Red Mosquito

@SkitchP wrote:

philpritchard wrote:Skitch, I'm picking Claude Lemieux for the Nordalanche just for you.

I like Claude Lemieux.

Oh well... wait, what? That can't be true.

I'm tentatively going with this...

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1988-89 Mario Lemieux
1995-96 Jaromir Jagr
1987-88 Craig Simpson
1995-96 Petr Nedved
1988-89 Rob Brown
1973-74 Lowell MacDonald
1993-94 Martin Straka
1975-76 Jean Pronovost
1992-93 Kevin Stevens
2007-08 Evgeni Malkin
1992-93 Rick Tocchet
2009-10 Sidney Crosby
1992-93 Larry Murphy
2007-08 Sergei Gonchar
2012-13 Kris Letang
1975-76 Ron Stackhouse
1995-96 Sergei Zubov
1991-92 Paul Coffey
1995-96 Ron Francis
1972-73 Lowell MacDonald
2006-07 Jordan Staal

1997-98 Tom Barrasso
2010-11 Marc-Andre Fleury

philpritchard wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

philpritchard wrote:Skitch, I'm picking Claude Lemieux for the Nordalanche just for you.

I like Claude Lemieux.

Oh well... wait, what? That can't be true.

I kinda like guys that are unapologetically jerks. He was a little too dirty at times for sure for my liking, but I also like AJ pierzynski (oh my god, i spelled that right)

@SkitchP wrote:I also like AJ pierzynski (oh my god, i spelled that right)

Ew.

@SkitchP wrote:

philpritchard wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

philpritchard wrote:Skitch, I'm picking Claude Lemieux for the Nordalanche just for you.

I like Claude Lemieux.

Oh well... wait, what? That can't be true.

I kinda like guys that are unapologetically jerks. He was a little too dirty at times for sure for my liking, but I also like AJ pierzynski (oh my god, i spelled that right)

philpritchard wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

Kaius wrote:I was considering ducking out and would only do so if it wouldn't hurt the league, so since it would give you an even 8.. OUT

Kawordius

Definitely. I thought the Blues would have a nice team, too.

They'd win it all. It just wouldn't be fair. For the sake of an even playing field I am bowing out.

I look forward to watching!

Thejambi wrote:

philpritchard wrote:Hasek's career is crazy. In his first season with Buffalo in 1992-93 he played a career-high 28 games with an .896 SV% and a 3.15 GAA. From there, he lead the lead in SV% the next six years, won two Harts and six of the next eight Vezinas. He doesn't have the longevity (mainly because of a late start to his career) or the big win totals of some of the other greats of his generation, but I think Hasek's mid-late '90e s was the most dominant stretch of hockey any goalie has ever played.

Hasek is my all time favorite goalie. He was so good and just enjoyable to watch.

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It's hard to compare such different eras but early to mid 50's Sawchuck was probably just as good if not better. But i would have no problem givin gthe nod to Hasek.

Hasek is far and away the best goalie I have seen. Granted my hockey knowledge only goes back two decades. As a staunch Red Wings hater it was annoying see Hasek play for them (not to mention Derian Hatcher, Modano, Hull, ugh) but that play was sweet and I'm glad he won a cup. The Dominator was just incredible. Like in ace in baseball when he was out there if his team got 1-2 goals the game might just be over. I will never forget the 1998 Winter Olympics. Just carried them to the gold. Czech pride, baby!

am i crazy or were the bruins a flawed team before the season started? why are people (in the region at least) shocked they're fighting for a playoff spot?

elliseamos wrote:am i crazy or were the bruins a flawed team before the season started? why are people (in the region at least) shocked they're fighting for a playoff spot?

2 reasons: I think people thought Rask could carry them, and--even though he's been good--riding him just isn't working. Also, core players have missed significant time due to injury.

But, in general, I think you're onto something. Without Iginla--30 goals last year, don't forget!--and Boychuk/Thornton--the heart of the "big, bad Bruins"--they didn't have the same profile to start the year. I do think they could do some damage in the playoffs, but it's going to be a haul to get there.

Simple Torture wrote:

elliseamos wrote:am i crazy or were the bruins a flawed team before the season started? why are people (in the region at least) shocked they're fighting for a playoff spot?

2 reasons: I think people thought Rask could carry them, and--even though he's been good--riding him just isn't working. Also, core players have missed significant time due to injury.

But, in general, I think you're onto something. Without Iginla--30 goals last year, don't forget!--and Boychuk/Thornton--the heart of the "big, bad Bruins"--they didn't have the same profile to start the year. I do think they could do some damage in the playoffs, but it's going to be a haul to get there.

I can tell you as an islanders fan. Boychuck has made these guys winners.

lowlight79 wrote:

Simple Torture wrote:

elliseamos wrote:am i crazy or were the bruins a flawed team before the season started? why are people (in the region at least) shocked they're fighting for a playoff spot?

2 reasons: I think people thought Rask could carry them, and--even though he's been good--riding him just isn't working. Also, core players have missed significant time due to injury.

But, in general, I think you're onto something. Without Iginla--30 goals last year, don't forget!--and Boychuk/Thornton--the heart of the "big, bad Bruins"--they didn't have the same profile to start the year. I do think they could do some damage in the playoffs, but it's going to be a haul to get there.

I can tell you as an islanders fan. Boychuck has made these guys winners.

You need to make an Isles team for the Franchise Tournament.

Watching this Senators surge is just annoying. I don't have any real rivalry-hatred for the Sens, but if I have to hear about the "Hamburglar" one more time...

elliseamos wrote:am i crazy or were the bruins a flawed team before the season started? why are people (in the region at least) shocked they're fighting for a playoff spot?

I'm more excited about where the C's are headed.

While I'm not shocked about the Bruins, I do believe they are playing below their talent level and should have a much stronger grip on a playoff spot vs. fighting for one.

southp wrote:Watching this Senators surge is just annoying. I don't have any real rivalry-hatred for the Sens, but if I have to hear about the "Hamburglar" one more time...

I have more of a rivalrl-hatred for the Sens than I do for the Habs.

I should maybe start making myself at home in this thread.

Round 1 can't come soon enough!

Lots of great games on tonight.

Habs-Wings.... Detroit looking to clinch a spot, Montreal looking to claim 1st in the Atlantic
NYR vs. Sens.... Even an OTL Sens can jump into the final wildcard spot over the Bruins, while playing the Rangers who would be their 1st round opponents
Bruins vs. NJD.... I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm actually pulling for the Bruins to make the playoffs rather than the Sens. The term "lame duck" comes to mind.
Jets vs. Avalanche... Jets can clinch a playoff spot for the first time since the relocation
Flames vs. Kings.... a Calgary win with a Jets win would eliminate the Kings I believe.

southp wrote:Lots of great games on tonight.

Habs-Wings.... Detroit looking to clinch a spot, Montreal looking to claim 1st in the Atlantic
NYR vs. Sens.... Even an OTL Sens can jump into the final wildcard spot over the Bruins, while playing the Rangers who would be their 1st round opponents
Bruins vs. NJD.... I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm actually pulling for the Bruins to make the playoffs rather than the Sens. The term "lame duck" comes to mind.
Jets vs. Avalanche... Jets can clinch a playoff spot for the first time since the relocation
Flames vs. Kings.... a Calgary win with a Jets win would eliminate the Kings I believe.

You forgot Arizona vs. Vancouver; AZ wins tonight and the Sabres clinch 30th place

I hate the Sens so much.

southp wrote:Lots of great games on tonight.

Habs-Wings.... Detroit looking to clinch a spot, Montreal looking to claim 1st in the Atlantic
NYR vs. Sens.... Even an OTL Sens can jump into the final wildcard spot over the Bruins, while playing the Rangers who would be their 1st round opponents
Bruins vs. NJD.... I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm actually pulling for the Bruins to make the playoffs rather than the Sens. The term "lame duck" comes to mind.
Jets vs. Avalanche... Jets can clinch a playoff spot for the first time since the relocation
Flames vs. Kings.... a Calgary win with a Jets win would eliminate the Kings I believe.

The B's are actually in Florida tonight. Boy, do I wish they were playing the Devils.