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Official March 2009 NHL Thread - Old Man Cherry's Off His Meds Again™ Edition

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Socreges

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Manics said:
Look up Jim Carey. Jim Carey Price is his name.
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of course. "the mask". nearly set a record for minutes without allowing a goal, IIRC. but he disappeared altogether. just like you cant judge a goalie after one successful season, i dont think it should be done after poor sophomore one, either.

maybe im entirely wrong
 
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KilledByBill

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Mr Pockets said:
Poor Halak...

He has kept them in this game through some very crappy D and almost no O lol.

rats to Brodeur I guess ;P
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That kid played a hell of a game but the Langenbruner goal seemed to completely take the life out of the Habs (and the fans sure let them have it for it).

Congrats to Brodeur, it must be so great for him to tie Roy in his hometown. Now he'd better break it in Jersey!
 
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Manics

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How fitting that the Habs would let Brodeur tie Roy's record on their home ice. Might as well piss on all the former legends from their team since there won't be any future legends to build stories around. You gotta love it, I only wish I were in the crowd to chant "Ole ole!" tonight while wearing a Brodeur jersey! Whoo hoo baby, Habs gonna miss the playoffs this season! LOL, what a joke, 100th season "Stanley Cup contenders". Coach and GM both fired in their illustrious season. I laugh in your general direction Habs. I laugh.

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
 
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I dislike Brodeur for snatching a ring away from the Stars,, but him tying Roy's record just removes from one more accolade from Patrick The Fraude's catalog. The numbers don't lie, people.

Also, Brodeur's style was later perfected by his superior, Turco, so hockey fans should thank him for being the prototype for Turco's eventual mastery.
 
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Socreges

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Manics said:
How fitting that the Habs would let Brodeur tie Roy's record on their home ice. Might as well piss on all the former legends from their team since there won't be any future legends to build stories around. You gotta love it, I only wish I were in the crowd to chant "Ole ole!" tonight while wearing a Brodeur jersey! Whoo hoo baby, Habs gonna miss the playoffs this season! LOL, what a joke, 100th season "Stanley Cup contenders". Coach and GM both fired in their illustrious season. I laugh in your general direction Habs. I laugh.

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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i wonder if starving somalians laugh at waterless ethiopians with as much enthusiasm
 
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Mike Works

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absolutely amazing moment in montreal with montrealers giving brodeur a standing ovation and then seeing his dad tearing up as he takes pictures of his son

fuck, that right there is the best moment of the entire season
 
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Foreign Jackass

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Socreges said:
i wonder if starving somalians laugh at waterless ethiopians with as much enthusiasm
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:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Mike Works said:
absolutely amazing moment in montreal with montrealers giving brodeur a standing ovation and then seeing his dad tearing up as he takes pictures of his son

fuck, that right there is the best moment of the entire season
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Exactly. That was a very classy moment in Montreal, I'm very glad it happened here.
 
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KilledByBill

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Mike Works said:
absolutely amazing moment in montreal with montrealers giving brodeur a standing ovation and then seeing his dad tearing up as he takes pictures of his son

fuck, that right there is the best moment of the entire season
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It was amazing and hats off to the Canadien fans for a classy acknowledgment of such a special moment.
 
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R_GILL

I'm tanking for Kabanov!
How the hell does PJ Stock still suck at doing the recaps, by now you would have figured he would be at least passable.
 
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Socreges

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R_GILL said:
How the hell does PJ Stock still suck at doing the recaps, by now you would have figured he would be at least passable.
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the hockey media in general is god-damned full of dry, talentless people. or, i should say, sports media. the professionals don´t really know anything insightful about the sport and the so-called experts are plain awkward or painful to watch
 
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Maverick

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I'm trying to settle an inane argument with my buddy:

If you had to compare the Vancouver Canucks to a team in the Eastern Conference, who would it be?

I made a Canucks are the __________ of the west argument, and he called bullshit.

Interested to hear what you all think...
 
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Kingpen

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I'm late today Pens-Age, but todays point might as well be considered a loss. That game should have been in the bag. I hope they got it out of their system though and don't proceed to roll over for the B's tomorrow like they normally do.
 
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Slurmer

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Maverick said:
I'm trying to settle an inane argument with my buddy:

If you had to compare the Vancouver Canucks to a team in the Eastern Conference, who would it be?

I made a Canucks are the __________ of the west argument, and he called bullshit.

Interested to hear what you all think...
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Panthers

edit:: I was going to say Rangers initially, but their offense is just too bad
 
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Kingpen

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Anyone down to chat about something not directly related to hockey standings right now? It might be cool to drop a quick line about who is your favorite player currently, and who was your favorite player from the past.

I'll start

Current Favorite: Marc-Andre Fleury
I just latched onto him since the Pens traded up to get him first overall and think he has a ton of raw talent inside him. Met him in person and he is a really friendly guy.


Former Favorite: Mario Lemieux
Started watching hockey in 90, and Mario was a big reason why... was my sports 'role model' as I grew up.
 
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Mike Works

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Maverick said:
I'm trying to settle an inane argument with my buddy:

If you had to compare the Vancouver Canucks to a team in the Eastern Conference, who would it be?

I made a Canucks are the __________ of the west argument, and he called bullshit.

Interested to hear what you all think...
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The Canucks aren't exactly like any team in the East this year.

The Canucks have 2 really solid first lines, a third line that isn't quite sure what it is, and a typical fourth line.

It has a very strong set of defense, with some nice firepower on the back end... nothing amazing like a Green or Markov, but spread out offense from the defense.

It has one of the top 3 goaltenders in the world.

In my mind, the team that closest fits that description is New Jersey. It's funny, because Vancouver's often been referred to as New Jersey West, but that referral is citing the "old" defensive and boring New Jersey.

New Jersey is 5th in the East in goals scored. Vancouver is 5th in the West in goals scored. Both teams have had their star goaltenders suffer injuries for a long stretch this season. Both teams have balanced scoring.

The only big differences are New Jersey has a thicker group of forwards, and thus more scoring from it's bottom lines, whereas Vancouver has a better (at least offensively) group of defensemen, and thus gets more scoring from there.

If you or your friend are saying Vancouver is like New Jersey West because Vancouver plays a boring trap, then you're dead wrong, but if you're saying they're most like this year's Devils out of all of the teams in the East, I'd agree with that.
 
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GSG Flash

Nobody ruins my family vacation but me...and maybe the boy!
Maverick said:
I'm trying to settle an inane argument with my buddy:

If you had to compare the Vancouver Canucks to a team in the Eastern Conference, who would it be?

I made a Canucks are the __________ of the west argument, and he called bullshit.

Interested to hear what you all think...
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I would say that they're an inferior version of the Devils.
 
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Barrage

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They're New Jersey with less potent scoring and a worse goalie.

Luckily for the Canucks, if they can stay in that 4-5 slot they have a favourable playoff matchup with the Blackhawks, who are really young. And then the mirage of Vancouver being better then they actually are can continue.

EDIT: Speaking of hypothetical playoff scenarios, if the playoffs started today in the East:

Boston Bruins VS New York Rangers
New Jersey Devils VS Carolina Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins VS Washington Capitals
Philladelphia Flyers VS Montreal Canadiens

You don't think the NHL would positively nut themselves at 3 of those 4 being that appealing?
 
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Mike Works

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this east - west comparison game is fun, i want to do another

i'd say if you were to compare Dallas with any team in the east, it'd be a combination of the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta

the Islanders because their team is shit

the Penguins because their fans used injuries as a crutch to excuse any shit performance

the Thrashers because their fans look retarded. isn't that right barrage?

Lil-Jon.jpg


"YEAH"
 
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NetMapel

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Mike Works said:
you're not supposed to touch the friggin cup unless you've won it, why do you think atlanta's never won a god damn playoff game
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They've made it to the playoffs before ? God damn !
 
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Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew

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Manics said:
How fitting that the Habs would let Brodeur tie Roy's record on their home ice. Might as well piss on all the former legends from their team since there won't be any future legends to build stories around. You gotta love it, I only wish I were in the crowd to chant "Ole ole!" tonight while wearing a Brodeur jersey! Whoo hoo baby, Habs gonna miss the playoffs this season! LOL, what a joke, 100th season "Stanley Cup contenders". Coach and GM both fired in their illustrious season. I laugh in your general direction Habs. I laugh.

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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You are the saddest person I've ever known in this world. Them smileys represent your sadness towards your team that is losing and will never recover. Ever. Oh and Brodeur is born in Montreal. Him breaking the record in Montreal (and getting a standing ovation from the crowd) is the biggest treat he'll ever get.

Oh and they won't miss the playoffs this season.
 
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Barrage

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Mike Works said:
this east - west comparison game is fun, i want to do another

i'd say if you were to compare Dallas with any team in the east, it'd be a combination of the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta

the Islanders because their team is shit

the Penguins because their fans used injuries as a crutch to excuse any shit performance

the Thrashers because their fans look retarded. isn't that right barrage?

Lil-Jon.jpg


"YEAH"
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Hey, I see what you mean now.

I mean, we ARE like the Islanders. We've both won the Cup.

And we ARE like the Penguins-same deal.

Of course, we don't have that in common with Atlanta. So I now change my vote-the Canucks are the Atlanta Thrashers of the West. Because they both have not-and will not-ever win shit.

The only difference is the Canucks have a few more decades of mediocrity for their shittard hippie fanbase to weep over.
 
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Kifimbo

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shagg_187 said:
You are the saddest person I've ever known in this world. Them smileys represent your sadness towards your team that is losing and will never recover. Ever.
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I agree. It's like the kid who's so pathetic he has to diminish others to elevate himself.
 
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bishoptl

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Barrage said:
blah blah blah
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I find it highly amusing that a quick google of "Brett Hull asterisk" brings up both Sean Avery and the tainted Cup 'win'. Like, immediately.

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It's like Mark McGwire strapped on some skates!
 
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bishoptl

Banstick Emeritus
Then there would be no controversy.

But hey! Nobody's taking away the Rockets' championships just because Jordan was on lockdown for gambling, and nobody's talking shit about Bond's home run record either. Good on ya, Stars!
 
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Mike Works

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bishoptl said:
Then there would be no controversy.

But hey! Nobody's taking away the Rockets' championships just because Jordan was on lockdown for gambling, and nobody's talking shit about Bond's home run record either. Good on ya, Stars!
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:lol

anyway, we kick the stars out of the playoffs every time we play them, so i'd love to see them make the playoffs again
 
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