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[CrazedArabMan]

But would you be surprised if we didn't? Head to head against former assistant coach, season opener, and a supposedly "weak" opponent. That's a fail mix if I've ever seen one.

BTW, here's the opening night line up

Hudler-Datsyuk-Cleary

Filppula-Zetterberg-Franzen

Abdelkader-Helm-Bertuzzi

Miller-Emmerton-Holmstrom

Lidstrom-White

Kronwall-Stuart

Ericsson-Kindl

Howard

Conklin

Eaves-Brunnstrom (healthy scratches)

Commodore (knee, out)

This is what I'm afraid of too, it has all the right ingrediants to spell a classical Wings failure. Also what the heck, should have Eaves and Brunnstrom in instead of Miller and Emmerton. Hopefully they are in for tomorrow's game against the Avs then.

 

[Socreges]

WHAT THE HELL HOCKEY IS ON RIGHT NOW

WOOO glorious sick day just got even better

 

[Manics]

Seriously though, the part I watched (the first, mainly),

Geez Jackass, I never pegged you as a bandwagon fan. Guess you're just counting off time until the Nordiques get a team back?

 

[Manics]

You only watched the first though. It honestly might have been his worst game in the NHL.

Sexy avatar Solo, better than that shit Sean Connery junk you use all the time.

 

[Epic Tales of Penis]

Geez Jackass, I never pegged you as a bandwagon fan. Guess you're just counting off time until the Nordiques get a team back?

That's the true French team man. None of this Anglophone crap that has always been the Habs.

Nordiques were hardcore gangsta separatist shit man.

 

[HadesGigas]

Another power play goal! Another Vanek goal! Or maybe Fowler? lol

 

[Foreign Jackass]

Geez Jackass, I never pegged you as a bandwagon fan. Guess you're just counting off time until the Nordiques get a team back?

I had a meeting last night.

P.S. Fuck the Nordiques

 

[Fei]

Own goal! Woooo!

 

[Solo]

Sexy avatar Solo, better than that shit Sean Connery junk you use all the time.

Fuck you, man. I hope Forza doesn't pull out next time and you get a cream pie.

 

[Fei]

Another power play goal! Another Vanek goal! Or maybe Fowler? lol

Sabres took the first 5 minutes off of the second period, but man they look stout overall.

 

[Clydefrog]

Come on, Kings...

 

[aidan]

Fuck you, man. I hope Forza doesn't pull out next time and you get a cream pie.

So you can watch?

 

[OnPoint]

Sabres took the first 5 minutes off of the second period, but man they look stout overall.

Finally watching. Heard the other two goals on the way out.

SO GOOD

 

[Solo]

So you can watch?

Don't judge Kessel, man

 

[cheddar]

Weird seeing Richards in a Kings jersey. But I'm hoping Flyers West does well, Gagne, Richards, and Williams have all been favorites for a long time.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Mats Sundin sighting lol

 

[Heretic]

Ducks starting the season like we did last year...

 

[Marvie_3]

Holy fuck. NBC, please fire Milbury.

 

[fallout]

Holy fuck. NBC, please fire Milbury.

I don't know what he did this time, but he and Glenn Healey could have a show called: "Everyone Sucks at Hockey"

 

[vatstep]

Holy fuck. NBC, please fire Milbury.

He's trending on Twitter, so he must've said something spot-on! I wish he would come back to NESN.

 

[Marvie_3]

He's trending on Twitter, so he must've said something spot-on! I wish he would come back to NESN.

I wish he would too. Then I wouldn't have to look at his fat face while he spouts off his stupid bullshit all the time.

 

[OnPoint]

Sabres win! Onpoint is happy!

LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!!

 

[indigo-cyclops]

Sabres win! Onpoint is happy!

LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!!

Stuck at work so I didn't catch the game, but great results. Going to be a great season (I hope)

 

[Chris R]

Anyone here have Center Ice with directv? How is it? Considering picking it up since it isn't really that bad of a price (compared to NFL Sunday Ticket!) but I wanted some first hand experience. Also, is there a way to figure out what my blackout zone would be?

 

[bonesmccoy]

I don't know what he did this time, but he and Glenn Healey could have a show called: "Everyone Sucks at Hockey"

"Everyone Sucks at Hockey - Except Us"

 

[OnPoint]

Stuck at work so I didn't catch the game, but great results. Going to be a great season (I hope)

Yeah, I feel really really good about it

 

[SpectreFire]

Instead of suspensions. Players should be punished by having to sit next to Pierre McGuire in the press box for an entire game.

 

[Acid08]

lol Hiller

 

[Fei]

Sabres played such a boring third period, but I know that's how Ruff wants it. All around that was a great win. Power play and PK looked strong. New additions stood out. No complaints.

The most noticeable difference for me in the first game is the team has three legitimate scoring lines now. The Sabres 9 forwards who have the ability to score 20 goals this year - Vanek, Roy, Pominville, Leino, Ennis, Gerbe, Boyes, Stafford and Adam (who is a stretch for sure).

 

[Acid08]

Instead of suspensions. Players should be punished by having to sit next to Pierre McGuire in the press box for an entire game.

That creepy little chode is disgusting.

 

[OnPoint]

Instead of suspensions. Players should be punished by having to sit next to Pierre McGuire in the press box for an entire game.

They would never make the same mistake twice, that's for sure

 

[bluemax]

GO KINGS GO!

 

[Socreges]

Instead of suspensions. Players should be punished by having to sit next to Pierre McGuire in the press box for an entire game.

Haven't we had enough player suicides recently?

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

"Look Pierre, you failed as a college coach and a scout. We could really use your expertise to help our credibility!"

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Anyone watching Off the Record?

 

[stay gold]

Callahan had 11 shots tonight, what a beast!

The last 2 periods were more encouraging from the Rangers after an awful 1st. Really need Staal back asap though, and to cut the retarded penalties out.

 

[Socreges]

Finally finished the NHL-GAF allegiance list. I'm sure I'm still missing some though.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=31576356&postcount=80

I'll put a link in the OP as well.

Is fallout abandoning the Oilers? Should Forza really be put under the Caps and not the Leafs? Life's eternal questions.

 

[MacAttack]

"Everyone Sucks at Hockey - Except Us"

Mike Milbury is a class act:

 

[Socreges]

Just realized I never did my predictions:

WESTERN CONFERENCE

1. Los Angeles
2. Vancouver
3. Chicago
4. San Jose
5. Nashville
6. Detroit
7. Anaheim
8. Calgary

St. Louis
Columbus
Minnesota
Dallas
Colorado
Edmonton
Phoenix


EASTERN CONFERENCE

1. Washington
2. Pittsburgh
3. Buffalo
4. New York Rangers
5. Tampa Bay
6. Boston
7. Philadelphia
8. Toronto

Montreal
Carolina
New Jersey
Florida
Winnipeg
New York Islanders
Ottawa

 

[MacAttack]

My only prediction is Winnipeg finishing last in the Eastern Conference.

 

[fallout]

Is fallout abandoning the Oilers?

It's easier when they're in a different conference. It's harder when you live in the city and have season tickets. I think you can understand my plight.

At least with the Jets, there's some hope tha-

My only prediction is Winnipeg finishing last in the Eastern Conference.

I ...

 

[Socreges]

No way anyone finishes below Ottawa.

fallout, both the Oilers and the Jets then. You're that nice guy who dates fat chicks because no one else will.

 

[fallout]

BREAKING JETS ROSTER NEWS: Mick-E-Moose recalled from the AHL! (... as a mascot, I'm assuming)

fallout, both the Oilers and the Jets then. You're that nice guy who dates fat chicks because no one else will.

Hey, fat chicks need lovin' too.

 

[MacAttack]

It's easier when they're in a different conference. It's harder when you live in the city and have season tickets. I think you can understand my plight.

At least with the Jets, there's some hope tha-

I ...

Sorry, bro nothing personal. I just didn't like the way Atlanta played last season.

 

[Solo]

Buffalo 1-0
Toronto 1-0
Boston 0-1
Montreal 0-1

Bizarro Northeast!

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Fun Fact: Leafs scored their 1967th goal against the Habs last night.

 

[Solo]

Fun fact: Leafs will not score another goal against the Habs for 44 years.

 

[SpectreFire]

BREAKING JETS ROSTER NEWS: Mick-E-Moose recalled from the AHL! (... as a mascot, I'm assuming)

Hey, fat chicks need lovin' too.

Plus, there's plenty to go around!

Plenty.

 

[fallout]

Sorry, bro nothing personal. I just didn't like the way Atlanta played last season.

Nah, I was just using your post for the joke. I don't have huge expectations, either. Given the start they had last year, I think they have potential to do good things. I'm also expecting a boost from the move. So, I don't see them finishing last, but making the playoffs will be tough, especially with the division that they're playing in (who would have thought I'd be saying that about the Southeast a few years ago).

 

[SpectreFire]

Nah, I was just using your post for the joke. I don't have huge expectations, either. Given the start they had last year, I think they have potential to do good things. I'm also expecting a boost from the move. So, I don't see them finishing last, but making the playoffs will be tough, especially with the division that they're playing in (who would have thought I'd be saying that about the Southeast a few years ago).

There's in a different situation than they were in Atlanta too. They're now in a city where they play in sellout home crowds every night, and there's an expectation to win and play hard. These guys have something to prove this year around, and while I don't think they'll make the playoffs, I think they'll still put on a solid season and make a good push for a spot.

I'm also just waiting for Evander Kane to break out, that kid is going to be amazing to watch a few years down the stretch.