2008-09 NHL Season Thread
 

Might as well start this one off ....

Two things - what about the playing of regular season games in Europe to start the season? Ranger and Penguin fans might be a little ticked off, but I guess I see the point. After all, Bettman is all about spreading the word and generating more revenue, and Hockey isn't exactly a household sport in the USA - despite what Sarah Palin might think.

Thing 2 - how about the Russian Ranger prospect Cherepanov dropping dead during a game (?) in Russia at the tender age of 19. WTF? Anyone have any more info on this one?

I've only watched one game thus far (Maple Leafs at Red Wings) and just found out about the Russian kid. Should be a good season, though. I don't see the Wings or the Penguins going back to the Stanley Cup Final.

I DO

WINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS WIGS WIGS WIGS WIGS WINS

I DO

WILD WILD WILD WILD WILD WID WID WID WINS

Looking forward to the outdoor game this year between the Blackhawks and Red Wings.

During the Flyers-Pens game, the radio color commentator (Chris Therien) kept calling Crosby "Cindy" - I was thinking of you, WhiteRat. :lol

I have that effect on people.

I'm rooting for Canadiens this season. Hopefully they get to the finals so Koivu could become the first european captain to hoist the cup.
I'm also hoping for Ducks, Wild and Sabres to do well. Too bad ducks aren't doing so good at the moment :<

The Wild won their first three games and the Marian Gaborik saga hangs overhead. Some betting site had the odds that Gaborik gets traded at 7-2.:tear

Hurrah, Ducks had their first win this season

Wild win 1-0 in OT over the Barry Melrose mullet led Lightning to remain undefeated.

Still waiting for the Flyers to win a game. >:

Gaborik turned down an $80 million deal and has supposedly asked for a trade. It's a lot of money for a guy who is oft injured but why the hell would you turn that down?

Sabres got thwomped by Ottawa last night :(

And the Flyers finally won a few games, and now are only in next-to-last place. :\

Rangers are playing out of their minds. It's still early, though.

I can root for the Rangers now that Avery is gone.

Avery was one of my favorites while he was there. I kind of miss him but I can see where his style does mesh with the rangers new game. I am very upset about them not making room for Shanahan though...maybe I'm just so used to the rangers giving large contracts to old men now that they are doing the right thing it scares me.

Cal Clutterbuck scored two early goals and the Wild held off the Caps 4-3. The Wild were up 4-0 and appeared to completely give up on trying for the shutout as the Caps scored three quick goals with only minutes remaining. WTF.

I don't care as long as they keep winning

I was thrilled when the Blue Jackets beat Montreal in that shootout with a brandnew pinkbottomed goalie. That made my day.

I hope they similarly embarrass Detroit on Friday.

I bet you loved the hot and heavy Backstrom-on-Backstrosm action, too. :squigly

So what do you guys think of Canadiens leading in all six Eastern Conference's All-Star game positions?

Pretty cool, but I can't help thinking that this is partially fixed to honor their 100th season

I call hacks.


Went to the Sabres game tonight. So glad they finally won again!

...dammit, Pazzy..... :(


....but I still wub you.:love

So what exactly did Sean Avery call his ex girlfriends to get suspended indefinitely? I have a few creative ideas, but I am curious what was the exact word used.

Article here:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slu...averysuspended