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Hmm like to see that in the SJ/Van series...coincidental diving calls

Ummm that was a trip???

Just tryin to think how the playoffs would work out...throw out conferences I guess..

What do *you* mean...you people? (sorry couldn't resist gratuitous tropic thunder reference) Anyway back to topic...I think Ericsson thinks he's better than he is and is going to ask for more money than he's worth...and some team will probably overpay for him... That said i wouldn't be too broken up if a replacement for about the same amount of money and similar skill set can be found. I'm completely ambivalent..while he may end up being a good dman...he *was* mr irrelevant and may just not fit in with the future plans.

Whats really scary is how young he is...the man is a born leader and is SMART (eg surrounding himself with people with hockey smarts as well) Telling you right now...the NHL (Bettman) is going to hate this

Dude I chuckled and thats tough to do for me...wish I wasn't on my iPod def +1 in my book :beer: (exit can't remember the smilie but still...:beer: )

I've never ever heard a hockey player say "to use a simile...". Lol

The apprentice has learned well. A couple super stars an above average goalie, and fourth line grinders that play the puck. And a quiet leader. Remind you of a very successful team? Hate to say it but I think the bolts are going to be perrenials.. Mark my words... In five years if (and thats a BIG IF) theyll be wearin the tinfoil hats just like us...can u imagine the hate if Tampa and Detroit are competing year after year knocking out betttman's golden boys? (edit only hate to say it cuz Ive got mad respect for #19 but even if he gets past being in the armpit of the NHL he may have to go through the Wings to get the cup)

I had to rewind the dvr because I wasnt sure myself lol

Classless bruins fans throwin things AT the players at the end of the game Love the game...love Boucher's comment "we still want to respect the other team". See what happens when you have LEADERSHIP?

Lmfao one of the dumbass versus announcers just called boychuck kronwall (in his defense...they do wear the same number I believe)

LOVE IT when it's a hot chick and not some fatass behind the bench Damn why didnt we forecheck like this?

I think everyone expects very single d-man on the red wings to produce points like lidstrom does. I'm only 6' 3" and can't skate but I played rugby and can hit and take a hit like Kronner..sign me up too lmao (edit digression aren't both kronwall's and ericsson's brothers playin for gold?)

Bah too many rules to keep track of

Maybe we can trade him for cash and a decent defense coach?

Yes this is something along the lines of what I was looking for. Of course I wasn't making assumptions; however it seems TOI and +/- numbers when one person plays PK and the other doesnt can skew the numbers. It didn't seem to me a valid prima facia comparison between the two bringing up the +/- when we know lids is not killing penalties and there's, call it a 10% chance (serious WAG there) of getting a - for every minute of PK time you have... (not arguing not apologizing but I think he is staying)

Out of curiosity, can you adjust that for the time Kronner was on the ice for PK and Lids was not? I'm not trying to argue I'm just wondering? I don't have access to a computer so can't do it myself

Meh that's what I get for getting my rules from the announcers lol theyre always pointing out where the shaft is and such

Would that be legal in NHL? Stick's above the crossbar

This. I like the glove UP you don't see that much any more (well another netminder here who happens tho have +400 wins does it but not so pronounced) We found Ozzie's successor..for a f***in STEAL.

He's not good enough for the KHL is what I'm sayin Sheesh lol

Hudler's a Czech (but apparently can only check his own teammate effectively) I know bad pun I'm tryin anything to make myself feel better

My house? Lol my hockey wife gonna join me this time lolol (edit I know that's not what u meant...really your favorite bar should be the place you go...good people... Good beer... Good game )

Sorry I'm deaf after being at the game...can you repeat the question? Seriously it was LOUD at the Joe. I don't think they mike the Joe the same as other arenas... Hell... Listen to the difference between fans banging on the glass here vs Vancouver and you'll understand what I'm sayin

Just got home. Hoarse and *deaf*. Who the he'll says the shark tank is the loudest arena in the league. Jeeze I dont think I've ever heard the Joe so loud! Damn wish I'd known that I was at the game forgot to record it. I just wanna know if they showed the slash on Howard's helmet on tv (haven't read the thread yet)