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Is anyone stoked about this series at all? Although Canada - Russia will be great and the anniversary of the Summit Series and all, but I'd have loved it if it was Canada - US. Still, though, this will be much better than the Canada/Russia challenge that gets put on every year. Russia actually has a chance of winning. On a side note, it will be great to see Peter Loubardias and Pierre McGuire together. People rant on Pierre all the time, but both of these guys are passionate about the game and juniors in general (not that Gord Miller isn't), so it will be sweet to hear them together. First game is in about seven hours on TSN. August 27 - 9:00 a.m. EST - Canada @ Russia (TSN / RDS) August 29 - 9:00 a.m. EST - Canada @ Russia (RSN / RDS) August 31 - 8:00 a.m. EST - Canada @ Russia (RSN / RDS) September 1 - 6:00 a.m. EST - Canada @ Russia (TSN / RDS) September 4 - 8:00 p.m. EST - Russia @ Canada (TSN / RDS) September 5 - 8:00 p.m. EST - Russia @ Canada (TSN / RDS) September 7 - 10:00 p.m. EST - Russia @ Canada (RSN / RDS) September 9 - 8:00 p.m. EST - Russia @ Canada (RSN / RDS)

The first time I found out about this tournament was in 2003 when Anson Carter scored the goal against Sweden in overtime. I THINK (not totally sure) that this was the first time (2003) that TSN showed the tournament, but again, I'm not totally sure. I've been in love with them ever since. If it came between NHL and IHWC, I would watch the IHWC. Even if it wasn't Canada playing.

Bah I'm late for the predictions. Oh well, only 3 games done so far. Buffalo over New York in 4 games. New Jersey over Tampa Bay in 6 games. New York over Atlanta in 6 games. Ottawa over Pittsburgh in 5 games. Calgary over Detroit in 7 games. Anaheim over Minnesota in 6 games. Vancouver over Dallas in 6 game. San Jose over Nashville in 6 games. Ottawa and Pittsburgh game sucked. Too many bad penalties. I'm still undecided who I'm cheering for in that one. GYS, Fleury had a shaky first 10-15 mins, but played great in the second period. I quit watching in the third for the Nashville / San Jose game, which was awesome. I didn'tw atch much of Anaheim / Minnesota, but from what I did it was a good game. Vancouver and Dallas is good in the overtime, but didn't watch the first three periods so I can't comment on that.

Jindrak & O'Haire - 15 Jung Dragons - 15 Mamalukes - 20 Chuck Palumbo & Sean O'Haire - 1 [Their first match together was a battle royal on the last Thunder of 2000] Three Count (Helms & Moore) - 10 That is what I had for tag teams for January 2001. For April, I'd say add 5 to Jung Dragons, 10 to Chuck Palumbo & Sean O'Haire. This scenario is aweosme, I hope you are still putting the finishing touches on it. ===================== TITLES SUGGESTION WCW World Heavyweight - 85 WCW Tag Team - 65 WCW Cruiserweight - 65 WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team - 55 WWF Light Heavyweight - 45 WWF Women's - 35 (Suggestion - add the ' in the name) The max. image for XPW and CZW titles should be 40. ==================== I suggest changing the speed level for some guys. I would switch Lance Storm's brawl and speed stats and do the same for Chris Jericho. Those are the two I noticed. This is minor, but I think Angle and Benoit's tech should both be 95 and Jericho's around 85. I'd lower Steiner's brawl to about 72. ==================== According to OWW, Crowbar was released from WCW in February 2001. I suggest making Sid a manager because he broke his leg (this is the most realistic way I ever found to do it. That way he does not lose moral for not being used). This scenario is awesome, though. I love how the stats are more realistic for EWR 4.2. I always like games that have worse stats as it makes it too easy. And of course, these are only suggestions and if you wanted to you could politely tell me to fuck off. Or, you know, just say you don't agree with them. (Y) EDIT ~~ Also, technically WrestleMania hasn't happened yet so most of the WWF champions are wrong ... doesn't really matter, though, as you can't do two PPV's in one month unless you do the file switch. EDIT 2 ~~ Torrie Wilson was also released in December of 2000.

TRADE To Phoenix: Mikael Tellqvist To Toronto: Round 4 Pick Tyson Nash Well, as a Coyote fan, meh. I REALLY wanted Martin Biron as I do not see Tellqvist as anything but a backup, at least at this point in time. As a Leaf fan, whoopty-doo, he was a third-string anyway.

Well, I'm a little late getting here. But here goes ... EAST CONFERENCE 1. Ottawa 2. Carolina 3. New Jersey 4. New York R. 5. Philadelphia 6. Montreal 7. Buffalo 8. Boston 9. Tampa Bay 10. Toronto 11. Florida 12. Atlanta 13. Pittsburgh 14. New York I. 15. Washington Goaltending question is out of Ottawa, for the regular season at least. They lost Chara but should still be good enough to take first place. Buffalo will still hold onto a playoff position but will not contend for the championship. The Rangers have a much better chance this year than last; in fact, I would not be surprised to see them take the division and go farther into the playoffs. But, I am still picking Jersey for that pool. I think Tampa is a better team this year (Marc Denis is a good goalie) but I believe they will not make the playoffs as everyone around them got better too. I don't think the Leafs will make it for a second straight year, mainly due to goaltending. WEST CONFERENCE 1. Detroit 2. Anaheim 3. Calgary 4. Dallas 5. Nashville 6. San Jose 7. Colorado 8. Columbus 9. Vancouver 10. Edmonton 11. Phoenix 12. St. Louis 13. Los Angeles 14. Minnesota 15. Chicago Detroit wins the conference because of their division. Anaheim wins the Pacific due to their defence, but if Bryzgalov is their goalie I don't see them going far in the playoffs. I trust Giguere over him. Dallas won't do much of anything in thte playoffs. Nashville should go far. St. Louis upgrades but does not improve their playoff status. Personally, I'm hoping Phoenix makes the playoffs (they are my team). I have a lot of hope as I think teams 7 - 11 are interchangeable in both conferences. I think if a non-contending team picks up Martin Biron from Buffalo they will instantly have a chance. I really hope the Coyotes make an offer as he would be an awesome guy to have to take over Joseph next year, or this year if Joseph doesn't do a second miraculous season. Long story short, I can't wait for October 4 / 5!

Wow, All Star break and AJ is healthy. Hopefully Ted gets #8 tomorrow. The Red Sox would REALLY help the Blue Jays if they lost, you know, at least once in a while. Seriously, Halladay / Burnett / Lilly is a pretty strong top 3, while Jannsen's future looks safe. Wonder if the Jays will trade for another arm?

Roloson played great, Edmonton made it to the Stanley Cup finals! I haven't posted here for a while, but I am glad. I'd much rather the Oilers play this far than the Flames, plus I am a fan of Roloson (I am a big fan of Minnesota). The game was quite well and scary at the end. Anaheim had a 5 on 3 (only for about 20 seconds) with like two minutes left and the goalie pulled. Scary. Good game, though.

I agree, I was just coming to say that while I like the same idea as regular season penalties, I felt that was too much right there. If only there could be a happy medium.

Anyone else think the Hurricanes cheerleaders are awesome? They are the only NHL team that I ever notice has them (shown on TV, anyway). Buffalo/Philadelphia was one of the better games I have ever seen. I knew Philly made a good choice in Esche, as I always liked him (based on 2004 World Cup).

Roloson played awesome ... too bad, they needed to steal that one. Sunday's will be tougher to win for Oilers. Flames score 1-0 about 5 minutes into the second.

Korea 3 versus Japan 2 in the final game of the pool. Both teams advance to the next round. I think this tournament is going to be great. Canada and Mexico is the game to watch, for me, because the Americans do seem to be taking it seriously, and should advance with ease. But hey, Japan was supposed to beat Korea, too.

After the Jays recent sluggish road trip, the news wasn't any better. Roy Halladay will miss the rest of the season. :'( I'm not giving up hope because I never will, but things aren't looking good. Hopefully Lilly can return and give them a few good starts to give them a chance.

Did anyone watch the Blue Jays game? It's not over as we speak, but there was a very controversial call from the same umpire that called Tower's tag safe. It was 4-2 Jays, and the Rays had two on and a hit scored the runner on 3rd. Relay to home and the runner of first was called safe. Zaun thought he had him, but all the camera angles were pretty tough to see, but Zaun did have the plate blocked with his right leg. Anyone see it? What'd you think? Out or safe?

Czech's won 3-0 to win the championship. Brodeur played pretty good, actually everyone played well, but Vokoun stood on his head. Gold: Czech Republic Silver: Canada Bronze: Russia

I wasn't watching much of the opening of the game, but 4-0 doesn't mean dominance, it could be sloppy play from both sides, and considering how badly the Russians took control after the first period, I'd say Canada had another sub-par game. Canada will settle for the silver if they give up the last two periods like they did to the Russians. I wish I could watch the gold medal game but I believe I work when it's going, but we'll see. ←

Today was some great hockey displayed by three and a half of the four teams. Canada dominated Russia in the early goings, going up 4-0 early in the second. At the end of the second it was 4-2, but Canada prevailed with a 4-3 victory (minus a disallowed goal that should have counted but was offside) dispite being outshot 42-25. Brodeur played amazing. The Czech Republic then beat Sweden 3-2 in a great overtime game with an ending similar to the Canada/Sweden final from a couple years ago. Czech scored but the puck bounced out of the net quickly to end the game. I'm predicting a Canadian win, but Czech's will likely outshoot them big.

Wow... This would have been some awesome discussion without the putdowns. I still say it should be one team per country, and I just figured out a couple more reasons. I don't know how many Americans even now about the Spengler Cup as there is no American team, but what it is is (is that the correct way to word this using two is's?) like the top four teams from four of the European Elite hockey leagues or something, and another team made up of European pro players that are Canadian (and some AHLers). Anywho, the story of the tournament this year was Team Canada. Every team except for Canada had NHL players on it from the 2003/2004 season. It was awesome story going through and they finished 3-1, good for third place. And in the World Cup of Soccer (not the right term) or the Olympics (forget which one), Iraq made it to the semi-finals. Iraq, one of the most underdog teams in the tournament. Anyway, I bolded the word underdog for a reason. What if somehow Canada or Australia (speaking of which, beat the superteam from Japan to make it to the finals in the Olympics) came up in the semi-finals and played the States, or the DR, or even Puerto Rico who I wouldn't count out, and upset them? Underdogs are always going to appear, and they can at the World Baseball Classic. Just food for thought.

I think there should be one team per country, just because that way it keeps true to the best-on-best format. No matter what, I'd still be rooting for Canada --> I like their chances very much to come in the top 4-5. I was actually excited for this when I heard it last night, as I'm still hyped from the World Cup of Hockey in August... lol