Hockey Night In DSP

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:18 pm

pk500 wrote:No doubt. Kessel was dogged by rumors of a "lazy, bad attitude" all last season, which caused his draft stock to drop. Remember, there were scouts two and three years ago who put Kessel on the same or a higher level than Crosby.

I sure hope this isn't the start of a Bryan Fogarty nightmare for Kessel. Still the saddest story I can recall in sports:

http://espn.go.com/magazine/vol5no20fogarty.html

Take care,
PK

Let's give Kessel the benefit of the doubt, there are rumors that he might have cancer.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:55 pm

You're right, Tim. I hope the kid is OK.

Take care,
PK

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:27 pm

pk500 wrote:You're right, Tim. I hope the kid is OK.

Take care,
PK

By the way...what's Kevin Lowe sending our way for a Brewer, Backman, or Jackman?

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:56 pm

Now who's going to replace M. Kitchen to coach a bunch of overpaid underachievers?

P. Nevded waived for the second time this season. If nobody claims the Czech, it's safe to say his career is over.

P. Bondra to the Hawks is a great addition to CHI, reuniting him with Havlat and Smolinski in their OTT days. Good pick up, I wish VAN took his contract in lieu of our offensive problems this year.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:58 pm

10spro wrote:Now who's going to replace M. Kitchen to coach a bunch of overpaid underachievers?

P. Nevded waived for the second time this season. If nobody claims the Czech, it's safe to say his career is over.

P. Bondra to the Hawks is a great addition to CHI, reuniting him with Havlat and Smolinski in their OTT days. Good pick up, I wish VAN took his contract in lieu of our offensive problems this year.

Andy Murray is the new head coach of the Blues, at least that's what i'm hearing.

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:17 pm

tjung0831 wrote:Andy Murray is the new head coach of the Blues, at least that's what i'm hearing.

I always thought he was an excellent coach who did great things with the Kings. What's your reaction to the word?

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:32 pm

I am glad A. Murray is a getting a second chance. Frankly, I thought he would have been great in Columbus when the position was still open, with a younger group there but he'll do just fine in St Louis. He's a great communicator, now they just have to get rid of some veterans.

M. Kitchen won't be out of a job for long, but perhaps as an assistant next time.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:15 am

tjung0831 wrote:
pk500 wrote:You're right, Tim. I hope the kid is OK.

Take care,
PK
By the way...what's Kevin Lowe sending our way for a Brewer, Backman, or Jackman?

Funny you ask, my friend! All sorts of conspiracy theories and trade equations being tossed around this morning on the latest post at the always excellent Lowetide blog:

http://lowetide.blogspot.com/2006/12/blue-bye-brew.html

A good, fun read. Enjoy.

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:16 am

10spro wrote:Now who's going to replace M. Kitchen to coach a bunch of overpaid underachievers?

P. Nevded waived for the second time this season. If nobody claims the Czech, it's safe to say his career is over.

P. Bondra to the Hawks is a great addition to CHI, reuniting him with Havlat and Smolinski in their OTT days. Good pick up, I wish VAN took his contract in lieu of our offensive problems this year.

Havlat looked FANTASTIC Sunday night against the Oil. A ton of jump, great backhander over Roli for a goal. Showed no ill effects of the injury at all.

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:18 am

What a nice comeback by the Pens tonight, with Geno (Malkin) stealing the show from Sid the Kid and Alexander the Great.

Take care,
PK

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:19 am

pk500 wrote: Havlat looked FANTASTIC Sunday night against the Oil. A ton of jump, great backhander over Roli for a goal. Showed no ill effects of the injury at all. Take care, PK

That was one skillful goal.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:52 am

pk500 wrote:
tjung0831 wrote:
pk500 wrote:You're right, Tim. I hope the kid is OK.

Take care,
PK
By the way...what's Kevin Lowe sending our way for a Brewer, Backman, or Jackman?
Funny you ask, my friend! All sorts of conspiracy theories and trade equations being tossed around this morning on the latest post at the always excellent Lowetide blog:

http://lowetide.blogspot.com/2006/12/blue-bye-brew.html

A good, fun read. Enjoy.

Take care,
PK

I believe something is going to go down. The Blues and Oilers have some history on the trade front. We seem to have what you want, you seem to have what we want. Even with the new coach, they have got to send a message to some of the players. I know we want young players and draft picks. We'll see what happens.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:59 am

Naples39 wrote:
tjung0831 wrote:Andy Murray is the new head coach of the Blues, at least that's what i'm hearing.
I always thought he was an excellent coach who did great things with the Kings. What's your reaction to the word?

Very good move for the Blues. Murray gets a long term deal and the Blues are just about ready for a firesale on their veteran players. The future of the team is promising and we've got several top prospects that will play in the WJC later this month. There will be a few kids playing here next year, plus we are going to get another top pick in the 2007 draft, maybe a couple before all is said and done. Now is the best time to be a new coach coming to the Blues without a doubt. Murray just has to get through the rest of the year and then he can start looking towards the future.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:04 am

By the way WBZ radio is reporting that Phil Kessel does indeed have cancer. I believe it's testicular cancer so if they caught it early, his odds are good.
Wow...very sad. Hopefully he can overcome this.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:29 am

Great hockey read from LZ Granderson at ESPN.com. If you have a kid who is learning or has learned to skate, this column will resonate:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/st ... son/061212

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:31 am

Nice N.Y. Times story about the fine job Ted Nolan is doing with the Islanders. Free registration required:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/12/sport ... ref=slogin

Take care,
PK

Airdog · Post by **Airdog** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:43 am

The Leafs finally snap their losing streak. Of course, I was only able to watch about the last ten minutes of it (was in an exam) but I nearly felt like the Leafs had won the Cup when the last seconds ticked off. Talk about a monkey off of their backs.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:59 pm

I have to say that the Hawks have been doing better than I had hoped they would under Savard. They are definitely playing better hockey and have gained a point in each of the 8 games under Savard (5-0-3). The return of Havlat has made an impact on the offense and even Bondra lit the lamp in his first game as a Blackhawk. I've always like Bondra and just hope he isn't too old to contribute.

Tallon has gone on record saying that he will not trade Keith or Seabrook and the signing of Bondra confirms that. I really like the direction the team is heading. With Havlat back, Bourque back, Bondra in, and Khabibulin playing much better I like the Hawks chances of making a run at the playoffs.

A lot of people doubted the hiring of Savard at the time but a lot of people forgot that he was an assistant coach for 9 years and a brilliant offensive mind when he played the game. He seems to know how to play in the new NHL more than Yawney ever did.

Another plus is how well the Norfolk Admirals are doing. It looks like the Hawks have a fine stable of young players for the future.

vader29 · Post by **vader29** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:12 am

Crosby gets 6 points tonight in an 8-4 win over the Flyers but the highlight of the night was Jordan Staal scoring a shorthanded goal with less than 10 seconds to go in the game, a meaningless goal but still it was a beauty.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:39 am

A career-high six points for Crosby in the demolition of the Flyers, a goal and five assists.

Scary what this kid can do and will do. Great for the sport of hockey, though!

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:36 am

JR on the outs in Phoenix:

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/coyotes ... ON-CR.html

This guy is past his sell-by date: One goal, -9 in 28 games. Plus his attitude sucks.

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:09 pm

Fun lead story now at ESPN.com. Choose from a group of all-time great forwards to make your four best lines, and vote. Players don't have to be in their ideal positions:

My selections:

1st: M. Richard-Gretzky-Howe
2nd: Esposito-Lemieux-Lafleur
3rd: Dionne-Messier-Bossy
4th: Morenz-Yzerman-Bo. Hull

I looked for a mix of scoring, creativity and toughness on my four lines. My second line definitely would need a strong pair of defensemen!

How about you cats?

Take care,
PK

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:57 pm

JR was a washout already even before the season started. He would be good sitting in a booth and do some outrageous commentary.

Those Pens were just flying yesterday, toying almost with Philly.

Ironic how ANA drops the name "Mighty" and the Ducks this season are just that. Setting a new NHL record for most points during their 1st 15 roads games. Can anyone beat them?

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:31 pm

10spro wrote:Ironic how ANA drops the name "Mighty" and the Ducks this season are just that. Setting a new NHL record for most points during their 1st 15 roads games. Can anyone beat them?

The F*cks look good, but I remember pundits claiming Ottawa was unbeatable at this time last year, too.

Anaheim still can't score many goals. So if Jiggy or Bryzgalov, or Pronger or Niedermayer get hurt, the Dicks are going to be vulnerable. I still think Buffalo's depth at forward, combined with an underrated defense, could wear down Anaheim in a seven-game series as long as Miller is sharp in net every game.

Take care,
PK

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:12 pm

pk500 wrote:
10spro wrote:Ironic how ANA drops the name "Mighty" and the Ducks this season are just that. Setting a new NHL record for most points during their 1st 15 roads games. Can anyone beat them?
The F*cks look good, but I remember pundits claiming Ottawa was unbeatable at this time last year, too.

Anaheim still can't score many goals. So if Jiggy or Bryzgalov, or Pronger or Niedermayer get hurt, the Dicks are going to be vulnerable. I still think Buffalo's depth at forward, combined with an underrated defense, could wear down Anaheim in a seven-game series as long as Miller is sharp in net every game.

Take care,
PK

I like the Sabres beating Anaheim if it comes down to that, especially in a seven game series.