Hockey

[richtr186 0]

well ill probably be the only one here to say it (and even if there were more they probably prefer to stay quiet) but lets go ISLANDERS! Dont think we have much of a shot with the damn Atlantic as good as it is but we got some some real good young guys we'll be ready soon

[302w 83]

Well, here we have the entire Atlantic Division represented, go NJ.

 

I can always respect an Isles fan. Their record is astounding, going from an expansion franchise to sheer dominance for several years followed by everything now. I do say, their third jerseys are terrible though.

 

As for the Rangers, I have to unconditionally hate them. I also hate their casual bandwagon fans. The 'real' Ranger fans are okay though.

 

Flyers...meh.

 

Pens... I remember the time before Crysby. I liked it.

[RxBandit 0]

Philly, on the other hand, I detest.

I like watching Philly play. But I can't stand Philly fans in any sport.

As a Devils fan, I'm excited to finally watch some NHL hockey, but as a hockey fan I'm, once again, pissed at the short season. The problem wil be at the end of this season when this starts happening again, nobody is happy with the deal they struck.

[checko 180]

This CBA is 10 years long so they can cry all they want.

[leahcim 680]

The NHL lockout is finally over, so now I can finally follow the Devils instead of just bandwagoning the Seahawks like I have done since October. Anyone else excited? Angry?

There was an NHL Lockout? I must have missed that

Go Seahawks!!!

[BCeagle 12]

I was looking for the Devils to have a down year after losing their captain so I was ok with the season being as short as possible. We need ownership to make some money in NJ.

[mistershipwreck 0]

Let's Go Flyers!!

 

Yes indeed. Can't wait to watch Giroux and SImmonds and Talbot.

[Luke_WO 11]

I couldn't be more excited that its back, and couldn't be more pissed that we lost so much of the season. Ordered my Kovalchuk jersey to replace the Parise one today, and can't wait to get the new schedule so I can buy tickets for the home opener at the Rock.

 

LGD.

[checko 180]

Looks like Parise wasn't the only one that wanted out of NJ

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/ilya-kovalchuk-staying-khl-rumors-flying-142337323--nhl.html

 

Kovalchoke may not be back.

[richtr186 0]

I couldn't be more excited that its back, and couldn't be more pissed that we lost so much of the season.

 

LGD.

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS

 

My fiance is a big devils fan and i really love goin to the rock it is beautiful. I grew up next to the coliseum (mausoleum) and up until i moved here 6 months ago went to a ton of games there so seeing a real modern arena in the rock is awesome. The rest of the atlantic is just so loaded. Philly has sick talent (except it net but what else is new). Pitt has just been breeding good players since they got crosby and malkin and i think they could be VERY dangerous this year. As much as i hate the damn rangers they are loaded too (even though they usually buy there team) but they have a good homegrown young d; which may be the only thing that holds them back but we'll see. Im hoping the isles with all these young guys can some day turn into what philly and pitt has. Im 27 so i missed all the glory year :'( nothing but heartache for me but hockey is my sport i enjoy watching all the games. We'll see how it all plays out but the short season will definitely benefit some teams over others. The Wild were tops in West at halfway point last year and didnt even make the playoffs!

 

-Rich

[A-Tech 8]

Looks like Parise wasn't the only one that wanted out of NJ

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/ilya-kovalchuk-staying-khl-rumors-flying-142337323--nhl.html

 

Kovalchoke may not be back.

 

If he didn't come back, he would have a serious legal battle on his hands. It's just a show for press. He'll come back. He's popular there, but he isn't a franchise player there. He's the Devils franchise now.

[checko 180]

 

 

If he didn't come back, he would have a serious legal battle on his hands. It's just a show for press. He'll come back. He's popular there, but he isn't a franchise player there. He's the Devils franchise now.

 

I agree with most of what you said but he would absolutely be a franchise player there. He'd easily be top 5 best players in their league. Actually I can't think of one that's better over there.

[A-Tech 8]

 

I agree with most of what you said but he would absolutely be a franchise player there. He'd easily be top 5 best players in their league. Actually I can't think of one that's better over there.

 

He's a leading POINTS player, but not even close in goals. Tarasenko is likely to be their franchise player, as he has already denied playing in the nhl, is younger than kovy, and a much more skillful player (much more to like of Crosby or Malkin). Kovy has a great shot, great vision, but no bells and whistles. KHL is all about the show.

[HKHockey 5]

Looking forward to watching Datsyuk undress some people again.

[Luke_WO 11]

Looking forward to watching Datsyuk undress some people again.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/21508277/video-pavel-datsyuks-incredible-shootout-goal-in-khl-finale

 

Datsyuk's most recent work of art. The dude is insane.

[HKHockey 5]

I have seen the between the legs shot but I do not think I have ever seen THAT done.

[checko 180]

 

About fuggin time!

[A-Tech 8]

 

About fuggin time!

 

I'm still waiting on my Devils tickets. I'm sure they will look much better than those do.

[checko 180]

haha yeah im sure parise is on the fro....oh nevermind.

 

Is anyone interested in doing a fantasy hockey keeper league?

[A-Tech 8]

You only bring up parise because the rangers passed up on him. It's ok, it's not like we won a cup with him anyway.

[HKHockey 5]

Not sure if you want to edit those photos since your name is on them.

[checko 180]

Eh you can know my name.