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Well, at least we aren't the Detroit Red Wings.

Thumped 8-0 by the Predators.

Maybe they'll be interested in Gerber.

Pekka Rinne will be the best goalie in the NHL in a few years

Steve Mason disagrees.

asq2 wrote:Steve Mason disagrees.

Steve Mason can go f*ck himself.


Honestly though, half of Mason's success comes from the team he plays on(just ask Leclaire). When Mason was in the OHL, it was far too easy to get under his skin. Just chanting his name was enough to knock him off hos game.

Pekka has nerves of steel and the skills to go with it. In 5 years, I predict Rinnee will be ahead of Price, Mason, Elliott, Poggee, Rask, Enroth, Markstrom and the like.

^Lundqvist will still be around in 5 years.

You don't think Rinne benefits from a D with Weber, Suter, Hamhuis etc. etc. etc.?

It's no coincidence that Vokoun, Mason, Ellis and now Rinne all look like all-stars. Just like it's no coincidence that Lacosta and Leclaire got so many shut-outs, or why Roloson, Fernandez, Backstrom and Harding all look/looked awesome in a Minnesota uniform.

Defence is everything.

Its just the way Rinne looks when he plays. granted I've seen alot more of Mason than Pekka, but there's just something about Rinne that impresses me every time. Not that I wouldnt love to have Mason, but Rinne just has the "it" factor.

Stock had a good point just now about the Rangers and Av fight night. Redden was the only one on the ice who did not drop his gloves during the slug fest....wonder what Reddens idea of team building is....hmmmm wonder what Torts thinks.

Redden is what he is dude... just be glad he is in Ottawa, its too bad there are still a few premadonna's in Ottawa like him.

Neely4Life wrote:Redden is what he is dude... just be glad he is in Ottawa, its too bad there are still a few premadonna's in Ottawa like him.

Prima Donna.

And Redden will be outta the NHL in a year, 2 years top. He's just a shell of the player he once was.

Haha, thats how you spell it eh... looks like Geurin is heading to Washington too.

Redden = has been, I don't think he'll get along with Torts. As well, CBC has confirmed that Guerin waived and they ruled out a large number of the eastern teams for Guerin. They suspect it maybe Washington who traded for him. Hopefully something gets announced shortly.

Seems like we're all watching the same game.

The last time the Wings lost 8-0 was in 1982.

Arnott with the hattrick, Weber with the Gordie Howe hattrick and +5.

Rafalski and Lidstrom somehow managed an even +/- rating. :^^^^:

asq2 wrote:The last time the Wings lost 8-0 was in 1982.

Arnott with the hattrick, Weber with the Gordie Howe hattrick and +5.

Rafalski and Lidstrom somehow managed an even +/- rating. :^^^^:

This is more impressive than the win itself. Was it 7 PP goals and a shortie?

Boogard gets 5 games for his elbow on Prust. This guy has 3 assists in 47 games. Why is he even on the ice with less than 2 to go? Lemaire should have gotten a fine as well because there was obviously more than half a brain involved in that decision.

Brodeur looks so comfortable and refreshed in net for NJ...look out East.

504Heater wrote:Brodeur looks so comfortable and refreshed in net for NJ...look out East.

No kidding. The past couple of years he's looked overworked and tired once the playoffs come around. This year, he should be settling into mid-season form nicely, just at the right time. NJ is my favorite for the east, particularly if they can add a shutdown defenseman to their blueline. Boston has had a great deal of success so far, but will that carry over to the playoffs? Right now, if I had to, I'm putting my money on Brodeur and Co.

Maybe we can convince Lou to take Phillips for Zajac(who is very underrated) and a pick, or even J. Smith for a 1st (wishful thinking), or solid prospect like Tedenby

^ That is wishful thinking.

NJ has been my favourite since training camp with Boston second and Philly 3rd, now that Washington doesn't really care they don't have a goalie and are playing like it - I can see them doing damage too.

Still, when the dust settles, I like the Devils to go to the Cup. Not sure if they'll win it, but they have the horses to do some damage.

504Heater wrote:^ That is wishful thinking.

NJ has been my favourite since training camp with Boston second and Philly 3rd, now that Washington doesn't really care they don't have a goalie and are playing like it - I can see them doing damage too.

Still, when the dust settles, I like the Devils to go to the Cup. Not sure if they'll win it, but they have the horses to do some damage.

Oh I know it's a pipe dream. I'm a big big fan of Zajac, and Tedenby would have been top 5 pick if he was 6'2", perhaps even higher.

You're right, the East is pretty much a 4 horse race. My order would be NJ, then Boston, then Philly, then Washington. Washington's goaltending is suspect, otherwise I might have them as high as 2nd, but certainly 3rd.

Are we going to have to wait 'til March 4th to see some significant trades or what? How about Neil and Kuba going somewhere?

P.S We shattered our posts in a month record by over 1100 with 8254 for the month of February. This topic is also about to reach 1000 posts (currently 935) as well!!

So... the Devils seem to be on fire... Brodeur is gone for a few months and the team learns to play D and score and now he's back, and they're getting better. Yowza.

shabbs wrote:So... the Devils seem to be on fire... Brodeur is gone for a few months and the team learns to play D and score and now he's back, and they're getting better. Yowza.

I can see them making it to the final and depending on who they face possibly winning the Cup.

Cap'n Clutch wrote:Are we going to have to wait 'til March 4th to see some significant trades or what? How about Neil and Kuba going somewhere?

P.S We shattered our posts in a month record by over 1100 with 8254 for the month of February. This topic is also about to reach 1000 posts (currently 935) as well!!

I suspect that the posts total would have been even higher if the GM hockey was up and running.

Brodeur earns shut-out #100 and win 547.

Ever close to the record books.

Jarome Iginla sets new record in Flames Franchise history with 834 points.

Mark friggin Recchi with 5 points tonight. :^^^:

Tampa Bay is loving this on the eve of the eve of the trade deadline.

504Heater wrote:Mark friggin Recchi with 5 points tonight. :^^^:

Tampa Bay is loving this on the eve of the eve of the trade deadline.

Queue the Bob Gainey calling Tampa for Recchi, unless the rumours are true, Guerin to Montreal, still betting on it being Washington.

Corus Sports reports this morning that Bob Gainey is done shopping.

http://www.corussports.com/canadiens/magasinage_bob_gainey_serait-20090301-1443783.html

Burke was quoted as saying he didn't expect Kaberle to be moved at the deadline. I guess he's not getting offers he likes.

davetherave wrote:Corus Sports reports this morning that Bob Gainey is done shopping.

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well he did add Schneider and Metropolit for basically nothing, guess he gave up on Vinny though. I definitely agree with a GM standing pat and not jeopardizing the future of the franchise for a quick fix. (especially if you are montreal and fighting for the bottom 4 spots)

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davetherave wrote:Corus Sports reports this morning that Bob Gainey is done shopping.

http://www.corussports.com/canadiens/magasinage_bob_gainey_serait-20090301-1443783.html[/quote]

well he did add Schneider and Metropolit for basically nothing, guess he gave up on Vinny though. I definitely agree with a GM standing pat and not jeopardizing the future of the franchise for a quick fix. (especially if you are montreal and fighting for the bottom 4 spots)

But as Virtual GMs, we agree that any franchise would benefit from the addition of Alyssa Milano.

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SensFan71 wrote:

davetherave wrote:Corus Sports reports this morning that Bob Gainey is done shopping.

http://www.corussports.com/canadiens/magasinage_bob_gainey_serait-20090301-1443783.html[/quote]

well he did add Schneider and Metropolit for basically nothing, guess he gave up on Vinny though. I definitely agree with a GM standing pat and not jeopardizing the future of the franchise for a quick fix. (especially if you are montreal and fighting for the bottom 4 spots)

But as Virtual GMs, we agree that any franchise would benefit from the addition of Alyssa Milano.

I need to find you a racier pic of Alyssa lol, too bad they didn't make sens bikinis and she wore one lol.

Good gracious the Isles are actually winning.

This is definitely one of the most inconvenient teams for them to beat, too.

I want the Avs to stay ahead of us.

asq2 wrote:Good gracious the Isles are actually winning.

This is definitely one of the most inconvenient teams for them to beat, too.

I want the Avs to stay ahead of us.

Dean McAmmond gets his 2nd goal since becoming an Islander and the Isles improve their record to 3-1-1 since the trade.

davetherave wrote:

asq2 wrote:Good gracious the Isles are actually winning.

This is definitely one of the most inconvenient teams for them to beat, too.

I want the Avs to stay ahead of us.

Dean McAmmond gets his 2nd goal since becoming an Islander and the Isles improve their record to 3-1-1 since the trade.

I still don't think they are catching anyone, but good on them.

asq2 wrote:Good gracious the Isles are actually winning.

This is definitely one of the most inconvenient teams for them to beat, too.

I want the Avs to stay ahead of us.

They are getting too close for comfort :x

hemlock wrote:

davetherave wrote:

asq2 wrote:Good gracious the Isles are actually winning.

This is definitely one of the most inconvenient teams for them to beat, too.

I want the Avs to stay ahead of us.

Dean McAmmond gets his 2nd goal since becoming an Islander and the Isles improve their record to 3-1-1 since the trade.

I still don't think they are catching anyone, but good on them.

No one happier, I suppose, than Dean McAmmond...the guy has had some really bad luck in his career. Good to see him do well and get some playing time.

davetherave wrote:

hemlock wrote:

davetherave wrote:

asq2 wrote:Good gracious the Isles are actually winning.

This is definitely one of the most inconvenient teams for them to beat, too.

I want the Avs to stay ahead of us.

Dean McAmmond gets his 2nd goal since becoming an Islander and the Isles improve their record to 3-1-1 since the trade.

I still don't think they are catching anyone, but good on them.

No one happier, I suppose, than Dean McAmmond...the guy has had some really bad luck in his career. Good to see him do well and get some playing time.

Yep. I'll have some fond memories of Dean-o's time in Ottawa.

hemlock wrote:

davetherave wrote:

hemlock wrote:

davetherave wrote:

asq2 wrote:Good gracious the Isles are actually winning.

This is definitely one of the most inconvenient teams for them to beat, too.

I want the Avs to stay ahead of us.

Dean McAmmond gets his 2nd goal since becoming an Islander and the Isles improve their record to 3-1-1 since the trade.

I still don't think they are catching anyone, but good on them.

No one happier, I suppose, than Dean McAmmond...the guy has had some really bad luck in his career. Good to see him do well and get some playing time.

Yep. I'll have some fond memories of Dean-o's time in Ottawa.

I wish him the best. Certainly, let's hope there aren't any more concussions. And by that I mean, let's hope a team like NJ or Philly doesn't acquire Pronger.

Deano has been passed around more than a bad case of herpes. Hopefully he has found a home at last.

The Guy With The Mustache wrote:Deano has been passed around more than a bad case of herpes. Hopefully he has found a home at last.

Are there good cases of herpes?

Touche

On a nice note, Joensuu gets his first NHL goal tonight in the Isles win.