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They're also apparently the ugliest in the US. At many things. http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-...a-63765062.html

Thank God that series is over. I can look forward to watching my tv shows again.

I know... Emrick's sayings like, "The Devils have won the Stanley Cup!!!" (shudders)

I thought the Wings had an advantage going into Edmonton. Not so much.

19 seconds in you can see Tatar's first goal as a Griffin.

11/3 Update: http://www.redwingscentral.com/stories/200...3_RWCReport.php "Andrej Nestrasil finds himself 10th in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League scoring early this season."

http://www.redwingscentral.com/stories/200...3_Nestrasil.php "It was the hardest season in my life because I left my family and I didn't know what to expect from Canadian hockey style or the people, but it turned out fantastic," Nestrasil said. "I was uneasy all year long, but I am glad I went there and played." "I was just so happy because (Detroit Red Wings) picked me and I knew they are the best organization and the best team in the league," he said. "I couldn't want more." On being a well-rounded power forward: "That is exactly my game," Nestrasil said. "I need a couple of years to get bigger. After maturing I hope I can bring a lot more than I brought this year."

It was because DET wouldn't give him the two or three or however long deal he wanted.

I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not, haha.

He would like to be a coach. That's pretty cool. But A Night at the Roxbury??? Really??? How sad.

Any chance Larsson looks ready to play some NHL games?

Highlights. All six goals I think. I hope this YT channel does this from now on.

http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/20..._shakes_of.html Griffins coach Curt Fraser says 18-year-old Tomas Tatar among top players on ice By Michael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids Press October 22, 2009, 8:00AM GRAND RAPIDS -- As the youngest player skating in the American Hockey League, Tomas Tatar long ago grew accustomed to a little ribbing about his age. That's what happens when you throw an 18-year-old into the mix with a bunch veterans. "Guys give me some laughs and smiles, but it's good for me," Tatar said. "It's fun in the locker room." The rookie left wing earned his first career point in the Grand Rapids Griffins' 7-2 loss to the San Antonio Rampage on Sunday night. Tatar had an assist on Andy Delmore's second-period goal. He also took two shots and finished with a plus-1 rating. Immigration and visa paperwork prevented Tatar from making his Griffins debut earlier this season, but once the Slovakia native got into the lineup, coach Curt Fraser said it looked like he belonged. "He was one of our top players on the ice. Is he a boy amongst men? No," Fraser said. "I think this kid's young, he's got big-time talent, big-time skills and he plays hard. That's what we need." Tatar (5-foot-10, 179 pounds) acknowledged he was a little nervous before his debut, but said he hasn't had any issues with making the adjustment from Europe to North America. "I think North America is great hockey," Tatar said. "It's a big difference from Slovakia, where I don't have to play physical and with speed. I like this game. "I don't have a problem. My size is not bigger, but I like the game in the corners. I like skill because it's good for me." The Detroit Red Wings selected Tatar with the 60th overall pick in this summer's NHL draft. The organization likely would have sent him to Plymouth of the Ontario Hockey League to start the season, but a strong training camp earned Tatar a spot in Grand Rapids. Fraser said Tatar will play this weekend during the Griffins' three-game homestand, but there's still a chance he could be assigned to Plymouth. "I wouldn't want to speculate either way right now, but obviously, for his development, you want to see him have success," Fraser said. "I don't want to see him sitting out a game, playing a game all year long. I don't think that's going to do him any good. "But the way he's going right now, I think he's more than capable of earning a spot in the lineup and staying there and developing his game." For his part, Tatar hopes to remain with Grand Rapids. But he also knows he'll have to earn his spot. "I think it's better for me to stay here," he said. "This league is probably a little bit faster and harder, but I like this game. I want to stay here."

http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/126454.html Nyquist looks forward to Olympic-sized rinks By Larry Mahoney BDN Staff ORONO, Maine — Gustav Nyquist was a ray of light in an otherwise gloomy season for the University of Maine hockey team last season. He led Hockey East freshmen with 13 goals and he also had 19 assists in 38 games. He was the first freshman to lead the Bears in scoring since a young man from North Vancouver, British Columbia, arrived on the scene at the outset of the 1992-93 season: Hobey Baker Award winner Paul Kariya. After Nyquist was held scoreless in the season-opening 4-1 loss at Union College, the 2008-2009 Hockey East All-Rookie Team selection has racked up four goals and two assists in the last three games and had the game-winner in the 5-3 victory over Michigan State Saturday night. Nyquist and his mates open Hockey East play this weekend when they visit Massachusetts in Amherst on Friday night and New Hampshire on Saturday evening. “They should be two exciting games,†said Nyquist, a right winger who enjoys the wider Olympic-size ice sheets he will be playing on this weekend. Olympic-sized ice sheets are the norm in Sweden. “I’m used to the smaller rinks now but the Olympic sheets are a lot of fun to play on,†said the Malmo, Sweden, native. “You have a lot more room to make moves on. There’s more room behind the net so you can make plays. And you can use your points [defensemen] more. You can also have some different looks on the power play.†Nyquist said it will be important for the Bears to play “between the [faceoff] dots†so they don’t get running around out of position. Nyquist is looking to have an even more productive year this season and feels he is a better player thanks to his familiarity with the opponents and the rinks and his diligent summer training program. “I’ve got more muscle weight. I want to be able to shake defenders off and beat them wide instead of having to dangle the puck between the skates [and then try to go around them],†said Nyquist. “I want to be able to push them away with one hand and keep the other hand on my stick. “I’m a little faster this year because I’ve improved my leg strength. And my shot is better. I’ve worked on that a lot, too,†he added. He intends to shoot the puck more after averaging a little more than three shots a game last season. “I didn’t shoot enough last year. I want to improve on that. There are a couple guys on the team, including me, that should have at least five shots on goal per game. In order to have a better chance to score, we need to shoot more,†he said. Sophomore left wing and linemate Brian Flynn said Nyquist has a lot more confidence this season. “He has a great shot and, hopefully, after scoring that goal [game-winner] against Michigan State, it will give him even more confidence to keep on shooting,†Flynn said. Nyquist will be a marked man, as he was last year, because opponents are aware of his prowess. “He’s really good. I like him a lot,†said MSU coach Rick Comley. “He is a highly skilled player who plays hard and plays with passion. He’s dangerous at all times.†UMass coach Don Cahoon called him a “great player. “He has great hockey sense and vision. He also plays with grit and competitiveness. He has the ability to make a play and put the puck away.â€

How could they screw that up though?

Anyone with photoshop skills want to make a Lidstrom 1000 pic like 300 poster?

That was beautiful.

Definitely Quincey. On paper it sounds awesome to have him taking up Meech's 10-12 minutes. Question, if Quincey was able to play on the PK, who would go out in his spot? Probably Kronwall right? EDIT: Oh yeah, I'd like Danny Markov back.