Originally Posted by WriterDude
O man. I'm missing it...TSN is still showing highlights from other games.
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O man. I'm missing it...TSN is still showing highlights from other games.
OK, Duster, I'll attempt to give you the relevant -- Avs just went 3/3 on the PK, now killing ANOTHER, w/ 8:10 in the 2nd.
CAL now 0/4 on the PP, 5:50 left in 2nd.
However, Avs need to tilt the ice the other way -- Budaj is getting peppered pretty heavily this period.
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That not good (I mean, not god for us...good good for you- thanks for the updates)
Any word from Pittsburgh about the trade with Dallas? I am so upset they traded Boucher. He's my main reason for watching hockey. He's always been a fan favorite here, and I know a lot of fans are unhappy about losing him.
Gah -- now the Avs facing a 5-on-3 for the opening 1:30ish of the third. That's SIX consecutive penalties called in this game against the Avs, none against the Flames (aside from Nyland's and LaPerrier's pair of 5-for-fighting).
There's no way they're playing that clean a game, certainly not in a game that featured a fight less than three minutes in. Maybe this is the game the Avalanche should finally get their revenge on Bertuzzi for ending Steve Moore's career. Oh, wait -- I forgot no one cares about that anymore.
Couldn't find anything there, Jeca, but I looked.
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On the other hand you get Daryl Sydor in return. Pretty even trade, although the Hockey News gives the edge to the Pens:
http://www.thehockeynews.com/article...-for-Pens.html
I contacted the Fulton County Public Library System in Atlanta and asked about the origin of the name of the Atlanta Flames. Here's their reply (in part, for the sake of brevity):
STANLEY CUP FINALS: Flames remain warm memory
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (GA) - Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Author: MICHELLE HISKEY, JOHN MANASSO ; Staff
[SIZE=2]"In Atlanta, where the franchise got its start, former players and fans recall the team whose name and vividness drew from the city's Civil War infamy." [/SIZE]
"[SIZE=2]The team gave Atlanta four major pro teams and was the first NHL team located in the South. The Flames moved into the new waffle-topped, $17 million Omni, its garish orange and gold seats symbolizing the fiery nickname that hearkened back to Gen. Sherman's torching a century before.[/SIZE]" (Bold text theirs not mine)
Source:
[SIZE=2]
Edition: Home; The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Section: Sports
Page: C1
Record Number: 36559973
Copyright 2004 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Happy Friday!
[/SIZE]
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Great work GG - that's what I call going above and beyond. Weird (and a little morbid, imo) to name your team after a war crime
It was really difficult last night to flip between the hockey game and the Football game!! I'm tired!!
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There were NO hockey games on TV here last night, which is unusual. On the other hand, it meant I oculd concentrate on the Steelers game.
Yeah, definitely creepy. That's why I wanted to know if it was really true. I'm a librarian so I like to get to the bottom of things.Great work GG - that's what I call going above and beyond. Weird (and a little morbid, imo) to name your team after a war crime
Last edited by ghoulgurl; 11-21-2008 at 01:29 PM.
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the Blackhawks are playing better,i guess,than usual,But has something happened to boost their attendance this year?
is everything on schedule for the spectacle at Wrigley?
Knowlege Comes With Deaths release
Heaven's on the pillow,it's Silence competes with Hell
"If you don't go to other peoples' funerals,they won't come to yours."-Yogi Berra
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TSN was just talking about the Wrigley outdoor game today - apparently everything's ready to go. And those Hawks - man that's the team of the future . Tons of young up-and-comers. No Stanley Cup this season. But next? Or the year after? I would not be at all surprised.
We got KILLED last night by the Sharks.
I just got dream tix (which were not cheap) for the 3/14 Caps/Thrashers game on the glass (freakin out here) two days before my bday, I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He shoots, he scores! Sabres finally back on the board after losing 6 in a row, fingers are crossed...
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There is hope in Leafland!
Brian Burke is about to be named the team's new president and general manager. First US-born GM in Leafs' history. Also, he won the cup with the Ducks a couple of seasons ago by stocking up on Canadian players (which I'm partial to...He was once asked why he kept a particular Swedish defenceman in the lineup, since Swedes are notorious for not hitting, while Western Canadian boys are. Burke's reply: He was born in Stockholm, but he thinks he's from Red Deer."
Let's start planning the parade
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what is up with Islanders attendance? Has it always been like this?
Knowlege Comes With Deaths release
Heaven's on the pillow,it's Silence competes with Hell
"If you don't go to other peoples' funerals,they won't come to yours."-Yogi Berra
Pens lost last night but they played a decent game until the end. I get to watch them again tonight too.
I just got a new stick and gloves today, my friends and I play street hockey. We run around in our shoes (I'm going to learn to rollerblade soon.)
Roller blading and Ice skating are not as hard as people make them out to be. I'm very overweight and I can do both easily. Good luck rollerblading!!!
NY Ranger fan here!
We have a local team here... am not sure what it's called in Hockey .. (umm like AAA in Baseball).. the Norfolk Admirals... I love going to see the games & fights !!!
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flyers-leafs playing tonight...leafs are winning 1-0 in the first period. And it was off Stepniak's foot. Bleh
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whew good fight Gratton and Deveaux
Hello -- anyone watching the VAN-CGY game?
What a Pens game tonight!!!! They really kicked Deviled ass. Sid got into a fight.OMG. then he made the hat trick!! Sabourin looked flawless. Pens played somewhat aggressively. Unlike last night where they were more conservative. I want a Michel Therien bobble head doll.
Oh, and former Steeler Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg today. Idiot....
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Roller hockey is sort of...I dunno. Unsatisfuing. But that's just me. Road hockey is loads of fun. But there is no replacement for the real thing.
Once you learn to skate, you never forget. It's like riding a bike.
It's the AHL (American Hockey League) It's the next pro level below the NHL.
That Deveaux kid can throw 'em, eh? He's brand new here. He can't play worth a dam, but he's a good fighter. He's apparently the first ever person from Bahamas to play in the NHL (I suspect he happened to be born there and nothing else. A white kid named Andre Deveaux is a Quebecker, through and through.
Roflmao! Nice one Gorey.
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i never cared for roller blading. i never cared for hockey skates either. i spent a great deal of my high school life on the ice and that includes playing hockey ---but always wore figure skates...LOL. such a girly girl i am!
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I've always disliked Sean Avery (he's a Toronto boy, btw.) Today he reminded me why:
BC-NHL-Avery-Suspended, 1st Writethru
code:1
INDEX:Celebrity, Entertainment, Sports
HL:Avery suspended after making comments about fellow player's
girlfriend
THE CANADIAN PRESS
NEW YORK -- Super-pest Sean Avery of the Dallas Stars has been
suspended indefinitely by the NHL for conduct "detrimental to the
league or game of hockey," the NHL announced Tuesday.
The league imposed the ban "following inappropriate public
comments, not pertaining to the game made by Avery earlier
(Tuesday)."
The NHL did not elaborate on the remarks but Avery, in Calgary
for a game Tuesday night, turned heads by seeking out a camera and
making comments apparently about Flames defenceman Dion Phaneuf's
private life.
"I'm really happy to be back in Calgary. I love Canada," the
Stars forward said. "I just want to comment on how it's become like
a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy
seconds.
"I don't know what that's about, but enjoy the game tonight."
Phaneuf is dating Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert, who once went
out with Avery.
The ban is indefinite pending a hearing with commissioner Gary
Bettman.
Dallas owner Tom Hicks also released a statement saying that he
agreed with the league's decision.
"Had the league not have suspended him, the Dallas Stars would
have," said Hicks. "This organization will not tolerate such
behaviour, especially from a member of our hockey team. We hold our
team to a higher standard and will continue to do so."
18:21ET 02-12-08
What a dick
What a dick
hey! that's my line...
what a big dummy that guy is. very junior high, if you ask me.
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Lol...Yeah. Real class, eh?hey! that's my line...
what a big dummy that guy is. very junior high, if you ask me.
And what the hell is with Elisha Cuthbert and hockey players? She must've been a puck bunny when she was in high school.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...erm=puck+bunny
hee hee, puck bunny. that's funny. i have met a few in my day. OH BROTHER.
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Did you look at the definition in the Urban Dictionary? They don't mince words.
yes, i did. although it is like any other sport...except not such a "cute" nickname.
flippin' hoes.
Classless PIG. Not such a great hockey player, either, IMO.I've always disliked Sean Avery (he's a Toronto boy, btw.) Today he reminded me why:
BC-NHL-Avery-Suspended, 1st Writethru
code:1
INDEX:Celebrity, Entertainment, Sports
HL:Avery suspended after making comments about fellow player's
girlfriend
THE CANADIAN PRESS
NEW YORK -- Super-pest Sean Avery of the Dallas Stars has been
suspended indefinitely by the NHL for conduct "detrimental to the
league or game of hockey," the NHL announced Tuesday.
The league imposed the ban "following inappropriate public
comments, not pertaining to the game made by Avery earlier
(Tuesday)."
The NHL did not elaborate on the remarks but Avery, in Calgary
for a game Tuesday night, turned heads by seeking out a camera and
making comments apparently about Flames defenceman Dion Phaneuf's
private life.
"I'm really happy to be back in Calgary. I love Canada," the
Stars forward said. "I just want to comment on how it's become like
a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy
seconds.
"I don't know what that's about, but enjoy the game tonight."
Phaneuf is dating Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert, who once went
out with Avery.
The ban is indefinite pending a hearing with commissioner Gary
Bettman.
Dallas owner Tom Hicks also released a statement saying that he
agreed with the league's decision.
"Had the league not have suspended him, the Dallas Stars would
have," said Hicks. "This organization will not tolerate such
behaviour, especially from a member of our hockey team. We hold our
team to a higher standard and will continue to do so."
18:21ET 02-12-08
What a dick
Renowned Death Hag
If he didn't have a special "talent" for getting under peoples' skins, to the point that he can throw players off their game, he'd never be in the league.
I was really impressed with the Stars players. Normally, they'd rally round one of their own who'd been suspended. But the clips I heard this morning - from Mike Modano and Marty Turco - were great. They basically pointed out what a jerk-off this guy is, and how inappropriate his comments were. That's integrity.
Also, the team VERY quickly pointed out that had the NHL not suspended Avery, the Stars organization would have.
I think he's finished in Dallas. He's burned bridges most other places he's played, so hopefully we're witnessing the death throes of his career.
Sean Avery is infamous for pissing off fellow teammates. I can't stand that fucktard.
And hey....how 'bout them Flyers?!?! They're playing so much better!
Renowned Death Hag
They've won a bunch in a row now haven't they? Mike Richards and Jeff Carter and Martin Biron make for a pretty strong core. You could see a Cup there within a couple of years.
Other than being able to skate (which I can't, so he's got me beat!) does Avery have ANY hockey skills? Jeez. And people said Tony Twist was no "hockey player".
What was up with the dude throwing his glove last night on the breakaway?
http://www.faniq.com/blog/Video-Scot...one-Blog-15299
Renowned Death Hag
Wasn't that hilarious? I've never seen anything like that before. Sticks, sure. But a glove? WTF? Maybe it's a European thing. It still cost him a penalty shot though.
As for Avery, Rick...I suspect you have the same hockey skills. He was never drafted, which tells you a lot. Last year he chipped in 33 points - which makes him a marginal NHL. It's his ability to aggravate the shit out of people that keeps him in the league.
Another thing that bugs me (and Don Cherry): You don't very often see the guy fight. He pesters and pesters and pesters, but when someone invites him to drop the gloves he skates away. Moron.
A few years back he caused a national uproar up here when he critcized French-Canadian players. Said they were sucks or some such for wearing visors. That touched off yet ANOTHER French-Canada vs. English-Canada argument. He's from Pickering, which is a suburb of Toronto, so he should have known what such an inflammatory remark about French Canadians would do. As I said: Moron.
I've noticed that about Avery...he's all bluster, but he sure won't back it up!
The glove thing...I've watched it 5 times, and I still laugh!
I know, right? I had to do a double take on that one. I think he was just frustrated...it's way out of character for Scotty to do something so stupid.
From your lips to Lord Stanley's ears....
Avery apologizes..."a bad attempt to build excitement for the game"
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...8I_LQD94RIOQ80
Loser.
Renowned Death Hag
You know what bugged me about that "apology"? TSN was reporting this morning that his personal publicist (and what NHL player needs his own publicist?) actually wrote it for him. Avery never has actrually said anything by way of apology.
"in an effort to build excitement for the game"? what an eeeeediot.
FANTASTIC!
ENGLEWOOD (AP) - Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic, already sidelined by back problems, broke three fingers in a snow blower accident at his home and will be out at least three months.
The Avalanche announced Sakic had surgery Tuesday night for the broken fingers and tendon damage. Team doctor Andy Parker said the procedure went well and that Sakic is expected to make a full recovery.
Sakic was already being treated for a herniated disc, which was expected to keep him out until mid-January.
It's been an injury-riddled season for the 39-year-old Sakic, who decided to return for a 20th year after almost retiring during the offseason. Sakic had his most trying season last year, missing 38 games after hernia surgery.
The center originally strained his back in the weight room in early November, causing him to miss a game against Minnesota.
He returned two days later before being sidelined for five more games because of his bad back. He hasn't played since hurting it again in his first shift in a game at Phoenix on Nov. 28.
Sakic also missed a game this season with an infected tooth.
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