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Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:31 pm
by ricthefirst
Trust me I hate them, but you have to agree that they have a complete hockey team, from goal-tending to Defence to Offence...
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:12 pm
by Army of GOD
Sounds like you're talking about the Penguins. If the Penguins had either Crosby or Malkin, the Bolts would've lost in 5 games last season.
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:53 am
by ricthefirst
Habs opener tonight, can't wait!!
on another note, I laugh at all the Bruins fan, 1-3... where's all the O??
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:50 pm
by whitestazn88
Although I never wish harm upon other teams' players, I do want the Caps to put the smackdown on the Pens tonight. Prediction: 4-2
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 5:03 pm
by Army of GOD
whitestazn88 wrote:Although I never wish harm upon other teams' players, I do want the Caps to put the smackdown on the Pens tonight. Prediction: Penguins 4- Capitals 2
I agree
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:08 pm
by whitestazn88
Not the offensive output I was looking for, but for the most part pretty solid on the defensive end. Way too many penalties against us... but I say there were probably 1 or 2 that could have just been overlooked, and Beagle's penalty could have been negated by Asham's instigation of a fight well after the incident with Letang.
Still, my prediction was wrong, by 1 less Capitals goal. For that, I am ashamed.
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:29 am
by Serbia
Red Wings get a nice home shutout over the defending Western Conference Champs... Detroit is off to a typical start.

Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:37 pm
by FoxMists
The Canucks have looked pathetic in their first few games, which is also a typical Vancouver start. What's not quite as typical is the massive fail in our ability to protect our star players. WTF!? It's disgusting.

Granted we haven't been a defensive powerhouse in eons but seriously, WTF?!?!?!? *sigh* Vancouver fans never get to enjoy the first month. Never.

Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:27 am
by ricthefirst
FoxMists wrote:The Canucks have looked pathetic in their first few games, which is also a typical Vancouver start. What's not quite as typical is the massive fail in our ability to protect our star players. WTF!? It's disgusting.

Granted we haven't been a defensive powerhouse in eons but seriously, WTF?!?!?!? *sigh* Vancouver fans never get to enjoy the first month. Never.

As a habs fan, I think I'm in a worst position than the Canucks fan: Cammalleri out for 2 weeks, Spacek out for 3, and campoli out for 2-3 months. one of our top forward is out, and two of our regular 6 defensemen are out, without talking about Markov...

Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:51 pm
by ricthefirst
2 games for
this really?
If you ask me, that wasn't so bad a hit...
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:25 pm
by Serbia
ricthefirst wrote:2 games for
this really?
If you ask me, that wasn't so bad a hit...
Link fixed. I think 2 games is fair. I think Shanny has really done a great job with player discipline this year. We'll see how the season progresses, but so far, he's been consistent.
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:46 pm
by Army of GOD
Serbia wrote:ricthefirst wrote:2 games for
this really?
If you ask me, that wasn't so bad a hit...
Link fixed. I think 2 games is fair. I think Shanny has really done a great job with player discipline this year. We'll see how the season progresses, but so far, he's been consistent.
I'm a Penguins fan who loves Letang so I'm a bit biased, but I saw nothing wrong with the hit either.
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:43 am
by ricthefirst
Serbia wrote:ricthefirst wrote:2 games for
this really?
If you ask me, that wasn't so bad a hit...
Link fixed. I think 2 games is fair. I think Shanny has really done a great job with player discipline this year. We'll see how the season progresses, but so far, he's been consistent.
The thing is we are starting to move towards a hockey where players will try to hit and because they don't want any suspension, they will avoid the player they are trying to hit....
As said best by
Don Cherry
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:22 pm
by Gillipig
Vancouver are off to a bad start. Leafs to a good one. Expect the tables to turn before the season has ended.
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:24 pm
by Gillipig
btw does anyone know what's wrong with Malkin? Is it the knee again?
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:50 pm
by whitestazn88
*knocking on wood*
Another year of playoff disappointment will be ok when the Caps go a perfect 82-0-0
Otherwise, Stanley Kup or bust
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:58 pm
by Army of GOD
whitestazn88 wrote:*knocking on wood*
Another year of playoff disappointment will be ok when the Caps go a perfect 82-0-0
Otherwise, Stanley Kup or bust
They lose in the first round against...hm...let's say the Rangers.
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:48 pm
by FoxMists
Serbia wrote:ricthefirst wrote:2 games for
this really?
If you ask me, that wasn't so bad a hit...
Link fixed. I think 2 games is fair. I think Shanny has really done a great job with player discipline this year. We'll see how the season progresses, but so far, he's been consistent.
Agreed. And I hate agreeing with Wings fans.
ricthefirst wrote:The thing is we are starting to move towards a hockey where players will try to hit and because they don't want any suspension, they will avoid the player they are trying to hit....
As said best by
Don Cherry
No you did NOT quote that ridiculous, couch-upholestry-wearing MF! I have officially lost respect for you. Cherry is a bloody idiot. The players will get used to it and return to hitting as usual once they feel more confident in the stance of the NHL. It takes a bit of time to get used to it. I can't wait until the zebras get used to it. Once they're more consistent, the players will be more comfy. Cherry rants over every bloody change the NHL has ever made. He's an idiot.
Army of GOD wrote:whitestazn88 wrote:*knocking on wood*
Another year of playoff disappointment will be ok when the Caps go a perfect 82-0-0
Otherwise, Stanley Kup or bust
They lose in the first round against...hm...let's say the Rangers.
I don't think they'll make it to conference finals.
Also, not sure what Malkin's malfunction is. They're not keen on telling people now that the NHL doesn't require it. I would guess knee issues or back issues. He's had problems there before. And no, I will never agree that the Flyers have an all around team. As a Pens fan, I hate them unconditionally and with every fibre of my being. It's the mark of a true team fan really.

Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:29 pm
by Caymanmew

i'm going to be putting my money on the sens winning the cup this year.... we only have like 5-6 guys under age 25
edited
wait i think that 5-6 under 23 not 25
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:22 am
by keiths31
caymanmew wrote::-k i'm going to be putting my money on the sens winning the cup this year.... we only have like 5-6 guys under age 25
edited
wait i think that 5-6 under 23 not 25
Sad time to be a Sens fan

Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:40 am
by Caymanmew
keiths31 wrote:caymanmew wrote::-k i'm going to be putting my money on the sens winning the cup this year.... we only have like 5-6 guys under age 25
edited
wait i think that 5-6 under 23 not 25
Sad time to be a Sens fan

yep

Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:13 am
by ricthefirst
FoxMists wrote:No you did NOT quote that ridiculous, couch-upholestry-wearing MF! I have officially lost respect for you. Cherry is a bloody idiot. The players will get used to it and return to hitting as usual once they feel more confident in the stance of the NHL. It takes a bit of time to get used to it. I can't wait until the zebras get used to it. Once they're more consistent, the players will be more comfy. Cherry rants over every bloody change the NHL has ever made. He's an idiot.
Cherry is an idiot I totally agree, but when it comes to hockey, Cherry knows what he's talking about.
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:15 am
by Gillipig
ricthefirst wrote:FoxMists wrote:No you did NOT quote that ridiculous, couch-upholestry-wearing MF! I have officially lost respect for you. Cherry is a bloody idiot. The players will get used to it and return to hitting as usual once they feel more confident in the stance of the NHL. It takes a bit of time to get used to it. I can't wait until the zebras get used to it. Once they're more consistent, the players will be more comfy. Cherry rants over every bloody change the NHL has ever made. He's an idiot.
Cherry is an idiot I totally agree, but when it comes to hockey, Cherry knows what he's talking about.
I try to not take advice from 80 year olds wearing funny suits. Maybe that's just me.
Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:28 am
by General Brock II
And the Leafs are on top of all Eastern teams but Washington! So far.

Re: NHL Season 2011-2012
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:05 pm
by Caymanmew
General Brock II wrote:And the Leafs are on top of all Eastern teams but Washington! So far.

ya but by years end they will be in the bottom 6 of the east