HOCKEY NIGHT in DSP 07-08

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:25 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:How is it possible that the Joe Loius Arena is not packed to the gills on opening night in "Hockeytown?"

They've been struggling with attendance last year already, that quote should change cities indeed.

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:31 pm

Wade Redden has equalled his fighting majors in one game versus the past 3 years. 2!

I agree tho, if he makes this a habit, he needs to learn to drop the helmet.

Good game tho. Can't wait to be at Scotiabank tomorrow to see the banner raised Maybe Wade will get in another fight or two....

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:54 pm

Gangrel wrote:Wade Redden has equalled his fighting majors in one game versus the past 3 years. 2!

I agree tho, if he makes this a habit, he needs to learn to drop the helmet.

Good game tho. Can't wait to be at Scotiabank tomorrow to see the banner raised Maybe Wade will get in another fight or two....

The banner? Come on: The only banner that matters is the Stanley Cup Champions banner.

Take care,
PK

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:25 pm

pk500 wrote:
The banner? Come on: The only banner that matters is the Stanley Cup Champions banner.

Take care,
PK

Hey, I'll take what I can get in Ottawa.

As a bonus, I found out that Rogers is also having a free preview of Centre Ice! So I am PVRing the Oil game tomorrow too. I can watch it when I get home from the Sens game, as I have Friday off.... (sometimes being a government work a'int so bad.

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pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:27 pm

Just teasing, Gang.

Agree with you on Redden and the shield. Anyone who drops the gloves with a shield should toss the helmet immediately, especially if his foe isn't wearing one.

Take care,
PK

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:38 pm

I know buddy. I'm just excited because it's opening night, and me and my buds will be there, along with 12 other games in our pack. I have to say, the past few years, I've gotten more into hockey then I ever have.... no doubt helped by the fact that I'm now finally PLAYING ice hockey myself... starting at the tender age of 29 3 years ago.

Trust me, the only Crosby I'll be confused for is his mother, and even then she probably skates better then me.

And as must as Redden annoyed me last year in the Finals, he was full of fire tonight. And what I know of him, he didn't leave the visor on on purpose.... I'm pretty sure it was because he a'int used to the fisticuffs and the code.....

I'm sure Mcgratton will let him know on the flight home tonight.

Now, I just saw a depressing sight on Centre Ice.... Smytty in his Avs jersey. Although there was an interesting theory brought up on TSN tonight.... that being WITH Smytty the Oil would only ever just sneak int he playoffs, but by getting rid of him they got the draft picks and players and cap space that might actually make them better in the long run......

Nillson apparently looked might good in the pre-season.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:39 pm

A collapse in the third period....Again. We must be watching a Leaf game.
Raycroft can't be blamed for this loss but you better start Toscala next game. One game in and I can see the contraversy already in Leaf nation.

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:01 pm

I have no idea why Kilger didn't tie up Heatley's stick or anything.... not that I mind...

but Heatley never should have gotten that shot off.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:08 pm

Gotta give props to my boy from St. Louis....Paul Stastny....what a player he is right now and what a player he's going to be for a long long time. How the Blues missed out on this guy, I have no idea.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:17 am

Very solid game by the sophomore P.Stastny. Along with A. Kopitar they were the rookie class act of the West last season. Of course not many in the East noticed him last year, but watch this kid. Peter Budaj kept the Avs in the third period in an entertaining game and Burnaby Joe Sakic keeps winning those key faceoffs.

Watched the highlights of the DET-ANA and if T. Bertuzzi can stay healthy he should have a very good year. Fifteen pounds lighter, he looked very good in the Geztlaf line.

Some great games tonight guys, all won by one goal, we're all in for a great season...

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:12 am

Not a good start if you're a Hawks fan, not so much for the loss and SO to Minni but in rather a chippy game, M. Havlat got his shoulder hurt, and if it's serious, it could be another long season for CHI.

Watching some of the games in HD, I like the new unis from TPA, CAL, CHI.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:57 am

Nice win last night for the Oil, as my boy Stollie got the winner in the shootout.

Rolie stood on his head when he needed to, as I still worry about Edmonton's defense. The pairing of Matt Greene and Sheldon Souray doesn't give me much confidence defensively, and Pitkanen looked hesitant and nervous last night.

Stollie was flying, more physical than in the past. Hemsky could have a monster season and looks to be a borderline dominant offensive player.

The kids played pretty damn well. Cogliano is getting time on the PP, so MacT must really like him. Plus he had a nice play on the first goal and could have scored one or two himself.

The young guy who really surprised me was Nilsson. Excellent vision, crafty with the puck. He put the puck on Torres' stick two or three times when Raffi didn't expect it, so if Raffi looks for the puck more often, he could get a handful of goals.

Yeah, I miss Fernie out there, but Kyle Brodziak did a pretty good poor man's Pisani imitation out there, doing a lot of little, overlooked things right on both sides of the ice.

Take care,
PK

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:39 am

Ya, I liked what I saw of the Oil too. I started watching it on PVR after coming home from the Sens game last night (man, Leaf fans can be uber annoying) but I fell asleep on the couch midway through the second.

Nillson DID look pretty good with some of those passes. This could be a much better year for the OIl then the experts are predicting.....

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:51 am

does the hockey package look like total s*** for anyone else? on some channels I can't even see the score properly it is so fuzzy.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:00 am

I watched the some of the Carolina and Montreal game wed night vis the french RDS feed and yeah...it looked like ass but that's been the only game so far that was fugly. Everything else has looked pretty good. I had 4 games in HD last night courtesy of DISH and all looked outstanding!

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:04 am

Sudz wrote:does the hockey package look like total s*** for anyone else? on some channels I can't even see the score properly it is so fuzzy.

Yes. The RDS French feed of the Habs' game Wednesday looked like a broadcast from behind the Iron Curtain from about 1968. But the Leafs-Sens' game on TSN the same night looked just fine.

Last night's Oilers-Sharks' game also looked fine.

Take care,
PK

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:15 pm

Check the great one's website. Pretty insightful. Good win for Wayne's kids last night.

http://gretzky.com/main/#

Feanor · Post by **Feanor** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:21 pm

Briere is on pace to score 164 goals!

Great win last night to start the season.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:30 am

And for the second straight year, the Sharks spoiled the 'Nucks' opener with a 3-1 win. Early penalties troubles just buried VAN. San Jose is loaded with young talent and they are a big and speedy team. How many teams can put Thornton-Marleau-Cheechoo in one basket?

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:38 am

Banging Hilary Duff must be doing Mike Comrie a world of good. He scored two goals and added two assists in the Isles' 6-4 victory over Buffalo.

I can't stand that little twerp. Have despised him ever since he bolted from his hometown of Edmonton in a contract flap.

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:39 am

10spro wrote:And for the second straight year, the Sharks spoiled the 'Nucks' opener with a 3-1 win. Early penalties troubles just buried VAN. San Jose is loaded with young talent and they are a big and speedy team. How many teams can put Thornton-Marleau-Cheechoo in one basket?

The Oilers had no problem with the Sharks Thursday night ...

Take care,
PK

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:18 pm

Hell yeah! I'm pumped after the Hawks came back from a 3-1 deficit after 2 periods to win in the shootout against the Wings in the home opener. Next year I should be able to watch it on tv rather than listen to the radio broadcast.

I thought they looked rather good defensively against the Wild and even offensively despite the shutout. I don't know how they looked tonight but they sure sounded good. Patrick Kane gets the game winner in the shootout in front of a packed house.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:53 am

What a wild game in Cowtown. Canucks win in OT with just five seconds left after killing a PP because of too many men on the ice. This team just hasn't learn that you can't take dumb penalties, it just kills whatever momentum the top players have on the ice and of course very taxing on Louie. After blowing a two goal lead in the third, thay come up with the win, but still give a valuable point to an adversary in this very tough NW division. Both goalies played huge.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:11 am

Rookie Erik Johnson scores his first goal in the NHL with a Howitzer from the point on the PP and it was also the game winner as the Blues score 4 goals in the 3rd to defeat the Kings. Johnson as 2pts in his first two NHL games.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:14 pm

Stastny -- two games, eight points after ringing up five points against San Jose.

This kid could be the new NHL freak.

Take care,
PK