Piddle Duck
Thursday, March 5th, 2009, 1:31 PM
QUOTE (rinswun @ Thursday, March 5th, 2009, 4:20 PM)

lol i'll do my best for you steve - got the best i can muster going tonight, just gotta hope the blindside killer jason blake decides not to show up this evening.
Thank you, looks like the Flyers have no goalies so you should be okay barring any craziness.
nell789
Thursday, March 5th, 2009, 2:03 PM
QUOTE (rinswun @ Thursday, March 5th, 2009, 3:14 PM)

in reference to jiri tlusty who was mentioned earlier - he is absolutely tearing it up with a stat line of 16g 18a 34p in his past 15 games in the ahl! the fact he hasnt been called up to the leafs already pretty much say it all
Wow, that is ridiculous.
He needs to get some top 6 minutes in the NHL down the stretch to see what he can do/fire him up for next year.
ajs510
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 4:29 PM
At the game right now, no Matthias and no Mcflickier tonight. Either injured or scratched, we got here late so I missed the announcement.
Tlusty is so fast, but he has this habit of trying to do everything himself, doesn't use his teammates much. I get kind of an Afinogenov vibe from him. He's got some sick skills with the puck though, that much is obvious.
Repik is a FAST kid, got a nice mini-breakaway midway through the 1st but lost an edge on his way by the defenseman to the net and couldn't convert.
ajs510
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 5:03 PM
I take it back about Tlusty, he just made a sick little pass for Torontos 3rd goal.
ajs510
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 5:32 PM
Sweet no look pass from Repik for Rochesters 2nd of the game, he's been the best player on the ice tonight for the Amerks.
ajs510
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 5:42 PM
I'm liking what I see from this Mike Duco kid, never heard of him before but he's everywhere, plays with a lot of heart and has great wheels. Kind of a little guy though.
strategy
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 6:17 PM
QUOTE (ajs510 @ Friday, March 13th, 2009, 8:32 PM)

Sweet no look pass from Repik for Rochesters 2nd of the game, he's been the best player on the ice tonight for the Amerks.
repik is f'in amazing isn't he
listening to trade offers right now actually
Speed Limit
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 7:15 PM
QUOTE (ajs510 @ Friday, March 13th, 2009, 9:42 PM)

I'm liking what I see from this Mike Duco kid, never heard of him before but he's everywhere, plays with a lot of heart and has great wheels. Kind of a little guy though.
Duco is great, there has been a lot of questions why he hasn't gotten a chance in Florida yet. Mickflikier and Matthias both out with minor injuries.
ajs510
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 8:32 PM
QUOTE (Speed Limit @ Friday, March 13th, 2009, 11:15 PM)

Duco is great, there has been a lot of questions why he hasn't gotten a chance in Florida yet. Mickflikier and Matthias both out with minor injuries.
Is he signed to a two way deal, or only to an AHL contract? He really impressed me.
Speed Limit
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 8:49 PM
QUOTE (ajs510 @ Saturday, March 14th, 2009, 12:32 AM)

Is he signed to a two way deal, or only to an AHL contract? He really impressed me.
96% sure it's a two-way deal, but I'd have to double check that to be 100% sure.
Zach6668
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 10:29 PM
QUOTE (ajs510 @ Friday, March 13th, 2009, 8:29 PM)

At the game right now, no Matthias and no Mcflickier tonight. Either injured or scratched, we got here late so I missed the announcement.
Tlusty is so fast, but he has this habit of trying to do everything himself, doesn't use his teammates much. I get kind of an Afinogenov vibe from him. He's got some sick skills with the puck though, that much is obvious.
Repik is a FAST kid, got a nice mini-breakaway midway through the 1st but lost an edge on his way by the defenseman to the net and couldn't convert.
Repik got sent back down already?
strategy
Friday, March 13th, 2009, 10:44 PM
QUOTE (Zach6668 @ Saturday, March 14th, 2009, 1:29 AM)

Repik got sent back down already?
it's like clockwork. he scores a goal, then he's sent down.
serge
Saturday, March 21st, 2009, 5:47 PM
WTF was that.
We set you up perfectly and what happened at the end...????
WestcoastCanuck
Saturday, March 21st, 2009, 6:06 PM
Oh man, and it was Raffi Torres as well.
troyomac
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009, 4:42 AM
Come on Panthers, time to step it up! Pretty lame to not even take a point last night
Speed Limit
Monday, March 23rd, 2009, 8:30 AM
QUOTE (serge @ Saturday, March 21st, 2009, 9:47 PM)

WTF was that.
We set you up perfectly and what happened at the end...????
Ah I'm not sure, I was watching the game and kinda saw it coming. Oh well, I've been indulging in many a beer since my 21st and things just don't seem as bad while doing so.
serge
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009, 2:09 PM
Please win..you have your chance to jump over the Crabs..
GO PANTHERS GO
Speed Limit
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 5:45 AM
Well we got it done last night, just didn't get any help from Montreal. Montreal's next 3 games are ridiculous. Sucks.
serge
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 5:49 AM
QUOTE (Speed Limit @ Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 5:45 AM)

Well we got it done last night, just didn't get any help from Montreal. Montreal's next 3 games are ridiculous. Sucks.
we own Montreal, if you havent noticed.
Speed Limit
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 5:50 AM
QUOTE (serge @ Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 9:49 AM)

we own Montreal, if you havent noticed.
Well you better keep it up then, I don't have too much faith in either Ottawa or NYI.
troyomac
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 6:31 AM
QUOTE (Speed Limit @ Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 5:50 AM)

Well you better keep it up then, I don't have too much faith in either Ottawa or NYI.
The Rangers have a pretty tough schedule to close the year... Carolina, Boston, Montreal and Philly twice, so you guys need to keep winning games!
serge
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 6:34 AM
i think you guys are missing a point..
At this time of the year, i think its tougher to play teams like Toronto,Ottawa and Atlanta..Then it is Boston, Washington and New Jersey.
FWIW as of last week the Leafs had something like one or 2 pts less than Boston post all star break..
Zach6668
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 12:27 PM
QUOTE (Speed Limit @ Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 9:50 AM)

Well you better keep it up then, I don't have too much faith in either Ottawa or NYI.
Ottawa is 10-4 in their last 14.

They've cooled down a bit lately, 1-3 in their last four, but they went on a 9-1 stretch before that. They're playing good hockey right now, and can beat almost any team in the league, at this point.
Speed Limit
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 12:48 PM
QUOTE (Zach6668 @ Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 4:27 PM)

Ottawa is 10-4 in their last 14.

They've cooled down a bit lately, 1-3 in their last four, but they went on a 9-1 stretch before that. They're playing good hockey right now, and can beat almost any team in the league, at this point.
I saw them play last night, that's all I needed to see. They were pitiful.
Zach6668
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 12:49 PM
QUOTE (Speed Limit @ Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 4:48 PM)

I saw them play last night, that's all I needed to see. They were pitiful.
Eh, they won't have any problem getting motivated for a game vs the Habs, though. Let's be optimistic here.
Fenxis
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 12:49 PM
QUOTE (Speed Limit @ Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 3:48 PM)

I saw them play last night, that's all I needed to see. They were pitiful.
Not that I don't agree that the bubble has burst on the Sens' run but it was the double minor -> 2x goals that did them in. If Alfie had not hit the crossbar it would have been a completely different game.
Speed Limit
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 12:53 PM
QUOTE (Fenxis @ Wednesday, April 1st, 2009, 4:49 PM)

Not that I don't agree that the bubble has burst on the Sens' run but it was the double minor -> 2x goals that did them in. If Alfie has not hit the crossbar it would have been a completely different game.
I pretty much remember cringing when that shot came off the post. Definitely could have been a different game.
Speed Limit
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 9:45 AM
Sunday's game against Pittsburgh could be the season.
dEv~
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 10:02 AM
It might just be helpful that Florida will be playing a 3pm home game against a Penguins team that will have just finished playing a 7pm game the night before @ Carolina. Brutal stuff.
Speed Limit
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 10:06 AM
QUOTE (dEv~ @ Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 2:02 PM)

It might just be helpful that Florida will be playing a 3pm home game against a Penguins team that will have just finished playing a 7pm game the night before @ Carolina. Brutal stuff.
Yeah saw that fact earlier, I won't be handing out any pity though
Maybe they'll throw Garon!
Maybe not.
Zach6668
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 11:01 AM
QUOTE (dEv~ @ Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 2:02 PM)

It might just be helpful that Florida will be playing a 3pm home game against a Penguins team that will have just finished playing a 7pm game the night before @ Carolina. Brutal stuff.
The Pens play 5 games between Saturday and Saturday.
serge
Sunday, April 5th, 2009, 4:36 PM
Great win..Thoroughly enjoyed it..
Speed Limit
Sunday, April 5th, 2009, 4:38 PM
QUOTE (serge @ Sunday, April 5th, 2009, 8:36 PM)

Great win..Thoroughly enjoyed it..
As did I
That hit on Malkin by Ballard really jump started the team. And that goal by McCabe at the end of the period? Beautiful.
Zach6668
Sunday, April 5th, 2009, 9:58 PM
I wasn't paying super good attention, but the Malkin hit seemed fine.
Internet sucked balls, so I didn't see anything after it.
Obv the Cambell or Mclean thing (which was is?) didn't have an effect.
Dunno, surpsoed the Cats dont suck balls.
Speed Limit
Monday, April 6th, 2009, 7:13 AM
QUOTE (Zach6668 @ Monday, April 6th, 2009, 1:58 AM)

I wasn't paying super good attention, but the Malkin hit seemed fine.
Internet sucked balls, so I didn't see anything after it.
Obv the Cambell or Mclean thing (which was is?) didn't have an effect.
Dunno, surpsoed the Cats dont suck balls.
Yeah super clean hit as I looked at it, but still irked that Ballard goes for that hip check every single time he gets a chance to, it's coming to a point where one time he's going to make one of those, it's going to be boarderline clean, someone will get badly injured and he'll receive a suspension/fine/etc.
serge
Monday, April 6th, 2009, 7:18 AM
I love the Panthers...I want them to go all the way this year..
troyomac
Monday, April 6th, 2009, 10:09 AM
QUOTE (serge @ Monday, April 6th, 2009, 8:18 AM)

I love the Panthers...I want them to go all the way this year..
I kind of like the Panthers, mainly because my buddy Speed Limit roots for the B's with me when he can. It's too bad if Florida makes it they'll be playing us, but I'd like to see them get there anyway.
Yoda
Monday, April 6th, 2009, 5:11 PM
I love the Panthers this week cause I want the Rangers to finish in 9th place where they belong.
bdc30
Monday, April 6th, 2009, 5:46 PM
this chick likes the panthers too...
NSFW
Speed Limit
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009, 11:24 AM
Flyers and Panthers tonight, keep up the playoff hopes with a win booooys!
Zach6668
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009, 6:07 PM
You guys are in trouble.
Rangers play their last 2 games against the Flyers though, so it's possible that they lose their last 2, while you guys need to win your last 2.
Zach6668
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009, 6:11 PM
The Habs could lose-out too with their injury problems. Bruins and Pens for them.
Speed Limit
Thursday, April 9th, 2009, 6:50 PM
Season is over, no playoffs. Very, very crushing, it's been a trying fan experience this year.
dEv~
Thursday, April 9th, 2009, 6:59 PM
QUOTE (serge @ Monday, April 6th, 2009, 11:18 AM)

I love the Panthers...I want them to go all the way this year..
QUOTE (Speed Limit @ Thursday, April 9th, 2009, 10:50 PM)

Season is over, no playoffs. Very, very crushing, it's been a trying fan experience this year.
Coincidence? I think not.
CaneBrain
Friday, April 10th, 2009, 5:33 AM
QUOTE (Speed Limit @ Thursday, April 9th, 2009, 7:50 PM)

Season is over, no playoffs. Very, very crushing, it's been a trying fan experience this year.
I am sorry you had to endure that roller coaster. as a south florida sports fanatic, I wish I could say I was surprised but I am not. This is a crap franchise.....with little support. Why they ever put hockey in south florida in the first place is a mystery. Still, it would have been really nice if they had made the playoffs for the few diehards out there.
I gave up on the Panthers after the lockout....but I might have joined the bandwagon for some playoff hockey (which is always great).
Oh well. Maybe I will hit a game or two next year. Good seats for cheap.
strategy
Friday, April 10th, 2009, 6:24 PM
QUOTE (CaneBrain @ Friday, April 10th, 2009, 8:33 AM)

I am sorry you had to endure that roller coaster. as a south florida sports fanatic, I wish I could say I was surprised but I am not. This is a crap franchise.....with little support. Why they ever put hockey in south florida in the first place is a mystery. Still, it would have been really nice if they had made the playoffs for the few diehards out there.
I gave up on the Panthers after the lockout....but I might have joined the bandwagon for some playoff hockey (which is always great).
Oh well. Maybe I will hit a game or two next year. Good seats for cheap.
I'm so jealous. I would gladly live in a city with a crappy NHL team, just to have season tickets for dirt cheap and go see every single home game.
CaneBrain
Saturday, April 11th, 2009, 2:04 PM
QUOTE (strategy @ Friday, April 10th, 2009, 7:24 PM)

I'm so jealous. I would gladly live in a city with a crappy NHL team, just to have season tickets for dirt cheap and go see every single home game.
you would lovvvvvve Miami then. Not only can you sit center ice third row for the Panthers for 50 bucks a seat......but my wife and I go sit in the VIP seats on the first base line for Marlins games (roughly 20 ft from the first baseman) for about 70 bucks a ticket. You get to walk by the dugout and peer into the batting cages and you get waitress service and everything. And the Marlins are actually ok to pretty good most years.
Unfortunately, courtside seats for the Heat are uber-expensive. 1000 bucks a seat at a minimum.
serge
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, 5:32 AM
Its not fair...WHY WHY...Identical records with the poutine boys, and they miss the playoffs..They ARE the better team..They HAVE the better players..
They dont eat poutine..WHY couldnt we be getting ready for Florida vs Boston...WHY WHY WHY..
Speed Limit
Thursday, April 30th, 2009, 7:27 AM
Report out of Russia, Richard Zednik signs with the Russian club Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. 2 Year deal.
Oh well, he was a fan favorite and some of his highlight reel goals this year were amazing.
Link
Zach6668
Thursday, April 30th, 2009, 3:52 PM
Interesting, consider he's under contract with Florida until July 1st, isn't he?
Weird that he'd give up on the NHL like that, there'd certainly be a place for him in the league next year, and several years after that.
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