Equally Obnoxious Hockey Trash Talk Thread, eh?

[paulster2626]

^^now that's some trash talkin. Although last I checked the Ottawa Senators don't actually play in Ottawa. Maybe Kanata is the land of rainbows and whatever else you Sens fans are in to?

I'm cheering for Ottawa to end up 1st in the East. Leafs need an easy opponent for the first round. Maybe we can even bring out the brooms again!

 

[emjay]

"blow a lead"??? Say wha?? They lost to the Sens for three reasons:
1) Anderson was superhuman in the 2nd period.
2) Stajan sat on the goalie for the 2nd goal.
3) Ottawa has some kind of mystical mojo happening for them right now.

Before that, Rags 3-0 loss (didn't blow a lead), Sabres 3-2 loss (didn't blow a lead), Sabres 2-0 win (didn't blow a lead), Wings 4-3 win (blew the lead, but a great game to watch), Jets 4-0 win (didn't blow a lead), Lightning 7-3 win (didn't blow a lead). In fact, in the past MONTH, Toronto has blown a lead of 2 or more goals only 3 times. That's 3 times in 13 games if my notes are correct (but I'm no pro - they may not be!). Pretty good, actually.

The Leafs have been anything BUT hard to watch lately. In fact, the amount of effort this team puts in is very consistent, and is really all us fans have been asking for the past 5 seasons. JUST EFFING TRY.

Once again, we have the classic Leaf follower who only remembers what happened 3 days ago. You don't write for the Toronto newspapers, do you?

I'm not talking about just 3 days ago. And 3/13? That's not even close to pretty good. Blowing a lead of *2 or more* goals in nearly 25% of the games is actually a shìtload. I didn't say 100% of their games have been blown leads, but it's certainly happening enough to support what I *did* say - that even when they DO have a big lead, it's hard to feel confident because they "can" blow it in an instant.

The Leafs are doing great offensively, but their defense has been piss poor, so it's not much of a surprise. Although their PK seems to be markedly improving... I guess I can give them that much.

Once again, we have the classic Leaf follower who rages at anything even remotely resembling criticism of the team, regardless of validity. And write for the papers? I don't even *read* them. I don't know what they're saying, nor do I care...

 

[paulster2626]

Oh no, criticize away - there are many flaws with this team. But you said they are tough to watch lately because they blow leads. But that simply isn't true. The fact that they are GETTING these leads says otherwise.

Does the defense need to be better? Yes. They look good for stretches, but then there's always a few shifts where everything is just shaky and seems to fall apart.
Does the goaltending need to be better? Yes. It is currently mediocre. We need to get up to "good" status.
Do they need to score more goals? Well, debatable. They can score more, or let in less. Lets shoot for both.

According to your logic if the Leafs are down by 2 goals against teams that are better than them, we should stop watching.

A 2 goal lead isn't that big. Have you bothered to look at the rate in which other teams give up 2-goal leads? In fact, now you're going to make me go look at the game logs for really good teams to see how the Leafs compare. This is gonna take a while...

 

[wildwest450]

BOOYA! Bertuzzi with the Spin-O-Rama!!

If anyone has need of a broken goalie stick, I believe there may be one somewhere in Phoenix...

http://www.thedetroitsportssite.com...uzzis-spin-o-rama-shootout-winner-video/11233

 

[jtkratzer]

Bow before John Tavares.

Uh no. It had nothing to do with him. He had some good shifts, but for the most part, the Flyers didn't play defense and Nabokov has actually given them what they were expecting from Rick Double Penetration when they signed him 15 years ago to the 49 year contract.

I'm happy with the Leafs production. Lupul is hooking me up in fantasy. I'd like more out of Phaneuf.

 

[paulster2626]

Past month, when leading by 2 or more.

Gave up lead / Kept lead
Rangers: 0 / 7
Bruins: 0 / 5
Caps: 0 / 7
Wings: 2 / 4
Canucks: 2 / 5
Sharks: 0 / 1

Based on these findings, it's clear to me that the East has better teams. And the Sharks were only up by 2 goals ONCE in the past month? Strange...

Also discovered that the Leafs have never lost when leading after 2 periods this season. So if you are watching the game and they've got their 2-goal lead, you can rest easy in the 3rd period - they'll win!
But if they're down 2 or more goals against the Canucks, Caps, Rags, or Bruins, then might as well just go ice fishing.


But damn you emjay... making me realize the Leafs suck at things I didn't even notice before - WHY!!!!

 

[Homercidal]

Past month, when leading by 2 or more.

Gave up lead / Kept lead
Rangers: 0 / 7
Bruins: 0 / 5
Caps: 0 / 7
Wings: 2 / 4
Canucks: 2 / 5
Sharks: 0 / 1

Based on these findings, it's clear to me that the East has better teams. And the Sharks were only up by 2 goals ONCE in the past month? Strange...

Also discovered that the Leafs have never lost when leading after 2 periods this season. So if you are watching the game and they've got their 2-goal lead, you can rest easy in the 3rd period - they'll win!
But if they're down 2 or more goals against the Canucks, Caps, Rags, or Bruins, then might as well just go ice fishing.


But damn you emjay... making me realize the Leafs suck at things I didn't even notice before - WHY!!!!

This is your only criteria for evaluating/comparing teams?

ok... :eyeroll:

 

[arturo7]

The winged wheel is rolling, be afraid. That means you A7.

Roll all you want. Just make sure you have some tread left for the post season.

 

[paulster2626]

This is your only criteria for evaluating/comparing teams?

ok... :eyeroll:

Clearly you have not read anything that emjay and I have been discussing this morning. But yes, this is my one and only criteria for evaluating/comparing teams. There is nothing else that matters except what happens when a team is up by 2 or more goals. Everything else is totally irrelevant.

I think you might have missed something.

 

[Homercidal]

Clearly you have not read anything that emjay and I have been discussing this morning. But yes, this is my one and only criteria for evaluating/comparing teams. There is nothing else that matters except what happens when a team is up by 2 or more goals. Everything else is totally irrelevant.

I think you might have missed something.

Maybe I missed the sarcasm emote.

TBH I kind of skimmed over your arguments. You guys sound like blah blah blah Leafs, blah blah blah Leafs...

 

[Homercidal]

Roll all you want. Just make sure you have some tread left for the post season.

Looking forward to the post season. Detroit will probably have to hide all the donuts though.

Speaking of donuts, how's the Hitchcock guy working out? IIRC you weren't too fond of him at the start...

 

[StittsvilleJames]

^^now that's some trash talkin. Although last I checked the Ottawa Senators don't actually play in Ottawa. Maybe Kanata is the land of rainbows and whatever else you Sens fans are in to?

I'm cheering for Ottawa to end up 1st in the East. Leafs need an easy opponent for the first round. Maybe we can even bring out the brooms again!

Kanata is part of the City of Ottawa. And I would be ok with them being the Kanata Senators (or even better, Stittsville Senators!!), considering I live about 6 minutes away from Scotiabank place.

 

[paulster2626]

Kanata is part of the City of Ottawa. And I would be ok with them being the Kanata Senators (or even better, Stittsville Senators!!), considering I live about 6 minutes away from Scotiabank place.

I remember going to a game in Ottawa. We were staying in a hotel downtown. A limo (high rollaz, yo!) came to pick us up to go to the arena for dinner and then the game. We sat in traffic FOREVER - it was horrible. Took 45 mins to get to the rink, same time to get back downtown.

Driving past the arena in the summer when I had a legitimate chance to look around, it was clear to me that it's in the middle of nowhere. Hockey arenas belong downtown where the tall buildings are. It's way better that way.

Honest question: were you a hockey fan before the Sens showed up? If so, what team did you cheer for?

 

[paulster2626]

Maybe I missed the sarcasm emote.

TBH I kind of skimmed over your arguments. You guys sound like blah blah blah Leafs, blah blah blah Leafs...

Sorry man. We were just talking about important stuff. You know, Centre of the Hockey Universe and all. Carry on with your discussion regarding unimportant NHL filler teams.

 

[Homercidal]

Sorry man. We were just talking about important stuff. You know, Centre of the Hockey Universe and all. Carry on with your discussion regarding unimportant NHL filler teams.

LOL! Sorry, I think you mean to be in the FANTASY hockey thread. Dream on.

 

[arturo7]

Speaking of donuts, how's the Hitchcock guy working out? IIRC you weren't too fond of him at the start...

I'm starting to warm up, every so slightly, to that fat, donut eating bastard.

 

[arturo7]

Speaking of donuts, how's the Hitchcock guy working out? IIRC you weren't too fond of him at the start...

I'm starting to warm up, every so slightly, to that fat, donut eating bastard. The team has certainly responded well.

 

[MeatyPortion]

I'm starting to warm up, every so slightly, to that fat, donut eating bastard. The team has certainly responded well.

 

[StittsvilleJames]

I remember going to a game in Ottawa. We were staying in a hotel downtown. A limo (high rollaz, yo!) came to pick us up to go to the arena for dinner and then the game. We sat in traffic FOREVER - it was horrible. Took 45 mins to get to the rink, same time to get back downtown.

Driving past the arena in the summer when I had a legitimate chance to look around, it was clear to me that it's in the middle of nowhere. Hockey arenas belong downtown where the tall buildings are. It's way better that way.

Honest question: were you a hockey fan before the Sens showed up? If so, what team did you cheer for?

I was a hockey fan before the sens came back. I can't get into details about who I cheered for, but it was either them or the frenchies. It was a time in my life I'm not proud of, and I generally try to repress these things.

As for Scotiabank place, it was in the middle of nowhere, but with all the growth around, it's in the suburbs of nowhere now. And they're widening the highway and putting in an extra on ramp, so it won't be so bad when that's all done.

 

[paulster2626]

Ahh I knew I could sense a bit of The Force still with you. Don't worry my friend, there will always be a seat for you on the Leafs playoff bandwagon, I'll save it for ya!

You'll be back... They always come back...

 

[jtkratzer]

The NBC sports channel (formerly Versus) is playing a lot of college hockey...Notre Dame/Michigan tonight.

 

[copyright1997]

Pittsburgh wins again. After a dismal stretch, it's 5 wins in a row. (Plus they actually played pretty well in their 0-1 shutout loss to the caps).

 

[Northjerzyg]

Where's Cindy?

 

[Riopel]

They need to make a statement by hiring a GM who doesn't speak french.
Then the GM needs to make a statement by not drafting players just because they have a french-sounding name.
Then the whole organization needs to tell the stupid Montreal media to F-off.

Then I might not hate the Habs so much...

You'll never like habs...

Remember the owner of the team is there to win the cup, yes but that is not the primary reason, he is there to sell more beer! That means he prefer to lose with a french team that everyone here like and we drink is beer then a winning team that everyone talk in the media about the non-french coach.
Today the problem, he as both negative...

The only guy that doesn't speak french and yet no one would have talked was KirK Muller, but he got hired before we got reed of Martin

 

[copyright1997]

Where's Cindy?

The same place as a sh_t load of other players in the league. I can't even begin to keep track of the number of players out either for short periods or long periods with "concussion like symptoms". There is on average more than a player per team out...I'd guess closer to two on average. For the Penguins, it's now Crosby, Asham (just announced yesterday), and Peterson. LeTang was also out for the same reason, he just returned.

So many jealous Crosby haters out there. Next up for the envy will be Malkin, who has quietly moved up to be the top scorer (points) in the league.

Maybe you should concentrate on your teams players.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Where's Cindy?

not tonight, she has a headache.

so it looks like even though the Wings and the Blues are hot right now, the 'Hawks have still managed to hold the division, albeit needing an extra game played to have that 1 pt. lead. considering their goaltending woes, and the fact that they're in a division in which the top 4 teams have better records than half the division leaders out there, i'd say the 'Hawks are in good shape. now lets go out there and make prey outta the 'predators'! :rockin::rockin:

 

[Northjerzyg]

Big game this afternoon, Rangers v Bruins. Clash of the Titans!! Let's go Blue, time to put a strangle hold on the east. Beat these Boston b!tche$.

LeTs Go RanGeRs!!!!!!!

 

[punkrockdave]

Big game this afternoon, Rangers v Bruins. Clash of the Titans!! Let's go Blue, time to put a strangle hold on the east. Beat these Boston b!tche$.

LeTs Go RanGeRs!!!!!!!

Should be a good game, no real interest in either team. Good back ground while brewing today.

 

[arturo7]

So many jealous Crosby haters out there.

Jealous? I don't think so. It has more to do with his general *********gedness. Face it, if he played for a different team you'd hate him as well.

 

[Bulls Beers]

Big game this afternoon, Rangers v Bruins. Clash of the Titans!! Let's go Blue, time to put a strangle hold on the east. Beat these Boston b!tche$.

LeTs Go RanGeRs!!!!!!!

I would've rather had Thomas in net, but Rask has been playing pretty good.

What a pace in this game...Hard hitting game too...