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Okay NHL fans, here's the deal. The NHL in its wisdom has expanded to add a team in Seattle and you're the GM. First thing first, choose your team's name. :scratchch To make sure you're competitive, the NHL is allowing you to poach 6 players from any team to start your franchise on the right...

Alright, so we are now set. Pittsburgh vs. Arizona. What are your predictions for this one?? Another Arizona upset??

So the NHL is clearly worried about Sidney Crosby and the reality that he may not return for the start of the season. They are clearly worried about the high number of head shots and concussions. They are clearly worried about the recent deaths of 2 of the leagues "tough guys". They are clearly...

Check the updated standings today, Sens tied for first in the conference, leafs in 9th and canadiens in 10th!!! http://www.nhl.com/standings/20052006/conference_standings.html

For me, no question it's Federer and I couldn't be bothered to debate it since I don't believe there is even a debate possible.

A couple of great quotes I heard during the first period : And the All Stars break out of their zone :meditate: Yashin has the on ice personality of a Cactus :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :lmfao

Ok, game 7 on friday. Will say Pittsburgh will surprise, Jordan Staal gets the winner, and joins big brother Eric in the Stanley cup parade in downtown Thunder Bay. Changed my mind on Osgood - the guy is money in the playoffs - amazing turnaround from his reg season!

http://sports.sympatico.msn.cbc.ca/abc/News/ContentPosting.aspx?isfa=1&feedname=CBC-SPORTS-V2&showbyline=True&newsitemid=bourdon-canucks-death

Since I couldn't wait for the other thread (jerseys number) to get to 99. I though I one will get me to mention him first. The Great One - Wayne Gretzky :hyper: PS. try not to overuse "The Next One" and jinx any youngsters' would be pro career ;)

Did you guys see the moves on those kids yesterday? I think Pits fans are in for another Lemieux/Jagr era. They could potentially be the best duo in the NHL this season if Malkin gets to play after all the legal stuff is done with. Mike

That had to be the most brutal call that I've seen in 10 years.........a Triple Minor?!? Give me a freaking break :biting: :biting: :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow

If you haven't been watching the NBA playoffs, you might want to. The games have been great, especially the Celtics' series. It seems that every game they've played has been a nail-biter. They needed multiple overtime games to get past Chicago. Orlando has not been any easier. They need to win...

Can you not hit anyone these days without getting a penalty? Interference? Give me a break, Havlat was playing the puck, gets hit, knocked cold and Kronwall gets a game misconduct. Ridiculous.

Chara to Boston. Jovo to Phoenix. Kubina to TO. See: http://www.tsn.ca/ It's going to be weird seeing the Big Z in a Bruins Jersey. Surprised Florida didn't get Jovo with hm and Bert being buds. I'm sure they'll be more to come.:thumbsup

Sens and Emery agree to a deal just minutes before entering arbitration.. Deal is 3 yrs 9.5 million.. Glad to see the deal done!

I believe this is a good thing, based on what he has shown since his arrival. Time will tell if he is one of those "pros" whose game falls off once they have financial security.

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The Sens traded the ineffective (thus far) Alexei Kaigarodov to the Coyotes for C Mike Comrie.

In tennis is it is badly viewed when someone beats the crap out of someone else 6-0 6-0? Should a boxer fighter/fighter slack off when he is ahead in the fight? Do baseball teams hold back when scoring a bunch of points? Do racecar drivers ease off the pedal when ahead in a race?

Yes I am in the cult regardless of where I am living. My crystal ball is telling me it's another year of missing the playoffs. :hissyfit:

Sounds like Brian is on his way to Col. for Craig Anderson

So not sure if you have all seen it yet, but this happened yesterday. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAoFY0owFXc&feature=player_embedded As a hockey fan and former coach, I find this hit to be absolutely disgusting and unnecessary. If this was the first time, it would...

Well, Bertuzzi is charged with assault causing bodily harm for his attack on Steve Moore. It isn't the first time an athlete has been charged for actions during a game, but usually nothing happens to him anyways. Do you guys think anything will happen to Big Bert, or will he walk away with a...

Apparently Huet will be starting in goal for the Habs. Good idea or not? :scratchch They need at least a tie, and this guy hasn't played in a while whereas the rookie goalie has held the fort quite nicely. Carboneau is taking a chance here, hope it doesn't backfire on him.

John Ferguson Jr Finally gone!! Fletcher as their interim general manager. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=227906&hubname= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Toronto/2008/01/22/4786917-cp.html

Now you can officially panic. I heard that Hasek is done for the year.

So Mike Holgrem has traded away Jeff Carter (Columbus) and Mike Richards (LA Kings) and has sign Bryzgalov for 9 years and $ 51 million.... Quite happy... I think they are weaker now... They are getting Brendan Schenn, Wayne Simmonds, Jakub Voracek, 1st round draft choice (8th), 1 second...

Second period of Game 6 in Philly and the Sabres are taking it to the Flyers big time :laughing: The Flyers look like a JR B team tonight. :-) The old saying is standing up in this series SPEED KILLS :)

Here is the newest leafs plan. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Toronto/2007/11/25/4684374-sun.html

As I type this I am waiting for the 4th OT period between Dal and Van to start. Its been a pretty exciting night of hockey. A good start for sure. Can't wait for the other series to start later tonight. What did everyone else think of the first night of the playoffs?

interesting trade between two former Sens http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=370854

http://www.tsn.ca/ i like it

Just read on Canoe.ca that Mucks has had meetings with a few teams to move Havlat. Looks like he may have played his last game in a Sens uniform.

Was watching the CBC last night. Was that our own Dean Brown and Garry Galley doing the play by play. I knew Galley was working with the good folks at HNIC but when did Dean Brown start. Good for HNIC to get two good commentators finally. Still I have this odd feeling of being cheated...

Pretty simple. Pats or Colts. This coming Sunday.

It's that time of year again. The trade market is starting to heat up. Figured I'd start this thread. Who needs what? Who is available? etc. It's time to speculate. I gotta say that I really liked that move by calgary to pick up Stuart and Primeau. The question now is can they resign...

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=308469

I love this section of the forum, there's only so much golf talk I can take, and I don't know how good this thread is, but who do you think was the toughest athlete? I would have to say Rocky Marciano...never got knocked down

New England Patriots are still making the news.:stirthepo NEW ORLEANS - A lawsuit filed Friday by a former St. Louis Rams player and others seeks millions of dollars in damages from the alleged taping of Rams practices by the New England Patriots before the 2002 Super Bowl. The Patriots...

Ottawa just signed Kuba to a 3 year deal. (3.7 million per)

Brett Favre has called it quits. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/sports/AP-FBN-Packers-Favre.html?_r=1&ex=1362373200&en=d1a2160f839d4754&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&oref=slogin

As reported http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/rumors/post/Yashin-back-to-Ottawa-?urn=nhl,36066 Yeah why not bring back Daigle also while we are at it..................:rolleyes Sens are "so close" to having a Cup winner, and do not need the distraction that would come with that "guy" even if he...

Off to Anaheim for a 6th rounder. At this rate we're going to have to make a trades thread ... one thread per sens trade and the whole board will be filled!

Divisional Playoffs Saturday, January 13 4:30 p.m. on CBS: Indianapolis Colts (13-4) at Baltimore Ravens (13-3) 8 p.m. on FOX: Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) at New Orleans Saints (10-6) Sunday, January 14 1:00 on FOX: Seattle Seahawks (10-7) at Chicago Bears (13-3)

In watching the game on Saturday I came to the conclusion that the defensive play of the Sens needs much, much work (brilliant deduction huh?). The defense looked like it was standing still against Boston especially when the Bruins forwards were able to pass at our blueline and skate by the D to...

Colts? Pats? Bears? Saints? I'd love to say Indy, but there's never been a more lucky franchise in the history of pro sports then this decade's Pats.

Chicago 19 New England 15