Around The NHL - Brian Burke fired

[IU Hawks fan]

Read an excellent tweet yesterday. Something along the lines of:

It took Bill Wirtz death to get the Blackhawks to move forward in the right direction. It will take Jacobs dying for the NHL to do so.




Really wish DNC didn't have the Sox concession deal.

[Blue Liner]

Originally Posted by HeliDevil

That's true. I live in Phoenix and the whole area is one giant ****ing suburb. It's awful.

It's very true. I lived there for three years and while there's a lot of things I loved about it, the lack of a city/urban area was hard to get used to. There isn't much to do in downtown Phoenix, though it's gotten a little better over the years. A lot of the entertainment areas/districts are in surrounding cities. It was definitely a different experience living out there but I liked it, overall. If I was a native sports fan I'd hate my life, though. Whole metro area is transplants from other cities and regions of the country and continent for that matter. If you're a native you actually feel like you're outnumbered and in the minority. Everyone there maintains loyalties to their hometown teams and when certain cities are in town, regardless of sport, they can outnumber your own fans.

[UsernameWasTaken]

oops, sportsnet!

[RayP]

If anyone is looking for some cheap hockey to watch tonight...

http://new.livestream.com/nhlpa/rbc

[No Fun Shogun]

Who's playing? That site's blocked at work for me.

[RayP]

Stream starts at 7EST, btw.


Team Subban Roster:
Chris Campoli, Carlo Colaiacovo, Tomas Kaberle, John-Michael Liles, P.K. Subban, Brad Boyes, David Clarkson, Logan Couture, Phil Kessel, Tom Kostopoulos, Matthew Lombardi, Joffrey Lupul Jay McClement, John Mitchell, Steve Ott, Peter Regin, Chris Stewart, Dan Winnik, Martin Biron



Team Stamkos Roster:
Michael Del Zotto, Mike Komisarek, Niklas Kronwall, Dion Phaneuf, Kyle Quincey, Dan Cleary, Tim Connolly, BJ Crombeen, Steve Downie, Chris Kelly, Mike Leighton, Clake MacArthur, Matt Martin, James Neal, Teddy Purcell, Steven Stamkos, David Steckel, Kris Versteeg, Wojtek Wolsk, Jonas Gustavsson

[brtriad]

So now that hockey is back, we can get this going again. I believe this is the season we finally see the Wangs miss the playoffs.

[Blackhawkswincup]

The Nucks must be happy

Majority of games likely vs Div and shortened schedule= Should run away with Presidents trophy again

[TorMenT]

Anyone know approximately when the schedule will be released?

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by TorMenT

Anyone know approximately when the schedule will be released?

Some point this week

I cant wait for trades/buyouts/RFA deals to start

[Hawkaholic]

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

Some point this week

I cant wait for trades/buyouts/RFA deals to start

Me too!!! Finally something to read on the net!

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by Hawkaholic

Me too!!! Finally something to read on the net!

Real rumors/moves

No more Gagner to Hawks every week proposals and Hawk fans telling Oiler fans we dont want him nor is he worth what they want

[Hawkaholic]

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

Real rumors/moves

No more Gagner to Hawks every week proposals and Hawk fans telling Oiler fans we dont want him nor is he worth what they want

Ya! Cant wait for the TD too.

[Blackhawkswincup]

Already a bad start for Islanders

Vishnovsky rumored to be staying in KHL and not coming back over

Isles traded there 2013 2nd rounder for him

[committedindian86]

These contract amnesties should be interesting

[TorMenT]

48 game schedule confirmed, and should be released Thursday or Friday.

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles...art-in-january

[IU Hawks fan]

Don't ever site Bleacher Report.

[Illinihockey]

1. Vancouver
2. St. Louis
3. LA
4. Chicago
5. Nashville
6. Phoenix
7. Detroit
8. Minnesota

How I see it

[Blackhawkswincup]

Another longtime Wing is hanging em up

Tomas Holmstrom is retiring

4 time Cup winner with Wings

[Sevanston]

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

Another longtime Wing is hanging em up

Tomas Holmstrom is retiring

4 time Cup winner with Wings

Great career. The guy who really made screening the goalie a thing. One less guy that needs to be cleared out of the crease.

One more retirement that helps one of my favorite cries, "The Wings' dynasty is over!"

Maybe this time it'll actually end.

[UsernameWasTaken]

is kesler ready to play?

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by UsernameWasTaken

is kesler ready to play?

I dont believe he is ready ,, Had a setback I believe

[Illinihockey]

Originally Posted by UsernameWasTaken

is kesler ready to play?

No he is not. His agent said something to the effect of they want him healthy for the next 10 years, not the next 2 months.

[ChiGuySez]

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

Another longtime Wing is hanging em up

Tomas Holmstrom is retiring

4 time Cup winner with Wings

Great career. Will not miss him. Retirement train continues in the motor city.

[Illinihockey]

Just realized Raffi Torres is going to miss a huge chunk of the season now. Almost half the season.