Equally Obnoxious Hockey Trash Talk Thread, eh?

[Northjerzyg]

That's better. Come on ladies, lets step it up, its the playoffs.

Love how the #1 team in the east for 3/4 of the season is irrelevant.

Hey copyright, you gonna take kratzer out to see a movie when the playoffs are over??

 

[arturo7]

We don't have the usual contingent of Det bandwagonners this playoff season. I guess they're afraid to post because their boys will likely be eliminated in the first round...

 

[rjwhite41]

We don't have the usual contingent of Det bandwagonners this playoff season. I guess they're afraid to post because their boys will likely be eliminated in the first round...

They're not done yet

 

[copyright1997]

That's better. Come on ladies, lets step it up, its the playoffs.

Love how the #1 team in the east for 3/4 of the season is irrelevant.

Hey copyright, you gonna take kratzer out to see a movie when the playoffs are over??

I will send him some Iron City. He can send me some Victory Prima Pils...seems like a fair trade to me!

 

[ao125]

I will send him some Iron City.

That doesn't sound like a fair trade... I mean the pils is good! The Iron City is... well... it's at least worth the 5 cent refund on the nifty aluminum bottles.

 

[jtkratzer]

That's better. Come on ladies, lets step it up, its the playoffs.

Love how the #1 team in the east for 3/4 of the season is irrelevant.

Hey copyright, you gonna take kratzer out to see a movie when the playoffs are over??

The only reason they were first was their 6-0 record over my Flyers. A 3-3 split would have the Rangers and Flyers flipped in the standings. but those are stats and history and one of that makes any sense to Rags fans.

I will send him some Iron City. He can send me some Victory Prima Pils...seems like a fair trade to me!

I'll take some Kronenbourg. A bar had it on draft the last time I was there. It's a French beer I drank a lot of the summer of 2000. That was far better than senior week in Maryland or New Jersey.

 

[MeatyPortion]

 

[jtkratzer]

Definitely looks more like pubes than a traditional superstitious beard.

 

[thedingo]

I bet Lou is on the trading block after this season.

He has 10yrs left on a 12 yr 64million contract with a no trade clause. So my understanding is he has the choice to decide if he wants to be traded.

Is there any teams willing to take a contract like that on? Especially one that Lou would consider playing for?

Lou has been on his game. Yes sure they lost 2 games with him in net but you can hardly blame him. Infact He was probably there best player on the ice!
The special teams where blowing it. That plus Quick has been unbelievable in the other end and not giving anything.

 

[wildwest450]

We don't have the usual contingent of Det bandwagonners this playoff season. I guess they're afraid to post because their boys will likely be eliminated in the first round...

butthole

And I already called them getting ousted in the first round. They can't be beat by the Predators, but they are by Rinne.

Hmmm, the Nashville Pekkas, has a nice ring to it.

 

[jtkratzer]

butthole

And I already called them getting ousted in the first round. They can't be beat by the Predators, but they are by Rinne.

Hmmm, the Nashville Pekkas, has a nice ring to it.

Sounds like a Bostonian pronunciation of the Peckers.

 

[rjwhite41]

He has 10yrs left on a 12 yr 64million contract with a no trade clause. So my understanding is he has the choice to decide if he wants to be traded.

Is there any teams willing to take a contract like that on? Especially one that Lou would consider playing for?

Lou has been on his game. Yes sure they lost 2 games with him in net but you can hardly blame him. Infact He was probably there best player on the ice!
The special teams where blowing it. That plus Quick has been unbelievable in the other end and not giving anything.

Ouch. They obviously don't have the faith in him that his contract implies, at least come playoff time, otherwise Schneider wouldn't be out there. Given his past history who can blame them. I'm sure someone else would take him and he'll go anywhere as long he doesn't have to watch from the bench.

 

[rjwhite41]

butthole

And I already called them getting ousted in the first round. They can't be beat by the Predators, but they are by Rinne.

Hmmm, the Nashville Pekkas, has a nice ring to it.

Without Rinne this series would have been over by now and the Wings would be getting rested for round 2. Woulda, coulda, shoulda's...

 

[thedingo]

Ouch. They obviously don't have the faith in him that his contract implies, at least come playoff time, otherwise Schneider wouldn't be out there. Given his past history who can blame them. I'm sure someone else would take him and he'll go anywhere as long he doesn't have to watch from the bench.

The beauty of having 2 killer goalies. They have both played 2 games each it's not like Schneider started in game 1.
I wouldn't be surprised if they kept Schneider in goal as he has been red hot all year and had some awesome winning streaks which is what they need right now!

Bryzgalov is on a pretty similar sized contract and he blew it last night! Maybe he should be traded aswell?

 

[rjwhite41]

The beauty of having 2 killer goalies. They have both played 2 games each it's not like Schneider started in game 1.
I wouldn't be surprised if they kept Schneider in goal as he has been red hot all year and had some awesome winning streaks which is what they need right now!

Bryzgalov is on a pretty similar sized contract and he blew it last night! Maybe he should be traded aswell?

I agree having 2 great goalies is a good problem to have but you can't keep them both happy forever. I see Schneider is a RFA next year. The time to make a choice is coming soon. Looks like I'm not the only one thinking that way.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1150923-vancouver-canucks-is-cory-schneider-getting-the-call-foreshadowing-of-future"]bleacherreporthttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/1150923-vancouver-canucks-is-cory-schneider-getting-the-call-foreshadowing-of-future

http://insider.espn.go.com/nhl/blog?name=custance_craig&id=7831851&_slug_=2012-stanley-cup-playoffs-canucks-offseason-options-roberto-luongo&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnhl%2fblog%3fname%3dcustance_craig%26id%3d7831851%26_slug_%3d2012-stanley-cup-playoffs-canucks-offseason-options-roberto-luongo

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/04/19/canucks-made-their-choice-and-its-not-roberto-luongo/

 

[Northjerzyg]

And your Rangers and their inability to manhandle the 8 seed suck.

Oh right, cause if your a 1 playing an 8, its a sure thing. (Vancouver) lol

 

[Northjerzyg]

Your randomly capitalized letters suck.

Ouch. That stung.

 

[thedingo]

I agree having 2 great goalies is a good problem to have but you can't keep them both happy forever. I see Schneider is a RFA next year. The time to make a choice is coming soon. Looks like I'm not the only one thinking that way.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1150923-vancouver-canucks-is-cory-schneider-getting-the-call-foreshadowing-of-future"]bleacherreporthttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/1150923-vancouver-canucks-is-cory-schneider-getting-the-call-foreshadowing-of-future

http://insider.espn.go.com/nhl/blog?name=custance_craig&id=7831851&_slug_=2012-stanley-cup-playoffs-canucks-offseason-options-roberto-luongo&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnhl%2fblog%3fname%3dcustance_craig%26id%3d7831851%26_slug_%3d2012-stanley-cup-playoffs-canucks-offseason-options-roberto-luongo

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/04/19/canucks-made-their-choice-and-its-not-roberto-luongo/

Yep been the talk most of the season since Schneider became such a reliable backup.
I agree they will eventually have to choose but I think they have faith in Lou and will stick with him.
Plus Schneids is looking to be a very healthy trade and could possibly bring the nucks what they need.
Still Don't think it will happen before next season though.

 

[ColbyJack]

The playoffs are not about your season. The playoffs aren't about your standings. This is called the second season for a fukn good reason! This is the time when heart, grit, puck control, grit, special teams, grit, spectacular saves, and especially grit are what matters. That and a killer beard! The Rangers had a s*hit record against Ottawa all year. Its exactly who we didn't want to face. Our game styles just don't match up well for us. We will make a good showing at MSG. The first shift will show whether the Rangers have showed up to win or not. Our power play is working. Hagelan will play again this year.
Ottawa is a good team. And I hate them.
Go Rangers!

 

[Northjerzyg]

And your predictions suck.

How about this one. I predict that no matter who wins between pens flyers, with such "outstanding" goaltending your season is over in the next round. Write that down.........

 

[HawksBrewer]

How about this one. I predict that no matter who wins between pens flyers, with such "outstanding" your season is over in the next round. Write that down.........

+1... but I hate the Flyers anyways so maybe I'm biased. Hartnell looks like a caveman and complains when his hair gets touched? What is he the next Head and Shoulders sponsor?

 

[jtkratzer]

Oh right, cause if your a 1 playing an 8, its a sure thing. (Vancouver) lol

Should...odds are that the 1 seed losses the least in the first round.

How about this one. I predict that no matter who wins between pens flyers, with such "outstanding" your season is over in the next round. Write that down.........

We'll see if the Rags even make it out of the first round.

 

[arturo7]

+1... but I hate the Flyers anyways so maybe I'm biased. Hartnell looks like a caveman and complains when his hair gets touched? What is he the next Head and Shoulders sponsor?

Didn't look like a complaint to me, just an attempt to get a call. I'm certainly no Phi fan, but I like the way Hartnell plays the game. The NHL would be a better place with more Hartnells, and fewer Crosbys.

 

[rjwhite41]

Didn't look like a complaint to me, just an attempt to get a call. I'm certainly no Phi fan, but I like the way Hartnell plays the game. The NHL would be a better place with more Hartnells, and fewer Crosbys.

I'd prefer fewer of both

 

[ColbyJack]

Bryz and Luongo are proof positive that once NHL stars get a long term contract their play goes to the sh*tter. Philly had to solve their tender ****uation from last two seasons, but no way was Bryz worth that kind of dough.

 

[rjwhite41]

Bryz and Luongo are proof positive that once NHL stars get a long term contract their play goes to the sh*tter. Philly had to solve their tender ****uation from last two seasons, but no way was Bryz worth that kind of dough.

Bryz wasn't worth anything close to that. Luongo is still a great goaltender, he just seems to be filled with holes when the games really count. There are several players with long term contracts that continue to play at a high level. Several in Detroit and one in Chicago that just got carried off on a stretcher the other night are good examples.

 

[ColbyJack]

True. IMNSHO if you don't enjoy watching Marion Hossa play the game, then I hate you. I've always enjoyed watching power forwards play the game. The ability to carry the pick wide, one handed, holding a man back without holding him, and making a pass or shot effortlessly is a thing of beauty. We saw a glimmer of that in pitt/philly game 2 with Jagr carrying Duproix on his back. Just awesome play!!! Who on Detroit are you referring to?

 

[wildwest450]

True. IMNSHO if you don't enjoy watching Marion Hossa play the game, then I hate you.

I especially like the way he went cup chasing in Detroit and Pittsburgh to no avail, he's a cherry picking dick.

 

[ColbyJack]

Guilty as charged, but I hate both those teams, so I was stoked he didn't win there. Better to see him be a leader in Chicago than just another foreigner in Detroit and the lone corner grinder in Pittsburgh. BTW stretching the blueline isn't cheating. If teams turned their fukn heads instead of staring at the puck it wouldn't be a problem for them.

 

[jtkratzer]

Bryz and Luongo are proof positive that once NHL stars get a long term contract their play goes to the sh*tter. Philly had to solve their tender ****uation from last two seasons, but no way was Bryz worth that kind of dough.

Bryz wasn't worth anything close to that. Luongo is still a great goaltender, he just seems to be filled with holes when the games really count. There are several players with long term contracts that continue to play at a high level. Several in Detroit and one in Chicago that just got carried off on a stretcher the other night are good examples.

You all must have missed the month of March when he was player of the month with something like 10 wins and 4 shutouts. He then proceeded to have a bone chip/fracture in his foot, which I think he's still dealing with. No excuse on earlier in the season, but I'm sure he's adjusting to going from two small market teams to the Flyers. Give him another year or two and see where he's at.

On top of that, Pronger, their captain, and a playoff warrior has been out since earlier in the year. Meszaros is out as well. They've had several rookies on the blue line this year. No excuses, the defense needs to play better (yes, you Matt Carle), as does Bryzgalov, but considering the merry go round of defenseman back there, new team, huge pressure place to play considering Philly's goalie history, and his own injury, he's done fairly well. I wouldn't say his numbers are up there where they need to be, but had the Flyers split with the Rangers this year rather than going 0-6, they would have won the conference.

His 33 wins was tied for 10th in the league, and he did it in fewer games than Craig Anderson. Niemi had 34 wins, but played 9 games more than Bryz.

I especially like the way he went cup chasing in Detroit and Pittsburgh to no avail, he's a cherry picking dick.

That's classic. I remember busting on him about this during those seasons.