Official 2011/2012 NHL Th - Non-Ski Gabber - Forums

Quoting oreopancake.$ from Jul 7 2011 8:48:18:
i get to meet Joe Sakic later this month, so fucking excited. by the way, it's his birthday today. need to order a new jersey SOON then if I want it to get it signed by him, should I go with a Nordiques jersey (which would be amazing to have) or just the Avalanche one? I need opinions.

Quoting Bar_Down$ from Jul 8 2011 9:28:58:
fuck semin i hope mtl doesnt take that shit, we have too many euros as it is, we need big strong canadian boys

Quoting Klazo$ from Jul 8 2011 6:50:47:
2002 Olympic Rag if you can find it..

Quoting Bumblesteeze from Jul 8 2011 11:13:38:
I don't care how many goals he scored, Montreal needs one strong power forward that lets his fists do the talking not his palms. I wish Montreal signed Zenon Konopka, he would've been a perfect fit.

Quoting Klazo$ from Jul 8 2011 3:42:27:
You have one of the best power forwards in the league...

Quoting Bumblesteeze from Jul 8 2011 3:48:30:
I'm not sure why I said a power forward, I meant a gritty player that can play hockey and drop the gloves while playing on the 3rd or 4th line. Montreal needs extra grit and someone that can protect the smurfs. Who would you say is one of the best power forwards that plays for Montreal?

Quoting J.D.$ from Jul 8 2011 5:21:48:
God I hope they go to Portland or Seattle. I wouldn't hate it if they went to Quebec City but cmon... Portland. I wonder if anyone wants to own a team there.

Quoting J.D.$ from Jul 8 2011 5:21:48:
God I hope they go to Portland or Seattle. I wouldn't hate it if they went to Quebec City but cmon... Portland. I wonder if anyone wants to own a team there.

Quoting VinnieF$ from Jul 8 2011 6:10:54:
why would you dislike Quebec City? besides them wasting million in tax money to build a new arena.

Quoting jimmer$ from Jul 8 2011 7:02:33:
portland would be titties. as would be sacramento or salt lake...at least to me. a man can only dream.

Quoting DingoSean$ from Jul 8 2011 7:29:16:
Sacramento would only work if the Kings moved and an Arena was still built. It's about the same size as Portland so it's got potential (hockey has worked very well in the region in the past as well) I still dont see it happening however unless a lot of things come together just right. Quebec has a better chance, lets just say that much. Salt Lake City is a definite negative, rough rider. The Arena would need extensive renovations to make it a hockey arena again (as it is, it's in the same Basketball - only setup as Phoenix or Seattle's arenas, and would be absolutely worthless for NHL ice) This renovation would be at the expense of the Jazz who have built it to be for Basketball, and I dont see them being happy with doing that. (Note, this arena was not even used for the 2002 olympic hockey events - it's never really been a hockey arena). It's also a small metro area thats no bigger than Oklahoma city, if not smaller depending on which way you cut it... I dont expect it to be a viable hockey hotbed either.

Quoting jimmer$ from Jul 8 2011 7:44:37:
yea haha. i was mostly joking about slc, it's like 3 blocks of downtown and endless urban sprawl. but yea, sac would be sweet. however with the sharks already being there i don't see any potential for another nor cal team. at least not for a while, if the kings get a new arena we'll see. i like portland at this point though.

Quoting DingoSean$ from Jul 8 2011 6:52:33:
Paul Allen built his arena in Portland with the NHL in mind, and there have been many rumblings over the years about him buying an expansion franchise if the league were ever to expand. He would still be able to own an NHL team there, as the NBA nor NFL would have any issues with him owning another team there (the NBA nor NHL have no issue with it as long as theres a shared venue - see Atlanta Spirit Group, and the NFL has no issues as the team's not even in the same state. Portland has a metro area population over 2.2 million, which is comparable to Denver (2.5m) and Pittsburgh (2.3m), and larger than Columbus (1.8), and the Immediate San Jose area (also 1.8 - although, the true area including SF and Oakland runs well over 7million) It's not as large as Seattle which runs over 3 million, but it is larger than the next largest cities in the west with links to hockey, in KC, and Milwaukee. There's far more people in Downtown Portland that are jizzed about hockey than in Phoenix as well so it seems, and he raucous fanbase that has always existed in the Northwest would easily transfer over to the NHL... as they've sold out WHL junior games in both Memorial Coliseum (12000 capacity) and have also packed it into the Rose garden with over 19000 fans including STANDING room for such an event against Seattle. Oklahoma City, and Tulsa are also potential suitors, as they've been linked to the Penguins potential move a few years ago, but have been mostly silent since. Oklahoma City and Tulsa, both have much smaller metro areas, both under 1 million less than Portland, so I personally say 'hell no' to this sorta thing. Houston has also been linked in the past to teams, as they have an NHL ready arena as well as a bit of hockey background, but I see many of the same problems that went down in Phoenix getting bottled up in Houston. They are a massive Population centre too, and would give Dallas a more legitimate geographical rival, but nonetheless, I feel it's just another PHX waiting to happen, really. Portland's growing... Houston's not. Either way, there will not be a team in Quebec for at least another 4 years, so lets hold that one off until an arena is legitimately in the works...

Quoting hoodratz47 from Jul 8 2011 9:27:36:
bring back the buds or the buckaroos. Portland would eat up Pro Hockey in second. and it would make the great rivals with the sharks and the canucks. oh and the rose garden has 18 differant beers on tap... just to let you know. the radio as of late has been talking about either group buying a team and moving it or Paul Allen. now there is one problem. Paul Allen Owns the rose garden arena so if a team was to be bought by a group and moved.in .. would be at the mercy of Paul allens prices for using said arena. thats why i feel that Paul allen will buy a the coyotes and move them here... one can hope.. if it does happen i would take off my black hawks jersey and pick up a portland one in a heartbeat. fingers fucking crossed

Quoting General_Ripper from Jul 9 2011 3:13:05:
I'm going to have a fun time drinking from the cup in Buffalo come next year.

Quoting General_Ripper from Jul 9 2011 3:13:05:
I'm going to have a fun time drinking from the cup in Buffalo come next year.

Quoting General_Ripper from Jul 9 2011 3:13:05:
I'm going to have a fun time drinking from the cup in Buffalo come next year.

Quoting DingoSean$ from Jul 6 2011 11:10:25:
I'd say these teams are probably the biggest cup contenders... with all the IF's involved... San Jose - If they make one more big move for a decent scoring forward. Vancouver - If theyre able to make up for the loss of ''Errorhoff'' Capitals - If they show up for the playoffs. Pittsburgh - If theyre healthy Los Angeles - If they keep improving Boston - If they keep doing the same thing. I'd put Buffalo and Detroit in there as honourable mentions, but I dont see Detroit getting past LA, SJ, or Van... and I dont see Buffalo beating DC, Pitt, or Boston

Quoting Wolffy from Jul 18 2011 11:22:11:
I know I am biased, but c'mon, you gotta put the hawks up there. They are such a solid team with a perfect mix of young players and playoff experience. Ben Smith, Krueger, Bolland played out of their minds in the playoffs and are only getting better, and throw in there Toews, Sharp, and Hossa they have some depth on Offense.Stalberg, Frolik, Bickel are solid third and fourth line players. Seabrook,Keith, ( who is in my opinion one of the best D in the league ) and now O'Donell provide the experience that Leddy and now Lepisto need to get better. Crawford is only getting better as well.P.S. fuck kane, he doesn't do shit

Quoting heweezy$ from Jul 18 2011 11:34:43:
you're an embarrassment to hawks fans.

Quoting J.D.$ from Jul 19 2011 6:21:59:
I hope he donated that mil to charity or something. He probably did, I don't even know why I'm asking. What a guy.

Quoting Wolffy from Jul 18 2011 11:22:11:
I know I am biased, but c'mon, you gotta put the hawks up there. They are such a solid team with a perfect mix of young players and playoff experience. Ben Smith, Krueger, Bolland played out of their minds in the playoffs and are only getting better, and throw in there Toews, Sharp, and Hossa they have some depth on Offense.Stalberg, Frolik, Bickel are solid third and fourth line players. Seabrook,Keith, ( who is in my opinion one of the best D in the league ) and now O'Donell provide the experience that Leddy and now Lepisto need to get better. Crawford is only getting better as well.P.S. fuck kane, he doesn't do shit

Quoting DingoSean$ from Jul 11 2011 1:52:41:
Yeah, because Errorhoff was so successful with established teams in San Jose and Vancouver... lol.

Quoting Brettski. from Jul 19 2011 7:04:26:
jeee-yooooo see-akik!!! still remember that call. chills 5:40

Quoting Bar_Down$ from Jul 19 2011 6:04:29:
lol joe sakic is such a boss

Quoting DingoSean$ from Jul 20 2011 10:37:12:
I absolutely will not put the Hawks up there as a true cup contender. Period. Their largest strength in the playoffs in 2010 was their immense forward depth, and timely health. Yeah they absolutely deserved that cup, no doubt, but last year shows you what happens when a team loses so much as they did... Guys like Ladd Versteeg and Byfuglien were the real culprits during their cup run IMO. Yeah, the top guys like Toews, Keith and Seabrook all did the parts they were expected to do, but really it was the 2nd and 3rd line guys who killed other teams, including my Sharks, who at the time were far from healthy and somehow just couldn't keep up with the Hawks on the lower lines (even though they were quite deep as well). Also, the Sharks had an unpolished and rudely patched up Defense... even now I feel we are somewhat unfinished there... and back then, I feel the Hawks were able to use their big guys (specifically buttfuck) to really outmuscle and outplay teams like the Sharks and Canucks. They had a lot more trouble against Nashville and Philadelphia however... due to those teams' larger, stronger defenses. This last year however, shows you really what the Hawks are. Yeah, they have an awesome core, and will likely make the playoffs again, but are they going to even win their division? I dont even feel they can match up with the Wings in the longrun. The Canucks, Wings, Kings are FAR more scary to me than the Hawks going into next season, for me... I'd put the Hawks up there with Anaheim and Nashville as more 'middle of the pack' kinda contenders. It's still possible, but I just dont see it happening. As always though, this is just my opinion.

Quoting Wolffy from Jul 22 2011 5:58:38:
I'll quote you on this when they win it ;) lmaoo

Quoting Klazo$ from Jul 22 2011 5:50:41:
/puke

Quoting Proletariat. from Jul 22 2011 6:26:21:
I personally like the logo's they kind of remind me of a Brampton Battalion type of jersey. Also the to the person somewhere above, the maple leaf isn't a Molson Symbol, last I checked it was on our flag... However I would have liked to have seen the Arrow instead of the F-18

Quoting Proletariat. from Jul 22 2011 6:26:21:
I personally like the logo's they kind of remind me of a Brampton Battalion type of jersey. Also the to the person somewhere above, the maple leaf isn't a Molson Symbol, last I checked it was on our flag... However I would have liked to have seen the Arrow instead of the F-18

Quoting Proletariat. from Jul 22 2011 6:26:21:
I personally like the logo's they kind of remind me of a Brampton Battalion type of jersey. Also the to the person somewhere above, the maple leaf isn't a Molson Symbol, last I checked it was on our flag... However I would have liked to have seen the Arrow instead of the F-18

Quoting Klazo$ from Jul 22 2011 5:50:41:
/puke