Dogbert 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Yeh... never you mind, I like Ottawa too. They're the best chance us Canadians have at the Cup. Heaven knows the Laffs won't do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Yeh... never you mind, I like Ottawa too. They're the best chance us Canadians have at the Cup. Heaven knows the Laffs won't do it. You have a point there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Yeh... never you mind, I like Ottawa too. They're the best chance us Canadians have at the Cup. Heaven knows the Laffs won't do it. WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!!! :D :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 He's been here for over a year and a half. You guys suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 TC. Putting aside any personal feelings which team Ottawa or Toronto do you think has a better chance at winning the Cup? Oh, guess the Wild didn't need Gaborik and Duprey (sp) Cheap franchise is going to be sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Once they get about 15 games into the season, Gaborik will get what he wants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 TC. Putting aside any personal feelings which team Ottawa or Toronto do you think has a better chance at winning the Cup? Well, obviously Ottawa's the better team and (barring a boat load of injuries) are going to win the Northeast and finish ahead of Toronto, again, but I do think the Leafs have a decent shot at winning it all, not clawing for a playoff spot like some people are saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Maybe those people don't understand how the Leafs plan to win without a solid defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 My boycott lasted all of zero games ... I went to the B's-Devils game last night. I thought that my boys looked pretty good, although I don't like the idea of dropping Knuble to the 2nd line just to put Samsonov back on the first. Joe-Muzz-Knuble was a better line than Joe-Muzz-Sammy, in my opinion, and I think that Samsonov fits in better with Ralston-Axelson on the second line. The sweaters is going to take some getting used to. Hopefully it means that I'll never have to be at the Fleet while the B's are wearing those fucking AWFUL 3rd jerseys, because otherwise there's nothing good about the change. As much as it pains me to say it, both TO and Ottawa will finish above Boston this year ... but Ottawa is the only one with a legit chance of winning the Cup. Both the Leafs and the Bruins have too many holes to be considered contenders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 TC. Putting aside any personal feelings which team Ottawa or Toronto do you think has a better chance at winning the Cup? Well, obviously Ottawa's the better team and (barring a boat load of injuries) are going to win the Northeast and finish ahead of Toronto, again, but I do think the Leafs have a decent shot at winning it all, not clawing for a playoff spot like some people are saying. I don't think they'll be clawing for a playoff spot at all, not with how weak the East is again this year. But they have no shot in the playoffs with their defence as horrible as it is. Belfour's going to snap one of these days, I'm telling you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Their defence isn't 'horrible'. Sure, it's not great, or even that good, but to label them horrible is not fair just because they don't have any all-stars on the blueline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Further proof that Barry Melrose has lost his mind: He's picking the Rangers to make a run to the Cup final this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slingshot Suplex 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 John Buccigross is picking the Blues to win the Cup? Now that I'm down here I'd like to see it just to see if anyone in Missouri notices or any of the papers outside of metro SL report it. And Barry....if you HAVE to cater to an east coast team.....at least cater to a decent one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Further proof that Barry Melrose has lost his mind: He's picking the Rangers to make a run to the Cup final this season. I read that, laughed and shook my head. He's had better gems in the past, believe it or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2003 Phil Esposito was on Off The Record on TSN today. When the host asked him, point blank, why Bobby Clarke was still the Flyers GM, Espo replied, "I think he's got pictures." :lol: Well, I certainly have a picture... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 Wow. Nashville looked sharp tonight against Anaheim. And Ottawa was tuning up for Saturday's potential Stanley Cup Finals preview against Detroit, coasting to a 5-2 win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 Notes after Flyers opener: Joni Pitkanen is going to be a stud Tony Amonte can not fucking find the back of a god damn net with the motherfucking puck to save his worthless pile of shit stuffed into pads and a jersey abortion of a life Jeff Hackett had a good debut, but I won't think about him for a good two months unless he really blows in said months. Before that it is too hard to know what he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 Go Company Team~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 Of course Hackett had a good debut; he only faced 17 shots. Primeau of course showed us all why he's a joke of a leader and captain. And you are right about Pitkanen. Give him a year to get accustomed to his surroundings, and you have a replacement for either Desjardins or Weinrich (34 and 36 respectively). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 Yeah, but Hackett did have some good saves. Not that the goalie even matters until April. Don't forget, Keith Primeau was "the best player in the playoffs last season to not score a point." I loved that line from the announcers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 I feel bad for Denis, if he was on a team that had a decent defense he'd get a lot of Pub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brush with Greatness 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 Not only do the Flyers have Joni Pitkanen but they also have Jeff Woywitka coming up. No Pitkanen but incredible upside none the less in a more defensive type role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 Yeah, with those two and Vandermeer I was sort of surprised they resigned Desjardins and Ragnarson in the offseason. I figured at least one of the would be gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 The Caps looked pretty good, even if it was against the Islanders. I dont get why they are trying to give John Gruden the nickname Chucky..doesn't work. Unlike the other John Gruden, he really doesn't look like the Chucky doll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2003 I felt bad for Cechmanek last night. His D totally let him down on the game-winner...Yzerman just walked right in and scored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2003 Pittsburgh might be better, sooner than anyone could imagine. "PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Even the Los Angeles Kings are wondering how much better Marc-Andre Fleury can possibly get if he's already this good at age 18. Los Angeles spoiled the No. 1 draft pick's otherwise sensational debut with two special teams goals and the injury-thinned Kings beat Fleury's Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 Friday night. Fleury, the top pick in the June entry draft, couldn't have played much better in his first NHL game, stopping 46 of 48 shots. But the goaltender's talent-depleted team couldn't have played much worse, tying a franchise record with only 11 shots." If they get any semblence of a team in front of him, they could have a shot at the playoffs next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2003 11 fucking shots?! That's pathetic. Colorado looked very good tonight, although looking good against Chicago isn't really saying much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2003 Is Mario playing this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2003 Yeah, he played tonight. -2 with 1 SOG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogbert 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2003 Habs 4, Laffs 0. :D :D :D :D :D :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
