[Tournament] 06-07 NHL Discussion Thread

Ok, I realize that this is a really old question, but I didn't ask it, hoping to find the answer out sometime in the near future, but I never did.

What happened to Darrell Sutter? He just disappeared from his head coach position in Calgary. Was he fired because the team didn't do so well in the '06 playoffs? Or is it some other issue? And where did this Playfair guy come from?

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Originally Posted by The Dopefish

Hagman had a silly, Ovechkin-esque goal in that same game

10-2!!!!!!!

but it was falling forward and he could see what he was doing so it's not nearly as good.

Do you actually think Ovechkin knew what the hell he was doing? It was a completely fluke goal. I'm tired of hearing people think that he actually had the time to think about how he was going to score this goal as he fell on his stomach, heading for a wall. I'm still surprised that the goalie didn't move over any faster.

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Originally Posted by Capo

Like any other player would even have the awareness to shoot it in the direction of the goal while falling and sliding across the ice.

If you're in the NHL, it should be instinct to shoot at the net. Pretty sure it would've been any player's last resort. It just so happens that Ovechkin got lucky, and made a play that's so statistically low that it's out of hand.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I can't believe it. With the win over Florida, the Canucks increased their winning streak to seven games! Second largest streak in franchise record I believe. What really pleased me was that Nazzy got on that scoreboard (finally).

In order to keep it up though, they must get more wins in regulation time. I don't think Luongo can keep saving their asses like that, night after night.

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Originally Posted by The Dopefish

Rory Fitzpatrick missed being named for the starting six for the Western Conference by 23000 votes.

Did he decide whether or not he's going to participate? Or did he decline the invitation. I hope he declined, because he's far from an all star.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Brent

What is he supposed to decline? He wasn't voted in. This means he will not play, even if he wants to. He doesn't have to make a decision at all.

I'm pretty sure he still was voted to the all star team. He just didn't make the starting lineup, so he wasn't mentioned earlier on this thread.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Brent

The starting lineup is the only thing the fans are voting on. The remainder of the players on each team are chosen by the respective coaches. I guarantee Rory will not be chosen to play on the team by Carlyle

My apologies. I thought the voting was for the actual team. I saw the interview with Fitzpatrick on T.V. , talking about how relieved he was to not actually be voted to the starting lineup.

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Originally Posted by FreeHooker

To expand on Wojo's post,

Dan Cloutier is out for 3 months with a torn cartilage in his hip. Man did Dave Nonis (Canucks GM) ever fleece Lombardi, or what? I'm sure that Crawford had a hand in things, and a logical person can look at Cloutier's strong years with the Canucks, but come on.

They extended his contract for two more years giving him 3.5M per before the season even started. Come on. Clouts' career is over, and I'm sorry to rub this in the face of any present Kings fans. The guy probably isn't even a suitable NHL backup at this point. Nonis got a second round pick in 2007 for him, and also received another second rounder (2009) when Cloutier signed the extension (It was listed as a conditional pick when the trade went down).

Speaking of goalies, life is good with Roberto Luongo.

He plays in his hometown tonight, and after spanking the Malple Laffs 6-1 on Saturday, the Canucks absolutely molested the Canadiens 4-0 at the Bell Centre tonight.

Did anyone else watch this game? The Habs played abysmal, and the Canucks played probably their most complete game of the year, bar none. It was mind boggling how many times a Canuck player picked the pocket of a Montreal guy. And those passionate, passionate Hab fans had a hayday with their team, practically booing them off the ice.

Luongo made 30 saves for his third shutout of the season.

Kesler (1G,2A) played an awesome game.

Thats (9-1-0) in the last 10 for the Canucks. Thursday should be good, a matchup between the two hottest teams in the league.

Vancouver @ Ottawa

Man, that sure was one hell of a game. I've never seen the Canucks play that kind of hockey for a long time. They were getting to all the loose pucks, hitting hard, passing quickly and winning all the fights up against the boards. If they continue to play that kind of hockey, they'll get a playoff spot for sure.

You forgot Bieksa! 13 points in 13 games

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Don't forget that Calgary is still two games behind Vancouver, and only a few points back. They may be in a little slump now (with their road record continuing to decline), but they're a good team, and can bounce back anytime. Just look at the Canucks. It only took a week for them to go from ball licking to ass kicking.

Unless the Canucks remain somewhat consistent, they better be careful, because any of the teams in the Northwest Division have the talent to skyrocket in the standings, and take away Vancouver's leading position. Especially Calgary.

Note: Rory Fitzpatrick scored his first as a Canuck last night versus the Sens. The game winning goal in a 2-1 Canuck victory!

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Originally Posted by Wojo

Yes you are correct sir.

The Maple Laughs are such a fucking joke. They even failed when they tried to start shit after being down by 6 goals. Like when McCabe was giving puches to Malkin. Orpik comes out of no where and starts landing punches on McCabe. I am glad he kicked his ass.

Why couldn't Malkin handle it himself? Do all these superstars need bodyguards now?

Also the Canucks lost to the Sens in a shootout last night The Sens scored with 40 seconds left in the third period to tie it up, and destroyed Sabourin's hope for getting his first NHL win. And Naslund missed his potential game winning shot in the shootout...big surprise...he still isn't shooting it the way he used to.

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Originally Posted by Capo

Like enforcers haven't been around since the birth of hockey.

Actually, I don't even know why I'm responding to this. You most likely didn't watch the game, so you're just talking out of your ass as it is.

Enforcers are for players like Gretzky, who are too scrawny to fend for themselves, and are too important to get pwned on by some other massive player.

Malkin isn't massive, but can certainly throw a few punches without getting carried away in a stretcher. Even Crosby, who's under 200 pounds gets under the skin of some players, and isn't afraid to play dirty once in a while.
Take Malkin and Ovechkin for example. Sure they're great players, but if they want to take their skill to another level, they need to learn to fend for themselves once in a while, just to show that they're not afraid to play with the big boys.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Touche (with acute accent on the "e"). You're correct. I totally forgot about that :P

But even so...wouldn't it be prime to see Malkin or Ovechkin go at it? Just once?

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Originally Posted by Fire On Ice

uhhh, I don't know what game you were watching but the Sens lost 2-1. They scored their only goal about half way through the 3rd but the Canucks still won in regulation time...and Luongo was in net.

AHHH SHIT! My bad. I meant to say the game against the Sabres. Thanks for pointing that out.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Canucks beat the Oilers 5-2, with the Sedin twins lighting up the show. Henrick got a few assists, and Daniel got an empty net goal to record a well earned hat trick. They are now tied for first in the north western division with Calgary.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

This is a strange coincidence.... Simon's stick swing happened on the three year anniversary of Bertuzzi's cheap shot on Moore.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by The Dopefish

It also happened on the 42nd anniversary of the first US combat forces arriving in Vietnam!!!!!

(Moral of the story: anniversaries happen all the time)

Yes, but bertuzzi's incident is a more appropriate anniversary for this matter because it's hockey related.
(moral of the story: A retarded comment deserves a retarded reply.)

In other news, the Canucks beat the Sharks 2-1 in overtime, earning Luongo his 39th win in one season with the Canucks, beating the previous record held by Kirk McLean. Congrats, Lug!

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Originally Posted by Crash Landon

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It's either a crappy, lowercase "n" with a hockey stick pasted to its side, or it's some post-modern, reductionism-movement rendition of a hunched-over forward racing with the puck.

It's a shame the Nordiques were sold off to Colorado. Had they stayed in Quebec, their jerseys would've been updated the following year, to what I think it a pretty awesome design. (Not as cool as the Gorton's fisherman, though.)

Spoiler:

To me it always looked like an elephant. Never really understood it either.

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Originally Posted by FreeHooker

A bitch, eh?

Although, lately, the 'Nucks have been able to pull away... 27-5-5 since Christmas...

Now 28-5-5 after that shut out win last night against the Predators! I was hoping for more intense match to be brought on by the top team in the west, but they were only held to 13 shots in the last two periods. With that win, the Canucks are only 4 points behind the Predators for top dog in the west, and it was Luongo's 4th shutout this season. Seems kind of low though, I thought he had more.

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The Canucks clinched a playoff berth tonight, with a 3-0 win over the Avalanche. Since they've earned a spot, I wonder if they'll play Sabourin for the majority of the remaining games, and rest Luongo so he's fresh come playoff time.

This is the clubs' 46th win this season, tying the season record for wins by the Canucks (acheived when Pat Quinn was coach.)

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

As expected, the third Dallas vs/ Canuck game is another close one. Only 1-1 through 2 full periods. Bulis scored the equilizer, giving Hanson an assist and his first NHL point. I can never tell who will come out victorious in this matchup.

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Holy shit. Mitchell just saved Luongo's ass today. Third period, the Canucks have a 2-1 lead with 4 minutes left, and the puck managed to beat Luongo, and roll along the goalline before Mitchell came and batted it away. With that badass play, the Noodeheads won the game 2-1, and have a 3-1 series lead over the stars.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Here it is, boy's. Hopefully, the final game of the Dallas/Vancouver series is tonight at 7:00 p.m. (for us westerners). I'm predicting a Canuck win, considering they've got a 3-1 stranglehold on the Stars, and they've got a rowdy home crowd behind them. It's hard to be certain though, considering that the Stars will be playing their asses off in order to keep the series tight. Go 'Nucks Go!

How ya doing, buddy?

Damn it! The Canucks just can't finish the jorb. Maybe Vingeault gave them a decent motivational speech and they'll be able to finish off this series tonight in Vancouver.

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They did it! Next stop Anaheim, bitches!

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Originally Posted by PKO

Anaheim will be a tough challenge for the Canucks. It cannot feel good to almost blow a 3-1 lead. Anaheim also took the season series 3-1 and that one loss was in OT. I'll give the Canucks this though - Luongo is definitely better than Bryzgalov and their scoring is more spread out so if one line doesn't get it done, another line probably will.

Don't forget that Anaheim still has Giguere as a second option, who isn't too shabby either.

One thing's for sure, the 'Nucks have got to step it up a notch when it comes to finishing games off. Too many close calls, and leads blown in the third period for my liking.

If Luongo's healthy, Mitchell does a good job checking Selanne, and Naslund actually does something, they're home free.

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Well that may be it for the Predators... Nashville anyways.. The owner is contemplating selling the franchise to some guy in waterloo, who owns the Blackberry company. Seventh Canadian team anyone?

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