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My bad, if I really want a goal and can only pick three I would have Toews + Kane up front and Keith on D!

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IMO no song will ever beat Enter Sandman when Mo was coming in to close the game!

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yea that's classic badass

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funny, i've been campaigning for several years now that the jackets change their goal song to careless whisper by george michael. that sax solo just over and over again, would be demoralizing for the opponent.

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:lol:lol roasted.

crosby - malkin - letang is downright filthy.

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:lol to say the least

yea i don't think there's another trio in the league that could skate with them

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as if the cannon isn't enough?

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:lol
:lol :lol

Good point. If they started with the horn line right after the foghorn, it would be a million times better

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And I'd take Ovechkin, Backstrom and Captain America over any of your 3 on 3 combos easily

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I'd take my chances with Toews-Kane-Keith.

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well yea, no shit

i'm just saying pure skating ability, Crosby-Malkin-Letang is basically unmatched

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Credit the Wild for scoring four goals in like five minutes. It was pretty amazing. The Avs should be humiliated and embarrassed.

One thing I've noticed about Mike Yeo is he's a master at identifying a team's strategy and adapting to it mid-game. I suppose that also means he's great at communicating that to his players effectively enough that they're able to go out and do it. But I've seen it a number of times, and not just the Avalanche, where the Wild are clearly not the better team for like 40 minutes. Then, all of a sudden, they make a couple adjustments and are all of a sudden in complete control. He's got that ability to find pressure points and push. Sometimes it takes two periods to find them - and sometimes that's too late - but they'll usually make a fight of it.

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he definitely didn't learn that from Dan Bylsma :lol

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Giroux, Voracek and Streit ain't too shabby either but I would rather have Pens or Hawks trio way above those three. Stamkos, Drouin and Hedman is dirty too. Hedman is built for 3 on 3 hockey.

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Dylan Larkin show starts tonight. He'll end up back in Grand Rapids when Helm and Pavel come back but we'll see how he is tonight. Would love to have Larkin to have a good game and answer that question Babcock asked after the game 7 loss of "where is the next Pavel Datsyuk?"

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Kings and Richards agree to resolve termination grievances.

Apparently a cap change until 2031. He is now a UFA, goodbye.

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Pretty stiff cap hit for years.

The Los Angeles Kings and the NHLPA have reached a settlement on Mike Richards contract grievance that will leave Richards counting against the Kings cap for $1.67 million until 2031 on top of a recapture penalty of $1.32 million, which the Kings will pay in each of the next five years.

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Larkin gets his first NHL point.

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And his first NHL goal. Where is the next Datsyuk, Babs?

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:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

I fucking love it, Abby with the hatty. That line looks dominant.

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I really am down on the arena. It looks like a minor league arena. The no seats one end looks terrible as expected. How they built this arena without hockey in mind is mind boggling considering the Isles lease was coming up and there were rumors of a move and not getting a deal done for a new Coliseum.

The building is quiet, though not a lot to cheer about. Our loud home ice advantage is seemingly gone.

Tavares goal was sweet. He has some talent.

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Oh look, the Kings have no offense. What's new.

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Quick has looked god awful. I know it's only two games in but something is not right with him. He couldnt track the puck or hang onto it tonight to save his life.

If Quick isn't Quick the Kings are screwed.

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Nice night for Kane against the Islanders last night. 2 goals in a 3-2 OT win!!!!

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Rangers had a pretty good end to their game! Loving it!

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Finally! It's my turn tonight!

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Although they completely fell apart in the last two minutes last night, CBJ looked very good. Physical game, totally pushed the Rangers around all night. Definitely expecting a fight or two tonight when they go again in NY.

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http://m.thn.com/blog/kings-gm-dean-...rds-a-tragedy/

Thoughts on this piece from our Kings fan? I don't think this is a good look for Lombardi at all. Pretty much smears Mike Richards, and obviously Richards holds responsibility for his actions, but the man has a drug problem, and basically Lombardi self promotes by saying stuff like "I tried to help" and "this is the most traumatic episode of my career". HIS career?? Seems like a pretty selfish thing to say.

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Plus the fact that they went head over heels in defending Voynov--unbelievable.

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Yeah, sounds like Lombardi is butt hurt he dropped he ball with The Richards contract. Definitely selfish and embarrassing. I'm not a fan of Richards, as a player, and I don't know him as a person (never even met the guy). But I know there's a line between hockey and life and Lombardi looks very insensitive. I don't get how he can say how much he loves Richards and then put him down like that and make it all about himself.

I understand that Lombardi may feel that he put all his efforts into "helping" Richards (at least I'd like to believe that) but we will never know what exactly he did or said, or even knew himself about what Richards was going through. He obviously feels betrayed, and he has the right to feel that way. But that press release is awful, obviously some bad blood spilled at the end of that relationship.

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Also, he obviously doesn't know much about addiction if he is shocked he was lied to/betrayed by an addict. I just want to put all this behind us (Richards, Voynov, Stoll) and carry on to our shitty season.

Lots of games on tap for tonight!

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And finally one that actually matters!! :D

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I thought Mason was going to be a top 5 goalie? ;)

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You sound like an NFL Thread poster, Sarah ;)

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Ovie just ignited his season with a trademark Ovie goal

And no I don't mean the one timer from the circle

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Zetterberg has 5 points in the last two games and Abby has 4 goals in those two games. They put Larkin on a different line cause the whole team struggled the first two periods and he still looked good on that line. I dunno know what you do when Helm and Pavel get back.

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Your Vezina candidate Steve Mason.....

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Caps with a decent start. Sloppy in the first but much better in the final two. They didn't look awesome but they got it done. Oshie looks like he'll fit in very nicely. Huge upgrade on the top line.

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:lol Mason gave up 4 on 8? I mean, that might sound worse than it is, I haven't seen highlights, but yikes

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Yeah not sure how that played out but 4 on 8 ain't good.

Leafs still winless.

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What can I say? Misery loves company.
Smooth like buttah

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Do. Not. Even. Start. Guys.

You'll be glad to know that I got a ton of shit tonight--rolling into my local bar asking if they'll be gracious enough to put on the Flyers game. They kinda shrugged, but I always take care of the bartenders, so they put it on and then Mason decides to give up four goals in less than 7 minutes.

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Rangers are making me happy right now!

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Hawks just stepped off the peddle last night in the third period, classy - no need to completely humiliate the Islanders.

Honestly though - the core of these teams (Toews, Kane, Keith) have accomplished almost everything possible. Each has 3 championships and a Conn Smyth Trophy. All have been all stars multiple times, Kane has a ROY award, Keith has 2 Norris Awards, Keith and Toews each have Olympic gold medals, Kane has a silver Olympic Medal, etc, etc. I know it is a team effort but without that trio the Hawks are nowhere near as good as they have been recently, nice to know they are ll under contract for years - good core to work with!

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Drew,

Jackets played well vs the Rangers

Love,
John

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PS. But they are still 0-2.

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Artemi Panarin looks like he is going to be a damn good player, offsets the loss of Saad.

TVR is really upping his game.

Kane is just plain amazing!

I know it is early but the Hawks look really solid on both offense and defense, hell even their backup keeper kept the Islanders scoreless until there was a little over a minute left in the game. Gonna be a fun year!

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Rangers and Capitals are the only two teams in our division with a win so far.

The meaningless statistic of the day has been brought to you by Folgers instant coffee. The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup.

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Flyers.


#yikes

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Jack Eichel....wow

Sorry Becca

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Also Mason not starting tonight...

:lol :lol :lol

edit: I guess it's due to "personal reasons"

I feel bad laughing, but seriously

:lol

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I was happy not to see the Hawks today on the schedule. Because I worked the weekend, I was off today and enjoyed some afternoon hockey.

JT was the best player on the ice...again. He was awarded the first penalty shot of his career but sadly didn't convert it to put the game away and we held on.

In other news, I lost to my 10 year old in H.O.R.S.E. for the first time ever. I'm not sure if that is a reflection of my skills or his.

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Bruins and Blue Jackets starting off well....

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No real surprise for the first team you mentioned. The second is slightly disappointing but two L's vs the Rags + an L to a much better looking Sabres team isn't the end of the world yet

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Flyers win!

Flyers get a shutout!

The world is ending!

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Neuvy top 3 Goalie!

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Neuvirth top 1 goalie, for sure.

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It's early for any team really but even in an 82 game schedule, you don't really want to start off like this. The early games are the toughest a lot of the times cause you aren't used to really playing yet. That's why I'm extremely happy the Wings were able to win the first two that were back to back. Granted Mrazek kept them alive through the first 2 periods of the 2nd game.

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:lol :lol :thumbsup

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Bruins are starting as expected. They are just an awful team.

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has someone checked in on becca yet? is he okay?

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I wish some of the dumb Red Wings fans were in here and see how so many teams they were jealous of the last couple years and struggling. (Bruins and Kings) Jealous of the Hawks too but that one they need to remember that while the Wings were winning 4 in 11 years the Hawks made the playoffs just twice.
Been wondering where he-she has been at myself.

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Neuvirth > Holtby

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Clearly the Caps fucked that up

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It's crazy what happened to the Bruins. Feels like Just yesterday they were a young contending team. Now they are unwatchable.

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If Quick doesn't turn it around, Kings will be in trouble. Not panicking now, not even a little. Should see Enroth in goal tonight, Lucic taken off the 1st line and Brown moved from 3rd to 1st with Kopi and Gabi. Lucic needs to find his way on this team and putting him up in front was not wise. Dustin has earned that spot and he always shines next to Kopi. Need to come out strong tonight.

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Ovie not in tonight due to personal reasons? Meh, I mean, I'm sure whatever that means is somewhat legit, hopefully, but that happens a little too often for my liking with him. Like it's game 2 bud. Already with this?

:thumbsdow

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We'll lend you Neuvirth. He's good in situations when players have personal shit to deal with apparently.

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Capitals absolutely just got 100% hosed on this challenge bullshit. Caps player put a screen on the goalie. Zero contact was made. Goal overturned. I need someone in here without Caps colored glasses to tell me if I'm losing my mind but that's absolute insanity what I just saw. Like. Holy fucking shit. That is un fucking real.

I mean just wow. If that's the rule now. Just wow.

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I'll try to find a clip because I need an unbiased opinion here. I cannot believe what I just saw.

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https://mobile.twitter.com/CapitalsH...7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Originally called a goal. Challenged. Overturned because 83 red interfered.

Someone tell me they legitimately see interference.

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I hate the Caps, I hate the Sharks.

That's a very soft call. Caps player IS in the crease as Jones is establishing position (barely) for the shot. Technically, I don't think the call is wrong but it's bullshit it was called. Or overturn or whatever.

Happy though cause Jones is my goalie.

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I mean it just looks to me like the puck is past Jones before Beagle even really crosses Jones' sight line. And I don't even see contact, really at all. And the crease thing isn't really enforced these days. I'm just not buying it, not even a little bit.

It's very rare I get this worked up about a goal decision. But the fact this is the first challenge involving the Caps and the fact that they REALLY needed that goal, plus the fact that I just do not see interference. I dunno. I'm salty.

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It was a bad call, no doubt. I haven't watched a game with challenges, who reviews the play?

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Just saw a different angle, really think it should not have been overturned now.

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I guess they review it in Toronto as well as in house. Ref just goes to the phone like a standard review.

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Abdelkader on pace for 136 goals. lol

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What's with all this Florida scoring? So strange.

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The early goalie pulling is so weird to me

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Ugly night in Caps land. Burn the tape.

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After a little bit of interneting, it seems the general consensus in the hockey world is that the Orlov goal should've indeed counted. While I do feel better that most see it my way, I am not thrilled with the challenges being called inconsistently, and I'm fearful this sets a dangerous precedent. If applying a solid screen is now considered goaltender interference, that changes everything. And if goalies feel like all they have to do when they get screened is flail a little bit (which Martin Jones did not, in his defense) to get a call reversed, that will make for a seriously depressing sport. Hopefully, this was a one off that occurred in a game that the Caps lost for many other reasons, and not how this will be called all the time.

Yes, I'm finished ranting about this goal.

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Kings get 3 PP's in a row and can't score one goal. :BANG

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Fucking awful. Now I'm starting to panic a little.

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Excellent......

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Jimmy Howard is terrible! He let in one goal! What a piece of shit. Trade him!

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Also, I can't see Larkin going to Grand Rapids unless he really starts to struggle. He's been very good, especially for only being 19.

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:lol:lol:lol:lol

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Will be interesting to see how the Flyers play tonight against a red hot Hawks team on national TV at primetime. Best guess, Hawks will win 3-1 on the road.

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I guess by the book, it was. As Beagle goes by he does very minorly pin his glove and arm. Again, super slight. But by the book he did touch him and his arm was still kinda sorta in the crease area.

That said, brutal overturn.


I lol'ed


Dude missed that breakaway late. Cut him. Turrible playa.


Flyers will win 9-1.

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Kimmo Timonen is going to surprise everyone by dressing for the Flyers tonight and scoring GWG.

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Steve Mason will make 50 saves for the shutout and score a hat trick in a 3-0 win.

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http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/hockey...ng-sharks-game

Just. Wow.

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I've done that, it sucks.

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We've all done it in our lives. But you would think a captain no less would make sure his alarm is set.

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So I got a hat trick in the hat trick challenge last night. One of the 3% who got all 3 right last night. That's my second hat trick of the season.

Hey, I gotta find positives somewhere.

On a Kings note, Lucic is garbage. This is typical Lucic shift: skate puck down to offensive zone on the side boards, throw it to the slot hoping someone is there, other team grabs it because no one is there. Slowly recovers and strides down to defend. When he doesn't pass and shoots, this is what I hear "Lucic shot goes wide of the net."

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You would think, yeah. You'd also think a manager wouldn't do that but, it happens. He is human. I skimmed the article so I dunno if that's happened before. All he said was that it was the first time he was scratched due to being late.

If it's happened a few times before then that's different. If it's a one time thing, whatever.

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I've done it before. Doesn't matter how important your job is, it happens.

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I guess my "just wow" comment was moreso directed at Trotz for holding him out for a simple mistake like that. I mean on the one hand, kudos to him for holding all his players to the same standard. On the other, it's an honest mistake that everyone does make. Per the article, this hasn't happened before with Ovie and I don't remember it happening at all last year with anyone. Not to mention, that's freaking Ovie and we need that guy.

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My internal alarm clock wakes me up when I set an alarm incorrect. It is both a blessing and a curse.

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Me too, but it always wakes me up with juuuuust enough time to rush my ass out the door wile throwing on my clothes, speeding in traffic and sprinting into work so that I clock in on time.

It should be an Olympic sport.