the max 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 Burke is not the playoff goalie. This team is going to live or die on Robert Esche's watch. Heh. They're better off with Burke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 Robert Esche is just as good as anybody else out there save for the Brodeur class. If he would have been given the starting job from the outset of the season he would have been an allstar, he had all-star caliber numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 If I had to choose between Esche and Burke I'd take Esche in a heartbeat. Burke has no playoff success whatsoever, so why not go with Esche (who's a very good goalie and will likely be your goalie of the future) and hope he has a good run? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 The Flyers-Sens set a record with 419 penalty minutes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaMarka 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 I just saw the highlights of Sens/Flyers. Insane. There were at least three massive brawls that started up after faceoffs. And that was after the first huge fight. Gotta love the sight of almost completely empty benches by the end of it. I like Ottawa more than Philly. But even Ottawa fans must have enjoyed that game to an extent. Damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 Did anyone see the highlight of Marco Sturm breaking his leg? That almost reached Sid level sickness? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 I just saw the highlights of Sens/Flyers. Insane. There were at least three massive brawls that started up after faceoffs. And that was after the first huge fight. Gotta love the sight of almost completely empty benches by the end of it. I like Ottawa more than Philly. But even Ottawa fans must have enjoyed that game to an extent. Damn. I'll have to wait for highlights. Ah, old time hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 Kovalev has a seperated shoulder, and will miss the remaining road swing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 Chris Simon to the Flames Great deal for the Flames, needing some toughness in their line up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaMarka 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 Sather better trade someone not named Messier to Vancouver. He's already helped four of the six Canadian teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2004 Sather better trade someone not named Messier to Vancouver. He's already helped four of the six Canadian teams. It'd be great to send some more players to Edmonton though. We can have all of the Canadian teams make the playoffs if Edmonton makes a run and everyone else stays put. I think it is going to help the NHL more to have well-known teams like the Habs and Oilers in the postseason than the Nashville Predators. Talk about media market size all you want. In the big picture, more people would watch the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers in the US than the Predators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brush with Greatness 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 On my Sport Select ticket tonight I have Ottawa over wNashville NJ over Carolina (since I'm counting on neither to drop 2 in a row) Buffalo to upset T.O. (considering they've done it 3 times already this season and TO is due for another loss) Mtl to tie LA (just because I needed a tie and thought this one would be most likely, or StL v. NYI) A $2 wager gets me 80 bucks, so yeah, cheer for those teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 Shit, that first period is exactly why I don't want Buffalo to make the playoffs. 3-0 and the Leafs looked like shit until they were shorthanded with about a minute left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 Well, the whole game ended up being the reason I don't want the Sabres to make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 Looking good so far for you, huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogbert 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 Holy shit, did the Habs ever get lucky tonight. LA completely and totally outplayed them. Of course, there are several reasons for that, one being that the Habs just played last night, and the other being that the Kings got away with murder all night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 Holy shit, did the Habs ever get lucky tonight. LA completely and totally outplayed them. Of course, there are several reasons for that, one being that the Habs just played last night, and the other being that the Kings got away with murder all night. A win is a win, and Montreal is 3 points behind NJ for sixth, and 7 points ahead of the Islanders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lomasmoney 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 All I can say is that the Eastern Conference Playoffs will be amazing but I think that Detroit, Colorado or Vancouver will take the Cup just because the Eastern Conference teams will all be dead come the Stanley Cup Finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 This season is all about the least expected people having amazing seasons (Raycroft, Souray, Riberio, Ryder, Bergeron, Telqvist, Kiprusoff, Legace, Abiersche, Hunter, Nash) And there isn't really one dominate team this year either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2004 Anyone else see Montreal overtaking New Jersey by season's end? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2004 Anyone else see Montreal overtaking New Jersey by season's end? It can happen, but with 1-7, anything can happen. How about Calgary, 7-1 over Colorado Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2004 Malhkov to the Flyers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2004 Flyers traded Chris Therian to the Dallas Stars for an 8th in 2004 and a 3rd in 2005. I can't believe someone actually gave up two draft picks for Chris Therian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2004 So where's Clarke logic on this deal. Adding Malakhov is a plus Trading Therian outways that plus to a minus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2004 Therian blows. Getting him off of the ice, big plus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brush with Greatness 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2004 Anson Carter dealt to the Kings for Jared Aulin. source tsn.ca Wow, if the Kings are healthy they could be scary. And it looks like Aulin won't be fucking Paris Hilton out in LA anymore, unless of course she decides to take up a residence in Washington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2004 Anson Carter dealt to the Kings for Jared Aulin. source tsn.ca Wow, if the Kings are healthy they could be scary. And it looks like Aulin won't be fucking Paris Hilton out in LA anymore, unless of course she decides to take up a residence in Washington. Is there any hospital beds left in any LA hospital? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2004 Matthew Barnaby going to the Avalanche for someone playing right now against the Canucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Warfare 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2004 Good trade for the Avs. They definatly needed some toughness after taking a 7-1 beating by Calgary, but they are beating Vancouver 5-0 after one period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2004 The C got Marcus Nilson from Florida for a 2nd rounder. Nilson is a good two-way player, and as someone who sees an awful lot of the Panthers, I'm sad to see him go, as it appears that Florida is giving up on this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
