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Post by Skilly on Feb 21, 2016 10:03:16 GMT -5
Jagr scores 2 goals to pass Brett Hull and moves into 3rd place on the career goals list with 742
He is also 5 points away from passing Gordie Howe, and 42 points from passing Mark Messier on the career points list.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Feb 21, 2016 13:54:27 GMT -5
Jagr scores 2 goals to pass Brett Hull and moves into 3rd place on the career goals list with 742 He is also 5 points away from passing Gordie Howe, and 42 points from passing Mark Messier on the career points list. And most of it with a mullet, even more remarkable. Quite a darn impressive career. Wonder if any of those free agent rumours linking him to Montreal over the years had any real substance. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 3, 2016 19:04:34 GMT -5
... kind of loses something in the translation ...
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Post by jkr on Mar 9, 2016 21:14:25 GMT -5
Getting hard to watch Sportsnet geese days. The 2nd intermission discusses 2 things. Whe's is going to be better - Nylander or Marner? Nylander has played what, 2 or 3 games in the league. Marner hasn't even played pro yet. I even saw an article on their website talking about a comparison between Nylander to Tavares. Tavares was a phenom that was playing major junior at 15 & was touted as a # 1 pick for several years. Would this comparison even be talked about if the Leafs weren't involved?
Then they moved on to this - which # 91 do you want on your team - Stamkos or Tavares? It was a very thinly veiled attempt at getting people riled up about these guys going to Toronto.
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Post by jkr on Mar 9, 2016 21:19:00 GMT -5
Mike Johnson just mentioned that Toronto leads the league with 15 bench minors. Coaching issue?  |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 10, 2016 6:47:01 GMT -5
Getting hard to watch Sportsnet geese days. The 2nd intermission discusses 2 things. Whe's is going to be better - Nylander or Marner? Nylander has played what, 2 or 3 games in the league. Marner hasn't even played pro yet. I even saw an article on their website talking about a comparison between Nylander to Tavares. Tavares was a phenom that was playing major junior at 15 & was touted as a # 1 pick for several years. Would this comparison even be talked about if the Leafs weren't involved? Then they moved on to this - which # 91 do you want on your team - Stamkos or Tavares? It was a very thinly veiled attempt at getting people riled up about these guys going to Toronto. I saw a bit of that and I just shook my head ... they did it with Brian Burke and Mike Babcock ... now they're doing it with two of the biggest stars out there ... unfortunately there's not much anyone can do about it ... telling the press what they can/can't publish isn't on where we live (as he takes his gullible pill) ... Cheers. |
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Post by blny on Mar 10, 2016 7:09:10 GMT -5
Getting hard to watch Sportsnet geese days. The 2nd intermission discusses 2 things. Whe's is going to be better - Nylander or Marner? Nylander has played what, 2 or 3 games in the league. Marner hasn't even played pro yet. I even saw an article on their website talking about a comparison between Nylander to Tavares. Tavares was a phenom that was playing major junior at 15 & was touted as a # 1 pick for several years. Would this comparison even be talked about if the Leafs weren't involved? Then they moved on to this - which # 91 do you want on your team - Stamkos or Tavares? It was a very thinly veiled attempt at getting people riled up about these guys going to Toronto. I saw a bit of that and I just shook my head ... they did it with Brian Burke and Mike Babcock ... now they're doing it with two of the biggest stars out there ... unfortunately there's not much anyone can do about it ... telling the press what they can/can't publish isn't on where we live (as he takes his gullible pill) ... Cheers. I think calling them 'the press' is borderline insulting to actual journalists (however few there may be left). The latter don't deal in hearsay or innuendo. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 10, 2016 8:59:02 GMT -5
I saw a bit of that and I just shook my head ... they did it with Brian Burke and Mike Babcock ... now they're doing it with two of the biggest stars out there ... unfortunately there's not much anyone can do about it ... telling the press what they can/can't publish isn't on where we live (as he takes his gullible pill) ... Cheers. I think calling them 'the press' is borderline insulting to actual journalists (however few there may be left). The latter don't deal in hearsay or innuendo. Well, maybe tell that to the guys who have made sports journalism their lives ... Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger, James Duthie, Pierre Lebrun, Stan Fischler, Red Fisher, Jack Todd, Pat Hickey, Dave Stubbs et al ... some of these guys represent a different network, sure, but I've heard the Stamkos/Tavarese thing on both sports channels ... Cheers. |
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Post by blny on Mar 10, 2016 9:17:16 GMT -5
I think calling them 'the press' is borderline insulting to actual journalists (however few there may be left). The latter don't deal in hearsay or innuendo. Well, maybe tell that to the guys who have made sports journalism their lives ... Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger, James Duthie, Pierre Lebrun, Stan Fischler, Red Fisher, Jack Todd, Pat Hickey, Dave Stubbs et al ... some of these guys represent a different network, sure, but I've heard the Stamkos/Tavarese thing on both sports channels ... Cheers. I would if they were here. I think many of them parade around like journalists, but most are preoccupied with maintaining relationships with team and league execs than actually reporting "news". |
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Post by CentreHice on Mar 13, 2016 19:13:15 GMT -5
Independent Arbitrator: Wideman's Suspension Cut in Half, FinanciallyHe gets back $280,000 after serving 19 of the 20 games. Don't know what to think about this one. 1. Happy that the NHL doesn't get to protect its officials to the max while they use a sliding scale for player-on-player predatory hits. (see Gudas who got nothing for 3 such plays). or 2. Angry that Wideman's lame explanation was finally bought. or 3. Justice was served. "10 games" is what the penalty should be anyway.
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Post by franko on Mar 13, 2016 19:28:23 GMT -5
Door number 3 for me.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Mar 14, 2016 9:36:07 GMT -5
Interesting week coming up on the Eastern wildcard front. Detroit is now in the last wildcard spot with 79 points, and 13 games left to play. Philly is next up with 76 points and 15 games left to play. On Tuesday, the two teams go head to head in a huge four point game. Pittsburgh is just one point up on Detroit with 80 points and 14 games left. Right now this sure looks like a tight three horse race for those two wildcard spots down the stretch.
In the west, Minny and Colorado are tied in points, but Minny gets the edge on the last wildcard spot with one game in hand right now. Colorado does have one more ROW so would win the tie breaker.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 17, 2016 18:01:17 GMT -5
... Patrick Roy Leads the Avalanche into the Playoffs for the second time in three years ...
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 17, 2016 18:59:14 GMT -5
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Post by jkr on Mar 18, 2016 21:18:31 GMT -5
Independent Arbitrator: Wideman's Suspension Cut in Half, FinanciallyHe gets back $280,000 after serving 19 of the 20 games. Don't know what to think about this one. 1. Happy that the NHL doesn't get to protect its officials to the max while they use a sliding scale for player-on-player predatory hits. (see Gudas who got nothing for 3 such plays). or 2. Angry that Wideman's lame explanation was finally bought. or 3. Justice was served. "10 games" is what the penalty should be anyway. #2 for me. When I see him extend the arms , IMO, that says intent. If he was concussed then he should have left the bench. And that text, blaming the 'stupid'refs tells me he's not sorry. The linesman is still out yet nobody says much about him. |
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Post by jkr on Mar 24, 2016 7:36:08 GMT -5
Bruins lose 5 - 2 to Rangers. This their 4th loss in a row & they are now 7th in the East. Philly & Detroit are 3 behind with games in hand. Something to cheer for in this dismal season.  Bruins dropped 5th in a row - to FLA. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 27, 2016 19:25:32 GMT -5
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Mar 30, 2016 21:06:46 GMT -5
... there's cheap shot artists all over the league ...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2016 21:52:15 GMT -5
Are the Caps going to be one of those teams who bullies their way to win this year? I hope not.
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Post by seventeen on Mar 31, 2016 0:54:19 GMT -5
... there's cheap shot artists all over the league ...
I'm not a fan of Washington and I hope they get eliminated early. They have won a ton of one goal games this year. That could indicate that they are just that little bit better than everyone else, or it might indicate they've enjoyed a lot of luck this season. We'll see which it is. |
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Post by jkr on Apr 2, 2016 14:42:05 GMT -5
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Post by jkr on Apr 2, 2016 14:48:31 GMT -5
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Post by blny on Apr 2, 2016 15:38:20 GMT -5
This isn't Keith's first violent use of his stick. Did it in the playoffs a few years ago and lost a game for it.
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Post by jkr on Apr 2, 2016 16:19:11 GMT -5
This isn't Keith's first violent use of his stick. Did it in the playoffs a few years ago and lost a game for it. Under your avatar I see "Sportsnet.ca survivor". I see what you mean the comments in the Kadri story are some of the dumbest I've seen. Even though the Toronto media openly discusses this issue, some fans are in denial, referring to the Gaudreau incident without looking at his "body of work". One genius even claimed that Kadri is a diver because he grew up as a Habs fan. Don't know if that last part is true but it's hard to believe how dumb some people are. Also the moderation is terrible as I saw some F bombs among the posts. |
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Post by blny on Apr 2, 2016 18:09:44 GMT -5
This isn't Keith's first violent use of his stick. Did it in the playoffs a few years ago and lost a game for it. Under your avatar I see "Sportsnet.ca survivor". I see what you mean the comments in the Kadri story are some of the dumbest I've seen. Even though the Toronto media openly discusses this issue, some fans are in denial, referring to the Gaudreau incident without looking at his "body of work". One genius even claimed that Kadri is a diver because he grew up as a Habs fan. Don't know if that last part is true but it's hard to believe how dumb some people are. Also the moderation is terrible as I saw some F bombs among the posts. ... and it's better than it used to be. In it's early days, it was using a open source bulletin board style forum. Trolls ran the place. The worst of the Internet existed there. It just wasn't a fun place to visit. I can tolerate 'bad language'. I'm the grandson of a fisherman, which means I swear ... frequently lol. It was the personal attacks, incendiary comments, and general clutter of garbage posts you had to sift through. hfboards may be full of dummies, and some passive aggressive trolls, but given the size of the place it's reasonably well moderated. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 2, 2016 19:35:17 GMT -5
Under your avatar I see "Sportsnet.ca survivor". I see what you mean the comments in the Kadri story are some of the dumbest I've seen. Even though the Toronto media openly discusses this issue, some fans are in denial, referring to the Gaudreau incident without looking at his "body of work". One genius even claimed that Kadri is a diver because he grew up as a Habs fan. Don't know if that last part is true but it's hard to believe how dumb some people are. Also the moderation is terrible as I saw some F bombs among the posts. ... and it's better than it used to be. In it's early days, it was using a open source bulletin board style forum. Trolls ran the place. The worst of the Internet existed there. It just wasn't a fun place to visit. I can tolerate 'bad language'. I'm the grandson of a fisherman, which means I swear ... frequently lol. It was the personal attacks, incendiary comments, and general clutter of garbage posts you had to sift through. hfboards may be full of dummies, and some passive aggressive trolls, but given the size of the place it's reasonably well moderated. Sounds a lot like the old SLAM! Sports site (Canoe.ca) ... that's got to be 1998-99 ... everyone was really new to blogging ... SLAM! didn't moderate their boards until a few years later ... trolls is being nice ... a few of us migrated over to Cornflake's Hockey World ... CO made this place because CFHW was initially made for Leaf fans ... they didn't mind taking on fans to other teams providing you kept it respectful ... our first Code of Conduct was drafted using some of the rules over at CFHW ... they eventually went over McKeen's Hockey ... don't know where they are now ... Cheers. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 2, 2016 21:04:34 GMT -5
Buffalo beats NYR. One point back of the Habs.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Apr 3, 2016 0:52:35 GMT -5
Arizona stuns Washington 3-0, the Yotes are now one point back of the Habs with a game at hand.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 3, 2016 1:37:55 GMT -5
With some luck and hard work by the Tank crew, we could end up in 7th last place. That would be quite the achievement after winning a few games.
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Post by 24in93 on Apr 3, 2016 7:15:38 GMT -5
... and it's better than it used to be. In it's early days, it was using a open source bulletin board style forum. Trolls ran the place. The worst of the Internet existed there. It just wasn't a fun place to visit. I can tolerate 'bad language'. I'm the grandson of a fisherman, which means I swear ... frequently lol. It was the personal attacks, incendiary comments, and general clutter of garbage posts you had to sift through. hfboards may be full of dummies, and some passive aggressive trolls, but given the size of the place it's reasonably well moderated. Sounds a lot like the old SLAM! Sports site (Canoe.ca) ... that's got to be 1998-99 ... everyone was really new to blogging ... SLAM! didn't moderate their boards until a few years later ... trolls is being nice ... a few of us migrated over to Cornflake's Hockey World ... CO made this place because CFHW was initially made for Leaf fans ... they didn't mind taking on fans to other teams providing you kept it respectful ... our first Code of Conduct was drafted using some of the rules over at CFHW ... they eventually went over McKeen's Hockey ... don't know where they are now ... Cheers. I recall the Sportsnet forums. Had to be about 15 years ago now. I attempted to post there a bit but it was futile. Most users were hell bent on trolling. You were even able to change your username as you pleased so trolls would impersonate reasonable posters. I recall somebody mentioning this place. I checked it out and have never left. |
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