NHL 2010-2011 Season

Dakota rube · Feb 22, 2011

^where did you play Midgets?

Tck13 · Feb 22, 2011

Originally Posted by L.R.

When I played hockey, I occasionally was called up for tournaments or as an injury replacement for a AAA or higher-level team. One time, when I was 12 or something, I played a game against Crosby. I was only on one or two shifts vs him, and he was on another plane of hockey-existence. At the time, my coach and a couple others told us to watch him, that he was the next Gretzky.

At this point, I would like to point out my +/- vs Crosby is +1.

Where did you play? I played against Bobby Clarke's son and Bill Bergey's son who later went on to play pro lacrosse instead of hockey.

L.R. · Feb 22, 2011

New Brunswick, out of Carleton York Victoria. (A team from 2-3 school districts... we're a small place). I'm fairly certain it was in St. Stephen in NB. It's weird, at the time I was told it was a big deal, but didn't think much of it, (small tournament, I was a 4th string call up), and now I'm trying to remember it more. I think it was the year before he wanted to go for Midget, but the league wouldn't let him.

I never ended up playing beyond midget rec hockey, family illness combined with ridiculous expenses (Recreational teams would end up costing you a few hundred every month very easily, AAA would cost several times that.), also I just wasn't that good haha.

AR_Six · Feb 22, 2011

Weird, weird trade today... have to thank the Penguins for choosing to fleece a western conference team. James Neal is a really good 2nd line guy and Niskanen is serviceable, legitimate NHL level depth guy.

gort · Feb 22, 2011

Neuvirth played huge tonight. 39 save shutout against the pens. What a beast.

jarude · Feb 22, 2011

Originally Posted by gort

Neuvirth played huge tonight. 39 save shutout against the pens. What a beast.

He better get consistent fast so the Caps make it to the playoffs and not have Varlamov implode again.

NewYorkIslander · Feb 23, 2011

Originally Posted by L.R.

When I played hockey, I occasionally was called up for tournaments or as an injury replacement for a AAA or higher-level team. One time, when I was 12 or something, I played a game against Crosby. I was only on one or two shifts vs him, and he was on another plane of hockey-existence. At the time, my coach and a couple others told us to watch him, that he was the next Gretzky.

At this point, I would like to point out my +/- vs Crosby is +1.

Was he bitching then too?? lol

I played with a guy on the Chicago Wolves when I was in college. He and I carried our team in scoring, although we never won anything. Only thing was he was a 16 year old HS kid playing in a men's league and I was an overweight 21 year old college kid. Went on to play at UMass and now is in the A. Heard he trains with Higgins and Komisarek in the off season. Looks like he's in the Devils organization now. Not bad point totals.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=72064

gomestar · Feb 23, 2011

high-five to Moulson on the Isles for a killer few games, a new contract, and his second career hat trick. While it is my job to dislike the Isles as a Rangers fan, I must lend the kudos to Moulson as I was in a few college classes with him and have only positive things to say. After the final home game of his college career, the fans were let onto the ice with the players and GF had her jersey signed by a few players (including Bitz now on the Panthers and O'Byrne now on the Avs), but Moulson brought the lulz with a "lets move the fabric a tad 'cause the only spot left is on your boobie" comment.

sonick · Feb 23, 2011

Moulson was a great pickup for me in my office pool.

jarude · Feb 23, 2011

Originally Posted by gomestar

high-five to Moulson on the Isles for a killer few games, a new contract, and his second career hat trick. While it is my job to dislike the Isles as a Rangers fan, I must lend the kudos to Moulson as I was in a few college classes with him and have only positive things to say. After the final home game of his college career, the fans were let onto the ice with the players and GF had her jersey signed by a few players (including Bitz now on the Panthers and O'Byrne now on the Avs), but Moulson brought the lulz with a "lets move the fabric a tad 'cause the only spot left is on your boobie" comment.

Scoring twice on his brother-in-law (Quick) is a good one, too. I wonder how many guys in the NHL are related like that?

L.R. · Feb 23, 2011

Originally Posted by NewYorkRanger

Was he bitching then too?? lol I played with a guy on the Chicago Wolves when I was in college. He and I carried our team in scoring, although we never won anything. Only thing was he was a 16 year old HS kid playing in a men's league and I was an overweight 21 year old college kid. Went on to play at UMass and now is in the A. Heard he trains with Higgins and Komisarek in the off season. Looks like he's in the Devils organization now. Not bad point totals. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=72064
Those are consistent good stats, hard to do at that level. Do you still play hockey at all? I have no experience with mens leagues, in uni I just played in a beer-league. It's funny, the random connections to NHL people. I was telling my best friend of playing vs Crosby. She replied "Cool... he plays with my little cousins every time he's home". They're neighbours haha, and he still plays pond hockey when he has the chance.

Lord-Barrington · Feb 23, 2011

Originally Posted by L.R.

Those are consistent good stats, hard to do at that level. Do you still play hockey at all? I have no experience with mens leagues, in uni I just played in a beer-league. It's funny, the random connections to NHL people. I was telling my best friend of playing vs Crosby. She replied "Cool... he plays with my little cousins every time he's home". They're neighbours haha, and he still plays pond hockey when he has the chance.
Every bit of anecdotal evidence I've ever heard about Crosby off the ice is that he's awesome. Kind, patient with fans and lends himself to a huge amount of community stuff that he could easily say no to. Too bad he's a goddamn whiner on the ice, though.

AR_Six · Feb 24, 2011

Crosby's been "in the works" since he was like 9 years old or something, he has basically been groomed to be an ambassador of the sport and he does it pretty well.

sonick · Feb 24, 2011

Kovalev to Pittsburgh.

jarude · Feb 24, 2011

Originally Posted by sonick

Kovalev to Pittsburgh.

... for a 7th rounder

why the hell not? I'd take him for that much. Notable 7th rounders: Lundqvist, Pavelski and guys like Moss, Huet, Kostitsyn..

Looks like Sopel is making the rounds, too... here's betting he'll be back in Chicago after he becomes a UFA. Also, Brad Richards - stays or goes? Here's an idea: to Dallas, Hagman, Kotalik, 2nd rounder, to Calgary, Richards... will never happen but is nice to dream

edit: Stillman back to Carolina

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