Just A Dog-Dangling Afternoon
by JP Nikota on Jan 29, 2012 12:01 PM EST
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Oh, right, yeah, and the All-Star Game is on as well.
I've got a few links for you guys today, only a few of which are specifically Leafs-related, but I figured that we can't leave you without a place to chat about today's game. Check out the story on Yandle and Kessel's race from Wyshynski - it's good stuff.
Hope you're having a fine, lazy Sunday. Cheers, everyone.
Keith Yandle tried to hook Phil Kessel because he won’t play ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’
Story from Greg Wyshynski at PD.
As trade rumors swirl, looking at some recent ex-Leafs not doing too badly
From Michael Langlois at Vintage Leaf Memories.
Playoff Probabilities: Applying Score-Adjusted Fenwick%
Over at Fear The Fin, SnarkSD figures the Leafs are likely to finish the season where they currently are in the standings.
The Statistical Oddity All-Star Team
From Cam Charron at Backhand Shelf. There's a Leaf in the mix, too.
Leggio Stonewalls Marlies in 2-1 Loss
Jeffler has a farm update at MarliesHQ.
Crosby may have fractured vertebrae on top of his concussion
Daaaamn. From Chris Lund at Backhand Shelf.
Kane, Tavares save the day at NHL All-Star skills competition
From Roy MacGregor at the Globe.
ECHL line brawl: 278 PIMs, mask-on goalie fight, hysterical announcer (Video)
From Sean Leahy at Puck Daddy.
Columbus Blue Jackets Will Host The 2013 NHL All-Star Game
From J.P. Quayle at Puck Drunk Love.
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Yeah, he’s been getting plenty of PP time, and he’s been skating with Max Domi.
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Who, by the way, looks a lot like his dad on skates.
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surely not the way he’s playing?
when i used to watch him play with bj salerno, those guys were electric.
granted, they were 15 year olds.
Sounds like (from people actually watching his games) he’s actually been looking good the entire season, he’s just now being surrounded by talented players.
Still pretty excited about McKegg as a prospect.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
JP and I saw him Friday night. He took a dumb penalty that cost his team a goal in the first, but besides that looked pretty sharp with the puck and in the Ozone. He drove the net on a sweet move by a linemate and got the garbage goal on a rebound that resulted from it. He also was distributing pretty well in the Ozone. I thought his foot speed was a little lacking but his agility seemed solid. Didn’t really notice him one way or the other without the puck.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Will likely need some good time in the AHL first to adjust to playing men, but having some kids with offensive flare in the system is never a bad thing.
This is one of those cases I’m glad the Leafs locked him up early to an ELC (900k)
As opposed to David Broll, which I’m not sure what they were thinking, because he is looking more and more like a thug. Was confused at the time, still confused by that signing.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Broll was a 6th round pick that was a long shot to become a Lucic type player, he doesn;t count against a cap or take up a contract spot and even if he is a goon that never makes it out of the ECHL, he in no way affects the Leafs, but if he pans out it looks like a steal
that is what they were thinking
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
but omg SPC
It just seemed completely unnecessary to sign him at the time.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
maybe Burke just likes the kid and thought it would motivate him?
/shrug
unnecessary? maybe, but not really relevant to the concerns of the Leafs as a franchise
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
maybe Burke just likes the kid and thought it would motivate him?
Could be, different things work for different kids.
I just look at some of the upcoming kids that still need to be signed who look like they have higher ceilings and are closer to actually needing ELCs – Josh Nicholls, Brad Ross, maybe Sondre Olden – and can’t help but thinking “why him, why now?”
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
for all we know his family has financial issues, and he asked Burke for it, I doubt we will ever know why
I also find it odd Ross hasn’t been signed, unless that itself is a motivator, he seems like the kind of kid you wouldn’t want to just hand stuff to
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
I’m sure it’ll all get worked out by the time he needs to suit up anyway – not like any of these kids have leverage to ask for max ELCs anyway.
I wonder if anything will / is being thought of changing in the ELC process for the new CBA. (i.e. min/max amounts, 3 year standard contracts, etc)
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Man, am I ever sick of the player interviewsat the ASG. They are all the same.
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by CanadianMaple09 on Jan 29, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
They are groomed to answer that way.
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jan 29, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
Grabbos are groomed?
I used to love the Leafs... I still do... but I used to, too.
by Chuck Diesel on Jan 29, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
yup, bred for their ability to kill pineapples
by JohnerstonRex on Jan 29, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
Remember that time Cody Franson spoke out about his ice time and everyone just bashed him? Remember that time Tim Thomas took a political stand and no one could stop insulting him for like a week afterward? I wonder why NHLers are hesitant to say anything non-clichéd . . .
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Jan 29, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Be interesting, but be interesting in the way I want you to be interesting.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
I sort of get that, but you can show personality without being unprofessional. See: Lupul, Joffrey.
In the court of public opinion, Steve Simmons is Lionel Hutz.
Harder than it looks.
You have to be pretty careful with what you say, even the slightest attempt at a joke can backfire if not carefully worded because 1000 reporters are going to analyze what you say.
It’s not an ideal situation. Also remember, it’s not just adults with developed senses of humour watching/listening, it’s thousands of kids who idolize these guys.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
TSN needs a new editor
It appears that LA Kings forward Sam Gagne is still a long way from resuming hockey activities. LA Kings Insider Rich Hammond discusses how the Kings injury situation and cap space will affect their ability to make moves prior to the Feb. 27 deadline.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
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My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
And this
John Vogl reports that Sabres’ owner Ted Black is hinting that the team could make changes to its core group of players saying, “our commitment is to winning, not to any particular group of players that are labeled as a core.” Black did however, speak out in support of head coach Lindy Ruff and GM Darcy Regier once again.
Since returning to the ice following his second suspension this year, Oilers defenceman Andy Sutton has been playing solid hockey and has caught the eye of several teams. Dan Tencer from Oilers.NHL.com discusses Sutton, Ales Hemsky, Nikolai Khabibulin and other Oikers who could potentially be on the move before the deadline.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Err these*
I originally just had the first one
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
I originally read "Oikers" as "Oinkers", and I laughed.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
Can we just refer to the Oilers as Oinkers from this point on?
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll see you in a few weeks. Until then, I turn things over to my bestest buddy in the whole wide world: Mr. Black.
In the court of public opinion, Steve Simmons is Lionel Hutz.
I love this bit:
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal reports that the Blue Jackets would love to unload goalie Steve Mason.
Yeah, and I’d love it if I woke up and someone had lovingly left a Jaguar XJ220 for me in my driveway. Which is about as likely to actually happen.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Jan 29, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
CBJ is in a pickle for being at the bottom of the standings....
They might still get a good return for Jeff Carter if they can find some one willing to take on the contract, but really their only money trade chip is Rick Nash, who they insist is untradable.
Steve Mason, Brassard, Umberger, Pahlsson, Prospal… they’d be lucky to get 2nd-3rd round picks AT BEST for any of them.
What an awful team.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
If they wait long enough, they will have Nail.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
Oh for sure, I just mean in trying to jettison some assets and use the trade deadline to really kickstart a rebuild with picks/prospects, they dont have a lot to work with.
When Ottawa realized it was headed for a Top 10 pick last year, they at least were able to get a decent return for a good bunch of their players. CBJ really doesn’t have that luxury.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
I really feel bad for Columbus' fans.
I mean, they really looked like they were set to improve this year. It’s reminiscent of when Burke tried to sign a few free agents and forgot to shore up his goaltending situation first.
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yeah, but at least for toronto as an organization, the risk was potentially worth the loss, for a franchise perilously hanging over a cliff as it is, they should have been safe and gone slow
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
Very true
Acquiring that Carter contract is risky for them in their situation.
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yup, not to mention the out going assets, good young players that could have helped them for a long time
then there is the Wiz deal, could have used that money to sign a decent stop gap goalie like Theodore
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
here's a list
of goalies first 3 seasons since Mason came in the league.
Mason played more games, but he’s basically not much better over 3 years than Gustavsson.
I’m not sure what about that made the CBJ think Mason was worth signing for 2 years at $2.9M per.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Potential / PLEASE DONT LEAVE COLUMBUS
Same reason they gave Rick Nash exactly $1 billion to stay.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
really their only money trade chip is Rick Nash, who they insist is untradable.
And Johanssen, who they also insist is undtradable.
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
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they also have Boone Jenner
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
I wish we had Boone Jenner..
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I'm telling you I was the King of Spain (now I eat humble pie)
Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni
Twitter me this.
Welcome home Chaim Weisswasser!
by happiergilmore on Jan 29, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
he is a nasty piece of work
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
he can hit, pass, score and plays a strong 2 way game. plus he’s apparently very strong in the face off circle. only knock i’ve really heard is his skating, which didn’t even look to be a huge problem at the WJC or the few times i’ve seen him play
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I'm telling you I was the King of Spain (now I eat humble pie)
Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni
Twitter me this.
Welcome home Chaim Weisswasser!
by happiergilmore on Jan 29, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
same, he seems a lot like a smaller Kassian who doesn’t fight as much and isnt totally insane
Him Rattie and Phillips are the two guys I’d wished Burke had gone after by trading down, instead of up to get Biggs
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
I was shocked when Rattie fell out of the first. I mean it only took him two picks to get scooped up but still, he is 1st round talent forsure.
Popped a Colboner - Certified Joe Colborne Fanboy
I'm telling you I was the King of Spain (now I eat humble pie)
Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni
Twitter me this.
Welcome home Chaim Weisswasser!
by happiergilmore on Jan 29, 2012 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
wow the blues have a pretty sweet pile of prospects coming up…
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I'm telling you I was the King of Spain (now I eat humble pie)
Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni
Twitter me this.
Welcome home Chaim Weisswasser!
by happiergilmore on Jan 29, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Tarasenko and Schwartz are going to be real good
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
As well as Shattenkirk, Pietrangelo, and Ben Bishop, though he likely gets moved.
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
not to mention Perron, Backlund, Oshie and stewart ar all 25 or younger
they have a really good core
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
Berglund too
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I'm telling you I was the King of Spain (now I eat humble pie)
Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni
Twitter me this.
Welcome home Chaim Weisswasser!
by happiergilmore on Jan 29, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
Backes is older than I thought, still only 27 but I thought he was like 24 for some reason
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I assume you meant Backes not Backlund
Popped a Colboner - Certified Joe Colborne Fanboy
I'm telling you I was the King of Spain (now I eat humble pie)
Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni
Twitter me this.
Welcome home Chaim Weisswasser!
by happiergilmore on Jan 29, 2012 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
Well uh, they shouldn’t be trading Johanssen… those are the guys they should be looking to acquire.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
Geoff from BSH was saying he doesn’t think anyone would take Carter without a bad contract going back the other way. I suggested something along the lines of Komisarek, Kadri or Colborne, and Aulie, which is a trade I would definitely do.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Jan 29, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
I somehow doubt CBJ would take that, unfortunately.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
there is a hilarious Bleacher report rumour out there that says that there is a deal on the table that is Carter + the Blue Jackets 1st for Grabbo and Schenn
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Bleacher Report – where intelligence goes to die
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
LOL. though I would kill for CBJ’s first round pick.
by Goosemonster on Jan 29, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
they funny part was there were leafs fans saying they WOULDNT do the deal
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
those fans should probably put down their crack pipes, I’d say.
by Goosemonster on Jan 29, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
His contract is not absolutely horrible. It is stupidly long but for the next 2-3 years is likely paying him less than he is worth. I wonder/hope not if Mtrl is interested in him.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
It’s that he’s still making that much at 35, 36, 37 that’s unfortunate… I remember people being upset with the Liles extension for this very reason.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
pssh, he’ll retire before then
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
an XJ220? what an odd, yet awesome choice
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
wow. the XJ220 does 130 MPH in third gear.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
I like how it has a V6 and it still destroys most V10 supercars that are being made 20 years later
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
did you bring your coat?
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Over at Fear The Fin, SnarkSD figures the Leafs are likely to finish the season where they currently are in the standings.
But also, we made the playoffs in 52.9% of simulations!
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
A coin flip? I'll take it!
Especially with Hockey-Reference giving us 70.6% and SportsClubStats giving us 70.5%
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
he also predicts the Panthers finish 3rd in the east…..yeah….no
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
currently, Florida is tied with the Leafs for points, playing one less game, but having 3 less actual wins
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Their 5 on 5 GF/GA is also awful
24th in the league.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
and somehow NJ’s is even worse…. 25th
Colorado 27th… Varlamov trade FTW
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
And sure enough, NJ has 8 shootout wins, and Colorado 7.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
As long as they do better than the Capitals it doesn’t matter how many points they finish with, they still get the 3rd seed.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Jan 29, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
I also don’t see that happening… Caps can’t be this bad forever, right? I mean eventually Ovi’s suspension will be up, Backstrom will come back from injury, and Vokoun/Neuvirth isn’t an awful tandem…
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
yup, and Florida is coming down to earth hard and fast
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
What a fucking joke the SE is this season
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
It’s funny how everyone thought that Winnipeg playing in the SE division would be a major disadvantage for them due to travel miles. Turns out, it hasn’t hurt them much considering they’re in the easiest division in the NHL.
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travel is going to be a bitch for them no matter what, that’s what they get for wanting a team in the middle of fuck off nowhere
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by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Vokoun has been back to his old self since end of November IIRC.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Not like average goaltending has stopped the Caps in the regular season in the past.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
I just checked
In the first 17 games (techinically 18, but one had 0 shots and was 0:41 of ice time. Neuvirth probably had an equipment malfunction) of the season (through the end of November) Vokoun had a 0.906 (406 saves on 470 shots). Through the next 17 (to today) he has a 0.926 (474 saves on 512 shots).
Obviously it was him who had the bad start so you can’t disimiss it completely, but considering his skill and history it looks like he is bouncing back to form.
What is also interesting is how many more shots he is facing/saving. IN the first 17 games he saw 953 minutes and in the second he saw 965 minutes (he got pulled a couple times in the first set).
That means he was facing 29.6 shots/60 and saving 26.8 shots/60 in the first 17.
In the second 17 he has been facing 31.8 shots/60 and saving 29.4 shots/60.
He is facing more shots and saving a higher percent of them. I am not sure if the differences are signifcant, but it seems like he is on the upswing.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
This is probably excessive
But I noticed one other intersting thing. He actually started the year hot (6 straight wins with 11 goals against) and than went ice cold. He didn’t even have a bad first 2 months. It was a stretch of 10 horrific games. In those 10 straight games from October 27th to November 26th he saved 188 of 214 shots for a 0.879 save percentage. The other 24 games he has played? 712 saves in 768 games for a 0.927 save percentage. I just don’t know what the hell happened to him in that stretch but it looks like he has figured it all out. Could it be a coaching change? Dale Hunter came in on November 28th and Vokoun has been playing great since then.
(I am aware the last part of the paragraph is a narrative…)
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Wonder if the team defense has improved as well to help this… I mean if they reduce the second or third changes, remove scoring chances and allow less dangerous shot locations than before.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
No idea. It is weird how he still had the hot start. Just a terrible month of hockey in there (probably just random fluctuation…everyone has bad games he just had a bunch in a row). With him having righted the ship defensively I think they’ll be fine.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
This is why I think these things need to take recent trends into account. Washington is trending upward, Florida is trending downward. Caps winning the SE is a likely conclusion.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t Colborne supposed to be at the AHL ASG? Only one Marlie repping
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jan 29, 2012 3:15 PM EST reply actions
I thought so too.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
Ryan Connolly was traded just before the ASG so the first time he puts on his new team colours is for this event. Must be a weird feeling
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jan 29, 2012 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
Any one else remember when Bernie Nicholls was traded just before the allstar game, went from LA to the Rangers. I think he still had to play for the west team.
by Nigel Cadbury on Jan 29, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
It is Brian Connelly. The only reason I am correcting you is because I was trying to look up his stats and couldn’t find them. lol
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Colbourne and Kadri were invited. But onlyHamilton Showed up.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
How is Frattin doing in the AHL – is he outplaying competition down there or looking like he belongs in AHL?
Not exactly tearing the world a new one, but at least he’s scoring a bit.
Might see him back up with the club if BB works some trade magic at the deadline
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
LOL WTF
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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
ZOMG!
Glenn Healy = Human sewage.
Scrivens on a prayer...
by Future_considerations on Jan 29, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
BLT
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Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, also known as pretty much the only time I will ever cheer for people currently on the Bruins roster.*
offer not valid in games against the Habs, especially in the playoffs.*
**Oh who am I kidding, the Habs aren’t making the playoffs!
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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, the “official” motto of the NHL All-Star Game.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
nice goal
You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.
would be funny if team alfredsson
got blown out 12-0
You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.
Biggs knows whats up
@Tyler_Biggs
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Nhl all star game<paint drying #throwahit
No no, dig UP stupid.
PHANEUF WANTS SMASHING
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
I think to make it more interesting, they should have Tuuka Rask throw milk crates onto the ice sporadically.
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 29, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Hughson sucking up to Alfie.
Hatred of HNIC crew…rising…..
TWEET AT ME BRO
DAAAAA BLOG
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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 4:36 PM EST reply actions
Howard shutting the door
You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.
have you listened to wings fans? he gets way too much credit
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
He has been good though
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
Chara’s Slovakian preferences are paying off.
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 29, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
DION WANT TO SMASH HARTNELL
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
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SILLY HAIR MAKE DION MAD
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
loll, what does hartnell have against phaneuf?
"I like this one for everything & that one for the chicken" - GeniusInFrench
Toronto: The city that will gladly take your garbage and turn it into gold
Thank god Stamkos didn’t score or we’d never hear the end of how that was Phaneuf’s fault.
TWEET AT ME BRO
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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 4:55 PM EST reply actions
I can imagine it now, Hartnell would skate by the bench and say " suck it Phaneuf".
Oh wait.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
WTF is this Cheetah commercial?! did someone drop some acide when they made this commercial??
The only way to live as a leafs fan: with an self-deprecating sense of humour.
should bring back Ben Johnson…
by rriver89 on Jan 29, 2012 5:06 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I dunno, but “hasn’t made the playoffs in three years?”
Uhh, you SAW the roster Burke inherited, right Cherry?
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by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Cherry mentioned Wilson didn’t clap during troop night.
Burke said Cherry is unfair or picks on leafs.
The Sun spins this into something bigger then it is.
by jeffgm on Jan 29, 2012 5:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Don called out RW for not clapping for the troops when they showed him at the For The Troops game. Tortz was clapping. Burke got mad.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Jan 29, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ron MacLean has gone off the deep end.
Oh, I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument or the full half hour?
by Nirbo on Jan 29, 2012 5:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
who was it hahaha
Popped a Colboner - Certified Joe Colborne Fanboy
I'm telling you I was the King of Spain (now I eat humble pie)
Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni
Twitter me this.
Welcome home Chaim Weisswasser!
by happiergilmore on Jan 29, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
ahaha
the girl sens fan reaction after she saw it was the leafs.
You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.
It wouldn’t surprise me if it happened…. it would help his little “playbook” project
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
I've been a fan of him since he became a Leaf...
but after this whole ASG thing, he’s now one of my favorite players in the entire league
i always thought he was a douche because of his appearance on TMZ, but i’ve changed my tune.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
its nice to have a player with a legitimate personality on the team again
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
wait, when was he on TMZ?
"I like this one for everything & that one for the chicken" - GeniusInFrench
Toronto: The city that will gladly take your garbage and turn it into gold
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
....Wow. TMZ.
Wow.
I’ve never been more proud of myself for never having watched a show.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Really? Wow three young millionaires out for the night with the usual hot chicks that follow money at a location that celbs/personalities are know to visit so much so that paparazzi hang out there in hopes to get something films this and you see Lupul as douchey? Really? To me he looks like anyone else out with his buddys with some hot chicks they just met.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
yeah, there’s really nothing wrong with it, except that the girl in question is a playboy model, which, while is ok for some folks, i imagine any guy who would date someone like that to be a complete and utter skeeze-ball
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
I imagine any guy who would date someone like that [a playboy model] to be a complete and utter skeeze-ball.
That’s a really dumb opinion to hold.
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Me on Twitter
i’m sure it is.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
One of the reasons that they’re Playboy models is because 95% of guys would give up 3 years salary for a few dates with them.
But yeah, Lupul must be a skeeze-ball… or he’s a male.
also because they are willing to take off their cloths for money and fame and don’t care that it will be seen by people all over the world
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
and there are many attractive women who would never go into playboy
what’s your point?
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
my point is that just because a man is willing and able to date a playboy model, it doesn’t make him a “skeeze-ball”, it just makes him a very lucky dude
I wouldn’t say it makes him lucky, all other things equal, I’d rather date a 7 with self respect than a 10 with none
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
That statement sounds hateful… I know you’re not saying it but not all 10’s have self respect issues. That’s kinda like not all guys that date hot or playboy model types are douches.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
where did i say all 10s have no self respect?
I was clearly referring to women who pose for playboy to make money and get famous as having no self respect, and while some probably do, I doubt it is a common theme
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Oh that’s in the part where I said:
I know you’re not saying it
Ok tough guy?
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
right, but you started it with
That sounds hateful
which implies the hell out of me meaning that
ok blue balls?
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
I would be willing to try and find and test a suitable sample size. Playboy models, please feel free to contact me.
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
Marge was in Playboy. Are you calling Homer Simpson a skeeze-ball?
by ShahofToronto on Jan 29, 2012 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe date was the wrong word to use..
because I’m assuming if anything did happen it wasn’t “dating”.
Would I rather date/marry a 7 with self-respect? Absolutely, but let’s not kid ourselves, you get one night with either of the two girls you just mentioned, I know who I’m picking.
the 7, every single time
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
surprisingly, it isnt
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
anyone who says they would take a 7 over a 10 is lying to themselves
by power-forward on Jan 29, 2012 7:39 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
or actually looks for something more out of a woman than pure looks
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
okay but what if the 7 and the 10 both have similar personalities? then what?
Popped a Colboner - Certified Joe Colborne Fanboy
I'm telling you I was the King of Spain (now I eat humble pie)
Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni
Twitter me this.
Welcome home Chaim Weisswasser!
by happiergilmore on Jan 29, 2012 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
and calling a guy who is going out with a 10 a " skeez ball" is just another way of saying " i’m so f’n jealous"
by power-forward on Jan 29, 2012 7:44 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
right. either that or i’m gay. because any guy who wouldn’t date rape a hot girl is either gay or can’t get any.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
" the only things from london are steers and queers and jared dont look like no cow to me"
by power-forward on Jan 29, 2012 7:50 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
a gay joke, how quaint
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
How tall are you?
6’1’’ sir!
God damn, I didn’t know they stacked shit that high!
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
you really missed the whole point of this conversation didn’t you?
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
maybe, what i took from it is your jealous of lupul, you would rather date a 7 than a 10, you think girls that are in playboy have no self respect, and you are a closet feminist, am i close?
by power-forward on Jan 29, 2012 7:59 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
and you like long walks on the beach and you are a hopeless romantic
by power-forward on Jan 29, 2012 8:02 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
whats wrong with long walks on the beach and being a hopless romantic?
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
ah yes, I was right, you did miss the point of this conversation.
See, I came in talking about how most women are in play boy because they want money or fame bad enough to get naked and have the whole world see them, and that I would rather date a woman who was “less” attractive’ But was actually, you know, a mentally healthy person.
As for the “closet feminist” chirp, there is nothing closet about it. I am all for feminism and anything that represents equal rights for people of all sexes.
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
As one of the guys who started this whole debate, I want to apologize.Not where I saw this whole thing going. I just want to say that I respect women for both their personalities and their looks. Go Leafs Go!
no worries, it was just a fun conversation until super manly “i play hockey outside and drive a 4×4” got here
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
i got a 5 by 5.
with a load of 2 by 4’s in the back.
i win.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Jan 29, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
well i would say that most women who get naked for a fine magazine such as playboy are probably the type who love there bodies and think they are beautiful, have the highest self esteem and dont mind making a few bucks to show it off
by power-forward on Jan 29, 2012 8:10 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
and you’d be wrong
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
well when you make such a bold statement with no facts to back it up, i had to say something, you have, and would do the same to me
by power-forward on Jan 29, 2012 8:14 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
you don’t need to present facts, why should I?
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
its a rule here at ppp? remember?
by power-forward on Jan 29, 2012 8:19 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
again, if you are not going to counter with facts, then why should I have to present my own?
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
First, you have to learn to spell “you’re,” “their,” and “don’t.”
Jared’s a stickler for good spelling.
After that, you have to go find a clue.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Jan 29, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
What is the matter with you?
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
by BCapp on Jan 29, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
a ‘10’ is in the eye of a beholder. a slutty girl with bleached blonde hair and no personality is a 7 in my mind.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
a ‘10’ is in the eye of a beholder.
sure fuckin’ is.
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 29, 2012 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jan 29, 2012 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The rating scale is built to be entirely shallow. Once you start grading personalities, you’re just back to bickering. Oh, and probably not sounding like a great person.
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
also, we are talking about PLAYBOY here, not about skanky porn mags, these girls are top quality, hugh said so
by power-forward on Jan 29, 2012 7:53 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Hugh Jessiman?
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 29, 2012 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
What if she grew it out?
Either you have an enviable memory, or a pitiable life, to know nothing of regret.
- Sten, of the Qunari
by GreatKingRat on Jan 29, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
did Flyer Rob die and come back as jaredfromlondon
by l3ojangles on Jan 29, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
now that’s just offensive
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 30, 2012 5:37 AM EST up reply actions
DING DING DING
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Things I learned here this week:
We need to do a lot more to make the hockey world more welcoming for female fans.
We need to have serious discussions on a hockey blog about dating playboy models and rating women on a scale of 1-10.
That's "Da-ooo". I killed a turkey once, with a shovel.
Are these the kind of arguements that take place around here at 4 am?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Jan 30, 2012 8:39 AM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately, the guy with the camera is trying to make a living like anyone else… its just sad that he has to make it this way, which in a way says a lot about the general public’s desires and needs.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
I guess, but I feel like only a certain type of personality gets “forced” into that kind of profession.
Ya the kind that likes to make or potentially make some good coin by just standing somewhere and filming everyone…. creepy but ya.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
trying to make a living like anyone else
I don’t know anyone who makes a living by stalking people.
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
I do and its a pretty good one.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
Hmm I don’t know, I mean what about private lives remaining private? Like who are we to be privy to something like that?
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
There’s 1:48 of my life I’m not getting back.
TWEET AT ME BRO
DAAAAA BLOG
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
This game has less breakaways than the average leafs game. Need more.
You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.
you only get breakaways when the D are pinching. that’s happening a little but not a lot (’m assuming. i only watched 5 minutes)
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Jan 29, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
nice goal
You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.
nice passing, easy goal
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
One of my buddies (Oilers fan) thinks STL would do a Hemsky for Halak straight up deal.
/hfboardsmomentoftheday
TWEET AT ME BRO
DAAAAA BLOG
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 5:52 PM EST reply actions
Everybody buying that Ballard, Raymond and Schneider for Perry rumor was the hfboards moment of the week
the ducks could easily get a better package than that if they were shopping Perry
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
Anaheim would likely want a fair amount of the tea in China for Perry. That package is more like Nescafe instant coffee.
TWEET AT ME BRO
DAAAAA BLOG
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Jan 29, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
“quick, we need a lousy defenseman, a second/third liner, and a goaltending prospect!”
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
I mean, if they were serious, Schneider would be a great jump off point, but then it would also include Hodgeson and a 1st at the very least
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
Right, but in the above mention, he’s basically the only redeeming quality of the package.
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
also, of all the help Anaheim needs, goaltending isn’t actually on that list. And Ballard? WTF? Anaheim’s supposed to swallow a salary dump for the privilege of getting rid of… Corey Perry?
Unabashed fan of the surprise 2012 Stanley Cup champs
Well, depends on whether or not they think Hiller can bounce back from a career low year.
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
They did draft best goalie available John Gibson.
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 29, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t care if it’s a meaningless game, I will never get tired of Phil Kessel scoring.
Unless he eventually leaves the Leafs for whatever reason, then fuck that guy
No no, dig UP stupid.
Team Chara > team Twattawa
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 6:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Gaborik was the right choice
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Was I hearing things or did I actually hear boos when he was collecting the cheque for charity?
If you look up "Loyalty" in the dictionary you'll see a picture of a Leafs fan wearing a Todd Gill jeresy looking like he just got punched in the stomach
Anouncer – “That money will go to charity”
Crowd- “BOOOOOOOOOOOOO”
Anouncer – “Alfredson just ran over a puppy in the parking lot”
Crowd- " Alfie! Alfie!"
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
I bet you a ton that if this was in Toronto CBC wouldnt be going this batshit crazy for Phaneuf like they’re doing for Alfredsson.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Hmm they might. CBC isn’t exactly “anti-Leafs”
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
they wouldn’t, not for dion anyways, maybe Mats, but not dion
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
That Mats retirement game is coming up soon, right?
There will be some serious CBC coverage then.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
err Mats jersey to the rafters game I mean
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
Fitting that Elliot played like his Ottawa days.
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Jan 29, 2012 6:57 PM EST reply actions
Phaneuf was a -3 but Spezza was a -5 and he had a goal.
Brian Cambell was a +7.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Phaneuf for Campbell straight up
#notserious
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
meh it was the ASG, they never play defense in those games. The whole game was really boring, but at least its one step closer to the Leafs
by Goosemonster on Jan 29, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
he’s slumping worse than Kessel
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Jan 29, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
His trade/60 is terrible
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Not Hockey, Left Asking for a Straight Game
Oh, I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument or the full half hour?
by Nirbo on Jan 29, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Top 25 Under 25 returns from an impromptu hiatus tomorrow.
Sorry, things got a little hectic at work and well, you know.
Let’s all agree that it’s birky’s fault and move on
Cynically Sarcastic
Сертыфікаваны Grabbo Палюбоўнік
Consider it done.
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 29, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
In the meantime, give us your opinions on what your top 25 should look like here
Cynically Sarcastic
Сертыфікаваны Grabbo Палюбоўнік
Everyone else should just agree with mine, because it’s the most correct.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
hey birky
Popped a Colboner - Certified Joe Colborne Fanboy
I'm telling you I was the King of Spain (now I eat humble pie)
Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni
Twitter me this.
Welcome home Chaim Weisswasser!
by happiergilmore on Jan 29, 2012 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
I was at the gym when this asg pos came on, and did i mention pos? i mean, wtf was that? not even half-speed. no hit. slide around the ice and do pitty-patty poo poo passes. a team of differently abled princeton grads could have whipped these tossers.
christ, what an appalling event. and what a completely horrid showcase for the world’s fastest game, hard-hitting, explosive, blah blah blah.
why not turn the heritage thingie into all 30 teams playing outside? do THAT in late january. much more fun.
so. how bad as it? that game… was so bad… i actually turned the channel and watched basketball. the miasma HEAT.
how fucking sad is that?
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Jan 29, 2012 8:14 PM EST reply actions
No I’m afraid the ASG was cancelled, they put on the Ottawa ego stroking show instead.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
I assume the people who care most about the ASG either:
1) Live in the city where it is being held
2) Don’t really watch/care about hockey that often
by Goosemonster on Jan 29, 2012 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m guessing this puts me in the minority, but I don’t fit into either of those two categories, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the ASG the last two years now.
But I guess “care” and "enjoy’ are two different things
by J-DUBZ on Jan 29, 2012 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I made this a while ago and forgot to post it. Today's my last chance.
by physicalred on Jan 29, 2012 9:13 PM EST reply actions 19 recs
thats pretty good
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Jan 29, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Take my money!!!!
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Jan 29, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Just
sitting here taking a dump on the Overch-can.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Jan 29, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
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