Let's talk hockey...

it was a shock but something needed to be done to reamp and stay competative. But its also hard losing an possilble icon for the team too.

 

One thing that was hurting was not the bad team speed...but the complete lack of any type of speed from the part of the lineup where you need it most. Seeng ians stolen bases made it much easier ta except the loss of one of my favorite players on the team.

 

I love Prince Fielder. He's just a big old teddy bear that I want to hug. I've never gotten used to seeing him in anything but a Brewers uniform though. I have a friend that grew up with Ian Kinsler in Tucson. He has gone to Texas to see him play quite a few times and went to his wedding. I was talking to him about it last week when the rumors started flying. I hope that the trade will work out best for both teams. They both seem to be good guys and have their own strengths that they can bring to their new teams.

 

It only seemed natural to see fielder in a tigers uniform. Im honestly surprised i didnt call Prince by his dads name once while we had him.

 

Good ol' Cecil. I could see doing that. He made his name as a Tiger. It would only make sense to make that connection. For me Prince will always look normal in a Brewers uniform though.

 

anyone have any thoughts on the orpik thorton situation? as a pens fan you would think i would be crying that thorton should be suspended for the rest of the season. really it didnt look that dangerous to me, i mean punching someone who is not looking then punching him while on the ground while not protecting himself deserves a harsh suspension and fine, but it dosnt bother me as much as some of the stuff i have seen the flyers do that ended in lesser injuries. there was just bad blood from some unfortunate incidents in the past during that game in question.

 

Devils 4
Rangers 3

Love it! oT - win

 

Thornton was only protecting his teammates after earlier in the game when Orpik nailed Eriksson taking him out of the game, and after Neal deliberately kneed Marchand in the head.

Someone had to send a message :2thumbsup:

Also, if that pussy Orpik had fought Thornton when he had the chance rather than hide behind the referee, the situation could have been defused well before thornton went postal.

Hockey, the only sport which allows you to get revenge against your opponent

Hotwater

 

Orpiks hit was a clean one. And he shouldnt have to fight if he didnt want. If thorton was half a man he would have dropped his gloves in front of orpik to start the fight and not slew foot him.

 

As a long time bruins fan I believe the referees should have called interference on the orpik hit but instead ignored it and let the game got out of control.

Hotwater

 

just giving a penguins are in first place in the conference bump to the thread.

 

Gotta love the Winter Classic- !!!- - -Next they play at Yankee stadium-- Rangers/Devils- -Rangers /Islanders http://www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...nticipation-for-yankee-stadium-game-1.6713912

 

Nice smackdown my Pens gave the Flames last night.
CBC had a great pair of interviews with Marc-Andre Fleury and Sidney Crosby after too.

Kinda worried they dont have a game till Thursday... might be bad having all that time off.

 

you think having a few days off is bad...how about 2 and a half weeks off in February

 

Well ya but then at least everyone is gonna suck

 

Pens give it to the Crapitals last night with a great intense game. Prolly one of my faves overall this season so far.

Also check out the SMACKDOWN that Vancouver got last night. 9-1 final for the DUCKS?!! Ouch... sorry Nuck fans.

 

I went to an Iowa Wild game last night. I know it's not NHL. There were a lot of new players last night. I'm guessing some of the other players got called up to Minnesota. It's like they had something to prove last night. It was a very aggressive game. A lot of fun to watch. They lost in overtime.

 

I'm being given Avs tickets for Feb 1st! arty:

 

Yay! Have fun! I love hockey. I'm not good at following all the pro teams and players but I love going to games now that I understand most of the rules.

 

Thanks! It'll be my first time going to an NHL game, but I've been to a bunch of Colorado Eagles games. The minor leagues are more fun to watch, imo. More fights