Half in the bag
Footballguy
LeBrun and Friedman are the only TO hockey media guys who's opinion is worth anything and half the time they're full ,of SH**Ball Son Urchin said:
Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
***Official 2013/2014 NHL Regular Season Thread*** (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter tom22406
- Start date
Whitetail Hunter
Footballguy
Yep. According to everyone in Toronto, they're the capital of the hockey world. They just completely suck year in/year out. Witness last night--Leafs were dominated by the Hawks.Ball Son Urchin said:
tom22406
Footballguy
Hard to imagine throwing Erat on a line where he gets more minutes and plays with better skilled players he would actually get a few points in a game but it happened.
Wonder why it took Oates so long to figure this out?
The line of Erat/Laich/Brouwer were easily the best line on the ice.New D pairings were Schmidt/Green,Alzner/Carlson and Urbom/Oleksy.I'm liking Schmidt more and more as he gets comfortable and Oleksy made a Green-like curl and drag to setup a goal that was sweet,he also fought Dubinsky and is fast becoming a huge fan favorite.
Wonder why it took Oates so long to figure this out?
The line of Erat/Laich/Brouwer were easily the best line on the ice.New D pairings were Schmidt/Green,Alzner/Carlson and Urbom/Oleksy.I'm liking Schmidt more and more as he gets comfortable and Oleksy made a Green-like curl and drag to setup a goal that was sweet,he also fought Dubinsky and is fast becoming a huge fan favorite.
Last edited by a moderator:
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Lol @ random people in Toronto calling into Toronto talk radio and breaking any hockey story or trade whatsoever.Ball Son Urchin said:
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
weak game in Florida. Wild still can't play on the road. PK and discipline needs to be fixed fast.
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
Granlund continues to impress me. I think he's on the verge of making his mark in this league with a breakout.
Whitetail Hunter
Footballguy
I think Pirri is going to be a star.
Pittsburgh almost had as many power plays as the Avs had shots on goal
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
Niemi with robbery on Bert to win the shootout.
Dickies
Footballguy
Niemi has been ridiculous so far this year. I don't think he's given up even one remotely soft goal yet.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
3 points and a +3 in 3 games is pretty damn good considering he's only getting 9min30s of ice time a game.
Dickie Dunn
Footballguy
Can't wait to see the Sharks at the Garden on Thursday, while everyone else in town is focusing on some baseball game.
Sheriff66
Footballguy
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I had forgotten about that Gorton's Fisherman logo. 
What a disgrace that was.
What a disgrace that was.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
The Oilers have just steamrolled the Habs for the last period and change, I expect them to do more of that this year.
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
man is it frustrating to watch the Wild have to eek out a 2-0 (with ENG) win in yet another dominant game. they don't give up anything 5 on 5 this year because they simply have the puck the whole game. Nashville hade nothing last night, very few quality scoring chances, yet they're one shot away in the dying minuets. need more 2nd chances, need more traffic in front, need more garbage goals. has to open up at some point, getting ridiculous.
Brodin took a puck in the face and didn't return. hopefully there are no broken bones, that would be devastating to have him out a while. would possibly keep Dumba up this year if it's serious.
they have to bury Heatley in the minors when Coyle gets back in a week or two. can't keep him out there, especially over someone else. it's awful, guy is done. not even useful on the PP anymore.
not really tested much, but Harding has been rock solid. when he's had to make the big stop he has in previous games, one solid one on Nystrom last night on their only really good chance. this is what I expected from him last year which would have allowed them to let Backstrom walk, but MS is so unpredictable and he missed most of the year. Yeo will probably ride the hot hand all year without overworking either of them.
Brodin took a puck in the face and didn't return. hopefully there are no broken bones, that would be devastating to have him out a while. would possibly keep Dumba up this year if it's serious.
they have to bury Heatley in the minors when Coyle gets back in a week or two. can't keep him out there, especially over someone else. it's awful, guy is done. not even useful on the PP anymore.
not really tested much, but Harding has been rock solid. when he's had to make the big stop he has in previous games, one solid one on Nystrom last night on their only really good chance. this is what I expected from him last year which would have allowed them to let Backstrom walk, but MS is so unpredictable and he missed most of the year. Yeo will probably ride the hot hand all year without overworking either of them.
The_Man
Footballguy
I will use this happy occasion to make my first post of the season in this thread.
Mike Green got benched! Adam Oates opened his eyes and saw the garbage on the ice! Mike Green got benched!
I knew the Caps were going to win the shootout, because Holtby had already been playing all night long without any defense in front of him.
Mike Green got benched! Adam Oates opened his eyes and saw the garbage on the ice! Mike Green got benched!I knew the Caps were going to win the shootout, because Holtby had already been playing all night long without any defense in front of him.
tom22406
Footballguy
That was a very entertaining game if nothing else.The defense was laughable it was so bad and I think I lost count at how many odd man rushes they gave up the last 2 periods but somehow Holtby kept them in the game even after giving up 4 goals(you maybe could blame him on one but that would be a stretch).I will use this happy occasion to make my first post of the season in this thread.
I knew the Caps were going to win the shootout, because Holtby had already been playing all night long without any defense in front of him.
Mike Green was a steaming pile of fresh #### on the ice and deserved what he got but it took Oates long enough to finally sit him(over 18 minutes of TOI).As I have been preaching for years this D is a mess and needs to be fixed but the depth(or lack of it)is a huge problem so guys like Green are forced into these minutes.
Glad they got the 2 points but that was brutal to watch from a defensive standpoint.
=Smackdown=
Footballguy
Pretty cool
Couple things i found interesting . . .
Gretzky talking about how they walked past the Isles locker room after losing the Stanley Cup and commenting on how beat up & drained the Isles were.
Playoff beards stared with the Isles?
Millbury didn't get enough hate thrown at him - although the footage of him beating a Rangers fan with his own shoe was amusing.
tom22406
Footballguy
Minnesota Wild @mnwild
Jonas Brodin suffered broken cheekbone last night and is out indefinitely. Timetable for his return will be announced once it is determined
He was really playing well for them,tough break.
northern exposure
Footballguy
Edmonton looked horrible in the 1st period, but woke up for the last two periods. With the injury to Hall and Gagner not yet back to the lineup, they need a total effort from every player. Really liked the way Pitlick, Jones and Gordon looked last night.As Brasky said earlier in this thread, it was surprising to see Ryan Jones sent down to OKC after TC. He was playing with fire in his eyes last night.
Last edited by a moderator:
What's the story on Arcobello?
Leading the league in assists right now (in a tie with Crosby, H.Sedin, and Thornton).
Last edited by a moderator:
Dickie Dunn
Footballguy
Sens called up Zibanejad. We'll see if he can stick with the big club this time.
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
at least it's something he can play with...potentially. Dumba with a great opportunity here, and they need it with Ballard out too.tom22406 said:
northern exposure
Footballguy
Arcobello has really benefited from Sam Gagner's absence. That and RNH not being available at the start of the season and Hall struggling when they tried to switch him to Center meant Arcobello was/is getting prime ice time. He is undersized at 5'9" and 165-170 lbs, but he has quite a bit of playmaking ability. He works his ### off and that makes him one of Eakins' favorites. To a lot of people's surprise he is continuing to have the same success in the NHL that he had last season in OKC.He is not strong in the faceoff circle, so it will be interesting what the Oilers do with him when Gagner returns to the lineup late this month/early next month. I can see him slipping down to the 3rd or 4th line and his numbers will probably drop when he's playing with less offensively talented line mates.Aaron Rudnicki said:
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Kronwall back tonight, he's a hockey player.
then how is he winning 54% of his draws? ranks 2nd best on the team behind Boyd Gordon right now.
RNH is winning 43% on almost as many.
Arcobello also has just 4 giveaways in 10 games (with 7 takeaways) and ranks 2nd among Oilers forwards with 22 hits (only 3 behind Mike Brown).
Last edited by a moderator:
northern exposure
Footballguy
I'm shocked his faceoff numbers are that good. He hasn't looked good on face offs on this Eastern road trip and I think he went around 4/20 last night against MTL. I think he's one of the top +/- players on the Oilers, so obviously he isn't a defensive liability out there. I''m just interested to see how they use him once Gagner returns to the lineup.One of the local hockey writers had a story about Acton (the 4th line Center) being told to find himself a more permanent residence in Edmonton, the same has not happened to Arcobello. It would be a shame to see him head back to OKC because he has done everything they've asked of him and exceeded their expectations.
Last edited by a moderator:
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
When's Gagner coming back?
northern exposure
Footballguy
Local hockey guys say he is ahead of schedule and could be back as early as this week or more likely early November.
Always does.
tom22406
Footballguy
tom22406
Footballguy
There really isn't a clear #1 yetSam Reinhart and Aaron Ekblad look like the top 2 though.
Dickie Dunn
Footballguy
Anyone else have NHL Gamecenter on your computer? I'm paid up and have been watching all season ... was just watching the first couple of minutes of the Sens-Wings game when it kicked me to the subscription screen, and keeps doing it whenever I sign in.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Thanks for the update Titletown Tom. Red Wings had the 7th longest sellout streak in North American sports history with 452 from 1996-2007 (also the longest in NHL history), averaged 100% capacity last year, and have sold out every game this year.
When they come to DC to play your ####steak Capitals with your one Eastern Conference Finals banner in the rafters, there will be about 4k Red Wings fans to remind you how much you suck balls.
Last edited by a moderator:
Similar threads
