[Lead]

^pretty insane game. very exciting, definitely not what i was expecting. to bad it had to go past regulation, but were still in first in the division with 39 points. calgary edmonton colorado and minnisotta all have 38. pretty crazy right now how we move from last in the division and 11th in the conference to first in the division and 3rd in the conference.
yea enjoy it while it lasts though, we don't play again till saturday and by that time im sure someone else will have taken the lead.

[Hootch]

Where's that quote from that homer Flames fan who loudly trumpeted that the Flames were destined to lead the NW by a large margin by Christmas break? I wonder how his feet taste?

As for the Battle of Alberta vs. the now-defunct Nordiques vs. Scabs; I agree. Oilers/Shames is nowhere close to what it used to be. The rivalry is much more between the fans than the teams on the ice. There's nothing more cold and unemotional as an Oilers/Shames game. At least the Nords/Canadiens had interesting diversions like political undercurrents. These days the Battle of Alberta is way overrated, though it's pretty obvious that the Shames fans take it way more seriously by far. In fact, I hate the Ducks and the Hurricanes way more than I do the Flames, and that's saying something.

[feepa]

So Vancouver has beaten Calgary twice in a row, and now leads the NW. Although Vancouver has up to 3 more games played then anyone in the NW, and likely wont remain at the top.
NW has now been led by all 5 times, and is all within 1 pt of each other

[Distill3d]

Time for the Maple Leafs to renew the golf club memberships, they are done for the season.

that was about 37 games ago, where were you? :haha:

[LordMandeep]

Once again, its Saturday, The Oilers are playing, and Its not on TV. Why? Because the leafs are on fucking every Saturday, and Everyone in the west wants to see them play over say, a local team.
Last weekend, If I used my time shifting, I could watch the Ottawa game, or the Toronto game, depending on what CBC I picked up. Why Can't this be done for West games?

FUCK CBC AND FUCK THE LEAFS

Its simple more people watch a leafs game then an edmonton stanley cup final. They got over or close to a million people atleast on Hockey night in Canada. I agree sports wise but it would be sucide not to cater to that market.

[feepa]

Its simple more people watch a leafs game then an edmonton stanley cup final. They got over or close to a million people atleast on Hockey night in Canada. I agree sports wise but it would be sucide not to cater to that market.

How many though outside of the 416/905 though.
CBC could easily broadcast Toronto games in the east, and broadcast western games for west only at the same time.

[LordMandeep]

Leaf nation spreads far and wide.You be shocked at how many people watch that team. Even i am.

[SHOFEAR]

Leaf nation spreads far and wide.You be shocked at how many people watch that team. Even i am.

There is a reason RSNW broadcasts 60 some weekday Oiler games and presumably just as many Flamers games, occasionaly on the same night. It's profitable to broadcast these games out west. Now on a saturday evening your audience and add revenue is much higher.

Only some station that sucks the taxpayer's tit wouldn't be interested in making as much money as possible. While I will never argue that a leafs game doesn't bring in more advertising revenue than an Oiler or flamers game, not showing on of these games regionally is a clear example of how enept the CBC is.

[feepa]

Leaf nation spreads far and wide.You be shocked at how many people watch that team. Even i am.

Yes, but I'm willing to bet that more people are interesting in 403/780/604/250/778 in watching western games then a Toronto game, even though there may be a few fans here and there for the laffs.

During the 2nd period of the Oilers/Kings game tonight, I saw some dude wearing a leafs jersey. :shrug: :koko:

[LordMandeep]

i agree they should regionalize it, but don't expect leaf games to be ignored. They suck and i don't like them either, but they make bucket loads of money. When the leafs were pretty good (just before the lockout) the games between Ottawa and Toronto in the playoffs were drawing upwards of 3 million viewers. If the leafs play good and go in the playoffs its like a whole new bigger 2nd wave of fans come out of nowhere here.

[malek]

Anaheim 39 28 5 6 62
Buffalo 37 27 7 3 57
Nashville 37 25 9 3 53
Atlanta 39 23 10 6 52
Detroit 37 23 9 5 51
San Jose 38 25 13 0 50
Montreal 36 22 9 5 49
Dallas 38 24 14 0 48
Carolina 39 20 15 4 44
New Jersey 36 20 13 3 43
NY Islanders 36 19 14 3 41
NY Rangers 38 18 16 4 40
Boston 34 18 13 3 39
Washington 37 16 14 7 39
Vancouver 38 19 18 1 39
Ottawa 38 19 18 1 39
Toronto 38 17 16 5 39
Calgary 35 17 14 4 38
Colorado 36 18 16 2 38
Edmonton 36 18 16 2 38
Minnesota 37 18 17 2 38
Chicago 36 16 15 5 37
Pittsburgh 36 15 15 6 36
Tampa Bay 38 17 19 2 36
Florida 40 14 19 7 35
Los Angeles 39 14 20 5 33
Columbus 37 14 20 3 31
Phoenix 36 14 20 2 30
St. Louis 36 10 19 7 27
Philadelphia 37 9 24 4 22

[Lead]

uhh wow Canucks won again, this time against the oilers 6-2.

[feepa]

uhh wow Canucks won again, this time against the oilers 6-2.

Oilers allowing 20 goals against in the last 3 games? WTF. Welcome to the suck. Population = Oilers.

Lets see what Kevin Lowe has to say on After Hours. Better be something about getting a few studs on the Blue line.

[PhilippeMtl]

Yesterday, Habs loose a second game in 2 days, this time against Lightnings in Florida,

In the same time at Bell Center:
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5467/cowboysfringants016xu9.jpg

What a show! It was incredible. 18500 people to see a local franco-folk-rock group.

Happy new year to all hockey fans accross Canada, including Maple Leafs fans ;)

[malek]

Yesterday, Habs loose a second game in 2 days, this time against Lightnings in Florida,

In the same time at Bell Center:
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5467/cowboysfringants016xu9.jpg

What a show! It was incredible. 18500 people to see a local franco-folk-rock group.

Happy new year to all hockey fans accross Canada, including Maple Leafs fans ;)

Tonight its our turn at the Bell Center, Resolution whit 8000+ people paying 100 to 200$ a pop to hear top djs.

[feepa]

Well, surprisingly enough no Flames fan has posted it yet, but Flames OWNED the Oilers last night.
Oilers really need to get some defense happening

[The Chemist]

Iginla for the Hart. Man, he's a monster :D

[Wooster]

^ I saw the highlights. It looked like the flames were in control, jumped to an early lead. Smyth sure is great though. That guy has 19 goals and he missed a month!

Iginla though is dominating hockey right now. Tied for 2nd in scoring in a conference that plays hockey, not shinny like the eastern conference. There is some actual defence and goaltending in the West, which says even more about Iginla's amazing season. I think he is the best player in hockey at this moment.

Langkow too is on pace for more than 90 pts. What an outstanding year. Iginla always finds him in the right place in the slot.

[Coldrsx]

oilers will slump for january and a bit of feb and then come on strong as usual to sneak into the playoffs.

[SHOFEAR]

The third time really was the charm for centre Petr Nedved.

Sources tell TSN that after two previous trips through the waiver wire this season, Nedved was claimed on re-entry waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers by the Edmonton Oilers.

It was reported earlier in the week by the Philadelphia Inquirer and Ottawa Sun that Senators would claim him, but the Oilers who are below the Senators in the standings took him first.

Nedved played 16 games for the Oilers in 2003-04 after being acquired from the Rangers in a trade deadline deal. He recorded 15 points in his stint, and subsequently signed with the Phoenix Coyotes in the off-season.

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The Oilers are in last place in the Northwest Division and are hoping Nedved and provide a spark to their offence which is ranked 24th in total goals.





In 21 games this season, Nedved has one goal, seven points and is a minus-20. The 35-year-old, who has been playing with the AHL's Philadelphia Phantoms, was acquired by the Flyers in January from the Phoenix Coyotes and is making $2.356 million.

Since Nedved was taken off re-entry waivers, the Oilers are only accountable for half the pro-rated value of the contract this season.

[Coldrsx]

Nedved an Oiler
‘A great hockey fit’ — MacTavish
Joanne Ireland, edmontonjournal.com
Published: Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Willing to gamble on past success, the Oilers have plucked Petr Nedved off the waiver wire.

An Oiler for 16 impressive games during the 2003-04 season, the centre has since bounced from Phoenix to Philadelphia, from the NHL to the AHL.

In the 21 games he had played with the Flyers this season, Nedved, 35, scored one goal, registered six assists and was an abysmal -20.


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Font: ****“He’s young enough that it’s not a question of whether or not he’s lost his game. We think his game is there,” head coach Craig MacTavish said today as the Oilers were gearing up for tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers.

“Obviously it wasn’t the right situation for him in Philadelphia. This was a great hockey fit for him when he was here before and we are hopeful that he can regain that form. We don’t expect it to be immediate but we do feel this will be the fit for him.

“He’s worth the gamble.”

The Ottawa Senators and the Anaheim Ducks were also said to be interested in Nedved, who will earn $600,000 for the remainder of the season.

Ottawa was behind Edmonton on the waiver wire pecking order.

Bringing him back here gives the Oilers depth up front and trade options down the road as a puck moving defenceman is still on the need-to-get list.

In the meantime, the Oilers will tinker with the lineup in attempt to generate more five-on-five offence. Nedved, who will be in town for Wednesday’s practice, could end up skating with Petr Sykora and Ales Hemsky. He will also be utilized on the power play.

Rookie Patrick Thoresen has been assigned to the AHL team in Wilkes-Barre to make roster room for the veteran.

“Another high shooting Czech,” said goaltender Dwayne Roloson. “He’ll be a good addition for our team.”

“When he was here a couple of years ago, he played well. He made us a better team,” Jarret Stoll said. “Goalscoring has been an issue, at times, with our team and he’s definitely going to add that.

“Anytime we’ve been struggling (general manager Kevin Lowe) has made the team better at the right times. Maybe this is one of those times we need to be better and he’s shown us he’ll do what he can to make it happen.

“We all have to be better as individuals but Petr coming in is going to make us a better team.”

jireland@thejournal.canwest.com

[The Chemist]

^ -20? Ouch.

[sync]

meh, for 600k and nothing on the line at the end of the year (or we could just send him back down if he sucks) why not.

this is probably part of something bigger lowe is cooking up though.

[Coldrsx]

expect to see:


hemsky-nedved-sykora


a very good line IMO and should connect well together given their backgrounds.

just what the doctor ordered? Now how about that solid D wes gots...

[skrish]

Looks like someone is on their way out for the oil with this pickup. How much cap space do the oilers currently have?

[feepa]

Looks like someone is on their way out for the oil with this pickup. How much cap space do the oilers currently have?

3.918 M

http://www3.telus.net/public/dreyes/nhl/edm.html

[habsfan]

another win for the habs. 51 points, and we aren't even half way through the season.

Keep up the good work!

[SHOFEAR]

So ummm yeah..... holy fuck. what a game. Toews=rediculus

[Claeren]

The Oilers cannot send him down now though, right?

So he HAS to be in the Oilers line-up for the rest of the season unless they can trade him... no sending him down to the farm like Philly did if he is horrible...


Claeren.

[feepa]

The Oilers cannot send him down now though, right?

So he HAS to be in the Oilers line-up for the rest of the season unless they can trade him... no sending him down to the farm like Philly did if he is horrible...


Claeren.

I see no reason why the Oilers can't send him down if he does turn out to be horrible (see worse the Lupul).
He can also be waivered again, if need be, just the same as Philly did

[Claeren]

I see no reason why the Oilers can't send him down if he does turn out to be horrible (see worse the Lupul).
He can also be waivered again, if need be, just the same as Philly did

I am 90% sure that according to the new CBA (and the old one too, no?) any player picked up on waivers has to be kept on your NHL roster for the rest of the season.

No sending him down.



Claeren.

[feepa]

I am 90% sure that according to the new CBA (and the old one too, no?) any player picked up on waivers has to be kept on your NHL roster for the rest of the season.

No sending him down.



Claeren.
take your 90% certainty, and prove it with some fact. I'm 91% sure that he can be.

[bayrider]

A few players have been plucked off waivers and have yet to play an NHL game this season. I don't think that rule applies.

[LordMandeep]

that empty net miss by the dallas star player is the most pathetic thing i saw in a long time..

[SHOFEAR]

well, that was weird... I guess we got that point back we got screwed out of a couple months ago.

[feepa]

that empty net miss by the dallas star player is the most pathetic thing i saw in a long time..

In case anyone missed it

http://youtube.com/watch?v=P5eL4SEtu1c

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dDbEX666G3Y&mode=related&search=

[The Chemist]

My god, how embarassing! He should have just shot it from the circle. :rolleyes:

Flames win with a serious gut check. I was going to turn the game off, but thankfully I didn't - that last ten minutes was fantastic. David Moss is going to be a big time player in the NHL.

I sure hope Iginla's injury isn't serious. :(

[habsfan]

any teams out there interested in Sergei Samsonov? What a waste of 3.5 million$

[SHOFEAR]

any teams out there interested in Sergei Samsonov? What a waste of 3.5 million$


:haha: We could have told you that. Wait for the playoffs, his magical disapearing act will amaze you.

I'd have Samsonov on my team if his salary was 1/3 of what it is now.

[bayrider]

any teams out there interested in Sergei Samsonov? What a waste of 3.5 million$

Apparently Chicago might be interested. Maybe someone would also like to take that midget Bouillon off our hands too? His only contribution to the team so far this season (aside from the 300 turnovers) was punching Tucker in the face.

Oh, and please, o please send Murray down to Hamilton. Gainey, time to call up Lapierre.

[The Chemist]

Shit, Iggy's got a sprained MCL. Kobasew's out with a head injury. And it sounds like Lankow has a foot injury. There's a tough stretch ahead for the Flames - let's see what they're really made of.

[habsfan]

Apparently Chicago might be interested. Maybe someone would also like to take that midget Bouillon off our hands too? His only contribution to the team so far this season (aside from the 300 turnovers) was punching Tucker in the face.

Oh, and please, o please send Murray down to Hamilton. Gainey, time to call up Lapierre.

You've got to be kidding right? Bouillon has been one of our most stable d-men. The King of turnovers is Souray.

LaPierre and Grabovsky have been called up from Hamilton. Koivu and Latendresse won't be playing tonight, they both have the Flu(so do Komisarek, Souray and Muraray!)

[habsfan]

Wait for the playoffs, his magical disapearing act will amaze you.

will he now! Cause he's doing a pretty damn good job of disappearing right now!

[fortroad]

The Oilers really are not up to their hype. They will be lucky to make the play-offs this year!

[bayrider]

You've got to be kidding right? Bouillon has been one of our most stable d-men. The King of turnovers is Souray.

LaPierre and Grabovsky have been called up from Hamilton. Koivu and Latendresse won't be playing tonight, they both have the Flu(so do Komisarek, Souray and Muraray!)

You're kidding right? Bouillon and Rivet have been our worst defensemen all season. I'm surprised I'm hearing this from you habsfan. You're the only person I've read or heard say that Bou has been the most reliable D all season. Aside from the CBC clowns a, I can't think of anyone who finds Bou remotely NHL worthy at all this season. That's been the overall consensus from what I've gathered, and seen from his play. Even RDS homers Yvon and Pierre have knocked him on several occasions this season. That's saying a lot coming from his biggest fan club.

Bouillon always has his head up his ass in the defensive zone. Always out of position, making bas passes. He never has his guy, especially when the opponent in front of the net. I figure that someone with his strength and speed could at least do a better job of clearing the net, and shooting out rebounds but he just skates around and only reacts after the cause. His reach is non-existent and almost always gets eaten alive by taller forwards. I've never seen someone so inept at getting the puck out of our zone than Bouillon. Maybe that's expected though because he has the weakest point shot I've ever seen.

I know a lot of people are blinded because Bouillon is a hard hitter, but that doesn't mean anything when you're taking yourself out of the play to make a hit. Tonight was an excellent example. Him and Rivet resembled Moses parting the Red Sea when Cullen took the puck down the middle and beat Aebischer. Bouillon hasn't been the same since he got back from his injury except for a couple of flashes here and there. He just looks lost out there when he's not throwing the body along the boards.

Surprisingly (save for tonight), Souray has been fairly reliable in the defensive zone this season since the 2 week mark of the season. He's improved his defensive game a lot since last season. Tonight he looked like crap, but I'll give the D a break because of the flu bug. He hasn't made those big mistakes we saw him make last season. You won't notice him much in the defensive zone, not because he's not doing his job, but because he isn't make many mistakes. He's not the best passer but at least he's not hampering us on D either.

[SD]

I'm with bayrider. Boullion is a weak link in the Montreal defense.

Hopefully they keep him around ;).

[SD]

that empty net miss by the dallas star player is the most pathetic thing i saw in a long time..

To be honest, it was just incredibly bad luck. The puck seemed to skip over a bad patch of ice. It could've happened to anyone. If he had shot it from further out and barely missed people would've been on his case for not taking it to the net and making sure it went in.

[habsfan]

well, i f bouillon sucked as much as you think he does, why is it that he plays everynight, and niinimaa and Streit haven'T replaced him!

You have your opinion, but i've been watching hockey long enough to know that Bouillon is better defensively than Souray. How many times has souray been "shifted" by opposing players(cough cough! last year against Spezza, not to mention yesterday afternoon and countless other times!)

[The Chemist]

To be honest, it was just incredibly bad luck. The puck seemed to skip over a bad patch of ice. It could've happened to anyone. If he had shot it from further out and barely missed people would've been on his case for not taking it to the net and making sure it went in.

Any NHL player who can't put a puck in a wide open net from the circle doesn't deserve to be in the NHL, especially a forward.

Good win by the Flames last night. Kipper held the fort, and we got scoring from guys we need to get scoring from while Iggy's out.

[Calgarian]

Iginla will probably miss 2 weeks, the big question will be whether Playfair will bring him back before the allstar break, or if he will let him rest for another week, which also begs the question of whether or not he will play in the All Star game or not?

I am really impressed with Byron Ritchie lately, he was a great goal scorer in junior, but kinda floated around the 3rd and 4th lines in the NHL. Nice to see him get a pair last night.

[bayrider]

well, i f bouillon sucked as much as you think he does, why is it that he plays everynight, and niinimaa and Streit haven'T replaced him!

You have your opinion, but i've been watching hockey long enough to know that Bouillon is better defensively than Souray. How many times has souray been "shifted" by opposing players(cough cough! last year against Spezza, not to mention yesterday afternoon and countless other times!)

I said Souray has improved over last season, I didn't say he was the new Pronger, and aside from this current slump, and the first few weeks of he season, Souray has been pretty good in our zone, positionally at least. Spezza blowing past him was last year, and like I said, I acknowledged his bad play as of late in our zone. But the fact is that during Oct, Nov and early Dec, Souray had been pretty good. Sure he's made a bad pass here and there, but who hasnt? At least he's positioned where he should be and doing a good job of it. Comparing him to McCabe but better defensively is the way I'd go.

Bouillon has been on in favour of Niinimaa because Niinimaa is plain garbage, and when Gainey re-signed Bou to a near $2M deal, he wasn't gonna sit out another heavy contract D in favour of the $500K Streit. Do you seriously expect Gainey to bench another contract of that size? And if you haven't noticed, it's Streit playing the point on the PP, and not Bouillon or Komi. Hell, Gainey didnt even sit Theodore out last season when he took over until he cracked his heel.

Another fine example of Bouillon out of position again today on NJ 2nd goal. Bou was at the top of the left circle riding Higgins' coat tail when NJ was already set up in our zone leaving Lapierre to cover the front of the net... I said Bou is strong on the boards, but his reach is not there to dig the pucks out and dump it or pass it out, also, he gets blown past taller forwards with a longer reach.

I don't mind Bouillon, but he shouldnt play the PP or PK, and should be limited to 12-15mins a game MAX.

[SD]

Any NHL player who can't put a puck in a wide open net from the circle doesn't deserve to be in the NHL, especially a forward.

Good win by the Flames last night. Kipper held the fort, and we got scoring from guys we need to get scoring from while Iggy's out.


Then there are a lot of players who shouldn't be in the NHL.

I've seen a lot of players occasionally miss from there.

I've also seen many players make the exact same play he did...they just didn't have the puck skip over their stick.

[The Chemist]

Then there are a lot of players who shouldn't be in the NHL.

I've seen a lot of players occasionally miss from there.

I've also seen many players make the exact same play he did...they just didn't have the puck skip over their stick.

Maybe they missed from the circle because they were under pressure, but Stefan wasn't. He could have easily shot the puck way before he did and put it in the net - and since he wasn't being pressured at all, if he couldn't put it in from the circle, he doesn't deserve an NHL contract. I mean, that guy in Vancouver put in 14 of 20 from the FAR BLUE LINE! An NHLer should have no problems putting it in from inside the near blue line.

And as far as other players making the same play - doesn't mean it's right. They should keep it simple, rather than trying to be so damn fancy.

[feepa]

Maybe they missed from the circle because they were under pressure, but Stefan wasn't. He could have easily shot the puck way before he did and put it in the net - and since he wasn't being pressured at all, if he couldn't put it in from the circle, he doesn't deserve an NHL contract. I mean, that guy in Vancouver put in 14 of 20 from the FAR BLUE LINE! An NHLer should have no problems putting it in from inside the near blue line.


If you watched the last 2 minutes of the game, you'll actually see stefan had 2 chances at the empty net. The first time, he tried to shoot it in from the neutral zone, and of course, missed. I'm guessing this is why he wanted to come in so close. I guess it really wasnt patrik stefans night.

[jeffwhit]

No one's talking about Crosby's goal last night against the Lightning. It was magnificent.

http://flashplayer.streamos.com/flvplayer.php?url=http://boss.streamos.com/flash/penguins/video/010707_tb_crosby512k_penguins.flv

[Calgarian]

The Flames called up Godard for the game against Minesota tonight, look for a big heavyweight fight with the 6'-7" 270lb monster Boogard tonight

[Calgarian]

Godard fought Boogard as expected and absolutely kicked his ass!

[SD]

Maybe they missed from the circle because they were under pressure, but Stefan wasn't. He could have easily shot the puck way before he did and put it in the net - and since he wasn't being pressured at all, if he couldn't put it in from the circle, he doesn't deserve an NHL contract. I mean, that guy in Vancouver put in 14 of 20 from the FAR BLUE LINE! An NHLer should have no problems putting it in from inside the near blue line.

I've seen many just miss from there. It doesn't happen often, but it happens. What do the experts say then? Take it in and make sure you can't possibly miss. Stefan did just that (just as many other NHLers have done countless times), but it inexplicably skipped.

And as far as other players making the same play - doesn't mean it's right. They should keep it simple, rather than trying to be so damn fancy.

Fancy? He just skated it right to the net. It's probably the least fancy play he could've made.

[feepa]

CANADA GP W L OT PTS GF GA HOME AWAY
MONTREAL 43 24 14 5 53 131 120 14-6-3 10-8-2
OTTAWA 45 24 19 2 50 148 127 11-10-1 13-9-1
VANCOUVER 43 24 18 1 49 107 111 15-7-0 9-11-1
CALGARY 41 22 15 4 48 125 106 17-5-0 5-10-4
EDMONTON 43 21 18 4 46 122 125 13-7-2 8-11-2
TORONTO 44 19 19 6 44 145 148 10-11-3 9-8-3

[Calgarian]

How bout them flames! 7-3 rout over Colorado. looks like they don't really need Iginla afterall.

[skrish]

^ We now lead the league in shorthanded goals with 11

[Calgarian]

I think we are now in the top 10 in scoring too. Where are all the people who said we couldn't score now?

[The Chemist]

I think we are now in the top 10 in scoring too. Where are all the people who said we couldn't score now?

Crying in their beers bcause there does happen to be a team in Alberta that can't score - they just happen to be the team up north. :D

[feepa]

Crying in their beers bcause there does happen to be a team in Alberta that can't score - they just happen to be the team up north. :D
The thing you guys should be singing your own song over is the GA for the lamers. That is why Calgary is doing so well. (Not to mention you've put the puck in the net a few times)

[Calgarian]

To be honest, I think the Flames are allowing way too many goals.

[habsfan]

^ We now lead the league in shorthanded goals with 11


Not to rain on your parade, but Calgary IS not the league leaders in Short handed goals. That distinction goes to the habs, who have 12 SHG.

And is the best team north of the border! Abother win last night, and that 3 game losing streak is over!

[The Chemist]

To be honest, I think the Flames are allowing way too many goals.

Yes, I agree, especially while short-handed. And they're still not scoring enough on the PP. But since the critics were claiming at the start of the season that the Flames beyond Iginla couldn't score, I think the fact the Flames are in the top 10 in league scoring (and had their greatest offensive output of the season sans Iginla) should shut those critics up right now.

[Calgarian]

Yes, I agree, especially while short-handed. And they're still not scoring enough on the PP. But since the critics were claiming at the start of the season that the Flames beyond Iginla couldn't score, I think the fact the Flames are in the top 10 in league scoring (and had their greatest offensive output of the season sans Iginla) should shut those critics up right now.
4 in a row with out him

[Claeren]

Not to rain on your parade, but Calgary IS not the league leaders in Short handed goals. That distinction goes to the habs, who have 12 SHG.

And is the best team north of the border! Abother win last night, and that 3 game losing streak is over!


I would think that any of Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton would LOVE to switch divisions with the Habs though.

The grind over the entire season of playing in the NW division, not to mention in the West, is a pretty big difference over what the Habs have.

Gloat all you want over TO, but in a 7 game playoff series i would take any of those 3 NW teams over Montreal. (Regardless of what the season series is between divisions - that just shows the comparative grind, not the outcome over 7 (or ~72) straight games)




Claeren.

[feepa]

Yes, I agree, especially while short-handed. And they're still not scoring enough on the PP. But since the critics were claiming at the start of the season that the Flames beyond Iginla couldn't score, I think the fact the Flames are in the top 10 in league scoring (and had their greatest offensive output of the season sans Iginla) should shut those critics up right now.

this might help in future postings

http://media.zzounds.com/media/brand,zzounds/trumpet-14f9b6e3ad1a6af8a13ee6173b2e539d.jpg

[habsfan]

I would think that any of Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton would LOVE to switch divisions with the Habs though.

The grind over the entire season of playing in the NW division, not to mention in the West, is a pretty big difference over what the Habs have.

Gloat all you want over TO, but in a 7 game playoff series i would take any of those 3 NW teams over Montreal. (Regardless of what the season series is between divisions - that just shows the comparative grind, not the outcome over 7 (or ~72) straight games)




Claeren.

Ladies and gentlemen, i present the funniest post of the season!!! Thanks for the good laugh buddy! I almost fell off my chair!:banana: :lmao: :lmao: :koko: :haha: :haha:

If you knew anything about hockey, you would know that the North East is on of the (if not THE) Toughest divisions in the league. There is no Buffalo Sabres in the Northwest, just a bunch of better than average teams(except Colorado who are average) who are close to each other. Just take a look at the standings, and you'll understand!

The habs have beaten 4 of the 5 teams in the NW!

Oct 17 Cal: 4 Habs: 5
Oct 21 Col: 5 Habs: 8
Nov 7 Edm: 2 Habs: 3
Nov 22 Minn : 2 Habs: 4

But once again, thanks for the good laugh!!:yes:

[Pegger5]

Ladies and gentlemen, i present the funniest post of the season!!! Thanks for the good laugh buddy! I almost fell off my chair!:banana: :lmao: :lmao: :koko: :haha: :haha:

If you knew anything about hockey, you would know that the North East is on of the (if not THE) Toughest divisions in the league. There is no Buffalo Sabres in the Northwest, just a bunch of better than average teams(except Colorado who are average) who are close to each other. Just take a look at the standings, and you'll understand!

The habs have beaten 4 of the 5 teams in the NW!

Oct 17 Cal: 4 Habs: 5
Oct 21 Col: 5 Habs: 8
Nov 7 Edm: 2 Habs: 3
Nov 22 Minn : 2 Habs: 4

But once again, thanks for the good laugh!!:yes:

All those NW games were in Montreal and when these teams were struggling on the road, bring them out West and see how they do... Try again,

[feepa]

How about them 'abs eh? 8-3 spanking by the Senators?

I hope Calgary doesn't spank the Oilers like that tonight, or I will be regretting this post.

('lames fans, I'm not betting on the Oilers to win tonight, but at least a close game 5-4 Flames?)

[Calgarian]

How about them 'abs eh? 8-3 spanking by the Senators?

I hope Calgary doesn't spank the Oilers like that tonight, or I will be regretting this post.

('lames fans, I'm not betting on the Oilers to win tonight, but at least a close game 5-4 Flames?)

No confidence in your team any more?

Good to see Ottawa spank that Canadiens today.

[Calgarian]

dp

[feepa]

No confidence in your team any more?

Good to see Ottawa spank that Canadiens today.

I still have confidence in the Oilers, just not tonight. I figure the Oilers lose tonight, and beat Calgary next Saturday.
In the past few weeks, Calgary has been hot, and the Oilers not so hot, but Oilers are starting to turn it around.

[slapshot™]

...and the Oilers not so hot, but Oilers are starting to turn it around.
Absolutely.

Nedved is adapting...as are the young D. The Flames are a good measuring stick and a major 4 point game.

So far so good....

CBCHD on the big screen
munchies within reach
wireless laptop on coffee table to keep current with ALL the games
Gibson's Finest and Coke in stock
washroom only steps away
garage for a quick spark is just a sprint up the stairsHappy HDIC everyone! :]

[skrish]

Nice win by the Flames tonight. What a great play by Huselius on the powerplay.

[The Chemist]

That Lombardi has really got wheels. And what a pass by Hammer to get it to him.

Nice to see Friesen finally get one, too.

[skrish]

Nice to see Friesen finally get one, too.

I almost dropped my beer in shock

[Calgarian]

Yeah, it was a good game. You could see the relief on Freisen's face.

[habsfan]

All those NW games were in Montreal and when these teams were struggling on the road, bring them out West and see how they do... Try again,

excuses, excuses, excuses!

Yeah, the Habs got their asses handed to them this afternoon, Shit happens, but they'll bounce back, they always do!

GO HABS GO

[Claeren]

Wow, where did all the Edmonton support go?!

Pretty loud and cocky when they're in first, but i just noticed the lowly Phoenix Coyotes passed them in the standings.... ouch.... A BIG OUCH.




Claeren.

[scumtoes]

Wow, where did all the Edmonton support go?!

Pretty loud and cocky when they're in first, but i just noticed the lowly Phoenix Coyotes passed them in the standings.... ouch.... A BIG OUCH.




Claeren.

tied.

and don't worry, there is still 37 games to play. things will probably change. and it all doesn't matter anyways, this year it's vancouver's turn to lose game 7 of the SCF. ;)

[scumtoes]

dp

[Coldrsx]

Mess honoured
Oiler great’s jersey retirement to be two-day celebration
Scott Petersen, edmontonjournal.com
Published: Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Mark Messier's jersey retirement will be a two-day celebration of the local product’s storied hockey career Feb. 26-27.

The Edmonton Oiler great will be honoured in a civic ceremony in Sir Winston Churchill Square at 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 26, with special dedications expected to take place.

Mayor Stephen Mandel, a number of special guests and teammates will attend the event, MCed by Oilers radio play-by-play man Rod Phillips.
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A charity gala will be hosted in his honour that evening, 8 p.m., at the Winspear Centre. Messier, a host of former teammates and opponents that includes Paul Coffey, Glenn Anderson and Kelly Hrudey, and friends will share stories and answer questions at the 1,500 seat event.

Tickets go for $350, with a $230 tax receipt issued in return, and go on sale Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Winspear Centre box office. All proceeds will be split between the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and Alberta Lung Association as a way for Messier to give back to the community.

The Oilers retire Messier's jersey in a pre-game ceremony against Wayne Gretzky's Phoenix Coyotes on Feb. 27.

“I was born and raised in Edmonton, and spent the first 12 years of my NHL career playing for the Oilers,” said Messier in a statement.

“Having my number raised to the rafters of Rexall Place, where we accomplished so much as a team, and I made so many lifelong friends, is truly an honour.”

spetersen@thejournal.canwest.com

[Pegger5]

excuses, excuses, excuses!

Yeah, the Habs got their asses handed to them this afternoon, Shit happens, but they'll bounce back, they always do!

GO HABS GO

Vancouver 4 Habs 0 last night in Montreal

OUCH!

[habsfan]

Vancouver 4 Habs 0 last night in Montreal

OUCH!

Yeah well, like I said, Shit Happens. WE're going through a losing streak and were outplayed by the Canucks(who are hot lately).

I still think the Habs'll get farther in the playoffs!

[MolsonExport]

Mess honoured
Oiler great’s jersey retirement to be two-day celebration
Scott Petersen, edmontonjournal.com
Published: Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Mark Messier's jersey retirement will be a two-day celebration of the local product’s storied hockey career Feb. 26-27.

The Edmonton Oiler great will be honoured in a civic ceremony in Sir Winston Churchill Square at 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 26, with special dedications expected to take place.

Mayor Stephen Mandel, a number of special guests and teammates will attend the event, MCed by Oilers radio play-by-play man Rod Phillips.
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A charity gala will be hosted in his honour that evening, 8 p.m., at the Winspear Centre. Messier, a host of former teammates and opponents that includes Paul Coffey, Glenn Anderson and Kelly Hrudey, and friends will share stories and answer questions at the 1,500 seat event.

Tickets go for $350, with a $230 tax receipt issued in return, and go on sale Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Winspear Centre box office. All proceeds will be split between the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and Alberta Lung Association as a way for Messier to give back to the community.

The Oilers retire Messier's jersey in a pre-game ceremony against Wayne Gretzky's Phoenix Coyotes on Feb. 27.

“I was born and raised in Edmonton, and spent the first 12 years of my NHL career playing for the Oilers,” said Messier in a statement.

“Having my number raised to the rafters of Rexall Place, where we accomplished so much as a team, and I made so many lifelong friends, is truly an honour.”

spetersen@thejournal.canwest.com

Remember Mark Messier and those Lay's potato chip ads? "I love deez Chips!"
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Canucks beat the Senators 2-1

[feepa]

Wow, where did all the Edmonton support go?!

Pretty loud and cocky when they're in first, but i just noticed the lowly Phoenix Coyotes passed them in the standings.... ouch.... A BIG OUCH.




Claeren.

Ya, prolly the same place most Flames fans were while they tanked for the better part of the first half of the season. Oilers are 2 pts back of the Flames (though they've played 2 more games)

What the hell is up with the Canucks??!?!

[harls]

Canucks beat the Senators 2-1

I was there.. I was surprised how many Canuck fans there were!

It was pretty sad that the Sens couldn't capitalize on this:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/362569530_41a0cc10a7_b.jpg

[scumtoes]

BOA tonight is shaping up to be a barn burner. proline is giving edmonton the odds tonight which seems retarded. stoll, torres and hemsky all questionable to play....

flames missing iggy, which sucks for them...he's a beast.

my heart wants a 5-1 flamer beatdown, but i think it'll be a close 3-2 SO flamer win.

[The Chemist]

Nice road win by the Flames tonight. Always nice to see them thrash the Oil. Kipper and Phaneuf proved once again why they deserve to go to the All Star Game - and those goals by Lombardi and Tanguay! Wowsers! :eek:

[skrish]

Great win for the Flames heading into the break. Hopefully Iggy will be back after the all star game.

[Hardhatdan]

Oilers like a limp dicked grandpa...Klowe is now looking to trade for a bottle of viagra.

[SHOFEAR]

That game represented everything that is now wrong with the NHL. You play your divisional rivals so damn often it becomes just another game. Then as soon as you get a couple players trying to inject some life into it and send a message you get some fucking pansie wearing black and white do everything he can to prevent it from happening. it sucks ass.

[Calgarian]

Wow, Edmonton and Colorado are starting to slip back a little, but are only 6 points out of top spot. Calgary and Vancouver are really hot lately. The home stretch will be really interesting to watch.

[zerokarma]

That game represented everything that is now wrong with the NHL. You play your divisional rivals so damn often it becomes just another game. Then as soon as you get a couple players trying to inject some life into it and send a message you get some fucking pansie wearing black and white do everything he can to prevent it from happening. it sucks ass.

It is a terrible schedule that really needs to be addressed for the next season. Nobody wants to see the same set of teams 8 times in a year, its boring. Then there is other teams that you only end up seeing ONCE every 3 years, its retarded.

[jeffwhit]

^^ Totally agree, I love playing Edmonton, but 8 times a year takes the edge off the rivalry.