Canes thread: http://thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=576140


OPENING NIGHT

Thursday, October 1
7:00 PM - Boston vs. Washington - VERSUS
7:00 PM - Toronto vs. Montreal
10:00 PM - Colorado vs. San Jose - VERSUS
10:00 PM - Calgary vs. Vancouver



Friday, October 2
12:00 PM - Chicago vs. Florida (from Helsinki, Finland) - VERSUS
3:00 PM - St. Louis vs. Detroit (from Stockholm, Sweden) - VERSUS

Saturday, October 3
12:00 PM - Florida vs. Chicago (from Helsinki, Finland)
3:00 PM - Detroit vs. St. Louis (from Stockholm, Sweden)




January 1, 2010
1:00 PM - Boston vs. Philadelphia (from Fenway Park) - NBC




No All-Star game this year as the league shuts down from Feb. 14 to Mar. 1 for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Here are the countries participating in the hockey tournament:

Group A:
Canada
United States
Switzerland
Norway

Group B:
Russia
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Latvia

Group C:
Sweden
Finland
Belarus
Germany


Other Dates:

Nov. 9: Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
Dec. 26 - Jan. 5: World Junior Championship in Regina/Saskatoon
Apr. 11: Last day of regular season
Apr. 14: Start date of Stanley Cup Playoffs
May 7 - 23: IIHF World Championship in Germany


Major Offseason Moves:

Mattias Ohlund to Tampa
Craig Anderson to Clorado
Marian Hossa to Chicago
Dwayne Roloson to NY Islanders
Mike Knuble to Washington
Jaroslav Spacek to Montreal
Nikolai Khabibulin to Edmonton
Scott Clemmensen to Florida
Mike Cammalleri to Montreal
Greg Zanon to Minnesota
Mike Komisarek to Toronto
Brian Gionta to Montreal
Marian Gaborik to NY Rangers
John Madden to Chicago
Martin Havlat to Minnesota
Nik Antropov to Atlanta
Mikael Samuelsson to Vancouver
Alexei Kovalev to Ottawa
Francois Beauchemin to Toronto
Saku Koivu to Anaheim
Kurtis Foster to Tampa
Nick Boynton to Anaheim
Ales Kotalik to NY Rangers
Jay McKee to Pittsburgh
Paul Mara to Montreal
Martin Biron to NY Islanders
Mike Grier to Buffalo
Vaclav Prospal to NY Rangers
Todd Bertuzzi to Detroit
Alex Tanguay to Tampa
Mike Comrie to Edmonton
Dennis Seidenberg to Florida
Petr Sykora to Minnesota

By way of trade:

Chris Pronger to Philadelphia
Joffrey Lupul to Anaheim
Jay Bouwmeester to Calgary
Jordan Leopold to Florida
Scott Gomez to Montreal
Chris Higgins to NY Rangers
Pavel Kubina to Atlanta
Ryan Smyth to LA
Kyle Quincey to Colorado
Tom Preissing to Colorado
Aaron Ward to Carolina
Dany Heatley to San Jose
Milan Michalek to Ottawa
Jonathan Cheechoo to Ottawa
Phil Kessel to Toronto

9/25/2009 10:02:16 PM

ready.

9/25/2009 10:23:22 PM

so ready

9/26/2009 1:38:39 AM

USA Hockey:

Quote :

"New GM Brian Burke, architect of the U.S. Olympics strategy in hockey, doesn't want his opponents simply to lose. He wants their postgame soreness to remind them just how unpleasant losing was. Anyone searching for grace and artistry should tune in to figure skating."

3 days and 6 hours until NHL opening night.

9/28/2009 12:39:09 PM

How does the NHL determine which teams go over to Europe to play in the exhibitions and then their season openers? Florida seems like an odd team to go over, I'd expect the bigger market teams that have wider followings in Europe.

9/29/2009 2:30:00 PM

^I'm thinking teams with quite a few European players might go as well.

9/29/2009 2:48:29 PM

Thats what I was thinking as well, however, florida has only one Fin on their roster. With the number of Czechs on their team, youd think that they would schedule their exhibitions there.

Either way, my Swedish Elitserien team got their balls kicked in earlier today by the Blues.

9/29/2009 4:36:16 PM

lol Phoenix doesn't even have a TV contract for this season yet

9/29/2009 4:41:34 PM

Prediction time everyone!

EAST
1. Boston
2. Washington
3. Pittsburgh
4. Philadelphia
5. Carolina
6. NY Rangers
7. Montreal
8. Tampa Bay
9. New Jersey
10. Buffalo
11. Ottawa
12. Toronto
13. Florida
14. Atlanta
15. NY Islanders

WEST
1. San Jose
2. Calgary
3. Detroit
4. Chicago
5. Anaheim
6. Vancouver
7. Columbus
8. Los Angeles
9. Minnesota
10. St. Louis
11. Dallas
12. Nashville
13. Edmonton
14. Colorado
15. Phoenix

9/30/2009 12:13:10 PM

Balsillie loses, rejected by the judge with prejudice, meaning he cannot rebid for the team. Says he will not appeal decision.

Yotes staying put in Glendale, for the near future at least.

9/30/2009 7:42:06 PM

I was watching Swingers for the 39th time last night and this scene got me thinking, "Is this the best non-Slapshot hockey scene in movie history?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47OmzqOnc9Q

I Report, You Decide

10/1/2009 11:56:45 AM

It wasn't even fair to use Roenick in that game

10/1/2009 1:36:21 PM

god I love that line

"It's not even so much me as it is Roenick, he's good"

10/1/2009 1:47:40 PM

Prediction: I think Capitals will do bad at first since they have Theodore starting again. After that, they will hit the NHL's longest regular season win streak and playoff win streak.

10/1/2009 2:10:13 PM

haha I watched Swingers like 2 days ago, classic scene

I'm pumped, planning to go home after work, crack a few brews, and watch hockey all night long. With the free TWC Center Ice preview I'll probably be flipping back and forth. I kind of want to see what the new O in Montreal does with the new D in Toronto.

oh and I guess I'll play along:

Quote :

"Prediction time everyone! EAST 1. Boston 2. Pittsburgh 3. Washington 4. Philadelphia 5. Montreal 6. Carolina 7. NY Rangers 8. New Jersey 9. Tampa Bay 10. Florida 11. Buffalo 12. Toronto 13. Ottawa 14. Atlanta 15. NY Islanders WEST 1. San Jose 2. Detroit 3. Vancouver 4. Chicago 5. Calgary 6. Anaheim 7. Columbus 8. St Louis 9. Los Angeles 10. Dallas 11. Minnesota 12. Edmonton 13. Nashville 14. Phoenix 15. Colorado"

10/1/2009 2:19:35 PM

It seems that every Caps game is sold out for the entire season

10/1/2009 4:48:47 PM

Yep.

10/1/2009 4:50:50 PM

WAT? NO! I wanted to go on the road on Dec. 28th

10/1/2009 4:53:11 PM

There are still tons of cheap tickets on Stub Hub

10/1/2009 5:03:18 PM

EAST
1. Philadelphia
2. Boston
3. Washington
4. Pittsburgh
5. New Jersey
6. Carolina
7. Atlanta
8. Buffalo
9. Toronto
10. Montreal
11. Florida
12. NY Rangers
13. Tampa Bay
14. Ottawa
15. NY Islanders

WEST
1. Detroit
2. Calgary
3. Anaheim
4. Chicago
5. San Jose
6. Vancouver
7. Los Angeles
8. St Louis
9. Phoenix
10. Columbus
11. Minnesota
12. Dallas
13. Nashville
14. Edmonton
15. Colorado

10/1/2009 5:16:08 PM

PUMPED

10/1/2009 7:03:52 PM

AS

10/1/2009 8:08:42 PM

SHIT



Having poured over the Flyer lineup a few moments ago, I am regretting now picking them to finish 1st in the conference. Team is SICK.

10/1/2009 8:37:04 PM

EAST
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh
1. Pittsburgh


WEST
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit
1. Detroit


another battle for the cup

10/1/2009 8:37:24 PM

Ovechkin w/2g and 1a already tonight!

10/1/2009 9:03:10 PM

Sakic ceremony is on NHL Network

10/1/2009 9:03:31 PM

I like steviewonder's picks. A lot of movement from last year's results. I don't think Phoenix is going to be as shitty as people think they will just because of the shit going down. Colorado will be a shit ton worse.

10/1/2009 9:35:41 PM

CBC intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLTwImUD-ZQ

Dancin' Granny spotted lol

10/1/2009 10:04:27 PM

Quote :

"There are still tons of cheap tickets on Stub Hub"

exactly. I got 3 tix on the 4th row lower level in the corner last year for cheaper than our lower level corner tickets.

i will do it again this year. TWW RUNS UP IN VERIZON CENTER DECEMBER 28TH EXPOSED??!?!

10/1/2009 10:12:26 PM

Grapes already in fine form. Ranting about Crown Royal and Carey Price not being star of the game.

10/1/2009 10:13:04 PM

at no more vacation days this calendar year

have fun, I'll enjoy from Wings and Rings from RR since I will likely be in town for Christmas

10/1/2009 10:16:56 PM

I'M DROPPING THOMAS

10/1/2009 10:19:29 PM

Holla @ Shady 80 being a new play-by-play man for CBC this year, currently calling the Canucks @ Flames game.

10/1/2009 10:19:35 PM

Flames unis are a WIN

10/1/2009 10:21:12 PM

Avs may suck balls but we scored first. Heck yeah!! ....ok thats my celebrating for the year.

10/1/2009 10:22:42 PM

I almost wish I was a Flames fan, I'd own one. They are badass as shit.

And just so I don't get called out, I realize they are based on Atlanta Flames jerseys before they became Calgary Flames jerseys.



EDIT:

^ I think it would be awesome if they did something this year. I'm probably amongst the biggest Foppa fans out there. I own a Nordiques jersey. My first favorite team was the Nordiques circa 90 when I was like 8 because I picked a team at random nobody else liked. I watched as they SWEPT THE FLORIDA PANTHERS in 4 games in the 96 finals, in the third overtime.

10/1/2009 10:23:26 PM

Luongo opening the season in less than impressive fashion

10/1/2009 10:48:11 PM

Flyers for the cup!!

and OMFG NABOKOV YOU ARE ALREADY SCREWING ME IN FANTASY

10/1/2009 11:43:57 PM

i was gonna say that... nabokov is supposed to be fantasy's fantasy, but he is getting his ass kicked

10/1/2009 11:49:28 PM

whatever I still have Osgood and Backstrom on my team

10/1/2009 11:51:37 PM

osgood will have a good year, play him

detroit was terrible on defense last year and will heavily improve on that most likely, since they don't "seem" to have as much firepower this year, but we'll see about that as well

10/1/2009 11:54:32 PM

we're 1 game (for 8 teams) into an 82 game season. hold onto your high-rate players. especially luongo. i wish you were in my league and dropped him after tonight.

10/1/2009 11:57:34 PM

I, too, assume when someone says something bad about a player that they're about to drop them from their fantasy team

10/2/2009 12:02:03 AM

holy shit you're so cool

10/2/2009 12:04:07 AM

I, too, assume that I'm cool

10/2/2009 12:05:05 AM

OH SHIT CURTIS LESCHYSHYN ON VERSUS

10/2/2009 12:11:08 AM

no way you spelled that without looking it up...i can't even spell that when i'm looking at it

10/2/2009 12:47:41 AM

nah man i got that....


no i didn't. i tried to, but i came up with CURTIS LESHUYN, then i google'd it

10/2/2009 1:15:35 AM

It took less than 60 minutes for disaster to strike the Habs this season.

Quote :

"Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov will be out 3-4 months with a torn tendon that he suffered on opening night. The veteran defenceman suffered the injury during a collision with goalie Carey Price in the third period of Thursday night's win over the Maple Leafs."

10/2/2009 12:55:09 PM

First Coach's Corner of the season, new intro features the Storm Squad:

10/2/2009 3:39:03 PM