NHL '08- '09 Thread

taltos · 04-04-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

The guy who sung the National Anthem today at the Bruins game did about the worst version I have ever heard...off key, weird, just awful. Does this guy do the Anthem at every game, Paul?

He used to do it for every game until last year. He is having health problems and the Bruins try to include him when they can. The normal singers are a music major from Boston College and someone from the New England Conservatory of Music-both female and both very good. I geve Rene a pass because of his history with the team and what he is going through now (rumored to be cancer treatment).

icehog3 · 04-04-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

He used to do it for every game until last year. He is having health problems and the Bruins try to include him when they can. The normal singers are a music major from Boston College and someone from the New England Conservatory of Music-both female and both very good. I geve Rene a pass because of his history with the team and what he is going through now (rumored to be cancer treatment).

My apologies, Paul, I thought he was just a bad singer. Good one on the Bruins for keeping him in the fold.

taltos · 04-04-2009, 01:25 PM

Tom, if you are watching the game, I would put a vote in for banning Avery for that stick in the back of Thomas' head. When he comes out of the box, I suspect that Lucic or Chiara will get pay back.

taltos · 04-04-2009, 01:29 PM

The officials have totally lost control of this game and made some weak calls. Just as in the NFL, I can only pray for the day when the NHL has professional officials. I guess that it will happen about as soon as Formula 1 stewards don't play politics.

taltos · 04-04-2009, 01:38 PM

Bruins just clinched the Eastern Division. Great job with a 1 - 0 win against the Rangers.

SmokeyJoe · 04-04-2009, 10:09 PM

A little love for my Hurricanes...

1) They beat Sid the Kid in overtime.
2) They are in the playoffs with this win - no matter what.
3) They are on a franchise-record winning streak!

icehog3 · 04-04-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

A little love for my Hurricanes...

1) They beat Sid the Kid in overtime.
2) They are in the playoffs with this win - no matter what.
3) They are on a franchise-record winning streak!

Welcome to the greatest postseason in sports, 'canes! Congrats!

SmokeyJoe · 04-04-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Agreed...."Goons" per se don't bother me (though it is impossible for an old school goon to make the NHL anymore, they have to have skills in this day and age), but his bush-league BS is just a mockery of the sport.

Good point... and I don't have a problem with a team having a few big uglies who can get down, if necessary. That is certainly not Avery's role. Agitator? Please! What he does is disrespectful of the game in my eyes.

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Welcome to the greatest postseason in sports, 'canes! Congrats!

I am excited! Already had the playoff tickets paid for... and we are peaking right now. The addition of Eric Cole has been seamless and the 'Canes are playing with a lot of energy. The game tonight was incredible!

Gotta give it up for the Pittsburgh fans, tonight. They showed up in force (probably 25 % of the crowd) and cheered passionately. Enjoyed having them. Now Buffalo fans... that's a different story.

loki · 04-04-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

A little love for my Hurricanes...

1) They beat Sid the Kid in overtime.

pretty impressive that it took an entire team to beat one man............

icehog3 · 04-04-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

Tom, if you are watching the game, I would put a vote in for banning Avery for that stick in the back of Thomas' head. When he comes out of the box, I suspect that Lucic or Chiara will get pay back.

I can't stomach it when I hear anybody try to defend that guy (i.e., "He's a great agitator", etc), Paul. If I was in the league I would knock his block off.

SmokeyJoe · 04-04-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I can't stomach it when I hear anybody try to defend that guy (i.e., "He's a great agitator", etc), Paul. If I was in the league I would knock his block off.

Avery is a black-eye for hockey. His play is not simply "aggressive" or "hustle." IMHO he is a goon and a weasel and an embarrasment for the sport.

icehog3 · 04-04-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Avery is a black-eye for hockey. His play is not simply "aggressive" or "hustle." IMHO he is a goon and a weasel and an embarrasment for the sport.

Agreed...."Goons" per se don't bother me (though it is impossible for an old school goon to make the NHL anymore, they have to have skills in this day and age), but his bush-league BS is just a mockery of the sport.

04-04-2009, 01:25 PM	#3
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Tom, if you are watching the game, I would put a vote in for banning Avery for that stick in the back of Thomas' head. When he comes out of the box, I suspect that Lucic or Chiara will get pay back. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

04-04-2009, 01:29 PM	#4
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread The officials have totally lost control of this game and made some weak calls. Just as in the NFL, I can only pray for the day when the NHL has professional officials. I guess that it will happen about as soon as Formula 1 stewards don't play politics. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

04-04-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Bruins just clinched the Eastern Division. Great job with a 1 - 0 win against the Rangers. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

04-04-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,167 Trading: (28)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread A little love for my Hurricanes... 1) They beat Sid the Kid in overtime. 2) They are in the playoffs with this win - no matter what. 3) They are on a franchise-record winning streak! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher