2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread - Page 2

dek · 10-01-09, 11:46 PM

Miss ya already

KnightLerxst · 10-02-09, 02:00 AM

Super Joe = Class

VinVega · 10-02-09, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SunMonkey

Did the Islanders finally just get their Lighthouse project approved?

http://lighthouseliblog.blogspot.com...t-reached.html

If not, are they moving?

I think if the Islanders do move, I'll become a full time Lightning fan since I live down here. I don't pay much attention to the Isles anymore since they've drifted into obscurity, but if they're no longer on Long Island there's really no reason to root for them for me.

Duh Vuh Duh · 10-02-09, 12:04 PM

The stars aligned and I got to go to Sakic's ceremony and the game. Absolutely incredible, even with many standing ovations, you could see he was very humble, just acknowledging the cheers and then sitting down as quickly as he could. When they raised the banner, it was so loud in the rink, that you could literally feel the vibration. Totally incredible night, I have no voice this morning from yelling, but it was worth it. After the ceremony, I was like, ok I'm completely satisfied, almost forgetting there was also a game to watch. Thanks for the memories Joe, you will be missed.

I'll try to get some pictures up later.

Dr_Evil · 10-02-09, 12:28 PM

Markov is out 3-4 months with a torn tendon. Great start for my fantasy team

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=293425

Dr_Evil · 10-02-09, 12:40 PM

I don't like how the Avs ignore that the franchise moved from Quebec and retains that history. Sakic's banner has 1995-2008 on it. It's kind of silly to cut out a big part of his career because the team was in another city then. Carolina is the only other relocated franchise to unretire numbers and ignore history, and that sucks. Add in that they retired Ray Bourque's number after only having played just over one year as pretty much a rental player and the way they handle their history is a bit of a joke.

dvd-4-life · 10-02-09, 12:44 PM

I can't wait for the Maple Leafs to have-Vesa Toskala Night. Instead of giving him gifts,etc. ,they should give him a pink slip. Johnny Bower could stop more shots than the man who had a .861 save pct. in preseason

eXcentris · 10-02-09, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Evil

Markov is out 3-4 months with a torn tendon. Great start for my fantasy team

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=293425

This sucks.

Nazgul · 10-02-09, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Evil

I don't like how the Avs ignore that the franchise moved from Quebec and retains that history. Sakic's banner has 1995-2008 on it.

I don't think your average Avs fan has any clue about where they played before they came to Denver.

shizawn · 10-02-09, 03:00 PM

Lousy game for the Sharks last night. The Avs seem to have a lot of good young up and coming players

Quake1028 · 10-02-09, 08:07 PM

Two good games this afternoon. Was so glad to see Kariya look good and St. Louis to get the win.

Coral · 10-02-09, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Evil

I don't like how the Avs ignore that the franchise moved from Quebec and retains that history. Sakic's banner has 1995-2008 on it. It's kind of silly to cut out a big part of his career because the team was in another city then. Carolina is the only other relocated franchise to unretire numbers and ignore history, and that sucks. Add in that they retired Ray Bourque's number after only having played just over one year as pretty much a rental player and the way they handle their history is a bit of a joke.

I agree.

That's total bush-league, especially since Colorado was gift-wrapped a Stanley Cup winning team the first year they moved there. I don't think that's ever happened to a franchise, since a franchise moving usually has something to do with the team playing poorly.

smashthesymbols · 10-02-09, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Quake1028

Two good games this afternoon. Was so glad to see Kariya look good and St. Louis to get the win.

Definitely. I wasn't able to watch because of Comcast and DirecTV's little pissing match but it's good to see them open with a win over Detroit. Hopefully they can do it again tomorrow.

Daryl · 10-03-09, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Evil

Add in that they retired Ray Bourque's number after only having played just over one year as pretty much a rental player and the way they handle their history is a bit of a joke.

I found that odd myself. That would be like the Wings retiring Luc Robitaille's jersey.

Anyway, after two people I know got Center Ice for free by calling up and bitching about no Versus, I tried my luck today. I tried calling while missing the Red Wings game. No dice. I have the worst luck, considering how much I spend on DTV per year. I responded by cancelling the NBA League Pass for this year (which I admittedly was gonna do anyway).

SunMonkey · 10-03-09, 06:50 AM

Try again. From what I have read, you might get a completely different response with another rep.

astrochimp · 10-03-09, 08:36 AM

All 30 teams in action today

Me007gold · 10-03-09, 09:58 AM

There is a rumor going around on some of the hockey boards, that if you have Dtv, call and complain that you miss hockey because you are not getting VS. People are reporting that they are getting FREE center ice package. Some people say it may take a few calls, but its worth a shot.

coli · 10-03-09, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Me007gold

There is a rumor going around on some of the hockey boards, that if you have Dtv, call and complain that you miss hockey because you are not getting VS. People are reporting that they are getting FREE center ice package. Some people say it may take a few calls, but its worth a shot.

My friend has DTV, and he said that everyone in our area has gotten the Center Ice Package for the next 3 weeks, or around something like that. My take on that is Comcast & DTV are in negotiations, and DTV figures a deal should get done by the end of the month.

I have Comcast and I went through this same crap last spring with the NFL Channel, as they threatened to pull the channel, and then they settled within a few weeks after the deadline.

All in all, I hate this crap, because I hate to see that fans who have one cable/dish service may not be able to watch games because they can't get the channel. It is very frustrating that some can't watch a nationally televised sporting event anymore.

Me007gold · 10-03-09, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by coli

My friend has DTV, and he said that everyone in our area has gotten the Center Ice Package for the next 3 weeks, or around something like that. My take on that is Comcast & DTV are in negotiations, and DTV figures a deal should get done by the end of the month.

I have Comcast and I went through this same crap last spring with the NFL Channel, as they threatened to pull the channel, and then they settled within a few weeks after the deadline.

All in all, I hate this crap, because I hate to see that fans who have one cable/dish service may not be able to watch games because they can't get the channel. It is very frustrating that some can't watch a nationally televised sporting event anymore.

Everyone (I think) has a free "preview" of center ice. I am with Time Warrner, and Ive got it.

aktick · 10-03-09, 11:47 AM

I have Center Ice for the first time in years, and it's already severely pissing me off...I get Blackhawks games on Comcast-Chicago anyways, and the team I most want to watch other than them is San Jose. So Thursday night's game was a VS exclusive so I couldn't get it, fine, but tonight's game isn't on CI either - why?

Me007gold · 10-03-09, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by aktick

I have Center Ice for the first time in years, and it's already severely pissing me off...I get Blackhawks games on Comcast-Chicago anyways, and the team I most want to watch other than them is San Jose. So Thursday night's game was a VS exclusive so I couldn't get it, fine, but tonight's game isn't on CI either - why?

Its showing up on my schedule. CI channel 1 at 10 eastern.

smashthesymbols · 10-03-09, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coli

My friend has DTV, and he said that everyone in our area has gotten the Center Ice Package for the next 3 weeks, or around something like that. My take on that is Comcast & DTV are in negotiations, and DTV figures a deal should get done by the end of the month.

I've heard the same thing about DirecTV giving everyone free Center Ice for the next month. I'm still going to call in the next couple days and complain about the lack of Versus and see if I can't get it free all year.

aktick · 10-03-09, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Me007gold

Its showing up on my schedule. CI channel 1 at 10 eastern.

Thanks, figured out what was wrong - I added all the CI channels to my Favorites list the other day, but apparently they weren't all showing up yet, so when I went and looked at all channels, it was showing there.

Dr_Evil · 10-03-09, 01:15 PM

Today all 30 teams are playing, so they may have had to add an extra channel or two to be able to show them all.

astrochimp · 10-03-09, 07:19 PM

Ovechkin scores on his 1st shot on goal 1:17 in vs the Leafs

10-01-09, 11:46 PM	#26
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10-02-09, 12:04 PM	#29
Duh Vuh Duh DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 2,021	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread The stars aligned and I got to go to Sakic's ceremony and the game. Absolutely incredible, even with many standing ovations, you could see he was very humble, just acknowledging the cheers and then sitting down as quickly as he could. When they raised the banner, it was so loud in the rink, that you could literally feel the vibration. Totally incredible night, I have no voice this morning from yelling, but it was worth it. After the ceremony, I was like, ok I'm completely satisfied, almost forgetting there was also a game to watch. Thanks for the memories Joe, you will be missed. I'll try to get some pictures up later. __________________ There are some things contest money can't buy. For everything else, there's. duh vuh duh - NCMojo Last edited by Duh Vuh Duh; 10-02-09 at 12:09 PM.

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Dr_Evil DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: the igloo Posts: 4,371	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread Markov is out 3-4 months with a torn tendon. Great start for my fantasy team http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=293425

10-02-09, 12:40 PM	#31
Dr_Evil DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: the igloo Posts: 4,371	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread I don't like how the Avs ignore that the franchise moved from Quebec and retains that history. Sakic's banner has 1995-2008 on it. It's kind of silly to cut out a big part of his career because the team was in another city then. Carolina is the only other relocated franchise to unretire numbers and ignore history, and that sucks. Add in that they retired Ray Bourque's number after only having played just over one year as pretty much a rental player and the way they handle their history is a bit of a joke.

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dvd-4-life DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,321	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread I can't wait for the Maple Leafs to have-Vesa Toskala Night. Instead of giving him gifts,etc. ,they should give him a pink slip. Johnny Bower could stop more shots than the man who had a .861 save pct. in preseason

10-02-09, 03:00 PM	#35
shizawn DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 6,472	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread Lousy game for the Sharks last night. The Avs seem to have a lot of good young up and coming players __________________ Born to be mild.

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Quake1028 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hurricane Nation Posts: 21,913	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread Two good games this afternoon. Was so glad to see Kariya look good and St. Louis to get the win. __________________ RIP M.L.B. 1968-2005

10-03-09, 06:50 AM	#40
SunMonkey DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lake Ridge, VA Posts: 5,234	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread Try again. From what I have read, you might get a completely different response with another rep.

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Me007gold Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 934	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread There is a rumor going around on some of the hockey boards, that if you have Dtv, call and complain that you miss hockey because you are not getting VS. People are reporting that they are getting FREE center ice package. Some people say it may take a few calls, but its worth a shot.

10-03-09, 11:47 AM	#45
aktick DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,459	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread I have Center Ice for the first time in years, and it's already severely pissing me off...I get Blackhawks games on Comcast-Chicago anyways, and the team I most want to watch other than them is San Jose. So Thursday night's game was a VS exclusive so I couldn't get it, fine, but tonight's game isn't on CI either - why?

10-03-09, 01:15 PM	#49
Dr_Evil DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: the igloo Posts: 4,371	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread Today all 30 teams are playing, so they may have had to add an extra channel or two to be able to show them all.

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astrochimp DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,099	Re: 2009-2010 NHL Regular Season Thread Ovechkin scores on his 1st shot on goal 1:17 in vs the Leafs __________________ my small dvd collection Xbox Live tag: spacemunky49