NHL 09-10 Season - Page 5

Terawlyn · 10-04-2009, 05:54 PM

Well then again, what did Edmonton expect in a 36 year goalie who got run out of town by... Huet, who didn't quite perform with Chicago.

Haven't watched the game tho, were the Oilers running circles in that terrific Calgary defense? (Montreal facing them tuesday... and honestly I'm scared...)

Usha Starchild · 10-04-2009, 08:59 PM

Its ok, most of the vancouver fans have given up on the season already because tey lost the first to games. They are already calling for trades and saying who sucks.

Rudd · 10-04-2009, 10:30 PM

Bruins with 7 different goal scorers against Carolina is a nice comeback from Thursdays turd-dropping performance against Washington.

Pretty upset at former-B Andrew Alberts for taking a cheap shot at recently returned Marco Sturm. At least he was made to pay for it. And Milan Lucic is a MONSTER. 21yrs old and has bloodied and beaten two of the leagues biggest tough guys this year already.

At one point there were so many people in the penalty box, they couldn't fit enough to all sit down.

Can't wait til Thursday now.

Eomer · 10-05-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Terawlyn

Well then again, what did Edmonton expect in a 36 year goalie who got run out of town by... Huet, who didn't quite perform with Chicago.

Haven't watched the game tho, were the Oilers running circles in that terrific Calgary defense? (Montreal facing them tuesday... and honestly I'm scared...)

He wasn't run out of town by Huet. His contract was up, and they'd signed Huet, so they didn't have much choice. Let's not forget who carried them to the Conference Finals last year, although is play wasn't amazing. If he was run out of town by Huet, why was he playing in the playoffs? 36 years old isn't that old for a goalie. That's how old Roloson was when the Oilers went on their run, and he would have won the Conn Smythe hands down had he not been injured and the Oil lost.

It was just such poor timing for that to happen, he cost us at least a point if not 2.

Ichu · 10-05-2009, 10:58 AM

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It was just such poor timing for that to happen, he cost us at least a point if not 2.

That was all it was. Had that happened with 5 minutes left Edmonton would definitely have scored another goal to tie it up.

I know it's early, and we have 4 points(could easily be 0), but the Flames are already diving back into old shitty second and third period habits. It's so frustrating.

Doleo · 10-05-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Eomer

Well. Not exactly a fantastic start to the Bulin era in Edmonton. Oilers outplayed the Flames pretty thoroughly last night in pretty much every department. Outhit, outskated, out shot and just generally controlled the game, other than a couple break downs that lead to the goals. Bulin's bed shitting at the end was pretty mind boggling. What the fuck? I hope he knows this is Edmonton and that was his only freebie, one more like that and he'll be getting crucified by the fans and media.

Khabi is probably the greatest mindfuck goalies. He'll get signed, suck his beginning contract years, then be awesome come the end of his term, and finally decide his back hurts when the season is on line.

Great goalie no doubt, but unpredictable and shows no dedication to any team he's with.

Usha Starchild · 10-05-2009, 11:17 PM

Speaking of goalies.

Can anyone name a goalie playing worse than Luongo this season? He even got pulled tonight. Canucks have out shot all their opponents 2-1 but have come up short due to Luongo deciding to become a sieve

Araxen · 10-05-2009, 11:24 PM

It's still too early in the season but alot of Hawks fans are calling for Huet to be benched already. /boggle

He's only played one game so far and it mostly our defense hanging him out to dry that game.

Baraz · 10-05-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Usha Starchild

Speaking of goalies.

Can anyone name a goalie playing worse than Luongo this season? He even got pulled tonight. Canucks have out shot all their opponents 2-1 but have come up short due to Luongo deciding to become a sieve

While I agree Luongo has been terrible over the first three games, and I've never been fully on board with the hype with so little hardware backing up the point, let's not forget the fact that the Canucks D have been as effective as pylons so far this season. The frequency with which they are getting beat cleanly between the blueline and the hashmarks is just disgusting.

Doleo · 10-06-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Araxen

It's still too early in the season but alot of Hawks fans are calling for Huet to be benched already. /boggle

He's only played one game so far and it mostly our defense hanging him out to dry that game.

Huet sucks balls. The hawks need to face the elephant in the room and admit that this is probably the best shot that the hawks have at the cup in a VERY long time. If they put Huet as starter when one of their rockford kids can outperform then senior management needs to take a headfirst off a bridge. Enough is enough. Last season proved it.

And yes, I was at the preseason against Minnesota and the crowd hates Huet more than Cambell.

Eomer · 10-06-2009, 09:04 AM

Heh, well, at least none of us are Toronto fans. You want to see bad goaltending? Yeah...

Eomer · 10-06-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Usha Starchild

I disagree, while wins are not important to regular season statistics they certainly matter to fans, players and the coach. You think a team that goes 0-10 in the pre-season goes into the regular season full of confidence?

If the team is clicking in the pre season it also means the coach has some chemistry in his lineups.

What did we tell you about pre-season?

Kasi · 10-06-2009, 01:01 PM

That Calgary/Edmonton game was odd. Was up in Calgary and got to watch HNIC for the first time in years. I don't quite agree with Eomer that the Oilers completely outplayed the Flames. Oilers had more shots, but not really more chances. Calgary controlled the play mostly through the first 2, and then once again let Edmonton back in in the third. That 30 second period from the wide open chance from the O'Sullivan wide open shot to the goal by Moss was very weird. There were also a number of other weird things going on in the game, from Edmonton tying it on a weird deflection off the boards to one of Calgary's earlier goals going in from a 6 foot wide shot that went in off an Oiler player's shoulder. Just a weird game with weird bounces.

Veng · 10-06-2009, 06:24 PM

Ovechkin just made Chris Pronger look like Mike Green

. So nasty.

Baraz · 10-06-2009, 08:47 PM

Looks like Gillis really didn't like Burke discussing the players in a possible trade at the draft in front of Leaf.TV

According to TSN, Gillis filed tampering charges with the league today. I find it a little surprising that they filed over this but not the Sedin issue from earlier this year, that one seemed like it would be more cut and dry. Maybe he's just doing it to save face with the players mentioned, or who knows (I don't know the NHL bylaws very well), he may have a solid case and cost Burkie some picks.

Report: Canucks to file tampering charges against Maple Leafs

Anyone a little bit more knowledgeable about the legal side of the NHL here? I don't recall ever having seen a tampering case, or if I have it was dealt with so quickly and without penalty that it escapes my memory.

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Araxen A Bearded Gnome Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 4,930	It's still too early in the season but alot of Hawks fans are calling for Huet to be benched already. /boggle He's only played one game so far and it mostly our defense hanging him out to dry that game. __________________ PSN: Araxen http://www.last.fm/user/araxen The Best FAQ on the Internet: The Official God FAQ

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Veng Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 80 +0 Internets	Ovechkin just made Chris Pronger look like Mike Green . So nasty. __________________ Venge - Void

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Baraz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 46 +6 Internets	Gillis files tampering charge against Burke Looks like Gillis really didn't like Burke discussing the players in a possible trade at the draft in front of Leaf.TV According to TSN, Gillis filed tampering charges with the league today. I find it a little surprising that they filed over this but not the Sedin issue from earlier this year, that one seemed like it would be more cut and dry. Maybe he's just doing it to save face with the players mentioned, or who knows (I don't know the NHL bylaws very well), he may have a solid case and cost Burkie some picks. Report: Canucks to file tampering charges against Maple Leafs Anyone a little bit more knowledgeable about the legal side of the NHL here? I don't recall ever having seen a tampering case, or if I have it was dealt with so quickly and without penalty that it escapes my memory.

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10-04-2009, 05:54 PM	#61 (permalink)
Terawlyn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Montréal Posts: 24 +0 Internets	Well then again, what did Edmonton expect in a 36 year goalie who got run out of town by... Huet, who didn't quite perform with Chicago. Haven't watched the game tho, were the Oilers running circles in that terrific Calgary defense? (Montreal facing them tuesday... and honestly I'm scared...)

10-04-2009, 08:59 PM	#62 (permalink)
Usha Starchild Still in China Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,437	Its ok, most of the vancouver fans have given up on the season already because tey lost the first to games. They are already calling for trades and saying who sucks.

10-04-2009, 10:30 PM	#63 (permalink)
Rudd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 176 -28 Internets	Bruins with 7 different goal scorers against Carolina is a nice comeback from Thursdays turd-dropping performance against Washington. Pretty upset at former-B Andrew Alberts for taking a cheap shot at recently returned Marco Sturm. At least he was made to pay for it. And Milan Lucic is a MONSTER. 21yrs old and has bloodied and beaten two of the leagues biggest tough guys this year already. At one point there were so many people in the penalty box, they couldn't fit enough to all sit down. Can't wait til Thursday now.

10-05-2009, 11:17 PM	#67 (permalink)
Usha Starchild Still in China Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,437	Speaking of goalies. Can anyone name a goalie playing worse than Luongo this season? He even got pulled tonight. Canucks have out shot all their opponents 2-1 but have come up short due to Luongo deciding to become a sieve

10-06-2009, 09:04 AM	#71 (permalink)
Eomer You mean I can change this? Neat! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,975 +66 Internets	Heh, well, at least none of us are Toronto fans. You want to see bad goaltending? Yeah...

10-06-2009, 01:01 PM	#73 (permalink)
Kasi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 873 +5 Internets	That Calgary/Edmonton game was odd. Was up in Calgary and got to watch HNIC for the first time in years. I don't quite agree with Eomer that the Oilers completely outplayed the Flames. Oilers had more shots, but not really more chances. Calgary controlled the play mostly through the first 2, and then once again let Edmonton back in in the third. That 30 second period from the wide open chance from the O'Sullivan wide open shot to the goal by Moss was very weird. There were also a number of other weird things going on in the game, from Edmonton tying it on a weird deflection off the boards to one of Calgary's earlier goals going in from a 6 foot wide shot that went in off an Oiler player's shoulder. Just a weird game with weird bounces.