Random Hockey Observations

[dEv~ 19]

I feel like he always does this.

I've seen enough of his games in person to be able to say he definitely does. Generally you won't see ovechkin leave the blue line in the defensive zone unless he goes for a hit. I know his primary responsibility in the defensive zone is the right dman but he's not really hanging out in defensive position, he's just waiting for his team to get him an outlet pass.IMO This is really the main difference between him and Crosby. I know they play different positions but I think it's safe to say Crosby is certainly the better 2 way forward.

[digitalmonkey 929]

I feel like he always does this.

There's a guy who wore #66 who used to do this also...especially early in his career.

[Zach6668 513]

There's a guy who wore #66 who used to do this also...especially early in his career.

Yeah, but he's awesome. :DSeriously, was also a different era, which definitely contributes to how responsible the forwards have to be, and all that jazz, since most defenseman sucked at defense.

[dEv~ 19]

There's a guy who wore #66 who used to do this also...especially early in his career.

Yanick Dupre?...after doing some research I wanted to emphasize I don't mean to put down the guy.

[ajs510 122]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=5066473"The six then turned on the coach, reportedly beating him with wooden traffic signs that they found by the side of the road."Filed under: "WTF is wrong with Slovenian hockey players?"

[Fenxis 99]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=5066473"The six then turned on the coach, reportedly beating him with wooden traffic signs that they found by the side of the road."Filed under: "WTF is wrong with Slovenian hockey players?"

The six players were reportedly angry at Posma because he allegedly told a 19-year-old backup goaltender to drive a car -- even though he knew the man was drunk. The goaltender subsequently crashed the car.Cross-referenced with: What's wrong with Slovenian coaches?

[Speed Limit 0]

Hey Gary, Want to go ahead and rig this draft lottery again so that YOU can prove to people that hockey works in the south?Thanks,Florida

[strategy 4]

Eller, a forward, and Junland, a defenseman, have been recalled and will be with the team for the final two games of the regular season. When asked if both would be in the lineup Friday against Anaheim, Blues President John Davidson sent this text to me: “Coach’s decision big boy.”http://interact.stltoday.com/blogzone/morn...nd-from-peoria/

[digitalmonkey 929]

Eller, a forward, and Junland, a defenseman, have been recalled and will be with the team for the final two games of the regular season. When asked if both would be in the lineup Friday against Anaheim, Blues President John Davidson sent this text to me: “Coach’s decision big boy.”http://interact.stltoday.com/blogzone/morn...nd-from-peoria/

I love JD.

[MapleLeafpoker 1,462]

This seems like a rather big week for goodbyes....IglooKerry FraserModano, Turco, Lehtinen in Dallas tonight is a big dealSelanne+Niedermayer in Anaheim on SundayTkachukI must be forgetting others..

[FCP Bob 1,323]

I must be forgetting others..

Don't forget the end of the Exelby era for the Leafs

[Zach6668 513]

Sheldon Brookbank got >30 mins of ice time in the first period of the Ducks/Stars game. What a workhorse!

[MapleLeafpoker 1,462]

Sheldon Brookbank got >30 mins of ice time in the first period of the Ducks/Stars game. What a workhorse!

lol.you gave me a heart attack, I thought you meant he got 30pims. (yeah, i got him too)its sad to hear the Exelby era is over. I hope that means they can keep Finger long term.

[MapleLeafpoker 1,462]

Very cool moment in the DAL-ANA game. 5min left, faceoff to come.....and they gave Modano a very long standing ovation, and both teams saluted, and Modano was really overcome with emotion. (ok, he cried a lot)nice to see, man deserves all the accolades.

[MapleLeafpoker 1,462]

Very cool moment in the DAL-ANA game. 5min left, faceoff to come.....and they gave Modano a very long standing ovation, and both teams saluted, and Modano was really overcome with emotion. (ok, he cried a lot)nice to see, man deserves all the accolades.

and now he scored with 1:47 left to tie the game.kinda questionable goal actually, looked like it might be a high stick. I think the ref would have been killed if he called it off.

[Orcasgt22 0]

and now he scored with 1:47 left to tie the game.kinda questionable goal actually, looked like it might be a high stick. I think the ref would have been killed if he called it off.

Refs have made calls that almost got them killed before, why should this be different?

[ajs510 122]

Refs have made calls that almost got them killed before, why should this be different?

Because you don't mess with Texas.

[mrdannyg 274]

Because you don't mess with Texas.

This is accurate.See: Brett Hull, 1999.Sorry Adam.

[ajs510 122]

This is accurate.See: Brett Hull, 1999.Sorry Adam.

Dammit.

[digitalmonkey 929]

A little Modano-related story...I walked into a local hock shop a few years back and noticed two jerseys on a rack. One was a Bourque Bruins jersey and the other was a Modano Minnesota North Stars jersey. Both jerseys had a fight strap. I asked the guy how much he wanted for them and he said $40 each. I didn't even waste time haggling and immediately bought the Modano jersey. I just couldn't bring myself to buy the Bruins jersey. I put the Modano jersey on eBay. Bidding went up to $200 very quickly and then stayed there until the final seconds when the bidding got crazy. The final bid was $510 US. Needless to say I was ecstatic because this was back when the US$ was just killing the CDN$. It turns out a guy from Dallas bought the jersey. He actually asked for my phone number and gave me a call to see if I could get the jersey to him in a day or two because he was going to a Dallas game and he wanted to wear it. He gave me an extra $50 to get it to him quicker.Anyway, I used the money to help pay for a trip to Florida to visit the inlaws and do the tourist thing...like swim with dolphins.Congrats on a great career Mr. Modano and thanks for helping me swim with dolphins.BTW, I went back to the hock shop a day or so later and the Bourque jersey was gone.

[MapleLeafpoker 1,462]

This is accurate.See: Brett Hull, 1999.Sorry Adam.

damn that was well played.

[ajs510 122]

damn that was well played.

It's cool...all I have to say is "Jamie Benn" to make him cry like a girl.

[Babying 613]

A little Modano-related story...I walked into a local hock shop a few years back and noticed two jerseys on a rack. One was a Bourque Bruins jersey and the other was a Modano Minnesota North Stars jersey. Both jerseys had a fight strap. I asked the guy how much he wanted for them and he said $40 each. I didn't even waste time haggling and immediately bought the Modano jersey. I just couldn't bring myself to buy the Bruins jersey. I put the Modano jersey on eBay. Bidding went up to $200 very quickly and then stayed there until the final seconds when the bidding got crazy. The final bid was $510 US. Needless to say I was ecstatic because this was back when the US$ was just killing the CDN$. It turns out a guy from Dallas bought the jersey. He actually asked for my phone number and gave me a call to see if I could get the jersey to him in a day or two because he was going to a Dallas game and he wanted to wear it. He gave me an extra $50 to get it to him quicker.Anyway, I used the money to help pay for a trip to Florida to visit the inlaws and do the tourist thing...like swim with dolphins.Congrats on a great career Mr. Modano and thanks for helping me swim with dolphins.BTW, I went back to the hock shop a day or so later and the Bourque jersey was gone.

Wow nice story.

[mrdannyg 274]

It's cool...all I have to say is "Jamie Benn" to make him cry like a girl.

Actually, I'm more distraught over Cody Franson, and maybe Andrei Markov than Jamie Benn. At least I got something back for Benn!Plus, he is years away from really being a top-line talent. Dallas was just desparate.

[gruven 530]

Interesting Mike Modano story.... about 5 years ago, Modano lost every dime he had ever earned or saved in a fake hollywood movie scam... he essentially invested in a movie that didn't exist. Mark Cuban, the Dallas Mavs owner, found out about it and used some 'connections' he had- see: mob- to recover Modano's money for him....