Random, one sentence NHL thoughts

[DChero]

Paul Martin is playing well.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Why are so many players getting tossed from the face offs this year?

 

[huskers1217]

Hockey is just soccer on ice

 

[DChero]

Hockey is just soccer on ice

Except with balls.

 

[forty_three]

Bjs. He knows a lot about Columbus.

Columbus had nothing to do with him. We limit our GM involvement to the really stupid. We stop before "Functionally retarded".

 

[forty_three]

I don't understand why Vinny Prospal looks like he was born in Laguna Beach.

 

[pixburgher66]

John Tortarella is an ass.

 

[pixburgher66]

The parity in the West is ridiculous.

 

[pixburgher66]

Calgary should just give up the notion that they'll make the playoffs and trade JBo and Iggy.

 

[SFNL]

Crosby still "sucks"

 

[BOSSMANPC]

John Tortarella is an ass.

Brooksie agrees with this comment.

 

[jerseyjigroe]

The Flyers are depressing.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

The Flyers are depressing.

I feel your pain brother.

 

[DChero]

Those Staal kids are pretty good, even the one that keeps getting hurt.

 

[buffhockey]

Waiting for that moment when the Buffalo players realize this season does count.

 

[awaz]

Crosby still "sucks"

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Waiting for that moment when the Buffalo players realize this season does count.

buffhockey did you read the article by Mike Harrington in the Buffalo News? Pretty good read. here's part of it.

When Miller spoke to The News on Tuesday, he wondered aloud if the team’s longtime stars are no longer thought of as the franchise’s core going forward. Vanek admitted pondering the finite nature of a hockey player’s career, likening it to being a young player during the team’s 2006 run to the Eastern Conference final and seeing veterans like Mike Grier and Chris Drury leading the team.

“They were about the age that I am now, and they’re done now,” Vanek said. “It hits you, how quick it goes. Here are two of my guys who mentored me, and they’re done playing hockey. You definitely want to be in a spot where you give yourself a chance of winning.”

Vanek acknowledged there’s likely no quick fix for the Sabres, meaning contention might have to wait until deeper into their careers if they stay here.

“We have good pieces here,” Vanek said. “Obviously, there are some pieces that need to be moved or added or however else you want to get it. The big piece for me, the one that makes me feel most comfortable, is that Ryan is here. He’s getting up there [in age], too, but this year he’s at the top of his game. That’s what is so unfortunate. When you have a goalie like him, you shouldn’t be in this position.”

Complete story, Sabres have value in seller’s market - Sports - The Buffalo News

 

[SFNL]

Where did Ovechkin go?

 

[IndyAndy]

Will we see Josh Harding back in goal again - ever?

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Where did Ovechkin go?

Good question, I was trying to remember when the last time anyone picked him to score in the survivor thread.