~~~ HOCKEY TALK THREAD 2011-12 SEASON ~~~

[CraigsCards1]

Tampa's new away jerseys look waayy too much like Toronto's from afar. I spent a good 30 seconds on Saturday wondering when the Leafs signed Garon and why they weren't playing Reimer, and then I saw Marty St. Louis and it all clicked.

Maybe I just need to wear my glasses when I watch hockey on the tube...

 

[sabresfreak]

Sabres new locker room! :shock:
http://galleries.buffalonews.com/photo.php?gname=gallery_1318271479.txt&item=1

 

[Weimer]

Of course the Wild lose to the Islanders. I was hoping we'd start off the season hot and go like 5-0, but nah, we lose our second game of the season. Booooo. :lol:

 

[Weimer]

Also, I just want to say that it's awesome that I get to go to the first two Wild home games of the season. Went to the home opener against the Blue Jackets and get to see them again on Thursday against the Oilers. I've only ever been to one Wild game before this season and I'm already about to go to two in a matter of two possible games.

 

[matchpenalty]

Season so far has been a giant ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. Tried watching Colorado game. I swear you could have heard a pin drop in the Garden with the new Euro NHL. Bruins should be happy they sold out before the season. Empty seats everywhere watching some of the games last night on free preview of NHL ticket. A lot of markets won't support this brand of hockey at even half price. Who gonna want to pay to see this garbage. I just hope pink hats pony up and start buying into this stuff NHL is trying to cater to.

 

[joelmcook]

What I think is going to hit on the games today

Florida Panthers +1.5 (-200) O 5.5 (+115) +150 (Moneyline)
Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5 (+190) U 5.5 (-125) -160

Minnesota Wild +1.5 (-275) O 5.5 (+100) +110
Ottawa Senators -1.5 (+235) U 5.5 (-120) -130

 

[matchpenalty]

I would take both the road dogs tonight if I were betting.

 

[joelmcook]

Who is staring in net for Florida and Pittsburgh tonight

 

[pghbuccos]

Who is staring in net for Florida and Pittsburgh tonight

MAF will be in goal for the Pens. I would imagine Theodore for the Panthers.

Evgeni Malkin is not playing.

it could be another low scoring game like Sunday night but [strike:ksx7vzw3]then again the Pens always do good against Theodore[/strike:ksx7vzw3].

EDIT: yikes I was way off on that Theodore has a 19-4-3 career record against the Pens.

picking a winner will be a tough call.

 

[matchpenalty]

Malkin injured again? wow, what is it now Bucco.

Glimmer of hope in Nashville, they did claim McGratton on waivers. I don't see how anybody can stand the Nashville TV guys. When watching the free preview weeks on NHL ticket deal. Some teams have some bad TV. But Nashville always seemed to have the most boring, followed by St. Louis.

 

[pghbuccos]

Curtis Glencross slew footed Malkin on Saturday night and Malkin has some soreness in his leg. he did not play Sunday night either. he skated today but will not play tonight. I would imagine he will play Thursday against the Caps.

 

[pghbuccos]

Sean Avery reported to the AHL's Hartford Whale today...

via Puck Daddy

(he doesn't look very happy to be there)

 

[joelmcook]

Sean Avery reported to the AHL's Hartford Whale today...

via Puck Daddy

(he doesn't look very happy to be there)

I read somewhere (I think rotoworld) saying that he came into camp in great shape and at times looked liked the best skater on the ice. You would think someone would of dealt with his crappy attitude if the talent is there. Its kind of ironic he has turned into sloppy seconds lol.

 

[pghbuccos]

in a few of the Rangers preseason games Avery looked like their best player. I guess his attitude and his Cap hit just became too much for the Rangers brass to handle. I am surprised another team didn't claim him but I guess he has worn out his welcome throughout the NHL.

:lol: to him becoming sloppy seconds. I'm sure Dion Phaneuf is laughing at him as well.

 

[matchpenalty]

It's too bad Avery isn't in NHL. Nice to have guys to hate. I think he is getting blackballed for going to the media with what was said on ice. That is a huge NO NO !!!!

bruins give Peverley 3 year deal. I hope they didn't overspend on him. A decent player but nothing special. Also Seguin moved up to first line with DK out. Maybe Lucic and Horton will decide to start playing this season. Seguin and Marshmandt are about only Bruins playing hard.

 

[pghbuccos]

the Penguins beat the Panthers 4-2 and still have not given up a Power Play goal this season.

 

[Weimer]

Damn Wild up 2-0 and then give up 3 goals and it's 3-3. Laaaaame. Come on Wild!

 

[Weimer]

And the Wild lose. FML.

 

[pghbuccos]

And the Wild lose. FML.

that was awful. Backstrom looked terrible in the Shootout.

 

[PhillyPuckNut]

Okay, heading to Philly tomorrow for the home opener and I'm torn on something. How bout a little help here?

After every home game I go to, I hang out in the parking lot for autographs. This is my first game in quite a while and I'm nowhere near prepared. I'm going to buy a program, but I wanted to do something else for autographs. Here are the options I've thought of (if you have any better ones, please say them).

1. Buy a bag of blank pucks. If I remember right, I can get a dozen for around $20 at Sports Authority.

2. Buy a full sized white helmet and make it my mission to get it signed by the whole team this season.

3. I'll be getting new jerseys in the coming months and I have a Pronger, Briere, and Gagne from last season. Get one of these signed by whoever comes out. I have a handful of signed jerseys though so this is my least favorite option.

What do you guys think?