Official 10-11 NHL League-Wide Regular Season Thread

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 3:45 pm

RIP Coach Burns.

He was a great coach and from all accounts I've heard he was a really great guy off the ice. I remember back when he coached the Habs, even though I hated Montreal, I always had a respect for him. I was thrilled when he came to the Bruins and sad when he left. Honestly, he was one of the best coaches of his generation.

He's really got to be an inspiration to people suffering from cancer. He beat it not just once but twice. It's the third bout of cancer that took him. The man was one hell of a fighter.

Post by **philou21** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 4:22 pm

Congrats to Mark Recchi for his 1500 NHL pts.

He's the 13th player to reach it. Way to go for an old guy like him.

Post by **B. Stinson** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:04 pm

If Ghislain Hebert isn't fired by the end of tonight, the NHL is a scam.

And further reason why I don't waste my time watching it anymore.

Post by **philou21** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:15 pm

What's the problem?

YZG · Post by **YZG** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:25 pm

B. Stinson wrote:If Ghislain Hebert isn't fired by the end of tonight, the NHL is a scam.

And further reason why I don't waste my time watching it anymore.

Heh. I quit giving a darn about the NHL several years ago and don't miss it much. Actually, it allowed me to appreciate the QMJHL more and widen my horizons, looking at what happens in hockey in other countries. I feel my hockey experience is more complete now

That said, I'm curious. What's he done?

- YZG

Post by **B. Stinson** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:36 pm

This afternoon's game between the Flyers and the Flames went to OT. Mike Richards scored the winning goal with a slap shot from the top of the faceoff circle with about 2:00 left. But it gets waved off, and the ref (Ghislain Hebert) then decides to call a penalty (yes, he called it well after the play). The call is Unsportsmanlike Conduct on Pronger, because while screening the goalie, he briefly stuck his left arm out.

That was it. He stuck his left arm out for a brief second. This was such a barbaric act, that it warranted a penalty, and the cancellation of a game-winning goal.

YZG · Post by **YZG** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:01 pm

Oh, I see. I googled him a bit, it seems he's a rookie ref in the NHL, so I think he'll probably either get nothing more than a little slap on the wrist or congratulations for being strict on whatever remotely looks like Avery-esque behaviours.

- YZG

Post by **B. Stinson** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:33 pm

YZG wrote:Actually, it allowed me to appreciate the QMJHL more and widen my horizons

I love the Canadian juniors. EHM 2004 got me into them when one day I decided to try something other than the NHL. I ended up picking Kitchener of the OHL, and it led to one of my longest, and most enjoyable EHM saves yet.

It's a shame there's zero coverage of them down here in Philadelphia (and probably even the rest of the U.S.). I'd love to follow the real thing, apart from staring at boxscores every night.

But I'm getting off topic.

Bettman's a douche, and until he's gone, I can't see myself regaining league-wide interest in the NHL. It's just gotten too convoluted with its rules, and most annoyingly: the officiating is starting to resemble a high school gym class. "Your stick's above the knees, penalty!".

I don't know... my blood vessels just can't tolerate any more than Flyers games.

YZG · Post by **YZG** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 1:17 am

B. Stinson wrote:
YZG wrote:Actually, it allowed me to appreciate the QMJHL more and widen my horizons
I love the Canadian juniors. EHM 2004 got me into them when one day I decided to try something other than the NHL. I ended up picking Kitchener of the OHL, and it led to one of my longest, and most enjoyable EHM saves yet.

It's a shame there's zero coverage of them down here in Philadelphia (and probably even the rest of the U.S.). I'd love to follow the real thing, apart from staring at boxscores every night.

I took a look at the various CHL league's sites to check the options they offer to watch live games via their websites and was shocked by the prices charged by the league: almost $300 (Canadian, but it makes little difference these days) for the All-Access Pass for OHL and WHL games and $200 for the QMJHL (there are less expensive team packages as well for all 3 leagues, and it's free in the QMJHL if your internet connection is provided by the league's sponsor). That was a shock, because a couple years ago I could watch all and any QMJHL game I wanted via the league's website for free. I guess that service proved very popular...

- YZG

Post by **philou21** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 1:42 am

I'm not surprise that in the USA they don't pay attention to junior Canadian hockey...

Post by **Jypfan92** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:02 pm

Bill Guerin retires

Post by **Jypfan92** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:07 am

NHL-captains will donate their signatured game-worn jerseys for Jukka Nieminen's family http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=546202

foxlockbox · Post by **foxlockbox** » Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:22 pm

Anyone seen the HBO's Pens/Caps 24/7 document? The first part was impressive, quite brilliant even! They are not my favorite teams, but its still great to see the teams in depth, especially when other team is riding on a winning streak and one in its longest losing streak since 2007. Only thing that bothered me was that I hoped there would be document like this for every team, but I guess thats not included in Bettman's plan to open the league to wider audience. The coaches sure know how to

Spoiler: Click to reveal

Post by **philou21** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:45 pm

I just heard on Tv that Pierre Turgeon daughter died in a car accident.

Why things like that happen before Christmas?

Post by **Jypfan92** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 10:18 pm

That's sad

Post by **Jypfan92** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:30 pm

Jamie Langenbrunner comes back to Dallas. Devils traded him for 2011 3rd round pick. Langenbrunner has no-trade clause, but it's quite sure that he accepts trade.

Post by **philou21** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:18 pm

Well the All-stars players list is now on the internet and I can say that I'm quite pleased with the result. Most of the choices really deserve to be there.

Post by **philou21** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:54 pm

So Malkin and Enstrom will not be at the All-Stars game. I'm feeling sad for Enstrom I would've liked to see him.

To replace them the NHL took Havlat ( What the Dickens ) and Keith Yandle who got an awesome season so far. I'm happy for him.

Post by **Jypfan92** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:17 am

Hav-what!?!? There would've been better ones, btw.

foxlockbox · Post by **foxlockbox** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:53 am

Ok now I've lost all my intrest in the game. Its a joke.

Post by **philou21** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:36 pm

Jeff Skinner as been invited to the All-Stars game! He become the youngest player to participate at the game with Gretzky and Steve Y.

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:58 pm

Was Skinner invited as a regular part of the All-Star game or as a part of the skills competition with the rookies, like Tyler Seguin was?

Post by **Manimal** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:23 pm

bruins72 wrote:Was Skinner invited as a regular part of the All-Star game or as a part of the skills competition with the rookies, like Tyler Seguin was?

He will play the game

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:27 pm

Wow... that is impressive then.

Post by **Manimal** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:43 pm

Happy birthday Wayne Gretzky, 50-years today!

Thanks for the memories!