Hockey

[Skaloop]

I don't see a lot of hockey threads around here, which is unfortunate. So I figured I would start one. It's the off-season, lots of trades and signings and re-signings have been going on. The biggest one at the moment is Kovalchuk's 17-year, $102-million contract with Jersey, which has been rejected by the NHL for "circumventing the salary cap".

So, thoughts, predictions, ideas about the current state of the game or the upcoming season? Anybody? Bueller? Bueller?

 

[Guitarslinger87]

LET'S GO PENS!!!!!

I was rather happy to find out that Mike Rupp is a Christian. One of the toughest guys in the league is saved. LOL!!!

 

[Skaloop]

LET'S GO PENS!!!!!

I was rather happy to find out that Mike Rupp is a Christian. One of the toughest guys in the league is saved. LOL!!!

Let's go Habs!

I was rather disappointed to find out that Carey Price is a Christian. A starting goalie needs to make saves, not be saved! LOL!

 

[Tempura]

Hockey freaks all in a coma?

Go Flames Go! Let's hope for a great season for my man, Kipper.

There is going to be a really interesting race for the Calder Trophy. So many great rookies this year. Never been this excited about NHL.

So, how bout them Ducks? buaaahaha.

 

[wildafri]

I have always been crazy about hockey...never got the chance to play it in school.

 

[SoccerCoach]

Best game was 96 or 97 when the Red Wings and Avalanche had a brawl.

 

[luba]

Even though the Vancouver Canucks bombed in 2013, very sad to see Alain Vigneault fired, still finding it hard to accept.

 

[Skaloop]

Even though the Vancouver Canucks bombed in 2013, very sad to see Alain Vigneault fired, still finding it hard to accept.

Well, he kinda had to go considering the poor playoffs of the past two seasons, as well as their drop in the regular season compared to the two President's Trophies. An infusion of new blood behind the bench could be a boost. I don't think it will make them Cup material, though, unless they can parlay Luongo or Schneider into some real depth in the lineup.

 

[luba]

Well, he kinda had to go considering the poor playoffs of the past two seasons, as well as their drop in the regular season compared to the two President's Trophies. An infusion of new blood behind the bench could be a boost. I don't think it will make them Cup material, though, unless they can parlay Luongo or Schneider into some real depth in the lineup.

Yes, I understand though I really liked Alain as a coach. I haven't heard if they've chosen a new coach yet.

 

[luba]

Looking forward to see which two teams are vying for the Stanley Cup as my neighbour and I will make a small bet to make it more exciting and fun to watch and harass each other in good nature.

 

[luba]

Looking forward to see which two teams are vying for the Stanley Cup as my neighbour and I will make a small bet to make it more exciting and fun to watch and harass each other in good nature.

Well, it's ON, the gentle rivalry now! Though his Pittsburgh team is out he will take Chicago as I'm for Boston now that Vancouver is out. I've always had a good feeling about Boston through the years so it will be an exciting series. Looking forward to the first game Wednesday night.

If you are a fan of hockey, who are you rooting for?

 

[luba]

The run for the Stanley Cup starts tonight! Yay! GO, Boston!

 

[luba]

What an exciting game! I could only last through the two overtime periods though. Checked first thing this morning, Chicago won.

 

[Skaloop]

What an exciting game! I could only last through the two overtime periods though. Checked first thing this morning, Chicago won.

I watched the whole thing (one benefit of being on the west coast) and it was great. The goal was fluky garbage, but most of the play, in regulation and overtime, was good fun to watch. I think the fact that Chicago made a big comeback and then pulled it off after so much overtime is a huge boost for them. I expect next game to be a bang-up.

 

[Skaloop]

What a game! What a last-minute (literally) comeback by the Hawks. I couldn't help but think that this is a little bit of karma on Boston for their comeback against the Leafs. And I still just love the post-game stuff. Nothing better than watching those guys hoist the Cup, regardless of who the winners are.

 

[ElizaRN]

Resurrecting this thread about the best sport!

The off season is a long and terrible time. Is it September yet?!

 

[edens]

Should I be ashamed of myself for being canadian and not watching hockey?

 

[Skaloop]

Should I be ashamed of myself for being canadian and not watching hockey?

No, of course not.

 

[ColoradoGrrrl21]

Training camps open in one week!

I really need my landlord to get my cable situation sorted out though so I can actually watch games live. So excited to see my boys raise another division championship banner in person on opening night though, the drought was far too long.

Anyone else ready already for the season to start?

 

[faroukfarouk]

Training camps open in one week!

I really need my landlord to get my cable situation sorted out though so I can actually watch games live. So excited to see my boys raise another division championship banner in person on opening night though, the drought was far too long.

Anyone else ready already for the season to start?

Up here in Canada hockey is a big thing. It's even on the 5 dollar bill.