Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Knew this was coming for months now... As did anyone who lived in Calgary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 NHL schedule is out. Teams in Pacific Division are visited by the Atlantic Division. I might actually be able to see Sidney Crosby. Ducks are going to play the Kings in their home opener at the Pond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 12, 2006 I'm glad that I'll get to see Forsberg and Crosby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Northeast is home to Northwest. That's cool -- all the Canadian teams will come around here at least once. Can't say that I'm too upset that the Sens don't have to play the Pacific. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Of note: 11-11-6- Habs v. Leafs (HOF game) 11-28-6- Anaheim v. Oilers (Pronger's first game back in Edmonton...although he might not make the flight (personal reasons)) 12-6-6- Canes v. Oilers (SCF rematch) 1-13-7- Hockey Day in Canada (Habs v. Sens; Nucks v. Leafs; Oil v. Flames) For "interleague" games, it's: NE @ Central; v. NW (Bruins @ Blues; Wild @ Bruins) SE @ NW; v. Pacific (Thrashers @ Canucks; Ducks @ Thrashers) Atlantic @ Pacific; v. Central (Devils @ Ducks; Blackhawks @ Devils) Bruins open on the road because of the goddamn circus, but then have 6 straight at home. I like opening on the road though...brings the team together and allows them to gel early on in the season. Especially against the Blues and Isles. It's feasible that the Bruins come home with four wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterberg is God 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Detroit makes two trips here so hopefully I can attend both games as I did last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterberg is God 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens announced the acquisition of forward Mike Johnson from the Phoenix Coyotes for the Canadiens' fourth round draft pick in 2007 as well as the trade of forward Richard Zednik to the Washington Capitals in return for the Capitals' third round draft pick in 2007. The Montreal Canadiens re-signed David Aebischer to a $1.9-million US, one-year contract Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2006 Canadiens signed Sergei Samsonov. REALLY good signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Canadiens signed Sergei Samsonov. REALLY good signing. ...Wait and see how that works out though. If he didn't like playing in Boston, where hockey is greeted with mostly apathy, he's in for a rude awakening. The price is OK, but I'll wait until Sergei shows any of the usual frailty that he showed in Boston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I like Mike Johnson and don't like Samsonov. The Habs are easily the softest team in the league, and they will be murdered on any given night. Chris Neil's going to be able to take runs at will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Chara too. He could feasibly kill a member of the Habs this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I like Johnson coming a lot. Props to Gainey who at least seems to be making an effort to counter the problem of the Habs being so small, especially up front. Granted, I'm taller than Sergei, but I like these deals a lot. Zednik never did quite become all he could of. I was beginning to think he was a bad locker room guy, especially the way they had talked of trading him over the last 17 months. If we can just get one big defenceman, I'll be really happy with our starting six. If Higgins, Ryder(provded he re-signs), Komisarek and Ribero all play like they can, I'll be every excited. Max, Chara could feasibly kill anybody. He's the Undertaker, for christ sakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I know, but I see the Bruins without an enforcer or physical presence outside of the Big Z. Then I see L'il Mike Ribeiro skating without a care across the middle of the ice and getting hit by Chara so hard that we all know that Mikey ain't faking it this time. Pair him with Alberts and they could end lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Then I see L'il Mike Ribeiro skating without a care across the middle of the ice and getting hit by Chara so hard that we all know that Mikey ain't faking it this time. We can hope, can't we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 'Canes raise the Stanley Cup banner against the Buffalo Sabres. That could get ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annabelle 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 samsanov was sort of a disappointment for the oilers in the finals. maybe even the playoffs. i expected more offensive punch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 'Canes raise the Stanley Cup banner against the Buffalo Sabres. That could get ugly. It's Buffalo. They can't hate anyone enough for it to get ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 'Canes raise the Stanley Cup banner against the Buffalo Sabres. That could get ugly. It's Buffalo. They can't hate anyone enough for it to get ugly. The Eastern Conference Finals are still fresh in everyone's minds. Sabres' fans still hate the 'Canes' fans and the 'Canes' fans still hate the Sabres' fans. I didn't mean it would get ugly on the ice, I meant it might get ugly in the stands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I doubt there'd be many Sabres fans in the stands for that game. Why would they put themselves through having to watch the team that beat them raise their banner, for just another regular-season game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 I doubt there'd be many Sabres fans in the stands for that game. Why would they put themselves through having to watch the team that beat them raise their banner, for just another regular-season game? I've already heard that alot of Sabres' fans plan to snatch up all the tickets they can as soon as they go on sale, simply to "boo" as loud as possible as the banner is being raised. Aside from that, there were plenty of fights between fans throughout the ECF and I wouldn't expect anything more from the same Sabres' fans this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Felonies! Report post Posted July 13, 2006 God, shut the fuck up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 God, shut the fuck up. Someone sounds bitter. Stay out of a discussion if it doesn't concern you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Felonies! Report post Posted July 13, 2006 It's not even that I like the Sabres and need to go to bat for them; I don't really give a shit one way or the other about either of Buffalo's teams. You're just getting really irritating with this Sabres-baiting nonsense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 It's not even that I like the Sabres and need to go to bat for them; I don't really give a shit one way or the other about either of Buffalo's teams. You're just getting really irritating with this Sabres-baiting nonsense. I responded to CanadianChris' question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Anyone want to guess what team Hasek ends up with? I doubt he'll retire after a fairly successful season last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annabelle 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 hasek is a con artist. he has fucked every team he has been on. no one will give him shit to fuck them up. an incentive laden salary is the way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Hasek use his money to start an expansion franchise, so he can be the starting goaltender. But in all seriousness... He'll probably go to Pittsburgh. I think if he doesn't tear his knee, groin, or __________, he could lead them to playoffs and then dissapear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Why Pittsburgh? Wouldn't they want M-A Fleury to step in and start being a serious NHL goaltender and not risk their entire season on Hasek's wonky legs? I'd say Hasek goes to Florida. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Toronto. Just to make everything more frustrating for Leaf fans. Oh, and I expect after 10 games of the season, Carolina will have five dollar tickets for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2006 Pros: Getting Mike Johnson and Sergei Samsonov. Really surprised on the Samsonov signing and could help the second line out more, and with Mike Johnson with the line up add some toughness. Cons: Getting paid way too much, both players, and Montreal has a tendancy to bench or short time a lot of physical players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
