NHL 2008-2009 Thread

[Dawn]

In OT?

 

[Mauser98k]

In OT?

nope.

the Sharks are going for 10 straight wins. evidently we're going for 10 straight losses.

 

[Dawn]

Rebuilding is the way to go for Lightnings. We can give you few draft picks for Vinny


Seriously, i was expecting a lot better from TB this year.

 

[Mauser98k]

Rebuilding is the way to go for Lightnings. We can give you few draft picks for Vinny


Seriously, i was expecting a lot better from TB this year.

Rebuilding has screwed us into the ground. losing Dan Boyle being the biggest part of it.


we all were

 

[yaheem]

Damn Oilers.

 

[rodfarva]

Damn Oilers.

:eek: BLASPHEMY!!!

 

[rodfarva]

rodfarva: You know your NHL :hatsoff:

Did you know that even Montreal, not long ago, was bleeding money? No one wanted to buy the franchise when Molson was selling it. The old Forum and afterwards the Bell Center were full. There is two citizens of the Quebec Province out of seven that were watching the game. That was not enough income to assure Montreal Canadien survivability when the dollar was at 62cents...

When we saw that an American buisnessman was buying the team and the Bell Center, people in Montreal almost rioted. We had in mind what Jeffrey Loria did with the Expos...

Hopefully, that American buisnessman is a true hockey fan. A true gentlemen. I can't remember an owner which was more proud of the Montreal Canadien traditions. George Gillett didnt saved our franchise, i would'nt go that far, but he surely assured his future.

When you are saying hockey is canadian, i agree to some extent, but Americans have played an important role in all the NHL history. George Gillet is just another example of that. I'm still thinking it's a North American league... even if it's a religion in Canada and not even a major (NFL, MLB, NBA) sport in USA.

Canada fill the league with players, of course. We even fill stadiums in the USA (there is between 100 and 500 Habs fans which travels to see games on the road). The support we give to our teams can match the kind of support Boston gives to the Red Sox. Or Green Bay gives to the Packers. Few markets in USA provides that kind of support to their hockey teams.

When Habs are playing in Florida, there is more Habs fans in the stadium than Panther's...

Anyway, i don't know exactly where i was going with all that. :o

Let's say that the cradle of hockey is a geographical triangle between Montreal, Toronto and Detroit. Hockey is born around the Saint-Lawrence and the Great Lakes.

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New Jersey Devils at the Bell Center tonight. Game is about to start. Go Habs Go!

Thank you Dawn. What can I say? I grew up in Edmonton, hockey is a religion to me. You're from Montreal, I don't have to tell you.

 

[Dawn]

NEWSFLASH:

Mats Sundin... Ok... We are all, each and everyone of us, tired of the Mats Sundin saga. It seems he might take his decision within the next 10 days. Do you beleive him this time?

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Thank you Dawn. What can I say? I grew up in Edmonton, hockey is a religion to me. You're from Montreal, I don't have to tell you.

True

By the way, glad to see Sheldon Souray healthy this year. I always liked that player.

 

[yaheem]

:eek: BLASPHEMY!!!

That "damn Oilers" was uncalled for, just a moment of weakness my friend, a lost by the Sharkies on a deflection for the winning goal in OT.

 

[Mauser98k]

By the way, glad to see Sheldon Souray healthy this year. I always liked that player.

i was watching Dallas vs. Edmonton the other day and the announcer gave Souray a nickname that had me laughing, "Studly Wondershot" :1orglaugh

 

[rodfarva]

That "damn Oilers" was uncalled for, just a moment of weakness my friend, a lost by the Sharkies on a deflection for the winning goal in OT.

LOL, it's all good. I understand your frustration. Roloson won that game for us, we were outplayed from beginning to end. And the winner was a flukish deflection off of Ehrhoff's skate.

Don't fret if you're a Sharks fan though. I am VERY impressed by your team this year. Setoguchi, Vlasic, and Pavelski have really come into their own and are performing at an elite level. Blake is rejuvenated and playing extremely well. Your D is flat out scary right now with Vlasic, Blake, Ehrhoff, and Boyle. And you have arguably the best starting goalie and best backup goalie in the league in Nabokov and Boucher. YIKES! The Sharks are one scary team and I am 100% ready to switch my preseason pick for the Stanley Cup winner from the Red Wings to the Sharks.

 

[yaheem]

Every year it seems the Sharks are contenders for the Cup, but this year anything but a championship will be a disappointment. They are hot now, but lets see how this ride goes for a couple of more months. Can they keep this torrid pace? Can they maintain A++ game during the playoffs?

 

[Mauser98k]

the Lightning have placed both Chris Gratton and Radim Vrbata on waivers. Vrby wants to play back home in the Czech Republic with his family and pregnant wife there already.

 

[PlasmaTwa2]

Every year it seems the Sharks are contenders for the Cup, but this year anything but a championship will be a disappointment. They are hot now, but lets see how this ride goes for a couple of more months. Can they keep this torrid pace? Can they maintain A++ game during the playoffs?

I remember seven years ago, my uncle was picking the Sharks to win the cup. They have consistently been one of the best teams in the league for nearly a decade, I think they are about due for a date with the Cup, or at least a trip to the Finals.

 

[Mauser98k]

at the end of 1, it's 3-0 Bruins. i have no idea why the Lightning practice every day as it doesn't do a bit of good.

 

[Mauser98k]

8th loss in a row. they should forfeit this season.

 

[Dawn]

Including tonight's game, Lightnings are 1-9-4 at their 14 last games... Ouch

 

[Mauser98k]

Including tonight's game, Lightnings are 1-9-4 at their 14 last games... Ouch

we're on track for our worst record in the history of the franchise. fucking ridiculous

 

[rodfarva]

I'm watching the Islanders vs. Flyers on Versus and I just want to give Riley Cote of all people his props. He delivered a crushing, gorgeous, and completely legal hit on someone from the Islanders, I don't remember who, and then he quickly found the puck and passed it out front to Asham for the Flyers first goal back in the 1st period. It was a beautiful play. That fourth line has had great energy so far. Keep up that kind of stuff Cote and you will become a very well-respected player.

 

[Dawn]

Calgary 1 - Montréal 4

A solid performance from Jaroslav Halak (1st star of the game) and 2 goals for Robert Lang (9th and 10th) along with an assist brought victory to the Habs. The new attack line formed of Tanguay-Lang-Kovalev was impressive - 2 goals against the Inginla line!

An overall solid performance of the team. Rookie Matt D'Agostini still as impressive as he was in the previous games: that guy have definatly great offensive instincts. He definatly belong to the NHL.

Dandeneault been injured and didnt came back into the game, no more information available.

I assume that Alex Tanguay was really happy to beat Iron Mike's team - especially playing an offensive role like he was playing tonight.

Official scoresheet: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/GS020403.HTM