The NHL Thread

[Agathon]

I like the NHL about half as much as I like Newcastle United (which means a lot) and I noticed a couple of other folk on Apolyton like it, so how's about an NHL thread.

For a start: I loved watching the Leafs kick the **** out of the p*****s that play for Ottawa last night. I reckon the Sens will go out to the Leafs if they meet them again in the playoffs for the same reason they always do - deep down they're spineless wimps.

Anyway, the referees ruined the game as a sporting spectacle so the fisticuffs kept it interesting (IMHO the Leafs won all the fights). I think it is a bit raw to suspend Domi (that sniper!) for three games for smacking Arvedson in the head. Arvedson slashed him and used his stick in an ungentlemanly fashion: thus he got what he deserved (a broken nose ). As I predicted the Sens were on the sports shows today with variations on "Why'd they do that?" and "The Leafs are so mean.", which just goes to prove that they can't shut up and take it like men.

And the Leafs traded for Owen Nolan, which I think is great. And Jarome Iginla may go to Philly for Simone Gagne, other players and some picks (although I wouldn't trade a fourth round pick and a bag of pucks for Gagne).

[Asher]

Jarome won't go.......................

[Agathon]

You better pray. Apparently, Sutter is dead against him going but there are rumours.

Anyway, being a Flames fan you must like a good fight. Did you see Tucker pile into the Sens bench?

[Asher]

Haven't had time to watch any games recently.

[Tingkai]

Quinn landed a player!

It's a about friggen time. Nolan is a great pick. He's a perfect match for the Leafs (one of the grittiest teams in the league ).

The Leafs are going to turn the Senators into minchmeat if they meet in the playoffs.

With Nolan added, I'd say the Leafs are the favourites to win the East and set to take the Cup!

[Tingkai]

Re: The NHL Thread

Originally posted by Agathon
And Jarome Iginla may go to Philly for Simone Gagne, other players and some picks (although I wouldn't trade a fourth round pick and a bag of pucks for Gagne).

Don't be so hard on Gagne. He's worth at least a bag of pucks.

What happened to him anyways? Last year he looked great. He did a fine job at the Olympics. This year he seems to have crashed big time.

[SlowwHand]

As Mr. Rogers would say, "Can you say Dallas Stars?'.

[Ben Kenobi]

But what about those Canuckleheads...

Gotta get past them first.

Ottawa's flying pretty high, Agathon. Aren't you worried?

[Bearcat]

How about them Wild? Who thought they would ever do so well in only their third year?

[Ben Kenobi]

*drools over Gaborik*

Wish I'd picked him. Awesome player.

Do you think he will be better than Kovalchuk?

[cinch]

Tingkai:

It's a about friggen time. Nolan is a great pick. He's a perfect match for the Leafs (one of the grittiest teams in the league ).

If by "grittiest" you mean "dirtiest", then yes, you are correct.

Hitting players on the bench... disgraceful. Tucker should be suspsended for the rest of the season. At least bastards like Marchment leave it on the ice.

Obi:

Ottawa's flying pretty high, Agathon. Aren't you worried?

No kidding. Ottawa's ten times the team Toronto is, but they still seem to have problems against the Leafs. Ah well, I hope Ottawa makes it in the east.

As for Vancouver... Why do they have to be so good?! Damn them!

Sloww:

As Mr. Rogers would say, "Can you say Dallas Stars?'.

Ah! My most hated team! Well, almost... They're behind Calgary and the Rangers, but about on par with Colorado... But I do like Tugnutt. I hope he makes it for them.

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Now, as for the Oilers... We've been slumping lately, yes, but now, with our win over San Jose (and Owen Nolan!), we're turning the corner. .750 from here on in!

If we can get Comrie, Carter, and York (if he recovers well) firing on all cylinders, and if Niinimaa, Staios, and Brewer tighten up the blue line, we may just have a fighting chance!

[Imran Siddiqui]

LETS GO DE-VILS!

Pat Burns is doing a great job on the swamp this year. Devils are playing good defensive hockey, with Brodeur backstopping brilliantly!

[cinch]

Do you think he will be better than Kovalchuk?

Hmmm... Tough call.

They're both promising players, but... Gaborik seems to be falling off the pace a bit as the year goes on... And he's on a much more solid team than Kovalchuk.

Also, Ilya's just a goal-scoring machine, while Gaborik is a bit more of a playmaker... I think Kovalchuk might have a bit on an edge overall, though. He's also willing to rough it up a bit if it's required...

I think I'll say Kovalchuk, because he could be the next Sergei Fedorov...

But there is a slight chance that Gaborik could reach Naslundian heights... He'll need some time, though.

So I say Kovalchuk.

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Speaking of which: Atlanta, with Kovalchuk & Heatley, and Hartly behind the bench, is a very interesting team, in my opinion. If Dafoe can get his act together, and they make some wise roster movements and nurture their prospects... They might look pretty promising come next season.

[Asher]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
LETS GO DE-VILS!

Pat Burns is doing a great job on the swamp this year. Devils are playing good defensive hockey, with Brodeur backstopping brilliantly!

Who won tonight's game, Imran?

[Imran Siddiqui]

There is one reason why Kovalchuck wont' be the next Federov.... he doesn't play defense . It's his main down point. Heatley does play defense from time to time, so he is more liked by the coaching staff .

The main problem with Atlanta is a lack of fan interest.