2010-11 NHL Season Thread

[Hollywood]

Last time I did an NHL discussion thread it went over pretty well, and there seems to be a lot more hockey fans hanging around now. So here's the (hopeful) revival of the NHL threads. Feel free to discuss anything regarding the NHL season such as signings, games, scores, trades, and anything else going on in the hockey world.

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[Hollywood]

For anyone who hasn't found out yet, Jeff Carter signed a new contract with the Flyers yesterday. 11 years with an average salary of $5.27M/yr. Great contract money-wise but some people are skeptic about the long term of it. I'm usually against deals over 6 years but I really like this one.

Good one Flyers!

Also, Giroux re-signed with Philly a few days ago for three years. David Backes re-signed with the Blues, 5 years with an average of around $4.5M/yr. Another steal. Should make for a boring offseason...

[Daniel_]

Get some Wings stuff up on here, then i'll be interested.

[Hollywood]

Get some Wings stuff up on here, then i'll be interested.

Well, I don't really follow the Wings that much, unless there's a re-signing or some on-ice incident. If you find any info feel free to bring it on in, it'd be greatly appreciated :D

[The Joker]

Man, the Flyers will be stacked for a few years.

[Hollywood]

Man, the Flyers will be stacked for a few years.

Yeah, no doubt. Richards, Carter and Giroux all locked in. If they can get some consistent goaltending they'll be great for a long time.

I was pulling for the Ducks to take Giroux in '06. Instead, we took Mark Mitera -_-

[Tankinx91]

Islanders fired Scott Gordon. *facepalm*

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[Hollywood]

Islanders fired Scott Gordon. *facepalm*

http://magiclanternfilm.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/facepalm-homer.jpg

Maybe Randy Carlyle is next ;)

[Tankinx91]

Maybe Randy Carlyle is next ;)

As long as the isles start winning i really don't care. The Bridgeport coach Jack Capuano is going to take over with the EXACT same system as Gordon, So i don't see how this is going to change anything. Okposo And Streit are both out, plus it doesn't help that we were running 5 defensemen and Bruno 'the chef' Gervais is getting 20+ minutes of ice time. I mean what was Gordon going to do? I'm surprised he didn't hang himself.

I'll say this though, until Charles Wang stops being cheap and opens up his purse this team isn't going anywhere, no matter how well you draft. I can also guarantee that Scott Gordon will find another job within the NHL in the near future. Sad to see him go. If anybody is to blame for this teams failure, It's Wang.

*EDIT* Love your sig dude!!

[Hollywood]

As long as the isles start winning i really don't care. The Bridgeport coach Jack Capuano is going to take over with the EXACT same system as Gordon, So i don't see how this is going to change anything. Okposo And Streit are both out, plus it doesn't help that we were running 5 defensemen and Bruno 'the chef' Gervais is getting 20+ minutes of ice time. I mean what was Gordon going to do? I'm surprised he didn't hang himself.

I'll say this though, until Charles Wang stops being cheap and opens up his purse this team isn't going anywhere, no matter how well you draft. I can also guarantee that Scott Gordon will find another job within the NHL in the near future. Sad to see him go. If anybody is to blame for this teams failure, It's Wang.

*EDIT* Love your sig dude!!

I think once you guys get all your players back, you'll be back on track. I know how important Streit and Okposo are, losing guys like that can devastate a team. And I agree, Gordon didn't have much to work with. The coach can only work with what the GM gives him, but something defiantly had to be done.

But yeah, Wang is a huge part of the team's failure, and Milbury's idiotic crap is still leaving it's mark.

And thank you :P I'm so creative.

[Daniel_]

It kinda pissed me off how they hardly played Osgood last season, and they just played the rookie Howard 98% of the time.

Now this year, when Osgood is finally let back in the net, hes a bit rusty because he hasn't played in a little under a year.

They should have really thought this through more, because now Osgood is suffering.

He took the Wings to the playoffs for God sakes, give the man some playing time and let him get back on his game.

[The Joker]

It kinda pissed me off how they hardly played Osgood last season, and they just played the rookie Howard 98% of the time.

Now this year, when Osgood is finally let back in the net, hes a bit rusty because he hasn't played in a little under a year.

They should have really thought this through more, because now Osgood is suffering.

He took the Wings to the playoffs for God sakes, give the man some playing time and let him get back on his game.

They played Howard because Howard was sensational. Going into the regular season, he had won something like 23 games out of the last 27 or so.

[Daniel_]

They played Howard because Howard was sensational. Going into the regular season, he had won something like 23 games out of the last 27 or so.

True, but Osgood is a Red Wings legend, almost as Yzerman was(Although not quite as much, as Yzerman was the captain and made it into the Hall of Fame).

I think what they should have done is rotate the players game for game. Howard, then Osgood, then Howard, then Osgood.

Then they would have two kick ass goalies, instead of one good goalie, and one rusty veteran.

[The Joker]

True, but Osgood is a Red Wings legend, almost as Yzerman was(Although not quite as much, as Yzerman was the captain and made it into the Hall of Fame).

I think what they should have done is rotate the players game for game. Howard, then Osgood, then Howard, then Osgood.

Then they would have two kick ass goalies, instead of one good goalie, and one rusty veteran.

Legend= old player. Unless they can consistently produce how they used to, they should slowly faze out.

Osgood started playing badly, and Howard started playing well. That's a dumb idea, to switch the goalies like that, because NEITHER can develop any sort of consistency. If Jimmy Howard pitches a shutout, then the next game Osgood lets in, let's say three goals on ten shots, then the next game, Howard allows only one goal. Would you still let Osgood play the next game? No, because you ride the hot goalie.

[Hollywood]

It kinda pissed me off how they hardly played Osgood last season, and they just played the rookie Howard 98% of the time.

Now this year, when Osgood is finally let back in the net, hes a bit rusty because he hasn't played in a little under a year.

They should have really thought this through more, because now Osgood is suffering.

He took the Wings to the playoffs for God sakes, give the man some playing time and let him get back on his game.

You can't really blame them. Howard's been waiting years for his big break and he finally got it, the Wings would've been crazy to ruin it. Osgood's glory days are long behind him, although he's still a decent goalie he's certainly not what he was a few years ago.

To be honest, when you get that old, there isn't much getting back on your game. I think Howard more than deserves the starting role, I mean he's 9-1 this year with a 2.15 G.A.A. I certainly wouldn't take him out of the net with that record.

[Tankinx91]

Lol, i personally have a soft spot for Osgood as an Islanders fan. But yeah i agree that his career as a starting goalie is pretty much over with, atleast in Detroit anyway..

[Hollywood]

I know I'm a little late, but...Link (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=543781).

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Ian White
Brett Sutter

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Anton Babchuk
Tom Kostopoulos

Thoughts? I just think it's kinda funny Brett's own dad traded him :P

EDIT: Hurricanes have placed Brett Sutter on waivers. Makes me think that was the plan all along.

[Hollywood]

A little interesting info, scouts from the Coyotes and Sharks were scouting the Islanders-Lightning game, including 'Yotes GM Don Maloney. Could be a deal in the works here, but take it as you will.

[Tankinx91]

A little interesting info, scouts from the Coyotes and Sharks were scouting the Islanders-Lightning game, including 'Yotes GM Don Maloney. Could be a deal in the works here, but take it as you will.

LOL, I'm sure they weren't scouting any isles players.. We have nothing valuable to offer either team.

[Hollywood]

LOL, I'm sure they weren't scouting any isles players.. We have nothing valuable to offer either team.

Hey, you never know. No one thought Gomez and his $7Mil/yr for 50 points/yr was worth anything but somehow they got rid of it. Maybe the Yotes want DiPietro ;)

A little bit more interesting info, the Habs vs. Leafs game on Saturday will be the NHL's 50,000th game.

[Tankinx91]

Hey, you never know. No one thought Gomez and his $7Mil/yr for 50 points/yr was worth anything but somehow they got rid of it. Maybe the Yotes want DiPietro ;)

A little bit more interesting info, the Habs vs. Leafs game on Saturday will be the NHL's 50,000th game.

Only fitting such a game be played between two Canadian teams. And lmao to DiPietro, the guy has glass hips and plastic knees. Apparently the islanders just won't give up on this guy, everytime he gets injured "Gentlemen! We have the technology, we can rebuild him!" I don't care how much money he's making I'd rather pay him 4.5 million to do nothing than to suck all season.

[Hollywood]

Pat Burns, the former head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils, has died at the age of 58 in his Quebec home.

And yes, this time we have confirmation, it's for real. Link. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=544018)

R.I.P

[Hollywood]

Only fitting such a game be played between two Canadian teams. And lmao to DiPietro, the guy has glass hips and plastic knees. Apparently the islanders just won't give up on this guy, everytime he gets injured "Gentlemen! We have the technology, we can rebuild him!" I don't care how much money he's making I'd rather pay him 4.5 million to do nothing than to suck all season.

Lol, before we know it his entire body will be replaced with spare car parts and metal rods. But at least then he can't pull or break something.

Sadly, I don't see anyone trading for Mr. 2021. Not unless he returns to form and becomes a 50+ game goalie, which isn't out of the question.

[Daniel_]

You can't really blame them. Howard's been waiting years for his big break and he finally got it, the Wings would've been crazy to ruin it. Osgood's glory days are long behind him, although he's still a decent goalie he's certainly not what he was a few years ago.

To be honest, when you get that old, there isn't much getting back on your game. I think Howard more than deserves the starting role, I mean he's 9-1 this year with a 2.15 G.A.A. I certainly wouldn't take him out of the net with that record.

I'm not saying take him out completely, just.. Give Osgood a chance. Let them both play.

[The Joker]

I like the trade on the Flames part. I've always been a Babchuk fan.

[Hollywood]

I like the trade on the Flames part. I've always been a Babchuk fan.

Eh, I thought the Canes got a really good deal. Then again, I've loved White since his early days with the Leafs. Generally I think it was a fair swap, it didn't appear the Anton was going to sign with the Canes this year, and people were saying White's 'character issues' were hurting his relationships in Calgary (I honestly don't doubt it). White seemed pretty happy about going to Carolina when asked about it on NHL Powerplay a few days ago, so hopefully he'll get back on track there.

[Hollywood]

A lot of AHL swaps from the Ducks in the last few days.

TO ANAHEIM: Stefan Chaput, Matt Kennedy
TO CAROLINA: Ryan Carter

TO ANAHEIM: Patrick Maroon, David Lalilberte
TO PHILADELPHIA: Dan Syvret, Rob Bordson

TO ANAHEIM: Nigel Williams
TO NY RANGERS: Stu Bickel

[Tankinx91]

Isles put Josh Bailey in the AHL.. This team is a f*cking joke man, seriously kill me now.

[Hollywood]

Isles put Josh Bailey in the AHL.. This team is a f*cking joke man, seriously kill me now.

They were talking about it on NHL Live today, I forget what all they said though.

I think a full season in the AHL is what he needs, he was rushed in a little to quick IMO. But I don't think he'll be down there for long.

Oh, and I forgot to mention earlier, Patrick O'Sullivan has been claimed off waivers by Minny. Hopefully he can regain form back where he started from.

[Tankinx91]

They were talking about it on NHL Live today, I forget what all they said though.

I think a full season in the AHL is what he needs, he was rushed in a little to quick IMO. But I don't think he'll be down there for long.

Oh, and I forgot to mention earlier, Patrick O'Sullivan has been claimed off waivers by Minny. Hopefully he can regain form back where he started from.

They did it because he was pointless in 13 games, plus he's at 159 games. If they had waited any longer he would have had to clear waivers and lord knows he would have been claimed in a heartbeat. Travis Hamonic made his NHL debut tonight, looked solid even though we lost in OT. He had a good chance in OT, just didn't bury it. Not a bad pick up by Minnesota, maybe a change of scenery will do some good for O'sullivan.

14 straight losses, cool. :cool:

[Hollywood]

They did it because he was pointless in 13 games, plus he's at 159 games. If they had waited any longer he would have had to clear waivers and lord knows he would have been claimed in a heartbeat. Travis Hamonic made his NHL debut tonight, looked solid even though we lost in OT. He had a good chance in OT, just didn't bury it. Not a bad pick up by Minnesota, maybe a change of scenery will do some good for O'sullivan.

14 straight losses, cool. :cool:

Glad to hear Hamonic did well. He's got a bright future, already 6'2" and 215 lbs. at age 20, coming off of a 44 points in 41 games season in the W. Good luck to him.

Damn, 14 straight...that just blows. Sorry about that, man.

[Hollywood]

Isles broke the losing streak, which is awesome to hear.

Meanwhile, Crosby scored his 200th goal in the Pens 6th straight win. Mark Recchi also got his 1,500th point. Bobby Ryan got a hattrick, and Modano is out indefinitely.

[The Joker]

Too bad he didn't score on the penalty shot, or he would've broken Mario's record for goals scored in every way, needing one less goal to do it.

[Tankinx91]

Isles broke the losing streak, which is awesome to hear.

Meanwhile, Crosby scored his 200th goal in the Pens 6th straight win. Mark Recchi also got his 1,500th point. Bobby Ryan got a hattrick, and Modano is out indefinitely.

Thank god.. We needed some momentum going into the game we're playing against the rags this week. As much as i want the first overall pick, going backwards is no way to run a franchise, you should only be going forward at this point. Granted that injuries have taken us down, losing like that is not acceptable. Wang needs to sell the team before he dies and his morbidly obese son takes over.

Here's how shamoo's negotians will go: bring it with extra cheese and a 3 liter bottle, and damn it the zeppolis better be soft! Credit that one to OlTimeHockey on HF.. Ty you know who im talking about LOL.

[Hollywood]

Thank god.. We needed some momentum going into the game we're playing against the rags this week. As much as i want the first overall pick, going backwards is no way to run a franchise, you should only be going forward at this point. Granted that injuries have taken us down, losing like that is not acceptable. Wang needs to sell the team before he dies and his morbidly obese son takes over.

Here's how shamoo's negotians will go: bring it with extra cheese and a 3 liter bottle, and damn it the zeppolis better be soft! Credit that one to OlTimeHockey on HF.. Ty you know who im talking about LOL.

Yeah, Wang is the driving force in most of the shit that has happened through all this time. Snow didn't want to sign DP for all that time, but Wang did, and it was done. I'm really pulling for you guys, I hope he sells the team soon, but he's stubborn as we all know. We'll see.

Lol yes I know who you're talking about. He's always got something funny to say :P

[Hollywood]

A couple trades just went down (and by 'just' I mean I'm 1 and 2 days late.)

Trade #1 (November 29) Link (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=544851)
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Matt Hunwick

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Colby Cohen


Trade #2 (November 30) Link (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=544940)
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Tomas Fleischmann

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Scott Hannan

Thoughts?

[Tankinx91]

Like the trade on the part of the Caps, Hannan adds some stability on D and plays a smart defensive game.

*Edit* Yeah because Colorado's D isn't bad enough..

[Hollywood]

I think it's was a fair swap for both sides. Avs get a little help on the top 6 after losing Stewart for a while and make room for Shattenkirk and Cumiskey on the D. Caps get what could be the last thing they were looking for, or at least someone to fill in after losing Morrission.

[Hollywood]

Marco Sturm was almost traded today, to the L.A. Kings for a conditional 5th round pick. However, the deal fell through (apparently due to him being injured). The deal still appears to be on the table, but is dead for now.

Spent 7 hours following this just to have it nullified -_-

[Hollywood]

Looks like the flu is going around the Ducks locker room. Voros missed the game with a 'severe case of the flu' and Carlyle has it as well. Just what we need.

[Tankinx91]

Something interesting that could come up with the board of governors convening tomorrow..

http://nypost.com/p/sports/islanders/bettman_must_act_to_save_sinking_tlPXRiMeKv9AagGUqYelvI

Don't know if the link will work or not considering I'm on my iPod. If it doesn't just let me know.

Would love to see it happen, but either way this deserves a major facepalm.

[mzhockey1696]

Something interesting that could come up with the board of governors convening tomorrow..

http://nypost.com/p/sports/islanders/bettman_must_act_to_save_sinking_tlPXRiMeKv9AagGUqYelvI

Don't know if the link will work or not considering I'm on my iPod. If it doesn't just let me know.

Would love to see it happen, but either way this deserves a major facepalm.

I dont have time to read the whole article, what was it mostly about?

[Hollywood]

Something interesting that could come up with the board of governors convening tomorrow..

http://nypost.com/p/sports/islanders/bettman_must_act_to_save_sinking_tlPXRiMeKv9AagGUqYelvI

Don't know if the link will work or not considering I'm on my iPod. If it doesn't just let me know.

Would love to see it happen, but either way this deserves a major facepalm.

I dont have time to read the whole article, what was it mostly about?

The Board of Governors is meeting tomorrow, and supposedly the NHL is trying to get Wang to give up the team. I certainly hope that's the case, Wang is a cancer.

[Tankinx91]

The Board of Governors is meeting tomorrow, and supposedly the NHL is trying to get Wang to give up the team. I certainly hope that's the case, Wang is a cancer.

Exactly, he doesn't care about the team all he cares about is making money and his stupid lighthouse project which wont happen.

[Hollywood]

Bill Guerin retired. I think everyone saw that coming, he is 40 after all. Great career though.

[Tankinx91]

Bill Guerin retired. I think everyone saw that coming, he is 40 after all. Great career though.

First latino hockey player in the nhl, Also a former Islander. Indeed a great career.

[Hollywood]

First latino hockey player in the nhl, Also a former Islander. Indeed a great career.

Yeah, he's still living on LI too. He said he just wants to spend time with his family now. You never know, you might see him at an Isles game sometime.

[Tankinx91]

Yeah, he's still living on LI too. He said he just wants to spend time with his family now. You never know, you might see him at an Isles game sometime.

He's going to be appear as a special guest on Hockey night live.. Although i think that may have already passed. Not sure though.

[mzhockey1696]

He was on of my favorite isles of the last decade.

[Hollywood]

Nikita Filatov has been sent down to the AHL by the Blue Jackets. He's had only 7 assists in 23 games, and was the 6th overall selection by the Jacket's in '08. Lots of people are saying he's starting to look like Zherdev 2.0, I still think he has pre-Devils Kovalchuk type potential though. He is only 20. Speaking of Kovalchuk, at last check he's on pace for 39 points on the year. I hope for the Devils sake that this trend won't continue for 14 more years...

And on a side note, thanks to everyone helping keep this thread alive. It's awesome being able to carry on a hockey discussion on here.

[Tankinx91]

Nikita Filatov has been sent down to the AHL by the Blue Jackets. He's had only 7 assists in 23 games, and was the 6th overall selection by the Jacket's in '08. Lots of people are saying he's starting to look like Zherdev 2.0, I still think he has pre-Devils Kovalchuk type potential though. He is only 20. Speaking of Kovalchuk, at last check he's on pace for 39 points on the year. I hope for the Devils sake that this trend won't continue for 14 more years...

And on a side note, thanks to everyone helping keep this thread alive. It's awesome being able to carry on a hockey discussion on here.

Columbus has a very bright future in my mind if their prospects pan out, (Filatov, Voracek) suprising to here Filatov was sent down but I'm sure it won't be too long. Kind of what the isles are doing to Josh Bailey. (Ironically we traded down to pick Bailey when we could have had Filatov) And good lord i don't know how many times i've said it and I'll say it again, NJ is screwed long term. And Ty i know its not HF but its something lol, i'll try to post on HF more but my computer is slow and im on my iPod alot.

And to mzhockey, one of my favorite Islanders of the past decade had to of been Kenny Jonsson. What an awesome defenseman. :)

[The Joker]

Yeah, I think we all knew it was a terrible idea to sign one player for that much. They had to get rid of too many players for cap reasons due to Kovy, and they're paying for it.

[Hollywood]

Yeah, the first time I heard "17 years" I was like 'LOL right'. I couldn't believe it was serious. The NHL intervening was a sign that they should've backed off, but they went right back and signed him for a decade and a half. No one is in their prime until they're 43, hell, even Gretzky only had 9 goals in his last season (when he was 40). For the life of me I can't figure out what is causing all the shit in Jersey, but most of it leads back to bringing in a player like Kovalchuk. It shook up a team with great chemestry and now it appears everyone resents each other.

With Marty Broduer more than likely retiring this year, and no clear goalie coming up in the system, things are going to get worse before they get better in NJ.

[Hollywood]

We now have an 'official' Twitter!

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Follow for updates on trades, signings, rumors, and other news floating around.

[mzhockey1696]

Anyone see Linus Omark's shootout goal for the oilers the other night. it was his first game in the NHL and if he didnt score i think some ppl would have gotten really pissed at him. I have been following this guy for over 2 years and I was so happy when I heard over the summer that he was in the NHL. if you havent seen his goal from this week or any other of his sick shootout moves just look up his name on youtube you will find some awesome stuff.

[Hollywood]

Anyone see Linus Omark's shootout goal for the oilers the other night. it was his first game in the NHL and if he didnt score i think some ppl would have gotten really pissed at him. I have been following this guy for over 2 years and I was so happy when I heard over the summer that he was in the NHL. if you havent seen his goal from this week or any other of his sick shootout moves just look up his name on youtube you will find some awesome stuff.

Yeah, that was a great goal. Linus has quite a bit of potential, that's for sure. Got a good feeling about him in the years to come.

[Reverie]

Sharks gonna shark.

Brace yourselves for another regular season of San Jose Western Conference dominance, followed by immediate choking in the playoffs.

<3

[The Joker]

Sharks gonna shark.

Brace yourselves for another regular season of San Jose Western Conference dominance, followed by immediate choking in the playoffs.

<3

Uh, I wouldn't call ninth very dominant.

[mzhockey1696]

To all islanders fans, what is your opinuion on the lighthouse project, and do you think Wang will ever get it?

[Tankinx91]

To all islanders fans, what is your opinuion on the lighthouse project, and do you think Wang will ever get it?

LOL, Wang never gets his lighthouse project and sells to the highest bidder before the lease is up, lets face it this team is going nowhere. You can draft all the great prospects in the world but without veteran talent around them they'll turn to shit. Look at Edmonton, they have a very succesful rebuild going, Hall, Eberle, Pajarvi, playing with vets such as Hemsky, and Penner. Isles have Tavares, Okposo, Bailey, and soon Niederriter, surronded by scrubs like Hunter, Weight and PAP. You can't have a top 6 made of 20 year olds.

He needs to scale it down if it's ever going to happen, or this team needs to start winning soon before anything ever happens.

http://www.lolblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/facepalm.jpg

[Tankinx91]

Evgeni Nabokov was released from his KHL contract; Now a UFA.

[Hollywood]

Evgeni Nabokov was released from his KHL contract; Now a UFA.

Kinda surprised me when I heard about it. It was 4 years. He's had a pretty bad year in Russia, I still think he could get an NHL contract if he wanted one, but he'd have to go through waivers to play in the big club. Perhaps Tampa?

[Tankinx91]

Kinda surprised me when I heard about it. It was 4 years. He's had a pretty bad year in Russia, I still think he could get an NHL contract if he wanted one, but he'd have to go through waivers to play in the big club. Perhaps Tampa?

Tampa Bay would probably be the best fit for him, but i don't see him returning this season.

[Hollywood]

Tampa Bay would probably be the best fit for him, but i don't see him returning this season.

Man, I can only imagine if Tampa had a true starting goalie. The team would be killer.

[mzhockey1696]

I agree with you, I think the islanders need to get rid of wang.

[Tankinx91]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgUXFQ-uQQg

LOL. :D

[mzhockey1696]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgUXFQ-uQQg

LOL. :D

I dont blame him, The isles are really getting to me, as i can see they have all ready reached this guy. and it sucks if your a season holder because no one buys the tickets.

[mzhockey1696]

http://video.islanders.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=87883&navid=DL|NYI|home

[Tankinx91]

http://video.islanders.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=87883&navid=DL|NYI|home

Man, the coliseum was rockin' tonight. I was at the game, good to see them pick up the W.

[mzhockey1696]

Man, the coliseum was rockin' tonight. I was at the game, good to see them pick up the W.

good game to watch, Was thinking of going on the 23rd vs the devils.

[Hollywood]

Pronger out 4-6 weeks with a broken foot. I believe there will be surgery. Big loss for my 2nd favorite team, good thing they have huge D depth though.

[mzhockey1696]

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=88186 \

Why cant the isles ever win post 3rd period?

[Tankinx91]

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=88186 \

Why cant the isles ever win post 3rd period?

Lawson was awful in the shootout, I hated what Kyle Turris did in the shootout. In my mind it just shows off how cocky you really are when you do something like that, great that he pulled it off but i don't like it.

[Hollywood]

Sorry about not updating this thread recently, I've been out and about for the last week visiting people. But anyways, I hope you all had a great Christmas! Just a few days away from the Winter Classic, I'm pumped.

Happy Holidays!

[kyler]

ye the Winter Classic should be cool this year just hope the weather stays cold. here's the webcam view of them working on Heinz Field.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=14&id=88523

[Hollywood]

ye the Winter Classic should be cool this year just hope the weather stays cold. here's the webcam view of them working on Heinz Field.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=14&id=88523

Looks like it'll be in the low-to-mid fifties on New Years Day. Not prime conditions but it'll still be nice.

[Bleed Teal]

YES! a Hockey thread... honestly hockey is seriously my entire life

Man, I can only imagine if Tampa had a true starting goalie. The team would be killer.

Yeah Nabby is my favorite goalie ever (i'm a sharks fan... till i die) he would be a HUGE addition to whatever team hes is brought too. I wouldnt be surprised if he wait till next season and tries to come back to the sharks (his wife is from san jose i believe, and his children have lived here all their lives) when Nemo leaves.

Sometimes people begin to forget that hockey players are also regular people and have families to think about as well.

[mzhockey1696]

Has anybody happen to watch the new show on HBO 24/7 Penguins Capitals. I watched the first 3 episodes and it is an amazing show, and also is anyone following the World Juniors Tourny?

[Hollywood]

YES! a Hockey thread... honestly hockey is seriously my entire life



Yeah Nabby is my favorite goalie ever (i'm a sharks fan... till i die) he would be a HUGE addition to whatever team hes is brought too. I wouldnt be surprised if he wait till next season and tries to come back to the sharks (his wife is from san jose i believe, and his children have lived here all their lives) when Nemo leaves.

Sometimes people begin to forget that hockey players are also regular people and have families to think about as well.

Yeah, supposedly CBJ and two or three others are interested in Nabby as well. I'm not sure if he'll get signed this year, but we'll see.

Has anybody happen to watch the new show on HBO 24/7 Penguins Capitals. I watched the first 3 episodes and it is an amazing show, and also is anyone following the World Juniors Tourny?

There's already been three episodes? Crap. But yes, I'm really enjoying watching 24/7, it's the kind of exposure the NHL needs, and HBO does a really good job capturing the feel of the game on and off the ice. Boudreau puts on a bit though, it's pretty obvious.

I haven't been following the WJC, I keep forgetting it's on. I might try to watch some of the highlights later.

[Tankinx91]

Islanders trade James Wisniewski to Montreal for 2011 2nd and 2012 5th round (conditional) pick.

Hate this team.

[mzhockey1696]

Islanders trade James Wisniewski to Montreal for 2011 2nd and 2012 5th round (conditional) pick.

Hate this team.

The islanders are thinking too much long term, when they should be worrying more about this season.

[Tankinx91]

The islanders are thinking too much long term, when they should be worrying more about this season.

I agree, but Wisniewski only had 1 year left on his contract anyway and would have been a UFA at the end of the season anyway. I would have waited until the deadline was a little closer, but i guess if the Islanders wanted a top 3 pick they pretty much ensured that by trading Wiz. Also Kills their PP.

[Hollywood]

Watched the USA vs. SVK game last night (WJC) and watching CAN vs. NOR right now. Already 6-1 with 2 mins in left in the first. Knew it would be a blowout, I was still rooting for Norway though.

[The Joker]

Man, Wisniewski already? They're done for this season.

[mzhockey1696]

Man, Wisniewski already? They're done for this season.

I think the islanders might be heading in the right direction though, they lost this season 10 games ago

[mzhockey1696]

Best day of the year for an islander fan! we beats the penguins and shut out Crosby's streak!

[Tankinx91]

Best day of the year for an islander fan! we beats the penguins and shut out Crosby's streak!

Always nice to pick up the extra point in a SO, added bonus to shutdown Crosby who had played over 25 minutes. Man Nielsen is deadly in shootouts with that move.

[Bleed Teal]

[QUOTE=Hollywood;1124905]Yeah, supposedly CBJ and two or three others are interested in Nabby as well. I'm not sure if he'll get signed this year, but we'll see.

I'm not sure why CBJ would be interested in him considering they have Steve Mason who they are betting their future on. I'm not sure they would have the cap space to sign him considering he is a $5-6 million goalie and they have to think about resigning Filatov and Vorcek (sorry sp?) but im sure a few other teams are interested in him hes proven he can win 40+ games a season with the right team he just needs playing time because he gets rusty very easily.

[Bleed Teal]

The islanders are thinking too much long term, when they should be worrying more about this season.

Considering they have the highest cap space in the league, as well as some of the best rookies (from all their consistent last place finishes.. sorry i had to add that in lol) they should probably start preparing for the off season now, unless they are still planning on turning their season around some how. The future looks bright for them if DiPietro can finally stay healthy for the rest of his 17 year contract (lol huge mistake btw) and then they just use Streit and Kondratiev (sp?) on their blue line as the top pair and have a top line of Schremp-Tavares-Okposo and they could have a heavy hitting team in a few years

[The Joker]

I'm hoping that Tampa will sign Nabby, because I'm secretly rooting for them.

[Hollywood]

Considering they have the highest cap space in the league, as well as some of the best rookies (from all their consistent last place finishes.. sorry i had to add that in lol) they should probably start preparing for the off season now, unless they are still planning on turning their season around some how. The future looks bright for them if DiPietro can finally stay healthy for the rest of his 17 year contract (lol huge mistake btw) and then they just use Streit and Kondratiev (sp?) on their blue line as the top pair and have a top line of Schremp-Tavares-Okposo and they could have a heavy hitting team in a few years

Well, there's always a bright side to finishing last or close to last. It's a good draft to have a top-5 pick, guys like RNH, Couturier, Larsson, Ladeskog, Rask, and Hamilton, just to name a few. Isles should have no problem nabbing a good future star next year. But I've said it once and I'll say it again. The team will always have a monkey on their back as long as Wang has any part of it. He wants the absolute cheapest players and doesn't care about the skill level. Not to mention he's the moron that brought Milbury in to destroy the team.

I say in the next three years the Isles are a playoff team, as long as Wang is gone.

[mzhockey1696]

I think the islanders are starting to turn around this season though. They have won 3 out of the last 4 games and are no longer in last place, although the games vs. red wings will be a tough one.

[Hollywood]

Been watching the coverage of the Winter Classic practices since 11AM today. Been a lot of fun to watch, they played the Alumni game today, it will air in full on January 5th on the NHL Network. Defiantly watching that.

Looks like weather could be a problem tomorrow at the Winter Classic. More like spring weather than winter, rain is expected. Wouldn't be surprised to see the NHL push the game back later in the day.

[Hollywood]

There will be an announcement from the NHL at 5:00 PM confirming the time that the Winter Classic will start. It will be based on the weather predictions for Pittsburgh at 4:30. I've got a feeling it will be pushed back a few hours. I'll post the info when it comes.

[Hollywood]

Game time has been pushed back 7 hours, the Winter Classic will now begin at 8 PM tomorrow. A bit later than I thought it would be delayed, but better to be safe than sorry.

It will still be shown on NBC.

[Hollywood]

Sorry for making so many separate posts, mods feel free to combine if needed.

TRADE:

To Anaheim: Maxim Lapierre
To Montreal: Brett Festerling, 5th Round Pick (ANA, 2012)

I LOVE this deal.

[mzhockey1696]

Islanders just beat Red Wings in OT 4-3. Winning last 4 out of 5 games.

[Hollywood]

Islanders just beat Red Wings in OT 4-3. Winning last 4 out of 5 games.

Yeah, they're looking good. Who scored the winner?

[mzhockey1696]

Yeah, they're looking good. Who scored the winner?

Parenteau, but I havent been able to see the goal yet, because nhl.com hasnt put it up yet. and I dont have the Islanders TV Channel. or NHL Game center.

[Hollywood]

Parenteau, but I havent been able to see the goal yet, because nhl.com hasnt put it up yet. and I dont have the Islanders TV Channel. or NHL Game center.

Glad to hear PA doing you guys some good. Makes me miss him.

[mzhockey1696]

Glad to hear PA doing you guys some good. Makes me miss him.

Ya, he has been a ton of help, I think he has won the game servel times already this season with an OT goal

[Tankinx91]

Ya, he has been a ton of help, I think he has won the game servel times already this season with an OT goal

PAPsmear has been far from good for the isles. I don't care how many points you put up his turnover numbers are disgusting. Can't wait til Okposo comes back, then PAP is hopefully gone. They're only starting him to get a right handed shot besides Comeau. His point production is decent though yeah.

[Bleed Teal]

I hate to break it to you but NYI have 28 points as of today (maybe 30 idk if nhl.com has updated but im guessing they have) and 8th seeded Montreal has 44.... a 16 point difference is hard to make up for any team let alone the islanders. IMO they need to forget this season ever happened and hope their rookies develop fast for next season.

Oh and i dont hate the islanders at all they just havent been relevant for quite awhile, but in their defense they are in the toughest division in the east coast.

[Hollywood]

I hate to break it to you but NYI have 28 points as of today (maybe 30 idk if nhl.com has updated but im guessing they have) and 8th seeded Montreal has 44.... a 16 point difference is hard to make up for any team let alone the islanders. IMO they need to forget this season ever happened and hope their rookies develop fast for next season.

Oh and i dont hate the islanders at all they just havent been relevant for quite awhile, but in their defense they are in the toughest division in the east coast.

Although it is unlikely, anything is possible in an 82 game season.

I have an idea for the rebuild. Let's say the Islanders get the 2nd overall choice. Couturier goes first, and the Isles nab Adam Larsson 2nd. To make room, make trades (not exactly) like this.

To Anywhere
Mark Eaton

To Isles
3rd Round Pick (2011)


To Anywhere
Mike Mottau

To Isles
Late Pick (2011)

These deals are just to make contract and salary room. Witt's buyout cost will go down to just $0.83M next year, so that helps out. Now, ASSUMING all of these players go to free agency, sign the following players:

Alexander Semin (RW/LW)
6.4M/yr, 3-5 years

Christian Ehrhoff (D)
5.5M/yr, 3-5 years

Joni Pitkanen (D)
4.7M/yr, 3 years

Ian White (D)
3.2M/yr, 2 years

Tomas Fleischmann (F)
3.3M/yr, 1 year

Jim Vandermeer (D)
2.8M/yr, 1 year

Jussi Jokinen (LW)
2.5M/yr, 2 years

Mathieu Garon
1.5M/yr, 1 year

LINEUP:
Semin - Tavares - Okposo
Jokinen - Bailey - Fleischmann
Niederreiter - Schremp - Hunter
Martin - Nielsen - Grabner
Gillies
Comeau

Pitkanen - Streit
Ehrhoff - Vandermeer
White - Hamonic
Gervais
MacDonald

DiPietro
Garon

The lines may not be correct, but it's just a rough idea.

Calculating the cap (including Yashin and Witt's buyouts) with all the signings and trades, the total cap is 56.2M, leaving 3.2M in cap space (assuming the cap doesn't rise, which it probably will).

What do you think, Isles fans?

[Tankinx91]

The inevitable has finally happened. Dwayns Roloson traded to the lightning for D prospect Ty Wishart. Good for Rollie, always gave 110% on the ice. I'll be rooting for him all season.

[The Joker]

Although it is unlikely, anything is possible in an 82 game season.

I have an idea for the rebuild. Let's say the Islanders get the 2nd overall choice. Couturier goes first, and the Isles nab Adam Larsson 2nd. To make room, make trades (not exactly) like this.

To Anywhere
Mark Eaton

To Isles
3rd Round Pick (2011)


To Anywhere
Mike Mottau

To Isles
Late Pick (2011)

These deals are just to make contract and salary room. Witt's buyout cost will go down to just $0.83M next year, so that helps out. Now, ASSUMING all of these players go to free agency, sign the following players:

Alexander Semin (RW/LW)
6.4M/yr, 3-5 years

Christian Ehrhoff (D)
5.5M/yr, 3-5 years

Joni Pitkanen (D)
4.7M/yr, 3 years

Ian White (D)
3.2M/yr, 2 years

Tomas Fleischmann (F)
3.3M/yr, 1 year

Jim Vandermeer (D)
2.8M/yr, 1 year

Jussi Jokinen (LW)
2.5M/yr, 2 years

Mathieu Garon
1.5M/yr, 1 year

LINEUP:
Semin - Tavares - Okposo
Jokinen - Bailey - Fleischmann
Niederreiter - Schremp - Hunter
Martin - Nielsen - Grabner
Gillies
Comeau

Pitkanen - Streit
Ehrhoff - Vandermeer
White - Hamonic
Gervais
MacDonald

DiPietro
Garon

The lines may not be correct, but it's just a rough idea.

Calculating the cap (including Yashin and Witt's buyouts) with all the signings and trades, the total cap is 56.2M, leaving 3.2M in cap space (assuming the cap doesn't rise, which it probably will).

What do you think, Isles fans?

That's saying that all those players won't sign with the 29 other teams that appear to have a better prospect of winning something, soon. I hardly believe that Vancouver would let Erhoff go that easily.

[Hollywood]

That's saying that all those players won't sign with the 29 other teams that appear to have a better prospect of winning something, soon. I hardly believe that Vancouver would let Erhoff go that easily.

I'm pretty positive that both Ehrhoff and Semin will be re-signed, I was just trying to get a basic idea.

The inevitable has finally happened. Dwayns Roloson traded to the lightning for D prospect Ty Wishart. Good for Rollie, always gave 110% on the ice. I'll be rooting for him all season.

Wow, that's actually a really good deal for you guys. Always been a big fan of Wishart. Big 6'5" D-man, first round pick, just a late bloomer. I think you guys will be on the winning side of this deal in the future. But damn, Tampa now has a true starting goalie? Watch out everyone.


In other news, got my new hockey jerseys today! :D
http://i55.tinypic.com/fw0k0l.jpg

Also got an 80s Oilers Gretzky one. "C" and all. Might take a photo of that one later.

[Hollywood]

Disregard.

[mzhockey1696]

where did you get those jerseys from? a couple of my friends got jerseys from a chinese wholesale website (fake jerseys but they look real) and I wanted to get 2, but shipping is really expensive so Im trying to get a couple friends to order them with me

[Hollywood]

where did you get those jerseys from? a couple of my friends got jerseys from a chinese wholesale website (fake jerseys but they look real) and I wanted to get 2, but shipping is really expensive so Im trying to get a couple friends to order them with me

Got mine from the pro shop in the local ice-rink. They're both authentic (which is why I payed so much) but I think it was worth it. Might be getting a Ducks alternate soon too, through NHL.com.

[Tankinx91]

I would just look for a jersey on eBay.. I got an authentic Pens Crosby home jersey for 65 bucks.. I'll post pics later. (Flame away Crosby haters :P)

[Bleed Teal]

Got mine from the pro shop in the local ice-rink. They're both authentic (which is why I payed so much) but I think it was worth it. Might be getting a Ducks alternate soon too, through NHL.com.


Being a sharks fan im required to say... YOU SUCK.


I would just look for a jersey on eBay.. I got an authentic Pens Crosby home jersey for 65 bucks.. I'll post pics later. (Flame away Crosby haters :P)


Don't get me wrong Crosby would be a beast if he stopped whining all the time... but until them im going to continue to hate crosby and continue to love ovechkin.


Oh and on a side note i would like to know what everyone's favorite all time hockey player is.

Mine would have to be without a doubt Peter Forsberg.

[Hollywood]

Being a sharks fan im required to say... YOU SUCK.

Right back at'cha ;)

Don't get me wrong Crosby would be a beast if he stopped whining all the time... but until them im going to continue to hate crosby and continue to love ovechkin.

Crosby actually has toned down the boo-hooing a bit this year, but every once and awhile the Crybaby does show.

Oh and on a side note i would like to know what everyone's favorite all time hockey player is.

That's a tough one. My favorite player in today's NHL is Ryan Rogainezlaf (naturally) but of all time? Possibly Mario Lemieux or Mark Messier. I'm really not sure.

[Bleed Teal]

Thats a tough one. My favorite player in today's NHL is Ryan Rogainezlaf (naturally) but of all time? Possibly Mario Lemieux or Mark Messier. I'm really not sure.[/QUOTE]

Both of those guys had tragic careers

Lemieux had cancer (i think) which ended his career prematurely :( and poor Mark Messier was always being over shadowed by Gretzky when they played together, both of them had phenomenal careers no doubt, they just had sad circumstances to them

[Tankinx91]

Thats a tough one. My favorite player in today's NHL is Ryan Rogainezlaf (naturally) but of all time? Possibly Mario Lemieux or Mark Messier. I'm really not sure.

Both of those guys had tragic careers

Lemieux had cancer (i think) which ended his career prematurely :( and poor Mark Messier was always being over shadowed by Gretzky when they played together, both of them had phenomenal careers no doubt, they just had sad circumstances to them[/QUOTE]

Yeah Lemieux had hodgkins lymphoma, It's really a shame that he had to go through that. He was one of the best of all time.

[Hollywood]

Yeah Lemieux had hodgkins lymphoma, It's really a shame that he had to go through that. He was one of the best of all time.

Yup, second only to Gretzky in points per game with 1.883. Had he not made a comeback it would've been the highest, but it was awesome to see him back for part of 5 seasons. He had 69 freakin goals in just 60 games in 92-93. Just imagine what his career would have looked like had he not been plagued with every injury and disease under the sun.

[Hollywood]

Sorry about not posting for a few days.

Devils captain Jamie Langebrunner traded to Dallas for a conditional 3rd. Right back where he started from.

[Hollywood]

The midterm rankings (http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=67005&navid=DL|NHL|home) from the CSS are in. Not surprising to see Landeskog at the top, the guy's been dynamite in the OHL this year. However, it is a bit surprising to see Vic Rask so low on the Euro rankings. Still think 1st will be Couturier/Larsson.

Thoughts?

Rumor is Rozsival is being traded from the Rangers to the Coyotes for Wolski. Will post with more info when I get it.

[Hollywood]

CONFIRMED:

To PHX: Michal Rozsival
To NYR: Wojtek Wolski

Damned good deal for the Rangers. Wtf Phoenix?

[Hollywood]

Where did all the hockey fans go? :P

Anyways, the All-Star game is coming up soon, and the players have been announced. Any thoughts?

[Hollywood]

For anyone wanting to know what the All-Star jerseys will look like...

http://cdn.nhl.com/images/upload/2011/01/2011-asg-jersys325.jpg

http://hfboards.com/images/smilies/facepalm.gif

And to add to the failfest, the player's number will be in between the crest on the front and the neck. The NHL is retarded.

[The Joker]

I haven't been posting too much here. Wow, some of those all star choices were ridiculous...I mean, they snubbed Zetterberg.

[Hollywood]

I haven't been posting too much here. Wow, some of those all star choices were ridiculous...I mean, they snubbed Zetterberg.

Yeah, I was disappointed by a lot of the selections. But, that's what happens when you let the fans vote. Only the favorites get in.

[Hollywood]

Mike Commodore clears waivers. This dissapoints me.

[Hollywood]

Nabokov signs with Detroit, goes through waivers, gets claimed by the Isles.

I think we all knew he was going to be claimed, didn't think it was going to be by Long Island though. Should be interesting.

Also, Forsberg is practicing with the Avs.

[Hollywood]

Gotta keep this thread alive.

Caps re-sign Semin for one more year (6.7M), Conroy clears waivers, could be retiring.

[Hollywood]

Gonna let this thread die for a while, hopefully we can get it active again soon (the trade deadline is not long away!).

[McMuffin]

The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesdasy that Tom Golisano has reached an agreement to sell the Buffalo Sabres and its related companies to Terry Pegula. The agreement, completed at 1 p.m. Tuesday, is subject to certain closing conditions, including review and approval by the National Hockey League. It is expected the NHL review process will take several weeks to complete.

Tom Golisano and Larry Quinn will hold a press conference Thursday at 12 p.m. at HSBC Arena. There will be no further comment until the press conference.

[Hollywood]

A trade went down mid afternoon between Anaheim and Toronto:

To Toronto:
Joffery Lupul
Jake Gardiner
Conditional 4th Round Pick in 2013

To Anaheim:
Francois Beauchemin

I was pissed when I first got word of this, as I thought very highly of Gardiner and I have a lot of hope for him. I'm sad to see Loops go again too, he was one of my favorite Ducks. But, we get back a very solid D-man in Beauch, one of the big guys that helped us win the Cup in '07.

Thoughts?