NHL '08- '09 Thread

10-15-2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Still looking for the first Hawks win of the year...only a couple of teams can still say that.

Don't worry...I'm sure they'll get one this year

Did Jack Skille make the team or did they send him back down to Rockford? I might have to start rooting for the Hawks with all the x-Badgers...

gpugliese · 10-15-2008, 02:13 PM

Rangers going for 6-0 on the year even without the first line clicking just yet.

I probably just jinxed it.

10-15-2008, 02:30 PM

I'm liking the Rangers so far this year. It's refreshing to see a young team (I think they said the 5th youngest in the league on TV the other night) playing like a team. They're still making some mistakes in their own end, but Henrik has been bailing them out. Hopefully over time those will go away.

Buffalo should be a good test tonight.

loki · 10-15-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpugliese

Rangers going for 6-0 on the year even without the first line clicking just yet.

I probably just jinxed it.

it was sad what happened to the player in Russia...can't remember his name...but he was way to young to die

stevefrench · 10-15-2008, 09:01 PM

Habs win in a shootout! What a game!

Prefy · 10-15-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stevefrench

Habs win in a shootout! What a game!

It was a great game!!!

Hawks Win! With Knabby in net...go fantasy points

10-16-2008, 10:53 AM

Blackhawks fire Savard after 4 games, hire Quenneville
By Pierre LeBrun
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: October 16, 2008, 12:44 PM ET

The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Denis Savard just four games into the season on Thursday, replacing him with NHL coaching veteran Joel Quenneville.

"I'm disappointed but I guess it's the nature of the business," Savard said from his Chicago home Thursday.

"I know I was doing a good job, I'm dedicated to my work. Obviously they felt they had to make a change, so what can you do."

Savard, who was in the last year of his contract, was told he'd been fired Thursday morning by GM Dale Tallon.

"I knew I had to do well this year. We talked this summer and I was aware of that," Savard said.

In a prepared statement, the team said firing Savard -- one of the franchise's greatest players -- was not easy.

"This was an extremely hard day for this organization and for me personally," Tallon said. "Denis is forever a part of our organization. We made a tough decision that we strongly feel is the right one as we continue to evaluate our team and create a championship caliber organization that can sustain success."

Quenneville, according to Tallon, "brings us a wealth of experience and a winning track record that will have an immediate and lasting impact."

Quenneville, who had been working as a scout for the Blackhawks, coached the Colorado Avalanche from 2005 through 2008 and led the St. Louis Blues for seven seasons (1996-2004). He has a 438-283-118 career record, including a 44-31-7 mark in Colorado last season.

Led by sophomore stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks have high hopes to make it back into the playoffs this season. They lost their first three games before finally winning 4-1 over Phoenix on Wednesday night.

"They promised to bring a Stanley Cup here, and they felt maybe I wasn't their guy. It's very well understood," said Savard.

"The only thing I can say is that last year I thought I did a heck of a job with our young kids," added Savard. "Eight to 10 rookies in our lineup. We had a bit of a slow start this year but I thought the team was on the right track. I guess it goes with the territory. As a coach you're judged on wins and losses."

Savard posted a 65-66-16 record in parts of three seasons as coach of the Blackhawks.

A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame as a player, he had 473 goals and 865 assists in 1,196 career games with the Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.

ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun covers the NHL. ESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek contributed to this report.

Gophernut · 10-16-2008, 11:00 AM

That seems a little of an overeaction to me. But, when the pressure is on, I guess you have to win em all or at least most of them.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 01-29-2009, 07:43 PM

devils beat boston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

taltos · 01-30-2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

devils beat boston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tough game to lose last night. Bruins were out skated by the Devils. Nice win for you guys.

04-03-2009, 03:18 PM

lets go devils....

icehog3 · 10-15-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beer Doctor

Don't worry...I'm sure they'll get one this year

Did Jack Skille make the team or did they send him back down to Rockford? I might have to start rooting for the Hawks with all the x-Badgers...

Skille made the team, and has been one of the better forwards through 3 games.

hockeydad · 10-15-2008, 04:48 PM

Looks like the Leafs have another player that everyone can hate again(see Tucker, Domi). Hellwig(sp?) gets three more games for the hit on Pietrangelo(BTW a former or maybe still Niagara Icedog).
Ryan now needs to go 41 games without a major to expunge his record. If not he keeps adding the games to the suspensions. It's 3 now, next would be 4 etc etc.

stevefrench · 10-15-2008, 05:07 PM

Bruins play the Habs in Montreal in about 30 minutes. Original six!

10-15-2008, 02:13 PM	#2
gpugliese B.Y.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Van down by the river Posts: 424 Trading: (13)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Rangers going for 6-0 on the year even without the first line clicking just yet. I probably just jinxed it. __________________ - Greg

10-15-2008, 02:30 PM	#3
rhdad42 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread I'm liking the Rangers so far this year. It's refreshing to see a young team (I think they said the 5th youngest in the league on TV the other night) playing like a team. They're still making some mistakes in their own end, but Henrik has been bailing them out. Hopefully over time those will go away. Buffalo should be a good test tonight. Last edited by rhdad42; 10-15-2008 at 02:31 PM. Reason: PEBKAC error

10-15-2008, 09:01 PM	#5
stevefrench Green Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Niagara Region Canada Posts: 2,945 Trading: (21)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Habs win in a shootout! What a game!

10-16-2008, 10:53 AM	#7
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Blackhawks fire Savard after 4 games, hire Quenneville By Pierre LeBrun ESPN.com (Archive) Updated: October 16, 2008, 12:44 PM ET The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Denis Savard just four games into the season on Thursday, replacing him with NHL coaching veteran Joel Quenneville. "I'm disappointed but I guess it's the nature of the business," Savard said from his Chicago home Thursday. "I know I was doing a good job, I'm dedicated to my work. Obviously they felt they had to make a change, so what can you do." Savard, who was in the last year of his contract, was told he'd been fired Thursday morning by GM Dale Tallon. "I knew I had to do well this year. We talked this summer and I was aware of that," Savard said. In a prepared statement, the team said firing Savard -- one of the franchise's greatest players -- was not easy. "This was an extremely hard day for this organization and for me personally," Tallon said. "Denis is forever a part of our organization. We made a tough decision that we strongly feel is the right one as we continue to evaluate our team and create a championship caliber organization that can sustain success." Quenneville, according to Tallon, "brings us a wealth of experience and a winning track record that will have an immediate and lasting impact." Quenneville, who had been working as a scout for the Blackhawks, coached the Colorado Avalanche from 2005 through 2008 and led the St. Louis Blues for seven seasons (1996-2004). He has a 438-283-118 career record, including a 44-31-7 mark in Colorado last season. Led by sophomore stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks have high hopes to make it back into the playoffs this season. They lost their first three games before finally winning 4-1 over Phoenix on Wednesday night. "They promised to bring a Stanley Cup here, and they felt maybe I wasn't their guy. It's very well understood," said Savard. "The only thing I can say is that last year I thought I did a heck of a job with our young kids," added Savard. "Eight to 10 rookies in our lineup. We had a bit of a slow start this year but I thought the team was on the right track. I guess it goes with the territory. As a coach you're judged on wins and losses." Savard posted a 65-66-16 record in parts of three seasons as coach of the Blackhawks. A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame as a player, he had 473 goals and 865 assists in 1,196 career games with the Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning. ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun covers the NHL. ESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek contributed to this report.

10-16-2008, 11:00 AM	#8
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread That seems a little of an overeaction to me. But, when the pressure is on, I guess you have to win em all or at least most of them. __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

01-29-2009, 07:43 PM	#9
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread devils beat boston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

04-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#11
beamish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread lets go devils....

10-15-2008, 04:48 PM	#13
hockeydad Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Catharines Posts: 17 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Looks like the Leafs have another player that everyone can hate again(see Tucker, Domi). Hellwig(sp?) gets three more games for the hit on Pietrangelo(BTW a former or maybe still Niagara Icedog). Ryan now needs to go 41 games without a major to expunge his record. If not he keeps adding the games to the suspensions. It's 3 now, next would be 4 etc etc.

10-15-2008, 05:07 PM	#14
stevefrench Green Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Niagara Region Canada Posts: 2,945 Trading: (21)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Bruins play the Habs in Montreal in about 30 minutes. Original six!