NHL '08- '09 Thread

I'm looking forward to the Blues/Wings game on Tuesday. The best in the division against the worst. The Blues are on a 3 game win streak and fighting for their lives. I'll be watching the Avalanche/Islanders game tonight.

[motortown]

Originally Posted by Waynegro1

I'm looking forward to the Blues/Wings game on Tuesday. The best in the division against the worst. The Blues are on a 3 game win streak and fighting for their lives. I'll be watching the Avalanche/Islanders game tonight.

One of my cigar buds is originally from St. Louis. The dude absolutely knows his sports trivia and is a complete baseball & hockey nut (probably why I like him!). I know it's killing him to watch the Blues right now, but I keep telling him... look at Chicago. They've made some changes in the front office, they're young & quick on the ice, they've got solid goaltending (Huet's gonna be the man), and they've been getting tougher and more physical, too (well, that last one might be a stretch, but you know what I mean). St. Louis will get there again, as well. And as long as the Wings are in the West (Bettman, you effin' rat!!!!) those are the rivalries that I'd really like to see again.

Originally Posted by motortown

One of my cigar buds is originally from St. Louis. The dude absolutely knows his sports trivia and is a complete baseball & hockey nut (probably why I like him!). I know it's killing him to watch the Blues right now, but I keep telling him... look at Chicago. They've made some changes in the front office, they're young & quick on the ice, they've got solid goaltending (Huet's gonna be the man), and they've been getting tougher and more physical, too (well, that last one might be a stretch, but you know what I mean). St. Louis will get there again, as well. And as long as the Wings are in the West (Bettman, you effin' rat!!!!) those are the rivalries that I'd really like to see again.

I hope so!! I've been waiting my whole life for a cup. Everytime we seem to have it together it blows up. 1999-2000 season the Blues win the Presidents' trophy with solid veterans and tons of young talent. The Laurie family killed this franchise. They purchased a solid team that was consistent and moving in the right direction. The following off season they let go all the young talent and buy as much "Star" power as they could. That was a huge mistake, just look at history. Remember the Rangers? All the star power and big names in the world doesn't mean you will have a great team. They lost the cohisiveness, the camaraderie, the flow, the know.
Anyway, thanks for the words of encouragement.

[acruce]

How about my Stars knocking off the Sharks in the mighty shark tank last night.

[bugmenot]

Originally Posted by acruce

How about my Stars knocking off the Sharks in the mighty shark tank last night.

Dallas played a good game, as they did in the previous one. Ok, since obviously I can be biased, but did YOU see an intent to injure, or even a head butt to warrant the game misconduct?!

Sharks 3rd and 4th lines are hurting right now though, with injuries, hopefully everyone will get healthy 2 weeks before playoffs.

New Jersey Devils one time Captain and Defenseman Scott Stevens came to visit Jr. at the hospital today. Gave him a signed hat and poster. Sat with him and just talked. What a very, very nice guy.

I wish I could describe Al's face when Mr. Stevens walked in the room. One for the books I tell ya.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

New Jersey Devils one time Captain and Defenseman Scott Stevens came to visit Jr. at the hospital today. Gave him a signed hat and poster. Sat with him and just talked. What a very, very nice guy.

I wish I could describe Al's face when Mr. Stevens walked in the room. One for the books I tell ya.

I always hated Stevens.

I don't hate him anymore.

[SmokeyJoe]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

New Jersey Devils one time Captain and Defenseman Scott Stevens came to visit Jr. at the hospital today. Gave him a signed hat and poster. Sat with him and just talked. What a very, very nice guy.

I wish I could describe Al's face when Mr. Stevens walked in the room. One for the books I tell ya.

That is very cool... glad he did that for Al, Jr. Classy move.

[motortown]

Well said, gentlemen. Very well said.

[Partagaspete]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

New Jersey Devils one time Captain and Defenseman Scott Stevens came to visit Jr. at the hospital today. Gave him a signed hat and poster. Sat with him and just talked. What a very, very nice guy.

I wish I could describe Al's face when Mr. Stevens walked in the room. One for the books I tell ya.

Originally Posted by icehog3

I always hated Stevens.

I don't hate him anymore.

I always hated that he played for the wrong team i.e. not mine. But I liked him.

What a nice thing too o. I hope Jr. is doing well and is in my prayers.

T

[motortown]

Nice win for the Wings and Chris Osgood last night. Did any of you guys see the Downey/Janssen fight? With all of the BS & talk about trying to gradually sweep it out of the league, it was cool to just watch them let the guys throw. Not exactly Probert/Domi, but take a look for yourself.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96TBOfBS30Y

Jr. with Scott Stevens. I really wish I could describe the moment when Jr. saw Mr. Stevens. Just can't for some reason.

(Bad phone pic. Real photo was taken and I will share when I get it)



(I would ask that this photo of my son not be chopped.)

[SmokeyJoe]

Thanks for sharing this moment, Al! A truly classy move by Stevens.

Still praying for your son. Hang tough!

Prayers on the way for your son, Al. That Stevens is a Class-Act.

[motortown]

Who knew he was a really good guy all along?... again, very cool stuff!

Prayers and best wishes for your son.

[motortown]

Aw, ****.... Jordan Leopold is back with Calgary... yeah, the deadline this afternoon is gonna get good!!

[gpugliese]

It seems as if hockey players are the most charitable and participate in more humane events than any of the other major sports.

Don't get me wrong, there's always a lot of stories of NFL, MLB and NBA players participating in their communities, but it seems as if NHL players go above and beyond.

Originally Posted by gpugliese

It seems as if hockey players are the most charitable and participate in more humane events than any of the other major sports.

Don't get me wrong, there's always a lot of stories of NFL, MLB and NBA players participating in their communities, but it seems as if NHL players go above and beyond.

The biggest thing for me is that the NHL players for the most part GET IT (giving back to the fans). Where is with the other 'big' sports, it's way too much about me and it's an inconvenience (again, there are exceptions).

Originally Posted by dabigdog

The biggest thing for me is that the NHL players for the most part GET IT (giving back to the fans). Where is with the other 'big' sports, it's way too much about me and it's an inconvenience (again, there are exceptions).

Well said, I've said this for years. Hockey players are the "blue collar" of the sports world. From high school, college to pro. A hockey player is a stand-up guy, for the most part.

[taltos]

Originally Posted by dabigdog

The biggest thing for me is that the NHL players for the most part GET IT (giving back to the fans). Where is with the other 'big' sports, it's way too much about me and it's an inconvenience (again, there are exceptions).

I would agree and would put the NASCAR community and professional golfers in the equation also. They all realize that they have nothing without the fans.