[Nicko999]

PP is in 29th place with 5.9%.:help:

The solution...
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/182/229/97790379.jpg.9300_display_image.jpg?1269480032
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/182/229/97790379.jpg.9300_display_image.jpg?1269480032

[caltrane74]

The Leafs are getting their panties handed to them.

[Nicko999]

LOL, typical Devils game...

defense, defense, robbery by Brodeur, defense, lucky goal by the Devils, defense, defense, defense, weird goal by the Devils, defense, defense, is this game over yet?...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I will laugh at those saying the Wild play boring hockey. Try watching the devils... if you can survive a full game.:haha:

[Nicko999]

BTW-We're now last on PP with 5%... Markov where are you???

[Ayreonaut]

Both the Wild and Devils have played a boring game for years (though I think NJ scored quite a bit when Sutter was coach there).

What impresses me though, is that until last week Minnesota sold out every game in franchise history. On the other hand, when the Flames were in Newark last they played in front of about 8000 people.

[Yume-sama]

Unfreakinbelievable game by Tim Thomas, and start to the season. 3 GA in 4 games. He should have hip surgery every year.

Caron and Seguin look like they will absolutely be stars in the NHL, Caron even impresses me MORE than Seguin.

They both show tremendous poise, and ability.

[CorbeauNoir]

Approximately 6700 people at the Kings-Coyotes game last night. Honestly I've seen better attendance at Mooseheads games...

[freeweed]

Approximately 6700 people at the Kings-Coyotes game last night. Honestly I've seen better attendance at Mooseheads games...

And the sad thing is it looks like they may be staying after all.

[rrskylar]

And the sad thing is it looks like they may be staying after all.

Not only did Phoenix have a paltry crowd of 6706 last night, the previous night saw minuscule crowds of 8820 in Atlanta and 9802 in Columbus and as we all know these three cities are hockey hotbeds. All three are perfect AHL locales! (not that any of the fans there would notice the difference between NHL and AHL hockey)

[Mister F]

Approximately 6700 people at the Kings-Coyotes game last night. Honestly I've seen better attendance at Mooseheads games...
And there's about half a dozen junior teams in Canada that draw better than that. Why anyone would want to buy the Coyotes is beyond me.

[Yume-sama]

6706 was being quite generous from the shots of the crowd. That probably is the number of tickets sold, but... evidently, not the amount of people there.

Too bad, it was a good game for the Coyotes, too.

[Coldrsx]

If you missed the 1st 5 mins of the Oiler/Minny game last night you missed the game.

Although, the Oilers were entertaining in a good way much of the time, with some good hits and watching Taylor Hall (who cannot buy a goal) school their entire team on rushes then miss the net over and over was good.

[SHOFEAR]

/\ Not only does Hall look retarded...his moves last night were retarded. shitty outcome, but entertaining.

[Coldrsx]

^I tried throwing popcorn at you, made it maybe 1 section.

[freeweed]

Rypien gets 6 games.

And the Oil are getting cheerleaders. Well, I guess if we can't move American franchises north, we can take their stupidest ideas instead.

[MrOilers]

Cheerleaders > guy in a dog costume

[freeweed]

Goofy mascots are a time-honoured sports tradition.

Cheerleaders exists to keep the audience from falling asleep during football games. Or hockey fans, in markets that don't know what's going on down below.

[MrOilers]

I still prefer hot girls in skimpy outfits to guys in dog costumes, but to each their own.

;)

[freeweed]

I still prefer hot girls in skimpy outfits to guys in dog costumes, but to each their own.

;)

Yeesh, I'm there to watch a bunch of sweaty muscular men hit each other. Not sure which game you're (not) watching.

[Darkoshvilli]

Are the Oilers serious? Wow, how tacky. Can't wait to see them hot Alberta gals though! *snicker*

[bulliver]

Nothing wrong with pretty girls, but yeah, I'm there to watch hockey. Pretty girls should only come out with snow shovels during the TV time out.

[Ayreonaut]

Well I don't recognize half the names in Flames jerseys tonight, but they're up 5-2...on the Jackets.

I really wish Columbus could be competitive. I think that could be a decent market, and the arena district around Nationwide is the best I've seen anywhere in North America.

If Calgary can do anything close to that around a new arena I'll be downright giddy.

[ZeDgE]

I wish they would move thier mics or something, the fans constantly banging on the glass there is annoying.

[Ayreonaut]

I wish they would move thier mics or something, the fans constantly banging on the glass there is annoying.

Hmm, I was watching an American feed, and didn't hear anything. That said, I'm watching football too, so I wasn't really paying attention.

Nice to see Bourque get the trick. Unlike the rest of the team, he's been incredibly consistent over the past few seasons.

[ZeDgE]

I like that line. Good to see Karlsson get a win in his first game.

[freeweed]

I wish they would move thier mics or something, the fans constantly banging on the glass there is annoying.

This is a very common "feature" of American rinks, I've noticed. They apparently think it adds to the game to hear idiots pounding the glass just because someone skated past them.

I also notice it was the only noise coming from the fans at all. It looked like they might have had 10,000 in attendance tonight.

[Darkoshvilli]

This is a very common "feature" of American rinks, I've noticed. They apparently think it adds to the game to hear idiots pounding the glass just because someone skated past them.

I also notice it was the only noise coming from the fans at all. It looked like they might have had 10,000 in attendance tonight.

This has always annoyed me while watching US games. They look like freaking primates.

[bulliver]

^ They are freaking primates!

[Tom Servo]

you guys don't bang on the glass up there? :koko:

[Flamesrule]

Anyone see what karlson did after bourque scored? It was so cool. He was very nice excited but no wonder. And. Yes so many people were banging on the glass at weird moments.

[Ayreonaut]

you guys don't bang on the glass up there? :koko:

We do, but something has to occur to spark it. It might be a goal, big hit, your player winning a fight, or a great save. We don't just hammer on the glass throughout the whole game regardless of what's happening on the ice.

[Riise]

Anyone see what karlson did after bourque scored? It was so cool.

No, do tell! I saw him celebrate after the buzzer went off, he was so happy.

[freeweed]

No, do tell! I saw him celebrate after the buzzer went off, he was so happy.

First Flame goaltender to win his NHL debut since 1997. Sad, really - but the kid was so happy!

[Some guy]

Morrison is doing really well with the Flames so far, Van should've taken him when they had the chance.

[freeweed]

3 straight losses for the Leaves. One more loss and that record-breaking winning streak is nullified.

[caltrane74]

How long now before the Leaf fans start whining to bring Kadri up from the PeeWee Leaguers where he is destroying it right now... got a nice goal today. This guy is the weapon and should be brought up as soon as they can, hopefully before they lose another game and end up in last place which is where their headed if they keep this shit up. They looked like the leafs of lore today, just crapping all over the ice, and giving up the puck way to much at both ends of the ice.

[freeweed]

They looked like the leafs today, just crapping all over the ice, and giving up the puck way to much at both ends of the ice.

Fixed that for ya' :P

[Nicko999]

Carey Price got his first shutout in 2 years.

Jaroslav Halak just shut down the Pens.:tup:


Andrei Kostitsyn is playing like a 10th overall pick.

We're now tied for first in the Northeast with our best player missing. The skill level on the team is amazing.:cool:

BTW-Talk about extremes:haha:
PP-only 4.2%
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7417/scr1287888282.png

PK-92.6%
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7463/scr1287888349.png

[Flamesrule]

No, do tell! I saw him celebrate after the buzzer went off, he was so happy.well he went to the blueline and started celebrating pretty good. Nothing else really

[Nicko999]

Quote from Oct 13...
If he keeps it up and we stay healthy, we should win the division. You guys might think I'm crazy but our 5 on 5 play is way better than previous years. When Markov comes back, the PP will be in the top 5 again scoring at least a goal per game.



http://bit.ly/ahDtdt

Actually Montreal and Toronto are the only Canadian teams that have scored more goals than they have allowed.:shrug:

BTW-Kovalchuk was a healthy scratch yesterday.:haha:

[caltrane74]

Even though Toronto has lost 3 in a row, they're still sharing first place. That's nice.

Hopefully they can win their next game, try and create a new streak of wins, instead of losses.

[Flamesrule]

Flames 4-0! Lets hope they dont blow it like they did last year.

[Ayreonaut]

No goals in the last 45 minutes or so, but the Flames still pull out a 4-0 win.

Bourque came close to 6 goals in four periods. He's not flashy, but he puts pucks in the net, often.
I noticed several players doing things well tonight. Conroy played a decent game, the defence played well, and Kipper made saves when he needed to.

[freeweed]

Flames are now leading the Canadian teams.

[Nicko999]

Flames are now leading the Canadian teams.

only until tommorow.:tup:

[freeweed]

While I still think it's early in the season and who knows what we'll be talking about come January... how's Phaneuf doing for ya, Leaf fans?

[Darkoshvilli]

While I still think it's early in the season and who knows what we'll be talking about come January... how's Phaneuf doing for ya, Leaf fans?

And Komisarek, while we're at it. :haha:

I hear he regressed to 6th D.

[Tom Servo]

10-0-0
:cool:

[Darkoshvilli]

^^I was 8-1 at one point but fell to 5-4-1

Hope I can pick up where you left off and manhandle Highplaindrifters this week.

[caltrane74]

Calgary has a game in hand and one more in the loss column than either Toronto or Montreal. Tomorrow we're gonna make you spin on it.

[freeweed]

Gotta love how the NHL will only name one player from any given team for their weekly 3 stars. Kipper had 2 shutouts but Halak gets 2nd star?

Ah well, at least there's this. (http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=338683)

[Flamesrule]

^^I was 8-1 at one point but fell to 5-4-1

Hope I can pick up where you left off and manhandle Highplaindrifters this week.

and I'm 4-5-1 i think.

[Nicko999]

Gotta love how the NHL will only name one player from any given team for their weekly 3 stars. Kipper had 2 shutouts but Halak gets 2nd star?

Ah well, at least there's this. (http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=338683)

So happy for Halak.:tup:

Time to show the Coyotes what a hockey atmosphere means...:yes:

[freeweed]

So happy for Halak.:tup:

Yeah, your team sure made a silly decision there. Good on him for playing so well.

[Darkoshvilli]

Yeah, your team sure made a silly decision there. Good on him for playing so well.

Oh really? Kinda early in the season to proclaim something like that don't you think?

Besides, Price has been terrific.

[touraccuracy]

7-3-0

flamesrule, you're next :D

[Tom Servo]

Oh really? Kinda early in the season to proclaim something like that don't you think?

Besides, Price has been terrific.

did you see i picked him up over backstrom? he got me a shutout and lowered my gaa and sv% significantly last week! also tonight a W!

gaa: 1.95 %: .931

who in the league has halak?

[Nicko999]

Flames are now leading the Canadian teams.

;)

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/9029/scr1288064823.png

Remember those 3 names because they are currently the best line in the NHL.
http://bit.ly/9yDSyC

His line with Plekanec and Cammalleri has accounted for 11 of the Canadiens 20 goals this season.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2010020115

[The_Architect]

^ enjoy while it lasts (until tomorrow night)
Then Canada's hockey capital will be back on top! :)

[Darkoshvilli]

^ enjoy while it lasts (until tomorrow night)
Then Canada's hockey capital will be back on top! :)

Gotta love leafs fans, even though they're team has been a laughingstock since 1967, they still think they're the center of the universe. :haha:

[freeweed]

Oh really? Kinda early in the season to proclaim something like that don't you think?

In THIS thread? :haha: Where we've already seen predictions of the Leaves based on 4 games (how's that working out for y'all?), and we're already seeing "Canada's leading team" comments 5 minutes after a game?

Kinda early in the season for 99.9% of what goes on in this thread, don't you think?

Mind you, my comments re: Halak/Price have nothing to do with this season. To me it's all about last year's playoffs. Halak was almost Kirpusoff-esque in his sheer dominance. Now we'll see if he can pull it off in the future.

[Darkoshvilli]

Just cause others are doing it doesn't mean you should as well.;)

[caltrane74]

So Montreal is now Canadas leading team? Is that how it works, or do they need to win the cup first?

[The_Architect]

So Montreal is now Canadas leading team? Is that how it works, or do they need to win the cup first?

Like that's gonna happen for a loooonnnggg tiimmeeee..
All they're gonna do is get past the 2nd round and destroy their own city (as per usual, its not often they win a playoff game).

And don't forget, bash the Leafs all you want, they still beat YOUR team!
So if the Leafs apparently are the worst, what does that make the Habs?

[freeweed]

So if the Leafs apparently are the worst, what does that make the Habs?

Higher in the standings?

[caltrane74]

Higher in the standings?


For one night. We play a shitter tonight.

[Coldrsx]

The Oil better man up tonight... while entertaining, it has been difficult to ride a 4 gamer this early.

[Coldrsx]

Oops....


Hershey Bears without Souray after ex-Oiler breaks hand

Defenceman injured during AHL on-ice fight

BY JOANNE IRELAND, EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM OCTOBER 26, 2010 1:11 PM BE THE FIRST TO POST A COMMENT


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Sheldon Souray vs. Matt Clackson on Oct. 23, 2010.
Photograph by: YouTube, edmontonjournal.com
CALGARY — Defenceman Sheldon Souray, farmed to the Hershey Bears by the Edmonton Oilers, is back in the treatment room after breaking his right hand.

Souray was injured Saturday in a fight with Matt Clackson of the Adirondack Phantoms.

Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini didn’t know all the details but has to know this won’t increase the veteran’s trade value.



Read more: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Hershey+Bears+without+Souray+after+Oiler+breaks+hand/3729382/story.html#ixzz13Uk6O124

[Calgarian]

lol, Souray is made of freakin Glass!

Here's hoping that the Flames can keep their scoring touch tonight.

[MrOilers]

Time to lay another spanking on the Flamers again.

[Flamesrule]

lol, Souray is made of freakin Glass!

Here's hoping that the Flames can keep their scoring touch tonight.

Yes, it will be a good one tonight!

[Nicko999]

Markov to be back Saturday!!!:cheers:

I can't wait to see Subban and Markov especially on the PP.:slob:

Markov might end up being the key for a Subban Calder Trophy win.

Currently, he is 9th in pts (among rookies), 3th in +/- and is playing 22 min, more than any rookie in the NHL. If he starts scoring goals and keeps getting better and better, the Calder Trophy is his.

I'm really impressed by his play so far.:tup:

[Nicko999]

Oh WOW!!! Worst missed call of the season so far and of course it has to favour the Leafs.:yuck:

EDIT: This is the most blatant goalie interference goal I've ever seen. And Toronto fans will try to persuade us they deserved to win...

I will post the video when it's online... it's so funny that they actually allowed that "goal".

[theman23]

The Leafs would have won 2-1 if it wasn't for that goal, so yeah they deserved to win.

Habs fan whining about the refs? What a shock.

[caltrane74]

How many calls have gone against the buds. They deserve to win this one.

We're all tied up with the loser habs.

Kessel is the man. 7GOALS

[Ayreonaut]

Christ Edmonton, might want to practice the PP a bit eh? 4-1 now, and the last two Oiler powerplays have been played in their own end.

[Nicko999]

The GAME WINNER!!!:yuck:

HsQZiERLlI4

[Nicko999]

The Leafs would have won 2-1 if it wasn't for that goal, so yeah they deserved to win.

Habs fan whining about the refs? What a shock.

Nice logic there!:rolleyes: The Panthers opened up the game after the second goal. The Leafs also had an undeserved momentum.

[edm_guy]

Im cringing as I watch it right now...

As much as I dislike anything and everything flames....I gotta say I feel bad for

you guys having Peter Loubardias as the play by play on sportsnet


Christ Edmonton, might want to practice the PP a bit eh? 4-1 now, and the last two Oiler powerplays have been played in their own end.

[Ayreonaut]

As much as I dislike anything and everything flames....I gotta say I feel bad for you guys having Peter Loubardias as the play by play on sportsnet

I know, it's rough. Though I was watching Ottawa's game on Sportsnet East tonight, and their guy is probably worse (sounded like American commentary).

[bulliver]

All I can say, once again, is good thing Vancouver let Morrison go :rolleyes:

[theman23]

Nice logic there!:rolleyes: The Panthers opened up the game after the second goal. The Leafs also had an undeserved momentum.

No, they didn't. The Leafs were trapped in their own zone before Kessel broke away and scored the third goal.

The refs weren't calling anything the entire game. Grabovski was hauled down on a rush with no call. The Panthers ran Giguere several times with no call. The difference is that the Leafs capitalized on their breaks, while the Panthers didn't. Thats what good teams do.

[Ayreonaut]

All I can say, once again, is good thing Vancouver let Morrison go :rolleyes:

Yeah, did I ever thank you guys for that? The guy's still got some speed to his game.

[Nicko999]

No, they didn't. The Leafs were trapped in their own zone before Kessel broke away and scored the third goal.

The refs weren't calling anything the entire game. Grabovski was hauled down on a rush with no call. The Panthers ran Giguere several times with no call. The difference is that the Leafs capitalized on their breaks, while the Panthers didn't. Thats what good teams do.

Whatever makes you sleep at night.

[The_Architect]

Nice logic there!:rolleyes: The Panthers opened up the game after the second goal. The Leafs also had an undeserved momentum.

Considering the games vs the Islanders, we deserved one call going for us.

Sounds like someone's upset they're below the "Laffs" again.. muahaha

[Nicko999]

Considering the games vs the Islanders, we deserved one call going for us.

Sounds like someone's upset they're below the "Laffs" again.. muahaha

One call in 8 games???:haha:

At least the Habs won all their games without the help of the referee.

I dare anyone that watched the video to say it was a good goal.

[theman23]

Whatever makes you sleep at night.

My team won and is in first place. Why would I worry about sleeping at night?

Listen, I know your English is terrible, but you gotta stop using shitty cliches when you don't know what they mean.

[The_Architect]

One call in 8 games???:haha:

At least the Habs won all their games without the help of the referee.

I dare anyone that watched the video to say it was a good goal.

I never said it wasn't a penalty, it totally was, but at least I can admit when a call goes our way *cough cough*

[theman23]

One call in 8 games???:haha:

At least the Habs won all their games without the help of the referee.

I dare anyone that watched the video to say it was a good goal.
This is one dumb fucking post. Go see your pediatrician, I think you may be suffering from a developmental delay.

[Elmira Guy]

Oh WOW!!! Worst missed call of the season so far and of course it has to favour the Leafs.:yuck:

EDIT: This is the most blatant goalie interference goal I've ever seen. And Toronto fans will try to persuade us they deserved to win...

I will post the video when it's online... it's so funny that they actually allowed that "goal".

It was blatant, but if that's the "most blatant" case of goalie interference on a goal you've ever seen, then you haven't seen very much hockey.

[The_Architect]

It was blatant, but if that's the "most blatant" case of goalie interference on a goal you've ever seen, then you haven't seen very much hockey.

Hear hear! *cough* Brett Hull *cough*

[bulliver]

Yeah, did I ever thank you guys for that? The guy's still got some speed to his game.

Yep, and experience. He's a great PK guy.

Anyway 4-4, getting interesting again!

[Elmira Guy]

One call in 8 games???:haha:

At least the Habs won all their games without the help of the referee.

I dare anyone that watched the video to say it was a good goal.

It was a bad no-call. But let's face it, you're not one to give credit where it's due with regards to the Leafs. Aside from constantly cheering your Habs, your other avocation is criticizing the Leafs.

Would you be as incensed and as apt to post a video were the situation reversed?

[caltrane74]

Nikko stop whining already. Did you watch the game the Leafs played against the islanders when the refs blew countless calls in the Isles favor.

Sometimes, the calls go the otherway. Its the law of the universe. Ying and Yang bullshit. If onw more blown call goes in favor of the buds, their 6 and 1, instead of 5 and 2.

[Ayreonaut]

Yep, and experience. He's a great PK guy.

Anyway 4-4, getting interesting again!

Yeah, pretty entertaining game though. Chances at both ends now.

[Darkoshvilli]

My team won and is in first place. Why would I worry about sleeping at night?

Listen, I know your English is terrible, but you gotta stop using shitty cliches when you don't know what they mean.

Because you haven't made the playoffs in 5 years and probably won't again this year?

[caltrane74]

Kadri will be here, before we are in any danger of missing the playoffs.

[Nicko999]

I'll let you guys have your fun for a few more weeks until they start sucking again.

BTW-I just saw Toronto's third goal, Giguere tripped the Florida player a few seconds before Kessel scored. That's 2 goals that shouldn't count.

[Ayreonaut]

Wow, intense finish! Decent outcome, but a 4-1 lead shouldn't disappear in just over 20 minutes.

[theman23]

Because you haven't made the playoffs in 5 years and probably won't again this year?

Did you miss the part about my team being in first place?

There must be something in the drinking water.

I'll let you guys have your fun for a few more weeks until they start sucking again.

BTW-I just saw Toronto's third goal, Giguere tripped the Florida player a few seconds before Kessel scored. That's 2 goals that shouldn't count.

I guess he was getting payback for being tripped on Florida's goal. Or maybe it was for the two times the Panthers ran him over in the seconds before his trip. That makes three goals that dont count, a bunch of penalties committed by the Panthers that weren't called, and still gives the Leafs the win at 1-0.

It doesn't matter what excuses you make, the Leafs are still in first place.