[sonick]

Does anyone in the league currently even play at the speeds Bure played at?

When healthy Gaborik is probably the closest Bure clone currently.

[MR_BIGGS]

;7088226']so much nostalgia!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBnIRqbhDN8&feature=related

[MR_BIGGS]

So you guys think Kovi's new contract will get approved?

Sportsnet:

2010-11: $6 million
2011-12: $6 million
2012-13: $11 million
2013-14: $11.3 million
2014-15: $11.3 million
2015-16: $11.6 million
2016-17: $11.8 million
2017-18: $10 million
2018-19: $7 million
2019-20: $4 million
2020-21: $1 million
2021-22: $1 million
2022-23: $1 million
2023-24: $3 million
2024-25: $4 million

[E-40six]

those numbers are jacked up, he gets a huge pay raise near the end

[Noir]

When healthy Gaborik is probably the closest Bure clone currently.

I see him [Gaborik] as more of a Federov type. He's got the speed but more of a shooter when it comes to beating a goalie.

Although Pavel can shoot, he's known more to be a dangler. Nowadays, it's more like, Gaborik speed + Datsyuk hands. Holy shit when think about it.


damn i don't think there are any Pavel Bure haters in Vancouver

Are you kidding me dude? Have you seen the quality of content on CDC?

[Gilgamesh]

So you guys think Kovi's new contract will get approved?

Sportsnet:

2010-11: $6 million
2011-12: $6 million
2012-13: $11 million
2013-14: $11.3 million
2014-15: $11.3 million
2015-16: $11.6 million
2016-17: $11.8 million
2017-18: $10 million
2018-19: $7 million
2019-20: $4 million
2020-21: $1 million
2021-22: $1 million
2022-23: $1 million
2023-24: $3 million
2024-25: $4 million

I'm pretty sure that's even longer than the previous contract and it surpasses the 10mil a year mark that even ovy has. Doubt it's gonna pass....

[raygunpk]

http://www.gamestop.ca/NHLLAUNCH

shiet Sedins will be at the NHL11 launch

[MR_BIGGS]

Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos has learned that goalie Antti Niemi will sign with the San Jose Sharks as early as Thursday.

Kypreos is reporting that the deal may be for one year with a $2 million base salary.

[raygunpk]

haha now they have like 8 goalies and still a shitty D.

[Expresso]

Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos has learned that goalie Antti Niemi will sign with the San Jose Sharks as early as Thursday.

Kypreos is reporting that the deal may be for one year with a $2 million base salary.


lol! Put nittymaki on waivers and problem solved!

[Ch28]

http://www.gamestop.ca/NHLLAUNCH

shiet Sedins will be at the NHL11 launch
Line up will start the day before especially since there is free tickets at stake :rofl:

[shawn79]

need to get my sedin items signed....
but already have hook ups to ea

[shawn79]

9pm to 1230pm what?

[Gumby]

Line up will start the day before especially since there is free tickets at stake :rofl:
First person in line gets free tickets to a regular season game?! Haha wonder when that person will start lining up...

9pm to 1230pm what?
That's not the only typo on the ad... People have no pride in their work!

[Alatar]

Poor Hrudey. Has the disctinction of being the first goalie Bure scored on. :p

[fsy82]

NHL AND NHLPA AGREE TO EXTEND KOVALCHUK CONTRACT DEADLINE

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=332308

[RRxtar]

Poor Hrudey. Has the disctinction of being the first goalie Bure scored on. :p
Ill always remember Hrudey from the 93 series..



Speaking of back then, I still remember how it seemed like we played Winnipeg every year in the first round. even tho looking back it was only 2 years. I guess when you're 10 years old, 2 years in a row seems like forever. haha I still remember hating Selanne back then too on the Jets.

I remember drawing a picture the was:

*a tea cup* *a cow mooing* IS *a map of finland* *a dish*ED

can you figure it out? pretty creative for 10 year old. haha

[HonestTea]

I need to get another jersey hmm...wheres a good/cheap place to get a legit one? (not the really official ones)

[mickz]

I need to get another jersey hmm...wheres a good/cheap place to get a legit one? (not the really official ones)

Which jersey and what's your budget?

RiverCitySports.com has the REAL Edge ones on sale for $170 with no name and number (size 52 and up though.) I'd much rather spend a little more on a decent quality jersey than buy that RBK Premier Made in Indonesia garbage.

[Toeknee]

I thought I read somewhere before that Kesler is going to be the cover of NHL 11, why is toews on it?

http://www.kuhvet.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/NHL-2K11-Cover-Athlete-Ryan-Kesler-at-Outdoor-Motion-Capture-in-Las-Vegas-Caesars-Palace-294x400.jpg
kesler during photoshoot^


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GEbDqFCMbIk/TB7iy4rUxtI/AAAAAAAABmw/AhdLTZ7_La0/s1600/NHL_11_sliver.jpg
wat?

[d1]

NHL 11 vs 2k11

One is EA (NHL 11), the other is 2k sports

[Toeknee]

oh whoops, ok

[The Hype]

Which jersey and what's your budget?

RiverCitySports.com has the REAL Edge ones on sale for $170 with no name and number (size 52 and up though.) I'd much rather spend a little more on a decent quality jersey than buy that RBK Premier Made in Indonesia garbage.

For something to wear to the game, nothings wrong with the premiers. I've got 2 myself and the quality is just fine, and so is the fit. Don't get me wrong I know my jerseys, and know what a quality authentic is like, but for the average person, replica's will do the trick.

[raygunpk]

NHL gives Players Assn. ultimatum on Kovalchuk, Luongo, Hossa

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/devils/nhl_gives_players_assn_ultimatum_UEbYgwfB6I4E4y7xG bE1OP#ixzz0yKoS9N001

[Ch28]

NHL gives Players Assn. ultimatum on Kovalchuk, Luongo, Hossa

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/devils/nhl_gives_players_assn_ultimatum_UEbYgwfB6I4E4y7xG bE1OP#ixzz0yKoS9N001

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

[Not really racist!]

^ o fuck me..

-_-

[CRS]

Only if the NHLPA refuses.

[OhSoGood]

For something to wear to the game, nothings wrong with the premiers. I've got 2 myself and the quality is just fine, and so is the fit. Don't get me wrong I know my jerseys, and know what a quality authentic is like, but for the average person, replica's will do the trick.

the authentic and rep is totallllly different. even wearing one feels different.

[orange7]

if lu's contract gets voided, any change that schneider will become the starter at a much cheaper price?

[Expresso]

NHL gives Players Assn. ultimatum on Kovalchuk, Luongo, Hossa

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/devils/nhl_gives_players_assn_ultimatum_UEbYgwfB6I4E4y7xG bE1OP#ixzz0yKoS9N001


That is pretty crazy. All this is like foreshadowing to a long battle for the next CBA. I really hope there is not another work stoppage.

But hrmm...signing niemi and keeping bieska would be interesting haha.

[b0unce. [?]]

I prob need to line up right when the mall opens? fuck.

[Noir]

Only if the NHLPA refuses.

And if they agree, it bumps up Lu's cap hit from $5.5M to almost $7.65M. It really puts the team in more of a cap trouble funk because despite Salo and Burrs on IR, I want them back asap.

[CRS]

And if they agree, it bumps up Lu's cap hit from $5.5M to almost $7.65M. It really puts the team in more of a cap trouble funk because despite Salo and Burrs on IR, I want them back asap.

No.

It will be grandfathered.

A well placed source reports that the league has informed the Players' Assn. that the league will grandfather the recently submitted Kovalchuk 15-year, $100M contract, Luongo's 12-year, $64M deal that is entering its second season and Hossa's 12-year, $63.3M deal that also is entering its second season into the CBA under the following conditions:

1. That the cap hit on future multi-year contracts will not count any seasons that end with the player over 40 years of age. The cap hit would be calculated on the average of the salary up through age 40 only.
2. That the cap hit on future contracts longer than five years will be calculated under a formula granting additional weight to the five years with the highest salary.


Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/devils/nhl_gives_players_assn_ultimatum_UEbYgwfB6I4E4y7xG bE1OP#ixzz0yM0gOIh3

[Noir]

No.

It will be grandfathered.

Oh thanks dude. I missed that tidbit. I skimmed straight through the conditions.

[Vansterdam]

shit anyone going to the sedin signing? i wanna get my jersey signed but dont want to wait forever in line lol

[7seven]

I don't really buy that article, why, because its written by Larry Brooks who is well known for pulling random bs out of his ass, he's almost as bad as Botchford when it comes to making shit up. In Brooks' article, he also says Luongo is entering the second year of his new deal, ummm Lu's new contract kicks in this season Brooks' :rolleyes:

[7seven]

just as I figured, from Dreger's twitter

DarrenDreger

NHL sources say no ultimatum was given to the NHLPA. 35 minutes ago via web

[spoon.ek9]

^ hahah nice.

[CRS]

As the Ilya Kovalchuk contract drama continues to spin, there is a new twist, with the New York Post reporting that the NHL has issued an ultimatum to the NHLPA regarding front-end heavy contracts - specifically Kovalchuk's deal with the Devils, Roberto Luongo's with Vancouver and Marian Hossa's with Chicago.

On Wednesday, league sources told TSN that no ultimatum had been issued, but the NHL and NHLPA did agree to extend the deadline for a decision on the Kovalchuk deal until Friday at 5pm et.

While the source told TSN that there were some elements contained in the Post report that had been discussed, neither side feels any sense of pressure from the other.

The Player's Association say that they continue to negotiate with the league in an effort to deal with the issues that have plagued long-term contracts and they say that discussions are ongoing.

The Post reported that the NHL had told the NHLPA that it would grandfather the Kovalchuk, Luongo and Hossa deals under two conditions:

1. "That the cap hit on future multi-year contracts will not count any seasons that end with the player over 40 years of age. The cap hit would be calculated on the average of the salary up through age 40 only."

2. "That the cap hit on future contracts longer than five years will be calculated under a formula granting additional weight to the five years with the highest salary."

If the NHLPA does not accept these, the Post reported that the NHL would reject the Kovalchuk contract, start the process of doing the same to Luongo's deal, and open an investigtion in the Hossa deal.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=332412

[shawn79]

its 930am to 1230pm?

[jerche]

That is pretty crazy. All this is like foreshadowing to a long battle for the next CBA. I really hope there is not another work stoppage.

But hrmm...signing niemi and keeping bieska would be interesting haha.

Too bad niemi just signed with the sharks for $2M

[Ronin]

I don't know how they can legally do this. These contracts are not in violation of the current CBA. Yes, they are a loophole but there's nothing against the rules here. How on earth does the NHL have the leverage to say they'll void these contracts if the PA doesn't do this?

[stuff99]

shit anyone going to the sedin signing? i wanna get my jersey signed but dont want to wait forever in line lol

What Sedin signing?

[411ken]

What Sedin signing?

http://www.gamestop.ca/NHLLAUNCH

Game launch signing

[Expresso]

I don't know how they can legally do this. These contracts are not in violation of the current CBA. Yes, they are a loophole but there's nothing against the rules here. How on earth does the NHL have the leverage to say they'll void these contracts if the PA doesn't do this?

It's Gary Bettman, that's why.

[woob]

I don't know how they can legally do this. These contracts are not in violation of the current CBA. Yes, they are a loophole but there's nothing against the rules here. How on earth does the NHL have the leverage to say they'll void these contracts if the PA doesn't do this?

As the Ilya Kovalchuk contract drama continues to spin, there is a new twist, with the New York Post reporting that the NHL has issued an ultimatum to the NHLPA regarding front-end heavy contracts - specifically Kovalchuk's deal with the Devils, Roberto Luongo's with Vancouver and Marian Hossa's with Chicago.

On Wednesday, league sources told TSN that no ultimatum had been issued, but the NHL and NHLPA did agree to extend the deadline for a decision on the Kovalchuk deal until Friday at 5pm et.

While the source told TSN that there were some elements contained in the Post report that had been discussed, neither side feels any sense of pressure from the other.

The Player's Association say that they continue to negotiate with the league in an effort to deal with the issues that have plagued long-term contracts and they say that discussions are ongoing.

The Post reported that the NHL had told the NHLPA that it would grandfather the Kovalchuk, Luongo and Hossa deals under two conditions:

1. "That the cap hit on future multi-year contracts will not count any seasons that end with the player over 40 years of age. The cap hit would be calculated on the average of the salary up through age 40 only."

2. "That the cap hit on future contracts longer than five years will be calculated under a formula granting additional weight to the five years with the highest salary."

If the NHLPA does not accept these, the Post reported that the NHL would reject the Kovalchuk contract, start the process of doing the same to Luongo's deal, and open an investigtion in the Hossa deal.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=332412

C'mon guys, read the articles.... Lu's contract is safe for now. The Post, and all articles derived from the Post (i.e. Botchford in today's Province) are either spewing shit about things they obviously know nothing about or are wildly misinterpreting third-party information.

[Gumby]

Single game tickets to go on sale Friday, September 10th at 10am.

[InvisibleSoul]

I don't know how they can legally do this. These contracts are not in violation of the current CBA. Yes, they are a loophole but there's nothing against the rules here. How on earth does the NHL have the leverage to say they'll void these contracts if the PA doesn't do this?
The article claimed the following:

The NHL owns sweeping punitive powers against teams and players judged guilty of circumvention under Article 26 of the CBA.

[Expresso]

C'mon guys, read the articles.... Lu's contract is safe for now. The Post, and all articles derived from the Post (i.e. Botchford in today's Province) are either spewing shit about things they obviously know nothing about or are wildly misinterpreting third-party information.

I don't think that was his point. I think what he meant was how this whole gong show started. None of the existing contracts are in violation of the CBA. The definition of circumvention isn't clearly defined in the CBA, so now we have this.

[Not really racist!]

I'm sure some of us already know but Hammer is getting #2 for sure

http://canucks.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=6&id=74927&cmpid=canucks-fb-hamhuis-v

[shawn79]

ballard to get #4?

[Ronin]

I don't think that was his point. I think what he meant was how this whole gong show started. None of the existing contracts are in violation of the CBA. The definition of circumvention isn't clearly defined in the CBA, so now we have this.

This is exactly what I mean. I'm aware that Lu's contract is mostly safe but seriously, all this garbage is just stupid. It isn't as if the long contracts create an uneven playing field...everyone is welcome to do it. It's just that some owners don't spend to the cap ceiling and they're usually the ones in shitty hockey markets that lose money every year. Bettman should be more focused on moving those teams where people will appreciate them.

And player salaries are higher now than before the lockout. If anything, it's the NHL's fault that they didn't look at stuff like this more closely.

Circumvention is more like if they paid Louie $1 a year and then paid him through another company for endorsement deals his $6m a year. Something like that. All the long contracts that are currently signed...I'd call that "creative use of CBA mechanics".

[clowe]

ballard to get #4?

Yep, also

Malhotra #27
Schroeder #40
Torres #13
B.Sweatt #42
Tambellini #10

source: Canucks roster page

[raygunpk]

sigh i just hope there's not another lockout/strike.

and i wish #10 was retired.

[mb_]

Anyone check out the new Canucks team store yet? A lot of cheap stuff but not too much selections (compared to the one at GM.. err Rogers Arena) as expected.

[Vansterdam]

so whos going to the sedin signing? ill pay someone or can offer something else if they can get my jersey signed for me :) :D

[Ch28]

I'm sure some of us already know but Hammer is getting #2 for sure

http://canucks.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=6&id=74927&cmpid=canucks-fb-hamhuis-v

#2 will always be Ohlund for me.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2j5f78z.jpg

[b0unce. [?]]

I miss ohlund :(
sucks he went to tampa

[spoon.ek9]

yeah, i was very happy to see him in attendance during the playoffs. show's he still cares about the welfare of this team.

[woob]

yeah, i was very happy to see him in attendance during the playoffs. show's he still cares about the welfare of this team.

I didn't notice he watched our playoff games. Does he live in Van during the off season?

[TRD Rs200]

really wished he could be here when we win the cup

[Gumby]

My mom (a 60-year old woman) once saw Ohlund in real life and she said he was massive. :lol

[spoon.ek9]

I didn't notice he watched our playoff games. Does he live in Van during the off season?


i'm not sure about him living here, but they showed him in the audience during one of the broadcasted games.

[trancehead]

hahaha met an Ohlund looklike at UBC today. I came out of the hospital with a cast on my thumb and he happened to come out on crunches

[BlackV62K2]

My mom (a 60-year old woman) once saw Ohlund in real life and she said he was massive. :lol

I ran into Ohlund at the Van airport when I was coming back from Sweden a couple years ago. His family was on the same flight as mine and he was there to meet/pick them up. Yes, he's huge lol. I wanted to say hi but didn't want to bother him.

[Ronin]

I've met Ohlund before. That dude is massive. The Canucks often said that he was the strongest and fittest on the team.

[Razor Ramon HG]

shit anyone going to the sedin signing? i wanna get my jersey signed but dont want to wait forever in line lol

I'm going to line up at 3PM with my buddy. No joke, LOL.

[DanHibiki]

I met and took a pic with him 9 years ago when I was in grade 11 at save-ons. I can take him on.


Just kidding he'd pound my face in.

[keifun]

wooo..Canucks will be playing in ATL this season.

I guess I'll go visit my friend and watch the game there for cheap. haha:D

[trancehead]

the battles he had with Iginla were one to remember.

might have been in 07 when we started the season against the Flames. He lays a monsterous hit on Iginla in our own zone. Iginla goes ballistic and starts hitting everything in his path which eventually draws a penalty to himself. Loved it

[shawn79]

wooo..Canucks will be playing in ATL this season.

I guess I'll go visit my friend and watch the game there for cheap. haha:D

whats there to do in ATL

[Ch28]

whats there to do in ATL

get shot

[b0unce. [?]]

Saw Ohlund @ Joe Fortes when I worked there.

[AzNightmare]

yeah, i was very happy to see him in attendance during the playoffs. show's he still cares about the welfare of this team.

Too bad he couldn't have jumped on the ice and showed people how it's done.
lol, Canucks needed as much help as they could get with all the injuries during the playoffs.

[7seven]

Darren Dreger DarrenDreger

rumour: Mike Comrie has agreed to contract with the Penguins. 3 minutes ago via web

if true, the pens have way too many centers. Staal or Comrie to play wing most likely

[7seven]

Ohlund is a beast physically, the guy trains non stop. I've had the pleasure of speaking to him numerous times in the gym and over drinks, he never wanted to leave the Canucks or Vancouver, but he wasn't in Gillis' plans so he moved on and is still pretty sad about it. He'll always be a Canuck.

[DanHibiki]

Ohlund is a beast physically, the guy trains non stop. I've had the pleasure of speaking to him numerous times in the gym and over drinks, he never wanted to leave the Canucks or Vancouver, but he wasn't in Gillis' plans so he moved on and is still pretty sad about it. He'll always be a Canuck.

This drops Gillis' rep slightly in my books.

But just slightly.

[spoon.ek9]

how much is ohlund being paid in tampa? trade bieksa for him heh :D

[Gumby]

how much is ohlund being paid in tampa? trade bieksa for him heh :D
For the upcoming season, Ohlund will get 3.75M vs Bieksa's 3.5M.

Edit: Oops looks like I was wrong...

[mb_]

For the upcoming season, Ohlund will get 3.75M vs Bieksa's 3.5M.

He's getting paid 4M in 2010-2011 with a cap hit of 3.607M.

[MR_BIGGS]

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

I was so sad watching that hit, cause it wasn't in a Canucks uniform, but then I smiled because it was on a Leaf.

[7seven]

this hit was also classic Ohlund
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNFvMpwzVeI

[b0unce. [?]]

I heard Ohlie is pretty blind, thats prob why he's not encouraged to throw fists?

[7seven]

;7090744']I heard Ohlie is pretty blind, thats prob why he's not encouraged to throw fists?

Yea he got hit in the eye with a puck during his 2nd or 3rd season I believe.

[fsy82]

;7090744']I heard Ohlie is pretty blind, thats prob why he's not encouraged to throw fists?

So a pretty blind swede is playing in the NHL??? C'mon use your damn common sense

[Razor Ramon HG]

He exaggerated. Ohlund's has bad eye sight in his right.

[CRS]

Sources tell TSN that the NHL and the NHL Players' Association have reached an agreement on an amendment to the rules that govern long term contracts.

The two sides are now working on getting the paperwork done in time for the 5pm et deadline both sides agreed upon to render a verdict on the Ilya Kovalchuk contract situation.

The agreement means that Kovalchuk's contract with the New Jersey Devils will also get approved as part of a new global settlement. His 15 year, $100 million will be approved once all of the agreements between the league and PA are signed. Deals like those signed by Kovalchuk, Roberto Luongo, Marian Hossa, and Marc Savard will be the last of their kind.

More To Follow...

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=332542

[jerche]

Yep, also

Malhotra #27
Schroeder #40
Torres #13
B.Sweatt #42
Tambellini #10

source: Canucks roster page

What about Hodgson? I thought he's #10

On a side note, I can't believe Brendan Morisson is not sign yet. A lot a of teams can make good use of him and I don't think he is asking a lot either.

[punkwax]

Think Hodgson is 39?

[mb_]

Think Hodgson is 39?

Yeah he is.. no word if he'll switch. I'd like to see him rocking #18 lol

[raygunpk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0OCTC03Vzo

insane clutch and grab...and he STILL scored

[goo3]

He exaggerated. Ohlund's has bad eye sight in his right.

how much eyesight did he get back?

[raygunpk]

Kovalchuk contract approved:

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=332542

Finally.

[Tim Budong]

top 20KHL masks

http://www.hotice.ru/events/articles/1592/

[Bouncing Bettys]

top 20KHL masks

http://www.hotice.ru/events/articles/1592/

asterix! the cat one is gay, should've made it lolcats.

[CRS]

top 20KHL masks

http://www.hotice.ru/events/articles/1592/

Anyone else notice that it was only Emery's mask that wasn't being worn by a person?


Cue the.... "It's because he's black comments".

[DanHibiki]

The one drop in Ohlund's game that I noticed was the # of big hits he produces. I remember in the early 2000's he would have at least 1 huge hit a game.

[invader]

Wheres the mask with the Soviet sickle

Or the one with Drago from Rocky lol

[Harvey Specter]

The U2 mask is interesting.

[b0unce. [?]]

diggin #7!

[HonestTea]

Which jersey and what's your budget?

RiverCitySports.com has the REAL Edge ones on sale for $170 with no name and number (size 52 and up though.) I'd much rather spend a little more on a decent quality jersey than buy that RBK Premier Made in Indonesia garbage.

A Canucks jersey, a "normal" jersey to wear to games, that's all :)

Whats the cheapest place in the Lower Mainland to buy a jersey then? The shipping will take a bit too long since I'd want to get one for the Sedin's signing :)

[RRxtar]

Jonny Cheechoo invited to a TRYOUT with Dallas

I actually feel bad for the guy. Such a horrible fall from grace. from 56 goals to 37, 23, 12, 8 and then 5 last year.

Poor guy looks like hes got 3 broken legs when he skates too. and he just turned 30.

[trancehead]

Jonny Cheechoo invited to a TRYOUT with Dallas

I actually feel bad for the guy. Such a horrible fall from grace. from 56 goals to 37, 23, 12, 8 and then 5 last year.

Poor guy looks like hes got 3 broken legs when he skates too. and he just turned 30.

apparently his downfall is due to an injury?
the majority of people think his fall from grace was/is just from the Joe Thornton effect

[trancehead]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0OCTC03Vzo

insane clutch and grab...and he STILL scored

Super Mario was #1 on TSN's most talented hockey players segment.
His combination of size, grace, strength, skating and skill just rendered him unstoppable. Evident by still scoring in that clutch and grab bullshit haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHJs3VqUpuU

#3 goal was amazing

[shawn79]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t6FRhv8lBU&feature=player_embedded

[raygunpk]

Henrik's gunna be awesome in the game, 91 overall.

[RRxtar]

I really think Mario was the best hockey player ever. He had the size and hands and speed. If he could have only stayed healthy...

[invader]

So i played NHL 11 today.

Canucks vs Hawks

was winning 2-1 though 2 period. 3rd period Marian Hossa takes over and scores 2 goals and i lose :(

Played on Superstar with Casual gameplay setting. Does anyone know which settings has the fastest game speed?

[DanHibiki]

New NHL 11 Commercial:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm1v-ry_EwQ

[raygunpk]

So i played NHL 11 today.

Canucks vs Hawks

was winning 2-1 though 2 period. 3rd period Marian Hossa takes over and scores 2 goals and i lose :(

Played on Superstar with Casual gameplay setting. Does anyone know which settings has the fastest game speed?

did you download for modded xbox or did you get an early release somewhere? if so please share!

and i don't know the speed settings, but you wanna put it to normal or hardcore gameplay settings.

[b0unce. [?]]

I love the point Daniel does after Henrik scores the goal haha looks nutty

[Ilagon]

I did a double toe drag with Hamhuis yesterday! Much like this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovus75MeYAk

[invader]

and i don't know the speed settings, but you wanna put it to normal or hardcore gameplay settings.

i know with hardcore it is nearly impossible to hit with anyone who in real life can't

[punkwax]

We need a poll. Who is going to get more points? Hank or Daniel.

I don't think I'm in the minority when I say Daniel had been the Sedin to watch up until last season.

I'll leave it at that.

Who do you think, and why?

[orange7]

We need a poll. Who is going to get more points? Hank or Daniel.

I don't think I'm in the minority when I say Daniel had been the Sedin to watch up until last season.

I'll leave it at that.

Who do you think, and why?

this topic again.

[raygunpk]

they'll both get less points than olli jokinen. COMBINED

[Razor Ramon HG]

how much eyesight did he get back?

70% I think?

Anyways, so who's lining up for the NHL11 launch party at EB? I was going to line up for the tickets, but I don't think I'm going to bother anymore.

I talked to someone inside EB today, and they told me you have to line up outside. I assume it's outside McD? I'm down for lining up, but I bet a bunch of fucking assholes are going to cut.

[b0unce. [?]]

Yeah I was considering lining up, but I need some sort of plan/strategy

[gars]

i thought it was only one ticket for the first person....

[Ronin]

LOL let's be honest here with the Sedins...they're good players...they're great players but apart from the goal of the year last year, how many obscenely flashy toe-dragging, stick to skate, spinarama moves do the Sedins pull? That trailer is lulz.

They're incredibly talented and they could probably pull some of that off but that's not the Sedins' game. They're more of a quiet storm...probably why they get so little respect.

[raygunpk]

^lol reminds me of the older NHL games, where Naslund would score and do the craziest celebrations

[Harvey Specter]

apparently his downfall is due to an injury?
the majority of people think his fall from grace was/is just from the Joe Thornton effect

I think it's because of his injury. I remember watching a few SJ games and they mentioned that the injuries really caught up to him.

[Ch28]

apparently his downfall is due to an injury?
the majority of people think his fall from grace was/is just from the Joe Thornton effect

double hernia surgery

[trancehead]

LOL let's be honest here with the Sedins...they're good players...they're great players but apart from the goal of the year last year, how many obscenely flashy toe-dragging, stick to skate, spinarama moves do the Sedins pull? That trailer is lulz.

They're incredibly talented and they could probably pull some of that off but that's not the Sedins' game. They're more of a quiet storm...probably why they get so little respect.

quiet storm is a good way to describe them. but once in a while, they whip out some rabbits out of the magicians hat

Daniel on Kippursoff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn0w3hjvuns&feature=related

[AzNightmare]

We need a poll. Who is going to get more points? Hank or Daniel.


Probably Henrik.
Daniel's only had more points than Henrik 3 times, out of 9 seasons.
And a player that mainly produces points from assists will naturally
have a higher chance to get points.

And even if Daniel wasn't injured, he was on pace to get "only" 110 pts this season
(which probably would have just boosted Henrik's total even higher).

[choda]

15 more days until some action, finally!!!

[raygunpk]

Young Stars Tournament starts in 6 days...
Game 1 Vancouver vs Edmonton Sept. 12 4:00pm


Sweatt - Hodgson - Rai
Volpatti - Schroeder - Tochkin
Friesen - Schneider - Anthony
Jordan/Morin- Gendur - Clark/Smith/Fraser

Oberg - Ellington
Sauve - Connauton
Polasek - Tanev
Fischer-Hannay
Fredheim

Lack
Houser

[b0unce. [?]]

err wait confirm deny are the sedins there @ 930pm - 1230pm?
and first x number of people get a reg season ticket?

[woob]

Young Stars Tournament starts in 6 days...

Will there be any way to watch the games?

[OhSoGood]

;7093538']err wait confirm deny are the sedins there @ 930pm - 1230pm?
and first x number of people get a reg season ticket?

first person at the door get tickets

[raygunpk]

Will there be any way to watch the games?

not sure if it will be on TV, but most likely there will be an online stream

[shawn79]

how rare do u guys think sedins autograph are to get?
i know linden burrows and kesler are very so often but sedins and luongo......................

[Durrann]

Anyone lining up for sedins signing?
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[Tim Budong]

EB wont sell to non preiorders today
fucking tards

[HonestTea]

Anyone lining up for sedins signing?
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+1

[Tim Budong]

ima gonna go arund 430

[DanHibiki]

I need to go place my preorder today lol

[ForbiddenX]

Anyone there already? How does this usually work? Are there going to be 2 lines? I don't plan on getting the game at that eb, just wanna get their sigs.

[kristianhay]

My brother just texted me saying that for coming to the launch party, you'll get the copy of NHL 11 with the Sedins on the cover. Also said that people were starting to line up but security came and said you can't line up until 7!

[Vansterdam]

so where would be the best place for me to grab a henrik jersey :)

[HonestTea]

so where would be the best place for me to grab a henrik jersey :)

+1!!

Best store :) and not online

[Ch28]

You guys are a little ... late to be asking for a jersey now don't you think? :mamoru:

[ForbiddenX]

My brother just texted me saying that for coming to the launch party, you'll get the copy of NHL 11 with the Sedins on the cover. Also said that people were starting to line up but security came and said you can't line up until 7!

Woah woah wait, the copy that they're selling at the launch is with the Sedins on the cover?!!? I was planning on just printing it out and changing them out.

[HonestTea]

You guys are a little ... late to be asking for a jersey now don't you think? :mamoru:

Some say we might be a bit early ;)

[MR_BIGGS]

So I won a Canucks Sundin jersey a while back....should I put Torres on the back?? LOL.

[DanHibiki]

do the malls close early today?

i need to run down to brentwood to place my preorder

[shawn79]

So I won a Canucks Sundin jersey a while back....should I put Torres on the back?? LOL.

LOL :rofl: YES!

[shawn79]

if i miss the sedins signing what r the chances of getting their autograph again?

[kristianhay]

Woah woah wait, the copy that they're selling at the launch is with the Sedins on the cover?!!? I was planning on just printing it out and changing them out.

Yep, that's what he said! I'm pretty jealous, I'm just going to have the lame old Toews cover.

[DanHibiki]

I assume the disc itself will still be Toews on it?

[The Hype]

if i miss the sedins signing what r the chances of getting their autograph again?

Pretty good if you know where to look...

[TRD Rs200]

Who's at metro already?
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[DanHibiki]

I should line up for this then line up for the iphone right after lol

[Vansterdam]

where u plan on lining up for the iphone maybe ill join you LOL

[Alpine50]

friends there right now, says the line ups pretty intense (what ever that means)

[winson604]

if i miss the sedins signing what r the chances of getting their autograph again?

high depending on how bad you want it

[Not really racist!]

Camping out would actually be worth it if it means an autographed nhl 11 cover with the sedins on it
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[TRD Rs200]

Its crazy right now, in line for the official line up
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[DanHibiki]

What if I show up at like 1:30am. Can I get the game and skip the lineup?

[ForbiddenX]

How's the lineup like now? Is it going to be like a couple hours wait to get stuff signed? I just wanna get the jersey signed!!!

[TRD Rs200]

Craziest line up for a while, metrotown did not organize at all
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[Nhat]

Heard that they're going to hand out 300 or so wrist bands, so people are starting to leave. Line up is from chapters to beyond sears.

[TRD Rs200]

Yea, they're only giving out 300 wrist bands, and some raffle tickets, have no idea where the line ends!
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[shawn79]

if it was pavel bure, im sure the line up would be all the way to new west or boundry :lol:

[ForbiddenX]

Is it 300 wristbands for the game? Or is it for the signing? I'm omw now hopefully I can get their sigs!

[Ch28]

Sedins?

More like LOLdins :troll:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs315.ash2/59530_433811449546_503789546_4940928_7961456_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs599.snc4/57915_433811584546_503789546_4940930_7386790_n.jpg

[DanHibiki]

Wow that is TERRIBLY organized! The first pic isn't even a lineup!

[HonestTea]

Looks like a Black Friday gathering at Wal-mart lol

[ForbiddenX]

Woah lots of people doors opened heard some screams lols
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[OhSoGood]

someone post when it dies down lol

[TRD Rs200]

5 feet from the door!
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[Not really racist!]

L.O.L

pretty much a free for all

[TRD Rs200]

Yesssssss I am. INNNnNNN
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[HonestTea]

Did they start signing yet?

[Sentinel]

Holy crap that is a ton of people....

[OhSoGood]

is it just for the signing right now or people picking up the game as well

[ForbiddenX]

Lol soo I just found out the cover is PS3 only.. I'm getting the 360 version :(
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[OhSoGood]

are you getting the game yet?

[TRD Rs200]

Yea they did, no pics of with the sedins tho, damn it!
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[ForbiddenX]

No game until 12. Just the signing happening right now. Still at the back of the big crowd
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[TRD Rs200]

Getting the game at 12! Going to grab some dinner first
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[Vansterdam]

Lol soo I just found out the cover is PS3 only.. I'm getting the 360 version :(
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wow i wouldof been super pissed if i had to lineup and found that out

[DanHibiki]

wow i wouldof been super pissed if i had to lineup and found that out

Me too man. That would have been the main reason for me if I went

[Razor Ramon HG]

Stood in line at 6:30, got in at 10. According to my wristband, I was 345th in line. Got cover signed and all. Didn't realize it was PS3 only, but whatever. Back and feet are all sore, hahah.
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[shawn79]

^ what did u get signed

[TRD Rs200]

srry for the crappy berry photos

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs403.snc4/46666_10150260307095274_597975273_14612702_4251937 _n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs425.snc4/46867_10150260306900274_597975273_14612700_7661017 _n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs603.snc4/58338_10150260306850274_597975273_14612699_3174881 _n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs625.snc4/58571_10150260306780274_597975273_14612698_1216642 _n.jpg

[dinamix]

sick

[DanHibiki]

I don't get why they wouldn't release that cover for xbox.

[Ikkaku]

if I had a PS3, I'd want that cover SO badly

[TRD Rs200]

one more

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs424.snc4/46713_10150260349020274_597975273_14613619_5102896 _n.jpg

[raygunpk]

Sedins taking it to the next level:

http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip344661#clip344661

[raygunpk]

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Local_News/BC/ID=1585370752

you guys are on the news

[TRD Rs200]

I am not on the news....

[shawn79]

Does anyone know someone that works at EA could get us a sedin cover :D

[DanHibiki]

I'd pay a dollar for it?

[shawn79]

just read cdc saying its only limited produced... we might be lucky and find it online and print it out on gloss paper lol

[Razor Ramon HG]

In line for NHL11 now. Was in the front for the signing, but back for the game. Everyone's hollering at the raffle winners, LOL.
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[Harvey Specter]

I'm sure you'll find the NHL 11 with the Sedin cover on eBay.

[dinamix]

its only a fucking cover for fucksakes..thats way too much trouble for that..u can get sedins autograph so easily at the airport

[raygunpk]

its only a fucking cover for fucksakes..thats way too much trouble for that..u can get sedins autograph so easily at the airport

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sF3ISIxK2WY/TAbu7jKGx9I/AAAAAAAAACA/YlbJxU9WV7Y/s320/debbie+downer+1.jpg

[Ch28]

its only a fucking cover for fucksakes..thats way too much trouble for that..u can get sedins autograph so easily at the airport

http://videogum.com/img/thumbnails/photos/you_mad.jpg

[FN-2199]

Worth the 2 hour wait. When would I ever be waiting at the airport for them?

Pics:

Daniel
http://a.imageshack.us/img227/9171/p9060063.jpg


Henrik
http://a.imageshack.us/img148/1291/p9060064.jpg


Shit they signed:
http://a.imageshack.us/img716/2898/p9070073.jpg
http://a.imageshack.us/img245/2343/p9070076z.jpg

[BlacknJean]

sick cover

[shawn79]

2 hour wait? didnt majority waited 4 hours or more

[Hondaracer]

Damn signed the jersey and cover eh, pretty sweet too bad I don't have a sedin sweater or might have gone
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[Gumby]

If I had an identical twin, I'd switch with my brother ALL the time. :lol

[dinamix]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sF3ISIxK2WY/TAbu7jKGx9I/AAAAAAAAACA/YlbJxU9WV7Y/s320/debbie+downer+1.jpg

i take it back .im just jealous i didnt get to line up for this. i live like 2 min away. o well..its seems like it was worse than it was in the videos.

how much was the game? 59?

[DanHibiki]

If I had an identical twin, I'd switch with my brother ALL the time. :lol

Girls? :D
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[clowe]

Nice pics iRomey, didn't know Daniel is left handed while Henrik is right.

[Not really racist!]

lefties ftw.

[FN-2199]

2 hour wait? didnt majority waited 4 hours or more

Yeah, majority of people waited so much longer, but there was no lineup system whatsoever. They had one line formed, then somebody said something and then the line rushed to the door around 8.
Then the cops came and pushed everybody back into two big clusters. Around 9, they let people to the door and it became a huge mass in front of the doors. Some people who lined up earlier to be first didn't even end up being first.

The limit was supposed to be 300 people for the Sedins to sign, but they ended up signing about 800+.

[Greenstoner]

I posted about Cnuacks outlet opening at Hasting and Renfrew few weeks/months ago.

Since i dont work in vancouver anymore, im hoping someone will make a post when they are actually open.

Thanks a lot !!

[LUUUUUUUU]

damn.. were there a lot of Hank jerseys for Dank to sign?

[FN-2199]

It opened up on Sept 2! It's already there :)

Outlet info:
http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=63973
Address: 150-2893 E. Hastings St. (Corner of Hasings and Renfrew)
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-6PM, Sunday 12PM-5PM

Grand opening info.
http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=536520&navid=DL

[TheStreetDream]

I posted about Cnuacks outlet opening at Hasting and Renfrew few weeks/months ago.

Since i dont work in vancouver anymore, im hoping someone will make a post when they are actually open.

Thanks a lot !!

Already opened the store, hours are from 11-6 I think? That was the time last night
\

FFFFFFFF UUUUUUUUU ROMEY for beating me by a second

[Durrann]

^^ they are open now

they had a grand opening last thursday i believe

[Ch28]

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/34968-Fantasy-Pool-Look-Devils-Canucks-and-Captials-offseason-report.html

Vancouver Canucks

Gone - Willie Mitchell, Matt Pettinger, Brad Lukowich, Pavol Demitra, Andrew Raycroft, Michael Grabner, Steve Bernier, Kyle Wellwood, Ryan Johnson

Incoming - Raffi Torres, Bill Sweatt, Tyler Weiman, Dan Hamhuis, Manny Malhotra, Joel Perrault, Jeff Tambellini, Keith Ballard, Victor Oreskovich

Ready for full time - The Alex Burrows injury (he is recovering from shoulder surgery) opens the door for several youngsters to battle for a single roster spot up front. Newcomer Tambellini, who never managed to secure a full-time role with the Islanders, is in the mix. Sergei Shirokov, a phenom at last summer’s development camp, and Sweatt, a former Blackhawks prospect (and short-lived Maple Leaf), will also get a look. The favorite is Jordan Schroeder, however. Although he is a small (5-foot-8, 182 pounds), Schroeder was Vancouver’s first round pick in 2009 and made a strong impression in the American League late last season.

Cody Hodgson is Vancouver’s top prospect and one of the better prospects in all of hockey. Barring another sore-back-induced weak camp, he will be on this team and has to be considered one of the 10 best Calder favorites. However, he has been hampered by back problems for a couple of years now and even though he strengthened it significantly over the summer, you have to be cautious with him. In fact, a lot of poolies overlook the problem altogether and overrate him. That may be something for you to take advantage of in your league.

Fantasy Outlook - A strong, young team just became even stronger. The Canucks lacked depth to cover off injuries, their defense was above average, but not great, and they needed an upgrade in the faceoff circle. Signing Malhotra addressed the latter, the team now has too many solid defensemen to keep them all, and if four forwards get hurt they can now be replaced by NHL-caliber players. Of all the teams in the NHL, it could be argued none has all the bases covered quite like Vancouver. Fantasy Grade: A (last year was C)

[411ken]

I for one is excited to see Hodgson and how he does...hope he comes in injury free.

BTW, anybody here play NHL 11 yet?? how is it :)

[Harvey Specter]

Shit, Schroeder is only 5'8? Maybe the next Ronning?

[PavelGTR]

I'm on the news!

[sonick]

I don't understand why everybody is wanting and/or expecting Henrik to be the Captain if Luongo gives up the C?

Do people forget the all the "he's European" criticism that Naslund got during his tenure when things were bad? How will Henrik be any different? I am just afraid he'll just have more pressure on him which'll make him lose focus on his game.

[Ch28]

I'd like to see Kesler or Hamhuis as captain. Basically any Canadian/American kid that's signed on long term.

[snowball]

I don't understand why everybody is wanting and/or expecting Henrik to be the Captain if Luongo gives up the C?

Do people forget the all the "he's European" criticism that Naslund got during his tenure when things were bad? How will Henrik be any different? I am just afraid he'll just have more pressure on him which'll make him lose focus on his game.

Naslund always had a bad attitude even in the best of times, I have rarely ever seen Henrik with a pouty face after he scores a goal.

Don't forget Lidstrom still won a cup.

[Hondaracer]

today on the radio they were talking about how Hodgson made no attempt to come to the vet's practice at Rogers arena this past weekend and he may not be in town for the young stars game because he's still training out in Ontario

will be interesting to see what happens when he finally gets here

[mb_]

I'd like to see Kesler or Hamhuis as captain. Basically any Canadian/American kid that's signed on long term.

Hamhuis?

[MR_BIGGS]

What is the deal with Hodgson? The organization seems to be hush hush about him and he seems to be seperated from the rookie group.

He is not playing in the young stars game but should be taking part in the rookie physicals if he's healthy??

[MR_BIGGS]

What's Up With Hodgson? Nobody Really Knows

“He just wasn’t ready. We really believe this young man has a tremendous amount of upside but, at the end of the day, he didn’t show any signs that he was ready to play at this level. After analyzing it and talking about it, we felt the best thing for him was to go back to junior and his team.”

Those were the words of Canucks coach Alain Vigneault late last September after the club decided to send Cody Hodgson back to Brampton of the OHL following the top prospect's less-than-impressive performance in the pre-season.

“I think Cody is a very young man who hasn’t had a lot of disappointments throughout his life. He’s probably having as tough time, personally, dealing with this one and trying to find a reason why it happened. We’ve all had times where we’ve encountered disappointment and tried to roll the [blame] in a different direction. We’ve all been through those things. Cody will learn from this.”

That was Vigneault a couple of days later, suggesting that Hodgson was using his bad back as an excuse for the demotion. The Canucks had previously claimed he was fit to play the pre-season. But Hodgson got a second opinion and subsequently missed most of last season rehabbing his back.

From an optics standpoint, it didn't look good.

Predictably, rumours of a rift between Hodgson and the Canucks grew, though in February that was denied by Vancouver GM Mike Gillis.

Hodgson, meanwhile, wasn't willing to go into detail about it:

Asked if he'd spoken to Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault about the latter's suggestion that Hodgson might be using his injury as an excuse for his demotion to junior, he said: “No. I'm not looking back now. The only thing I'm concerned with is my play and getting better.”

And ever since, Canucks fans have been dying to know what's up with Hodgson. Does he have a problem with the coach and/or management? Is his back totally screwed or what? Because it still wasn't 100 percent in April when it was reported he wouldn't be suiting up for the Manitoba Moose in the AHL playoffs.

So far, all anyone's been able to do is speculate, because, not surprisingly, nobody's talking. Or if they are talking, they're not saying anything meaningful.

All of which brings us to the news that Hodgson was absent from today's skate at Rogers Arena:

But perhaps the most puzzling absence was prospect Cody Hodgson, who's apparently still working in Toronto with former NHL player and fitness guru Gary Roberts while players such as Jeff Tambellini, Victor Oreskovich and prospect Jordan Schroeder are already here preparing to fight for a Canucks job.

Canucks assistant GM Laurence Gilman said Hodgson – the Canucks' first round pick (10th overall) in 2008 – needs to finish his program with Roberts before heading to Vancouver.

Hodgson suffered a bulging disc in his back in the summer of 2009, which caused him to struggle in last year's preseason with the Canucks and subsequently forced him to miss the first four months of his junior season in Brampton.

“He's working on core training and he's got a regime that he needs to finish,” said Gilman.

Gilman said Hodgson is expected to be at the prospects physicals at Rogers Arena on Friday, but it's uncertain if the 20-year-old centre will play in the prospects tournament in Penticton.

“'For any player, we want to make sure he's fit to play,” said Gilman. “We haven't had a chance to conduct a (recent) medical evaluation (on Hodgson).”

So again Canucks fans are left wondering, what's up with Hodgson?



http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/kurtenblog/archive/2010/09/07/what-s-up-with-hodgson-nobody-really-knows.aspx

[Ronin]

Hamhuis just got here. We all laughed when Phaneuf was named captain of the Leafs.

Kesler is my choice. I think Hank would do a good job as well but Kesler has the potential to be a great captain. Seriously, in the years since Linden's decline, has anyone but Kesler shown the potential to be the sort of guy that's "Hop on my back, boys! We're winning this game if it kills me!" That's why I thought it was okay for Louie to be captain...because that's the sort of guy he is as well. He'll go beast mode and steal us games but apparently the pressure is too much for him.

That's the sort of game he showed us during the Olympics. I don't know if he was hurt or what during the playoffs but that's the sort of game I expect from him from now on.

[Hondaracer]

the main question regarding Kes and the C is always his maturity

[clowe]

Here's a few custom NHL 11 covers that I found:

http://a.imageshack.us/img829/3732/ps3nhl11sedintwins.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img840/2227/ps3nhl11datsyuk.jpg

Mike Richards (http://a.imageshack.us/img824/8329/ps3nhl11richards.jpg), Drew Doughty (http://a.imageshack.us/img190/9358/ps3nhl11doughty.jpg), Ryan Getzlaf (http://a.imageshack.us/img251/6987/ps3nhl11getzlaf.jpg), Dion Phaneuf (http://a.imageshack.us/img213/9697/ps3nhl11phaneuf.jpg)

[punkwax]

Man, I would be so bummed if Hodgson was a bust. I was so f'in stoked about him and now all the secrecy is starting to get to me.

It was such a tragic loss with Bourdon and it would be a tough pill for any Canuck fan to swallow losing 2 blue chip prospects due to tragedy and injury in such a short time span.

[trancehead]

-CHL player of the year or whatever (over Tavares)
-had a great jr olympics (or whatever intl tourny it was called)
he was dubbed the Stamkos who couldnt skate as well. If he turns out half as decent as Stamkos..id be happy

[411ken]

I'd like to see Kesler or Hamhuis as captain. Basically any Canadian/American kid that's signed on long term.

Why the heck would you name Hamhuis as captain? would you really make someone the captain on his 1styear with the team after signing as a FA? lol

I think Kesler fits the bill just fine though. But my money goes to Lu getting 1 more year as captain.. see how it goes with this team

[!Nhan]

Here's a few custom NHL 11 covers that I found:

http://a.imageshack.us/img829/3732/ps3nhl11sedintwins.jpg


where'd you find these?

[MR_BIGGS]

^^ That one is SICK!

[DanHibiki]

Why the heck would you name Hamhuis as captain? would you really make someone the captain on his 1styear with the team after signing as a FA? lol



Mark Messier :troll:

[!Nhan]

^^ That one is SICK!

it's slightly bigger than the normal ps3 inserts

[Ch28]

Why the heck would you name Hamhuis as captain? would you really make someone the captain on his 1styear with the team after signing as a FA? lol

I think Kesler fits the bill just fine though. But my money goes to Lu getting 1 more year as captain.. see how it goes with this team

I just threw his name out there because he's young and he's a good local bc boy that you know will play his heart out every single game.

You need character guys like tat to lead by example.

I'm sure whoever we have as captain will be a good choice anyways. Look at it when Luongo was captain. It was basically Ohlund + Mitchell always talking to the refs. Leadership isn't defined by the letter on your sweater.

[Tim Budong]

Mark Messier :troll:

trevor linden's worst move as a canuck
give moose the C

[DanHibiki]

trevor linden's worst move as a canuck
give moose the C

Wasn't his choice. He was pressured by management and everyone.

[Ch28]

Wasn't his choice. He was pressured by management and everyone.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k5WabZEm3Wc/R9hLWVsFrLI/AAAAAAAAADo/IbUI7IJUbH8/s320/mike_keenan_ks_180sm.jpghttp://assets.sbnation.com/assets/146141/image1_medium.jpg


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[Ch28]

Fuck

Now I want to punch my monitor seeing that stupid smirk on Messier's face

[b0unce. [?]]

I remember hearing Hodgson speaking about how he had no competition anymore in the AHL and he wanted his chance at the NHL. IMO, I feel like we should give our rookies more chances in the big league and let them gain some more experience and knowledge so they can develop. Sure you can say some teams 'have no choice' but to throw their rookies in right away, but you look at detroit and see their scouting team and organization, they tend to give their rookies a shot to see how well they do. Other than the preseason games + a couple reg season games, hodgson hasn't gotten a solid chance at proving himself.

[clowe]

where'd you find these?

EA Forums (http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/870/548383.page)

[dbaz]

I dont see how Hodgson thinks he has no more competition in the AHL, I could see CHL but not AHL. He played 11 games and got 6 points, in comparison Schroeder had 15 pts in 17games and a ppg in the playoffs. Kid needs to stop overhyping himself and just play hockey hes going to spend most of the year in Manitoba anyways.

[orange7]

haha.. if he doesn't play on the nhl this year. We lose him next year since he won't resign with us.

[quasi]

;7095882']I remember hearing Hodgson speaking about how he had no competition anymore in the AHL and he wanted his chance at the NHL. IMO, I feel like we should give our rookies more chances in the big league and let them gain some more experience and knowledge so they can develop. Sure you can say some teams 'have no choice' but to throw their rookies in right away, but you look at detroit and see their scouting team and organization, they tend to give their rookies a shot to see how well they do. Other than the preseason games + a couple reg season games, hodgson hasn't gotten a solid chance at proving himself.

This is one thing I hate about Canucks development. I understand they want there players to develop at the junior and AHL levels and not bring them up to soon but they seem to error on the side of caution to often. If there hurt they cannot play obviously but give them an opportunity to prove themselves even if it means leaving them up after a bunch of shitty performances. I also realize if they play a certain amount of games up then the year counts as a full year and you lose a year of eligibility but they still need to take that risk more often IMO.

[trancehead]

;7095882']I remember hearing Hodgson speaking about how he had no competition anymore in the AHL and he wanted his chance at the NHL. IMO, I feel like we should give our rookies more chances in the big league and let them gain some more experience and knowledge so they can develop. Sure you can say some teams 'have no choice' but to throw their rookies in right away, but you look at detroit and see their scouting team and organization, they tend to give their rookies a shot to see how well they do. Other than the preseason games + a couple reg season games, hodgson hasn't gotten a solid chance at proving himself.

Detroits quite the opposite
They are in NO rush to send any of their prospects to the big leagues and would rather they mature correctly in the right places.

look at Jimmy howard, zetterberg, datsyuk, jonathan ericsson (DEAD Last pic in the draft), Franzen (i think)

All these guys were NOT rushed

[Harvey Specter]

Kesler would be my choice as well. Mitchell would have been my other choice if he was around.

[punkwax]

;7095882']I remember hearing Hodgson speaking about how he had no competition anymore in the AHL and he wanted his chance at the NHL. IMO, I feel like we should give our rookies more chances in the big league and let them gain some more experience and knowledge so they can develop. Sure you can say some teams 'have no choice' but to throw their rookies in right away, but you look at detroit and see their scouting team and organization, they tend to give their rookies a shot to see how well they do. Other than the preseason games + a couple reg season games, hodgson hasn't gotten a solid chance at proving himself.

He didn't get to play AHL until his CHL season was over due to his age. Perhaps he didn't feel challenged in CHL. I doubt he'd say that about a league he's hardly played in.