The Official 2008-09 NHL Season Discussion Thread

The Hutch · Post by **The Hutch** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:37 am

batdad wrote:Internet voting, vote as much as you want. All about the number of hits to the site.

They can say all they want about Crosby and Malkin getting record breaking votes, but all of Jagr's votes came before this website nonsense with most (If not all) voting being done at actual games by the fans in attendance.

Post by **getzlaf15** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:05 am

The fan voting is ridiculous, i mean some are worthy of the place (Getzlaf), but Niedermayer and Giguere also of the Ducks, wouldn't have been my choice, surely there has to be some Wings or Sharks in there? And Hutch, your right, Komi...who?

Also... Corey Perry has been suspended for 4 games for a nasty elbow on Claude Giroux.

The Hutch · Post by **The Hutch** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:56 am

It'll be interesting to see how Komisarek plays in the game, since physical play is frowned upon which greatly hinders his ability to crosscheck and hit from behind

Post by **joehelmer** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:19 am

The rosters has now been announced, and Komisarek is in, and so is Tim Thomas.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=29090

Post by **Manimal** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:04 pm

What's KOmisarek doing in the All-star game? He is a defensive d-man. They should have chosen Mike Green instead

Franck · Post by **Franck** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:34 pm

Voted in by fanatic Habs fans.

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:53 pm

joehelmer wrote:The rosters has now been announced, and Komisarek is in, and so is Tim Thomas.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=29090

I was glad to see Thomas, Chara, and Savard added to the roster.

Post by **batdad** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:06 pm

What? No Krecji? Oh well, guess he will dominate young stars.

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:41 pm

Krejci has really taken over the 2nd line center job on the Bruins... even before Bergeron went out injured again. He's so creative and smart. He's got this knack for slowing down or speeding up the play to suit his needs. He's got a great future ahead of him in the NHL but I don't know if he belongs in the ASG this year.

The young stars game would definitely be a good place for him. I'd also put Blake Wheeler in there. I'd love to add Lucic to that mix but that might be pushing it with too many Bruins and Lucic has had an up and down year. I'd say Matt Hunwick belongs in the young stars game too. He's having a heck of a season for a 1st year defenseman.

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:55 pm

Lucic and Wheeler were invited to the ASG's Rookies vs Sophomores game. Stunningly, Krejci was not.

http://blogs.weei.com/joehaggerty/

Post by **getzlaf15** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:48 pm

Filatov already proving that he is the next Russian Phenom...

Post by **Tasku** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:45 am

I just don't like Anaheim, no matter how much I like the players they have.

It's their history. Being that fat, spoiled kid owned by rich dad, Disney, mismanaged, disgrace to hockey.

I know all that has changed, but I just can't get over it. In tonight's game I was rooting for New Jersey, who clearly didn't deserve to win. - Which they didn't.

Franck · Post by **Franck** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:16 am

Tasku wrote:I just don't like Anaheim, no matter how much I like the players they have.

It's their history. Being that fat, spoiled kid owned by rich dad, Disney, mismanaged, disgrace to hockey.

I know all that has changed, but I just can't get over it. In tonight's game I was rooting for New Jersey, who clearly didn't deserve to win. - Which they didn't.

Yeah, I'm the same, NHL team named after a kids movie, come on!

selne · Post by **selne** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:43 pm

There is no team that i hate or dislike at all. It's always about the players for me.
On every team there is at least one player that i like

and at least one that i don't like. $:\$

But what about Josef Vasicek and Ray Emery? Has anyone seen them play in the KHL??

I kinda miss Vasicek, he used to surprise with some good stickhandlings.
Also he was the first player that i traded for in EHM 2005.

Post by **batdad** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:10 pm

Garon to Pitt. Edm gets Stone/sabourin and a pick.

Fleury's job may not be his for long

The Hutch · Post by **The Hutch** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:09 pm

Garon has starter credentials that will get Fleury to feel pushed for the job. It's a testament to the "Here today, gone tomorrow" life of pro sports, as Mathieu was the man between the pipes for the Oil last season.

But I can't say I get it from Edmonton's perspective. They're trading the guy who should be their number one, acquiring a career backup, and still not solving the three headed monster in goal. It lightens the cap for them, and maybe they're looking to a Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers/Dany Sabourin tandem for next season. But in the meantime, they've still got their prospect goalie not getting any playing time. Unless this isn't the last move, and maybe Roloson gets jettisoned?

Post by **batdad** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:18 pm

Sabourin will likely be waived. Pens did not want his salary. Unless of course, the Oilers have a market for Rolly to Goalie.

The Hutch · Post by **The Hutch** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:22 pm

If they waive him, there's a decent chance that the Islanders would take Sabourin. Wade Dubielewicz was just claimed by the Blue Jackets.

Post by **batdad** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:25 pm

Yep. But I don't think the Oil care that much about him. Pittsburg just did not want to pay his full salary in the minors. Dany had to move for Pitt to do the Garon deal. Oilers just took him to make the deal for Stone and the pick, and will send him to Springfield. If he gets claimed...he gets claimed.

The Hutch · Post by **The Hutch** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:28 pm

Oh I don't expect them to care either, that was just my lead in about Dubi-Won Kenobi getting claimed

Post by **batdad** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:47 pm

Franck · Post by **Franck** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:20 am

So how much truth is there in these Lecavalier to Montreal rumours?

Post by **batdad** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:11 am

Of course they have talked....so have Vancouver and TB and Ottawa and TB...so we shall see someday Vinny may or may not move.

No rumour has ever proven to be 100% accurate, so until one is...none of them are true.

Smiley so Franck does not think I am angry.

The Hutch · Post by **The Hutch** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:29 am

I am sure, as batdad alluded to, that there's either frequent (Or infrequent) inquiries into Vinnie's availability, especially with the complete nosedive this team has taken.

It's kind of a shame that TB has tanked again, but I only say that because I played street hockey with Ryan Craig. It's a shame that he had offensive promise in his first year (Only Richards scored more goals as a Lightning rookie) but hasn't been able to follow up due to injuries and being in and out of the lineup sheet.

Otherwise, this team has been getting what's coming to them for a while. You put too much into too few, and things eventually will fall apart. They had great role players in the Cup season (Andreychuk, a sturdy and dependable 'Bulin wall) but ever since then what they've been banking on hasn't been enough.

Post by **getzlaf15** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:49 pm

Rumours begin of a Foppa return. I'm sure batdad will be more than happy to see that seen all though his love for Forsberg grows every minute he isn't on the ice.