Neowin's NHL Discussion Thread

[Boffa Jones Veteran]

as much as experience matters (not being sarcastic), how long have the leafs been around? and when was their last cup? Im not trying to flame and i wont even attempt to argue any counterpoint as i am 100% noob in hockey other than actually playing the sport myself. And also toronto is probably regret not picking up a backup goalie.

EDIT: Didanyone see or read about what Don CHerry said about THe bertuzzi thing? I love don cherry.

Edited March 15, 2004 by Boffa Jones

[Matrix XII]

Yeah, don cherry owns :) ... I almost always agree with what he says

[CatnipOligarchy]

Atlanta with the 1-0 victory over Carolina in OT. We're 8 points behind the NY Islanders for the final playoff spot with 9 games to go. its gonna take a miracle, but it could happen.

[Fred Derf Veteran]

Atlanta with the 1-0 victory over Carolina in OT. We're 8 points behind the NY Islanders for the final playoff spot with 9 games to go. its gonna take a miracle, but it could happen.

Speaking of miracles and overtime. The leafs came back from a 4 goal deficit to beat Buffalo in overtime. Mogilny got his 1,000th point (and 1,001 I think too).

[kainashi]

damn chris simon. i hope hatcher isn't out for long. :( too many injuries here. :cry:

[BMac]

as much as experience matters (not being sarcastic), how long have the leafs been around? and when was their last cup? Im not trying to flame and i wont even attempt to argue any counterpoint as i am 100% noob in hockey other than actually playing the sport myself. And also toronto is probably regret not picking up a backup goalie.

EDIT: Didanyone see or read about what Don CHerry said about THe bertuzzi thing? I love don cherry.

The Leafs haven't won, true. But look at the last few cup champs. They've all been experienced.

[Ayepecks]

And did they win? :p

Did Toronto?

They got farther than them for sure.

[BMac]

Did Toronto?

They got farther than them for sure.

Distance means nothing. It's the end result that everyone remembers. And guess what, they lost. Granted my Leafs lose to but I'm fine with that. We have a young defense core that lacks experience. So yes we lost too. :p

P.S. I'm not trying to argue with you guys I'm just trying to point out that experience matters.

[Matrix XII]

Toronto has not been a good playoff team these past few years.. *Remembers the series with them and the devils*

[BMac]

Toronto has not been a good playoff team these past few years.. *Remembers the series with them and the devils*

For sure Toronto has not been stellar in the playoffs. I'm not going to argue that. All I can say is losing to a team like NJ, a champion, ain't so bad. I'm still hoping that this year will be it for us.

[Boffa Jones Veteran]

If belfour gets hurt they are ******, it blows my mind that they went without gettin a new backup.

What does everyone think of edmontons chances of making it this year?

[bayrider]

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[CatnipOligarchy]

What does everyone think of edmontons chances of making it this year?

only 2 points back, its quite possible. and one of those games is against st louis, the current 7 seed, only 3 points ahead, on march 30.

[Ayepecks]

Distance means nothing. It's the end result that everyone remembers. And guess what, they lost. Granted my Leafs lose to but I'm fine with that. We have a young defense core that lacks experience. So yes we lost too. :p

P.S. I'm not trying to argue with you guys I'm just trying to point out that experience matters.

Yes, experience matters to some extent, but the fact of the matter is your Leafs lost, too. You can't justify them losing based on their lack of experience.

[BMac]

Yes, experience matters to some extent, but the fact of the matter is your Leafs lost, too. You can't justify them losing based on their lack of experience.

But yet I can. Our young defensive core tends to choke. :p

@ Boffa: Yes I agree we should have snagged a backup. Also I think the chances of Edmonton making it are quite good. They've won some key games and are picking it up at the most important time.

[axis]

Leetch is all the defense they need, they just need to play like they want it. The Leafs should have gone after Martin Gerber from Anaheim, he is solid. I heard they wanted him but I am sure Anaheim wanted to much for him.

[Boffa Jones Veteran]

Edmonton won! Awesome 2 points away from all canadian teams being 'in the playoffs'

[Fred Derf Veteran]

How many games did Belak get? Messier got 2 for spearing.

[Fred Derf Veteran]

Belak got the six remaining regular season games plus two playoff games.

[Coolme]

Belak got the six remaining regular season games plus two playoff games.

I don't think that that was fair...(for Bleak) :crazy:

[Fred Derf Veteran]

I don't think that that was fair...(for Bleak) :crazy:

While I don't think that it was an attempt to injure, I do think you need to be more careful with your stick than that.

The suspension does seem a bit extreme compared to the Moose's two games for an intentional spearing. I guess they want to give him the chance to retire without dishonour.

[bayrider]

i think Belak took advantage of a fall to swing his stick... i know what its like cause i used to play hockey but the way he swung that stick was more than just a balancing measure

i dont think he meant to get vaannanen in the face though, probably tried to give him a chop on the stick or hands

[kainashi]

red wings aren't doing so good lately. :( i hope they can turn it around in the home and home series against colorado, that would be nice. (Y)

[Fred Derf Veteran]

The Leafs didn't play last night.

No, really, they didn't.

[Ayepecks]

Dammit, Red Wings sucking it up the last 3 or so games...