New NHL season [Archive] - Page 2

theworm2345

23/04/2007, 4:10 AM

I haven't watched the regular season too much the past few years because the Blackhawks suck, but I always watch the playoffs, currently I'm hoping Detroit loses, because they were good rivals with the Hawks when they were actually good. Game is in overtime right now...

YankExile

29/04/2007, 2:25 AM

Sabres are rocking the house so far. NY Rangers are not looking good for moving on given that they are down 2-0 in the series. Maybe if I believe really hard, this is Buffalo's year.

superfrank

01/05/2007, 9:29 AM

Of the teams left, I'm up for Ottawa. 2-1 up against the Devils and the next games at home. Good chance to do it.

BohsPartisan

01/05/2007, 10:54 AM

Well if Vancouver go out to the Ducks I'll transfer my allegience to Ottowa. Want a Canadian team to do it. I'm still hoping for a Canucks comeback though.

Poor Student

01/05/2007, 11:09 AM

I'd say Ottawa will be putting the Devils out. They won the first and third games comfortably enough and only narrowly lost the second. They also made short work of the Penguins which included some excellent defensive displays.

theworm2345

02/05/2007, 1:51 AM

Good to see the Red Wings lose last night :)

crc

02/05/2007, 2:45 AM

I'd say Ottawa will be putting the Devils out. They won the first and third games comfortably enough and only narrowly lost the second.
Go SENS Go! :D

T'es rouge?

Poor Student

02/05/2007, 10:31 AM

T'es rouge?

God, no. I a Pens man. I hate them for what they did to Pittsburgh in the last round.;)

SkStu

11/05/2007, 6:26 PM

I think you're forgetting about Ottawa, not that it matters, since they'll probably go out in the first round. Tons of talnet, but not an ounce of heart equals early exit.

well they thrashed the Sabres last night! I picked the Sens to go close before christmas. I was laughed at...

One thing i cant get over is the difference between regular season hockey and play-off hockey. The difference in intensity is huge. Its like a different game and im totally won over on the sport now. Even if i still have trouble with seeing the puck... :o

crc

02/06/2007, 10:11 PM

SkStu

06/06/2007, 7:09 PM

Well, Stanley Cup game 3 tonight. Sens v Ducks. I have my Spezza t-shirt on and hoping for a much improved Senators display. They only lost the first two games by a single goal each, but Anaheim looked a lot better both nights.

I think Ottawa still have it in them to at least bring it to 2-2, but if they lose tonight its game-over, IMO.

that Chris Pronger is some dirty b@stard. He was suspended for the last game (he was also suspended for a similar offence in the previous play off round against Detroit Red Wings) but the Ducks rallied and beat the Sens in Ottowa to make it 3-1 in the series. Sens look like theyve lost the fight. But i really really hope they can somehow win it.

Prongers Hits.

against Red Wings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4RMCvVxIi0)

against Senators (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hzlI1TqL6w)

SkStu

07/06/2007, 5:32 PM

Anaheim win 5-2 on the night and take the Stanley Cup and beat Ottawa 4-1 in the best of seven.

CollegeTillIDie

07/06/2007, 9:37 PM

Fcuking Skanks winning the Cup again. It's 14 years since a Canadian team won the Stanely Cup. To give an example to Irish Non-hockey fans , it would be like as if UK counties played Hurling and were good enough to win the All-Ireland 14 years in a row. :mad: Canadian teams can make the play offs Ok. They can even win their Division and their Conference and make the final stages of the competition.... they cannot close the deal however.... not since 1993.

crc

08/06/2007, 2:02 AM

A bit of an anti-climax in the end. Made worse by the fact that it was a Mickey Mouse team that won. It would have been nice if Ottawa had won, but game 5 was so painful to watch its a bit of a relief that its all over. ;)

SkStu

08/06/2007, 3:59 AM

yeah i felt the same way crc. Switched it over with 15 left and turns out it finished 6-2. Fcukin anaheim b@stards...

BohsPartisan

11/06/2007, 9:13 AM

I really hate the Ducks.

Stevo Da Gull

11/11/2007, 1:50 PM

Time to resurrect this thread me thinks.

A bit up and down from NYR so far, beat the Leafs in a shoot-out after a 2-2 draw last night though:cool: - revenge for the 4-1 beating at home a couple of weeks ago!

strangeirish

11/11/2007, 1:56 PM

Red Wings are cruising early again. Playing Chicago tonight, which is always a blood bath. Of course, there aren't many games that don't spill blood!

Aberdonian Stu

11/11/2007, 4:26 PM

I don't know about that. Saw the Red Wings hammer the Kings when I was on holiday in LA and sadly there wasn't a hint of violence.

Stevo Da Gull

15/11/2007, 6:19 PM

Not sure if this belongs or has already been posted in the YouTube video thread but this is certainly NHL related. A nice friendly pre-season affair :eek: :

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

(there are a few slow-mos and loads of other videos of this incident on YouTube , certainly has a bitto shock value!)

superfrank

15/11/2007, 6:22 PM

Unfortunately Setanta Ireland seem to have pulled the plug on live NHL. :mad:

I guess it's not so bad seeing as the Leafs are frustrating this year (more so than usual)

Angus

22/11/2007, 1:29 PM

Went to my first ever NHL game 2 weeks ago - Blackhawks at home to the Blue Jackets - really enjoyable - Chicago won 5-2.

3 headline obervations:

1. The stadium was half empty. Not sure if that is a Chicago thing or an early season thing or a non glamorous opposition thing but strange

2. Went to an NBA game the previous night and there is a completely different crowd for these 2 sports - 2 totally different strata of society

3. NHL does not translate to TV - on TV I cannot get excited about this but it is a totally different proposition live.

superfrank

22/11/2007, 1:31 PM

3. NHL does not translate to TV - on TV I cannot get excited about this but it is a totally different proposition live.
I find with all North American sports that the ad breaks ruin the event. It really breaks your concentration.

Dodge

22/11/2007, 1:38 PM

Unfortunately Setanta Ireland seem to have pulled the plug on live NHL. :mad:
its up to NASN. They still show games so its probably just a timing thing

Went to my first ever NHL game 2 weeks ago - Blackhawks at home to the Blue Jackets - really enjoyable - Chicago won 5-2.

3 headline obervations:

1. The stadium was half empty. Not sure if that is a Chicago thing or an early season thing or a non glamorous opposition thing but strange

2. Went to an NBA game the previous night and there is a completely different crowd for these 2 sports - 2 totally different strata of society

3. NHL does not translate to TV - on TV I cannot get excited about this but it is a totally different proposition live.

I went to see Blackhawks and Bulls last year. Both terrific nights out and agree with everythign you've said. Blackhawks crowds have been declining for years (as have NHL crowds with most US teams) and the game I was at had less than 10,000 people at it

superfrank

22/11/2007, 1:45 PM

its up to NASN. They still show games so its probably just a timing thing
No, Setanta Ireland show NASN2 now after midnight, not NASN which does show live NHL. The best NASN2 has to offer is On The Fly.

Dodge

22/11/2007, 3:06 PM

No, Setanta Ireland show NASN2 now after midnight, not NASN which does show live NHL. The best NASN2 has to offer is On The Fly.

They always showed NASN2, and uts the same company so my point remains. Its up to NASN whether they show the hickey on NASN or NASN2

superfrank

22/11/2007, 3:26 PM

They always showed NASN2, and uts the same company so my point remains. Its up to NASN whether they show the hickey on NASN or NASN2
They used to show NASN which showed the live NHL. NASN still show the live NHL but Setanta Ireland have started showing NASN2 instead.

CollegeTillIDie

22/11/2007, 5:21 PM

Is NASN available standalone on any digital platforms?

Dodge

22/11/2007, 9:50 PM

Is NASN available standalone on any digital platforms?

DOn't think so anymore. Its part of the Setanta package on NTL. maybe on Sky though...

And superfrankk you're wrong. The programmes that were on NASN were different to those on Setanta. What would the point of having the 1 progreamme on different channels :rolleyes:

superfrank

04/12/2007, 10:29 AM

And superfrankk you're wrong. The programmes that were on NASN were different to those on Setanta. What would the point of having the 1 progreamme on different channels :rolleyes:
I admit I jumped the gun.

Setanta showed NASN2 on Saturday night and that was showing the LEafs Pens game. Finally a game where we played well (for the most part) even managed a PP goal.

Dodge

04/12/2007, 10:34 AM

BTW if you have the Setanta Sports package (or a dodgy box) There's sometimes three different NASNs, the main one, one on Setanta Ireland and one on Setanta Sports 1 (UK)

superfrank

04/12/2007, 10:36 AM

BTW if you have the Setanta Sports package (or a dodgy box) There's sometimes three different NASNs, the main one, one on Setanta Ireland and one on Setanta Sports 1 (UK)
I just have a basic cable deal so I only get Setanta Ireland and therefore NASN2.

Dodge

04/12/2007, 10:47 AM

Yeah, sorry I guess that, I was just talking in general terms.

In other news, good to see Chcago improve to 14-10 in a strong division (every team with winning record)

Stevo Da Gull

17/02/2008, 3:53 PM

Holy cow, did anyone see the Edmonton - Vancouver game?!
4-2 Canucks was the score. The game had more fights than any other game I've ever seen! The last 40 seconds took ages, whenever the game restarted more fights just kept breaking out. The spirit of the crowd, referees, commentators and team benches during these hot-tempered games are a nice contrast to football.

Fighting aside it was a good game of Hockey, as was the Maple Leafs 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins in Toronto. Maple Leafs were 2-1 down in the 3rd and capitalised on a 5-on-3 to take control and score two quick goals. Then with 40 seconds left Chara equalised before Darcy Tucker won it in over time.
Also the Canadiens won 1-0, superb Goaltending from Carey Price with 34 saves!
Almost forgot a 5-1 win for Rangers in New York over Sabres, 4-0 first period!

Stevo Da Gull

23/04/2008, 8:30 PM

Well into the playoffs and no new posts.. for shame :D

Canadiens won the series over Bruins 4-3
NYR won the series over New Jersey 4-1 :cool:
Penguins over Sens 4-0
Flyers over Capitals 4-3
Red Wings over Preds 4-2
Sharks over Flames 4-3
Stars over Ducks 4-2 and
Avalanche over Wild 4-2

theworm2345

24/04/2008, 4:44 AM

**** the Wings, otherwise I don't care. I'm still upset the Hawks missed out...at least we got 2 Calder Trophy finalists

Stevo Da Gull

30/09/2008, 2:53 PM

:Cough: The new season isn't that far away :)

I'm fairly happy with the Rangers roster. Still a pretty mature squad, with the addition of 35 year old Markus N�slund from Vancouver - the Canucks all-time leading points, goal and hat-trick scorer. Naturally a left-winger, plays on either wing and replaces Brendan Shanahan (who is now a free agent).

eamo1

30/09/2008, 3:44 PM

If the Caps had kept their goalie from last year Huet id have them a dark horse for it this year.When Huet and the new manager came in midway through the season they made a near miraclous turn around and got top spot in their division having been in last place.They were unlucky in the playoffs.I cant see past the Red Wings though,they are a machine,like the Pats in NFL(when they have Brady of course).Watch out for Crosby and the Penguins though.

superfrank

06/10/2008, 1:41 PM

I'd say watch out for Ovechkin and the Capitals again.

Stevo Da Gull

14/10/2008, 12:41 AM

Stevo Da Gull

30/12/2008, 3:32 AM

Alexei Cherepanov, the New York Rangers' first pick (No. 17) in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, has died after suffering an apparent heart attack Monday during a game with Avangard Omsk, his club in the Kontinental Hockey League.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=386386

RIP

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7804013.stm It would seem that Cherepanov contributed to his heart attack with steroids.. article also mentions a delay in treatment on the scene (wtf? at a hockey match!?) so we may not have heard the last of this.

On a brighter note I noticed the news during the Rangers 5-4 win over the Islanders tonight :) The Rangers puck retention at the back was poor but they managed to attack enough in the final period to win. NYR were trailing 2-1 at the start of the final period :cool: