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kathryn
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Belgium
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 Posted - 07/14/2005 : 08:44:27
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We're two days into the spakin' new NHL, people. Your thoughts?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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hickster9
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Posted - 07/14/2005 : 09:16:12
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Kathryn, you beat me to it...granted I could have put something up yesterday afternoon, but anyway. Dumb to have two topics up...perhaps I'll delete mine and move my comments here.
I always try to be optimistic. I know for sure that most teams will look quite different in terms of makeup. I hope that they can make the game fun again too.
I for one am ecstatic...I missed the game. Yes, they make way too much money (owners and players), but I loved watching, following, etc.
Who else is glad that NHL hockey will be back?
Anyone interested in a fantasy league?
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2005 : 13:33:30
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I don't get this "will the fan base still be there? is the sport's future dead?" line of thought.
Everybody I know is chomping at the bit for things to start up again.
I wish I were a fly on the wall during their marathon 24-hour meeting when they hammered it out.
Yes! Start an fb.net fantasy league. You don't want me in it, I'd just say things like "How cute is Jim McKenzie?"
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 07/14/2005 : 20:12:13
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i was in a very detailed nhl pool for about 5 years running. it was very addicting. kind of like the fbforum. lots of fun. and would watch hockey highlights way too much.
glad that they should be playing next year and sounds like the salaries should be much more reasonable. nice that they're tying league revenues with the salaries. seems like much more of a team effort.
and kathryn- jim mckenzie?? isn't he a bit too young for you. ron duguay would be very disappointed if he found out.
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tt
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Posted - 07/14/2005 : 21:04:21
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| I really missed Hockey and look forward to seeing Mario Lemieux play one more season! Who do you think will win the lottery to be able to draft Sidney Crosby? |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2005 : 06:51:15
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Originally posted by fumanbru
nice that they're tying league revenues with the salaries. seems like much more of a team effort.
I agree.
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and kathryn- jim mckenzie?? isn't he a bit too young for you. ron duguay would be very disappointed if he found out.
McKenzie's 21, old enough to know how to get the job done. Ron will have to accept this.
Sidney Crosby? That's young.
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Originally posted by tt
Who do you think will win the lottery to be able to draft Sidney Crosby?
I'm going with Toronto. You guys?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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hickster9
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 07:01:24
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Originally posted by kathryn
I'm going with Toronto. You guys?
Now, that would be a great thing! Go Leafs!
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 13:21:07
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booo! go canucks. this is going to be sweet draft year, i'll be happy if we end up with brule, good north shore kid, should go top ten.
florida will get crosby.
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 07/17/2005 : 16:56:58
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i wager 1 billion dollars that edmonton gets crosby. and he's good but i don't think he'll ever be the next one. no one will ever come close to the dominance of wayne.
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kathryn
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Belgium
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Posted - 07/17/2005 : 17:02:26
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Is that a billion Canadian or a billion American, fu?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2005 : 17:13:39
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it depends if i'm right. 
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2005 : 17:14:32
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You're right about Gretzky, that's for sure.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 07/17/2005 : 17:17:05
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long live sunbelt hockey! Go stars!
I am ecstatic to have it back. Why wouldn't you be? It was a drag to have just nba playoffs this year and no cup to follow at the same time. Ditto regular seasons as well.
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tt
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Posted - 07/17/2005 : 20:07:08
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2005 : 15:24:18
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Somewhat off topic:
It's 100 degrees today and I was at the town's municipal complex, in the locker room changing after swimming, and the girls' high school ice hockey team was getting dressed to practice in the rink, where they haven't put down ice. They practice in sneakers. I'm sweating in my swim suit and they're putting on all their gear. I took one look at the goalie and just about cried.
But that's love of hockey for ya!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 17:58:40
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Check it:
www.garybettmansucks.com
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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tt
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Posted - 07/23/2005 : 05:54:07
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Originally posted by tt
I hope that the Penguins get Crosby, although I agree he will not be another Gretzky nor Lemieux. Read that there will be a lot of free agent talent available and teams will be rebuilt. Should be interesting...
Well the Penguins got lucky- and now to watch Crosby play with Lemieux will be great! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2005 : 05:55:19
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Yeah, Pittsburgh. Who knew?
What do you guys think of the new rules?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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tt
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Posted - 07/23/2005 : 06:56:00
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I think the shootout if tied after OT will be exciting. I like the removal of the red line and the shortening of the neutral zone. Should make offense better. I'm not sure about the restrictions of goalies handling the puck. I hope that the officials truly enforce the obstruction penalties all season long.
I think Hockey is well on its way back to be being exciting again. Hope the Penguins stay in Pittsburgh (even though I'm in NJ). |
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tt
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Posted - 09/28/2005 : 17:28:00
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| One week away from opening night. I'm going to see the Penguins play the Devils. Anyone else plan on watching the NHL? |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2005 : 18:06:39
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www.coolcanuckaward.ca/hockey_night_in_canada.htm
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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hickster9
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 09/29/2005 : 13:32:03
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I'll be watching either Rangers-Flyers or Blue Jackets-Caps depending on which 'local' market the comcast fellas decide I am. Can't wait!
Go Leafs! Go Avs!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2005 : 10:30:32
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Alright, who watched what Wednesday night? And what about the Habs? Michael Ryder was good both of the last two nights.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 10:49:44
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My loyalty lies with one of the teams that moved south in the mid-'90s, and it's going to be tested now. They only have one player left from when they were the club to which I devoted my pre-adolescent heart, and I don't think it will be as hard as I think to drop them once he's gone.
Anyway, I watched them on Wednesday night, flattered on the scoreboard by a couple of lucky goals during a game in which my hometown team made them look just terrible. I'm not too worried though, it was just one game.
Ryder's pretty good too, everyone seems to think he'll end up being a flash in the pan. Hopefully he can parlay the hot start into momentum enough to forge another solid season and further respect.
Nothing is ever something. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 10:51:51
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I can't wait to see a goalie get rocked!
It seems so slow with all these penalties being called, kinda sucks.
I might have a different opinion if the oil were any good on the powerplay...
Gretzky, bah, he should be coaching/buying the Oilers!
Either way we won our game on Wednesday.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 10:53:39
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quote:
Originally posted by Crispy Water
My loyalty lies with one of the teams that moved south in the mid-'90s, and it's going to be tested now. They only have one player left from when they were the club to which I devoted my pre-adolescent heart, and I don't think it will be as hard as I think to drop them once he's gone.
Anyway, I watched them on Wednesday night, flattered on the scoreboard by a couple of lucky goals during a game in which my hometown team made them look just terrible. I'm not too worried though, it was just one game.
Don't be coy. Name names. Who's your team?
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
It seems so slow with all these penalties being called, kinda sucks.
Agreed. Anybody else?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 10:54:41
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Did you hear about Gretzky already screwing up? Last night, two games into his glorious coaching career, he already submitted an incorrect lineup card!
Guy should NOT be coaching in the NHL. If he wants to later, okay, but get some experience first. Part of me thinks the league begged him to do it this year so they could use him to heighten the hype for the return of the league.
Nothing is ever something. |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 10:56:26
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Colorado's my team, but I'm embarassed to admit it sometimes because they became such a $$$ club. I was a Nordiques fan as a kid and still haven't let go. When Sakic hangs 'em up I just don't think I'll have a favourite team - it's enough to enjoy the game, I can't imagine any team seizing my emotion like they did back then.
Nothing is ever something. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 11:01:11
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Originally posted by Crispy Water
Part of me thinks the league begged him to do it this year so they could use him to heighten the hype for the return of the league.
That sounds about right.
Hey I still call the Capilano the Capilano...
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 11:03:56
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Capilano forever...
Did you hear they're considering renaming St. Albert Trail after Messier?
Nothing is ever something. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 11:07:43
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Sigh I guess that's all we have eh, the eighties dream team...
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 11:14:14
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They sure act like it, eh? Next the Whitemud will be called Semenko Way or something. At least he still lives in the city...
Nothing is ever something. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 11:16:24
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Haha, we should change the Yellowhead to the Cementhead!
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 11:21:47
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That is truly funny, evidence being the juice I sprayed all over my desk when I read it.
Ahhh, regional humour...
Nothing is ever something. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 10/07/2005 : 13:37:56
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1982, 1994, third times a charm! if we only get to play in the stanley cup finals every twelfth season, i think the vancouver canucks will pull it off this year. judging by cloutiers first night performance it looks like he went to goalie school this off season (he is staying on his feet longer waiting for the player to commit to the shot instead of guessing early).
we could change the coquihalla to the cokehead-alla in honor of grant fuhr!
The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2005 : 13:44:58
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quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever
we could change the coquihalla to the cokehead-alla in honor of grant fuhr!
Okay, but you'll have to send me a new bumpersticker shiny.
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NHL is back!
