***Official 2013/2014 NHL Regular Season Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[tom22406]

Gotta love Alexander Semin selling this one

http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/alex-ovechkin-checks-alex-semin-in-the-face.gif

Both got penalties BTW.

I still don't get how that is embellishment. total reputation call IMO.

Looked like he got shot

 

[Billy Bats]

Gotta love Alexander Semin selling this one

http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/alex-ovechkin-checks-alex-semin-in-the-face.gif

Both got penalties BTW.

I still don't get how that is embellishment. total reputation call IMO.

Looked like he got shot

He took Ovies stick across his jaw at full speed, seems like a reasonable reaction.

 

[AcerFC]

Who would have thought, all the Rangers needed to do was shoot on the PP. they have played well tonight. Might not see points but it looked bad in Cali

 

[Bill Brasky]

Wild very strong play continues, this time with results. Fontaine and Dumba with 1st career NHL goals, Nino's 1st with Wild.

That's more like it.

 

[Gottabesweet]

Sabres tanking like Reiger told all the fans about. Bottoming out to be rewarded in a rebuild.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Ryan Miller playing like a Vezina candidate with a crap team in front of him. If a team needs a goalie, they should really go after him.

 

[GTBilly]

Ryan Miller playing like a Vezina candidate with a crap team in front of him. If a team needs a goalie, they should really go after him.

Edmonton perhaps?(if he'd play there)

 

[tom22406]

Avs are a fun team to watch and sadly the Caps did that very well last night.

Varly was outstanding,Neuvy was terrible.

If the Avs can put together a solid D this group of talent will carry them far.Highly impressed with the talent and skill level of this team.

 

[tom22406]

Awesome own goal last night by the Nucks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-57hNBzkUvY

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Awesome own goal last night by the Nucks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-57hNBzkUvY

Beautiful game winner by Eller.

 

[Foosball God]

Yakupov on being benched:

“I really don’t like skating all the time, and forechecking, and hitting somebody every shift.”

oof.

 

[Billy Bats]

Yakupov on being benched:

I really dont like skating all the time, and forechecking, and hitting somebody every shift.

oof.

All he wants to do is this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&persist_app=1&v=tfysDNnuX64

 

[Billy Bats]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Interesting game this afternoon, Wings killed off a 1:54 five on three and won by a single goal vs Boston.

 

[Northern Voice]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

Good thing they sent Laughton down so Jay Rosehill, Kris Newbury and Adam Hall can get their minutes.

 

[Sheriff66]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

Good thing they sent Laughton down so Jay Rosehill, Kris Newbury and Adam Hall can get their minutes.

It's the Cryers, 'nuff said

 

[ffldrew]

Looks like the Penguins get a walk over into the playoffs....not a good start for the Metropolitan Division. That will be a tough banner to explain in 20 years - Dad what was the Metropolitan Division?

 

[northern exposure]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

I'm hearing rumors that Philly and Edmonton are seriously talking trade. Players rumored to be on the way out of Edmonton are Hemsky and Yakupov.

 

[Parmcat]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

I'm hearing rumors that Philly and Edmonton are seriously talking trade. Players rumored to be on the way out of Edmonton are Hemsky and Yakupov.

Heard similar today, but it was the Leafs and Edm, and the players were Gardiner, Reimer, Dubnyk, Yakupov

 

[Billy Bats]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

I'm hearing rumors that Philly and Edmonton are seriously talking trade. Players rumored to be on the way out of Edmonton are Hemsky and Yakupov.

After they get smoked by Pittsburgh, I fully expect major roster changes. They don't play again for an entire week, plenty of time for Homer to drop a few bombs.

I've heard the Edmonton rumors as well but I'm getting them from an sketchy twitter account. Where are you hearing yours?

 

[Bill Brasky]

seems weird that they would insert Yakupov back into the lineup after a multi-game scratch if they were close to dealing.

 

[Bill Brasky]

after a pretty lackluster, grind out game against a trapping Buffalo, Wild go in to Toronto and absolutely manhandle them...and lose 4-1 with an empty net. they almost had as many pipes and breakaways as Toronto did shots. really, really need to start finishing.

 

[Sheriff66]

Pens win again, SHOCKER

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Sounds like Darcy could be on the hot seat and the Sabres might raid the Penguins for their new GM.

 

[JaxBill]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

I'm hearing rumors that Philly and Edmonton are seriously talking trade. Players rumored to be on the way out of Edmonton are Hemsky and Yakupov.

After they get smoked by Pittsburgh, I fully expect major roster changes. They don't play again for an entire week, plenty of time for Homer to drop a few bombs.

Homer already dropped the "bomb" of Pronger never playing again. Way to run the risk of the league taking away the LTIR option and force them to list him as retired.

 

[Sheriff66]

Sounds like Darcy could be on the hot seat and the Sabres might raid the Penguins for their new GM.

Jason Botterill?

 

[Northern Voice]

after a pretty lackluster, grind out game against a trapping Buffalo, Wild go in to Toronto and absolutely manhandle them...and lose 4-1 with an empty net. they almost had as many pipes and breakaways as Toronto did shots. really, really need to start finishing.

That's how every Leafs game has gone this season, they haven't outplayed a team yet.

 

[Bill Brasky]

after a pretty lackluster, grind out game against a trapping Buffalo, Wild go in to Toronto and absolutely manhandle them...and lose 4-1 with an empty net. they almost had as many pipes and breakaways as Toronto did shots. really, really need to start finishing.

That's how every Leafs game has gone this season, they haven't outplayed a team yet.

to that extent? I've seen parts of a few Leafs games but it wasn't anything like that. they were on their heels virtually the entire game other than a small stretch in the 3rd period.

 

[Northern Voice]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

I'm hearing rumors that Philly and Edmonton are seriously talking trade. Players rumored to be on the way out of Edmonton are Hemsky and Yakupov.

Heard similar today, but it was the Leafs and Edm, and the players were Gardiner, Reimer, Dubnyk, Yakupov

I don't think Reimer gets moved for a while.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Sounds like Darcy could be on the hot seat and the Sabres might raid the Penguins for their new GM.

Jason Botterill?

that's the rumor, but I'd prefer they bring back Rick Dudley if they let Darcy go.

No clue if Botterill is ready to handle the Miller and/or Vanek trade and/or contract negotiations and those will be huge for the future of the franchise.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

after a pretty lackluster, grind out game against a trapping Buffalo, Wild go in to Toronto and absolutely manhandle them...and lose 4-1 with an empty net. they almost had as many pipes and breakaways as Toronto did shots. really, really need to start finishing.

That's how every Leafs game has gone this season, they haven't outplayed a team yet.

to that extent? I've seen parts of a few Leafs games but it wasn't anything like that. they were on their heels virtually the entire game other than a small stretch in the 3rd period.

the SOG differential early was insane.

I remember checking to see something like 18 shots for the Wild and 3 shots for the Leafs (with 2 goals).

 

[Northern Voice]

after a pretty lackluster, grind out game against a trapping Buffalo, Wild go in to Toronto and absolutely manhandle them...and lose 4-1 with an empty net. they almost had as many pipes and breakaways as Toronto did shots. really, really need to start finishing.

That's how every Leafs game has gone this season, they haven't outplayed a team yet.

to that extent? I've seen parts of a few Leafs games but it wasn't anything like that. they were on their heels virtually the entire game other than a small stretch in the 3rd period.

the SOG differential early was insane.

I remember checking to see something like 18 shots for the Wild and 3 shots for the Leafs (with 2 goals).

Yep, the Leafs have been outshot badly and lead the league in giveaways. They played about 10 minutes vs. Edmonton, but Dubnyk sucks. Nashville dominated the play and outshot them 36-26, Leafs won 4-0. The Sens had them down and out, but Bernier came in and they managed to get a couple goals and win in the shootout.

It's all they've talked about on the radio, consensus is they're winning on great goaltending, 30% powerplay and lots of "game breaker" type players, Hopefully it's better once Clarkson/Kulemin/JVR let them ice a better lineup.

 

[Bill Brasky]

after a pretty lackluster, grind out game against a trapping Buffalo, Wild go in to Toronto and absolutely manhandle them...and lose 4-1 with an empty net. they almost had as many pipes and breakaways as Toronto did shots. really, really need to start finishing.

That's how every Leafs game has gone this season, they haven't outplayed a team yet.

to that extent? I've seen parts of a few Leafs games but it wasn't anything like that. they were on their heels virtually the entire game other than a small stretch in the 3rd period.

the SOG differential early was insane.

I remember checking to see something like 18 shots for the Wild and 3 shots for the Leafs (with 2 goals).

Yep, the Leafs have been outshot badly and lead the league in giveaways. They played about 10 minutes vs. Edmonton, but Dubnyk sucks. Nashville dominated the play and outshot them 36-26, Leafs won 4-0. The Sens had them down and out, but Bernier came in and they managed to get a couple goals and win in the shootout.

It's all they've talked about on the radio, consensus is they're winning on great goaltending, 30% powerplay and lots of "game breaker" type players, Hopefully it's better once Clarkson/Kulemin/JVR let them ice a better lineup.

huh. knew the play had been generally slanted, but not to that extent. have to like the points so far but can't imagine feeling too confident with play like that. have to feel pretty good about the goaltending continuing with Bernier there too though. pretty solid combo.

that first PP goal last night was a beauty. Franson with a brilliant fake shot pass to Bolland to start the whole sequence.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

What's the over/under on how many games Darren Helm plays before getting hurt again? I say 6.

Looks like one of Sammy or Tootoo have played their last game in the winged wheel. I think Tootoo is is the guy to keep around, Sammy looks like he's done.

 

[Northern Voice]

after a pretty lackluster, grind out game against a trapping Buffalo, Wild go in to Toronto and absolutely manhandle them...and lose 4-1 with an empty net. they almost had as many pipes and breakaways as Toronto did shots. really, really need to start finishing.

That's how every Leafs game has gone this season, they haven't outplayed a team yet.

to that extent? I've seen parts of a few Leafs games but it wasn't anything like that. they were on their heels virtually the entire game other than a small stretch in the 3rd period.

the SOG differential early was insane.

I remember checking to see something like 18 shots for the Wild and 3 shots for the Leafs (with 2 goals).

Yep, the Leafs have been outshot badly and lead the league in giveaways. They played about 10 minutes vs. Edmonton, but Dubnyk sucks. Nashville dominated the play and outshot them 36-26, Leafs won 4-0. The Sens had them down and out, but Bernier came in and they managed to get a couple goals and win in the shootout.

It's all they've talked about on the radio, consensus is they're winning on great goaltending, 30% powerplay and lots of "game breaker" type players, Hopefully it's better once Clarkson/Kulemin/JVR let them ice a better lineup.

huh. knew the play had been generally slanted, but not to that extent. have to like the points so far but can't imagine feeling too confident with play like that. have to feel pretty good about the goaltending continuing with Bernier there too though. pretty solid combo.

that first PP goal last night was a beauty. Franson with a brilliant fake shot pass to Bolland to start the whole sequence.

Yep, last night was the most lopsided, but I'd guess they've been outshot by 10+ in more than half their games so far. Their play is more deserving of a 1-6 team than a 6-1 team.

 

[Parmcat]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

I'm hearing rumors that Philly and Edmonton are seriously talking trade. Players rumored to be on the way out of Edmonton are Hemsky and Yakupov.

Heard similar today, but it was the Leafs and Edm, and the players were Gardiner, Reimer, Dubnyk, Yakupov

I don't think Reimer gets moved for a while.

I could see it. A talent like Yak and a proven backup goalie.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

seems weird that they would insert Yakupov back into the lineup after a multi-game scratch if they were close to dealing.

Showcase for scout(s) in attendance?

 

[Whitetail Hunter]

Big news in Winterpig:

Jet Man ‏@WinnipegJetMan26m
Trouba is moving up to forward to replace injured Kane

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

so whats the new playoff format? Top 4 in each divison, then playoff within the division until the conference finals?

 

[Dickie Dunn]

so whats the new playoff format? Top 4 in each divison, then playoff within the division until the conference finals?

No, top three in each division and then two wild card teams for an eight-team playoff within each conference.

 

[Northern Voice]

Big news in Winterpig:

Jet Man ‏@WinnipegJetMan26m
Trouba is moving up to forward to replace injured Kane

Is this true? Don't see it anywhere else.

 

[HughHoney]

Big news in Winterpig:



Jet Man ‏@WinnipegJetMan26m

Trouba is moving up to forward to replace injured Kane

Is this true? Don't see it anywhere else.

Guy is not verified on twitter with 84 followers and was tweeting about needing a miracle on MNF so I'm guessing it's not a great source.

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Big news in Winterpig:

Jet Man ‏@WinnipegJetMan26m

Trouba is moving up to forward to replace injured Kane

Is this true? Don't see it anywhere else.

Guy is not verified on twitter with 84 followers and was tweeting about needing a miracle on MNF so I'm guessing it's not a great source.

Is this chet's same source where he got the Brian Burke info?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

at Jet Man

 

[Doctor Detroit]

at Jet Man

I love this thread

 

[Whitetail Hunter]

Anyone have any info on E Kane's injury? Hearing it might be season ending.

 

[Whitetail Hunter]

Big news in Winterpig:

Jet Man ‏@WinnipegJetMan26m
Trouba is moving up to forward to replace injured Kane

Is this true? Don't see it anywhere else.

No idea. I will ask him.

 

[kupcho1]

at Jet Man

#1 @_FloridaMan

#2 @WinnipegJetMan26m

 

[northern exposure]

First the coach, next to go is the players. A couple more losses and Homer is going to do something stupid. And I've got a bad feeling about it.

I'm hearing rumors that Philly and Edmonton are seriously talking trade. Players rumored to be on the way out of Edmonton are Hemsky and Yakupov.

After they get smoked by Pittsburgh, I fully expect major roster changes. They don't play again for an entire week, plenty of time for Homer to drop a few bombs. I've heard the Edmonton rumors as well but I'm getting them from an sketchy twitter account. Where are you hearing yours?

Local radio station has Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger and Glenn Healey on as Hockey Insiders on different days of the week. I didn't hear McKenzie actually say it, but the local hosts may have asked him to speculate about a potential trade partner for Edmonton. Subsequently the local hosts have said their Hockey Insiders are saying their is a huge buzz about a Edm/ Philly trade. Since I didn't hear it, I can't attribute it to one of these guys. Can't find a tweet from either Dreger or McKenzie that speculates about a trade.

 

[northern exposure]

Pens win again, SHOCKER

They looked good. Interesting bit of trivia, one of the few teams Sidney Crosby has never scored a goal against- Edmonton Oilers. The two teams have met 5 times during Crosby's career.