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[dmxfury]

That was a good period for Philly, glad the Pens survived still up

 

[stillin729]

I don't really know **** about hockey. Generally, who are considered the top 5 players in the NHL currently?

That's tough to say

 

[DeadsetAce]

I don't really know **** about hockey. Generally, who are considered the top 5 players in the NHL currently?

imo in no particular order:

stamkos (tampa)
malkin (pitt)
crosby (pitt)
giroux (philly)
toews (chi)

ovechkin is also a big time player that some might throw up there

 

[foreverdecember21]

I don't really know **** about hockey. Generally, who are considered the top 5 players in the NHL currently?

Thinking of "stars" in the league with no goalies & defensemen included...

Evgeni Malkin
Sidney Crosby
Steven Stamkos
Claude Giroux
John Tavares

and idk if hes top 5 anymore but its debatable... Alex Ovechkin.

 

[stillin729]

Ovechkin has taken a huge step back to me and he's a HUGE defensive liability

I love Tavares and agree he's set to really take off in 2013

 

[jjs07]

Ovechkin has taken a huge step back to me and he's a HUGE defensive liability

I love Tavares and agree he's set to really take off in 2013

Huge defensive liability who will be getting time on the PK this year.

Oates did WONDERS for Kovalchuk, and he'll do the same for Ovechkin.

I really think we'll see him have a bounce back season and average over a point per game.

 

[stillin729]

Huge defensive liability who will be getting time on the PK this year.

Oates did WONDERS for Kovalchuk, and he'll do the same for Ovechkin.

I really think we'll see him have a bounce back season and average over a point per game.

Well at least you're optimistic

 

[big van vader]

Offsides?

 

[stillin729]

He was on IMO but you can't get every call right

 

[duba169]

Boyle penalty was garbage

 

[jjs07]

Joel Ward on the PP

Ovechkin on the PK

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Sabres tomorrow.

 

[newbs24]

Bertuzzi has mono and will prob be out for close to a month... Hits keep coming

 

[jjs07]

Joel Ward on pace for 96 goals

 

[duba169]

Boston outplaying us hardcore offensively

 

[duba169]

2 fights 3 seconds! Hockey is back baby!!

 

[duba169]

2 fights 3 seconds! Hockey is back baby!!

 

[mez 0ne]

:x

 

[DeadsetAce]

:x

that's a goal. helluva effort...but that puck is behind the line. i ain't een mad tho

 

[DeadsetAce]

2 fights 3 seconds! Hockey is back baby!!

 

[hawkflight6]

Damn Schneider allows 5 goals on 14 shots so now Luongo's in

This could get interesting

 

[DeadsetAce]

Saturday, January 19, 2013
Bruins owner takes shots at NHLPA
By Katie Strang
ESPNNewYork.com

BOSTON -- Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs chose a strange way to welcome the return of hockey on Saturday night.

In what began as a statement of apology to fans following the lockout, the chairman of the NHL's Board of Governors made a bizarre about-face in his pregame news conference as he took deliberate shots at the NHL Players' Association in the wake of the new collective bargaining agreement.

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Jacobs, regarded as one of the most militant hard-line owners driving the lockout, appeared to blame the union for a deal not getting done sooner, saying it "should've and could've" been resolved quicker and characterized it as "disappointing."

Of the union, Jacobs said: "There was no expression of a desire to make a deal."

When asked to elaborate how a deal could have been brokered earlier -- the labor standoff lasted almost four months before an agreement was reached earlier this month -- Jacobs deflected blame onto the NHLPA.

"You'd really have to ask the other side on that," he said.

Jacobs said the players were going to get "very rich" under the deal that was ultimately reached.

"The players are going to get very rich under this transaction," he said. "They were very rich going into this. They passed up $700 million in payroll. That's a lot. And I'm hopeful that it was fulfilling."

When asked if he felt that it was fair to say he blamed the union for the time lost as a result of the work stoppage, Jacobs declined to answer.

"I won't comment on that," he said.

It was an odd display for an owner who claimed to be enthused about the start of play and intent on "winning another Stanley Cup for Boston, New England and Bruins fans around the world."

Jacobs praised his partner in the process, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, for his work on the deal and touted his leadership in reaching the 10-year agreement.

"He's probably brought a little bit of an abrasive personality with him," Jacobs said. "Not everyone loves him. And that's understood. But he's done a yeoman's job and worked his butt off. You can't outwork Gary. And for that, I'm very happy that he was there. This agreement would not have gotten done without Gary there."

Jacobs admitted that, before the marathon session that ultimately ended the standoff, there was a legitimate fear among owners that the season would be scrapped entirely.

"If it hadn't happened when it did, the season would've been gone," he said.

Jacobs insisted that, as owner of a financially strong, recent Cup-winning franchise, he had no intention of ever axing the season.

"I'm the last guy that wanted to shut this down," he said.

How did he feel he was characterized throughout the negotiation process?

"Being vilified, I don't think it's right, but what's my opinion in something like this?" he asked.

this ******g guy

i seriously hope he passes soon...he's a ******g cancer to this sport. he's so full of ****.

 

[shaunhillftw49]

^man cold

 

[foreverdecember21]

Today... WAS SO SICK!! Im so happy right now!!! The X was PACKED & LIVE TONIGHT!

LETS GO WILD!

 

[DeadsetAce]

it's messed up to say that about someone...i know. but i can't help it. he's doesn't care about the sport. when you own an original six/big market franchise, you have a responsibility to help sustain the sport (see Bob Kraft). there's a reason he got boo'd at the stanley cup parade (which is pre-lockout)...what owner would get boo'd after their team win's the cup? just jacobs....