EastCoastNiner Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I think it is kind of interesting you mention playoff production when Malkin only had marginally better playoff production, and this was due in large part because he wasn't facing the opponents best defensive players every shift. There is a reason all the attention is and was put on Crosby by opposing teams defensively in the playoffs. Despite this, Crosby still has more points in the same number of career games, not to mention Malkin is hardly even +. It just sucks both of them have to play with such mediocre wingers. Malkin is a great player, elite, but Crosby is just on a whole other level right now where no one should be compared to him. On a side note it is nice to see Ovechkin not being mentioned next to Crosby anymore, he shouldn't have been in the first place, but at least now everyone sees it. If anything, arguing Malkin vs Ovechkin is more close and debatable, both have more flaws in their game than Crosby does. I am curious, are you a fan of Alexei Kovalev? You're just showing your ignorance right here. If you're going to say that Malkin's playoff run was "marginally" better, then you sure as hell can't say that Crosby and Ovechkin can't be compared. The Capitals as a whole are struggling right now, and you're one of those people that judges players on a day to day basis by your post. And, no, don't even try to compare the "Kovalev is more talented argument then everyone" to Malkin being a more skilled player than Crosby. Crosby is great, but I have little doubt that Malkin will outperform everyone in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 MacLean out in NJ, Lemaire (?????) takes over. The year of DevilsFail continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Penguins-Capitals right now (on NHL Network in the US). This is as good as it gets for a neutral fan. For anybody who wants to get into hockey, watch this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Shakeup in Calgary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Winter Classic pushed back to 8pm due to weather concerns. Still will be on NBC in America. This may also have a positive effect on ratings, since the game will only be competing with the Fiesta Bowl, as opposed to all of the afternoon games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Dwayne Roloson to Tampa for Ty Wishart. Does this mean another trade is on the horizon? Tampa now has Roloson, Ellis and Smith between the pipes and I can't see either Ellis or Smith being too thrilled with the idea of playing in the AHL or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Dwayne Roloson to Tampa for Ty Wishart. Does this mean another trade is on the horizon? Tampa now has Roloson, Ellis and Smith between the pipes and I can't see either Ellis or Smith being too thrilled with the idea of playing in the AHL or something like that. I'm guessing one will be waived, unless they want to keep three goalies on the active roster for the time being. This also probably means Evgeni Nabokov won't be back in the NHL this year. Tampa was the only logical fit for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Tampa Bay has a [expletive] ton of decent goalies. Tokarski, Smith, Ced, Janus, Ellis and now Roloson....christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 One of Smith/Ellis will almost definitely be waived, and I am sure Roloson is gone after the season, but yeah that's a ton of depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Roloson shuts out the Capitals in his Tampa debut. I don't know if anybody else feels this way, but I think that they could be a dark horse in the East this year if Roloson plays like he is capable of. With guys like Stamkos, St. Louis, Lecavailer, Gagne and Malone up front, they have the offensive talent to compete with basically anybody and if Roloson is able to steal a few games like he is capable of, I think they could go fairly deep if everything goes right. With that said, I still think it will be a Pens/Flyers ECF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Caps just lost 1-0 in overtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Looks like Jamie Langenbrunner is going to Dallas. Flyers supposedly made an offer. He'd be a marked improvement over Zherdev so I'd definitely welcome here, but it sounds like the Dallas deal is all but done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Looks like Jamie Langenbrunner is going to Dallas. Flyers supposedly made an offer. He'd be a marked improvement over Zherdev so I'd definitely welcome here, but it sounds like the Dallas deal is all but done. I need to remind myself not to believe ANYTHING Eklund says, even when he says "100% done deal". Dude is a joke. Flyers are still in play for Langenbrunner apparently, although I'd have to guess it's a long shot. Lou Lamiorello has never traded with the Flyers. Never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I need to remind myself not to believe ANYTHING Eklund says, even when he says "100% done deal". Dude is a joke. Flyers are still in play for Langenbrunner apparently, although I'd have to guess it's a long shot. Lou Lamiorello has never traded with the Flyers. Never. It is a done deal now (to Dallas). Langenbrunner for a conditional 2011 3rd (becomes a 2nd if the Stars win a playoff series or re-sign him). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 It is a done deal now (to Dallas). Langenbrunner for a conditional 2011 3rd (becomes a 2nd if the Stars win a playoff series or re-sign him). Yeah. Eklund is still a moron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yeah. Eklund is still a moron. Of course. I can't believe you actually took anything he says seriously. You should know better, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Of course. I can't believe you actually took anything he says seriously. You should know better, haha. Well, I believe his quote on the Langenbrunner deal was that it is "100% done". Usually when he says that I can believe it, but I guess not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well, I believe his quote on the Langenbrunner deal was that it is "100% done". Usually when he says that I can believe it, but I guess not!If that was true, Montreal would have gotten Vincent Lecavalier like 17 times by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Wotjek Wolski to the Rangers for Michael Rosival. Should be interesting to see how Wolski and Torts get along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ2fImgCmLo Universe and ECN will love this the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ2fImgCmLo Universe and ECN will love this the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 It is just hitting me now about how underwhelming the Penguins are without Sidney Crosby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Malkin > Crosby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Haha, Sidney Crosby is supposedly threatening to skip the All Star Game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Over the captain thing? I seriously doubt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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