All of those players would be stars in the League today, just as they were back then. Point totals might be different. But they still would be top players.
- MJL

I don't know if you can say that about Fuhr.

Goaltending is completely different than it was back then.

All of those players would be stars in the League today, just as they were back then. Point totals might be different. But they still would be top players.
- MJL

I'm just saying. Drop them in the league today and they would tear it apart. I'd love to see 99 skating around out there today. He was beyond a special player and comparing him to Crosby is a bit of a joke.

Unless you want to compare how much I hated playing against both of them but for different reasons.

The one thing I can agree with is the change in equipment.

I'm going to assume if the Oilers are playing today they can get their hands on current equipment.
- mayorofangrytown

off topic, but i saw this yesterday. i like the idea.

http://t.co/5wbo5Lfd

I don't know if you can say that about Fuhr.

Goaltending is completely different than it was back then.
- Atomic Wedgie

Who are the goaltending coaches for today's goalies? I'm sure the coaches wouldn't know anything about playing goal today since they played in the 80s.

off topic, but i saw this yesterday. i like the idea.

http://t.co/5wbo5Lfd
- wilsonecho91

I'd love to see the NHL ban the composite sticks.

off topic, but i saw this yesterday. i like the idea.

http://t.co/5wbo5Lfd
- wilsonecho91

The price of these sticks has to do with the demand for them. If everybody wanted wood sticks, they'd be $200 as well. Cool of them to use wood sticks though.

The price of these sticks has to do with the demand for them. If everybody wanted wood sticks, they'd be $200 as well. Cool of them to use wood sticks though.
- NickTheKid87

of course, but i like the idea of drawing attention to the fact that you can still play the game for less. That's important for kids who think they can't because everyone else is using a composite, etc.

Shelley on IR with a hip injury to make room for Harry Zolnierczyk

of course, but i like the idea of drawing attention to the fact that you can still play the game for less. That's important for kids who think they can't because everyone else is using a composite, etc.
- wilsonecho91

its not the stick that makes the player its the player that makes the stick..if that makes sense

Shelley on IR with a hip injury to make room for Harry Zolnierczyk
- Jsaquella

OH NO!

I don't know if you can say that about Fuhr.

Goaltending is completely different than it was back then.
- Atomic Wedgie

And if Fuhr played today, he'd benefit from the same advancements as today's players have. Talent is talent.

of course, but i like the idea of drawing attention to the fact that you can still play the game for less. That's important for kids who think they can't because everyone else is using a composite, etc.
- wilsonecho91

Yeah true. Using a wooden stick kind of puts you at a disadvantage though when the competition gets better. Casually though, this is a great idea.

Absolutely, no doubt about it.. He would be right there with Crosby and co.

I do think though, that different times breed different players. Crosby back in the 80's would be scary to think about.
- jak521

I don't, unless you're saying that today's Crosby (strength and conditioning, equipment, etc.)could play back then. I wonder how he'd do getting constantly hacked, slashed, hooked, and cross-checked.

of course, but i like the idea of drawing attention to the fact that you can still play the game for less. That's important for kids who think they can't because everyone else is using a composite, etc.
- wilsonecho91

I feel bad for the parents who have to foot the bill for little junior's skates and sticks nowadays. I walk through the pro shops on occasion and I'm startled at the prices

Shelley on IR with a hip injury to make room for Harry Zolnierczyk
- Jsaquella

Shelley and Leighton played a combined 2 games this year and neither got hurt while playing.

I'm just saying. Drop them in the league today and they would tear it apart. I'd love to see 99 skating around out there today. He was beyond a special player and comparing him to Crosby is a bit of a joke.

Unless you want to compare how much I hated playing against both of them but for different reasons.
- mayorofangrytown

I agree. Gretzky playing today where the game is faster without a red line. He would be scary good. Just don't know if he is going to put up 200 pts and score 80-90 goals in today's game.

OH NO!
- Flyers4Life88

If Harry Z gets into a game, he will be the first Flyers to wear number 12 since Simon Gagne

Shelley on IR with a hip injury to make room for Harry Zolnierczyk
- Jsaquella

Who is coming out of the lineup?

If Harry Z gets into a game, he will be the first Flyers to wear number 12 since Simon Gagne
- Jsaquella

He's not going to wear 29?

He's not going to wear 29?
- NickTheKid87

Nope, he's wearing 12

Nope, he's wearing 12
- Jsaquella

BUT THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE RETIRED ALONG WITH 18

Who is coming out of the lineup?
- MJL

Couturier has the flu and flew back to Philly, rather than Winnipeg. I'd guess that Sestito is the scratch.

Who is coming out of the lineup?
- MJL

how has colorado not done anythin with o'riley yet? kinda crazy to see a hold out, thought that was only reserved for the NFL...a player i like on that team is johnson only 24 3.75 cap hit....think about it

Nope, he's wearing 12
- Jsaquella

just imagine what PKane wouldve looked like wearing 88....that damn lottery fml

Who is coming out of the lineup?
- MJL

Would assume Sestito is out.