the NHL Thread

[Rutgers Mike]

I'm a lifelong Pens fan and I've always felt like he held them back from being a legit threat with the talent they had post-lockout. He's not a total bum but he's not HOF level either and that he's 5th in wins is scary.

Well, he's not 5th yet, but he's 15th currently at 375, and only 32. Active goalies ahead of him are Lundqvist at 405 (10th) and Luongo at 453 (5th). 4 more 30 win seasons and he is in the top 3 all time. Also, I agree that he held them back

 

[TonyGin&Juice]

Well, he's not 5th yet, but he's 15th currently at 375, and only 32. Active goalies ahead of him are Lundqvist at 405 (10th) and Luongo at 453 (5th). 4 more 30 win seasons and he is in the top 3 all time. Also, I agree that he held them back

The Pens have done themselves no favors by having mediocre blue liners the past decade but Fluery has always been the weakest link. Crosby being pudding brain hasn't helped but having a swinging gate as a goalie really kept them back.

 

[goblue96]

Well, he's not 5th yet, but he's 15th currently at 375, and only 32. Active goalies ahead of him are Lundqvist at 405 (10th) and Luongo at 453 (5th). 4 more 30 win seasons and he is in the top 3 all time. Also, I agree that he held them back

Or 6 20 win seasons as the starter in Las Vegas.

 

[kella]

Millbury is still right. As hard as that is to admit. Ovi just can't summon up the will. If he can't get easy goals he wilts.

 

[TonyGin&Juice]

I like the Caps "fans" forgetting these are the same bums that haven't done shit in almost 20 years other than choke like a freshman chick at DKE in September.

 

[Rutgers Mike]

Or 6 20 win seasons as the starter in Las Vegas.

I'd still take him over anyone the Flyers have had in goal since Vanbiesbrouck

 

[goblue96]

I'd still take him over anyone the Flyers have had in goal since Vanbiesbrouck

What Bouch....nope, he sucked. Bryzgal....head case even by the Flyers low standards. HEY, Bobrov...nope, he's good and russian...not allowed to have them on the team. Michael Leighton.

 

[TonyGin&Juice]

Here's where the Pens embarrass themselves by giving up an empty net goal. G-ddamn bums.

 

[Rutgers Mike]

You forgot Cechmanek

 

[Rutgers Mike]

Here's where the Pens embarrass themselves by giving up an empty net goal. G-ddamn bums.

Empty net goal to Ovi.

 

[goblue96]

And for good reason.

 

[goblue96]

This is just the type of false hope that Caps fans need before their soul crushing loss on Tuesday.

 

[kella]

One thing you see here is that if the booth gives them any energy, they can just steamroll any team. But if the caps give them no reason to stand up they just dick around out there.

 

[Rutgers Mike]

I don't know fuck all about the KHL, but the Vegas Golden Knights signed their first second player

http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/...hyov-signs-vegas-golden-knights-two-year-deal

 

[goblue96]

I don't know fuck all about the KHL, but the Vegas Golden Knights signed their first second player

http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/...hyov-signs-vegas-golden-knights-two-year-deal

30 year old Russian who had his best season in his contract year....Red Flags.....Red Flags everywhere!

 

[Rutgers Mike]

He had good years before this one though. Only a 2 year deal. Seems like a decent risk.

 

[TonyGin&Juice]

He had good years before this one though. Only a 2 year deal. Seems like a decent risk.

I just noticed GMGM (George McPhee) is the GM of the Vegas team. That's hilarious and sad at the same time.

 

[fignuts]

Can the Coyotes move to Seattle already?

 

[silverwheels]

Has Seattle figured out its arena situation yet? Would love for them to get another NBA team and an NHL team.

NHL can't stay at 31 forever. Maybe Seattle can get an expansion team, although I'd also be down for a Nordiques revival.

 

[goblue96]

Whalers need to comeback but the Rags won't release the market.

 

[silverwheels]

Whalers would be awesome, too.

 

[Southpaw]

Not off to a good start. If they find a way to lose this series to a less talented team ... I just don't know what to say. I don't know enough about hockey to critique strategy and shit.

 

[Simo77]

Seems like they're looking for the perfect shot. Need to take Neal's lead and just shoot sometimes.

 

[fignuts]

Has Seattle figured out its arena situation yet? Would love for them to get another NBA team and an NHL team.

NHL can't stay at 31 forever. Maybe Seattle can get an expansion team, although I'd also be down for a Nordiques revival.

Nah. City keeps pussyfooting around the subject. KeyArena has 2 proposals from private groups, AEG and OVG. The city took over the Seattle Center after the Sonics left and gave been hemorrhaging money keeping that 20-someodd acre plot afloat.
Then you have private investor Hanson and his group who will fund a stadium south of Safeco entirely, but the Port has dug its heels in not wanting to vacate a 2 block stretch of barely used street. It's a total mess.
If you care to read up on the matter:
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/...lar-goals-different-proposals-for-renovation/
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/...enovation-timeline-likely-pushed-back-a-year/

 

[silverwheels]

Thanks!

 

[Irishman]

Sweet goal.

 

[silverwheels]

Congrats, Preds.

 

[kella]

Congrats Preds

 

[Southpaw]

 

[Rutgers Mike]

Whalers need to comeback but the Rags won't release the market.

How the fuck do the Rangers have the market? Cause they have a minor league team there?

 

[goblue96]

How the fuck do the Rangers have the market? Cause they have a minor league team there?

Yes.

 

[Rutgers Mike]

Fuck the Rangers and fuck Peter Karmanos

 

[Southpaw]

Yuge win. Yuge. Whoever they pay next is going to be a handful, but it sure will be fun to watch. If I could only get tickets somehow. Couldn't get in the building for less than 250 a ticket for the St. Louis series.

 

[TonyGin&Juice]

Dude, you live once. Go see the WCF.

 

[sayo]

lol anaheim

 

[goblue96]

Damn, Oilers.

 

[silverwheels]

Don't fuck this one up, Oilers.

 

[goblue96]

 

[silverwheels]

Of course I'm working during this game, FML.

 

[Simo77]

I look forward to seeing what new and exciting way they let the Ducks back into this one.

 

[goblue96]

 

[Irishman]

Welp.

Watching Man of Steel on split screen now.

 

[Southpaw]

I know we didn't do the pool, but Letestu was my sleeper pick. Double points. Just sayin.

 

[goblue96]

 

[silverwheels]

What the Vince Lombardi is going on out here?

 

[kella]

I am hard at this scoreline

 

[Rutgers Mike]

 

[silverwheels]

Draisaitl's stats:

 

[goblue96]

I really hope Janet Jones bet the over tonight.

 

[Karl Hungus]

Soooo... will they get 10?