Jakis Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 The Penguins have won the chance to draft Crosby. I guess that means they will be staying in Pittsburg for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Could have been worse. Could have been the Leafs or Rangers or a stinky southern team. I dig the built-in "Mario passing the torch" storyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 How can Mario Lemieux not play another season with this news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted July 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Could have been worse. Could have been the Leafs or Rangers or a stinky southern team. I dig the built-in "Mario passing the torch" storyline. It might have been worse..it could have even been ottawa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Touché.But 9 ain't bad. It was pretty exciting when they were counting down and Ottawa was still in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 I was pulling for the Habs. I don't hate them like I should, but I find they are too finesse for my liking. Crosby would add some fun to the Leaf/Habs/Sens games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted July 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Ya 9 is good, this draft year has many talented players also. I cant wait till teams start buying out players and the large amount of free agents become available. Should be an interesting few weeks for hockey.Cheers,Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Whered the leafs finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 1. Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins2. Mighty Ducks Mighty Ducks of Anaheim3. Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes4. Wild Minnesota Wild5. Canadiens Montreal Canadiens6. Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets7. Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks8. Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers9. Senators Ottawa Senators10. Canucks Vancouver Canucks11. Kings Los Angeles Kings12. Sharks San Jose Sharks13. Sabres Buffalo Sabres14. Capitals Washington Capitals15. Islanders New York Islanders16. Rangers New York Rangers17. Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes18. Predators Nashville Predators19. Red Wings Detroit Red Wings20. Flyers Philadelphia Flyers21. Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs22. Bruins Boston Bruins23. Devils New Jersey Devils24. Blues St. Louis Blues25. Oilers Edmonton Oilers26. Flames Calgary Flames27. Avalanche Colorado Avalanche28. Stars Dallas Stars29. Panthers Florida Panthers30. Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeasJim Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 I want to think that this sucks. Crosby playing for a small market team. But.... Is there such a thing as a small market team any more? He'll have fun playing with Mario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 (edited) Here's Bob McKenzie's 2005 Top 30 Draft Prospects ranked in order:http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature.asp?fid=7329 Edited July 22, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeasJim Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Here's some of the rule changes for the 2005/2006 Season.No more ties- Following a scoreless five-minute overtime, three players from each team participate in a shootout.- Each team takes three shots. The team with the most goals after those six shots wins.- If the score remains tied, the shootout will proceed to a "sudden death" format.- If a game is decided by a shootout, the final score will give the winning team one more goal than its opponent, based on the score at the end of overtime.Two-line passes- Two-line passes will now be legal. The centre-red line will be ignored for off-side purposes.- The "tag-up" off-side rule returns, allowing play to continue if offensive players who preceded the puck into the zone return to the blue-line and "tag" it. Restrictions on goalies- The dimensions of goaltender equipment will be reduced by approximately 11 per cent. In addition to a one-inch reduction (to 11 inches) in the width of legpads, the blocking glove, upper-body protector, pants and jersey also will be reduced in size.- Goalies may play the puck behind the goal-line only in a trapezoid-shaped area defined by lines that begin six feet from either goal post and extend diagonally to points 28 feet apart at the end boards.Bigger Offensive Zone- The blue-lines will be moved closer together to create an additional four feet in each of the offensive zones. That reduces the size of the neutral zone to 50 feet from 54 feet.- The goal-lines will be moved two feet, to 11 feet from the end boards.- The width of blue-lines and centre-red line remains unchanged.Changes to icing- A team that ices the puck cannot make a line change prior to the ensuing face-off.- Touch remains in effect but linesmen will be given more discretion to wave off icing infractions if they are deemed the result of an attempted pass.Changes to instigator rule- A player who instigates a fight in the final five minutes of a game will receive a game misconduct and an automatic one-game suspension. The length of suspension would double for each additional incident.- In addition, the player's coach will be fined $10,000 US, a fine that would double for each such incident.Areas of emphasis for officials- Zero tolerance on interference, hooking and holding/obstruction.- Goalies who play the puck behind the goal-line but outside the designated puck-handling area will be penalized for delay of game.- Goaltenders will be penalized for delaying the game if they "freeze" the puck unnecessarily.- Any player who shoots the puck directly over the glass in his defending zone will be penalized for delay of game.Unsportsmanlike conduct- The league will review and assess fines to players who dive, embellish a fall or a reaction, or who feign injury in an attempt to draw penalties.- The first such incident will result in a warning letter; the second will result in a $1,000 fine; the third will result in a $2,000 fine; and the fourth incident will result in a one-game suspension.- Public complaints or derogatory comments toward the game also will result in fines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Habs #5!!! Sweet!!! Good for the Pens too. I dont think Mario will be around too much longer though. He didnt even last when they still had decent help around him. Not to say he isnt wicked-awesome, its just his old bones are, well, gettin older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 - Public complaints or derogatory comments toward the game also will result in fines.People do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeasJim Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Sounds like Bertuzzi will get 10-20 games this season as well before he can play.Story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Even Del is excited that hockey is back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 "Habs #5!!! Sweet!!! "HELL YEAH!To tell the truth, I was at DaveyBoy's watching it. We missed pick 5 (the sound was off as we listened to some glistening *Coltrane) and thought that the Habs were one of the 2 teams left to draw. My heart was fluttering a little too quickly, whilst taking some jumps that werent healthy. Having LOVED THAT THE LAUGHS ENDED UP AT TWENTYFUCKINGONE, my joy was blissful. Once the GM's for Anaheim and Pittsburg were on the stage, I decided to pay close attention and noticed the draft board behind them.5 - MontrealWith a sigh of relief, my heart began to beat at a normal pace.(Based on Bob McKenzie's picks) Please, tell me Bobby Ryan is still available at the 5th spot when Gainey chooses.* Not Coltrane, cant recall what we listened to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 I was not a 'big fan' of this board... until the talk of hockey (Pittsburgh). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggest Fan Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 Our neighbors to the north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 do you guys want a sports only forum here ? I'd love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 I was not a 'big fan' of this board... until the talk of hockey (Pittsburgh).You use "quotes" too much... I thought you said you were from Philly? Selling out the Flyers for the Penguins? Some "fan" you are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 I am ALL over a 'Sports Forum' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 Sports? For?UM?okau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 Sports only?? You've been promising this for years!!! Your such a tease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 "Go""Sens""Go" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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