The Hockey Thread

[Crystal]

He's focusing on bringing in players who play that physical, gritty game, and that I don't have an issue with. The issue is when he's bringing in people who are just not good hockey players, or those who are past their prime (poor Klinger).

Yep, unfortunately.

 

[MC74]

Bertuzzi and Domi were the only moves that were worth their weight. Every other move he's made has been a swing & miss.

 

[Crystal]

Yep, the Leafs need some new management.

 

[MC74]

Yep, the Leafs need some new management.

We definitely need something. The lineup going into the playoffs, I'm afraid ain't gonna cut it.

 

[Crystal]

We definitely need something. The lineup going into the playoffs, I'm afraid ain't gonna cut it.

I hate to agree, but...

 

[MC74]

I hate to agree, but...

We've got a solid core, but the supporting cast is what needs work. Will say that Robertson, Holmberg, & McMann are welcome additions to the team. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind replacing Kämpf, Gregor, and Reaves.

 

[Crystal]

We've got a solid core, but the supporting cast is what needs work. Will say that Robertson, Holmberg, & McMann are welcome additions to the team. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind replacing Kämpf, Gregor, and Reaves.

Hopefully that happens!

 

[MC74]

Hopefully that happens!

Yeah, and defense needs work too. Not liking the defense we've got going.

 

[Crystal]

Yeah, and defense needs work too. Not liking the defense we've got going.

 

[MC74]

 

[rktaker]

Grit

is that Ryan reeves throwing the stick in that?

 

[Crystal]

is that Ryan reeves throwing the stick in that?

He wishes he could throw a stick like that

 

[MC74]

He wishes he could throw a stick like that

There's some nights he wishes he could drop the gloves.

Really, there's been countless post-game interviews of him saying he would've fought a person if he were on the ice with them.

 

[Crystal]

There's some nights he wishes he could drop the gloves.

Really, there's been countless post-game interviews of him saying he would've fought a person if he were on the ice with them.

 

[MC74]

Remember the time Marchand injured Liljegren and Reaves did nothing but chirp from the bench?

Pepperidge Farm remembers.

 

[Crystal]

Remember the time Marchand injured Liljegren and Reaves did nothing but chirp from the bench?

Pepperidge Farm remembers.

 

[A Vaguely Ambiguous Username]

NCAA hockey tournament will kick off at the end of the month! Get to watching that if you want to see who some of the late additions to rosters will be for the playoffs.

A couple years ago Makar was added right of the UMass roster when we lost the championship that year, scored a goal in his first game and obviously has made a major impact since then.

 

[MC74]

Not the finest of games from the Leafs tonight, but I'll take the 2 points at this stage of the season. Dallas on the other hand, looks legit.

 

[Crystal]

 

[MC74]

Dallas has been picking up the last few games. This is their 4th win they've strung together, exactly what you want to see in a tight division race.

 

[Crystal]

Dallas has been picking up the last few games. This is their 4th win they've strung together, exactly what you want to see in a tight division race.

Yep, finding ways to win even with horrible performances against teams like San Jose

 

[MC74]

Yep, finding ways to win even with horrible performances against teams like San Jose

That comeback against San Jose the other night was something else though, lmao.

 

[Crystal]

That comeback against San Jose the other night was something else though, lmao.

Yeah, it sure was! That was an entertaining game, but definitely not a GOOD game.

 

[MC74]

Yeah, it sure was! That was an entertaining game, but definitely not a GOOD game.

At least Dallas managed to get the win, though I think it speaks more of San Jose tanking the game than anything, lol.

 

[MC74]

Looking at the standings, all I can say is that Toronto is in for a tough first round battle. The way things are playing out, we're getting Florida or Boston.

....and cue this clip from TFS' DBZ Abridged.

 

[Quagmire]

Hoping this is the year the Rangers dont let me down, but Im sure they will

 

[rktaker]

Hoping this is the year the Rangers dont let me down, but Im sure they will

just gotta hope they don’t just to decide to give up after winning 2 games like they did vs new jersey last year

 

[rktaker]

Rempe getting another game misconduct, really seems like he's trying to speed run being the Scummiest player in the game over Tom Wilson

 

[Crystal]

Rempe getting another game misconduct, really seems like he's trying to speed run being the Scummiest player in the game over Tom Wilson

He's got a long way to go, but he's on the right track for it, for sure!

 

[MC74]

He's got a long way to go, but he's on the right track for it, for sure!

The NHL definitely needs to do something before he becomes too much of a problem. Before someone gets seriously hurt.

 

[The Eye in the Sky!]

As much as I shouldn't, I find it refreshing to see a big bruiser out there. Hockey used to be that, and I know it's better to not be - and the game is so skilled and fast now, but its a throwback to see these players hitting hard and fighting. Trouba was the hard hitter for a while, and now Rempe is doing it. If it's done right, it's like old-time hockey. For the players' sakes it can't be that every game, but it's fun to see the hard hits and line brawls sometimes.

Though last night was not a good example of it. Headshots are dirty and shouldn't happen.

 

[MC74]

What was that you said about Robocop, @Crystal?

Nick makes it 3-0 for Toronto.

 

[Crystal]

What was that you said about Robocop, @Crystal?

Nick makes it 3-0 for Toronto.

Pfft, Robocop Jr. The real Robocop is rolling along nicely in Dallas.

 

[MC74]

Pfft, Robocop Jr. The real Robocop is rolling along nicely in Dallas.

Careful, Nick might go on a tear.

 

[Crystal]

Careful, Nick might go on a tear.

He might, but he'll never be the real Robocop

 

[MC74]

He might, but he'll never be the real Robocop

Bitch, you just jealous we have our very own Robocop.

 

[Crystal]

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Bitch, you just jealous we have our very own Robocop.

 

[MC74]

 

[Crystal]

 

[MC74]

Tien: Hey Vegeta, nice shirt.

 

[MC74]

Oh my fucking Christ!

 

[MC74]

Guentzel wins it for the Canes in the crapshoot.

 

[MC74]

Lmao, Edmonton. What the hell was that?

 

[Webster]

Did somebody say hockey?

 

[Webster]

He wishes he could throw a stick like that

Put him in front of an Al Iafrate slapshot..... #JustSaying.

 

[MC74]

I'm posting that goal when it becomes available. That was laughable on Edmonton's part.

 

[Crystal]

Put him in front of an Al Iafrate slapshot..... #JustSaying.

Yep, he'd crumble!

 

[Webster]

Yep, he'd crumble!

Like Smudge's leg from that Jon Arne Riise shot....

 

[Crystal]

Like Smudge's leg from that Jon Arne Riise shot....

 

[Webster]

Yeah, that's the reaction from an Iafrate shot back in the day....and God forbid it struck you in the family seat....