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Official NHL 2007-2008 season thread.

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i was shocked when i saw what had happened. glad to hear he's ok.

here's the video for anyone who hasn't seen it. pretty scary stuff a la malarchuk.
 
omg Stillman to the Sens in a 4-player deal!

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hock.../02/11/4840390-cp.html

Sens pull off a big deal
Acquire Stillman, Commodore
By Chris Yzerman, THE CANADIAN PRESS



OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators boast one of the league's most explosive trios in Jason Spezza, Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson.

But it's what was missing after his Big Three that led Sens GM Bryan Murray to pull the trigger on a four-player trade Monday, acquiring winger Cory Stillman and defenceman Mike Commodore from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Patrick Eaves and defenceman Joe Corvo.

"I'd like to see a few more than three guys scoring a lot of the points here and I think that's an area I tried to address," Murray said after picking up a pair of veterans who were a big part of the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory in 2006.

Despite leading the Eastern Conference, the Senators' lack of scoring depth became painfully obvious recently when both Heatley and Alfredsson were lost to injury and the team floundered, winning just three of 11 games before its recent two-game win streak - a streak that coincided with their return.

So if the Senators had any aspirations of returning to the final for a second consecutive season, Murray felt it was necessary to make a move.

"I think it's a message again to the community that this team wants to win the Stanley Cup and does this put us closer? I believe so," he said.

Stillman's 21 goals so far this year with the Hurricanes mark the eighth time in 13 seasons he's eclipsed the 20-goal plateau and the 34-year-old is expected to slot in on the team's second line immediately.

"I think that's a natural place to start," Senators coach John Paddock said. "This is a guy who's used to playing in the top six forwards, that's one reason we acquired him, and he addresses that need when we've talked about a goal scorer."

The Peterborough, Ont., native, who had 46 points in 55 games this season, waived his no-trade clause to OK the move to Ottawa and the Senators will be on the hook for just the remainder of his US$1.75-million salary, making him a relatively inexpensive top-six addition.

It's no secret that Murray has been looking to make changes for some time, particularly after it emerged over the weekend that he'd approached defenceman Wade Redden to see if he'd be interested in potentially waiving his no-trade clause only to have Redden say no.

Now, with the subtraction of Corvo's contract, which had two more years at $2.75 million each remaining, the Senators also left the door open for further deals. Both Stillman and Commodore are unrestricted free agents at the end of this season.

"We're going to keep talking. I don't think there's any doubt about it or any question about that. We're still going to try to do a couple of things," Murray said.

"The bottom line is we have a little flexibility that we didn't have before."

The addition of Commodore also gives Ottawa a boost to its back end, bringing both size and experience to a team that ranked 22nd in goals-against Monday and still harkens back to last season's Stanley Cup final when it was pushed around by a bigger, stronger Anaheim Ducks team.

At six-foot-five, 228 pounds, the 28-year-old native of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., has been earmarked to play alongside the more-offensive-minded Redden.

"We wanted a more physical presence in the back end and I think he's a real competitive player with size," Paddock said. "We said after the playoffs last year that size matters."

Stillman and Commodore were with the Hurricanes in Boston, preparing for their games Tuesday against the Bruins, when they learned of the deal. They returned to Raleigh, N.C., to pick up their passports and Murray said they'll arrive in Ottawa on Tuesday, too late for the morning skate but in time to be in the lineup that night when the Senators play host to the Buffalo Sabres.

In Eaves and Corvo, Carolina GM Jim Rutherford acquired a forward who's struggled with injuries this season but has shown a scoring touch in the past and a mobile defenceman who possesses a heavy shot.

The 23-year-old Eaves, a native of Fairbault, Minn., has played just 26 games this season because of recurring shoulder injuries and had four goals and six assists. He did score 20 in just 58 games in his rookie season in 2005-06 before slipping to 14 goals last year. He'll be a restricted free agent after this year.

Corvo, 30, from the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Ill., is the key to the deal for the Hurricanes.

Members of the Ottawa media jokingly tagged him with the nickname of Joe (Uh Oh) Corvo because of his high-risk offensive style, but his offensive potential could help the Hurricanes' power play, which ranks 17th in the league. He has six goals and 27 points this year.

"We're very happy to address one of our needs, making our defence more mobile and adding a player like Joe that can play on the power play," Rutherford said. "Also, we view Patrick as a real character player, a real good young player that can fit into our style of play.

"With that being said, it's very tough to say goodbye to guys that we're part of winning a championship and Cory and Mike were true professionals and were a big part of us winning the Stanley Cup. So this is a tough deal, but one that's necessary."
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Hey, this thread does exist! Totally forgot searching for it, I'm dumb.

Due to my season tickets I had the pleasure of being at the Sabres game last night. I've never seen blood like that in real life, it straight up gushed from Zednik's neck.
Everyone I sit around was totally shocked, like they saw someone get shot.

For a solid 20 minutes you could hear fucking pin drop in that arena. I'm kind of surprised they played the last 9 minutes of the game. I don't see how anyone on that team could
regain enough focus to play, let alone play to win.

 
I got to see the coverage today. Last night we had it on and then switched to something else and forgot about it. insane!

Sampson, you must be loving the playoff run. I wish my team could get a sniff at 8th.
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
Hey, this thread does exist! Totally forgot searching for it, I'm dumb.

Due to my season tickets I had the pleasure of being at the Sabres game last night. I've never seen blood like that in real life, it straight up gushed from Zednik's neck.
Everyone I sit around was totally shocked, like they saw someone get shot.

For a solid 20 minutes you could hear fucking pin drop in that arena. I'm kind of surprised they played the last 9 minutes of the game. I don't see how anyone on that team could
regain enough focus to play, let alone play to win.
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Damn, just watched the video. I believe what you're saying, the trail of blood was unbelievable.
 
I'm actually enjoying this season more than last, from a purist standpoint.
The 12 out of 13 game winless strea sucked, but hey what are you gunna do?

This is the best time of the season. A jam packed February where every point counts and the team is playing grind out hockey.
You can't give me enough of this stuff. Hopefully Boston and NY Rangers decide to step up their mediocrity and drop a few places in conf. standings. Then I wouldn't mind Carolina continuing to flounder and mabey even watch the Habs take over first place in the east. I'd love to see Emery cry, more.

It's been a really tight season. Lots of parity across the teams, even though some seem to be loaded with talent. Less scoring but I don't really care as long as hockey is still on TV.

So I'd like to see my sabres get into the playoffs and win at least one round. Then I'd love to see the Red Wings and the Sens both get sliced up early.
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
So I'd like to see my sabres get into the playoffs and win at least one round.
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Don't worry. We'll make it to the conference finals only to lose again, a la Philadelphia Eagles. 😛

In actuality, this team might have the best chance to do some serious damage in the playoffs, because they've had to fight every inch for where they are in the standings. The past couple of years, a lot of time they won merely on talent alone, and sort of breezed through many games. This year, it takes a solid 60 minute hockey effort to win as well as a few lucky bounces. I think this team finally understands what hard work can do.
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
.............. Then I'd love to see the Red Wings and the Sens both get sliced up early.
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Hush your mouth.




That Zednick cut looked soooo innocent until the blood started pouring out.

No fun seeing that. Thank goodness that trainer was on it so fast.


 
Originally posted by: JujuFish
Originally posted by: SampSon
So I'd like to see my sabres get into the playoffs and win at least one round.
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Don't worry. We'll make it to the conference finals only to lose again, a la Philadelphia Eagles. 😛

In actuality, this team might have the best chance to do some serious damage in the playoffs, because they've had to fight every inch for where they are in the standings. The past couple of years, a lot of time they won merely on talent alone, and sort of breezed through many games. This year, it takes a solid 60 minute hockey effort to win as well as a few lucky bounces. I think this team finally understands what hard work can do.
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They look like they've figured out what it takes to win, but I'm not exactly convinced just yet. They still seem to randomly falter (a la Boston third period). I hope this recent play can continue and not end up back in this circular streaky play they've had this year.

I would looooooove to see the Caps take the Southeast and Buffalo work their way in to a 6 seed. Partly, because the Southeast is terrible (I know, I know, any given game...) but mostly because I would be able to catch the playoff games down here in DC.
 
A reader named Allan Martel has made two interesting affirmations in the Globe and Mail's comments section following their article on the trade: that Forsberg flew into Ottawa this afternoon and will be having his physical tomorrow between 10 a.m. and noon. If all is well, he will be signed, and the announcement made on Thursday.

He's not getting any grief from the other readers, so maybe, just maybe...
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😀
 
Originally posted by: Squisher
Originally posted by: SampSon
.............. Then I'd love to see the Red Wings and the Sens both get sliced up early.
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Hush your mouth.




That Zednick cut looked soooo innocent until the blood started pouring out.

No fun seeing that. Thank goodness that trainer was on it so fast.
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From where I was sitting it looked as if the blade just touched his throat and that was it. It didn't seem like any distinct slicing motion or anything. But the result were unbelievable. Blood exploded from his neck. My beer buzz was instantly killed.

They look like they've figured out what it takes to win, but I'm not exactly convinced just yet. They still seem to randomly falter (a la Boston third period). I hope this recent play can continue and not end up back in this circular streaky play they've had this year.

I would looooooove to see the Caps take the Southeast and Buffalo work their way in to a 6 seed. Partly, because the Southeast is terrible (I know, I know, any given game...) but mostly because I would be able to catch the playoff games down here in DC.
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They have what it takes to win when they want to. The sabres are always like that, along with many other teams.

The third period of that Boston game was just dumb play and exhaustion from a heavy schedule. There are still a lot of young developing kids on the sabres that can either shine or collapse with a string of bad shifts. The thing they have going for them is that they can still expect points from any of their lines. They aren't top heavy. I don't think the sabres are for real this year, they will have a playoff birth but that's about it. Although there are always cinderella stories to be had.

The more southeast div. teams in the mix, the better, kinda. Having a couple atlantic div. teams go on a point drought would be great. I think the northeast div. has some of the teams to make the best late season runs and push for superior playoff seeding.

I'm just not buying the Rangers, Devils, or the Flyers as the real deal this season. The flyers have the best shot due to their ability to score. The rangers are the second lowest scoring team in the east, despite their talent and their goal tending. The Devils are right there with the Rangers, except their goaltending is better.

It's such a tight race in both confs. that it's impossible to even begin to make a guess.



 
Originally posted by: dennilfloss
They said on TV Zednik lost over a quart of blood.:shocked:
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I haven't seen a youtube vid where it actually showed blood squirting. Anyone see one?
 
could Hughson love the Canucks any more?

it's one thing when he is a Canucks homer when he does their games on Sportsnet, but when it is a HNIC game he should at least TRY to seem impartial.

super annoying. plus, he HATES the Oilers.
 
Originally posted by: meltdown75
could Hughson love the Canucks any more?

it's one thing when he is a Canucks homer when he does their games on Sportsnet, but when it is a HNIC game he should at least TRY to seem impartial.

super annoying. plus, he HATES the Oilers.
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hehe, doesn't bother me!

Oilers are going down! :devil:
 
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