DOWN THE JETS!

by JP Nikota on Feb 7, 2012 5:37 PM EST in Maple Leafs Game Previews

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 5: Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs breaks hard with the puck in front of Ron Hainsey #6 of the Winnipeg Jets in a game on January 5, 2012 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. The Leafs defeated the Jets 4-0. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Puck Drops: 8:30 EST

TV: SNO, TSN (in Winnipeg)

Radio: AM640

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in Winnpeg to face off against the Jets tonight for the final time this season. A win by the Leafs tonight would put them up 10 points up on a Jets team that is increasingly desperate to stay in the playoff race. Here's hoping the Leafs can drive the first nail in their proverbial playoff coffin.

As per Jonas Siegel's Twitter account yesterday, the lineup for the Leafs will remain unchanged, with the exception of Jonas Gustavsson getting the start in goal. I, for one, think this is actually my favorite incarnation of the Leafs' lineup so far this season. No Mike Komisarek, no Philippe Dupuis, no Colton Orr, and the kids developing in the minors.

The Jets, for their part, will be missing their leading goal-scorer Evander Kane (concussion), and Tim Stapleton (lower-body).

Here's a video of François Allaire talking about the Leafs' current goaltending situation going into tonight:

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Fuck the Jets

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by Chris Stoikoff on Feb 7, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions 5 recs

hey, that’s my line

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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

You Yanks need to go all Straits of Hormuz on their ass and down them like the threatening passenger plane that they are.

Go Leafs Go!

by Spezzal Teams Playa on Feb 7, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

wait…what?

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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Sorry, I meant to say Go Leafs Go.

by Spezzal Teams Playa on Feb 7, 2012 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

so in this story you are peal jam and are pandering to us so we will cheer your over rated music?

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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Pfft. You black people have no taste.

by Spezzal Teams Playa on Feb 7, 2012 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

What do you mean, “you people”?

This space for rant...

by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Oh Jared….

Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Feb 7, 2012 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

its amazing how right I am, eh?

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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:27 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

If by right you mean wrong

Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Feb 7, 2012 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

it is wrong to be so right all the time

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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

♫Oh lord it’s hard to be humble
when you’re perfect in every way♫

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

by Ghostsof on Feb 7, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

they say I’m cocky, and I say whaaaaaaaaat?
It ain’t braggin, mother fucker, if you back it up!

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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

You make fun of Pearl Jam and then quote Kid Rock?

Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Feb 7, 2012 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

really brings the joke home, does it not?

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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Wow none caught that little reference. Geez.

by samspade on Feb 7, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions

I read Kane is back in tonight

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by LeafFan1989 on Feb 7, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

I thought I saw on twitter that Kane is making his return tonite

Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Feb 7, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

I think Kane is playing tonight

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by pho king awesome on Feb 7, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions

TSN is reporting it, yes.

If I bled any more blue, you'd think I wasn't human.

by Adrian O on Feb 7, 2012 6:55 PM EST up reply actions

rumors of Kane playing tonight.

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by Wendel4 on Feb 7, 2012 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

Kane may make his return to Columbus tonight

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by kudzupo on Feb 7, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions

This was inevitable.

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by Shield on Feb 7, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

Brown will return Kane to IR tonight just like he did to RHN!!!

by LeafluvrCC on Feb 7, 2012 5:45 PM EST reply actions 3 recs

We also have our original star destroyer -Steckel!!

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by Gebx on Feb 7, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Wouldn’t he be a Super Star Destroyer? Only without all that disturbingly phallic plunging into the Death Star.

by LeafInVancouver on Feb 7, 2012 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

You guys thought we were depressing around here?

Check out this comment on mc79’s post last night:

You know, I’ve been reading this site for a long time (not commenting) and it’s always been a little uncomfortable, but I could never say why. I think Tyler’s 100% right here, and it’s now struck me that as a fan, I don’t want him to be right.
I WANT to believe that there is some secret awesome plan going on, and this rebuild is going to be all-of-a-sudden very fruitful, even though all evidence is to the contrary.
If Tyler’s right (again – sure seems like he is…) then this will all culminate in having to re-start this rebuild, and sit through more years of fan pain. I think I’d rather keep taking the soma and believing it’s all good. The hope seems better than the reality.
It reminds me of something a wise friend of mine told me in University, when we went to Showgirls one night (does that place even still exist?). Anyway, after sitting through a couple of ‘performances’, he just sat back and said, "You know, the best part of being here is wondering what the next one is going to look like."

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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 5:46 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

This makes me feel better. Thank you.

No one ever suspects the butterfly...

by Caleafornia on Feb 7, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

I suddenly feel better about my own existence

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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

that was fucking poetic

by PhilSpecter on Feb 7, 2012 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Be lucky you don’t live here in Shangri-La or Edmonton as it is more popularily known. Might as well call it Ottawa West. Whine and whine. Why aren’t we better? That’s all that is said here. Pretty obvious I think. Oiler D= pylons. Oiler goaltending= has been and never will be.

by Rythmn Man on Feb 7, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

BLOW JETS BLOW.

I'm with the Hebrew Hammer. Why aren't you?

by Be26 on Feb 7, 2012 5:49 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Can’t wait for the 8 terribly bullshit penalties we’re gonna get tonight.

Not Liking Nikolai Kulemin Means You Have No Soul

by Clawson on Feb 7, 2012 5:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Came in here to say this. I also can’t wait for a few Jets non-calls on us.

This may be the game where our perfect PK finally gets tested.

If I bled any more blue, you'd think I wasn't human.

by Adrian O on Feb 7, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

thank god this is the last night of listening to jets fans bitch every time they want a penalty

by LeafsGalAngie on Feb 7, 2012 5:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

I, for one, think that we take less than four penalties tonight. Anyone want in on this action?

by DSOD on Feb 7, 2012 5:58 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

I’ll agree with you there

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by LeafFan1989 on Feb 7, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Rec’d for optimism.

But I’ve been a pessimist around this team for years. Even though I’ve never felt so good about them for almost a decade, I still believe in Winnipeg and their shitty-ass reffing.

If I bled any more blue, you'd think I wasn't human.

by Adrian O on Feb 7, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Agh. That post of mine made no sense re-reading it.

Point still stands. The fans made the holding call on Franson on New Year’s Eve (and others, but that’s the one I remember). No question. I had never seen it so blatant before.

If I bled any more blue, you'd think I wasn't human.

by Adrian O on Feb 7, 2012 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Leafs have been incredibly disciplined since the last Jets game

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by sportsfan2 on Feb 7, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

err, the one before last

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by sportsfan2 on Feb 7, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Is eighteen less than four?

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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Im going to say that tonight is the night our streak is broken. I dont think the Leafs can overcome Winnipeg reffing at home.

Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.

by BlindSight on Feb 7, 2012 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Hopefully the Leafs can keep the win streak going though. Keeping up the offense that produced 11 goals in 2 games will go a long way.

Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.

by BlindSight on Feb 7, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Ref’s tonight won’t put there whistles away like they were last night

by LeafluvrCC on Feb 7, 2012 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Maybe. However, I think there’s no way we break the 15-game record, would be too perfectly ironic to happen against Atlanta.

well, that escalated quickly

by aelanK on Feb 7, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

100 penalties!

I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg

by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Fuck:
Winnipeg
the Jets
Phoenix
Atlanta.

Fuck all of them.

That's "Da-ooo". Like the drink.

by daoust on Feb 7, 2012 6:16 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

FUCK THE REFS!

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 6:17 PM EST reply actions 3 recs

LOL Winnipeg

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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 6:29 PM EST reply actions 6 recs

I was born there, that's my excuse too but...

Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Go!

by TheKert on Feb 7, 2012 6:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

Somebody’s rec’in everything. Let’s hope the Leafs rec’ the Jets tonight.

No one ever suspects the butterfly...

by Caleafornia on Feb 7, 2012 6:37 PM EST reply actions 4 recs

by LeafInVancouver on Feb 7, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

It’s a side effect of the new SBN app.

No no, dig UP stupid.

by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 6:40 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

well now it all makes sense!

The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.

by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 7, 2012 6:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Yes, that’s what it is. TOTALLY.

by LeafInVancouver on Feb 7, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions

Jets, eh?

Friendly SAM turret inbound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV8gW08C9Ps

I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg

by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 6:47 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Foul

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by Gebx on Feb 7, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLWsvqS64zA

I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg

by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Hahaha

Everyone: Watch this video!
Shit Leafs fans say

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by pho king awesome on Feb 7, 2012 6:48 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

My expectations for that video were better than the reality.

I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg

by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 6:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I thought it was pretty good

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by pho king awesome on Feb 7, 2012 6:52 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

I think I’d like a ‘Shit Leaf Fans Don’t Say’ even better.

IDEAS:
“Man, I loved the 80s!”
“Pfft, Wendel Clark is overrated.”
“Y’know, I find Glenn Healy both insightful and amusing.”
“The refs are always pretty impartial in Montreal.”
“The refs are always pretty impartial in Winnipeg.”
“No, I forgot the last time when we won a Cup. Could you repeat it for me?”
“Hahahaha. Laffs. Good one.”
“Hmm, should I wear my Brett Lebda jersey tonight or my Andrew Raycroft jersey?”
“4-1 lead in the third? Well, the Leafs obviously are winning this one.”
“JFJ was a very underrated GM.”
“This Damien Cox column is very well-written.”
“What’s the point of this meme? It’s about a 4th liner, for chrissakes!”
“Darcy Tucker? Hated him; what a goon.”
“Nah, I don’t hate Kerry Fraser. Time to let 1993 go.”
“Why don’t Canuck fans like us? I really care what they think!”
“John Mitchell: definitely an underrated player.”
“Man, I miss Keith Acton.”
“I find Joffrey Lupul bland and uninteresting.”
“Yay Alfie!”

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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs

Make it so.

well, that escalated quickly

by aelanK on Feb 7, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I’m thinking about picking up my camera and filming that.

If I bled any more blue, you'd think I wasn't human.

by Adrian O on Feb 7, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions

I've got a camera

And I can edit it. Lets do it!

by samspade on Feb 7, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

“I’d rather have Redlight Raycroft in net”

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by pho king awesome on Feb 7, 2012 6:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

i laughed

No no, dig UP stupid.

by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

It was alright. That was mostly me throughout the JFJ/Maurice years, minus all of the positive stuff.

If I bled any more blue, you'd think I wasn't human.

by Adrian O on Feb 7, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I just installed the blue recs. Why did I not do this sooner?

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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 6:48 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Blue is the new Woo!

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 6:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

What extension is it for chrome?

"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 Feb 7, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Where is this thing?

If I bled any more blue, you'd think I wasn't human.

by Adrian O on Feb 7, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Gotta...

bad feeling about tonight’s game. 3rd in 4 nights. Long flight. Guys maybe looking ahead to Philly… Here’s hoping I’m wrong.

Side question: when’s Reimer’s optimus goalie mask finally gonna make an appearance?

by allanbester on Feb 7, 2012 6:50 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

Hey we were just talkin’ about you over at Arctic Ice Hockey!

The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.

by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 7, 2012 6:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Hope you weren’t making fun. I get it, I’m short.

by allanbester on Feb 7, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

No way man, defending you all the way.

The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.

by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 7, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Long flight? It’s 2 hours!

I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg

by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

it is made to seem infinity longer by the fact that you know you are going to Winnipeg

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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Gotta bad feeling, Oduya? Well, I, for one, think we Kane pull this off, so stop being such a pessimistic Ladd.

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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

It could just be all the Glass I just ate, but I’m a Little worried myself.

The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.

by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 7, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Wellwood you try to stop being so negative?

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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

We’re gonna need a Flood of goal to Gagnon this one. Im Jonesing for a good pk before we start Wheelering on offense

I am all that is man,

by antrofan on Feb 7, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I wouldn’t be so Hainsey predicting a good game yet, the abundance of penalties against us might be too much Fehr them to swallow.

well, that escalated quickly

by aelanK on Feb 7, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Wheeler we gonna win if Mike Brown decides to Stapleton of Jets to the boards?

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Side question: when’s Reimer’s optimus goalie mask finally gonna make an appearance?

Ask PPP, he’s the one who seems to have the inside scoop on it.

Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.

by Shield on Feb 7, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

From what I’ve heard it’s not happening anytime soon if at all. He went with the current design instead.

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by Likely on Feb 7, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Yeah, I was referring to the design that PPP “leaked” in the summer.

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by Shield on Feb 7, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

damn. that would’ve sealed my love.

by allanbester on Feb 7, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I still miss Antro :(

I am all that is man,

by antrofan on Feb 7, 2012 6:58 PM EST reply actions

why? you some sort of fan of his?

Resident Internet Tough Guy

by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Not really

No.

I am all that is man,

by antrofan on Feb 7, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

I may have missed this in the FTB

But Nolan is officially hanging ’em up. I know we paid a pretty penny to get him, but I liked him while he was here

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 Feb 7, 2012 6:59 PM EST reply actions

That deal would have been a whole lot better if Nolan could have stayed healthy, but he was worth it for the boo hoo game if nothing else

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by Chris Stoikoff on Feb 7, 2012 7:02 PM EST up reply actions

I except the idea of trading prospects and picks for great older players when you are on the cusp and we were then. Didn’t work out, but I can’t blame Quinn (or was it JFJ?) for trying. It is when you do that when you suck that it is horrible.

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 Feb 7, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

Quinn era.

Useless comments since 2009.

by PassivelyTruculent on Feb 7, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions

In some cases, it wasn’t a terrible idea. Leetch was a good deal and had there been no lockout, the benefit would’ve been greater than a half-season.

Francis, Johansson, etc. were terrible deals, though.

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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions

Housley?

No one ever suspects the butterfly...

by Caleafornia on Feb 7, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions

Wasn’t Johansson a free agent signing?

Useless comments since 2009.

by PassivelyTruculent on Feb 7, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah from the beer league team he was playing in

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

by Ghostsof on Feb 7, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions

Negative. I was very pissed at the time for giving up McCauley.

If I bled any more blue, you'd think I wasn't human.

by Adrian O on Feb 7, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions

I forgot Boyes was in that deal too.

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 Feb 7, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

I remember being a bit worried about that at the time. I think in retrospect we can file that part of the deal under M for “meh”

The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.

by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 7, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions

I must have missed this today

@TSNBobMcKenzie
Bob McKenzie
Been so wrapped up in draft coverage, apologize if this is old news: NYI sign Frans Nielsen to 4 year, $11M extension. Takes him out of UFA.

No no, dig UP stupid.

by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 7:03 PM EST reply actions

My math sucks… 2.75/year, right?

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by Chris Stoikoff on Feb 7, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions

Sounds about right. Not bad at all.

Was kinda hoping he’d hit UFA.

No no, dig UP stupid.

by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

Well I was interested in him in the offseason but not at that price (2.75 is a tad steep.) I guess it is a similar contract to Malhotra to play a similar role (defensive stud). He does put up a tad more offence than Malhotra and is a little younger so I guess that could explain the extra year and extra 250 000/year.

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 Feb 7, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions

I think 2.75 is pretty decent for what he brings to the table.

Brings a lot more than what a couple of our guys getting paid more than get do.

No no, dig UP stupid.

by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

Oh I agree. It is why I compared him to Malhotra (2.5 by 3 year IIRC). He is the ideal 3rd liner. Can put up high 35-45 points (shitty second line winger or good 3rd line winger) and is great defensively and apparently an ace on the PK.

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 Feb 7, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

Amazing he was getting paid 525k before now.

No no, dig UP stupid.

by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

He signed a stupidly long deal in 2008. I guess he thought it was worth it to sign 4 years for a one way contract.

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 Feb 7, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions

I was more thinking that if he hit UFA he would ideally be available for a bit cheaper because his best attribute (his defensive accumen and PK ability) is not as marketable.

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 Feb 7, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions

getting paid more than get do.

Ugh I need a drink

No no, dig UP stupid.

by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

lol

I somehow didn’t notice the original mistake till you pointed it out… Now I can’t stop laughing

Twitter - @DanielM44

by Wendel4 on Feb 7, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions

For the record I didn’t either.

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 Feb 7, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions

Decided to start sportsbetting for the first time in a long while

We’ll see how long I can tolerate my predictions getting kicked in the nuts.

Twitter - @DanielM44

by Wendel4 on Feb 7, 2012 7:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

This has bad idea written all over it, but hey it’s your money.

No no, dig UP stupid.

by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

CHEMMY!

You’re in e Bay area no?
Traveling for work, I’m in Emeryville. Do you know of any bars that show hockey in the area?

Up yours Aki Berg!

by Sknut on Feb 7, 2012 7:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Good question. I’d be curious to find out, as I haven’t found one yet. There’s a place in SF called Hockey Haven, but I don’t know if they actually show hockey… or whether they are really a haven.

No one ever suspects the butterfly...

by Caleafornia on Feb 7, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Maybe Kezar? http://www.thekezarpub.com/

No one ever suspects the butterfly...

by Caleafornia on Feb 7, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

In Dublin there’s a bar called Evie’s I think that shows games, but maybe just the Sharks. In San Jose, the Britania Arms definately has the Center Ice package (and it’s part owned by Owen Nolan). It’s where I always go prior to sharks games. the bar at Logitec/Sharks Ice also shows games. Me and Chemmy caught a game there as well, just be sure the Sharks aren’t playing at the same time as a game you want to watch or the TV will be on the Sharks game only (unless you find one way in a corner with no one else).

by Nigel Cadbury on Feb 7, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

devils up by one, blerg

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by Peter de Chatham on Feb 7, 2012 7:25 PM EST reply actions

At least it was Clarkson

So my fantasy team approves

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by Chris Stoikoff on Feb 7, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

had the chance to pick him up… if only i knew he’d have a miracle season

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by Wendel4 on Feb 7, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

I just picked him up to fill in when PM Bouchard got injured. He’s been ridiculous so far, particularly lately, and 20 goals is a career high. I just wish my league tracked PIMs.

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by Chris Stoikoff on Feb 7, 2012 7:29 PM EST up reply actions

Same story here, snagged him to fill in for Duchene and he’s been friggin great. PIMs, goals, everything.

well, that escalated quickly

by aelanK on Feb 7, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions

from Parise – not surprised.

No no, dig UP stupid.

by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions

Washington up 2-0 on Florida

by TheDeek on Feb 7, 2012 7:33 PM EST reply actions

fuck fuck fuck fuck

well, that escalated quickly

by aelanK on Feb 7, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions

all we want in that game is a regulation result

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by CameronSorley on Feb 7, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

It’s a difference of 0.2% if Washington wins. They’re probably going to win the division anyways so they might as well bury the Panthers now.

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by Chris Stoikoff on Feb 7, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

That being said, if we jump over to Ottawa’s chance page, we can see a Florida win benefits their chances more, so tonight we cheer on the Capitals.

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by SkinnyFish on Feb 7, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I'm cheering for the Panthers, nonetheless

based on the fact that I’d much rather play them in the playoffs. Also, I really hate the Capitals.

well, that escalated quickly

by aelanK on Feb 7, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Panthers have eaten us alive the last couple seasons. We’ve been much better against the Capitals.

I know Ovechkin will probably activate beast mode come playoff time but it’s going to be a challenge either way and I just don’t see the Capitals being awful enough the rest of the year for the Panthers to keep that spot.

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by Chris Stoikoff on Feb 7, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions

Ottawa down 1-0 already lol…

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by LeafBoy on Feb 7, 2012 7:42 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Wondrous news

by TheDeek on Feb 7, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Suplies!

No one ever suspects the butterfly...

by Caleafornia on Feb 7, 2012 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

And… fail.

No one ever suspects the butterfly...

by Caleafornia on Feb 7, 2012 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

2-0 Blues lead Ottawa, and that’s it for Craig Anderson. Already. lol…

1/1/11: Saw the beginning of the Optimus Reim era. And it was glorious!!!1
Oh...and Phil Kessel says YAAAAAAYYYY!!!1

by LeafBoy on Feb 7, 2012 7:48 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

MAKE IT SEVEN!

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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

For a while there it looked like they would never regress….its been a fun couple of weeks :)

by TheDeek on Feb 7, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Horrible rebound on that goal. Horrible.

No one ever suspects the butterfly...

by Caleafornia on Feb 7, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Is anybody here a criminologist?

Donny, please.

by scrambles the death dealer on Feb 7, 2012 7:52 PM EST reply actions

i’m in law school if that helps? what’s the question?

by Neale's Harry on Feb 7, 2012 7:53 PM EST up reply actions

I have to compare pluralist conflict theory and radical conflict theory, which isn’t really the problem. The problem is I don’t have access to the literature I need to reference, specifically the works of Robert Bohm, George Vold and Austin Turk. So I was wondering, if by chance, anybody had access to their works.

Donny, please.

by scrambles the death dealer on Feb 7, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions