TemplaerDude
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SpectreFire said:
How is this a franchise worth saving?
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How is this a franchise worth saving?
Zombie James
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richiek said:
Seattle doesn't have an arena yet.
Nice article on Jumbos 1000th game. Shut up with the stupid Phoenix talk for a second, lets focus on something way happier!
Winning on Saturday would be a huge boost for the Leafs, after getting embarrassed on Thursday (I really, really hate Boston, fuck).
Secondary scoring is a massive problem for the Leafs right now. Kessel and Lupul cannot be expected to carry the team and score in every game. We need the second and third lines to step up BIG TIME. Kulemin, Grabovski, Kadri, Frattin, and Lombardi have to start lifting their weight.
Saturday could be bloody. If the Leafs lose then awful questions are going to surface. Will the Leafs slide into a 1-8-3 run just like last year - it will look too familiar. And if the Habs lose that will be one win and six losses to start off the season for Montreal.
Secondary scoring is a massive problem for the Leafs right now. Kessel and Lupul cannot be expected to carry the team and score in every game. We need the second and third lines to step up BIG TIME. Kulemin, Grabovski, Kadri, Frattin, and Lombardi have to start lifting their weight.
Saturday could be bloody. If the Leafs lose then awful questions are going to surface. Will the Leafs slide into a 1-8-3 run just like last year - it will look too familiar. And if the Habs lose that will be one win and six losses to start off the season for Montreal.
SpectreFire
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Zombie James said:
I think Quebec's going to have their finished before Seattle, but yeah, I'm going to say straight up that Seattle's going to a team first.
No way Bettman approves two straight relocations to Canadian cities. Seattle is likely number one on his list to get the next team.
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And Quebec is going to break ground on their new rink next summer and has a group that wants a team. If the Coyotes hit the open market as reported before, there's really only one destination (because Kansas City has no owner).Zombie James said:
CrazedArabMan
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Now that I think about it, I'm feeling good about the game tonight, got myself 5000 + ms points from that one thread, and suddenly I'm feeling optimistic about our chances tonight. 
SpectreFire
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What the fuck? That site was actually legit!?CrazedArabMan said:Now that I think about it, I'm feeling good about the game tonight, got myself 5000 + ms points from that one thread, and suddenly I'm feeling optimistic about our chances tonight.
*checks site*
It's down! FFFFUUUUUUU
CrazedArabMan
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Socreges said:
Couldn't, I was actually trying to get some for my friends, but a lot of the codes they were giving out were being reused, so I had to use them once I got them.
Rafa=FedKilla
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KC owners of the arena don't want a team, they already make money.Acid08 said:
CrazedArabMan
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C Jones said:
You're a Pens fan, I just couldn't justify giving free stuff to that type of person.
jk, like I said, I had to use them up as I got them unfortunately, I did think about throwing one or two codes in here though for you guys, but alas it was not meant to be.
SpectreFire
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Lidstrom would've figured out a way.CrazedArabMan said:You're a Pens fan, I just couldn't justify giving free stuff to that type of person.
jk, like I said, I had to use them up as I got them unfortunately, I did think about throwing one or two codes in here though for you guys, but alas it was not meant to be.
Malkin participated in his first full practice since the Caps game today. Still no decision on if he'll play tomorrow, but he's definitely improving.
You know who will play tomorrow? Our full, healthy defense. Lovejoy will probably be sent down to WBS and Niskanen and Engelland will be our bottom pair. Before the season started I was a little worried about this, our top 4 are golden but the bottom pair was kinda weak last year. Thankfully Frisky Nisky and Engo really improved their game over the offseason, it's a little incredible how much better they are this year. Niskanen has certainly found his feet and is comfortable here now and Engo has improved in pretty much every category, especially skating. They're both regularly joining the rush, they're fast and all over the place and Engo is turning into a pretty good shutdown guy. Bylsma has been putting both of them out against other teams top lines and they're performing very well. I'm really excited to see our D work tomorrow against NJ.
You know who will play tomorrow? Our full, healthy defense. Lovejoy will probably be sent down to WBS and Niskanen and Engelland will be our bottom pair. Before the season started I was a little worried about this, our top 4 are golden but the bottom pair was kinda weak last year. Thankfully Frisky Nisky and Engo really improved their game over the offseason, it's a little incredible how much better they are this year. Niskanen has certainly found his feet and is comfortable here now and Engo has improved in pretty much every category, especially skating. They're both regularly joining the rush, they're fast and all over the place and Engo is turning into a pretty good shutdown guy. Bylsma has been putting both of them out against other teams top lines and they're performing very well. I'm really excited to see our D work tomorrow against NJ.
CrazedArabMan
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SpectreFire said:Lidstrom would've figured out a way.
But I am a mere mortal human, Lidstrom is above that.
:lol it's all good manCrazedArabMan said:You're a Pens fan, I just couldn't justify giving free stuff to that type of person.
jk, like I said, I had to use them up as I got them unfortunately, I did think about throwing one or two codes in here though for you guys, but alas it was not meant to be.
I guess that's what I get for not checking the gaming side today.
CrazedArabMan
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C Jones said:
It was funny, I'm here at the library working on a paper and actually was in a rhythm of getting it done, I finish the paragraph I'm on and decide to just refresh the gaming side just to see if there is anything interesting, low and behold it was the perfect timing as that thread had literally just been created. Now all I need is for the Wings to win to make this a great day.
You speak the truth man. After the Habs the the Leafs have Flyers, Rangers and Pens so that slide is a distinct possibility. Collars will get tight if they lose on Saturday.Montresor said:
If the Habs lose I think Martin is 1-2 more losses away from getting canned. Habs have canned coaches for bad starts before, 1 win in 7 or 8 games could be enough.
Heretic said:
No, the teams schedule has been so packed they haven't had a contact practice yet. Their first break with back-to-back days off is this Sunday and Monday, they may work a contact practice in there. Most fans think he'll return on Nov. 11th against Dallas, as that game comes after a 5 day break. That sounds about right to me, he should be back in the lineup a couple weeks after he starts taking hits.
*checks schedule* congrats on the great day manCrazedArabMan said:
Spire I agree with all of that. Engo has really stepped it up. Pretty funny where he was on the Asham goal, considering we had a 2 goal lead at the time but it ended up being a great play. Still getting used to seeing him actually be aggressive offensively but I like what I see so far this season.
Tomorrow should be interesting. I haven't seen the Devils yet this year but I heard they are a lot faster. Having Parise back helps. Hopefully the game doesn't put me to sleep like most Pens/Devil games do as of late.
AngmarsKing701
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The Canes have "winnable" games against St Louis and Winnipeg tonight and tomorrow.
Of course, knowing Mo, he'll manage to pull defeat from the jaws of victory in at least one of them.
Of course, knowing Mo, he'll manage to pull defeat from the jaws of victory in at least one of them.
sazabirules
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I have to say I was impressed by Read from the Flyers yesterday. He seems like a very solid pickup that went undrafted.
I don't think so. The pressure that would reign down in Montreal from media and fans would force the canning. I don't think he's secure by any means.Red_Man said:
Wilson too is a short leash, Burke didn't extend his contract this year in case he has to fire him. If he were really in that good with Burke they'd be talking new contract by now.
yankeehater
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He looked great last night.Socreges said:
CrazedArabMan
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C Jones said:
Not so fast man, like I said, we can make Columbus and Mason look like All-Stars which we have a habit of doing, plus they'll be hungry to finally get a win, especially against an undefeated team, so I expect a nail biter unfortunately.
Epic Tales of Penis
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1.95Socreges said:
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Real pleased.
The Internet
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Acid08 said:
Damn I feel old...I remember watching that draft When Boston picked him and Samsonov in the first round. Feels like only a few years back. Already 1000 games.
This feels like the 3rd season premier for the Red Wings.
Guessing they'll be rusty as shit and even though it's Columbus I'm not expecting a win. All is well if they can win against the Caps tomorrow however.
Found this quote on NHL.com about the Wings schedule:
Crazy. Sure they're not the only team in the league that has to deal with that kind of stuff but still..
Guessing they'll be rusty as shit and even though it's Columbus I'm not expecting a win. All is well if they can win against the Caps tomorrow however.
Found this quote on NHL.com about the Wings schedule:
Crazy. Sure they're not the only team in the league that has to deal with that kind of stuff but still..
AngmarsKing701
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pringles said:
Does anyone know why this happens every year? The Canes always go on the road In October because of the state fair. Are there similar reasons for other teams?
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