Dastardly Jerks
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*clutches ears* LALALALALALALALALALA
He held out when we needed him the most - Colorado.
And yes, according to Anaheim media and Bob Mckenzie, he's exploring his options.
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NHL March |OT| It's Spring, Not Autumn, But The Leafs Are Fallin'
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*clutches ears* LALALALALALALALALALA
He held out when we needed him the most - Colorado.
And yes, according to Anaheim media and Bob Mckenzie, he's exploring his options.
Mike Works
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They're too used to traps.
He was channeling Bobby Orr right there...
Dastardly Jerks
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I didn't notice it get a lot of love in here, but that Streit -> Tavares play/goal was beautiful.
Ho ho ho, well done to the Panthers for playing "Shipping Up to Boston" in the arena as the final seconds ticked off the clock. The only thing nicer than beating a Boston team is rubbing their faces in it.
A joyous occasion calls for celebration in the form of an updated avatar; "We See Red" edition for the remainder of the season!
A joyous occasion calls for celebration in the form of an updated avatar; "We See Red" edition for the remainder of the season!
My favorite kind of montage! And only one sidney shop last night from alu.. I wonder if theres some deeper meaning behind it..
But seriously, pens gaf: hows staal? That high stick looked bad
damnit. that is perfect.
Hm...
Schultz and Gardiner said:
It's a conspiracy! No really, hope he signs with the Ducks. They've been extremely patient with his development.
At least the reapers went to Washington.
Oshie's familiar with clap traps I'm sure, but not the mythological hockey formation.
Dr.Guru of Peru
played the long game
Top defensive prospect? I've never even heard of this guy.
Dubbedinenglish
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Another fellow Panthers fan? Yes! I need change avatar too.
Serious question: How awkward does it feel to watch a hockey game in May/September in Florida?!?
Dubbedinenglish
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Been following the Panthers since 95 when hey went to the cup. For years it has been poor management and "1 man" teams (Bure, Oli J, Loungo) now though with a team of vagabonds and competent coaching the team is playing very well. It's more of a relief to see the team playing as a whole and seeing the Cats actually fighting for points rather than being 2 points and South Beach for the league.
That's all you really needed to say.
Dubbedinenglish said:
And the league is grateful for their service.
Coldnoodle
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i feel like this would have been a better/is a video
That is amazing.
apocalidiot
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Not a fan of two minute GIF's with text written over them, eh?
Dunno, I'm watching them from California - feels pretty good from here!
Not sure why people marvel at the idea of hockey teams in warm climates... there's this marvelous thing called air conditioning, and we can make ice as good as anywhere else to play on. People love to mock the turnout for Panthers games, but every time they've been competitive that arena gets filled. There is a fanbase there in Miami that will go to games when the team shows that they're actually putting an effort into winning.
I remember thr Vancouver-Nashville series were they had MASSIVE ice problems with the heat... And I have no idea what the reputation of hockey in the south is, only from what i read, not really first-hand accounts
So clueless.
Called it.
His first assist came about 4 seconds after a Pens PP had just ended, so that counts as a PP assist in my book.
Iginla is an awesome HOF hockey player and the only reason (ignoring Kipper) that the Flames haven't been a bottom feeder year-in, year-out. He absolutely deserves a Cup... but fuck the Flames. They can continue to suck until the end of time. Iggy will need to go elsewhere.
My only thing about Iginla is that the moment he's being interviewed he transforms into this disingenuous "aw gee heck" guy that puts on a smile every three seconds and fake chuckles without fail. It's like he's been grooming himself for a place in broadcasting for years.
(not directed at you, Spire)
My only thing about Iginla is that the moment he's being interviewed he transforms into this disingenuous "aw gee heck" guy that puts on a smile every three seconds and fake chuckles without fail. It's like he's been grooming himself for a place in broadcasting for years.
How.... the fuck is that news?
(not directed at you, Spire)
Lone_Prodigy
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Crosby was the top sports headline in the local news yesterday. You got to see his assist from 3 different angles.
brucewaynegretzky
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Money shot.
You damn well better win this time, and not overtime.
Surely you don't buy into that speculative fiction still.
Unhandled Exception
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Christ, I didn't realize edmonton was playing the flames and the yotes one after another. Please stop sucking for a couple of games.
It's a trap system, even though Hitchcock doesn't want to identify it as such (maybe because he knows his players would be less likely to buy into it then). It's not a traditional, sit back and wait trap, but still a trap. I love Hitchcock's way of framing it:
"Our system isn’t a trap -- it’s a really aggressive reload. But you end up trapping people because they’re overwhelmed and forcing pucks through traffic."
Amen. Kaberle is injured too wtf? Last time I checked his gf gave birth not him, Markov out only helps the tank so w/e, Randy should be playing Budaj though.Christ, I didn't realize edmonton was playing the flames and the yotes one after another. Please stop sucking for a couple of games.
This is closer, but insinuates any high pressure system playing team plays the trap.
Its the new defacto term for teams who give very little space. In the past trap would describe boring teams that waited for turnovers and not typically describe teams who regularly outshoot their opponents by a significant margin. Its clear that many teams, including the Blues force turnovers as a result of constant pressure. Thats hardly the same thing as waiting around for a turnover.
How is it not?
Question:
I created and run a bit of a playoff pick'em for another forum I use. Would you guys be interested in one for here, for shits and giggles?
here's an example:
http://goaliestatus.com/playoffs
I created and run a bit of a playoff pick'em for another forum I use. Would you guys be interested in one for here, for shits and giggles?
here's an example:
http://goaliestatus.com/playoffs
Oh, you.
I've missed the last two games against the Blues, but my understanding was that the idea is still to clog the neutral zone and inhibit any amount of offensive flow (for the opposition and therefore for themselves). It's not just about high pressure.
St Louis has the best record in the NHL, but is still 21st in goals for, so I don't think pointing to shots means much of anything. The Blues have by far the lowest scoring games on average.
I'm not saying the term isn't accurate in some ways, but it seems to be a bit generalized lately.
Looks cool, sounds fun.
Winner gets bish's modding account and NHL thread carte blanche for a day.
*sideeyes Oiler/Canuck/Wings/Leafs/Flyers/Bruins/Hawks fans*
I've always been talking about the neutral zone trap. Blues play it to a tee and run interference at the same time. It doesn't get called because of the way the NHL seems to be calling neutral zone interference this season i.e. not at all. It's incredibly passive and boring to watch.
Christ, I didn't realize edmonton was playing the flames and the yotes one after another. Please stop sucking for a couple of games.
I've always had a soft spot for the Avs and now even more that you guys have Giggy so I promise you that I will do everything in my power to have the Ducks beat the queens tonight in regulation!
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