Warning!! Danger!! Annual Off-topic Hockey Thread '07!! Beware!!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

The US screwed hockey up. We'll just keep planting our loonie in your backyard while winning on your home ice.

You can take it back if you like. You would have about as many people care about the game as you have right now.

Peace

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

You can take it back if you like.

Sweet. That was easy. And I didn't even need to press Staples' Easy button.

Dear Mr. Commisioner, Gary Bettman

As dictated by JRut, please hand over command of the NHL back to people who care deeply about the game, namely Canadians.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

You would have about as many people care about the game as you have right now.

I think I know why you don't watch hockey.

Originally Posted by USA Hockey

USA Hockey today announced that the International Ice Hockey Federation has appointed 17 officials from USA Hockey’s officiating program for IIHF-sanctioned events this season.

“We couldn’t be happier that our officials continue to be recognized at the international level,” said Matt Leaf, director of USA Hockey’s officiating education program. “These are some of the best officials we have and their selection is a testament to the success of our officiating program.”

Yup, Americans don't care about hockey.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I think I know why you don't watch hockey.

Probably for the same reason I don't.
Hockey in the States is like a television series on the Sci Fi channel. There aren't a ton of fans, but they're all rabid, loony, and just a bit dangerous.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Probably for the same reason I don't.
Hockey in the States is like a television series on the Sci Fi channel. There aren't a ton of fans, but they're all rabid, loony, and just a bit dangerous.

Easy there...don't be bashing on my "Firefly" series now...or "Dresden Files"... I'll take those over hockey any day!!!

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Easy there...don't be bashing on my "Firefly" series now...or "Dresden Files"... I'll take those over hockey any day!!!

I don't think he was bashing the series at all.

Just the people that watch them.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Easy there...don't be bashing on my "Firefly" series now...or "Dresden Files"... I'll take those over hockey any day!!!

Not bashing the series. I'm still pissed they killed Wash in the movie, and a second season is the least they can do for the fans now.

Now, when is Murphy going to be let in on Harry's secret?

I said the fans are few, not that the product was poor.

Now, what were we talking about again? Oh yeah, curling.

[Junker]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Not bashing the series. I'm still pissed they killed Wash in the movie, and a second season is the least they can do for the fans now.

Now, when is Murphy going to be let in on Harry's secret?

I said the fans are few, not that the product was poor.

Now, what were we talking about again? Oh yeah, curling.

If we're going to talk curling, I'm in. Great sport! One of my favorite intramural events next to broomball. We always lost out to the grad students though. They had experience on their side....and we might have had a beverage or two before we showed up to play.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Junker

If we're going to talk curling, I'm in. Great sport!

http://www.worldcurling.org/Home/tab...-/Default.aspx

[26 Year Gap]

Well, the Habs are on the outside, too. I would like to join them golfing, but I can't. Another snowstorm is supposed to hit on Monday!!!

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Red Green is fantastic!!
"I'm a man, but I can change...if I have to...I guess."

Yep...the Man Prayer...recited before every meeting at Possum Lodge.

[canuckrefguy]

Quite the interesting first round shaping up....

Flames are back from the dead.

Ditto Dallas.

The whiz kids and co. go down hard at the hands of Ottawa

Rangers sweep and the Bolts may surprise.

Some good action so far.

And if you cruise the fan forums, there's the usual b*tching about the officiating

[26 Year Gap]

I still think Detroit will move along. Same with Vancouver. I think NJ-TB will go 7. NYR really wan't much below Atlanta in the standings--the result did not surprise me. They probably are pulling for TB, though. Hoping for Det-NYR final. But, then, I'm an Original 6 kinda guy.