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

[robert67]

Predators lose a chance to gain on the Blues in a 3-2 shootout decision.

I, too, am suprised about the Kings trade for Carter. Good deal for the Blue Jackets, though.

There has been some talk on our local sports stations about the Predators acquiring Nash, but GM David Poile isn't too keen on giving up a young player like Ryan Ellis and a high draft pick.

Will be interesting to see what happens now that a "major" trade has happened.


Robert

 

[jeff550]

Jack Johnson & a 1st to Columbus for Jeff Carter

Glad the caps stayed away. many reasons Carter is not the right fit(mostly the 10 years on the contract)

I was hoping we'd take a stab at JJ in all honesty. We need someone like him to pair up with Greenie.

Im happy with our D as is. I really like the young talent we have with Green, Alzner, Carlosn, and Orlov. I would like to see us move Hamrlik so we can keep Wiedman, or go after someone like Coliacovo(sp?) in FA next year as some kind of backup if Green gets hurt again. I would also love to see us take a run at Shane Doan for the right price, but I dont see him leaving Phoenix

 

[matchpenalty]

Jack Johnson & a 1st to Columbus for Jeff Carter

party back on in LA with Richards and Carter back together. Brutal move for Kings. Terrible contract. I was surprised Philly was able to move him and now even more surprised Columbus was able to move him. Has injury issues as well. I know Johnson has been bad and they dumped him. I think it's a bad idea to reunite Richards and Carter in LA.

 

[G $MONEY$]

Richards, Carter and Simon Gagne are making Kings look like Flyers west, will be interesting to see if this sparks Carter.


On a side note after watching the Kings/Flames game last Saturday night (i think it was Saturday) i really want one of those KIngs throwbacks their wearing this year now and then, i think they look pretty sharp.

 

[gt2590]

Anybody else notice Home teams went 2-7 yesterday?

Maybe it's just a fluke, or maybe it means the Playoffs are near...

 

[jeff550]

Caps got a much needed win last night. Great game to be there in person(sec 414)

 

[pghbuccos]

the Penguins Kunitz, Cooke and Staal (SH) have scored 3 goals in 2 minutes on Dwayne Rolloson.

Pens 3 'Ning 0

 

[joelmcook]

I read on some website at one point the wings were going to get Ruuto in a trade, but now that Ruuto was signed to extension by Carolina. So does this mean the wings dont make any moves this deadline?

 

[pghbuccos]

Evgeni Malkin recorded his 9th career Hat Trick as the Pens rolled over the Lightning 8-1.

Malkin's 2nd goal was ridiculous.

 

[joelmcook]

Just went on NHL.com and saw it. He is having a great year

 

[pghbuccos]

Malkin's HT from today...

[youtube:22hnffja]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvd71-KuFcM[/youtube:22hnffja]

 

[jeff550]

Holy ****, the Caps have won 2 games in a row? I think that is called a winning streak, but I cant remember :?: :?: :?:


and this time Aucion is the under 6' center to score a goal

 

[robert67]

Predators beat the Sharks 6(!)-2. Wow, can't remember the last time the Preds scored 6 goals in a game!

Nashville now has 10 players with at least 10 goals this season.

That goal by Malkin was the stuff of legends!


Robert

 

[gt2590]

Predators beat the Sharks 6(!)-2. Wow, can't remember the last time the Preds scored 6 goals in a game!

That goal by Malkin was the stuff of legends!

That's usually a good week for the Preds! and great goal by Malkin, no question!

and how about the 'Lance turning back time to win AT Detroit?!

 

[pghbuccos]

the Penguins and Blue Jackets faceoff at 1pm. this could be Rick Nash's last game for Columbus. Jackets GM Scott Howson says the team is no where close to a deal to trade Nash.

Penguins Goaltender Brad Thiessen will make his NHL debut today. Thiessen was the 2010-11 AHL Goalie of the Year. Brent Johnson the Pens normal backup goalie is out with an injury. Thiessen will probably be the Pens backup next season as Johnson is set to become a UFA this Summer.


EDIT: the Pens won 4-2 today and Brad Thiessen earned his first NHL win.

 

[pghbuccos]

I'm enjoying a big bowl of these this morning while watching NHL Tonight...

 

[G $MONEY$]

I'm enjoying a big bowl of these this morning while watching NHL Tonight...

oh wow, thats an awesome box, love the Canadian Maple Leaf in the background, it looks really good. Do they sell these at the grocery stores in Pittsburgh?

 

[G $MONEY$]

Haven't been able to find the Kings 2011/12 Throwbacks ANYWHERE online other than those Chinese knock-off jersey sites. I don't see them on NHL.com, the LA KIngs official site or Ebay.

If someone knows were they are selling these authentic Kings throwbacks from this year, please post a link, as i was curious.

 

[pghbuccos]

I'm enjoying a big bowl of these this morning while watching NHL Tonight...

oh wow, thats an awesome box, love the Canadian Maple Leaf in the background, it looks really good. Do they sell these at the grocery stores in Pittsburgh?

I like this year's box better than last year's. the Maple Leaf was a very cool touch. they do sell these in Pittsburgh grocery stores but when they were released last month they were gone from the shelves in a matter of hours and I wasn't able to get a box. I guess they finally got restocked on Monday and I was able to grab this box and a box for my buddy. there were only 5 boxes left after that.

 

[pghbuccos]

the Maple Leafs have fired head coach Ron Wilson and hired Randy Carlyle.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=620234

Wilson signed a 1 year contract extension in late December :?