[Tournament] 06-07 NHL Discussion Thread

Penguins win again, move up to fourth place.

Bruins lose again, failures.

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I was speaking idiomatically.

Penguins keep finding ways to get points, and tonight they got 2 off of the Devils. Now 5 points back of the Devils with 3 more games to play against them this season.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Capo

The Garth Snows just ended the Penguins point streak. With 30 seconds left in the game. Fuck.

MAF is tired and the Pens' defense is porous.

FELIPE NO

In the more entertaining conference, the Penguins kept pace with the Devils, 7 points behind in the division.

And Ottawa and Buffalo had a pretty weak brawl in the second period. They play the second of a home-and-home in Ottawa Saturday.

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

When I hear the word "brawl," I think of at least 2 rounds of fighting between multiple interested parties. Lindy Ruff overreacted on the hit and the Sens were obviously not interested in fighting all that much. Ray Emery was just goofing off, which would have been REALLY funny if Peters had let him have it.

The game itself was pretty good though.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

It was ALMOST late, but whatever. Can't argue with a homer.

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Rumors are flying fast and furious. Boyes from Boston to Pittsburgh, Laraque from Edmonton to Pittsburgh...

Frankly, I'd go on both of them, obviously only if they're upgrades.

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

If the Penguins can get away with trading for those three guys without giving up Whitney or Christensen (or anyone else that's better) it'll be a miracle and a steal.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by Brent

Also, maybe you missed the part, oh, five minutes after, where your coach put on a bunch of tough guys trying to pick fights with like Spezza.

That's right. Everyone.

Yeah, funny you mention that -- I didn't even think about it. Shouldn't the Sabres been handed 6 instigator penalties, since it was in retaliation and the Senators weren't really interested for the most part (Mair and Emery the obvious exceptions)?

http://www.nhl.com/rules/rule56.html

I guess the rule is a little vague and poorly enforced as it is.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Buffalo whining is a lot like Buffalo diving...never ends.

HURR NO GOAL

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Merv Burger

That statement made just about as much sense as you fucking Sass. It doesn't.

HURR LOW BLOW

Actually it makes perfect sense. The Sabres like to dive, and the Sabres like to whine. They do it all the time. Using the mantra "no goal" in regards to the 1999 Stanley Cup where Brett Hull's skate was in the crease and should've been disallowed is a classic example of such.

HURR SHOVE IT UP YOUR ASS

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Wojo

Anyway is Gary Roberts coming to Pittsburgh or not? I know they asked him about waiving his trade clause, but he probably forgot they even asked him that due to Alzheimers.

It's taken long enough for me to say no. See also Georges Laraque. Bill Guerin is another one rumored to be headed to the Penguins for rent.

Rumor has it the Pens offer for Roberts is Welch. Sounds good to me.

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Originally Posted by The Dopefish

It's taken long enough for me to say no.

Oops.

Originally Posted by TSN

Sources tell TSN that Gary Roberts has waived his no trade clause, paving the way for the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins to consummate a conditional deal that they agreed to on Monday. Details to follow.

So, if it is for Welch, good going for the Pens. They just dumped a struggling 24-year-old minor league defender for a playoff-proven veteran with enforcing and scoring ability.

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

My input on trade day:

RYAN SMYTH TO THE ISLANDERS?!? He's the Oilers' fucking golden boy and they ship him off? Sad day for Oilers fans. I think I see Edmonton burning from here.

Buffalo has made a big mistake getting Ty Conklin (or, as I like to call him, Ty lin), even if he was practically for free. I can't bash UNH alumni too much, but, seriously...he and Jason Krog should stay in the AHL.

I don't understand this: St. Louis ships Guerin off to San Jose then picks up Boyes from Boston (). At least Boston got Aaron Ward in the process.

The Kings traded away Matias Nortstrom?! What is this, Backwards Day on planet Stupid?

I hope Todd Bertuzzi finds a home and a happy one in Detroit.

I am happy about what the Penguins did. They didn't give up much for either Laraque or Roberts. I just wish they got a proven D-man out of everything.

(Update: Pens get D Kwiatkowski for an 07 R4 pick.)

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Originally Posted by Wojo

Hahaha. It's good we are seeing eye to eye now.

Anyway I do like what the pens did at the deadline. Even though Roberts is old, hes still a damn good player. And I'm kind of suprised we got LaRaque, but now anyone who messes with Crosby is going to get their asses handed to them by Georgy boy. I am kind of sad to see Dominic Moore go, but it was necessary we get a 3rd round pick since we gave that up for LaRaque.

Also I dont feel that Welch is going to reach his potential, so I am fine with him leaving. I wish we could have made one more trade for a stay at home d-man, but you cant always get what you want.

TSN just announced Kwiatkowski from FLA to PIT for 07 R4 pick. You get what you ask for...?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Wojo

Yeah him that shaeffer goalie dude are complete wastes. I dont really know why we got them.

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Originally Posted by Capo

Who needs depth when you have T-BO?

I'm sad we didn't get Patty Lalime back.

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Originally Posted by Wojo

I would rather have a trash can with duct taped pads and a stick rather than have Lalime back.

WAIT, HE ISN'T ONE OF THOSE?!?

I was speaking idiomatically.

Edmonton fans really don't deserve the bullshit they've been through since the downfall of the Cup team.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

The Penguins took another day off from being awesome and winning today while they wait for Laraque (Spanish for "the raque") and Gobblerts to arrive from their wonderful paradisios. When asked where the offense has gone, coach Michel Therrien said this: "DOCTOR EMMITT BROWN TOOK IT TO APRIL WHEN WE'LL NEED IT THE MOST. END TRANSMISSION"

FELIPE NO

The Bruin organization needs a complete overhaul. Remember, this is Chiarelli's first season as GM for the BruCru. Remember the Mike O'Connnell era?

Long story short, the Bruins are an average franchise right now, like the rest of the Original Six, stagnating thanks to a lack of creativity and ingenuity.

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

I probably wouldn't consider his comments valid, except maybe in an alternate dimension where the Penguins aren't in the playoffs and are moving or folding.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Penguins lost again tonight thanks to some more shoddy defense and goaltending. Someone forgot to tell the Pens front office that you can't always outscore the other team.

In other news:

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Tomas Kaberle got blasted by Cam Janssen and the Leafs did nothing in retaliation, despite the hit being late, an elbow, and Janssen leaving his feet. No penalty was called, and Janssen sat for the rest of the game. He'll almost certainly be fined, and the refs will get a talking to.

Which all of them should, every night. The refs screw something up night after night.

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Neil's hit was cleaner than Janssen's, no doubt. I like how the Maple Leafs did NOTHING in response. "One of best players was injured on a late hit! LET'S GO GET 'EM!"

*tickle tickle*

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

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=198872&hubname=

Penguins ownership declares an impasse in their attempts to reach a deal on an arena in Pittsburgh and "will aggressively explore relocation."

Within the last few minutes, however, Penguins fans on a hockey board I visit say that Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato said on KDKA in Pittsburgh a deal is close.

So, basically, we won't know what's going on for sure until the Penguins sign a deal somewhere.

How ya doing, buddy?