- hammarby31

that's a very nice baseball trophy, Steve.

regarding Niemi, I've watched the last 3 or so games against LA and I swear that Carter still can't beat him. Glorious chance after glorious chance. In a strange way, I take pleasure in that.
- wilsonecho91

Niemi has never made a save against Carter. Carter cant manage to get shots off against him.

i could get behind san jose, if not for niemi.

and the isles or red wings? no (frank)ing way jose.
- hammarby31

I used to hate the Isles just like the Rangers. But I guess they've sucked long enough now that my hatred has lessened a bit. And if they find a way to beat the Pens (I know, not likely), they could be my new favorite team for a week or two.

As for the Wings, it's more of a case of my hating the other teams more, than it is liking the Wings. Can't stand Anaheim (hate their coach, hate Perry, sick of Ryan), can't stand Vancouver (hate the Sedins), hate Chicago, really hate LA, and although I don't hate them, I do not want to see Minny win anything after buying Suter and Parise. Was really hoping they'd miss the playoffs. Also do not want to see Hitch win another one, so that rules out the Blues. So that leaves the Wings and maybe the Sharks.

Actually, now that I think about it, I'd love to see the Sharks win the west, and then have McLellan say afterward that what turned their season around was getting rid of that albatross Doug Murray, just so Nutter will shut up about the Flyers trying to sign him.

regarding Niemi, I've watched the last 3 or so games against LA and I swear that Carter still can't beat him. Glorious chance after glorious chance. In a strange way, I take pleasure in that.
- wilsonecho91

so would i.

that's a very nice baseball trophy, Steve.
- wilsonecho91

seriously, those circles are cup cakes, and the nhl is going around delivering them today.

seriously, those circles are cup cakes, and the nhl is going around delivering them today.
- hammarby31

why are they doing that?

I used to hate the Isles just like the Rangers. But I guess they've sucked long enough now that my hatred has lessened a bit. And if they find a way to beat the Pens (I know, not likely), they could be my new favorite team for a week or two.

As for the Wings, it's more of a case of my hating the other teams more, than it is liking the Wings. Can't stand Anaheim (hate their coach, hate Perry, sick of Ryan), can't stand Vancouver (hate the Sedins), hate Chicago, really hate LA, and although I don't hate them, I do not want to see Minny win anything after buying Suter and Parise. Was really hoping they'd miss the playoffs. Also do not want to see Hitch win another one, so that rules out the Blues. So that leaves the Wings and maybe the Sharks.

Actually, now that I think about it, I'd love to see the Sharks win the west, and then have McLellan say afterward that what turned their season around was getting rid of that albatross Doug Murray, just so Nutter will shut up about the Flyers trying to sign him.
- BringBack25

why are they doing that?
- wilsonecho91

because pucks don't taste as good and they're difficult to chew.

(just a guess)

So according to TSN, the Flyers dont have a player ranked in the top 50. Jake Czechs in at #51, Giroux at #56 and Timonen at #58.

Dupuis, Ladd, Steppan, Paul Martin, Pacioretty, Tlusty, Wheeler, Marchand all ranked higher... some much higher

because pucks don't taste as good and they're difficult to chew.
- BringBack25

the ones made in the former Czechoslovakia were actually quite good. a little sauerkraut and i'm good.

So according to TSN, the Flyers dont have a player ranked in the top 50. Jake Czechs in at #51, Giroux at #56 and Timonen at #58.

Dupuis, Ladd, Steppan, Paul Martin, Pacioretty, Tlusty, Wheeler, Marchand all ranked higher... some much higher
- jak521

isn't Dupuis a UFA?

I used to hate the Isles just like the Rangers. But I guess they've sucked long enough now that my hatred has lessened a bit. And if they find a way to beat the Pens (I know, not likely), they could be my new favorite team for a week or two.

As for the Wings, it's more of a case of my hating the other teams more, than it is liking the Wings. Can't stand Anaheim (hate their coach, hate Perry, sick of Ryan), can't stand Vancouver (hate the Sedins), hate Chicago, really hate LA, and although I don't hate them, I do not want to see Minny win anything after buying Suter and Parise. Was really hoping they'd miss the playoffs. Also do not want to see Hitch win another one, so that rules out the Blues. So that leaves the Wings and maybe the Sharks.

Actually, now that I think about it, I'd love to see the Sharks win the west, and then have McLellan say afterward that what turned their season around was getting rid of that albatross Doug Murray, just so Nutter will shut up about the Flyers trying to sign him.
- BringBack25

i could hate any team on any given day, depending on my mood. i don't hate the isles the way i used to, but i still can't root for them despite their perpetual suckage.

i do find the canucks and ducks annoying at times, but there are things about both clubs i like. i was a huge vancouver fan in the early-mid 90s, until bure left and messier joined them. ruined everything.

the real reason i'd root for the sharks is because mclellan constantly looks like a monchichi after an all-night bender.

isn't Dupuis a UFA?
- wilsonecho91

yessir... But he is smart, so he will take a discount to stay in Pitt.

Niemi has never made a save against Carter. Carter cant manage to get shots off against him.
- jak521

"Niemi, fastest chest in the west" ~ Jeff Carter.

How many would be open to trading down? Let's say Columbus was willing to deal their pick and the Rangers' 1st rounder for the 11th pick. I'd definitely be listening to offers to move down, so long as it involved getting another first rounder.

not sure if anyone noticed this yet, but the TSN panel put together a Hangover spoof. Check it out, its pretty awesome!


http://network.yardbarker...src=home_vv_head_13521398

i could hate any team on any given day, depending on my mood. i don't hate the isles the way i used to, but i still can't root for them despite their perpetual suckage.

i do find the canucks and ducks annoying at times, but there are things about both clubs i like. i was a huge vancouver fan in the early-mid 90s, until bure left and messier joined them. ruined everything.

the real reason i'd root for the sharks is because mclellan constantly looks like a monchichi after an all-night bender.
- hammarby31

the only team that i'd be happy to see win it is Anaheim. I wouldn't mind LA repeating (though I know that's not the most popular opinion in the room) or San Jose. Everyone else i would not like. Except maybe the Wild, but I have a hard time thinking of them at all.

not sure if anyone noticed this yet, but the TSN panel put together a Hangover spoof. Check it out, its pretty awesome!


http://network.yardbarker...src=home_vv_head_13521398
- flyers420

Sutter is hilarious.

i could hate any team on any given day, depending on my mood. i don't hate the isles the way i used to, but i still can't root for them despite their perpetual suckage.

i do find the canucks and ducks annoying at times, but there are things about both clubs i like. i was a huge vancouver fan in the early-mid 90s, until bure left and messier joined them. ruined everything.

the real reason i'd root for the sharks is because mclellan constantly looks like a monchichi after an all-night bender.
- hammarby31

Yep, I can see it...the hairstyle is an exact match:

How many would be open to trading down? Let's say Columbus was willing to deal their pick and the Rangers' 1st rounder for the 11th pick. I'd definitely be listening to offers to move down, so long as it involved getting another first rounder.
- Jsaquella

i wouldn't mind if it meant getting a shot at a guy like Domi with the later pick. Guess it depends on who is available at No. 11 and whether that's their guy or whether they have their eyes set on a guy they know won't go at No. 11 and will be available a few picks later.

the only team that i'd be happy to see win it is Anaheim. I wouldn't mind LA repeating (though I know that's not the most popular opinion in the room) or San Jose. Everyone else i would not like. Except maybe the Wild, but I have a hard time thinking of them at all.
- wilsonecho91

why the ducks? salami?

not sure if anyone noticed this yet, but the TSN panel put together a Hangover spoof. Check it out, its pretty awesome!


http://network.yardbarker...src=home_vv_head_13521398
- flyers420

Dreger should keep his day job. Confirmed


I did like evil Bob McKenzie though, I wish he had a white cat ala Dr. No.

Sutter is hilarious.
- wilsonecho91

he was the best part. the other guys tried way too hard.

Dreger should keep his day job. Confirmed


I did like evil Bob McKenzie though, I wish he had a white cat ala Dr. No.
- Moose_15

yeah, he was pretty good too.

i wouldn't mind if it meant getting a shot at a guy like Domi with the later pick. Guess it depends on who is available at No. 11 and whether that's their guy or whether they have their eyes set on a guy they know won't go at No. 11 and will be available a few picks later.
- wilsonecho91

exactly, exactly.