Equally Obnoxious Hockey Trash Talk Thread, eh?

[arturo7]

Certain members of the press are making a big deal out of it. As the press is prone to do.

 

[Homercidal]

In other hockey news, Jan Mursak broke his ankle crashing into the boards and is likely to be out for 2 months or more, severely hampering his chances of breaking into the Wings lineup this fall.

I'm loving the change Shanahan made by clearly explaining the illegal hits and describing them openly in video for all to see. I think you'll see a major reduction in BS hits and guys will be more careful to make clean hard hits after a few weeks of being told to stay home.

 

[arturo7]

In other hockey news, Jan Mursak broke his ankle crashing into the boards and is likely to be out for 2 months or more, severely hampering his chances of breaking into the Wings lineup this fall.

I'm loving the change Shanahan made by clearly explaining the illegal hits and describing them openly in video for all to see. I think you'll see a major reduction in BS hits and guys will be more careful to make clean hard hits after a few weeks of being told to stay home.

Or maybe Shanny just took up knitting.

 

[Homercidal]

Penalties are stacking up. I guess some guys just can't stop themselves.

 

[Boleslaus]

Had my fantasy hockey draft tonight. 14 teams deep. Celebrated with some St. Bernardus Pater 6 and homebrew IPA (which needs to be drank...fading hops)

 

[arturo7]

Penalties are stacking up. I guess some guys just can't stop themselves.

Or Shanny can't help himself...

 

[MeatyPortion]

The Hawks got Jamal Mayers? When did that happen?

 

[Beezy]

And the pre-season presidents trophy goes to?

 

[StittsvilleJames]

OK lads. Enough's enough. Lets drop the puck on this season and put this off season to rest. It's been long, and tragic, and horrible, but it's over.

My predictions for the east:

1. Washington
2. Buffalo
3. Philadelphia
4. Boston
5. Pittsburgh
6. Tampa Bay
7. Carolina
8. New Jersey
9. Montreal
10. NY Rangers
11. Toronto
12. NY Islanders
13. Winnipeg
14. Florida
15. Ottawa

I feel really bad putting my team (Ottawa) dead last in the east, but I truly feel we will be last overall, will draft Yakupov 1st overall, and will become beasts starting in 2013/2014. At least Toronto won't make the playoffs either, and Montreal may make the playoffs, but I see a first round exit again if they do end up sneaking in past New Jersey.

Washington is going to be too good with Vokoun and (finally!) some top notch goaltending.

Buffalo made too many good moves, and their new owner wants it too much to not win the Northeast. I have them ahead of Philadelphia only because...

Philadelphia may be the team they look like on paper, or they may not mesh at all, but if they do, they'll be awesome.

Pittsburgh will be tough, but I don't believe in Fleury, never have.

Tampa Bay is due for a drop off, St. Louis is like 80 years old, Roloson is old enough to be his dad, and Stamkos will be figured out after half the season and his ppg will drop somewhere around January, because he is too predictable with the puck.

Carolina has Staal and Ward. Those two alone, if they both have decent years, could get them into the show. Throw in Skinner (barring a sophomore slump) and the playoffs seem like a good bet.

New Jersey all depends on Brodeur being Brodeur, and not just another old guy trying to recapture the glory years. Parise and Kovalchuk can carry the team to the playoffs though, but if they falter, Montreal can squeak into the playoffs in their stead.

Winnipeg, despite all the good feelings being back in the NHL, blah blah blah, they are still not good enough, especially with a rookie coach, rookie GM, and it's ok, because the city won't care. They got the Jets back, baby!

NY Rangers, don't see it. Brad Richards will not walk on water. Only one Richards will make the playoffs this year, and it's not Brad. Gaborik will still get hurt, and Lundqvist can only do so much.

Florida, well, they're Florida. They won't make the playoffs again, and all 184 fans will be upset. Then, it will be spring, and 181 of 184 fans will fly home to Canada, and nobody will mourn the missing of the playoffs for what, the 92nd time in a row?

EDIT: Oops, forgot my Boston reasoning. I never like to pick a Stanley Cup champ to do well the next year. Seems to me teams get too complacent, or they expect to win, or maybe even get impatient in the regular season. And Thomas can't be that good again, he just can't. Rask will be the guy by the end of the season. Thomas did his thing last year, now it's Tuukka time.


There you have it. These predictions are set in stone. There is no way they will not come true, so if you are a betting person, put some cash on what I have said.....I'll take that bet.

 

[Beezy]

Let's go Pens!

 

[Homercidal]

15. Ottawa

I feel really bad putting my team (Ottawa) dead last in the east, but I truly feel we will be last overall, will draft Yakupov 1st overall, and will become beasts starting in 2013/2014.

And the road to last place starts Friday night in Detroit. :cross:

 

[StittsvilleJames]

And the road to last place starts Friday night in Detroit. :cross:

The only games I require wins from Ottawa this year are against Toronto, and Buffalo. Although the boys may be fired up on Friday to win one for Paul McLean.

 

[Boleslaus]

I'm excited for my Sabres this year. Looks like they could make a nice run if they can play as a team.

 

[Boleslaus]

Anyone got any opening night plans? Anyone going to one of the games?

A few buddies of mine are grilling out and drinking some beer...not much out of the ordinary, but its so much sweeter when hockey is on!

 

[Homercidal]

Anyone got any opening night plans? Anyone going to one of the games?

A few buddies of mine are grilling out and drinking some beer...not much out of the ordinary, but its so much sweeter when hockey is on!

Detroit is too far away and too expensive for us. Was planning on going to Griffins game, but they are not home until next Friday. Likewise for Ferris State.

So I think I'll try and cook up something yummy and watch the Wings on the Big TV at home. Maybe go to BWW if enough people are interested. But I may be too busy with things to make a night out happen.

 

[Bulls Beers]

It's tough to repeat, but the Bruins are gonna give it a go..Tonight is game one with Philly...

Let's get it on!!!

 

[arturo7]

Let's Go Blues!!

 

[jtkratzer]

Let's Go Flyers!

 

[bmcwood]

Joe Thornton and the sharks will destroy all teams in their path to the cup! Go Sharks!!

 

[arturo7]

The only thing Big Joe will destroy is the hope of Shark fans!

 

[Boleslaus]

Joe Thornton and the sharks will destroy all teams in their path to the cup! Go Sharks!!

I haven't seen an official press release yet, but on my fantasy team Niemi was placed on IR...he's my top goalie.

 

[Bulls Beers]

They are raising the Banner right now.....Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!

 

[jtkratzer]

Could they have dragged that out any longer? Cripes!?

 

[Beezy]

Anyone got any opening night plans? Anyone going to one of the games?

A few buddies of mine are grilling out and drinking some beer...not much out of the ordinary, but its so much sweeter when hockey is on!

Sadly I can't afford hockey tickets. They are hard to get in Pittsburgh anyway. Was going to go to my usual drinkin spot tonight to watch but I have a long day tomorrow going to sit on my couch and drink homebrew. Crazy the first game is a late one. Hopefully there will be a riot in Vancouver ha.

 

[jtkratzer]

I'm going to the Flyers home opener on the 12th.

Nice boarding hit by Chara on Giroux.

 

[wildwest450]

Yawn, we'll see you tools in the playoffs.


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[Brew_4iT]

They are raising the Banner right now.....Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!

Can't believe I don't get the VSH channel or whatever

Must of been amazing

 

[Beezy]

If you don't have it now you might get it in January as it turns into NBC Sports or whatever.

The Pens looked a little bit rusty but not bad. #1 PP right now! Huge win to kick it off.

 

[Beezy]

Pens wrecking Western Canadian teams home openers. I love it. Can't believe the PP is finally clicking. I am cautiously optimistic about that continuing though.

 

[copyright1997]

Pens wrecking Western Canadian teams home openers. I love it. Can't believe the PP is finally clicking. I am cautiously optimistic about that continuing though.

Love it. I live in Albany NY area but born and raised in Pittsburgh. I've already ruined my son for the upstate NY area as he is a Pens/Steelers fan. (He still likes the Boston Red Socks in baseball but I am working on that!)