NHL 2013 Thread - Page 14

shilala · 01-20-2013, 12:34 PM

I grew up on a northeastern lake. Snow piles made the boards and a garden hose pulled from the basement was our Zamboni.

There is no sport, when viewed in it's entirety, that's tougher or more difficult to play. I don't think any MLB or NBA or NFL player in their right mind would even argue the point, not for a second.

Hitting a 90mph breaking ball might be the single toughest skill in all sports, I can buy that. I don't know what the other skills were, but it's insanely difficult even if you swing the bat all day every day, unless you can guess it's coming, then it's just a tiny bit less than insanely difficult.

If a hockey player is both very skilled and very intelligent, in the case of someone like Mario, it takes that guy way over the top. To be standing behind the cage, flip the puck over the cage, and bounce it off the back of a defenseman's head into the top right corner of the goal, the only place open, that's just unreal for 1,000 reasons.

icehog3 · 01-20-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

Tom, Bruins/Hawks Cup?

I could llive with that, Paul.

icehog3 · 01-20-2013, 03:51 PM

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/ey...me-misconducts

Old school bench clearing brawl for the Icehogs the other night....look at the number the Icehog's goalie does on the opposing netminder...and whilst wearing pink!

Gophernut · 01-20-2013, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/ey...me-misconducts

Old school bench clearing brawl for the Icehogs the other night....look at the number the Icehog's goalie does on the opposing netminder...and whilst wearing pink!

"The fight actually occurred in the second period, so it's no wonder that with 13 players tossed from the game the Griffins went on to score a franchise-record 11 goals in an 11-6 win. There had to be some tired defenseive bodies on the ice in that third period."

Emphasis added for truth! I've never seen this word before, but it seems to apply very nicely!

icehog3 · 01-20-2013, 04:42 PM

I like that word, Steve!

Yes, 8 of the ejections were Icehogs, so they only had 11 forwards and d-men on the bench compared to 14 for the Griffins.

Ahbroody · 01-21-2013, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BMack

many people here also play/coach ice hockey?

used to play, coach my oldest. Can't afford to play these days as my money goes to the kids fees. He's playing on a travel ice and inhouse ice team as well as a travel roller hockey club. Dad is broke these days 3 teams is expensive.

Gomez is skating with the Sharks if you need him. Would have figured a few other teams would try to get him given their condition.

Fredo456 · 01-21-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/ey...me-misconducts

Old school bench clearing brawl for the Icehogs the other night....look at the number the Icehog's goalie does on the opposing netminder...and whilst wearing pink!

Nice. Takes us back to a time when players cared more about the jersey on their back and their teammates than their financial situation. I miss those days.

kugie · 01-23-2013, 11:33 AM

I haven't jumped in this year yet

But I love it HOCKEY'S Back

and here for at least 8 more years.

Sumatra Samurai · 01-23-2013, 02:24 PM

Can't believe Avs beat the Kings last night! We don't look very good, but we do have Landeskog...

icehog3 · 01-23-2013, 03:44 PM

L.A. apparently didin't avoid that Stanley Cup hangover even with the extra 3 months...

Edmonton looked bad last night, Derrek....word is, Luongo is coming to Alberta.

dvickery · 01-24-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

....word is, Luongo is coming to Alberta.

no thanks...edmonton doesnt need another flakey goaler...already got habby.

derrek

icehog3 · 01-24-2013, 02:18 AM

Calling Luongo a "flakey goalie" in an insult to flakey goalies.

jonumberone · 01-24-2013, 06:01 AM

Nice to see the Rangers get off the schnide last night!
You could feel the panic about to beset the city.

kugie · 01-24-2013, 06:44 AM

Rangers came out to a strong start, but the Bruins made a good game of it as soon as they showed up to play.

Gaborik with a break away, game winner, overtime, Hatrick.
It's the stuff of play ground dreams.

Bruins Fan · 01-24-2013, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kugie

Rangers came out to a strong start, but the Bruins made a good game of it as soon as they showed up to play.

Gaborik with a break away, game winner, overtime, Hatrick.
It's the stuff of play ground dreams.

Pin this loss on the 4th line CJ just loves to play them.
Rangers have to much skill for that group,and it showed.

Ahbroody · 01-24-2013, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Calling Luongo a "flakey goalie" in an insult to flakey goalies.

Would like him to go to the east or non contender in the west.

Gomez signed one year deal with the Sharks. Was suprised he didnt go to wings and hold them up for money given their current situation on the blue line.

Bruins Fan · 01-24-2013, 04:27 PM

Dougie Hamilton, oh boy this kid got it, and it is what the Bruins have been missing on the blue line.
I can't believe how much CJ is praising a rookie

icehog3 · 01-24-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

Dougie Hamilton, oh boy this kid got it, and it is what the Bruins have been missing on the blue line.
I can't believe how much CJ is praising a rookie

I have watched the kid play, and I have to agree, he looks real good for a rook.

E.J. · 01-24-2013, 08:26 PM

Losing Downie for the season sucks....

icehog3 · 01-24-2013, 11:55 PM

Hossa again! Hawks come back from 2-0 to win 3-2 on Hoss' OT winner.

01-20-2013, 12:34 PM	#261
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread I grew up on a northeastern lake. Snow piles made the boards and a garden hose pulled from the basement was our Zamboni. There is no sport, when viewed in it's entirety, that's tougher or more difficult to play. I don't think any MLB or NBA or NFL player in their right mind would even argue the point, not for a second. Hitting a 90mph breaking ball might be the single toughest skill in all sports, I can buy that. I don't know what the other skills were, but it's insanely difficult even if you swing the bat all day every day, unless you can guess it's coming, then it's just a tiny bit less than insanely difficult. If a hockey player is both very skilled and very intelligent, in the case of someone like Mario, it takes that guy way over the top. To be standing behind the cage, flip the puck over the cage, and bounce it off the back of a defenseman's head into the top right corner of the goal, the only place open, that's just unreal for 1,000 reasons. __________________

01-20-2013, 03:51 PM	#263
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/ey...me-misconducts Old school bench clearing brawl for the Icehogs the other night....look at the number the Icehog's goalie does on the opposing netminder...and whilst wearing pink! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-20-2013, 04:42 PM	#265
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread I like that word, Steve! Yes, 8 of the ejections were Icehogs, so they only had 11 forwards and d-men on the bench compared to 14 for the Griffins. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-23-2013, 11:33 AM	#268
kugie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Billerica, Ma. Posts: 1,376 Trading: (3)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread I haven't jumped in this year yet But I love it HOCKEY'S Back and here for at least 8 more years. __________________ "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" Dr. P. Venkman

01-23-2013, 02:24 PM	#269
Sumatra Samurai Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2012 First Name: Jordan Location: Denver Posts: 53 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Can't believe Avs beat the Kings last night! We don't look very good, but we do have Landeskog... __________________ When I buy cigars online I smoke a virtual cigar in my mind...

01-23-2013, 03:44 PM	#270
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread L.A. apparently didin't avoid that Stanley Cup hangover even with the extra 3 months... Edmonton looked bad last night, Derrek....word is, Luongo is coming to Alberta. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-24-2013, 02:18 AM	#272
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Calling Luongo a "flakey goalie" in an insult to flakey goalies. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-24-2013, 06:01 AM	#273
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Nice to see the Rangers get off the schnide last night! You could feel the panic about to beset the city. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

01-24-2013, 06:44 AM	#274
kugie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Billerica, Ma. Posts: 1,376 Trading: (3)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Rangers came out to a strong start, but the Bruins made a good game of it as soon as they showed up to play. Gaborik with a break away, game winner, overtime, Hatrick. It's the stuff of play ground dreams. __________________ "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" Dr. P. Venkman

01-24-2013, 04:27 PM	#277
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Dougie Hamilton, oh boy this kid got it, and it is what the Bruins have been missing on the blue line. I can't believe how much CJ is praising a rookie __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

01-24-2013, 08:26 PM	#279
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Losing Downie for the season sucks....

01-24-2013, 11:55 PM	#280
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL 2013 Thread Hossa again! Hawks come back from 2-0 to win 3-2 on Hoss' OT winner. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!