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[AppGuy04]

since my old one got deleted, here's a new one

anyone wanna tell me that the Hurricanes are not for real now?

12 point lead in the division, with 3 games in hand

and 3rd in the Eastern Conference(4th in the NHL) with 58 points

how bout these writers stop sucking the Sens and Wings d1cks and give the Canes credit where credit is due

[Pards Rule]

App Guy - I am a Cane fan (behind Flyers) too!! I couldn' t believe their record so far...GO CANES!!!!!! Could this be the year?

[AppGuy04]

App Guy - I am a Cane fan (behind Flyers) too!! I couldn' t believe their record so far...GO CANES!!!!!! Could this be the year?

even the year we went to the Finals we did not have this type of talent and chemistry

big week coming up though, Detroit, Nashville, St. Louis at home, then on the road to your boys(Philly)- i'll be happy with 2 out of those 4

not to mention the balance we have, Staal has 1 goal and 2 assists in the last 7 games and we've gone 4-1-2, if he kicks this slump, look out!

[Pards Rule]

Good God, AppGuy you will be 2-0 on major championships here! Can I now get you to root for the Eagles?? Fave major sports in order: football, roundball, baseball & hockey. Football far & away of course! Interesting to note, even though Flyers are having very good year, there really isnt too much fan interest other than the regular hockey crowd. Even with the Eagles out of it, the sports talk shows here are all about Eagles draft, trade, etc. Sixers, and what the other NFL teams are doing (lot of cheering here when Giants went down, more cheering when Skins bow out). I think that strike really zulued the moderate to light fan. BTW, I am very good friends with Jay Feaster!

[NoCoDanny]

Did the NHL come back? I never noticed.

[Hansel]

Did the NHL come back? I never noticed.
Me Too


FYI AppGuy, old threads are archived as read only (not deleted) after they have went inactive for awhile

[ISUMatt]

The Buffalo Sabres HAVE to be the biggest surprise this season

[Third and Long]

Did the NHL come back? I never noticed.
I wish it hadn't. All the rules just make no sense to me.

[89Hen]

I'm riding high on my Flyers baby! :hurray:

If you remember the old thread, I called out the validity of the Sens.... 0-2 vs the Flyers and 0-2 vs the Canes. The only team that the Flyers can't seem to solve is the Lightning.

[ngineer]

I really lost touch with the Flyers over the past couple years.I was an 'old time' passionate fan from the late 1960's. However, I can say that the interest is starting to slowly return. They're playng hard and that's what endears any Philly team with the fans. If they keep it up, they'll gradually return, but it will take time.

[TheValleyRaider]

I'm having a rough time with the Islanders over the past few weeks. They've lost something like 8 of their last 9 and appear to be nothing short of free-falling. Watching them toil through games is disheartening and seeing 1 and 2 goal leads blown almost routinely is sad. I wasn't expecting them to win the East or anything, but making the Playoffs again would have been nice. :(

[AppGuy04]

Good God, AppGuy you will be 2-0 on major championships here! Can I now get you to root for the Eagles?? Fave major sports in order: football, roundball, baseball & hockey. Football far & away of course! Interesting to note, even though Flyers are having very good year, there really isnt too much fan interest other than the regular hockey crowd. Even with the Eagles out of it, the sports talk shows here are all about Eagles draft, trade, etc. Sixers, and what the other NFL teams are doing (lot of cheering here when Giants went down, more cheering when Skins bow out). I think that strike really zulued the moderate to light fan. BTW, I am very good friends with Jay Feaster!

Not while TO is still an Eagle

[AppGuy04]

I'm riding high on my Flyers baby! :hurray:

If you remember the old thread, I called out the validity of the Sens.... 0-2 vs the Flyers and 0-2 vs the Canes. The only team that the Flyers can't seem to solve is the Lightning.

and the Lightning can't beat anyone else, go figure

[Pards Rule]

The only team that the Flyers can't seem to solve is the Lightning.

Thanks to the wizardy of GM Jay Feaster :)

[faxjusfax]

The Buffalo Sabres HAVE to be the biggest surprise this season

No, the biggest surprise HAS to be the Rangers. Hopefully, the Rangers meet the Sabres in the East Final (so long FLyers, Devs, Sens).

.....and yes, Potvin still sucks ;) (ok yes, he was better than Brad Park)

[AppGuy04]

maybe this will help Philly:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2286789

[AppGuy04]

Just got a pair of tickets for the Wings game tonight, hopefully it will be a packed house. This is our only game of the season on OLN(who really watches that anyways).

and.......

just noticed, we now have the best home record in the NHL at 17-4-1, but Detroit(mo town style aka "Mouth" from the Goonies) is a great road team

sorry for the Goonies reference, just watched that movie for the 1st time in like 10 years, CLASSIC!

[AppGuy04]

Canes win 3-2, great game, anyone watch it on OLN?

Canes now have 60 points, just 1 point behind Ottawa for the NHL lead and have one game in hand

[Pards Rule]

AppGuy04, believe me, I am one who wants TO outta here. The Eagles are trying to trade him ASAP according to Philadelphia Inquirer.

[faxjusfax]

Watched the begining of it, and was surprised the Red Wings didn't put up much of a fight at the beginning. Thought this game for a goner for them (3-0 I believe).

I saw the coach call a rare time-out in the 1st period to get his team focused.

I then watched the Rangers beat Calgary 4-2 in a playoff type game (after falling behind 2-0 in the 1st period), and then was surprised to see the crawler listing the game as 3-2. John Davidson commented that it must of been a great game the way the Red Wings came back.

Helluva move by the coach!

[AppGuy04]

Watched the begining of it, and was surprised the Red Wings didn't put up much of a fight at the beginning. Thought this game for a goner for them (3-0 I believe).

I saw the coach call a rare time-out in the 1st period to get his team focused.

I then watched the Rangers beat Calgary 4-2 in a playoff type game (after falling behind 2-0 in the 1st period), and then was surprised to see the crawler listing the game as 3-2. John Davidson commented that it must of been a great game the way the Red Wings came back.

Helluva move by the coach!

I was very surprised that we jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but the Erik Cole goal was amazing, you see the highlights of that one?

[AppGuy04]

so NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW everyone wants to have Carolina on the front page of their NHL pages

what a bunch of idiots

FU to ESPN, Yahoo, CBS, etc. and especially NHL themselves

[AppGuy04]

Canes beat Philly in a shootout, great game, but Philly gave it away

first Canes win in Philly since 1999

Canes again #1 in the league in points

[AppGuy04]

Canes win again

thats 9 in a row, ties a franchise record, AGAIN! 2nd time this season

[AppGuy04]

Flyers v Pens today at 2 on NBC

I'm kind of on the fence about hockey on NBC, good national exposure, but the coverage seems subpar thus far

[ISUMatt]

How the hell do the Hawks dominate the Avs then get smoked vs the Wild....man being a Blackhawks fan is HARD!!!

[Killtoppers90]

Being in Atlanta and an Hockey fan, I am partial to my Thrashers, which up until this season has done next to nothing. But this season we seem to at least be in the playoff hunt. That in itself is refreshing. I might get to see a playoff hockey game at Philips this year. There just sems to be a buzz around the locker room now.....everyone is energized and upbeat. it is great to see.

[AppGuy04]

Being in Atlanta and an Hockey fan, I am partial to my Thrashers, which up until this season has done next to nothing. But this season we seem to at least be in the playoff hunt. That in itself is refreshing. I might get to see a playoff hockey game at Philips this year. There just sems to be a buzz around the locker room now.....everyone is energized and upbeat. it is great to see.

you think you can catch my Canes?

[faxjusfax]

The Rangers just ended the Devils 9-game winning streak!

Just hope the rest of the league keeps on thinking the Rangers are just like the teams they put out there the last 10 years, and doesn't take them seriously (ranked at the bottom before the year started).

[AppGuy04]

The Rangers just ended the Devils 9-game winning streak!

Just hope the rest of the league keeps on thinking the Rangers are just like the teams they put out there the last 10 years, and doesn't take them seriously (ranked at the bottom before the year started).

the Canes were the same too

[Ivytalk]

Retirement will be announced today. Hey, he's been great for the game: why play more, with 690 goals scored, at risk to the ol' ticker? The Penguins are having a tough time, but they have some good young players (especially Crosby).

[AppGuy04]

Good article about the Canes

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/allan_muir/01/20/inside.nhl/index.html

[Pard4Life]

Ottawa would take down Carolina in six games. How can you contest that fire power and Hasek in the playoffs?

Can't wait for Scott Stevens night on Feb. 3. Hurricanes are on the slate that night...

[Georgia Griz]

Thrashers are mired in a huge downward skid. Look for them to rebound against the Panthers in this weekend's home-and-home series. Prediction: Kovalchuk will get called again for an illegal stick in the third period of one of these games. You ask, "How could anyone be that stupid?" Just wait. I look for Hossa to carry the load for the Thrashers in these two games.

[Pard4Life]

Hurricanes looked like a tropical disturbance on Friday... Devils dominated... loved seeing those Stevens replays where he nailed Carolina! :nod:

[faxjusfax]

Anyone notice that the Rangers took over first place from the Flyers in their division. Unfortunately, one of their prized rookies, Pruccha (better than Crosby, not as good as Ovenchkin) sustained a knee injury, and will be out 4-6 weeks.

[Ivytalk]

The Flyers have been decimated by injuries. They look more like an Eastern League team these days. :(

[faxjusfax]

Hey Ivytalk, aren't there a couple of hi-scoring Harvard players that are property of the NY Rangers? If you are in-the-know about this, please fill me in on these prospects.

[Pard4Life]

Anyone notice that the Rangers took over first place from the Flyers in their division. Unfortunately, one of their prized rookies, Pruccha sustained a knee injury, and will be out 4-6 weeks.

:hurray:

Yup, blasted all over the New York area papers. Rangers still have to prove themselves in the playoffs so I am not that worried right now. They have too many unknown variables... i.e. playoff goaltending. Devils have been extremely hot this year. Disgard that 4-2 Toronto loss, Leafs scored three quick ones after the Devils arrived in Toronto late after the plane nearly went off the runway in NJ. So jitters took hold in that one early.

I am just not happy about Broduer playing for Team Canada. Hope Quinn sits him.

[Ivytalk]

Hey Ivytalk, aren't there a couple of hi-scoring Harvard players that are property of the NY Rangers? If you are in-the-know about this, please fill me in on these prospects.

I know that Dominic Moore, class of '03, is in the Rangers system. He was an excellent college center with great speed and a good sense for the net. His older brother, Steve (who also played at Harvard), was the Avs player that got sucker-punched by Todd Bertuzzi.

[AppGuy04]

I know that Dominic Moore, class of '03, is in the Rangers system. He was an excellent college center with great speed and a good sense for the net. His older brother, Steve (who also played at Harvard), was the Avs player that got sucker-punched by Todd Bertuzzi.

I believe the Assistant General Manager of the Canes, Jason Karmanos played hockey at Harvard, met his wife there too, and damn is she hot!

[Georgia Griz]

I know that Dominic Moore, class of '03, is in the Rangers system. He was an excellent college center with great speed and a good sense for the net. His older brother, Steve (who also played at Harvard), was the Avs player that got sucker-punched by Todd Bertuzzi.

Steve was the guy who almost took Markus Naslund's leg off with that cheap-shot, right? You know, the one that preceded Bertuzzi's cheap-shot.

[AppGuy04]

any opinions about the gambling controversy??

[ISUMatt]

If Gretzky's wife was involved, this could get UGLY for the best ever in the NHL...then he said he just learned of it the night before, I hope he didnt dig his own grave, any hockey fan has to love Gretzky and it would BLOW if he went down with this!!!

[ISUMatt]

Also, it was great to see the Blackhawks actually win last night (3-1 @ Phoenix)!!!

[AppGuy04]

If Gretzky's wife was involved, this could get UGLY for the best ever in the NHL...then he said he just learned of it the night before, I hope he didnt dig his own grave, any hockey fan has to love Gretzky and it would BLOW if he went down with this!!!

when they were interviewing him about it, and they asked if she was involved, he said "you'll have to ask her"

what kind of response is that? who doesn't know if their wife is blowing cash on gambling? even if you have a ton of money, i mean, come on!

[ISUMatt]

ISUMatt's 1st thoughts were she was placing bets in her name to cover Wayne's ass

[AppGuy04]

ISUMatt's 1st thoughts were she was placing bets in her name to cover Wayne's ass


now thats love :rolleyes:

[faxjusfax]

ISUMatt's 1st thoughts were she was placing bets in her name to cover Wayne's ass

No ... say it ain't so Joe (Errr, I mean Wayne)

[AppGuy04]

ISUMatt's 1st thoughts were she was placing bets in her name to cover Wayne's ass

too bad he was caught on tape

[Third and Long]

This might be why hockey was absent for a year.

[AppGuy04]

Jose Theodore tests positive for banned substance, says its only Propecia, a hair growth medicine

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Aj1nlSBDcgo.h8MetUVlsHd7vLYF?slug=ap-canadiens-theodore&prov=ap&type=lgns

and on a related note:
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/torino2006/skeleton/news;_ylt=AmujRzrDm6jwTYi3Y3tDsrA5nYcB?slug=ap-ske-lundhearing&prov=ap&type=lgns

if this kid is banned, then Theodore might have some action coming his way

[AppGuy04]

Back to the ice tonight boys

[Pard4Life]

Back to the ice tonight boys

:hurray:

Devils-Flyers tomorrow! What a way to start.

[AppGuy04]

Detroit and Tampa Bay both get whooped, interesting start to the last 25 or so

[MYTAPPY]

Hopefully those Canes' can keep the good play going.

[AppGuy04]

MVP?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/fantasy/02/26/power.play/index.html

[Pards Rule]

[QUOTE=AppGuy04]Jose Theodore tests positive for banned substance, says its only Propecia, a hair growth medicine

I'm confused...I saw his pic...WHY is he doing Propec??

[AppGuy04]

[QUOTE=AppGuy04]Jose Theodore tests positive for banned substance, says its only Propecia, a hair growth medicine

I'm confused...I saw his pic...WHY is he doing Propec??

exactly why he might be in some trouble, Propecia supposedly can mask the use of steroids, and if he has a full head of hair, then there's gonna be suspicion

[Pards Rule]

OIC, the other dude that was using it, I could see why, but Jose? What would be his defense - preventive measures (his dad is bald?)

[AppGuy04]

OIC, the other dude that was using it, I could see why, but Jose? What would be his defense - preventive measures (his dad is bald?)

yeah, the other guy was balding, Jose wasn't

[AppGuy04]

Canes come back to win another one

4-3 win over the Bruins with 2 third period goals. I see they haven't lost their flare for the dramatic.

[MYTAPPY]

Canes come back to win another one

4-3 win over the Bruins with 2 third period goals. I see they haven't lost their flare for the dramatic.

No let up after the two week olympic break. Canes are lookin' good.

[Pards Rule]

There my choice this year - I'm rooting for them GO CANES!!! With apologies to my friend, Jay Feaster (but the Lighting have already won one, Jay)

[AppGuy04]

There my choice this year - I'm rooting for them GO CANES!!! With apologies to my friend, Jay Feaster (but the Lighting have already won one, Jay)

and they aren't looking very strong to make a run, very sporadic play

[Pard4Life]

No let up after the two week olympic break. Canes are lookin' good.

Guarantee you that Carolina will struggle to make it to the conference finals. Too much unproven goaltending, and some young guys there make it a big uncertain. I'd pencil in the Flyers, Senators, Devils before giving Carolina the nod.

[AppGuy04]

Guarantee you that Carolina will struggle to make it to the conference finals. Too much unproven goaltending, and some young guys there make it a big uncertain. I'd pencil in the Flyers, Senators, Devils before giving Carolina the nod.

I think Gerber proved himself in the Olympics by shutting out the Canadians, IMO

Records vs Eastern Conference teams:
Ottawa 32-12-2
Carolina 32-12-3
Philly 28-13-7
NJ 24-20-4

I don't see that Carolina is any weaker than any of these teams.

Carolina is 1-1-0 vs NJ, 1-2-0 vs Ott, 2-0-1 vs Philly

I don't see any evidence that would compell you to make a guarantee

[MYTAPPY]

Guarantee you that Carolina will struggle to make it to the conference finals. Too much unproven goaltending, and some young guys there make it a big uncertain. I'd pencil in the Flyers, Senators, Devils before giving Carolina the nod.

Those young guys have not let up the whole season. I think they are the real deal, especially Staal.

[faxjusfax]

Guarantee you that Carolina will struggle to make it to the conference finals. Too much unproven goaltending, and some young guys there make it a big uncertain. I'd pencil in the Flyers, Senators, Devils before giving Carolina the nod.

My, my. Still no respect for the NY Rangers!

Guess we'll just have to 'sneak up' on people.

[faxjusfax]

After the Rangers "spanked" the Flyers last night 6-1, it will be hard to keep a low profile.

Favorites to come out of the east, imo:
1) Carolina
2) Rangers
3) Ottawa
4) Buffalo

[AppGuy04]

This will definitely hurt the Canes

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AvXzY7oeRniHKvoTB8my_IB7vLYF?slug=ap-hurricanes-cole&prov=ap&type=lgns

[MYTAPPY]

Ladd is going to have to step it up now that Cole is gone.
Hopefully he can come back by the playoffs.
I think the Canes will come out o.k.

[faxjusfax]

I know there are a lot of Carolina fans out there, so just wanted to post my congrats on last night's 2-1 win over the Rangers.

Didn't actually watch the game as I was riveted on "24", but I caught some action during the commercials. Was it true the Ranges outshot the Canes 17-0 in the 3rd period? Were they sleepwalking the 1st 2 periods of the game?

I am sure we will meet in the eaastern conference finals, and hopefully the neutral zone trap can give way to some exciting playoff-style hockey.

[AppGuy04]

I know there are a lot of Carolina fans out there, so just wanted to post my congrats on last night's 2-1 win over the Rangers.

Didn't actually watch the game as I was riveted on "24", but I caught some action during the commercials. Was it true the Ranges outshot the Canes 17-0 in the 3rd period? Were they sleepwalking the 1st 2 periods of the game?

I am sure we will meet in the eaastern conference finals, and hopefully the neutral zone trap can give way to some exciting playoff-style hockey.

yep, only the 4th time in franchise history that they have been held shotless, but a win is a win, and it ties the franchise record for wins in a season, so we'll take it

if we can win ugly, then we will be superb when we play 60 minutes

[AppGuy04]

Great game last night between the Flyers and Canes, Flyers win in the shootout, but the Canes still get a point, which is important. Looks like both teams look good and ready for a run. I would much rather play Philly than Ottawa in the Finals.

[Georgia Griz]

Great drama at the end of last night's Thrashers vs. Rangers game. Jagr gets called for an illegal stick in overtime. No one scores. The game proceeds to the shootout. Jagr gets called for another illegal stick and is not allowed to participate in the shootout. Rangers look real good at the outset of the shootout as Thrasher netminder Kari Lehtonen gets schooled. Lehtonen then buckles down and the Thrashers net their third attempt sending the shootout into extra innings. Lehtonen once again makes a big save. And then Marian Hossa, cool as the other side of the pillow, sends a wrister over Lundquist's left shoulder. :hurray:

[AppGuy04]

Now that hockey is back in full swing

The Hurricanes get back on tracker after losing 5 of their last 7. They needed this one. Almost gave it up though, 4-0 going into the 3rd.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=AmYPk_SJK_.htUY6S18h0bl7vLYF?gid=200603 2202

Eric Staal has atleast 1 point in his last 7 games

[89Hen]

HUGE, GIANT, COLOSSAL win last night for the Flyers. They've really been struggling since just before the break and hadn't beaten the Rangers in regulation this year. Last night brought them back into a tie for first in the division. HOWEVER, the bigger problem is that if they finish second in the division they'll probably get the Sabres in the playoffs, who have owned the Flyers in the playoffs. If they win the division, they'll probably get the Lightning who have owned the Flyers in the playoffs AND regular season. :bawling:

[AppGuy04]

HUGE, GIANT, COLOSSAL win last night for the Flyers. They've really been struggling since just before the break and hadn't beaten the Rangers in regulation this year. Last night brought them back into a tie for first in the division. HOWEVER, the bigger problem is that if they finish second in the division they'll probably get the Sabres in the playoffs, who have owned the Flyers in the playoffs. If they win the division, they'll probably get the Lightning who have owned the Flyers in the playoffs AND regular season. :bawling:

This year, I'd take Tampa over Buffalo

[MYTAPPY]

This year, I'd take Tampa over Buffalo

Especially the way Buffalo played last night, they did try to make a comeback however.....

[AppGuy04]

The Hurricanes clinch a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over Tampa

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=AvrGZNrmvhr.zq8O9UQWbo97vLYF?gid=200603 2707&prov=ap