2006/2007 Hockey Season Thread

[Toe]

Fucking hell.

I know they were outshooting you Leafs, but it's a 2 goal lead going into the third and you have a losing streak to break! How can you fall apart like that? I think three of the goals were from takeaways too. Well, last year we were killed by a massive losing streak, I guess this year its coming early.

[NobBe Nobbs]

My response, verbatim, upon seeing the score:

"Oh, you've got to be fucking joking. FUCK YOU!"

[Clawson]

Fuck this.

[The Sultan of Swank]

Wow. 5 goals in the third, that's... wow, how did that happen.

[Toe]

I think the Leafs realized they had started better then expectations, and then decided they didnt want to look like a decent team and put together this beautiful string of games.

[lari]

Haha. If I didn't hate the Leafs so much, I'd almost feel sorry for you leafies.

[Clawson]

I'd just like to point out that you team hasn't won the Stanley Cup since the 50s. Cheers.

[lari]

50's? Not even close.

It was 1961.

EDIT: Minnesota wins after a shootout. Damn Finns. Mikko Koivu and Petteri Nummelin scored for the Wild.

Edited December 6, 2006 by lari

[Guest Grapehead]

Ottawa keeps rolling, 8 of 9 now and move up to... I believe 6th spot. Either way, they're back in the playoff picture and that's way more important. Glad to see Heatley getting it done, would hate to see him follow his tremendous season last year with anything short of another 50 goal season

[The Sultan of Swank]

Yeah Ottawa's really gotten their shit together. In a big way.

And Lari, I like the cut of your jib, what with the Leafs hating and all.

[gunnar hendershow]

So can we put to rest all that talk of the Flames not being a competitor anymore? After a bad start they're in the playoff mix and with 2 games in hand could be leading their division. Looks like the same applies for the Sens too.

[Toe]

Nike Hockey Commercial #2

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I remember seeing this commercial, and it's total awesomeness.

Edited December 6, 2006 by desiredtoe

[Toe]

Joe Nieuwendyk calls it quits

Joe Nieuwendyk has been forced to retire due to his recurring back problems. With 564 goals and 562 assists for 1126 points in 1257 games, he goes out as a great player. Will he make it to the hall of fame though?

[CKN]

Joe Nieuwendyk calls it quits

Joe Nieuwendyk has been forced to retire due to his recurring back problems. With 564 goals and 562 assists for 1126 points in 1257 games, he goes out as a great player. Will he make it to the hall of fame though?

[gunnar hendershow]

Absolutely. Look at the stats of other players retiring around now, with the exception of very few who are better than him he is on the same level as only a few.

[lari]

He is borderline. I'd say no, but it could go either way. Nieuwendyk was a Conn Smythe winner though, so that could carry him in.

Anyway, I always liked watching Nieuwendyk play and it's sad to see all these guys you watched as a kid retire.

[Guest Grapehead]

Friend of mine, Brad Smith, in a shootout in the Maritime Junior league, apparently it was the CTV play of the week. Obviously Datsyuk looked a lot better doing it, but still.

[Toe]

Here we go again...

Toronto at Boston is about to start. Toronto needs to just get back to basics and tighten up defensively. If you are set in your own end, then you can force turnovers and start some rushes.

[lari]

Hawks up 1-0 after the first against the 'Yotes. Karl Stewart with the lone goal, short-handed. But the highlight of the period was the Jim Vandermeer/Josh Gratton fight. An awesome toe-to-toe bout. Excellent showing by both guys, but Vandy gets the edge for throwing the better punches. Great action. Good to see the bad-ass Vandy back. He's been too soft all season.

[Toe]

Something has got to give here. Once again our goalie (this time Aubin) plays great all game, and we enter the third with a lead, and once again we fucking collapse. Something has to happen here. We need a shake-up, whether that means a completely new game plan or some sort of roster move, I don't know. Toronto is sending their great start and their playoff hopes down the fucking toilet.