[Coldrsx]

HORCOFF NAMED OILERS 13TH CAPTAIN

The Edmonton Oilers have named Shawn Horcoff as their new captain, making him the 13th player to wear the “C” since the team joined the NHL in 1979.

The 32-year-old centre is entering his 10th NHL season, all with the Oilers. Drafted in the 4th round (99th overall) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, the 6’1”, 208 pound native of Trail, British Columbia has scored 374 points (133G, 241A) with 417 penalty minutes in 637 career games.

[Ayreonaut]

http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/ssphockey

Draft Time: Fri Oct 8 8:00pm CEST

Something got messed up so 8PM CEST is 2PM EST and 12PM MDT

If there is any way to change the date please let me know.

I think we need the league ID and password to join.

[Calgarian]

Horcoff? that guy is useless!

[Coldrsx]

^correction, was...

I boo'd him all of last year, but he has used the off season to reflect and appears to be in old form. I think he is the right guy leadership wise for now, but needs to step up this year.

[Jay in Cowtown]

According to ESPN, tomorrow night at the Drugstore will be a battle of the basement dwellers this season... they're probably not that far off either! I can't take Calgary's perfect preseason too seriously. Didn't they dress the top line in almost every game?

Oh well, NHL this time of year is just weekday filler before football on the weekend. :tup:

[freeweed]

Horcoff is cool because he has 2 different coloured eyes, like a Husky.

[Tom Servo]

I can get a couple more American SSPers no problem (one has already said he'd join).


Just going from memory here, but who would be in for the pool?

Ayreonaut
Nicko999
Feepa
Darkoshvilli
Flamesrule
theman23
bulliver
Strange Meat

Let me know if I forgot someone, or included someone who's out. We might not draft before Thursday, but hopefully by the weekend we can.

i forgot about your SECRET hockey club over here...

i'm down...

[Ayreonaut]

Horcoff is cool because he has 2 different coloured eyes, like a Husky.Really? I guess I've never taken my eyes off his nose.


i forgot about your SECRET hockey club over here...

i'm down...

Cool. Like I said, I think we have to wait to get the ID number and password from Nicko.

[Tom Servo]

Cool. Like I said, I think we have to wait to get the name and password from Nicko.

okay cool... can i call dibs on kane and crosby?

[MrOilers]

Horcoff's not the most talented forward, for sure, but he's a versatile centerman who plays hard and makes sacrifices on every play, and proudly wears his heart on his sleeve.

He's one of the few veterans on the Oilers roster from last year who always plays like he actually WANTS to win. His attitude and on-ice hustle is what every leader should exude, and is a very good choice for captain, in my opinion.

[freeweed]

Horcoff's not the most talented forward, for sure, but he's a versatile centerman who plays hard and makes sacrifices on every play, and proudly wears his heart on his sleeve.

He's one of the few veterans on the Oilers roster from last year who always plays like he actually WANTS to win. His attitude and on-ice hustle is what every leader should exude, and is a very good choice for captain, in my opinion.

He's the next Smythie. I think it's a good move.

PS: this is what Horcoff has. It's even mentioned in his Wikipedia page. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterochromia)

[Nicko999]

I think we need the league ID and password to join.

ID# 84066
password: ssphockey

[Nicko999]

Nice way to start the season!!!

Markov-Still not ready but healing faster than expected. Should be back by mid to late October.

Cammalleri-One game suspension

Hamrlik-Will miss the first game with a mysterious injury.

Price-He's sick and will probably be second goalie for the first game.


The season has not even started yet... :no:
The good thing however is that those injuries/suspensions/illnesses are short term absences. Last season all we got was long-term(6 weeks and more).

[Tom Servo]

i'm team Tom Servo

[Coldrsx]

Retro Kurri Oiler Jersey- check
Retro Oiler colors hat- check

Let the games begin

[caltrane74]

Hey, I got Sidney Crosby in my work pool. - check

And today is a party at Dundas Square for the NHL kickoff..... - check

And the Leafs will still suck!!! - check

[Taeolas]

Saw this come across my RSS feeds today, and I'm as /boggled as Nikki is.
Hockey City Super Heroes (http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/say-what-stan-lee-to-create-30-new-superheroes-for-nhl-cities-by-2011/)

At least they'll have a story line ready to go... The Phoenix hero's move to Winnipeg. :)

[freeweed]

I'm speechless. And I'm a comic nerd to some degree.

[Calgarian]

WTF? that's some unusual shit right there.

On a positive note. Opening day and the Oilers are going down!

[Coldrsx]

WTF? that's some unusual shit right there.

On a positive note. Opening day and the Oilers are going down!

Sometimes words are simply not needed...

http://mokhan.ca/Blog/content/binary/class.jpg
(http://mokhan.ca/Blog/content/binary/class.jpg)

[theman23]

Sometimes words are simply not needed...

http://mokhan.ca/Blog/content/binary/class.jpg
(http://mokhan.ca/Blog/content/binary/class.jpg)

What a lame photoshop. He didn't even bother changing the slogan.

Can't do a hockey pool this year, I'm just way too busy.

[PhilippeMtl]

Hey, I got Sidney Crosby in my work pool. - check

And today is a party at Dundas Square for the NHL kickoff..... - check

And the Leafs will still suck!!! - check

I seriously think Leafs will be a lot better than us this year.

[Coldrsx]

^I concur.

A lot better at sucking.

[Darkoshvilli]

I seriously think Leafs will be a lot better than us this year.

:haha: :haha:

[caltrane74]

The Leafs sucking is part of the corporate agenda....

Some greedy grey suited pin-strippers are plotting on Queen West in the Cadillac Fairview Tower,on how to sap every last dollar outta these knuckleheaded leafs fans for the umpteenth season.

[SKYSTHELIMIT]

Annnnd awaaaaayyyy we go!! Best of luck out there to everyones favourite team unless of course you cheer for someone other than the Flames LOL:D

[Ayreonaut]

Can't do a hockey pool this year, I'm just way too busy.

Shit, my bad.

Okay, we need one or three more to join then. Cold or feepa, are either of you in?

[Yume-sama]

Some big saves by Giguere late in the game. The Leafs didn't blow it, like they surely would have last year. Again, and again... and again.

[Darkoshvilli]

Some big saves by Giguere late in the game. The Leafs didn't blow it, like they surely would have last year. Again, and again... and again.

Lots of games left for that...lol

[Nicko999]

Great game by the Habs but the defensive squad made costly mistakes.
I hope we never see Picard again this year...

BTW-Thanks to Calgary! Dustin Boyd has some pretty sick stickhandling abilities.:)
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/135/scr1286504627.png

Lars Eller has to keep playing like that to make the Halak trade look a bit better. I hope he stays in the top 6 so we can develop him into a heck of player. He's still 21.

Can't wait for Cammy( bye bye Darche), Hamrlik( bye bye Picard) and Markov (0 in 5 on PP) to come back!

[theman23]

Who can barely speak English, has more toes than IQ points, and has hard-on for PK Subban? No, I`m not talking about your average Habs fan. The answer is Glenn Healey. It boggles my mind how this man could have gotten a job that required talking. Does the CBC not audition?

The game itself was a mixed bag for the Leafs, but Giguere`s steady play was a very promising sign.

[freeweed]

Well, this game has a ways to go, but the Oil might just contend this year. For a playoff spot anyway.

[Mister F]

Toronto 3, Montreal 2. You were saying, Coldsrx? :haha:

The Leafs sucking is part of the corporate agenda....

Some greedy grey suited pin-strippers are plotting on Queen West in the Cadillac Fairview Tower,on how to sap every last dollar outta these knuckleheaded leafs fans for the umpteenth season.
Ah, this old chestnut. I'm curious what people who say this really mean. Should they spend more on players when the cap won't let them? Should they hire better management when they have one of the most respected GMs in the game? Let's be thankful Ballard's dead and move on.

[MrOilers]

Well, this game has a ways to go, but the Oil might just contend this year. For a playoff spot anyway.

Flames are lucky they didn't count Penner's goal.

[feepa]

Already in too many pools. Is this one h2h? It's the only I might consider it

[feepa]

Did you see that goal by eberle holy fuck

[Yume-sama]

Did you see that goal by eberle holy fuck

Amazing goal. The new kids on the block are schooling the old fogeys.

[Yume-sama]

One hell of a wrist shot by Eberle, 4 - 0 Oilers.

[Tarsus]

Flames are having a tough night....but it's a long season. Having all of their starting centers out isn't helping either.

[MrOilers]

Did you see that goal by eberle holy fuck

Short handed, to boot.

Not a bad show for your 1st ever NHL goal.

[Yume-sama]

Short handed, to boot.

Not a bad show for your 1st ever NHL goal.

Yeah, really. Jarome has played 1025 games and still doesn't know how to deke.

[MrOilers]

MacIntyre :omg:

[feepa]

FLAWLESS VICTORY!!!

FATALITY!!!

[feepa]

Ignila is a hack goal suck for the last few seasons anyways... definitely beyond his peak

[freeweed]

Deja vu all over again.

All I can say is slow, slow, slow. Let's sign another 35 year old, or another guy who washed out last year. Maybe that'll help.

[Nicko999]

Wow, that was the most spectacular first NHL goal I've ever seen.

The Calder trophy is going to a Canadian team this year. It's a battle between the 3 kids in Edmonton and P.K. Subban! Lars Eller could surprise if he stays in our top 6 but I don't think he will have enough pts to be considered.

[Distill3d]

Wow, that was the most spectacular first NHL goal I've ever seen.

The Calder trophy is going to a Canadian team this year. It's a battle between the 3 kids in Edmonton and P.K. Subban! Lars Eller could surprise if he stays in our top 6 but I don't think he will have enough pts to be considered.

I think its between Eberle and Subban this year. :tup:

[The Chemist]

Looks like its gonna be a long year in Flamesville. :(

Any guesses at the over-under as to when Sutter's going to get fired?

[caltrane74]

Dont believe the hype.... about the leafs being a second-to-last team. They'll come in dead last place this year, and will call up Kadri before the end of November.

Trust.

[Riise]

Looks like its gonna be a long year in Flamesville. :(

Thank God we live abroad eh?

I haven't been following the Flames as much over the last year but I still manage to get hyped up for the big rivalries, then shit like last night happens... Fair play to the Oilers, I heard they were as good as we were shite.

[Tom Servo]

hey, there are only 7 people signed up in the fantasy league... and it's almost 10 CST

[Jay in Cowtown]

MacIntyre :omg:

lol, Oh the humanity!


Huh? Calgary lost to a young, fast and talented team... can't imagine that? Maybe we should sign another slow dinosaur, eh Sutter?!?

[Calgarian]

Wow, this looks like it could be a long season, thanks again Darryl! Who needs prospects and draft picks when you can get guys like Jokinen, trade him for nothing, and sign him again the next year.

The young Oilers were just more excited last night and had the energy to match, Calgary was slow and look to be picking up where they left off next year.

[Bigtime]

Well at least Calgary is still getting The Bow.

We gotta have something to feel better. :)

[Calgarian]

Well at least Calgary is still getting The Bow.

We gotta have something to feel better. :)

I'll feel a bit better when we win the Grey Cup in Edmonton. :yes:

[Darkoshvilli]

Already in too many pools. Is this one h2h? It's the only I might consider it
Its h2h.

Cmon people we only need one more!

[Ayreonaut]

Its h2h.

Cmon people we only need one more!

I think touraccuracy is in, I'm just giving him some info about H2H.

[bulliver]

^ I've never done h2h before, so I was browsing that yahoo fantasy page for some rules or a faq or something that explains how it works...couldn't find anything.

[Ayreonaut]

It's well hidden I know, but there is info on it.

Here (http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/sports/fantasysports/hockey/rules/hrules-05.html)

[Airboy]

I don't know if it was all the wine a drank at dinner but that last period of the Oilers game had me giggling like a little school girl.

[Urban_Genius]

Wow pretty impressive win for the Oil. The one thing that surprised me was their team speed, very very good. MacIntyre...wow.
That might be one of the sickest first career NHL goals ever by Eberle. Short handed and all. It looked like the kids were full of confidence.

Just hope Oiler fans remember it's only game one. They'll have their ups and downs, but should be an exciting year for them. Maybe they'll be this year's Colorado Avalanche.

Speaking of Avs also beat the Hawks in OT. It was the 95/96 Stanley Cup winning team reunion in Denver and apparently put on a pretty good show. I hope we can fly under the radar again a bit this year..

Glad hockey is back.

[feepa]

am I too late to join the pool?

[bulliver]

We have an even number now, so unless you can find someone else...draft is in 8 minutes....

[Urban_Genius]

I'm in than. How do I sign up?

[bulliver]

Nikko posted the league id and password earlier in this thread.

[Darkoshvilli]

http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/ssphockey

ID# 84066
password: ssphockey


Hurry up!

[Urban_Genius]

Ok haha sorry. I must have missed it. Good luck guys. Sorry about that.

[feepa]

There was a problem


The league is not in pre-draft mode. (Error #209)
That league is not available. (Error #450)

[ZiZiPop]

I think the thing that impressed me the most about the game was in the second when Calgary was trying to slow the pace and make it more physical, the Oilers were able to settle down before they got sucked in.

[touraccuracy]

we picked at 11 am PST today. i got ovi :D.

[Calgarian]

So how long is it before Khabibhulin goes to jail?

[Coldrsx]

No words can express what I saw last night

[Surrealplaces]

No words can express what I saw last night

I think the word 'Knockout' sums it up both figuratively and literally! The punch by McIntyre pretty,much symbolized the game.


The Oilers have served notice that the BofA is back. I'm not too surprised by the Edmonton's play, as they are obviously a much improved team this year, and not just because of the highly touted rookies.

Most of the talk has been of the three rookies, but I think the missing story has been the return of their top three players who were out last year (two from injury and one just plain missing). If those guys and Souray were healthy all year, they would have been a much better team

I'm not so sure the Oilers will be that good all year, and I think the Flames will be better than last night. I expect they'll both be fighting for positions around 6-10th place.

[Darkoshvilli]

So the pool only starts next week?

[Surrealplaces]

Memo to those Flame fans who are in mourning today:

-Last year the Flames steamrolled the Canucks in much the same fashion in the opening game. Nuff said.
-In 2006 the Flames were steam rolled by Minnesota in the opener and eventually won the division title.
-In the 2008 opener they were steam rolled 6-0 by the Canucks and they still made the playoffs while the Canucks didn't.


The point being it's a long season.

[Ayreonaut]

^ Yeah, I'm still quietly optimistic about this season.

So the pool only starts next week?

I was hoping it starts tomorrow, but really have no idea.

[Darkoshvilli]

^ Yeah, I'm still quietly optimistic about this season.



I was hoping it starts tomorrow, but really have no idea.


League Notes

* Your league will begin with the games played starting Week 2.

:(

[touraccuracy]

yeah I think it starts each Monday.

[Distill3d]

Looks like its gonna be a long year in Flamesville. :(

Any guesses at the over-under as to when Sutter's going to get fired?

We lose 1 game and the season's over eh? Starting to sound like a Canucks fan there :yes:

[The Chemist]

We lose 1 game and the season's over eh? Starting to sound like a Canucks fan there :yes:

But it's not just one game - it's a continuation of the poor performance we saw from basically the same bunch over the last half of last season as well. If they're going to continue playing the same lousy hockey they did last year, we might as well call the season over before it starts. I'd like to be optimistic, hell I WANT to be optimistic, but there's very little reason to be optimistic about this old, slow team.

[manny_santos]

A little bird told me Yonge Street was crowded today with Leaf fans planning the Stanley Cup parade.

BTW...I drank some Molson Export last night during that game. :D

[Yume-sama]

Strange game in Atlanta. Pavelec (their goalie) lost consciousness and fell to the ice 2 minutes in to the game, to be replaced by Mason... who was scored on less than a minute later.

But the Thrashers won, thanks to many of the new Thrashers, 4 - 2~

They look like they could be alright this year. Not great. Not really GOOD, but... alright :P Evander Kane looks great.

ieqeCnA_TjM

[Nicko999]

I think I saw the impossible... Pavel Datsyuk with a Gordie Howe hat trick!!!:koko: :haha:

[Nicko999]

I'll feel a bit better when we win the Grey Cup in Edmonton. :yes:

Not going to happen...:P

[Yume-sama]

Hmm. The only thing worse than getting in to a fight with a 4 time Lady Byng winner is losing to him.

[Darkoshvilli]

Dats is a pretty tough SOB for skilled Russian player.

[Hardhatdan]

So how long is it before Khabibhulin goes to jail?
Longer than it took to haul that lump of a wannabe tough guy flamer off the ice.

[Calgarian]

Longer than it took to haul that lump of a wannabe tough guy flamer off the ice.

lol, touche

I wonder if Ivanins is going to play again....

[Nicko999]

I think its between Eberle and Subban this year. :tup:

I must say I was surprised by TSN's top 10 rookies this year!!!

This season's crop of rookie talent is exceptional.

A blend of forwards, defencemen and goalies will vie for the Calder Trophy, with familiar names and a few surprises considered among our annual Top 10 list.

No. 10: Jeff Skinner

The 18-year-old Carolina forward enjoyed a spectacular training camp. Skinner is considered physically ready for the NHL and will be given tons of playing time to display an offensive talent that saw him score 70 goals in 74 games last season with the OHL's Kitchener Rangers.

No. 9: Jonathan Bernier

The 22-year-old Los Angeles goaltender may be the best of a strong rookie goalie contingent. Bernier has been brought along slowly and is now challenging Jonathan Quick for the Kings' starting job.

No. 8: Oliver Ekman-Larson

The 19-year-old Swede has enjoyed a strong camp with Phoenix and is expected to earn time with the Coyotes on the power play. Ekman-Larson had 33 points in Sweden's second-best league last year.

No. 7: John Carlson

The Capitals have a 20-year-old defenceman who knows how to win. Carlson helped the U.S beat Canada at the World Junior Championship and then won a Calder Cup AHL championship with the Hershey Bears.

No. 6: Magnus Paajarvi

Considered the be the most mature of Edmonton's rookie trio, Paajarvi is highly skilled and has no fear going into the tough areas on the ice. Length of NHL season could wear down the 19-year-old.

No. 5: Tyler Seguin

Boston will experiment with the No. 2 overall draft pick at both centre and the wing. Seguin is exceptionally skilled, but the 18-year-old needs time to work on defensive responsibilities.

No. 4: Jordan Eberle

The vision and scoring ability demonstrated at the junior and American Hockey League shows the 20-year-old is ready to be a full-time NHL player.

No. 3: Taylor Hall

Transitioning from CHL superstar to NHL regular has proven difficult for some 18-year-olds. But the two-time Memorial Cup MVP and No. 1 draft pick has the power and immense talent to make the jump with Edmonton.

No. 2: Tyler Ennis

Buffalo's rookie turned 21 on Wednesday. After recording nine points in 10 NHL games last season, it's easy to see why some regard him as a pre-season favourite for rookie of the year.

And finally...No. 1: P.K. Subban (or "Prime Time" as teammate Mike Cammalleri calls him)

The Montreal defenceman tops this year's Top 10 list. Subban replaced the injured Andrei Markov on the Habs' blueline in the postseason and helped Montreal reach the Eastern Conference Final. Subban handled the pressure with poise and an abundance of energy and will be given added responsibilities as a 21-year-old this season.


http://tsn.ca/blogs/darren_dreger/?id=336615

I would rank Eberle higher especially after what I saw Thursday!

[caltrane74]

Can corporate money actually buy the Leafs a half decent team this year? The trillion dollar Ontario Teachers Pension fund, Thompsom Corporation and BCE Team up to pull the pants down and off the SENS. You suck you bastards.... whos next.

[Nicko999]

The Pens are now the team I hate the most!!!

Dirty *******

4 min penalty to Comrie for putting his stick in Subban's eye is not enough. Should be 5 min...

I now understand why they won the Cup 2 years ago! They try and injure every key player from the opposing team. Really smart!

[Darkoshvilli]

Price is doing miracles so far.

[freeweed]

The Leaves have won their first 2 games of the season. This is the first time it's happened since 1999, according to the CBC. And boy howdy are they happy about that factoid.

:haha: Wow, does that speak volumes. No wonder the parade planning has started in earnest.

Looks like MacArthur is going to be the Annointed One this season.

[Nicko999]

HAHAHA that's what happens to cheaters...:haha: 0 point.

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/3065/scr1286675392.png

Welcome back Cammy!:tup:

**** the Pens.

[caltrane74]

Haha.... the Leafs are the best team of all time, and they are freindly too. they take time to make ponytails in the Ottawa Senators, and buy them panties.

Who says the Leafs arnt caring.?

[Distill3d]

But it's not just one game - it's a continuation of the poor performance we saw from basically the same bunch over the last half of last season as well. If they're going to continue playing the same lousy hockey they did last year, we might as well call the season over before it starts. I'd like to be optimistic, hell I WANT to be optimistic, but there's very little reason to be optimistic about this old, slow team.

Well, I hold out hope that we'll make the playoffs this year. I think things will come to a head soon. Its just the first game of the season. It may not count for much, but we out shot the Oil. The team's mentality is different this year. Something seemed to work in the pre-season. I know, you can't hold much stock in that, but it does say that our team and lines can function successfully. I'd like to believe we've a legit chance of going far.

I'll be chastised as a Flames fan for saying this, but I think the only team in Canada that has any REAL chance to win the Cup this year is the Canucks. So, I know we're not a contender this year. I'd just love to think things will be better.

[Distill3d]

I must say I was surprised by TSN's top 10 rookies this year!!!


http://tsn.ca/blogs/darren_dreger/?id=336615

I would rank Eberle higher especially after what I saw Thursday!

I'm surprised by that too! I don't put very much stock in fresh first overall draft picks winning the Calder. The last one to do that was Patrick Kane, before that it was Bryan Berard, before that it was Mario Lemieux. So, really, I wouldn't rank Taylor Hall very high.

Realistically I think that Subban is about right, Eberle should be #2, and John Carlson #3. After that its anyone's guess really.

[Yume-sama]

Very nice first goal by Tyler Seguin on a breakaway today. Bruins shutout the Coyotes 3 - 0.

Horton has three on the year so far~

This has to be the most amazing class of young players the NHL has ever had. So many, even Schenn in LA was outstanding lastnight.

[bulliver]

^ Yep, Shenn skated through the Vancouver D a few times...very impressive.

[Nicko999]

This has to be screenshot...:haha:

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/5669/scr1286762735.png