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It's going to be a struggle. I could barely keep my eyes open during the Flyers-Bruins game last night. I was out cold by 9.

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I'm pretty sure this game is also in Europe

edit: just checked, it's in Berlin

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That makes more sense. ESPN.com didn't mention that. Good game today. Outstanding work by the special teams: 2/4 on the power play, and a perfect 5/5 on the penalty kill. Vanek seemed to be everywhere on the ice, and the new first line of him, Pominville, and Adam was humming today, scoring 3 of the 4 goals.

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Weird to have this much activity in this thread during the day.

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Vanek is going to a beast this year. I was originally hoping he would be captain but now I think it might be best to let him concentrate on his game. I know it's early but it's looking like Adam is here to stay. Can't wait to actually watch tomorrow. Lets Go Buffalo!

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Nice win tonight, let's take it to the Kings tomorrow as well

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Here's a strange stat, Sabres had zero shots on net in the 3rd

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Only thing that bugged about today's game was the amount of time they spent in their own zone in the third. I could have sworn I saw them take some shots, but they were playing an awful lot of defense and racking up an awful lot of icing calls the last 10 minutes.

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Let's go Buffalo!

It was nice to see Leino get his first goal as a Sabre, and see Luke Adam put up some points on the top line.

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They took their foot off the gas. It's perfectly normal to fall back in your own end that late in the game with a two or three goal lead.

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Lets Go Hawks!!!!

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Yep. Conserve energy, especially with the hectic European travel schedule. Not very fun to watch, but makes sense from the perspective of the team. It's not that you give up, you just transition to a different style of game focused on defense.

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I'm fine with that. Was just having bad flashbacks to the leads we blew in the Flyers series last spring. I don't like the entire game plan relying on just defense. When the Ducks were forechecking that strong in the 2nd Period is when they gave up the goal. Sabres want to jerk around passing the puck in the neutral zone or clearing the puck past center ice, that's alright. You give a team enough shots in your defensive zone, that's playing with fire.

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Very true. There is a definitely an inherent risk; and unfortunately, while the rest of the team gets a bit of a break by playing this style, it can sometimes mean more work for the keeper. I don't think it's ever a decision a coach makes lightly... he probably considers the other team's current energy level and abilities, and his own confidence in his team's ability to play in their own zone and the neutral zone, among other things.

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a true Lindy Ruff 3rd period :rolleyes

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Hawks Time!!!!!

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Why does NHL center ICE feed not fill my screen......horseshit

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2 minutes into the first game of the season and Keith gives up a breakaway :lol

Thankfully Crawford came up big with the save.

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Mine is coming in fullscreen...

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Carcillo not playing tonight?

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well now I am even more pissed

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He's suspended for the first 2 games of the season.

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Ahh forgot about that

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Hawks are lucky not to be behind....Stars seem fast!

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Eh, not really. Keith and Seabrook are played like the 2 worst D-men on the ice in that period.

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Just browsing through the videos on the Sabres' NHL.com video page. I want Lindy Ruff's hat.

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Holy shit. Frolik misses the open net by a mile. :rolleyes

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yeah that was not even close....from in real close

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Hawks have had some chances and should have buried the puck in the back of the net. Pirri, Frolik, hit the net!

That said, Kari Lehtonen looks vastly improved. He could keep this Stars team in the hunt if he plays like this all year.

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Power play #4 Lets GO!

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ugggghhhhh

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Shit game so far

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for sure....

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RUH ROH :eek hawks season over?

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Lehtonen on fire....hopefully cools off tomorrow

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Pretty uninspired performance from the Hawks, really. The offense had a lot of chances but not a lot of urgency. Defense was bad. Olesz and Frolik were invisible, Pirri and Saad ok but pretty green. 88, 19, 81 looked solid. 2 and 7 were pretty dreadful in the 1st period. Nice to see Bickell lay a big hit in the first period.

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Thought Hossa looked great....honestly put a lot on net just not much luck and the first one Corey gave up was a bit weak.....

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did big buff score a goal for hawks tn?

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gonna punch you

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'That was pathetic.

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at least have fun?

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Yeah it was a bit soft, but it was off yet another turnover from Keith. Keith looked really bad early in this game, and that play capped it off. After that he seemed to pick up his game significantly, but it was a bit too late.

But really, where are the bodies going to net? The offense controlled the puck for stretches, but there was no urgency or willingness to play in front of the goaltender.

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Wings looked good for the first 45 minutes or so and then completely let off the gas. I didn't see the second goal for the Sens but 1st and 3rd ones Howard had no chance on. Lidstrom doesn't seem like he's even close to retiring. And sadly the Wings 3rd and 4th lines were the best. I like Bert on the line with Helm and Abdelkader. I guess the top two lines not doing too much could be good in a way cause you know they'll eventually be there and hope the bottom lines keep it up.

Cool to see Forsberg getting his # retired tonight against the Wings. I mean who else should they be playing?

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What an awesome Saturday afternoon this will be. Lets Go Buffalo

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Let the controversy begin in Washington. Neuvirth named the opening night starter over Vokoun.

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having drafted Neuvirth in like the 15th round, I was very happy to see that.

afternoon games about to start. Will be watching over 6 hours of hockey today. Welcome back!!!

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Preds home opener this Thursday. Can't wait.

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Hopefully the Preds fan stays in here, so that I can hate him

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:lol:lol:lol:lol

You guys are such jerks, but I guess that's why this thread rules.

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Hey Jarrett Stoll, learn to keep your damn elbows down. The penalty you just took bore an awful lot of resemblance to the hit on Ian White that earned you a suspension in the playoffs last year.love how he acts like he did nothing wrong too.

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Bs play the Lightning tonight, but we won't have to deal with their fans until May. :thumbsup

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actually I'll see you next week

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Why the hate?

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I am going to try and make a concerted effort to stick around in here a little this season actually.

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Just some divisional love, that's all :lol

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:lol:lol:lol Gotcha

I wish there were a bigger hockey market down here in TN because I can never find a game on TV.

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You mean Carrie Underwood's husband can't get them tv time?

really though, that must suck. Putting the Blackhawks on tv is what made them explode the way that they did.

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NHL Center Ice. Worth every penny.

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:lol:lol:lol:lol

Yeah I wish they would but unfortunately there just aren't that many people down here that would be interested in it.

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How much is it?

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:thumbsup You shall. Unfortunately that's UMaine homecoming, so I'll have to miss it.

I wonder if that dude will come back to root for CBJ (:lol) this year. Schreiber-something...

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yeah that would also be hilarious

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Did just find out that Direct TV carries Fox Sports Tennessee which airs Preds games from time to time. Now I just have to find out what the hell that channel is.

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I have Charter. It was $171.00 payable in 4 installments. Worth every penny.

I've watched pretty much minute of every Islander for as long as I can remember so have a game not on here if it is bumped due to knicks, rangers, devils, etc all playing same night would suck for me. I get it every year. But I play fantasy hockey so it no uncommon for me to watch some of a Canucks/Sharks game out west before going to sleep

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this is fully the dick stomping that I expect out of the Hawks....so far. Keep it up.

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Recording the Preds game tonight vs. the Blues...looking forward to watching it after the TN game.

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Good first 2 periods!

Need to get the PP going though

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Hawks look awesome, Dallas looks stupid. They can't do anything. 6 shots through two periods? Granted the one shot that went in was a beauty, but you don't win on style points. Reminds me of how games were 2 years ago.

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Bryz with the shutout. Hell yeah.

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^
Who cares about the East?

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oh shit..

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what the fuck sharp. They better kill this.

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I really need Nashville to win this game for me tonight. I haven't watched it yet so if the game's over don't tell me. I'm watching the recording I made of it while I was watching Tennessee get killed by Georgia earlier.

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Good win....and good to see Bolland looking sharp.

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Yep, I see myself getting that Bolland sweater this year

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Just finished the game. Good solid win.

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:thumbsup

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Bruins looked very good tonight. Totally dominated Tampa.

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Now that's more like it Hawks. What a monumental difference Bolland makes to that third line. They were getting chances everywhere.

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2 down. 80 to go. So far 82-0 is reachable.

Good all around dominant win tonight. The Devils had no business even skating with the Flyers tonight.

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That commercial may have seen the future!

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I know it's been only two games, but I'm so impressed by this team. So much better in terms of effort. Wayne Simmonds is a beast. He goes out there like it is his last shift of his career.

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True story.

Also, it's really nice to not hold my breath on shots that SHOULD be saved. It's nice being able to think, "Oh, Bryz gots this."

Very early obviously. But I was really impressed with last night's effort. The Devils should be embarrassed to have played the way they did during their home opener.

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I keep thinking...Boucher looks good tonight. :lol:lol:lol

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Leafs had a bit of a melt-down in the last 10 minutes of the game last night but still managed to pull out a Dubya. 2-0 to start the season! I'll breath a sigh of relief if this team makes it to the 8th or 9th game and doesn't collapse like they did last year.

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What's the opinion of most Leafs fans on Reimer? I'm not sold on him at all. Just wondering what the consensus is in Toronto.

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Betts is back with the Flyers

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puc...rn=nhl-wp14422

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what a hit by Phaneuf there

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Anyone going to catch Winnipegs first game?

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May take a look at that one. Too much in the way of sports to watch today: both League Championship Series in baseball have games, too.

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The ALCS was postponed to tomorrow.

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:thumbsupVery true, i'll probably just catch some of the beginning.

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Really liked the Bickell-Bolland-Frolik line last night. Hope they can channel the Bolland Havlat Ladd line of a few years ago, 3rd line is the key for this team.

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Hadn't heard about the ALCS postponement. At least this one won't fuck with the rotation the way the one in the LDS did. Still want to get a look at some of the Brewers-Cards game, but I'll at least stream the opening festivities for the Jets. I'm sure it'll be awesome.

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Streaming the CBC broadcast. Don Cherry's sport coat has to be seen to be believed. It's a good thing that the Winnipeg fans are enthusiastic about seeing hockey in person again. Take away the new uniforms and location, this is still the same shitty Atlanta Thrashers team that finished with 80 points last season.

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god it's so weird having Winnipeg in the SE Division this season.

either way, Go Jets Go!!!!!

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yikes Cammalleri with a nasty leg injury, he may have been sliced with a skate

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That line looked great last night. Though it Bickell/Frolik isn't nearly the talent level of Havlat/Ladd.

Glad the Hawks got back on track, but the one thing that worries me a bit is Keith's play. I think everyone (including Keith) thought that he would bounce back this season, but so far it has been more of 2010/11. Not encouraging. I wish they would put him back with Seabrook more often, he's playing with Leddy a bit too much.

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Entertaining first period in the Jets-Habs game. Team's getting lots of chances, as far as power plays and shots, but Price is doing his usual excellent job in the net against them.

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First off, Keith has played very well.

The reason he doesn't look Norris worthy is because of the bolded. You can't have Leddy and Keith together because they both try to get involved on offense and they get burned at some point always. Guaranteed one breakaway a game. D pairings should be Keith-Seabs Hammer-Leddy Montador-Whoever Else