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bugmenot 03-09-2009 03:04 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by motortown (Post 278601)
WTF is up with the Wings (and "pesky" Saturday opponents)?!!! For a while I was thinking that it might be Detroit/San Jose playing for the West... until last Wed came along (w/Calgary getting a whole lot better). And now, down the stretch, I'm seeing the team playing unfocused in certain games, and their defense taking most nights off. Just please don't use the "hurt/injured player(s)" excuse... it's late in the season, and everybody's banged-up and trying to get healthy. While I always want to see good, competitive play through til the end, I just hope this isn't another early-out season (1st or 2nd round). And no, I'm not freakin' out.... just a bit concerned...
You and I both. Sharks have been playing flat for the past 2-3 months now. I think they have played maybe 2 good games, the rest have sucked. Yeah, they got injuries, and some major ones, but come one. Injuries means you can loose, not play like crap. I think for the sharks a lot has to do with the fact that they have clinched, but there is still the whole conference to go for. Saddening.

motortown 03-09-2009 08:50 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
"DOUBLE WTF"... Gainey fires Carbonneau, takes helm as interim coach??...WOW!!... I mean, we all knew that he was kinda on the hotseat, with Habs fans and the press mounting a small revolt. Still, I thought the dude was safe for now, with a possible move made off-season (depending upon.._). Bummer.

Quote:
Originally Posted by cigarusmaximus (Post 279038)
The Flames seem to be falling into a complacent trend as well....
Dude... Keenan's the coach that really needs to be fired!!!!:dance:

motortown 03-09-2009 08:56 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 278900)
Hawks are in the exact same boat, John...playing like they have already clinched a playoff spot. Brian Campbell has been awful the past couple weeks, not acceptable for a 7.5 million dollar player, and now Havlat joins Sharp and Khabibulin on the injured list. Not a good way to go into the last month of the season.
Yeah Tom, but as you well know... they're setting themselves up for a lotta nice runs, and for a number of years!!! Man, I'd absolutely love another great Wings-Hawks rivalry!! :tu

icehog3 03-09-2009 10:18 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by motortown (Post 279706)
Yeah Tom, but as you well know... they're setting themselves up for a lotta nice runs, and for a number of years!!! Man, I'd absolutely love another great Wings-Hawks rivalry!! :tu
I am hoping the Hawks are good enough to give the Wings a run sometime soon! :r

bugmenot 03-09-2009 10:57 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 278900)
Hawks are in the exact same boat, John...playing like they have already clinched a playoff spot. Brian Campbell has been awful the past couple weeks, not acceptable for a 7.5 million dollar player, and now Havlat joins Sharp and Khabibulin on the injured list. Not a good way to go into the last month of the season.
Just wait till the playoffs for Campbell... That guy flat out disappeared for the sharks last season. Didn't think he was worth that amount of money either. Anybody think the blues may find a way to sneak their way in?

icehog3 03-09-2009 11:18 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bugmenot (Post 279977)
Just wait till the playoffs for Campbell... That guy flat out disappeared for the sharks last season. Didn't think he was worth that amount of money either. Anybody think the blues may find a way to sneak their way in?
Campbell has been playing like crap lately. :2

A gifted "puck mover" and powerplay QB, but a defensive liability...not worth what the Hawks paid, though I hope he proves me wrong come playoff time.

The Blues? They can set their tee-times for April 13th. ;)

SmokeyJoe 03-10-2009 10:22 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
How about a little love for the Hurricanes...

Look like a great sleeper from the East. They are 8-2 over their last ten games, including big wins over Calgary and the Rangers... not to mention, the total beatdown they put on Tampa Bay the other night. Erik Staal had 4 goals!

Eric Cole has been a real spark plug since the trade. Watch this team... they went from 9th in the East to 6th (closely contested part of the East standings right now). I feel real good about their chances. :tu

SmokeyJoe 03-10-2009 10:27 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by romwarrior (Post 270888)
Yeah, it looks like the Kings have thrown in the towel for this season. I guess losing four in a row will do that to you. Trading Patrick O'Sullivan and a 2nd round pick for Justin Williams? Doesn't make much sense to me. POS is a bit soft but quite skilled. Williams is injured way too much for my liking. Oh well. As we Kings fans are so used to saying, better luck next season!!
Williams was a popular player with Carolina... but the injuries were too much. :(

For his sake, I hope he is able to get healthy. He will contribute if he can get past that hurdle.

romwarrior 03-10-2009 10:38 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 280433)
Williams was a popular player with Carolina... but the injuries were too much. :(

For his sake, I hope he is able to get healthy. He will contribute if he can get past that hurdle.
Yeah, Williams was great for a couple years - especially during the Cup run. It would be nice to think that he will get better and get back to his old self, but if the Kings track record (see Cloutier, Dan, et al) then the chances are slim.

Interestingly, the Kings have won all three games since booting O'Sullivan. Purcell has more than taken over for him. But the Kings just can't seem to figure out if they are good or not. They are so streaky - 4 road wins then 4 home losses, then 4 road losses then 3 home wins. If they do squeak in then they will get the privilege of playing either Detroit or San Jose. Good luck with that! :rolleyes:

357 03-10-2009 10:53 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
When do the real games start?


J/K, although that's how half of Metro Detroit feels from Nov thru March. But, high expectations are a good thing.

bugmenot 03-10-2009 02:17 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
I think there are a couple teams in the west that are almost there, but not quite. The pacific division could get very interesting in the next couple of years if the Kings and Coyotes are able to add a few key players here and there in the off season.

I don't think the blues will make it, but I think I would take great satisfaction in that. They aren't TOO far behind, though I think they will come up about 4-6 points short.

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Originally Posted by 357 (Post 280465)
When do the real games start?

J/K, although that's how half of Metro Detroit feels from Nov thru March. But, high expectations are a good thing.
Not soon enough...

icehog3 03-10-2009 09:51 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Hurricanes in Chicago tomorrow, Joe! Carolina is playing some great hockey the past few weeks, and the Hawks are not. I am not optomistic about the game, but hoping for the best (for the Indian Heads). Be sweet if Ladd could dent the scoresheet. ;)

Waynegro1 03-10-2009 09:59 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Blues pulled off another win tonight against Dallas!!! I'm trying not to get too excited. San Jose Wednesday.

SmokeyJoe 03-10-2009 10:02 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 281526)
Hurricanes in Chicago tomorrow, Joe! Carolina is playing some great hockey the past few weeks, and the Hawks are not. I am not optomistic about the game, but hoping for the best (for the Indian Heads). Be sweet if Ladd could dent the scoresheet. ;)
Yeah... I was thinking that about Ladd, too. 'Canes have been hot, but they have won 4 in a row... have not won 5 in a row all year. Could be the Hawks night! (I hope not... ;) )

Should be fun! :tu

icehog3 03-10-2009 11:01 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 281539)
Yeah... I was thinking that about Ladd, too. 'Canes have been hot, but they have won 4 in a row... have not won 5 in a row all year. Could be the Hawks night! (I hope not... ;) )

Should be fun! :tu
I will be thinking of you when I watch it! One of us will be happy, and maybe both of us if it is a good game. :)

jamesb3 03-11-2009 02:45 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Red Wings really need to step it up in there own zone. Two weeks and 2 games of 8 goals. Not what you need when you are trying to get ready for the playoffs. I don't know who they start in goal if the playoffs started today. Both Ozzy and Conklin have been shaky. Someone has to step up.

SmokeyJoe 03-11-2009 09:56 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 281622)
I will be thinking of you when I watch it! One of us will be happy, and maybe both of us if it is a good game. :)
Congrats to the Hawks... and it was a good game. At least the Hurricanes got a "kiss your sister" point for taking it to OT. :r

Those great young Chicago players made a true number one goalie look like a sieve in the shootout! You have a lot of great hockey to look forward to with that crew if they stay together. :tu

Waynegro1 03-11-2009 11:02 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
You two wanted a good Hawks/Canes game and you sure got one. As much as I hate to admit it, the Hawks are going to be a force to be reckoned with in the future. If they stay together, as Joe mentioned. :tu

icehog3 03-11-2009 11:41 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 283431)
Congrats to the Hawks... and it was a good game. At least the Hurricanes got a "kiss your sister" point for taking it to OT. :r

Those great young Chicago players made a true number one goalie look like a sieve in the shootout! You have a lot of great hockey to look forward to with that crew if they stay together. :tu
Some unreal goaltending on both ends, Joe...and then neither goalie can stop a beachball in the shoot-out!

Kane, Toews, Keith, Versteeg, Seabrook, Ladd, Havlat, Bolland, Barker...the young talent on the Hawks is awesome...they better win the Cup by 2010 though, no way they will be able to afford all those guys in '10-'11 when Toews, Kane and Keith get new contracts!

Great game....I hope the 'canes make the playoffs, the line of Staal, Cole and Rutuu looks like a force to be reckoned with, and Ward sure is a stellar goalie. :tu

motortown 03-12-2009 07:49 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 283545)
Kane, Toews, Keith, Versteeg, Seabrook, Ladd, Havlat, Bolland, Barker...the young talent on the Hawks is awesome...they better win the Cup by 2010 though, no way they will be able to afford all those guys in '10-'11 when Toews, Kane and Keith get new contracts!
You're absolutely right, Tom... definitely a young team to be reckoned with. And as I keep telling you, it's something that's not lost or taken lightly by Wings fans.
As far as the contract year goes... with TWO Bowmans in the front office, I'm sure you'll guy's will be better than okay!!!:tu (gotta love Scotty!!)
Big game for the Wings tonight with Calgary in town. Can somebody say "Playoff Atmosphere"??!!!!

icehog3 03-12-2009 08:07 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by motortown (Post 283824)
You're absolutely right, Tom... definitely a young team to be reckoned with. And as I keep telling you, it's something that's not lost or taken lightly by Wings fans.
As far as the contract year goes... with TWO Bowmans in the front office, I'm sure you'll guy's will be better than okay!!!:tu (gotta love Scotty!!)
Big game for the Wings tonight with Calgary in town. Can somebody say "Playoff Atmosphere"??!!!!
I am gonna TiVo the Wings/Flames game, John, should be a doozy...I will be rooting for Pavel, Henrik, Nik and the boys.

Scotty Bowman is the Man....hope he can keep helping the Hawks close the gap on the Wings....been a long time since we could hang with the best in the West.

smokeyandthebandit05 03-12-2009 07:00 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Any one watching the Devils Coyotes game?!

357 03-12-2009 08:01 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 283853)
I am gonna TiVo the Wings/Flames game, John, should be a doozy...I will be rooting for Pavel, Henrik, Nik and the boys.

Scotty Bowman is the Man....hope he can keep helping the Hawks close the gap on the Wings....been a long time since we could hang with the best in the West.
Shootout!


Edited after the result. Doh!!!

cigarusmaximus 03-12-2009 08:06 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
YEAH BABY!!!
Come back of the year for the Flames!
Kipper rules :dance:

SmokeyJoe 03-12-2009 08:33 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Congrats to the Flames...

with 12 minutes, the Hurricanes look tired agains the Stars... Dallas up 3 to 1 right now. :mad:

SmokeyJoe 03-12-2009 08:43 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Turco is standing on his head! Stars are playing VERY tough.

motortown 03-12-2009 08:55 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 284915)
Congrats to the Flames... :mad:
Agreed... :tg But what a game (i think?)!! You know, a lot of people in the D have been kind of dismissing (or dissing) Calgary, and focusing more on San Jose. Even though I wasn't part of that crew, and nervously applauded the Flame's moves on deadline day... I'm still scrathing my head a bit after what I saw tonight. As I've said before, the dude is stone!! And you know what?... this is a match-up that I want to see during the playoffs!!! :tu

SmokeyJoe 03-12-2009 08:58 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by motortown (Post 284961)
Agreed... :tg But what a game (i think?)!! You know, a lot of people in the D have been kind of dismissing (or dissing) Calgary, and focusing more on San Jose. Even though I wasn't part of that crew, and nervously applauded the Flame's moves on deadline day... I'm still scrathing my head a bit after what I saw tonight. As I've said before, the dude is stone!! And you know what?... this is a match-up that I want to see during the playoffs!!! :tu
Lot of great hockey being played right now... they can smell the playoffs! :D

Shoulbe be an awesome "second season." :tu
I think hockey fans are in for a treat.

bugmenot 03-12-2009 11:48 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Another bad night for the sharks, would be nice if they could start playing well.

motortown 03-13-2009 08:43 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 284969)
Lot of great hockey being played right now... they can smell the playoffs! :D

Shoulbe be an awesome "second season." :tu
I think hockey fans are in for a treat.
Joe, I couldn't agree with you more. It's the hardest trophy to win in all of sports. Period. Anything can happen in the early rounds, and NOBODY can ever be totally counted out. I've loved the Wings, Bruins (lots of family there), and Canadiens (old school) since I was a little kid. I don't know if Detroit and/or Boston/Montreal will reach, but as long as we have good, tough, competitive hockey (along with fairness & consistency from the refs) the whole way through, I'll be happy... although the "ref-part" might be a stretch!!! :bh

acruce 03-13-2009 06:44 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 284942)
Turco is standing on his head! Stars are playing VERY tough.
Dallas played well last night but here lately you never know which Stars team will show up. Turco will have to play out of his mind from here on out if they want to have a chance to make the playoffs.I hope they can get in,if they can get in they will get some key players back should make a nice run .

SmokeyJoe 03-13-2009 09:52 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
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Originally Posted by acruce (Post 286378)
Dallas played well last night but here lately you never know which Stars team will show up. Turco will have to play out of his mind from here on out if they want to have a chance to make the playoffs.I hope they can get in,if they can get in they will get some key players back should make a nice run .
I know what you mean... schizophrenia seems to afflict my 'Canes, too. :rolleyes:

Hope they both get in. :tu

icehog3 03-14-2009 07:31 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe (Post 286606)
I know what you mean... schizophrenia seems to afflict my 'Canes, too. :rolleyes:

Hope they both get in. :tu
Blackhawks have a "dual personality" problem as well! :r

taltos 03-14-2009 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 286827)
Blackhawks have a "dual personality" problem as well! :r
As do the Bruins.:mad:

SmokeyJoe 03-14-2009 09:51 AM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
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Originally Posted by taltos (Post 286866)
As do the Bruins.:mad:
Part of why I love Hockey... anybody can win when you get into a series!

(But it can be darn frustratin' when your team loses because they didn't play up to their potential. :rolleyes: )

Sawyer 03-14-2009 07:50 PM
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Thrashers win 5 in a row. Why couldn't they have played like this all season?

SmokeyJoe 03-14-2009 08:51 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Hurricanes got a point tonight, pushing the Capitals to overtime... but Ovechkin strikes again! :(

At least the Rangers lost. We need to get some more wins! :ss

Waynegro1 03-14-2009 08:56 PM
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The Wings put and end to the Blues small win streak, today. As well as a serious whoopin' :(

acruce 03-14-2009 09:13 PM
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My Stars played well again tonight...:D

yourchoice 03-14-2009 09:13 PM
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I think it's obvious where my allegiances lie (see avatar to left), but congratulations to Martin Brodeur on tying Patrick Roy for the all time NHL regular season wins record. I like him as much as a Red Wing fan likes Claude Lemieux, but I respect his excellence. :chr

SmokeyJoe 03-14-2009 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 287733)
I think it's obvious where my allegiances lie (see avatar to left), but congratulations to Martin Brodeur on tying Patrick Roy for the all time NHL regular season wins record. I like him as much as a Red Wing fan likes Claude Lemieux, but I respect his excellence. :chr
:tpd: Classy achievement by Brodeur... and a class move by you recognizing it. :ss

smokeyandthebandit05 03-14-2009 10:27 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Im happy he tied! And I think hes really close to the shut out record too! I love my Devils for beating Montreal tonight

loki 03-15-2009 12:01 PM
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i've only been watching the ny/phli game for a few minutes and the avery sackridding is makng me want to turn this off

taltos 03-15-2009 02:18 PM
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Nice job by Martin Brodeur.:tu

icehog3 03-15-2009 03:25 PM
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Blackhawks in a real funk the last week.....they need to turn it around before playoff time or they will be golfing after 4 games. :mad:

smokeyandthebandit05 03-15-2009 04:57 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 288564)
Blackhawks in a real funk the last week.....they need to turn it around before playoff time or they will be golfing after 4 games. :mad:
Looks like the Devils play them on Tuesday! Should be a good game

Waynegro1 03-15-2009 07:38 PM
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Talk about a busy day in the NHL, so much for Sunday being the "Day of rest". :r

My Blues gained another two points, beating the 'Wild'.

Detroit did us (Blues fans) a favor in beating the Blue Jackets. :tu

Rangers 4-1 vs the Flyers
Islanders 4-2 vs the Hawks (My condolences, Tom) ;)
Penguins 6-4 vs the Bruins

I watched the Rangers/Flyers game for lunch and for super enjoyed the Blues/Wild game. A good day of Hockey. Now time for my second :ss.

icehog3 03-15-2009 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05 (Post 288658)
Looks like the Devils play them on Tuesday! Should be a good game
The way the Hawks are playing, it might not be a game at all. Parise and Brodeur will eat them alive. :mad:

Looks like the Canucks will move within 2 points of taking home ice advantage in round 1 tonight. :c

smokeyandthebandit05 03-15-2009 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 288920)
The way the Hawks are playing, it might not be a game at all. Parise and Brodeur will eat them alive. :mad:


I hope Tuesday will be a good game:D

taltos 03-16-2009 04:08 AM
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Good luck to the Hawks on Tuesday.:tu


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