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[imBask]

I thought Bryan McCabe was on that 4th pairing for a second

 

[Cake Boss]

Lmaoo this division has the shittiest defenses.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

I didn't see the late hit on Subban. Jesus some dirt got done last night.

 

[Red_Man]

I didn't see the late hit on Subban. Jesus some dirt got done last night.

Only 2 minutes. Should be looked at by the league.

 

[Simon Belmont]

I didn't get a chance to watch the game last night, what hit?

 

[Parch]

ah, the classic "yes let's all hope some promising rookie's career is ended in his first career game" fandom. rarely seen, but when it is, it's by a flaming jackass

I knew a guy who hated Wayne Gretzky and refused to watch him play. He spent his entire life purposely avoiding watching one of the greatest players that ever played the game.
Not much of a hockey fan IMO.

 

[imBask]

I didn't get a chance to watch the game last night, what hit?

https://streamable.com/zc09

 

[CreeperBlocks]

uh, can Eichel play D?

Wow.

 

[Sanjuro]

I knew a guy who hated Wayne Gretzky and refused to watch him play. He spent his entire life purposely avoiding watching one of the greatest players that ever played the game.
Not much of a hockey fan IMO.

I used to know someone like that who hated Ray Bourque, because Ray was fully aware that he was clowning Esposito by using his number. When he switched to 77, it was him trying to be a diva using a fantastical hockey number.

 

[Red_Man]

Antti Niemi first off the ice for the Stars, looks like he is in goal tonight.

There you go Pikma

 

[Simon Belmont]

https://streamable.com/zc09

That's not hockey.

 

[imBask]

That's not hockey.

eventhough it wasn't a bone-crushing hit I don't see how this is not a suspension, there was no reason to do this other than injuring Subban

he wasn't in an unstoppable motion, it was late, it was near the board, he knew what he was doing

 

[Simon Belmont]

eventhough it wasn't a bone-crushing hit I don't see how this is not a suspension, there was no reason to do this other than injuring Subban

he wasn't in an unstoppable motion, it was late, it was near the board, he knew what he was doing

On the other hand, Subban is a repeat diving offender. I'm not saying I think he went down easy, but I think it's something the league takes into consideration.

 

[imBask]

On the other hand, Subban is a repeat diving offender. I'm not saying I think he went down easy, but I think it's something the league takes into consideration.

cmon that's terrible though, the league can't send the message that "divers deserve to get boarded and injured" if diving had nothing to do with the hit

even if Torres was the one getting hit from behind there it's still unacceptable

 

[Stasis]

Lmaoo this division has the shittiest defenses.

Srsly.

When I saw Hunwick on the Leafs top pairing I was amused and I actually like the guy, he played well for us when called upon. Now seeing Buffalo's entire D I just really can't say much about the Leafs.

 

[Pikma]

Niemi first off the ice this morning

There you go Pikma

IT'S HAPPENING!!!!

 

[MetatronM]

Seth Rothman ‏@RothmanHockey 16m 16 minutes ago

NBC says they had a 0.77 overnight rating for #Rangers-Blackhawks last night, the second-highest rated regular-season game ever on NBCSN.

NBC execs are probably still grumbling about the third period of the ECF Game 7 looking at these numbers.

 

[Red_Man]

John Scott on waivers. About 3 years too late, but better late than never.

 

[Holiday]

Colaiacovo playing 1D is just unreal.

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

cmon that's terrible though, the league can't send the message that "divers deserve to get boarded and injured" if diving had nothing to do with the hit

even if Torres was the one getting hit from behind there it's still unacceptable

League also shouldn't let forwards elbow your starting goalie.

 

[Sanjuro]

NBC execs are probably still grumbling about the third period of the ECF Game 7 looking at these numbers.

Would need a broader scope of their ratings, but that still seems depressing.

 

[Holiday]

Steen-Stastny-Tarasenko
Fabbri-Lehtera-Schwartz
Jaskin-Backes-Brouwer
Ott-Brodziak-Reaves

I love seeing Diamond Robb on the second line. Edmundson and Parayko paired together too, such exciting times.

 

[imBask]

League also shouldn't let forwards elbow your starting goalie.

Or drive skate first into the best goalie in the league, we all agree on some level

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

It's just one game, but Calgary could have a tough year. They're still young and overachieved last year; now they have a lot more expectations on their shoulders.

 

[Chris R]

I'll be so happy if the Avs score a goal and don't embarrass themselves on national TV tonight.

Making the playoffs would also be nice

 

[Unhandled Exception]

I'll be so happy if the Avs score a goal and don't embarrass themselves on national TV tonight.

Making the playoffs would also be nice

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Quick]

uh, can Eichel play D?

A Colaiacovo and McCabe defense?

Oh boy.

 

[Pikma]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I see all these HAHAs as if your were laughing but I can only picture you crying while typing it

 

[Fata1moose]

I'll be so happy if the Avs score a goal and don't embarrass themselves on national TV tonight.

Making the playoffs would also be nice

That's a very hopeful outlook, I remind you Holden and Guenin are still in the lineup.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

I see all these HAHAs as if your were laughing but I can only picture you crying while typing it

Oh I'm definitely crying but not because of the Colorado Avalanche.

 

[Chris R]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Worst part is it's Thursday, so if we get fucking stomped I can't get shitfaced at home since I have to go to work on Friday.

 

[FUBAR McDangles]

Not to kick a dog while they're down or anything but fuck the Avs!

I'd take them getting into the playoffs over Dallas and Chicago tho.

 

[Fata1moose]

Oh I'm definitely crying but not because of the Colorado Avalanche.

Where did you end up moving to, still in Denver metro?

 

[MetatronM]

Would need a broader scope of their ratings, but that still seems depressing.

I'm sure the Cubs-Pirates game creamed it in the ratings.

 

[Fata1moose]

Not to kick a dog while they're down or anything but fuck the Avs!

I'd take them getting into the playoffs over Dallas and Chicago tho.

I hope McLeod runs someone on Minnesota.

Spoiler

So he gets suspended and I never have to see him play again.

 

[Simon Belmont]

cmon that's terrible though, the league can't send the message that "divers deserve to get boarded and injured" if diving had nothing to do with the hit

even if Torres was the one getting hit from behind there it's still unacceptable

Hey I agree, but if they think he goes down too easy they're less like to act on it. There's a lot of bias in officiating, unfortunately.

It was late and it was in front of the boards, I think he should get a game or two for what it's worth.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

John Scott on waivers. About 3 years too late, but better late than never.

First Dan now John Scott?


Fuck this league.

 

[Pikma]

Oh I'm definitely crying but not because of the Colorado Avalanche.

Man, If it's not because of the Avalanche it's not worth it.

 

[Foggy]

Brandon Dubinsky and Boone Jenner announced as alternate captains. Dig it.

 

[MultiJhonny]

God damn I am so fucking ready for tonight. You fucking jabronis

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥

 

[Red_Man]

Brandon Dubinsky and Boone Jenner announced as alternate captains. Dig it.

Boone Jenner? That's interesting

 

[Yawnier]

ECHL going with Geico blue nets this year

 

[Parch]

It's just one game, but Calgary could have a tough year. They're still young and overachieved last year; now they have a lot more expectations on their shoulders.

I don't know about that. Calgary is a bit of an oddball system. It's not just a talent matchup. They get a lot of points from their defense and their forwards really focus on creating turnovers with physically intensity. That system is a tough nut to crack and if coaches don't have a good game plan against Calgary, they'll lose. I wouldn't underestimate the Flames because they can be a real pain in the ass to play. I think they're a lock for the playoffs.

 

[megachao24]

Stars opening night, let's go.

Niemi first off the ice this morning

IT'S HAPPENING!!!!

 

[Syrinx]

Projected Canes loneup for tonight:

Versteeg-E. Staal-Lindholm
Gerbe-J. Staal-Nash
Skinner-Rask-Terry
Nordstrom-McClement-Nestrasil

(yes Marvie, that is top-liner Kris Versteeg, laugh it up)

Hainsey-Faulk
Liles-Wisniewski
Hanifin-Murphy

 

[CosmicQueso]

And not one win gif to be seen... sad

 

[Entropia]

Edit: Beaten by Syrinx
--------
Canes lineup for tonight

Versteeg-E. Staal-Lindholm
Gerbe-J. Staal-Nash
Skinner-Rask-Terry
Nordstrom-McClement-Nestrasil
Malone

Hainsey-Faulk
Liles-Wisniewski
Hanifin-Murphy
Jordan

Ward
Lack

 

[MultiJhonny]

Projected Flyers


Forwards

Raffl - Giroux - Voracek
B. Schenn - Couturier - Simmonds
Read - Laughton - Umberger
VandeVelde - Bellemare - White

Defenders
Schultz-Streit
Del Zotto - Manning
Medvedev - L. Schenn

Goal
Mason / Neuvirth

 

[imBask]

Versteeg is not a first liner...

it's nowhere near as bad as the Leafs lineup from last night, but eeeeeeeeh