Islanders-Lightning [Biron Showcase game thread]
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Now 100% less Barrie: Raw Charge
Rick DiPietro misses this weekend with the Biron1 Showcase1 flu, so today the Martin Biron Trade Showcase Week continues. Get your tickets, make your offers, if Dominic Moore is still worth a second-round pick, then I'm not gonna part with this shiny piece of vintage Biron for just your average Dawes and Drury, ya hear?
Idle reading: A modest proposal from Copper & Blue's Derek Zona for NHL division realignment, that's surprisingly simple an dashingly lovely, in that it restores the Patrick Division and brings the Capitals home -- one of my longest-running crusades. For something completely different that is interesting in concept but needs revisions (in my book), check out Raw Charge's proposal from last fall, focusing on changing the assumption that the conferences should be split by East/West.
Here is your Lighthouse Hockey game thread, for in-game chat, emoting and general tomfoolery. When it's a Saturday matinee, sometimes there's bacon.
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Ah...
It’s nice when the Isles game is on during the Olympics, something else people can whine about more than the team! woo.
The only thing worth watching on the Olympics is hockey, which is getting bumped to MSNBC time and time again. Hooray! Good thing the NHL has a contract with NBC, or you know they might screw with Hockey.
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Tbh, I’m not the biggest Olympic fan, but I do enjoy most the the events. I like the events dependent on empirical evidence like the speed skating that is based on numbers and order… figure skating… eh… all very arbitrary. I thought the opening ceremonies were interesting, and I’m rooting for Georgia and Bermuda as darkhorses!
Bob Barker would like to know how much THIS Martin Biron showcase is worth today on The Price is Right!
Garth Snow, come on down!
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Did I miss something, or did the NHL hire Tim Donaghy as their newest official?
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Kerry Fraser is one of [if not the most] noticeable official in the league, in my opinion, and not for good reasons.
What’s the old saying, the best official is the one you don’t notice?
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
Dam Snow
I still need to shovel my walkway. Thankfully my landlord got a Plow for the driveway considering that shovelling anything other then my steps isn’t my responsibility.
Figure I’ll head down during 1st intermission.
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
….. I’ll link you to the federal governments snow shoveling instructions they posted to twitter yesterday … during the intermission. Don’t die, bad for your health.
We have a snow blower, but theres an adjustable chute. The chute never stays in position once you adjust it so its like walking through a blizzard.
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Not a big fan
of reimbursement calls. Whether they’re for or against the team. Might be in the minority on this, but undermines the officiating more so.
What a shot! Nice patience there, I thought he ran out of room.
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Once in a Blue Moon
Comeau scores, almost waits to long to shoot the damn puck.
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Even, the PP had expired.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Yes
It is apparently a requirement for the PP to end before they can score a damn goal.
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I think the there might be a +/- bonus in the players’ contracts.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
I think the there
Me fail English, that unpossible.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
Jason Gregoire
Anyone check this kid out? He had a pretty impressive season in the USHL a few years ago, 69 Points in 56 games. Been playing college this year and last. Had 29 points last year for North Dakota in 42 games, this year he has 24 points already in 29 games.
Of course he’s a left wing.
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Yeah, he’s playing on a line with the other Isles prospect in ND, David Teows.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Of course he’s a left wing.
Baha, of course.
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Gregoire Interview
If you’re interested, here’s an interview he did with Hockey’s Future back in January.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
I hate it when he forgets the “new” rules.
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Holy Fuck
Where was the boarding on the Okposo slam!?!?!?!?!?
Great move to steal that puck, but what the hell after the blocked shot?
I hate the "new" divisions and always have
Dallas should probably replace Washington in the SE division.
I miss the days when the top four in each division made the playoffs. Made for much better interdivisional rivalries.
I miss when you used to have Divison champs. The last banner the Isles have hanging is the 93 Divison championship.
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
The last banner the Isles have hanging is the 93 Divison championship
No they dont.
Unfortunately, that Patrick division banner is gone.
The Islanders gave it away to somebody years ago.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 13, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Really? That was my favorite banner to look at whenever I went to an Isles game!
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
When I first went to a game (93-94) I loved it because it represented something that just happened- unlike most banners.
I would love to know the entire story on why the banner was given away and to whom, but I dont.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 14, 2010 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
Spano sold it for bond money?
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Okposo
What a sweet play! I’d no idea he’d scoop the puck on the boards and still have room to break across and make a move.
Now how the hell did he miss?
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Waited to long to make his move to get the goalie to bite.
just a split second too late.
Looks like the move was fine, it was the Meszaros stickcheck that got him.
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Move was great
Just a little too close to the tender.
“Hey Nate, I got your job. What’s up?”
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I think they just wanted to see who had the better hair.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
Protecting Tavares
Rewinding, I think that fight happened because Thompson just hit Tavares at the blueline — unless it was a defenseman who handed off the penance to Thompson.
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Correction
It was Ohlund with the hit.
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Sure wasn’t. Which brings up the absurd NHL “code”…
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Good for Martin stickin up for JT!!!!!
can tell he wasn’t all that enthused about fighting Thompson though.
Martin is gonna be a fan favortie here for awhile though. Timing on that fight couldn’t haven been better.
That hit came off of a pick
not really dirty by rule book standards but the players don’t like em.
Simialar in a sense to what Phaneuf did to Okposo.
can tell he wasn’t all that enthused about fighting Thompson though.
Yeah, that was awkward.
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I don’t know if any of you caught the article on Japers’ Rink earlier in the week where DMG talked about fights after clean hits. This is a perfect example of why they will never stop. As a neutral fan I don’t see any reason there had to be a fight because that was clean, but you guys are fans and want to see someone stand up for your cornerstone player. Tough situation.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I didn’t get a chance to read it, but I’d bet money I agree with it and have written similarly.
I don’t think it’s fans driving it, though. It’s 700 NHL players, the bottom 100-200 of whom rotate in and out each year and who may get job security by fighting, all pretending there’s some established “code” yet being completely unable to agree on what that code is.
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Yeah you’re definitely right it’s the players, not the fans. I’ve never seen a fighter look around and check for fan approval before exacting retribution. But maybe if there was agreement among fans they could push the league to do something? That’s probably a pipe dream.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Re: Fans, I was thinking of the atmosphere around the game, but now that I think about it, I’m sure they feed it. Fighting sells.
Probably a pipe dream, yeah. But I don’t totally fault the NHL; they’re dealing with several different, passionate opinion groups on this that cross the boundaries of fans, coaches, players, GMs.
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Yeah, it’s hard to take the league in a coherent direction when you don’t even have consensus.
I’d have an easier time believing the fan atmosphere was driving it if it was always the home team fighting after a clean hit, but I don’t think that’s the case. I think it’s just a reflexive “Star gets hit —> Fight” impulse from the checking line players.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
By atmosphere, I just meant that a huge segment loves fighting and players feed off it.
I yearn for the day when a legal hit is again answered with … a legal hit.
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Yeah, imagine that. When someone hits Tavares you guys go out and hit Stamkos. I guess that just doesn’t have the same deterrent value as 4th liners fighting 4th liners.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Hahaha. … But look at what Martin fighting Thompson accomplished! Two friends who are supposed to throw legit punches at each other (and did in fact), then commend each other in the box afterward: Now no one will hit Tavares the rest of the night, it is written in the code.
I do not envy the job these guys do, but I can’t escape how surreal it is. The cognitive dissonance is overwhelming.
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Yeah it really would be an interesting psych profile. It’s also crazy that so many goons have reputation as being extremely nice guys off the ice. Brashear has that rep, and he plays classical piano. Stu Grimson got a law degree when he retired. …then there’s Bob Probert.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I think the PR department is already starting to get MARTIN 46 shirts and jerseys made.
To fight the horde, sing and cry: Valhalla I am coming!
by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Out to fight the Snow
Hopefully I’ll be back before its over. Plus they always have great 2nd periods. Might as well return for the heartbreaking 3rd.
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Show that snow blower who’s boss.
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Wait, Martin got an misconduct on the fight too?
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Oh thats shitty
Martin w/ 10 min misconduct??? I hate these stupid rules that overlook dirtbags and punish anyone looking to stand up.
Ski Jumping vs. Islanders
NBC has the Olympic Ski Jumping on. If I wanted to see a Finn flying through the air, I would just watch Jarkko Ruutu.
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Speaking of the Swiss…is Streit going to play on their hockey team ?
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We don't have anyone on this team going to the Olympics.
That’s what I’ve read but may be confusing that with just the US and Canadian squads.
Tuesday Streit vs. USA
No rest for the Olympians
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And a groin for extra credit.
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Yeah. He’s their captain. Check out part 1 of my fanpost series if you’re want to elarn more about their team (Shameless plug).
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
D’oh!
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
Downie
Has been reeal good for Tampa lately…picked him up on fantasy squad. He was a late first rounder.
Seems like he’s finally putting it together and curbing the stupidity. I’m sure playing with choice linemates helps.
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Wow. Robbie Schremp with an amazing pass on that NYI goal. Didn’t catch it the first time around. Incredible job. Do you all think he’s finally finding his NHL game or is he going to be an endless tease?
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
My sense is he’s finding his NHL game. He hasn’t had first-class linemates, either. But the niche is always going to be hard. He’s going to be blocked by a few pieces at center, so he needs to stay responsible and hopefully be a useful part on the PP.
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At the very least he’s making some other GMs think he’d be a valuable player. Moving from C to W is the easiest move to make so he should be able to do that if that’s what it takes to stay with NYI but maybe a team looking for C depth makes a play for him.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
hey… look at it this way. He’s getting fairly regular ice time… how is Edmonton doing this year? uh… whoops. Bet they wish they had an extra good forward or two huh?
Yeah that blew up in EDM’s face pretty well. What a mess of an organization. How long is Lowe going to continue to get by because his team got hot and made the SCF a few years back? He’s terrible.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I really enjoy the status quo though, because it has forced some hilarious work from Oilers bloggers.
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They tried the move to wing at the beginning of the year, and Gordon decided he didn’t have the game to succeed on the wing. But they don’t have to tell another team that.
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Definitely not! I wonder why he couldn’t succeed there, doesn’t make much sense to me. Maybe he is a guy that needs ot have the puck in the middle of the ice to make things happen.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I wich Comeau had answered Hamonic
when he responsed to the Stamkos question.
I think
he’s getting it. And he will definitely benefit from consistent and marginally talented linemates. Tough to be a whiz when the linemates are changed from Sim, Park, Jackman, etc. etc. They need to keep him with someone consistent, defensively responsible and who can get him some space. I think though that would cause us to have too many men on the ice.
Just a thought
and as emotional as it may be…It seems like Nate did that (obliged Martin and congratulated him) because he really liked this team. There was really no other reason to do it.
Definitely a respect thing going on there. Considering all of the other expectations and circumstances, they handled that perfectly — and thankfully didn’t break each other’s faces, either.
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Martin - Thompson
watching the replay of the fight and the penalty box congrats .. Reminiscent of Guerin scraps. Like the respect and maturity of both guys to be honest.
Why don't they just ask for their poll question
“should the olympic hockey teams go back to allowing just college and junior players to play again?”
I’m sick of the professionals playing. I’d rather see the kids. At least we get a look at the future stars of the game.
The Soviets ruined that. They were sending better than pro players every year. Til the USA beat them, ice hockey in the Olympics was boring and frustrating.
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And now it seems like the WJC has filled the void.
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No to offend anyone personally, but the Soviets are dirtbags. They’ll bypass the written and unwritten rules as much as they can. Watching them lose is more rewarding the Canada – USA. ugh.
The Soviets don't exist anymore
They’ve been out of action for about 20 years now.
Here's the problem
The CHL players get paid. Are they amateurs? By the definition of the word, no. So if you go to an “amateur only” tournament you either bastardize “amateur” or you make most of the future stars ineligible. If you just say “No NHL” then the KHL is going to stock Team Russia and the SEL will stock Team Sweden.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
the other large problem is outside of North America, many other countries don’t have nearly the infrastructure to develop amateur hockey in the scope that USA and Canada do.
True, which may be part of the reason CZE and SLO are in decline. But SWE and RUS are always going to be able to develop good hockey players, it’s ingrained in them.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I wish I could link you to a great article I was reading on this particle situation. Even Russia is affected quite a bit. From what I remember the majority of Russia’s junior development comes directly from Moscow. But hey.. I guess Belarus and Latvia can get teams to the Olympics, so there is always a chance.
Yeah, actually I realized I was kinda wrong as I wrote it. Sweden suffered a serious decline in talent in the late 90s, early 2000s because from the youth level on up their national program forced the kids to trap. They hated it because it was boring so kids stopped playing. About 5 years ago they got a new national hockey director and he told them to stop forcing the trap and focus on individual skill. The turnaround has been obvious. Keep that in mind next time some NJD fan tries to argue with you about the merits of the trap.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Yep. One thing the Czechs once had going for them was central funding and a motivation to beat the Russians’ ass. Now: neither, really.
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Plus you split the country up so they have to try to form two teams with not enough talent. The Olympic team would be one of the favorites if they never broke up. But they did.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
He’s a stud. He also went to Sweden in his teenage years. [And I think your brackets indicate that you realize we would be talking about Slovakia not Slovenia].
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Now, certainly. But the old infrastructure and supply was so strong, the Czechs (and Slovaks) still did pretty well even after the split.
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True, the Czechs have a gold. But their systems have both been struggling a lot lately. They keep getting worse in the WJC and having fewer guys drafted. At some point they are going to need to figure out a solution or become irrelevant.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
That’s what I mean. Their systems created a talent pool that was still deep enough to support two teams after the split, but they happened to split just as that central governmental support was going away, so now almost 20 years later we’re seeing the result.
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After KHL and SEL? I wonder what the rules are about foreign players there. Is it primarily made up of homegrown boys or do Russians and Canadians play a large role?
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I think they have similar rules to the KHL, in that you can only have like 3-4 imports on a team
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Cannot say about the 02, maybe dom can, but I know in Russia Emery was limited to under 50% of the games to support the promulgation of domestic talent.
KHL definitely has a rule limiting the foreigners. Maybe Emery was only limited to 50% of the games because he’s not very good? Joking, Russia is notorious for that kind of PR crap.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
To be honest, it’s a brilliant move to develop talent when you have a limited base or infrastructure to work with. Putin has done a lot to regulate the barons and pour their money into national athletic development as well, even after his PM role.
Winning is better. They consistently put KHL players on the national team at the expense of NHL players. It makes no sense except to prop up the KHL and say “see, we are as good as the NHL” which is patently false. I hate it when Team USA does the same shit; they highlight NCAA players at the expense of CHL players and they frequently leave a lot of talent off the team. This year they let on more CHL players than they have in the past, and look how it worked out.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
true, but so little Russian talent in the NHL anymore. Not anemic yet, but the KHL is certainly growing. Afraid to play power hockey apparently.
Well the elite players are still all here. It’s the guys that would be 3/4th line and bottom D pair that are staying over. I don’t really mind because those guys are pretty easily replaceable. When top line talent starts fleeing I’ll be worried.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
It’s going to be hard to actually “see” it Fehr. Take Kirill Petrov for example. Would you take a few cool mil up front to play at the top KHL level, or a a few hundred grand on a three yr entry deal with the chance or working in the AHL for a while? The cost benefit for the Russians doesn’t seem to be what it was.
You’re right. But he’s not an elite player yet, he wouldn’t be doing a ton in the NHL. He can still develop in the KHL but when his entry level years are up and he reaches his prime I bet he comes over here. I bet Radulov comes back in a couple years as well, and he’ll be a better player than when he left.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I guess that’s the big question that we’re waiting for huh? You would think more Russians would follow Malkin and Ovechkin’s lead, but maybe it’s a comfort and style thing as well. It’s certainly hard to gauge at the moment.
Well most players aren’t NHL impact players at 18-19, so they couldn’t follow those leads. Them staying in Russia to develop is no different than Americans and Canadians playing CHL/NCAA and AHL before they go to the NHL, IMO. The bigger problem is about how the KHL forces them into contracts and makes it very difficult to leave if they don’t do it immediately.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
agreed on the contracts thing, but whereas you might see the KHL as a development league, they might see it as a professional level top tier league. That’s what I’m getting at.
Yeah, they definitely see it like that. But automatic contract extensions are still bullshit.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I wonder how contracts work for Americans. If you’re familiar with Brandon Sugden (former camp guy for NYI and was in Hershey) he ended up over there as a thumper, and was involved in that 600+ PIM game. Don’t hear too much about those guys one way or the other.
The Czech Republic only had 3 players drafted this past year. That was the lowest amount since the split.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
That’s why I found it incredibly weird that Jagr wound up playing in Russia.
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGh6-CzKT-A&feature=player_embedded
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
And that Slovakia team didn’t even have it’s NHLers!
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by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
http://atdhe.net/ is working…looks like the Bolts feed
Change at Woodside for the old Shea Stadium station! Lets Go!
Be still my heart, Doug Weight shoots, Doug Weight scores.
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Weird
Listening to the TB radio feed, it sounds like the announcer is in TB, and they are pumping in the arena noises behind him
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
That was relatively pretty.
Fiya Minaya.
I just read the divisional realignment article you linked, great stuff. The Caps need to get back in the Patrick division. The SE division “rivals” are just not doing it for me.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I really want to say the southeast isn’t doing it much at all. …. But then I recall how TB and CAR have a few more cups than us recently…
Yeah they’ve had some good teams but none of them have been able to sustain success, and there haven’t been enough playoff battles to develop the hatred a rivalry needs. They are generally one and done, but the Caps are changing that. They’ll be good for a long time.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I really enjoy a lot of Southeast games — some wild hockey at times. But the attendance just isn’t there; I liked the way this proposal mixed them in with the snowbird teams and don’t make them rely on so many ATL vs. TB dates.
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Yeah, the hockey is exciting, they just don’t have the passion in the stands. It’s always more fun when the fan bases don’t like each other. I really think that Caps fans don’t care at all about any of the other fan bases with the (newly minted) possible exception of CAR.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
And I’m absolutely not a fan of the Raw Charge suggestion. At all.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Me neither. I’m not opposed to breaking things up dramatically if something worked, but that one doesn’t work.
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I think you need to maintain the geographic rivalries. Keep NYI, NYR, NJD together. Keep TOR, OTT together. Keep ANA, SJS, LAK together. Etc. They just break it up and make it hodge podge.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Thank god that was just Bochenski
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You know he can’t be happy. He’s the kind of guy that likes to play consistently, and is a good reason why the tam has success early on this year. He deserves alot better than this.
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I’m sure it frustrates him. On the other hand, this is the arrangement he signed up for.
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Sutton!!!!
Just cleaned Bochenski’s clock!!!!
Damn it, Powerball/MegaMillions
I can’t turn down any advertisements featuring Boston.
Fiya Minaya.
Thompson hits the net…And Scores!!! 3-2
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Freddy says
“No fair, no one ever needed to cover you when you were with us.”
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Of all the fucking games for him to score…
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Tavares and Okposo are teasing us so.
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He’s no tease!
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
And now...
I will bring out the sun.
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How much snow do you guys have? It’s brutal here and DC is not in any way capable of handling it. It’s kind of hysterical.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I think he gets the A.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Dam Women Drivers
Danica Patrick was involved in a 12-car wreck and is done in her NASCAR debut at Daytona
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
good
maybe nobody will care anymore.
Fiya Minaya.
by BringBackBobby on Feb 13, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
The chick in those commercials is a real racer?
Shows how much I know- I just thought she was yet another female spewing innuendo in a Go daddy commercial.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 14, 2010 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
Richard Park!
this is like my dream game today!
NEW YORK OBSCURITIES 4 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 3 !
vertically challenger Marty St. Louis!
Since it was Park, I’m surprised it wasn’t waived off.
To fight the horde, sing and cry: Valhalla I am coming!
by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Trade him now
his stock will never be higher.
Park, Weight, Comeau have goals
See any of you survivors after all this settles down, I’m heading to my backyard shelter.
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4 goals?
Way to get hot right before the Olympic break, guys.
Fiya Minaya.
Down with their oppressors!!!
(there’s my one purposful misinterpretation)
There has to be a Busted/Snorg t-shirt in that.
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why is the crowd so quiet as they leave the ice?
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I’ll go with what I said in the Pregame thread. Tuesday’s crowd was rocking and it was a Value ticket game. I bet this crowd is smaller cause its a Silver ticket game.
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
i don’t think thats it Its a Saturday and younger peeps attend these games more.
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You would think younger kids would be even more excited though?
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Eh, not really. Adults can organize their chants/cheering better than kids. Plus Beer = noise.
To fight the horde, sing and cry: Valhalla I am coming!
by David Hanssen on Feb 13, 2010 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
Now all we need
Is a Fake Schremp!
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Hoping there was some 3 Stooges fans around Fake Shemp
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Oooooohhh. Wow, I’ve watched my share of Stooges but I did not know that story.
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I will miss Richard Park interviews
Talking matter-of-factly through his remaining teeth, rarely taking the announcer B.S. served to him.
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If he was a C I wouldn’t mind the Caps inquiring about him.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
He can play center, but I’m afraid he’s in decline — or at least this has been a baaad year for him. Last year was much better. Though sometimes grinders are like middle relievers, alternating useful performances in some inexplicable rotation.
I’ll miss him though. When he’s on form, his versatility is very nice to have.
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He can skate, he’s versatile, and he kills the Caps. That’s pretty much what I know about him.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
If Cap-killing is the criteria, we will offer you him and Jon Sim for Islanders-killer Semin.
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Dumb question
So are they basically on vacation for the next two weeks? Will they be doing some workouts? any idea?
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Cacation till the 24th or 25th
Gordon said something in one interview that they can’t practice until then.
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I think Bob McKenzie mentioned something about activities suspended until a day or two before the olympics end.
Yup. They aren’t allowed to practice. The Caps aren’t even letting the players in the training facility until the end of Feb.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Just Realized
Biron Vs Nitty = Former Starter Vs Former Backup
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
AKA
Two guys that the Flyers wished they had kept around.
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
I forgot that angle. So next year is it Robert Esche’s turn again?
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Now that was funny
Somehow I picture Thompson liking Martin a lot more than he likes Schremp.
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I just picture Thompson working hard during practices and pushing himself, while Schremp mesmerizes half the team by replicating the Tiger Woods golfball commercial with a hockey stick and puck.
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Bolts had more shots on that PP than the Isles did…
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Once again, the best run was the stretch right before it expired.
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Sweet broadcast production work
Switched to that corner angle of Niittymaki passing right as Okposo was coming into the picture to intercept.
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seven second delay at work.
Fiya Minaya.
by BringBackBobby on Feb 13, 2010 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
Perfectly done. I still want my Okposo shortie back.
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What are they protesting?
It’s hard for me to watch the Olympics when it’s tailored to the ice dancing set, so I’m only vaguely aware they’ve already started.
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Aside from the roads, the sanitation, the water system, the public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?
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nice show last night…but China’s opening night was better
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Olli
Anyone else hate that Olli is finally doing good in NY for the wrong team?
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one GWG does make it such a great deal. Although he isn’t playing with Islander’s caliber of players
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5 Points in 5 games for an offensively deficient Rangers team isn’t bad
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
He also took like 3 PIMs against the Caps that cost the team goals. He scored 2 goals but he still cost them more. Idiot.
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50/50
I don’t want him to do well, but I’d be happy if he did well enough to garner a Sather contract.
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PARK! PARK!
What a sequence. What a shot.
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Not even Fraser can sabotage this one.
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“Forget it. He’s on a roll.”
—Otter
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Classic Box Score Play By Play
TB – 17:19, N. Thompson missed shot
NYI – 17:37, R. Park shot on goal
NYI – 17:37, R. Park shot on goal
NYI – 17:37, R. Park shot on goal
NYI – 17:38, R. Park goal (unassisted)
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by Mark D on Feb 13, 2010 4:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hahaha, sweet. It really was great. Weight undressed Bochenski at the blueline, fed a streaking Park who got a shot from one side, picked up the rebound on his way around the net and tried the wraparound, picked up the rebound of that as he was skating backwards and fired it bad-angle into the upper corner.
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So… trade him?
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Sell high!
Incidentally,I know you don’t want Sutton, but the reason people put him and the Caps together has to be images of Crosby standing at the doorstep unmolested last Spring.
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I know exactly why they say that, but the way to stop Crosby is not to stand a man on top of the crease; it’s to send out a guy that can skate with him and have him play in his hip pocket. The days of Derian Hatcher are over. Let’s say we do get Sutton, and tell him to just sit on the crease and wait for Crosby, how many other areas is he a liability? He’s not going to be getting the puck, and certainly not doing anything to clear it. It’s just oversimplified and short-sighted, IMO.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Fraser never turns down a chance to talk.
But yes, they’ve been doing that for a while.
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Figures Park has a two goal game AFTER the roster freeze
His stock may never be higher than it is right now.
Snow sends out tape to other GMs titled, “Park’s last five games,” and it’s five copies of the same game.
(Okay, just pretend GMs still send tape. Actually, knowing some NHL GMs, they probably do…)
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Come to think of it
He does kinda look like Palpatine.
He does! I was going to say Jedi mind tricks until I thought about his portrait. Totally Palpatine.
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Roster Freeze does not = trade deadline.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 14, 2010 1:09 AM EST up reply actions
MacDonald
Anyone notice that Mac has been getting more time the Streit the last few games?
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
I wonder if it’s a small Olympic nod.
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Biron
You finally got some offensive support, this is your game to win now.
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Regulation win
I think I remember you, you smell real nice.
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I just want to lick your hair…
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by Mark D on Feb 13, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Richard Park, defeating every stereotype he possibly can by being Korean, a hockey player, and yet enunciating oh so well. FIRST STAR.
Enunciating with half his teeth, no less.
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Tidbit
" No, you’d have to have an Olympic Games flashback to 1936 and watch the pride of Hitler’s Germany marching into the Berlin stadium to match the feeling of revulsion I experience every time I see the Flyers play.
Especially against the Canadiens. "
- Mike Boone
Habsinsideout.com
http://www.habsinsideout.com/boone/29193
…..I thought I hated the Flyers… I have to reevaluate my position towards them and find a stronger dislike!
Wow.
The Godwin’s Law is in effect y’all, I said Godwin’s Law is in effect.
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Really? I expect Habs fans to over-react, what with them riotiing after winning a first round playoff series
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Touche. But if you bring out Hitler for the regular season, what do you have in reserve for the playoffs. (I guess that may be moot for them this year.)
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Mecha Hitler
Mecha Hitler
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Ooops
Was supposed to be a reply to Dom above.
"Martin is psychical" - In reference to Matt Martin being called up to the Islanders.
Yesterdays, ESPN insider Rumor is Rolo to Washington for possibly a first rounder...
That would be perfect.
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