Gershwin Posted September 26 On 24/09/2019 at 19:46, Cory McNamara said: 2019-2020 NHL alternate jerseys: Seems like Calgary & Buffalo are doing great. The Calgary and the classic black Vancouver ones are 👌 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted September 26 48 minutes ago, Gershwin said: The Calgary and the classic black Vancouver ones are 👌 Canucks & Blues went full retro. It's like Bure and Hull somewhere near. Always thought about Germany because of these colors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted September 28 I was thinking recently about the best Philadelphia Flyers team in history, it was interesting and fun. A lot of details here and there; so I choose this team: Attacking lines: John LeClair (LW) - Eric Lindros (C) - Mark Recchi (RW) Bill Barber (LW) - Bobby Clarke (C) - Reggie Leach (RW) Simon Gagne (LW) - Rod Brind'Amour (C) - Mikael Renberg (RW) Brian Propp (LW) - Rick MacLeish (C) - Tim Kerr (RW) Defenders: Mark Howe - Eric Desjardins Derian Hatcher - Chris Pronger Joe Watson - Jimmy Watson Goaltenders: Ron Hextall - first choice Bernie Parent Brian Boucher First power play unit: John LeClair - Eric Lindros - Mikael Renberg (Legion of Doom) Rod Brind'Amour - Eric Desjardins Second power play unit: Simon Gagne - Rick MacLeish - Mark Recchi Mark Howe - Chris Pronger Penalty kill unit I: Rod Brind'Amour - Mark Recchi Chris Pronger - Eric Desjardins Penalty kill unit II: Brian Propp - Bobby Clarke Jimmy Watson - Joe Watson Traditionally a lot of guys from Boston (from the 1967 NHL expansion draft: Bernie Parent, Joe Watson; later - Reggie Leach and others). Brian Propp from Philadelphia to Boston (1990). 90's and Montreal stars: John LeClair & Eric Desjardins. Mark Recchi - from Philadelphia (1992-1995) to Montreal, then Philadelphia (1999-2004) again and Boston. Even Simon Gagne played his last games in Boston. Blood Ties. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Kerr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_MacLeish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_Leach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Boucher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 1 Flyers went 1-3-3 in the NHL preseason. 1 win against Rangers, 2 losses in OT and 1 in SO. And now 3:4 (with a 0:4 hole) against Lausanne HC (Switzerland) - not good at all. Hart allowed 3 goals on 7 shots. Hayes looks good as a second line center, Laughton looks like he is a better version of himself and ok too. First games against Chicago (10.04.19) and Jersey (10.09.19). Boston is a solid team right now - 4 wins, 2 losses in OT. 8:2 win against Chicago. They don't want to stop; again will look like contenders. Montreal - 5 wins, 2 losses. Though, Toronto looks like they are too strong for them right now. Jersey - 5 wins, 2 losses during the preseason. NY teams - this is not a big deal for them. Dallas - 4 wins, 3 losses. Pavelski looks like a very important part of this team, solid display. Team is trying to reinvent itself a little bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gershwin Posted October 2 18 hours ago, Cory McNamara said: Flyers went 1-3-3 in the NHL preseason. 1 win against Rangers, 2 losses in OT and 1 in SO. And now 3:4 (with a 0:4 hole) against Lausanne HC (Switzerland) - not good at all. Hart allowed 3 goals on 7 shots. Hayes looks good as a second line center, Laughton looks like he is a better version of himself and ok too. First games against Chicago (10.04.19) and Jersey (10.09.19). Boston is a solid team right now - 4 wins, 2 losses in OT. 8:2 win against Chicago. They don't want to stop; again will look like contenders. Montreal - 5 wins, 2 losses. Though, Toronto looks like they are too strong for them right now. Jersey - 5 wins, 2 losses during the preseason. NY teams - this is not a big deal for them. Dallas - 4 wins, 3 losses. Pavelski looks like a very important part of this team, solid display. Team is trying to reinvent itself a little bit. I don't see the fuss about Carter Hart. Every time I've see him play he's been pony. Not going to read too much into preseason but it's not really a surprise that the Habs are a little way off Toronto. We'll see how close we are on Saturday night I guess! Hopefully no more flukey goals for the Queafs this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 2 6 hours ago, Gershwin said: I don't see the fuss about Carter Hart. Every time I've see him play he's been pony. Not going to read too much into preseason but it's not really a surprise that the Habs are a little way off Toronto. We'll see how close we are on Saturday night I guess! Hopefully no more flukey goals for the Queafs this year. He has a very good numbers and even medals at a young age. But some writers think that he is some kind of second coming and that's strange. They even insist that he will be the leader (almost solely) of the whole team. Too much pressure can be a problem. Preseason or not at least you see who's hot, who's not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gershwin Posted October 2 2 hours ago, Cory McNamara said: He has a very good numbers and even medals at a young age. But some writers think that he is some kind of second coming and that's strange. They even insist that he will be the leader (almost solely) of the whole team. Too much pressure can be a problem. Preseason or not at least you see who's hot, who's not. There's shades of Carey 'best in the World' Price. He gets way more plaudits than he deserves despite quite a few average seasons. Delighted to see Nick Suzuki make the Habs' opening night roster by the way. He's one who's looked really good in preseason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 3 21 hours ago, Gershwin said: There's shades of Carey 'best in the World' Price. He gets way more plaudits than he deserves despite quite a few average seasons. I think 10 and a half million is too much. At least he has a few very strong seasons, but only with one deep run in the playoffs. Gold at Olympics, gold at World Cup of Hockey - but all these defenders in front of him were top-notch. Maybe Montreal pays for stability, confidence. Quote Delighted to see Nick Suzuki make the Habs' opening night roster by the way. He's one who's looked really good in preseason. Along with Weal and Folin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gershwin Posted October 4 On 03/10/2019 at 19:16, Cory McNamara said: Along with Weal and Folin. I love Jordan Weal. Never takes a shift off, great hockey sense and chips in with some big goals. Surprised we managed to get him for that diddy Chaput. Folin had a pretty poor preseason imho – but he may have just been out-played by Cale Fleury. Good win for Philly tonight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 5 4 hours ago, Gershwin said: I love Jordan Weal. Never takes a shift off, great hockey sense and chips in with some big goals. Surprised we managed to get him for that diddy Chaput. And he is with a goal in his first game, Montreal was close - 1 point against a strong side. Quote Good win for Philly tonight! Konecny was alright, Laughton too. Two masterpieces: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 5 Andrei Markov is ready to return. He still loves fans and the city. He needs just 10 games for 1000 in the NHL. He won the Gagarin Cup in 2018 and was a very important player for Ak Bars team. This was the third Russian title for him (2000 and 2005 with Dynamo Moscow). He wants to play a season or two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gershwin Posted October 6 16 hours ago, Cory McNamara said: Andrei Markov is ready to return. He still loves fans and the city. He needs just 10 games for 1000 in the NHL. He won the Gagarin Cup in 2018 and was a very important player for Ak Bars team. This was the third Russian title for him (2000 and 2005 with Dynamo Moscow). He wants to play a season or two. He’s still an amazing play maker/passer but I suspect the speed of today’s NHL won’t suit him. Kind of glad Mtl passed on him. after last night’s win over the leafs. The incident that led to the penalty shot was so funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 6 5 hours ago, Gershwin said: He’s still an amazing play maker/passer but I suspect the speed of today’s NHL won’t suit him. Kind of glad Mtl passed on him. There is some bad blood between him and gm & egos. Ego can destroy any relations. But, 16 years in one team is not a joke, experience and all. I wonder where Andy will play. Feel something close. Boston wins 1:0, Boston wins 2:1 - playoff style. Mika Zibanejad - 4 goals, 8 points in two games Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted October 6 (edited) Another year of me saying the Habs are coming back. Edited October 6 by Tazio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gershwin Posted October 6 1 hour ago, Tazio said: Another year of me saying the Habs are coming back. Defence looks pretty ropey, lack 1/2 elite players in their prime and the power play is still honkin'. Doubt we'll do much this year but the team is certainly fun to watch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 9 Carolina thrashed Florida 6:3, it took them 22 minutes to score FIVE. I like what Brind"Amour is doing right now. They need one win for a record start. No any signs of stoppage for Boston - 4:3 against Golden K. Marchand keeps rolling. Wins for Anaheim & Dallas - which is good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 10 Comfortable win over Jersey 4:0. First game against Flyers for Wayne Simmonds. Carter Hart's first ever shutout. Giroux - Hayes - Voracek Lindblom - Couturier - Konecny Last chance for Voracek as a first-liner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 12 Carolina Hurricanes sets a new record - 5 wins in a row since the start of the season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted October 12 9am today. Not sure of the up to date. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted October 28 So, in baseball it's Houston vs Washington (3:2); who would have thought. In hockey there are some surprises too. Colorado and Buffalo are the leaders right now. Marcus Johansson and Colin Miller are new guys for Sabres and they do a good job. Dahlin and Skinner help their team to be as high as possible. In Philadelphia, well... Giroux is a center forward again (first line). Guys in the first line are trying to "find" each other right now. van Riemsdyk - Giroux - Voracek Lindblom - Couturier - Konecny Some good games, some - not so much... Boston is in a perfect condition, they don't want to stop. A lot of goals, solid games and all. They display a colorful hockey. St. Louis is going through the motions, kind of. Dallas Stars - the biggest disappointment right now. But, they still have a lot of potential. Montreal scored 41 goals - 7th place in the league (goals for); Boston with 36, Buffalo - 42. Some interesting games there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted November 2 Washington Nationals won the World Series 2019, hard to believe. What next? Buffalo as the NHL champions? OK... two really good goals: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted November 3 Andrei Markov will play for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL) until the end of the season 2019 - 2020. End of the story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory McNamara Posted November 6 Brad Marchand has two 5 point games (hasn't scored any in last contest against Montreal 4:5). Tuukka Rask is the best goaltender in the league right now. Extraordinary form. 9 Games and 7 wins, 1.88 goals against, SP% .936. Flyers' rookie Joel Farabee scored his second goal. A comfortable win over strong Carolina. NHL scoring leaders: David Pastrnak (Bruins) - 15 games, 15 goals, 15 assists, 30 points. Brad Marchand (Bruins) - 15 games, 10, 18. Leon Draisaitl (Oil) - 16 games, 13, 14. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gershwin Posted November 8 On 06/11/2019 at 16:58, Cory McNamara said: Brad Marchand has two 5 point games (hasn't scored any in last contest against Montreal 4:5). Tuukka Rask is the best goaltender in the league right now. Extraordinary form. 9 Games and 7 wins, 1.88 goals against, SP% .936. Flyers' rookie Joel Farabee scored his second goal. A comfortable win over strong Carolina. NHL scoring leaders: David Pastrnak (Bruins) - 15 games, 15 goals, 15 assists, 30 points. Brad Marchand (Bruins) - 15 games, 10, 18. Leon Draisaitl (Oil) - 16 games, 13, 14. Rask was ****ing pish against Montreal. Unfortunately Montreal were dog shit against Philly last night. The Flyers really should have won it long before OT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gershwin Posted November 11 Don Cherry fired Good to see the absolute bawbag lose his prime time slot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
