NHL 2009/20020 Season - Drunken Trash talk Allowed

[arturo7]

Expecting.

We were talking about the shoot out.

 

[Homercidal]

Expecting.

We were talking about the shoot out.

Yeah. I remember that. It wasn't me who brought up the typical Wings Bandwagoner thing. I just assumed you were a typical RedWings hater due to your comments.

You probably see a lot more of the bandwagoners than I do, living out there in CA, while I'm living in the middle of the lower penninsula, where everyone I know is a long-time fan.

 

[arturo7]

I am a hater, but not the typical variety. My disgust for the franchise dates back to the Norris Division and beyond. It is only surpassed by my contempt for the Hawks.

We were talking about the shoot out. It's just bazaar and typical for a 'Wings fan to play the 'Wings card in a discussion that has nothing to do with team allegiance.


Take that, you myopic octopus tosser!!

 

[arturo7]

Allright, so...

What are your picks?


West Finals - Vancouver v Chicago

East Finals - Philly v Washington

Cup Finals - Washington over Vancouver.


take it to the bank


Vancouver = Luongo

Chicago = only team left standing from the central

Philly = Richards + Hartnell + Pronger

Caps = Ovechkin



If someone calls it better I will send you $1 and a liter of homebrew.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Still waiting to see what the **** Vancouver does as far as another big center. Sundin may have been past his prime but he was a big experienced guy in front of the net. Pyatt has the size but not the experience.

We've been shooting a live web feed for a BCHL (Junior) hockey teem (Westside Warriors) and I have been to busy to even pay attention to what the 'nucks have been doing. I guess I better catch up fast. Game 1 is tomorrow....er today.

I wish they would have booted the coach. He's to inconsistent. Just watch. It will be win streak, lose streak, win streak, lose streak.. ****.. it's like a fracking "forget me not"!

h, and for the record. Shootouts are lame. They were "offically" implemented to save time. But in fact they take as long as a full period most of the time due to set up etc.

A 10 min OT would be great. I suppose Bettman would never approve though. He'd probably go for a puck juggling contest though. Player who could juggle the most pucks for the longest period. How the **** did that weenie ever get the gig as comish anyway. I think Mr. Bean knows more about hockey (and would probably be more competent to boot).

 

[ytsejam]

Opening day!
What are your picks for tonight's games?

I'm taking:
WSH over BOS
MTL over TOR
Sharks over Avs
CGY over VAN

 

[Homercidal]

I am a hater, but not the typical variety. My disgust for the franchise dates back to the Norris Division and beyond. It is only surpassed by my contempt for the Hawks.

We were talking about the shoot out. It's just bazaar and typical for a 'Wings fan to play the 'Wings card in a discussion that has nothing to do with team allegiance.


Take that, you myopic octopus tosser!!

I see! Some old-time hatred from way back? I can respect that. I remember when the Blackhawks took out the Wings a few seasons when my hopes were up. That's about the time I started hating on them too.

I just hope they crash and burn this season. With the adds they got, they should do well, but I'm hoping Hossa not only brings his curse, but has a lousy season and they leave in the first round.

It's going to be an entertaining season in the Central, except for the Blues of course. Meh...

 

[middleofnowhere]

I'm taking:
WSH over BOS
MTL over TOR
Sharks over Avs
CGY over VAN

WSH over BOS
TOR over MTL
SJ over COL
VAN over CGY

 

[Homercidal]

Still waiting to see what the **** Vancouver does as far as another big center. Sundin may have been past his prime but he was a big experienced guy in front of the net. Pyatt has the size but not the experience.

We've been shooting a live web feed for a BCHL (Junior) hockey teem (Westside Warriors) and I have been to busy to even pay attention to what the 'nucks have been doing. I guess I better catch up fast. Game 1 is tomorrow....er today.

I wish they would have booted the coach. He's to inconsistent. Just watch. It will be win streak, lose streak, win streak, lose streak.. ****.. it's like a fracking "forget me not"!

h, and for the record. Shootouts are lame. They were "offically" implemented to save time. But in fact they take as long as a full period most of the time due to set up etc.

A 10 min OT would be great. I suppose Bettman would never approve though. He'd probably go for a puck juggling contest though. Player who could juggle the most pucks for the longest period. How the **** did that weenie ever get the gig as comish anyway. I think Mr. Bean knows more about hockey (and would probably be more competent to boot).

Oh, crap! I have not looked at hardly any of the other teams yet!

Buttman is the worst thing to have happened to Hockey. He is the person I loathe the most in all of hockey. I'd even buy claude lemieux dinner before I shook Buttman's hand.

 

[Homercidal]

Opening day!
What are your picks for tonight's games?

I'm taking:
WSH over BOS
MTL over TOR
Sharks over Avs
CGY over VAN

BOS over WSH
MTL over TOR
Sharks over COL
CGY over VAN

 

[arturo7]

No one is going to make a season prediction besides me?

Seriously? C'mon, I offered a buck and a liter for the best picks!!


And, oh yeah, Bettman is a fvckhead. He should be taken out back and shot.

 

[PseudoChef]

Ovie with 2 goals on the season already. Off to a quick start...

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

Did the canucks even play tonight. I swear calgary had there flight redirected and had them replaced with unskilled clones.

 

[ytsejam]

I got 3 of my picks last night.
I don't think anyone picked Colorado to win.

Picks for today/tonight:
CHI over FLA (2+ points for Toews)
STL over DET
Philly over CAR (Pronger with at least one cheap shot)
Pens over NYR (Godard vs. Brashear)

 

[arturo7]

Pronger with at least one cheap shot

Goin' out on a limb there, aincha?

 

[Homercidal]

Yeah, the Avs kicked butt. I split my picks.

Tonight:

CHI over FLA
DET over STL (They are playing in Sweden tonight and tomorrow)
CAR over PHILLY (Close one to call though)
PIT over NYR

 

[Wrathbone]

Ovie with 2 goals on the season already. Off to a quick start...

With 8 of his shots blocked and 5 shots on goal...

LETS GO CAPS!

... and my west coast adopted bastard team, the Kings.

 

[boo boo]

No one is going to make a season prediction besides me?

Seriously? C'mon, I offered a buck and a liter for the best picks!!


And, oh yeah, Bettman is a fvckhead. He should be taken out back and shot.

Boston over Detroit 4 games to 3 in the Stanley cup playoffs.

 

[middleofnowhere]

Boston over Detroit 4 games to 3 in the Stanley cup playoffs.

Are you drunk???

 

[Birchgrove77]

WFinals = DET vs CAL = Calgary
EFinals = BOS vs NJD = New Jersey
SC Finals = NJD vs CAL = New Jersey

Kind of out on a limb, but playoff hockey always comes down to goaltending and I think Kiprusoff and Brodeur will carry their teams deep into the playoffs with Brodeur having coming out on top.

Should preface that I'm a lifelong 'Hawks fan, but couldn't stand the Bill Wirtz keep the fans in the dark and ride the stars out of town (Roenick, Belfour, Savard). Like the direction the team is going when they're not fighting cabbies, but I don't think Huet is the answer in goal and I hope Hossa's and Milton Bradley don't hang in the same circles.

 

[ytsejam]

Hawks looked really good today.
Kane with 2g & 2a in 2 games.
He has really bulked up over the summer. He hardly has a neck anymore.

Where the hell does comparing Hossa to Bradley come into play?
I am perplexed by that statement, probably because I don't follow baseball very closely.

Got 3 out of my 4 picks yesterday, even called the Godard vs. Brashear. Didn't see the Flyers game but I'm sure Pronger cheap-shotted someone.
Too many games today, I'm not even trying.

edit: Finnish goalie Anti Niemi gets the shutout in his homeland. Nice to see the Finns being the heroes of the games in Helsinki.

 

[arturo7]

Too many games today

No such thing.

 

[ytsejam]

No such thing.

Yeah, you're right, poorly phrased by me.
Sweet! The Blues are kicking the hell out of Detroit!

 

[dutch-brew]

Wow..! this is great.. The Blues won the first two games again those damn red-wings.. even if they don't win another game the rest of the year, NHL season is here again... yeah baby!
(sorry,might have had a few too manuy

 

[arturo7]

Sweet Sweep in Sweden!!

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

I was going to say something but the Canucks a have made me to angry so, I won't.

 

[Recusit8m]

Im ready for this season...Go Bruins (even though they were trounced on by the Caps) I have Center Ice on the Satelite in HD on a 60" Sony...Kegs are cold, so whos coming over for a beer? lol

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

I may have to brew a special Canucks beer that matches the team. Something with lots of body.

Must taste good initial taste but have a sluggish disappointing aftertaste. Trying to mimic inconsistency might be a problem though. I'll call it "Ode to Vigneault".

Wish they would have brought back Quin.

 

[arturo7]

I may have to brew a special Canucks beer that matches the team. Something with lots of body.

Must taste good initial taste but have a sluggish disappointing aftertaste. Trying to mimic inconsistency might be a problem though. I'll call it "Ode to Vigneault".

Wish they would have brought back Quin.

Thaat's funny

 

[Birchgrove77]

Where the hell does comparing Hossa to Bradley come into play?
I am perplexed by that statement, probably because I don't follow baseball very closely..

I think my comparison of Hossa to Bradley may have been a little misguided. I believe I may have confused Marian Hossa with Alexei Yashin, considering they both played for the Senators. I think when Yashin was coming up he felt he was owed more money and didn't want to play without a new contract.

*but*

If you look at what Chicago did last year, it was insane. A bunch of kids essentially played like veterans and put 100% on the ice until the final horn in the West Finals. Now with some contracts coming due within a few years, you pull in a player that knowingly left Pittsburgh's offer on the table to go to an immediate winner in Detroit. Just seems like Chicago had most of the tools last year and not enough experience (think Bulls v Pistons in th '90's), but instead of building. I guess I'm just skeptical of what happens if Chicago isn't as successful this year? Does Hossa complain, not put in 100%, and just show the young guys what being a "star" player is all about? I was thinking maybe Chicago would build themselves back into the team they used to be by using exceptional work ethic and teamwork and I am just skeptical if Hossa brings that to the table. Guess after watching Cutler leave Denver I'm just tired of seeing guys complain about being in a position that most of us would take 10% of the pay to do.

Time will tell and it sounds like we'll be in for a hell of a season either way.