Hockey 2010-2011

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I think the Leafs are going to win their second game in a row, and that they won't be blowing this lead! They are currently ahead 9-1 over Atlanta. Yes, that's correct...9-1!

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Originally Posted by shadows

I think the Leafs are going to win their second game in a row, and that they won't be blowing this lead! They are currently ahead 9-1 over Atlanta. Yes, that's correct...9-1!

WTF? Is Atlanta playing empty net hockey throughout? Blazing a new path in coaching?

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Originally Posted by smc

WTF? Is Atlanta playing empty net hockey throughout? Blazing a new path in coaching?

I am not sure how they got so many goals! Pavelec is normally a good goaltender(he had a .936 save percentage and a 2.14 GAA going into tonight's game).

Judging from tonight's game, and the other games he's started in, I believe that James Reimer(the Toronto goalie) should be the #1 goalie for the time being. He is playing a lot better than Gustavsson(he's made 39 saves on 41 shots tonight), and should be rewarded for that.

[dauls]

Originally Posted by shadows

I am not sure how they got so many goals! Pavelec is normally a good goaltender(he had a .936 save percentage and a 2.14 GAA going into tonight's game).

Judging from tonight's game, and the other games he's started in, I believe that James Reimer(the Toronto goalie) should be the #1 goalie for the time being. He is playing a lot better than Gustavsson(he's made 39 saves on 41 shots tonight), and should be rewarded for that.

- it must be! Leafs win 9-3

James Reimer, ended with 41 saves on 44 shots.

Unfortunately, that thug from last season in the QMJHL, Patrice Cormier (Thrashers), did manage to score his first NHL goal late in the the 3rd period.

[ila]

Originally Posted by dauls

Unfortunately, that thug from last season in the QMJHL, Patrice Cormier (Thrashers), did manage to score his first NHL goal late in the the 3rd period.

Thug is the perfect description for him, although I'm sure the original thugs of India wouldn't want him to be associated with them. I would have preferred to see him not picked up by any NHL team. He doesn't deserve the title of hockey player.

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I wish I had tickets, but I'll have to watch the television tonight as Montreal visits Boston. This is the third game between these two rival teams this season, and the Habs have won both of the first two. In fact, the Canadiens have an impressive win streak going against Boston: four games and seven of the last eight since the beginning of last season.

The Bruins have a chance to reverse their recent slide and continue their fight for first place in the Northeast Division, where the other three teams seem to be on life support. Montreal enjoyed a comfortable lead early in the season, then December came and the Habs went 2-8-0 for a stretch. The Bruins flexed their bear claws. Now Montreal is on a points-gaining streak (2-0-1), and it's a one-point race again.

The city is abuzz. I was out last night, and there's more French than usual being spoken downtown and in the pubs. Canadiens fans are brave to wear their jerseys in the pubs. They get belligerent. Fights break out. The crowded subway cars that go to the Boston Garden, where hockey is played, are powderkegs in the hour leading up to the game.

All in fun, right?

The only thing bigger in local sports is when the Yankees are in town.

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A result that will make Jen happy on her journey home from the Wells Fargo Center.

2-0 down after only 14:41 - Hedberg is replaced by Brodeur who saved all 19 shots he faced in his 44 minutes on the ice.

think.gif If only Brodeur had started the game...

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Originally Posted by smc

I wish I had tickets, but I'll have to watch the television tonight as Montreal visits Boston...

Quite by accident (I'm sure), the CBC is showing the Montreal - Boston game tonight so I'll be watching the game along with you, smc, just from a different broadcaster. I have the advantage of being able to watch Don Cherry, though.

You had better get out the Jameson's, smc. You are going to need a good shot of it after tonight's game.

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Originally Posted by shadows

I think the Leafs are going to win their second game in a row, and that they won't be blowing this lead! They are currently ahead 9-1 over Atlanta. Yes, that's correct...9-1!

Wait a minute: you "THINK"?

[ila]

Originally Posted by shadows

I think the Leafs are going to win their second game in a row, and that they won't be blowing this lead! They are currently ahead 9-1 over Atlanta. Yes, that's correct...9-1!

Originally Posted by smc

Wait a minute: you "THINK"?

Truly a miracle, as the Leafs find it hard to win 1 game in a row.

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Originally Posted by ila

Truly a miracle, as the Leafs find it hard to win 1 game in a row.

Now that December is over, I wonder if Montreal's swoon is finally over and done with(they always seem to get it for some reason)? They got some more bad news with regards to their Blue Line. Here is the article from tsn.ca:

KNEE SURGERY TO SIDELINE HABS' GORGES FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON

The injury situation on the Montreal Canadiens blue line just went from bad to worse as general manager Pierre Gauthier has confirmed that Josh Gorges will need surgery to repair his injured knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Gorges originally suffered the injury during a December loss to the New York Islanders. He was placed on Injured Reserve on New Year's Eve.

The 28-year old Gorges has been one of the Canadiens' unsung heroes this season and trails only fellow defenceman Roman Hamrlik in average ice time for the Habs this season with over 21 minutes a game. He has one goal and six assists in 36 games this season.

"Any time you lose a player it's a loss but in the case of Josh he's a strong leader and a great competitor," Gauthier said. "We knew this was coming, we knew after Dec. 26 when his knee locked on the ice on Long Island, and from that point on we knew we'd have to replace him."

Gorges loss is the latest hit to the Habs' defence corps. Andrei Markov is also sidelined for the rest of the year after undergoing knee surgery earlier in the season. Roman Hamrlik is also dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not be in the lineup Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Hopefully Montreal can wake up, as they are currently in 8th place with only 3 points seperating them and Carolina(Carolina beat Florida 5-3 tonight)!

[ila]

Originally Posted by shadows

Now that December is over, I wonder if Montreal's swoon is finally over and done with(they always seem to get it for some reason)? They got some more bad news with regards to their Blue Line. Here is the article from tsn.ca:

KNEE SURGERY TO SIDELINE HABS' GORGES FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON

The injury situation on the Montreal Canadiens blue line just went from bad to worse as general manager Pierre Gauthier has confirmed that Josh Gorges will need surgery to repair his injured knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Gorges originally suffered the injury during a December loss to the New York Islanders. He was placed on Injured Reserve on New Year's Eve.

The 28-year old Gorges has been one of the Canadiens' unsung heroes this season and trails only fellow defenceman Roman Hamrlik in average ice time for the Habs this season with over 21 minutes a game. He has one goal and six assists in 36 games this season.

"Any time you lose a player it's a loss but in the case of Josh he's a strong leader and a great competitor," Gauthier said. "We knew this was coming, we knew after Dec. 26 when his knee locked on the ice on Long Island, and from that point on we knew we'd have to replace him."

Gorges loss is the latest hit to the Habs' defence corps. Andrei Markov is also sidelined for the rest of the year after undergoing knee surgery earlier in the season. Roman Hamrlik is also dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not be in the lineup Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Hopefully Montreal can wake up, as they are currently in 8th place with only 3 points seperating them and Carolina(Carolina beat Florida 5-3 tonight)!

Gorges' absence is going to be felt and I fear that Montreal is going to continue their slide.

Montreal does seem to go into a swoon every season. This one is lasting longer than normal. I don't see them recovering their top spot any time soon if at all for the rest of the season.

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Originally Posted by ila

Gorges' absence is going to be felt and I fear that Montreal is going to continue their slide.

Montreal does seem to go into a swoon every season. This one is lasting longer than normal. I don't see them recovering their top spot any time soon if at all for the rest of the season.

Montreal's problem is what Calgary has done in the past(not sure if they still do this) as well as Vancouver(however, Vancouver learned from their mistakes and Luongo has had a lot more rest this season over previous ones and their record shows that). They overwork their goaltender to the point of fatigue. It this doesn't catch them in the regular season, then it almost certainly catches them in the playoffs. You would think Montreal would have learned this by now.