30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/5 en-us How 'bout some puck talk. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:55:58 EST 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 ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:55:34 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18533447?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 8:23:01 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18433551?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? ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 9:56:41 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18497608?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18526218?source=rss_boards_NHL I can't see Jack on NHL.com's replay. ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:22:55 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18526218?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 4:55:08 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18485284?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 ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:01:17 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18140459?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 ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:13:59 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/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 11:29:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18518304?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: ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 2:14:59 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17631733?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/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/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/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/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/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 ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:11:07 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18449650?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. ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:48:33 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17339671?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18232299?source=rss_boards_NHL USA Hockey has had a rule in place for a few years now about head contact. It's a penalty. A minor penalty, double minor penalty, or a major plus game misconduct penalty, at the discretion of the Referee, shall be assessed to any player who intention ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:53:04 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18232299?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18421089?source=rss_boards_NHL It's cute that the Blackhawks aren't an option. This team was a top 5 team last year on basically raw speed and skill alone. Factor in a deep playoff run's worth of experience, and the addition of veteran Marian Hossa (who hasn't even played yet) and ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:46:51 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18421089?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? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:38:29 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17710594?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18381193?source=rss_boards_NHL Through 17 games, Pronger is averaging a point per game (4g-13a) and is a +13. The only players with more points than Pronger are Mike Green (18), Dan Boyle (20), and Tomas Kaberle. But Kaberle is a -5 on the season, Boyle is a +5 and Green is a +2. ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:16:33 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18381193?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 ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 9:31:22 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18526724?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18452680?source=rss_boards_NHL Sorry this is a fantasy question and not directly an NHL question. If there was strictly a fantasy forum I'd post it there instead. ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 8:36:11 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18452680?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18277066?source=rss_boards_NHL Just like every other trivia on these boards, answer without the help of google! Some are pretty obvious, while some are a little bit tricky. ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 1:15:33 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18277066?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18454345?source=rss_boards_NHL Let us not talk about when he won all his scoring championships by wide margins, setting the all time points record in a seasona as a young guy, beign the league's toughest player ever..MVP's 7 President Trophies (did not have it) 4 Stanley Cups..nor ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:53:02 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18454345?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18200866?source=rss_boards_NHL Now Letang is day to day. LOL wow they are really piling up. I mean why is it every top player for the pens that keeps getting hurt, why not dupuis or adams? lol how is every mediocre player for the Pens staying healthy yet Gonchar, Malkin, Letang, T ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:49:22 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18200866?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18510280?source=rss_boards_NHL Rumour has it that peddie and Tanenbaum are now all but ready to fire Burke and wilson. Apparently for the first time in leaf history something like 20 private suites or luxury boxes are sitting empty. the corporate big wiigs arent being bothered to ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 9:21:30 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18510280?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18476066?source=rss_boards_NHL The NHL has decided to review Laraque's knee on knee with Kronwall. Laraque claims it was an accident. Take a look for yourself. ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:23:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18476066?source=rss_boards_NHL NHL http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18417611?source=rss_boards_NHL James Neal should be suspended 20 games for his hit on Derek Dorsett for these three reasons: ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 1:27:01 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18417611?source=rss_boards_NHL 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/5 100