Ice Hockey

[Landells]

Anyone like ice Hockey? :greengrin

[nonshinyfinish]

Anyone like ice Hockey? :greengrin

Attended my first ice hockey match at last weekend - the Berlin Eisbären pumped the Ausberger Panthers 11-0(!).

I quite enjoyed the actual action, but there was far too much fannying about which made it drag a little. Also, the size of the puck means it will never really be a great spectator sport.

There's no way I'd watch it every week.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Love it!

Go Flames Go!

[H18sry]

Attended my first ice hockey match at last weekend - the Berlin Eisbären pumped the Ausberger Panthers 11-0(!).

I quite enjoyed the actual action, but there was far too much fannying about which made it drag a little. Also, the size of the puck means it will never really be a great spectator sport.
There's no way I'd watch it every week.

Cue PC Stamp:wink:

[scott7_0(Prague)]

YIP -- HC Sparta Praha

And got tickets for the New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning game in Prague.

[GhostofBolivar]

Attended my first ice hockey match at last weekend - the Berlin Eisbären pumped the Ausberger Panthers 11-0(!).

I quite enjoyed the actual action, but there was far too much fannying about which made it drag a little. Also, the size of the puck means it will never really be a great spectator sport.

There's no way I'd watch it every week.

Yeah. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzbmI6-YSnQ) Terrible (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WK0aAR0Ppg) spectator (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQArUjP89w) sport. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtomTdavWKw)

Here's a tip: the guy with his stick on the ice has the puck. It's not actually that hard to track where the puck is.

I love the game. Even though the Leafs are terrible.

But we're not as bad as the Bulgarian (http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2008/09/82-0.html) women's (http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2008/09/more-on-bulgarian-beatdown.html) team (http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2008/09/story-that-keeps-on-giving.html)

[Landells]

Look at this...

http://www.extremefunnyhumor.com/pics/Hockey-Accident.jpg

:greengrin pretty real looking eh

[Pheona]

Anyone like ice Hockey? :greengrin

Loving the ice hockey. Well most of the time, at the moment supporting Edinburgh Capitals is a lot like supporting Hibs :boo hoo:

[nonshinyfinish]

Yeah. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzbmI6-YSnQ) Terrible (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WK0aAR0Ppg) spectator (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQArUjP89w) sport. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtomTdavWKw)

Here's a tip: the guy with his stick on the ice has the puck. It's not actually that hard to track where the puck is.

I love the game. Even though the Leafs are terrible.

But we're not as bad as the Bulgarian (http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2008/09/82-0.html) women's (http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2008/09/more-on-bulgarian-beatdown.html) team (http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2008/09/story-that-keeps-on-giving.html)

Where did I say it was a terrible spectator sport? :dunno:

Following the puck was no problem. The thing that bothered me was that when the play was around the goal at the other end (I was sitting behind one goal), the only way you could be certain they'd scored was when the fans at the other end jumped up. When the play was at my end you could see virtually everything (unless they were up against the boards :grr:). Maybe it's better if you're sitting along the, erm, touchline?

Main reason I wouldn't watch it every week, though, is that it just doesn't excite me the way footbal does. Pretty much like every other sport that's not football.

[H18sry]

Look at this...

http://www.extremefunnyhumor.com/pics/Hockey-Accident.jpg

:greengrin pretty real looking eh

No not at all:greengrin

[stu in nottingham]

It's my favourite sport, even before football.

Been watching the game for almost thirty years on and off. I was down at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham this past Saturday night to watch the Nottingham Panthers take on the Sheffield Steelers. A great advert for the game with a sell-out 6,500 fans crambed in there and a tremendous atmosphere.

In a really entertaining game that swayed too and fro, the Panthers came out with a 5-4 victory. There was also a scrap just three seconds into the game too!

If you enjoy hockey, Nottingham is as good as any place to live in this country.

[Landells]

Any of you see the player getting his throat cut by a skate? :bitchy:

[stu in nottingham]

You mean this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjoByuFt1_8

[Landells]

THis one..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plvKlnguJVE

[OtterHibee]

Ice and roller hockey pretty much dominate my household. My wee brother has been a youth netminder for around 7 years and always has the NHL on looking for tips on his goalkeeping, so its fair to say we've all gained quite a bit of knowledge on the sport. He's now playing for Kirkcaldy Chiefs and Chapel Roller Hockey Club at U14 and U16 level, and insists that his sole intention for the future is to earn a professional ice hockey contract. He's a New York Rangers fan with Henrik Lundqvist his favourite player so the requests to go back to New York just to see the hockey are never far away.

[Pheona]

Ice and roller hockey pretty much dominate my household. My wee brother has been a youth netminder for around 7 years and always has the NHL on looking for tips on his goalkeeping, so its fair to say we've all gained quite a bit of knowledge on the sport. He's now playing for Kirkcaldy Chiefs and Chapel Roller Hockey Club at U14 and U16 level, and insists that his sole intention for the future is to earn a professional ice hockey contract. He's a New York Rangers fan with Henrik Lundqvist his favourite player so the requests to go back to New York just to see the hockey are never far away.

My we boys goldfish are called Lunqvist and Jagr


Cue PC Stamp:wink:

He will be too busy trying to sort out his equipment :duck:

[The_Sauz]

I was born with Ice Hockey in my blood, due to my father being a former player/manager, but never been back since the old Murrayfield/Edinburgh Racers days :boo hoo:. I still have a stick that was signed by the last ever racers team :thumbsup:, guess it will be a collectors item now the same goes for a Chris kelland shirt :wink:

[Pheona]

I was born with Ice Hockey in my blood, due to my father being a former player/manager, but never been back since the old Murrayfield/Edinburgh Racers days :boo hoo:. I still have a stick that was signed by the last ever racers team :thumbsup:, guess it will be a collectors item now the same goes for a Chris kelland shirt :wink:

So,.... Who's Your Daddy? :greengrin

[Simpson]

Look at this...

http://www.extremefunnyhumor.com/pics/Hockey-Accident.jpg

:greengrin pretty real looking eh


That not brown sauce ?

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/photos/2006/05/10/hp-sauce060510.jpg

[mglancy23]

quite enjoy ice hockey, go to see the caps once or twice a month. this is only my second season going! i think i am the only caps fan that can say i have have seen them win more than they lose :greengrin

going to cannada in october so hopefully catch a maple leafs game

[Landells]

What happens next....

http://www.guzer.com/pictures/hockey_karate.jpg

[Pheona]

quite enjoy ice hockey, go to see the caps once or twice a month. this is only my second season going! i think i am the only caps fan that can say i have have seen them win more than they lose :greengrin

going to cannada in october so hopefully catch a maple leafs game

:boo hoo:

You don't fancy going a little more often then do you? :greengrin

[GhostofBolivar]

quite enjoy ice hockey, go to see the caps once or twice a month. this is only my second season going! i think i am the only caps fan that can say i have have seen them win more than they lose :greengrin

going to cannada in october so hopefully catch a maple leafs game

Even though the team's rubbixh, Leafs tickets are hot tickets and are likely to sell out (if they haven't done so already). You should be able to scalp a ticket, but it'll be expensive. Your best bet is try for a ticket to the Blues game on the 13th.

Or you could go see the Marlies - the Leafs minor league team - at the Ricoh Coliseum. That'll be cheap and easy to get to.

[The_Sauz]

So,.... Who's Your Daddy? :greengrin
Good one :thumbsup:............Willie Clark

[Pheona]

Good one :thumbsup:............Willie Clark

Aaaah Willie Clark - a proper goalie!!! :agree:

[mglancy23]

Even though the team's rubbixh, Leafs tickets are hot tickets and are likely to sell out (if they haven't done so already). You should be able to scalp a ticket, but it'll be expensive. Your best bet is try for a ticket to the Blues game on the 13th.

Or you could go see the Marlies - the Leafs minor league team - at the Ricoh Coliseum. That'll be cheap and easy to get to.

Cheers, got my mate on the case! she knows someone or something along those lines. Hopefully i will to go! will try and convert a few of them to follow the caps!

:greengrin

[The_Sauz]

Aaaah Willie Clark - a proper goalie!!! :agree:
I guess he was OK for a HIBBY :greengrin
I still tell him that he must have bribed his way into the Hall Of Fame :devil:

[Billy]

Started to go at the tail end of last season and have been to every home match this season as well as watching the match on-line against Belfast.

I don't have a clue about the rules...still and even had someone explain why the guy was allowed to handle the puck after I shouted for "Handball":grr:

As for that Hanson :grr::grr: That guy could easily referee a match against the Old Firm!!

Last Sunday was good at the 3rd quarter when they finally found their shooting sticks :greengrin

I even got told off when I asked what time "Puck off" was :-)

[Pheona]

Started to go at the tail end of last season and have been to every home match this season as well as watching the match on-line against Belfast.

I don't have a clue about the rules...still and even had someone explain why the guy was allowed to handle the puck after I shouted for "Handball":grr:

As for that Hanson :grr::grr: That guy could easily referee a match against the Old Firm!!

Last Sunday was good at the 3rd quarter when they finally found their shooting sticks :greengrin

I even got told off when I asked what time "Puck off" was :-)


Unfortunately Hanson refs most of our games and does rather like it to be the "Moray Hanson Show".

Some say in an effort not to show bias towards the Caps, that he goes too far the other way. Having said that he is still probably one of the best refs in the Elite league.

You are not allowed to handle the puck :Ummm: as such, more palm it ....I'm gonna let someone else explain that one..........

[Toaods]

Started to go at the tail end of last season and have been to every home match this season as well as watching the match on-line against Belfast.

I don't have a clue about the rules...still and even had someone explain why the guy was allowed to handle the puck after I shouted for "Handball":grr:

As for that Hanson :grr::grr: That guy could easily referee a match against the Old Firm!!

Last Sunday was good at the 3rd quarter when they finally found their shooting sticks :greengrin

I even got told off when I asked what time "Puck off" was :-)


Unfortunately Hanson refs most of our games and does rather like it to be the "Moray Hanson Show".

Some say in an effort not to show bias towards the Caps, that he goes too far the other way. Having said that he is still probably one of the best refs in the Elite league.

You are not allowed to handle the puck :Ummm: as such, more palm it ....I'm gonna let someone else explain that one..........


I've known Moray for years.he's sound. Not that I've seen him reffing but the tendancy to be less than fair to the team you support(ed)/played for rings true with George Smith, former football ref and now SFA re supervisor, etc.......toal Hibs man but gave us SFA...!!! :wink:

[Pheona]

I've known Moray for years.he's sound. Not that I've seen him reffing but the tendancy to be less than fair to the team you support(ed)/played for rings true with George Smith, former football ref and now SFA re supervisor, etc.......toal Hibs man but gave us SFA...!!! :wink:

I don't know Moray personally but know many that do. They are probably the ones that shout at him the most during games :greengrin. On the whole he is not too bad with fairness but sometimes he has a bit of a wobbly. Obviously someone in the crowd has upset him on those occassions.

Think sometimes people are harder on him because he was so well thought of as a player.

I'd take him as a ref over most of the others any day.

[Billy]

Managed to get back from Aberdeen towards the end of the second period and the Caps were 3-1 down.

Have to say that I was very impressed with Nottingham in the 3rd, they look a very good side. The referee was a let down tonight as there looked a serious foul on a Caps player and he let it go:grr: Looking forward to Sunday nights game as the game was getting a bit niggley and there were a couple of smashed sticks lying around the ice, gloves off and helmets flying.

Can't get any worse a scoreline 2 nights in a row :confused:

[The_Sauz]

Unfortunately Hanson refs most of our games and does rather like it to be the "Moray Hanson Show".

Some say in an effort not to show bias towards the Caps, that he goes too far the other way. Having said that he is still probably one of the best refs in the Elite league.

You are not allowed to handle the puck :Ummm: as such, more palm it ....I'm gonna let someone else explain that one..........
the only time you can handle a puck is when it's in the air, but you must drop it at your feet. If you catch it and try to pass it to one of your team mates, it will result in a face off.

[The_Sauz]

Moray Hanson is a JAMBO, so what do you expect :agree:
Never seen him ref, but my oldman say's he tries not to favour the Caps.

[stu in nottingham]

the only time you can handle a puck is when it's in the air, but you must drop it at your feet. If you catch it and try to pass it to one of your team mates, it will result in a face off.

Yes. You mustn't close your glove on it.

[Pheona]

Managed to get back from Aberdeen towards the end of the second period and the Caps were 3-1 down.

Have to say that I was very impressed with Nottingham in the 3rd, they look a very good side. The referee was a let down tonight as there looked a serious foul on a Caps player and he let it go:grr: Looking forward to Sunday nights game as the game was getting a bit niggley and there were a couple of smashed sticks lying around the ice, gloves off and helmets flying.

Can't get any worse a scoreline 2 nights in a row :confused:
He let several high stick calls go, when the 1st Caps player was injured he hadn't even called a penalty, he only did that when Daggie went off. I don't think the result would have been any different though.

This will not be a very popular opinion with the Caps fans but I think Christianson is playing like a man short at the moment and probably one of the worst players on the ice.

Having said that the Panthers were very impressive and are certainly the team to watch this year.



the only time you can handle a puck is when it's in the air, but you must drop it at your feet. If you catch it and try to pass it to one of your team mates, it will result in a face off.


Yes. You mustn't close your glove on it.

That's what I was trying to say but was failing miserably.


We were woeful last night - ah well.... onwards and upwards :greengrin

[PC Stamp]

He let several high stick calls go, when the 1st Caps player was injured he hadn't even called a penalty, he only did that when Daggie went off. I don't think the result would have been any different though.

This will not be a very popular opinion with the Caps fans but I think Christianson is playing like a man short at the moment and probably one of the worst players on the ice.Having said that the Panthers were very impressive and are certainly the team to watch this year.



Missed last night's game as well as I too was travelling back down from 'Todders.

Unfortunately I think Doug has a lot of things on his mind which are happening off ice and it's affecting his ability on it right now. We all know he's a good player but the problems being encountered in trying to secure the services of players allied to the number of injuries we currently have are clearly for me weighing on his mind. I know we all say that those types of things shouldn't affect players when they cross the line ... but speak to any player in any sport off the record and they'll tell you that any off field problems undoubtedly DO have an affect on the on field performance.

[Pheona]

Missed last night's game as well as I too was travelling back down from 'Todders.

Unfortunately I think Doug has a lot of things on his mind which are happening off ice and it's affecting his ability on it right now. We all know he's a good player but the problems being encountered in trying to secure the services of players allied to the number of injuries we currently have are clearly for me weighing on his mind. I know we all say that those types of things shouldn't affect players when they cross the line ... but speak to any player in any sport off the record and they'll tell you that any off field problems undoubtedly DO have an affect on the on field performance.

I agree, he does not have it easy at the moment, but it is clearly affecting his game and he should maybe consider cutting down his own ice time. I know that we are struggling with a very short bench at the moment, but maybe if he sat back and directed the game from the bench for a bit, it might help. They were very disjointed last night. My comment probably sounded a bit harsh on him but I just meant he had a crap game on the night. Maybe he should accept more help from the bench coach during game (re lines, line changes etc) he is certainly qualified.

I am not disputing the very good job he is doing off the ice.

[Billy]

Some game last night!!

What happened at the Caps 5th goal? clock was on 19 secs and looked as though the ref had blown his whistle:confused: Talking about the ref...shocker.

Great punch up though:take that:take that

[SlickShoes]

I just got back from vegas and when there saw The LA Kings v Colorado Avalanche

It was more entertaining than most SPL games, cheaper ($27) and there were 4 fights! And a Kings season ticket was advertised at only $411 which works out at about $11 per home game over the season, much better value!

Anyway really enjoyed it must think about going along to see edinburgh soon

[Pheona]

Some game last night!!

What happened at the Caps 5th goal? clock was on 19 secs and looked as though the ref had blown his whistle:confused: Talking about the ref...shocker.

Great punch up though:take that:take that

He was a shocker I think what happened was he blew for a penalty on the Panthers but because the Caps scored he changed his mind - I believe but that may be complete rubbish.

I really thought we were on for a repeat of last years Basingstoke game :bitchy:

As for the punch up.... that is the Stef we have all come to love :thumbsup:

[stu in nottingham]

Have to say that I was very impressed with Nottingham in the 3rd, they look a very good side. The referee was a let down tonight as there looked a serious foul on a Caps player and he let it go:grr: Looking forward to Sunday nights game as the game was getting a bit niggley and there were a couple of smashed sticks lying around the ice, gloves off and helmets flying.

Can't get any worse a scoreline 2 nights in a row :confused:

I went to the NIC in Nottingham a couple of weeks back to see the Panthers v Sheffield game. It was a very good night's entertainment with Nottingham running out 5-4 victors on the night.

A great advertisement for UK hockey all in all. A capacity (and very loud) crowd of around 6500 watched a game that swayed too and fro over the three periods. I was in the exec bar before the game when someone came in and mentioned that there had been a scuffle in the warm-up! I only believed that story when just THREE seconds into the game two sets of gloves and helmets went to ice and real hockey scrap ensued. That set the tone for a pretty emotional and fast-skating game.

I hadn't been to the Panthers for some time but I'll be back.

In Kelowna, BC Canada at the moment and Kelowna is a real hockey town. The Kelowna Rockets are an excellent junior outfit (four players drafted to the NHL last season). Although most of the team are only up to 17 years they're tough, skillful and most of all incredibly fast. Watching UK hockey after viewing these kids is a bit like watching hockey in Slo-mo! They managed a 6-3 win on the road aga9inst Lethbridge Broncos in Alberta last night. I'll be going to watch them the coming Saturday versus Prince George in front of the usual sell-out 6-7000.

http://www.kelownarockets.com/

[Billy]

11-1 drubbing tonight:bitchy: What's the problem this season? Keeper? Doug?

[Sylar]

Going to head along to watch the Dundee Stars next weekend - never realised we had a team on our doorstep until recently!

[GhostofBolivar]

I went to the NIC in Nottingham a couple of weeks back to see the Panthers v Sheffield game. It was a very good night's entertainment with Nottingham running out 5-4 victors on the night.

A great advertisement for UK hockey all in all. A capacity (and very loud) crowd of around 6500 watched a game that swayed too and fro over the three periods. I was in the exec bar before the game when someone came in and mentioned that there had been a scuffle in the warm-up! I only believed that story when just THREE seconds into the game two sets of gloves and helmets went to ice and real hockey scrap ensued. That set the tone for a pretty emotional and fast-skating game.

I hadn't been to the Panthers for some time but I'll be back.

In Kelowna, BC Canada at the moment and Kelowna is a real hockey town. The Kelowna Rockets are an excellent junior outfit (four players drafted to the NHL last season). Although most of the team are only up to 17 years they're tough, skillful and most of all incredibly fast. Watching UK hockey after viewing these kids is a bit like watching hockey in Slo-mo! They managed a 6-3 win on the road aga9inst Lethbridge Broncos in Alberta last night. I'll be going to watch them the coming Saturday versus Prince George in front of the usual sell-out 6-7000.

http://www.kelownarockets.com/

<------ LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE!!!! :thumbsup:

'Mon the Nikolai Kulemin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1EcSk1vt1o) :agree:

[stu in nottingham]

<------ LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE!!!! :thumbsup:

'Mon the Nikolai Kulemin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1EcSk1vt1o) :agree:

He's a good one alright. Maybe a bit too good for the Leafs though. :greengrin

Viva Les Habitants :wink: (http://canadiens.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=16&gameType=2&page=Recap&season=20082009&service=page)

[Pheona]

11-1 drubbing tonight:bitchy: What's the problem this season? Keeper? Doug?

The keeper, Doug, the defence, most of the imports...... ......

[GhostofBolivar]

He's a good one alright. Maybe a bit too good for the Leafs though. :greengrin

Viva Les Habitants :wink: (http://canadiens.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=16&gameType=2&page=Recap&season=20082009&service=page)

I'm suprised they can still breathe after choking so much last year :wink:

And I'm pretty sure those pseudo-French muppets don't speak Spanish...

[Rep of Ireland Hibee]

Only start getting into ice hockey since moving here. Great game

Support HC Slavia Praha, current Czech champions, and looks like they will be again this season :thumbsup:

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Flames beat the avalanche the other night to record their first win of the season. Defence seems to be a nearly season problem with Kipper looking great one minute and hopeless the next.

Bertuzzi seems to have started well and long may it continue. The poll on Nhl.com has the fans thinking he will score 30+ this season:greengrin

Next up is the Oilers. Nice wee double against them would certainly get the season going:thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Just finished watching the re-run of the Bruins vs Canadiens game from last night.

Canadiens eventually winning 4-3 after a shootout decider!

Been some great games on NASN so far this season - watched the Philidelphia vs Pittsburgh game the other night, with Pittsburgh stealing the game with seconds remaining in overtime.

After being introduced to hockey last year whilst visiting the states (my friend, who stays in Ohio, is a Redwings fan and took me to the first Stanley Cup final game vs Pittsburgh), I follow the Redwings properly (first full season) - been an indifferent start, after losing the opener against the Leafs, but we seem to have a nice rythym going again.

[PC Stamp]

Flames beat the avalanche the other night to record their first win of the season. Defence seems to be a nearly season problem with Kipper looking great one minute and hopeless the next.

Bertuzzi seems to have started well and long may it continue. The poll on Nhl.com has the fans thinking he will score 30+ this season:greengrin

Next up is the Oilers. Nice wee double against them would certainly get the season going:thumbsup:

The Flames are notoriously slow starters Cameron. Over the last 5 or so years they have been poisonous in October and through to mid November. They then tend to put together a 9 or 10 game unbeaten streak which gets them right back up there. I'm more confident this season that when the new boys gel, the Flames may at last get beyond Rd1 of the play-offs for the first time since we were robbed of Lord Stanley's trophy in 2004!
They look good up front but as you say they need to get the back door shut a wee bit tighter. That'll come though.

[stu in nottingham]

The Flames are notoriously slow starters Cameron. Over the last 5 or so years they have been poisonous in October and through to mid November. They then tend to put together a 9 or 10 game unbeaten streak which gets them right back up there. I'm more confident this season that when the new boys gel, the Flames may at last get beyond Rd1 of the play-offs for the first time since we were robbed of Lord Stanley's trophy in 2004!
They look good up front but as you say they need to get the back door shut a wee bit tighter. That'll come though.

I saw the Flames three times on Zitelli over the past couple of weeks over there, PC. They look a much tougher outfit than before and follow through on their checks readily. The Flames shipped six goals an improving Vancouver in two games though then threw away the third game at The Saddledome when they were leading. They didn't play very smart in those games and were outpassed by the Canucks but it's early days yet. Kipper's rep seems to be falling a bit from everything I read. A good goalie though in my book.

Not a great fan of Coach Keenan and his style and I know a lot of players in the NHL hate him. He might be the thing for Calgary, not sure.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Not a great fan of Coach Keenan and his style and I know a lot of players in the NHL hate him. He might be the thing for Calgary, not sure.

Anyone else think Keenan looks like Dave Bassett? Or is it just me?:greengrin

Is Curtis Joseph still playing? Never noticed his name on the roster

[stu in nottingham]

Is Curtis Joseph still playing? Never noticed his name on the roster

Yes, traded to Toronto in the summer though, Cam. Iced for the Leafs last week when I was there.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Yes, traded to Toronto in the summer though, Cam. Iced for the Leafs last week when I was there.

Cool, he will play forever no doubt:greengrin

It takes me weeks and weeks to get up to date with all the trades at the beginning of the season. Only just mastered the flames

[Billy]

Just watching the Caps v Penguins on NASN. Hope the Caps do better than our ones :greengrin Just as I write that Penguins score!!

As someone who only started going to hockey games at the tail end of last season, does the American league seem faster and tougher than our Elite league?

I also don't have a N American side to follow, any suggestions or should I just pick a name out of the hat and go with them :thumbsup:

[PC Stamp]

I saw the Flames three times on Zitelli over the past couple of weeks over there, PC. They look a much tougher outfit than before and follow through on their checks readily. The Flames shipped six goals an improving Vancouver in two games though then threw away the third game at The Saddledome when they were leading. They didn't play very smart in those games and were outpassed by the Canucks but it's early days yet. Kipper's rep seems to be falling a bit from everything I read. A good goalie though in my book.

Not a great fan of Coach Keenan and his style and I know a lot of players in the NHL hate him. He might be the thing for Calgary, not sure.


We always have provblems with the Canucks whether they are improving or not! That said in the season opener at GM place, the Flames outshot them however Kipper had a 'mare and Luongo as ever stopped everything hit at him. Kipper had a few issues last term as well and was hooked on a couple of occasions in the play offs when Cujo came in and did a sterling job. However over the piece, he does have many more good games than bad. Trouble is that when he has a bad 'un he usually has a stinker a la GM Place. Wasn't helped too much there by his defence mind and missing Robyn Regehr in that game didn't help the Flames.

As you say Stu, early days yet and a lot of slow starters will likely improve whilst some of those quick out of the blocks may regress. Another interesting season ahead.

[PC Stamp]

Just watching the Caps v Penguins on NASN. Hope the Caps do better than our ones :greengrin Just as I write that Penguins score!!

As someone who only started going to hockey games at the tail end of last season, does the American league seem faster and tougher than our Elite league?

I also don't have a N American side to follow, any suggestions or should I just pick a name out of the hat and go with them :thumbsup:


Yer erse!! Having done duty in/near Calgary there's only one team for you to follow. Unless you want to be just a glory hunter? :wink:

PS - the NHL is the creme de la creme. Our lot are way way way behind that standard!

[Billy]

Yer erse!! Having done duty in/near Calgary there's only one team for you to follow. Unless you want to be just a glory hunter? :wink:

PS - the NHL is the creme de la creme. Our lot are way way way behind that standard!

I have no idea what that means :greengrin You will need to explain it to me on Sunday...sorry :greengrin

Quick Q on rink size. Is there a maximum or minimum size? Don't know if it's just the TV but the Caps rink on TV looks huge.

[Billy]

sorry pmsl...Satan scores for the penguins :devil: :greengrin

[stu in nottingham]

That said in the season opener at GM place, the Flames outshot them however Kipper had a 'mare and Luongo as ever stopped everything hit at him. Kipper had a few issues last term as well and was hooked on a couple of occasions in the play offs when Cujo came in and did a sterling job.

You know mate, I watched that game and noting that the Canucks were outshot (which was pretty weird in itself for such a wide scoreline, I didn't think Kiprusov played that badly and nor did the commentators. A lot of it he had no help with at all from his defence. Others were unnavoidable rebounds and stuff. I think he'll come back strongly when the side settle a little.

Like the look of Luongo though. They reckon over there he's number one at the moment and I can see why. Very calm and cool-headed. His positioning iis spot-on too, very impressive.

There's been quite a bit of hot air about him being made 'captain' (the first goalie to do so in fifty years.. Not allowed to wear the 'C' on his jersey they painted one on the loweer part of his mask and offered that it could stand for anything - Canucks for instance! He's not allowed to talk to the officials so I don't really see the point, good influence that he is.

[PC Stamp]

You know mate, I watched that game and noting that the Canucks were outshot (which was pretty weird in itself for such a wide scoreline, I didn't think Kiprusov played that badly and nor did the commentators. A lot of it he had no help with at all from his defence. Others were unnavoidable rebounds and stuff. I think he'll come back strongly when the side settle a little.

Like the look of Luongo though. They reckon over there he's number one at the moment and I can see why. Very calm and cool-headed. His positioning iis spot-on too, very impressive.

There's been quite a bit of hot air about him being made 'captain' (the first goalie to do so in fifty years.. Not allowed to wear the 'C' on his jersey they painted one on the loweer part of his mask and offered that it could stand for anything - Canucks for instance! He's not allowed to talk to the officials so I don't really see the point, good influence that he is.

Aye the Canadians certainly don't have a problem with netminders that's for sure. Brodeur, Luongo & Turco make a fearsome threesome!

The "C" issue is just daft for me. If there's no official rule that says a goalie can't be Captain then why are they being so obstinate about it?

[stu in nottingham]

The "C" issue is just daft for me. If there's no official rule that says a goalie can't be Captain then why are they being so obstinate about it?

The official line is that they're concerned about teams using delaying tactics with the goalies discussing with refs and obtaining unofficial time-outs that benefit their team.

Last goalie to do it apparently was Montreal goalie, Bill Durnan in the fifties.

[stu in nottingham]

As someone who only started going to hockey games at the tail end of last season, does the American league seem faster and tougher than our Elite league?
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With all due respect to the lads who play in the Elite League who are worthy enough, there really is no comparison Billy. Not only are NHL players way more skilful and quicker, they're also very big these days. 6ft 2ins and 200lbs is round about the NHL league average these days. They're getting bigger and faster all the time.

It's like a different game watching the NHL.

[GhostofBolivar]

Yes, traded to Toronto in the summer though, Cam. Iced for the Leafs last week when I was there.

Wasn't a trade. He was a free agent.

[GhostofBolivar]

You know mate, I watched that game and noting that the Canucks were outshot (which was pretty weird in itself for such a wide scoreline, I didn't think Kiprusov played that badly and nor did the commentators. A lot of it he had no help with at all from his defence. Others were unnavoidable rebounds and stuff. I think he'll come back strongly when the side settle a little.

Like the look of Luongo though. They reckon over there he's number one at the moment and I can see why. Very calm and cool-headed. His positioning iis spot-on too, very impressive.

There's been quite a bit of hot air about him being made 'captain' (the first goalie to do so in fifty years.. Not allowed to wear the 'C' on his jersey they painted one on the loweer part of his mask and offered that it could stand for anything - Canucks for instance! He's not allowed to talk to the officials so I don't really see the point, good influence that he is.

He wasn't even that.

Vesa Toskala captained the Leafs in their opener v Detroit the day before the Canucks first game.

[stu in nottingham]

"The last goalie to become captain was Montreal goalie Bill Durnan. He became captain in 1947-48 and he's the reason for Rule 14D. He spent so much time talking to refs that games actually got longer!"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/63707-robert-luongo-becomes-sixth-goalie-captain-in-nhl-history

[stu in nottingham]

Wasn't a trade. He was a free agent.

Thanks for the info.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Oilers win 4-3:brickwall

[PC Stamp]

Oilers win 4-3:brickwall

Three goals lost on three powerplays. The encouraging fact is that we are scoring lots of goals. The "D" needs to be sorted though and quickly!

[GhostofBolivar]

Thanks for the info.

Nae bother.

The source for Leafs related info :greengrin

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Flames beat the Caps 2-1. Seemed a better defence display with Kipper making some very good stops

[PC Stamp]

Followed up by beating the Predators in Nashville & the Coyotes in Phoenix.

They've realised the season has started now. :wink:

[Hibbie_Cameron]

7-6 flames last night:greengrin

They were 5-0 up and 7-3 up at one point and started making things difficult for themselves on both occasions

[GhostofBolivar]

http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Hockey/article/541683

Farewell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lHN9sKEp-M) Wendel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8rCFe6VdPs) Clark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGRheKlGbq0) You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpzUpLBGkF4) were (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSXJfU29wew) truly (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBIuvdZwwxk) awesome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHqBXKGhNCc)

[The_Todd]

Go Caps - and Pens :greengrin

Anyone got any views on the new Scottish cup? Chance for midweek games for those who may miss the weekend Elite matches.

I wish that the UK media would try and raise the profile of NHL and EIHL hockey here, apart from a tiny column in a paper listing some 2 day old scores and Channel 5 showing a match at 1am on a weekend! :grr:

I know it's a minority sport, but it always will be if it's not publicised!

[GhostofBolivar]

At some indefinite point in the future I will forgive him, but right now Mats Sundin is a money-grabbing *%&$*# (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3780327):boo hoo::boo hoo::boo hoo:

[Jay]

Murrayfield are doing a deal on 30th December - kids £7 Adults £12. They can be on the ice from 10 til 2pm with some ice hockey games and players going on and they get a ticket for the game that night.

[PC Stamp]

Murrayfield are doing a deal on 30th December - kids £7 Adults £12. They can be on the ice from 10 til 2pm with some ice hockey games and players going on and they get a ticket for the game that night.

A good idea if anyone has kids and wants to let them try skating. Or even if you want to re-live your youth and put a pair of skates on yourself! :greengrin
school hols so the kids don't need to be in bed by 8pm!

The games between Edinburgh & Basingstoke this season have all been good games with goals .. and an added attraction is that the game is being covered by Sky TV for transmission on their Elite Hockey show.

Now compared to football stadia Murrayfield Ice Rink is very compact and there's a good chance you'll spot yourself on the box! :cool:

[Heed_The_Baw]

The Capitals won 5-4 in the shoot out after coming back from 4-1 down against Belfast tonight.

[Jay]

A good idea if anyone has kids and wants to let them try skating. Or even if you want to re-live your youth and put a pair of skates on yourself! :greengrin
school hols so the kids don't need to be in bed by 8pm!

The games between Edinburgh & Basingstoke this season have all been good games with goals .. and an added attraction is that the game is being covered by Sky TV for transmission on their Elite Hockey show.

Now compared to football stadia Murrayfield Ice Rink is very compact and there's a good chance you'll spot yourself on the box! :cool:

I think my oldest 2 are going along during the day and their dad is taking them at night. Scott is getting skates for his christmas so this will be his first chance to try them out.

Its a good idea as we wouldn't have gone at night but will probably buy at least 3 tickets now.

[Pheona]

The Capitals won 5-4 in the shoot out after coming back from 4-1 down against Belfast tonight.

That was a great game of hockey last night. Quite liking the new boy to.

We will be taking the wee boy on the 30th also.

[Billy]

That was a great game of hockey last night. Quite liking the new boy to.

We will be taking the wee boy on the 30th also.

Superb game last night as it had everything. 1-0 to 4-1 down and then bringing it level. Missing in overtime and wrapping it up with 2 very good goals. All that was missing from last night was Steff's fight from Saturday :greengrin:take that

[Pheona]

Superb game last night as it had everything. 1-0 to 4-1 down and then bringing it level. Missing in overtime and wrapping it up with 2 very good goals. All that was missing from last night was Steff's fight from Saturday :greengrin:take that

:greengrin Yeah, he did get a couple of beauties in on Sat :take that

[Sergy Pie]

I love Ice Hockey me, played it for years. I go to the Caps games now and again but haven't been as vigulant this season. Will start going again in the New Year though. Still go for a skate now and again and it still amazes me how the ice rink has not changed in 20+ years. When the Racers were the team to beat, the crowds were healthy but it seems none of the cash generated went into the venue. :confused:


I was in New York in 2007 and wanted to go and see a Rangers game. They played the Islanders at the Garden the night before I got there then played them the night after I left at the same venue. I looked at the fixture schedule and the only five day break in the season at Madison Square was the days I was in New York. I was distraught. I'll catch a game next time though.

Get a PS3 just for NHL 09, it's absolutely amazing. It looks so real and plays brilliantly :thumbsup:

[The_Todd]

I love Ice Hockey me, played it for years. I go to the Caps games now and again but haven't been as vigulant this season. Will start going again in the New Year though. Still go for a skate now and again and it still amazes me how the ice rink has not changed in 20+ years. When the Racers were the team to beat, the crowds were healthy but it seems none of the cash generated went into the venue. :confused:


I was in New York in 2007 and wanted to go and see a Rangers game. They played the Islanders at the Garden the night before I got there then played them the night after I left at the same venue. I looked at the fixture schedule and the only five day break in the season at Madison Square was the days I was in New York. I was distraught. I'll catch a game next time though.

Get a PS3 just for NHL 09, it's absolutely amazing. It looks so real and plays brilliantly :thumbsup:

Or I'll just stick with the XBox 360

[Pheona]

I love Ice Hockey me, played it for years. I go to the Caps games now and again but haven't been as vigulant this season. Will start going again in the New Year though. Still go for a skate now and again and it still amazes me how the ice rink has not changed in 20+ years. When the Racers were the team to beat, the crowds were healthy but it seems none of the cash generated went into the venue. :confused:


I was in New York in 2007 and wanted to go and see a Rangers game. They played the Islanders at the Garden the night before I got there then played them the night after I left at the same venue. I looked at the fixture schedule and the only five day break in the season at Madison Square was the days I was in New York. I was distraught. I'll catch a game next time though.

Get a PS3 just for NHL 09, it's absolutely amazing. It looks so real and plays brilliantly :thumbsup:

Try 50 + years :greengrin. Also the team and the rink are separate entities, so the money probably wouldn't go into the venue.

Went to a Rangers v Tampa Bay game at the Gardens when we were in new York a couple of years ago, great game and atmosphere.

[stu in nottingham]

I went to the NIC for the Nottingham Panthers v Cardiff Devils fixture last week. What a strange team the Panthers are - some of their plays can be breathtaking occasionally - usually followed by basic elementary errors like taking their eye off the puck and letting it bounce over their stick, misplacing simple straightforward passes when they have time on the puck.

They deserved their win in the end on a penalty shoot out in which former goalie, Cap, Michele Robinson acquitted himself well.

The next night the Panthers beat Coventry 4 - 0 on the road. What a Jeckyll and Hyde outfit!

Off to Canada tomorrow where I hope to pull in a couple QMJHL games seeing these boys:

Saint John Sea Dogs (http://www.saintjohnseadogs.com/cms/index.php)

[PC Stamp]

I went to the NIC for the Nottingham Panthers v Cardiff Devils fixture last week. What a strange team the Panthers are - some of their plays can be breathtaking occasionally - usually followed by basic elementary errors like taking their eye off the puck and letting it bounce over their stick, misplacing simple straightforward passes when they have time on the puck.

They deserved their win in the end on a penalty shoot out in which former goalie, Cap, Michele Robinson acquitted himself well.

The next night the Panthers beat Coventry 4 - 0 on the road. What a Jeckyll and Hyde outfit!

Off to Canada tomorrow where I hope to pull in a couple QMJHL games seeing these boys:

Saint John Sea Dogs (http://www.saintjohnseadogs.com/cms/index.php)

From Robo Flop to Robo Stop apparently. Can't help but think he hoodwinked the Caps into getting him over here with one eye at least on better things. :hmmm:

[stu in nottingham]

From Robo Flop to Robo Stop apparently. Can't help but think he hoodwinked the Caps into getting him over here with one eye at least on better things. :hmmm:

He was decent the other night, PC. Nothing spectacular but he wasn't put under great pressure. I thought Cardiff were a bit ordinary.

[Pheona]

He was decent the other night, PC. Nothing spectacular but he wasn't put under great pressure. I thought Cardiff were a bit ordinary.

i think the whole league has been pretty ordinary this year. Apart from, as you mentioned earlier, bursts of really good play.

[The_Todd]

Anyone watching tonights NHL? I've got Pens at Devils on...

[Billy]

Just been to Murrayfield to pick up the Belfast saturday game and the Caps were 1-0 up against Paisley at the end of the 2nd period.

[PC Stamp]

Just been to Murrayfield to pick up the Belfast saturday game and the Caps were 1-0 up against Paisley at the end of the 2nd period. Sounded a riveting game. Gutted I missed it ... not.

The Pirates are probably the worst team in Scotland right now and our Elite Brits and two of our Elite imports manage to hand them a 2-1 thrashing!

I'll put it down to the fact that they thought they just had to go through the motions. They better not think that way when the Flyers come calling! :bitchy:

[GhostofBolivar]

Anyone watching the winter classic?

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[We done it Dad]

Anyone watching the winter classic?

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


Thanks, I'd forgotten all about that.
Just set sky+

[GhostofBolivar]

Thanks, I'd forgotten all about that.
Just set sky+

Just as well NASN were showing it on an hour delay then :wink:

Watched it on a grey area internet stream myself.

Cracking game.

[stu in nottingham]

I enjoyed the Winter Classic. I think it's a great idea and applaud the way the NHL come up with these things.

Nice to see Bobby Hull singing along to 'Take me out to the ballgame'!

:greengrin

[PC Stamp]

I enjoyed the Winter Classic. I think it's a great idea and applaud the way the NHL come up with these things.

Nice to see Bobby Hull singing along to 'Take me out to the ballgame'!

:greengrin

Excellent idea and being as the first two have involved 4 American teams, who knows, maybe next year they'll let a Canadian team take part. :wink:

[CalgaryHibs]

Just note the Flames are marching up the table were now 6th overall, with games against Nashville, Chicago home to San Jose and NY Islanders comng up.
I'm hoping for a split 2 wins 2 loses.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Just note the Flames are marching up the table were now 6th overall, with games against Nashville, Chicago home to San Jose and NY Islanders comng up.
I'm hoping for a split 2 wins 2 loses.

Watched the highlights earlier of the Battle of Alberta. Looked a good game and glad we won. Could even afford to miss an empty net:greengrin

[PC Stamp]

Just note the Flames are marching up the table were now 6th overall, with games against Nashville, Chicago home to San Jose and NY Islanders comng up.
I'm hoping for a split 2 wins 2 loses.

Put the first one in the win column as the Flames come from 2-1 down to beat the Preds 3-2. Winning goal from Todd Bertuzzi with 24 secs left. He's turned out to be a terrific signing considering he was a hate figure in Calgary with his Canucks past.

Flames go 5 pts clear at top of NW Division with two games less played than Vancouver.

[CalgaryHibs]

Put the first one in the win column as the Flames come from 2-1 down to beat the Preds 3-2. Winning goal from Todd Bertuzzi with 24 secs left. He's turned out to be a terrific signing considering he was a hate figure in Calgary with his Canucks past.

Flames go 5 pts clear at top of NW Division with two games less played than Vancouver.

Bert is starting come through with timely goals he was stuck on 6 for 20 some games, as yoo said Cliff he was hated here but is probally a close second behind no 12 as fan favorite.
One this team has which other flames teams in the past didnot have was secondary scoring , guys like Bourque,Moss,Boyd and Big Bert these guys are coming through with points.
Flames still have trouble skating teams like Chicago , Montreal and Anahiem, but playing zone defense(or the trap) it makes up for the lack youth on our team.
If looking for a dark horse stanley cup final how does Calgary- Boston sound?
Boston for 10 years were the laughing stock here and no is laughing now!
good day for me Hibs drew,Flames won and Barca won :)

[PC Stamp]

Bert is starting come through with timely goals he was stuck on 6 for 20 some games, as yoo said Cliff he was hated here but is probally a close second behind no 12 as fan favorite.
One this team has which other flames teams in the past didnot have was secondary scoring , guys like Bourque,Moss,Boyd and Big Bert these guys are coming through with points.
Flames still have trouble skating teams like Chicago , Montreal and Anahiem, but playing zone defense(or the trap) it makes up for the lack youth on our team.
If looking for a dark horse stanley cup final how does Calgary- Boston sound?
Boston for 10 years were the laughing stock here and no is laughing now!
good day for me Hibs drew,Flames won and Barca won :)


Much the same .. a decent result for Hibs, a Flames win and the Edinburgh Capitals held Newcastle to a slender 5-4 loss in the Elite Knockout Cup 1st leg in Newcastle. Second leg at Murrayfield tomorrow and plenty optimism that the Caps can overturn the single goal deficit and progress to the semi finals for the 2nd year running.

[GhostofBolivar]

Put the first one in the win column as the Flames come from 2-1 down to beat the Preds 3-2. Winning goal from Todd Bertuzzi with 24 secs left. He's turned out to be a terrific signing considering he was a hate figure in Calgary with his Canucks past.

Flames go 5 pts clear at top of NW Division with two games less played than Vancouver.

He's a hate figure on account of being a £%&^*

The other derby yesterday went much better (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290103021)

[PC Stamp]

He's a hate figure on account of being a £%&^*

The other derby yesterday went much better (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290103021)

Perhaps ... but he's a £%&^* I'd rather have on my team than against them.

FWIW I think the Edinburgh Capitals would probably give the Senators a decent run for their money right now. :wink:

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Flames are live on NASN in around 20 mins time:thumbsup:

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Flames lose 5-2 to the Blackhawks. All the damage done in the last 3 mins of the 2nd period where the hawks scored 3 goals to take the game into th 3rd at 4-1. How the flames only scored 1 in the last is beyound me. Khabibulin saved everything as he usually does against the flames, with the flames having 20 shots in the 3rd alone.

Plenty fights in this one too, although Andre Roy fights like a girl:greengrin

Overall i thought the flames played quite well but that slack few minutes cost them dearly in the end.

[GhostofBolivar]

Flames lose 5-2 to the Blackhawks. All the damage done in the last 3 mins of the 2nd period where the hawks scored 3 goals to take the game into th 3rd at 4-1. How the flames only scored 1 in the last is beyound me. Khabibulin saved everything as he usually does against the flames, with the flames having 20 shots in the 3rd alone.

Plenty fights in this one too, although Andre Roy fights like a girl:greengrin

Overall i thought the flames played quite well but that slack few minutes cost them dearly in the end.

The Hawks are a good team. Could do some damage in the next couple of years while Kane and Toews are still on their entry contracts. Their two best players are two of their cheapest. Gives them plenty space for manoevre. They could make a run at UFA-to-be Marian Hossa, for instance. Trade for Heatley, maybe. They're a bit like Washington were the past couple of years.

[stu in nottingham]

Anybody watching the Team Canada juniors tonight? They've played some great stuff so far. Unfortunately I'll be on a plane and miss the Gold Medal game, I'd loved to have seen it live.

[PC Stamp]

Just note the Flames are marching up the table were now 6th overall, with games against Nashville, Chicago home to San Jose and NY Islanders comng up.
I'm hoping for a split 2 wins 2 loses.

Looking for 75% now Ken!

We seem to have overcome our previous problems against the Preds. We can't beat the Hawks at all right now so I expected a loss there and got it! (though it was closer than the scoreline suggests)

However we then hand a fair whipping out to the Sharks who I consider to be the best in the league right now (even if they always choke on the big occasions!)

So ... we should be capable of taking the Islanders at home but then again that's just the sort of game we come unstuck in being the Hibs of ice hockey!

[Billy]

Looking for 75% now Ken!

We seem to have overcome our previous problems against the Preds. We can't beat the Hawks at all right now so I expected a loss there and got it! (though it was closer than the scoreline suggests)

However we then hand a fair whipping out to the Sharks who I consider to be the best in the league right now (even if they always choke on the big occasions!)

So ... we should be capable of taking the Islanders at home but then again that's just the sort of game we come unstuck in being the Hibs of ice hockey!


With 2 regulation wins in our last 17, we are due a win:thumbsup: Doug Weight has reached his 1,000th point mark, so he has gotten that off his back and can get back to playing.

Match starts at 2am our time.

[Billy]

5-2 Flames after the Isles pulled it back in the 2nd period.

That's the Isles now 14 away games without a win, last away win was on Nov 24th aganst Montreal :boo hoo: Never mind, we get to go home now where we have won our last 2 :thumbsup:

[PC Stamp]

5-2 Flames after the Isles pulled it back in the 2nd period.

That's the Isles now 14 away games without a win, last away win was on Nov 24th aganst Montreal :boo hoo: Never mind, we get to go home now where we have won our last 2 :thumbsup:

That they pulled it back to 2-2 was an achievement in itself having been absolutely bombarded with Joey MacDonald in the Isles net being outstanding. Some of the saves he pulled off in the 2nd period were incredible and he almost deserved the help he got from the metalwork as well! If he actually were to get some protection from his defence the Isles might progress a little.

Have to say I didn't ever really feel the Flames were in danger. Their speed and strength along with their puck movement and the number of shots they were getting meant that either the Isles were either going to have to get very lucky or something was eventually going to give.

5-2 was a fairer reflection of the play and maybe even flattered the Isles a little at the end.

[The_Todd]

Went 3-0 up and lost 5-3.

Pens and Hibs: What a combination of teams I support!

[stu in nottingham]

What is your view on coach Keenan and the methods he uses, Cliff? He's been a successful individual over the years albeit a controversial one.

[GhostofBolivar]

5-2 Flames after the Isles pulled it back in the 2nd period.

That's the Isles now 14 away games without a win, last away win was on Nov 24th aganst Montreal :boo hoo: Never mind, we get to go home now where we have won our last 2 :thumbsup:

Aye. How ever bad things get, there's always someone worse off than you :wink:

If you want a coping mechanism, you could try doing what I do. Lie back and think of the following:

1. Victor Hedman, LD 12/18/1990 L 6.06 220 Modo SweE
2. John Tavares, C 9/20/1990 L 6.00 200 Oshawa OHL
3. Matt Duchene, C 1/16/1991 L 5.11 196 Brampton OHL
4. Jared Cowen, LD 1/25/1991 L 6.04.7 218 Spokane WHL
5. Magnus Svensson-Paajarvi, LW 4/12/1991 L 6.01 198 Timra SweE
6. Jordan Schroeder, RW 9/29/1990 R 5.08.2 175 Minnesota WCHA

Schenn 2.0's at #10 as well.

[GhostofBolivar]

They have a cruel sense of humour, these Oilers fans.

[GhostofBolivar]

I hope we all saw this. (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ydsUCzi2E)

Comedy gold :faf:

[GhostofBolivar]

Excellent idea and being as the first two have involved 4 American teams, who knows, maybe next year they'll let a Canadian team take part. :wink:

'Hawks - Wings was the third outdoor game in recent years.

Pens - Sabres last year.
Habs - Oilers the year before.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

I hope we all saw this. (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ydsUCzi2E)

Comedy gold :faf:

Handbags:greengrin

[Billy]

For the Flames fans :greengrin

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/billyhibs/Bork.gif


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/billyhibs/Bork-1.jpg

[PC Stamp]

'Hawks - Wings was the third outdoor game in recent years.

Pens - Sabres last year.
Habs - Oilers the year before.

IIRC the Oilers v Habs game was played in 2003 in Edmonton to celebrate the Oilers 25th season in the NHL?

The (now likely to be) annual NHL Winter Classic with the massive NHL promotion to go with it however has been the last two years.

You can go back even further though for an outdoor game when the Rangers played the LA Kings outdoors in an exhibition game at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas way back in the early 90's.

[GhostofBolivar]

IIRC the Oilers v Habs game was played in 2003 in Edmonton to celebrate the Oilers 25th season in the NHL?

The (now likely to be) annual NHL Winter Classic with the massive NHL promotion to go with it however has been the last two years.

You can go back even further though for an outdoor game when the Rangers played the LA Kings outdoors in an exhibition game at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas way back in the early 90's.

You're right. My mistake.

Good memory.

Think next year's most likely Alex Ovechkin versus Boston or the Rangers.

Dunno where this leaves the All-Star Game, though

[CalgaryHibs]

Sorry been off line for aboot aweek computer problems again:grr:

Just a quick question, Are yoo guys watching hockey via the computer or tv (nasn)?????
Nasn is new to me never heard of this until the Flames Hawks game.

[GhostofBolivar]

Sorry been off line for aboot aweek computer problems again:grr:

Just a quick question, Are yoo guys watching hockey via the computer or tv (nasn)?????
Nasn is new to me never heard of this until the Flames Hawks game.

I watch via dodgy computer feeds.

I believe others - who have the cash to splash out on Setanta - watch NASN (http://www.nasn.com/)

[Hibbie_Cameron]

I watch via dodgy computer feeds.

I believe others - who have the cash to splash out on Setanta - watch NASN (http://www.nasn.com/)

Yeah i watch NASN which i get with my setanta package. Live game every night, sometimes you get two matches at the weekend. Highlights on most of the next day as well, which is great for me if the flames are at home. Only fault imo is it tends to show the same 4 or 5 teams so have you have to hope that your team is playing one of them in order to see them on tv

[stu in nottingham]

Yeah i watch NASN which i get with my setanta package. Live game every night, sometimes you get two matches at the weekend. Highlights on most of the next day as well, which is great for me if the flames are at home. Only fault imo is it tends to show the same 4 or 5 teams so have you have to hope that your team is playing one of them in order to see them on tv

I don't have any form of cable or satellite at the moment, (cable is installed but I unsubscribed). What the very cheapest way of me getting NASN, Cam/anybody?

[The_Todd]

I don't have any form of cable or satellite at the moment, (cable is installed but I unsubscribed). What the very cheapest way of me getting NASN, Cam/anybody?


These are the 3 options:

http://www.nasn.com/portal/systemcontent/howtoget::uk

I'll be sticking to my dodgy feeds to get my Penguins fix until I can afford otherwise! :greengrin

[stu in nottingham]

These are the 3 options:

http://www.nasn.com/portal/systemcontent/howtoget::uk

I'll be sticking to my dodgy feeds to get my Penguins fix until I can afford otherwise! :greengrin

Thank you very much, TT. :cool2:

[Hibbie_Cameron]

I don't have any form of cable or satellite at the moment, (cable is installed but I unsubscribed). What the very cheapest way of me getting NASN, Cam/anybody?

Stu, i have the full setanta package at 12.99 a month. Obviously at first i got the package for the Epl and Spl and euro footie action and never really knew about NASN's NHL coverage. I enjoy it alot and as i said the highlights are on everyday of all the previous nights matches so its an excellent catch up as well as a brief analysis.

Only thing about it i hate is when they show a flames home tie. 2am/3am start is a bit of a bugger but they tend to show us on the road more

[PC Stamp]

You'll want to see the highlights of last night's game Cameron. Flames beat the Sharks 3-2. It's the first time the Sharks have lost at home in the league in regulation time since Feb 14th 2008! :greengrin :flamed:

[Hibbie_Cameron]

You'll want to see the highlights of last night's game Cameron. Flames beat the Sharks 3-2. It's the first time the Sharks have lost at home in the league in regulation time since Feb 14th 2008! :greengrin :flamed:

Just tried to watch them online but having problems with the buffering. Hoepfully see them and pass comment later

[stu in nottingham]

Stu, i have the full setanta package at 12.99 a month. Obviously at first i got the package for the Epl and Spl and euro footie action and never really knew about NASN's NHL coverage. I enjoy it alot and as i said the highlights are on everyday of all the previous nights matches so its an excellent catch up as well as a brief analysis.

Only thing about it i hate is when they show a flames home tie. 2am/3am start is a bit of a bugger but they tend to show us on the road more

Thanks Cam. I'm going to look into this.

Well you will go and support a team that's in a time zone seven hours behind the UK! Let that be a lesson to you! :greengrin

[Sauzee7062]

[quote=Hibbie_Cameron;1907558]Stu, i have the full setanta package at 12.99 a month.

I'm sure I have the full Setanta package on Virgin Media but I don't get NASN, should I be getting this?

I'm only questioning because a while back I was told I should have Racing UK but I wasn't getting. I phoned up Virgin Media, they put it on and said it was an error. If it's the same thing then it's a disgrace that you have to contact them to get channels you are entitled to put on.

[CalgaryHibs]

You'll want to see the highlights of last night's game Cameron. Flames beat the Sharks 3-2. It's the first time the Sharks have lost at home in the league in regulation time since Feb 14th 2008! :greengrin :flamed:

Yeh Cliff the city today is buzzing aboot the huge win last night, one reporter here say that the Flames are now Stanley Cup contenders, Yoo look a Calgary were third over all behond Detriot and San Jose.
People like me never thought this would be happening but i'm enjoying so far.:greengrin

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Just watched the highlights. Great saves by Kipper in the 2nd when there was a stramash of sorts.

What has happened to Jim Vandermeer? Is he still injured? Never heard his name for ages

[stu in nottingham]

Yeh Cliff the city today is buzzing aboot the huge win last night, one reporter here say that the Flames are now Stanley Cup contenders, Yoo look a Calgary were third over all behond Detriot and San Jose.
People like me never thought this would be happening but i'm enjoying so far.:greengrin

How long do you think Keenan will stay in Calgary, Kenny? He has a history of walking out - just when things are going well.

[The_Sauz]

Anybody know of a good UK ice hockey memorabilia site!! (got something to sell :wink:) and no it's not the old man :greengrin

[stu in nottingham]

Anybody know of a good UK ice hockey memorabilia site!! (got something to sell :wink:) and no it's not the old man :greengrin

You could post it round one or two forums like this one maybe?

http://thecageforum.proboards89.com/index.cgi

[PC Stamp]

Dunno if any of you guys who don't live locally are interested but the Edinburgh Capitals offer live webcasts of all their home games ... usually Sunday Evenings 6pm face off. You can get the details on the Capitals website. You can watch in the UK unlike the fitba'!

[James.]

Islanders fan here. We've just lost Wade Dubielwicz off the waiver wire to Columbus Blue Jackets due to some strange rule. This is insane as we are clearly the worst team in the NHL and if Columbus had done all the work to sign him we could have picked up the contract due to our record!

Bring on the draft and Taveras (although knowing our luck we'll lose that certain lottery)

[.Louise.]

I went to see the Edinburgh Capitals a few times a couple of years ago but then couldn't get anyone to go with me so stopped going :(

[Pheona]

I went to see the Edinburgh Capitals a few times a couple of years ago but then couldn't get anyone to go with me so stopped going :(

Go yourself, loads of people do :agree:

[GhostofBolivar]

Islanders fan here. We've just lost Wade Dubielwicz off the waiver wire to Columbus Blue Jackets due to some strange rule. This is insane as we are clearly the worst team in the NHL and if Columbus had done all the work to sign him we could have picked up the contract due to our record!

Bring on the draft and Taveras (although knowing our luck we'll lose that certain lottery)

Magnus Hedman's the ISS #1 ranked prospect. Has been for a while. I'm reliably informed that Cowan's a beast and Paarjavi had a very good WJC too. Dunno anything about Duchene.

The worst ranked team only has a 40% chance of winning the lottery anyway, but is guaranteed a top 3 pick.

[stu in nottingham]

I thought that Tavares showed a lot better than Hedman in the World Juniors. I know which I'd pick given the choice.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Flames lost for the first time in 7 at the Saddledome last night to the Cayotes. It was on live but sadly never saw any of it

[James.]

Tavares over Hedman for me. We desperatley need someone like him, in the Sidney Crosby mould, to rebuild the whole franchise around.

[CalgaryHibs]

How long do you think Keenan will stay in Calgary, Kenny? He has a history of walking out - just when things are going well.

Well i think this probally won't happen, he now been mentioned for winning coach of the year!

Mike has done a great job gettin each player to play a role and so far its working fine.
I personally think the flames are one or two players away from been a contender for the next two-three years.
I'm very concerned aboot Dion his defence of play is very slack and is on the ice for alot goal against. he is sittin on minus 7 but he needs a steady guy as a partner. Gio (no.5) and Pardy (no.55) have been his partners it really has not worked. Florida's defensemen Jay Bowemeester <sp?> would be the rite fit.
Over all so far i'm surprised how this team is playing , but the playoffs are a whole new kettle of fish, last nite we struggled against Phoenix never really got going, this worries me.

[CalgaryHibs]

'Hawks - Wings was the third outdoor game in recent years.

Pens - Sabres last year.
Habs - Oilers the year before.

NHL have siad there are many teams want to get involed in this, n doubt Calgary would be the mix, but our weather is mild these days wh knows.

[CalgaryHibs]

Just tried to watch them online but having problems with the buffering. Hoepfully see them and pass comment later

When i was in Spain i used three soruces for Flames highlights,
flames.com, nhl.com and sportsnet.ca


these may help

[CalgaryHibs]

Just watched the highlights. Great saves by Kipper in the 2nd when there was a stramash of sorts.

What has happened to Jim Vandermeer? Is he still injured? Never heard his name for ages

Jimmy is now back played three games now spot duty mostly replaced Big burt .
Theres really no place for him at the moment, Adam Pardy took over for him and his play very very well.

[CalgaryHibs]

Tavares over Hedman for me. We desperatley need someone like him, in the Sidney Crosby mould, to rebuild the whole franchise around.

not edge in stone yet , but this will probally be Isle's first pick. This is poor poor Islander team and now the owner mr Chang has said he'll sell or move the team to Kansas City if a new arena is not built in area not far from were they are playing right now. Nassau county is old and they need a new building.

[Billy]

not edge in stone yet , but this will probally be Isle's first pick. This is poor poor Islander team and now the owner mr Chang has said he'll sell or move the team to Kansas City if a new arena is not built in area not far from were they are playing right now. Nassau county is old and they need a new building.


Another Isles fan here Ken and I have heard the same. Kansas City Islanders hasn't got the same ring to it!!

[GhostofBolivar]

Another Isles fan here Ken and I have heard the same. Kansas City Islanders hasn't got the same ring to it!!

I hear different (http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/darren_dreger/?id=263297&lid=sublink02&lpos=headlines_nhl)

The 2009 draft is regarded as pretty deep by most commentators. If the Islanders get #1 it might be worth their while trading out and still get a gold prospect in Hedman, Cowan or Paarjavi and another 1st rounder in the 8-12 range.

There's no guarantee the Fishsticks will even get #1 since the lottery isn't close to a sure thing and they might not even finish dead last. There's a lot of potential for teams like Tampa, Ottawa and Toronto to get a lot worse.

[GhostofBolivar]

Tavares over Hedman for me. We desperatley need someone like him, in the Sidney Crosby mould, to rebuild the whole franchise around.

Cos the Pens success has nothing to do with Fleury, Malkin, Staal and Whitney all being top 5 picks as well...

[PC Stamp]

Flames lost for the first time in 7 at the Saddledome last night to the Cayotes. It was on live but sadly never saw any of it

And then they follow it up with a road loss to the Avalanche. More of a road horsing in fact. That's why the Flames aren't really genuine contenders in my eyes because we aren't consistent against the teams we should be beating.

No use beating the Sharks on their turf and falling down against the Yotes on your own patch or losing to an Avs team decimated by injury right now. :bitchy:

[CalgaryHibs]

Another Isles fan here Ken and I have heard the same. Kansas City Islanders hasn't got the same ring to it!!

IF Kansas City ever get a team the nickname would be the Komets, or the re-birth of Komets. The Komets were a AHL team for years and reason for Komets?
There more Komet sightens in Kansas then any other state.

[CalgaryHibs]

Flames are rolling once again, Beating Nashville 3-1 Andre Roy the fighter got the winna.

I was at the Buffalo game the Flames played pretty well until the third period when they looked excellent, and beating a very good Buffalo team was no easy task.

Cammy scored three goals is now the leader in goals , lots of talk if he'sgona sign in the summer, his contract is up in June and people are wondering if he will re-sign. Toronto is waiting and they will made a pitch for him , so is Chicago.

[GhostofBolivar]

Luke Schenn is awesome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FdS7c2wgBI)

That is all.

[PC Stamp]

Flames are rolling once again, Beating Nashville 3-1 Andre Roy the fighter got the winna.

I was at the Buffalo game the Flames played pretty well until the third period when they looked excellent, and beating a very good Buffalo team was no easy task.

Cammy scored three goals is now the leader in goals , lots of talk if he'sgona sign in the summer, his contract is up in June and people are wondering if he will re-sign. Toronto is waiting and they will made a pitch for him , so is Chicago.

Sutter would be mad not to tie this boy up. He's young and has hunger and talent. :agree:

I await him signing for someone else! :rolleyes:

[CalgaryHibs]

The Flame have gone into there season slump, 4 loses on the trot all against skating teams. The Flames have trouble with younger players and our slow lumbering defence are not very good.
Last week MR Sutter had a closed door meeting which never worked and coach Keenan threw his stick during practice which has not helped either.

This s the wrong time to be slumping Vancouver,Colorado and Minnesta are now wining.

[stu in nottingham]

Last week MR Sutter had a closed door meeting which never worked and coach Keenan threw his stick during practice which has not helped either.


Get ready for the walk-out, Kenny! :wink:

[GhostofBolivar]

Get ready for the walk-out, Kenny! :wink:

LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi5Veo5I_is)

[PC Stamp]

The Flame have gone into there season slump, 4 loses on the trot all against skating teams. The Flames have trouble with younger players and our slow lumbering defence are not very good.
Last week MR Sutter had a closed door meeting which never worked and coach Keenan threw his stick during practice which has not helped either.

This s the wrong time to be slumping Vancouver,Colorado and Minnesta are now wining.


Get ready for the walk-out, Kenny! :wink:


As has been said, every team will have a slump at some point and the key is making sure it's a short one and not a long one. Flames get back on track with a 6-2 victory last night over the Habs at the 'Dome. Both teams went in to the game on a downer but the Flames will take a boost from that result whilst the Habs now have it all to do on their road trip through Western Canada with a visit to the Oilers next up.

That victory gives the Flames a 7-0-1 record against Eastern Conference teams at the Saddledome this season so far, which is pretty darn impressive.

[mglancy23]

am heading to see the capitals this weekend! first time in a good few months!

so if we win, i want the credit :greengrin

[PC Stamp]

am heading to see the capitals this weekend! first time in a good few months!

so if we win, i want the credit :greengrin

As it's Valentine's weekend there is a special offer on just now. For £12 you can skate on the Saturday and watch the game on Sunday. No requirement obviously to do the skating bit but buyi9ng that ticket gets you in cheaper than the walk up price will be on Sunday. Check the Caps website for details.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

As has been said, every team will have a slump at some point and the key is making sure it's a short one and not a long one. Flames get back on track with a 6-2 victory last night over the Habs at the 'Dome. Both teams went in to the game on a downer but the Flames will take a boost from that result whilst the Habs now have it all to do on their road trip through Western Canada with a visit to the Oilers next up.

That victory gives the Flames a 7-0-1 record against Eastern Conference teams at the Saddledome this season so far, which is pretty darn impressive.

I sat up and watched this match last night depite being shattered. I really really enjoyed the game, obviously winning 6-2 had part to do with it but over all i just thought it was a really entertaining 60 minutes. Two excellent short handed goals, great saves by Kipper at 3-2 and the Habs tender when they were 2-1 up. Everytime the ref blew the whistle a scuffle seemed to break out with Bourque in the midst of it early on.

Cracking atmosphere aswell. Although it was at the dome the large habs contingent added to the bite that was on evident on the ice

[PC Stamp]

I sat up and watched this match last night depite being shattered. I really really enjoyed the game, obviously winning 6-2 had part to do with it but over all i just thought it was a really entertaining 60 minutes. Two excellent short handed goals, great saves by Kipper at 3-2 and the Habs tender when they were 2-1 up. Everytime the ref blew the whistle a scuffle seemed to break out with Bourque in the midst of it early on.

Cracking atmosphere aswell. Although it was at the dome the large habs contingent added to the bite that was on evident on the ice

And your man Cammalleri on target again. The Flames must get him signed up longer term. He looks at home with the organisation.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

7-5 on the road the other night for the flames. A good spread of goalscorers this season so far. Dont seem to be relying on the usual 2 or 3 players for goals this year

[GhostofBolivar]

Sutter would be mad not to tie this boy up. He's young and has hunger and talent. :agree:

I await him signing for someone else! :rolleyes:

The Flames have $23m in cap space tied up in Iginla, Kiprusoff, Regher and Phaneuf next year. The cap's not going to go up next season. I don't think that it'll be easy for Calgary to offer Camalleri the kind of deal he'll be looking for. It'll probably be easy for another team to outbid them. And since he's having a career year, his agent would be crazy to sign a deal now instead of waiting for him to hit free agency.

[GhostofBolivar]

Ovie's crazy good (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_OaHMY2hQU)

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Anyone catch Kippers save the other night agaisnt the Canutes?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1X7wIL7lWs&feature=related

[CalgaryHibs]

Flames start there mamoth 7 game road trip , every flames fan has been waiting for this.
Me personally if we win 3 i'll be happy.

Note Jerome passed Theo Fluery as the all time points lead and score his 400 goal both mile stones against Tampa Bay .

[GhostofBolivar]

http://twitter.com/brianburke :thumbsup:

No. It's not really Brian Burke :rolleyes:

[PC Stamp]

Flames start there mamoth 7 game road trip , every flames fan has been waiting for this.
Me personally if we win 3 i'll be happy.

Note Jerome passed Theo Fluery as the all time points lead and score his 400 goal both mile stones against Tampa Bay .

Nice start with a 6-3 win in Ottawa.
The Flyers may be a slightly tougher proposition Thursday though.

Edit Thursday post game ..... 2 debut goals for Olli Jokinen and another for Jordan Leopold as the Flames win 5-1 in Philly. Blew the Flyers away 1st period 4-0.

[CalgaryHibs]

Nice start with a 6-3 win in Ottawa.
The Flyers may be a slightly tougher proposition Thursday though.

Edit Thursday post game ..... 2 debut goals for Olli Jokinen and another for Jordan Leopold as the Flames win 5-1 in Philly. Blew the Flyers away 1st period 4-0.

======
Surprising win in Philadelphia but A HORROR SHOW in Carolina, play Atlanta sunday New Jersey Detroit and Toronto.

[The_Todd]

After a horrid spell, the Pens are back in the game - going 8-1-1. Think that makes us the form team in the entire NHL!

To think at one stage it looked like we'd miss the post season party...

[The_Todd]

Make that 9-1-0 now. Coming right into form at the right time :greengrin

[PC Stamp]

What a game just finished between the Flames & the Redwings at the Joe Louis. Flames 4-2 down with just over 3 mins left score 3 goals in 2 and a bit minutes to lead 5-4 with around a minute and a half left. Redwings then pull their netminder and equalise with 30 secs left. 5-5 and into overtime. Both teams have OT chances but game goes to a shootout. Redwings score their first as do Flames. Redwings then miss their second as do Flames. Redwings miss their third and step forward 2 goals in normal time Oli Jokinen to win the game for Calgary. So far Jokinen has been everything you'd want from a sniper and more.

I don't think I have ever seen as big a homer of a ref in the first period as I did in tonight's game. Flames spent almost 5 successive minutes facing 5 on 3 taking some of the softest penalties going but managed to get out only 2-1 down. Huge win after winning 2 and then losing 3 of the first 5 road games. The all Canadian clash on Saturday against the Leafs will hopefully provide a good end to the trip.

[GhostofBolivar]

Leafs sign DiDo. (http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Games/2009/03/14/8751601-cp.html)

Oh, and pump the Flames. (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/602609)

[PC Stamp]

Leafs sign DiDo. (http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Games/2009/03/14/8751601-cp.html)

Oh, and pump the Flames. (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/602609)

Great result for the Leafs. Any kind of win for the Leafs is a great result right now, even more so against one of the leading teams. A minor setback for the Flames at the end of a long, tough road trip with a knackered goalie who had performed like a superhero against Detroit. That if anything will be what kills the Flames, the lack of reliable back up for Kiprusoff. I was surprised McElhinney didn't start against the Leafs. Then again, with his record we'd have probably still lost. :wink:

However come the postseason, the "pumped" Flames will be in there having another crack at Lord Stanley's trophy whilst the Leafs can read about it in The Star. :wink:

[GhostofBolivar]

Great result for the Leafs. Any kind of win for the Leafs is a great result right now, even more so against one of the leading teams. A minor setback for the Flames at the end of a long, tough road trip with a knackered goalie who had performed like a superhero against Detroit. That if anything will be what kills the Flames, the lack of reliable back up for Kiprusoff. I was surprised McElhinney didn't start against the Leafs. Then again, with his record we'd have probably still lost. :wink:

However come the postseason, the "pumped" Flames will be in there having another crack at Lord Stanley's trophy whilst the Leafs can read about it in The Star. :wink:

I'm actually unconvinced it's a good result since it hurts our draft position - especially with all the other bad teams winning last night, too. Still funny, though.

There are a bunch of teams that are going to be in deep trouble soon. If not next year, then the year after when the cap contracts. The Leafs have space and they have deep pockets. In a couple of years teams are going to be dumping contracts left, right and centre. With a bit of patience, we'll be set.

[PC Stamp]

I'm actually unconvinced it's a good result since it hurts our draft position - especially with all the other bad teams winning last night, too. Still funny, though.

There are a bunch of teams that are going to be in deep trouble soon. If not next year, then the year after when the cap contracts. The Leafs have space and they have deep pockets. In a couple of years teams are going to be dumping contracts left, right and centre. With a bit of patience, we'll be set.

That's one of the reasons Daryll Sutter felt happy to trade away the Flames draft for Jokinen. The feeling is that there will be a dozen or so previously drafted players at farm clubs better than what they'd expect to have gained at this year's draft. Those players of course will come through on lesser monetary deals when veterans such as Conroy, Warrener, Langkow etc will likely be offloaded. The Flames have a decent track record in recent years of introducing drafted players who have come through the system. Giordano, Moss, Pardy, Peters recently, Phaneuf (though he has gone on to a big salary deal now), McElhinney to name but some who have cemented a place. Others have come in and played a few games and gone back to farm meantime but are clearly highly thought of.

All in all I'm pretty happy with the way the Flames are set at present.

[GhostofBolivar]

Good news: Leafs sign son of Dave Hanson from Slap Shot (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/611072) leading to near infinite numbers of jokes :thumbsup:

Bad news: The fake Brian Burke Twitter account is finished :boo hoo:

[NYHibby]

Part of Slap Shot was filmed at my University. I believe it was the game when they found out the team was for sale. I used to go see games at that rink all the time.

[CalgaryHibs]

Well the flames have into there end of the season slump, another loss tonight 4-0 Minnesota, it amazing how this team as stopped playing.

Cant wait until hockey season over for the flames,
the city is not excited aboot the playoff it look like chicago, so out in four. Flames lost all four games to Chicago oot scored 3-1 in total goals and theflames are too slow for young chicago skating team.

Flames were 13 pts ahead of Vancouver and now are behind them and chicago and Columbus are only four behind, fallin like rock here,:grr:

Flames will never win anything with Sutter running the team he loves fourth line players ans he' HAS NOT. CHANGE TO THE NEW NHL,

glad TFC are going now:wink:

[Higgy115]

What has happened to the Oilers over the last few games Calgary?, thought they were going to comfortably slot in 6th or 7th but have slumped last 10 games or so. I see they have Flames home/away last 2 games, any chance your boys can lie down and let them slip in the back door !!!!!

What was the stuff about the coach accusing the opposing player having an illegal stick...... What are the penalties for that, i see the Oilers copped a 2 minute penalty for being wrong.

[stu in nottingham]

What has happened to the Oilers over the last few games Calgary?, thought they were going to comfortably slot in 6th or 7th but have slumped last 10 games or so. I see they have Flames home/away last 2 games, any chance your boys can lie down and let them slip in the back door !!!!!

What was the stuff about the coach accusing the opposing player having an illegal stick...... What are the penalties for that, i see the Oilers copped a 2 minute penalty for being wrong.

It's a two minute minor penalty for using an illegal stick, bud. If the opposing side's accusation is incorrect it's two minutes for them.

[Higgy115]

It's a two minute minor penalty for using an illegal stick, bud. If the opposing side's accusation is incorrect it's two minutes for them.

Cheers Stu, spent a fair bit of time over in Calgary and Edmonton, seen a load of games but never this.... Cousin is Canadian and now settled in Edmonton with season ticket for the Oilers, he was too upset to explain rule to me, apparently coach is none too popular there at the moment....

[CalgaryHibs]

What has happened to the Oilers over the last few games Calgary?, thought they were going to comfortably slot in 6th or 7th but have slumped last 10 games or so. I see they have Flames home/away last 2 games, any chance your boys can lie down and let them slip in the back door !!!!!

What was the stuff about the coach accusing the opposing player having an illegal stick...... What are the penalties for that, i see the Oilers copped a 2 minute penalty for being wrong.

Flames are lying doon now, we have HUGE WEEK coming up Home to LA,away to VANCOUVER ,Edmonton and home to Edmonton. Flame have to beat all FOUR teams to win, will this happen ?
NO!
This has been the same pattern in the last 6 years fall flat in march and give up, the year we went to the cup we lost our last six games !

Every playoff team there good players are playing great our never show up going into the home strech Iginla slump! Cammererlli slump! Bertuzzi slump! Langkow slump! Kipper slump!

gettin tired hering players like Conroy say "oh well thees allways next game we have to play better"
AcCoin <sp> the donkey says"where not choking were not just playing well"

Now he a Regher are oot this will kill the flames.

[GhostofBolivar]

What has happened to the Oilers over the last few games Calgary?, thought they were going to comfortably slot in 6th or 7th but have slumped last 10 games or so. I see they have Flames home/away last 2 games, any chance your boys can lie down and let them slip in the back door !!!!!

What was the stuff about the coach accusing the opposing player having an illegal stick...... What are the penalties for that, i see the Oilers copped a 2 minute penalty for being wrong.

He should have done it in November - when it mattered.

[CalgaryHibs]

ITS CHICAGO!!!
Before tonights final game the flames will play chicago in the first round and thankfully it this season will over in four games.
flames are laghing stock of the league havin a 14 pts lead and lost the tittle.

Can wait until sutter get the boot.

[GhostofBolivar]

Goals of the season:

three (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKJlI4ZODlI)
two (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX5ffyNoOE0)
one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_OaHMY2hQU)

[Hibbie_Cameron]

ITS CHICAGO!!!
Before tonights final game the flames will play chicago in the first round and thankfully it this season will over in four games.
flames are laghing stock of the league havin a 14 pts lead and lost the tittle.

Can wait until sutter get the boot.

The only team i really wanted the flames to avoid in the playoffs was Chicago and for long enough it looked like we would. Have seen two of the games against them this season and been pretty mince in both. Hopefully the playoffs will be different but i dont fancy our chances

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Lost game 1 in OT but from the highlights we seemed to do alright. Khabibulin is the scurge of the Flames:grr:

[Sylar]

Canucks vs St Louis has just started on ESPN - Vancouver lead 2-0 - can't see me staying awake for it all though.

My beloved Redwings are making significant strides towards retaining the cup so far, leading the Bluejackets 2-0 :thumbsup: We look even better than last year with Lidstrom, Cleary, Hossa and Zetterberg on fire just now. It helps to have Chris Osgood between the posts right enough, as he's also playing some solid hockey at the moment.

Hope the Flyers can come from 2-1 down to dump the Penguins, but can't see it :boo hoo:

[PC Stamp]

Lost game 1 in OT but from the highlights we seemed to do alright. Khabibulin is the scurge of the Flames:grr:

And then lose game 2 3-2 after being 2-0 up at the end of the 1st.

Still they finally scored a powerplay goal. First in 46 attempts yet PP coach Rich Preston still remains on the coaching staff. I'm not sure I agree with Ken re Sutter. I'm not sure that Mike Keenan has been getting his ideas across to the players lately. They just seem to be doing their own thing too often.

That said, they have deffo played better against Chicago than they did in the regular season games and the "C of Red" has a big part to play now. It's vital that they win both the home games coming up as they will be out of it if they have to go back to Chicago 3-1 down IMHO.

[PC Stamp]

4-2 Flames in game 3. Better. They solved Khabibulin last night at last! A similar result needed though in game 4 tomorrow. That could just see a momentum shift. The Flames were a bit unlucky in both games so far in Chicago and would still have a decent chance of a victory there in game 5. Whilst Chicago are undoubtedly a good young side, they collectively have little or no play off experience whilst the Flames have a good bit. That could count for a lot if it goes 2-2. Anyways at least from Calgary's viewpoint the series is still very much alive as of today!

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Leave the house at 5.30am when im working so gonna rise a wee bit earlier and try and catch the last period (or as much as i can) of game 4.

As you said Cliff, a much better showing the other night but if we lose tonight i cant see them coming back. As you pointed out though a win tonight and their inexperience may start to tell.

Hopefully Cammy, Iginla, Landkow or Bertuzzi can step it up. All have been quiet so far this series

[PC Stamp]

Leave the house at 5.30am when im working so gonna rise a wee bit earlier and try and catch the last period (or as much as i can) of game 4.

As you said Cliff, a much better showing the other night but if we lose tonight i cant see them coming back. As you pointed out though a win tonight and their inexperience may start to tell.

Hopefully Cammy, Iginla, Landkow or Bertuzzi can step it up. All have been quiet so far this series


Jeez the Flames are so the Hibs of Ice Hockey! If there's a hard way to do it they'll find it! 6-4 win after leading 4-1 in the 2nd and then being pegged back to 4-4.
2-2 in the series and all to play for again and with Jokinen and Iginla both scoring twice it could be that they are starting to wake up. However with the Flames they could as easily fall asleep again Saturday in Chicago. That's now the pivotal game in the series for me. Flames must win this one on the road or it's a likely repeat of last season's match up against the Sharks ... lose the series in game 7!

[Hibbie_Cameron]

They do the hard work then lose 5-1:grr:

[PC Stamp]

They do the hard work then lose 5-1:grr:

They screwed it by not winning the divison Cam. Chicago are a tough team to play against at any time but even more so when missing several key players, having others playing on through injury and giving up home ice advantage. No disrespect to St Louis but they would have been a better option to give the Flames a greater chance with home ice advantage. Even if they win game 6 tomorrow, I just can't see them being able to win in Chicago. The same old road woes coming back to haunt them yet again.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

They screwed it by not winning the divison Cam. Chicago are a tough team to play against at any time but even more so when missing several key players, having others playing on through injury and giving up home ice advantage. No disrespect to St Louis but they would have been a better option to give the Flames a greater chance with home ice advantage. Even if they win game 6 tomorrow, I just can't see them being able to win in Chicago. The same old road woes coming back to haunt them yet again.

Exactly. As i said earlier in the thread, the only team i wanted them to avoid was chicago and it looks like that is gonna be the case. Hope it goes to a decider though

[Hibbie_Cameron]

I sat up the other night for game 6. Thought it was a 3am face off so turned it over a couple of minutes after the hour only to find we were already 2-0 down and the start was earlier. Promptly switched the tv off and went to bed. End of another season:rolleyes:

[Jumbo]

What about this hit from last nights Red Wings/Ducks game by Mike Brown on Jiri Hudler, seems to be a bit of a debate over it ! makes a bit of a mess of the ice as well :wink: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_fFrmpmUlM

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Keenan has been sacked:thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Game 4 of the finals tonight - hopefully we can snatch a win in Pittsburgh, before beating them at the Joe - be nice to win in front of our own fans this year! :thumbsup:

[We done it Dad]

Congratulations and well done Pittsburgh Penguins

[Sylar]

Yep - as much as it sticks in my throat, they were the better team over the peace, and it took some amount of nerve to win it in Detroit.

The Redwings looked as if they felt all they had to was turn up, and it cost us dearly.

Babcock out! :devil: (I jest!)

[PC Stamp]

Well done the Penguins! :agree:
The Detroit Red Wings are a bit like Celtc or Rangers for me ... don't care who beats them! :greengrin

[Don Giovanni]

Congratulations to the Pens. :hyper::party::smug:

Didn't think the team would manage it; having to win in Detroit is a formidable task at the best of times nevermind when its game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final

[GhostofBolivar]

GET IT UP YE HOSSA!!!

Also:

This may be of some interest. (http://www.icehockeyshomecoming.com/index2.php)

[James.]

NHL Draft tonight!

My predictions

Think it's gonna be Duchene on Long Island. Tavares would be my choice but this is the New York Islanders and I've long learned not to expect the conventional.
Hedman to Tampa - they'd be crazy not to pick him..
Leafs will unsuccesfully try to trade away every asset they have to Colorado for that 3rd pick and Tavares.

Hope I'm wrong and JT joins the Isles.

[GhostofBolivar]

Seriously. Anyone who tries to cross our blue line next year is either the bravest man alive, or the stupidest.

[GhostofBolivar]

The Monster has landed (http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/article/662560)