30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/5 en-us How 'bout some puck talk. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:41:59 EST NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18545373?source=rss_boards_NHL Did you think Nashville would be where they are right now? I sure don't think so. Here we are in 2nd place in the Central behind our nemisis the Chicago Blackhawks. We have won seven in a row. Our record is eight wins in arow back in 2005. We come ho ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:41:10 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18545373?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18556862?source=rss_boards_NHL I am stealing the idea off ThePensBlog , but it looked like it could be some fun. Here are some of my favorites from that post (with a few of my own at the end) ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:33:42 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18556862?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18497608?source=rss_boards_NHL What rule changes would you like to see? ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:59:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18497608?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18140459?source=rss_boards_NHL Friday night the Capitals had a complete effort against Florida. If you watch the team consistently, it's the sort of effort they have at the top of their game, an effort we say every game post-Thanksgiving 2007 through Game 7 vs Philly in 2008. I wo ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:33:21 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18140459?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18539433?source=rss_boards_NHL LAST WEEKS RANKINGS ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:51:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18539433?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18533447?source=rss_boards_NHL As we enter the holiday season, I can't help but think the NHL's continuing decision to play the Winter Classic on January 1st is insanely stupid. At the time of the Winter Classic (1pm), there will be 3 different college football bowl games on telev ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 4:07:16 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18533447?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17631733?source=rss_boards_NHL Here's a copy of the rules that I posted on the startup thread: ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 1:13:14 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17631733?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18485284?source=rss_boards_NHL I actually thought of this when commenting on another post, and now I have to ask what other people think about this, and that is, are the Sharks truly cursed in the playoffs? ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:24:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18485284?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18433551?source=rss_boards_NHL The Boston Bruins have won back-to-back games on the road .... and now have a little down time before 2 more road games. ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:29:52 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18433551?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18522999?source=rss_boards_NHL I have often thought Daniel Briere does not fix in with the Flyers style of plays. I guess he is trying to change that. He got in a "fight" against the Sharks last week. I say "fight" because if anyone saw it it should have been roughing penalties. A ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:08:56 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18522999?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17578507?source=rss_boards_NHL Getting beat by an OK Phoenix team at home is not acceptable. The announcers were not the only ones thinking that the Pens were looking ahead to the Flyers game more than actually playing the current game. They even started Johnson so Fleury could pl ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:19:10 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17578507?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18535339?source=rss_boards_NHL The Blackhawks just kind of treaded water while Jonathon Toews was out with the concussion but since he's been back they've been awesome, winning all of their 7 games and the power play has been much more productive. They put up 7 goals against the F ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:20:29 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18535339?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18518304?source=rss_boards_NHL Over the past year plus I had been one of Huet's Biggest critics, but thus far Antti Niemi leads the NHL in GAA and surprisingly his team mate Huet is 5th in the league. Now that we are a quarter of the way through the season it will be interesting t ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:09:04 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18518304?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18555926?source=rss_boards_NHL There are several towns that deserve a franchise. Which one would you like to see get a NHL club? ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:34:01 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18555926?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18540637?source=rss_boards_NHL 30 teams in the league: but Crosby at number 27. Just sayin. ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:13:55 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18540637?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18560389?source=rss_boards_NHL bend him over and have their way with him. ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 3:54:36 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18560389?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18439141?source=rss_boards_NHL Just wanted to see what other Flyers fans thought of the Sharks beating the Flyers 6-3. This was supposed to be a measuring stick game to see where the Flyers kind of stood in the league. Do the Flyers need to bolster the roster some how or are they ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 9:11:50 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18439141?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18188232?source=rss_boards_NHL Which is the best hockey town? ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:22:12 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18188232?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17702938?source=rss_boards_NHL Curious to see what people think right now. This is not meant to trash the Red Wings, who I think have been a model franchise, but to generate discussion. I feel this will be the first challenging season in years for the Wings and they will be hard p ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 0:20:45 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17702938?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18549337?source=rss_boards_NHL Ovechkin got a major and game misconduct for boarding Kaleta last night. Here's a video of the play. ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:15:22 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18549337?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17244159?source=rss_boards_NHL So to embarrass the gang and or promote the great stuff going on in this 2nd yr keeper league Im posting info about the league for all to see and laugh about. ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:37:01 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17244159?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18551500?source=rss_boards_NHL When Wayne Gretzky was in Calgary last week for a corporate outing, he chatted with Hockey Canada officials about his future. The door was left open for No. 99 to either become the Canadian general manager or head coach for the 2010 world championshi ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:24:14 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18551500?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18526724?source=rss_boards_NHL On my way home from work tonight I was listening to the fan 640 in Toronto with Bill Watters, they had the President of the NHL Fan Association. This oraganization has been around since 1998, it listens and addresses concerns of the fans and tries it ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 0:21:02 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18526724?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17339671?source=rss_boards_NHL Its that time of the year again. Coming back for a 3rd season, the regular season picks. But this year its a bit different. This year this is a flat amount of games so people arent confused about how many games they need to pick each night. ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:55 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17339671?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18379987?source=rss_boards_NHL IT wasn't the only noise at the rink, but it was the most reconizable. Even on AM broadcasts of games from Chicago Stadium, there was no mistaking the sound of the old Barton organ and Al Melgard. This was the instrument that stopped hooligans in the ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:07 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18379987?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18101536?source=rss_boards_NHL in last night's game vs the Ducks, Syd showed how he's more a complete player that Alex is. late in the game, MAF got out of position, and Syd dropped down and block a sure goal. you don't see alex doing that because he's cherry picking at the blue l ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:42:51 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18101536?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17710594?source=rss_boards_NHL This guy has been incredable so far on offense and defense. With 2 goals and 5 assists he is averaging a point a game. That is GREAT for a rokkie defenseman. Do you think he can keep it up? Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:17:35 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17710594?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18525933?source=rss_boards_NHL Seriously? CBS has a poll for which team is the best in the NHL and they don't include the Blackhawks!! They only are tied for second most points in the league and that is in two fewer games. They are on a 7 game winning streak including the last 4 o ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:57 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18525933?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18417981?source=rss_boards_NHL This Flyers team is really starting to mature and come together as a unit, taking responsibility for themselves. I can't help but think this has something to do with the veteran prescence of Chris Pronger. Everyone knows he's a great defenseman, futu ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 8:10:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18417981?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18449650?source=rss_boards_NHL i mean seriously... the way penguin fans talk about max talbot is kinda annoying... they talk like he is the next mario lemieux. MAX TALBOT IS A 10 GOAL SCORER NOT A 50 GOAL SCORER. STOP SAYING HE IS A GOOD PLAYER FOR MALKIN ON THE WING. HE IS NOT HE ... 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