable grossness in a 12 word post
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Post by: star seed 7 on November 27, 2015, 03:37:07 PM
There will be a different super stud in a roys hat at the sharks/flames game tomorrow
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 04, 2015, 08:17:00 AM
Guys, I'm really sorry...

I feel like our league leading, best overall record & points leader Dallas Stars at 20-5-1 are simply ruining the fun for everybody else. 

Honestly, I never meant for it to work out this way.

 :gocho:
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on December 04, 2015, 08:51:14 AM
interesting, if true.
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 04, 2015, 08:52:10 AM
 :blah: :dubious: :bang: :rolleyes: :buh-bye:
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 04, 2015, 08:17:38 PM
:blah: :dubious: :bang: :rolleyes: :buh-bye:

 :fatty:   :lol:   :cheers:   :buh-bye:
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: joda on December 04, 2015, 08:31:01 PM
Dallas: Played a total of 3 games against current Western Conference playoff teams

Most points on Dec 4th tho! :emawkid:
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 12, 2015, 07:11:42 PM
Solid passive aggressiveness, but the fact remains that despite a hot start, with a relatively easy schedule, and limited injuries, the Stars have created little separation. The difference between 6th and 7th in the Central (8) is more than the difference between 1st and 6th (7). Dallas hasn't even had the hottest start to the season, Montreal has more points, GF, and fewer GA (fun fact, Montreal has played as many games against Western Conference teams as Dallas has).

Dallas and St. Louis play 3 games in December and Dallas has games against Chicago, Minnesota, and Montreal in between them. If they come out of that stretch in good health and still solidly in the Presidents Trophy race then start the hype train.

Here we go!!! 

 :excited:  :billdance:  :excited:


Here's to some good ass hawkey!!!   :cheers:


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Post by: joda on December 12, 2015, 09:53:29 PM
 :peek:
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 12, 2015, 11:54:20 PM
:peek:

Great game by y'alls goalie... was a horrible scheduling spot for the league's best team, but we'll get ya next time.

 :shakesfist:
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Post by: MakeItRain on December 13, 2015, 02:27:32 PM
:peek:

Thank you for not giving me crap about that awful "performance" last Tuesday night.
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Post by: joda on December 13, 2015, 03:17:43 PM
:peek:

Thank you for not giving me crap about that awful "performance" last Tuesday night.

Lol, I figured watching that game as a Yotes fan was punishment enough.

I do find it a little amusing that the only two good games out of the Blues in about the last month have been against the Yotes and the Stars.
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Post by: joda on December 19, 2015, 05:54:19 PM
6'5" 230 lbs, 22 year old rookie Defenseman right here:
https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/678308103146835969
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 22, 2015, 10:27:24 PM
Dallas: Played a total of 3 games against current Western Conference playoff teams

Most points on Dec 4th tho! :emawkid:

 :popcorn:
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 23, 2015, 09:10:37 AM
Big weekend coming up for the top of the Western-Central...

Back to back, home & home vs the Blues.

 :excited:
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Post by: joda on December 26, 2015, 10:27:23 PM
Good try, good effort
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 28, 2015, 10:27:37 AM
Good try, good effort

Weekend points:

Dallas - 3
St. Louis - 2


 :gocho:
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 28, 2015, 12:12:40 PM
Solid passive aggressiveness, but the fact remains that despite a hot start, with a relatively easy schedule, and limited injuries, the Stars have created little separation. The difference between 6th and 7th in the Central (8) is more than the difference between 1st and 6th (7). Dallas hasn't even had the hottest start to the season, Montreal has more points, GF, and fewer GA (fun fact, Montreal has played as many games against Western Conference teams as Dallas has).

Dallas and St. Louis play 3 games in December and Dallas has games against Chicago, Minnesota, and Montreal in between them. If they come out of that stretch in good health and still solidly in the Presidents Trophy race then start the hype train.

 :billdance:  (https://49.media.tumblr.com/a09aee97f769333f7e9d49dc220f643c/tumblr_nmq8solhH91s0341yo1_500.gif)   :billdance:
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Post by: joda on December 28, 2015, 01:28:07 PM
Blind squirrel, nut, etc
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Post by: MakeItRain on December 28, 2015, 04:01:50 PM
Unfortunately, Dallas is legit, probably the best team in the league :Yuck:
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Post by: joda on December 28, 2015, 04:20:14 PM
Unfortunately, Dallas is legit, probably the best team in the league :Yuck:

I think Washington is much more balanced. Dallas still reminds me too much of a team that will struggle in a 7 game series.
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 28, 2015, 04:43:43 PM
Unfortunately, Dallas is legit, probably the best team in the league :Yuck:

I think Washington is much more balanced. Dallas still reminds me too much of a team that will struggle in a 7 game series.

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

At least MIR can be fair and balanced despite not liking our Stars... By the looks of things so far, I'm not sure what team can get past game 5 against us in a series.

Do you know if Hitchcock has quit crying about the beating last night yet or not? Also, I don't watch a lot of Blues games... Are they always a bunch of dirty, cheap shot artists or was this weekend an anomaly?  I'll hang up and listen offline...
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Post by: joda on December 28, 2015, 06:01:04 PM
Unfortunately, Dallas is legit, probably the best team in the league :Yuck:

I think Washington is much more balanced. Dallas still reminds me too much of a team that will struggle in a 7 game series.

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

At least MIR can be fair and balanced despite not liking our Stars... By the looks of things so far, I'm not sure what team can get past game 5 against us in a series.

Do you know if Hitchcock has quit crying about the beating last night yet or not? Also, I don't watch a lot of Blues games... Are they always a bunch of dirty, cheap shot artists or was this weekend an anomaly?  I'll hang up and listen u

Pot, meet Jamie Benn

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Post by: joda on December 28, 2015, 06:05:17 PM
The Blues just took 2 of 3 (pro tip, there's no OT loser point in the playoffs) and are a very flawed team
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 28, 2015, 09:40:06 PM
Unfortunately, Dallas is legit, probably the best team in the league :Yuck:

I think Washington is much more balanced. Dallas still reminds me too much of a team that will struggle in a 7 game series.

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

At least MIR can be fair and balanced despite not liking our Stars... By the looks of things so far, I'm not sure what team can get past game 5 against us in a series.

Do you know if Hitchcock has quit crying about the beating last night yet or not? Also, I don't watch a lot of Blues games... Are they always a bunch of dirty, cheap shot artists or was this weekend an anomaly?  I'll hang up and listen u

Pot, meet Jamie Benn

Yes, how rude of Benn to run his balls into the butt end of Bortuzzo's stick without even looking.

 :dubious:
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Post by: MakeItRain on December 28, 2015, 10:08:09 PM
Look, I don't think Dallas is perfect; I still think the defense is suspect, but you cannot deny their results. They are 7-3 against the Blues, Wild, Hawks, Caps, and Canadiens. Now that record is tainted a bit because they haven't had to play the titans of the pacific; Phoenix and LA, so they'll take their lumps there but they've done well against the rest of the good teams.
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Post by: joda on December 28, 2015, 10:14:34 PM
Unfortunately, Dallas is legit, probably the best team in the league :Yuck:

I think Washington is much more balanced. Dallas still reminds me too much of a team that will struggle in a 7 game series.

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

At least MIR can be fair and balanced despite not liking our Stars... By the looks of things so far, I'm not sure what team can get past game 5 against us in a series.

Do you know if Hitchcock has quit crying about the beating last night yet or not? Also, I don't watch a lot of Blues games... Are they always a bunch of dirty, cheap shot artists or was this weekend an anomaly?  I'll hang up and listen u

Pot, meet Jamie Benn

Yes, how rude of Benn to run his balls into the butt end of Bortuzzo's stick without even looking.

 :dubious:

http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/in-dallas-loss-stars-jamie-benn-speared-maple-leafs-nazem-kadri-in-groin/ (http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/in-dallas-loss-stars-jamie-benn-speared-maple-leafs-nazem-kadri-in-groin/)
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Post by: joda on December 28, 2015, 10:19:22 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9iUDU_UmwQQ (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9iUDU_UmwQQ)
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on December 28, 2015, 11:36:33 PM
Clearly, pre-emptive strikes.

 :fatty:
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Post by: joda on January 20, 2016, 10:04:36 PM
So...

Are we willing to admit D and goaltending might be a problem for Dallas yet?
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Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2016, 10:57:40 PM
Yo sharks fans we did it :excited: brothers in John Scott. I must say, I feel completely different about Brent Burns now too :love:
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Post by: star seed 7 on January 31, 2016, 11:08:31 PM
Burns is like the most hockey looking guy ever
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Post by: star seed 7 on January 31, 2016, 11:09:31 PM
@sys, everyone calls him burnzie
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 18, 2016, 10:49:42 PM
Sorry @Shock Bonnet but that god awful blue line and average at best goaltending won't get it done in the playoffs. They better make a few moves before the deadline or else they will be prime to get bumped in the first round. 'Yotes haven't looked that domininant since we went to the Western Conference Finals four years ago.
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on March 09, 2016, 11:05:40 PM
Sorry @Shock Bonnet but that god awful blue line and average at best goaltending won't get it done in the playoffs. They better make a few moves before the deadline or else they will be prime to get bumped in the first round. 'Yotes haven't looked that domininant since we went to the Western Conference Finals four years ago.

Only time will tell if shot blocker extraordinaire Russell is the answer to help our porous defense, but this weekend's back2back at home with the 'hawks on Friday night and the blues on Saturday will speak volumes about our playoff chances.

Hopefully at least one of the sieves we put in front of the net figures it out by April.

 :crossfingers:
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Post by: joda on March 30, 2016, 10:21:27 AM
So can we all agree that Duncan Keith is a piece of crap?
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Post by: 0.42 on March 30, 2016, 10:35:06 AM
So can we all agree that Duncan Keith is a piece of crap?

yes

also that the stars are the GOAT
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Post by: MakeItRain on March 30, 2016, 11:39:14 AM
He should get 20+ games
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 30, 2016, 11:50:55 AM
Just looked at the standings today. Sharks have done better than I thought. Also learned Nashville is in the West  :dunno:
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Post by: joda on March 30, 2016, 02:07:09 PM
He should get 20+ games

Should but won't. I'd guess 5, maybe 6 if the NHL season wants to say "see, we came down hard on a Blackhawk"
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Post by: 8manpick on March 30, 2016, 02:23:58 PM
He should get 20+ games

Should but won't. I'd guess 5, maybe 6 if the NHL season wants to say "see, we came down hard on a Blackhawk"

It will be 10+. He has at least one (maybe more?) extended suspension in his past
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Post by: MakeItRain on March 30, 2016, 05:54:19 PM
Uh, Nashville has always been in the west, they've faced the sharks twice in the playoffs :facepalm:

Sharks fans, SMDH

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Post by: star seed 7 on March 30, 2016, 07:31:45 PM
not during my sharks fandom (that i remember)
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Post by: 0.42 on March 31, 2016, 08:53:33 PM
 :driving: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: :fistpump:
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Post by: joda on April 01, 2016, 07:58:24 PM


Should but won't. I'd guess 5, maybe 6 if the NHL wants to say "see, we came down hard on a Blackhawk"
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Post by: 8manpick on April 02, 2016, 06:45:36 AM
:party:
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on April 02, 2016, 10:09:07 PM
Enjoyable season, gentlemen...

 :gocho:
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Post by: joda on April 13, 2016, 11:05:45 PM
Blues/Blackhawks going to OT in the playoffs. Shocking I know.
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Post by: joda on April 13, 2016, 11:41:03 PM
Lol what a lucky goal but I'll take it.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 14, 2016, 12:45:44 AM
That was awesome, grats joda. BTW I have the Blues and the Caps in the cup finals, but TB will win the east if they can get Stamkos and Stralman back.
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Post by: joda on April 14, 2016, 09:01:55 AM
That was awesome, grats joda. BTW I have the Blues and the Caps in the cup finals, but TB will win the east if they can get Stamkos and Stralman back.

It was really a great game. I wish I could watch these Blues/Hawks series as just a hockey fan because they're always entertaining, but as an actual Blues fan they've been frustrating up to this point. Blues have to be a lot more aggressive offensively if they're going to win the series. The Blues may be the best all around team in the league, but they have to get over the mental part of the game.
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Post by: 8manpick on April 14, 2016, 10:48:24 AM
Booooooo
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Post by: 114Hickory on April 14, 2016, 04:28:09 PM
That was awesome, grats joda. BTW I have the Blues and the Caps in the cup finals, but TB will win the east if they can get Stamkos and Stralman back.

It was really a great game. I wish I could watch these Blues/Hawks series as just a hockey fan because they're always entertaining, but as an actual Blues fan they've been frustrating up to this point. Blues have to be a lot more aggressive offensively if they're going to win the series. The Blues may be the best all around team in the league, but they have to get over the mental part of the game.

Same except I'm on the other side.  It should be a great series.  I think this is the year that the Hawks realize they can't just turn it on any time they want to.  That was a great game last night. 
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Post by: 8manpick on April 14, 2016, 04:31:06 PM
It's hard to play ~200 hockey games over 2 years. There is a reason it's so rare for a team to reach back to back finals.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 15, 2016, 12:06:36 AM
It's tough as hell when you get as beaten and bloodied as St. Louis left Chicago last night, that was brutal. I am quite surprised that the Blues didn't take more penalties for as much as they played the body. The lightning didn't hit Detroit as much as the Blues did the hawks but they seemed to hit a fraction of a second late several times. If the hawks somehow win this series the Blues will have their pound of flesh and I can't possibly see Chicago winning another series.

Joda, watching as an impartial fan is great but I miss the playoff intensity, we'll be back next year.
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Post by: Winters on April 18, 2016, 03:57:05 PM
It's tough as hell when you get as beaten and bloodied as St. Louis left Chicago last night, that was brutal. I am quite surprised that the Blues didn't take more penalties for as much as they played the body. The lightning didn't hit Detroit as much as the Blues did the hawks but they seemed to hit a fraction of a second late several times. If the hawks somehow win this series the Blues will have their pound of flesh and I can't possibly see Chicago winning another series.

Joda, watching as an impartial fan is great but I miss the playoff intensity, we'll be back next year.
Feel free to cheer on the lightning in this edition of the stanley cup playoffs
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Post by: joda on April 18, 2016, 08:35:34 PM
Blues/Lightning would be my ideal SC matchup. Favorite team vs 2nd favorite.
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 18, 2016, 08:37:18 PM
sharks/lightening would be party central  :party:
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Post by: joda on April 18, 2016, 09:21:06 PM
sharks/lightening would be party central  :party:

Sharks/Blues would be WCF choice
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Post by: joda on April 20, 2016, 12:25:46 AM
It's a lot of fun watching the Blackhawks (ok, mainly just Shaw, but whatever) meltdown.

As long as no Blue gets hurt I'd love to see them go nuclear in game 5
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Post by: 8manpick on April 20, 2016, 12:39:03 AM
Yeah... Steen absolutely instigated the one at the final whistle, but Shaw had already gone off the deep end by then
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Post by: 114Hickory on April 20, 2016, 10:02:10 AM
It's a lot of fun watching the Blackhawks (ok, mainly just Shaw, but whatever) meltdown.

As long as no Blue gets hurt I'd love to see them go nuclear in game 5

For me I'm . . . sad, really. 
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 20, 2016, 11:17:44 PM
Shaw is such a piece of crap, speaking of which...

I cannot watch the kings sharks series, tried, can't do it. I watched about 10 minutes of game 3. In that 10 minutes I saw Thornton hit Dustin Brown while he was on the ice then talked crap when Brown got up to retaliate Thornton as usual found courage when the linesman intervened. Then a few minutes later Hertl slashed someone small and unassuming and acted like he wanted to fight. About two minutes later Milan Lucic tried to fight someone who doesn't fight at all like Matt Nieto. Then to top it off the camera caught Drew Poughty crying to the refs and banging his stick on the ice like a child.

Shaw, Thornton, Lucic, and Poughty make me angry just seeing them, shitheads, the lot of them.
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Post by: joda on April 21, 2016, 11:25:23 PM
Give up a goal with .4 left in the second to go to the intermission down 2, then tie it up and force OT? No way the last few year's Blues teams do that.
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Post by: joda on April 21, 2016, 11:31:07 PM
I probably should've been live tweeting my feelings during this series. It's been a roller coaster you guys.
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Post by: joda on April 22, 2016, 12:07:35 AM
2OT, I don't think we have enough emoticons to express what I'm feeling.
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Post by: joda on April 22, 2016, 12:28:01 AM
 :curse:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 22, 2016, 02:26:31 AM
Damnit joda, get it together, finish this series :curse: #ABC
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Post by: 8manpick on April 22, 2016, 08:08:53 AM
Joda, maybe it was just the Chicago affiliate announcers but did you hear their bit complaining about the 8:42 start time? Pretty dumb way to attract interest in the sport having games ending at 11:30 or later on a weekday.
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Post by: 8manpick on April 22, 2016, 08:10:06 AM
That said, great game. I thought both teams might be unable to walk after the first couple periods' physicality, forget about 2 OT
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Post by: joda on April 22, 2016, 10:08:51 AM
Joda, maybe it was just the Chicago affiliate announcers but did you hear their bit complaining about the 8:42 start time? Pretty dumb way to attract interest in the sport having games ending at 11:30 or later on a weekday.

Yea, NBC cut to commercial in the middle of it, but I heard most of it. And I agree, I think the two things all Blues and Blackhawks fans can agree on is that the officials have been pretty bad this series (I thought last nights game was probably the best of the series because they at least where consistent on letting them play) and that the late start time for a series in the CTZ is absolutely ridiculous.
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Post by: joda on April 22, 2016, 10:18:03 AM
That said, great game. I thought both teams might be unable to walk after the first couple periods' physicality, forget about 2 OT

Kane, as much as I hate the guy, found that last bit of energy and made a phenomenal play. You could tell both teams where dead on their feet and there was no way anyone else was stopping those moves. I know I've seen a few people raging on the Blues D of that play, but if no one was stopping that in 2OT. Elliott should have just dropped his stick and I think he makes it over in time to stop that, but I don't really blame him either.

Normally, considering the Blues recent history, I'd feel like this would have done them in but there's something different about this team. I actually think losing in that manner may fire them up even more for game 6
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Post by: 8manpick on April 22, 2016, 10:20:28 AM
I'd be excited about heading back to the United Center, if not for the games last week.  I think the Blues will take game 6. They have been much more physical, and the Blackhawks have looked worn down for a month or more.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 22, 2016, 10:23:46 AM
Joda, maybe it was just the Chicago affiliate announcers but did you hear their bit complaining about the 8:42 start time? Pretty dumb way to attract interest in the sport having games ending at 11:30 or later on a weekday.

NBC being excessively cheap and using the Chicago and San Jose CSN broadcast teams is reason enough to cheer against those teams.
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Post by: 8manpick on April 22, 2016, 10:25:20 AM
Joda, maybe it was just the Chicago affiliate announcers but did you hear their bit complaining about the 8:42 start time? Pretty dumb way to attract interest in the sport having games ending at 11:30 or later on a weekday.

NBC being excessively cheap and using the Chicago and San Jose CSN broadcast teams is reason enough to cheer against those teams.

I really figured that was just local by watching it on CSN Chicago...
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Post by: joda on April 22, 2016, 10:28:18 AM
Joda, maybe it was just the Chicago affiliate announcers but did you hear their bit complaining about the 8:42 start time? Pretty dumb way to attract interest in the sport having games ending at 11:30 or later on a weekday.

NBC being excessively cheap and using the Chicago and San Jose CSN broadcast teams is reason enough to cheer against those teams.

I actually don't mind the pbp guy from Chicago's broadcast as long as Eddie doesn't speak.
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Post by: joda on April 22, 2016, 10:32:00 AM
I'd be excited about heading back to the United Center, if not for the games last week.  I think the Blues will take game 6. They have been much more physical, and the Blackhawks have looked worn down for a month or more.

That's how I feel, but I'm not going to be sure of anything until that clock hits zero on StL's fourth win. It sure seemed to me that the Blues where pretty dominant for long stretches of the game last night, they just played way too passive in the 2nd and by 2OT it was just a war of attrition.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 22, 2016, 11:18:02 AM
Joda, maybe it was just the Chicago affiliate announcers but did you hear their bit complaining about the 8:42 start time? Pretty dumb way to attract interest in the sport having games ending at 11:30 or later on a weekday.

NBC being excessively cheap and using the Chicago and San Jose CSN broadcast teams is reason enough to cheer against those teams.

I actually don't mind the pbp guy from Chicago's broadcast as long as Eddie doesn't speak.

I'm completely the opposite, I like edzo.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 22, 2016, 12:21:17 PM
LET'S GO STARS!!!!!!!
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Post by: 114Hickory on April 23, 2016, 07:27:19 AM
I'd be excited about heading back to the United Center, if not for the games last week.  I think the Blues will take game 6. They have been much more physical, and the Blackhawks have looked worn down for a month or more.

That's how I feel, but I'm not going to be sure of anything until that clock hits zero on StL's fourth win. It sure seemed to me that the Blues where pretty dominant for long stretches of the game last night, they just played way too passive in the 2nd and by 2OT it was just a war of attrition.

The Blues are a better team top to bottom.  They've had Stanley Cup talent for a few years.  It's a tough division to advance.  The Hawks have lived on the edge in the playoffs in each of their Cup years.  I'm not sure they can handle that this year.  I see the Blues taking game six.  But you're right.  The clock has to hit zero.  That's what makes NHL playoffs so great.  They're intense from start to finish and in this division, every team has a realistic chance to advance deep.  That said, Go Hawks (and Pat Foley)!
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Post by: joda on April 23, 2016, 09:52:28 PM
 :bang:

2nd game in a row the Blues forgot there's a 2nd period
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Post by: 8manpick on April 23, 2016, 10:05:01 PM
 :party:
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Post by: 114Hickory on April 24, 2016, 08:46:17 AM
:bang:

2nd game in a row the Blues forgot there's a 2nd period

Crazy flow to the game.
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Post by: joda on April 24, 2016, 10:06:00 AM
Just saw this on another forum. Tarasenko's average TOI for this series (remember there's been an OT and a 2OT game) is 17:27. That's ridiculously low for a guy that has been arguably the most dangerous player on the ice for either team. Brouwer has played decent, but he's averaging nearly 3 1/2 more minutes a game.

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Post by: Winters on April 25, 2016, 03:33:53 PM
Bring on the islanders  :zzz:
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 25, 2016, 03:35:26 PM
Bring on the islanders  :zzz:

You will destroy those douches
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 25, 2016, 04:19:16 PM
Bring on the islanders  :zzz:

That's going to be a great series and if the Lightning don't get healthy I think the Isles will win. They played a great series against FLA, Luongo saved them from getting beat worse, he was awesome.
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Post by: 114Hickory on April 25, 2016, 04:57:20 PM
Just saw this on another forum. Tarasenko's average TOI for this series (remember there's been an OT and a 2OT game) is 17:27. That's ridiculously low for a guy that has been arguably the most dangerous player on the ice for either team. Brouwer has played decent, but he's averaging nearly 3 1/2 more minutes a game.

"Hitchcock said Tarasenko plays a heavier game so needs shorter shifts, and noted he doesn’t kill penalties. Nobody thought there would be lingering animosity."  Hitchcock responding to a question about Tarasenko's ice time.  Also, they tend not to match lines.  If I were a St. Louis fan I'd want to see Tarasenko out there more often.  He's a difference maker at both ends.
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Post by: 8manpick on April 25, 2016, 08:48:24 PM
That Blues guy shouldn't have kicked the puck in his own net like that. Poor decision.
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Post by: joda on April 25, 2016, 10:17:47 PM
 :Woohoo: :Woot: :billdance:
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Post by: joda on April 25, 2016, 10:23:30 PM
That being said, holy crap I may be nervous pooping for a month.

Blues even tried to Blues-up the GWG
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Post by: 8manpick on April 25, 2016, 10:30:51 PM
Congrats joda, great series
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Post by: joda on April 25, 2016, 10:32:09 PM
Congrats joda, great series

 :cheers:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 26, 2016, 12:29:40 AM
Well that was fun, grats joda. And how about the Preds forcing a game 7 in a game 6 that no one watched.

I'll take the jodas in 6 games versus the fightin shock bonnets.
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Post by: Tobias on April 26, 2016, 12:31:29 AM
haven't seen any of this but grats for the non-swans in giving you joy joda
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Post by: 114Hickory on April 26, 2016, 05:42:37 AM
Have fun joda.
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Post by: Winters on April 26, 2016, 01:36:41 PM
Good to see all the important teams that gE studs cheer for are advancing.
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 26, 2016, 01:38:01 PM
Good to see all the important teams that gE studs cheer for are advancing.

 :emawkid:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 26, 2016, 01:50:57 PM
Good to see all the important teams that gE studs cheer for are advancing.

Go eff yourself
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Post by: Winters on April 26, 2016, 01:57:54 PM
Good to see all the important teams that gE studs cheer for are advancing.

Go eff yourself
The 'yotes will be back w/ a vengeance  :D
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Post by: joda on April 26, 2016, 04:29:19 PM
Thanks guys :D

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Post by: MakeItRain on April 26, 2016, 09:48:00 PM
Good to see all the important teams that gE studs cheer for are advancing.

Go eff yourself
The 'yotes will be back w/ a vengeance  :D

 :cheers:
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 26, 2016, 10:53:08 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg8LqvQWMAA1NPM.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg8LqvGWUAAuWMe.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg8LqvLXEAQenhJ.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg8LqwCW0AAz6s7.jpg)

this made me lol.  especially the just have the team stand in front of the net
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 26, 2016, 11:22:46 PM
https://twitter.com/soIoucity/status/725127048340094976

so he's in st. louis and the blues invited him to game 3 with dallas.  dude is just killing me  :lol:
https://twitter.com/soIoucity/status/725065872230993920

https://twitter.com/soIoucity/status/725095041975345152
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Post by: joda on April 27, 2016, 12:44:50 PM
Ok, nervous poops have finally subsided, so time to focus on round 2. This is pretty much uncharted territory for the Blues. The last time the Blues won a 2nd round game was 2002.

As for the actual matchup, this is an interesting one. Definitely a strength vs strength and weakness vs weakness matchup. Obviously biased but I feel like the Blues have far superior depth than Dallas and that could be the difference in the series, especially with Dallas not 100% healthy.

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Post by: MakeItRain on April 27, 2016, 11:57:38 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg8LqvQWMAA1NPM.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg8LqvGWUAAuWMe.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg8LqvLXEAQenhJ.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg8LqwCW0AAz6s7.jpg)

this made me lol.  especially the just have the team stand in front of the net

LeBatard talked about this yesterday, funny af
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Post by: joda on May 01, 2016, 05:25:25 PM
Glad we won, but this lack of aggression with a lead is going to piss me off
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Post by: joda on May 04, 2016, 12:06:05 AM
Well that was a very unstressful game :billdance:
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Post by: Winters on May 04, 2016, 04:21:13 PM
What a win last night, wow. Bolts!
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 04, 2016, 05:06:39 PM
Was exciting
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 05, 2016, 08:43:16 PM
I kinda like these Nashville dudes.  Predators is a great name too
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 05, 2016, 10:22:24 PM
Except for jackman, he looks like he should be playing for the blue jays
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 05, 2016, 11:19:20 PM
Refs  :curse:
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 06, 2016, 01:04:26 AM
Well eff
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 06, 2016, 09:36:14 AM
stars with a big win in game 4. time to head back to dallas and grab game 5 and close this bad boy out!
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Post by: joda on May 07, 2016, 01:41:02 PM
When the Blues play their game they're the better team.

The Stars fake tough guy act is pretty cute though.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 09, 2016, 10:27:13 PM
This Smashville vs. San Jose game 6 is so so so good. It's not just a close, low scoring game but two teams matching each other playing at the highest level.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 10, 2016, 12:32:49 PM
time to protect our house and knock those losery blues out of the playoffs
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on May 10, 2016, 08:57:45 PM
time to protect our house and knock those losery blues out of the playoffs

 ^^^^^ THIS  ^^^^^

The512 and I will be posted up in Section 109 Row N.

 :emawkid: :billdance: :emawkid:
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Post by: Winters on May 11, 2016, 01:00:41 PM
 :zzz: :zzz: :zzz:
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 11, 2016, 07:51:23 PM
Bye Felicia
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Post by: joda on May 11, 2016, 08:19:04 PM
When the Blues play their game they're the better team.

The Stars fake tough guy act is pretty cute though.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 11, 2016, 08:20:31 PM
DAAAAAMMMMMNNNNN
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/3346510/you-got-knocked-the-eff-out-o.gif)
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Post by: joda on May 11, 2016, 10:37:17 PM
1 more series win and I'm downing a bunch of Anheiser-Busch products and cranking some Nelly.

Also gonna be enjoyable wearing my Blues gear when I move to Arlington next month.
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Post by: Winters on May 12, 2016, 01:13:10 PM
1 more series win and I'm downing a bunch of Anheiser-Busch products and cranking some Nelly.

Also gonna be enjoyable wearing my Blues gear when I move to Arlington next month.
It's getting close... :gocho:
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 12, 2016, 02:22:57 PM
1 more series win and I'm downing a bunch of Anheiser-Busch products and cranking some Nelly.

Also gonna be enjoyable wearing my Blues gear when I move to Arlington next month.
It's getting close... :gocho:

 :ohno:
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Post by: joda on May 12, 2016, 02:51:01 PM
1 more series win and I'm downing a bunch of Anheiser-Busch products and cranking some Nelly.

Also gonna be enjoyable wearing my Blues gear when I move to Arlington next month.
It's getting close... :gocho:

(http://www.cmt.com/shared/promoimages/bands/n/nelly/party_people/320x240.jpg)
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 12, 2016, 06:46:12 PM
Joda, I hope we get to be mortal enemies after tonight
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Post by: joda on May 12, 2016, 07:11:55 PM
Joda, I hope we get to be mortal enemies after tonight

 :cheers:
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 12, 2016, 09:11:12 PM
looking likely  :eek:
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 12, 2016, 10:03:28 PM
 :billdance:  (but with Logan Couture)
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 12, 2016, 10:23:43 PM
HOLY crap :sdeek:
https://twitter.com/ArponBasu/status/730958264121331713
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Post by: Winters on May 13, 2016, 12:21:57 PM
Can't wait to watch Sharks v. Lightning Stanley Cup finals at Tate's with some KK 7 day challenge 'ritos with lib^7.  :Take the Bait:
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 13, 2016, 02:11:50 PM
It'll be a civil war
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Post by: joda on May 13, 2016, 03:42:48 PM
(https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/shrinknp_400_400/AAEAAQAAAAAAAARmAAAAJDFmNzU5Yzk5LTA4N2MtNGFlYi1hNWNlLTk0OGI0ZjZmZjgwMQ.jpg)
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 17, 2016, 10:11:06 PM
probably feeling pretty "blue" right now  :Crybaby: :ROFL:
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Post by: Spaces on May 19, 2016, 11:08:31 AM
My 'guins   :cool:
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Post by: Winters on May 19, 2016, 11:11:23 AM
My 'guins   :cool:
Hey, the poster spaces, GO eff YOURSELF GUY! 
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Post by: Spaces on May 19, 2016, 02:05:46 PM
My 'guins   :cool:
Hey, the poster spaces, GO eff YOURSELF GUY!
I was a penguin last Halloween and have been a fan ever since they made it to the semis.  Good luck to your Bolts though.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 19, 2016, 10:41:53 PM
gross
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 20, 2016, 09:05:59 AM
 :D
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Post by: joda on May 21, 2016, 09:05:46 PM
Man, San Jose doesn't respond well to getting beat. Wouldn't be surprised to see Reaves back in the lineup Monday.
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 21, 2016, 09:17:10 PM
you wanna fite?
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Post by: Winters on May 23, 2016, 10:18:35 AM
My 'guins   :cool:
Hey, the poster spaces, GO eff YOURSELF GUY!
I was a penguin last Halloween and have been a fan ever since they made it to the semis.  Good luck to your Bolts though.
I'm sorry about my language. Good luck to you in game 6!
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 23, 2016, 09:48:29 PM
They played the Urge at the game  :love:


Also empty netters are fun  blues-->  :Boxing:  <--sharks
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Post by: Spaces on May 24, 2016, 07:02:34 AM
My 'guins   :cool:
Hey, the poster spaces, GO eff YOURSELF GUY!
I was a penguin last Halloween and have been a fan ever since they made it to the semis.  Good luck to your Bolts though.
I'm sorry about my language. Good luck to you in game 6!
I should've been a Lightning fan. I'm picking the Fighting Winters next round.
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Post by: Winters on May 24, 2016, 10:01:31 AM
My 'guins   :cool:
Hey, the poster spaces, GO eff YOURSELF GUY!
I was a penguin last Halloween and have been a fan ever since they made it to the semis.  Good luck to your Bolts though.
I'm sorry about my language. Good luck to you in game 6!
I should've been a Lightning fan. I'm picking the Fighting Winters next round.
You should be a lightning bolt next halloween  :lightning:
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 24, 2016, 10:24:59 AM
What a great time to be a sharks/bolts fan. Can't wait for those burritos  :crossfingers:
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Post by: Winters on May 24, 2016, 12:32:47 PM
What a great time to be a sharks/bolts fan. Can't wait for those burritos  :crossfingers:
@TatesOnMoro
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 25, 2016, 10:22:54 PM
 :Secrets:
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 25, 2016, 10:43:53 PM
oh man party central with that empty netter  :billdance:
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Post by: joda on May 25, 2016, 10:49:42 PM
Welp, Sharks where the better team this series. Don't know where Tarasenko was this series until this last 10 minutes but at least he helped make it somewhat interesting.

I'm pretty happy with how well the Blues have re-made their core with younger, more skilled offensively players without completely blowing up the team. Few tweaks here and there and I'm expecting them to be even better next year. First time in a while I haven't been furious after our elimination.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 26, 2016, 03:18:22 PM
 :flush:
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Post by: joda on May 26, 2016, 11:15:09 PM
Well go Sharks
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 11:19:19 PM
So sad
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 01, 2016, 09:43:17 PM
 :surprised:
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 01, 2016, 10:19:36 PM
shoot  :blank:
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Post by: Super PurpleCat on June 03, 2016, 08:44:18 PM
God rough ridin' dammit I'm going to be so pissed off when Fatass Kessel wins a cup with the rough ridin' Pens.
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Post by: Spaces on June 04, 2016, 09:04:06 AM
Are my 'guins the bad boys of hockey?
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2016, 11:36:59 AM
Are my 'guins the bad boys of hockey?

LOL no, more like an annoying but successful little brother with a big mouth, a pest
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Post by: Super PurpleCat on June 04, 2016, 05:01:42 PM
 :curse:
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 06, 2016, 08:55:07 PM
Such a sloppy game. Sharks seem tired maybe  :frown:
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 07, 2016, 05:20:55 AM
It's over, dog. Known pos Joe Thornton can die cupless.
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Post by: Spaces on June 07, 2016, 08:38:35 AM
Sid the kid seemed pretty cool in his interview. Starting to really like that I'm cheering for these guys.
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Post by: Winters on June 07, 2016, 09:53:25 AM
 :blindfold: This is going to be frustrating for a while  :bang:
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Post by: Spaces on June 07, 2016, 02:32:51 PM
:blindfold: This is going to be frustrating for a while  :bang:
Wints, I think you guys would've pounded these Shark puds too.
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Post by: Winters on June 08, 2016, 09:28:00 AM
:blindfold: This is going to be frustrating for a while  :bang:
Wints, I think you guys would've pounded these Shark puds too.
I think the whole western conference is a big steaming pile of poo
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 08, 2016, 10:22:47 AM
The east is all dorkos except one team
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 09, 2016, 04:53:20 PM
:blindfold: This is going to be frustrating for a while  :bang:
Wints, I think you guys would've pounded these Shark puds too.
I think the whole western conference is a big steaming pile of poo

LOL
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 09, 2016, 07:07:15 PM
Go Pens!
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2016, 08:56:48 PM
It's such a thing pleasure listening to emrick. Just the greatest
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Post by: Spaces on June 10, 2016, 09:26:04 AM
It's such a thing pleasure listening to emrick. Just the greatest
Is that the NBC commentator? If so, yes I really enjoy listening to him. Describes the fast paced action so well.
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Post by: Winters on June 10, 2016, 09:50:08 AM
The east is all dorkos except one team
Yeah, the Lightning  :frown:
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 10, 2016, 11:59:56 AM
Yeah  :frown:
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Post by: Super PurpleCat on June 13, 2016, 01:08:53 AM
 :buh-bye:
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Post by: Winters on July 01, 2016, 04:55:55 PM
Hedman and Stamkos staying in TB  :emawkid:
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Post by: joda on July 01, 2016, 07:55:42 PM
A bunch of my fellow Blues fans are full BID after today. Honestly think they played it pretty well. I wish Backes was coming back but he got way to many years and Brouwer got overpaid (and at longer term than I'd want to give him also. I'm iffy on bringing back Perron, but this Blues team will be a lot different than the one he was on before and under $4 per for 2 years isn't a terrible contract. Allen/Hutton isn't as good as Allen/Elliott but Allen's extension is pretty reasonable if he keeps improving and Hutton is a solid backup.

The Blues didn't get better, but they're in better position to extend they're window than if they'd kept Backes and/or Brouwer. I'm pretty sure Shattenkirk will still be traded also, so I'm going to hold off on really making a declaration of my feelings about the offseason until that happens.
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Post by: joda on July 01, 2016, 07:58:23 PM
Also, as just a fan of hockey the last few days have been really entertaining. Hall for Larsson, Subban for Weber, and Stamkos re-signing when everyone thought he was gone made for a pretty great day, then the craziness off the 1st day of FA.
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Post by: MakeItRain on July 02, 2016, 12:53:22 AM
Hedman and Stamkos staying in TB  :emawkid:

I am thrilled about this, fuckhead Red Wings fans just assumed they were getting Stamkos when the 'Yotes used them on draft night.
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Post by: joda on October 12, 2016, 09:57:21 PM
Auston Matthews  :Wha:
Title: Re: NHL open thread (lets go ahead & throw international hockey in here too)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 12, 2016, 11:19:33 PM
Auston Matthews  :Wha:
:curse: :bang: :emawkid:
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Post by: joda on October 13, 2016, 09:32:36 PM
Auston Matthews  :Wha:
:curse: :bang: :emawkid:

Yea it's got to be a little frustrating as a Yotes fan (though that crop of young Yotes is going to be good) but going to be a lot of fun watch him develop.
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Post by: star seed 7 on November 01, 2016, 08:13:17 PM
Sharks - yotes on nbcsn tonight  :Wha:
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Post by: MakeItRain on November 02, 2016, 04:58:07 AM
Hahahaha dumb loser smelly sharks completely dominated by the Coyote Pups :emawkid:
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Post by: star seed 7 on November 02, 2016, 11:48:42 AM
Darn. I fell asleep at 1-0
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Post by: Gooch on November 03, 2016, 01:16:38 PM
Do my flyers still suck? I can't seem to find what obscure cable channel airs NHL games.
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Post by: star seed 7 on November 03, 2016, 01:31:12 PM
Nbcsn
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Post by: Tobias on November 03, 2016, 01:36:09 PM
nbcsn :love:
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Post by: star seed 7 on November 03, 2016, 01:38:35 PM
They certainly love their fringe sports
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Post by: Gooch on November 03, 2016, 03:37:45 PM
That's where NASCAR got relegated to, correct?
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Post by: star seed 7 on November 03, 2016, 03:39:34 PM
I thought nascar was Fox but I'll admit that I haven't ever seen a nascar match
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Post by: The Big Train on January 28, 2017, 07:11:06 PM
:lol:

https://twitter.com/deadspin/status/825500610258673664
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Post by: MakeItRain on January 29, 2017, 10:52:28 AM
Jackass
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Post by: SdK on February 04, 2017, 05:24:56 AM
Hockey players and fans are ugly
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Post by: steve dave on February 17, 2017, 07:39:15 PM
going to my first NHL game this coming week. philadelphia v. DC. great seats like by the glass deal looking at the goalie. like 10 yard line equivalent. know nothing about hockey or whatever. pretty pumped.
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 17, 2017, 08:06:27 PM
it's going to blow your mind
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 17, 2017, 08:28:15 PM
That's a very good game to see for your first. I'll watch that one on TV.
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Post by: steve dave on February 17, 2017, 09:29:57 PM
the guys I'm going with tell me the teams hate each other and will fight the entire time. so that seems more interesting than like ice soccer which I imagined it to be.
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Post by: steve dave on February 17, 2017, 09:31:44 PM
and they were telling me about hockey drunk fans and I told them I'd be drunk too and they would like dead eye look at me and say stuff like, "you don't understand HOCKEY drunk fans". pretty excited.
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 19, 2017, 10:54:01 AM
Yeah, the game is nationally broadcast on a series called "Wednesday Night Rivalry." Philly fan is a special kind of hockey fan. They actually caused their team to get a penalty when they played Washington in the playoffs last year by throwing these bracelets on the ice that were used as a tribute to their recently deceased owner. It was WTF but "of course they did that" all at the same time.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/philly-flyers-fans-draw-penalty-during-playoff-loss/

https://twitter.com/Cindy610/status/722239047633080320
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Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2017, 07:34:01 PM
Yeah, people get pretty drunk
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Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2017, 07:35:20 PM
South Philly accent = best accent
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Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2017, 07:38:13 PM
Best philly curse word = jagoff
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Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2017, 07:56:45 PM
Little kid hockey game during halftime is amaze
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Post by: Tobias on February 22, 2017, 07:59:02 PM
South Philly accent = best accent

these are my coworkers, their requirement to be the loudest person in the room is amazing as well
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 22, 2017, 08:19:58 PM
Watched briefly, no and sitings
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Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2017, 08:30:26 PM
The other team = Bums
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 23, 2017, 03:49:02 PM
Did you enjoy it sd?
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Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2017, 02:56:02 PM
Did you enjoy it sd?

yeah, it was cool. I don't really know how to follow the game or anything. but it was a fun atmosphere. and I drank a ton of labett blue talls with a flyers logo on them. did you know you're not supposed to walk up and down the aisles until there is a stoppage in play? I did not.
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 27, 2017, 03:00:55 PM
Yes I did know that! The ushers at the sharks are pretty strict about it. Good rule imo
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Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2017, 03:03:56 PM
I got yelled at by some hockey fan guy. not like mean, just like a, "whoa, whoa, wait for a stop in the action, eh?"
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 27, 2017, 03:11:03 PM
I have the advantage of going to hockey games with an irl Canadian guy so he clues me in on that stuff
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Post by: Tobias on February 27, 2017, 03:13:43 PM
good pro-tip
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Post by: Tobias on February 27, 2017, 03:14:18 PM
if sd ever goes to a hockey game again he's gonna flyer talk the crap out of some hapless aisle wanderer
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 27, 2017, 04:33:24 PM
Most will have ushers blocking the entries into the seating bowl from the concourse. They don't want people walking down the aisle, distracting people when a galvanized puck traveling in excess of 100mph could fly into the stands.
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Post by: joda on April 12, 2017, 09:34:16 PM
Time to brush the cobwebs off in here. It's time for the Stanley Cup playoffs :billdance:

Time to take a spin on the ol' Blues fan wheel of misfortune. What heartbreak will it be this year? Blow a 3-1 series lead? Weak goal allowed to lose the series? Obvious illegal goal called a good goal to lose a series? Multiple star players injured? Random scrub dropping a 5/4/9 line?

Stay tuned...
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 13, 2017, 02:55:53 AM
eff the NHL playoffs :curse:
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Post by: joda on April 13, 2017, 01:32:22 PM
eff the NHL playoffs :curse:

I'm sure Seattle will be in the playoffs soon enough
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 13, 2017, 08:07:01 PM
eff the NHL playoffs :curse:

I'm sure Seattle will be in the playoffs soon enough

I will kill you.

Seriously though, if they have to leave Arizona, they aren't going to Seattle. They would have the same arena issues but in a smaller market.
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Post by: TheHamburglar on June 05, 2017, 09:20:49 AM
MIR, I need your thoughts on the Winnipeg Jets.  I need a team & Tulsa is their ECHL affiliate now.  Do players from the ECHL make it up to the NHL much?  From what I've seen, it looks like the prospects with a realistic chance go straight to the AHL.
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 05, 2017, 09:33:32 AM
Oh boy, mir hates the jets  :excited:
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Post by: joda on June 05, 2017, 04:06:50 PM
MIR, I need your thoughts on the Winnipeg Jets.  I need a team & Tulsa is their ECHL affiliate now.  Do players from the ECHL make it up to the NHL much?  From what I've seen, it looks like the prospects with a realistic chance go straight to the AHL.

Very few actually make it to more than a couple games in the NHL. Best bet to see a legit NHL prospect are goalies. Maybe a random DITR makes it as a low line grinder or bottom pair defenseman.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 05, 2017, 04:40:34 PM
MIR, I need your thoughts on the Winnipeg Jets.  I need a team & Tulsa is their ECHL affiliate now.  Do players from the ECHL make it up to the NHL much?  From what I've seen, it looks like the prospects with a realistic chance go straight to the AHL.

Very few actually make it to more than a couple games in the NHL. Best bet to see a legit NHL prospect are goalies. Maybe a random DITR makes it as a low line grinder or bottom pair defenseman.

Yeah this is pretty much right, if an organization is deep at a spot you'll potentially see a prospect in the E. The cities have a goalie they think a lot of that played the entire season for Rapid City. But yeah, for the most part the affiliations for the E are largely marketing pieces. When I worked for the Wichita Thunder AA hockey teams that had an affiliation, there were like two, were openly mocked. That changed when the CHL and the ECHL merged.

As far as the Jets go, they have really fun players, but they are chronic underachievers, like really badly too. They clearly have some unresolved issue that prevents them from being one of the top 8 teams in the West, even though their talent is clearly playoff level.

I hate the ever loving hell out of their whiny ass, dumb, hypocritical, North North Dakota shitbrain fans. Ugh, gross. I hate them more than I hate Nebraska fans.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 19, 2017, 05:23:01 PM
(https://admin.mashable.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/computer-crying.gif)
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Post by: Gooch on June 20, 2017, 04:28:32 PM
It's the Edmonton Oilers!

http://www.kwch.com/content/sports/Thunder-announce-affiliation-with-NHLs-Edmonton-Oilers-429730653.html
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 20, 2017, 04:40:26 PM
The announcement of the move to the mountain division is a much bigger deal, a couple of old CHL in that division.
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Post by: Gooch on June 20, 2017, 04:42:46 PM
I always liked that Tulsa rivalry better than the OKC one before they moved up.
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Post by: joda on June 20, 2017, 07:54:19 PM
Division pretty much means nothing other than playoff seeding. They played mostly the same teams last year that they'll play this year. Affiliation, or more accurately who they're affiliated with is all pretty meh to me. Some teams are better than others but in the end it comes down to injury luck of the NHL/AHL teams.
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Post by: joda on June 20, 2017, 08:01:32 PM
(https://admin.mashable.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/computer-crying.gif)

Is this Doan or Smith related? Or both?
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 20, 2017, 08:44:09 PM
I don't care one bit about Mike Smith.
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Post by: TheHamburglar on June 20, 2017, 09:12:10 PM
Does Wichita have the trash northern/eastern transplants that go to Thunder games to get their hockey fix?
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Post by: Gooch on June 21, 2017, 07:50:12 AM
Does Wichita have the trash northern/eastern transplants that go to Thunder games to get their hockey fix?
Mainly Wisky Tangos from Park City and Haysville.
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Post by: joda on June 21, 2017, 10:25:50 AM
Yea it's super Whiskey Tango and the games, but if you're stuck in Wichita that's most of the city so it's not really a surprise. Honestly I'd guess a lot of the Midwest lower level hockey fans are that way. I've only been to ECHL/CHL games in Tulsa, Kansas City, and Allen but hey all had a pretty good portion that fall into that category.
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Post by: Gooch on June 21, 2017, 10:31:10 AM
The "Puckheads" were (are?) a section that was a sea of mullets wearing these things. I think they were mostly from Haysville. TBH they were really loyal fans and traveled to a lot of away games. Just not attractive people and probably bad smelling.

(http://sconboy91.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/puckhead_bigger.jpg)
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Post by: Gooch on June 21, 2017, 10:33:19 AM
Ohh and the main guy would dance in the isles with a stuffed doll like thing in a noose with either the other teams colors or a ref shirt on it. I always thought that was very :sdeek: :opcat:
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Post by: TheHamburglar on June 21, 2017, 10:42:09 AM
There's not a lot of the , but Tulsa has a group of fans that are originally from hockey heavy areas.  Most are 400 lbs.  Over time they've all started sitting around each other & are proud they're real hockey fans.  They do stuff like on a delayed penalty yell out "raise your hand if you're gay".  I used to get suite tickets just above them.  However, now we always sit on the opposite side on the glass, so I don't see or hear them anymore.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 21, 2017, 08:21:51 PM
Yeah, when I worked for the Thunder I'd say well over 90% of the season ticket holders and regulars were Thunder fans who became hockey fans secondarily. Thing is AA hockey is generally played in areas where hockey is not a thing at all. There are some traditional hockey markets in the ECHL, there were none in the CHL, including Colorado.

I went to every single old school CHL arena, most more than once, the most knowledgeable fans were easily Wichita, OKC, and Colorado. Tulsa was apathetic, because their building was awful before the BOK Center. Bossier/Shreveport had the rowdiest fans, obnoxiously drunk and belligerent. No one else cared.
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Post by: TheHamburglar on June 21, 2017, 10:53:24 PM
Now that they're in the BOK, it's way too big.  Even when there's a couple thousand, it still feels empty. Also, the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce & Sports Commishion did a very good job of getting local businesses invested & involved in getting the BOK built.  The downside for hockey is I'm guessing 50% of attendance is people getting free tickets & have no idea what's going on or cares.  Mrs. Hamburg & I are the very rare few that grew to like it out of free tickets.  They're stuck in a cycle of apathetic attendance making the atmosphere terrible & a terrible atmosphere making it difficult to grow a fan base that's invested & cares.
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Post by: Gooch on June 22, 2017, 08:17:05 AM
They do a pretty good job at Intrust. They curtain off the upper deck and the lower bowl is about 1/2 to 3/4 full on good nights. But yeah a lot of the attendance is free ticket peeps but most people are actually engaged.

The crowds actually look a little more affluent with the move to the downtown arena. You can actually do something before or after in and around the arena. People really hated driving out to that dump Kansas Coliseum for a game to then immediately just head back home.
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Post by: joda on June 23, 2017, 10:33:54 PM
They do a pretty good job at Intrust. They curtain off the upper deck and the lower bowl is about 1/2 to 3/4 full on good nights. But yeah a lot of the attendance is free ticket peeps but most people are actually engaged.

The crowds actually look a little more affluent with the move to the downtown arena. You can actually do something before or after in and around the arena. People really hated driving out to that dump Kansas Coliseum for a game to then immediately just head back home.

Quite possibly the worst of the worst in Wichita are the "I hate the new arena" crowd
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Post by: joda on June 23, 2017, 11:25:43 PM
 :Wha:
I didn't pay attention to the draft tonight cause I figured with where the Blues were picking I wouldn't recognize the players anyway. Checked in after the Royal game to find out we traded Reaves (love the guy but he's a compliment piece), Lehtera (our worst contract), and a picks for Brayden Schenn and an ok prospect  :emawkid:

And we still picked a guy with huge upside I knew about before the draft in Kostin  :excited:

Pretty fun surprise to follow the Royal comeback
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Post by: 0.42 on July 05, 2017, 02:45:41 PM
radulov :Wha:
bishop :love:
METHot :Lurk:
Hanzal :dunno:

Man we've sold our souls past 2019. WORTH IT.
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Post by: joda on July 07, 2017, 09:39:02 AM
Dallas and St Louis are the only Central teams that seem to have actively improved their roster this offseason. Everyone else got worse or held steady. Colorado is a dumpster fire but everyone else is a playoff contender once again.

Chicago- Patty Kane is still a piece of crap but he's also still one of the best players in the world. The team is crumbling but they're still a playoff team. My biggest fear though is that they just miss the playoffs then win the draft lotto.

Dallas- Got better this offseason but still a lot of questions. Does Hitch end up making their D better or does he hinder their offense like he was prone to late in his STL tenure? Can Bishop stay healthy? Can Radulov be as consistent without needing to prove himself? There's more but those are the big ones

Minnesota- They remind me so much of the Blues teams of 3-4 years ago. Good regular season team but not built for playoff success

Nashville- Was the playoffs them putting it all together or just a team getting hot at the right time? Defense is great but I'm not convinced their team overall is that much better than anyone else in the division.

St Louis- I love the moves we made this offseason but while I choose to believe that Allen turned a corner last year it's not proven. Health as always seems to be a concern. We lack the depth in playmakers to withstand multiple injuries but a healthy roster is pretty solid

Winnipeg- Look decent on paper, always underachieving. Until they prove differently, eh
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Post by: 0.42 on July 08, 2017, 07:38:42 PM
MDK is gonna be nuts once again

Except for the garbage-y Avs, t's n p's

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Post by: TheHamburglar on August 28, 2017, 10:44:10 PM
Some guy on Twitter is saying some NHL deputy commissioner was on the radio in Vancouver saying the NHL wants 32 teams and the are interested in KC.  This started with a him tweeting "Kansas City is happening. Get ready. #NHL".  KC was the only city he mentioned.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 28, 2017, 11:11:53 PM
Seems like a very unlikely place and time to break that news. Also who is paying the $100 million dollar relocation fee? If there was a potential owner interested in Kansas City we'd certainly know by now. Post that tweet so I can mock this dude.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2017, 01:06:04 AM
Well we got to the bottom of that, Lamar Hunt Jr. should never be mentioned in the same sentence as $500 million unless he wins Powerball.
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2017, 05:42:11 AM
I want to believe MIR. Let me believe. Also where is that tweet?
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2017, 05:44:59 AM
Oh lol that is from that stupid Canadian I was tweeting with last night. He's a Royals and Chiefs fan in Montreal. He has zero insight or sources or anything.
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2017, 06:02:22 AM
Well we got to the bottom of that, Lamar Hunt Jr. should never be mentioned in the same sentence as $500 million unless he wins Powerball.
you're right in that comment, if Lamar Hunt Jr. was going to be the acting owner the money would come from the Hunt Sport group or whatever their LLC is called, and would likely depend on minority owners as well.
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2017, 06:51:28 AM
Looking at maybe going to see the sharks in Vegas this year
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2017, 08:21:45 AM
The only way Kansas City is getting a team at this point is if Arizona or Nashville relocates. This time last year I would have given you about a 15% chance of that happening, after Nashville's Cup run and Arizona's ownership shake up, I'd now list those chances at nearly zero.
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2017, 08:26:40 AM
Hamburgler was talking about expansion not relocation
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Post by: SdK on August 29, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
The Blues are moving west you silly heads.
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2017, 08:36:06 AM
The only way Kansas City is getting a team at this point is if Arizona or Nashville relocates. This time last year I would have given you about a 15% chance of that happening, after Nashville's Cup run and Arizona's ownership shake up, I'd now list those chances at nearly zero.
Nope. It's happening. My Canadian best friend told me so. Man I can't wait to be a hockey fan.
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2017, 08:40:19 AM
Hamburgler was talking about expansion not relocation
The Coyotes, Hurricanes, Blues are all going to be fighting to get to KC before we are awarded the 32nd team. WHO WILL LAND IN KC? I DONT KNOW BUT IM READY.
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2017, 08:51:24 AM
Stealing the blues would be pretty lol
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2017, 09:12:10 AM
i personally would prefer to hate the Blues, but i'm all in on whatever gets a team to KC.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2017, 09:23:30 AM
Hamburgler was talking about expansion not relocation

I'm well aware of that, we hashed that out already. I was explaining the only way Kansas City is getting a team, it ain't through expansion.
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Post by: TheHamburglar on August 29, 2017, 09:31:50 AM
Hamburgler was talking about expansion not relocation
The Coyotes, Hurricanes, Blues are all going to be fighting to get to KC before we are awarded the 32nd team. WHO WILL LAND IN KC? I DONT KNOW BUT IM READY.

The canes have to go back to the Whalers. 
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2017, 09:32:00 AM
MIR as the most knowledgeable and biggest hockey fan maybe in the world, I have to tell you: you don't know what you're talking about.
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2017, 09:33:44 AM
Well your first response was about a relocation fee so I was just clarifying.

I would agree that expansion is the least likely way for kc to get a team
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Post by: sunny_cat on August 29, 2017, 09:57:00 AM
The only way Kansas City is getting a team at this point is if Arizona or Nashville relocates. This time last year I would have given you about a 15% chance of that happening, after Nashville's Cup run and Arizona's ownership shake up, I'd now list those chances at nearly zero.
Nope. It's happening. My Canadian best friend told me so. Man I can't wait to be a hockey fan.

I'm really glad to have the confidence from one of the only ITKs on this board
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2017, 11:02:30 AM
MIR as the most knowledgeable and biggest hockey fan maybe in the world, I have to tell you: you don't know what you're talking about.

 :confused:

Well your first response was about a relocation fee so I was just clarifying.

I would agree that expansion is the least likely way for kc to get a team

It's all good, this conversation crossed over on Twitter.
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 11, 2017, 07:05:14 PM
look at these amazing jerseys  :love:

https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/918260495055863808
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Post by: Gooch on October 11, 2017, 08:03:36 PM
:barf:
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Post by: MakeItRain on October 12, 2017, 09:51:13 AM
Sucks to be done with hockey a week into the season.
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Post by: SdK on October 22, 2017, 07:47:35 PM
Cousin just went from playing hockey in Rochester to playing in Ottawa!
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Post by: star seed 7 on October 22, 2017, 08:01:18 PM
That's pretty cool sdk
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Post by: SdK on October 22, 2017, 08:05:32 PM
That's pretty cool sdk
I know Rochester was pay to play (but someone was paying his way). Awaiting details on the Ottawa sitch. I'm happy for him. He's from CO originally and travelled all over the US playing. Lived in Ohio for a couple years to play for a team there. He's 19 and just went up to Rochester 2 months ago.
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Post by: SdK on October 22, 2017, 08:18:11 PM
Welp. I guess it is Kemptville. He plays for the 73s.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=272204 (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=272204)

 :emawkid:
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Post by: GregKSU1027 on November 12, 2017, 11:21:38 PM
When is KC gonna announce their team?

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Post by: MakeItRain on November 13, 2017, 10:48:58 PM
Never
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Post by: 8manpick on November 18, 2017, 10:07:08 AM
The Avalanche are staying at our  hotel. A bunch of weirdos were waiting out front for the bus to show up and get autographs. They had like autograph books and cheat sheets for who was who and all that
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 23, 2019, 11:27:23 PM
@libstradamus

OH MY rough ridin' GOD, THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING THING IN SPORTS HISTORY, HOLY crap
WDGHUGCVJKHCVCSFBNKUTEDVBJHDXVBJ
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Post by: star seed 7 on April 24, 2019, 09:12:55 AM
Oh wow, I haven't paid any attention to this series at all. Wish I would have, that's nuts. 4 goals on 8 shots wtf lol
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Post by: Spaces on April 24, 2019, 10:41:59 AM
Has 4 goals in a single power play ever even happened before? I was just about to turn it off at 3-0 Vegas with 10 minutes to go and am so glad I didn't
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Post by: joda on April 24, 2019, 12:57:39 PM
Has 4 goals in a single power play ever even happened before? I was just about to turn it off at 3-0 Vegas with 10 minutes to go and am so glad I didn't

I think I saw somewhere that it tied a record that’s happened twice, but first time in the playoffs.

I was wondering if this thread would get fired back up, this first round has been bonkers. Both conference champs eliminated, the BOS/TOR hatefest, and Canada tears. If Washington loses tonight all division champs will be out as well as both SCFs from last year.

I don’t know if the rest of the SC playoffs can live up to this. Renewing the StL/Stars playoff rivalry should at least be fun.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 24, 2019, 11:45:03 PM
The teams left in the West, and the Bruins, can get all the way mumped, except for the Blues I guess but I hate their fans so much. Canada shut out again, lol.
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Post by: joda on April 25, 2019, 09:37:47 AM
Don’t lump all Blues fans together. We’re not all bandwagon Cardinals fans
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Post by: Spaces on April 25, 2019, 10:57:07 AM
I won my 5-year, $100 Avs not winning the Cup bet last year and now I'm a full-time Avs fan. Starting to feel like it's our year.
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Post by: joda on April 25, 2019, 04:38:31 PM
Lol, Avs over Calgary was the most predictable first round upset
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 25, 2019, 11:00:22 PM
I won my 5-year, $100 Avs not winning the Cup bet last year and now I'm a full-time Avs fan. Starting to feel like it's our year.

Ugh, eff oft
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Post by: Spaces on April 26, 2019, 07:02:15 AM
I won my 5-year, $100 Avs not winning the Cup bet last year and now I'm a full-time Avs fan. Starting to feel like it's our year.

Ugh, eff oft
I was sorry to hear we're bitter rivals with the Wild. FWIW I hate a lot of other teams more.
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 26, 2019, 03:28:24 PM
the bruins are so elite that greatness drips off of their noses
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 26, 2019, 10:16:22 PM
the bruins are so elite that greatness drips off of their noses
Ah, that explains why Marchand looks like rough ridin' Mr. Potato Head.
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on April 29, 2019, 09:05:11 AM
(http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/1/6/full/8980_carolina_hurricanes-alternate-2019.png)

2 Goals in 48 seconds . . .
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 29, 2019, 04:58:48 PM
Bunch of jerks. I hope they win it.
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on April 29, 2019, 05:32:30 PM
Bunch of jerks. I hope they win it.

I'm mainly watching because my bro-in-laws wife is a native of Long Island and she's a big Islanders fan going way back to win the last won the Cup.

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Post by: joda on May 07, 2019, 11:03:11 PM
Blues man, damn

Stick tap to Ben Bishop. Can a guy win the Conn Smyth with his team losing in the second round?
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Post by: Spracne on May 07, 2019, 11:11:24 PM
Bishop was amazing tonight. He carried the team on his back, until he could carry no more.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 08, 2019, 01:17:52 AM
Benardo Bishobo, didn't even realize he was American until tonight. I'm glad the blues took out the stars, still cheering for the bunch of jerks.
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 08, 2019, 11:50:53 PM
 :party:
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 09, 2019, 01:02:48 AM
meh
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Post by: joda on May 15, 2019, 10:36:19 PM
I’m honestly not even mad right now. That was typical Blues :buh-bye:
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 15, 2019, 11:22:46 PM
I can't be any more bored with the conference finals, I dipped out a week ago.
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Post by: cas4ksu on May 16, 2019, 10:56:51 AM
the sharks are so rough ridin' lucky this playoffs. it's bullshit.
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Post by: joda on May 21, 2019, 09:47:27 PM
#playgloria

 :party: :emawkid: :Woot:

 :driving:
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Post by: joda on May 27, 2019, 07:45:23 PM
Everyone is cheering for the Blues right?
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 28, 2019, 10:20:34 AM
Everyone is cheering for the Blues right?

Everyone who likes being a loser is.
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Post by: joda on May 29, 2019, 10:25:34 PM
 First SCF win ever :driving: :Woohoo:
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 02, 2019, 12:41:29 PM
I hate the Bruins so much.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2118419/Marchand_1.jpg)
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Post by: joda on June 07, 2019, 04:02:48 PM
The St Louis Blues are one win away from the Stanley Cup😍
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Post by: joda on June 09, 2019, 07:10:17 PM
The Stanley Cup is in the building in St Louis. LGB!
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Post by: joda on June 12, 2019, 11:09:43 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=355Fk8drgZE (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=355Fk8drgZE)
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Post by: TheHamburglar on June 15, 2020, 09:54:40 PM
Jumping on the Panthers bandwagon with Cassidy.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2020, 11:04:14 PM
I'm skeptical that the playoff proposal will actually happen. The players association hasn't finalized a deal yet
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 11, 2020, 08:22:34 PM
Yo, there's a 5 OT game on right now Jonas Korpisalo with 85 damn saves!
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 11, 2020, 08:25:03 PM
LOL, jinx the game literally ended 16 seconds later.
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Post by: 8manpick on August 11, 2020, 09:04:39 PM
So BeanTownCat suggested a small wager on CBJ +150, and this was the first hockey game I watched start to finish in a few years. A little more than I bargained for.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 11, 2020, 10:37:13 PM
You watched that whole thing? Goddamn.
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Post by: 8manpick on August 12, 2020, 08:54:56 AM
You watched that whole thing? Goddamn.
Watched is strong, it was on and I was paying casual attention to it for regulation, but I pretty much watched the overtimes.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 12, 2020, 11:14:39 AM
You watched that whole thing? Goddamn.
Watched is strong, it was on and I was paying casual attention to it for regulation, but I pretty much watched the overtimes.

Even that is a healthy amount of dedication. I came in during the 4th OT, saw the 'ning with 78 shots and LOLed
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Post by: 8manpick on August 12, 2020, 11:42:24 AM
Playoff hockey is lots of fun! I haven’t watched much lately because my adopted Blackhawks don’t currently dominate
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 12, 2020, 01:58:01 PM
Playoff hockey is lots of fun! I haven’t watched much lately because my adopted Blackhawks don’t currently dominate

 :Yuck:
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Post by: 8manpick on May 05, 2021, 07:02:23 PM
So Tom Wilson huh? Seems like he’s a real piece of work
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 05, 2021, 08:48:09 PM
The NHL really mumped up by not suspending him, guy is a legit dangerous piece of crap that only pulls that stuff with skill players, he's never pulled that crap with a tough guy.
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Post by: turnbull on May 06, 2021, 10:00:29 PM
He's something...but as a Caps fan i'll tolerate it if we go far in the playoffs this year....get another Cup in DC!

So Tom Wilson huh? Seems like he’s a real piece of work
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Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2021, 07:25:57 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E5vs5gSUUAc6A9W?format=jpg&name=large)
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Post by: Spaces on July 08, 2021, 08:35:14 AM
Congrats to Winters!   :D
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Post by: joda on May 08, 2023, 10:08:19 PM
Nothing suspicious at all that Chicago won the draft lottery
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Post by: cfbandyman on May 08, 2023, 10:53:42 PM
Nothing suspicious at all that Chicago won the draft lottery

Lol, being up in Canada rn "NHL RIGGED" is trending
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Post by: joda on May 09, 2023, 10:25:09 AM
Nothing suspicious at all that Chicago won the draft lottery

Lol, being up in Canada rn "NHL RIGGED" is trending

99% percent of the hockey world knew it was going to happen
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 09, 2023, 10:37:19 PM
All of the years the coyotes have missed the playoffs, they have never once improved their draft position in the lottery, not a single time, we have only maintained position or lost position. I don't know how that's even remotely possible.
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Post by: joda on May 10, 2023, 07:38:13 AM
All of the years the coyotes have missed the playoffs, they have never once improved their draft position in the lottery, not a single time, we have only maintained position or lost position. I don't know how that's even remotely possible.

You know how it’s possible
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 10, 2023, 08:53:13 AM
All of the years the coyotes have missed the playoffs, they have never once improved their draft position in the lottery, not a single time, we have only maintained position or lost position. I don't know how that's even remotely possible.

You know how it’s possible

Even with two lottery picks this year we didn't improve our position with either pick, shits wild.
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Post by: joda on May 10, 2023, 01:35:10 PM
All of the years the coyotes have missed the playoffs, they have never once improved their draft position in the lottery, not a single time, we have only maintained position or lost position. I don't know how that's even remotely possible.

You know how it’s possible

Even with two lottery picks this year we didn't improve our position with either pick, shits wild.

Occasionally it feels a little too convenient the lotto falls a certain way in the NBA, but the NHL it seems every year there’s a “generational talent” the lotto just happens to work out in a way that makes you 🤔