NHL Thread

[havok24]

Nylander's shot is nasty.

[Spanky99]

This one getting a little uncomfortable... expected I guess, on a B2B.

 

Nice... good job Leafs!

 

Boston lost 6-3... awww yeah!

[havok24]

Booing a player because you disapprove of his jersey number choice? Penguins fans are f***ing dumb.

[P2F]

Booing a player because you disapprove of his jersey number choice? Penguins fans are f***ing dumb.

I don't think anyone should be wearing 66 or 99, but maybe that's because I grew up watching those two play when I was a kid and the biggest hockey freak known to mankind.

 

Then again, I am​ a Penguins fan.

[canadiansportsjunkie]

#66 is the best my favourite player

[Laika]

It makes no sense that people care about 66 being worn, but 4 and 9 are freely worn without criticism.

 

I also think 99 shouldn't be retired league wide.

[Krylian]

It makes no sense that people care about 66 being worn, but 4 and 9 are freely worn without criticism.

 

I also think 99 shouldn't be retired league wide.

 

Interesting argument regarding the #4 and #9 thing. But I think most of that has to do with the fate that there have been plenty of HOF players that have worn both numbers, wheras who has really worn #66 or #99 with any conviction?

 

#4 - Bobby Orr, JEan Beliveau, Red Kelly, Scott Stevens.

#9 - Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Bobby Hull.

[Laika]

Interesting argument regarding the #4 and #9 thing. But I think most of that has to do with the fate that there have been plenty of HOF players that have worn both numbers, wheras who has really worn #66 or #99 with any conviction?

 

#4 - Bobby Orr, JEan Beliveau, Red Kelly, Scott Stevens.

#9 - Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Bobby Hull.

 

Isn't that an even stronger argument to retire 4 and 9, if you're making anything off limits?

 

Scott Stevens lmao

[Krylian]

Isn't that an even stronger argument to retire 4 and 9, if you're making anything off limits?

 

Scott Stevens lmao

 

Well...he is a HOF player is my point.

 

As for retiring numbers, the difference is that one player made 66 and 99 iconic. It's not synonymous with several players.

[havok24]

Always a good idea to ice your 5 worst players after you tie the game.

[havok24]

Hey Babcock,

 

Stop f***ing icing the 4th line after a goal.

[Spanky99]

Hey Babcock,

 

Stop f***ing icing the 4th line after a goal.

 

You're not a Babs fan, at all?

[havok24]

You're not a Babs fan, at all?

 

No I just didn't like the usage of the 4th line last night. I didn't think it was a good idea to ice them immediately right after the Leafs tied the game on two different occasions.

[Spanky99]

GO Leafs GO!!!

 

Kapanen's playing... interesting.

[Spanky99]

Matthews passes my idol for a new Leaf record in rookie goals, we all knew it was coming...

 

To do it this day in age is special.

[jays_fever]

They were talking about Matthews leading the league in opening goals a couple hrs ago on the 590 and that he hadnt score one recently

[JG34]

Matthews passes my idol for a new Leaf record in rookie goals, we all knew it was coming...

 

To do it this day in age is special.

 

We can have nice things again, Spanky! He's a special talent!

[havok24]

Jesus Kasperi Kapanen can fly out there. The Leafs are loaded with elite young talent.

[Jimcanuck]

Jesus Kasperi Kapanen can fly out there. The Leafs are loaded with elite young talent.

 

Would like to see Marner on a line with a speedster.... figure he will setup the guy for chance after chance.

[Spanky99]

The Leafs are budding with talent. (Just for Boxy)

[JG34]

The Leafs are budding with talent. (Just for Boxy)

 

So that's why the call them that!

[Spanky99]

What did I just miss?

 

Oh, that's ugly.

[Spanky99]

What a s***** call... err... good call.

[Spanky99]

Thanks for nothing Preds!

[Pendleton]

Jesus Kasperi Kapanen can fly out there. The Leafs are loaded with elite young talent.

 

Kapanen is a very good prospect, but I'd say you're throwing the word 'elite' around a bit too lightly.

[havok24]

Kapanen is a very good prospect, but I'd say you're throwing the word 'elite' around a bit too lightly.

 

Well yeah. That being said this is still one of the best rookie crops in NHL history.

[havok24]

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Paul-Stewart/Whither-Goest-Thou-Illegal-Stick-Penalty/196/57604

 

This article's a few years old, but that's not relevant, great read.

 

Damn that's crazy.

[Spanky99]

Go Leafs Go!!

 

Isles getting wrecked... sweet! A Detroit, Dallas, and Florida win would work too.

[Spanky99]

TVR!

 

cf

[Jimcanuck]

Sens losing, Buds winning

 

Stays this way, Leafs are 2 pts behind Sens and 2nd place in division