NHL

[Krookie]

He's definitely getting 10+ this year. I hope.

[Deraldin]

Ottawa now has a seven game winning streak. They won 2-1 tonight over Boston in a shootout. Alfredsson and Vermette both scored on their attempts and Gerber stopped Kobasew and Kessel.

[Qwerty the Sir]

I still can't understand how a hockey stick got through a goalie mask cage. Of all the luck...

 

DiPietro could be out a while, Khabibulin is playing badly, and Hasek will be back soon, so Osgood won't play much.

[Kor Qel Droma]

It's going to be a real long season.

[mkreku]

Thank you, Oilers, for making my Leafs seem a little less crappy.

[mr insomniac]

Things are pretty tight in the eastern conference, but as inconsistent as the Leafs have been, they're managing to stay around .500. Not great, but... could be alot worse. Anyway, Mark Bell returns from his 15 game suspension for Tuesday's game in Ottawa. I read somewhere that Maurice said he will get "4th Line minutes" for awhile ... I would guess until he gets into game shape. Hopefully all his troubles are behind and he can score some goals like he did in Chicago.

[mkreku]

Yeah, I'm actually a bit interested in this troubled kid. He could add some much needed energy and grit and a little scoring punch, if he manages to live up to his potential.. Frustratingly enough, it seems that every "potentially" good player we get never lives up to that potential in a Leafs jersey, but almost always a year after leaving the team.

 

Anyhow, Bell is big and strong so I'm sure he'll make some kind of impact at least.

[alanschu]

It's going to be a real long season.

 

 

Haha, I watched Corner Gas once it was 3-0.

[Deraldin]

It's going to be a real long season.

 

 

Haha, I watched Corner Gas once it was 3-0.

 

So you missed Edmonton actually score on Backstrom?

[Kor Qel Droma]

I got in last night after missing the first period and change. Saw the score, switched to Heroes.

[alanschu]

It's going to be a real long season.

 

 

Haha, I watched Corner Gas once it was 3-0.

 

So you missed Edmonton actually score on Backstrom?

 

 

Hey it worked didn't it??

[Deraldin]

Hey it worked didn't it??

 

 

So mkreku, the Leafs have finally scored a powerplay goal against the Senators! Too bad they are still down by 3.

[Qwerty the Sir]

I should really take out more time to watch more Leafs' games. One night they play like a dominant team, the next night, they play like a bunch of floaters and the other team looks so good. Always keeping it fresh! :D

[mkreku]

Woohoo, another humiliating loss to the Alfie! How many left this season? 5? OK THEN!

[Deraldin]

Well, at least the Oilers managed to pick up a point tonight...

[Kor Qel Droma]

I know, its like an early christmas present or something!

[Deraldin]

I'm having trouble deciding who is having the most fun here, mkreku, or Kor. :D

[Hurlshort]

Congrats to Mike Modano for becoming the highest scoring US player ever!

 

It's a shame that the Sharks can outshoot Dallas at a 3-1 margin and still lose on the scoreboard. Dang Turco. Ozolinsh looked good though, which is promising for the Sharks defense.

[Kor Qel Droma]

Congrats to Mike Modano for becoming the highest scoring US player ever!

 

Phil Housley>Mike Modano (that means Phil the thrill is better than Mike, right?)

[Hurlshort]

Well, Phil was a defenseman, so his achievement is still tremendous. But that shouldn't deter from the fact that Modano has accomplished something great. Modano has also never really had any superstars playing along side with him. He had Hull for a few years, but that was at the end of the Golden Brett's career. He's stuck with one franchise through thick and thin, and he still puts up solid numbers despite his age. Housley also played in a very different league, I don't see any defensemen putting up those kinds of numbers in the next ten years.

[Kor Qel Droma]

I see your point, Hurly, but I just really hate Modano. I know, I know, Housley spent time on the Flames roster, but all those first round playoff exits courtesy of the Stars have soured me on old horse face. Sure, he may be one of those players that makes his team mates much better ( Jiri Lehtonen anyone?), but I don't have to like to him.

 

And look at Modanos' point totals since the lockout. He's fading.

[Hurlshort]

Well, he's 37. I don't know how many years he has left. He still put up over 20 goals last season, so I don't know how many more years he'll play. He was serving some 4th line time earlier in the season. I'm also not sure what the Stars think they can do without him. They don't seem to have any up and coming stars. Turco is a great goalie, but that is about it for them.

[Qwerty the Sir]

I know, its like an early christmas present or something!

 

Hahaha! :D

 

This is why I'm a fan of the players on my fantasy team rather than the fan a team (and I drop the struggling ones on waivers).

[Kor Qel Droma]

So the Big E decided to hang up his skates for good. As much as he's percieved as a whiny tit, it should be noted that back in the early part of his career Lindros was one of the more dominant players in the NHL. All I can say is keep your head up when playing rec hockey, Eric.

[Volourn]

Good retirement by a classy, and underappreciated hockey player. He's one of the best players to ever play the game - at least until concussions did him in. Eric won't make the HOF due to lack of games played, and to me that's a crying shame. Though, his two or so years with the Rangers didn't lead to any big success for the team (he played good for them though); I'm glad he finally managed to wear a Ranger uniform.