Preseason Open Game Thread: Rangers at Red Wings

with Artie and Grachev playing so well together the question becomes the right wing because Lisin has played well with them, but if Kotalik is going to play with Drury doesnt cally have to play on the 3rd line?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kotalik plays both wings

so he migh just move wherever Cally isnt

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

right but we have 7 wings for 3 lines if prospal is playing center…gaborik, avery, higgins, kotalik, grachev, lisin, cally.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

All I know regardless of these Dubinsky rumors, is that the Leafs got pretty good, really fast.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i would think so

but as they say in sports, its whats known as a ‘good problem’

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

rangers PP always sucks

against agressive PK units

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow agressive and good looking 4th line

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They were often the best line (forechecking) the 1st game against Boston

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Excuse me for late comments, I am behind you guys, but a nice shot by Potter

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I never caught it, so where are you?

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Voros looks much quicker this season

by jterry83 on Sep 18, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he looks good. I really hate it to watch a player who isn’t favorite to win a job works so hard for nothing.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Joining from Winging It In Motown

Hope you guys don’t mind.Noooobody comes on the gamethreads during the preseason so i didn’t want to waste my time over there

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

welcome.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well welcome

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thank you sir

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

welcome sir.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

avery almost snuck that in

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I gotta say Voros might make this team

if a kid loses his spot (Lisin)

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

lisin has played very well though to this point.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i agree hes been very solid

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they wouldnt stick lisin on the 4th line, would they? wouldnt he be more of a candidate of healthy scratch duties?

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

as i just said where else would he go, they have 7 wings for the top 3 lines?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if they moved Lisin to the 4th line

so Grachev would fit on the 3rd then its fine by me

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sanguinetti with a nice d job on Bertuzzi

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lisin took that one off the back of his leg. Youch.

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

are chad johnson and vally going to split the game tomorrow?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice hit by Grachev

and man Voros looks good

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Two good shifts in a row for him.

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i agree but after watching him early last year dominate i dont want to get too excited about him.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since i dont get the channel.......

could someone tell me if Jakub Kindl (#46)of the Red Wings is actually playing well? The word is that he plays well for his experience level but I’ve yet to see him play.

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i will keep an eye out…any other numbers in red u want watched?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if you'd be so kind...

Ryno #50
Mursak #61

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

also im sure someone in here is watching online so they can hook u up w a link.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the wings aren’t broadcasting the game?

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not that i know of...

and i dont live in Detroit (Virginia actually)

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i’ll tell ya i’m likin the voros brashear and boyle line… heik looks hessitant out there

by Tophubufu on Sep 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

they do look really good, but for some reason i cant explain i just dont like voros.

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

did you notice Michaletti (if I spelled it correctly) when he quoted others as saying “He does everything good but not great?”

It weird, but they might be right. Eh, it’s probably just nerves.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

channelsurfing.net works

by Tophubufu on Sep 18, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that was ugly by rozy

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mid-season form right there.

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Watch the game online here

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sangs has to attack the guy behind the net.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I know Rangers don't like Isles at all....

but what do you all think of the hit on Okposo by Phaneuf? Clean or dirty (for preseason)

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

didnt see it.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t either

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can’t watch the Islanders, I don’t get the Lifetime Channel

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i thought they were on oxygen

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was going to say Oxygen, but wasnt sure if everyone knew what it was, lol

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i didnt see it but I think that

its still hockey so if it was clean then it doesnt matter that its the preseason. If you think about it the pre-season is the most dangerous because guys are trying to make the teams

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was not clean, he left his feet and drilled him.

by KingHenrik on Sep 18, 2009 8:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Clean. It was a unfortunate set of circumstances. Dawes pushed Okposo to knock him off the puck, which did. The push set him head first into Phaneuf, who was already skating towards him for a check. It only resulted the way it did because of that. Okposo was bent forward after the push, which turned the “body on body” check, into Phaneuf running into someone half his size.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

true. good point.

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I mean, I feel bad for Okposo, but Phaneuf shouldn’t get looked at for that hit.

Alot of people are overreacting because they overlook that aspect of the hit.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

very true

I mean a lot of people still give Kronwall crap for the hit on Havlat in the playoffs but there’s a picture floating around online that shows it was perfectly legal. Its a circumstantial thing for a lot of people (ie who’s involved, teams playing)

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Barely legal hit. I didn’t think that in the split second that Okposo got jostled from behind and put his head down that Phaneuf could ease up – but others disagree with me.

For the preseason, it was unnecessary.

What most Isles fans are upset about is he wouldn’t drop the gloves when it was done.

He now has a huge bulls-eye on his whole body – anybody looking to make a name for themselves will try to go at him.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

boy i am hearing a lot more Save by Lundqvist than i have heard in the previous games…

by Tophubufu on Sep 18, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

well he has only played 30 min so far, so that is part of it.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

made a heads up play behind his net to break out.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

#46.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

gotta shoot that avery

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man Avery is playing alot of PP time

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

too congested there 4 players next to each other.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

TSN is reporting...

That Toronto and Boston have reached an agreement for Kessel, pending Kessel signing a contract with Toronto. No other details.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=291601

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nothing on dubi going to boston as part of that

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not as anyone knows

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey look! It’s Dave Maloney :)

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and he is interviewing Mike Sullivan!

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

“really impressed with the young guys”

i read that as Gilroy, Grachev, Artem, MDZ?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You guys want a Ryan Bourque update?

From Jess:

Ryan Bourque has his 1st career goal in the QMJHL as Quebec leads 2-1, Mitch Gaulton an assist as Erie leads 1-0 over Dan Maggio and Sudbury

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i have high hopes for bourque, but i am even more excited about Horak as i think he is this years european we got later than he should have been because of fears they wouldnt come to NA ie Grachev last year.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

also on the prospect front luke pither who played for us at TC scored 4 goals in the first OHL game.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who's the biggest kept secret for NY?

I’ll admit i don’t really pay all that much attention to the Rangers other than the highlights so I know about the top players but who are some of the guys i might be hearing about by the middle of the season?

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Matt Gilroy looks to be a name to keep an eye on

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he definitely looks like he is a 40 pt defender even this year with as offensive and aggressive as he is.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

aggressive is almost an understatement lol. hopefully he doesnt leave his partner with too many 2-1 and 3-1s

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well so far his speed has allowed him to get back, but the more i watch him the more i think he has to play with staal.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

this is NY, there is no such thing as a kept secret.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s true

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

this offensive D prospect gilroy has made alot of noise so far. scored a nice goal against nj the other night

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

but to seriously answer ur question from watching the preseason what give us hope in here is that a bunch of “young” players are going to get chances to make this team and contribute (Artem Anisimov, Grachev, Gilroy, Del Zotto), which hasnt always been the case with this organization.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

is that kid abelkader? gonna make the roster this year. i was definitely impressed by him in the short time i saw him in the playoff run last year

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m being honest, every Red Wings player I see looks really good. The organization drafts extremely well.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they always have ridiculous talent coming out of left field

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gilroys first goal...link

in case anyone esle didn’t get to see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQONSEqmO5c

by Toad McGee on Sep 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LISIN

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

NICE

by jterry83 on Sep 18, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he deserves that one. nice lisin

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

YES

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Young guys looking good

by jterry83 on Sep 18, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

heik looks like crap…

by Tophubufu on Sep 18, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lisin bangs in

Anisimovs shot on goal. Nice.

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

it was grachev’s shot

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Correct.

Nice pressure by Anisimov that sprang Grachev.

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

great forechecking by artem.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lisin finishes a nice Grachev move to score

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

really like these guys together. where does cally fit in all this?

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

back to my question from the first period.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice shift

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

anyone notice the move Brashear made?

before he fell down of course lol. He made the goal happen.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no he didnt. it was a nice move but it was the steal by anisimov that caused the goal.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe your right, but watching Brashear move like that made me laugh.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

great save king

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HEN-RIK

by jterry83 on Sep 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

THE KING!

Hey y’all

by Shivling on Sep 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

does anyone wonder why the coyotes are always bad that they gave us lisin for korpo?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

how do we break up that line… lisin grachev anisimov

by Tophubufu on Sep 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

how do u send grachev back down? kid looks ready to play

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i dont see how you can especially with the uncertainty regarding dubi…the question becomes do we have room for dubi? haha, who thought we would say that?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think we are all tired of the dubi fiasco that were all gettin a little annoyed at him and at the same time realizing we will be allright without him

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

interesting line

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

now Lisin on LW w/ Drury and Callahan

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he played with prospal and avery the other night.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if the 3rd periods of the 1st two games come again this game could get ugly cause we are dominating much earlier.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i’m not impressed with heikkenen or sangs… i saw a lot better offensive prowess out of DZ and Gilroy… Our D looks a bit lacking tonight…

by Tophubufu on Sep 18, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

well they both made nice plays in the last minute.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

they heard u talking trash about them

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Completely different game. The forwards are doing an exceptional job forechecking down low. The D men have stepped up to keep the puck in the zone and prevent the breakout. The D hasn’t been noticeable – because they haven’t had to be.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

of course as I posted that – Redden fails on an outlet pass that ends up with Rangers taking a penalty.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

grachev getting physical.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

game online

anyone know how a guy with a mac can watch the game? the channelsurfing website won’t work with mac.

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ah, finally a way for “PC” to get back at “Mac”

“hi, I’m PC”

“And I’m a Mac”

“Mac, can you watch illegal streams of hockey games on the internet?”

“Nope”

“Scorrrrrrreboarrrrrrrddddd!”

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HAHA

I love it!

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

only on that site and only if its IE only crap

by rosualbastru on Sep 18, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe so, but I’m watching the game

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

IE is so 1995

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you should have said 1994, I had a better reply, lol

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

GOT it working on my pc(laptop) hehe oh well at least i will get the 3rd period

by rosualbastru on Sep 18, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it's just me but

Even though Zaba is the same height as Hank, he looks smaller in the net.

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

as Ovechkin says “It’s the bigger equipment”

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

bourque 1G 1A so far

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he seems to put up points in whatever tourny/league hes in huh?

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wait…isnt lisin supposed to be defensively irresposible? why is he killing penalties if that is actually true and not just shitty coyotes excuses.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How’s it looking guys? Haven’t got the stream up yet? Grachev-Anisimov-Lisin tearing it up? Glad to see everyone excited! Shows this team is doing something right!!!

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

all 3 have been excellent.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

3? I only know of 1 to Anisimov and 1 to Lisin

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Players. Ah, my bad mleetch

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it’s all good, it’s the new year.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i find it funny that rozsival and redden r the ones that took the penalties

by b4mv01 on Sep 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

great kill

by b4mv01 on Sep 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

lets see grachev score on mccollum his teammate in brampton last year.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Its funny that Zaba has his Hartford number on his mask, 30

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

any chance zaba and johnson are the two goalies in hartford and wiki goes back to charlotte?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it will be interesting to see what they do with Johnson, he’s been impressive

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

bourque 2G 1A

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

at the end of this thread he’ll have 4 G 3 A at this rate.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well the 3rd period just started

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think Johnson heads back to his team and wikki stays in hartford

by Tophubufu on Sep 18, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and what team might that be?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel so much better knowing that Brian Boyle likes Cool Ranch Doritos

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL That’s the first thing I saw when I got the stream up

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I’m glad his favorite superhero was Batman, and not some nancy like Aquaman.

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sangs has been solid

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sangs with beautiful check on Filpula and takes it away. Nice

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just saw that. Liked it!

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

had to go on a beer run....

missed pretty much everything. sorry folks!

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

read, we catalog most of it, though from the ranger perspective

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

atleast u got your priorities straight

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Zaba with a great glove save, after a bad change!

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Where the heck are you guys lol

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

at the end of the period.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOW. Snatch with the glove to save a breakaway by Zaba

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

can we cut rozy and redden and go with any two other players?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah. Several bad giveaways during that sequence. Ugh

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does anybody want to be a Banter hero and do a game recap and post it as a Fanpost and I will move it to the main page? it’s really hard for me to truly focus on the game on my laptop, too much going on around me

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Joe was going to do it but he disappeared

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not supposed to work on new years. haha

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks for insight into the Rangers system

And to respond about someone’s question about Abdelkader, the kid is a freak but Holland is too reluctant to move people up in favor of his veterans

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

we are happy that for once we dont have that problem because of our coach.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well Babcock...

probably wants Abdelkader but the GM is hesitant because of contracts.

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well are there any spots really up for grabs?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Darren Helm's injured for the opening two games

in Sweden so Abdelkader will probably fill in for those two games

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

True fans with Hockey knowledge are always welcome here.

New Yorkers aren’t as bad as the reputation (usually we’re worse) ;-)

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think we are worse on our own who think they have knowledge but have none.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Preach it. Absolutely. No.tolerance.for.wannabe’s.with.no.knowledge.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

just no isle fans lol.

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sangs has a chin like jay leno

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Really, be honest, right now, the two defenseman you guys would take are Gilroy and Del Zotto/ ?

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Take Sags too if we could bury Redden

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Someone gets the low end of the stick. Sangs is the one.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

think gilroy is practically a shoe-in in my eyed and the race is still on for the other spot. as of now i say mdz

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right now?
Gilroy’s a lock – probably had to really suck not to get the spot.

Other than that – I wouldn’t call it yet.
DZ has been noticeable offensively – but also noticeable (not in a good way) defensively.
This is Sangs first look – too early to call. Same with Heikkinen, and Potter.

If you forced me to call it right now. Potter. Because of the experience none of the others have.

Maybe against Bos. we’ll get a better idea

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

people keep citing potter for experience. potter has exactly 5 games in the nhl.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kessel officially dealt to Toronto

The drama surrounding Phil Kessel has finally come to an end as the Boston Bruins have traded their disgruntled sniper to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 1st and a 2nd round pick in 2010, and a 1st round pick in 2011 pending a trade call which is currently underway.

Kessel and the Maple Leafs then quickly agreed to terms on a new five-year, $27 million deal.

(TSN) http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=291601

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

another trade rumor we have been involved in is over. are they done now?

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No. not til dubi is resolved.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ethan Werek scored a goal fro Kingston tonight

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

actually a pp assist and sh goal

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Geeze...Dan Cleary has 5 shots for the Wings?

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he has had most of the best chances tonight for them

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that’s good. He normally starts slow so if he can get get going early this year that will be good news.

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hes definitely been all over the ice

by Conway on Sep 18, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Gaborik healthy for the start of the year?

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yes

just a sore groin is all

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

is all… lol

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they have been taking it easy with him but he is skating everyday and he scored in the scrimmage yesterday. i think he might play monday vs det in ny. they said maybe tomorrow at bos but i doubt that.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh okay

I’ve always liked watching Gaborik and now he finally has some people around him in NY

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if he plays with avery people will be so focused on destroying avery he might get hit less too.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Filpula with a beautiful top-shelf stick side PP goal – assist to Krinwall

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Kronwall

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

two of my favorites

Filppula is a very underrespected playmaker

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by Casey Richey on Sep 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Goal Detroit

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2-2

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How did that get in? Ugh, two goals in 53 seconds…

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Zaba goes to Charlotte

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he outplayed wiki last year and wiki wasnt great in the 1st game but maybe

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Didn’t have the sound on. Who is 91 with the Rangers that did that steal and pulled his shot back before shooting?

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Unless it was Lisin with 81….thought I saw 91…

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sangs with another nice d-job on Cleary this time

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

how much do coaches worry about right side left side defenseman?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Do you guys think Semenov has shown enough to warrant a roster spot?

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not at all. he wasnt good in either game as far as i have seen to this point

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But what are you looking for? He hasn’t made any glaring mistakes like *cough*R + R*cough

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remember, chances are he only stays as a 7th defensemen. I think he has played ok. Not spectacular, but he doesn’t have to be

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

would rather have potter in that role.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

but then you might be talking about 3 rookie defensemen, that is alot to ask

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe another team cuts a vet that can be 7.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good work right there by Semenov – Redden would’ve coughed it up

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i love how being better than redden counts as success.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and that is why zaba goes to hartford

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no i don’t think he has.

by jterry83 on Sep 18, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gentleman, what’s the word on Redden/Rozsival so far? I read some before that sounded like mixed reviews. Any improvement from either this game? Any hope? lol

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

NO, they have both been bad and i think Rozi has been worse. if they werent vets with big contracts they wouldnt make the team.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if they werent vets with big contracts they wouldnt make the team

Funny and yet so sad. Should I laugh or cry?

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cry. They won’t be going anywhere.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Loved the Ranger/Tortorella commercial

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ouch – Zaba not looking good.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

name a goalie that stops that one?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and semenov takes a penalty

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Look at the bright side. At least he’s not one of our fat contracts, or any contract

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well we were just discussing if he should get one.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

looks like he has been taking lessons from kasparaitis

by jterry83 on Sep 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

D. Maggio scored tonight as well.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

bad turnover by sangs, but good shot blocks by he and semenov

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good shift for heik

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

much better play last 2-3 min.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

seriously rozi is making me want to vomit.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that sucks i was away for the 3rd. now its 3-2… i missed alot huh?

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just me or does Lisen got a rifle of a wrist shot

by Toad McGee on Sep 18, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes – hard shot and usually on net.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and now redden makes me want to vomit as well

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Redden and Rozie

on the ice for another goal against. Nice deflection

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

its funny we have joked about putting redden or rozi in hartford for cap reasons, but their play really does deserve it right now.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What are they tonight – like MINUS 8 between them???

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

probably more like -4 but it could have been worse.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes, looked it up -4

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was joking – minus 4 each = minus 8 ;-)

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Torts wont be happy about this that’s for sure.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good news is tomorrow we get the A d crew in staal, girardi, gilroy, mdz…be interesting to see who the other two are.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe if Torts embaresses those two enough

They’ll want to just leave :)

by Toad McGee on Sep 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

dont give me any hope of that.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Redden and Rozy a combined -4

The rookies are completely out playing the old vets in the preseason

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i know u said we could go with 3 rookies but with these jokers right now could they be any worse off?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

CALLY with the steal and score after a bad pass by heik

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Callahan BABY

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Very nice play.

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

after the goal… the line that goes out is Brashear Boyle Voros???

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

they have been the 2nd best line tonight

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Forechecking – they’ve been the BEST – by far

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was a great job by them I must admit.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They had a really good shift, keeping the puck in deep.

by Stewapet on Sep 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good shot by potter.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You just saw why Brashear > Orr. Turned and blasted it on net.

And no call on the hit against Voros?? Holy Cow.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

brashear definitely has more offensive skill

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was a nice shot by Brash

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and the terrific work along the boards too

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

@DarrenDreger: Sources say trade call just finished. the Kessel trade to Toronto is complete.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

can i ask a dumb question about the kessel boston situation. boston couldnt sign him because of the cap so why did toronto give up more compensation than just signing him for a 1, 2, 3?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This is where we need Dave from the Blue Seats, he is a genius with this stuff

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

im just saying they could have given kessel 5 years 26.15 mil instead of 5/27 and it would have cost a 1, 2, 3 but instead they gave up 2 1’s and a 2.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

because Burke made such a big stink

when Edmonton signed Penner from under his nose

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not a fair comparison. he made the stink because they vastly overpaid a player because penner wasnt worth what he signed for. neither was vanek for what the oilers gave him in a sheet either.

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

but that is exactly why Burke didn't do it

i bet you of that Penner thing didnt happen then he would have done it

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by Joe Fortunato on Sep 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok lets say thats true, how does that translate to the leverage of an extra number 1 pick?

by mleetch352 on Sep 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That – could well be the $27mm question.
If the only contents of the deal are the picks (1st and 2nd round 2010 + 1st round 2011) – then why not save that 1st round pick and give up the 3rd in 2010?

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow…couldn’t even get it off the boards? Oh well – great job by Callihan. He wanted to tie that bad

"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"

by Calm Down on Sep 18, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok guys, Joe has reappeared, and will have the recap up soon

Hope to see you guys tomorrow afternoon!

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Sep 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well – Anisimov and Parenteau impressed tonight. Lisin, too
So did Brashear/Boyle/Voros

Sanguinetti looked confident and comfortable.

R + R – I may be swinging around to “waive them” if they don’t get their act together by season opener. Potter and Sauer couldn’t possibly be worse.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ahh

well.. back to the game..

well.. back to the game..brashear boyle voros looked solid as a 4th line.. i liked it..

well.. back to the game..brashear boyle voros looked solid as a 4th line.. i liked it..now the thing is.. if dubi signs, grachev or lisin dont get a spot.. if he does, one of them do..

well.. back to the game..brashear boyle voros looked solid as a 4th line.. i liked it..now the thing is.. if dubi signs, grachev or lisin dont get a spot.. if he does, one of them do..heikkenen looked very good.. potter looked good too.. i think heikkenen gets thats last defensive spot..

well.. back to the game..brashear boyle voros looked solid as a 4th line.. i liked it..now the thing is.. if dubi signs, grachev or lisin dont get a spot.. if he does, one of them do..heikkenen looked very good.. potter looked good too.. i think heikkenen gets thats last defensive spot..staal girardi redden roszival gilroy hikkanen semenov..

well.. back to the game..brashear boyle voros looked solid as a 4th line.. i liked it..now the thing is.. if dubi signs, grachev or lisin dont get a spot.. if he does, one of them do..heikkenen looked very good.. potter looked good too.. i think heikkenen gets thats last defensive spot..staal girardi redden roszival gilroy hikkanen semenov..lundqvist looked awesome and zaba. not so much..

well.. back to the game..brashear boyle voros looked solid as a 4th line.. i liked it..now the thing is.. if dubi signs, grachev or lisin dont get a spot.. if he does, one of them do..heikkenen looked very good.. potter looked good too.. i think heikkenen gets thats last defensive spot..staal girardi redden roszival gilroy hikkanen semenov..lundqvist looked awesome and zaba. not so much..so who gets the 4th line spot… voros or byers
and who gets the last spot if dubi doesnt sign.. lisin or grachev?

well.. back to the game..brashear boyle voros looked solid as a 4th line.. i liked it..now the thing is.. if dubi signs, grachev or lisin dont get a spot.. if he does, one of them do..heikkenen looked very good.. potter looked good too.. i think heikkenen gets thats last defensive spot..staal girardi redden roszival gilroy hikkanen semenov..lundqvist looked awesome and zaba. not so much..so who gets the 4th line spot… voros or byers
and who gets the last spot if dubi doesnt sign.. lisin or grachev?the good thing is the players that will actually be on the team looked good..

well.. back to the game..brashear boyle voros looked solid as a 4th line.. i liked it..now the thing is.. if dubi signs, grachev or lisin dont get a spot.. if he does, one of them do..heikkenen looked very good.. potter looked good too.. i think heikkenen gets thats last defensive spot..staal girardi redden roszival gilroy hikkanen semenov..lundqvist looked awesome and zaba. not so much..so who gets the 4th line spot… voros or byers
and who gets the last spot if dubi doesnt sign.. lisin or grachev?the good thing is the players that will actually be on the team looked good..and yes, brashear is much better than orr… orr fought.. but brashear can also hit, he skates better, and has more offensive skill..

by Moshe52792 on Sep 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF!

why does this keep happening.. always repeating itself

by Moshe52792 on Sep 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

like everytime it just repeats itself and adds on the next line..

by Moshe52792 on Sep 18, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was hilarious.

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by rmc235 on Sep 18, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’d disagree on a lot of counts.

Sanguinetti was far superior to Heikkinen. And Potter looked better than Semenov.
Still too early to call the 6/7 defensemen, IMO.
Not that I’d roll these lines – but these would be my 12 + 1 on offense
Avery Prospal Gaborik : Higgins Drury Kotalik : Grachev Anisimov Callahan
Brashear Boyle Parenteau + Lisin

And that could change tomorrow.

by dbmaven on Sep 18, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hmm

i didnt get to watch he whole game due to the holiday, so ill take yer word on it.

and if dubi comes in, grachev looses his spot i suppose..

so what do u do? carry 23 forwards. have voros and lisin the extras. and if dubi signs send i guess lisin or grachev down.

and with defensemen. staal girardi redden rozi gilroy semenov ?

im pretty sure semenov will make the team. so who else?

and if this repeats itself, im sorry. idk why it keeps doing that.

all in all im pretty happy with our team

by Moshe52792 on Sep 18, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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