hockey thread

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

my Penguins have made some interesting deals during the down time

most notable;

Jocelyn Thibault
Sergei Gonchar
Mark Recchi is back
Ziggy Palffy

I hope Mario can still make an impact, hopefully the long rest did him some good.

this should be an interesting (disappointing) season. I hope Sidney Crosby is everything they're saying but if history repeats itself, it doesn't look so good. Time will tell.



So how are everyone's teams looking so far?

[mikecobra95]

I know my Flyers got Forsberg and a few other good players. I see great things for the Broad street bullies this year!

Go Philly :D

[Davidm97]

my Penguins have made some interesting deals during the down time

most notable;

Jocelyn Thibault
Sergei Gonchar
Mark Recchi is back
Ziggy Palffy

I hope Mario can still make an impact, hopefully the long rest did him some good.

this should be an interesting (disappointing) season. I hope Sidney Crosby is everything they're saying but if history repeats itself, it doesn't look so good. Time will tell.



So how are everyone's teams looking so far?
You have the sickest sig I have ever seen mad props

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

You have the sickest sig I have ever seen mad props

thanks, made it a while back

[Hollywood]

Hey Tim, just got word on another board that you guys got Leclair as well.

My Kings got Pavol Demitra (very nice), Jeremy Roenick, not a fan, but he will provide some toughness that Ziggy Palffy lacked. Signed the speedy but soft Valerie Bure. Hopefully the new rules will benefit him and he can contribute. Also re-signed Frolov, Robitaille, Conroy, and a couple of other guys we needed to come back. I'm very excited about this season.

[Hollywood]

Got this link off the Kings board.
http://www.pittsburghpenguins.com/team/press/arts/1296.0.php

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

Hey Tim, just got word on another board that you guys got Leclair as well.

My Kings got Pavol Demitra (very nice), Jeremy Roenick, not a fan, but he will provide some toughness that Ziggy Palffy lacked. Signed the speedy but soft Valerie Bure. Hopefully the new rules will benefit him and he can contribute. Also re-signed Frolov, Robitaille, Conroy, and a couple of other guys we needed to come back. I'm very excited about this season.

Badass! I was just on the site this morning and didn't even know they were talking to him. I have to say I like the moves they are making.

I've always liked Bure and Roenick can't be beat on Sega NHL95 lol

looks like the Kings may be strong this year, who do you guys have at goalie?

[Hollywood]

Badass! I was just on the site this morning and didn't even know they were talking to him. I have to say I like the moves they are making. I've always liked Bure and Roenick can't be beat on Sega NHL95 lol

looks like the Kings may be strong this year, who do you guys have at goalie?

We have 2 young unproven backstops. Right now, the starter is Mathieu Garon. I've been watching old highlight reels from a couple of seasons ago when he was in Montreal. He looks great at times, but he's never played a full season as he was drafted in 2000 I believe. Most of us are optimistic, but it's going to be a wait and see kind of deal. Personally, i'd like a veteran to back up Garon just in case he chokes or struggles. You just never know with goalies, just look at Chokemanek. Brilliant in Philly, a joke with the Kings.

As for the Pens, that is going to be a fun team to watch. I'm getting the NHL center ice package so i'll be tuning in to check out a few games. Wish they were coming to Dallas this year.

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

We have 2 young unproven backstops. Right now, the starter is Mathieu Garon. I've been watching old highlight reels from a couple of seasons ago when he was in Montreal. He looks great at times, but he's never played a full season as he was drafted in 2000 I believe. Most of us are optimistic, but it's going to be a wait and see kind of deal. Personally, i'd like a veteran to back up Garon just in case he chokes or struggles. You just never know with goalies, just look at Chokemanek. Brilliant in Philly, a joke with the Kings.

As for the Pens, that is going to be a fun team to watch. I'm getting the NHL center ice package so i'll be tuning in to check out a few games. Wish they were coming to Dallas this year.

I feel the same way with the Pens goalie issues. I wish Hedberg had stayed with them, I thought he was pretty damn good. Signing Thibault makes me feel a little better, I mean he's no Wregget(lmao), but they could do worse. Hell, I liked Aubin too.

It's funny but with all the signings around the league, I have no idea what team I even want to see yet since the Penguins won't be playing here this season and I won't go to a Stars game just to watch the Stars (unless they sign Lemieux) haha

[Hollywood]

I feel the same way with the Pens goalie issues. I wish Hedberg had stayed with them, I thought he was pretty damn good. Signing Thibault makes me feel a little better, I mean he's no Wregget(lmao), but they could do worse. Hell, I liked Aubin too.

It's funny but with all the signings around the league, I have no idea what team I even want to see yet since the Penguins won't be playing here this season and I won't go to a Stars game just to watch the Stars (unless they sign Lemieux) haha

Yea, I got an 8 game package to lock up the 4 kings games here, and then 4 others. Had a hard time picking the other 4. I can usually go to any game to watch, but with all the changes, was tough to choose. I picked Atlanta as i've never seen them play and want to see Kovalchuk(sp?), Minnesota because I'm a fan of Gaborik, Colorado as it would be easy to unload the ticket if I can't go and Detroit as i've never been to a Detroit.

[ScottEvil]

All I know is I am glad hockey is back

[dallasstars281]

the stars will win the cup!!!

[Hollywood]

the stars will win the cup!!!

You're still on crack I see.

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

the stars will win the cup!!!

n/m

we've already pointed out that you SUCK at predictions

[D]

I'm a die hard Avs fan, and I hated seeing Peter leave...but no matter who Philly signs, they won't win the cup without a solid, proven goalie. Colorado won't do shit this year either. Hejduk will be in the top 3 in goal scoring if he stays healthy...but I know Turgeon and Brisbois aren't the same caliber as Foote and Forsberg. My other team, the Coyotes, should be pretty good this year. They've got a good veteran (Brett Hull) to mentor the young guys. It'll be interesting to say the least.

[dallasstars281]

n/m

we've already pointed out that you SUCK at predictions
HEY IM 60/40 ON MY PREDICTIONS!!!

[dallasstars281]

Anybody Wanna Bet Their Avatar On My Prediction???

[def1eppard]

ehh....I'll just say New Jersey this year.

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

Anybody Wanna Bet Their Avatar On My Prediction???

I'll bet an avatar and $100 that the Stars will NOT win the Stanley Cup this year.

I accept Paypal

[Hollywood]

Anybody Wanna Bet Their Avatar On My Prediction???

I'll bet my avatar and $100 bucks.

[Who Needs 8]

LOL, I heard that the Marketing Staff of the Stars realize that the Mooterus jerseys were a mistake (You know, the cow head in the shape of a Uterus: Mooterus). But they're stuck to a three year contract to keep them as the 3rd jersey. So you'll still see the stars in those crappy jersey's.

[dallasstars281]

I'll bet an avatar and $100 that the Stars will NOT win the Stanley Cup this year.

I accept Paypal
you are on!!!

[dallasstars281]

I'll bet my avatar and $100 bucks.
you are on!!!

[Hollywood]

you are on!!!

God you're a fool, but then again, you have absolutely no intention of paying up at the end of season or you are gambling on the hope that we will forget.

I have some swamp land in Nevada for sale for only 500 bucks, you want it?

[dallasstars281]

God you're a fool, but then again, you have absolutely no intention of paying up at the end of season or you are gambling on the hope that we will forget.

if i lose i will pay, i always pay for my betts if i lose.

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

you are on!!!

okay

[dallasstars281]

so i have two bets for $100 EACH!!!


GO STARS!!!

[Hollywood]

*bump* :D

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

Man I'm glad I started this thread, at least I know it won't get deleted.




On a side note, goddamn my Penguins sucked this year1111!!!!! Oh well, I'll have $100 to help ease the pain and keep me thinking about next year.

[LannyN9NE]

im willing to put money on it neither of you see any money

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

I'll get paid


quick quiz:

q.) what do my crappy Pittsburgh Penguins and the badass Dallas Stars have in common this year?










give up?












they are tied in wins in playoff games :D

[Geor!]

my Penguins have made some interesting deals during the down time

most notable;

Jocelyn Thibault
Sergei Gonchar
Mark Recchi is back
Ziggy Palffy

I hope Mario can still make an impact, hopefully the long rest did him some good.

this should be an interesting (disappointing) season. I hope Sidney Crosby is everything they're saying but if history repeats itself, it doesn't look so good. Time will tell.



So how are everyone's teams looking so far?
Wow man, those are definitely some nice acquisitions!

[dallasstars281]

the stars will win the cup!!!scratch that prediction :(

[LannyN9NE]

scratch that prediction :(

so that means you arent paying up to Hollywood and Clockwork?

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

clockwrkorangess@yahoo.com

[LannyN9NE]

if i lose i will pay, i always pay for my betts if i lose.


For the guy who was "given" the account.

[RyanB]

Go Stars!

[kangol]

Go Stars!

No Bones about it.

[LannyN9NE]

No Bones about it.

haha

[cbrjames]

I was like, why did this thread get revived? Lol, what a couple of tools. And yes, i'm talking about dstars281 and his "friend". :D

[Hollywood]

Few more welchers and we'll have to make a sticky to give them some notoriety.

[RyanB]

Few more welchers and we'll have to make a sticky to give them some notoriety.

I'll take OrangeCrush for $200, Alex.

[Hollywood]

I'll take OrangeCrush for $200, Alex.


he cut off communication? pretending it never happened? Making threats? we got some real standup people on this site.

[RyanB]

Holy trade deadline blockbuster, Batman!

[David]

Holy trade deadline blockbuster, Batman!
Hossa to Pens
Huet to Caps
Richards/Homqvist to Stars
Campbell to Sharks

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

While I'll gladly accept Hossa, I'll surely miss Armstrong and Christensen.

[LannyN9NE]

While I'll gladly accept Hossa, I'll surely miss Armstrong and Christensen.

It is a trade that has win now stamped all over it.

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

It is a trade that has win now stamped all over it.


fine by me, I don't have any bets for anything past this year :)

[D]

I'll gladly accept Ruslan Salei, Peter Forsberg, and Adam Foote.

[RyanB]

I'll gladly accept Ruslan Salei, Peter Forsberg, and Adam Foote.

2001 called, they wanted me to remind you that those guys are all old, and you're going to miss the playoffs.

[LannyN9NE]

I'll gladly accept Ruslan Salei, Peter Forsberg, and Adam Foote.

All they need to do now is talk C. Lemeuix, Roy and Kamensky out of retirement.