[stuff99]

Marchand is such a dick. Not even a get well soon text.

Who was it that bitched out about canucks that Rome only sent an apology text last year in the finals?

Canucks' Sami Salo fights his way back to game

Bruin Brad Marchand’s five-game suspension little consolation for suffering concussion

By Iain MacIntyre, Vancouver Sun columnistJanuary 20, 2012

VANCOUVER — The two least surprising things in the postscript to the Brad Marchand-Sami Salo incident is that Marchand never apologized for causing the injury and that Salo will overcome it as he has so much else.

Salo, the 37-year-old who has beaten an arm’s-length list of injuries to keep his National Hockey League career going, practised Friday with the Vancouver Canucks for the first time since suffering a concussion on Jan. 7 when Marchand “submarined” the defenceman.

Even with the hostility of the Canucks-Bruins rivalry, Vancouver defenceman Aaron Rome texted Nathan Horton after injuring the Boston winger with a late hit last June, while Bruin blueliner Johnny Boychuk sent a note to forward Mason Raymond after the Canuck suffered fractured vertebrae in the same Stanley Cup Final.

But Salo never heard from Marchand, who even after a precedent-setting five-game suspension for ducking into the Canuck’s knees maintained his innocence and argued that black was white.

“I’m lucky I didn’t break my neck,” Salo said Friday, answering questions for the first time since landing heavily on the back of his head and neck when upended by Marchand during the Canucks’ 4-3 win in Boston two weeks ago. “You can’t play the game thinking about what other guys might do. You can’t play the game ... thinking this guy might elbow me or something.

“It happened pretty quickly and I couldn’t react. That’s why I was angry. It wasn’t a hockey play and I was angry. But that’s in the past and my focus is to get better. I’m feeling better every day, so we’ll see how it goes the next few days.”

Salo said it was little consolation that NHL vice-president Brendan Shanahan suspended Marchand for five games and blew apart the Bruin’s claim that he was merely protecting himself.

Vancouver’s game today against the San Jose Sharks will be the sixth missed by Salo, who hopes to play Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers if his recovery continues.

Salo noted that in his second NHL season, with the Ottawa Senators in 1999-2000, he suffered a compound fracture of his wrist when slashed on a breakaway by ex-Canuck Bret Hedican. Hedican was suspended for four games, severe punishment back then. But Salo missed 44 games.

So, one game for Marchand or five, it doesn’t matter to Salo.

Like he said, the Finn could have broken his neck had he landed even slightly more awkwardly. Or he could have had a concussion like Sidney Crosby’s. Salo hasn’t the luxury of time. His career could have been over.

“You’re always concerned with any concussion to any player, but I had so much faith that Sami would overcome this, too,” Canuck associate coach Rick Bowness, who runs the defence, said. “This is a wonderful man, a true professional and a quality human being. He is so committed to his profession and overcoming these obstacles.

“To overcome everything he has been through tells you the strength of character and commitment this man has for the game. He is one of the smartest people I have ever coached and he’s one of the most humble.”

Even “everything” doesn’t seem to adequately describe the injury challenges Salo has faced.

Before last season, about a month before his 36th birthday, Salo ruptured an Achilles tendon playing floor hockey in Finland. He resumed his NHL career seven months later.

His has missed an average of 24 games annually since the 2004-05 lockout, and Salo’s career injuries number in the 30s.

Including the four games Salo missed earlier this season due to groin problems, the Canucks are 3-5-1 without him.

For the first time, the Canucks clearly miss departed free agent Christian Ehrhoff, who gave Vancouver five defenceman who could play 20-25 minutes.

That enabled the Canucks to sustain one key injury without losing anything from the blueline’s top four. Salo missed the entire first half of last season and top defenceman Alex Edler most of the second, yet Vancouver still amassed 117 points and won the Presidents’ Trophy.

But with Ehrhoff in Buffalo and Salo out, Canuck coach Alain Vigneault has been unable to plug the hole in his top four, which is why minor-league call-up Chris Tanev gets the chance to play there this afternoon.

If Salo sits out Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers, he’ll get the benefit of the Canucks’ six-day all-star break and should be able to play Jan. 31 against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Vigneault sees the wisdom in sitting Salo as long as possible, but also said there could be a psychological benefit to the veteran if he plays Tuesday.

Salo said he wants to play as soon as possible, and he knew by the end of the last road trip that he’d probably play again because his post-concussion symptoms began to abate. His laundry list of injuries had never included a concussion.

“The only frustrating part is the injuries you can’t control ... like somebody taking your feet out,” Salo said.

“I’d never had any headaches. It was new to me ... bad headaches, pressure [in your head], nausea. It was frightening for sure. I wouldn’t want anyone to go through that.”

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[stuff99]

CBC takes another pass on Canucks

Afternoon games are not solid revenue generators, says former Hockey Night in Canada executive John Shannon

By Brad Ziemer, Vancouver SunJanuary 21, 2012

The CBC likely decided not to broadcast the Canucks-Bruins game on Jan. 7 because of its 10 a.m. start time in Vancouver, says John Shannon.
Photograph by: Adam Hunger, Reuters Files, Vancouver Sun

The CBC insists it loves the Vancouver Canucks: in prime time.

For the second time in two weeks, the Canucks meet a high-profile opponent today in a game that will not be shown on Hockey Night in Canada.

Back on Jan. 7, eyebrows were raised when the Canucks and Boston Bruins, last year's Stanley Cup finalists, met for the only time this season and CBC decided not to show the game.

This afternoon, when the Canucks play host to the San Jose Sharks - in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finalists - the CBC is again taking a pass.

The CBC insists it's all about timing.

"Given that we have a limited number of Saturday nights when the Canucks play, our objective for Canucks fans, wherever they live, is to put them in prime time with a view to garnering the biggest possible audience," said CBC Sports spokesman Chuck Thompson.

"It's good for them and candidly, it's good for us. When Vancouver plays in the after-noon, as they did on Jan. 7 and they will again [today], some-times we have to make difficult decisions.

"As hard as we try to appease hockey fans across the country each and every week when we set the schedule for the year, we know going into it it's never going to make everyone happy every Saturday. What I should also add is that there are contractual limitations to how many games we have."

The CBC is contractually allowed to show 14 Canucks games this season and has the option to purchase one additional game.

The Jan. 7 game against the Bruins was shown in B.C. and the Yukon by Sportsnet and garnered huge ratings, the biggest number for one of its Canuck games, despite its 10 a.m. start in Vancouver. Sportsnet will also televise today's game against San Jose on its regional network.

Coach Alain Vigneault was among those in the Canuck organization who expressed surprise that the Boston game did not warrant a national CBC audience.

But general manager Mike Gillis, who has had his share of differences with the CBC in recent years, insists he doesn't really care.

"They choose them at the beginning of the season and I don't know what motivates them to choose one game over another," Gillis said of the CBC.

Gillis said he was "not annoyed one bit" by the CBC's decision not to show the Boston game. "We had one of the highest ratings on Sportsnet that we've ever had that morning."

Gillis said he's also not concerned about a lack of national exposure for the Canucks when the CBC elects to pass on games like the Vancouver-Boston one or today's tilt against the Sharks.

"So what, we've got a good partner in Sportsnet and they get the benefit of having a fantastic hockey game," he said. "I don't think in those terms [national exposure]. They [the CBC] make their decisions on the criteria that they have, we don't have a say in it and I don't want to have a say in it. I don't particularly care. If they make that decision and regret it after the fact, it's up to them."

Before the NHL schedule was released last summer, the CBC did in fact try to convince the Bruins to change the 1 p.m. EST start time of the Jan. 7 game. But the Bruins knew there were NFL playoff games scheduled for that day and refused, not wanting to gamble on possibly going up against the New Eng-land Patriots.

"We work closely with the NHL but at the end of the day it's the league's schedule." Thompson said. "Ultimately, we are looking to put every Vancouver Canucks game that falls on a Saturday - and there's a limited number of them - in prime time.

"I'm not saying that the Boston-Vancouver game isn't a sweet matchup. Of course it is, but that's where I go back to sometimes we have to make difficult decisions. That was a tough one."

The CBC would not make Hockey Night in Canada executives Joel Darling or Trevor Pilling available for interviews for this story.

But John Shannon, a former executive producer of Hockey Night in Canada and current Sportsnet analyst, said in an interview Friday that the CBC's explanation for passing on the Boston game makes sense.

"In my time at the corporation, even if it was the best matchup, afternoon games sell at half the price," Shannon said. "So in order to generate revenue, and everyone is responsible for generating revenue, the [ratings] number you would have to do, particularly with a 10 a.m. Pacific start, probably would have had to be close to three million people.

"And you are just not going to generate ratings like in the morning. The fact that the Bruin game could not be moved to 4 o'clock Eastern, 1 o'clock Pacific, probably was the deciding factor."

Today's 1 p.m. start was a Canuck decision and one industry insider who did not want to be identified suggested the Canucks did that knowing the CBC would likely pass on the game and they could then sell it to Sportsnet.

The Hockey Night in Canada revenue pie is divided among all 30 NHL teams and the source noted that the Canucks likely make more money from a regional broadcast.

Gillis suggested the Canucks wanted to experiment with an afternoon start on a Saturday.

"We wanted to have a couple of afternoon games because young families sometimes don't get the opportunity to come to games," he said.

"I kind of like the idea of having stuff like that go on during the season. A 1 o'clock game is a different crowd, a young crowd, so it is a unique opportunity. We'll evaluate it for what it is and see what the out-come is."

Thompson noted that the Hockey Night in Canada schedule is Canuck-heavy for the remainder of the regular season.

"After the all-star break we have 10 Saturdays left in regular-season play and eight of those will feature the Canucks," he said.


___

CBC is turning into a joke.

[jeedee]

Who was it that bitched out about canucks that Rome only sent an apology text last year in the finals?

You don't remember who it was? Not even this play? :suspicious:

Aaron Rome's Clean Hit on Horton - Canucks at Bruins - R4G3 2011 Playoffs - 06.06.11 - HD - YouTube

[sindragon]

hope not repost LOL

Tarasenko funny Shootout goal KHL Allstar 2012 - YouTube

[Vansterdam]

fuck early game

[civicyvr]

Hope to see slammin Sami back soon!
http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/6029481.bin?size=620x400s

I don't ever recall this facial expression from Salo. He's gonna be back with vengeance!

Let's hope so. Under appreciated due to his injuries.

Go canucks go!

[civicyvr]

Woooooooooooot. Great start!!!!!!!!!

[satek]

quick goal!!

[figure.09]

booth!!!

[DsZ24]

BOOTH woot, finally a good start

[sindragon]

fuck early "goal" from san jose :troll:.

fixed

[TheKingdom2000]

Andrew Ference dirty hit on Ryan McDonagh - YouTube

To be honest, it doesn't look that bad in the replay...
Just one of those freak accidents.

But, still hope he's okay

[krazynuck]

2nd and 3rd lines looking good so far

I also just realized that this is the first game I have seen on TV since jan 4th....I miss being at the games :(

[MG1]

Not a bad hit, but speed of the play was more of a factor....... just a slight push is all it takes to make player lose balance and go into the boards in an awkward position.

[Kilinim]

Canucks equipment sale next Saturday at 11am
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[MG1]

Man, Mark Donnelly is no longer cutting it. Today's singing was horrible. We need a guy like Jim Cornelison from Chicago. I listen to him and the crowd at United Center and it sends chills up and down my spine. Inspiring. Mark Donnelly + Rogers Arena = anemic. Need to Drink More Milk.

I've never been to the United Center, but can only imagine how intimidating it can be as a player or even a visiting fan.

[satek]

:fuuuuu: shorthand!

[figure.09]

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[DsZ24]

fuuuuu, nice move tho

[604778]

Fuuuuu.

[krazynuck]

weak...

[woob]

shiiiiiet nice move.

[Bonka]

Sick goal :(

[Durrann]

Man we can't even set up
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[MG1]

Damn.............

[TRD Rs200]

anyone got a stream?

[GrapeDrink]

lol as a Sharks fan that was one of the saddest periods I've seen this whole season, we got brutally dominated that entire period save for maybe the 2 mins of pk, the only reason it isn't a blowout already is because of Niemi.

[pure.life]

anyone got a stream?

google. no streams here as per forum rules

[civicyvr]

Lots of jump for the boys in an early game and dominated play.

Too bad it's tied on that one fail.

[figure.09]

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[DsZ24]

wtf?

[satek]

:fuuuuu:

[Okami]

:fuuuuu:

[MG1]

Damn.........

[spideyv2]

Knock me down and call me susan
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[civicyvr]

Bad play by Luuuuuuuuu.

Shouldn't go in shortside.

[MG1]

google. no streams here as per forum rules

Instead of "censored" in the top left hand corner, we need a "No Stream Links" banner that floats in the window of this thread.

[figure.09]

HODGSON!!!

[civicyvr]

Hodgieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[MG1]

COHO!!!

[satek]

coho!! :ahwow:

[Bonka]

CoHo :)

[DsZ24]

COHO fuck yah, all tied up again

[DanHibiki]

___

CBC is turning into a joke.

CBC has been a joke for a while now.

Couldn't even get rights to Olympics last year.

[yameen]

what's coho's contract with us?

[spideyv2]

what's coho's contract with us?

1 more year after this
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[spideyv2]

Please stop the fucking drop pass
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[MG1]

Where are the fucking fans????????

[DsZ24]

ballard again, he's getting fiestey lately lol

[civicyvr]

Nice clean fight. None of that cheap shot bullshit we've been seeing lately.

[kristianhay]

Our second unit PP looks phenomenal. Great play by CoHo, too bad Booth couldn't bury!

[VooDood]

Booth is looking real good today
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[Durrann]

I think some of our players need to do some stick handling drills
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[cliffhanger33]

holy f*ckkkk logan

[Bonka]

Damn Couture!!

[civicyvr]

Damn Coutures everywhere.

[cliffhanger33]

no pp????

[cliffhanger33]

good defence bieksa

[Bonka]

KESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

SICK GOAL!!!

[cliffhanger33]

KESSSSSSSLERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :fullofwin::fullofwin::fullofwin::fullofwin:


hES BACKKKKKKKK

[DsZ24]

BEAST, what a goal

[VooDood]

Lol fuck using line mates
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[DanHibiki]

THANK GOD KESLER


My god Bieksa, how many giveaways can u do in one shift?!?!?

[MG1]

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/Canucks/beast00.jpg

Now close the door and your legs, LUIGI !!!!

[sindragon]

WOOO FINALLY KESLAR GETS SOME CREDIT!

[satek]

beast!!!!

[cliffhanger33]

WOW. wow fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[DanHibiki]

:fuuuuu:

[civicyvr]

Actions galore!!!!!!!!!!!

[spideyv2]

Sedin line
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[DsZ24]

fuuuu, that didn't last long

[satek]

:fuuuuu: boyle

[Sentinel]

Wow... fuck

[MG1]

C'mon, boys, we need 5 to win this game..............' cause SSSSSSssssssss's not in this game. LOLOLOLOL

[cliffhanger33]

OMFG COHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOH hahahahahahaha BEAUTIFUL

[Bonka]

COHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DanHibiki]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[civicyvr]

Sweeeeeeeeet. Hodgieeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

[DsZ24]

COHO again

[satek]

COHO FTMFW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sentinel]

COHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MG1]

COHO!!!!!!

[cliffhanger33]

FAST AND FURIOUS BABBYYYYYYY

[Vansterdam]

what a 3rd period!

[MG1]

C'mon boys, we need 5 to win................., 'cause SSSSSssssssss' not in net tonight.

[MG1]

Waiting for............ "Holy carp, I went to take a dump and they scored 3 goals?" comments. LOLOLOLOL

[RiceIntegraRS]

Good thing i took a dump in the beginning of the 3rd period
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[civicyvr]

C'mon boys, we need 5 to win................., 'cause SSSSSssssssss' not in net tonight.

Nah, we're good as long as it's not a shootout. :whistle:

[civicyvr]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh nice win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cliffhanger33]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO ALL-TIME LEADER IN GOAL-TENDER WINS LUUUUUUUUUUUU

[MG1]

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/Canucks/we_win_cheers1.jpg

[satek]

winnnn :fullofwin:
intense 3rd

[Sentinel]

Waiting for............ "Holy carp, I went to take a dump and they scored 3 goals?" comments. LOLOLOLOL

Lol... it was 2-2 when I turned on the tv, came back after a piss and it was 3-3. Does that count? :ahwow:

[kristianhay]

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7676/screenshot20120121at340.png

CoHo is making a case for himself imo, 6 points back from the rookie lead with substantially less ice time than anyone else.

[woob]

Kinda choked that V didn't put Cody out there while the SJ net was empty.

[TheKingdom2000]

Hey everyone,

My sister said they're replaying the Canucks vs. Bruins hockey game this Sunday. (the last game we played against Boston)

Did anyone else hear about this? She doesn't know which channel or what time though, but she missed it the first time around and wanted to catch it this time around.

Can someone help me/her out?

[MG1]

AV has to give him more time. He's earned it. Can't wait till playoffs. I have this feeling he is going to go into Super Saiyan mode.

[jeedee]

:fuckyea:

My boy CoHo with 2 goals today

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxk42aNOsL1qbghg6o1_500.gif

"WOO!"

[MG1]

Hey everyone,

My sister said they're replaying the Canucks vs. Bruins hockey game this Sunday. (the last game we played against Boston)

Did anyone else hear about this? She doesn't know which channel or what time though, but she missed it the first time around and wanted to catch it this time around.

Can someone help me/her out?

Most likely Sportsnet or whatever station aired the game.


EDIT: Checked Canucks app and it was Sportsnet.


EDIT2: Looking at Sportsnet Pacific schedule and no mention of it. Doesn't mean anything, though. There's hours of nothing but Sportsnet Connected.


Sorry, not being much help here.............

[jeedee]

Hey everyone,

My sister said they're replaying the Canucks vs. Bruins hockey game this Sunday. (the last game we played against Boston)

Did anyone else hear about this? She doesn't know which channel or what time though, but she missed it the first time around and wanted to catch it this time around.

Can someone help me/her out?

It'll be aired on Canucks TV on channel 22. It's only the highlights though, not the actual full game.

Should be around 7-9PM this Sunday.

[MG1]

Can someone help me/her out?

I remembered I have a copy of the game on DVD. Not high def or anything. My son couldn't watch the game, so I recorded it for him. PM me if you want it. It's just gonna sit there on the shelf.

[TheKingdom2000]

^thanks Jeedee.
damn. that sucks. better than nothing though.

[TheKingdom2000]

I remembered I have a copy of the game on DVD. Not high def or anything. My son couldn't watch the game, so I recorded it for him. PM me if you want it. It's just gonna sit there on the shelf.

awesome thanks.
i'll definitely let you know.

[Bouncing Bettys]

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Popped my nhl cherry attending today's game. Good game.

[RRxtar]

Andrew Ference dirty hit on Ryan McDonagh - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urfv3RYk8GQ&feature=g-u-u&context=G21a0859FUAAAAAAAAAA)

To be honest, it doesn't look that bad in the replay...
Just one of those freak accidents.

But, still hope he's okay
fuck sakes Claude Julien said it was Mcdonaugh's fault because he was going in off balance and that Ferrence was protecting himself

:seriously:

Mcdonaugh was pretty solidly planted and is lucky he he was because if he was off balance he might be dead at that speed!

And ya, Ferrence was protecting himself the same way Chara was protecting himself against Pacioretti. With a good shove from behind in a dangerous place.

[woob]

We need shit like this in the NHL All-Star Game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynDsChZ2-WI

[jeedee]

For anyone who missed the game:

Canucks vs. Sharks 1/21/2012 - YouTube

:thumbs:

[spideyv2]

^hahah JB's at 0:22

[fliptuner]

@ 7:07, after Kes' goal, I could imagine Higgy saying, "YUNO pass to winger? TROLOLOLO!!!"

[krazynuck]

I forgot to upload the Fight from the Boston Game

I recorded it at the game...so it is a bit loud...might want to turn down speakers for this one

Makes you feel like I was back at the game watching this

Canuck's vs Boston Jan 7/12 Fight - YouTube

[trancehead]

@ 7:07, after Kes' goal, I could imagine Higgy saying, "YUNO pass to winger? TROLOLOLO!!!"

LOL
i was thinking the exact same thing at the time of the goal:thumbs:

[spoon.ek9]

fuck sakes Claude Julien said it was Mcdonaugh's fault because he was going in off balance and that Ferrence was protecting himself

:seriously:

Mcdonaugh was pretty solidly planted and is lucky he he was because if he was off balance he might be dead at that speed!

And ya, Ferrence was protecting himself the same way Chara was protecting himself against Pacioretti. With a good shove from behind in a dangerous place.

wow... how many more times are they going to use that pathetic excuse for their cheap shots? the boston commentators are fucking idiots too. trying to justify it the entire time.

[Mizter]

wow... how many more times are they going to use that pathetic excuse for their cheap shots? the boston commentators are fucking idiots too. trying to justify it the entire time.

0:48 Boston commentators: "Not sure if he get's him by the numbers" :rukidding:

Just goes to prove that they're borderline clinically retarded.

[JD¹³]

FUCK Claude Julien, and every cheapshotting coward that hides behind his 'protect yourself' bullshit.
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[Bouncing Bettys]

FUCK Claude Julien, and every cheapshotting coward that hides behind his 'protect yourself' bullshit.
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Reminds me of the bullshit excuse the US gave to justify going to war with Iraq: claim to be protecting themselves by fighting over there so they don't have to fight them here.

[Not really racist!]

"Our players are generally clean" - Peter Chiarelli

:fuckthatshit:

[fishCak3s]

Was at the game today, that 2 min stretch at the end was awesome. We had a sharks fan around, he was good sports and it was actually pretty fun hearing him taunting everyone lol

[FeistyBearH22a]

Beauchemin extended his contract with the ducks. I was hoping we could trade for him. :fuuuuu:

[spoon.ek9]

Beauchemin extended his contract with the ducks. I was hoping we could trade for him. :fuuuuu:

devin setoguchi had an extension with the sharks and we all know what happened there lol.

[Renthal]

taken from another forum regarding philly and the carter and richards trades

Nice piece this morning by Sam Carchidi on Philly.com, taking a midseason look back at The Day, June 23:

Inside the Flyers: Flyers' return on Richards and Carter trades looking better and better | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/22/2012 (http://bit.ly/zCthXn)

One of the highlights, looking at the raw numbers:

"Here are the players' numbers heading into Saturday night:

Richards: 14 goals, 12 assists, plus-3 in 40 games. Average ice time per game: 19 minutes, 15 seconds.
Simmonds: 13 goals, 13 assists, even in 46 games. Average ice time: 15:46.
Schenn: two goals, two assists, minus-6 in 18 games. Average ice time: 12:34.

Carter: 10 goals, seven assists, minus-9 in 30 games. Average ice time: 19:57.
Couturier: 10 goals, eight assists, plus-16 in 42 games. Average ice time: 12:31.
Voracek: seven goals, 20 assists, plus-4 in 46 games. Average ice time: 16:24.

Totals for Flyers' acquisitions: 32 goals, 43 assists, plus-14.
Totals for Richards and Carter: 24 goals, 19 assists, minus-6.

The Flyers' acquisitions have combined for eight game-winning goals; Richards and Carter have zero game-winners."

Remember the cries of most everyone on June 23, and basically all summer:

"How in the world are the (insert expletive here) Flyers going to replace the scoring of Richards, Carter and Leino?!?"

Usually followed by:

"That (insert expletive here) Holmgren, what an idiot!"

Yep. How'd that work out?

Good read, go check it out.

[b0unce. [?]]

the carter/voracek deal was a steal for the flyers.

[highfive]

Keep in mind it wasn't just scoring. Philly lost their top two centres. Who's going win faceoffs for them in the playoffs?

Currently, Philly is 27th in the league with 47.8%. Compare it to Vancouver who's 7th with 51.9%

[RiceIntegraRS]

Also both richards and carter have been injured this season.
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[RRxtar]

3 games for ferrence.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60

[jeedee]

Superskills streaming today at 1PM:

Live: Superskills Jan.22.12 Video - NHL VideoCenter - Vancouver Canucks (http://video.canucks.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=616&id=151382&navid=DL|VAN|home)

[spoon.ek9]

fuck ya, shanahan's the man again! :bowdown:

[jeedee]

If anyone missed it:

Live: Superskills Jan.22.12 Video - NHL VideoCenter - Vancouver Canucks (http://video.canucks.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=616&id=151382)

Live at 1PM [aka right now :lol]

[spoon.ek9]

not liking how they're cutting out the fan noise. makes it seem so dull.

[van19]

Salo !! :woot2:

[jeedee]

not liking how they're cutting out the fan noise. makes it seem so dull.

I'm not a big fan on hearing puck bunnies screaming for Kesler... :whistle:

[b0unce. [?]]

the kids playing with bieksa are adorable

[spoon.ek9]

Weise to Murph "You lied to me" lol

[b0unce. [?]]

bally is pretty quick @_@

[spideyv2]

tuned in just in time for hardest shot, im going with salo

[spoon.ek9]

kind of wanted to see CoHo do a slapper heh

[spideyv2]

^same

who won the fastest skater?

[BoySupra604]

^Ballard

[b0unce. [?]]

SALO SAID HE'S AT THE END OF HIS CAREER :tears:
DIDNT THINK HE WOULD ACTUALLY SAY THAT

[Durrann]

;7770644']SALO SAID HE'S AT THE END OF HIS CAREER :tears:
DIDNT THINK HE WOULD ACTUALLY SAY THAT

Sad :(
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[b0unce. [?]]

SORRY JOEY, BUT YOUR BEST WASNT GOOD ENOUGH.

[spoon.ek9]

lol @ kesler milking it

[RiceIntegraRS]

wow kinda surprising when Ballard wins the fastest skater and Alberts has a 100mph slap shot

[spideyv2]

^Ballard

what was his time?

[b0unce. [?]]

im glad the canucks do the superskills. relatively cheap for parents to bring their kids, chance at prizes and smiles all around :fullofwin:

[Tim Budong]

rookies with the slingshot
waiting for pie

[jeedee]

what was his time?

12.XXX i think

[Not really racist!]

Now lets see Alberts use his slapshot and injure some people.... next Salo? LOL JK.

KB4 with the fastest skater was pretty shocking though too I must admit

[jeedee]

I think Hansen won but he started late and clock already started :accepted:

[ursher]

lol @ baby kelser bomb

[604778]

Lol new kesler bomb.

[spoon.ek9]

baby kesbomb

[b0unce. [?]]

baby kesbomb ftw

[b0unce. [?]]

DAT SPINORAMA

[604778]

that was clean.

[spoon.ek9]

hahah spinorama by brandon chow "mason raymond style"

[b0unce. [?]]

what was that move that ballard did? that looked pretty cool haha

[cliffhanger33]

Brandon's spinorama was nicer than Raymond's :troll:

[spideyv2]

12.XXX i think

damn, no way..that means he broke the NHL record
PP should drop pass to this guy :troll:

[Gh0stRider]

shootout coming up!!!

bos vs phi

[RiceIntegraRS]

damn, no way..that means he broke the NHL record
PP should drop pass to this guy :troll:
it was like 13.4xx ballard got

and from wat i remember raymond got 13.7xx and Hansen got 13.5xx

[jeedee]

Wat...I thought it was done already :suspicious:

[pure.life]

Highlights to SuperSkills
Superskills: Highlights Jan.22.12 Video - NHL VideoCenter - Vancouver Canucks (http://video.canucks.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=804&id=151721)

[G]

Kesler Interview Bombing 2.0 - Mini Kesler - YouTube

[Tim Budong]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/394116_10150571185117145_63958787144_9134839_97412 8353_n.jpg

and the screen cap from canucks fb

[Ronin]

KHL Skills highlights

2012 KHL All Star Game Skills Competition - YouTube

Click 2:25. Am I crazy or does a fucking ghost get an assist on that goal? Am I seeing things?

[Kilinim]

He tied a string to the puck. It broke off when he shot the puck into the net.

[kristianhay]

Q & A with CoHo.

Here's something you may or not may not know about Cody Hodgson: He was drafted higher in the NHL (10th) than he was in the OHL bantam draft (17th). From the 2008 NHL entry draft until last spring's Stanley Cup playoffs, Hogdson, who turns 22 in a month, was dogged by back, nerve and toe injuries, innuendo and controversy, none of it by his making. Now he's a Calder candidate. Gord McIntyre sat down with the rookie centre three days ago.

Hodgson: A Q&A, hmm, what questions are you going to ask me?

McIntyre: Well, we did this almost exactly a year ago. I might ask you some of the same questions

Hodgson: Last February?

McIntyre: You were sent down to Manitoba between our talk and the publication.

Hodgson: Yeah.

McIntyre: So, a year's gone by, a lot has changed. How are things now?

Hodgson: I feel good, I feel comfortable. It's a good bunch of guys, lots of character in the room, they make you feel like part of the team. It's my first [full] year, I'm confident, playing with confidence.

McIntyre: You played eight regular-season games last season and 12 playoffs games. You didn't dress in the Boston series, but what was it like having that front-row seat to a Stanley Cup final run?

Hodgson: It was a great experience. You get to see hockey played at its highest level. You step right into it, the speed and the intensity. I loved it.

McIntyre: These awards you've won along the way – Red Tilson trophy (OHL most outstanding player), William Hanley (OHL most sportsmanlike), CHL player of the year – which means the most to you?

Hogdson: There are so many great players to have won those awards.

McIntyre: Let's see, Wayne Gretzy, Sidney Crosby, Jordan Eberle come to mind.

Hodgson: Yeah. It's an honour to win the CHL award, to be recognized by the CHL. That year there were a lot of great players in junior hockey. It was a a good team I played on, too [Brampton].

McIntyre: You grew up with Matt Duchene and Jeff Skinner. Those must have been some road-hockey games.

Hodgson: Five minutes from my house there's a pond and there were some pretty good games of shinny on that pond. We played ball hockey all the time. Steven Stamkos I played with every year since I was 11 on summer teams. Grew up shooting pucks and training with Duchene. John Tavares I've known since I was 10. Alex Pietrangelo. I grew up with hockey in my blood.

McIntyre: Do your sisters still play?

Hodgson: They still play. They're 15 and 17. Boy, we're all getting old. They follow hockey really closely, they follow what's going on here.

McIntyre: There was so much written about you since you were drafted in 2008, not all of it nice, some of it controversial. I'm sure they followed that. How'd they take it?

Hodgson: It was tough on them, too. But they really helped me through it.

McIntyre: How tough was it on you?

Hodgson: The whole … that's why it's important to have a good family and friend support system. They helped me feel it wasn't … it was a tough time and they helped me through it.

McIntyre: You're in the running for rookie of the year and it seems like there's less written about you now than there was the last three years.

Hodgson: When I'm written about now, it's about hockey, which is what I like. When we were going through all that stuff, you just wait, bide your time until you can talk about hockey again. You get tired of talking about the same things over and over, and it [injuries] isn't your fault and you can't get back.

Growing up you skate, you pass, you shoot, you take it for granted. It's a real pleasure to play hockey again. I enjoy every day, playing professional hockey, doing it for a living.

McIntyre: Q&A with Cody Hodgson (http://www.theprovince.com/sports/McIntyre+with+Cody+Hodgson/6034422/story.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+canwest%2FF6949+(The+Province +-+Canucks+%2F+Hockey)

[TRDood]

;7770644']SALO SAID HE'S AT THE END OF HIS CAREER :tears:
DIDNT THINK HE WOULD ACTUALLY SAY THAT

Yea, when I heard him say i, I went :ahwow::okay::pokerface::tears:

[TRDood]

;7770688']what was that move that ballard did? that looked pretty cool haha

I think he lifted the puck and kicked it.

[6thGear.]

KHL superskills comp looks a lot more fun than NHL.

[RiceIntegraRS]

this is probably my favorite kesbomb. dont even see him coming

Post Game Flames: Sat, March 12, 2011. Another KBomb - YouTube

[cliffhanger33]

this is probably my favorite kesbomb. dont even see him coming

Post Game Flames: Sat, March 12, 2011. Another KBomb - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkK9Tef2KdM)

Nah man, LOl this was the funniest ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eZJBgJ9CX4

[spoon.ek9]

^ agree lol, that was the best one for sure.

[kristianhay]

Bruins getting demolished, nothing makes me happier.

Hit to Horton Bruins v .Flyers 1.22.12 - YouTube

Brayden Schenn smokes Kampfer - YouTube

Bruins/Flyers 3 high hits, Horton injured 1/22/12 - YouTube

Sestito's on Horton will probably get looked at, but Horton needs to keep his head up. From what I can see, it wasn't even a head shot. Hartnell hit was clean, and Schenn's was an absolute beauty.

[GAGA]

bostons a dirty team

[trip]

bostons a dirty team

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/210/119/+_2acc5a8841f8752904d37f90a8014829.png?1322693145

[fsy82]

boston got what they deserved...flyers arent push overs and gave them a bit of their own medicine

[Gh0stRider]

Oilers forward Jordan Eberle has been added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend.
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[pure.life]

LOL - Thomas:facepalm:

@DennisPang Bruins invited to the White House. Tim Thomas (born in Flint, Michigan) is a no show because he's a Republican.

@NHLConnected It appears Tim Thomas refused to go to this White House to meet President Obama with the #Bruins.

Puck Daddy - Chiarelli said he knew of Thomas decision months ago. Also said he won't be suspended despite skipping team event.

[Gumby]

Why the fuck are the Bruins invited to the White House?

[CPE]

Why the fuck are the Bruins invited to the White House?

:okay:

[7seven]

Why the fuck are the Bruins invited to the White House?

Championship teams in the US are always invited to the White House the following season.

[Gumby]

Championship teams in the US are always invited to the White House the following season.
Sounds gimmicky, but fine, I'll accept that. :)

[7seven]

James Harrison also declined to visit with Obama after the Steelers won the Superbowl.

[InvisibleSoul]

damn, no way..that means he broke the NHL record
PP should drop pass to this guy :troll:
There's no "official" record because the nets and pylons are never set up exactly the same. Some skills competitions, I think they'll have the nets in their usual location, but other times (like yesterday), the nets are pushed up an arbitrary distance, which "shortens" the distance of a lap.

[mb_]

Disrespectful move on TTs part but I'm glad Obama wasnt hurt
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[Gh0stRider]

Hey guess what? David Booth will be signing autographs for the first 150 people at RONA on East 12th in Vancouver TODAY between 5pm-6pm!

[7seven]

Personally I really don't like Obama and disagree with a number of his politics, however if I was in Thomas' shoes, I would not have skipped the event. Thomas basically turned a non political event that was about honoring/congratulating the team for winning their leagues championship into a side show about himself and his politics.

[E-40six]

LOL - Thomas:facepalm:

@DennisPang Bruins invited to the White House. Tim Thomas (born in Flint, Michigan) is a no show because he's a Republican.

@NHLConnected It appears Tim Thomas refused to go to this White House to meet President Obama with the #Bruins.

Puck Daddy - Chiarelli said he knew of Thomas decision months ago. Also said he won't be suspended despite skipping team event.


maybe because he's racist

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6ls91ynQMv0/TpI1NIxM9cI/AAAAAAAAA4o/h4ZxSeemznM/s1600/half-trollface1.jpg

[Gumby]

Personally I really don't like Obama and disagree with a number of his politics, however if I was in Thomas' shoes, I would not have skipped the event. Thomas basically turned a non political event that was about honoring/congratulating the team for winning their leagues championship into a side show about himself and his politics.
Agreed.

In this case, Thomas was pumping his own tires. :troll:

[Tim Budong]

agree with many
its not a political event
rather an honor.
Whatever, we sit here talking about a non important event. The world isnt hurt becuz he didnt goto the white house.

Glad many here can look beyond the media bullshit and think

[cliffhanger33]

LOL - Thomas:facepalm:

@DennisPang Bruins invited to the White House. Tim Thomas (born in Flint, Michigan) is a no show because he's a Republican.

@NHLConnected It appears Tim Thomas refused to go to this White House to meet President Obama with the #Bruins.

Puck Daddy - Chiarelli said he knew of Thomas decision months ago. Also said he won't be suspended despite skipping team event.

He's tea party LOLOLOL

Tim Thomas: "I'm tired of foreigners coming to America and trying to take our jobs!"
Tuukka Rask: "Dude, I'm standing right here."

:lawl::lawl::lawl::lawl:

[cliffhanger33]

Personally I really don't like Obama and disagree with a number of his politics, however if I was in Thomas' shoes, I would not have skipped the event. Thomas basically turned a non political event that was about honoring/congratulating the team for winning their leagues championship into a side show about himself and his politics.


9828



http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6ls91ynQMv0/TpI1NIxM9cI/AAAAAAAAA4o/h4ZxSeemznM/s1600/half-trollface1.jpg

[woob]

Bruins/Flyers 3 high hits, Horton injured 1/22/12 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz707r9mEyk)

Jack Edwards' voice makes me want to kill kittens. Most biased commentator in the league.

[TheKingdom2000]

Why do people care if Thomas goes to the White House or not?
I know it's a chance to meet the President and SOME people might think it's really cool, but why does any citizen need to meet him if he/she doesn't want to?

I get how it's "News", but to say it's disrespectful is stupid.

[Mike Oxbig]

What is Tomas Kaberle doing in there?

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/3TT1NGqOOY9Zl99ZZfs_oQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnhlexperts/AP120123111672.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6ls91ynQMv0/TpI1NIxM9cI/AAAAAAAAA4o/h4ZxSeemznM/s1600/half-trollface1.jpg

[sindragon]

rofl it was the team that won... so the new bruins can not enter :lawl:

but must be awkward as hell with returning bodies talking to their old buddies/management

:heckno:

[Vansterdam]

hmm might go booth signing with shawn79 :troll:

[jeedee]

hmm might go booth signing with shawn79 :troll:

Don't go to the signing when there's 10 mins left! Booth might leave early :lawl: :lawl: :lawl: :lawl: :lawl:
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[DanHibiki]

rofl it was the team that won... so the new bruins can not enter :lawl:

but must be awkward as hell with returning bodies talking to their old buddies/management

:heckno:

Ya especially if you play on a rival team now. Do they always wait this long before visiting? Couldn't have done it in the off-season?

[BoySupra604]

Shit Ovi just got a 3 game suspension.

[Gh0stRider]

Shit Ovi just got a 3 game suspension.

Alex Ovechkin suspended 3 games Video - NHL VideoCenter (http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=151827)

[Not really racist!]

meh ovys lucky it aint more than 3

[jeedee]

It's great that the league is cracking down on players and not giving anyone "special treatment" aka the "being a Bruins rule"

[pure.life]

Marchand incident, Ference suspension, Tim Thomas' decision.. and the Bruins reputation as a reckless hockey club with their style of play... negativity is starting to surround the club. About time they don't get special treatment from the NHL:fullofwin:

[rsx]

I liked Thomas before, but like him even more. I'm surprised there's a huge backlash on his refusal to visit the White house. Don't people realize that hockey's just a form of entertainment, what he stands for, albeit a bit vague, still trumps the "celebrations" It's sad people aren't seeing that their liberties are slowly being taken away. NDAA2012

[DanHibiki]

I liked Thomas before, but like him even more. I'm surprised there's a huge backlash on his refusal to visit the White house. Don't people realize that hockey's just a form of entertainment, what he stands for, albeit a bit vague, still trumps the "celebrations" It's sad people aren't seeing that their liberties are slowly being taken away. NDAA2012

You...like.....THOMAS?!??!

:devil::moderatorban::rukidding::admin::gun:
:banghead::rant:buttkick::die::facepalm::2finger:

[Durrann]

hmm might go booth signing with shawn79 :troll:

Who? Lol =p
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[rsx]

You...like.....THOMAS?!??!

:devil::moderatorban::rukidding::admin::gun:
:banghead::rant:buttkick::die::facepalm::2finger:

I'm a hockey fan, like certain players, especially battlers. Thomas had that Cloutier aggressiveness with skill to boot.

Tim Thomas drills Henrik Sedin 6/6/11 1080p HD - YouTube

how can you not like that hit? I'd have him on my team any day!

[ursher]

Tim Thomas doesn't care about black people.

[BMW M5]

I'm a hockey fan, like certain players, especially battlers. Thomas had that Cloutier aggressiveness with skill to boot.

Tim Thomas drills Henrik Sedin 6/6/11 1080p HD - YouTube (http://youtu.be/txBVdz6UO3U)

how can you not like that hit? I'd have him on my team any day!


I have to agree, I take Timmy over Lu anyday.

[Gh0stRider]

hmm might go booth signing with shawn79 :troll:

never of heard of that person. :badpokerface:

[DanHibiki]

Us Canuck fans have no choice but to hate him.

Canucks fans hate Bruins.
Thomas is a Bruin.
Therefore we must hate Thomas.

Sorry wish there was something I can do about it.

[trancehead]

Ya especially if you play on a rival team now. Do they always wait this long before visiting? Couldn't have done it in the off-season?

i think its done usually coinciding with their games vs the washington capitals

[twixxer]

What i don't get is how is Thomas can be a republican. I understand if he just doesn't like Obama or thinks he did a poor job. But really like Romney or Newt Gingrich would have been any better? :suspicious:

The other problem i have with it was this was about the Bruins as champions and it didn't have anything to do with politics. Thomas made it that.

[cressydrift]

Us Canuck fans have no choice but to hate him.

Canucks fans hate Bruins.
Thomas is a Bruin.
Therefore we must hate Thomas.

Sorry wish there was something I can do about it.

You could become a HOCKEY fan,

Hockey fans love great hockey plays by great hockey players
Thomas is a great hockey player
Therefore we must like Thomas

You have to give credit, where credit is due.

[sindragon]

lol hope timmy is supporting RON PAUL. If it was live television and I was a bruins, i would grab obama's mic while he is joking around with the players and say "USA IS DOOMED without ron paul!" I never will support Obama.

edit: GO TIMMY!

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=385861

[DanHibiki]

You could become a HOCKEY fan,

Hockey fans love great hockey plays by great hockey players
Thomas is a great hockey player
Therefore we must like Thomas

You have to give credit, where credit is due.

I know and I do. I'm semi-trolling/supporting Canucks 100%.

I am a hockey fan first. Thomas IS a good goalie.

But I still hate his guts :P



I also like Iginla as a player but hate him as a Flame.

I probably wouldn't have said that 4 years ago when the rivalry was still hot though but now that they suck I'm not in hate-mode anymore.

[TheKingdom2000]

Shanny explains the suspension.
I agree. Ovi LOVES to leave his feet.


Alex Ovechkin suspended 3 games 1/23/12 - YouTube

[b0unce. [?]]

just realized something. boston bruins visit the white house after winning the stanley cup... tim thomas decides not to attend the meeting there. he's the only american on the team right? :lawl:

[Durrann]

Anyone go to booth signing ?
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[hotshot1]

What's dumb about the 'being a Republican' excuse is that everything Obama's doing follows Republican ideals.

It's like the people with power said 'okay, we're gonna put a guy in office who's gonna be a Democrat, but everything he's gonna do will be Republican - but don't worry, he'll be black so people won't complain as bad as if he was white"

[RRxtar]

The Bruins were invited to the White House to celebrate the sport like every other championship team at the United States Capitol. Its not like they were invited to the Democratic national convention.

It was a completely non political event and Thomas had to make it political. Its about representing your sport in front of your country, not making a political statement.

There is only 3 Americans on the bruins roster too.

Whats next, Thomas keeps his helmet on and doesn't stand for the Canadian anthem because hes an american?

[Mike Oxbig]

Anyone go to booth signing ?
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There weren't many people

[Durrann]

Nice ! I guess it was very last minute kinda thing
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[Bouncing Bettys]

I'll just leave this here
http://tenderslounge.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/usa-tim-thomas.jpg

[68style]

The Bruins were invited to the White House to celebrate the sport like every other championship team at the United States Capitol. Its not like they were invited to the Democratic national convention.

It was a completely non political event and Thomas had to make it political. Its about representing your sport in front of your country, not making a political statement.

There is only 3 Americans on the bruins roster too.

Whats next, Thomas keeps his helmet on and doesn't stand for the Canadian anthem because hes an american?


To be fair, if you read his actual statement, he said it was NOT a political decision, he said he disagrees with how big government is and that it's both a democratic AND republican problem, he just thinks government is getting too large and I can see why events like this are just for Obama to smile and get some good press/make some jokes and maybe he doesn't like the B.S. of it all..........

That said, go die in a fire Thomas!!! lol

[subordinate]

I'll just leave this here
http://tenderslounge.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/usa-tim-thomas.jpg

http://i.qkme.me/2ltr.jpg

[7seven]

To be fair, if you read his actual statement, he said it was NOT a political decision, he said he disagrees with how big government is and that it's both a democratic AND republican problem, he just thinks government is getting too large and I can see why events like this are just for Obama to smile and get some good press/make some jokes and maybe he doesn't like the B.S. of it all..........


Except when he said its not political, he was bullshitting. Thomas' statement

"I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.
This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government.
Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL.

The American Tea Party's mission statement

The Tea Party Patriots' mission is to restore America's founding principles of Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government and Free Markets.

http://www.teapartypatriots.org/


The American Tea Party is here to reaffirm the traditions and principles upon which the nation was founded, including a free market approach to economic vitality and prosperity, self determination and self reliance, personal responsibility and accountability and a prudent approach to governance and the common good.

Stop the radical socialist direction in which our nation is headed.

We have no affiliation with any political party, just a devotion to saving our country and preserving our Liberty and Freedom for ourselves and future generations.

The American Tea Party - Our Mission (http://theamericanteaparty.org/)



:suspicious:Thomas' totally turned this non-political event into a political event about himself and his Tea Party beliefs. He choose to take make a stand, which I agree is his right, however again there is a time and place for everything and this was not the right time or place.

If Thomas truly didn't want to go without turn it into a political gongshow, all he had to do was to ask the Bruins to say he wasn't feeling well and would be skipping the visit and the day and everyones attention would be focused on the Bruins' accomplishment as a team, not on Thomas' political views.

[woob]

Some chops for y'all (not created by me. All made by Taylor Vause - Swift Current Broncos Captain)

FULL ALBUM HERE (http://imgur.com/a/RqPKG)

http://i.imgur.com/Uumv0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HqJtah.jpg

[7seven]

Ovie pulls himself from the ASG and weekend. I'm thinking either Vanek or Neal replace him.

Real_ESPNLeBrun Pierre LeBrun
Spoke with Caps GM George McPhee a few minutes ago. Says Ovechkin felt he would have been a distraction in Ottawa. (con't)

Real_ESPNLeBrun Pierre LeBrun
McPHee: ````When he came in this morning, he said, `I'm a suspended player and I don't deserve to be there.'''

[JKam]

Does anyone else think Ovi is being a huge bitch for not going to the ASG because he's suspended? Or is it just me..?

I understand Lidstrom and the others not going because they want to rest but Ovi is being a cry baby about this whole suspension thing.

[Expresso]

Does anyone else think Ovi is being a huge bitch for not going to the ASG because he's suspended? Or is it just me..?

I understand Lidstrom and the others not going because they want to rest but Ovi is being a cry baby about this whole suspension thing.

He probably has a nice vacation booked and doesn't want to miss his flight!

[Renthal]

yeah ovi is pouting…
Vanek deserves to be there or erik staal… he's gone beast mode lately

[fsy82]

Does anyone else think Ovi is being a huge bitch for not going to the ASG because he's suspended? Or is it just me..?

I understand Lidstrom and the others not going because they want to rest but Ovi is being a cry baby about this whole suspension thing.

Ovi doesnt deserve to be there. He hasnt been the Ovi of old this whole year

[7seven]

I'm a Ovie fan, but yea I think he's pouting about his suspension, not a fan of this move. But I do know a lot of the players would rather take the week off instead of going to AS weekend.

[jeedee]

Well look at it in Ovies POV

Wouldn't it be awkward as hell being suspended a few days before the ASG and going?
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[InvisibleSoul]

Does anyone else think Ovi is being a huge bitch for not going to the ASG because he's suspended? Or is it just me..?

I understand Lidstrom and the others not going because they want to rest but Ovi is being a cry baby about this whole suspension thing.

I'm a Ovie fan, but yea I think he's pouting about his suspension, not a fan of this move. But I do know a lot of the players would rather take the week off instead of going to AS weekend.

I think he just wants time off, and as fsy82 mentioned, it's not like he really deserved to be there this year anyway. I read some article that said he was surprised he was even picked to go this year, but it was probably because of his star status.

[JKam]

Ovi doesnt deserve to be there. He hasnt been the Ovi of old this whole year

He's still the best Caps player. Either him of Backstrom should rep the Caps. I'm surprised Wideman is their only rep now.

If Ovi wanted time off he should have just manned up and said it like Lidstrom

[Gumby]

If Ovi wanted time off he should have just manned up and said it like Lidstrom
I find it hard to use Ovi & Lidstrom in the same sentence. :)

[RRxtar]

I can see why events like this are just for Obama to smile and get some good press/make some jokes
Bush did the same thing, and Clinton did as well. Its not an Obama thing, its a White House thing. It should be an honor for any civilian to be invited into the White House, especially an American.

Its like if you got invited to a private tour of Parliament Hill but you said "no thanks, I hate Harper." except the prestige of the White House far outweighs the Canadian Parliament.

[cressydrift]

For those who want to waste 7 minutes. Obama still mentions Thomas.

Boston Bruins at The White House - Jan 23, 2012 (HD) - YouTube

[blackGS?]

Heads up!

They are selling 37RYP merchandise at rogers
arena and robson team store. Proceeds will go to
Canucks kids funds and help battle depression.
I'm gonna try to pick up a shirt and pin.
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[spoon.ek9]

Salo is back in the lineup tonight against the Oilers @ 7PM! :D :thumbsup:

[lilaznviper]

Heads up!

They are selling 37RYP merchandise at rogers
arena and robson team store. Proceeds will go to
Canucks kids funds and help battle depression.
I'm gonna try to pick up a shirt and pin.
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picked up the 37RYP pack during lunch today at rogers areana.
$37:fullofwin:

[AzNightmare]

It's great that the league is cracking down on players and not giving anyone "special treatment" aka the "being a Bruins rule"

imo, he still got special treatment.
Something like that should deserve 2-3 games without any bad history.

Ovi with 2 fines and 2 suspension prior to this, and only gets 3 games? :suspicious:

[fliptuner]

picked up the 37RYP pack during lunch today at rogers areana.
$37:fullofwin:

What's in it?

[Okami]

did some googling

The t-shirt worn by Kevin Bieksa in the PSA on Mindcheck.ca will be available at the Canucks Team Store, beginning today at the Rogers Arena and Robson store locations. A limited number of Rick Rypien Packs, which include a ‘37 Ryp’ pin, sticker, Mindcheck.ca shirt and Rick Rypien commemorative magazine, will be available for $37 during tonight's game exclusively at Rogers Arena. All net proceeds will be donated to the Canucks for Kids Fund in support of mental health awareness.

http://3.cdn.nhle.com/canucks/v2/ext/background/Mindcheck_CDC.jpg

[jeedee]

imo, he still got special treatment.
Something like that should deserve 2-3 games without any bad history.

Ovi with 2 fines and 2 suspension prior to this, and only gets 3 games? :suspicious:

There have been times where players got 0 games like when Chara got 0 games for his hit on Pacioretty and Jordan Staal getting 0 games.

They're both considered "stars" and both got 0 games.

3 game suspension is better than a no game suspension.

[rsx]

As a poolie, I hate the all star weekend, I'd rather have my players resting