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Maybe they'll end up in Whitehorse.

Herpa-Derp!

Slaanesh Guitarist wrote:Well, Detroit finally left. But too late, Datsuk can't do something on the WC. Wondering, why this play offs playing in the time of the WC, that's so *****ing...

Because it's the most preeminent hockey tournament in the world. The question is why does the IIHF insist on having a tournament during the Stanley Cup playoffs.

LSC is one of the oldest sports trophy on this continent, and one of the oldest in the world (first awarded in 1893). This adds to the prestige of the Cup.

The IIHF is just trying to steal some thunder, and probably sought to limit the participation of NHL players.

helgrenze wrote:LSC is one of the oldest sports trophy on this continent, and one of the oldest in the world (first awarded in 1893). This adds to the prestige of the Cup.

Not to mention it's one of the few trophies that the winner doesnt keep, and is also not complete when awarded.

Ensis Ferrae wrote:

helgrenze wrote:LSC is one of the oldest sports trophy on this continent, and one of the oldest in the world (first awarded in 1893). This adds to the prestige of the Cup.

Not to mention it's one of the few trophies that the winner doesnt keep, and is also not complete when awarded.

Which only adds to the drive to win it, though originally the past years winner had to "defend" their title. That changed when the NHL took over the competition for it. And it takes time to engrave all the winners names, especially the more unusual ones.... (Eric Staal's name is misspelled at least once on it.)

The Bs Lightning is a close call. I can't believe the Bs let so many shots in a pivotal game like that...oh wait they have that pylon Kaberle and TB have Vinny, St.lou and Stamkos. If it wasn't for Thomas, they'd be done like dinner big time. As for the Canucks, how is Luie gonna play in game 2? I didn't watch the first game, but I saw the Sharks players were pretty POed at the amount of diving Van was doing. There were a lot of people, Shark fans of course, complaining about the reffing. Should be fun to watch.

Maybe the Sharks should complain about how much they suck.

Looking like Boston/Tampa may go a full 7... Would like to see Bruins go to Final with Canucks... will see how Van looks next game.

KamikazeCanuck wrote:Maybe the Sharks should complain about how much they suck.

Yes! Yes! Feed the Darkside with your hate.

Well, the Sharks just got STOMPED, 7-3, and I think it's safe to say that thanks to his stupidity and attitude show, Eager won't be playing next game.

metallifan wrote:Well, the Sharks just got STOMPED, 7-3, and I think it's safe to say that thanks to his stupidity and attitude show, Eager won't be playing next game.

Either that or his ice time will double.

A 7-3 blowout might, and I mean might (this is the Sharks), light a fire under their asses to put on a better show in SJ. Canada got blown out by the Red Army in '72 at the Montreal (booo! hiss!) Forum and look what they came back to do.

That said, I figure Van is on their way to the finals...much to my displeasure. I got lucky a few years ago when the Sens looked unstoppable but then lost to Anaheim with the Cup winning goal being an "own goal" (the Hockey gods DO exist). Just looking at the boxscore, Van seems to be mashing the Sharks. The defensive play of SJ's 'best players' is atrocious. I think Setoguchi was like -3 or 4. Yikes! I'm hoping I can watch game three on Saturday am here. Too bad Nolan Baumgartner isn't playing for Van anymore. I played with him as a kid in Calgary and it'd be cool if I could say that a guy who was on my Tyke and Tiny Mite Teams won the Stanley Cup.

Hearing people say Baumgartner's name reminds me of Albatross' 'Bum Garden', and it makes me larf.

So, how does that Vancouver aggression against the opposing defense play against Chara and crew?

If it's Bs vs Van in the final, it'll be all about goal tending...and the crap play of Karberle. If it's TB vs Van, it'll be if Van's defense can stop Vinny Vincent and the rest of the Sun-belt-hockey-works-in-the-South-thanks-for-nothing-Gary-Bettman-you-greasy-tool-invasion. If it's TB vs Sharks, I reckon SJ will blow it big time. If it's Bs vs SJ it'll be about Joe Thornton: Is he a bum?

You and your "ifs"

Bruins over Canucks in 7! Two words: Tyler Seguin
Oh and I'd love to see Luongo vs Thomas

KamikazeCanuck wrote:You and your "ifs"

It's all I got. lol

I'm just happy there is no pro-line here or I'd be broke.

Well, it's official. No more speculation or uncertainty. The Jets are -confirmed- to be returning to Winterpig. Granted they probably won't be called the Jets, but it's them at heart. Well, okay, that's Phoenix. But they can be the 'sort of Jets, not really but who's counting technicalities?'

Quite frankly I'm suprised Bettmann let this slide. I thought he had such a bad case of headuparseisitis that we'd eventually see every team south of the border.

metallifan wrote:Well, it's official. No more speculation or uncertainty. The Jets are -confirmed- to be returning to Winterpig. Granted they probably won't be called the Jets, but it's them at heart. Well, okay, that's Phoenix. But they can be the 'sort of Jets, not really but who's counting technicalities?'

Quite frankly I'm suprised Bettmann let this slide. I thought he had such a bad case of headuparseisitis that we'd eventually see every team south of the border.

Where are you getting this from? By official do you mean "not-official"?

According to the Globe and Mail, it's sealed and the NHL is just keeping a lid on things. And the Globe and Mail is pretty damn reputable. They wouldn't print anything without evidence to support it.

A report in the Globe and Mail says that an agreement is now in place to sell the team to Winnipeg group True North Sports and Entertainment, whose desire is to move the team to the city for the start of the 2011-12 season. The report also says that the deal will be made official on Tuesday, when NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will arrive in Winnipeg to make the announcement.

From the first paragraph in this report: http://sports.sympatico.cbc.ca/home/thrashers_winnipeg_move_close_but_not_done_yet/ed282433

I'm thinking that tight lips are just being kept on things. Uncertainty can be a huge marketing tool.

yeah, the NHL is denying it but it's probably 99% a go. Craziness.

Yes, this is the illustrious occasion when the Blackhawks South become the Blackhawks North.

Well I personally think CBC proposed the best shuffle:

A Winnipeg team would, of course, be horribly misplaced in the Southeast Division — Atlanta's current home. The easiest fix seems to be a three-stepper: move Winnipeg from the Southeast to the Northwest (with Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Colorado), move Minnesota from the Northwest to the Central (with Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis and Columbus) and move Nashville from the Central to the Southeast (with Washington, Tampa Bay, Carolina and Florida).

metallifan wrote:Well I personally think CBC proposed the best shuffle:

A Winnipeg team would, of course, be horribly misplaced in the Southeast Division — Atlanta's current home. The easiest fix seems to be a three-stepper: move Winnipeg from the Southeast to the Northwest (with Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Colorado), move Minnesota from the Northwest to the Central (with Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis and Columbus) and move Nashville from the Central to the Southeast (with Washington, Tampa Bay, Carolina and Florida).

There's a rumor that Winnepeg will stay in its current division for next year, which I think would be terrible.

It would make sense, if only for them to get into the action sooner.

If they were to reorganize divisions, then Winnipeg might miss the 2011-2012 season. Shuffles can take a lot of time to complete. Even a simple 3-pointer like the one above.

Still, as long as they -end up- properly placed, I'll be happy.

The only reason to do this is if the scedules are made so far in advance that they are already booked. I don't think that's the case. This would be horrible for the actual players for the Winnepeg Thrashers. Playing in the south east while actually being in the north west. Murderous travel. The rest of the division won't like it either. It's got to change.

I remember watching ice hockey here in the UK in the wee hours of the morning when Channel 5 used to broadcast it. I remember Eddie Belfour and Curtis something or other were on opposing teams for a cup match and it was being hyped as the battle of the goal tenders. Do they even play anymore?

And they say I wasted my time at uni....

I thought the Coyotes were up for sale.....

filbert wrote:I remember watching ice hockey here in the UK in the wee hours of the morning when Channel 5 used to broadcast it. I remember Eddie Belfour and Curtis something or other were on opposing teams for a cup match and it was being hyped as the battle of the goal tenders. Do they even play anymore?

And they say I wasted my time at uni....

Curtis Joseph most likely. Both retired. Both Hall of Famers too I'm sure.


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helgrenze wrote:I thought the Coyotes were up for sale.....

It's complicated. Local goverment intervention is the only thing keeping them there. I would prefer Pheonix going to Winnepeg because that's where they're from but that's the way the cookie crumbles.