NHL Thread????

[Jamie]

Ok.. What happened to the NHL thread?

I really REALLY want to talk about the monster hit Dion threw tonight.

Come on guys where did you hide it??

Jamie

[Kanonfodder]

Cheap questionable hit on a completely vulnerable player...in other words a classic Frankengoof hit. At least when Scott Stevens destroyed someone he would drop the gloves but not Celine.......

[shotty]

That was a massive check. It could be considered late watching the replay in slow-mo, but at game speed I think it was legit.
I do admit that a head shot like that has no place in a pre-season game coming from a guy like Dion whose spot it solidified on the team, I might see if differently if it was a guy trying to crack the lineup.

What I HATE is this: a guy laying somebody out with a completely legal check (not necessarily this one) then having to defend himself against guys who want to punch his face in because they are 'standing up' for their teamate who was dumb enough to be crossing the tracks with his head down.

[huntsfurfish]

If he was my team mate(downed player) Id want to "punch his face" in too. Almost all players are vulnerable at one time or another.

[Scott N]

Keep your head up!

[Okotokian]

What I HATE is this: a guy laying somebody out with a completely legal check (not necessarily this one) then having to defend himself against guys who want to punch his face in because they are 'standing up' for their teamate who was dumb enough to be crossing the tracks with his head down.

I agree. Take the hit, get up and do it back. A guy shouldn't have to defend himself in a fight because he threw a legal hit.

I also hate it that some other Calgary player felt he had to jump in and defend Dion. Defend Dion, are you kidding?

[Ruger1022]

Just going to throw this in

NHL10 PS3
RonT
and AOF to the request message.

[Jamie]

I agree. Take the hit, get up and do it back. A guy shouldn't have to defend himself in a fight because he threw a legal hit.

I also hate it that some other Calgary player felt he had to jump in and defend Dion. Defend Dion, are you kidding?

Actually Dion didnt know the fight was comming. He was watching the puck. If some one can post up a video of it, you will see a Calgary guy push the guy who came off the bench just before he jumped Dion from behind.

It was a good clean check. Islander guy should have had his head up.

Kannon.. you would love to have Dion on your team:lol:

Anyway you cut it.. IT WAS A HUGE HIT!!

Jamie

[TheClash]

i would take regher before dion...but i wouldn't hate having dion on my blue line either....

[Jamie]

But what happened to the BB thread on the NHL?

Start up another one BB. It's your baby.

Jamie

[BowhuntAB]

Cheap questionable hit on a completely vulnerable player...in other words a classic Frankengoof hit. At least when Scott Stevens destroyed someone he would drop the gloves but not Celine.......

HAHAHA....You must be a Oiler fan....

Clean hit. Elbow down and in. Never left his feet!

[blackpheasant]

But what happened to the BB thread on the NHL?

Start up another one BB. It's your baby.

Jamie

They merged BB's NHL thread with some other guy's NHL thread to make one...

[blackpheasant]

Cheap questionable hit on a completely vulnerable player...in other words a classic Frankengoof hit. At least when Scott Stevens destroyed someone he would drop the gloves but not Celine.......

Your Love for Dion is starting to show again Kanon....and just when I was hoping that maybe over the summer you had come to your sense's and become a Calgary Flames fan....:D

[mulecrazy]

Cheap questionable hit on a completely vulnerable player...in other words a classic Frankengoof hit. At least when Scott Stevens destroyed someone he would drop the gloves but not Celine.......

since when does making a big hit mean he has to fight. That was a perfectly clean hit. He had his head down and got steam rolled. Was scott stevens hit on Kariya a dirty cheap shot? Nope, a good hockey play similar to phaneufs. The trend of guys going after someone that hit there player hard has really been a recent developement. That rarely happened in stevens era. Maybe later in the game the goon would try and call him out but thats it. Watch clips of the stevens hit. How many Duck players went after him?

[TheClash]

oilers fan here..not a dion fan at all...... i have no problem with that hit...player crossing ice with his head down is a no no for sure.....now is that kind of hit warranted for a pre season game....well hockey is hockey in my mind...and i don't think a good hard clean hit means you have to fight after.

[BrownBear416]

But what happened to the BB thread on the NHL?

Start up another one BB. It's your baby.

Jamie

I got Tarred and feathered and lots of nasty Pm's when I started the NHL thread this year and then the Mods combined the two.lol Use the other one or this one I guess....

Kanonfodder, Cheap questionable hit on a completely vulnerable player...in other words a classic Frankengoof hit. At least when Scott Stevens destroyed someone he would drop the gloves but not Celine.......

First you pick on my momma and now you are starting in on Dion?? :) Pretty pathetic ....:D:wave:

[TreeGuy]

Clean hit. You wanna walk the blue line watching the puck you deserve what you get.

After watching a few of the highlights...........WOW!! It's going to be a great season. This sport is progressing unbelievably!

The first three months of the season could be crazy, with guys trying to play their way onto olympic teams.

How long until ~Highoctane~ pipes up and ruins this thread too?

Welcome back boy 'n girls!

Tree

[pottymouth]

Great hit, totally clean, nice to see dion hitting again.!
Tired of guys having to defend themselves or teamates after a highlight reel hit(even though i love a good hockey fight)( was morency trying to hit dion with his purse??)
Perhaps the addition of jay-bow dion realized he kinda has to play again not go through the motions.
Scott Stevens never had to fight after his hits cause guys had more class and respect for clean hits......you get rocked..it's hockey...head up stick on the ice..lol

[goober]

Very nice clean hit by Dion! If Okposo keeps cutting across the middle like that he will not have many years left in his career. After a hit of that magnitude Dion needs to expect to fight. It is part of the game!! Dion new it was coming as you can clearly see him look over his shoulders to see who was coming.

[mulecrazy]

Very nice clean hit by Dion! If Okposo keeps cutting across the middle like that he will not have many years left in his career. After a hit of that magnitude Dion needs to expect to fight. It is part of the game!! Dion new it was coming as you can clearly see him look over his shoulders to see who was coming.

Why would he need to expect a fight?? It has only been the last few years that every big hit seems to be followed by a fight. Dion has a job to do, part of that job is intimidation and keeping guys worried about the big hit. If he had to fight every time he lays someone out he is not very effective for his team. He will pick his battles. He is not going to be sucked in by some no-name prospect who is trying to make a case for a role in the islanders organization. This business of fighting after hits needs to stop. Like I said before, how many times did scott stevens have guys chasing him around the ice after a big hit???? not too many. Watch his hit on Kariya, the rest of the ducks just skated around and went to the aid of their fallen teamate.

[goober]

The hit on Kariya came late in his career after he had established a name for himself. To say Stevens did not have guy's coming after him because of a hit is a major under statement. Through the first 4 years of Dion's career he has fought a total of 25 times. Through the first 4 years of Stevens career he fought 56 times! And he did not pick his spots at all! His list includes names such as Probert, Tocchet, Wells and Dave Brown. Like you said Phaneuf has a job to do while on the ice. He must intimidate his opponents and keep them on there feet in fear of the next big hit. Every team in the league feels responsible to protect there players and teammates. If a player takes one of these big hits and the team just sits back to watch it happen they get labelled as a team that will allow themselves to be pushed around. Look at the Oilers. They were known as the easiest team to play against last year because they lacked team toughness. Numerous times there were big hits laid on an Oiler player with nothing to follow. This gives full momentum to the opposing team. The Flames have always had good team toughness. It is known that when you play Calgary you better be prepared for a battle, they will do whatever it takes to get an edge. If that means a big fight after a hit so be it. In Dion's junior career he did a great job of building a name for himself. 10 fights in year 1, 5 in year 2 and down to 3 in his final year. Right now he does not have that name yet in the NHL and that is why I say he must be prepared to do battle after one of these hits. Lay the big hit and then win the after fight and the Flames have all the momentum in the world. These fights have always been part of the game it is just that the hits seem so much bigger now because the game is so much faster than it was before.

[GPBuzz]

Check out what this Calgary reporter thinks

http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Time+Phaneuf+stand/2010061/story.html

He left his feet.
Not uncommon though for many NHL players and for many of his late hits, it used to be called "finnishing your check"

[mulecrazy]

The hit on Kariya came late in his career after he had established a name for himself. To say Stevens did not have guy's coming after him because of a hit is a major under statement. Through the first 4 years of Dion's career he has fought a total of 25 times. Through the first 4 years of Stevens career he fought 56 times! And he did not pick his spots at all! His list includes names such as Probert, Tocchet, Wells and Dave Brown. Like you said Phaneuf has a job to do while on the ice. He must intimidate his opponents and keep them on there feet in fear of the next big hit. Every team in the league feels responsible to protect there players and teammates. If a player takes one of these big hits and the team just sits back to watch it happen they get labelled as a team that will allow themselves to be pushed around. Look at the Oilers. They were known as the easiest team to play against last year because they lacked team toughness. Numerous times there were big hits laid on an Oiler player with nothing to follow. This gives full momentum to the opposing team. The Flames have always had good team toughness. It is known that when you play Calgary you better be prepared for a battle, they will do whatever it takes to get an edge. If that means a big fight after a hit so be it. In Dion's junior career he did a great job of building a name for himself. 10 fights in year 1, 5 in year 2 and down to 3 in his final year. Right now he does not have that name yet in the NHL and that is why I say he must be prepared to do battle after one of these hits. Lay the big hit and then win the after fight and the Flames have all the momentum in the world. These fights have always been part of the game it is just that the hits seem so much bigger now because the game is so much faster than it was before.

True enough, but.... Stevens is not nearly the same type of defender that phaneuf is. Stevens was know for his big hits, and thats about it. He was not near the defensmen that Phaneuf is. I agree that team toughness is needed. There is a heck of a lot to that other than a useless retaliation to a clean hit. If you want to get back at them, Hit one of their players. Play the body hard. Intimidate your own way.

[mulecrazy]

Check out what this Calgary reporter thinks

http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Time+Phaneuf+stand/2010061/story.html

He left his feet.
Not uncommon though for many NHL players and for many of his late hits, it used to be called "finnishing your check"

His feet left the ice... AFTER. Nothing wrong with that. In fact it happens every time with a hit like that. When you go over top of someone, physics states for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. well with phaneuf higher, Okposo basically pushes up on Phaneuf causing his body to rise. Charging is valid when you jump before the hit.

[TreeGuy]

He left his feet because his foreward momentum carried him over top of the chump. Sheeze. I can't believe I'm defending a flamer here, but that may just have been the biggest hit of Dion's professional career.

Keenan let him take shortcuts and he got lazy. That hit was a league-wide statement meaning that Sutter is on his azz and taking the easy route is unacceptable. He will be an absolute nightmare to play against this year if he stays healthy.

Being a smaller foreward (years and years ago) was fine unless you were playing against a big, mean, cutthroat SOB that would paste his MOTHER if she cut in on him! Generally, you'd just try and make the safe play and do you 45-60 second shift hoping he's not on the ice next time!

As for all this BS about having to fight after a big hit..........whatever. It's just tactics. Why on earth risk a stupid fight in the pre season against some clown that's likely not going to make the bigs anyway? Win/lose, you still hurt the next day.

Tree

[goober]

True enough, but.... Stevens is not nearly the same type of defender that phaneuf is. Stevens was know for his big hits, and thats about it. He was not near the defensmen that Phaneuf is. I agree that team toughness is needed. There is a heck of a lot to that other than a useless retaliation to a clean hit. If you want to get back at them, Hit one of their players. Play the body hard. Intimidate your own way.

I think they are very similar defenseman. At the start of his career Stevens did put up some decent numbers. Career high of 78 points. Even though I hate this stat the most amazing numbers on Stevens was always being a plus player. Not once in his career was he a minus player and that is quite an accomplishment. Most people only remember the later part of his career. Dion will have a big year all around this year! Sutter knows how to push his buttons and I think he will be in the running for the Norris again this year. As he should be!! He is too good to have another year like last year. Sutter will bring him back down to earth this year and he will once again be a force on the Flames back end.

[J Biggs]

well you doin phanuf fans better get yer fill from the pre season cause i bet he is down the road soon

hey i dont relly start to watch hocket till after christmas anyhow this is when the seeson starts

all the hockey before then is fluff

[AxiALe]

it was a clean clean hit,if you have your head down what do you expect

hockey is hockey your not on the ice to sell cookies so grab some b#lls and stop whinning every time someone gets hit!!!next thing everyone will want no hitting,etc etc blah blah

Just my 2 cents

[TreeGuy]

well you doin phanuf fans better get yer fill from the pre season cause i bet he is down the road soon

hey i dont relly start to watch hocket till after christmas anyhow this is when the seeson starts

all the hockey before then is fluff

Usually I'd agree with you, but this year is different. It's an Olympic year and at home to boot. Who will make the team will be determined on how guys are playing for the first part of the season. It's going to be fierce man!:)

Tree

[beermilk]

and dont forget the leafs just got kessel GO LEAFS GO ..


*runs away and hides

[gman1978]

The hit was clean. I would like to see Dion drop the mitts and take on a challenge. He has a reputation of hiding behind the linesmen. If you tag a guy good then step up to the plate and you will be respected for it. A player doesn't have to scrap every time you lay out a massive hit but once in a while, especially in a meaningless preseason game you should. It will give you some respect. When Sheldon Souray called him on last year and Dion headed to the bench like a wounded rabbit...Well that was an embarrassing moment to be a Calgary Flame fan, especially when your watching the game with Oilers fans!!!

[blackpheasant]

The hit was clean. I would like to see Dion drop the mitts and take on a challenge. He has a reputation of hiding behind the linesmen. If you tag a guy good then step up to the plate and you will be respected for it. A player doesn't have to scrap every time you lay out a massive hit but once in a while, especially in a meaningless preseason game you should. It will give you some respect. When Sheldon Souray called him on last year and Dion headed to the bench like a wounded rabbit...Well that was an embarrassing moment to be a Calgary Flame fan, especially when your watching the game with Oilers fans!!!

Sheldon who ???? :lol::lol::D

[Kanonfodder]

Seriously you guys are either blind homers or completely clueless. The guy was knocked off balance just over his blueline and just regained his footing when Frankengoof went headhunting. The Isle player WAS in a vulnerable position plain and simple. And like it or not I agree with the columnist if your going to play the physical role then dont puss out when you get challenged like Celine does. To Quote the Nature Boy "If you want to be the Man you got to Beat the Man" ......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iql-lyihBkM

[dss44]

Canucks look great...can't wait for Oct 1st for them to lay the smack down on the Flames just like they did last year 6-0!!! We got ourselves a Pocket Russian Rocket now too that goes by the name of Shirokov!!!!!!!!! :D Be scared Flames fans...be very scared! Especially you Larry! :lol:

[blackpheasant]

Canucks look great...can't wait for Oct 1st for them to lay the smack down on the Flames just like they did last year 6-0!!! We got ourselves a Pocket Russian Rocket now too that goes by the name of Shirokov!!!!!!!!! :D Be scared Flames fans...be very scared! Especially you Larry! :lol:

Shirokov ??? what is that a new brand of vodka...I think the Canucks best years have past them by, they will give the Oilers some competetion though...:D

[fluxcore]

that was a bullsh!t run at a player and has no place in the pre-season. Also dion was smart in running from sheldon surray the guy can fight and ko'ed multiple players last season, no point in adding one more!!! I dont like surray much either but he can sure fight, every one he got into last season showed up on sportsnet before work wow!!!

[fluxcore]

The hit was clean. I would like to see Dion drop the mitts and take on a challenge. He has a reputation of hiding behind the linesmen. If you tag a guy good then step up to the plate and you will be respected for it. A player doesn't have to scrap every time you lay out a massive hit but once in a while, especially in a meaningless preseason game you should. It will give you some respect. When Sheldon Souray called him on last year and Dion headed to the bench like a wounded rabbit...Well that was an embarrassing moment to be a Calgary Flame fan, especially when your watching the game with Oilers fans!!!

Smart Move

[gman1978]

Sheldon Souray dates hotter movie stars that Dion and would destroy him in a tilt. LOL!!!!!!1

[baitfisher83]

haha leafs are going nowhere...again...they're aiming for a 50 year anniversary......
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i145/darksilver1983/fleury3.jpg

[baitfisher83]

the hit was clean but totally unesessary in the preseason.....

[troller]

What is with all the "not in pre season" crap?

What is pre season for? It is to cut down to your final roster and get into game shape for the season. I have yet to see anyone cry "OMG!!! Not a fight in the pre season", what is the difference with a hit? Fighters fight to get a spot, scorers score to get a spot and physical defensmen hit! It doesn't matter if it is a game, practice, playoffs, regular season or pre season, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP! In Jr. we were told to go 100% every time we hit the ice, practice or game, if your head or heart isn't there, don't step on the ice.

They are playing pro hockey for christ sakes, people are fighting for a job. It's actually a little sad to see so many people up set about a legal hit in pro hockey.


And IMO, if you are playing pro and skate from blue line to blue line with your head down, you deserve to see stars.

[blackpheasant]

Seriously you guys are either blind homers or completely clueless. The guy was knocked off balance just over his blueline and just regained his footing when Frankengoof went headhunting. The Isle player WAS in a vulnerable position plain and simple. And like it or not I agree with the columnist if your going to play the physical role then dont puss out when you get challenged like Celine does. To Quote the Nature Boy "If you want to be the Man you got to Beat the Man" ......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iql-lyihBkM

Kanon, will you be booing or cheering for Dion if he is wearing the mapleleaf come February....I had to ask....:D

[Kanonfodder]

What is with all the "not in pre season" crap?

What is pre season for? It is to cut down to your final roster and get into game shape for the season. I have yet to see anyone cry "OMG!!! Not a fight in the pre season", what is the difference with a hit? Fighters fight to get a spot, scorers score to get a spot and physical defensmen hit! It doesn't matter if it is a game, practice, playoffs, regular season or pre season, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP! In Jr. we were told to go 100% every time we hit the ice, practice or game, if your head or heart isn't there, don't step on the ice.

They are playing pro hockey for christ sakes, people are fighting for a job. It's actually a little sad to see so many people up set about a legal hit in pro hockey.


And IMO, if you are playing pro and skate from blue line to blue line with your head down, you deserve to see stars.

Troller watch the play again and see where hes knocked off balance at his blueline......your bias is clearly showing....

[blackpheasant]

Troller watch the play again and see where hes knocked off balance at his blueline......your bias is clearly showing....

And your Love for DION is shinning through....:lol::lol:

[mulecrazy]

Troller watch the play again and see where hes knocked off balance at his blueline......your bias is clearly showing....

So if you were dion and seen he was off balance you would just feel bad for him and somehow come to a stop or avoid him????? At the speed the play happened there was no way of avoiding him without smoking his own player or risking an injury. If you commit, YOU COMMIT. Okposo got caught plain and simple. And you unbiased opinion is showing bright and shiney as always kannon.

[mulecrazy]

What is with all the "not in pre season" crap?

What is pre season for? It is to cut down to your final roster and get into game shape for the season. I have yet to see anyone cry "OMG!!! Not a fight in the pre season", what is the difference with a hit? Fighters fight to get a spot, scorers score to get a spot and physical defensmen hit! It doesn't matter if it is a game, practice, playoffs, regular season or pre season, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP! In Jr. we were told to go 100% every time we hit the ice, practice or game, if your head or heart isn't there, don't step on the ice.

They are playing pro hockey for christ sakes, people are fighting for a job. It's actually a little sad to see so many people up set about a legal hit in pro hockey.


And IMO, if you are playing pro and skate from blue line to blue line with your head down, you deserve to see stars.


BANG ON 100%. If you don't play hard then stay at home, no matter what the game is.

[Kanonfodder]

So if you were dion and seen he was off balance you would just feel bad for him and somehow come to a stop or avoid him????? At the speed the play happened there was no way of avoiding him without smoking his own player or risking an injury. If you commit, YOU COMMIT. Okposo got caught plain and simple. And you unbiased opinion is showing bright and shiney as always kannon.

:tongue2: Horsepucks he came across and had all the time in the world to let up had he chose too. Celine is what he is.......

[mulecrazy]

:tongue2: Horsepucks he came across and had all the time in the world to let up had he chose too. Celine is what he is.......

...... AWESOME.:wave:

[JohninAB]

Clean hit.

[MountainTi]

When Sheldon Souray called him on last year and Dion headed to the bench like a wounded rabbit...Well that was an embarrassing moment to be a Calgary Flame fan, especially when your watching the game with Oilers fans!!!

But probably way less embarrassing that actually watching him try to fight. Now that HAS to be embarrassing to a flames fan. :lol:

[TheClash]

But probably way less embarrassing that actually watching him try to fight. Now that HAS to be embarrassing to a flames fan. :lol:

as long as he doesn't trip over a stick he usually gets some swings in haha

[MountainTi]

as long as he doesn't trip over a stick he usually gets some swings in haha

Swinging at the ice when someone has his sweater pulled over his head and bent over doesn't count though

[TheClash]

heehee

[JohninAB]

Or when he went to hit Ovechkin and Ovechkin flattened him or of course, Dan Cleary knocking him senseless.

[Kanonfodder]

Heard Frankengoof went after the Herald reporter today LOL thats about his speed......

[blackpheasant]

Kanon, will you be booing or cheering for Dion if he is wearing the mapleleaf come February....I had to ask....:D

C'mon Kanon it's not that hard a question....:)

[dss44]

Man...those Flames sure are getting the crap kicked out of them so far tonight...as Bob McKenzie said himself, the "Canucks look like the team to beat in the northwest this year"

:D

[blackpheasant]

Man...those Flames sure are getting the crap kicked out of them so far tonight...as Bob McKenzie said himself, the "Canucks look like the team to beat in the northwest this year"

:D

Bob Mckenzie...:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[MrLeahy]

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iql-lyihBkM
I'm not understanding the part about Phaneuf "not" wanting to go? If you watch the video, yah he might not wanted to challenge the goof that chased him, but it is quite apparant that he grabbed that dude and flipped him to the ice in about 3 seconds, FIGHT OVER. BTW great HIT!:tongue2:

[Jamie]

Man...those Flames sure are getting the crap kicked out of them so far tonight...as Bob McKenzie said himself, the "Canucks look like the team to beat in the northwest this year"

:D

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

It's 3-3

:lol::lol::lol::lol:




Crapped kicked out of them
McKenzie...

DSS were you drinking that Salt water this summer??? You must have been.. Cause I heard Salt water makes you delusional.

Jamie

[blackpheasant]

Man...those Flames sure are getting the crap kicked out of them so far tonight...as Bob McKenzie said himself, the "Canucks look like the team to beat in the northwest this year"

:D

Oh my, David check the scoreboard lately ?......:D

[dss44]

You can thank the refs for the win...just got ripped off of a goal!!! As far as I'm concerned Nucks are still 5-0 in the preseason....ripped off! Raymond just scored but waved off...what a joke.

[dss44]

Waitttttttttt 0.4 seconds left hahahahahhahahaha yesssssssssssss that was amazingggg

[blackpheasant]

no way...stupid Refs !!! LOL

[dss44]

I'm saying now before it even starts i think shootouts are a BS way to end a game...but since its preseason whatever.

[dss44]

Hahaha Canucks win....same ol same ol...o so easy...well this one wasn't easy but it was exciting!! This counts Larry...you said nothing about it having to be during the reg season ;) :lol::lol: :D

[blackpheasant]

Hahaha Canucks win....same ol same ol...o so easy...well this one wasn't easy but it was exciting!! This counts Larry...you said nothing about it having to be during the reg season ;) :lol::lol: :D

WHOA now ! Because it wasn't discussed it should be regular season only..but either way your going to be in the RED so....:wave:

[dss44]

Ah..I'm not here to cheat you...if you would like reg season only that works too :)

[Kanonfodder]

Personally I dont think Dion should make Team Canada hes too much liability..goes for the big hit and goes out of position. Thats fine vs the "Yotes but do that against Russia and that will cost us a goal. Celine is overrated IMO

[blackpheasant]

Personally I dont think Dion should make Team Canada hes too much liability..goes for the big hit and goes out of position. Thats fine vs the "Yotes but do that against Russia and that will cost us a goal. Celine is overrated IMO

Dion would be the first to admit last season wasn't the greatest, if he makes the Canadian squad he will have earned it, I'm sure most Canadian's would be cheering him on should he get the privilege to wear the Leaf..:)

[TreeGuy]

It's the logo on the front, NOT the name on the back that counts. Hell, I'll even cheer for *barf* heatly when it finally comes down to it.

Tree

[hunt_and_fish]

It's the logo on the front, NOT the name on the back that counts. Hell, I'll even cheer for *barf* heatly when it finally comes down to it.

Tree

Well said Tree. I'm with you 100 % on that one.

[Jamie]

Heard Frankengoof went after the Herald reporter today LOL thats about his speed......

Kanon.. I cant seem to find anything about this.

Where did you see it?

Thanks
Jamie

[blackpheasant]

Kanon.. I cant seem to find anything about this.

Where did you see it?

Thanks
Jamie

Maybe Kanon was having Frankengoof nightmares or something....:zzz:

[Kanonfodder]

Gregor mentioned it on the TEAM 1260 yesterday. Not sure of the validity but it just screams Celine....

[goober]

Dion would be the first to admit last season wasn't the greatest, if he makes the Canadian squad he will have earned it, I'm sure most Canadian's would be cheering him on should he get the privilege to wear the Leaf..:)

If that leaf winds up on his chest you will see a totally different player. Even Flames fans will wonder why he can not play that good for them! I guarantee he would not be a liability to the team at all, he will be a mean hard hitting shot blocking machine for his country!!

[Kanonfodder]

Well Im hoping he doesnt make the TEAM not because I hate his guts but because I think we need more complete Dmen on the backend.....maybe in 2014

[el sparko]

these nhl posts are a real waste of time; we all know that kippie, iggie, flippy and boo-boo will dominate the league as they always do. the flames are un-beatable this year and they way as well engrave the cup now.

[dss44]

LOL el sparko is el loony ;)

[220swifty]

these nhl posts are a real waste of time; we all know that kippie, iggie, flippy and boo-boo will dominate the league as they always do. the flames are un-beatable this year and they way as well engrave the cup now.

You mean dominate right up to the playoffs, then lose 4 critical games ?:lol:

[blackpheasant]

You mean dominate right up to the playoffs, then lose 4 critical games ?:lol:

HUH, so now your a hockey fan to......:lol::lol::lol:

[220swifty]

since birth. Grew up with Gretzky.

[blackpheasant]

since birth. Grew up with Gretzky.

Well Congratulations.....:wave:

[blackpheasant]

these nhl posts are a real waste of time; we all know that kippie, iggie, flippy and boo-boo will dominate the league as they always do. the flames are un-beatable this year and they way as well engrave the cup now.

So let me guess your a "GO SOILER GO" guy...

[Okotokian]

these nhl posts are a real waste of time; we all know that kippie, iggie, flippy and boo-boo will dominate the league as they always do. the flames are un-beatable this year and they way as well engrave the cup now.

Who are flippy and boo-boo? :lol:

Which brings me to my personal mini-rant.... hockey nicknames. when you hear players refer to each other it seems the best that can be done these days is to take a player's last name, shorten it a bit, and put an 'ie or 's on the end. Lame. So cutsie. I long for some of those old Runyonesque names of yesteryear (especially from baseball). Bobby Hull was "The Golden Jet". Today he'd be "Hullsie". :tongue2:

[dss44]

Wow...not even Scott Cullen believes in the Flames...power ranked at #17...one behind the OIlers!!! Canucks haven't even been announced yet...and tomorrow is #7! :D :D

[Okotokian]

Wow...not even Scott Cullen believes in the Flames...power ranked at #17...one behind the OIlers!!! Canucks haven't even been announced yet...and tomorrow is #7! :D :D

I'm no Flames fan, and I DON'T think they are a serious Cup contender, but that seems WAY too low. I'm thinking they are top 10.

[el sparko]

Who are flippy and boo-boo? :lol:

Which brings me to my personal mini-rant.... hockey nicknames. when you hear players refer to each other it seems the best that can be done these days is to take a player's last name, shorten it a bit, and put an 'ie or 's on the end. Lame. So cutsie. I long for some of those old Runyonesque names of yesteryear (especially from baseball). Bobby Hull was "The Golden Jet". Today he'd be "Hullsie". :tongue2:

nick names are something buddies give each other yet hockey fans seem to think these teen-aged millionaires are they're best friends. hockey is a fast, intense, beautiful game that's a pleasure to watch. these folks that exude the "my town's better than your town" mentality and live vicariously through they're local team make me ill. it's nice that the home team wins but it ain't worth the stress if they lose.

[TreeGuy]

nick names are something buddies give each other yet hockey fans seem to think these teen-aged millionaires are they're best friends. hockey is a fast, intense, beautiful game that's a pleasure to watch. these folks that exude the "my town's better than your town" mentality and live vicariously through they're local team make me ill. it's nice that the home team wins but it ain't worth the stress if they lose.

Listen here Sparkie.........:evilgrin: You think it's bad now, wait until ~Highoctane~ eventually posts!:sick::lol:

Tree

[blackpheasant]

Wow...not even Scott Cullen believes in the Flames...power ranked at #17...one behind the OIlers!!! Canucks haven't even been announced yet...and tomorrow is #7! :D :D

The experts are usually wrong, I think that monkey has a better record than these so called experts...to funny...:lol::lol:

[blackpheasant]

nick names are something buddies give each other yet hockey fans seem to think these teen-aged millionaires are they're best friends. hockey is a fast, intense, beautiful game that's a pleasure to watch. these folks that exude the "my town's better than your town" mentality and live vicariously through they're local team make me ill. it's nice that the home team wins but it ain't worth the stress if they lose.

You would have been really, really ill in the 80"s then hey, this is chump now compared to those days....:lol:

[mulecrazy]

The experts are usually wrong, I think that monkey has a better record than these so called experts...to funny...:lol::lol:

Isn't that the truth, If you look at the rankings, It looks like they just put teams where they finished the season last year. I don't put too much stock in the predictions. Heck they have florida ranked higher than calgary, In other rankings I have seen them as low as 28th. We will see who the better teams are come april.

[dss44]

Another victory for the canucks over the flames! A sign of much to come ;) YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[dss44]

The best part is that the flames only didn't dress one starter!! The Canucks didn't have the Sedin twins, Bernier, Mitchell, Bieksa, plus another 4 starters yet we still won....bring out the jersey nowwww Blackpheasant!! Oh boy...character win to dominate you guys the last 2 periods like taht.....Canucks are gonna be sooooooo good this year...I can feel it....Gillis has done a great job...even you Flames fans must admit.

Especially with how he is putting money into things players want...like new dressing room and areas like that...unlike Edmonton, Vancouver is a place players WANT to be now ;)

[dss44]

All is quiet on the Flames front...a sure sign of a loss ;) :lol:

[mulecrazy]

None of the players seemed to give a darn with the puck, a lot of just dump and half-assed chasing. 'tis pre-season still. Thursday is when the real debating begins. If Kipper plays like last night for most of the season, the flames will be just fine.

[Brady]

There is already a thread on the NHL, please direct your views to the pre-existing thread.