The OFFICIAL 2008-09 NHL Thread - Page 22

Maple Leafs · 01-06-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

There are so many Flyers hurt that they might not have the 18 skaters to dress tonight.

Boo hoo. Leafs have been playing with like four NHL players all season.

Dr. Sak · 01-06-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

So he learned something from Richards at the WJC a couple years back is what you are saying?

Weak

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Boo hoo. Leafs have been playing with like four NHL players all season.

Hilarious

Galaxy · 01-06-2009, 06:31 PM

Wow....Rutuu just bit Peters in the thumb. And Peters got the penalty?????????

Tekneek · 01-06-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Wow....Rutuu just bit Peters in the thumb. And Peters got the penalty?????????

Ruutu will be suspended for that. Marc Savard did something similar a while back and was suspended for 2 games.

Galaxy · 01-06-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tekneek

Ruutu will be suspended for that. Marc Savard did something similar a while back and was suspended for 2 games.

But how does Rutuu not get a penalty? At least both should get a penalty.

Galaxy · 01-06-2009, 06:36 PM

This game is going to start to get a little ugly, I think.

Tekneek · 01-06-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

But how does Rutuu not get a penalty? At least both should get a penalty.

Mistake by the refs. If it was caught on video, the league will get him.

Galaxy · 01-06-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tekneek

Mistake by the refs. If it was caught on video, the league will get him.

Thanks.

Pretty physical first period. Sabres up 2-0. Both teams look like they want to kill each other.

bbor · 01-06-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Boo hoo. Leafs have been playing with like four NHL players all season.

4 is being a bit generous IMHO.

Maple Leafs · 01-06-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bbor

4 is being a bit generous IMHO.

Luke Schenn counts as three.

Maple Leafs · 01-06-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Wow....Rutuu just bit Peters in the thumb.

Just to be clear, though, on the Ottawa Senators cheap shot suspension list it's still Groin-Kicking 2, Biting 1.

Galaxy · 01-06-2009, 08:48 PM

Sabres won 3-2 after crapping it up in 2nd, and to a degree, the 3rd.

Maple Leafs · 01-06-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Sabres won 3-2 after crapping it up in 2nd, and to a degree, the 3rd.

This loss will certainly give the Sens something to chew on.

Galaxy · 01-06-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

This loss will certainly give the Sens something to chew on.

Petersfingers?

Wolfpack · 01-06-2009, 10:48 PM

As expected, the switch back to Paul Maurice has made Carolina much more defensive than they used to be. Remarkably enough, it seems to be working as they're now 9-4-2 since the switch. Carolina beat New Jersey at home tonight for their longest winning streak so far this year at four games. Alas, they're stuck in the division with probably the hottest team going right now in Washington, so they're not really gaining any ground on them, but for now they're in the thick of things in the East and that's about all that can be asked for given how the season has gone so far, I think.

Dr. Sak · 01-07-2009, 08:18 AM

Good news for Pens fans is that they won last night...bad news is that Ruslan Fedotenko broke his hand on Colby Armstrong's nose.

sterlingice · 01-07-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Boo hoo. Leafs have been playing with like four NHL players all season.

Gold

SI

samifan24 · 01-07-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Good news for Pens fans is that they won last night...bad news is that Ruslan Fedotenko broke his hand on Colby Armstrong's nose.

He does have a big nose.

TurnerONU22 · 01-07-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Senators - Sabers, what should be an entertaining Caps - Philly tilt, and the Wings - Crunch.

I have a busy night in front of me...

Fixed that for you, especially after Nash went down in the first. Jackets now have 4 of their top 6 out, 6 of their top 9 out.

Draft Dodger · 01-07-2009, 11:04 AM

nice article by Georges Laraques on fighting:

Laraque: My last word - Sportsnet.ca

Maple Leafs · 01-07-2009, 11:49 AM

Nice piece in SI on Sean Avery and why everyone hates him:
The crude dissing of his former girlfriends was merely the - 01.12.09 - SI Vault

Maple Leafs · 01-07-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TurnerONU22

Fixed that for you, especially after Nash went down in the first. Jackets now have 4 of their top 6 out, 6 of their top 9 out.

Man, you guys should totally find a rebuilding team and trade them a bunch of good prospects for some NHL talent.

Cough.

Dr. Sak · 01-07-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Man, you guys should totally find a rebuilding team and trade them a bunch of good prospects for some NHL talent.

Cough.

All 4 guys?

Honolulu_Blue · 01-07-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

nice article by Georges Laraques on fighting:

Laraque: My last word - Sportsnet.ca

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Nice piece in SI on Sean Avery and why everyone hates him:
The crude dissing of his former girlfriends was merely the - 01.12.09 - SI Vault

Both are very good.

TurnerONU22 · 01-07-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Man, you guys should totally find a rebuilding team and trade them a bunch of good prospects for some NHL talent.

Cough.

I'd love for Howson to swing a deal for Antro and Kubina, but I don't see Kubina waving his NTC nor do I really care for his contract. Also, I wouldn't want to give up Filatov, Voracek, ect..

Possibly 1st+Goubalef+?????+Backman's expiring contract for Antro and Kubina

Maple Leafs · 01-07-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TurnerONU22

I'd love for Howson to swing a deal for Antro and Kubina, but I don't see Kubina waving his NTC nor do I really care for his contract. Also, I wouldn't want to give up Filatov, Voracek, ect..

You're right about Kubina (and Kaberle) waiving their NTCs. Both may be willing to waive since they won't have any NTC-protection in the summer, but I don't see them doing so to go to Columbus.

Dr. Sak · 01-07-2009, 12:58 PM

Maybe Kaberle will do it to go to Philly for Jeff Carter...oh wait that was last year

BTW...Leafs just traded for Brad May.

TurnerONU22 · 01-07-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

You're right about Kubina (and Kaberle) waiving their NTCs. Both may be willing to waive since they won't have any NTC-protection in the summer, but I don't see them doing so to go to Columbus.

I sadly agree

I would just love a RH shot on the PP to help. Hitch has made comments that teams definitely adjusted to this (plus our LH shots have no slap shot) and I'm sure is one reason that our PP is 30th.

Our only RH is Commodore, but he's been impressive this year, actually living up to that all that money he was makin' rain

. Here's a shocking stat:

Defensive P at Even Strength:
T1 Shea Weber 18
T1 Commodore 18
3 Rafalski 17
4 Duncan Keith 16
5 Markov 15

Tekneek · 01-07-2009, 03:20 PM

Ruutu gets two games for the bite.

Tekneek · 01-07-2009, 03:40 PM

It is interesting to see the stories coming out about how Avery is a jerk on and off the ice. I never bought the spin that he was only an ass on the ice and a perfect gentleman, nice guy, and great teammate off the ice. It just did not add up to me, given the actions and comments he has made over the years.

Maple Leafs · 01-07-2009, 04:08 PM

Sundin returns tonight.

Will be fun to watch him take a cross-ice pass, stare into an open net, then spend six months deciding whether or not to shoot.

Suburban Rhythm · 01-07-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Good news for Pens fans is that they won last night...bad news is that Ruslan Fedotenko broke his hand on Colby Armstrong's nose.

And Dupuis left with an injury in the 2nd.

So, the wingers left on the roster:

Sykora, Satan, Kennedy, Cooke, Talbot (C playing wing), Godard, Tim Wallce. Which means we get to bring up Chris Minard again.

Of that group, Sykora would be in the top 6 on most teams. That is it.

Draft Dodger · 01-07-2009, 07:39 PM

Last night in Nashville, the Avalanche we're missing 5 of the 6 players who started the season with them capable of playing center (Sakic, Stastny, Laperriere, McCormick and Guite). And the one remaining center is Tyler Arnason, who doesn't really count.

samifan24 · 01-07-2009, 07:43 PM

I'm sure the site will get pulled, I'm not sure how it hasn't already but you guys may want to stroll on over to hockeywebcasts.com.

bbor · 01-07-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Sundin returns tonight.

Will be fun to watch him take a cross-ice pass, stare into an open net, then spend six months deciding whether or not to shoot.

That's what semi-retired people do.

Maple Leafs · 01-07-2009, 09:43 PM

In honor of his first game back, let's dig into the archives...

Chief Rum · 01-08-2009, 01:33 AM

Boohoo for injuries.

Missing Selanne, Perry (suspension), Beauchemin, and Huskins, and Jiggy has been in and out of the lineup all year. Meh...most teams are dealing with injuries (although, yeah, some of these teams are really taking a hit right now).

Travis · 01-08-2009, 11:02 AM

Amazingly enough, once the Oilers were trailing the Canucks last night, MacT made a couple line moves that actually managed tot decrease the offensive potential of 3 out of his 4 forward lines.

Surprise, surprise, no comeback ensued.

I really hope they make a trade soon as apparently the official word is that they'll make a deal before considering firing MacT. It'll be nice when hurdle one is out of the way.

Maple Leafs · 01-08-2009, 12:08 PM

Travis, what's the deal with Oiler fans booing Sundin every time he touched the puck?

Dr. Sak · 01-08-2009, 12:12 PM

The Pens just signed Jordan Staal to a 4 year deal worth a total of $16 million.

Hurst2112 · 01-08-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

The Pens just signed Jordan Staal to a 4 year deal worth a total of $16 million.

Look out cup! Here come the Pens!!!!!!

/sarcasm

Travis · 01-08-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Travis, what's the deal with Oiler fans booing Sundin every time he touched the puck?

Wasn't at the game and wouldn't have done any booing myself, but I'm assuming it was for how he handled his "comeback" and the fact that he signed with a division rival. I don't listen to much sports talk radio anymore so didn't hear anything on the way into work this morning on the subject though so anything I say is pure speculation.

Travis · 01-08-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

Look out cup! Here come the Pens!!!!!!

/sarcasm

Better than signing Horcoff to a 4 year, $26 million extension like the Oilers did prior to this season.

le sigh.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-08-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Better than signing Horcoff to a 4 year, $26 million extension like the Oilers did prior to this season.

le sigh.

If I was a Pens fan I would be pretty happy with that deal. $4 million a year for the next four years is a pretty good deal for Staal.

It's also not bad from Staal's perspective. He's getting well paid and if he continues to develop he'll be in line for a massive pay day when he's still only 24 or 25.

samifan24 · 01-08-2009, 01:16 PM

Can you name the NHL players with over 2,000 career PIMs?

I got 14 of the 54 players.

johnnyshaka · 01-08-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by samifan24

Can you name the NHL players with over 2,000 career PIMs?

I got 14 of the 54 players.

Ditto...and can't believe I didn't get at least two others as I share the same last name as Tim and Dave.

Maple Leafs · 01-08-2009, 02:27 PM

29/54, although with at least 20 more wrong guesses.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-08-2009, 02:53 PM

I had 24. I missed some various obvious ones.

Maple Leafs · 01-08-2009, 09:59 PM

Wow, Craig Hartsburg just threw Alfredsson and Spezza under the bus, hit the gas, and then backed over them a few times.

Basically said that the third-liners are playing their hearts out, but the star players cost the team the game and "it's not the first time".

Sounds like he already knows he's fired.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-09-2009, 01:36 PM

I cant get enough of this type of stuff. It's gold!

"I think [Sergei Kostitsyn] is not Belarussian now, he is French because I never fight with Belarussian guys," Grabovski said. "I don't know why he wants to fight with me. If he wants to fight, we'll go in the street and every minute of every day I'll wait for him and we'll fight."

01-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#1053
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Wow....Rutuu just bit Peters in the thumb. And Peters got the penalty????????? Last edited by Galaxy : 01-06-2009 at 06:32 PM.

01-07-2009, 11:04 AM	#1070
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	nice article by Georges Laraques on fighting: Laraque: My last word - Sportsnet.ca __________________ Mile High Hockey

01-07-2009, 11:49 AM	#1071
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Nice piece in SI on Sean Avery and why everyone hates him: The crude dissing of his former girlfriends was merely the - 01.12.09 - SI Vault __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

01-07-2009, 04:08 PM	#1081
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Sundin returns tonight. Will be fun to watch him take a cross-ice pass, stare into an open net, then spend six months deciding whether or not to shoot. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

01-07-2009, 07:39 PM	#1083
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	Last night in Nashville, the Avalanche we're missing 5 of the 6 players who started the season with them capable of playing center (Sakic, Stastny, Laperriere, McCormick and Guite). And the one remaining center is Tyler Arnason, who doesn't really count. __________________ Mile High Hockey

01-06-2009, 06:36 PM	#1056
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	This game is going to start to get a little ugly, I think.

01-06-2009, 08:48 PM	#1062
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Sabres won 3-2 after crapping it up in 2nd, and to a degree, the 3rd.

01-06-2009, 10:48 PM	#1065
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	As expected, the switch back to Paul Maurice has made Carolina much more defensive than they used to be. Remarkably enough, it seems to be working as they're now 9-4-2 since the switch. Carolina beat New Jersey at home tonight for their longest winning streak so far this year at four games. Alas, they're stuck in the division with probably the hottest team going right now in Washington, so they're not really gaining any ground on them, but for now they're in the thick of things in the East and that's about all that can be asked for given how the season has gone so far, I think.

01-07-2009, 08:18 AM	#1066
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Good news for Pens fans is that they won last night...bad news is that Ruslan Fedotenko broke his hand on Colby Armstrong's nose.

01-07-2009, 12:58 PM	#1077
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Maybe Kaberle will do it to go to Philly for Jeff Carter...oh wait that was last year BTW...Leafs just traded for Brad May.

01-07-2009, 03:20 PM	#1079
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	Ruutu gets two games for the bite.

01-07-2009, 03:40 PM	#1080
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	It is interesting to see the stories coming out about how Avery is a jerk on and off the ice. I never bought the spin that he was only an ass on the ice and a perfect gentleman, nice guy, and great teammate off the ice. It just did not add up to me, given the actions and comments he has made over the years.

01-07-2009, 07:43 PM	#1084
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	I'm sure the site will get pulled, I'm not sure how it hasn't already but you guys may want to stroll on over to hockeywebcasts.com. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

01-07-2009, 09:43 PM	#1086
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	In honor of his first game back, let's dig into the archives... __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

01-08-2009, 01:33 AM	#1087
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Boohoo for injuries. Missing Selanne, Perry (suspension), Beauchemin, and Huskins, and Jiggy has been in and out of the lineup all year. Meh...most teams are dealing with injuries (although, yeah, some of these teams are really taking a hit right now). __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

01-08-2009, 11:02 AM	#1088
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Amazingly enough, once the Oilers were trailing the Canucks last night, MacT made a couple line moves that actually managed tot decrease the offensive potential of 3 out of his 4 forward lines. Surprise, surprise, no comeback ensued. I really hope they make a trade soon as apparently the official word is that they'll make a deal before considering firing MacT. It'll be nice when hurdle one is out of the way. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

01-08-2009, 12:08 PM	#1089
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Travis, what's the deal with Oiler fans booing Sundin every time he touched the puck? __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

01-08-2009, 12:12 PM	#1090
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	The Pens just signed Jordan Staal to a 4 year deal worth a total of $16 million.

01-08-2009, 01:16 PM	#1095
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Can you name the NHL players with over 2,000 career PIMs? I got 14 of the 54 players. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

01-08-2009, 02:27 PM	#1097
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	29/54, although with at least 20 more wrong guesses. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

01-08-2009, 02:53 PM	#1098
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I had 24. I missed some various obvious ones. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

01-08-2009, 09:59 PM	#1099
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Wow, Craig Hartsburg just threw Alfredsson and Spezza under the bus, hit the gas, and then backed over them a few times. Basically said that the third-liners are playing their hearts out, but the star players cost the team the game and "it's not the first time". Sounds like he already knows he's fired. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

01-09-2009, 01:36 PM	#1100
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I cant get enough of this type of stuff. It's gold! "I think [Sergei Kostitsyn] is not Belarussian now, he is French because I never fight with Belarussian guys," Grabovski said. "I don't know why he wants to fight with me. If he wants to fight, we'll go in the street and every minute of every day I'll wait for him and we'll fight." __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

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