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Polish Hussar		2012-02-21 06:23:11 PM

In case anyone is interested, or hasn't seen it, here is the Hockey Night in Canada 2011/2012 NHLPA poll. (new window). The results are on the main/linked page, you just have to scroll down a bit.

cameroncrazy1984		2012-02-21 06:40:27 PM

Another question is: will anyone watch Sabres/Isles? Probably not.

9beers		2012-02-21 06:43:13 PM

4NSpy		2012-02-21 06:54:12 PM

change1211: WhiskeySticks: change1211: So you're the jerk who didn't want to include Vancouver or Nashville in your title.

Congrats on the green light, it's pretty amazing that we get a hockey thread on a Tuesday.

I despise Vancouver and I'm not to fond of Nashville the way they've manhandled my Blackhawks this year.

Seems like everyone hates Vancouver.

When I was in Chicago, the guy working the desk at the hotel turned out to be a Canucks fan (he was born in Chicago, but spent a couple years living in Vancouver so he became a fan). When I asked him "Do people give you a hard time since Blackhawk fans don't like the Canucks?" He replied with "Nobody likes the Canucks."

It's true. The rest of Canada was against us in the finals, most teams in the West don't like us.

I think Buffalo is still cool with the canucks though, expansion cousins that we hardly see.

swahnhennessy		2012-02-21 06:54:16 PM

9beers: Well that should shut up the "Datsyuk is overrated crowd".

That only exists in your head. Either that or you're confusing the homer opinion of a random Blackhawk fan you met on-line with popular sentiment. Seriously, there hasn't been an anti-Datsyuk crowd in years. He's widely held as one of the elites in the game.

/that should shut-up the persecuted Red Wings crowd

FreakinB		2012-02-21 06:57:03 PM

cameroncrazy1984: Another question is: will anyone watch Sabres/Isles? Probably not.

If I wasn't stuck at work I would.

/yeah yeah, I shouldn't be posting

Lt. Cheese Weasel		2012-02-21 06:59:24 PM

Fading ......fading......fadi.......fa.........f.*

robsul82		2012-02-21 06:59:26 PM

Devils, Jets, Penguins, let's do this shiat.

Lt. Cheese Weasel		2012-02-21 07:02:08 PM

Bruxellensis: Rev.K: Broadcasters?

This guy is the best in the business.

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Ken and Mickey. Perhaps I'm biased a bit? Yeah.

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/hot like a 23 home game win streak
images.foxsportssouthwest.com

Ralph and Razor ain't chopped liver........

Pituophis		2012-02-21 07:05:54 PM

9beers: Quincey started with Detroit and was cut loose after failing to impress. I can see a lot of pissed of Wings fans if they gave up a first round pick for him.

That's factually incorrect. He was cut loose because they didn't feel they could justify bringing him up after winning a cup with Lilja and Lebda as their bottom pairing, plus Meech was higher on the depth chart. Based on Quincey's tenure, they could not send him to Grand Rapids for another season. They had to either sign him to a one-way, or cut him loose.

Much to my chagrin, they cut him loose and hung on to the Twin Towers of Turnover (i.e. Lilja and Lebda). Nice to see Qunicey headed back to Detroit as a non-rental player. Doubly nice to see the Avs make a stupid trade to facilitate it.

ytterbium		2012-02-21 07:06:57 PM

Polish Hussar: In case anyone is interested, or hasn't seen it, here is the Hockey Night in Canada 2011/2012 NHLPA poll. (new window). The results are on the main/linked page, you just have to scroll down a bit.

I was hoping the St. Louis thing stays quiet for awhile, it's been almost like a secret.

Here I am in MO, and no one outside my hockey crewe has any farkin' clue. Mizzou b-ball rules uber-alles.

cameroncrazy1984		2012-02-21 07:07:46 PM

And for the first time in 2012, I can watch an MSG Sabres game on my Time Warner Cable! Yay!

change1211		2012-02-21 07:09:03 PM

4NSpy: change1211: WhiskeySticks: change1211: So you're the jerk who didn't want to include Vancouver or Nashville in your title.

Congrats on the green light, it's pretty amazing that we get a hockey thread on a Tuesday.

I despise Vancouver and I'm not to fond of Nashville the way they've manhandled my Blackhawks this year.

Seems like everyone hates Vancouver.

When I was in Chicago, the guy working the desk at the hotel turned out to be a Canucks fan (he was born in Chicago, but spent a couple years living in Vancouver so he became a fan). When I asked him "Do people give you a hard time since Blackhawk fans don't like the Canucks?" He replied with "Nobody likes the Canucks."

It's true. The rest of Canada was against us in the finals, most teams in the West don't like us.

I think Buffalo is still cool with the canucks though, expansion cousins that we hardly see.

That's pretty entertaining. I know a few people around here who have Buffalo as their backup team.

robsul82		2012-02-21 07:09:35 PM

This commentator calling Devils/Leafs sounds like Tony Schiavone with a Canadian accent.

cameroncrazy1984		2012-02-21 07:10:13 PM

That was quick! Tyler Myers 1-0 Buffalo!

Pituophis		2012-02-21 07:11:01 PM

ytterbium: Here I am in MO, and no one outside my hockey crewe has any farkin' clue. Mizzou b-ball rules uber-alles.

You ain't kiddin'. I went down to STL for a weekend last year to catch Blues/Blackhawks on Friday night, followed by Blues/Pens. The Blues swept the weekend (including a crazy 1-0 OT win over the Pens). On Saturday night the game was pretty empty...but when we went for drinks after the game, the bars were packed wall to wall with people watching the Mizzou b-ball season opener. Crazy.

9beers		2012-02-21 07:11:28 PM

I didn't realize how close things were in the east. There are only 7 points separating the final playoff spot and the worst team in the conference.

cameroncrazy1984		2012-02-21 07:12:17 PM

9beers: I didn't realize how close things were in the east. There are only 7 points separating the final playoff spot and the worst team in the conference.

We prefer the nomenclature "The Buffalo Sabres of Buffalo," thank you.

Pituophis		2012-02-21 07:12:21 PM

cameroncrazy1984: That was quick! Tyler Myers 1-0 Buffalo!

All of a sudden, the Sabres offense is scoring early and often. What happened?

FreakinB		2012-02-21 07:13:30 PM

cameroncrazy1984: That was quick! Tyler Myers 1-0 Buffalo!

The Islanders gave up an early goal?!? I'm shocked!!

In case anyone missed the dripping sarcasm, the Islanders have given up a goal on the 1st shot of the game something like 10 times this year.

jekostas		2012-02-21 07:14:04 PM

Pituophis: cameroncrazy1984: That was quick! Tyler Myers 1-0 Buffalo!

All of a sudden, the Sabres offense is scoring early and often. What happened?

Buffalo got almost all of the injured guys back. I think McCormick is the only guy left on the IR.

robsul82		2012-02-21 07:14:11 PM

"I'll tell you another thing, their beer sucks too."

cameroncrazy1984		2012-02-21 07:14:26 PM

Pituophis: cameroncrazy1984: That was quick! Tyler Myers 1-0 Buffalo!

All of a sudden, the Sabres offense is scoring early and often. What happened?

Got me. I think they've got all their injured guys back so maybe they're just starting to gel? They had a metric sh*t ton of injuries for a big part of the season so with all the new guys it really hurt their chemistry.

Boris S. Wort		2012-02-21 07:15:09 PM

Pituophis		2012-02-21 07:15:57 PM

jekostas: Buffalo got almost all of the injured guys back. I think McCormick is the only guy left on the IR.

cameroncrazy1984: Got me. I think they've got all their injured guys back so maybe they're just starting to gel? They had a metric sh*t ton of injuries for a big part of the season so with all the new guys it really hurt their chemistry.

Well that 'splains it. Looks like Myers has got his confidence back, too, after a pretty tough go of things early on.

robsul82		2012-02-21 07:16:47 PM

This the plan, turn the puck over repeatedly and let Marty stand on his head? Come on, guys.

Loomy		2012-02-21 07:17:24 PM

4NSpy: change1211: WhiskeySticks: change1211: So you're the jerk who didn't want to include Vancouver or Nashville in your title.

Congrats on the green light, it's pretty amazing that we get a hockey thread on a Tuesday.

I despise Vancouver and I'm not to fond of Nashville the way they've manhandled my Blackhawks this year.

Seems like everyone hates Vancouver.

When I was in Chicago, the guy working the desk at the hotel turned out to be a Canucks fan (he was born in Chicago, but spent a couple years living in Vancouver so he became a fan). When I asked him "Do people give you a hard time since Blackhawk fans don't like the Canucks?" He replied with "Nobody likes the Canucks."

It's true. The rest of Canada was against us in the finals, most teams in the West don't like us.

I think Buffalo is still cool with the canucks though, expansion cousins that we hardly see.

I think the Canucks are still well liked in Ottawa. There are enough transplants to generously pepper the stands w/ blue and green (such a contrast to the red). If you'd stop beating the snot out of the Sens in your yearly visit, I might actually enjoy that game when I go with my Vanfan girlfriend.

Plus, we can share in the sorrow of recent disappointing Cup runs (though the Sens don't have the Game 7 heartbreak you share with your Albertan step-siblings)

Pituophis		2012-02-21 07:17:54 PM

Boris S. Wort: And hardly anyone hates Columbus. Coincidence?

The Bluejackets is dicks. I hate those guys. Especially Boll. And Brassard.

Pretty much anything starting with a B in Ohio, I don't cotton to.

jekostas		2012-02-21 07:18:08 PM

FreakinB: cameroncrazy1984: That was quick! Tyler Myers 1-0 Buffalo!

The Islanders gave up an early goal?!? I'm shocked!!

In case anyone missed the dripping sarcasm, the Islanders have given up a goal on the 1st shot of the game something like 10 times this year.

Yet Nabokov is running a 2.24 GAA and .925 SV% this season for the Isles.

change1211		2012-02-21 07:18:54 PM

Boris S. Wort: change1211: WhiskeySticks: change1211: So you're the jerk who didn't want to include Vancouver or Nashville in your title.

Congrats on the green light, it's pretty amazing that we get a hockey thread on a Tuesday.

I despise Vancouver and I'm not to fond of Nashville the way they've manhandled my Blackhawks this year.

Seems like everyone hates Vancouver.

And hardly anyone hates Columbus. Coincidence?

Anyway, the Canucks better not be looking past Nashville, 'cause they sure as shiat ain't push-overs.

I highly doubt the Canucks think of Nashville as pushovers, especially after our 7 game playoff series. They're a damn good team.

Pituophis		2012-02-21 07:19:58 PM

jekostas: Yet Nabokov is running a 2.24 GAA and .925 SV% this season for the Isles.

1.bp.blogspot.com

Rickie say "Shuddup."

FreakinB		2012-02-21 07:20:51 PM

jekostas: FreakinB: cameroncrazy1984: That was quick! Tyler Myers 1-0 Buffalo!

The Islanders gave up an early goal?!? I'm shocked!!

In case anyone missed the dripping sarcasm, the Islanders have given up a goal on the 1st shot of the game something like 10 times this year.

Yet Nabokov is running a 2.24 GAA and .925 SV% this season for the Isles.

Not complaining about his overall performance and I hope he signs an extension, but the Islanders have been big on putting themselves in an early hole all year. Though I don't remember how much of that came from Montoya/DP/Poulin.

netweavr		2012-02-21 07:22:09 PM

*checks score*

GODDAMNITSOMUCH

4NSpy		2012-02-21 07:22:14 PM

Boris S. Wort: Anyway, the Canucks better not be looking past Nashville, 'cause they sure as shiat ain't push-overs.

Canucks are just starting an ugly road trip, and they have already been lucky to grind out some points in recent games.

Coming from Edmonton on sunday they go:

tuesday: @ Nashville
thursday: @ Detroit
Friday: @ New Jersey
Sunday: @ Dallas
tuesday: @ Phoenix

Not exactly a nice clean line on the map. I wouldn't be surprised to see a majority of those games go to extra time as well.

cameroncrazy1984		2012-02-21 07:22:20 PM

Pituophis: Well that 'splains it. Looks like Myers has got his confidence back, too, after a pretty tough go of things early on.

I would agree with this. His skating is much more confident and he is much more aggressive in the offensive zone. I wonder how much of that is his pairing with Ehrhoff.

Pituophis		2012-02-21 07:22:46 PM

netweavr: *checks score*

GODDAMNITSOMUCH

See? The Bluejackets is DICKS!!!

robsul82		2012-02-21 07:23:50 PM

Goooooooooal, New Jersey! Sykora gets the goal and it's 1-0 Protagonists.

iamdonovan		2012-02-21 07:24:14 PM

Pituophis: Pretty much anything ~~starting with a B~~ in Ohio, I don't cotton to.

Fixed.

cameroncrazy1984		2012-02-21 07:24:27 PM

FreakinB: jekostas: FreakinB: cameroncrazy1984: That was quick! Tyler Myers 1-0 Buffalo!

The Islanders gave up an early goal?!? I'm shocked!!

In case anyone missed the dripping sarcasm, the Islanders have given up a goal on the 1st shot of the game something like 10 times this year.

Yet Nabokov is running a 2.24 GAA and .925 SV% this season for the Isles.

Not complaining about his overall performance and I hope he signs an extension, but the Islanders have been big on putting themselves in an early hole all year. Though I don't remember how much of that came from Montoya/DP/Poulin.

It's Poulin in net tonight, by the way.

Pituophis		2012-02-21 07:24:37 PM

cameroncrazy1984: I wonder how much of that is his pairing with Ehrhoff.

Well, I'm sure it doesn't hurt. But the team putting goals on the board takes some of the pressure off of the back end, too, I suppose. Maybe he's not gripping the stick as tightly and finally playing his game.

Good on him. The kid's got some serious talent, and it was unfortunate to hear him get so much criticism heaped on him early on.

Killer Cars		2012-02-21 07:25:14 PM

FreakinB: Though I don't remember how much of that came from Montoya/DP/Poulin.

I wonder if the Flyers made any calls to the Islanders for Montoya. He's pretty solid if not spectacular, and of course the Flyers can provide enough offensive support.

Killer Cars		2012-02-21 07:26:52 PM

Killer Cars: He's pretty solid if although not spectacular

Whoa. That looks better.

netweavr		2012-02-21 07:28:04 PM

Pituophis: netweavr: *checks score*

GODDAMNITSOMUCH

See? The Bluejackets is DICKS!!!

I've been trying to pretend last week, this week and next week don't exist. F*cking 9 game stretch.

Killer Cars		2012-02-21 07:29:56 PM

I'm not sure what's worse; finding yourself down 2-0 w/in the first 10 minutes to Columbus, or simply giving up a goal to Jeff Carter, who makes Alexander Semin look like a fully engaged, fist-pounding warrior.

cameroncrazy1984		2012-02-21 07:31:07 PM

Hey, at least Kassian didn't get the opportunity to screw up that two-on-one.

Alternate joke: "Hockey questions for $200, Alex"

"Zach Kassian and Matt Ellis"

"Who are the two guys I would not like to have a two-on-one?"

desertgeek		2012-02-21 07:32:13 PM

*checks Sharks-Blue Jackets score*

(cue Mr. Burns impression) Excellent.

/Going back to announcer discussion earlier, WhyTF does the Wings radio guy sound like he gets kicked in the nuts every time the Wings score?
//It's farkin' annoying.
///And the over/under on fights in the Kings-Coyotes tilt tonight: 2.5

robsul82		2012-02-21 07:32:23 PM

Goal, New Jersey. Clarkson this time, 2-0 Devils.

Silvara		2012-02-21 07:32:54 PM

I feel so sad watching the Habs anymore. They're basically only relying on Price to make it. You can't fark your goalie like that. They can only take it for so long.

robsul82		2012-02-21 07:33:03 PM

And now the Leafs quickly stuff one in, lol. 2-1 Devils.

jekostas		2012-02-21 07:33:48 PM

cameroncrazy1984: Pituophis: Well that 'splains it. Looks like Myers has got his confidence back, too, after a pretty tough go of things early on.

I would agree with this. His skating is much more confident and he is much more aggressive in the offensive zone. I wonder how much of that is his pairing with Ehrhoff.

I'll save you the wonder - none. If you're a D relying on Ehrhoff to be your Charlie Huddy you need to rethink your plan. Myers is just playing up to potential on a finally-healthy team.

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