The Official MERB 2010-2011 NHL Hockey Thread

[evillethings]

haha... that's fan loyalty for ya Techman!

As a hockey fan, I'm honestly expecting someone will make an example of Gregory Campbell... to wake daddy up. It'll likely be a mega head-shot from a AHL call-up player in the next few weeks. I think Thornton's words have stirred up the NHLPA's underlying feeling on the Chara ruling. Not even a fine for the guy... League Fail!

Look at the Orpik hit that broke Erik Cole's neck in March 2006
[video=youtube;WRMz6A6r5fs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRMz6A6r5fs[/video]
Brooks got 3-gm suspension for that. Cole was gonna beat Orpik if Orpik let Cole skate. What's the difference betw Orpik + Cole???

 

[Mod 8]

A couple of posts have been removed and one has been edited. Stay on topic and keep the smart-ass comments and personal attacks for some other board. Unlike the NHL, I have no qualms about handing out suspensions.

Mod 8

 

[Special K]

Lucic on Tyrell?

Has the whining ended yet on the Chara / Pac soap opera? Tell me what the difference is between that hit by Chara and this hit by Lucic on Tyrell of TB the previous week. No penalty to Lucic on this one!! Time to get over it and move on!

Lucic deadly arrestable assault & batter on Tyrell. Wait through the 15 seconds advertisement!

 

[rumpleforeskiin]

Has the whining ended yet on the Chara / Pac soap opera? Tell me what the difference is between that hit by Chara and this hit by Lucic on Tyrell of TB the previous week. No penalty to Lucic on this one!! Time to get over it and move on!

I'm shocked, shocked to find you harboring such an opinion on a vicious act of violence committed by one human being upon another. I'll have you know that God is PISSED and that's why the B's haven't won since, even losing to the Islanders last night. Next thing you know, they'll be losing to the Leafs in a game highlighted by a hat trick from Phil "Last Choice" Kessel.

I'll bet you think Vic Hadfield's hit on Lou Fontinato was clean, too.

 

[Special K]

Being selected 40th out of 700 NHL players. Not too shabby, i'd say. Where was Tyler Seguin during the all-star break? Oh yeah. At home watching the festivities on his tv.

Doc, I'm surprised at you taking shots at Tyer Seguin like this. Where was Phil Kessel during the All Star break in his rookie season? Lol. Did you happen to check the stats of both players in their rookie seasons? I'll supply them for ya.

Kessel: 70 Games, 11 Goals, 18 Assists, and a +/- of -12!!! Nice to see he's improved that stat, oh...wait, in 2011 he's -21

Seguin: 61 Games, 10 Goals, 11 Assists, and a -1. Not such different numbers at this point. The kids shown flashes of brilliance at times as well but in my opinion he was brought up to the big stage a year early.

 

[Special K]

Watching the Leafs / Sabres game on NHL Network tonight and the more I see the play of Grabovski the more I am impressed with this guys skills. The puck movement and shot on his last goal to tie the game at 3 was pretty f'n good!!

 

[lgna69xxx]

It was, as was Kessels Winner!

Watching the Leafs / Sabres game on NHL Network tonight and the more I see the play of Grabovski the more I am impressed with this guys skills. The puck movement and shot on his last goal to tie the game at 3 was pretty f'n good!!

 

[lgna69xxx]

Oh, i forgot, Thanks Montreal, for #84...

Watching the Leafs / Sabres game on NHL Network tonight and the more I see the play of Grabovski the more I am impressed with this guys skills. The puck movement and shot on his last goal to tie the game at 3 was pretty f'n good!!

 

[Doc Holliday]

Joe Thornton on the Bruins http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=357474

Joe Thornton is one to talk!

His dirty hit on St-Louis' David Perron back in November ended Perron's season!

Joe Thornton's dirty hit on David Perron

David Perron out for the year due to a dirty hit by Joe Thornton

 

[Doc Holliday]

Former French Connection hockey great passes away at 59

Two weeks after being reunited on the ice in Buffalo, the Sabres' famed French Connection lost a member when Rick Martin died Sunday.

The 59-year-old was pronounced dead at a suburban Buffalo hospital at around 1 p.m., about a half hour after the car he was driving crossed the center line on the road, rolled along the shoulder and struck a utility pole before coming to rest against a tree, New York State Police Capt. Steven Nigrelli said.

Nigrelli said witnesses spotted Martin driving with his head slumped and eyes closed before the crash, which occurred in the Buffalo suburb of Clarence. Nigrelli said it appeared Martin had "an undetermined medical emergency" before the accident.

Two passers-by and eventually a state trooper performed CPR on Martin, who remained unresponsive when removed from the vehicle. Martin's German shepherd dog was also in the vehicle and stood by, Nigrelli said.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

Martin's death came as a shock to the Sabres, who were preparing for an afternoon game against the Ottawa Senators.

"We lost a heck of a guy today," Sabres coach and Martin's former teammate Lindy Ruff said. "It's tough when you lose anybody, and we lost a real good person today. It's a tough one to take."

Prior to the game, the Sabres honored Martin with a tribute on the center ice video scoreboard.

"It was great sadness and a heavy heart that we lost a member of the Sabre family today," longtime team broadcaster Rick Jeanneret said, as pictures of Martin were shown. "Rick Martin was a person of joy. You'll be missed 'Rico,' but you will be remembered."

Fans gave Martin a standing ovation before the arena fell into a hush during a moment of silence.

Martin was selected fifth overall by the Sabres in the 1971 draft, and immediately made an impact on the team the following season when he scored what was then an NHL rookie record 44 goals. From LaSalle, Quebec, Richard (Rick) Lionel Martin played left wing on a line centered by Gilbert Perreault and Rene Robert. They were eventually dubbed The French Connection.

Two weeks after being reunited on the ice in Buffalo, the Sabres' famed French Connection lost a member when Rick Martin died Sunday.

Rick Martin dies at 59

 

[Techman]

Was reading in the Journal today that the Leafs are up for sale. Doc and lgna, here's your chance!


Sad news about Rick Martin. May he rest in peace.

 

[lgna69xxx]

I would in a heartbeat. Can i borrow 1.3 billion Tech?

Was reading in the Journal today that the Leafs are up for sale. Doc and lgna, here's your chance!

 

[Doc Holliday]

Was reading in the Journal today that the Leafs are up for sale. Doc and lgna, here's your chance!

That's already on my 'bucket list'.

 

[JH Fan]

Was reading in the Journal today that the Leafs are up for sale. Doc and lgna, here's your chance!

Legit question here ! Who would want to put the Leafs on sale when they're about to win the cup next year ?

Just sayin'

 

[evillethings]

LOL - funny JH Fan!

Is the For Sale supposed to generate RCI interest? That would be incredible content for their services cable, speciality cable, mobile. If someone would only buy the Leafs and run them like the NYY, they'd be a scary team and not one we make fun of as a bottomfeeder.

I've always hated Leaf ownership, zero brains - otherwise the owner/ship would force the team to not only be profitable but also competitive... before Buds loyalists jump in... by competitive I mean making the Play-offs annually + challenging for the Presidents Trophy like the Wings.

 

[evillethings]

Flyers just lost Pronger for 3-4wks... another big dent to their season. That's one playoff contender who's been stuck in a rut of late.

 

[Doc Holliday]

If someone would only buy the Leafs and run them like the NYY, they'd be a scary team and not one we make fun of as a bottomfeeder.

Put a salary cap in MLB and the Yankees would be in the same boat as the Leafs. Now that i think about it, no wonder the Yankees fans on this board absolutely don't want a cap.

 

[evillethings]

Put a salary cap in MLB and the Yankees would be in the same boat as the Leafs...

Good answer, but more a common excuse don't you think. You point to the NYY's success due to lack of cap in BB. I point to the Red Wings, Sharks, Blackhawks as examples in hky. Ownership is a big factor, not just $$ spent on UFAs don't you agree? You need a decisive owner or a strong individual to take charge on a big board of dir.

Bottomline, I am just tired of the Leafs sucking annually when they should be a powershouse given resources, major market, fan base, rev.streams, etc.

 

[lgna69xxx]

Agreed, and we finally have that, his name, Brian Burke.

You need a decisive owner or a strong individual to take charge.

 

[evillethings]

haha, I wish Burke was the 1 and only guy making team decisions.

You got to figure Burke's hands are tied somewhere by someone higher up screwing things up. I still don't buy Burke being the sole decision maker - the guy's who hasn't lifted the Leafs outta the basement. But I do feel new ownership would correct that... I'm sure I thought the same thing the last time Toronto changed hands.