The official NHL thread

[Tenacious_Dio]

I picked a good time to start watching hockey again.

[Aerosmith87]

Let's Go Isles!!

7 out of 10 points on this road trip and going home.

I was at the game tonight. Devils didn't win, but it was the most exciting game I can remember going to in a while!

[NeverSurrender]

Let's Go Isles!!

7 out of 10 points on this road trip and going home.

I was at the game tonight. Devils didn't win, but it was the most exciting game I can remember going to in a while!

I doubt the Isles can get this many points giving up this many goals, but it's fun to watch, If Viz comes to the team and Nabby gets a little better, we have a playoff shot.

[WOLF]

Let's Go Isles!!

7 out of 10 points on this road trip and going home.

I was at the game tonight. Devils didn't win, but it was the most exciting game I can remember going to in a while!

I doubt the Isles can get this many points giving up this many goals, but it's fun to watch, If Viz comes to the team and Nabby gets a little better, we have a playoff shot.

Short season; all inter-conference games. EVERYONE has a shot if they get and stay hot for a while.

The Isles need to try not to get depressed now that they're back in their home digs, as opposed to the luxury accomodations they have in the visitor's dressing rooms on the road.

[Facedown]

Shawn Thorton could be out 7-10 days with a concussion after the "fight" with John Scott last night.
Can't wait for the rematch. Don't want to see Chara get hurt but he's obviously the only guy that matches up with him as far as size.

[John Simon Ritchie]

Shawn Thorton could be out 7-10 days with a concussion after the "fight" with John Scott last night.
Can't wait for the rematch. Don't want to see Chara get hurt but he's obviously the only guy that matches up with him as far as size.

Thornton was the aggressor and got lumped.

[pieceofme]

Bruins/Sabres tonight. Bloodbath?

Nice to see Thornton get owned. John Scott is the closest to a goon you see these days.

[Gibsonite]

Nice to see anyone on the B's getting owned

[Facedown]

There aren't many people who wouldn't get owned by the guy.
He's 6'8" 270lbs.

[Kid-Wicked]

Bruins/Sabres tonight. Bloodbath?

Nice to see Thornton get owned. John Scott is the closest to a goon you see these days.

closest? him, thorton and colton orr are nothing but goons!

[NeverSurrender]

Bruins/Sabres tonight. Bloodbath?

Nice to see Thornton get owned. John Scott is the closest to a goon you see these days.

closest? him, thorton and colton orr are nothing but goons!

Actually I think there are more goons this year than last or at least the same amount. Isles have Carrkner and Boulton. Although Carkner is an ok d-man.

[Lardbucket]

Blackhawks get another Loser Point, so still "undefeated".

[chungasrevenge]

I wouldn't be surprised if Thorton is done. I can't see Julien throwing him out there to take more punches. That was a TKO concussion after who knows how many hundreds of shots he's taken to the noggin over the years.

With the mounting lawsuits against the NFL and the troubling brain studies being released what seems like every other month, how can the league not ban fighting in the near future? I'm not anti-fighting by any means, but it seems inevitable at this point. The NHL will look more like the Olympic game by the next CBA. It's the massive elephant in the room that Bettman is afraid to face. The NHL doesn't have the deep pockets to withstand lawsuits like the NFL.

[NeverSurrender]

I wouldn't be surprised if Thorton is done. I can't see Julien throwing him out there to take more punches. That was a TKO concussion after who knows how many hundreds of shots he's taken to the noggin over the years.

With the mounting lawsuits against the NFL and the troubling brain studies being released what seems like every other month, how can the league not ban fighting in the near future? I'm not anti-fighting by any means, but it seems inevitable at this point. The NHL will look more like the Olympic game by the next CBA. It's the massive elephant in the room that Bettman is afraid to face. The NHL doesn't have the deep pockets to withstand lawsuits like the NFL.

You need to stop before you lose credibility in the forum.

Ban fighting? Are you going to ban players running into each other? That causes more concussions than fighting. Don't be fooled by the media and lawyers.

Ban fighting, gtfo.

[pieceofme]

I wouldn't be surprised if Thorton is done. I can't see Julien throwing him out there to take more punches. That was a TKO concussion after who knows how many hundreds of shots he's taken to the noggin over the years.

With the mounting lawsuits against the NFL and the troubling brain studies being released what seems like every other month, how can the league not ban fighting in the near future? I'm not anti-fighting by any means, but it seems inevitable at this point. The NHL will look more like the Olympic game by the next CBA. It's the massive elephant in the room that Bettman is afraid to face. The NHL doesn't have the deep pockets to withstand lawsuits like the NFL.

You need to stop before you lose credibility in the forum.

Ban fighting? Are you going to ban players running into each other? That causes more concussions than fighting. Don't be fooled by the media and lawyers.

Ban fighting, gtfo.

I concur.

[Frett_Bored]

Jackets finally show up for a game.

[Kid-Wicked]

I wouldn't be surprised if Thorton is done. I can't see Julien throwing him out there to take more punches. That was a TKO concussion after who knows how many hundreds of shots he's taken to the noggin over the years.

With the mounting lawsuits against the NFL and the troubling brain studies being released what seems like every other month, how can the league not ban fighting in the near future? I'm not anti-fighting by any means, but it seems inevitable at this point. The NHL will look more like the Olympic game by the next CBA. It's the massive elephant in the room that Bettman is afraid to face. The NHL doesn't have the deep pockets to withstand lawsuits like the NFL.

my prediction....thorton becomes the next nhl player to lose his marbles and completely snap.

[pieceofme]

There aren't many people who wouldn't get owned by the guy.
He's 6'8" 270lbs.

Parros didn't

Oh and he scored a goal as well.

Panthers on a two game winning streak. And we're playing well!

[chungasrevenge]

I wouldn't be surprised if Thorton is done. I can't see Julien throwing him out there to take more punches. That was a TKO concussion after who knows how many hundreds of shots he's taken to the noggin over the years.

With the mounting lawsuits against the NFL and the troubling brain studies being released what seems like every other month, how can the league not ban fighting in the near future? I'm not anti-fighting by any means, but it seems inevitable at this point. The NHL will look more like the Olympic game by the next CBA. It's the massive elephant in the room that Bettman is afraid to face. The NHL doesn't have the deep pockets to withstand lawsuits like the NFL.

You need to stop before you lose credibility in the forum.

Ban fighting? Are you going to ban players running into each other? That causes more concussions than fighting. Don't be fooled by the media and lawyers.

Ban fighting, gtfo.

Credibility? It's Metal Sludge.

[John Simon Ritchie]

John Erskine...fuck you. Enjoy the 3 games, dickhead. I hope Simmonds tunes him up next go 'round.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nh ... g/1885757/

[NeverSurrender]

I wouldn't be surprised if Thorton is done. I can't see Julien throwing him out there to take more punches. That was a TKO concussion after who knows how many hundreds of shots he's taken to the noggin over the years.

With the mounting lawsuits against the NFL and the troubling brain studies being released what seems like every other month, how can the league not ban fighting in the near future? I'm not anti-fighting by any means, but it seems inevitable at this point. The NHL will look more like the Olympic game by the next CBA. It's the massive elephant in the room that Bettman is afraid to face. The NHL doesn't have the deep pockets to withstand lawsuits like the NFL.

You need to stop before you lose credibility in the forum.

Ban fighting? Are you going to ban players running into each other? That causes more concussions than fighting. Don't be fooled by the media and lawyers.

Ban fighting, gtfo.

Credibility? It's Metal Sludge.

Yep, and we are all hockey fans of all leagues. And you're in the major minority when it comes to banning fighting. The NHL will lose money if they ban fighting. More people aren't going to show up because it stops. The minor league barns would be almost empty.

[krazeebaybee]

And Phil Kessel still can't even buy a goal.

God dammit.

[Royal Dudeness]

GO CANUCKS GO BABY

Suck my dong Edmonton

[jizzyjizim]

GO CANUCKS GO BABY

Suck my dong Edmonton

season series 1-1...the Sedin sisters can eat a bag of asian dicks too!

[John Simon Ritchie]

Good time with The Flyers last night:


Rob Zombie was at the game, gathering info for his movie on the Broad Street Bullies.

And the emergence of Tom Sestito...sniper!

"Sestito scored both his goals in nearly identical fashion, slipping soft backhands through the five-hole of Anders Lindback."

"I've got one [move]," Sestito said. "Hopefully no goalies catch on to that. I'm going to keep doing it until it stops working."

Awesome!


http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/fly ... tning.html

Also great seeing "Promqueen" getting KTFO by Rinaldo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPzcRrFmz1U

[Facedown]

B's and C's tonight.

[WOLF]

B's and C's tonight.

You guys won round 1, but the Habs are proving they weren't as bad as they seemed last year and are on their way back.

[johnk5150]

I so want the Hawks to get revenge on Torres tonight but don't want any suspensions with the shortened season. Maybe they can sign and activate Happy Gilmore to a one day contract.

[Lardbucket]

I so want the Hawks to get revenge on Torres tonight but don't want any suspensions with the shortened season. Maybe they can sign and activate Happy Gilmore to a one day contract.

"He's right. I don't belong in golf, I'm a hockey player!!"
"Really? What team do you play for??"
"EASY!!!"

[Facedown]

Multiple reports have the Bruins trading Tim Thomas to the Islanders.
Early reports say it is for a conditional 2nd round pick with no year specified at this time.

Edit - Pick is for the 14 or 15 season and the Bruins only receive the pick if Thomas plays 1 game for the Isles this season or they trade his rights.
He still plans to sit out this year.