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grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Mike_V posted:

Justin Bradford5 years ago
I remember in the 90's when Pavel Bure cheap shotted Churla coming across the defensive zone with the elbow to the side of the head. That was a great hit.

Oldtime hockey YT comments are great

Bure would've been suspended for basically forever for that hit these days.


Wait, he's a star and Churla is a thug? Two games and he has to take out the DoPS for lunch.

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grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Kalenn Istarion posted:

Even by the standards of the day that should have been a serious penalty, yikes

Bure got fined $500 for the hit.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Mike_V posted:

Ideally the Blues can Doug Armstrong and Mike Yeo over the summer but because this is the worst timeline the Blues are gonna start next year with both of them and the same roster.

You gotta give Doug Armstrong credit for one thing: He knew this Blues' roster wasn't a true competitor when he traded Shattenkirk.


Of course, that's entirely his fault.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
Canucks signed some mediocre over-ager from the QMJHL. At least they're not using draft picks on these guys any more.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Schlesische posted:

I think Julien praised him for his hard work.
He's coming into a crowded situation, but he and King are probably the two better players of the deadline acquisitions.

Talk about damning with faint praise

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Aphrodite posted:

Dalton Prout made a good defensive play on Marchand last night.

That's one more than Kyle Quincey ever has, so I guess we know who won that trade.

Prout also dropped Milan Lucic in one punch, which I'm pretty sure makes you eligible for a Nobel Prize.



tofes posted:

Is Jannik Hansen actually a real person and will he every play for the San Jose Sharks?



https://twitter.com/CurtisPashelka/status/838492754070032387

Forgot to mention, Hansen doesn't have the mumps, he's actually a giant mumps virus. Sorry about that. Oh hey, thanks for Goldobin, he scored the game-winner last night.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
Was Dalton Prout ever traded for a 1st round pick? No? Well, alright then :colbert:

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
News: Richard Bachman absolutely stole a win for Vancouver tonight, very much the same way Miller stole one last night.

Views: Great time in the season to start doing this, guys.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Scaramouche posted:

Did they play Goldy "goldballs" more than 6 minutes?

12 minutes. Definitely at the bottom of ice time for forwards but he got a chance on all three lines because Eriksson was hurt.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Probably a better player than the useless lump Vancouver just signed.

yellowcar posted:

https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/838827962082349056

Goldblum, this is a sneaking mission! Find the grinder that will surpass even Metal Gear!

Also the plant would probably be a better centre than Steve Ott.

What's the plant's compete level? Does it fit in with Montreal's culture?

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
Willie Desjardins, because the Jack Adams award is a kiss of death these days

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
GDT is up and the Bruins have given up 2 goals in under 4 minutes.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
It's kind of sad to see the Sedins' play fall off so dramatically, but they are getting to the end of a long career mostly spent being mashed in to the end boards by opposing D. The way Torts used them probably did some real damage as well.

Also imagine how bad that D would be if Hutton, Stecher and Tryamkin didn't turn in to decent players.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

ThinkTank posted:

People had no problem with Burrows waiving his NTC. Sit the Twins down and explain that the rebuild is happening and the team would be open to moving them to a contender if they wish and I'm sure they'd think about it. There's no one that would begrudge the Sedins going for a cup elsewhere. Their legacy here is cemented, they're the two greatest players in franchise history and nothing short of a shooting spree is going to change that.

I'm sure this conversation has already happened

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Schlesische posted:

I'm not sure why, but the Habs D-pairings no longer look like absolute garbage.
(We'll ignore the fact Ott is almost certainly a 4th liner for the remainder of this season).

If Steve Ott reached the level of "NHL 4th Liner" you should be ecstatic

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
Christ, that goale is gonna need a Powerbar and nap.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Levitate posted:

Sestito should probably just be banned from the NHL

From the earth. Make him live in a balloon floating over the Pacific.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
To the surprise of no one but Tom Sestito, Tom Sestito has a hearing for his hit on Enstrom. Seriously, kick this useless poo poo out of hockey for good.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Levitate posted:

I'm going to make Teamu Pokemon mad and say that I think Smith has been real good (at least for the last two games I watched) and he instantly became one of the best defenders on the Rangers because he actually loving has a clue about gap control and how to pressure people in the neutral zone and how to loving stay in position goddammit I'm looking at you Marc Staal

New York's D is a loving garbage fire so Brendan Smith being an improvement isn't much of a surprise.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

a false posted:

Glanner Tass

... will never again leave the Rangers' lineup as long as AV is the coach.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
Tie up Emelin, dress him in a Bruins' jersey, leave him on Rue St. Laurent and let nature take it's course. Secondary option, dress him as a cop car.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
Corey Schneider is bad now and it makes me sad.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

corn on the cop posted:

elite tank game



What did New Jersey do to Gingerbricks?

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Cartoon Man posted:

Shattenkirk gets two games for his hit to the head of Kings Defenseman Kevin Gravel. This is the first suspension of his career and the first suspension of the season for a Capitals player.

https://www.nhl.com/video/shattenkirk-suspended-two-games/t-277440360/c-50279403

Kind of quick to make this ruling, don't these things take a day or two? I won't disagree with it though, it was a lovely hit.

Washington is playing tonight so a ruling had to be made today.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
Canucks signed Drew Shore for some reason. I guess with Eriksson dead and Hansen and Burrows gone they need a warm body or two.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Aphrodite posted:

Hextall doesn't want to be responsible for Gudas shooting him.

Wouldn't it then make more sense for Hextall to choose Mason...?



Also holy god the Sedins are bad these days.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Schremp Howard posted:

And was he the one who alleged that there was a referee out to get him?

Yep, Stephane Auger. The NHL officially denied any wrongdoing on Auger's part but he mysteriously "retired" two seasons later for basically no reason (and about 10 years younger than most refs retire).

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

El Gallinero Gros posted:

Fair play to Burrows, because that sounds pretty drat fishy

The official reason for Auger retiring was that he wanted to spend more time with his family.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Duke Chin posted:

Oh look it's the exact same answer every single politician gives when they suddenly have to "retire" just before/as they're getting caught up in some weird sex or drugs scandal. :v:

Auger wasn't even the one to say it, the NHL kindly did it for him.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Kale posted:

Gotta love Hockey coaches sticking to the traditions. Like everyone saw Emelin's performance lately, saw Julien's reaction in New York, know what kind of coach he is and that Emelin is out tonight but nobody official is going to say it until the absolute last moment it's allowed. Way to throw Boucher off.

Therrien confirmed that Beauliau is in for Emelin like, three hours ago.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
Julien, whatever.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Aphrodite posted:

Hot take: Same thing.

Well, Julien has benched Emelin twice now so not really.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Hand Knit posted:

Is Brad Marchand good now?

You know how a lot of mass murderers knew how bad they were so they would work really hard to present a positive public image ex. John Wayne Gacy? It's kinda like that.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Kilza posted:

Holy poo poo, Oilers actually beat the Kings in regulation. That's gotta be it for LA, then. They're 11 points behind Calgary for 4th in the Pacific, 6 points behind the Blues for the 2nd wild card spot who have a game in hand + the easiest schedule and 8 points behind Nashville. It's hard to see them able to overcome the deficit and knock anybody out.

As for the Oilers, 9 more points (either won by them or lost by LA) until they officially clinch now. They're so close to officially breaking the playoff drought now, I can't believe it.

I really can't decide if Iginla getting traded for literally nothing is funny or sad.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
I was also considering from the Avs side of things - there were probably a few teams willing to give up something, anything for Iginla and the best Sakic could do is a 4th round pick if the Kings make the playoffs and nothing if they don't. That's like, Benning-level GMing work.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

CBJSprague24 posted:

As someone who never watched hockey with ties (or any sport until dabbling in Premier League in the last year), I want a winner after each game. If that means extra 3 on 3, so be it.

Please be gentle when you beat me for being a blasphemer.

You're literally worse than Gary Bettman

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
Has anybody let Ryan Miller know that the Canucks are trying to lose? Because the 'Nucks got outshot 44-15 tonight and still won against Chicago

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

RC Cola posted:

Was that goaltender interference? Wondering from a canucks fan perspective.

Nah. I don't think Darling was prevented from doing anything in his crease.

grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

Suspicious posted:

Describe your team's offense with 1 emoticon. I'll start.

Habs - :flaccid:

Vancouver - :shrek:

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grack
Jan 10, 2012

COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!
I, for one, look forward to the day when the NHL mandates razor sharp steel blades be implanted in to every stick and attempting to hack the limbs off of opposing players is just part of the game. Then all the old timers will complain about how in their day all they had was the fibreglass composite blades and dadgummit you really had to work hard at removing people's fingers and how all these kids have it all so much easier these days.

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