NHL Hockey

[Koala_Gurl]

Yes, but the Kings actually have "depth" now. The Manchester Monarchs are one of the best teams in the AHL. The Kings actually have more prospects coming in then they have spots for them, so some deals are going to happen soon. Check this out: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/teams/los_angeles_kings

and I forgot to mention O'Sully in my last post. He was amazing in these last few games of the season. I think he's really going to take off next year. But, yeah..."next year." ;)

Thanks for that link!

I am actually really excited for next year (but I feel like I say that a lot.) But, like you say, we actually cleared room to get some fresh blood (as much as I liked Avery, he wasn't much of a loss.)

BTW...I love that you named your son Mattias! Love that name. :)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

(4) Nashville vs (5) San Jose
I don't know. But this is going to be a hella good series. I guess I'll root for the Preds just to piss LVP off. ;) Go Foppa Go!


:eek: You bitch! ;) :p

[Lucy Van Pelt]

My picks/predictions:

WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Detroit vs (8) Calgary
Gotta go with Detroit - Cheli is my all time fav player!

(2) Anaheim vs (7) Minnesota
Duh - Sharks fan - HATE the Ducks - Go Wild!

(3) Vancouver vs (6) Dallas
Ummm...Vancouver

(4) Nashville vs (5) San Jose
SHARKS SHARKS SHARKS!!!!!

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Buffalo vs (8) NY Islanders
Gotta go with Buffalo because I still think they got screwed in the Dallas series - that should NOT have been a goal. However, I am happy to see Ted Nolan coaching in the NHL again so I wouldn't mind seeing them win either.

(2) New Jersey vs (7)Tampa Bay
Eh - don't really care either way, but I think NJ will win with no problems.

(3) Atlanta vs (6) NY Rangers
Hate Shanahan (how is Mrs. Janney?) so I will pick the Thrashers for the upset.

(4) Ottawa vs (5) Pittsburgh
Would prefer Ottawa just because I am sick of the commentators slobbering all over Sidney Crosby. Yeah - he's great. We ALL get it but don't need it continually drilled into our heads ever 10 seconds of a broadcast.

[stevesbabygirl]

WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Detroit vs (8) Calgary
Detroit hasn't had a very good playoff run in the past few years, so I'm banking on that and going with Calgary.

(2) Anaheim vs (7) Minnesota
Duh. Ducks!

(3) Vancouver vs (6) Dallas
I'm not a fan of either, and though we could beat Dallas easily (even though there's no possible scenario for us to play them, unless it was the Western Conference Final), I'm going with Vancouver.

(4) Nashville vs (5) San Jose
I think San Jose will come out on top with this one. Do I want them to? Not really, but I don't care for Nashville either. LVP, my DH thinks that Cheechoo is the most overrated player in the NHL.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Buffalo vs (8) NY Islanders
Buffalo should win this one easily. As awesome as Dubie is playing, I don't think he's any match. However, I do believe that Buffalo is in for an upset somewhere along the line, and they won't make it to the final. I'm just making that prediction now.

(2) New Jersey vs (7)Tampa Bay
I hate New Jersey (flashback to 2003), so I'd like Tampa Bay to win, but I think NJ is going to take this one.

(3) Atlanta vs (6) NY Rangers
I think the Rangers are going to come out on top.

(4) Ottawa vs (5) Pittsburgh
As great as the kids are, I don't know that they can carry the team through the playoffs, I'm going with Ottawa.

[t3h_wookiee]

Go Stars! :D

I'm sad my Avs didn't make it-they put up such a great fight at the end of the season too. I was also cheering for the TMLs too. Ah well, there's always next year! :)

[Rancid13]

Go Stars!

I'm sad my Avs didn't make it-they put up such a great fight at the end of the season too. I was also cheering for the TMLs too. Ah well, there's always next year! :)

Yessss! Another Stars fan. :D :D I'm glad I made it by here before playoffs got totally under way.

Ok, I'm gonna play this one too...and my picks are pretty much based solely on my emotions and longstanding rivalries, etc, LOL.

WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Detroit vs (8) Calgary
I hate Detroit (too many Stars/RW's rivalries from years past) but I do like Canadian teams, especially Calgary. Go Flames!!

(2) Anaheim vs (7) Minnesota
Um, well for starters I hate the Ducks (even moreso when my mom, a quackers season ticket holder for the last 14 seasons, forwards me Ducks related emails and vows to dress my baby in quacker wear-eew!). I do like the Wild though, as former Star Manny Fernandez is one of my favorite goaltenders (but he's injured and not starting playoffs, boo!).

(3) Vancouver vs (6) Dallas
The Stars of course!! This Stars fan of the last 15 years has to root for them even after the disappointment of bowing out in the first round last postseason. I do normally like Vancouver, but for now they're the enemy.

(4) Nashville vs (5) San Jose
I hate the Sharks (actually come to think of it I hate all teams in the Pac Div other than the Stars) for a long time now. Although Tootoo (Nashv) injured Robidas (Dallas) a month or so ago, I'll root for the Preds just the same.

Wait a minute. I just now realized that the Avs didn't make playoffs. <insert evil grin/laugh here>


EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Buffalo vs (8) NY Islanders
I don't like the Sabres. Mostly because of all the whining they did in the 99 Stanley Cup finals. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: The Islanders always seem to be the underdog, so I'm wishing them the best!

(2) New Jersey vs (7)Tampa Bay
I also hate the Devils (mostly b/c they have several of my favorite former Stars in Matvichuk, Langenbrunner and Lukowich :(I miss them ) but I've always liked Tampa Bay. I'd like my former 'boys' to do well, but I'll have to root for TB.

(3) Atlanta vs (6) NY Rangers
Let's go, Ran-gers! I don't know anything about Atlanta but I have liked the Rangers since the Mike Gartner/Jari Kurri/Mark Messier/Adam Graves years.


(4) Ottawa vs (5) Pittsburgh
I dig Ottawa and I'll root for them, but I'll tell my friend that works for the Pens that I'm rooting for her team. Shh, don't tell.

Oh, yeah... and GO STARS!!

[Rancid13]

(3) Vancouver vs (6) Dallas
I'm going to go with Dallas for this one. A friend played two games with them (:p, I'm a loser) and I'm not a huge Vancouver fan...Sorry Kara if you're reading this!!!



You've piqued my curiousity. Who's your friend??

[Lucy Van Pelt]

So sad - Sharks goalie coach Warren Strelow died this morning. This might have an effect on several goalies who were coached by Strelow over the years, including Kipper and Brodeur.

[L'il Bit]

ceaserbride: Don't make me unfriend you! :p
And tickets are just as hard these days trying to get to a Vancouver game! Every game is a sellout, if you can get tickets they're single seats, and at least 80% are held by corporations. So unless I'm willing to give up my first born... no games for me.

I just want to go to fricken' sleep! We're heading into our second overtime right now! They said it would be an exciting series!

[stevesbabygirl]

L'il Bit, looks like you're heading into your third overtime!

Yay Ducks! Looks like this series is going to be really tight for us, how exciting!

[L'il Bit]

Ugh, 4th OT coming up!

[L'il Bit]

The Sedins were shut down pretty much all knight, and they pulled it out in the 4th OT! I sure hope that not every game goes this long, I need my sleep!

[yby1]

The Stars/Canucks game was crazy long! I found myself rooting for Luongo since he was playing his ass off. 72 saves, that's crazy. Welcome to the playoffs Roberto! The Stars had some many scoring opportunities that they couldn't capitalize on.

I also found that I couldn't root for the Preds. I was watching the game and remembered that I can't stand Jordin Tootoo. I hope Jonathan Cheechoo is well enough to comeback for this series - I doubt it though :(. That was a nasty hit by Scott Hartnell :mad:. Thornton played an excellent game. So did Grier. I'm glad the Sharks won I can't beleive I said that. :eek: ;)

I only caught the tail end of the Sens/Pens game. I forgot to DVR it. :rolleyes:

No comment on the Wild/Ducks game. The Wild better wins this series.

Damn, I forgot to set my DVR to record all the games this afternoon! I guess I need to go home early. :o

[Lucy Van Pelt]

*yawn* Yes - I just woke up after being up late watching the Stars/Canucks game. (Well, I was up a few times with Katie, but now I am awake for the day!) So glad to see Vancouver win that game! What a playoff debut for Luongo!

Fricking Hartnell! I just don't know what else to say about that hit. Of course the SHarks won't say how bad the injury is, but I will be shocked if Cheechoo plays again this playoffs. It definitely looked like an MCL injury which is NOT good.

I was screaming at Rissmiller when he didn't get the puck cleared when he had the opportunity and it led to Nashville tying the game. Then I was so happy he was the one who scored the game winner! What a way to redeem yourself.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I'm glad the Sharks won I can't beleive I said that. :eek: ;)


I knew you would come around...LOL I'm so proud of you!:p

[yby1]

:p

I don't hate anyone on the Sharks since Mike Ricci isn't there anymore. ;)
I like Thornton and Cheechoo. :) Radulov is a pretty exciting rookie for the Preds though. That 2nd goal of his was sweeet.

I was just thinking about players I like from the Ducks and The only player I like there is George Parros.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/sumama/1612.jpg
How can you not love that 'stach?

[ceaserbride]

Rancid- He was brought up for two games the year before the lockout. Hasn't played NHL since and I think he only played like maybe 4 minutes total...but you know:p Ya, I'm a geek!

yby1- Can you believe that thing! lol...it cracks me up every time I see it!

ETA: Sorry, I lied. He was dressed for four games:p

[stevesbabygirl]

Parros is the man! He can't score, he can't check, and he can barely skate, but he will beat the crap out of you :D! He has a very large fan base in Anaheim, it's so funny.

[kam]

Just piping in to say while Atlanta lost, I'm glad Belanger made the first Atlanta goal in their first playoff. Carolina made a mistake letting him go so I'm glad to see him succeed in another franchise.

And these games are really screwing up my programming. I have to opt to go 3-4 hours over for each game, just in case! And curse the scheduling to have three games running at once, with the ability to only record 2!

[sem426]

1-0 Rangers :D

[alibaba]

1-0 Rangers :D

It was a close one to the end though. ;) My DH was freaking out towards the end. He is too emotionally invested in the Rangers. LOL

[Lucy Van Pelt]

And these games are really screwing up my programming. I have to opt to go 3-4 hours over for each game, just in case! And curse the scheduling to have three games running at once, with the ability to only record 2!

Thursdays are always bad days for us becuase of the other shows we watch. I can't believe I am admitting to this, but we have three tvs set up in our living room. I can watch three games at one time and I usually do at this time of the year. Also, we are now up to FOUR Tivos so that helps as well. Well, three Tivos (one with a dual tuner) and the DirecTV HD DVR unit as well (it also has a duel tuner). It's almost like living in my own sports bar. I just wish I had someone to serve me food!

I am heading up to my parents house for the weekend. I have already warned my mom what time of year it is so I will be commandeering her tv and Tivo when I get there. The only thing that sucks is that she doesn't have Center Ice so I will miss a game or two, but my dad is sick and was in the hospital last night so I can't really flake on going up for a visit either...:p

The reports on Cheech are that he has a sprained knee. People have also reported that he is walking with a limp, but with no crutches. Of course I don't believe he has a sprained knee, but the no crutches thing is a bit promising if the Sharks win this series...

[Rancid13]

Rancid- Jeff MacMillan. He was brought up for two games the year before the lockout. Hasn't played NHL since and I think he only played like maybe 4 minutes total...but you know:p Ya, I'm a geek!

ETA: Sorry, I lied. He was dressed for four games:p

Ahh. I was just curious b/c I remember a handful of guys over the years who've only played a few games w/the Stars. Most notable being Steve Martinson who played a few games when they were still the Northstars and was more recently head coach of the San Diego Gulls of the WCHL for a number of years (ie: hottest coach I've ever seen), LOL. :) Hmm, now he's in Rockford I guess (east coast?). Bummer. It's been too long since I've gone to a minor league game.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/rancid13/martinson.jpg

[stevesbabygirl]

Woot, way to go Ducks :D! We took waaaaaaaaaaay too many penalties in the 2nd period, especially the 4 in a row against Chris Kunitz, but we managed to get it done!

[L'il Bit]

It's too bad the Canucks forgot to come out last night. :(

ETA: Turco played a helluva game though.

[Rancid13]

It's too bad the Canucks forgot to come out last night. :(

ETA: Turco played a helluva game though.

Yeah, it seemed like the Stars overpowered them from the get-go especially with that go ahead goal 24 seconds in, and the Canucks were never able to catch up from there. Boy were those refs penalty-happy or what?

[L'il Bit]

The refs were definitely penalty-happy the other night, but last night they were much better. This battle of the goalies is killing me! Being on the edge of my seat for 60 minutes is not good for my heart.

Anyone see the Ottawa/Pittsburgh game? As much as I think that hit on Eaves was clean, it was still hard to watch. I hear he's going to be okay though.

[sem426]

I'm a happy girl so far!
My RANGERS are kicking butt!!

[stevesbabygirl]

Dear Anaheim,

I know that you want to bring the series back home so that you can win in front of your home crowd, but did you really have to get blown out last night? It's not very confidence inspiring for tomorrow night.

Sincerely,
Your loyal fan

[sem426]

On to the 2nd round....GO RANGERS!!!!:D

[Pghchic]

I am hoping my Pens might turn things around but I have a feeling tonight is our last game :mad:

[Rancid13]

It was nice to see the Stars finally come out to play last night and stave off elimination. Let's see if they can do that for 2 more games. ;) Good game, though it was scoreless through regulation it was still interesting (and stressful!) to watch.

[stevesbabygirl]

Woot, way to go Ducks :D! First team in the Western Conference to move on, yay!

[L'il Bit]

Good game, though it was scoreless through regulation it was still interesting (and stressful!) to watch.
Agreed!

[stevesbabygirl]

X-posted from my LJ:

First of all, woo hoo Ducks! We beat Minnesota 4-1 to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. We're also the first team out of the West to move on.

So here's the good stuff. There was a group of 4 Minnesota Wild fans - 1 girl, 3 guys, one guy wearing a Wild jersey (I'll call him White Minnesota because he was wearing a white Minnesota jersey). White Minnesota was a complete ass during the game, turning around and telling us all that we didn't know anything about hockey. That's right, the mere fact that I live in California is enough to convince anyone to think that we know nothing about hockey. Whatever.

I ended up getting into it with White Minnesota, as did a lot of other people, because I absolutely hate it when people are so rude and nasty like that. At one point during the second period, Minnesota scored to tie the game, and White Minnesota would not sit down after he got up to clap. He was blocking peoples' views, and despite the numerous requests from everyone, he still wouldn't sit down. He just stood there and clapped.

At one point, this guy sitting in front of us (I will refer to him as Green Duck, because he was wearing a green jacket and was cheering for the Ducks) grabbed the guy's hat and put it on his own head. For what reason, I have no clue. When he tossed the hat back to the guy, his friend (I'll call him Black Minnesota, because he was wearing a black shirt, you get the idea) started saying "Did you just take his hat?" over and over again. At that point, Black Minnesota grabbed Green Duck, and when that happened, Green Duck's friend, Black Duck, jumped over the row he was in and launched himself at Black Minnesota. I think that at this point, Green Duck also went after White Minnesota. They all ended up falling on the row in front of them, and one guy sitting in the stands hurt his neck and shoulder.

Eventually, a couple of people from the section next to ours came over and held back White Minnesota and I think they held back Black Minnesota too. It seemed to take forever for the security guards to get there, but once they got there, we all pointed to White Minnesota to let them know that he was the one who started all the trouble. Then they took the two Minnesota fans to talk to them. The guards came back up a few minutes later to get the Ducks fans too. The Minnesota fans ended up getting kicked out of the arena, and they let the Ducks fans stay, which surprised the hell out of me.

It took a while for everything to calm down, and then we all kind of realized that there was a hockey game going on in front of us, so we sat down and enjoyed it after that. But damn, what a crazy night. Fun times!

[L'il Bit]

Heather, that's insane!! I can't believe that happened. Some people can just be so... belligerent.

[stevesbabygirl]

Yeah, it was pretty crazy! He was just so rude the whole time, and we all finally got sick of it. It's just not a good idea to go into someone else's house and be so inflammatory.

Plus, he thought our team was afraid of Boogaard because no one wanted to fight him :rolleyes:. Boogaard doesn't fight, he just sticks his knee out and tries to hurt people.

[Katyanne]

Did anyone watch the Red Wings Flame game today??

What the heck was that??? With 5 minutes left in the game they take Kiprusoff out and replace him with Mclennan only to have him in there for half a minute before he just halls off slashes one of our guys and he's off the ice again. I was getting awfully tired of having our guys pummeled by these goons. It was obvious to me as the game wore on they were trying anything they could to rattle the Wings.

I hope we crush them into the ground tomorrow, no offense to any Flames fans but that was ridiculous today. Plus they wouldn't cut Cleary a break either.

Katie
I'm glad we beat them 5-1

[stevesbabygirl]

I sure did see that game! That was pretty insane.

I'm sorry to admit though, I have a deep hatred for the Red Wings, so I have a hard time feeling sorry for them when something happens.

[Katyanne]

LOL, its okay, I understand.. I know we're hated ;) LOL

Tomorrow will be a very interesting game.
katie

[L'il Bit]

Un-friggen-believeable.
Amazing how the Canucks lost all spirit tonight. We had the series lead 3-1, now it's tied?? At least Dallas came out and played with some heart, the Canucks could learn from that. They were playing like it was any other regular season game. Seriously.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Definitely some interesting and brutal plays going on in some of these games. Luckily my Sharkies eliminated the Preds without anyone else getting hurt.

Heather - Don't you just love hockey *fans*? I get ridiculed for being a California hockey fan because, since I am native Californian, I can't possibly know anything about hockey. It's so irritating. I've been a hockey fan since around 1986 or so and even used to do a mini hockey spot on the local sports radio station since they were clueless about the game.

What irritates me the most are the fans who do not know or bother to follow basic hockey fan etiquette! Last season I was working for a major corporate sponsor for the Sharks and I had 5th row seats for several games. At one game, some chick sitting a row in front of me and a few seats over kept leaning WAY forward in her seat. After my view was blocked for several minutes, I very politely asked her to please not lean so far forward becuase she was blocking the view of everyone behind her. Well, she rattles off quite the list of expletives. We almost got into a physical altercation. It was insane. Right afterwards, Joe Ike, the PA Announcer, made an announcement over the loudspeaker for people to not sit forward in their seats. It was pretty funny. After the end of the period, she actually apologized to me. I think her date, put her in her place or something...it turned out to be kinds funny!

I would like to see the Red Wings play the Sharks in the next round...but only after they play a full 7 game series with Calgary so they are beat up and tired...;)

I don't know what came over McLennan...ummm - wow!

[dpangel33]

Un-friggen-believeable.
Amazing how the Canucks lost all spirit tonight. We had the series lead 3-1, now it's tied?? At least Dallas came out and played with some heart, the Canucks could learn from that. They were playing like it was any other regular season game. Seriously.

I can't believe it's tied either!! Turco is the only reason we're still in this so we'll see how game 7 goes!! It gets more physical each game, I love it!!

[Rancid13]

Gotta love it when your team comes back and ties up the series after being down 3-1 previously. And definitely gotta love it when the 3 games your team wins are shutouts. Way to go Marty! We all saw the stats...20 teams have come back from 3-1 deficits to win the series, and 4 of those were vs. Vancouver. :D I just reminded myself that I have to check out the Stars website for any info they give on Sergei and Brendan's injuries. Can't wait for game 7. I'll be on the edge of my seat for the whole game. Speaking of sitting...

At one game, some chick sitting a row in front of me and a few seats over kept leaning WAY forward in her seat. After my view was blocked for several minutes, I very politely asked her to please not lean so far forward becuase she was blocking the view of everyone behind her. Well, she rattles off quite the list of expletives. We almost got into a physical altercation. It was insane. Right afterwards, Joe Ike, the PA Announcer, made an announcement over the loudspeaker for people to not sit forward in their seats. It was pretty funny. After the end of the period, she actually apologized to me. I think her date, put her in her place or something...it turned out to be kinds funny!


That's the most ridiculous 'rule' I've ever heard of. I've been to a pretty decent amount of hockey arenas (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, 3 in LA, Anaheim, 2 in Phoenix, Long Beach, Bakersfield, San Diego, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas, and SJ) and SJ was the first time I'd ever heard the 'no leaning forward in your seat' rule. I'm sure I pissed off a lot of Sharks fan when I continued to lean forward after being asked not to, though. Not all the way forward, mind you. My back was maybe 6-8" off the back of the seat because it's just not that comfortable to sit ramrod-straight up in those chairs. And it's not my fault their arena is designed so poorly that one can block others' views by leaning forward a few inches in their seat. I do have a problem with people who stand and refuse to sit during play, and/or choose to return to their seats while play has resumed...

And speaking of poorly-designed arenas, the award has to go out to the Coyotes' old arena, where there were a lot of seats with obstructed views. Once our seats were so bad that we couldn't see an entire 1/3 of the ice at one end. Needless to say (as we usually do when we buy cheap seats at any game), we scouted new lower level seats and moved there during 1st intermission.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

It's called common courtesy. I didn't say a fan had to sit completely with their back pressed against their seat. I don't sit like that and I don't expect anyone else to either. However, I do expect fans to NOT sit in the very front of their seat and lean so far forward that no one behind them can see any part of the goal - especially when they aren't even watching the game, but taking pictures of themselves during play. I have also been to many arenas and if someone is sitting that far forward in their seats, it doesn't matter what arena you are sitting at - you can't see through them. The San Jose arena is not poorly designed. It just sometimes has inconsiderate and selfish fans that don't care if anyone can see except for them.

[t3h_wookiee]

I just don't see how sitting forward in the seats can block the view. That makes no sense to me. Maybe the Ford Center and the AA Center are better designed or something, as I've never had my view blocked from that before. And I'm not that tall either.

[stevesbabygirl]

At the Honda Center, it's very easy for someone sitting forward to block your view, especially up in the nosebleeds. I think it probably depends on how sharp the incline of the section is. And even if it's a relatively small incline, it's like someone sitting in front of you at a movie theater; it's hard to see directly what's in front of you.

[stevesbabygirl]

Woot, the Western Conference Semifinal schedule is out :D!

[L'il Bit]

Holy penalties, batman!
There were some horrible calls, and some deserved calls. But I'm surprised that there were that many calls in game 7.
Poor Turco. He was a class act all the way. It was definitely a hard fought game the whole way, and the score didn't reflect the play of the Stars at all.
I hope it doesn't go to 7 games vs. the Ducks.

[Rancid13]

I just don't see how sitting forward in the seats can block the view. That makes no sense to me. Maybe the Ford Center and the AA Center are better designed or something, as I've never had my view blocked from that before. And I'm not that tall either.

I don't get it either. The only time my view has ever been blocked at a hockey games whether I'm in the nosebleeds or in the lower level has been when someone is either standing instead of sitting, or filing past me during play. And I'm all of 5'2" on a good day.

At the Honda Center, it's very easy for someone sitting forward to block your view, especially up in the nosebleeds. I think it probably depends on how sharp the incline of the section is. And even if it's a relatively small incline, it's like someone sitting in front of you at a movie theater; it's hard to see directly what's in front of you.

If it's an old-school movie theatre with non-stadium style seating I've had problems seeing the screen when someone tall sits in front of me, but those are pretty hard to come by these days around here. In all other theatres I have yet to have a problem with a tall person sitting smack in front of me and obstructing my view.

Holy penalties, batman!
There were some horrible calls, and some deserved calls. But I'm surprised that there were that many calls in game 7.
Poor Turco. He was a class act all the way. It was definitely a hard fought game the whole way, and the score didn't reflect the play of the Stars at all.
I hope it doesn't go to 7 games vs. the Ducks.

ITA. Good series but definitely disappointed in the ultimate outcome. Now, cheering for someone in the west is going to be tough. And as hard as it's going to be to root for the team that just upset mine in round 1, I liked Vancouver before we played them and I don't know any Canucks fans (IRL) that are going to stick it in my face if they advance. Can't say the same for the other 3 teams though...

[yby1]

The problem is that people will sit on the edge of their seats and also lean over. When you are looking down at play, that will block anyones view - it has nothing to do with stadium design.

[sem426]

So ready for tonight...I can't believe the Rangers have had a whole week off..that could be good or bad...we shall see soon.
I'm just bummed that it's a Versus only telecast. I love my MSG announcers and hate when I have to watch games that they aren't calling. Plus, here in the NYC area, there are apparently several areas that don't even get Versus, so there are alot of unhappy fans.

Just another dumb move by the NHL...first round they had all 3 local teams playing on the same night....way to get more viewers/ratings :rolleyes: (which have been awful so far)

[t3h_wookiee]

Yeah that whole Versus only thing sucked. I still have yet to get to see a single playoff game. :mad: I hope the Finals aren't like this.

[sem426]

IIRC the first 2 Stanley Cup Finals games are Versus exclusively.
sorry T3h.

[t3h_wookiee]

Bah, of course. I may as well go ahead and cancel cable now instead of waiting for the end of the playoffs. I can always go to a sports bar to watch them.

[L'il Bit]

Well, as a Canucks fan, tonight's game vs. the Ducks was entirely disappointing after the 1st 10 minutes. I don't know what happened to them, they were completely outplayed. I don't doubt that Anaheim is a great team and that they were the better team tonight... but someone tell me how it's possible that Selanne can push Burrows AFTER the whistle and Burrows gets the penalty?

I hope the Canucks remember to come out and play on Friday.

[stevesbabygirl]

Even as a Ducks fan, I was surprised that Selanne didn't get called for that either. I think his mouth tends to get him in trouble more than anything, as was evidenced by the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he got during the first period.

That first Vancouver goal made me nervous; I was afraid they were riding the high from their series against Dallas, but Anaheim was able to shake the rust off and make it happen.

[sem426]

well if I remove about 4 minutes in the 2nd period, last night's game wasn't SO bad...argh.... we need to win on Friday. I guess that week layoff wasn't exactly what the Rangers needed:rolleyes:

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I'm rooting for the Canucks for obvious reasons. What a disappointment last night was. I really *hate* Selanne. He is such a *P* word and I have to say that I hate that word, but it really fits him. (Yes - I even hated him when he played for the Sharks.)

Speaking of my Sharkies...I hope they play up to their potential in Detroit. They don't have a very good history playing at the Joe. Homer and Lebda are not playing tonight so that makes me a bit more optimistic.

Heather - I know you are a season ticket holder for the Ducks. Where are your seats?

[Katyanne]

Tonight is definately going to be an interesting game. I really hope that the Wings come out strong and I really hope that this round will be a little less violent then the last one.

Katie

GO REDWINGS :D

[stevesbabygirl]

Lucy,

Our tickets are up in the nosebleeds, basically straight back from where the Ducks shoot 1st and 3rd. I actually really like our seats because we can see the whole span of ice in front of us. Unfortunately, we have to move back a row next season, unless we want to basically pay more than double what we're paying now :rolleyes:. They have these buy 2, get 2 seats free sections, and this upcoming season, that incorporates the row we're sitting in. Ah well :).

We're in section 422, row N:
http://www.hondacenter.com/images/hockey.gif

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Lucy,

Our tickets are up in the nosebleeds, basically straight back from where the Ducks shoot 1st and 3rd. I actually really like our seats because we can see the whole span of ice in front of us. Unfortunately, we have to move back a row next season, unless we want to basically pay more than double what we're paying now :rolleyes:. They have these buy 2, get 2 seats free sections, and this upcoming season, that incorporates the row we're sitting in. Ah well :).

We're in section 422, row N:

I guess I won't bother trying to look for you on a tv broadcast...LOL

One of my best friends sits in a similar spot here in SJ. She's been in the same seats for over 10 years now. She's thought about upgrading to lower bowl, but she now has all the friends near her and like it there.

Can you please tell the people who sit behind the goal and wear the SAME neon green/yellow jackets to wear something else for a change?? I'm tired of watching the game and always having my attention drawn to them and their obnoxious jackets. ;)

[yby1]

I'm rooting for the Canucks for obvious reasons. What a disappointment last night was. I really *hate* Selanne. He is such a *P* word and I have to say that I hate that word, but it really fits him. (Yes - I even hated him when he played for the Sharks.)

Agreed! I don't remember him being so dramatic with the Jets.

[stevesbabygirl]

WTF New Jersey?!

[hockeybrat]

Yay for the Sens and Sharks last night. The other 2 games, I don't really care for. ;)

[yby1]

hockeybrat - I would say same here but I have to root for the Canucks right now - though I do not have too much hope. ;) I'll take the Sabres over the Rangers too.

Sens all the way!

[jeneca128]

Been a long time since I posted in here.... but I just had to drop off a quick....


GO SABRES!!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Woo hoo! My Sharkies had a good game last night. Nabby was simply amazing!

[stevesbabygirl]

Well that sucked! We played like crap tonight, and the post was definitely Vancouver's friend, as there were two awesome shots that hit it.

[LeslieandPaul]

Well, as a Canucks fan, I think it was an awesome game! They really stepped up since the last game.
I was in hysterics when that Ducks player got hit in the face by his team mate. Who are they going to give a penalty to? :p

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Stupid f'n Sharks. Nice way to give the game away. Asshats. :mad: :mad:

[sem426]

My Rangers made me sweat it out yesterday...but we got the win we needed.
Let's hope we can bring some momentum into tomorrow's game now.

[alibaba]

My Rangers made me sweat it out yesterday...but we got the win we needed.
Let's hope we can bring some momentum into tomorrow's game now.

DH was rocking back in forth in this chair. He was cracking me up!! lol. I told him I'd love to check out his blood pressure right about now! ;)

I hope my Devils bring it all out tonight!!

[sem426]

I hope my Devils bring it all out tonight!!

I wouldn't mind a repeat of the 94 conference finals...Rangers v. Devils. :)

[DisneyGirl]

Going to the Devils game on Saturday!! YAHOO..can't wait!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

UGH - Sharks game tonight at 7pm. Brad has a hockey game at 7:15pm so I can either go to his game and then watch the game on TiVo with Brad OR I can stay home and watch it by myself and then have Brad catch up when he gets home. The best news about the game...DREW REMENDA is doing the broadcast!!! He's my fav commentator ever!!!

[sem426]

Looking forward to tonight's Rangers game....We need this game!

[yby1]

Sharks won last night! (wow, it's weird to be happy about that.) Thank you Cheechoo!

I'm still smiling over Jeff Cowan's goal in 2OT to beat the Ducks. I like Jeff Cowan - he's under appreciated.

[Pghchic]

I am really hoping that Buffalo wins I can not stand Jagr from his whinning when was a Penguin he is one person who I hope never gets to raise a cup again. I am hoping the Devils take it for the east I love Brodeur.

[alibaba]

I am really hoping that Buffalo wins I can not stand Jagr from his whinning when was a Penguin he is one person who I hope never gets to raise a cup again. I am hoping the Devils take it for the east I love Brodeur.

A woman after my own heart! :D I've loved Brodeur since he first came to the Devils. And I loathe Jagr too!
DisneyGirl...I'm so jealous!! I haven't been to a Devils game in so long. And now they have to go and move the arena further from me. Ugh. :p

Sem426...I'd be afraid of the reprercussions in my house if the Devils played the Rangers in the conference finals! lol! I wasn't with DH back in 94, thank god! ;)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Sharks won last night! (wow, it's weird to be happy about that.) Thank you Cheechoo!

Music to my ears...:p

[sem426]

Sem426...I'd be afraid of the reprercussions in my house if the Devils played the Rangers in the conference finals! lol! I wasn't with DH back in 94, thank god! ;)

LOL. It would be nuts in the area if that happened again...and if the series was anything like 1994 I don't think my nerves could take it!

[stevesbabygirl]

Woo hoo, Western Conference Finals, here we come :D!

I didn't see that Luongo had put his glove out to ask for the penalty when we scored. That poor guy must feel awful, but he really played a hell of a game.

[L'il Bit]

That was definitely a hard loss to watch. Poor Bobby-Lou! I expected the Ducks in 6, but not in 5. :( Oh well.

[sem426]

well we're out...good to luck to all of those that are remaining...

[stevesbabygirl]

Crappola! I have childbirth classes scheduled on the next two Tuesdays, and our first home game against Detroit is on Tuesday! We could attend the other Lamaze class session, but that's on Thursday, which is our game 4 :mad:!

Hmm, what's more important, Lamaze or hockey? Choices choice :p!

[Katyanne]

LOL! That would be a tough choice for my hubby too LOL. ;)

This should be a pretty interesting series.

Katie
Let's go Red Wings!!!

[stevesbabygirl]

Well it's a tough choice for me too :D! It's the last class, and it doesn't look like we cover much; most of the bread and butter is tonight, but still!

I'm looking at your sig right now Katie. Is your cat named after Chris Draper :)?

[Katyanne]

Is there more than one class? maybe you could make up the final class with a different group.

Yup, she's named after Kris Draper ;) This is back when hubby was convinced she was a boy. But I think its fitting, she gave birth to her only set of kittens during a playoff game several years ago. LOL That's when I was finally able to convince hubby that he was a she ;)

Katie

[stevesbabygirl]

There is another class, but it's on Thursdays, which is game 4, it sucks! The next series of classes doesn't start until June, and it may be too late by then.

Oops, Kris, my bad :). I was just happy to get the name right. That's too funny!

[yby1]

Tough choice? You go to the game!!! ;)

[Katyanne]

Can you talk to the instructer? Maybe they'd be willing to give you the class overview or something like that?

I'm very impressed you knew who Draper was, I admit I really don't know anyones names on the Ducks team except for Pronger. And I thought Federov was a duck (former Wing) but when I checked the roster I didn't see him on there.

katie

[yby1]

Can you talk to the instructer? Maybe they'd be willing to give you the class overview or something like that?

I'm very impressed you knew who Draper was, I admit I really don't know anyones names except for Pronger. And I thought Federov was a duck (former Wing) but when I checked the roster I didn't see him on there.

katie

Who doesn't know who Draper is??? ;) I think the Blue Jackets have resorted to putting Feds on the blue line.

Now, Shawn Burr - that's someone that's more obsure yet recognizable. :) I'm surprised you didn't name the cat Gordie or Stevie. ;)

[stevesbabygirl]

You're too funny yby1 :D! It does seem like a pretty easy decision, because in the last class, they just talk about c-sections and postpartum recovery, but then it also says they do a final labor rehearsal and then a graduation, and me being a dork, really wanted to do the graduation :p.

I told my DH that if we end up not going, we should give our tickets to my brother and dad. They're big Kings fans, so they don't get to see playoffs. But he says he can probably get about $100 a ticket for this game. Too many tough decisions!

I do plan to talk to the instructor tonight and see how crucial it would be for us to be there. YES, I VALUE HOCKEY MORE THAN MY UNBORN CHILD! Call CPS on me now :p!

I'm happy to have impressed you Katie :D! I do know Draper's name, along with a handful of other players - Chelios (duh!), Hasek (duh!), Schneider, and my DH's personal favorite (NOT!) Maltby! Federov used to be a Duck, but we traded him last season to Columbus.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Now, Shawn Burr - that's someone that's more obsure yet recognizable. :) I'm surprised you didn't name the cat Gordie or Stevie. ;)

Oh yes - Shawn Burr...former Shark!!


I do plan to talk to the instructor tonight and see how crucial it would be for us to be there. YES, I VALUE HOCKEY MORE THAN MY UNBORN CHILD! Call CPS on me now :p!

I'm happy to have impressed you Katie :D! I do know Draper's name, along with a handful of other players - Chelios (duh!), Hasek (duh!), Schneider, and my DH's personal favorite (NOT!) Maltby! Federov used to be a Duck, but we traded him last season to Columbus.

I would absolutely miss a class for a hockey game. Just read through the booklet and you can ask the instructor questions if you have any.

You should also learn the name "Holmstrom". I just hope he's as much of a duck killer as he was a shark killer.

I will be rooting for the Wings...not just because I hate the Ducks, but because I would love to see my Cheli win another cup!!!

[simplicity]

Heather, As a fellow Ducks fan and one who has gone through L&D twice, I have to chime in! :) I don't know when your due date is but if you have some "time," I would definitely skip class and go to the Ducks game. I found that the instructors do not necessarily give you any "new" information as most(if not all) the information can be found in the handout. Once the baby comes, it will not be so easy sneaking away to a hockey game, let alone the playoffs! I would go and enjoy it while you can! ;)

[yby1]

Once the baby comes, it will not be so easy sneaking away to a hockey game, let alone the playoffs! I would go and enjoy it while you can! ;)

Exactly! Your little one will be 3 months old during pre-season. I've taken mine to King's games, but it's definitely more difficult. We did two pre-season games and those were easier than the regular season games since it was less crowded and loud.

Go Wings!
Go Sens!

[stevesbabygirl]

You guys are hilarious :D!

Hi Sue, it's nice to see you *waves*!

[jeneca128]

I really need to start hanging out in here more. My Sabres game one is tonight!!

As alibaba said earlier about the Devils/Rangers....I'm really scared of what will happen if it ends up being a Sabres/Wings Cup Finals. DH and I will have to sleep in separate rooms.

[jellybeany]

I haven't really participated in this thread before but I'm really looking forward to the Sabres game tonight!! :D Monday is the first away game of the series and the arena is going to be showing the game on the jumbotron and bring in big screens to have a huge "house party" for free!

[alibaba]

I really need to start hanging out in here more. My Sabres game one is tonight!!

As alibaba said earlier about the Devils/Rangers....I'm really scared of what will happen if it ends up being a Sabres/Wings Cup Finals. DH and I will have to sleep in separate rooms.

LOL....I guess I should be glad both of our teams didn't make it past the second round but of course I'm not. ;) I am now routing for the Sabres. Go Sabres!

[hockeybrat]

Go Sens Go! I am not even following the WCF right now.:p

[stevesbabygirl]

Ick, that was truly an awful game! It was like we didn't even show up, it was just sad. And the officiating was pathetic too, blah! Here's hoping that things go our way for game 4.

If we don't make it past this series, at least there will be a lot of money from the unused playoff tickets going towards our season tickets for next year :p.

[kugrrly]

my poor little sabres.. :(

[Katyanne]

I didn't see much of the game last night (the guys were flipping between House, ECW and the game) :rolleyes: but from what I saw it looked like the Wings were out there on their own. Except for that hit with Holmstrom :eek: that was terrible. I did hear about an article from the LA Times by sports writer Helene Elliott this morning and when I read the whole thing I agree with it. Check it out if you want.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-elliott16may16,1,1843369.column?coll=la-headlines-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true

Last week she did write an article how she thought the Ducks were going to sweep the Wings because we're an old team, its nice that she's able to change her opinion a bit. :p

Katie

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Hot off the presses...

Anaheim Ducks defenceman Chris Pronger has been suspended for one game by the National Hockey League. Pronger received the suspension after Detroit forward Tomas Holmstrom was drilled into the boards Tuesday night in the Red Wings' 5-0 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final. Holmstrom was cut after getting hit into the glass by Pronger and Anaheim forward Rob Niedermayer on the play in question.

[stevesbabygirl]

Greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat :rolleyes:. And my DH was just saying that he wouldn't get suspended because he was never issued a penalty. So much for that.

[stevesbabygirl]

Oooh, that was a close game today. I can't wait to see game 6, I really hope they win it at home!

[simplicity]

Heather, I hope the Ducks win it at home, too! Are you going to any more playoff games? It's so cute because Brendan (who just turned 3 if you can believe it) cracks up everytime I say, "Go Ducks." He says,"Mommy, why are you calling them Ducks--They're hockey players!" He thinks it's the funniest thing! ;)

[stevesbabygirl]

Yep, I was at the game tonight! We have season tickets, and we also have tickets to all of the playoff games, fun times!

Highlights of my evening:

1. Riding in the elevator with Brian Burke (Ducks' GM), and having him thank us for coming.

2. The guy in front of me sporting a Members Only jacket in pristine condition.

3. Watching Markov totally lose it and slam the glass at a fan who was taunting him.

4. Ducks are going to the Stanley Cup Finals :D!!!!!!!!!

[t3h_wookiee]

Yay the Red Wings lost!! :D

[yby1]

GO SENS!!!!!!!

[Katyanne]

*grumble grumble grumble*

Wings are still my favorite but I guess now I'm rooting for Ottowa to win the kit and caboodle.. ;)

Katie

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Stupid Wings...grumble grumble...I wonder if Cheli will be back next season???

GO SENS!!!

[Katyanne]

He better be.. I can't take to much change suddenly.. I'm dealing with Stevie being gone.. Leave me Chell and some of the vetrans for a few more seasons.

GO SENS

[sem426]

I really don't have strong feelings for either of the 2 teams...but I guess I'll go with the Sens since I like Dany Heatley.

I do have to say that I'm sure the NHL is not too thrilled with this match up in the finals. Certainly not the best of teams to generate any buzz or pick up the dismal ratings they've had so far.

[Katyanne]

I nominate the Wings to go in place of the Ducks, that would increase the ratings. ;)

Katie

[hockeybrat]

GO SENS GO!

[stevesbabygirl]

Dang, I'm all alone in here :D!

[simplicity]

Heather, I rarely post anything these days but I'm here too! Last year I watched the Stanley Cup playoffs while I was being induced. I'm so excited that the Ducks are in it this year! :)

[stevesbabygirl]

Yay, I'm glad to have a friend in here, thanks :D! I'm hoping that this little one will stay put long enough for me to enjoy these games!

[stevesbabygirl]

Woo hoo Ducks, way to come from behind and pull off the win :D!

[ceaserbride]

OM, what's with all the Sens fans in here?? lol...I'm a leafs fan, so obviously chearing for the Ducks...and the ducks have more (7 more) canadians playing on there team, so it only seems right.

[yby1]

God damn Sens!! What happened to Spezza, Heatley and Alfredsson??

They better win the next game or Lord help us.

GO SENS GO!

[stevesbabygirl]

Heatley and Alfredsson were both a -1 last night, and we shut their butts down! You can blame Wade Redden (a -3 last night), because his dumb ass touched and picked up the Wales trophy after they won the Eastern Conference Finals. Doesn't he know you're not supposed to touch it?!

[alibaba]

I'm routing for the Ducks!! Go Scottie Neidermayer!! Man, I still miss him on the Devils! :(

[yby1]

You can blame Wade Redden (a -3 last night), because his dumb ass touched and picked up the Wales trophy after they won the Eastern Conference Finals. Doesn't he know you're not supposed to touch it?!

You would think, but he's never won one before like Scott N. - that man knows what to do :)
Still, I hope the jinx doesn't stick.


GO SENS GO!

[hockeybrat]

Heatley and Alfredsson were both a -1 last night, and we shut their butts down! You can blame Wade Redden (a -3 last night), because his dumb ass touched and picked up the Wales trophy after they won the Eastern Conference Finals. Doesn't he know you're not supposed to touch it?!

:confused: I thought it was Alfredsson who went up to accept the trophy.

That being said,

GO SENS GO!!!!!

[yby1]

:confused: I thought it was Alfredsson who went up to accept the trophy.

That being said,

GO SENS GO!!!!!

You're right, but Redden picked up the trophy.

[hockeybrat]

I must have missed that part. Oh yeah, now I remember why, stupid $#&$#($& NBC preempting the OT win.

[yby1]

They better not do that again!!!

[stevesbabygirl]

Awesome game tonight :D!

While I was crossing the street to get into the Honda Center, our season ticket buddies noticed that we were walking right next to Luc Robitaille, how crazy is that?! He's a lot smaller in person than I imagined, and he looks so young!

[yby1]

a big :rolleyes: to the freaking Sens!!

actually, more like...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/sumama/000pqh2x.gif

I hate Sammy Pahlsson.

[stevesbabygirl]

OMG, how can you hate Sammy Pahlsson?! Is it just because he scored the goal? I think he's so freaking adorable :p.

[yby1]

I just love to hate him. I can't be logical about it. :p

I know you're enjoying this. :)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

What a bunch of crap the finals is turning out to be. The *only* good thing about last night was that Chris Chelios was named "Mark Messier Leadership Winner of the Year"...:D

[yby1]

In other news...

Ontario billionaire Jim Balsillie, who has a letter of agreement to buy the Nashville Predators for $220 million, has reactivated a lease agreement for rights to use Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, for an NHL team.

Mayor Fred Eisenberger told the Hamilton Spectator that Balsillie "has assured me that he wants to secure a team and he is interested in bringing it to Hamilton."

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007706010413

[stevesbabygirl]

Well that was no good :rolleyes:. That Alfredsson goal was a bunch of crap, he totally kicked it in, blah!

[yby1]

I'm not going to touch the Alfredsson goal, but Pronger is a GOON.

GO SENS!!!

[stevesbabygirl]

Well if I was 7 inches taller than the person standing next to me, I could probably elbow them in the head pretty easily too :p. Not to mention that Chris Neil did the exact same thing to Andy McDonald.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I'm thinking Pronger is going to get his dumb ass suspended again...what a moron. My dog learns faster than Pronger does...:p

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Yep - Another one game suspension for Mr. Brilliant. Ha ha!

Oh yes - how can I not mention the Ottawa goal that was scored when there were only FOUR Ducks players on the ice!! Uhhh....Hello???

[stevesbabygirl]

Yeah, we had some real bonehead moments last night :rolleyes:. Gave up the lead 3 times, only 4 players on the ice, Pronger putting it in our net. Blah!

[ceaserbride]

okay...if Pronger got suspended for that, then Niel should have had a suspension for his elbow to the head (I forget whome it was to). Niel just drives me bonkers...control your temper boy!

[yby1]

okay...if Pronger got suspended for that, then Niel should have had a suspension for his elbow to the head (I forget whome it was to). Niel just drives me bonkers...control your temper boy!

While I agree that the hit that Neil put on McDonald was bad and worthy of a major penalty, Pronger received his suspension most likely because he's a repeat offender, plus McAmmond was injured.

[stevesbabygirl]

I agree with yby. Andy shook it off like it was nothing; if he had gone flying into the boards, then they probably would've called it.

[stevesbabygirl]

Okay, this may sound like me being a sore loser, but Ottawa is a bunch of divers!!! That penalty against Beauchemin for his "hit" on Neil was pathetic, and Emery? Come on, such a dive! And because of his Oscar-winning performance, Getzlaf got a stupid penalty and Ottawa got a stupid goal. Damn it!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I agree with you on the diving thing. I am so sick of all of the embellishing of contact. It's pathetic.

[MommaO]

Okay, this may sound like me being a sore loser, but Ottawa is a bunch of divers!!!

It's was much like watching the Mexican National Soccer Team play.:p

[kugrrly]

I know everyone here is rooting for the ducks. I am not!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I know everyone here is rooting for the ducks. I am not!

Ummm...are you on crack?? ;) There's only like 2 Ducks fans in this thread...the rest of us are hoping to God that the Sens have a miraculous comeback.

[stevesbabygirl]

Nice bitch move Alfredsson :rolleyes:. I'm going to laugh if he gets suspended for that shot at Niedermayer, idiot.

Woot, the Ducks are bringing it home baby! I cannot wait for this game on Wednesday! Baby had better stay put for the next two days too; I'm going to be a very upset mommy if he decides to make his appearance during the final :p!

[kugrrly]

Ummm...are you on crack?? There's only like 2 Ducks fans in this thread...the rest of us are hoping to God that the Sens have a miraculous comeback.

forgive me i had a few glasses of wine, and I misread stuff. :) I will NEVER root for a west coast team.. ( sorry) The fourthest south i go is St. Louis Blues.

[Koala_Gurl]

Nice bitch move Alfredsson :rolleyes:. I'm going to laugh if he gets suspended for that shot at Niedermayer, idiot.


Yeah, that was classy. :rolleyes:

Ok, I am not necessarily a Ducks fan, but since I am in LA, and I see no chance at the Kings winning a Cup anytime soon, I am rooting for the Ducks. (Though, honestly, I am just enjoying the hockey...kinda nice when my team never does well enough to stress me out.) ;)

[simplicity]

Woo hoo, GO DUCKS! How sweet it would be for the Ducks to win it at home!

Heather, I hope for your sake and the baby that the Ducks win it on Wednesday so that you can enjoy some peaceful, quiet time before your special delivery--which is exactly what doesn't happen when your team is on the verge of winning the Cup! :D

[alibaba]

forgive me i had a few glasses of wine, and I misread stuff. :) I will NEVER root for a west coast team.. ( sorry) The fourthest south i go is St. Louis Blues.

While I would never regularly route for a West Coast team I'd rather route for an American team. That and I 'LOVE' Scottie Neidermayer!! :D Go Ducks!!

[yby1]

You know what? The Ducks deserve to win. They are playing circles around the Sens.

I've some to terms with this. But it stinks.

[ceaserbride]

While I would never regularly route for a West Coast team I'd rather route for an American team. That and I 'LOVE' Scottie Neidermayer!! Go Ducks!!

Although the Ducks home is in Cali. I wouldn't really call them an "American Team"....

[stevesbabygirl]

What would you call them then Ceaserbride? Would you not call them that because they are in an unusual market, without a huge fan base like Detroit and those teams?

Sue, I soooooo need some peace and quiet around here! I really hope they win it tomorrow. My high school reunion is on Saturday, so if it's not asking too much, I'm hoping he stays put until then too :p.

[sem426]

Although the Ducks home is in Cali. I wouldn't really call them an "American Team"....

Do you mean because there aren't many American born players? Heck- then there aren't any true "american" teams really in the entire NHL! :)

[Koala_Gurl]

Anaheim has more Canadians on their team than the Senators do. :)

[alibaba]

What would you call them then Ceaserbride? Would you not call them that because they are in an unusual market, without a huge fan base like Detroit and those teams?


Yeah, what would you call them? Heck, you could probably count the number of American's on each team with one hand! But I still call them American.

[sem426]

stevesbabygirl I hope the Ducks win it for you tonight! Have fun! If they win does that mean your baby's name will have to be Stanley?;)

[ceaserbride]

lol...Yes, yes, yes....
All I meant is 20 players out of the 29 on the active roster are Canadian...:p Any excuse to NOT chear for the Sens, so I tell friends I'm chearing for the "Canadian" team... I just really hate the Sens and I figure this is the best excuse I have to chear for the Ducks!

[yby1]

lol...Yes, yes, yes....
All I meant is 20 players out of the 29 on the active roster are Canadian...:p Any excuse to NOT chear for the Sens, so I tell friends I'm chearing for the "Canadian" team... I just really hate the Sens and I figure this is the best excuse I have to chear for the Ducks!


LOL! Well you're a Leafs fan, it would be like me, a Kings fan, rooting for the Ducks. I can't blame you. :p

[stevesbabygirl]

One of DH's hockey buddies mentioned naming our DS to be Stanley, haha! I think Owen Stanley has a pretty good ring to it ;).

I'm leaving for the game now, woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO DUCKS!!!!!!!!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

One of DH's hockey buddies mentioned naming our DS to be Stanley, haha! I think Owen Stanley has a pretty good ring to it ;).


Are you naming your son after Owen Nolan, former SHARKS captain??? :p

GO SENS GO!!!

[hockeybrat]

Even though the chances are not that great, I'm still gonna cheer for the Sens!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

What a waste of a season. Seriously pukey. Anaheim winning is making me feel physically ill. Maybe Teemu will retire now so I don't have to listen to his incessant whining.

My Blackhawks have the first pick in the draft. Hopefully management pulls their head out of their ass and makes a good selection.

[kugrrly]

What a waste of a season. Seriously pukey. Anaheim winning is making me feel physically ill.

I agree.

The cup is beautiful though.

[yby1]

What a waste of a season. Seriously pukey. Anaheim winning is making me feel physically ill. Maybe Teemu will retire now so I don't have to listen to his incessant whining.

My Blackhawks have the first pick in the draft. Hopefully management pulls their head out of their ass and makes a good selection.

*Gasp* Selanne former Shark.

I'm glad he finally won the Cup though.

Congrats to the Ducks. You guys deserved it. I would have preferred that the Kings been the first to bring the Cup to Cali, but meh. We have a long time before we even make the playoffs again. ;)

Looking forward to the Kings beating the Ducks in London though. September baby!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

*Gasp* Selanne former Shark.

I'm glad he finally won the Cup though.

Congrats to the Ducks. You guys deserved it. I would have preferred that the Kings been the first to bring the Cup to Cali, but meh. We have a long time before we even make the playoffs again. ;)

Looking forward to the Kings beating the Ducks in London though. September baby!

I hated him when he played for the Sharks too.

Did you and DH decide on the London trip?

[alibaba]

Congrats to the Ducks!!! And I'm sooooo glad Scottie won the MVP!!

stevesbabygirl-I bet you tonight will be a game you will never forget. How awesome was it?? Ahhh a girl can dream right? ;)

[yby1]

LVP - This is for us

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91euxMQ0Zyg

;)

[yby1]

Check out these pictures of Giguere w/ his son. Maybe Jiggy become a King next year, who knows. ;) I think the Ducks are going to have enough cap space to sign him though. Cute though.

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/839/fulljgetty74229022cp076ew5.jpg

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/1139/capt6bf93e044a614248ad7um5.jpg

[stevesbabygirl]

Are you naming your son after Owen Nolan, former SHARKS captain???

Haha, no! That was a coincidence; we just like the name :).

stevesbabygirl-I bet you tonight will be a game you will never forget. How awesome was it?? Ahhh a girl can dream right?

It was really awesome! I took a ton of pictures and I took some video too; I'll probably come back tomorrow and post a few.

Awww, little Maxime is so cute!

[ceaserbride]

So glad the Ducks wrapped it up lastnight! I felt a wee lil' bit bad for some of the Ottawa players at the end...ummm, who am I kidding! NO I didn't!!!
The better team won, that's for sure.

Does anyone else find it strange that such a physical team (probably one of the most physical teams from what I've heard) won the cup in the "new" NHL?

[yby1]

So glad the Ducks wrapped it up lastnight! I felt a wee lil' bit bad for some of the Ottawa players at the end...ummm, who am I kidding! NO I didn't!!!
The better team won, that's for sure.

Does anyone else find it strange that such a physical team (probably one of the most physical teams from what I've heard) won the cup in the "new" NHL?

Yes, it's a bit unfortunate IMO. There was no display of real offensive skill (read: Flash) during these finals. But it's not like this current Ducks team is like the '75 Flyers...

BTW, **** you Spezza!

[ceaserbride]

There was no display of real offensive skill (read: Flash) during these finals.
I think that had to do a lot with Ottawa, they certainly wern't the team I'm used to seeing play the Leafs and I think it has a lot to do with 2 teams playing 2 different styles of hockey. When the Ducks got up by a couple goals they started playing the trap too, which is pretty darn boring to watch.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I don't think I am too happy about this trade...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired goaltender Vesa Toskala and winger Mark Bell from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for first and second-round picks in 2007 and a 2009 fourth-round pick.

[hockeybrat]

WHAAaaaaa?!!!! :eek:

I thought that the Toskala/Nabokov tandem was great!

[yby1]

Kinda complicated if you ask me.

from TSN
The first round pick is set for 2007, but if the player the Sharks want isn't available, San Jose has the option to move the pick to 2008 with a top 10 protection covering the Leafs. That means if Toronto's 2008 pick is a top 10 pick then it will slide to 2009.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

WHAAaaaaa?!!!! :eek:

I thought that the Toskala/Nabokov tandem was great!

Yeah, but it was kinda impractical. Neither one of them were very happy with only playing 50% of the games. They are both #1 goalies and the Sharks knew they could get something for them. I'm just surprised the trade wasn't made last off season.

[yby1]

I can't believe the Rangers got both Drury AND Gomez.

I was hoping the Kings would get Drury. Lord knows they have the cap space for him. Oh well.

Jury's still out on Smyth.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

My Sharks lost Drunk Scotty...but re-signed Jumbo Joe. I'm sad and happy.

[alibaba]

I am definitely not happy this morning!!! I can't believe Gomez left and went to the Rangers no less. I guess when you have that much money you can get anyone!! :mad: DH is never gonna let me live this down. And I just read that Rafalski left too. Lou is on my shit list today!! ;)

[sem426]

I can't believe the Rangers got both Drury AND Gomez.

.

WOO HOO!!!! Doing my happy dance today!! I am so excited for these additions to my team! Plus DH is so bummed today since his Islanders lost Jason Blake and Ryan Smith.

alibaba I just hope that Gomez doesn't turn into another Bobby Holik disaster for us!

[alibaba]

WOO HOO!!!! Doing my happy dance today!! I am so excited for these additions to my team! Plus DH is so bummed today since his Islanders lost Jason Blake and Ryan Smith.

alibaba I just hope that Gomez doesn't turn into another Bobby Holik disaster for us!

I hope he does. ;) I just don't get how you can leave a team you have been with for years and just jump shark and go play with your biggest rival. But what am I saying, it's always about the money.

[yby1]

Why did they Ducks have to sign friggin Bertuzzi? Now the Kings have to play against him 8 times a year. Dustin Brown will be dead by the second game.

[yby1]

Kings sign Brad Stuart. Woo!

I like the additions of Handzus and Preissing, not sure about Nagy and Calder.

[alibaba]

So now we get Karl Rachunek and Kevin Weekes? We going back and forth with the players here? Geez!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Training camp is just around the corner!!! Sharks rookies just reported to camp yesterday. I can't wait for the season to start!

[yby1]

Kings rookie camp started on Tuesday. Very interesting indeed since the Kings have so many prospects! Brian Boyle is HUGE, I don't think he's quite NHL ready though. One kid that looks pretty amazing, from what I've seen during development camp and this week, is Wayne Simmonds. He's quick, aggressive and and has potential to become a great power forward. He just needs to work on the puck handling a little bit, but he impressed me. One rookie that *does* look NHL-ready is Brady Murray *(Andy Murray's son) - I think he might have a good shot to make the big team.

</rambling>

[yby1]

Rangers to retire Brian Leetch's number on Jan. 24th.

http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=2996

[sem426]

Rangers to retire Brian Leetch's number on Jan. 24th.

http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=2996

ohhh must get tix for that game. thanks!

[yby1]

Ducks might suspend Niedermayer. The guy just needs to make up his mind already as to whether he's going to return or not.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-ducks7sep07,1,6571220.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

[Koala_Gurl]

Kings rookie camp started on Tuesday. Very interesting indeed since the Kings have so many prospects! Brian Boyle is HUGE, I don't think he's quite NHL ready though. One kid that looks pretty amazing, from what I've seen during development camp and this week, is Wayne Simmonds. He's quick, aggressive and and has potential to become a great power forward. He just needs to work on the puck handling a little bit, but he impressed me. One rookie that *does* look NHL-ready is Brady Murray *(Andy Murray's son) - I think he might have a good shot to make the big team.

</rambling>

OOh, lucky! Did you get to go watch practice?

[alibaba]

ohhh must get tix for that game. thanks!

Did you see that at the end of the article it says "Due to high season subscription renewals for the upcoming season, there will be no individual tickets available for this game"

This is exactly why I am NOT a ranger fan!! You can never get tickets to games! It's insane!! My DH is going to go crazy if he can't go to this game! Ugh!

[yby1]

OOh, lucky! Did you get to go watch practice?

Yeah, I go watch them practice when I can. :) The upper viewing area of the Toyota Sports center is perfect for kids, DS gets to run around and watch them play through the glass. :)

[Koala_Gurl]

Is there a schedule for their practices? I'll have to take the kids down there one day. :)

[yby1]

Is there a schedule for their practices? I'll have to take the kids down there one day. :)

here is the schedule thus far

http://kings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=336575

Unfortunately, the last practice sessions scheduled is tomorrow, before they go out of town and then overseas.

[yby1]

Jason Blake has Leukemia

from The Hockey News (http://www.thehockeynews.com/en/news/news.asp?idNews=26019)
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Blake says he has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia.

The 34-year-old made the announcement after talking to his teammates at this morning's practice at the Air Canada Centre.

In a statement, Blake says it is highly treatable and the prognosis is that he will live a long, full and normal life...

http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=339449

Wow. He's in my prayers.

eta: I think I'll send donation to Hockey Fights Cancer (http://www.nhl.com/nhlhq/hockeyfightscancer/) in his name.

[sem426]

wow I didn't hear about that. DH loves Blake (he is a diehard Isles fan) and was so sad to see him go this year.

[yby1]

This, my friends, is a thing of BEAUTY.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FICGAbaXZFo

I'm also going to enjoy that fact that Mike Cammalleri is tied with Dany Heatley for the scoring title while it lasts.

Hopefully the Kings season gets better from this point on. I can't take any more misery.

[Koala_Gurl]

This, my friends, is a thing of BEAUTY.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FICGAbaXZFo

I'm also going to enjoy that fact that Mike Cammalleri is tied with Dany Heatley for the scoring title while it lasts.

Hopefully the Kings season gets better from this point on. I can't take any more misery.

Thanks so much for posting that! I missed the game. :( Unfortunately that is usually the trick...I need to stop rooting for the Kings, I think! (OK, not that drastic.)

[yby1]

LVP

You must be *so* happy that your Hawks have Jonathan Toews. I'll bet he wins the Calder. Patrick Kane looks pretty sick too. How exciting for your team!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obp8G2JFgkM

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Oh man - I was watching that game (thanks to Center Ice) and I about peed my pants when he scored that goal. I watched it like 10 times and then 5 more times in slow motion. *sigh* Are my Blackhawks finally on the road back to respectability???

[yby1]

*sigh* Are my Blackhawks finally on the road back to respectability???

Yes they are! I don't know about my Kings though - at least they are finally winning games and Cammi is still they leading goal scorer in the league. Woot!

Here are some pics of a few of my dear Kings players in Los Angeles Magazine. Maybe they weren't winning games because they are too busy modeling watches? :rolleyes:

Dustin "Tripod" Brown
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/sumama/hockey/DBWestime.jpg

Ladislav Nagy & Lubomir Visnovsky
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/sumama/hockey/nagylubo.jpg

The glorious Anze Kopitar - who looks like Frankenberry
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/sumama/hockey/Kopi.jpg

Scott Thornton
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/sumama/hockey/Thornton.jpg

[Lucy Van Pelt]

The glorious Anze Kopitar - who looks like Frankenberry


OMG - he totally does! LOL

Anyone else catch the fight between the Blackhawks Koci and Chara from Boston? Yeesh - I haven't seen that much blood in a fight in a long time!

[yby1]

OMG - he totally does! LOL

Anyone else catch the fight between the Blackhawks Koci and Chara from Boston? Yeesh - I haven't seen that much blood in a fight in a long time!


I saw it on the highlights last night! OMG, Koci's face was completely covered in blood.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Ok - watching the Dallas game versus the Sharks. That arena is a ghost town. Where the hell is everyone? I thought Dallas was a popular team in their town, but their turnout for this game is pathetic.

[stevesbabygirl]

For all of you Kings and Ducks fans, you've probably heard about the "Name the Rivalry" contest going on right now. My brother's suggestion is in the top 4, so it would be awesome if you voted for it! His suggestion is "Freezeway Series." Go vote!

BTW, he's a Kings fan ;).

[Koala_Gurl]

Where do we vote? I'll vote, only because you said he was a Kings fan. ;)

It is a great name, probably would vote for that on my own.

[stevesbabygirl]

You can go to the Kings or Ducks website to enter.

[yby1]

LVP - The Hawks are discussing getting their home games televised again. Toews and Kane are too exciting not to put on TV. :)

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=340871

oh, and the Kings will beat the Sharks tonight. ;)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Yeah - I've been following that, of course. Right now they are showing the Wings game on the 11th. It's not a huge deal for me since I get to see their home games on Center Ice most of the time anyway. However,, as of right now, there is a Hawks/Sharks game on March 7th that is not scheduled to be televised by San Jose so I am hoping that is one of the games picked up by Chicago tv.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Some interesting news...

Eric Lindros is expected to announce his retirement Thursday after 13 seasons in the NHL, according to a report.

The 34-year-old forward played for the Dallas Stars last season and became an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He had 372 goals and 493 assists in 760 games for Philadelphia, Toronto, the New York Rangers and Dallas.

It's not surprising, of course. I was never a fan of his due to the whole mess of when he was drafted and refusing to play for Quebec.

[yby1]

I'm not surprised about Lindros. I didn't like him after refusing to play for the Nordiques either, but that really worked out in Quebec/Colorado's favor in the long run.

---

Scott Niedermayer is thinking of returning to the Ducks next month. MAKE UP YOUR MIND SCOTT! :rolleyes:

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Scott Niedermayer has begun skating and could return to the Ducks by mid-December.

Niedermayer's agent, Kevin Epp told the LA Times that the four-time Stanley Cup Champion has not yet made a decision and that he does not expect the defenceman to make one for "another month" but that the 34-year old Niedermayer has been practicing with former Ducks Travis Green and Jeff Friesen.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=222422&hubname=

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Scott Niedermayer is thinking of returning to the Ducks next month. MAKE UP YOUR MIND SCOTT! :rolleyes:


As my oh-so-eloquent father would say - Either shit or get off the pot! LOL :rolleyes:

[hockeybrat]

I'm not surprised about Lindros. I didn't like him after refusing to play for the Nordiques either, but that really worked out in Quebec/Colorado's favor in the long run.



That was when I started not liking him. I used to call him Ewic Lindwos because he was such a big baby. :p

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Anyone else catch JR's 500th goal? LOL That was a weird one! I'm so happy he finally hit 500. I just wish he had never been traded from my Hawks.

[yby1]

I just wnat to say Congrats to the new NHL Hall of Famers!

Scott Stevens
Mark Messier
Ron Francis
Al MacInnis

I'm glad I got to see them play. I remember being scared whenever MacInnis would get the puck at the point. The would be a goal for sure against my Kings. Maybe not as terrifying as an Al Iafrate shot, but close enough! ;)

--

I also want to say Chris Pronger is a punk! I can't believe he dished punches on Handzus like that at the end of OT! And he's not even getting a suspended for it even though he received an instigator and a gamer and the rules state that it's an automatic 1-game suspension if you get an instigator penalty during the last 5 minutes of regulation and into OT. Well, Colin Campbell decided to rescind the suspension.

Well, their make it automatic or not, douchebags!

[yby1]

All-Star balloting is OPEN!

http://fanballoting.nhl.com/

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I also want to say Chris Pronger is a punk! I can't believe he dished punches on Handzus like that at the end of OT! And he's not even getting a suspended for it even though he received an instigator and a gamer and the rules state that it's an automatic 1-game suspension if you get an instigator penalty during the last 5 minutes of regulation and into OT. Well, Colin Campbell decided to rescind the suspension.

Well, their make it automatic or not, douchebags!

They just suspended Boynton of Phoenix for that very same thing. Why would they not suspend douchebag Pronger??

I've been trying to find a video clip of the incident, but can't find anything.

[yby1]

They just suspended Boynton of Phoenix for that very same thing. Why would they not suspend douchebag Pronger??

I've been trying to find a video clip of the incident, but can't find anything.

Because it wasn't premeditated or orchestrated by the coach. :rolleyes:

http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/mckenzie/?id=222845

I can't find video either, but will track it down. Basically, Handzus wristed a puck towards Giguere right after the buzzer. I understand why Pronger would go after him for that, BUT Handzus was not trying to fight back and Pronger kept landing uppercuts to his face WITH HIS GLOVES ON! He is such a punk!

I can't find video of it either.

Here's a nice article on it - http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2007/11/14/the-ice-sheet-chris-pronger-jumps-handzus/

[yby1]

Here is the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjOaEoin6_8

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Yeah - Pronger is a dickhead.

On another note, I want that Snoopy hockey game in the Youtube ad at the bottom of the AOL link. :p

[Lucy Van Pelt]

The Anaheim Ducks made it official Wednesday as the team announced that Scott Niedermayer would return for the remainder of the season. The announcement, made prior to the Ducks game against the Buffalo Sabres, ended weeks of speculation surrounding the four-time Stanley Cup champion's pseudo-retirement.

Puke.

[yby1]

Puke.

Ditto that.

[L'il Bit]

From TSN:
The National Hockey League came down hard again on New York Islanders forward Chris Simon on Wednesday, handing him a 30-game suspension for stepping on Pittsburgh's Jarkko Ruutu last weekend.
Full story here (http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=225518&hubname=)

I don't think guys like Chris Simon should be playing in the NHL.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Chris Simon has serious issues to say the least. How many suspensions does he get before they toss him fro the league permanently?

[K-L-U]

Never realized that there was a hockey thread here. I know I am way late on this, but I am going to join.

I am a huge Blues fan. My dad and I had season tickets for a while but then I went away to school. Of course, there is not much to watch in regards to hockey by Kansas City, MO so I was out of the loop for 4 years. I got my DH to become a hockey fan too.

[yby1]

Never realized that there was a hockey thread here. I know I am way late on this, but I am going to join.

I am a huge Blues fan. My dad and I had season tickets for a while but then I went away to school. Of course, there is not much to watch in regards to hockey by Kansas City, MO so I was out of the loop for 4 years. I got my DH to become a hockey fan too.

I think there might be an NHL team in Kansas City soon. I know they are pushing for one - it could be the Predators.

[K-L-U]

That would be cool if KC got one. There is just nothing like hockey.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I think there might be an NHL team in Kansas City soon. I know they are pushing for one - it could be the Predators.

When will there be an NHL team in LA?? :p (Sorry, couldn't resist! Love ya Y!)

[yby1]

When will there be an NHL team in LA?? :p (Sorry, couldn't resist! Love ya Y!)

How many times has my last place team beat your teams? ;)

[yby1]

Here are the reasons why Roberto Luongo is skipping the All Star Game to spend time with his pregnant wife that's due in April.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=335575

[jay&erinn]

I didn't know there was a hockey thread here either. I hope I'm not the only Pittsburgh Pens fan here.
DH and I split season tickets with some friends this year. I really wish the Pens would stay healthy so they'd have a shot at the playoffs. Between Fluery, Crosby and Roberts (not to mention the others that have been hurt and are finally making it back to the line up) being out they've really had to rely on some young guys to step up.

[bug]

I LOVE Hockey! Hurricanes Fan here (pity the team's having a bit of a "rough patch" lately). I am so glad that Hockey has found its way down South! NC has had hockey now for 10 years--seems like they arrived just yesterday!

[yby1]

Is anybody else annoyed that Scott Niedermayer will be in the all-star game this year? He is a fantastic defenseman and a future HOFer, but he only played 15 games prior to being selected to the ASG. He didn't deserve it.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Ummm...are you f'n kidding me? I didn't know he was in the All Star Game. What a crock of shit. Why don't they send Selanne too while they are at it? Send Cheli! :p

[yby1]

Ummm...are you f'n kidding me? I didn't know he was in the All Star Game. What a crock of shit. Why don't they send Selanne too while they are at it? Send Cheli! :p


Yeah, they are sending Corey Perry too, I think to replace Zetterberg.

I don't know who Nieds is replacing. IMO, They should have selected Rafalski (or Cheli ;) ) as a replacement instead of Nieds.

So we get to enjoy Getzlaf, Pronger, Perry and Scott Niedermayer at ASG. FUN.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

That's so ridiculous. Perry to replace Zetterberg? I didn't even know Zetterberg wasn't going. I guess I have some reading to do.

I did read an article on Cheli. He will be 46 tomorrow and he's going to be in Malibu or where ever doing his summer workout and swim in the ocean. He's a freak of nature. Total workaholic...

[hockeybrat]

Is anybody else annoyed that Scott Niedermayer will be in the all-star game this year? He is a fantastic defenseman and a future HOFer, but he only played 15 games prior to being selected to the ASG. He didn't deserve it.


Can I join the club? He hasn't played a full season and JUST recently came back but he is chosen to play? Totally doesn't deserve it. :mad:

Gee, why not add Forsberg to the list of players.

SHANANIGANS!

[hockeybrat]

Yeah, they are sending Corey Perry too, I think to replace Zetterberg.

I don't know who Nieds is replacing. IMO, They should have selected Rafalski (or Cheli ;) ) as a replacement instead of Nieds.

So we get to enjoy Getzlaf, Pronger, Perry and Scott Niedermayer at ASG. FUN.

WTF, why not send Bertuzzi and May to the ASG too :rolleyes:

Maybe I won't watch it this year if it is going to be a Ducks lovefest. F**k the ducks! :mad:

[Lucy Van Pelt]

F**k the ducks! :mad:

In the words of David Cassidy, I THINK I LOVE YOU!

[yby1]

**** me gently

Selanne signs with the Ducks for the rest of the season.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=228393&hubname=nhl

I was also underwhelmed by the ASG - especially the skills competition. I did, however, enjoy Manny Legace's commentary. :)

[hockeybrat]

I think that is total bullshit! You can't just not play for half a season (all in the name of "contemplating retirement") and then change your mind.

To quote Project Runway, you're either in, or you're out.:mad::mad:

f**k me in the heart

[hockeybrat]

This sucks.

Oh and with the ASG, it was ok, but VS really needs to do better on the camera work. The obstacle course might have been exciting but I didn't see a damn thing.

[yby1]

This sucks.

Oh and with the ASG, it was ok, but VS really needs to do better on the camera work. The obstacle course might have been exciting but I didn't see a damn thing.

Tell me about it! I hated the format for the fastest skater competition as well...and they couldn't even get all the players times displayed.

The free style segment was alright, but could have been better.