[Ayreonaut]

The Jackets certainly have a chance though, with their games-at-hand.

[freeweed]

The Jackets certainly have a chance though, with their games-at-hand.

More importantly, their play of late. Compare them to Minny, or Anaheim. Teams that are barely holding on night-to-night.

We'll still be having the exact same discussion 10 games from now. I wouldn't be surprised if 3 (or even 4) positions are decided in the last 3 games.

[Nicko999]

Ok, I apologize to Gauthier and to the Habs... Carey Price has matured faster than I expected and keeping him was the right choice.

Carey Price: 56 GP, 29 wins, 2.38 GAA, 0.921 sv %, 6 SO
Jaroslav Halak: 43 GP, 19 wins, 2.63 GAA, .907 sv %, 4 SO

I wish all the best to Halak though. He's on the IR right now.:(

[Nicko999]

MONTREAL — When Carey Price was drafted, it was with the foresight that he could one day ascend through the ranks of great Montreal goaltenders the Canadiens have been blessed with throughout their rich history.

Despite the bumps and bruises along the way, Price is quickly climbing his way to the top.

Comparisons to Patrick Roy and Ken Dryden are grossly unfair, but the goaltender from Anahim Lake, B.C., may one day be grouped among them if he can bring this era's team a Stanley Cup win or two.

Last night's start against Atlanta was Price's 54th of the season.

It would've been his 55th had he not been ailing on Saturday when the Carolina Hurricanes were in town.

After 56 appearances overall, Price has a goals against average of 2.38 (the best of his four-year NHL career).

His save percentage of .921 eclipses his career best, set in 2007-08 as a rookie on the East's best team.

He's notched more shutouts this year (6) than in his other three NHL seasons combined (5).

Price is on pace to start 69 games this season, and if he does, that will mean he'll have appeared in 71 of the 82 games on the schedule.

By the end of this season, provided he stays on the pace he's currently set for, the 23-year old Price will have played 205 NHL games.

In Dryden's first full season, he played 64 games and notched a 2.24 goals against average.

It was the most he ever played in one season, over his career.

Dryden played 236 NHL games in his first four years, and by the end of that time, he was 27 years old.

The year after Patrick Roy won Montreal its last Stanley Cup, he played 68 games and notched a 2.50 goals against average.

He never played more in a season. By the end of his fourth NHL season, Roy had played a total of 186 games, at 23 years old.

Price's Canadiens will never resemble Dryden's crew of perennial winners.

Patrick Roy may have authored two Montreal Cups on underdog teams, but they scored enough for him to slide through 1985-86 with a 3.35 GAA and an 875 SA%.

They scored enough for him in '92-93 to win 31 of 62 games with a 3.05 GAA and an .895 SA%.

The team Price had achieved his previous NHL-bests for (the Canadiens in 2007-2008) led the league in goals for, with 262. This year's version ranks 23rd in the category, with 168 goals in 64 games.

And though it may not only be about the numbers, what Price has achieved--with more than 75% of this season expired--shows you the progressive path his career is on.

In the 30 games the Canadiens have scored three or more goals for Price: 23-3-4.

In the 30 games Price has allowed two goals or less: 26-2-2.

Including his six shutouts, Price has allowed a goal or less in 17 of his 54 starts.

Price is 7-3-2 when facing 35+ shots, and 2-1-1 when facing 40+.

In the 26 games, in which the Canadiens failed to score more than two goals, he's still managed 14 points in the standings for them (6 W, 2 OTL).

As I stated before, the numbers only tell part of the story.

The rest of it is about his revival from the abyss he was buried in for an entire calendar year preceding this season; a revival that's had the Canadiens sitting pretty in a playoff spot for the entire season.

It's about a 23-year old man who was anything but at 22.

It's about a person thrust in what's generally conceded as the highest pressure-position in all of sports, delivering much more than what was expected of him.

It's about the growth of an individual that may very well earn the comparisons unfairly thrust upon him as a 20-year old rookie--a true thoroughbred.

One thing's for sure, at $2.75 mil on the cap, Price is among the league's most valuable players. Can you think of others earning as much or less, providing as much value to their respective teams?

http://montreal.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110302/mtl_habshub_angle_110302/20110302/?hub=MontrealSports

Playing his 190th game yesterday, Carey Price is the youngest Habs goalie EVER to reach that mark.

[Bassic Lab]

More importantly, their play of late. Compare them to Minny, or Anaheim. Teams that are barely holding on night-to-night.

We'll still be having the exact same discussion 10 games from now. I wouldn't be surprised if 3 (or even 4) positions are decided in the last 3 games.

I expect the situation to be somewhat clarified ten games from now. One or two more teams ought to have dropped out and a similar number should have solidified their position as play off teams. That said, I wouldn't be shocked if five teams are competing for the last three slots all the way down to the wire.

[freeweed]

I hate to rain on the weekly Habs love parade, but:

Comparisons to Patrick Roy and Ken Dryden are grossly unfair, but the goaltender from Anahim Lake, B.C., may one day be grouped among them if he can bring this era's team a Stanley Cup win or two.

Um, no shit sherlock? The same could be said about every single goaltender in the league. Win a couple of Cups and no kidding you're being treated as one of the upper echelon.

Do people actually take these "stories" seriously? Do those same people also realize that if <insert random prospect here> scores 800 goals, he's likely a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame? :rolleyes:

[The_Architect]

If Gustavsson or Reimer wins the Leafs one or 2 cups, they'll be considered among the likes of Bower, Broda and Sawchuk.

[freeweed]

If Gustavsson or Reimer wins the Leafs one or 2 cups, they'll be considered among the likes of Bower, Broda and Sawchuk.

If Clarke MacArthur ends up scoring 2000 points in his career, he'll be considered among the likes of Gretzky.

[Nicko999]

I hate to rain on the weekly Habs love parade, but:



Um, no shit sherlock? The same could be said about every single goaltender in the league. Win a couple of Cups and no kidding you're being treated as one of the upper echelon.

Do people actually take these "stories" seriously? Do those same people also realize that if <insert random prospect here> scores 800 goals, he's likely a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame? :rolleyes:

Anti Niemi and Chris Osgood are future hall of famers, right?

[Flamesrule]

I think Nicko thinks too much of the Canadien's players.

[Nicko999]

Vancouver even sells out their skills competition? Not many teams do that i bet.

The Bell Centre is full when the skills competition is held.

[Nicko999]

If the playoffs started today...

http://bit.ly/g1JuHv

It would be the 5th time we play the Bruins in 8 years.:shrug:

[The_Architect]

Wow what a beauty OT goal by Grabo..

Phaneuf goes on a very Bobby-like end to ender, embarrasses the Pittsburgh D with his stickhandling (not a common occurrence with him), great pass to Gunnarson, and finished by a beauty tic-tac-toe from Gunnarson to Kessel to Grabo.

Makes up for the completely BS no penalty shot call against MacArthur..
It was a textbook penalty shot. Oh well.

[BretttheRiderFan]

If Gustavsson or Reimer wins the Leafs one or 2 cups, they'll be considered among the likes of Bower, Broda and Sawchuk.

I think if anyone won a cup for the Leafs, they would be considered among the likes of Jesus, Muhammad and Confucious

[freeweed]

I think if anyone won a cup for the Leafs, they would be considered among the likes of Jesus, Muhammad and Confucious

More like unicorns, leprechauns, and elves.

Oh wait, your list was imaginary characters too. :P

[The_Architect]

I wonder if when the Leafs finally do win their cup, the NHL will shut up already..
:P

Or if they'll keep trying to explain that they're the worst sports team in the history of the universe.

[freeweed]

I wonder if when the Leafs finally do win their cup, the NHL will shut up already..
:P

Or if they'll keep trying to explain that they're the worst sports team in the history of the universe.

Seeing as it will happen about 2 years after the heat death of the universe, you may be onto something there.

[The_Architect]

Seeing as it will happen about 2 years after the heat death of the universe, you may be onto something there.

Still before the Canucks win their 1st...

HEYO! :haha:

[Nicko999]

The New Jersey Devils are 18-2-2 in their last 22 games!!!:koko: :koko: :koko:

Can they do the unthinkable? They were 29 pts back from a playoff spot in December. Now they are only 9.

[reidjr]

The_Architect
A cup win won't change much if anything.

[Calgarian]

Wow what a beauty OT goal by Grabo..

Phaneuf goes on a very Bobby-like end to ender, embarrasses the Pittsburgh D with his stickhandling (not a common occurrence with him), great pass to Gunnarson, and finished by a beauty tic-tac-toe from Gunnarson to Kessel to Grabo.

Makes up for the completely BS no penalty shot call against MacArthur..
It was a textbook penalty shot. Oh well.

Phaneuf is actually very good at skating the puck, that was the one aspect of his game that I was regularly impressed with, that and creaming people on a regular basis.

So after the season is a little more than 3/4 done, what do Leaf fans think of him as captain and as a player in general.

[freeweed]

The New Jersey Devils are 18-2-2 in their last 22 games!!!:koko: :koko: :koko:

Can they do the unthinkable? They were 29 pts back from a playoff spot in December. Now they are only 9.

They're sick, aren't they? If there was an award for "turning around a season", they'd be a shoe-in. The Flames have completely done a 180, but the Devils? They've done a 540! Or something.

At this point I actually think they'll make the playoffs. No one can beat them.

[freeweed]

The_Architect
A cup win won't change much if anything.

Well, it WILL cause a tear in space-time so vast that the universe destroys itself. Plus cats and dogs will be living together.

[Coldrsx]

The New Jersey Devils are 18-2-2 in their last 22 games!!!:koko: :koko: :koko:

Can they do the unthinkable? They were 29 pts back from a playoff spot in December. Now they are only 9.

unfricken real... UNREAL

[The_Architect]

Phaneuf is actually very good at skating the puck, that was the one aspect of his game that I was regularly impressed with, that and creaming people on a regular basis.

So after the season is a little more than 3/4 done, what do Leaf fans think of him as captain and as a player in general.

He started out underperforming quite a bit, and (as many people know) was not very popular in Toronto. After he came back from his injury he's been slow to start, but it was noticeable in January that he's stepping up his physical game.

He's currently started to step up the rest of his game too, though he still has room to improve and seems to be steadily improving.

As for leadership, I'm not in the dressing room so I can't tell, but it doesn't seem like any of the players are complaining yet.

[Coldrsx]

We if there was any doubt (not likely), we can officially claim last in the NHL now...


Hemsky out several weeks with shoulder injury

Oilers winger hit in Nashville game

BY JIM MATHESON, EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM MARCH 3, 2011 11:52 AM


EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers winger Ales Hemsky could miss the next 10 games with a right shoulder injury.

“I think it’s a rotator cuff thing, but it’s not torn,” said coach Tom Renney. “He’s out two to three weeks, we believe. He had one MRI already and he’s having another test where they put dye in there (to take a picture) to see things a little more.”

[freeweed]

2 top picks in a row, plus guys like Eberle, plus a new arena in 3-5 years... things are lining up for an amazing season in Edmonton soon.

[Coldrsx]

^can I hang on until then....? Season tickets are expensive, even if a share.

[The_Architect]

Ugh.. the Buffalo-Carolina game WOULD be a 3-point game.
Oh well at least the Leafs won 3-2.. Solid game by Reimer and Phaneuf.
Only 3 points out!

[rrskylar]

I'll give the LEAFS credit, they really are on a hunt for a playoff spot, the team really has pulled together, good goal tending, forwards scoring maybe another Canadian team in the playoffs!:tup:

[rrskylar]

2 top picks in a row, plus guys like Eberle, plus a new arena in 3-5 years... things are lining up for an amazing season in Edmonton soon.

Fan support in Edmonton has been fantastic considering the teams record the past few years. A new downtown arena in Edmonton will be great.

[Some guy]

Damn it! :hell: Why can't the Canucks win 2 in a row???!!! Their only consistency of late is alternating wins and losses. Everything in the league worked out in their favor today- philly lost, detroit will probably lose, and stamkos and st. louis were held off the score sheet again to preserve Daniel's point lead- but they couldn't win, not even a goal! :brickwall: :gaah: :tantrum: :wah: :mad::drowning:

:goodnight:

[Nicko999]

Carey Price recorded his 30th win and 7th shutout.:tup:

It was also his 90th career win making him the 6th goalie in NHL history to reach that mark at the age of 23 or younger. The last one to do it was... Patrick Roy in 1989.

He now has as many shutouts as Tim Thomas (and more wins)...

http://keu1991.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/tumblr_lemusuwrkt1qc97bxo1_500.jpg

[Nicko999]

BTW- So far, the James Wisniewski trade is the best that's been made this season.
Since joining the Habs, he has 21 pts in 26 games with a +3.

He is 7th among D-men with less games played than other big names.:tup:
http://bit.ly/gYjU8z

[SpikePhanta]

They should give kesler less minutes, losing bieksa really hurts the canucks moving the puck.

[freeweed]

They should give kesler less minutes, losing bieksa really hurts the canucks moving the puck.

They should give Kessler MORE minutes, he's an MVP candidate after all.

[freeweed]

Ugh.. the Buffalo-Carolina game WOULD be a 3-point game.
Oh well at least the Leafs won 3-2.. Solid game by Reimer and Phaneuf.
Only 3 points out!

Wow. In the east, a team that's only 2 games above .500 is in serious playoff contention. In the west, teams that are 9 games above .500 are in a similar position.

Yeah, the west is just a tiny bit harder.

[Nicko999]

Wow. In the east, a team that's only 2 games above .500 is in serious playoff contention. In the west, teams that are 9 games above .500 are in a similar position.

Yeah, the west is just a tiny bit harder.

That's why the top 6 teams in the East have more pts than the top 6 in the West?

That's why the Wild lost against the Islanders?

The East is 105-97-32 vs the West... that's above .500!

[Coldrsx]

Taylor Hall, Gordie Howe hat trick.

[You Need A Thneed]

Taylor Hall, Gordie Howe hat trick.

Taylor Hall Hat Trick?

Goal, Assist, Fight, Get Injured?

[You Need A Thneed]

That's why the top 6 teams in the East have more pts than the top 6 in the West?

That's why the Wild lost against the Islanders?

The East is 105-97-32 vs the West... that's above .500!

You realize that that record means that the West has won 129 games against the East, right?

If 105-97-32 record is correct (i'm too lazy to check), the west has won 129 games vs the East, and the East has won only 105 games vs the West.

[Coldrsx]

exactly...

look who he fought as well

[Nicko999]

You realize that that record means that the West has won 129 games against the East, right?

If 105-97-32 record is correct (i'm too lazy to check), the west has won 129 games vs the East, and the East has won only 105 games vs the West.

Probably a lot of those 32 OT/SO loses are in the shootouts.

Like I said, the top teams in the East are better than the top teams in the West while the weaker teams are stronger in the West

In my opinion:

Philadelphia>Vancouver
Boston>Detroit
Tampa<San Jose
Pittsburgh<Chicago
Washington>Los Angeles
Montreal>Phoenix

I'm starting to think the best in the NHL is not Philly but Boston. They are undefeated since the Kaberle trade (while the Habs are also undefeated since the Sopel trade:D ).

[The_Architect]

We told you Kabs was underrated.. but does anyone listen? Noooooooo

[Darkoshvilli]

Why do people care so much which conf. is better? Its honestly one of the more childish "discussions" there is on msg boards. I couldn't care less if the east is "weaker" than the west.

[touraccuracy]

Philadelphia>Vancouver

the only time we've faced them this year:

lPV1vPKYmFI

[MrOilers]

It looks like if Anaheim beats Dallas in a shootout or overtime, the entire division will be sitting in a playoff spot.

[Ayreonaut]

That's why the top 6 teams in the East have more pts than the top 6 in the West?

Uh, yeah. They play shitty Eastern teams more often.

[Nicko999]

yea, just like Boston destroying the entire Western Conference and the Habs sweeping the Canucks.

Yes, the East is sooooo weak.:rolleyes:

Take the Canucks as an example: They scored 2 goals vs Price in 2 games, 0 goal vs Lundqvist and 1 goal on Thomas. It seems they have a problem when they face those good eastern conference goalies.

[Ayreonaut]

Yeah, 2 games. The season is 82 games long, so maybe we shouldn't claim domination based on 2.4% of the season.

[Ayreonaut]

Also, why don't you post Boston or Montreal's total record vs the West (both below .500). Even Philly is only two games above .500 against the West.

Edmonton, the worst team in the League, has a winning record against the East. In fact, only two Western teams have losing records against the East, Calgary and Minnesota.

[Xelebes]

yea, just like Boston destroying the entire Western Conference and the Habs sweeping the Canucks.

Yes, the East is sooooo weak.:rolleyes:

Take the Canucks as an example: They scored 2 goals vs Price in 2 games, 0 goal vs Lundqvist and 1 goal on Thomas. It seems they have a problem when they face those good eastern conference goalies.


The spread on goals between West and East is 641-607 (5.6%) for the West, excluding SO W/L. Against their own conferences, it's 2045-1993 (2.6%) for the West.

[MrOilers]

Edmonton, the worst team in the League, has a winning record against the East.

Damn right we do!

In addition, the Oilers also beat Nicko's beloved Toilet Seats both times they played this season.

[Nicko999]

Yeah, 2 games. The season is 82 games long, so maybe we shouldn't claim domination based on 2.4% of the season.

I was more replying to Nucks fans showing their game vs Philly as a proof their team was better.

There is no proof that Western teams are better... After all, we have the best player (Crosby) and best goalie (Thomas) in the East.:tup:

+ It's harder to play 10PM games than 4PM games!

[Nicko999]

Damn right we do!

In addition, the Oilers also beat Nicko's beloved Toilet Seats both times they played this season.

Hey guess what?

Max Pacioretty is producing at the same pace as Taylor Hall... at least we don't have to suck to have a competitive team.

Toilet Seats... Really? Especially coming from a fan of the worst team in the NHL.

[Darkoshvilli]

Hey guess what?

Max Pacioretty is producing at the same pace as Taylor Hall... at least we don't have to suck to have a competitive team.

Toilet Seats... Really? Especially coming from a fan of the worst team in the NHL.

I wouldn't bother nicko, Edmonton is the least desirable franchise in the NHL to play in, can't blame them for being a little bitter. :D

[Nicko999]

You got to be kidding me!!!

Ilya Kovalchuk with another overtime game winner. He signed a big contract this summer but he's producing right now.

15 goals (including 6 GW), 13 assists and 28 pts in his last 23 games.

Leads the NHL in overtime goals

http://bit.ly/fuxVLH

and in GW goals
http://bit.ly/fyxxeP

BTW-4 overtime goals is the record in one season and it's been done by 6 players before: Jokinen, D.Sedin, Naslund, Elias, Sundin, Niedermayer.

[Some guy]

BTW-4 overtime goals is the record in one season and it's been done by 6 players before: Jokinen, D.Sedin, Naslund, Elias, Sundin, Niedermayer.

Did you notice that half of them were Canucks? ;)

[SpikePhanta]

They should give Kessler MORE minutes, he's an MVP candidate after all.
Have you noticed that the past few games is ice time has been around 22+, and he has no goals.
AV should try to give 4th and 3rd lines more minutes.

Iginla going for 10th straight 30+ goal season!!!

[Ayreonaut]

Iginla going for 10th straight 30+ goal season!!!

Every year I'm ready to accept that he's probably going to slow down, but it never seems to happen.

[SpikePhanta]

Every year I'm ready to accept that he's probably going to slow down, but it never seems to happen.

maybe its good karma :P

The guy's a class act all the way

[Darkoshvilli]

Is Hall really done for the year? What a fucking idiot, serves him right for trying to fight a goon.

[Nicko999]

Is Hall really done for the year? What a fucking idiot, serves him right for trying to fight a goon.

Imagine if Subban (who has 2 or 3 fights already and is the #1 target for every opponent) gets injured? The Habs will be done.

[Denscity]

Vancouver wins Philly loses! Canucks now lead league by 5 points!!

[Surrealplaces]

Iginla going for 10th straight 30+ goal season!!!

Yup, only 10 players to ever do that in the NHL, and all but one...Jaromir Jagr is in the hall of fame....Jagr will be there later.....so will Iggy :)

[Surrealplaces]

yea, just like Boston destroying the entire Western Conference and the Habs sweeping the Canucks.

Yes, the East is sooooo weak.:rolleyes:

Take the Canucks as an example: They scored 2 goals vs Price in 2 games, 0 goal vs Lundqvist and 1 goal on Thomas. It seems they have a problem when they face those good eastern conference goalies.

That's not exactly an argument. The best way is to look at it, is by the conference's record head to head, and the west has the better record, in games/points and also in goals vs the eastern conference. Also, all hockey analysts agree that that the west is the tougher conference.

That said, in the end though it doesn't matter. Any team can beat any other team on a given night. There isn't that much of spread between top to bottom teams, and not much of difference between the two conferences. Sure the Habs swept the Canuck, but didn't the Oilers not sweep the habs?

[Surrealplaces]

St Louis loses again........stick a fork in them, they're done. Columbus is also starting to fade.

[Ayreonaut]

Yup CBJ lost a couple and no longer have games at hand either, both those teams are done. I don't care if Chicago wins anymore because Calgary won't be battling with them for 7th or 8th. Chicago will probably finish 4th. Right now Calgary sits in 5th and the next 4 are all in the Pacific, so we should be in good shape (as long as the number number of OT games is limited (stupid Stars and Ducks)). In the end though the Flames control their own fate; looking at the rest of the schedule nearly every game is against teams we are competing with (7 more games against Pacific teams this month).

[Darkoshvilli]

Price stops 43 of 45 and Habs win their 4th in a row! :D

We're now 7pts up on 7th place Rangers with a game in hand and just 5 back of Boston.

[Nicko999]

Win number 31 for Carey Price who stopped 43 shots like Darkoshvilli said.

And it's hard not to get excited about this Pacioretty kid!!! 14 goals and 24 pts in 36 games...

That's a 55 pts and 32 goals pace over 82 games!

and it's official... hell has frozen! Hal Gill scored on consecutive games.:koko::haha:

[Darkoshvilli]

Is the Reimer honeymoon over? He gave up 5 tonight.

[The_Architect]

Is the Reimer honeymoon over? He gave up 5 tonight.

Yupp one shaky game against the defending Stanley Cup champions means he's done.

Hear that everyone? Might as well send him back to the ECHL!

I mean it's not like any Habs current goaltender had a shaky game, let alone season right?

[Darkoshvilli]

I guess not, maybe a few more stinkers will do it.:haha:

[The_Architect]

I guess not, maybe a few more stinkers will do it.:haha:

Didn't Patrick Roy once let in like 9 or something?

Then go on to be Avs Patrick?

Stinkers happen to every goalie. We'll see how he does from here on end against the Leafs horrid schedule.

[Nicko999]

Well, congrats to Luongo for his 300th win yesterday. At the age of 31, he is the 6th fastest goalie to reach that mark. Of course, Martin Brodeur and Patrick lead with 403 wins and 349 wins respectively at that age.

Wins by the age of 31.
http://bit.ly/gxzTB9

[bulliver]

^ I cannot help but think he would have achieved that goal faster if he had not been in Florida for 5 seasons, though perhaps not fast enough to change positions on that list...

[Nicko999]

Is this a dream? Kovalchuk scores again (added an assist) and the New Jersey Devils win.

20-2-2 in their last 24 games!!!:koko:

Let's just all hope they don't make the playoffs.:uhh:

[Tarsus]

Nice hard fought win for the Flames.

Iggy, 10 straight seasons with 30 or more goals. He's in very elite company.

[Nicko999]

Congrats to Iginla...his consistency has always amazed me.

[Some guy]

Attended the Ducks-Canucks game today(or now yesterday), unbelievable how many Canucks fans were there- many were from the game in LA last night too. I feel sorry for the Ducks, it must have felt like an away game. :haha: Anyways, great win by the Canuckleheads. :banana:

By the way: I am not exaggerating in the least bit, at least 1/2 the crowd was wearing blue. :awesome:

[Coldrsx]

Is Hall really done for the year? What a fucking idiot, serves him right for trying to fight a goon.

yup

why? he asserted himself and simply had bad luck with the ankle.

Congrats to Iggy, love how he plays (historically)

[Darkoshvilli]

I just think its a silly thing to do for a guy who gets paid to put up points and is a rookie no less to fight a goon of all people. Sometimes you gotta swallow your pride and let a teammate take care of it and answer on the score sheet.

[Coldrsx]

My only issue with it was that he had a decent chance still to be in contention for rookie of the year... he was going to get a TON of playing time.

[Surrealplaces]

Way to go Iggy :cheers: nice to see him up there in a category with guys like Gretzky, Bossy, Kurri, Jagr, Esposito, etc.. A future Hall of famer for sure

[Calgarian]

Iggy is class all the way, glad to see him still in Calgary, and very glad to hear the response to the announcement of his 10th 30 goal season. I really hope he retires here.

[Ayreonaut]

By the way: I am not exaggerating in the least bit, at least 1/2 the crowd was wearing blue. :awesome:

I'm glad Vancouver finally got a jersey colour that works in large numbers.
18,000 people wearing black or navy blue just isn't the same as bright red or blue (I'd like to see a team wear green too (real green, not that bs the Wild wear).

[Jets4Life]

The Flames are really turning on the heat. It's a real possibility that they can finish as high as 4th place.

[Nicko999]

Quote from December 13!
The best goal scorer from the AHL has been called up. He will likely play on the second line.


I understand why now!!!:sly: Scoring is not much of a problem anymore with Pacs, Desharnais and Wiz added to the lineup.:)

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/110/scr1299540734.png

Yes, that's right... in 36 games only!!! Had he played all 66 games, he would be third in the NHL behind Stamkos and D.Sedin for PP goals.

I love our future... Price in nets, Subban at the back end and Pacioretty as the power forward (hopefully). Desharnais is another rookie with a good production (16 pts in 27 games). Lars Eller is also playing better.

[Flamesrule]

Who would have thought that Calgary would be tied with Montreal in points and 5th place in the Western Conference!

What a accomplishment.

[Surrealplaces]

The Flames are really turning on the heat. It's a real possibility that they can finish as high as 4th place.

The hottest team in the league since Christmas (21-6-6). I hope they can keep playing the way the way the played last night, they are looking alot like the Flames of 04....a real 'in your face' hard working team.

[Some guy]

Vancouver's third line has caught fire lately and has been a major offensive force in the last couple of weeks. So with this in mind, I got thinking:

Who is the most underrated player for your team?

As a Canucks fan I think Jannik Hansen is probably the most underrated player for Vancouver. He has been consistent all year (not point-wise, but effort-wise), is a significant part of the PK, can chip in offensively, but most impressive of all is his ability on the forecheck and harassment of the puck-carrier. The guy just doesn't give up. . . and that is why he has my vote.

[The Chemist]

Vancouver's third line has caught fire lately and has been a major offensive force in the last couple of weeks. So with this in mind, I got thinking:

Who is the most underrated player for your team?

As a Canucks fan I think Jannik Hansen is probably the most underrated player for Vancouver. He has been consistent all year (not point-wise, but effort-wise), is a significant part of the PK, can chip in offensively, but most impressive of all is his ability on the forecheck and harassment of the puck-carrier. The guy just doesn't give up. . . and that is why he has my vote.

Underrated for Calgary is almost certainly Mark Giordano. He may be the most underrated player in the entire league, for that matter.

[Nicko999]

The hottest team in the league since Christmas (21-6-6). I hope they can keep playing the way the way the played last night, they are looking alot like the Flames of 04....a real 'in your face' hard working team.

The Devils are the hottest team... 20-2-2 in their last 24 games.:koko:

[Nicko999]

Who would have thought that Calgary would be tied with Montreal in points and 5th place in the Western Conference!

What a accomplishment.

We have 2 games in hand and 34 non-shootout wins vs 28 non-shootout wins for Calgary.

But you're right though, I would never have imagined Calgary being 5th in their Conference this late in the season. It's the second best turnaround this season.:tup:

[Bassic Lab]

The Devils are the hottest team... 20-2-2 in their last 24 games.:koko:

They are also 22-17-2 in their last 41 games... Where do you want to draw the line?

[Nicko999]

They are also 22-17-2 in their last 41 games... Where do you want to draw the line?

If I do the math... 21+6+6=33 games.:D

Oh well let's just say both teams are red hot... However the Devils are currently(the last 20-something games) hotter.

[Nicko999]

Plekanec is the most underrated player on this team. He is our best forward offensively AND defensively.

However, I am very tempted to say Pacioretty... he is still pretty much unknown around the NHL.

What a story he has been this season...

Started in the AHL. He publicely said he wanted to stay in Hamilton for the season. He was not interested in joining the Habs if not in the top 6.

He DOMINATED the AHL before being called up by the Habs. We, as Habs fans, were shocked at how much better he was compared to previous seasons. Just ask Chara or Lundqvist about it.:haha:


-He was the one who scored to tie the game with 12 seconds left vs Anaheim.
-He was the one who got a puck in the ribs and didn't even miss a game. In fact, he scored 3 times in the following 2 games.

He's even heating up now with 8 goals in his last 12 games.

But the most amazing thing is that he lead the team with 7 PP goals after only 36 games played!!! Some of the older guys can learn from him (I am serious).

[rrskylar]

The Gongdale Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXfpYRJT1Xw

[Coldrsx]

Edmonton looking to make a push for 28th tonight...

[Darkoshvilli]

We have 2 games in hand and 34 non-shootout wins vs 28 non-shootout wins for Calgary.

Not to mention we're without our best player, just a minor detail.