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2010/11 NHL Season, Stanley Cup Playoffs & off-season Thread
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Nope, there are plenty of us who think that.
Those were the days.
You forgot about Gretzky, Lemieux, Roy, Yzerman, Hull................
He attended my high school for a semester while he recovered from knee surgery. I remember this: we had to do an assignment for English class and then present it to the class. He brought in a recording of him being interviewed on the radio and played it. That's it. That wasn't the assignment, but I think he still got an A.
He also hung out with some of the people I hung out with when I went to university. He would drive up on the weekends and spend some of the $7.5 million that the Islanders paid him.
Happy 50th Birthday, Wayner!
The best ever.
Love the Joffa bucket...Nope, there are plenty of us who think that.
Those were the days.
You forgot about Gretzky, Lemieux, Roy, Yzerman, Hull................
He attended my high school for a semester while he recovered from knee surgery. I remember this: we had to do an assignment for English class and then present it to the class. He brought in a recording of him being interviewed on the radio and played it. That's it. That wasn't the assignment, but I think he still got an A.
He also hung out with some of the people I hung out with when I went to university. He would drive up on the weekends and spend some of the $7.5 million that the Islanders paid him.
Happy 50th Birthday, Wayner!
The best ever.
robo20
That was a different time. You could get away with a flimsy helmet like that or no helmet at all.
A few things I remember about Gretzky:
He was so good that we weren't allowed to choose him in our hockey pools. On a radio program today, someone said that in their pool, they used to divide him up into goals and assists, so you would be able to pick one or the other for your team..... he would always go 1-2 in that case.
A story I heard on the radio: Doug McLean's 9 year old son was a stick/water boy for an All Star team one year. Doug asked Wayne's agent for an autographed stick for the boy's collection, and Wayne obliged before the game. Well after the game, Wayne looked for the kid, called him to his locker, and gave him his game-worn sweater (which he autographed for him). Doug was saying: "Who would even think to do that after playing a game and, as the league's star, having dealing with the media after the game? Wayne Gretzky would."
Something else I found out about him: He used to use the reflections on the glass to know who was behind him. So when he was skating with the puck, he would know who was behind him and where they were on the ice. Just amazing.
I don't think we'll ever see another like him in the Game.
A few things I remember about Gretzky:
He was so good that we weren't allowed to choose him in our hockey pools. On a radio program today, someone said that in their pool, they used to divide him up into goals and assists, so you would be able to pick one or the other for your team..... he would always go 1-2 in that case.
A story I heard on the radio: Doug McLean's 9 year old son was a stick/water boy for an All Star team one year. Doug asked Wayne's agent for an autographed stick for the boy's collection, and Wayne obliged before the game. Well after the game, Wayne looked for the kid, called him to his locker, and gave him his game-worn sweater (which he autographed for him). Doug was saying: "Who would even think to do that after playing a game and, as the league's star, having dealing with the media after the game? Wayne Gretzky would."
Something else I found out about him: He used to use the reflections on the glass to know who was behind him. So when he was skating with the puck, he would know who was behind him and where they were on the ice. Just amazing.
I don't think we'll ever see another like him in the Game.
I am one of the unfortunate ones-I have only seen him live once in my life-a game a while back when in was with the Rangers. That said, if he hadn't been traded in '89, I am not typing this sentence talking about him.
On a separate note-I would like to comment on the allegation's against the Ducks:
As a hockey fan, I am embarrassed. As a Jewish hockey fan, I am furious. I cannot understand how an organization can allow such people to be associated with this game. Say what you want about motivating players and having fun with them-when you start to single out a player because of his beliefs or religion, you are crossing the line. I know that all kinds of stuff is said on the ice-but thats by opponents trying to get a rise out of you, while is not any more acceptable, no one can control. But when your own coaches are doing it, that speaks of what the organization thinks.
Maybe I'm over-reacting because I already despised the team, but to me, this is just more proof that the Ducks and their entire organization is a disgrace. As for their owner, Henry Samueli, a man who apparently has made big donations to multiple worthy Jewish organizations and whose parents survived Nazi persecution and came to the US with nothing, you have an obligation to outright fire these racists. If you don't, don't expect any Jewish organizations to want your donations if you won't stand against this.
rant over.
On a separate note-I would like to comment on the allegation's against the Ducks:
As a hockey fan, I am embarrassed. As a Jewish hockey fan, I am furious. I cannot understand how an organization can allow such people to be associated with this game. Say what you want about motivating players and having fun with them-when you start to single out a player because of his beliefs or religion, you are crossing the line. I know that all kinds of stuff is said on the ice-but thats by opponents trying to get a rise out of you, while is not any more acceptable, no one can control. But when your own coaches are doing it, that speaks of what the organization thinks.
Maybe I'm over-reacting because I already despised the team, but to me, this is just more proof that the Ducks and their entire organization is a disgrace. As for their owner, Henry Samueli, a man who apparently has made big donations to multiple worthy Jewish organizations and whose parents survived Nazi persecution and came to the US with nothing, you have an obligation to outright fire these racists. If you don't, don't expect any Jewish organizations to want your donations if you won't stand against this.
rant over.
You're a Jewish hockey fan? Not many Jewish players to cheer for......
Kidding..... I am too.
Anyway....... when I saw the story earlier this morning, I can't say that I was surprised or shocked. I just kind of sighed.
For those who don't know what we're talking about: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=351070
I don't know if you're over-reacting....however, I also don't know why you think that the entire Ducks organization is a disgrace. I definitely agree that the Ducks need to address this now. However, I would guess that the lawsuit against the Ducks will cause them to lawyer up and get defensive about it, and perhaps not be as proactive internally as they should be. That being said, it appears that the lawsuit was a necessary step by the player.
It appears that the organization did not handle it properly back when he was still on the team and he complained about it.
This type of (alleged) behavior is unacceptable by anyone, but it is especially despicable when it is perpetrated by your own coach, who is supposed to be your general and teacher.
If this issue is discussed here, let's not get it thrown into the PRSI forums.
Kidding..... I am too.
Anyway....... when I saw the story earlier this morning, I can't say that I was surprised or shocked. I just kind of sighed.
For those who don't know what we're talking about: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=351070
I don't know if you're over-reacting....however, I also don't know why you think that the entire Ducks organization is a disgrace
. I definitely agree that the Ducks need to address this now. However, I would guess that the lawsuit against the Ducks will cause them to lawyer up and get defensive about it, and perhaps not be as proactive internally as they should be. That being said, it appears that the lawsuit was a necessary step by the player.It appears that the organization did not handle it properly back when he was still on the team and he complained about it.
This type of (alleged) behavior is unacceptable by anyone, but it is especially despicable when it is perpetrated by your own coach, who is supposed to be your general and teacher.
If this issue is discussed here, let's not get it thrown into the PRSI forums.
You're a Jewish hockey fan? Not many Jewish players to cheer for......
Kidding..... I am too.
Anyway....... when I saw the story earlier this morning, I can't say that I was surprised or shocked. I just kind of sighed.
For those who don't know what we're talking about: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=351070
I don't know if you're over-reacting....however, I also don't know why you think that the entire Ducks organization is a disgrace
It appears that the organization did not handle it properly back when he was still on the team and he complained about it.
This type of (alleged) behavior is unacceptable by anyone, but it is especially despicable when it is perpetrated by your own coach, who is supposed to be your general and teacher.
If this issue is discussed here, let's not get it thrown into the PRSI forums.
The ducks are a disgrace because:
1. They won a cup based on dirty plays, cheap shots and pugilism.
2. Teemu Selanne-Tee-miss selanne-
3. Cory Perry- lets see... kicked our goalie, attacked another, overall just prick
4. Homer annoucers and fans-and by homer I mean HOMER
5. Chris Pronger-yes hes not there but still
6. They are from so-cal-I live in San Francisco-I have an obligation to hate everything in Socal-
Don't take that last on personally Surely!
Bobby Orr would have done the same thing. How many other sports can you say the 2 greatest players of all time would do something like that EVERY DAY? That's why I love hockey.
Fixed this for you:
They play in southern california. There's no hockey in the south. So there shouldn't be any NHL teams either.
The ducks are a disgrace because:
1. They won a cup based on dirty plays, cheap shots and pugilism.
2. Teemu Selanne-Tee-miss selanne-
3. Cory Perry- lets see... kicked our goalie, attacked another, overall just prick
4. Homer annoucers and fans-and by homer I mean HOMER
5. Chris Pronger-yes hes not there but still
6. They are from so-cal-I live in San Francisco-I have an obligation to hate everything in Socal-
Don't take that last on personally Surely!
Yeah, those reasons seem a little personal. Selanne is a beast. If you think they have homer announcers, you should hear the Habs or Sabres announcers. Perry and Pronger are just great players.
I'm not actually from SoCal, so don't worry, I won't take that last one personally.
I used to do that, does that make me like him?
...go Stars!
Hmmm.......... no.
Surely
Are you forgetting someone,namely Mario Lemieux.
Peace
robo18
No..... I named him in post #352. I've never liked that guy though.
Probably. And I think Howe would have as well. So that's the 3 greatest players in a sport.
I heard an interview with Bailey's lawyer this morning on the Greg Brady show on Toronto's FAN 590. They seem to have a very strong case.
And now for something fun:
Here's the Kamloops Blazers celebrating a win in Sega's EA NHL94 styles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRnE4lnqRXc <---so awesome
I found this story and feel that I must share it, as a warning to the universe
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=550449
You have all been warned-so no whining when you spit out whatever beverage is in your mouth at that moment
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=550449
You have all been warned-so no whining when you spit out whatever beverage is in your mouth at that moment
Nothing bad to say about my boy Bobby RyanThe ducks are a disgrace because:
1. They won a cup based on dirty plays, cheap shots and pugilism.
2. Teemu Selanne-Tee-miss selanne-
3. Cory Perry- lets see... kicked our goalie, attacked another, overall just prick
4. Homer annoucers and fans-and by homer I mean HOMER
5. Chris Pronger-yes hes not there but still
6. They are from so-cal-I live in San Francisco-I have an obligation to hate everything in Socal-
Don't take that last on personally Surely!
My son played Flyers youth with himrobo18
OMG you guys.....the All Star Player Fantasy Draft is tonight!!!! Isn't everyone just super-stoked?!?
Who's going to get chosen firs-- *snore**zzzzzzzzz**snore*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQS8uFl29aw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-25s4uwFQ
Now I'm awake again.
I hope everyone enjoys their weekend away from the Game.
Who's going to get chosen firs-- *snore**zzzzzzzzz**snore*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQS8uFl29aw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-25s4uwFQ
Now I'm awake again.
I hope everyone enjoys their weekend away from the Game.
Nothing bad to say about my boy Bobby Ryan
robo18
nothing bad yet....
Surely
Looks like your boy won the car
robo48
I hope he scores 4 and ends up being named MVP of the game.
Nobody was like Gretzky........except Orr and Lemieux.
I'll give you Orr, but Lemeiux was no Gretzky. He was kind of a douche in his playing days.
No.
Burkie is trying to take the negative focus off of his player, who is lacking confidence and is under immense pressure, and putting it on himself instead.
Burkie is trying to take the negative focus off of his player, who is lacking confidence and is under immense pressure, and putting it on himself instead.
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