It's Hockey Season!!

“Sidney Crosby?”

“Saw a very good interview with Ken Hitchcock last night. He says the coaching will not be as big a factor with the new rules because the game will be faster. The defense will be hard pressed not to make a mistake because it will result in a breakaway.

Also, smaller, more agile goalies will have an advantage with the smaller equipment.”

“"I'm in. Prepare for a beat down. LOL"-Pantscandy

Talk about beat-down.

The goons started their boxing matches in full hockey gear, yesterday in B.C.

Hockey have really went downhill.....”

“Only 10 days until the draft. Let's fill up this league!!!”

“Yeah, let's fill it up -- 15 spots still remain.

Also, if you're playing, you should take some time to pre-rank your player selections in case you can't make the actual draft, so that players can be assigned to you based on your rankings and availability.”

“you guys need to start a thread for the league”

“Go Flyers!”

“Yeah, I'm with ENS. A new thread is needed for the Hockey League. Get it on it PS! :)”

“Ok, here it is...”

“This should make for an interesting season for the Devils.

Devils' Defenseman Scott Stevens Retires
Holds NHL Record for Most Games Played by a Defenseman
East Rutherford, NJ – Defenseman Scott Stevens, who captained the Devils to three Stanley Cup Championships over the last 11 seasons, announced his retirement today as an active player. He will remain with the organization in a yet to be determined role.

“Scott Stevens is one of the most respected players to ever play in the National Hockey League,” said Devils' CEO/President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. “Scott gave 100-percent in every practice and every game, and epitomized professionalism both on and off the ice. He gave the New Jersey Devils 13 great seasons, and the National Hockey League 22 great years. We look forward to having him remain within the organization.”

Stevens' career spanned 22 seasons with Washington, St. Louis, and New Jersey. He posted 196 goals and 712 assists for 908 points and 2,785 penalty minutes in 1,635 career games, including 93 goals and 337 assists for 430 points and 1,007 penalty minutes in 956 games with the Devils. Stevens is one of just three players in history to appear in 600 games with two separate teams.

He passed his former Capitals' teammate Larry Murphy (1,615) for most appearances by a defenseman in NHL history on November 26, 2003 . Stevens' games played total is fourth all-time, trailing only Gordie Howe, Mark Messier, and Ron Francis among all players. He holds the NHL record for most career playoff games by a defenseman (233), while his 20 years in the playoffs are tied for second all-time. In leading the Devils to the 2003 Stanley Cup, Stevens participated in his NHL record-tying 13th career game seven. He has appeared in 879 regular-season games in which his team has been victorious, the most in NHL history.

Stevens ranks second on the Devils' all-time games played list, third all-time in assists, and tied for sixth in points. He posted a career-high 78 points and league-leading plus-53 mark in 1993-94, becoming the only defenseman ever to lead New Jersey in scoring. Stevens' 18 goals that season are the most by a defenseman in team history, while his 60 assists still stand as the club's single-season record.

In 2000, he became just the seventh defenseman to receive the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, leading the team to its second of three championships. Stevens was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team following the 1987-88 and 1993-94 seasons, the league's Second All-Star Team three times, while appearing in 13 mid-season All-Star Games, serving as captain in 2003. He was also named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1982-83.

Stevens was acquired by New Jersey from St Louis on September 3, 1991 as compensation for the Blues' signing of free agent forward Brendan Shanahan. He appeared in 78 games with St. Louis in 1990-91, while serving as the team captain. Stevens began his NHL career in 1982 with Washington, and remained with the team for eight seasons through 1989-90. He was Washington's first choice, and fifth overall selection in the 1982 Entry Draft. Stevens also played for the Memorial Cup-winning Kitchener Rangers in 1981-82.

His international experience included the 1998 Olympic Winter Games, the 1996 World Cup, the 1991 Canada Cup, and four World Championship tournaments.

NHL All-Rookie Team (1983). NHL First AlL-Star Team (1988, 1994). NHL Second All-Star Team (1992, 1997, 2001). Won Alka-Seltzer Plus Award (1994). Played in NHL All-Star Game (1985, 1989, 1991 to 1994, 1996 to 2001, 2003). Won Conn Smythe Trophy (MVP in Playoffs) (2000).

Signed as a free agent by St. Louis, July 12, 1990. Acquired by DEVILS from St. Louis as compensation for Brendan Shanahan, September 3, 1991.”

“lumberzac, are you signed up for the TT league? We could use your participation.”

“Stevens just screwed the Tangles!!”

“Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!












Yippeeee”

“The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed center Mario Lemieux, it was announced today by General Manager Craig Patrick. In accordance with club policy, terms of the contract were not released.

Lemieux, the Penguins’ captain, has won six NHL scoring titles, three Hart Trophy’s as the league’s most valuable player and two Conn Smythe Trophy’s as the league’s playoff most valuable player.

The 6-4 and 230-pound native of Montreal, Quebec was the Penguins’ first round selection (1st overall) of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.”

“How about's them Penguins.”

“Yeah, baby! 8 more days till their first preseason game!!!

How's it going SP?
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“things are much better now that I passed the kidney stone that I was carrying around for a while. I am just starting to feel better now that I can do a little physical labor without feeling sick because of it.”

“Yikes, glad you're better!”

“Flutters start camp today, first preseason game this weekend.

They played an intra-squad game yesterday to benefit Katrina victims.”

“Isn't it always hockey season??”

“Mark Messier retired today!”

“Lemieux will be next.”

“WOO HOO!!! BIG NEWS!!!
“The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed center Mario Lemieux, it was announced today by General Manager Craig Patrick. In accordance with club policy, terms of the contract were not released.

Lemieux, the Penguins’ captain, has won six NHL scoring titles, three Hart Trophy’s as the league’s most valuable player and two Conn Smythe Trophy’s as the league’s playoff most valuable player.

The 6-4 and 230-pound native of Montreal, Quebec was the Penguins’ first round selection (1st overall) of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.”
Tango
5:48:55 PM
9/11/05”

“Hey Tango, how about those Bolts??????????”

“You know hockey – the coolest game on earth – is hot when a major United States television network descends upon a small city in Northeastern Pennsylvania – with the Stanley Cup.

In a highly unique occurrence, a crew from NBC Sports came to Wilkes-Barre on Thursday to shoot footage for an NHL preview show Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. The half-hour show will discuss the various rules changes the NHL implemented for this season. Pittsburgh Penguins stars Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby will be featured as well.

NBC Sports will present six weeks of Saturday afternoon regular-season action: Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, April 8 and April 15. The Penguins will appear Jan. 14 when Lemieux and Crosby welcome cross-state rival Philadelphia at Mellon Arena.



And no Geezr I won't mention the score of the latest TB game. boo hoo!
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“Devils don't have their first preseason game until Sunday the 25.”

“Do ya really want to watch that Flyers game Tango?”

“I WILL be right there! How about you??”

“Tango, how'd those Pens do against Ottawa last night?”

“Wouldn't miss it for the world.”

“Same as the Steelers did in theirs and now look at them!”

“Bolts are 1-2. They play Florida tonight. I'd feel better about the upcoming season if Khabibulin was still between the pipes.”

“Yes, I was very surprised when he left! Wow, what a move. Who is the goalie now? Is he any good?”

“I believe they're still in limbo; Grahame or Burke”

“Burke's worth is better as a mentor than in net.”

“Looking at the Pens roster it looks like the Pens of old (they'll score 5-6 goals per game: but keeping the other team to less than 5 will be a challenge)
HH”

“They also got Jocelyn Thibault and Coach doesn't know who the second will be. They are getting crushed now, by the Sens.”

“Just as I typed that last sentence they (PENS) SCORED!!!!”

“I guess the Pens were just waiting to play in the Igloo! They crushed the Sens tonight 7-2.”

“Devils beat the Rangers 3 to 1 Whoo Hoo!”

“Flyers are doing well too!!!!

How does everyone feel about all of the penalties?”

“It's about time! I love a wide open flowing game!”

“After watching the Phillies fall flat on their face last night, the Flyers will be a relief.”

“Isn't b-ball season over YET????”

““Flyers are doing well too!!!!

How does everyone feel about all of the penalties?”
Ox
9:23:12 AM
9/28/05
ignore this user

Couldn't tell you. My local cable company seems to think my area should be a hockey free zone.
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“Take them to Lake Placid, scene of the "Miracle on Ice!"”

“OLN, the new, national cable television home of the National Hockey League, will kick off the 2005-06 season when the Rangers take on the Flyers on October 5. In an effort to allow the largest possible audience to watch the game when it returns to the ice, the network will make the opener available to all cable and satellite operators, whether or not OLN is offered as part of their regular channel line-ups. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on October 5 and will include highlights from other games around the league as part of OLN's studio show.


http://www.nhl.com/news/2005/09/235638.html
last edited: 9/28/05 3:18:48 PM”

“I can't wait Tango”

“I guess the Pens were just waiting to play in the Igloo! They crushed the Sens tonight 7-2.”
Tango
10:08:03 PM
9/27/05


I hope they continue to do well, Thibault is a goaltender in several of my fantasy leagues.”

“Really, I really don't really know too much about him. I have heard the name but that's about it.

You know the love of my life (in goalie speak) is Marty Brodeur!”