View Poll Results: Is your team in cap hell?
Yes
0
0%
No
0
0%
Don't care
0
0%
Go Nordiques!
0
0%
Voters: 0. You may not vote on this poll
Hockey: News and Discussion Thread
The following users liked this post:
97BlackAckCL (12-20-2013)
cha~cha, why ya buggin... 
12-21-2013 | 12:19 AM
I feel the need...
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 14,957
Likes: 515
From: Motown
Didn't ante up since they weren't included in my season ticket package and I already caught minor flack last year from teh wifey for hoping against hope that hockey was going to start in time for the Classic last year which put a small hitch in our vacations plans last year. The more I thought about it, the idea of sitting on a freezing aluminum bench a mile away from the ice sounded less appealing.
Besides, I thought you were a quacks fan now?
Besides, I thought you were a quacks fan now?
12-22-2013 | 06:45 PM
Trolling Canuckistan
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,453
Likes: 811
From: 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
Interesting perspective from Hockeys only real goon.
Some other thoughts from JS...
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/20...lzO/story.html
Scott understands why Shawn Thornton was angry with Brooks Orpik, but he disagrees with the attack that led to a 15-game suspension. While Thornton asked Orpik to fight the first time, Scott wouldn’t have extended that courtesy. “I probably would have just jumped him,” he said. “I wouldn’t have given him the option to skate away. I would have taken the instigator.”
The NHL tagged John Scott with a seven-game suspension for clobbering the Bruins’ Loui Eriksson. The sitdown was just one component of Scott’s punishment. Eight days passed between Scott’s match penalty and his in-person hearing with the Department of Player Safety.
“It was just nerve-racking,” Scott said. “You just feel terrible. Things are being said about you in the press and you really can’t comment on any of it. It was really crappy. I didn’t really enjoy it. Hopefully, I don’t have to go through that again.”
The experience and Eriksson’s injury made Scott think about checking differently.
“I could have really laid into guys the last few games,” Scott said last week. “I’ve let up because of what happened. I don’t want to hurt anybody. It’s definitely changed the way I approach hits, for sure.”
“It was just nerve-racking,” Scott said. “You just feel terrible. Things are being said about you in the press and you really can’t comment on any of it. It was really crappy. I didn’t really enjoy it. Hopefully, I don’t have to go through that again.”
The experience and Eriksson’s injury made Scott think about checking differently.
“I could have really laid into guys the last few games,” Scott said last week. “I’ve let up because of what happened. I don’t want to hurt anybody. It’s definitely changed the way I approach hits, for sure.”
12-23-2013 | 10:51 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 71,436
Likes: 1,877
From: Southern California
Oh that Martin Jones 
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...start/4168199/
Dizzam!!!!!
Jones has allowed a mere eight goals in eight games during this increasingly incomprehensible span of puck-stopping success.
In less than three weeks, Jones has gone from his fourth season as a solid American Hockey Lague starter to the NHL's leader in goals-against average (0.98), save percentage (.966) and shutouts (three, a mark shared with seven other goalies). He has stopped 226 of the 234 shots he has faced, and he hasn't allowed any opponent to score in 12 shootout attempts over two games — not even the mighty Anaheim Ducks, who went 0-for-9 to end Jones' first career victory Dec. 3.
In less than three weeks, Jones has gone from his fourth season as a solid American Hockey Lague starter to the NHL's leader in goals-against average (0.98), save percentage (.966) and shutouts (three, a mark shared with seven other goalies). He has stopped 226 of the 234 shots he has faced, and he hasn't allowed any opponent to score in 12 shootout attempts over two games — not even the mighty Anaheim Ducks, who went 0-for-9 to end Jones' first career victory Dec. 3.
Dizzam!!!!!
The following users liked this post:
Rounder (12-23-2013)
12-23-2013 | 12:29 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 71,436
Likes: 1,877
From: Southern California
^^ He's not in the minor league Eastern Conference, he does not throw out cheap shots every night......so I understand why you do not know who he is.
Meanwhile, out West, where Professional hockey is still being played.....;fluffy:
Meanwhile, out West, where Professional hockey is still being played.....;fluffy:
12-23-2013 | 03:13 PM
Trolling Canuckistan
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,453
Likes: 811
From: 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
Big picture, as of today the 8 western conference playoff teams have 28 wins via shoot out and 26 points for losing games. The western conference isn't as dominant as you like to think it is. Being able to beat buffalo and Florida doesn't make you "professional".
The following users liked this post:
97BlackAckCL (12-24-2013)
12-23-2013 | 04:14 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 71,436
Likes: 1,877
From: Southern California
^^ Keep telling yourself that. Meanwhile I was wondering why those Sucks don't seem to lose lately....then I noticed they've been playing a ton of East teams lately. 
Then I looked at the Kings big win streak.....yup.....East teams...set 'em up...knock 'em down.
Then I looked at the Kings big win streak.....yup.....East teams...set 'em up...knock 'em down.
12-23-2013 | 04:18 PM
Senior Moderator
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 167,734
Likes: 23,026
Yeah, gotta say...short of the Bruins and Pens...most of the East are cannon-fodder for the Western teams in the playoff picture.
12-23-2013 | 08:03 PM
Trolling Canuckistan
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,453
Likes: 811
From: 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
12-23-2013 | 10:12 PM
2008 Acura TL
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,998
Likes: 197
From: NYC
12-24-2013 | 10:43 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 71,436
Likes: 1,877
From: Southern California
12-24-2013 | 12:05 PM
nnInn
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 37,670
Likes: 1,084
Yeah.... start holding your breath...
12-26-2013 | 09:17 AM
Senior Moderator
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
iTrader: (6)
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 92,275
Likes: 4,499
From: ShitsBurgh
Suspension upheld
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upheld a 15-game suspension to Boston's Shawn Thornton for his attack on Orpik on Dec. 7. Thornton and the NHLPA have the option of appealing to a neutral discipline arbitrator, which did not exist under the old labor contract.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upheld a 15-game suspension to Boston's Shawn Thornton for his attack on Orpik on Dec. 7. Thornton and the NHLPA have the option of appealing to a neutral discipline arbitrator, which did not exist under the old labor contract.
12-26-2013 | 12:58 PM
Senior Moderator
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
iTrader: (6)
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 92,275
Likes: 4,499
From: ShitsBurgh
Now there's something you don't see...
<iframe src="http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/embed?playlist=520058" frameborder="0" width="640" height="395"></iframe>
<iframe src="http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/embed?playlist=520058" frameborder="0" width="640" height="395"></iframe>
12-27-2013 | 02:25 PM
2008 Acura TL
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,998
Likes: 197
From: NYC
Penguins winger Pascal Dupuis will undergo ACL surgery for his knee and could miss the rest of the season.
Dupuis, 34, suffered the ACL injury Monday night in Ottawa after Sidney Crosby fell into his knee following a hip check from Senators defenseman Marc Methot.
“Pascal Dupuis will be going for ACL knee surgery in a couple of weeks and is out indefinitely,” Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said. “The timetable is likely that he’ll be out for the remainder of the season, but we’ll see after the surgery in a couple weeks.”
Joe Vitale assumed Dupuis’ spot on the team’s top line with Crosby and Chris Kunitz at Friday's morning skate.
fuck.
Dupuis, 34, suffered the ACL injury Monday night in Ottawa after Sidney Crosby fell into his knee following a hip check from Senators defenseman Marc Methot.
“Pascal Dupuis will be going for ACL knee surgery in a couple of weeks and is out indefinitely,” Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said. “The timetable is likely that he’ll be out for the remainder of the season, but we’ll see after the surgery in a couple weeks.”
Joe Vitale assumed Dupuis’ spot on the team’s top line with Crosby and Chris Kunitz at Friday's morning skate.
fuck.
12-27-2013 | 03:30 PM
Senior Moderator
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
iTrader: (6)
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 92,275
Likes: 4,499
From: ShitsBurgh
Penguins winger Pascal Dupuis will undergo ACL surgery for his knee and could miss the rest of the season.
Dupuis, 34, suffered the ACL injury Monday night in Ottawa after Sidney Crosby fell into his knee following a hip check from Senators defenseman Marc Methot.
“Pascal Dupuis will be going for ACL knee surgery in a couple of weeks and is out indefinitely,” Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said. “The timetable is likely that he’ll be out for the remainder of the season, but we’ll see after the surgery in a couple weeks.”
Joe Vitale assumed Dupuis’ spot on the team’s top line with Crosby and Chris Kunitz at Friday's morning skate.
fuck.
Dupuis, 34, suffered the ACL injury Monday night in Ottawa after Sidney Crosby fell into his knee following a hip check from Senators defenseman Marc Methot.
“Pascal Dupuis will be going for ACL knee surgery in a couple of weeks and is out indefinitely,” Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said. “The timetable is likely that he’ll be out for the remainder of the season, but we’ll see after the surgery in a couple weeks.”
Joe Vitale assumed Dupuis’ spot on the team’s top line with Crosby and Chris Kunitz at Friday's morning skate.
fuck.
The following users liked this post:
Yumcha (12-27-2013)
12-27-2013 | 05:03 PM
Senior Moderator
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 167,734
Likes: 23,026
12-27-2013 | 06:05 PM
Senior Moderator
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 47,710
Likes: 801
From: Toronto, Canada
Isn't about time the trophies get renamed. The Art Ross should be the Wayne Gretzky and the Norris, the Bobby Orr. With respect to Art Ross, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the damn record book and is the most recognizable and influential player of all time. He is the NHL. Give him the Art Ross.... or the Hart.
The following users liked this post:
97BlackAckCL (12-30-2013)
12-28-2013 | 01:32 AM
Senior Moderator
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 167,734
Likes: 23,026
Bernier can't be THAT good for the Leaves. He let John Scott score a goal on him...
http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=521149
http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=521149
12-28-2013 | 04:13 PM
Senior Moderator
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 167,734
Likes: 23,026
Captain Dion signing for a hometown discount of $49M over 7 years... 
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=439873
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=439873
