NHL '08- '09 Thread - Page 25

taltos · 04-04-2009, 02:29 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, 02:38 PM

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

icehog3 · 04-04-2009, 05:00 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, 11:03 PM

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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.

SmokeyJoe · 04-04-2009, 11:09 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, 11:10 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.

icehog3 · 04-04-2009, 11:11 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, 11:21 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.

gpugliese · 04-04-2009, 11:46 PM

I never really was a fan of Avery until he joined the Rangers. His antics get out of hand often times, but I feel as if the Otts, Ruutus and Tootoos are worse. Sean does stupid stuff to irritate, but I don't think I've seen him go headhunting and attempt to put someone out of the game like I've seen Ruutu & Ott do on multiple occaisions.

loki · 04-05-2009, 12:19 AM

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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............

loki · 04-05-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gpugliese

I never really was a fan of Avery until he joined the Rangers. His antics get out of hand often times, but I feel as if the Otts, Ruutus and Tootoos are worse. Sean does stupid stuff to irritate, but I don't think I've seen him go headhunting and attempt to put someone out of the game like I've seen Ruutu & Ott do on multiple occaisions.

your user text says it all

icehog3 · 04-05-2009, 12:23 AM

Simmer down now.

bugmenot · 04-05-2009, 01:14 AM

Missed the sharks/ducks game, but heard it was domination, any of you guys see it? Hopefully they can put up a fight tomorrow night, as I'm sure the game will get a lot more intense. Back to back games against the same team, and the same division, should be good.

icehog3 · 04-05-2009, 06:57 PM

Unbelievable goaltending by Steve Mason and Nic Khabibulin in today's Jackets/Hawks game....too many highlight saves to fit on one reel!

Rookie of the Year candidate Kris Versteeg beats Rookie of the Year candidate Mason with the game's only goal at 3:10 of Overtime. Hawks now have 3 more points than Vancouver and Calgary with 3 games to play....home ice for round 1 is looking good.

Rangers and Panthers are tied for the 8th spot with 89 points with 3 games to play. Rangers have the tie-breaker with 1 more win. Should be an awesome week of hockey.....Go Panthers!! (One of there goalies is a friend of mine).

04-05-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Unbelievable goaltending by Chris Mason and Nic Khabibulin in today's Jackets/Hawks game....too many highlight saves to fit on one reel!

Rookie of the Year candidate Kris Versteeg beats Rookie of the Year candidate Mason with the game's only goal at 3:10 of Overtime. Hawks now have 3 more points than Vancouver and Calgary with 3 games to play....home ice for round 1 is looking good.

Rangers and Panthers are tied for the 8th spot with 89 points with 3 games to play. Rangers have the tie-breaker with 1 more win. Should be an awesome week of hockey.....Go Panthers!! (One of there goalies is a friend of mine).

Home Ice is ours

icehog3 · 04-05-2009, 07:08 PM

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Home Ice is ours

I heard Brian Campbell used to be able to hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Gvfr9GUC0&NR=1

jonharky · 04-05-2009, 07:23 PM

I just have to say go Red Wings!! Just hope they can solve their goalie troubles as of late they havent been doing to good

icehog3 · 04-05-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jonharky

I just have to say go Red Wings!! Just hope they can solve their goalie troubles as of late they havent been doing to good

Wings are my second favorite team, but I just don't see them coming out of the West this year.

04-05-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I heard Brian Campbell used to be able to hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Gvfr9GUC0&NR=1

SmokeyJoe · 04-05-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

... Should be an awesome week of hockey.....Go Panthers!! (One of there goalies is a friend of mine).

How cool is that! Can't wait for the playoffs...

04-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#481
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, 02:38 PM	#482
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, 11:09 PM	#485
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 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

04-04-2009, 11:46 PM	#489
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 I never really was a fan of Avery until he joined the Rangers. His antics get out of hand often times, but I feel as if the Otts, Ruutus and Tootoos are worse. Sean does stupid stuff to irritate, but I don't think I've seen him go headhunting and attempt to put someone out of the game like I've seen Ruutu & Ott do on multiple occaisions. __________________ - Greg

04-05-2009, 12:23 AM	#492
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Simmer down now. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-05-2009, 01:14 AM	#493
bugmenot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Bay Area Posts: 97 Trading: (4)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Missed the sharks/ducks game, but heard it was domination, any of you guys see it? Hopefully they can put up a fight tomorrow night, as I'm sure the game will get a lot more intense. Back to back games against the same team, and the same division, should be good.

04-05-2009, 06:57 PM	#494
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread Unbelievable goaltending by Steve Mason and Nic Khabibulin in today's Jackets/Hawks game....too many highlight saves to fit on one reel! Rookie of the Year candidate Kris Versteeg beats Rookie of the Year candidate Mason with the game's only goal at 3:10 of Overtime. Hawks now have 3 more points than Vancouver and Calgary with 3 games to play....home ice for round 1 is looking good. Rangers and Panthers are tied for the 8th spot with 89 points with 3 games to play. Rangers have the tie-breaker with 1 more win. Should be an awesome week of hockey.....Go Panthers!! (One of there goalies is a friend of mine). __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark! Last edited by icehog3; 04-05-2009 at 11:04 PM.

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jonharky Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jon Location: The Yak, MI Posts: 892 Trading: (1)	Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread I just have to say go Red Wings!! Just hope they can solve their goalie troubles as of late they havent been doing to good __________________ "I don't want to have it all, I just want to have enough!!