NHL Hockey

[yby1]

Richard Zednik has lifesaving surgery after severing carotid artery
http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/13400-Richard-Zednik-has-lifesaving-surgery-after-severing-carotid-artery.html

What a freak accident! I'm glad he's going to be ok. In case you didn't hear the news, Olli Jokinen's skate accidentally cut Zednik in the throat during a scrum and the blood started gushing everywhere.*shudders*

Here's video of it *shudders again* - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1xQM1LTGK0

Send Zednik a get well message here - http://panthers.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=353054&page=NewsPage&service=page

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In other news. Hab defenseman Ryan O'Byrne and forward Tom Kostopoulos got arrested at a Tampa nightclub for stealing some girls purse and cellphone???? WTF?

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=229398&hubname=nhl

[jellybeany]

That was a crazy accident. We were watching the game & saw it happen. I'm actually very glad we weren't at the game!

[kam]

We watched it as things went down (since Panthers vs. Sabres impacts our teams) and couldn't believe what we were watching. I will say one thing - the Sabres fans were nothing but class acts (and down in my parts, Sabres fans are not exactly loved). When they announced that he was in stable condition, the entire arena gave a standing ovation and you could tell it was a sincere one.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Yikes. Shades of Clint Malarchuk...

[yby1]

Yikes. Shades of Clint Malarchuk...

No kidding. That happened in Buffalo as well. Scary!!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I sent Clint a get well soon card and he sent me a thank you note...LOL

[yby1]

You are so sweet! :)

[hockeybrat]

Yikes. Shades of Clint Malarchuk...

Totally. I didn't find out about it until today.

That is so scary but I am glad he'll be ok.

[yby1]

I'm so annoyed that the Pens got Hossa. Seriously. Annoyed.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I'm so annoyed that the Pens got Hossa. Seriously. Annoyed.

Eh - he's a rental. I don't think they can ever afford to re-sign him. They gave up a lot of youth to get him too. I think it was a stupid move.

[yby1]

You're right but it still annoys me. :)

Another stupid move was the Rangers giving up Montoya and the other Hossa for some Coyote scrubs. :)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I'll miss Bernier! I hope Campbell has a little more success with the Sharks than Guerin did. Dallas scares me with the addition of Richards.

[yby1]

NO KIDDING about Richards. I don't even want to think about that.

The Kings only gave away Stuart (rental) and Aubin for picks. Blake exercised his NTC. :rolleyes:

[Lucy Van Pelt]

WHY would he ever want to stay? ;)

I'm kinda pissed about Ruutu. He was so promising. It'll probably come back and bite us in the ass.

[yby1]

Stuart seemed like he wanted to stay. He has that stoner/surfer vibe to him. He might be back in a Kings uni next season if he since he's a UFA. ;)

I hope he helps Chelli win the cup.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Awwwww....of course after the Hawks and Sharks, I have to root for the Wings for my Chelli man. Who knows how many more years he's got left in those legs???

[whos that girl]

Well, were heading into crunch time and getting ready for playoffs. Any favorites?

I am, always, a Canucks fan, but right now I can only hope that even make the play-offs, much less win it!

My husband will kill me for even thinking it, but I kinda like the Colorado Avalanche, too. Of course they are HUGE rivals with the Canucks, but what can I say... talent hates competition?

[hockeybrat]

OMG, watching hockey on HD is awesome!

Well, except when you see someone like Kurtis Foster crash onto the boards and break his leg. :(

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Yeah - we are so spoiled with the HD that watching non-HD games just sucks. We have a hard time following play...:p

[thyme]

Hockey is what sold me on HD in the first place. I was all "Whatever, I can see the tv fine" and then we saw a hockey game in HD and I changed to "MUST HAVE IT NOW."

[yby1]

Hockey on HD wonderful, but now I'm getting picky about that too. ;) Hockey broadcast on 1080i, like on HDNet, is SOOOOOO much better than a game broadcast on 720p. :p

[yby1]

http://sports.sympatico.msn.cbc.ca/News/ContentPosting.aspx?feedname=CBC-SPORTS-V2&showbyline=True&newsitemid=bertuzzi-crawford

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/sumama/040310Bertuzzi_vmed_7pwidec.jpg
Todd Bertuzzi suing Marc Crawford

Todd Bertuzzi alleges in a lawsuit that former Vancouver Canucks coach Marc Crawford's negligence contributed to Bertuzzi's infamous 2004 sucker punch of Steve Moore.

[taraw]

Bertuzzi needs to just...stop.

I think it is great that Bertuzzi is coming forward and stating that Crawford urged his players to go after Moore. After the hit happend and Moore was being taken off of the ice, Crawford was practically laughing on the bench. It was obvious it was his plan. If Bertuzzi is found guilty in this lawsuit, I think it is fair for Mark Crawford to have to take some of the responsibility as well.

[yby1]

I think it is great that Bertuzzi is coming forward and stating that Crawford urged his players to go after Moore. After the hit happend and Moore was being taken off of the ice, Crawford was practically laughing on the bench. It was obvious it was his plan. If Bertuzzi is found guilty in this lawsuit, I think it is fair for Mark Crawford to have to take some of the responsibility as well.

Don't agree. What Bertuzzi did was his own doing. Crawford did say that Moore had to "pay the price," but he didn't give Bertuzzi a diagram of what to do to Moore, then hold a gun to his head and tell him to do it.

Now if the City wants to pursue criminal actions or the Moore family want to sue Crawford, that's a different story.

[hockeybrat]

Hockey on HD wonderful, but now I'm getting picky about that too. ;) Hockey broadcast on 1080i, like on HDNet, is SOOOOOO much better than a game broadcast on 720p. :p

Totally!

When we see a game that isn't HD now, it feels like I need to get my contacts cleaned or something. :)

[hockeybrat]

That pic of Bertuzzi is just classic.

"I'm not a mean spirited person." Yeah right.

[August2005Bride]

Went to my first Hockey Game last night and it was sooo cool Rangers vs. Penguins. DH is a big Rangers fan and my FIL got the tickets from someone he knows and awesome seats! :) It was great since it was my first game. They won 2-1 in OT so that made it more exciting. Here is a pic from my phone of how close we were.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Candy11976/Misc/Rangers.jpg?t=1207066800

Great experience. ;)

[yby1]

LVP - this is for you ;)

Steven Stamkos article (http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/News/Local/2008/04/04/5191141-sun.html)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

What stands out the most to me?? He was born in 1990. Yeesh...I'm so fricking OLD. He'll end up in Tampa Bay...:p

[yby1]

He'll end up in Tampa Bay...:p

I hope not, but it looks like that might happen. Kings dont' even know how to lose right. :rolleyes: ;)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Yeah - what a bunch of morons...LOL My Hawks were eliminated so I just have my Sharks and MAYBE the Wings to root for now. Oh yeah - Montreal from the East is good for me too!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Hey Y - did you watch any of that humiliation last night? Yeesh - how embarrassing.

[yby1]

I decided to watch "Into the Wild" instead. I saw a text with the score and I felt bad for you! Stephane Yelle owned your Sharks!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Lucky you! The lamest thing is that the local feed on Comcast Sports Net was showing the stupid ass A's game for the first 20 minutes or so. The A's game went longer than the allotted 3 hours (surprise, surprise) and, instead of switching tot he Sharks game, they left it on the A's. The finally switched it over, but the score was already 2-1 by that point.

[sem426]

GO RANGERS!!

[August2005Bride]

GO RANGERS!!

I agree! DH is really looking forward to tonight's game. :)

[Rancid13]

Finally the Stars make it to round 2 after too many disappointing 1st round exits in recent years. What better way to end the 1st round than to unseat the defending Stanley Cup defenders. I look forward to the 2nd round. Bring on the Avs, RW's or Flames please!! I hope SJ goes dowwwwwn.

[dpangel33]

Haha Jennifer, glad to see you in here! Such a great first round, hopefully we can keep it up! Thankfully we don't have to play Detroit and I hope SJ goes down too!!! This aught to be an interesting 2nd round!!!!

[TX Sweetheart]

WOOOO! Go Stars!!! That was such an awesome game!!! I am SOOOO glad my hubby decided to skip work so we could go to the game LOL

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I *heart* Jeremy Roenick!!!

[Rancid13]

I *heart* Jeremy Roenick!!!

This is my absolute most favorite-ist memory of JR....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CThbqIXS8xM


I miss my favorite goon...Derian.

Anyways, back on topic. I'm looking forward to Friday. Should be a good, hard-hitting series.

[yby1]

I didn't like JR as a King. At all. Asshole. :p

He's looking good with the Sharks though.

LVP - Sorry we haven't been in touch. I've had a long week and a half.

Anyway this goes in the "Sean Avery is PSYCHO" files.

http://www.newyorker.com/talk/2008/04/28/080428ta_talk_paumgarten

Avery’s more conventional provocation techniques, such as trash-talking, wife-slagging, face-rubbing, slew-footing, slashing, diving, and flopping, may irritate his adversaries even more on account of his unconventional off-ice persona. Not for Avery the typical prairie-boy self-effacement of the hockey man. He has said that he finds sports, and athletes, boring, and that he’d like to be an editor of a fashion magazine. (He’s planning to do a summer internship at Vogue.) Unlike most hockey players, he sees nothing wrong with the fact that he likes to “smell nice occasionally.” He has said that he prizes his black patent-leather Yves Saint Laurent high-tops, “a lovely cashmere throw from a friend who works at Calvin Klein,” and his Philippe Starck machine-gun-shaped lamp (“It lets you know there’s a man living in the house”).

The article even talks about the shit the he pulled on Brodeur during the NYR/NJ series. If you haven't seen it, here you go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb4WaZMVtyE

I liked Avery with the Kings, but he's just getting weirder over there in NYC.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I didn't like JR as a King. At all. Asshole. :p

He's looking good with the Sharks though.

LVP - Sorry we haven't been in touch. I've had a long week and a half.



Yeah - JR didn't fare very well with the Kings, did he? I was one of the very few Sharks fans who were excited when he signed with the Sharks. I just adored him from his Blackhawk days, of course. He really has proven himself this year though. Sitting out game 6 and not having a hissy fit just showed he *can* be mature when he wants to be...;)

No worries, Y. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

[Rancid13]

It's been so quiet in here the last few days. No postings of glee or despair from anyone. I thought it was a fantastic weekend!

Here are a couple of Photoshop works of art that were created by Stars fans on the dallasstars.com messageboard that made me chuckle...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/adidaswolf2/marty_fish.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/adidaswolf2/mo_shark.jpg

[yby1]

OMG, those pictures are going to send LVP over the edge. :p

I'm rooting for Montreal I guess. That pains me to say that. I still harbour ill feelings towards them from 15 years ago. ;)

I'm not really a big fan of any team left.

[Rancid13]

OMG, those pictures are going to send LVP over the edge. :p

I'm rooting for Montreal I guess. That pains me to say that. I still harbour ill feelings towards them from 15 years ago. ;)

I'm not really a big fan of any team left.

I thought it was interesting that the Sharks pulled their goalie and put the backup in for a whopping 30 seconds before pulling that goalie in favor of an extra attacker. That accomplished nothing other than buying a few extra seconds of rest time for both teams and maybe going over a strategy or two. :rolleyes:

Montreal's not so bad. Of course, when the Stars are playing them they become the 'enemy' like any other team, but I've got no beef w/them. I've never much liked the Flyers, but they may be a different team from the Flyers of a few years ago, of Recchi, Desjardins and Leclair. I don't even know who's on the team now. Shows you how little I pay attention to them...doh!

Penguins/Rangers-The Penguins aren't playing too badly right now, even with such a young team, but I really like the Rangers. I'm split between the 2.

Avs/RW's...2 biggies. The Stars have pretty decent rivalries between both of them. I expected more of a fight from the Avs, hopefully it won't be a sweep.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Eh - the pics don't bother me. Did Mo kill that shark with his bucky beaver teeth? :rolleyes:

[Katyanne]

I would love if the Wings sweeped the Avs, but I highly doubt that will happen ;)


LETS GO RED WINGS!!!!!

Katie :)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Yeah - I am leaning Wings just because of Cheli, of course. I hate the other Wings players. I would love to see Colorado put up some kind of fight though.

In the East, I am all about Montreal and Saku.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Sean Avery was taken to the hospital around 3am this morning. Apparently he was unconscious and not breathing. TSN is reporting he ruptured his spleen, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

[sem426]

Sean Avery was taken to the hospital around 3am this morning. Apparently he was unconscious and not breathing. TSN is reporting he ruptured his spleen, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

There still isn't anything else being reported with more details here in NY. They are just confirming he is in the hospital.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

NHL Live said they made phone calls and were told he does, indeed, have a ruptured spleen and is done for the season....obviously!

[yby1]

Sean Avery was taken to the hospital around 3am this morning. Apparently he was unconscious and not breathing. TSN is reporting he ruptured his spleen, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

They have a story now.

Sean Avery has a lacerated spleen and will be out for the remainder of the season.

The laceration was detected with a CT scan after Avery was taken to hospital directly following Game 3 with the Penguins.

"He's stable and everything is going to be okay," a team source told TSN.

Avery suffered the injury during Game 3 but the Rangers are unsure of exactly when it occurred. The winger's pain got continuously worse during the game and became more of an issue when play concluded. Team doctor, Dr. Andrew Feldman, suspected Avery had suffered an injury to his spleen and the pair were driven to hospital. Avery entered the hospital under his own power.

According to the team source, Avery never lost consciousness and never stopped breathing, and his condition was never considered life threatening.

The CT scan detected bleeding and the lacerated spleen and Avery is expected to remain in hospital for the next few days.

The Rangers expect Avery to make a full recovery in the off-season.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=236340&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_main

The NHL is going to kill Sean Avery.

[sem426]

NHL Live said they made phone calls and were told he does, indeed, have a ruptured spleen and is done for the season....obviously!


unfortunately, for us the season is pretty much over with or without Avery.
:(

hopefully, he will make a full recovery and be back in full force next season.

[yby1]

God bless Sean Avery. I love that guy. :p Too bad the Pens are about the win that series.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

unfortunately, for us the season is pretty much over with or without Avery.
:(

I feel your pain. My Sharks got some help from Van Massenhoven in losing their game. Gee, thanks Don...you dickhead.

[jay&erinn]

Easy on the pens;) We split season tickets with friends and are having a blast at the games.

God bless Sean Avery. I love that guy. Too bad the Pens are about the win that series.

Ah, although I hope the pens sweep the series (my checkbook loves when the pens sweep the series), I wouldn't count out the Rangers. Everyone thought the pens were done this year with so many key players being hurt and out of the line up for extensive periods of time- they really stepped up and proved everyone wrong. Unfortunately the pens also suffered some losses in tuesday nights game. Talbot broke his foot on a blocked shot and is listed as day to day and Scuderi (he's +6 in the playoffs) is most likely out tonight too (although there hasn't been much info on what he injured). I think Roberts is back though- YEA! Too bad he and Avery won't be able to go at it. They hate each other.
Tonight should be interesting.

[sem426]

Ah, although I hope the pens sweep the series (my checkbook loves when the pens sweep the series), I wouldn't count out the Rangers.


As a die hard Rangers fan, I hope there can be a miracle. Although, I'm not holding out too much hope. If they did pull it off, it would be the first time in their history they ever came back from 0-3.

[Katyanne]

Sweep Sweep!!!

Holy Cow, I didn't watch the game last night because it came on way past my bedtime but I checked out the score this morning 8-2!!! WOW!!!! I can't believe we swept them.. I mean I was hoping but I highly doubted it because they are solid competitors.. Its a bummer because I never really got to watch any of the games in the series because I was out of town during the 2 in Detroit and the latter two came on way to late..

Oh well.. Go Wings!!!
:-)
katie

[sem426]

still alive.....
on to game 5....fingers crossed...

[August2005Bride]

still alive.....
on to game 5....fingers crossed...

Im with ya Sem :) I hope they can pull this game 5 off and come back to NY :)

[Katyanne]

Good Luck!!! :)

Katie

[TX Sweetheart]

WOOOOOO !!!! GO STARS!!!!! I just got back from the (VERY LONG) game 6 between the Stars and the Sharks... holy wow that was an awesome game!

[Rancid13]

WOOOOOO !!!! GO STARS!!!!! I just got back from the (VERY LONG) game 6 between the Stars and the Sharks... holy wow that was an awesome game!

Whoooohooooo!! That was AWESOME!!! I wish they could've closed it out on Friday, but what an ending to a hard-hitting series!!! And MUCH love to Marty who was most definitely on his game last night, shot after shot.

They took on the defending Stanley Cup champs and whooped them. They beat up the Pac Div leaders pretty solidly in a fantastic, interesting series. Now onto the #1 placed team in the Western Conference.

Whoohoo for making it to the Western Conference Finals!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/rancid13/Random%20Crap/starsbeatsharks01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/rancid13/Random%20Crap/Starsbeatsharks1-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/rancid13/Random%20Crap/starsbeatsharks2.jpg


I can't wait to read Ron Wilson's excuses for losing this game/series. Even though the officials obviously favored the Sharks over the Stars, that couldn't have been made any clearer than in the last 3 games.:rolleyes:

[yby1]

The only reason I have to root for the Stars is Matty Norstrom.

Brenden Morrow annoys me.

I think I'm going to have to root for the Wings in the next series. ;)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

They beat up the Pac Div leaders pretty solidly in a fantastic, interesting series.

I can't wait to read Ron Wilson's excuses for losing this game/series. Even though the officials obviously favored the Sharks over the Stars, that couldn't have been made any clearer than in the last 3 games.:rolleyes:

Congrats on winning. I have to disagree that you beat the Sharks *pretty solidly* though. It was a close series that could have very easily gone either way. You were one shot away from a game 7 that would have been a huge choke on the part of the Stars.

So far as the officiating, I think both sides got calls that were helpful and hurtful so saying that the refs were favoring the Sharks makes me wonder what kind of crack you have been smoking.

I hope someone on the Wings pastes Brendan Morrow to the glass. He's a piece of crap.

[TX Sweetheart]

interesting, yes; solid, no... I felt the win over the Ducks was much more solid than last night's win... that was a true nail-biter.

As for the refs, well... I don't know. I was there, but there were a lot of people with big hair in front of me, plus this *really* drunk guy who refused to sit down most of the game, so I missed a lot, especially the penalties (drunk guys screaming at the refs doesn't help to hear what the refs are actually saying either :p)

[Rancid13]

interesting, yes; solid, no... I felt the win over the Ducks was much more solid than last night's win... that was a true nail-biter.

As for the refs, well... I don't know. I was there, but there were a lot of people with big hair in front of me, plus this *really* drunk guy who refused to sit down most of the game, so I missed a lot, especially the penalties (drunk guys screaming at the refs doesn't help to hear what the refs are actually saying either :p)

I meant solid win in that they wrapped it up in 6 games with a 4-2 series win rather than drag it to 7 games with a 1-game winning differential; I was so excited when I was typing my post, I guess I slipped up with my verbage. Oops! 5 of the games were indeed very close, only #2 was truly a "wide" margin win. I was sitting on the edge of my seat for all the games, something that is a no-no in the SJ arena, so it's good I was in the comfort of my own home for those, haha. ;)

For the most part, I thought the officiating was shit for both sides by they definitely favored SJ. Bad calls left and right, and no calls on what should have been blatant penalties for either team. Horrible consistency with icing calls and lack thereof. Etc etc etc. Hopefully for the conference finals, the officiating will be more consistent at least.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I meant solid win in that they wrapped it up in 6 games with a 4-2 series win rather than drag it to 7 games with a 1-game winning differential; I was so excited when I was typing my post, I guess I slipped up with my verbage. Oops! 5 of the games were indeed very close, only #2 was truly a "wide" margin win. I was sitting on the edge of my seat for all the games, something that is a no-no in the SJ arena, so it's good I was in the comfort of my own home for those, haha.


Nice backtracking on your statements.

It's the rudeness is just not tolerated in the SJ Arena...but you should have been standing like everyone else.

Again, there were calls made that were good or bad for both sides. Saying that they favored San Jose is ludicrous. I read several different analysts thoughts on the series and I listened to several different tv analysts and NOONE has said the calls were skewed towards San Jose. You must be smarter than all of them. I'm impressed.

[MTurcoFan]

Brenden Morrow annoys me.



I hope someone on the Wings pastes Brendan Morrow to the glass. He's a piece of crap.

I just don't get where all the hate for Morrow comes from? Why is he a piece of crap?

[Rancid13]

I just don't get where all the hate for Morrow comes from? Why is he a piece of crap?



Off topic...

I like your screenname. Marty's da man! :D

[yby1]

I just don't get where all the hate for Morrow comes from? Why is he a piece of crap?


Because he plays for the Stars?? ;)

Honestly, because he plays a great physical game and tends to get a ton of cheap shots in. It's annoying to see him do that and then score a goal. He's a great power forward and a worthy Capitan. The Stars are lucky to have him and Turco


and Matty Norstrom and Dave Tippett

and Dave Taylor. ;)

[MTurcoFan]

Because he plays for the Stars?? ;)

Honestly, because he plays a great physical game and tends to get a ton of cheap shots in. It's annoying to see him do that and then score a goal. He's a great power forward and a worthy Capitan. The Stars are lucky to have him and Turco


and Matty Norstrom and Dave Tippett

and Dave Taylor. ;)

Cheap shots? You mean the hit on Michalek? That was just a good hard CLEAN hit. It was unfortunate that he got hurt, but it wasn't a cheap or dirty hit.


Oh and Rancid, thanks. I'm horrible at coming up with screen names. It just so happens I was watching a Stars game when I registered here. lol

[yby1]

Cheap shots? You mean the hit on Michalek? That was just a good hard CLEAN hit. It was unfortunate that he got hurt, but it wasn't a cheap or dirty hit.


Oh and Rancid, thanks. I'm horrible at coming up with screen names. It just so happens I was watching a Stars game when I registered here. lol

No, I was generally speaking. I didn't watch that game unfortunately, so I didn't see the hit.

[Rancid13]

No, I was generally speaking. I didn't watch that game unfortunately, so I didn't see the hit.

Here's the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2iWV6_v4h4

It was a clean hit, but unfortunate that it resulted in an injury. I only wish harm on players who play dirty and intentionally hurt other players, such as Bertuzzi or Marchment (among others).

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Ummmm...what can you say about Detroit? Unbeatable comes to mind. Seeing Chris Chelios with another ring would make me VERY happy!

My issue with Morrow has a lot to do with his hit on Brent Seabrook. He was totally leading with his elbow.

Sharks fired Ron Wilson. It will be interesting to see who gets the job.

[Rancid13]

I'm so glad the Stars were able to put a stop to Detroit's (especially Osgood's) pretty little winning streak. Nice to be seeing a game 5 in this series, though they already did all I asked of them by devouring the quackers and then adding to that happiness by winning round 2. The RW's are a tough, talented team. But last I checked, this was still a 7 game series, so here's hoping!

[Rancid13]

Man, what a great playoff run the Stars had this post season! Any Stars fan who was disappointed by what they did can bite it. They were supposed to lose to both the Ducks and Sharks in rounds 1 and 2 but ended up beating both and making it to the WCF, winning 2 games out of that round which is no easy feat vs Detroit.

How has Detroit lost to Anaheim twice in recent years in the playoffs, but the Stars have never beaten them ever, I don't get it... Anyways, I'm looking forward to next season and also next post season. Maybe this was a confidence and experience builder for the Stars and their younger players,(like the 97-98 post season when they also lost to Detroit in the WCF 4-2) and they'll come out stronger next year and take it even further like they did then.

I still Believe! And couldn't be prouder of my boys.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/rancid13/Random%20Crap/believe0000.jpg

[Katyanne]

I'll keep this short and sweet.. ;)
LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!!!!!


Katie :)

[diam124]

Is anyone watching the Stanley Cup Finals? Wow, that was some game last night. Just watching them all towards the end was exhausting to me. I'm a Penguins fan and I thought there was no way they were going to pull it off.

[LDS Angel 19]

That was harsh. If we were going to lose, we really didn't have to do it at 1am.

I will admit I was a teeny tiny bit happy because I have game 7 tickets.

[Katyanne]

That was a rough game.. It was just never ending.. We can still do it..

Go Wings!

katie

[Koala_Gurl]

Wow that was a game (and I am not a fan of either team!)

I loved how Sykora (?) told the commentator that he was going to score; and he did.

[yby1]

It was an exciting game, but I really wanted the Wings to win.

[diam124]

I feel bad saying this, but I think the Red Wings definitely played a better game last night as a whole. I still want the Penguins to win though :) (the last time they won the Stanley Cup our neighbor was on the team and this time one of my high school classmates is on the team).

[imagirliegirl]

I only caught today's game but it was worth it! Those last 30 seconds were effing exciting! SO close!

I always feel bad for teams that win away from home though - it must suck to be taking your trophy and have people booing. I hate when people boo the other team. Blech. I know I'm like, the ONLY person who feels that way though! Hehe. :)

[sea74]

No, you're not the only one ;)

YAY RED WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

That turned out to be a great game. Even if Hossa was able to get the puck in the net, it wouldn't have counted. Time had already expired.

It was just awesome to see my Cheli skate with the cup. I hope he doesn't retire.

[Katyanne]

YAY!!! they won!!! I'm so happy!!! I just wish Ozzy wouldve won the Con Smyth

LETS GO RED WINGS!!! IT was so great when they handed Carty the cup!!
I also liked that he thanked Flint!! YAY! a good mention for our city :-)

[jay&erinn]

I was there last night cheering on my Pens. It was a fun game. Disappointing, but a wonderful season to be a part of.

I always feel bad for teams that win away from home though - it must suck to be taking your trophy and have people booing. I hate when people boo the other team. Blech. I know I'm like, the ONLY person who feels that way though! Hehe
Only a handful of people booed (most are classless drunks who wouldn't know a hockey puck if it was on their dinner plate). Most of the fans stayed and were very respectful, cheering wildly for the pens as they left the ice for providing a great season, and then clapping for the wings when they were presented the cup.

DH and I were sitting in different sections last night- we spit a season with friends and were able to get our hands on a second set of tickets for last night. Me and my friend were in our regular seats and the guys were much farther down below. They had wings fans on each side of them. One who paid $3300 for 3 seats. Never in a million years would I pay that much for tickets to any event (probably because we don't have that kind of money), but I still thought is was a little crazy. They had a good time talking to them all night. The crazy part was, the guy is a season ticket holder in detroit and said he wouldn't go to game 7 if there had been one. Why, oh why, would you spend that much money to go to an away game and then if a final game 7 was needed, not go.

I just wish Ozzy wouldve won the Con Smyth
I don't think he's very good. His defense is what makes him look good. The Wings defense is amazing, but not the goaltending. I wouldn't be surprised if he's back to being a back-up goalie next year. Just my opinion.

[Katyanne]

I think Hasek will end up retiring for good some time this summer. I think that Ozzy really has become an awesome goalie. I mean I know you're only as good as your team and your team is only as good as your goalie but during the finals Ozzy was an asset and I really think we would've been out maybe in the first or second round if we'd kept Hasek in goal.. Just my .02 cents :)

LETS GO RED WINGS!!!!!


Katie

[diam124]

That was a good game - and so close at the end! I thought it was nice that the Pens fans were on their feet and clapping.

[jay&erinn]

Here's some pics from last night
Pre-game
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/erinnbruno/IMG_5087.jpg?t=1212678676
We sit under the top overhang
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/erinnbruno/IMG_5098.jpg?t=1212678738
Don Cherry
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/erinnbruno/IMG_5090.jpg?t=1212678790
Game time
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/erinnbruno/IMG_5122.jpg?t=1212678850

[jay&erinn]

More pics
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/erinnbruno/IMG_5169.jpg?t=1212678939
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/erinnbruno/IMG_5189.jpg?t=1212678980
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/erinnbruno/IMG_5192.jpg?t=1212679011
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/erinnbruno/IMG_5215-1.jpg?t=1212679047
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/erinnbruno/IMG_5218-1.jpg?t=1212679090

[sem426]

That was a good game - and so close at the end! I thought it was nice that the Pens fans were on their feet and clapping.

Yes, very classy. I honestly can't say the same would have happened if it were my Ranger's fans:o


Congrats to the Wings and their fans!

[yby1]

Great pictures! What a great experience!

I can't wait until the Kings reach the finals again.

Bwhahahaaaa! :rolleyes:

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Great pictures! What a great experience!

I can't wait until the Kings reach the finals again.

Bwhahahaaaa! :rolleyes:

Oh Y...you made water come out of my nose. ;)

So Wilson might end up coaching the Leafs. I wouldn't want to touch that mess.

[Koala_Gurl]

Great pictures! What a great experience!

I can't wait until the Kings reach the finals again.

Bwhahahaaaa! :rolleyes:

One day...(if they are, I am at every game, home and away). But I have a lot of time to save my pennies for my ultimate road trip. :D

[yby1]

The Kings fire Crawford! I didn't see that one coming

Kings fire Crawford as coach

20 minutes ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Marc Crawford with one season left on his contract.

President and general manager Dean Lombardi announced the dismissal Tuesday. No replacement was named.

Crawford coached the Kings for two seasons. The Kings finished this season with the fewest points in the Western Conference.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jTXW9MmYCc0RdhrcvbtFsC4-zWcQD917ELK80
http://kings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=365607

A Swedish newspaper has also claimed that Mattias Norstrom has retired.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/10/sports/EU-SPT-HKO-Sweden-Norstrom-Retires.php

Here is the article if you know Swedish
http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/nhl/article2651260.ab

[Rancid13]

The Kings fire Crawford! I didn't see that one coming




I heard some rumblings about it last week. Also heard some mention of Barry Melrose in the runnings for coach. WTF?! :eek:

[yby1]

I heard some rumblings about it last week. Also heard some mention of Barry Melrose in the runnings for coach. WTF?! :eek:


I've heard him linked with Tampa Bay, but not the Kings. TB can have him, PLEASE.

[Rancid13]

I've heard him linked with Tampa Bay, but not the Kings. TB can have him, PLEASE.

The sports guy (Randy Kerdoon?) on KNX 1070 was talking about him last week rumored to be in talks with the Kings, I remember thinking out loud "WTF?". I hate Barry Melrose, he's an idiot.

[yby1]

Another retirement. This one is huge!

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/16559-Canucks-forward-Trevor-Linden-to-announce-retirement-after-21-NHL-seasons.html

VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks forward Trevor Linden has decided to call it a career after 21 seasons in the NHL.

Linden, 38, will make the announcement Wednesday at a news conference, a source told The Canadian Press.

The Canucks selected Linden second overall in the 1988 and he would go on to play 16 seasons in Vancouver. He helped the Canucks reach Game 7 of the 1994 Stanley Cup final.

In 1,382 games Linden scored 375 goals, added 492 assists and collected 867 penalty minutes.

In 59 games last season he had seven goals and five assists.

Off the ice, Linden remained one of the most popular Canucks and was involved in local charities.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

The Sharks will introduce Detroit Red Wings assistant coach Todd McLellan as their next coach at a Thursday morning news conference.

[jay&erinn]

Who's up for free agency and who are you going to be sad to see go?

Lets see- there's so many to choose from in Pittsburgh:(
Brooks Orpik- he had a rough start this season, but really got it together half way through. He's really physical and is a great pairing with Gonchar who is more technical on defense.

Ryan Malone- a gritty player who works so hard every time he's out there. Who else has his nose broken twice in the same series and barely misses any ice time. Plus, he's home grown- there certainly aren't many NHL players from Pittsburgh.

Marion Hossa- Part of me thinks they should keep him and let Malkin go eventually. I don't think Malkin will stay happy in Pittsburgh. He's one of the best in the league (excluding the finals when he barely showed up to play) and how long can a player like that stay happy playing second line and possibly never being a captain.

Mark Eaton- Don't know how I feel about him probably going. He's supposed to be our top defensiveman, but who would know since he's been hurt the better of 2 seasons.

Ty Conklin- I love a come back story. Moving towards the end of his career- maybe never going to get another shot playing in the big leagues and then does, only because of injuries and plays outstanding! He easily could have been the team MVP this year.

Gary Roberts- Even though he's been hurt a lot this year and his age may just be catching up to him- we love him here. I also love someone that's older than me doing well at an elite level- makes me feel less old.

Rutuu- Everyone loves a pain in the ass when they play for your team. His name is so fun to say too when he makes a big hit or scores a goal. I'll also never forget seeing him take the puck 1/2 way down the ice this year soccer style without his stick and then make a pass to Talbot that almost scored a goal.

Georges Laraque- Seems like such a nice guy- genuinely- does so much for charity and really seems to LOVE playing the game. He's just a good guy to have on a team for all the good he does for the city he's playing in.

Pascal Dupuis- He was a good addition this year and seems to have the speed to keep up with Crosby.

Our other 2 are Adam Hall and Jeff Taffe- Hall was also hurt a lot this year, so I don't know much about how he fits in and Taffe is still young, but fun to watch. July 1st can't come fast enough so I can start looking foward to next year.

[yby1]

Personally, I hope the Kings can sign Brooks Orpik, but he's not going to come cheap.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I'm hoping the Sharks are able to sign Campbell, but he may want to test the open market.

[Rancid13]

Who's up for free agency and who are you going to be sad to see go?


From the Stars:

Mattias Norstrom: I believe Matty just announced his retirement, I'll be sad to see him go.

Stu Barnes: Would hate to see this feisty guy go, hopefully he'll get re-signed soon please!

Niklas Hagman: We've had a couple solid seasons from Niklas, so I would like to see him get re-signed by the Stars.

Antti Miettinen: I know there are a lot of Antti-haters in the Big D, but I'm pretty neutral about Uncle Antti. Wouldn't miss him too badly but really would prefer if he stayed.

Brad Winchester: I think he has some good years coming up, he really stepped in when some of the veteran players were hurt this season. Would like to see him get some more time in the lineup if he stays.

Johan Holmqvist: Our back up goalie...he's played like 2 games. 3.75 GAA. No comment.

Dan Jancevski: Did this guy even play any games this past season? His name looks vaguely familiar but I have no idea who he is.

Nolan Baumgartner: I don't think he's played much this season, b/c I remember him most from when he was on the Caps way back. Don't know how he's been playing recently so he's another one I don't have any feelings about any one way or another. I think he was sent to the minors by the Stars.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

The Tampa Bay Lightening have hired Barry Melrose as their new coach. Ummmmm...:eek:

[Rancid13]

The Tampa Bay Lightening have hired Barry Melrose as their new coach. Ummmmm...:eek:

Ewwwwww...............

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Where the puking face when you need it?

Scott Niedermayer and Anaheim Ducks general manager Brian Burke met briefly Thursday morning at which point the 34-old-defenceman informed Burke he will return for the final year of his contract.

[yby1]

More Ducks talk:

The Anaheim Ducks are parting ways with Todd Bertuzzi, as the club has placed the veteran winger on waivers with the intention to buyout the remaining season of his contract with the organization.

heh. :)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Hey Y - are you going to root for the Dal-ASS Stars now that they have Avery? He he he!

So Campbell ended up with my Hawks. I love that they signed him...not loving the salary - especially since they also signed Huet and will be paying Khabi to sit on the bench.

[jay&erinn]

Gees, as if the Wings weren't good enough they have to go and add Hossa and Conklin to the roster:mad: I think Hossa is only as good as the best player he's paired up with, but that should be no problem in Detroit.

Seems like we're loosing everyone. Ruutu is gone, Malone is gone, Hall is gone. LaRaque isn't far off since they signed some other fighter I've never heard of. This stinks. There's also reports that they made an offer to Jagr. Not sure the fans in Pittsburgh will like that at first. When he left in the 90s, it was not on a nice note and even still he's booed everytime he touches the puck when he plays here.

I was thinking the other day..... I'm a big sports fan all around with Hockey being my fav and football not far behind. I never feel too bad when the Steelers start switching up their team, but with hockey it seems like you're loosing family (not really family, but it seems more personal when guys decide to go play elsewhere). Anyone else feel that way?

[yby1]

Hey Y - are you going to root for the Dal-ASS Stars now that they have Avery? He he he!

So Campbell ended up with my Hawks. I love that they signed him...not loving the salary - especially since they also signed Huet and will be paying Khabi to sit on the bench.

Dallas loves signing former Kings. It's hard not to root for them, but I don't. :)

Haha! Your team has Blake!!! :p

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Haha! Your team has Blake!!! :p

Yeah - I don't mind that we signed him. I *do* mind that they are paying him 5 million dollars for one season. I think he's a little old for that kind of cash.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

The Minneapolis Star Tribune is reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings will play at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day in the league's second Winter Classic and third outdoor game.

If this game happens in Chicago, DH said we can go as my birthday present! Woot!!

[yby1]

if this game happens in chicago, dh said we can go as my birthday present! Woot!!


SWEET!!!!

Are you happy about the Boyle trade? I think SJ gave up too much.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I haven't been overly thrilled with Carle so I wasn't sad to see him go. I know nothing about Wishart so I can't comment on that part of it. It's always tough to trade the future for the present, but we really needed veteran defense.

[jay&erinn]

If this game happens in Chicago, DH said we can go as my birthday present! Woot!!

Good luck getting tickets. The Winter Classic this year sold out in like 2 minutes. Not even a chance to get any. If we wanted to go we could have paid a ton of money from all the scalper sites, but that would have been the only option.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Good luck getting tickets. The Winter Classic this year sold out in like 2 minutes. Not even a chance to get any. If we wanted to go we could have paid a ton of money from all the scalper sites, but that would have been the only option.

Well, they have to go to someone and I might have a better chance getting them from here in California versus getting them from Chicago.

[jay&erinn]

I think that'd be awsome if you did. We tried last year since Buffalo is only 3 hours away. Guess it just wasn't meant to be.

[yby1]

The Islanders and Nolan split up.

When Snow became convinced that Nolan did not share his belief in rebuilding by emphasizing the development of the organization’s young prospects, he made the decision to end the power struggle and seek a partnership with a coach of his own choosing.

http://blogs.trb.com/sports/hockey/islanders/blog/


Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings have done...*crickets* Hopefully they don't even think about signing Nolan.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Yeah - your Kings have been pretty quiet this off season!

Did you happen to watch the Celebrity Golf Championship over the weekend? Oh man - Brett Hull was playing. He has gotten F-A-T!!!! I was shocked when I saw him. Yeesh!

[yby1]

It looks like the Kings are finally going to do something! From the sounds of it, they are in the final stages of hiring Terry Murray as head coach.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

The Winter Classic has officially been announced for January 1st in Chicago. We are definitely trying to get tickets and hope we get lucky. We are going to go ahead and make travel arrangements because, even if we don't get tickets, we have friends in Chicago that we haven't seen in a few years that we want to visit.

[yby1]

Scotty Bowman works for the Hawks now. LVP must be jumping for joy. :)

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=379233&page=NewsPage&service=page

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team has signed Hockey Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman to a three-year contract as Senior Advisor, Hockey Operations.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Scotty Bowman works for the Hawks now. LVP must be jumping for joy. :)

Yah baby!!

(Hey - left a note for you in my journal regarding a trip to LA.)

[yby1]

New Line is going to make a Sean Avery movie! LMAO!!!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i1af1ebdbd6481f8a0159564274164778

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Oh my! That is hilarious!!

Rob Blake was at the Sharks Store the other day. I was thisclose to getting something signed for you...ha ha ha!

Ok, not NHL related, but yikes.

There's the "agony of defeat." And then there's this women's ice hockey score from the European Olympic pre-qualifying tournament: Slovakia 82, Bulgaria 0.

That's correct: eighty-two goals for Slovakia, none for Bulgaria.

The International Ice Hockey Federation said the result, from a game played Saturday at the tournament in Liepaja, Latvia, set a record score for a women's IIHF-sanctioned event. It was not the all-time record for futility, however; that is still held by Thailand, which lost 92-0 to South Korea in the 1998 Asia-Oceania U18 Championship.

Slovakia, which won all four of its games at the tournament, outshot Bulgaria 139-0, scoring on 58.9 percent of their shots on goal. They averaged one goal every 44 seconds.

Bulgaria trailed 7-0 after 5 minutes, 19-0 after 10 and 31-0 at the end of the first period.

The drubbing capped a woeful showing for the Bulgarian women, who also lost 30-1 to Croatia and 41-0 to Italy in earlier games.

[yby1]

You are evil!! :p

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Who me? Yeah, I won't deny it and that's why we get along so well...;)

[Katyanne]

Any Flint General (MI) or Red Wings fans near Flint.. Just wanted to let you know about this..

Event:http://www.flintgenerals.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=502&Itemid=1

I guess there will be a Open house tonight at the Perani arena where you can meet the players and a few will be signing autographs.. INCLUDING Darren McCarty!!!! Just had to share :)

Katie

[LDS Angel 19]

Holy freakin crap! I wonder if there are any clips of that game on YouTube.. I can't even imagine.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Hey Y - did you see that the Kings players were on The Price is Right? LOL It was taped on the 9th, but I don't know when it will air. There's pics on the tsn.ca site.

[yby1]

Hey Y - did you see that the Kings players were on The Price is Right? LOL It was taped on the 9th, but I don't know when it will air. There's pics on the tsn.ca site.

I forgot to post these photos!

http://kings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=MediaGalleryPlayer&galleryId=7073

The show airs 11/5

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Not til November 5th?? I guess I can cancel my season pass for now and wait til November. I didn't know they taped so far in advance. Yeesh!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I was just checking the Sharks training camp roster and there are guys on there that were born in 1990. Yeesh...I'm getting so dang old. I think I am going to go watch some of the practices this weekend. :)

[Koala_Gurl]

I was just checking the Sharks training camp roster and there are guys on there that were born in 1990. Yeesh...I'm getting so dang old. I think I am going to go watch some of the practices this weekend. :)

OMG, I thought it was bad when the guys were born in the 80's.

[yby1]

I was just checking the Sharks training camp roster and there are guys on there that were born in 1990. Yeesh...I'm getting so dang old. I think I am going to go watch some of the practices this weekend. :)

I went to Kings rookie training last weekend and noticed a few guys born in 1990.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Well, crap! :(

It appears that Red Wings' defenceman Chris Chelios injury is worse than originally anticipated as the three-time Norris trophy winner will miss at least the next six weeks with a fractured bone in his leg.

The 46-year old Chelios sustained the injury while blocking a shot during Tuesday's game against the Canadiens.

[LDS Angel 19]

Crap indeed! Poor Cheli.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Anyone else catch the Rangers/Lightening game from Prague? Oh man - Barry Melrose looks like Paulie Walnuts from The Sopranos. :p

[yby1]

Clint Malarchuk shoots himself in the chin

http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabresnhl/story/458823.html

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Wow - I hope that was an accident.

I see your Kings named Dustin Brown captain.

I wish I was in Detroit tonight. Def Leppard is performing before the Wings opener. :p

[kugrrly]

Go Maple Leafs!

[yby1]

WOW. This is incredibly tragic :(

http://rangers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=386385

Prospect Cherepanov Passes Away at 19
Young Russian forward was team's No. 1 pick in 2007
Oct 13, 2008, 3:54 PM EDT
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather regretfully announced today that forward Alexei Cherepanov passed away during a game in Russia on Monday evening. Cherepanov was 19 years old.

Apparently, he collapsed on the bench after he collided with Avangard Omsk teammate Jaromir Jagr during a line change. Jagr's elbow hit his chest. This was during the third period of the Omsk/Vityaz Chekhov game in the KHL.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

That's such a sad story, Y.

I am so pissed the Blackhawks fired Savvy. WTF??

Sharks are 4-0! Woot! (I had a JR dream last night! :o)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Hey Y! Did you get a chance to watch The Price is Right with your Kings today? I recorded it and watch with DH tonight. They were only on one of the showcases. It was funny. They all jumped into a boat at the end and someone's pants ripped.

Sharks are 11-2!! How sweet is that?? :D

[yby1]

I forgot to watch!

The Kings have won a few games! :p

I just needed to mention that Mattias is still talking about the King's blimp. STILL.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Still talking about the blimp? LOL You need to take him to the Sharks game and let him see the Shark blimp. :p

My Sharkies finally lost a home game as I am sure you already know. I knew they would lose eventually, but to Nashville?? And with setting a team record with 57 shots? Ugh!

TSN released their power rankings this week - Sharks are #1 and Blackhawks are #2. It was a pretty picture. :D

I entered the lottery for Winter Classic tickets. With my luck, I will actually be chosen and not be able to afford to go to the game.

[yby1]

Still talking about the blimp? LOL You need to take him to the Sharks game and let him see the Shark blimp. :p

My Sharkies finally lost a home game as I am sure you already know. I knew they would lose eventually, but to Nashville?? And with setting a team record with 57 shots? Ugh!

TSN released their power rankings this week - Sharks are #1 and Blackhawks are #2. It was a pretty picture. :D

I entered the lottery for Winter Classic tickets. With my luck, I will actually be chosen and not be able to afford to go to the game.


Well MY team is ranked number 23, just above the Predators that beat your Sharks. ;)

I hope you win those tix and are able to make it. That game will be awesome.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

What can I say? Dan Ellis won that game for the Preds. Sharks had so many scoring ops and Ellis was all over them. (Blake scored though...almost had to send you a text of the news! LOL)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have relieved head coach Barry Melrose of his duties and named associate coach Rick Tocchet interim head coach.

Bwa ha ha ha ha!!! :p

[yby1]

I was just coming in here to post that!!!

SHOCKER! :p

and the Kings have won for in a row! w00t!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Sharks unveiled their 3rd jersey. I actually like it. I like the lacing on the front, the teal outlining on the numbers and the small orange fin logo on the shoulder.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/chellichik/blackarmor.jpg

[yby1]

The Kings unveil their third jersey tomorrow against the Avs.

I've been checking out this site (http://www.icethetics.info/) to see leaked photos of all the jerseys. Not sure if I like the Kings jersey.

[yby1]

Did you see Ovechkin's hit on Dustin Brown last night?? It was kind of dirty and Alex was rolling around trying to make it seem like he was victimized by Brown even though he initiated the hit...When he got called for the interference penalty, he totally changed his tune and got angry! What a douche. :p

Brown scored on that powerplay too. :D

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Hrmmmm....I don't know if I like the Kings' 3rd jerseys or not. I'll have to see the team wearing them for a game to make up my mind.

I didn't see the hit on Ovechkin, unfortunately. I'll have to search for it on youtube or something.

Todd and Ed are flying up tomorrow to see the Caps and the Sharks. Ed is a big Caps fan for some reason...I am pretty sure they were at the Kings game last night as well.

I'm torn between feeling sorry for Beauchemin's injury and just being happy he will be out for so long...:p

[yby1]

Hrmmmm....I don't know if I like the Kings' 3rd jerseys or not. I'll have to see the team wearing them for a game to make up my mind.

I didn't see the hit on Ovechkin, unfortunately. I'll have to search for it on youtube or something.

Todd and Ed are flying up tomorrow to see the Caps and the Sharks. Ed is a big Caps fan for some reason...I am pretty sure they were at the Kings game last night as well.

I'm torn between feeling sorry for Beauchemin's injury and just being happy he will be out for so long...:p

No no... Ovechkin hit Brown, then was acting dramatic afterward...then Alex got even more stupid after he received a penalty for the hit. It was amusing.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Oh yeah - that's what I meant...LOL I looked on youtube and didn't see anything.

[Koala_Gurl]

OOh, not sure I like the Kings new jersey! I hope I like it though, I did ask for it for Christmas, LOL!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Wow - it's not even my birthday!!!
(Of course I don't wish injury on any player, but I'm so glad I don't have to watch this a-hole play for a long, long time!!)

Dallas Stars left winger Brenden Morrow is out indefinitely with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will require surgery. He is expected to miss up to six months.

[yby1]

Because the Stars being the 2nd worst team in the league right now isn't good enough for you? :p Not a fan of Morrow either, but I like him better than Beauchemin! ;)

I'm so glad that Boucher is out of there. I don't know whether to feel bad for Sydor or not. :p

[Koala_Gurl]

Of all the days to have the hoopla over the new jersey unveiling, you think they could actually broadcast the game in HD. :(

I like the jersey better than I thought I would, but my favorite is still the older alternate jersey (the purple with the lace up).

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Sharks kicked the crap out of the Caps tonight - 7-2.

Hey Y - Your boy, Blake, had 4 assists and was the number one star of the game. Ha ha ha!! I think he's 4th in the league for scoring for defensemen.

[1_mommy]

we were at the kings avs game on sat. we are an avs family :) (exept my dd who is a kings fan)
my 5 yr old dd was excited to go to the game, but bummed they lost :( it was such a good game though.

dd walked away that night with the new third jersey :)

[yby1]

The NHL has suspended Dallas Stars' forward Sean Avery indefinitely, pending a hearing with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, and Avery will not be playing in tonight's game against the Calgary Flames.

Avery is being suspended for disparaging remarks he made this morning in reference to Calgary player Dion Phaneuf and Phaneuf's girl friend Elisha Cuthbert, who previously had a relationship with Avery.

"I am really happy to be back in Calgary, I love Canada," Avery said on camera this morning in Calgary. "I just want to comment on how it's become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don't know what that's about. Enjoy the game tonight."

The hearing will take place in accordance with the NHL Constitution, for conduct "detrimental to the League or game of hockey," the NHL announced today

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=258182&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl

[Lucy Van Pelt]

OMG! That is hilarious! I wish they would have let him play tonight and let Phaneuf beat the crap out of him.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Just for you Y...:D

Rob Blake was named the Sharks' player of the month for November. He was the NHL's most productive defenseman for the month with five goals and 16 points in 13 games.

Blake began the game with 20 points — third best among NHL defensemen — and added another with an assist on San Jose's first goal.

[yby1]

BOOOO!

Isn't he a PP specialist with the Sharks and not really required to play actual defense? ;)

He had 9 goals all of last season. F-er.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Bwa ha ha ha ha!! Just shows what he can still do on a quality team. :p

I take back being pissed the Sharks spent 5 million on him. So far, he's been worth every penny!

I want this Littlearth San Jose Sharks Fender Flair Purse for Christmas. Too bad it's $325. I like the Sharks one more than the Blackhawks purse. The Kings one is pretty nice too.

http://nhl.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p4280933dt.jpg

[ceaserbride]

Haven't posted in this thread in a while, but just wanted to say I think Avery is a disappointment...Feel sorry for his family.
Also disappointing that he played OHL here...wish he was never associated with Owen Sound.

[yby1]

Haven't posted in this thread in a while, but just wanted to say I think Avery is a disappointment...Feel sorry for his family.
Also disappointing that he played OHL here...wish he was never associated with Owen Sound.

So I take it you won't be rushing to to see the Sean Avery movie? ;)

[Lucy Van Pelt]

So Avery gets 6 games. Think he will stay with Dallas or will they put him on waivers and try to dump his sorry ass?

[yby1]

So Avery gets 6 games. Think he will stay with Dallas or will they put him on waivers and try to dump his sorry ass?

I doubt that Dallas will keep him. Their AHL affiliate doesn't want him. I'm sure they'll out him on waivers, he'll clear and then they'll cut their losses.

Maybe Europe is in his future? Or B list celebrity show?

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Maybe he could be the next Bachelor? :p

How bout those Sharks?? 22-3-1 with 9 wins in a row!! They were horrible in the first period last night. Nabby saved that game many times over.

Cheli is playing a conditioning stint this weekend so hopefully he'll be playing with the Wings soon!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Hrmmmmm....watched the Sharks beat the Kings last night and am currently watching the Blackhawks demolish the Oilers 9-1 with still lots of time on the clock.

Life is good!!!

[yby1]

I bet you weren't gloating when the Sharks lost to the Blue Jackets and then lost to the Red Wings. The Sharks are in trouble! ;)

The Lightning just waived Jussi Jokinen. We'll see if he ends up a King tomorrow.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Uhhhh....the Columbus game was just the case of us skating circles around them, running into a hot goalie and them getting lucky....still sucks ass though.

I don't want to talk about the Wings game. That was just horrible on every level. (I couldn't even closetly root for the Wings because Cheli wasn't playing.)

[yby1]

Uhhhh....the Columbus game was just the case of us skating circles around them, running into a hot goalie and them getting lucky....still sucks ass though.


Something similar happened to the Kings during the Rangers game, but instead of running into a hot goalie, the hit tons of posts...and the Kings had LaBarbera in net. he sucks so bad. I can't wait for Ersberg to return.

Did you see that BS call during the shootout of the Avs/Lightning game last night?

[jay&erinn]

Not much to contribute- it's been awhile since I've checked in.
Just disappointed that I have tickets for the Pens game tomorrow night and have to give them up to go to my holiday work party instead- UGH

[jay&erinn]

It's been so quiet around here lately. Anyone manage to make it to the Winter Classic?

The Pens have been absolutely horrible lately. It's so depressing. Well, I take that back- they were horrible until the past 2 games. Now that they seem to be playing a lot better, they still can't get a single bounce to go their way. That and the goal tending seems to be going downhill. Yesturday they controlled most of the game and due to crappy goal tending they lost 6-1. Really bad. Hope it turns around soon. It's almost hard to watch.