NHL '08- '09 Thread - Page 10

bugmenot · 03-09-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by motortown

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.

bugmenot · 03-10-2009, 02:17 PM

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

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

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.

SmokeyJoe · 03-10-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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...

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Should be fun!

icehog3 · 03-10-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

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...

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Should be fun!

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.

03-11-2009, 02:45 AM

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

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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.

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.

03-10-2009, 09:59 PM

Blues pulled off another win tonight against Dallas!!! I'm trying not to get too excited. San Jose Wednesday.

03-11-2009, 11:02 PM

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.

icehog3 · 03-11-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

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.

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.

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.

motortown · 03-12-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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!!!

(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

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Originally Posted by motortown

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!!!

(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

Any one watching the Devils Coyotes game?!

357 · 03-12-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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!!!

bugmenot · 03-12-2009, 11:48 PM

Another bad night for the sharks, would be nice if they could start playing well.

Sawyer · 03-14-2009, 07:50 PM

Thrashers win 5 in a row. Why couldn't they have played like this all season?

SmokeyJoe · 03-14-2009, 08:51 PM

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!

03-14-2009, 08:56 PM

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

My Stars played well again tonight...

yourchoice · 03-14-2009, 09:13 PM

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.

03-10-2009, 09:51 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,769 Trading: (60)	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. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-11-2009, 02:45 AM	#6
jamesb3 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

03-10-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Blues pulled off another win tonight against Dallas!!! I'm trying not to get too excited. San Jose Wednesday.

03-11-2009, 11:02 PM	#9
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

03-12-2009, 07:00 PM	#13
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Any one watching the Devils Coyotes game?! __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

03-12-2009, 11:48 PM	#15
bugmenot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Bay Area Posts: 97 Trading: (4)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Another bad night for the sharks, would be nice if they could start playing well.

03-14-2009, 07:50 PM	#16
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Thrashers win 5 in a row. Why couldn't they have played like this all season?

03-14-2009, 08:51 PM	#17
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	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! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

03-14-2009, 08:56 PM	#18
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread The Wings put and end to the Blues small win streak, today. As well as a serious whoopin'

03-14-2009, 09:13 PM	#19
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread My Stars played well again tonight... __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

03-14-2009, 09:13 PM	#20
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,102 Trading: (36)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread 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.