Miscellaneous NHL Discussion including Fantasy Talk, #14

[NewYorkFlyerFan]

Originally Posted by Meandmyself

What a joke!! He should have done what Lavy did last week, he would have get 10k less in fine.

The good news of that is that probably more peoples will encourage the Flyers to beat the Penguins in the first round of the playoff.

What's worse is the Orpik hit isn't even being reviewed, no phone call either.

[Hollywood Couturier]

Can't talk poorly about the league's model franchise and golden boy.

[Rangerfans]

True.

I wonder if any Philly writers will talk about this? If so, please share.

Also, it's interesting what Tort's nemesis Larry Brooks wrote:

The double standard as applied to Penguins by NHL office is appalling. More about this coming in Slapshots on Sunday.
1h Larry Brooks Larry Brooks ‏ @NYP_Brooksie


Lemieux writes public letter threatening to sell team, excoriating league and gets off scot-free for his tantrum.
1h Larry Brooks Larry Brooks ‏ @NYP_Brooksie


Cost of protecting Mario Lemieux apparently starts with $20,000 out of John Tortorella's pocket.

[NewYorkFlyerFan]

Originally Posted by Rangerfans

True.

I wonder if any Philly writers will talk about this? If so, please share.

Also, it's interesting what Tort's nemesis Larry Brooks wrote:

I think a few were on twitter earlier. I'll look and see if I can't find them

[NewYorkFlyerFan]

I follow to many people on twitter. This is all I could dig up.

Ryan Bright ‏ @philabright
Surprise surprise. RT @DarrenDreger: No supplemental discipline for Brooks Orpik's hit last night on Stepan.”

Dave Isaac ‏ @davegisaac
Whoa, Torts got fined DOUBLE what Lavy did for his comments last night. And Torts didn't even break a stick.

Rob Parent ‏ @ReluctantSE
This just in ... Torts fined $20,000 for ripping Penguins whiners, but MSG Network raises his salary and offers him his own show

[Kaktus*]

Trots is arrogant SOB but wow he got double.

[blackngold4877]

Please do everyone in the league a favor and beat the crap out of those arrogant whiners in the first round. If I have to hear a national broadcaster speak highly of Matt Cooke for the seemingly amazing task of not almost ending someone's career this year with a cheap shot one more time I might throw my remote through the tv.

[Rangerfans]

Originally Posted by blackngold4877

Please do everyone in the league a favor and beat the crap out of those arrogant whiners in the first round. If I have to hear a national broadcaster speak highly of Matt Cooke for the seemingly amazing task of not almost ending someone's career this year with a cheap shot one more time I might throw my remote through the tv.

I concur. Bruin and Ranger fans unite and are rooting SO HARD for you guys.

I am starting to LIKE the Flyers. My hatred for the Pens is incredible!

[GoneFullHolmgren]

its ****ing disgusting that Orpik isnt even fined for that knee on knee hit on Stepan. Tortorella fined 20k for speaking out on the leagues golden child organization.

**** that ********.

[Ryker]

I don't think Orpik intended to hurt Stepan, but if the play isn't even under review, then that's insane.

[Blackhawkswincup]

Just like Carcillo the Hawks give Emery an extension

1 yr / 1.15M

Ugh awful move IMO ,, Emery is so slow post to post because of hip injuries

[Ryker]

Wouldn't you consider him a decent backup, though? And from what I hear, Salak hasn't had the greatest season, so what other options do you have other than perhaps look at UFAs?

[healthyscratch]

The Coyotes are first in the Pacific?? When/how the hell did that happen?!

[Krishna]

Detroit pulled their goalie and tied it with 46 secs left

[CanadianFlyer88]

Nashville to host the Wings in round one.

Chicago blew their chance to bump the Wings to 6th.

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by Ryker

Wouldn't you consider him a decent backup, though? And from what I hear, Salak hasn't had the greatest season, so what other options do you have other than perhaps look at UFAs?

I wanted the Hawks to get someone who can push Crawford or take #1 job outright

Originally Posted by CanadianFlyer88

Nashville to host the Wings in round one.

Chicago blew their chance to bump the Wings to 6th.

Pretty happy that Hawks didn't get #5 spot

Preds dominate the Hawks

[Krishna]

Ovechkin with a nice goal to put the caps up 1-0

[Krishna]

2-0 Washington

[GoneFullHolmgren]

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

I wanted the Hawks to get someone who can push Crawford or take #1 job outright

just think you could of had a shot at Michael Leighton this offseason

[drownedsailors]

Originally Posted by CanadianFlyer88

Nashville to host the Wings in round one.

Chicago blew their chance to bump the Wings to 6th.

I'm pretty sure Chicago fans are happy they got 6th, Nashville ****ing OWNS them


Edit: Beat by BWC

[Krishna]

3-0 lol

[sobrien]

Originally Posted by healthyscratch

The Coyotes are first in the Pacific?? When/how the hell did that happen?!

Last night, they can be jumped again tonight though. They're only 1 pt up on the Sharks, and Kings. Just wish the Stars stayed hot and the Ducks made it back to make it the ultimate end of the season.

[mirimon]

Akim Aliu had 2 goals and a 10 minute misconduct in his first NHL game. Calgary-Colorado games might become interesting next season.

[Ryker]

Originally Posted by mirimon

Akim Aliu had 2 goals and a 10 minute misconduct in his first NHL game. Calgary-Colorado games might become interesting next season.

Second NHL game, actually.

[mirimon]

Originally Posted by Ryker

Second NHL game, actually.

Ah, yeah you're right. Should have looked him up first. Just saw him score and had to check the box score to see if I had that right. Last I heard of him he was allowed to join a team in Austria... Good for him to get his career back on track after some tumultous seasons.