General Hockey Thread v2.0 - Page 171 - The Orange Mane

Jori · 06-01-2006, 09:28 PM

I don't have a strong rooting interest either way. Oilers winning helps the Avs in terms of draft position, Canes winning, as Lanche err Clockwork alluded to, would be a big FU to the Canadian hockey elitists who still b**** and moan about hockey in the south.

Clockwork Orange · 06-01-2006, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jori

I don't have a strong rooting interest either way. Oilers winning helps the Avs in terms of draft position, Canes winning, as Lanche err Clockwork alluded to, would be a big FU to the Canadian hockey elitists who still b**** and moan about hockey in the south.

It was a riot to watch them wail about the Lightning hoisting the Cup, it'd be even better this time around. Especially those jackovs in Toronto. The Canes have been to the Finals twice in 4 years while the Leafs haven't been there since there were only 6 teams in the NHL. That must leave a sour taste in their mouths.

Pezman · 06-01-2006, 09:40 PM

I'll admit though, I wouldnt mind seeing Canada end up with a cup this year. I mean, lets face it, their sport has truly gotten away from them again after the Olympics disaster. Then again, I wouldnt mind seeing tobacco country wind up taking their grand prize again just for ****s and giggles.

Congrats to the Canes on making their second trip to the big time.

Clockwork Orange · 06-01-2006, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pezman

I'll admit though, I wouldnt mind seeing Canada end up with a cup this year. I mean, lets face it. Their sport has truly gotten away from them again after the Olympics disaster. Then again, I wouldnt mind seeing tobacco country wind up taking their grand prize again just for ****s and giggles.

I'm just waiting to hear some a-hole make mention of the Canes winning the Cup and the hillbillies in North Carolina using it as a spitoon.

I wonder if Jack Johnson is re-thinking his decision to go back to school.

Pendejo · 06-01-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pezman

I'll admit though, I wouldnt mind seeing Canada end up with a cup this year. I mean, lets face it, their sport has truly gotten away from them again after the Olympics disaster. Then again, I wouldnt mind seeing tobacco country wind up taking their grand prize again just for ****s and giggles.

Congrats to the Canes on making their second trip to the big time.

Isn't curling Canada's official national sport?

Mtbrncofn · 06-01-2006, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Fear not. Christ Drury will play forward, defense and goaltender at the same time. He'll also coach, sharpen the skates and interview himself between periods.

He's just that good.

I knew you'd come around, CO.

Mtbrncofn · 06-01-2006, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breck Bronc

What happened to Bronx33. He hasn't posted here in a while.

Game 7 about to start.

I've been wondering about him lately too. Pretty unusual for him. Hope he's ok.

Clockwork Orange · 06-01-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

I knew you'd come around, CO.

Consider me a convert. I've heard that after the game he drove the team bus to the airport, flew the team plane back to Buffalo and carried all of his teammates luggage with one hand while signing autographs for kids with the other.

I figure he'll take maybe a half hour off before he starts planning the Sabres draft and free agent strategies while writing his 5th bestseller and coaching a bunch of fat little 12 year olds to a Little League World Series.

Mtbrncofn · 06-01-2006, 11:24 PM

I'm glad you've seen the light. Don't you feel better now?

Clockwork Orange · 06-01-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

Don't you feel better now?

Much.

SoCalBronco · 06-02-2006, 10:01 PM

Can this be real? I mean I know we are at the stage of ultimate corporate whoring in sports with all these stadium naming rights and whatnot, but this....(if true)...wow.

http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=256608

Clockwork Orange · 06-02-2006, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Can this be real? I mean I know we are at the stage of ultimate corporate whoring in sports with all these stadium naming rights and whatnot, but this....(if true)...wow.

http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=256608

Please, oh please don't let this happen.

Tredici · 06-02-2006, 11:11 PM

Hey if it's good enough for Nascar drivers to pimp, it must be good enough for hockey guys...

Makes perfect sense. NHL imposes a salary cap and then lets the players whore for money.

yavoon · 06-02-2006, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tredici

Hey if it's good enough for Nascar drivers to pimp, it must be good enough for hockey guys...

Makes perfect sense. NHL imposes a salary cap and then lets the players whore for money.

its only a matter of time. soccer/golf does it too. I mean is there REALLY a big difference between a logo on ur jersey and banners ringing ur field(baseball)? doesn't seem like much of one to me.

Clockwork Orange · 06-02-2006, 11:25 PM

This is what we're headed towards.

Tredici · 06-02-2006, 11:46 PM

Maybe Cheliosaurus will sport a Geritol label on his jersey and Depends on his pants.

Jori · 06-03-2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tredici

Maybe Cheliosaurus will sport a Geritol label on his jersey and Depends on his pants.

Don't forget Viagra

SoCalBronco · 06-03-2006, 12:31 PM

NHL Combine Reports

TSN.ca Staff

6/2/2006 6:53:04 PM

More than 100 draft-eligible players from around the world are in Toronto this weekend for the National Hockey League's annual Draft Combine.

Click on to our combine diary throughout the Friday and Saturday for news, updates and one-on-one video interviews as the NHL's 30 teams evaluate hockey's future stars.

The NHL Entry Draft will take place in Vancouver on Saturday, June 24 and can be seen live on TSN at 6pm et/3pm pt.

Each NHL club has its own team of scouts, front office and athletic staff on hand. The players will conduct interviews with the clubs and will also undergo medical examinations and fitness testing for the league's Central Scouting Service.

Related Info
McGuire at the Combine
Keenan at the Combine
Toews at the Combine
Staal at the Combine
Kessel at the Combine
Johnson at the Combine
2006 NHL Draft Combine Invitees
2006 CSB Final Rankings
ISS 2006 Draft - Rising and Falling
Players will be weighed and measured and will perform arm and upper body strength tests, push-ups, sit-ups and bench presses. The tests also include going on the stationary bike for anaerobic and aerobic testing.

The results from the tests are then passed on to the 30 NHL teams.

Highlighting the list of invitees is defenceman Erik Johnson, the top-rated North American player in Central Scouting's final rankings.

Other top prospects include Peterborough Petes centre Jordan Staal, Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Phil Kessel, North Dakota forward and Winnipeg native Jonathan Toews, and Everett Silvertips centre Peter Mueller.

There is also a lot of attention on players with NHL family ties. Centre Viktor Tikhonov is the grandson of the legendary Soviet coach of the same name; U.S. National left wing Blake Geoffrion is the grandson of the late Montreal Canadiens great Bernie Geoffrion and son of former NHLer Danny, while Sudbury Wolves left wing Nick Foligno is the son of former NHL player and current Wolves head coach Mike Foligno.

Diary Entries:

11am et - The Combine was running a bit behind in the morning, with Czech forward Michael Frolik being the only ISS top-ranked prospect to go through the physical testing. Frolik, who was once pegged as a No. 1 overall pick, has seen his stock drop over the last year. According to scouts, he looked good in the physical testing (his push-up range was slightly above median).

11am et - "(The physical testing) is only one component we look at," Central Scouting Service director EJ McGuire told TSN.ca. "There's a continuing push for an on-ice component (similar to on-field testing at the NFL Combine). These sort of aspects would give scouts an added dimension to their assessments. But the physical testing doesn't affect a player's draft ranking. It gives teams a look at how he looks and how he may look in a couple of years."

11am et - An unnamed general manager has already been heard voicing his praises of young Jordan Staal, and would love to see how the Peterborough Petes forward would look a couple of seasons from now.

11:45am et - Jonathan Toews struggled with some of the physical testing. The North Dakota forward threw up after his stint on the stationary bike and his bench press was well below median. But as stressed earlier by Central Scouting, the physical test is only one component. Anyone who has seen Toews on the ice (with the Fighting Sioux and the 2006 World Junior team) knows his potential as a Top 3 selection. Toews told TSN.ca he was more concerned with nailing his interviews over the weekend and showing NHL teams what kind of person he was off the ice.

2:30pm et - Erik Johnson and Jordan Staal were (as expected?) the cream of the crop in the physical testing. "He's a machine," one scout said of Johnson. Staal, meanwhile, was very good doing the curl-ups and the consensus seems to be that these two are in top shape. Another one who really stood out so far today is Frolik, as some scouts have come away with a much better assessment of the future NHL prospect.

4:00pm et - Derick Brassard, who broke his arm early in the season, really struggled with the weight-lifting segment this afternoon and his results were well below average. He was, however, much better in the push-ups.

4:00pm et - Phil Kessel struggled with the aerobic testing on the bike. Like Toews, he required a bucket after the VO2 Max test. It was noted by some observers that the college players generally fared worse in the aerobic tests because most have not played since early April. Some junior prospects were still playing in late May or even into June. Kessel was happier with his strength testing.

Saturday Diary Entries:

2:00pm et - Coming into the day's workouts, scouts were buzzing that Czech prospect Jiri Tlusty (ranked No. 11 by the International Scouting Service) could be a guy to watch, expecting him to be in excellent shape, but he was disappointing with results either mid-range or below in several exercises. Reports were that, despite spending the season playing against men in the Czech league, Tlusty's body also looked soft.

Everett Silvertips centre Peter Mueller, ranked sixth by ISS, reportedly looked good and fit, with his early workout results slightly above average.

One player who really impressed in workouts was Western Hockey League defenceman Jesse Dudas (ranked No. 53 among North American skaters by Central Scouting). The 18 year-old missed a good chunk of time due to a leg injury, playing only 24 games this year, but showed up in "unbelievable" shape, ripping up the bench press. A source says the blueliner was among the top five thus far in workouts.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=167745&hubname=nhl

DivineLegion · 06-03-2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

I'm just waiting to hear some a-hole make mention of the Canes winning the Cup and the hillbillies in North Carolina using it as a spitoon.

I wonder if Jack Johnson is re-thinking his decision to go back to school.

Thats a good one hillbillies in NC, the Triangle is far from a bunch of hillbillies. Obviously you havent been to the greater Raliegh area (dont go to Durham unless you have a death wish).

Breck Bronc · 06-03-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivineLegion

Thats a good one hillbillies in NC, the Triangle is far from a bunch of hillbillies. Obviously you havent been to the greater Raliegh area (dont go to Durham unless you have a death wish).

Obviously you missed the point of Clockwork's post. He's calling out the people that perpetuate the hillbilly stereotype.

Clockwork Orange · 06-03-2006, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivineLegion

Thats a good one hillbillies in NC, the Triangle is far from a bunch of hillbillies. Obviously you havent been to the greater Raliegh area (dont go to Durham unless you have a death wish).

Try to keep up with the conversation, context and all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

I want there to be a Stanley Cup parade in Raleigh, NC just to piss off the hockey elitists who act as though unless you're a Canadian team or an original six team, you don't deserve a chance at the Cup.

Go Canes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

It was a riot to watch them wail about the Lightning hoisting the Cup, it'd be even better this time around. Especially those jackovs in Toronto. The Canes have been to the Finals twice in 4 years while the Leafs haven't been there since there were only 6 teams in the NHL. That must leave a sour taste in their mouths.

Thanks for the warning about Durham though, I'm officially terrified.

Mtbrncofn · 06-03-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Can this be real? I mean I know we are at the stage of ultimate corporate whoring in sports with all these stadium naming rights and whatnot, but this....(if true)...wow.

http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=256608

Oh Lord, I hope not.

Nuggets4 · 06-04-2006, 11:20 AM

Dumb question of the day (well, dumb question of the day not asked by Mock):

NBC going to be carrying the cup finals or am I going to be stuck watching OLN for another 7 games?

Kid A · 06-04-2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuggets4

Dumb question of the day (well, dumb question of the day not asked by Mock):

NBC going to be carrying the cup finals or am I going to be stuck watching OLN for another 7 games?

I believe OLN is doing the first two games, NBC has the rest of the series.

Pezman · 06-05-2006, 12:40 AM

Ok, calling all cars. I'm officially worried about Bronx33. Lets hope he is ok. Does anyone have any further contact info for him?

As for the Finals, I've predicted so wonderfully so far this playoffs, so I'm taking Edmonton in 7. Its so money!

06-01-2006, 09:40 PM	#4253
Pezman Livin the dream Andy did you hear about this one? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Smoggy SoCal Posts: 9,833 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	I'll admit though, I wouldnt mind seeing Canada end up with a cup this year. I mean, lets face it, their sport has truly gotten away from them again after the Olympics disaster. Then again, I wouldnt mind seeing tobacco country wind up taking their grand prize again just for **s and giggles. Congrats to the Canes on making their second trip to the big time. __________________ Sitting on a beach, earning 20%**

06-02-2006, 10:01 PM	#4261
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,284 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	Can this be real? I mean I know we are at the stage of ultimate corporate whoring in sports with all these stadium naming rights and whatnot, but this....(if true)...wow. http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=256608 __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

06-03-2006, 12:31 PM	#4268
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,284 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	NHL Combine Reports TSN.ca Staff 6/2/2006 6:53:04 PM More than 100 draft-eligible players from around the world are in Toronto this weekend for the National Hockey League's annual Draft Combine. Click on to our combine diary throughout the Friday and Saturday for news, updates and one-on-one video interviews as the NHL's 30 teams evaluate hockey's future stars. The NHL Entry Draft will take place in Vancouver on Saturday, June 24 and can be seen live on TSN at 6pm et/3pm pt. Each NHL club has its own team of scouts, front office and athletic staff on hand. The players will conduct interviews with the clubs and will also undergo medical examinations and fitness testing for the league's Central Scouting Service. Related Info McGuire at the Combine Keenan at the Combine Toews at the Combine Staal at the Combine Kessel at the Combine Johnson at the Combine 2006 NHL Draft Combine Invitees 2006 CSB Final Rankings ISS 2006 Draft - Rising and Falling Players will be weighed and measured and will perform arm and upper body strength tests, push-ups, sit-ups and bench presses. The tests also include going on the stationary bike for anaerobic and aerobic testing. The results from the tests are then passed on to the 30 NHL teams. Highlighting the list of invitees is defenceman Erik Johnson, the top-rated North American player in Central Scouting's final rankings. Other top prospects include Peterborough Petes centre Jordan Staal, Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Phil Kessel, North Dakota forward and Winnipeg native Jonathan Toews, and Everett Silvertips centre Peter Mueller. There is also a lot of attention on players with NHL family ties. Centre Viktor Tikhonov is the grandson of the legendary Soviet coach of the same name; U.S. National left wing Blake Geoffrion is the grandson of the late Montreal Canadiens great Bernie Geoffrion and son of former NHLer Danny, while Sudbury Wolves left wing Nick Foligno is the son of former NHL player and current Wolves head coach Mike Foligno. Diary Entries: 11am et - The Combine was running a bit behind in the morning, with Czech forward Michael Frolik being the only ISS top-ranked prospect to go through the physical testing. Frolik, who was once pegged as a No. 1 overall pick, has seen his stock drop over the last year. According to scouts, he looked good in the physical testing (his push-up range was slightly above median). 11am et - "(The physical testing) is only one component we look at," Central Scouting Service director EJ McGuire told TSN.ca. "There's a continuing push for an on-ice component (similar to on-field testing at the NFL Combine). These sort of aspects would give scouts an added dimension to their assessments. But the physical testing doesn't affect a player's draft ranking. It gives teams a look at how he looks and how he may look in a couple of years." 11am et - An unnamed general manager has already been heard voicing his praises of young Jordan Staal, and would love to see how the Peterborough Petes forward would look a couple of seasons from now. 11:45am et - Jonathan Toews struggled with some of the physical testing. The North Dakota forward threw up after his stint on the stationary bike and his bench press was well below median. But as stressed earlier by Central Scouting, the physical test is only one component. Anyone who has seen Toews on the ice (with the Fighting Sioux and the 2006 World Junior team) knows his potential as a Top 3 selection. Toews told TSN.ca he was more concerned with nailing his interviews over the weekend and showing NHL teams what kind of person he was off the ice. 2:30pm et - Erik Johnson and Jordan Staal were (as expected?) the cream of the crop in the physical testing. "He's a machine," one scout said of Johnson. Staal, meanwhile, was very good doing the curl-ups and the consensus seems to be that these two are in top shape. Another one who really stood out so far today is Frolik, as some scouts have come away with a much better assessment of the future NHL prospect. 4:00pm et - Derick Brassard, who broke his arm early in the season, really struggled with the weight-lifting segment this afternoon and his results were well below average. He was, however, much better in the push-ups. 4:00pm et - Phil Kessel struggled with the aerobic testing on the bike. Like Toews, he required a bucket after the VO2 Max test. It was noted by some observers that the college players generally fared worse in the aerobic tests because most have not played since early April. Some junior prospects were still playing in late May or even into June. Kessel was happier with his strength testing. Saturday Diary Entries: 2:00pm et - Coming into the day's workouts, scouts were buzzing that Czech prospect Jiri Tlusty (ranked No. 11 by the International Scouting Service) could be a guy to watch, expecting him to be in excellent shape, but he was disappointing with results either mid-range or below in several exercises. Reports were that, despite spending the season playing against men in the Czech league, Tlusty's body also looked soft. Everett Silvertips centre Peter Mueller, ranked sixth by ISS, reportedly looked good and fit, with his early workout results slightly above average. One player who really impressed in workouts was Western Hockey League defenceman Jesse Dudas (ranked No. 53 among North American skaters by Central Scouting). The 18 year-old missed a good chunk of time due to a leg injury, playing only 24 games this year, but showed up in "unbelievable" shape, ripping up the bench press. A source says the blueliner was among the top five thus far in workouts. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=167745&hubname=nhl __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

06-05-2006, 12:40 AM	#4275
Pezman Livin the dream Andy did you hear about this one? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Smoggy SoCal Posts: 9,833 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Ok, calling all cars. I'm officially worried about Bronx33. Lets hope he is ok. Does anyone have any further contact info for him? As for the Finals, I've predicted so wonderfully so far this playoffs, so I'm taking Edmonton in 7. Its so money! __________________ Sitting on a beach, earning 20%

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06-01-2006, 09:28 PM	#4251
Jori US Olympian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,631	I don't have a strong rooting interest either way. Oilers winning helps the Avs in terms of draft position, Canes winning, as Lanche err Clockwork alluded to, would be a big FU to the Canadian hockey elitists who still b**** and moan about hockey in the south.

06-01-2006, 11:24 PM	#4259
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	I'm glad you've seen the light. Don't you feel better now?

06-02-2006, 11:11 PM	#4263
Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	Hey if it's good enough for Nascar drivers to pimp, it must be good enough for hockey guys... Makes perfect sense. NHL imposes a salary cap and then lets the players whore for money.

06-02-2006, 11:25 PM	#4265
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	This is what we're headed towards.

06-02-2006, 11:46 PM	#4266
Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	Maybe Cheliosaurus will sport a Geritol label on his jersey and Depends on his pants.

06-04-2006, 11:20 AM	#4273
Nuggets4 Requisite Nugs Die-Hard Buffaloes, Buffaloes, Go C-U! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 4,360 Adopt-a-Bronco: Allen Iverson	Dumb question of the day (well, dumb question of the day not asked by Mock): NBC going to be carrying the cup finals or am I going to be stuck watching OLN for another 7 games?