General Hockey Thread v2.0 - Page 33 - The Orange Mane

alkemical · 02-28-2006, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillybroncosnut

Wow, surprising that a Pens fan actually defends the coward. I don't have a problem with a player lowering the hamer on another player. I do have a problem with a player who repeatedly goes for players kneecaps!

that's a BS call and you know it philly - like your team has had no scumbuckets on skates ever? flyers fans are just retarded.

Worst announcers on TV too.

Bronx33 · 02-28-2006, 11:51 AM

GAME: Minnesota Wild (29-25-5) at Colorado Avalanche (32-21-6).

TIME: Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST.

If the Minnesota Wild are going to make a push for the playoffs, they'll need to start defeating the teams in their own division.

The Wild take on the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center in the teams' sixth meeting of the season.

The Wild are in last place in the Northwest Division, seven points behind the third-place Avalanche and five behind fourth-place Edmonton. The Oilers are holding down the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

With Colorado in sixth place in the conference and Edmonton occupying the final postseason berth, Minnesota will have ample opportunity to make up ground in the race, with seven games left against those Northwest rivals. The Wild face the Avs three more times and have four matchups with the Oilers remaining.
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Minnesota dropped two of three, all against division foes, just before the Olympic break. Following a 2-1 loss to Colorado on Feb. 9, the Wild defeated the Oilers 6-3 on Feb. 10 before falling 3-2 in overtime at Vancouver.

While Minnesota has three more shots at Colorado, the Wild will have to reverse their fortunes against the Avs if they hope to close the gap in the postseason race. Minnesota is 1-4 against Colorado this season, and has gone 1-10 with two ties all-time in Denver.

In the teams' last six meetings at the Pepsi Center, they have played five one-goal games and a tie, including Minnesota's lone victory Dec. 17, 2003.

Forwards Wes Walz, Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Pascal Dupuis picked up their offense in the Wild's last five games before the Olympic break. Walz had four goals and five assists during that span after recording just three goals and six assists in his previous 27 contests. Bouchard had three goals and five assists in the five games, while Dupuis scored four goals.

"I can't wait to get going again," Bouchard said.

Defenseman Daniel Tjarnqvist rejoins Minnesota after playing for the gold-medal winning Swedish team.

The Avalanche have gone 13-4-3 in 2006 to move into the sixth spot in the West. Alex Tanguay has powered the Avs during that span, recording 11 goals and 14 assists in the 20 games.

Another key to Colorado's resurgence after a 19-17-3 start has been the play of goaltender David Aebischer, who lost the starting job briefly to Peter Budaj after struggling over the first three months of the season.

Aebischer was 11-9-0 with a 3.59 goals-against average and .883 save percentage through December. He stopped 32 shots in a 3-0 win over Nashville on Jan. 3, sparking a personal 11-4-2 run during which he posted a 2.56 GAA and .913 save percentage.

The Avalanche have done well against division foes this season, going 14-6-2. Aebischer is 13-3-1 within the division, and 3-0 with a 1.67 GAA in three starts against the Wild.

Aebischer stopped 33 shots in the last meeting with Minnesota on Feb. 9, allowing the Avalanche to come away with a 2-1 victory at the Xcel Energy Center.

"I have more confidence and more fun playing the game right now than I had before the season," Aebischer said after the victory.

Aebischer played well for an upstart Swiss Olympic team that reached the quarterfinals before losing to Sweden. He posted a 2.10 GAA in seven games and made 40 saves in a 3-2 upset of the Czech Republic on Feb. 16.

STANDINGS: Wild - 63 points, 5th place, 10 PB, Northwest Division. Avalanche - 70 points, 3rd place, 3 PB, Northwest Division.

TEAM LEADERS: Wild - Brian Rolston and Marian Gaborik, 24 goals; Rolston, 37 assists and 61 points; Derek Boogaard, 124 PIM. Avalanche - Marek Svatos, 32 goals; Tanguay, 42 assists and 66 points; Ian Laperriere, 88 PIM.

SPECIAL TEAMS (through Feb. 26): Wild - Power play: 17.8 percent (60 for 337), 17th in NHL. Penalty killing: 89.4 percent (295 for 330), 1st. Avalanche - Power play: 20.0 percent (73 for 365), 5th. Penalty killing: 85.0 percent (272 for 320), 6th.

GOALTENDERS: Wild - Manny Fernandez (23-9-4, 1 SO, 2.15 GAA); Dwayne Roloson (6-16-1, 1, 3.00). Avalanche - Aebischer (22-13-2, 2, 3.12); Budaj (7-5-4, 2.62).

SEASON SERIES: Avalanche, 4-1.

LAST MEETING: Feb. 9; Avalanche, 2-1. At St. Paul, Minn., Aebischer stopped 33 shots and Joe Sakic scored the winner with 5:44 remaining.

ROAD/HOME RECORDS: Wild - 12-13-4 on the road; Avalanche - 18-8-5 at home.

alkemical · 02-28-2006, 11:53 AM

I'm looking forward to see how my pens suck even more in the second half.

though watching crosby, fluery, oprik, etc is fun.

Bronx33 · 02-28-2006, 03:05 PM

http://avokatsomo.com/arkisto/2006/0...keytaituruutta

Batting practice/ Melee

Bronx33 · 02-28-2006, 03:08 PM

Beginning tonight pucks fired directly over the glass in the defensive zone are no longer an automatic two minute minor. Also, all sticks will be measured before shooters take part in the shootout.

alkemical · 02-28-2006, 03:20 PM

the iilya rule!

Mtbrncofn · 02-28-2006, 03:55 PM

Geez, I've been waiting over 2 weeks to watch my boys again and the game is on fricken OLN!!

If I pay for CI, all the damn games should be on it, including the ones televised on that stupid ass outdoor channel.

alkemical · 02-28-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

Geez, I've been waiting over 2 weeks to watch my boys again and the game is on fricken OLN!!

If I pay for CI, all the damn games should be on it, including the ones televised on that stupid ass outdoor channel.

can't, they have a contract with the NHL.

It's different than say comcast who has a contract with the flyers.

Mtbrncofn · 02-28-2006, 04:07 PM

I know, it just pisses me off.

Bronx33 · 02-28-2006, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amesj523

the iilya rule!

BUT

http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/02/261368.html

It's still a judgement call...

It was determined by the General Managers that, regarding Rule 51(a) (NOTE 1), delaying the game for shooting the puck out of play from the defensive zone: a puck shot out of play will now be judged by the route the puck leaves the playing surface, not the final destination. The four on-ice officials can converse to get the correct call on where the puck left the playing surface.

Referees will continue to use discretion under Rule 51(b) where a player anywhere on the ice deliberately bats the puck with his hand or stick outside the playing area.

Mtbrncofn · 02-28-2006, 04:16 PM

Forward Eric Lindros pronounced himself fit to play against the Capitals after missing more than two months with an injury to his right wrist.

"It's been a long road, but hopefully it's over," said Lindros, who practised with a brace on the wrist and looked reluctant to shoot the puck during drills.

___________

How long will this stint last?

Call it a career, man!

Bronx33 · 02-28-2006, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

Forward Eric Lindros pronounced himself fit to play against the Capitals after missing more than two months with an injury to his right wrist.

"It's been a long road, but hopefully it's over," said Lindros, who practised with a brace on the wrist and looked reluctant to shoot the puck during drills.

___________

How long will this stint last?

Call it a career, man!

I fully agree! that dumbarse is going to end up drinking out of a straw the rest of his life.

alkemical · 02-28-2006, 04:25 PM

i'm glad mario didn't **** around with his heart.

Clockwork Orange · 02-28-2006, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

Forward Eric Lindros pronounced himself fit to play against the Capitals after missing more than two months with an injury to his right wrist.

He can now get back on the ice and start working on his next injury.

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-28-2006, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

Forward Eric Lindros pronounced himself fit to play against the Capitals after missing more than two months with an injury to his right wrist.

"It's been a long road, but hopefully it's over," said Lindros, who practised with a brace on the wrist and looked reluctant to shoot the puck during drills.

___________

How long will this stint last?

Call it a career, man!

If AO plays tonight, he'll put Eric right back in the press box.

Bronx33 · 02-28-2006, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

He can now get back on the ice and start working on his next injury.

It's a closely guarded secret but eric hinted it has something to do with blood clots this time.

Bronx33 · 02-28-2006, 04:45 PM

http://en.ccmsports.com/index.php?splash=true

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-28-2006, 04:49 PM

That is awesome

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-28-2006, 06:06 PM

Weird seeing a commercial of Jeff Francis pimping Team Canada during a commercial in the Leafs-Caps game

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-28-2006, 06:34 PM

Off his leg, but a goal is a goal. #37 for AO.

Clockwork Orange · 02-28-2006, 08:08 PM

Punk ass Jason Allison hits Ovechkin from behind into the boards.

Nice to see the Caps take up for their franchise player.

Bronx33 · 02-28-2006, 09:04 PM

Avs up 3-1 in the 3rd.

Mtbrncofn · 02-28-2006, 09:08 PM

I am having to watch the bottom line on ESPN to see the progress. I am watching a bit of the Nucks/Flames game and Ruutu is out there being his usual piece of **** self. Just got called for his second charge of the game.

Chris Simon tried to take him on at the end of the last period, but it was broken up. Now that is someone I would love to see get his ass beat, and I think Simon is more than capable of doing it.

Bronx33 · 02-28-2006, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

I am having to watch the bottom line on ESPN to see the progress. I am watching a bit of the Nucks/Flames game and Ruutu is out there being his usual piece of **** self. Just got called for his second charge of the game.

Chris Simon tried to take him on at the end of the last period, but it was broken up. Now that is someone I would love to see get his ass beat, and I think Simon is more than capable of doing it.

I would love to see jacko get his a** kicked it's wayyyy over due.

Mtbrncofn · 02-28-2006, 09:16 PM

For sure.

02-28-2006, 11:51 AM	#802
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche 9:00 PM EST GAME: Minnesota Wild (29-25-5) at Colorado Avalanche (32-21-6). TIME: Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST. If the Minnesota Wild are going to make a push for the playoffs, they'll need to start defeating the teams in their own division. The Wild take on the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center in the teams' sixth meeting of the season. The Wild are in last place in the Northwest Division, seven points behind the third-place Avalanche and five behind fourth-place Edmonton. The Oilers are holding down the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. With Colorado in sixth place in the conference and Edmonton occupying the final postseason berth, Minnesota will have ample opportunity to make up ground in the race, with seven games left against those Northwest rivals. The Wild face the Avs three more times and have four matchups with the Oilers remaining. <A TARGET="_top" HREF="http://ad.doubleclick.net/click%3Bh=v5\|339a\|3\|0\|%2a\|a%3B27648625%3B0-0%3B0%3B6467436%3B4307-300\|250%3B15014317\|15032213\|1%3B%3B%7Esscs%3D%3fht tp://shop.nhl.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2148748"><IMG SRC="http://m.2mdn.net/686080/300.jpg" BORDER=0></A> Minnesota dropped two of three, all against division foes, just before the Olympic break. Following a 2-1 loss to Colorado on Feb. 9, the Wild defeated the Oilers 6-3 on Feb. 10 before falling 3-2 in overtime at Vancouver. While Minnesota has three more shots at Colorado, the Wild will have to reverse their fortunes against the Avs if they hope to close the gap in the postseason race. Minnesota is 1-4 against Colorado this season, and has gone 1-10 with two ties all-time in Denver. In the teams' last six meetings at the Pepsi Center, they have played five one-goal games and a tie, including Minnesota's lone victory Dec. 17, 2003. Forwards Wes Walz, Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Pascal Dupuis picked up their offense in the Wild's last five games before the Olympic break. Walz had four goals and five assists during that span after recording just three goals and six assists in his previous 27 contests. Bouchard had three goals and five assists in the five games, while Dupuis scored four goals. "I can't wait to get going again," Bouchard said. Defenseman Daniel Tjarnqvist rejoins Minnesota after playing for the gold-medal winning Swedish team. The Avalanche have gone 13-4-3 in 2006 to move into the sixth spot in the West. Alex Tanguay has powered the Avs during that span, recording 11 goals and 14 assists in the 20 games. Another key to Colorado's resurgence after a 19-17-3 start has been the play of goaltender David Aebischer, who lost the starting job briefly to Peter Budaj after struggling over the first three months of the season. Aebischer was 11-9-0 with a 3.59 goals-against average and .883 save percentage through December. He stopped 32 shots in a 3-0 win over Nashville on Jan. 3, sparking a personal 11-4-2 run during which he posted a 2.56 GAA and .913 save percentage. The Avalanche have done well against division foes this season, going 14-6-2. Aebischer is 13-3-1 within the division, and 3-0 with a 1.67 GAA in three starts against the Wild. Aebischer stopped 33 shots in the last meeting with Minnesota on Feb. 9, allowing the Avalanche to come away with a 2-1 victory at the Xcel Energy Center. "I have more confidence and more fun playing the game right now than I had before the season," Aebischer said after the victory. Aebischer played well for an upstart Swiss Olympic team that reached the quarterfinals before losing to Sweden. He posted a 2.10 GAA in seven games and made 40 saves in a 3-2 upset of the Czech Republic on Feb. 16. STANDINGS: Wild - 63 points, 5th place, 10 PB, Northwest Division. Avalanche - 70 points, 3rd place, 3 PB, Northwest Division. TEAM LEADERS: Wild - Brian Rolston and Marian Gaborik, 24 goals; Rolston, 37 assists and 61 points; Derek Boogaard, 124 PIM. Avalanche - Marek Svatos, 32 goals; Tanguay, 42 assists and 66 points; Ian Laperriere, 88 PIM. SPECIAL TEAMS (through Feb. 26): Wild - Power play: 17.8 percent (60 for 337), 17th in NHL. Penalty killing: 89.4 percent (295 for 330), 1st. Avalanche - Power play: 20.0 percent (73 for 365), 5th. Penalty killing: 85.0 percent (272 for 320), 6th. GOALTENDERS: Wild - Manny Fernandez (23-9-4, 1 SO, 2.15 GAA); Dwayne Roloson (6-16-1, 1, 3.00). Avalanche - Aebischer (22-13-2, 2, 3.12); Budaj (7-5-4, 2.62). SEASON SERIES: Avalanche, 4-1. LAST MEETING: Feb. 9; Avalanche, 2-1. At St. Paul, Minn., Aebischer stopped 33 shots and Joe Sakic scored the winner with 5:44 remaining. ROAD/HOME RECORDS: Wild - 12-13-4 on the road; Avalanche - 18-8-5 at home.

02-28-2006, 04:45 PM	#817
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02-28-2006, 11:53 AM	#803
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,691 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	I'm looking forward to see how my pens suck even more in the second half. though watching crosby, fluery, oprik, etc is fun.

02-28-2006, 03:05 PM	#804
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	http://avokatsomo.com/arkisto/2006/0...keytaituruutta Batting practice/ Melee

02-28-2006, 03:08 PM	#805
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Beginning tonight pucks fired directly over the glass in the defensive zone are no longer an automatic two minute minor. Also, all sticks will be measured before shooters take part in the shootout.

02-28-2006, 03:20 PM	#806
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,691 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	the iilya rule!

02-28-2006, 03:55 PM	#807
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	Geez, I've been waiting over 2 weeks to watch my boys again and the game is on fricken OLN!! If I pay for CI, all the damn games should be on it, including the ones televised on that stupid ass outdoor channel.

02-28-2006, 04:07 PM	#809
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	I know, it just pisses me off.

02-28-2006, 04:16 PM	#811
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	Forward Eric Lindros pronounced himself fit to play against the Capitals after missing more than two months with an injury to his right wrist. "It's been a long road, but hopefully it's over," said Lindros, who practised with a brace on the wrist and looked reluctant to shoot the puck during drills. ___________ How long will this stint last? Call it a career, man!

02-28-2006, 04:25 PM	#813
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,691 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	i'm glad mario didn't **** around with his heart.

02-28-2006, 04:49 PM	#818
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	That is awesome

02-28-2006, 06:06 PM	#819
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Weird seeing a commercial of Jeff Francis pimping Team Canada during a commercial in the Leafs-Caps game

02-28-2006, 06:34 PM	#820
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Off his leg, but a goal is a goal. #37 for AO.

02-28-2006, 08:08 PM	#821
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Punk ass Jason Allison hits Ovechkin from behind into the boards. Nice to see the Caps take up for their franchise player.

02-28-2006, 09:04 PM	#822
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Avs up 3-1 in the 3rd.

02-28-2006, 09:08 PM	#823
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	I am having to watch the bottom line on ESPN to see the progress. I am watching a bit of the Nucks/Flames game and Ruutu is out there being his usual piece of **** self. Just got called for his second charge of the game. Chris Simon tried to take him on at the end of the last period, but it was broken up. Now that is someone I would love to see get his ass beat, and I think Simon is more than capable of doing it.

02-28-2006, 09:16 PM	#825
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	For sure.