[Gh0stRider]

wow 3-0 kings

[spoon.ek9]

maybe some sedinery: backhand sauce on the money lol

maybe no look pass between the legs?

[Gh0stRider]

4-0 LOL

blues are falling hard

[Vansterdam]

wow blues are getting destroyyed

[TouringTeg]

Wow!! Kings dominating

[Vansterdam]

interesting stat

kings have never scored more then 5 in a game

that could very well change tonight

[Tim Budong]

Wow Kings have scoring...that is long over due

[MR_BIGGS]

4-0 after the first. Kings playing with some swagger now. The Blues aren't playing Ken Hitchcock style hockey.

[kristianhay]

Apparently Carter scored an offside goal. The joke that is the NHL officiating continues!

Side note, Ovi with his patented wrister to put the Caps up 3-2.

[Sw0op]

looks like they want PHI and LA in the finals

[spideyv2]

interesting stat

kings have never scored more then 5 in a game

that could very well change tonight

This season or in franchise history?

[ryugeeh]

5-1 LA

[Gh0stRider]

la gets goal number 5

[kristianhay]

St. Louis is fucking awful.

[cliffhanger33]

Dam blues are terrible tonight

[cliffhanger33]

What a save by quick....

[KO7]

lol Brown going after Backes, Backes would destroy him.

[kristianhay]

^

Brown has something between a lisp and autism, so I'd assume Backes would kill him haha. Backes is built like a truck.

[SkinnyPupp]

Now that Ricci and Chelios are gone, Brown has claimed the title as Ugliest Player in the NHL imo

[kristianhay]

The Kings are a bunch of pussies, Oshie rocks Penner with his head down and they all flip shit? Garbage.

[nah]

^

Brown has something between a lisp and autism, so I'd assume Backes would kill him haha. Backes is built like a truck.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyfxr3XRjc1qknmquo1_500.jpg

[Oleophobic]

Now that Ricci and Chelios are gone, Brown has claimed the title as Ugliest Player in the NHL imo

:lol
to me Jordin Tootoo is probably #1

[Vansterdam]

lol blues pp suck

[Hondaracer]

Now that Ricci and Chelios are gone, Brown has claimed the title as Ugliest Player in the NHL imo

Malkin

[SkinnyPupp]

Malkin
Malkin looks like a Russian hick

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3660/3526397184_26959090bf.jpg

Brown looks like every dumb jock you ever went to school with, but with the mouth of a zombie

http://hockey.dobbersports.com/dobberpics/dustin_brown.jpg

[Okami]

Malkin

I dunno man.. Ribeiro is pretty fucken ugly :lawl:

[pastarocket]

Chara made the list of the ugliest NHL players in this article.

Zdeno Chara And The 25 Ugliest Looking Players In The NHL | Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/581548-zdeno-chara-and-the-25-goofiest-looking-players-in-the-nhl/page/19)

[411ken]

I guess this is what happens when Canucks lose eh. Bunch of rs dudes discussing players looks..


Anywaysss whos the best looking one lol :gayfight:

:troll:

[pastarocket]

The dwarf Bettman is definitely on the list of the ugliest in the NHL. He could have done voice over for Sesame Street:

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/10/12/128998768066896390.jpg

[CorneringArtist]

What about Ovechkin? He looks like Richard Kiel when he was in Happy Gilmore.
http://capslove.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/alex-ovechkin-19-apr-10.jpghttp://www.clearpathtofitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/guns_dont_kill_people_happy_gilmore.jpg

[pure.life]

Chara made the list of the ugliest NHL players in this article.

Zdeno Chara And The 25 Ugliest Looking Players In The NHL | Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/581548-zdeno-chara-and-the-25-goofiest-looking-players-in-the-nhl/page/19)

can't believe the Sedin's made the list. They're not that ugly

[cliffhanger33]

can't believe the Sedin's made the list. They're not that ugly

It said something about them being ugly when together only LOL :fulloffuck:

[spoon.ek9]

why is Jiri Hudler not on that list?

[Tim Budong]

Of course, that list is from the Bleacher Report, they are fucking garbage

[Verdasco]

Oli jokonin is the ugliest player IMO. Best looking would be henrik lindquist no homo

[Verdasco]

can't believe the Sedin's made the list. They're not that ugly

So you are saying they are still ugly ? :troll:

[civicyvr]

I dunno man.. Ribeiro is pretty fucken ugly :lawl:

why is Jiri Hudler not on that list?

Those two reminds me of this.

http://www.drawinghowtodraw.com/stepbystepdrawinglessons/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/400x400-ren-and-stimpy.png

[bballguy]

Of course, that list is from the Bleacher Report, they are fucking garbage

When you say "they", you really aren't referring to anyone....It's a bunch of random people that make articles on the site...I can go right now and make one if I want...

[jeedee]

When you say "they", you really aren't referring to anyone....It's a bunch of random people that make articles on the site...I can go right now and make one if I want...

Lol wat?

When he says "they are fucking garbage" he means the entire site itself. Meaning all the "random" writers

[Vansterdam]

:gayfight: :gayfight: :gayfight:

[bballguy]

Lol wat?

When he says "they are fucking garbage" he means the entire site itself. Meaning all the "random" writers

Oh, well it sounded like he was saying 'they' to refer to an organized group of writers under "Bleacher Report" and my point was simply to explain to him, and others, that it's just a site for any amateurs to go and write anything they want and call it an 'article.'

[MR_BIGGS]

As ugly as Dustin Brown might be, he's an early contender for the Conn Smythe. 1 GWG, a couple shorties and making big hits, doing it all. The Kings are making this a very good playoff run. If they get out of the 2nd round in 5 games or under, they are doing what you need for a long run. Playing less games, having little injuries could take them to the final healthy. If they win the cup, they'd be the first team since the Ducks to do it in that time zone.

[SkinnyPupp]

As ugly as Dustin Brown might be, he's an early contender for the Conn Smythe. 1 GWG, a couple shorties and making big hits, doing it all. The Kings are making this a very good playoff run. If they get out of the 2nd round in 5 games or under, they are doing what you need for a long run. Playing less games, having little injuries could take them to the final healthy. If they win the cup, they'd be the first team since the Ducks to do it in that time zone.
I agree, although Quick will give him a run for his money. Kings only had 5 shots in the last 2 periods last night lol... Now that's some defensive hockey!

One good plan was to take out the other team's #1 dman!

[MR_BIGGS]

Blues definately missing Pietrangelo.

How about the Caps defence? Opening faceoff of yesterday's game: They lose the faceoff and then just drop back. Three guys along the blue line one staggered a little in front, a 1-1-3 that looks more like a 1-4 as they skate back. Brutal to watch.

[Soundy]

The dwarf Bettman is definitely on the list of the ugliest in the NHL. He could have done voice over for Sesame Street:

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/10/12/128998768066896390.jpg

http://www2.moltenimage.com/photos/funnies/bettman-count.jpg

[Gumby]

Radulov and Kostitsyn have been suspended by the team for game 3. Wonder what they did to violate team protocol... and such bad timing too, given that NSH is down 0-2!

[SkinnyPupp]

Radulov and Kostitsyn have been suspended by the team for game 3. Wonder what they did to violate team protocol... and such bad timing too, given that NSH is down 0-2!
Well in Radulov's case I am not surprised that he'd get benched, that's for sure!

No Kovie for the Devils either :(

From puck daddy:

"Per a source, Radulov and Kostitsyn engaged in some extra curricular activities on Saturday night that are generally frowned upon for the healthy and game-readiness for professional athletes. Let's call it a "curfew violation" until officially noted otherwise."

So they were out partying on the weekend before a playoff game they were getting killed by the underdogs in... smart!

So the question is, if they squeak out a win do they play in game 4?

[highfive]

^I can hear somewhere in LA...Carter and Richards are calling Radulov and Kostitsyn amateurs..

[7seven]

Word is Rads and AK where out partying in Scottsdale till 4am getting loaded.

For those that haven't been, Scottsdale is basically a giant party town like Vegas with tons of hot sports and beautiful blondes, that plus awesome weather and golf courses are why NHLers love playing in Phoenix, dispite the public perception that Phoenix is a wasteland for NHL players.

[murd0c]

Word is Rads and AK where out partying in Scottsdale till 4am getting loaded.

For those that haven't been, Scottsdale is basically a giant party town like Vegas with tons of hot sports and beautiful blondes, that plus awesome weather and golf courses are why NHLers love playing in Phoenix, dispite the public perception that Phoenix is a wasteland for NHL players.

That's what I want to hear. I'm staying 20mins outside of Scottsdale end of July and was hoping there would be lots of fun to be had!!

[will068]

Word is Rads and AK where out partying in Scottsdale till 4am getting loaded.

For those that haven't been, Scottsdale is basically a giant party town like Vegas with tons of hot sports and beautiful blondes, that plus awesome weather and golf courses are why NHLers love playing in Phoenix, dispite the public perception that Phoenix is a wasteland for NHL players.

Wateland for NHL Players ? Who said that ? Jim Basille and Winnipeg ? It's the ultimate paradise for athletes indeed.

Arizona State has so much dumb hot chicks :megusta:

[Gumby]

Word is Rads and AK where out partying in Scottsdale till 4am getting loaded.
Were they partying with Paulina Gretzky? :p

[Tim Budong]

AK and Rads hahaha
Not like Rads has done ANYTHING PRODUCTIVE in the 2nd so far
hahah

as for BleacherReport..its a bunch of wannabes hoping to make it big in sports journalism. i say goodluck, but most of their hockey writers sound like complete idiots trying to stir controversy. I read their WWE opinions most of the time... becuz its all speculation, and they have cool lists with their Wrestling.

[MR_BIGGS]

I know buddies who now go to Arizona for stags over Vegas.

[7seven]

That's what I want to hear. I'm staying 20mins outside of Scottsdale end of July and was hoping there would be lots of fun to be had!!

Oh yea, it's basically the "new Vegas", you will not be disappointed!

Wateland for NHL Players ? Who said that ? Jim Basille and Winnipeg ? It's the ultimate paradise for athletes indeed.

Arizona State has so much dumb hot chicks :megusta:


There are still a lot of ignorant fans on many NHL message boards always saying no free agent would want to sign and live in Phoenix or be traded there etc... Even morons on Team 1040 where cracking jokes about that as recent as last month. From my experience, the most desired cities to play/live in for NHLers are Tampa, Miami, LA, Phoenix and NY.


So it gets worse, apparently Rads and AK where spotted at a Scottsdale hotspot at 4am, thats almost 45 mins from where the team hotel was, so by the time they got back to hotel/sleep, likely way past 5am maybe even 6am on the eve of a playoff game hahaha wtf

[spoon.ek9]

Jagr's unique playoff beard :lol

NHL.com - Jagr's playoff beard talk of Flyers locker room - Flyers vs Devils - 2012 Stanley Cup Conference Semifinals (http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=9142)

[spideyv2]

Hookers and Blow

[highfive]

Were they partying with Paulina Gretzky? :p

I was just thinking...why can't Alyonka Larionov be more like Paulina Gretzky? :fullofwin:

[MR_BIGGS]

If the Kings win the cup, I want to go to the party that Richards and Carter are at.

[pastarocket]

I was just thinking...why can't Alyonka Larionov be more like Paulina Gretzky? :fullofwin:

+1. Who would want to see more of Alyonka? I can see posts on this thread just for the hottest NHL wives, daughters, girlfriends, etc.

[Ch28]

Oh yea, it's basically the "new Vegas", you will not be disappointed!

So Scottsdale is the new hotness? Friends stag is coming up and he's asking for suggestions and we have him the usual Vegas idea.

[MR_BIGGS]

So Scottsdale is the new hotness? Friends stag is coming up and he's asking for suggestions and we have him the usual Vegas idea.

Rent a house/mansion in Scottsdale, plan some activities and let stupidness ensue. From what I've heard, the Troon area is pretty steller (20 mins from downtown Scottsdale. Golfing, ATVing, and night scene. Some places will even provide the food and barbecue.

[sonick]

David Booth shot and killed a 7 foot bear:

http://p.twimg.com/Ar2DXUMCEAAQQ6P.jpg

D_Booth7: Just killed a Chara sized bruin! 7ft black bear- 21in skull.

[Vansterdam]

booth getting ready for next year i see :troll:

[murd0c]

Good to see Booth is liking it up here at least

[Tim Budong]

Jacked this from twitter
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536453_10150782683294264_500804263_9251956_2105624 036_n.jpg

[winson604]

Sorry if repost

Radulov at min 3:11? lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=splJogIV364&feature=youtu.be

[Tim Budong]

Sorry if repost

Radulov at min 3:11? lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=splJogIV364&feature=youtu.be

yes

[pure.life]

Sorry if repost

Radulov at min 3:11? lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=splJogIV364&feature=youtu.be

All he does in the video is sleep.

[jdmhaze]

speaking of Radulov

Keith Jones rips Alex Radulov (Puck Daddy) - YouTube

[Hondaracer]

surpsised Booth is a hunter consideing how much he talks about god and shit on his twitter :/

As for scottsdale, we rented a 3500sq foot house with a big pool with water feature, 2 car garage, etc. about 10 minutes from the strip for $1200 for 4 days, house could fit 8 people if you wanted

condos and townhouses are even cheaper

[StylinRed]

kind of hockey related ;)


Scott Niedermayer is protesting the oil pipeline

Oil Tankers and Oil Pipelines Too Great a Risk, Say Canadians for the Great Bear - Business Review Canada (http://www.businessreviewcanada.ca/press_releases/oil-tankers-and-oil-pipelines-too-great-a-risk-say-canadians-for-the-great-bear)

[Tim Budong]

From Michael Landsberg

http://distilleryimage3.instagram.com/5e336c1893f011e18cf91231380fd29b_7.jpg

[DanHibiki]

From Michael Landsberg

http://distilleryimage3.instagram.com/5e336c1893f011e18cf91231380fd29b_7.jpg

why don't you have a seat right there....IN THE PRESS BOX!!!

:ilied:

[falcon]

surpsised Booth is a hunter consideing how much he talks about god and shit on his twitter :/

As for scottsdale, we rented a 3500sq foot house with a big pool with water feature, 2 car garage, etc. about 10 minutes from the strip for $1200 for 4 days, house could fit 8 people if you wanted

condos and townhouses are even cheaper

What does being a Christian have anything to do with hunting....

[MR_BIGGS]

I hope the Canucks make a trade so the sports media have better shit to write about than this.

Gretzky on Canucks involvement rumour: "Nothing to it at all" (http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Gretzky+Canucks+involvement+rumour+Nothing/6549304/story.html)

There are loads of rumours about Wayne Gretzky and Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini having dinner together when the Canucks and Kings were playing in Los Angeles about two weeks ago, and that’s certainly true.

But apparently there isn’t a whole lot to be read into it.

According to the Great One, the Aquilini family’s real estate broker in California has been a longtime friend of Gretzky’s, some 15 years now, and those two happened to be speaking with each other the very day that Francesco was there. They ended up having dinner together that night.

“Honestly, there was nothing to it at all, just four or five guys having dinner,” said Gretzky by email Tuesday afternoon.

Gretzky has said that one day he will think about getting back into hockey, and there was immediately speculation that he may have chosen Vancouver as a possible landing spot for activity in some capacity. But it turns out there isn’t a whole lot to any of the rumours that may be making the rounds.

Read more: Gretzky on Canucks involvement rumour: "Nothing to it at all" (http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Gretzky+Canucks+involvement+rumour+Nothing/6549304/story.html#ixzz1tfxtzU92)

[Ronin]

Can we at least have Paulina Gretzky here?

[Gh0stRider]

Report: NBC's Pierre McGuire has emerged as one of three frontrunners for the Montreal Canadiens general manager position, along with Julien BriseBois (Lightning assistant GM) & Marc Bergevin (Blackhawks assistant GM)

WAT!

[MR_BIGGS]

Report: NBC's Pierre McGuire has emerged as one of three frontrunners for the Montreal Canadiens general manager position, along with Julien BriseBois (Lightning assistant GM) & Marc Bergevin (Blackhawks assistant GM)

WAT!

Apparently he's the longest shot of those three listed.

[murd0c]

Report: NBC's Pierre McGuire has emerged as one of three frontrunners for the Montreal Canadiens general manager position, along with Julien BriseBois (Lightning assistant GM) & Marc Bergevin (Blackhawks assistant GM)

WAT!

That's no surprise at all, there has been talk for a couple years that he has been wanting a GM job that's why they scaled back him being on TSN the last bit.

[Ronin]

Don't sell Pierre McGuire short. He's a smart guy. He's got a couple of Stanley Cup rings. I wouldn't doubt that he gets a GM job sometime in the next few years. Of the three listed, I think he's the longest shot as well. McGuire is a smart guy but an owner would have to take a pretty big risk going with a media personality that hasn't worked in hockey since the mid-90s and has never been a general manager compared to two guys that have experience building very good teams.

[LUUUUUUUU]

http://i.imgur.com/bHJjf.gif
http://oi47.tinypic.com/14ukrhe.jpg
http://oi46.tinypic.com/24zybns.jpg

[highfive]

I guess Ken Holland and many GMs are kinda glad to see Radulov like this right now.

If Pierre McGuire becomes a GM, they don't even need the scouting department. He would know every single prospect and players background and their family. lol

[Gh0stRider]

i didn't expect him in the running.

[murd0c]

i didn't expect him in the running.

anyone that speaks french is in the running.

[RRxtar]

Pierre McGuiere apparently has turned down a couple coach and GM jobs over the years because he wants to stay close to his family. I believe he lives in upstate NY like Buffalo or somewhere. Montreal wouldn't be a stretch to fit with that.

He got into broadcasting in 1999 so hes not THAT far removed from being on the other side of the journalism.

Absolutely love the guy and miss him on TSN a lot.

[seakrait]

he fucking creeps me out every time i see him on tv.

History Will Be Made - Pierre McGuire - YouTube

he also reminds me of batman's penguin.

http://batmanlegacy.webs.com/photos/VILLIANS/penguin.jpg

[Sw0op]

I guess Ken Holland and many GMs are kinda glad to see Radulov like this right now.

If Pierre McGuire becomes a GM, they don't even need the scouting department. He would know every single prospect and players background and their family. lol

why would ken holland be glad?
didnt radulov and his predators knock the red wings out of round 1?

[jdmhaze]

why would ken holland be glad?
didnt radulov and his predators knock the red wings out of round 1?

You didnt hear about how pissed off the Wings organization was about Radulov?

[PornMaster]

he fucking creeps me out every time i see him on tv.

History Will Be Made - Pierre McGuire - YouTube (http://youtu.be/DEMzM8JNW-U)

he also reminds me of batman's penguin.

http://batmanlegacy.webs.com/photos/VILLIANS/penguin.jpg

he reminds me of this

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNuEDvqooOo/TTcVE7QmwBI/AAAAAAAAACQ/3psqTiKssgg/s320/turtlehead.jpg

[DanHibiki]

Report: NBC's Pierre McGuire has emerged as one of three frontrunners for the Montreal Canadiens general manager position, along with Julien BriseBois (Lightning assistant GM) & Marc Bergevin (Blackhawks assistant GM)

WAT!

hopefully he doesn't offer big contracts by telling players they have to have sex with him.

Go to 1:43
http://youtu.be/_i5zXLZHGI4

Pierre Mcguire creeps Dustin Byfuglien out - YouTube

[sonick]

You didnt hear about how pissed off the Wings organization was about Radulov?

No, please elaborate.

[JesseBlue]

rads didnt have to go thru waivers when he came back

[RacingMetro92]

Canadiens to name Bergevin new GM - chicagotribune.com (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/chi-canadiens-to-name-bergevin-new-gm-20120501,0,2786635.story)

Well, looks like MTL made their choice already.

[Tim Budong]

Becuz the Preds ddint actually remove him from the roster

[Okami]

Canadiens to name Bergevin new GM - chicagotribune.com (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/chi-canadiens-to-name-bergevin-new-gm-20120501,0,2786635.story)

Well, looks like MTL made their choice already.

Dr. Ian Malcolm from Jurassic Park? :troll:

[sonick]

Canadiens to name Bergevin new GM - chicagotribune.com (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/chi-canadiens-to-name-bergevin-new-gm-20120501,0,2786635.story)

Well, looks like MTL made their choice already.

lol former Canuck.

One time at Moxies I actually saw a guy who had a Bergevin Canucks jersey. I was thinking... "who the fuck gets a Marc Bergevin Canucks jersey?"

[kristianhay]

Ouch.

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/QlGWijaY1GduB.byWP.DxA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnhlexperts/x2_c3f4d03.jpg

Lepisto blocked shot - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6lowrQi-jEE)

[MR_BIGGS]

11434

:rukidding:

[Expresso]

11434

:rukidding:

lol! kid was asking for it

[spideyv2]

Lol the guy running the Kings twitter is cocky as fuck. I hope they get bounced out by the Blues

[Tim Budong]

Lol the guy running the Kings twitter is cocky as fuck. I hope they get bounced out by the Blues

Their twitter man/woman is a fucking joke
Whatever, I actually think the Kings will come out of the west...

[GrapeDrink]

the kid was asking for it, so its okay for the canuck guy to shit on him but if LA twitter guy fires back with something half witty hes a cocky dick ?

[Grandmaster TSE]

so the Flames sign a KHL player for almost 4mil a year

Flames sign center Roman Cervenka - Calgary Flames - News (http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=630384)

[civicyvr]

Ouch.

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/QlGWijaY1GduB.byWP.DxA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnhlexperts/x2_c3f4d03.jpg

Lepisto blocked shot - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6lowrQi-jEE)

Why people turn sideways to block shots is beyond me but ouch indeed.

Their twitter man/woman is a fucking joke
Whatever, I actually think the Kings will come out of the west...

+1

[pure.life]

so the Flames sign a KHL player for almost 4mil a year

Flames sign center Roman Cervenka - Calgary Flames - News (http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=630384)

will he break curfews too?:fullofwin:

[Tegra_Devil]

the kid was asking for it, so its okay for the canuck guy to shit on him but if LA twitter guy fires back with something half witty hes a cocky dick ?

truth

so the Flames sign a KHL player for almost 4mil a year

Flames sign center Roman Cervenka - Calgary Flames - News (http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=630384)

wonder who we're getting rid of for him....

[Gumby]

Here's the video showing the shot Lepisto blocked, giving him that massive bruise:

Lepisto blocked shot - YouTube

[7seven]

so the Flames sign a KHL player for almost 4mil a year

Flames sign center Roman Cervenka - Calgary Flames - News (http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=630384)

Low risk signing and 1 year why not since Flames got to rebuild anyways so won't really need the cap room., see if he'll work out and a "free" asset.

Just not sold on these supposedly best players not in NHL that will become regulars in NHL like Fabian Brunnstrom and Jiri Dopita. Only player overseas I'm interested in seeing back in the NHL is Alexei Morozov, but that ship has sailed.

[Hondaracer]

its the same shit with Radulov and just like the KHL stars that populated the Russian Olympic team

sure they are hot shit in the KHL, but when you come and play against good and even decent NHL defensemen who play a tight game, there's no room to do anything compared to the KHL

[Harvey Specter]

Too much BS with KHL players. They have egos and don't think too much of the NHL and have no loyalty to the team that signs them. I'm sure there's some hidden gems in the KHL waiting to be discovered but it's way too risky to bring a player over.

[highfive]

I sometimes wonder if there are better players in Edler's old beer league than the KHL.

[Hondaracer]

or if there are better players in the KHL than Edler

:troll:

[SkinnyPupp]

the kid was asking for it, so its okay for the canuck guy to shit on him but if LA twitter guy fires back with something half witty hes a cocky dick ?
He was, but this is not something the TEAM should be participating in. He should have responded with his own personal account (and it's possible that's what he was attempting to do, and screwed up. I have sent tweets from the wrong account before).

[pastarocket]

Radulov and Kostitsyn's hard partying in Scottdale until 4am reminded me of that bar tab picture that I saw a few years ago about Ovechkin's night out.

The drunk Russian spent over 9 grand on drinks and strippers (table dance, lap dance). Ovie knows how to party! He looks so wasted in the picture below:

Clay in Buffalo's Blog: Oh Alex! (http://clayinbuffalo.blogspot.ca/2009/04/oh-alex.html)

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r523/raymcheung/ovie1.jpg
http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r523/raymcheung/ovie2.jpg

[Ronin]

Ovie looks like the douchiest douchebag in Russia. Seriously. If you picture a Russian douchebag, he looks like Alex Ovechkin in '80s Joey "Whoa" Lawrence jeans.

[Kilinim]

How come the OT NY and Wash isn't on my listings?

[HonestTea]

The chick in red, sitting behind one of the players mom @ WAS/NYR game is HOT! ;)

[SkinnyPupp]

The drunk Russian spent over 9 grand on drinks and strippers (table dance, lap dance). Ovie knows how to party! He looks so wasted in the picture below:

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r523/raymcheung/ovie1.jpg


:suspicious:

Umm that's like $300 :fuckthatshit:

[Ch28]

Radulov and Kostitsyn's hard partying in Scottdale until 4am reminded me of that bar tab picture that I saw a few years ago about Ovechkin's night out.

The drunk Russian spent over 9 grand on drinks and strippers (table dance, lap dance). Ovie knows how to party! He looks so wasted in the picture below:

Clay in Buffalo's Blog: Oh Alex! (http://clayinbuffalo.blogspot.ca/2009/04/oh-alex.html)

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r523/raymcheung/ovie1.jpg


He makes 9 MILLION DOLLARS

$9000 is like a toonie to him

[Durrann]

Anyone know what TD is on ovies bill?
Haha

[MR_BIGGS]

Ovie gets paid $109,756 every regular season game.

[punkwax]

Anyone know what TD is on ovies bill?
Haha

Table dance.

[murd0c]

Anyone know what TD is on ovies bill?
Haha

table dance

[SkinnyPupp]

If it only costs $300 to have an Ovie like party in Russia, no wonder Russians are always so drunk

[murd0c]

what kind of Russian doesnt have vodka on their bar bill.....:suspicious:

[bballguy]

Caps gonna win :)

[civicyvr]

what kind of Russian doesnt have vodka on their bar bill.....:suspicious:

Lol. At least they had lotsa td and ld.

Roll those lines and short shifts boys. And more shots Caps! Something good will happen. Haha.

[ForbiddenX]

What a crazy effort by Rinne on that 5 on 3

[cliffhanger33]

3rd OT

[Soundy]

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r523/raymcheung/ovie1.jpg

Not hard to rack up a $9k bill with prices like that - EIGHT BUCKS FOR A FUCKING TONIC WATER?!

[Gh0stRider]

its midnight and they still playing haha

[Kilinim]

Every save makes me smile

[bballguy]

Braden HALTby; amirite? :fullofwin:

[Gh0stRider]

NY takes it

[LsquareD]

Rangers win in 3OT

[DanHibiki]

damn :(

[kristianhay]

Fack, could have gone either way. Apparently I'm always cheering for the wrong teams..

:okay:

[cliffhanger33]

T.T

[pastarocket]

What a good way for Gaborik to break out of his scoring slump. His second goal of the playoffs is the overtime winner.

[pastarocket]

Which team are you cheering for to win the Cup now that the Canucks are no longer in contention? I cheer for the Flyers. -wanna see Giroux hoist the Cup. -possible Conne Smythe trophy candidate.

[Mike Oxbig]

Which team are you cheering for to win the Cup now that the Canucks are no longer in contention? I cheer for the Flyers. -wanna see Giroux hoist the Cup. -possible Conne Smythe trophy candidate.

Eric Cartman encourages crowd to chant GO KINGS GO! - October 18, 2011 - YouTube

#32


just because i might fly down to catch a game :fuckthatshit:

[Grandmaster TSE]

Which team are you cheering for to win the Cup now that the Canucks are no longer in contention? I cheer for the Flyers. -wanna see Giroux hoist the Cup. -possible Conne Smythe trophy candidate.

same here

[MR_BIGGS]

Tough to cheer for another team, but maybe Flyers-Kings final.

[InvisibleSoul]

The drunk Russian spent over 9 grand on drinks and strippers (table dance, lap dance).

:suspicious:

Umm that's like $300 :fuckthatshit:

One of the comments on that page says that place is in South Africa, so the currency is in rand, which would make it equivalent to about USD 1300.

[Ronin]

344 Rivonia Blvd is in Johannesburg.

[AzNightmare]

:okay:
sigh... I realize this thread is so dead to me now.
I used to check it like 12x a day, now I check once every two days.

[highfive]

http://www.straight.com/files/images/central/CAR_Sports_2315.jpg

LOL hahahaha...Game is at 6:30AM tomorrow on TSN.

[pastarocket]

-more speculation from the media that Vigneault may not return to coach the team. The interesting point in McIntyre's article is that AV might choose to quit and apply for the Montreal coaching position instead of Gillis firing the coach.

This information from the article caught my attention:

The fact Francesco Aquilini has not even met with general manager Mike Gillis yet, 11 days after the Canucks were bounced by the Kings, to talk about Vigneault, that talks aren’t even scheduled for this week, doesn’t seem to make Vigneault’s future secure with the club.

Canucks' Vigneault more and more likely to not return (http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Canucks+Vigneault+more+more+likely+return/6559780/story.html)

[Tim Budong]

Burrows blogs Fort Nucks, Hi everybody, Alex Burrows here. I (http://www.fortnucks.com/post/22346401223/burrblog1)

RNH centering ebs and himself...holy clutch batman!!

[Harvey Specter]

-more speculation from the media that Vigneault may not return to coach the team. The interesting point in McIntyre's article is that AV might choose to quit and apply for the Montreal coaching position instead of Gillis firing the coach.

This information from the article caught my attention:

The fact Francesco Aquilini has not even met with general manager Mike Gillis yet, 11 days after the Canucks were bounced by the Kings, to talk about Vigneault, that talks aren’t even scheduled for this week, doesn’t seem to make Vigneault’s future secure with the club.

Canucks' Vigneault more and more likely to not return (http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Canucks+Vigneault+more+more+likely+return/6559780/story.html)

Looks this way and I've heard that Francesco and AV got into it and something was said that AV didn't like. When you made $24 million dollars last year during the cup run and made basically nothing this year I guess you have to snap at someone and Francesco seems like a hot head.

[spideyv2]

this years team canada looks pretty stacked

[Mike Oxbig]

Montreal will love AV. Sucks for Vancouver losing a good coach and possibly our greatest goalie too.

[JesseBlue]

too many hearsay...i got friends who have connections to friends...lets just wait for the facts and see

[spideyv2]

bob cole fucking sucks, dude is getting way too old for this

[MR_BIGGS]

Gillis and AV both have 1 year left on their contracts. The media have nothing to report on so they speculate on what may or may not happen.

Mike Gillis and Francesco Aquilini were originally supposed to meet today, and it's expected the Canucks GM will tell his owner he does not want to change coaches. There's a lot of speculation that Alain Vigneault is a goner because he left town without talking to the media. It's more likely he didn't want to talk without knowing for sure and didn't want to wait almost two weeks for that discussion to happen.

Who is available that is better than AV? Gillis will not make the change unless that person exists. It's not his way. Would also guess that the meeting between owner and GM was delayed because Aquilini would be very emotional after the first-round loss and that is not the time to make important decisions.

From Elliot Friedman's blog.

AV is a great coach and now had some great playoff experience. There are no Mike Babcocks or Bowman's around to hire.

[Harvey Specter]

Vancouver seriously needs another major sports team because the sports media in this city have nothing to report once the hockey season is over locally.

And I find fans, media and now it seems like (if the rumors are true) the owners might be going a bit overboard after a first round elimination which most teams would consider a bump in the road in terms of their long term plan. I don't see the Bruins or Pens going ape shit and dumping their coach and players, Vancouver on the other hand is ready to fire one the best coaches in the league over the past few seasons, getting rid of their number one goalie and god knows what else is in store.

[MR_BIGGS]

Devils make it 3-2 Huge goal. Time to plug it up and play a 1-4.

[MR_BIGGS]

Vancouver seriously needs another major sports team because the sports media in this city have nothing to report once the hockey season is over locally.

And I find fans, media and now it seems like (if the rumors are true) the owners might be going a bit overboard after a first round elimination which most teams would consider a bump in the road in terms of their long term plan. I don't see the Bruins or Pens going ape shit and dumping their coach and players, Vancouver on the other hand is ready to fire one the best coaches in the league over the past few seasons, getting rid of their number one goalie and god knows what else is in store.

The sports media in Vancouver are so jaded from when the Grizzlies were here. When you listen to people like BMac on the team 1040, they rip into how basketball players were here in Vancouver. Bad interviews, not wanting to do interviews or play in Canada, and all that BS baggage that came with it.

[DanHibiki]

Vancouver seriously needs another major sports team because the sports media in this city have nothing to report once the hockey season is over locally.

And I find fans, media and now it seems like (if the rumors are true) the owners might be going a bit overboard after a first round elimination which most teams would consider a bump in the road in terms of their long term plan. I don't see the Bruins or Pens going ape shit and dumping their coach and players, Vancouver on the other hand is ready to fire one the best coaches in the league over the past few seasons, getting rid of their number one goalie and god knows what else is in store.

Easy for them, they are cup winners. Vancouver is clouded by the fact we dun have a cup and we crave it oh so baaaaaaaad

[Vansterdam]

were gonna win the president cup next year

im calling it

[MR_BIGGS]

Easy for them, they are cup winners. Vancouver is clouded by the fact we dun have a cup and we crave it oh so baaaaaaaad

You do make an interesting point. Imagine the Canucks did have a cup to their belt. How would that change how the sports media do their jobs in this city? A lot of the sports media in town is from the old guard.

[pastarocket]

Looks this way and I've heard that Francesco and AV got into it and something was said that AV didn't like. When you made $24 million dollars last year during the cup run and made basically nothing this year I guess you have to snap at someone and Francesco seems like a hot head.

Although I do not know the Canucks owner personally, I can tell from some observations of Aquilini that this guy is pretty competitive in nature.

Perhaps he wants to excel in everything in his life. Example? When he hired Mike Gillis a few years back, I saw Aquilini in the Steve Nash gym downtown on a Canucks game night. I heard Mark Cuban likes to do some cardio on the day of a Dallas Mavericks game, but what I saw from Aquilini's workout was amazing.

The guy was doing some squats with some heavy kettle balls, forty five pounds, for each leg, if I remember correctly. That's pretty good for a guy that had a big belly. :)

He was working out pretty hard while one of his brothers, Paolo, was giving him the personal trainer like pep talk "Come on bro, one more set".

I overheard him say that he wanted to get into the best shape of his life.

Therefore, it's not surprising that the Canucks owner has the drive, the competitive nature to win above all else. Perhaps his emotions boiled over in that talk with Vigneault after the playoffs.

Here's a kettle ball workout if you're wondering what the heck it is:

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r523/raymcheung/Kettlebell-Front-Squat-Kettlebell-Workout.jpg

[spoon.ek9]

NJ wins in OT :(

[cliffhanger33]

Devils win OT

[MR_BIGGS]

Wow! Can't believe the Devils won!

[SkinnyPupp]

were gonna win the president cup next year

im calling it
This is a given every year until the realignment happens

That's why it's an over inflated accomplishment. It's pretty much an automatic win when you're the only playoff team, and only team with a better than .500 win% in a division :lawl:

EDIT I should say that winning the division is a given, the presidents cup takes SOME effort.. but they certainly have it easier than other teams, having to play scrubs like the Oilers all the time.

[cliffhanger33]

Man LAK is crazy

[TjAlmeida]

You do make an interesting point. Imagine the Canucks did have a cup to their belt. How would that change how the sports media do their jobs in this city? A lot of the sports media in town is from the old guard.


I think if the Canucks would have won the cup last year it could have possibly made it even worse this year with the first round outage.

not saying another riot but i think there would have been a lot more questioning on who needs to go and who needs to stay with the team.

[SkinnyPupp]

I think if the Canucks would have won the cup last year it could have possibly made it even worse this year with the first round outage.

not saying another riot but i think there would have been a lot more questioning on who needs to go and who needs to stay with the team.
:seriously: how so?

[civicyvr]

Burrows blogs Fort Nucks, Hi everybody, Alex Burrows here. I (http://www.fortnucks.com/post/22346401223/burrblog1)

RNH centering ebs and himself...holy clutch batman!!

Nice to see him playing with some future olympians. :fullofwin:

Gillis and AV both have 1 year left on their contracts. The media have nothing to report on so they speculate on what may or may not happen.



From Elliot Friedman's blog.

AV is a great coach and now had some great playoff experience. There are no Mike Babcocks or Bowman's around to hire.

Well, things do look very suspicious when AV wasn't present at the post playoff interview. :suspicious:

[TRDood]

LA is lighting shit up. The Blues must be feeling the same as Canucks. :fulloffuck:

[civicyvr]

I say Blues are done.

Kings are going to be so fresh for their run I see them winning it all.

[RiceIntegraRS]

We put up a better fight than the Blues have

[cliffhanger33]

mannnnn what a weird series

elliott has been terrible thus far

[spoon.ek9]

i would feel slightly better knowing we lost to an eventual cup winner lol..

i can't believe how well the Kings are doing against St.Louis though.. stupid Blues were parading to the penalty box last game and it cost them (much like the Canucks in game 1).

[TjAlmeida]

:seriously: how so?

because it seems when the canucks are doing so well then fall apart everyone gets in an uproar, like the riot. This year we went into the play offs with injuries and a lot of tight games just before the playoffs. *1 goal games* with the odd exeption. If we would have went into the playoffs dominating teams i think there maybe would have been even more questioning from the media, fans, and possibly managment.

just an opinion/thought

[spoon.ek9]

4-2 kings :okay:

[Noir]

I think if the Canucks would have won the cup last year it could have possibly made it even worse this year with the first round outage.

not saying another riot but i think there would have been a lot more questioning on who needs to go and who needs to stay with the team.


No it wouldn't have. Had we won last year and then suddenly go on a 10 year funk, the fanbase would still have that everlasting memory of "that one time."



It's funny how sentimental this board has gotten with Luongo and Alain Vigneault all of a sudden. What made people think that the 1 great run we had last year is the team's performance standard? And not the 3 or 4 years surrounding that where we would get bounced by the same team twice over and the LA Kings

(yes they're a good team but don't tell me we didn't have the personell, the skill, the talent to overcome them and should've been a better team). I mean, just look at the 2nd to the last game of the season where we had a chance at the President's Trophy by going against Calgary. Losing to a team who was well out of play off contention and had absolutely nothing to play were well enough indications that this team has latent problems.

[cliffhanger33]

Mann, Kings is gna take a 3-0 lead in the series. I guess that makes me feel a bit better about the Canucks...

[TjAlmeida]

No it wouldn't have. Had we won last year and then suddenly go on a 10 year funk, the fanbase would still have that everlasting memory of "that one time."

No, this city would not accept a 10 year slump after I cup winning year. Although I agree with a lot of your points, and what you said above is far fetched. So what your saying is if we won the cup last year you would be content if we didn't make the playoffs this year?

[Tapioca]

Vancouver seriously needs another major sports team because the sports media in this city have nothing to report once the hockey season is over locally.



We have the Vancouver Whitecaps which are currently enjoying a winning record in only their 2nd year in Major League Soccer.

Tickets are cheaper, the game is more accessible, and the atmosphere is fan-driven. The 'Caps also feature a world-class back in YP Lee (EPL and World Cup) and another world-class mid-fielder is coming in June, Barry Robson (UEFA Champions League.)

Unfortunately, this town is a Canucks town. :troll:

[cliffhanger33]

LOL LA one loss in 8 playoff games? Yikes.

[cliffhanger33]

Originally Posted by Jah Dean
Vancouver seriously needs another major sports team because the sports media in this city have nothing to report once the hockey season is over locally.
Yeah... dam team1040 has been so boring lately :(

[Tim Budong]

i would feel slightly better knowing we lost to an eventual cup winner lol..

i can't believe how well the Kings are doing against St.Louis though.. stupid Blues were parading to the penalty box last game and it cost them (much like the Canucks in game 1).

Im sick of hearing that excuse. Top Tier team or struggling to enter the playoffs.


Yeah... dam team1040 has been so boring lately :(

YES..the crossover at 6pm.. discussing Miley Cyrus or Usher... i was like :suspicious:

[Bonka]

Sitting here patiently waiting for any Canucks news...ANYTHING.

Also, The Moj needs to go away. He has no business talking about hockey :yuno: :fulloffuck:

[spoon.ek9]

Im sick of hearing that excuse. Top Tier team or struggling to enter the playoffs.

it's not an excuse for anything, it's an emotion.

[mb_]

So who's waking up at 6am to watch monster :alonehappy:

[cliffhanger33]

^ I Might actually LOL got an exam at 8am tmr, ill wake up early to study and watch the game

[b0unce. [?]]

I'll definitely wake up early to watch the monster play.

[SkinnyPupp]

I'll be watching monster tonight. He's my favorite canuck by far :fuckyea:

[iwantaskyline]

We have the Vancouver Whitecaps which are currently enjoying a winning record in only their 2nd year in Major League Soccer.

Tickets are cheaper, the game is more accessible, and the atmosphere is fan-driven. The 'Caps also feature a world-class back in YP Lee (EPL and World Cup) and another world-class mid-fielder is coming in June, Barry Robson (UEFA Champions League.)

Unfortunately, this town is a Canucks town. :troll:

Please don't use "world-class" for any MLS player. Barry Robson is coming from a team that plays in England's 2nd tier league. It's like the AHL to the NHL.

[bballguy]

Please don't use "world-class" for any MLS player. Barry Robson is coming from a team that plays in England's 2nd tier league. It's like the AHL to the NHL.

We can't call Thierry Henry and David Beckham world class??......

[iwantaskyline]

We can't call Thierry Henry and David Beckham world class??......

Henry pre-2009 sure. Beckham..lol.

[Graeme S]

Beckham's more celebrity than footballist.

[kwy]

Um..soccer. :fuckthatshit:

[Porschedog]

Beckham has a salary higher than the whole Whitecaps team combined.. :fuckthatshit:

[jeedee]

I thought this was the Canucks thread not soccer thread :whistle:

[Harvey Specter]

I thought this was the Canucks thread not soccer thread :whistle:

I think we found the only Kassian fan in existence :fullofwin:

[jeedee]

I think we found the only Kassian fan in existence :fullofwin:

Seems like it :lol

Expect an impact next season...unlike this year :okay:

[DanHibiki]

oh god not soccer! i dun wanna sleep yet!

[spideyv2]

Anyone gonna catch the canada vs slovakia game?

[Eastwood]

Henry pre-2009 sure. Beckham..lol.
:suspicious: Uhhh New York loaned Henry out to Arsenal for Champions League play this year. I feel that is still world-class enough.

[SkinnyPupp]

We have the Vancouver Whitecaps
:fuckthatshit:

[iwantaskyline]

:suspicious: Uhhh New York loaned Henry out to Arsenal for Champions League play this year. I feel that is still world-class enough.

How many minutes did he play in the champions league genius? I'd only reserve "world class" for the stars of soccer.. He isn't a star anymore.

[cliffhanger33]

Canada up 2-1

[TPMarko]

burrows left game in 2nd with undisclosed injury :(

[cliffhanger33]

Edit: Nvm

TSN said burrows may be concussed :(

[cliffhanger33]

3-1 canada

[SkinnyPupp]

Fuck the rink looks so ridiculously huge

[civicyvr]

Edit: Nvm

TSN said burrows may be concussed :(

Shit noooooooo!

Fuck the rink looks so ridiculously huge

Yeah, diff but so much more room for the skilled guys.

Close but a 3 - 2 win!

[Tim Budong]

TSN comment page makes me fucking sick

http://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/story/?id=395018

[TPMarko]

TSN comment page makes me fucking sick

Canada beats Slovakia in opener at World Championship (http://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/story/?id=395018)

its nothing new. the majority of posters on tsn have always been morons.

[Pooface55]

Any chance in hell NHL move to international size rink? These guys have outgrown the current size IMO

[Tim Budong]

Any chance in hell NHL move to international size rink? These guys have outgrown the current size IMO

I wont say NEVER...but i dont think so.

[pastarocket]

Thumbs up to Nashville coach Barry Trotz for making the right decision for sitting out Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for game 4. A bunch of selfish Russians who put their own partying ahead of their team mates.

Team mates were sleeping, resting up for game 3 while Dumb and Dumber were partying it up at a Scottsdale club until 4am.

If the coach allowed those two clowns to play game 4, it might have affected team morale in the locker room.

Radulov is one of the laziest forwards that I've ever seen in terms of back checking. He won't play the 2 way game.

Radulov, Kostitsyn out for Preds in Game 4 - sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2012/05/04/predators_coyotes_alex_radulov_game_4_preview/)

Here's a video showing Radulov taking a long skate just before the Phoenix scores a goal. No hustle at all. Where is the backcheck from no. 47?
Lazy. NBC analyst Keith Jones rips the Russian up. :)

Keith jones rips Alex Radulov - NHL live - YouTube

[Expresso]

I wont say NEVER...but i dont think so.

I would say never. Bigger rink = Less seats = Less revenue. At the end of the day its all about the bottom line.

[b0unce. [?]]

Thumbs up to Nashville coach Barry Trotz for making the right decision for sitting out Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for game 4. A bunch of selfish Russians who put their own partying ahead of their team mates.

Team mates were sleeping, resting up for game 3 while Dumb and Dumber were partying it up at a Scottsdale club until 4am.

If the coach allowed those two clowns to play game 4, it might have affected team morale in the locker room.

Radulov is one of the laziest forwards that I've ever seen in terms of back checking. He won't play the 2 way game.

Radulov, Kostitsyn out for Preds in Game 4 - sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2012/05/04/predators_coyotes_alex_radulov_game_4_preview/)

Here's a video showing Radulov taking a long skate just before the Phoenix scores a goal. No hustle at all. Where is the backcheck from no. 47?
Lazy. NBC analyst Keith Jones rips the Russian up. :)

Keith jones rips Alex Radulov - NHL live - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHJ3dDaj194)

yep, kovalchuk imo is also notorious for being lazy on the back check / defensive play

[Verdasco]

well kovalchuk is a great player who is a great play maker/scorer so that covers him up :fullofwin:

[spoon.ek9]

Burrows :QQ:

hope he's okay.. i just finished watching the game (PVR'd it).

[MR_BIGGS]

Gillis and the owner are meeting Monday. David Pratt tweeted bye bye AV, or something to that effect.

[Expresso]

;7909016']yep, kovalchuk imo is also notorious for being lazy on the back check / defensive play

Yet he kills penalties. :fullofwin:

[b0unce. [?]]

Yet he kills penalties. :fullofwin:

that's cause he's pretty much only walking the blue line during the pk :P

[Mike Oxbig]

We all know the stereotype in hockey when it comes to Russians, they dont play the two-way game, they are born to be speeder scoring machines.

Canada - Heart & determination
USA - aggressive, cheap & dirty
Swedes - Skills kills
Fins - Flash & Dash
czech -
slovaks -

[highfive]

Gillis and the owner are meeting Monday. David Pratt tweeted bye bye AV, or something to that effect.

David Pratt also believed poker is a sport and he would get signed to big bucks right away when 1040 walked away from him.

[civicyvr]

Thumbs up to Nashville coach Barry Trotz for making the right decision for sitting out Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for game 4. A bunch of selfish Russians who put their own partying ahead of their team mates.

Team mates were sleeping, resting up for game 3 while Dumb and Dumber were partying it up at a Scottsdale club until 4am.

If the coach allowed those two clowns to play game 4, it might have affected team morale in the locker room.

Radulov is one of the laziest forwards that I've ever seen in terms of back checking. He won't play the 2 way game.

Radulov, Kostitsyn out for Preds in Game 4 - sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2012/05/04/predators_coyotes_alex_radulov_game_4_preview/)

Here's a video showing Radulov taking a long skate just before the Phoenix scores a goal. No hustle at all. Where is the backcheck from no. 47?
Lazy. NBC analyst Keith Jones rips the Russian up. :)

Keith jones rips Alex Radulov - NHL live - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHJ3dDaj194)

Not all russians are like that. Datsyuk comes to mind.

David Pratt also believed poker is a sport and he would get signed to big bucks right away when 1040 walked away from him.

Hope they have a good replacement if AV's axed.

I say bye bye Preds. Too much distraction.

[Ronin]

For every Pavel Datsyuk, there's 100 moody but talented primadonna Russians that barely touch their own bluelines.

[spoon.ek9]

Coyotes win and now lead the series 3-1 :alonehappy:

[Gh0stRider]

preds 1 game away from elimination
awww yeaaaaaa

[Hondaracer]

Ouch the Burrows thing looked pretty bad

[DanHibiki]

He must be choked. Was his dream to play for Canada. :(

It's probably his only chance to since he won't be selected next year....since he'll be in the cup finals :troll:

[xeryusx]

Ouch the Burrows thing looked pretty bad

I just caught myself up in hockey news. Shit, that sucked! I hope he'll be good to go come September :(

[MWR34]

Stanley Cup Stats:
2007 Anaheim Ducks knock out Canucks.... Then Ducks Win the Cup
2010 Chicago Blackhawks knock out Canucks.... Then Blackhawks Win the Cup
2011 Boston Bruins knock out Canucks..... Then Bruins Win the Cup
2012 Los Angeles Kings knock out Canucks..... ..........?

:suspicious:
The key to winning the cup, is to knock out the Canucks?
:considered::badpokerface:

We are fucked.

[Verdasco]

in all those years of getting knocked out by the champions, i really thought vancouver had the best line up to win it all..... sloppy play by luongo vs blackhawks but now i really see them better than they should have been. Vancouver losing to the flyers who had shittier goaltending? :fuckthatshit:

edit: :okay: no olympics and stanley cup in the same year

[Noir]

For every Pavel Datsyuk, there's 100 moody but talented primadonna Russians that barely touch their own bluelines.

And the racial profiling continues.

Have you played with your fellow Canadians? Or hockey at all? Don't you think Canadians are just as susceptible to that conviction? both in the recreational level all the way to professional level? Or does that not jive well with how Canadians view their image of their own hockey players?



FACT: Canadians are among the most douchiest hockey players I've ever played around the world; just because they feel they have a certain sense of entitlement towards the sport. And its fans like you that reinforce that.

[punkwax]

I've played with many many forwards who strictly play offense and don't backcheck. But guess what, we're not in the NHL. I think that's his point.

[JesseBlue]

his point is also valid...

[spoon.ek9]

wow, what a stupid goal to allow just now by the caps :lol

2-2

[Noir]

I've played with many many forwards who strictly play offense and don't backcheck. But guess what, we're not in the NHL. I think that's his point.


And you think Canadians in the NHL don't coast themselves? For as much Canadian greats we've had in the league... how much in relation are those Canadians who make up the fringe, barely hanging onto a roster spot, or are quick to lose theirs?


Nahh, it's probably just a Russian thing or their culture isn't it. :rolleyes:

[spoon.ek9]

tons of people don't back check.. hell, even the Sedins are guilty of it from time to time.

[411ken]

Stanley Cup Stats:
2007 Anaheim Ducks knock out Canucks.... Then Ducks Win the Cup
2010 Chicago Blackhawks knock out Canucks.... Then Blackhawks Win the Cup
2011 Boston Bruins knock out Canucks..... Then Bruins Win the Cup
2012 Los Angeles Kings knock out Canucks..... ..........?

:suspicious:
The key to winning the cup, is to knock out the Canucks?
:considered::badpokerface:

We are fucked.

The bruins play in the east so they had no choice but to knockout the Canucks to win the cup lol.

[MR_BIGGS]

Caps-Rangers is turning into the best series in the second round.

[bballguy]

Ovechkin delivered a potentially suspension-worthy check on Dan Girardi.
Many onlookers believed that Ovechkin left his feet while making the hit. Reports are mixed on Girardi's head being the principal point of contact, though. Ovechkin received a two-minute minor penalty for his hit.

[MR_BIGGS]

Alex Ovechkin questionnable hit on Daniel Girardi. May 5th 2012 - YouTube

Forget the hit for a second. What a pass by Ovie from his skate to his teammate.

[bballguy]

Yeah, he left his feet AFTER contact was made.

[MR_BIGGS]

I doubt their will be a suspension.

[EmperorIS]

that looks clean to me

[Hondaracer]

that wasnt questionable, look how much bigger Ovi is at the time of contact, he did pretty much all he could to avoid his head

[bloodmack]

When you hit someone like that your feet will leave the ground its just how you react. But it looks like he purposely tried to launch off his right leg into the guy.. Def not suspension worthy IMO. Guy got back up hardly looked dazed by the hit..

[kristianhay]

Also looked like Girardi was trying to make a hit/bracing himself for it. No reason that would be suspendable.