[Tournament] 06-07 NHL Discussion Thread

Originally Posted by Fire On Ice

Speaking of crazy, we played amazingly tonight. I didn't catch the first period but we owned that third period. Mike Fisher was on fire tonight, he was on the ice for at least 3 of the 4 goals and and a beautiful feed off of Alfredsson. I'd say this was one of our better games on our road trip. And with Gerber no less. How ya like it Ronz?

I would have been depressed if Emery was in net. It was nice to see Gerber step up and play like his old self, even if it was at our expense.

I really think Cam Ward should have started for us, but it likely wouldn't have changed things. After the early goal, the Canes just went to sleep it seems. Not to mention that Eric Staal has been absolutely SILENCED over the past few games, and his play just looks bad lately as a result. He had a few points against the Bruins, but in games like this where he should be working hard and creating chances, he really hasn't done much. If we're going to win, we'll need him to be a lot better than he has been.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

So John Leclair was waived today. I have a feeling I know a few Pens fans that will be quite happy about this.

Now the question is will any team be willing to take a chance on him? If claimed in re-entry waivers, he'll cost about $900k. He's past his prime, but that's not a bad price for a veteran if a team is hurting for help.

Or the Flyers could claim him just for added hilarity.

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

So the whole vote for rory thing is paying off:

Scott Niedermayer ; Anaheim 329,657
Nicklas Lidstrom ; Detroit 317,373
Chris Pronger Anaheim 219,372
Dion Phaneuf ; Calgary 208,945
*Rory Fitzpatrick ; Vancouver 144,819
Sergei Zubov ; Dallas 110,562
Mattias Ohlund ; Vancouver 110,146
Scott Hannan ; San Jose 108,757
Mathieu Schneider ; Detroit 88,449
Rob Blake ; Los Angeles 83,814
Robyn Regehr ; Calgary 77,205
John-Michael Liles ; Colorado 71,360
Lubomir Visnovsky ; Los Angeles 57,928

He could actually MAKE it at this rate. Everyone here better do you part and go vote for him.

Tonight's matchup between the Canes and Nucks should be an interesting one. The battle of two teams really trying to find themselves offensively. I just hope the CANES manage to find it quicker than the nucks. At least for tonight anyway.

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Well another downturn in the story regarding the fate of the Penguins' future in Pittsburgh.

TSN is reporting that Jim Balsillie has withdrawn his offer to buy the Pens due to unreasonable conditions put forth by the NHL.

The Isle of Capri vote is coming up next week on the 20th. Here's hoping they get their license. I don't want to see the Pens playing ANYWHERE but Pittsburgh.

Story: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=188556&hubname=

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Originally Posted by FreeHooker

Alfie's back? That should help my pool, thanks. How did Vermette play tonight? He's one player that I like to keep an eye on. Another thing to note, is there a certain reason why Emery got the start tonight after 6 GA on 14 shots? I assume just because he's wanted more than Gerber to be in net right now and they figured that he'd be fine.

I didn't get to see any of the Canucks-Wild game tonight, but it is good that Luongo made 28 saves, we won the special teams battle and ultimately the game, 2-1. I still can't believe that Trevor Linden is on the first powerplay unit with the Twins.

Luongo was pretty good last night but he and the nucks dodged a big bullet in the second not too long after the Wild tied it up. Luongo was lying down after making a save and a rebound shot hit him in the mask. The puck in all likelihood crossed the line, but the refs didn't make any call one way or another. They went upstairs and reviewed it, but it was inconclusive so they called it no-goal.

Linden probably wouldn't be my first choice for the first powerplay unit, but the Sedins can make anyone look good. I mean hell, JAN BULIS is playing with them even strength and he's managed to find the scoresheet lately.

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It's not for certain yet. It seems that Lemieux will still discuss keeping the team in Pittsburgh once their agreement with Isle of Capri expries in a few weeks. However, it does seem like the chances of them staying are starting to get quite low.

This sucks. They have one of the most exciting teams in the entire league right now, and they might end up moving. What a waste.

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Originally Posted by The Dopefish

Bruins lose again, failures.

Ray Whitney scores the fastest hat trick in Hurricanes history to send the Denicalis' reeling. It was a nice game

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