fucking flyers...

[mat1419]

couldn't you at least dangle some hope for a little bit?

[mat1419]

motherfuckers...

[mat1419]

oh my god...this is the biggest self destruction i've ever heard, at least it's not on tv right now so i don't have to see this

[preppyak]

damn, 3-0 with 5 to go in the 1st....not good

[dashboard1190]

im watching it too.

it sucks.

/end contribution to sports forum.

[kidinthecorner]

It's on in Buffalo!

It was nice seeing Esche lose his temper already. Reminded me a bit of Hextal, except he smartly dropped his goalstick and didn't use his blocker.

[kidinthecorner]

Ps 4-0.

[mat1419]

damn, 3-0 with 5 to go in the 1st....not good
4-0

[mat1419]

It's on in Buffalo!

It was nice seeing Esche lose his temper already. Reminded me a bit of Hextal, except he smartly dropped his goalstick and didn't use his blocker.
buffalo's not even a real city

[kidinthecorner]

buffalo's not even a real city
Apparently we're not too awful at hockey, though.

[preppyak]

Ps 4-0.
wow, it's not on here either, but i checked yahoo like 5 minutes ago...

Self-destructing is right

[kidinthecorner]

Go on NHL.com and you can listen to it on a 10-ish second delay.

[mat1419]

Apparently we're not too awful at hockey, though.
hockey is gay. everyone's gay. i hate hockey and everyone. fucking flyers.

[mat1419]

Go on NHL.com and you can listen to it on a 10-ish second delay.
yea, that's what i'm doing

[mat1419]

alright kids, time to slit something, fuck you flyers

[kidinthecorner]

You guys have to take one game, I have tickets to game 5.

[mat1419]

You guys have to take one game, I have tickets to game 5.
no, sorry, there will be no game 5. or 4. or 3. there might not be a 2nd period. you guys shouldn't have to go through the formalities. i'll make some calls. enjoy the bye and rest up.

[mikeford]

LOL @ Flyers

[tambo41187]

Nice to see that Philly showed up.

Lets keep the shutout going for miller.

[justinevans]

goto comcast.net you can watch it

[justinevans]

LOL @ Flyers

LOL at the bandwagon fan.

[kidinthecorner]

I think he is just commenting, not really caring.

[mat1419]

goto comcast.net you can watch it
i can't....they don't deserve fans watching right now...i can barely listen

[mat1419]

LOL @ Flyers
at least we still follow our teams when they're not winning titles...you didn't know who the red sox were in 2003.

[kg00d]

Well nitymakki is starting the 2nd.

[kidinthecorner]

I saw that move coming. Smart, too, wich Esche a little agitated already.

[mat1419]

I saw that move coming. Smart, too, wich Esche a little agitated already.
he should have been benched when he charged at a player down 3-0

[mat1419]

Whooo!!!! Comeback!!!!

[kidinthecorner]

Ooh I don't know about this hooking penalty. He looked like he just made a good play, lifting his stick and shoving him off the play.

[mat1419]

Ooh I don't know about this hooking penalty. He looked like he just made a good play, lifting his stick and shoving him off the play.
i agree, i could see that being a call in some games, but not a 5-1 game when the team that's down is still fighting...the refs should give the team at least a slim, fighting chance to play their way back into respectability

[mat1419]

there are some fucking hits going on right now

[mikeford]

at least we still follow our teams when they're not winning titles...you didn't know who the red sox were in 2003.

you dont know me, ***.

fight me.

ive been going to red sox games since i was 8 months old, suck my dick you pumpkin colored cum chugger.

[kidinthecorner]

Now, that was definately a penalty.

[mat1419]

you dont know me, ***.

fight me.

ive been going to red sox games since i was 8 months old, suck my dick you pumpkin colored cum chugger.
you ain't shit moron

[mat1419]

Now, that was definately a penalty.
yeah, the way they were throwing themselves around it was bound to get one, but nice to see them still out there

[mikeford]

have fun watching the last 2 games of your season.

hey, i think i hear the phillies losing...

[kidinthecorner]

Ouch, a major and out of the game for him.

[kidinthecorner]

yeah, the way they were throwing themselves around it was bound to get one, but nice to see them still out there
Yea, the Flyers were crushing the Sabres that shift, and he just took it a step too far on that one.

[mat1419]

have fun watching the last 2 games of your season.

hey, i think i hear the phillies losing...
nope, 5-2 phils

[mat1419]

Yea, the Flyers were crushing the Sabres that shift, and he just took it a step too far on that one.
it's complete frustration, they just need to finish off playing good hockey and try for the next one

[kidinthecorner]

I haven't seen Forsberg out in a while, are they basically conceding the game and making sure he's healthy? It's a smart move if they do.

[mat1419]

I haven't seen Forsberg out in a while, are they basically conceding the game and making sure he's healthy? It's a smart move if they do.
i wouldn't be surprised...that's how they finished up the season, conceding position to keep him healthy.

i hope the game finishes clean, the last thing they need is to fire up the sabres. i do expect a brashear fight tonight though.

[justinevans]

have fun watching the last 2 games of your season.

hey, i think i hear the phillies losing...

actually they are winning 5-2.

[justinevans]

you dont know me, ***.

fight me.

ive been going to red sox games since i was 8 months old, suck my dick you pumpkin colored cum chugger.

how many devils games have you gone too?

probably not hard. they never sell out.

[mat1419]

welp...they took this game off comcast now, so i have no means of watching...i'm going to pull up the phils game on mlb...let me know if there's a solid fight

[kidinthecorner]

He does live in Boston, so that's not exactly a fair question.

[mat1419]

He does live in Boston, so that's not exactly a fair question.
i dunno, i live near baltimore and i hit up the philly games plenty...

[justinevans]

He does live in Boston, so that's not exactly a fair question.

exactly, and he is a cowboys fan?

fairweather, bandwagon fan? I think so.

Who lives in Boston and is not a bruins fan? Almost unheard of.

[kidinthecorner]

Oh, see Forsberg go in and punch Briere. Classy guy.

[mat1419]

i didn't see unfortunately...but on the plus side the phils look good. 9k's so far for lidle.

[mikeford]

how many devils games have you gone too?

probably not hard. they never sell out.
been to 2. wish the arena was more accessable by mass transit.

[mikeford]

exactly, and he is a cowboys fan?

fairweather, bandwagon fan? I think so.

Who lives in Boston and is not a bruins fan? Almost unheard of.

fuck the bruins. the owner of that team does not deserve fans.

my dads a cowboys fan so i was raised as such.

[justinevans]

Oh, see Forsberg go in and punch Briere. Classy guy.

nope, not on tv anywhere anymore.

[kidinthecorner]

i didn't see unfortunately...but on the plus side the phils look good. 9k's so far for lidle.
I don't know if Briere said anything, but as the whistle blew, they both kinda collided, then Forsberg gave him a punch to the face and then gave him a hug around the neck. It wasn't anything brutal, but he's always getting his little chips in.

[justinevans]

fuck the bruins. the owner of that team does not deserve fans.

my dads a cowboys fan so i was raised as such.

apparently you do not know much about the phillies owner.

[Dirty Ernie]

i'm getting the phillies signature and avatar ready

[justinevans]

i'm getting the phillies signature and avatar ready

you may as well go right to the Eagles.

[kidinthecorner]

That's some faith. Even though Buffalo never wins anything, we are ALWAYS behind them to the bitter end.

[justinevans]

That's some faith. Even though Buffalo never wins anything, we are ALWAYS behind them to the bitter end.

are you talking about the phillies or the flyers?

[mat1419]

That's some faith. Even though Buffalo never wins anything, we are ALWAYS behind them to the bitter end.
philly works like this, we ALWAYS follow our teams, we just do so in a pessemistic fashion. when teams blow it all the time, it becomes your nature to expect the worst, and we get ridiculously frustrated at the lack of success, causing insane amounts of analysis of our problems. but we will never stop watching our teams, because to do so, wouldn't allow us to see all of these problems.

[mikeford]

apparently you do not know much about the phillies owner.

i know plenty. i have a lot of friends from philly.

i just refuse to root for a team with an owner that DOES NOT CARE about fielding a winning product. ALL the bruins owner cares about is turning a profit. as long as the bruins turn a profit, he will continue to field shitty mediocre team after shitty mediocre team.

no sane person should root for that team.

[Dirty Ernie]

That's some faith. Even though Buffalo never wins anything, we are ALWAYS behind them to the bitter end.

you dont live in philadelphia, you dont know what its like

[LeftWideOpen]

apparently you do not know much about the phillies owner.

not taking sides here, but you aren't exactly on top of your boston sports knowledge. There are plenty of people who have grown to care less about the B's because the owner is pitiful. I, am not one of them although they are slowly sucking the life out of me.

Still, BC and BU hockey > Bruins in Boston.

[justinevans]

philly works like this, we ALWAYS follow our teams, we just do so in a pessemistic fashion. when teams blow it all the time, it becomes your nature to expect the worst, and we get ridiculously frustrated at the lack of success, causing insane amounts of analysis of our problems. but we will never stop watching our teams, because to do so, wouldn't allow us to see all of these problems.
we just see horses and minor league hockey.

[kidinthecorner]

are you talking about the phillies or the flyers?
Everything. We follow the Bills to the end of the season, even if its clear they won't make the postseason, and we're always with the Sabres, too. Niether of them have ever won it all. I'm sure it would be pretty similar if we had a real baseball team instead of AAA, and we supported our Buffalo Braves more than the Sabres when they were both infants, the Braves just never got a chance.

[justinevans]

i know plenty. i have a lot of friends from philly.

i just refuse to root for a team with an owner that DOES NOT CARE about fielding a winning product. ALL the bruins owner cares about is turning a profit. as long as the bruins turn a profit, he will continue to field shitty mediocre team after shitty mediocre team.

no sane person should root for that team.

well then we can talk about the eagles who won't spend a dime to upgrade.

[kidinthecorner]

you dont live in philadelphia, you dont know what its like
I live in Buffalo, I know more than you what it's like to be disappointed.

[justinevans]

Everything. We follow the Bills to the end of the season, even if its clear they won't make the postseason, and we're always with the Sabres, too. Niether of them have ever won it all. I'm sure it would be pretty similar if we had a real baseball team instead of AAA, and we supported our Buffalo Braves more than the Sabres when they were both infants, the Braves just never got a chance.

philly fans follow everything to the end...except the phillies. personally I am boycotting the Phillies. I am still following their games nightly, but I will not put a dime into merchandise or tickets until they stop talking about doing things and actually do them.

[kidinthecorner]

Alright, it looks like the Flyers just got thier warning. Let's see if they're interested in hockey or headhunting.

[justinevans]

I live in Buffalo, I know more than you what it's like to be disappointed.


haha what you got with one team, we have with 4.

[justinevans]

Alright, it looks like the Flyers just got thier warning. Let's see if they're interested in hockey or headhunting.

they were warned?

[kidinthecorner]

they were warned?
Two teams*

I'm not sure what the ref was saying, but at the start of the period he was over lecturing the Flyers bench, pointing his finger. It looked like he was giving out a warning, but you can't really tell unless you're down on the bench.

[justinevans]

Make The Fucking Call When The Net Is Off. Don't Let Play Continue And A Goal Happen. The Game Should Be 6-3 Now.

[mat1419]

haha what you got with one team, we have with 4.
exactly...they have 2 teams, but philly is a top 5 city in the nation with 4 teams and all are equally disappointing.

[Dirty Ernie]

coooooooommmmmmmmeeeeeeeeback

[kidinthecorner]

Make The Fucking Call When The Net Is Off. Don't Let Play Continue And A Goal Happen. The Game Should Be 6-3 Now.
6-3?

Unless you're referring to something else, I don't think the goal that actually counted would've happened off a faceoff from center ice.

[justinevans]

6-3?

Unless you're referring to something else, I don't think the goal that actually counted would've happened off a faceoff from center ice.
6-2

[kidinthecorner]

6-2
Yea, but you said "the game should be 6-3 now"

If the first goal with the net off counted, the second one wouldn't have happened.

7-2.

[Flags of Dawn]

what the hell it keeps switching to other games.

[justinevans]

Yea, but you said "the game should be 6-3 now"

If the first goal with the net off counted, the second one wouldn't have happened.

7-2.

it was a typo.

[kidinthecorner]

Oh, alright.

[kidinthecorner]

Oh, there goes Forsberg again. After the whistle, missed Afinogenov, so he bumped Gaustad to put him to the ice. Again, nothing brutal, but showing his little bitch side.

[kidinthecorner]

Ahaha Hatcher missed a WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE open net.

[ides of march]

I hate the Sabres.

[justinevans]

ha 8-2.

[kidinthecorner]

Two hattricks for the Sabres.

[kidinthecorner]

Wow, it is LOUD in that rink.

[Dirty Ernie]

i think its easier to bounce back from a blowout rather then a double OT loss

[kidinthecorner]

i think its easier to bounce back from a blowout rather then a double OT loss
Yea, I think you guys will take game 3. After such a blowout, I don't see how Buffalo won't lax completely like idiots, unless Lindy Ruff really keeps on them. Which he might do, he's a hardass when he needs to be.

[justinevans]

i can't wait until next year's seasons. i will finally be home to see all my teams games on tv. starts with the phils in the end of may.

also with that umberger hit, from that angle it does look like campbell leaves his feet...questionable and over with, but i felt like saying it

[kidinthecorner]

i can't wait until next year's seasons. i will finally be home to see all my teams games on tv. starts with the phils in the end of may.

also with that umberger hit, from that angle it does look like campbell leaves his feet...questionable and over with, but i felt like saying it
I guess. All the national coverage said it was legal. Even NHL.com, the natioanl announcers for the game.. The determining factor is that he was onthe ice at initial contact, charging is when you jump into the check.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Absolutely fucking classless 2nd period and last 7-8 minutes of the 3rd period by the Flyers.

A collective FUCK YOU to Ben Eager, Denis Gauthier, Peter Forsberg, and Derian Hatcher from the Greater Buffalo Region.

Ben Eager - you're so tough that you go after THOMAS VANEK? So that's how you racked up 250 PIM in the AHL. Misconducts really inflate your stats.

Denis Gauthier - You look like Sloth from The Goonies, and that might have been one of the more dangerous hits I have ever seen. Vanek is lucky his head was in that position, or he'd be joining Erik Cole in the neckbrace club.

Derian Hatcher - You didn't really do anything "tough" tonight, you just mixed it up with guys 5 inches smaller than you. You've always been one of my least favorite NHLers though.

Peter Forsberg - That was cute, hipchecking Roy in the head while he was on his knees on the ice. I thought you had class, and I had respect for your ability. But no longer.

[kidinthecorner]

Jerry, have you ever watched him on the Aves? He's done that forever.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Jerry, have you ever watched him on the Aves? He's done that forever.
I never liked the Avalanche. Also, their games started at 9:00 all the time, so I never bothered to watch when they WERE on.

[Dirty Ernie]

Absolutely fucking classless 2nd period and last 7-8 minutes of the 3rd period by the Flyers.

A collective FUCK YOU to Ben Eager, Denis Gauthier, Peter Forsberg, and Derian Hatcher from the Greater Buffalo Region.

Ben Eager - you're so tough that you go after THOMAS VANEK? So that's how you racked up 250 PIM in the AHL. Misconducts really inflate your stats.

Denis Gauthier - You look like Sloth from The Goonies, and that might have been one of the more dangerous hits I have ever seen. Vanek is lucky his head was in that position, or he'd be joining Erik Cole in the neckbrace club.

Derian Hatcher - You didn't really do anything "tough" tonight, you just mixed it up with guys 5 inches smaller than you. You've always been one of my least favorite NHLers though.

Peter Forsberg - That was cute, hipchecking Roy in the head while he was on his knees on the ice. I thought you had class, and I had respect for your ability. But no longer.

you won 8-2

[kidinthecorner]

Hahaha.

Lindy Ruff said something about Philly playing like idiots, and one press guy asked him if idiots is the word he really wanted, and he goes "yea.. I dunno, use another word if you want, but I think it fits." Then went on to discuss Eager playing like an idiot, and goes "I was glad Vanek punched him back."

[Johnny_G]

I've never watched playoff hockey before so I don't really understand what it means when teams send a message getting ready for game 3. Can someone fill me in?

Finally, you say something intelligent.

[kidinthecorner]

Finally, you say something intelligent.
Get your clubs warmed up, you guys can join Toronto in a week.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Finally, you say something intelligent.
That wasn't a message to "get ready for game 3"

That was a "The city that I play in is a fucking shithole, and we're all dirtbags and cheap shot artists"

PS...I hope Gauthier enjoys his suspension.


QUICK POLL: Sorer losers: Flyers players, or Flyers fans?

[kidinthecorner]

That wasn't a message to "get ready for game 3"

That was a "The city that I play in is a fucking shithole, and we're all dirtbags and cheap shot artists"

PS...I hope Gauthier enjoys his suspension.


QUICK POLL:
He won't be suspended.

[Johnny_G]

That wasn't a message to "get ready for game 3"

That was a "The city that I play in is a fucking shithole, and we're all dirtbags and cheap shot artists"

PS...I hope Gauthier enjoys his suspension.


QUICK POLL: Sorer losers: Flyers players, or Flyers fans?

Flyers win the next 2. Guaranteed. Prepare yourself for a fuckin bloodwar.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

He just got suspended 2 games for the same type of hit, and I believe, because of previous game misconducts, that he's due for an automatic 3-gamer.

....And Ken Hitchcock just took shots at Lindy Ruff in his press conference. Shut up and go get your Chocolate Syrup IV, you slob.

[kidinthecorner]

Hitchcock has always been a piece of shit, he coaches gooney hockey all the time.

[Johnny_G]

Hitchcock has always been a piece of shit, he coaches gooney hockey all the time.

He's the coach not the GM you fuckin tool. Not his fault Clark decided to sign snails on D.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Quick Poll #2:

Who knows more about Hockey:

PlaysWithFire or Johnny_G?

[UndertheTELE]

Absolutely fucking classless 2nd period and last 7-8 minutes of the 3rd period by the Flyers.

A collective FUCK YOU to Ben Eager, Denis Gauthier, Peter Forsberg, and Derian Hatcher from the Greater Buffalo Region.

Ben Eager - you're so tough that you go after THOMAS VANEK? So that's how you racked up 250 PIM in the AHL. Misconducts really inflate your stats.

Denis Gauthier - You look like Sloth from The Goonies, and that might have been one of the more dangerous hits I have ever seen. Vanek is lucky his head was in that position, or he'd be joining Erik Cole in the neckbrace club.

Derian Hatcher - You didn't really do anything "tough" tonight, you just mixed it up with guys 5 inches smaller than you. You've always been one of my least favorite NHLers though.

Peter Forsberg - That was cute, hipchecking Roy in the head while he was on his knees on the ice. I thought you had class, and I had respect for your ability. But no longer.


i'll second this.

[Dirty Ernie]

He just got suspended 2 games for the same type of hit, and I believe, because of previous game misconducts, that he's due for an automatic 3-gamer.

....And Ken Hitchcock just took shots at Lindy Ruff in his press conference. Shut up and go get your Chocolate Syrup IV, you slob.

he was asked about lindy ruff's comments and he replied with ruff's teams have done the same thing...damn you would have thought your team lost 8-2

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Who let the players on the ice take runs all 2nd period at the Sabres: Clarke, or Hitchcock?

Last time I checked, Captain Kangaroo was behind the bench, not Clarke.

[kidinthecorner]

He's the coach not the GM you fuckin tool. Not his fault Clark decided to sign snails on D.
So the GM is down there on the bench letting the goons loose to headhunt?

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

If they didn't come out in the 2nd with the intent to injure, I would have gave two shits about the Flyers.

[Johnny_G]

So the GM is down there on the bench letting the goons loose to headhunt?

WTF are you even talking about. Your ignorance about playoff hockey shows tremendously.

[UndertheTELE]

So the GM is down there on the bench letting the goons loose to headhunt?

Nice sig.

[kidinthecorner]

He's the coach not the GM you fuckin tool. Not his fault Clark decided to sign snails on D.
And secondly, tool is the dumbest insult ever, but I think putting Jack Daniels in your interests, putting a picture of you with Bud Light in your hand, and having this: "I love drinkin, music, girls, and cars." as your bio would be pretty toolish.

[xRevengeISeekx]

haha the flyers are terrible, it makes me so happy.

[kidinthecorner]

WTF are you even talking about. Your ignorance about playoff hockey shows tremendously.
Yea, most likely. I haven't grown up around hockey, played it my whole life, and watched it my whole life.

I understand "intimidating", but after the whistle shit and hitting people no where near the puck is headhunting. Keep turning your blind eye to the bullshit that the Flyers live for. They've never been a classy team, and Hitchcock has always, always, always sent people to do that shit.

Either that, or he has the complete inability to control anyone on his team, ever.

[Johnny_G]

And secondly, tool is the dumbest insult ever, but I think putting Jack Daniels in your interests, putting a picture of you with Bud Light in your hand, and having this: "I love drinkin, music, girls, and cars." as your bio would be pretty toolish.

O rly?

[kidinthecorner]

And if you're going to deny that, explain why Eager was in the game for me.

[kidinthecorner]

O rly?
Couldn't think of anything, eh?

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Yea, most likely. I haven't grown up around hockey, played it my whole life, and watched it my whole life.

I understand "intimidating", but after the whistle shit and hitting people no where near the puck is headhunting. Keep turning your blind eye to the bullshit that the Flyers live for. They've never been a classy team, and Hitchcock has always, always, always sent people to do that shit.

Either that, or he has the complete inability to control anyone on his team, ever.
Bobby Clarke needs to realize that it hasn't EVER been 1975 since he took over as GM, and that the "Broad Street Bullies" shit will never be acceptable again.

The Flyers are a classless organization. Period. It's not just said by Buffalo fans during the playoffs. Any hockey fan (outside of Philadelphia) knows it.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

And if you're going to deny that, explain why Eager was in the game for me.
Because he's white, and Hitchcock is a racist?

SRSLY.

[Johnny_G]

Yea, most likely. I haven't grown up around hockey, played it my whole life, and watched it my whole life.

I understand "intimidating", but after the whistle shit and hitting people no where near the puck is headhunting. Keep turning your blind eye to the bullshit that the Flyers live for. They've never been a classy team, and Hitchcock has always, always, always sent people to do that shit.

Either that, or he has the complete inability to control anyone on his team, ever.

It's headhunting. Every team getting their ass kicked in a 7 game series does it. EVERY FUCKING TEAM DOES THE SAME THING.

When you make pusssy little statements like WAH WAH WAH their going after our guys!!! OMGZ WAT A CHEAP SHOT!!... and then trying to justify it when you don't know SHIT about what it takes to win in the playoffs makes you look like the scrawny little fuckin piece of shit that you are.

[Johnny_G]

Because he's white, and Hitchcock is a racist?

SRSLY.

Ya rly.

[Johnny_G]

Couldn't think of anything, eh?

See above, I relate my personal attacks to the subject at hand :)

[kidinthecorner]

Because he's white, and Hitchcock is a racist?

SRSLY.
No but no matter his skin color, why did he dress? He was there to hit Campbell, then once he did, after the puck was gone and when he wasn't at all looking btw, he then went after another big tough guy, Thomas Vanek.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

It's headhunting. Every team getting their ass kicked in a 7 game series does it. EVERY FUCKING TEAM DOES THE SAME THING.

When you make pusssy little statements like WAH WAH WAH their going after our guys!!! OMGZ WAT A CHEAP SHOT!!... and then trying to justify it when you don't know SHIT about what it takes to win in the playoffs makes you look like the scrawny little fuckin piece of shit that you are.
Last time I checked, what it takes to win in the playoffs is goals, not toughness.

And we have an edge there. 11-4.

[kidinthecorner]

See above, I relate my personal attacks to the subject at hand :)
There's a difference between hitting to intimidate and playing without class and trying to injure people.

[Johnny_G]

Last time I checked, what it takes to win in the playoffs is goals.

And we have an edge there. 11-4.

Yea, and it takes 4 wins. You have 2. So shut the fuck up and conserve your energy in the case that it happens.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Yea, and it takes 4 wins. You have 2. So shut the fuck up and conserve your energy in the case that it happens.
Robert Cechmanek what?

Roman Esche?

The only way the Flyers win the series is if their fans plunk all 25 of our players with "D" batteries during games 3 and 4.

Or cheer while our guys lay on the ice with a broken neck, a la Michael Irvin.

[Johnny_G]

There's a difference between hitting to intimidate and playing without class and trying to injure people.

There was no intent to injure. You're just seeing what you wanna see. Gauthier tried to hold back on the boarding penalty. If he wanted to injure he definately could have. He thought twice about it and held back. That's the only reason the guy he hit didn't leave the ice on a stretcher.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

There was no intent to injure. You're just seeing what you wanna see. Gauthier tried to hold back on the boarding penalty. If he wanted to injure he definately could have. He thought twice about it and held back. That's the only reason the guy he hit didn't leave the ice on a stretcher.
Or was it because Vanek had his head tucked?

Gauthier doesn't think twice about anything. He always goes for the big hit, no matter how dirty. That's why he was available for a bag of pucks at the trade deadline.

[Johnny_G]

Robert Cechmanek what?

Roman Esche?

The only way the Flyers win the series is if their fans plunk all 25 of our players with "D" batteries during games 3 and 4.

Or cheer while our guys lay on the ice with a broken neck, a la Michael Irvin.
Wow, and you're definately in the position to talk shit after your classless fans cheered while they played the Umberger hit 7 times on the jumbotron. Fuckin idiot.

[hockey0001]

Yea, and it takes 4 wins. You have 2. So shut the fuck up and conserve your energy in the case that it happens.

and you have 0

[Johnny_G]

Or was it because Vanek had his head tucked?

Gauthier doesn't think twice about anything. He always goes for the big hit, no matter how dirty. That's why he was available for a bag of pucks at the trade deadline.
Like I already said once already: If he wanted to, he could have sent that prick to the hospital tonight. End of story.

[Johnny_G]

and you have 0

Great observation, you may go now.

[hockey0001]

It's headhunting. Every team getting their ass kicked in a 7 game series does it. EVERY FUCKING TEAM DOES THE SAME THING.

When you make pusssy little statements like WAH WAH WAH their going after our guys!!! OMGZ WAT A CHEAP SHOT!!... and then trying to justify it when you don't know SHIT about what it takes to win in the playoffs makes you look like the scrawny little fuckin piece of shit that you are.


im pretty sure not every team does the same thing. Hey were getting are ass kicked, lets try and hurt them so maybe we can win a game. That generally doesnt happen.

[hockey0001]

Great observation, you may go now.

meh, i think ill stick around for a little bit

[Johnny_G]

im pretty sure not every team does the same thing. Hey were getting are ass kicked, lets try and hurt them so maybe we can win a game. That generally doesnt happen.

Another person who has watch about 6 playoffs games in his life. Next please.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Wow, and you're definately in the position to talk shit after your classless fans cheered while they played the Umberger hit 7 times on the jumbotron. Fuckin idiot.
Actually, our fans were cheering at the scrum that ensued between the other 9 skaters on the ice after the play.

If you actually READ the NHL Discussion thread, you would see that none of the Sabres fans were very happy with the Geeky A/V Dude at HSBC Arena's idea to keep playing the hit on the Jumbotron.

If you could HEAR, you could also hear everyone in the crowd stop cheering (Which makes an AHHHHHHH sound on your television set) and go "OOOOOOOOH" when they first showed the hit. Afterwards, they were silent, as the hit continued to be played.

Good game, you lose.

[kg00d]

I havent read this thread but if the flyers don't come back from a loss like that whether it'd be any game in the series they won't win the series.

Big test ahead for the flyers and rangers

[hockey0001]

Another person who has watch about 6 playoffs games in his life. Next please.

and i think the 2 in this series are the only ones that you have ever watched

[kidinthecorner]

" a Flyers team that...eventually lost its composure"

NHL.com -> http://www.nhl.com/scores/recaps/142_3_recap.html

That was their gameplan, right? Just run over people and hope they can check their way onto the scoreboard.

You enjoy golf, maybe you'll see your boy Gauthier out there soon.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

and i think the 2 in this series are the only ones that you have ever watched
How dare you question him? HE is the one who questions YOUR hockey knowledge!

Bow down to the almighty Jersey/Pennsyltucky boy!

[Johnny_G]

Actually, our fans were cheering at the scrum that ensued between the other 9 skaters on the ice after the play.

If you actually READ the NHL Discussion thread, you would see that none of the Sabres fans were very happy with the Geeky A/V Dude at HSBC Arena's idea to keep playing the hit on the Jumbotron.

If you could HEAR, you could also hear everyone in the crowd stop cheering (Which makes an AHHHHHHH sound on your television set) and go "OOOOOOOOH" when they first showed the hit. Afterwards, they were silent, as the hit continued to be played.

Good game, you lose.

Oh they were cheering at the scrum... ok... now i understand...

[Dirty Ernie]

Because he's white, and Hitchcock is a racist?

SRSLY.

that was honestly uncalled for...and donald brashear is terrible, he had 9 points in 76 games, eager had 8 points in 25...now clearly eager was not in there to score but brashear is a joke

[hockey0001]

How dare you question him? HE is the one who questions YOUR hockey knowledge!

Bow down to the almighty Jersey/Pennsyltucky boy!

shit, sorry, my bad. I just thought that was they way to argue. If someone disagrees with you, immediately question the amount of games that they have ever watched without knowing anything about them.

[kidinthecorner]

"Esche's frustrations spilled over 16 minutes into the first period when he dropped his gloves and challenged Buffalo's Derek Roy and Toni Lydman to fight."

That's what I like to see my goalie doing in order to prep for game 3.

"..when Flyers captain Derian Hatcher and defenseman Mike Rathje were penalized for taking runs at Campbell. Hatcher forearmed Campbell across the mouth. "

Classy captain.

Also, after Eager got his second misconduct, did you see the Flyers skate fly up and kick Grier on the bench?

[tambo41187]

Another person who has watch about 6 playoffs games in his life. Next please.
You are an embarrassment to hockey fans.

[Johnny_G]

" a Flyers team that...eventually lost its composure"

NHL.com -> http://www.nhl.com/scores/recaps/142_3_recap.html

That was their gameplan, right? Just run over people and hope they can check their way onto the scoreboard.

You enjoy golf, maybe you'll see your boy Gauthier out there soon.

Yea, there's no doubt they lost their composure. And I'm more pissed off than anyone about it. Especially in the second period where the game wasn't COMPLETELY over. I'm not condoning hits like the one Gauthier laid out. That was dirty and not something that belongs in hockey. That said, the third period scrums are a given in that kind of situation in a playoff game. If you think thats cheap, or dirty, your just a moron.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Oh they were cheering at the scrum... ok... now i understand...
No, you don't understand anything that's not your own fucking opinion.

Nice try though.

[hockey0001]

"Esche's frustrations spilled over 16 minutes into the first period when he dropped his gloves and challenged Buffalo's Derek Roy and Toni Lydman to fight."

That's what I like to see my goalie doing in order to prep for game 3.

its ok though, he's just sending a message for next game. Thats how you win in the playoffs.

[Johnny_G]

No, you don't understand anything that's not your own fucking opinion.

Nice try though.

And neither do you. The difference is you have 8 other people who agree with you and I have 0.

Majority crushes the minority. Story of the world.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

that was honestly uncalled for...and donald brashear is terrible, he had 9 points in 76 games, eager had 8 points in 25...now clearly eager was not in there to score but brashear is a joke
I thought maybe Johnny was going to come back with an intelligent statement like that, so I tried to beat him to the punch.

That being said, neither Brashear OR Eager should be skating in a playoff game. They should be joining Andrew Peters in the "Enforcer's Club" - The Press Box.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

its ok though, he's just sending a message for next game. Thats how you win in the playoffs.
If the "USA" chants didn't get under his skin, the "ROBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBERT" ones sure did.

[kidinthecorner]

Yea, there's no doubt they lost their composure. And I'm more pissed off than anyone about it. Especially in the second period where the game wasn't COMPLETELY over. I'm not condoning hits like the one Gauthier laid out. That was dirty and not something that belongs in hockey. That said, the third period scrums are a given in that kind of situation in a playoff game. If you think thats cheap, or dirty, your just a moron.
No, I understand chippy play and scrums. I've played in two high school championship games that have gotten pretty intense. I know Grier was out there, he's a player that won't back down, and Jay McKee is always on the ice. I didn't see anyone go after them, who would clearly fight. No, they picked the guys that definately fight all the time, Vanek, Roy, Afinogenov, Campbell...

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

No, I understand chippy play and scrums. I've played in two high school championship games that have gotten pretty intense. I know Grier was out there, he's a player that won't back down, and Jay McKee is always on the ice. I didn't see anyone go after them, who would clearly fight. No, they picked the guys that definately fight all the time, Vanek, Roy, Afinogenov, Campbell...
To point out a flaw, McKee played only 11 minutes tonight - because he's not a PP point man. But you're right, he's usually logging 25 minutes a game.

[Johnny_G]

No, I understand chippy play and scrums. I've played in two high school championship games that have gotten pretty intense. I know Grier was out there, he's a player that won't back down, and Jay McKee is always on the ice. I didn't see anyone go after them, who would clearly fight. No, they picked the guys that definately fight all the time, Vanek, Roy, Afinogenov, Campbell...

Hatcher wanted to fight Grier in Game 1. He wanted no part of it. He just enjoys charging people all over the ice.

[Dirty Ernie]

if the flyers have a chance they need to stay out of the box and actually shoot at ryan miller, as well as the sabres have played, he hasn't shown that he is unbeatable...thats about the only thing that can keep the flyers upbeat

[Johnny_G]

if the flyers have a chance they need to stay out of the box and actually shoot at ryan miller, as well as the sabres have played, he hasn't shown that he is unbeatable...thats about the only thing that can keep the flyers upbeat

Agreed. A Gauthier suspension would be a blessing at this point. He's a disgrace.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

if the flyers have a chance they need to stay out of the box and actually shoot at ryan miller, as well as the sabres have played, he hasn't shown that he is unbeatable...thats about the only thing that can keep the flyers upbeat
Miller definitely is not unbeatable. He had 1 shutout all season. Against the Leafs. Last week.

But that being said, he seems to get better when he faces more shots. But only facing 52 shots in 2 games, when the Sabres had 58 in Game 1 alone, isn't going to get the job done for the Flyers.

[kidinthecorner]

Hatcher wanted to fight Grier in Game 1. He wanted no part of it. He just enjoys charging people all over the ice.
Well I don't recall seeing that, but it's a little different when it's a close game. You should know that, being the expert here. You want your players on the ice when they're needed, since they can't do anything from the box. But 8-2, I'm sure Grier would've been good to go.

Actually, I think Ruff wouldn't have condoned that unless the Flyers threw someting cheap out there. He can controll his players unlike the Philly bench.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Agreed. A Gauthier suspension would be a blessing at this point. He's a disgrace.
Now that things have calmed down, I have a confession to make:

....I wanted the Sabres to toughen up on the blue line at the trade deadline, with a physical D-man. One of the popular choices at SabresFans.com: Denis Gauthier.

I am now completely ashamed to say I wanted him in a Buffalo jersey.

[Johnny_G]

Now that things have calmed down, I have a confession to make:

....I wanted the Sabres to toughen up on the blue line at the trade deadline, with a physical D-man. One of the popular choices at SabresFans.com: Denis Gauthier.

I am now completely ashamed to say I wanted him in a Buffalo jersey.

I was less than excited when he came, as hes just a younger prototype of what we're overstocked with. Unfortunately he's probably gonna stay with Hatcher aging, Desjardins near cardiac arrest, and Rathje slowing down by the seconds.

[Dirty Ernie]

I was less than excited when he came, as hes just a younger prototype of what we're overstocked with. Unfortunately he's probably gonna stay with Hatcher aging, Desjardins near cardiac arrest, and Rathje slowing down by the seconds.

agreed, bobby clarke loves his thumpers on the blue line...we are really missing kim johnsson this series...if he and/or keith primeau could somehow make it back this series, that would be a huge huge boost

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

I was less than excited when he came, as hes just a younger prototype of what we're overstocked with. Unfortunately he's probably gonna stay with Hatcher aging, Desjardins near cardiac arrest, and Rathje slowing down by the seconds.
Do you guys have ANY mobile defenseman in the AHL? Or the OHL?

[kidinthecorner]

agreed, bobby clarke loves his thumpers on the blue line...we are really missing kim johnsson this series...if he and/or keith primeau could somehow make it back this series, that would be a huge huge boost
What's the furthest the Flyers have gotten in the last few years? They never seem to change the gameplan, and it doesn't seem to work for them anymore. Like Jerry said, it's not oldtime hockey anymore, pure force doesn't get the job done like it did.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

What's the furthest the Flyers have gotten in the last few years? They never seem to change the gameplan, and it doesn't seem to work for them anymore. Like Jerry said, it's not oldtime hockey anymore, pure force doesn't get the job done like it did.
The same thing might have to happen in Philly that happened in Toronto. Can the old-timer.

Pat Quinn got the hook in Toronto, and he admitted he "hated the new NHL" early in the season.

Maybe Bob Clarke needs the boot too.

[Johnny_G]

Do you guys have ANY mobile defenseman in the AHL? Or the OHL?

Unfortunately, we're thin for the time being. Johnsson being out is KILLING us. We drafted Alexandre Ricard in 2002 or 2003, and supposedly he's gonna be a decent prospect, but he's way too young and hasn't developed yet. We traded away Seidenberg who I thought had the potential to be at least a steady 5th or 6th D-man.

[Johnny_G]

The same thing might have to happen in Philly that happened in Toronto. Can the old-timer.

Pat Quinn got the hook in Toronto, and he admitted he "hated the new NHL" early in the season.

Maybe Bob Clarke needs the boot too.

I don't know about Clarke. Or even Hitch.

The Flyers on paper were preseason favorites to win the Cup. The media was ranting and raving about the team they put together and such... we've just been decimated by injuries throughout the year.

Clarke should have tried to pick up a mobile blueliner at the deadline, but it really wasn't worth parting with our young talent to do so, especially since it seems we're a little more than one D man away from winning a cup or anything close to it.

If this team and get healthy in the offseason and get some help on the blueline, we'd be right back in the forefront of the league next year.

[Dirty Ernie]

Do you guys have ANY mobile defenseman in the AHL? Or the OHL?

john slaney can move the puck a bit, but the flyers only kept 7 players from the phantoms in town in case of emergency, one being alexander picard and who can skate like the wind, that being said i don't know that he is better then anyone they are dressing already....funny that they traded a kid who could move it a little bit in denis seidenberg, for of all people gauthier

the lack of speed on defense isn't as bad as i thought it would be, i mean rathje is slow as dirt but he was something like +26 on the year so i know he is a smart player who can overcompensate for his lack of speed, they have to stay out of the box, plain and simple

[Johnny_G]

john slaney can move the puck a bit, but the flyers only kept 7 players from the phantoms in town in case of emergency, one being alexander picard and who can skate like the wind, that being said i don't know that he is better then anyone they are dressing already....funny that they traded a kid who could move it a little bit in denis seidenberg, for of all people gauthier

the lack of speed on defense isn't as bad as i thought it would be, i mean rathje is slow as dirt but he was something like +26 on the year so i know he is a smart player who can overcompensate for his lack of speed, they have to stay out of the box, plain and simple

Slaney's a career minor leaguer.

But yea, without discipline we'll lose this one in 4 or 5 at the most.

[Dirty Ernie]

What's the furthest the Flyers have gotten in the last few years? They never seem to change the gameplan, and it doesn't seem to work for them anymore. Like Jerry said, it's not oldtime hockey anymore, pure force doesn't get the job done like it did.

within one game of the cup last season, they went seven games with tampa bay

[kidinthecorner]

I hope 5, I need to use my game 5 ticket. I've never had the opportunity to see a playoff game in person, and if they sweep to take that away, I'll be a little sad.

[Johnny_G]

I hope 5, I need to use my game 5 ticket. I've never had the opportunity to see a playoff game in person, and if they sweep to take that away, I'll be a little sad.

Won't you just get game 1 of the next series in that case? That's how our playoff tickets work.

[kidinthecorner]

Won't you just get game 1 of the next series in that case? That's how our playoff tickets work.
I don't think so, but I'm not really sure. I've never had a ticket of my own before, and everyone I know that's been has had season tickets anyway.

[justinevans]

I don't know about Clarke. Or even Hitch.

The Flyers on paper were preseason favorites to win the Cup. The media was ranting and raving about the team they put together and such... we've just been decimated by injuries throughout the year.

Clarke should have tried to pick up a mobile blueliner at the deadline, but it really wasn't worth parting with our young talent to do so, especially since it seems we're a little more than one D man away from winning a cup or anything close to it.

If this team and get healthy in the offseason and get some help on the blueline, we'd be right back in the forefront of the league next year.

the thing is, that we are hurting without kimmy. that is why he didn't need to make the deal. we had him.

[histrionics22]

fuck the bruins. the owner of that team does not deserve fans.

Yea but if you grew up in NJ in the 90s, then you probably wouldn't be a Devils fan either. They never televised any games there. The only way to see a game was to pay extra for the premium channel back in the day. Can someone enlighten me on whether this is the Devils choice to have it as a premium channel, or the cable companies? I mean, its no wonder no one goes to their games. Their games have never been televised in the New Jersey area.

[dont you move]

Yea but if you grew up in NJ in the 90s, then you probably wouldn't be a Devils fan either. They never televised any games there. The only way to see a game was to pay extra for the premium channel back in the day. Can someone enlighten me on whether this is the Devils choice to have it as a premium channel, or the cable companies? I mean, its no wonder no one goes to their games. Their games have never been televised in the New Jersey area.


games are on fox sports new york now
they have been for the past few years.
idk about it being some sort of premium channel but i've had it for a while now.

[histrionics22]

games are on fox sports new york now
they have been for the past few years.
idk about it being some sort of premium channel but i've had it for a while now.

FSN New York doesnt come with the general Comcast package. Devils games haven't been broadcasted in my house for all the yars I've been alive.

Edit: I'm pretty sure the Nets and the Devils/Islanders used to be on SportsChannel in the 90s, which you had to pay extra to get.

[mikeford]

Yea but if you grew up in NJ in the 90s, then you probably wouldn't be a Devils fan either. They never televised any games there. The only way to see a game was to pay extra for the premium channel back in the day. Can someone enlighten me on whether this is the Devils choice to have it as a premium channel, or the cable companies? I mean, its no wonder no one goes to their games. Their games have never been televised in the New Jersey area.

yo all cable shit aside, at least the devils owner cares about winning over just turning a profit. the bruins are a joke.

[justinevans]

http://philadelphia.comcastsportsnet.com/media/video/flyers/042406-ruff_hitch.wmv

the series adds more turmoil.

hitchcock tells Lindy to go fuck himself.

[histrionics22]

yo all cable shit aside, at least the devils owner cares about winning over just turning a profit. the bruins are a joke.

Yea well maybe if the Devils owner was smart he'd televise some games in the 90s when the team was winning cups. Then you can win and actually sell out a game. There are more Rangers fans there than Devils fans.

[kidinthecorner]

http://philadelphia.comcastsportsnet.com/media/video/flyers/042406-ruff_hitch.wmv

the series adds more turmoil.

hitchcock tells Lindy to go fuck himself.
Haha.. There's your classy leader.

[histrionics22]

Haha.. There's your classy leader.

Fuck Hitch. He complained about Crosby diving during the season. When asked to comment about Crosby Hitch said "I don't want to say anything, I have Chistmas gifts to buy soon".

PlaysWithFire you should know by now that Hatcher is a dirty piece of trash. Its not even borderline good/dirty hits. Its just cheap shots. Now you know why I complained when he sticked Crosby in the mouth and knocked out two of his teeth, and there was no call.

Yes I am a Pens fan in case you couldn't tell.

[justinevans]

Fuck Hitch. He complained about Crosby diving during the season. When asked to comment about Crosby Hitch said "I don't want to say anything, I have Chistmas gifts to buy soon".

PlaysWithFire you should know by now that Hatcher is a dirty piece of trash. Its not even borderline good/dirty hits. Its just cheap shots. Now you know why I complained when he sticked Crosby in the mouth and knocked out two of his teeth, and there was no call.

Yes I am a Pens fan in case you couldn't tell.

He wasn't the only coach to complain about Crosby diving.

[histrionics22]

He wasn't the only coach to complain about Crosby diving.

Find another one. Coach not player.

Edit: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2232154

The fact of the matter is an 18 year old kid has more class than your coach. That's sad.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

I hope 5, I need to use my game 5 ticket. I've never had the opportunity to see a playoff game in person, and if they sweep to take that away, I'll be a little sad.
From what the hardcore guys at SabresFans.com are saying...

If the ticket was bought with a credit card, and there is no Game 5, it will be automatically refunded from the credit card bill (and therefore the same $$ can be used for Game 1 (or 3) of Round 2)

If it was bought in cash, I think you have to go to the ticket office at the Hot Sauce & Blue Cheese...err, HSBC Arena and you can get a cash refund. Then buy the 2nd round tix when they go on sale.

[mat1419]

The fact of the matter is an 18 year old kid has more class than your coach. That's sad.
so a kid that dives to take cheap penelties is showing more class than the guy who calls him out on it? you're an idiot.

[histrionics22]

so a kid that dives to take cheap penelties is showing more class than the guy who calls him out on it? you're an idiot.

Yeah. He took dives alright. Got cut open by a Hatcher punch and then teeth knocked out by Hatcher's stick, plays where a penalty wasn't called. Then he comes back and scores 2 goals including the game winner in OT. Yet all Hitchcock has to comment on is his diving?

Who's the classless one again?

[richter915]

at least I can be happy about the flyers being destroyed (and Buffalo fans not being douches)

[justinevans]

Yeah. He took dives alright. Got cut open by a Hatcher punch and then teeth knocked out by Hatcher's stick, plays where a penalty wasn't called. Then he comes back and scores 2 goals including the game winner in OT. Yet all Hitchcock has to comment on is his diving?

Who's the classless one again?


That was one penalty. Early in the season, the league was babying him. Don't be blind to that. They thought he was the savior of the nhl and of pittsburgh and they are shitting the bed just like the NHL's ratings. He was not even the best rookie.

[justinevans]

at least I can be happy about the flyers being destroyed (and Buffalo fans not being douches)

haha whatever floats your boat.

[Dirty Ernie]

at least I can be happy about the flyers being destroyed (and Buffalo fans not being douches)

I wish I could say the same thing about being happy about the Rangers losing but I think we all saw that coming, plus I can't find it in my heart to root for New Jersey.

[justinevans]

I wish I could say the same thing about being happy about the Rangers losing but I think we all saw that coming, plus I can't find it in my heart to root for New Jersey.

yeah i wish both teams came down with something when they play.

[kidinthecorner]

yeah i wish both teams came down with something when they play.
Good, I'm not the only one who wishes they'd both be elminated somehow.

[kidinthecorner]

From what the hardcore guys at SabresFans.com are saying...

If the ticket was bought with a credit card, and there is no Game 5, it will be automatically refunded from the credit card bill (and therefore the same $$ can be used for Game 1 (or 3) of Round 2)

If it was bought in cash, I think you have to go to the ticket office at the Hot Sauce & Blue Cheese...err, HSBC Arena and you can get a cash refund. Then buy the 2nd round tix when they go on sale.Hmm I didn't even buy the tickets, so I don't have to do much of anything I suppose. I just want to see a playoff game in person.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Hmm I didn't even buy the tickets, so I don't have to do much of anything I suppose. I just want to see a playoff game in person.
Well whoever bought them can get a refund and then use that money to buy Round 2 tickets, if it so happens that there is no Game 5.

Speaking of which, I'm SO tempted to go to OTB and try to make some money there to buy tickets up in the 300's for Round 2 (if there is one)....This one friend of mine is always making money there.

[bigmike]

what, Philadelphia's still supposed to be playing hockey? Did anyone inform them about this?

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

what, Philadelphia's still supposed to be playing hockey? Did anyone inform them about this?
In the words of Ken Hitchcock:

"Fuck off" and "Mind your own fucking business"

[Dirty Ernie]

so there were tons of rumors about the return of keith primeau tonight

turns out he got hit during practice and began having headaches again

[tambo41187]

so there were tons of rumors about the return of keith primeau tonight

turns out he got hit during practice and began having headaches again
Philly can't catch a break.

[kidinthecorner]

so there were tons of rumors about the return of keith primeau tonight

turns out he got hit during practice and began having headaches again
Haha... that's shitty. I'm not laughing to spite Philly, it's just kind of a shitty situation that, no matter what team, you have to laugh at.

[mat1419]

alright boys...new day, new town, new game. let's get it going.

[JezisHChrist]

so there were tons of rumors about the return of keith primeau tonight

turns out he got hit during practice and began having headaches again
He started getting headaches again after taking part in a light contact practice. If he couldn't make it through that, there's no way he would've been able to go in a game.

[bigmike]

i've always liked keith primeau... even if he did completely disappear in the 1995 cup final.

[mat1419]

let's do it baby!

[kidinthecorner]

Ahhhh fucking MSG. The Rangers game is on OLN, what the fuck, play the Sabres game, you piece of shit channel.

[mat1419]

Ahhhh fucking MSG. The Rangers game is on OLN, what the fuck, play the Sabres game, you piece of shit channel.
www.comcast.net that's where i'm watching it.

[kidinthecorner]

www.comcast.net that's where i'm watching it.
I 'll give it a try, but I don't think it'll let me cuz I don't have comcast..
nevermind that.

It's not working, I think, because it's blackedout. This is crap, I can watch the Rangers and Devils on two channels, but none of the other three games.

[mat1419]

I 'll give it a try, but I don't think it'll let me cuz I don't have comcast...
just go to sports and it's right there, you don't need comcast

[kidinthecorner]

Yea, it's telling me I can't watch it, I'm guessing because it's a local team.

I think the only chance I have is that the Devils/Rangers game is a blowout and OLN switches or something.

Sabres score!

[mat1419]

jesus christ esche...

[mat1419]

Savage!!!!

[mat1419]

power play!!!

[mat1419]

a couple nice hits, a great one by forsberg, then knuble goes and does that shit...so dumb

[Dirty Ernie]

they're done if they keep taking these stupid fucking penalties

[kidinthecorner]

Penalties galore in this game. Good thing everyone is as disciplined as they said they'd be this game.

[mat1419]

Penalties galore in this game. Good thing everyone is as disciplined as they said they'd be this game.
sorry...that's just not our style. we're more of a big and stupid team.

i'm having an amazing night. i have the nhl feed on the left and phils game on the right so i'm rocking a philly split screen.

and i'm drinking!

[Flags of Dawn]

sorry...that's just not our style. we're more of a big and stupid team.

i'm having an amazing night. i have the nhl feed on the left and phils game on the right so i'm rocking a philly split screen.

and i'm drinking!
is it on comcast again?

[mat1419]

by the way, the feed i'm getting is the buffalo one, and between the announcers and studio hosts, i'd swear to god these are just old men shooting a tv show in their den. they sound retarded and have no idea what they're saying.

"i think buffalo just weathered the storm...that's about the best you can expect out of this philadelphia team"

you serious dude? you're going to take the potential this team has away from them because they've played shitty the past two games? i want flyers to win this now so that he gets confused and has a stroke.

[mat1419]

is it on comcast again?
yeah

[kidinthecorner]

Yea it is, unless you're a blackout region, which seems to be just Western New York.

[mat1419]

Yea it is, unless you're a blackout region, which seems to be just Western New York.
if it makes you feel better it froze for the 2 minutes when savage scored so i missed that

[kidinthecorner]

by the way, the feed i'm getting is the buffalo one, and between the announcers and studio hosts, i'd swear to god these are just old men shooting a tv show in their den. they sound retarded and have no idea what they're saying.

"i think buffalo just weathered the storm...that's about the best you can expect out of this philadelphia team"

you serious dude? you're going to take the potential this team has away from them because they've played shitty the past two games? i want flyers to win this now so that he gets confused and has a stroke.
Rob Ray is a little slow, he's had far too many concussions, Robetalle is just old and cranky.... The only ones worth listening to is Rick, the over-excited play-by-play, and Jim, the color-commentary guy. The inbetween period guys don't add much.

[kidinthecorner]

if it makes you feel better it froze for the 2 minutes when savage scored so i missed that
I missed the first 17 minutes because they put it on MSG, but a different MSG than normal. MSG is 56 here, and it always had the Sabres games, including the last two. Today, that MSG is playing the Rangers, and they stuck the WNY feed on channel 73 or 74 or something, somewhere I've never thought to look.

[mat1419]

Rob Ray is a little slow, he's had far too many concussions, Robetalle is just old and cranky.... The only ones worth listening to is Rick, the over-excited play-by-play, and Jim, the color-commentary guy. The inbetween period guys don't add much.
hockey games should be only heard by your home town announcers. i'd pay money to hear jim jackson right about now...

[kidinthecorner]

Just saw the highlights, man, both goals were weak as shit.

[Flags of Dawn]

they keep showing the rangers/devils games. bullshit.

[kidinthecorner]

hockey games should be only heard by your home town announcers. i'd pay money to hear jim jackson right about now...
Turn on the NHL.com radio thing, you can listen to the Philly announcers, but I think it'll be delayed, probably 30 seconds behind your picture. (Going by the nhl.com radio vs. live tv... I don't know if comcast is delayed at all)

[Flags of Dawn]

actually nevermind...i saw the MSG on their microphones and assumed madison square garden.

[mat1419]

Just saw the highlights, man, both goals were weak as shit.
yeah, esche still looks a little lost out there...he's worrying me a lot

[mat1419]

Turn on the NHL.com radio thing, you can listen to the Philly announcers, but I think it'll be delayed, probably 30 seconds behind your picture. (Going by the nhl.com radio vs. live tv... I don't know if comcast is delayed at all)
there's a delay and i can't get past it...jim jackson does some games for OLN, but he's the comcast announcer for flyers tv, and i really don't feel right watching games that he doesn't do. it's like a phils game without kalas (which i'm slowly getting used to, but don't like).

[kidinthecorner]

Jesus, these two are really, really old. No one they get to fill in for them when they retire will be accepted well, which sucks for them. Rick's been around for like.. 30 years.

[mat1419]

Jesus, these two are really, really old. No one they get to fill in for them when they retire will be accepted well, which sucks for them. Rick's been around for like.. 30 years.
his hair cracks me up....but rick is not a fan of "the flyers thuggish play"

[kidinthecorner]

his hair cracks me up....but rick is not a fan of "the flyers thuggish play"
Because it's 0% talent, 300% force.

[mat1419]

back to the game

[kidinthecorner]

Good try, Philly.

*whistle, whistle*

Puck in net.

*horn*

Yea... maybe.

[mat1419]

quick whistle!!!

[kidinthecorner]

But they're dominating.

Oh, maybe this PP will get the Sabres going again.

[kidinthecorner]

Scary SH post by the Flyers, apparently the Sabres hit a post, but then the Sabres figured out that hustling creates chances. Good last shift.

[mat1419]

the flyers are hitting the right way now...taking guys out but not taking penelties

[kidinthecorner]

Oh what the fuck.

You're welcome, Forsberg.

[mat1419]

Whoo!o!ooooo!o!!!!

[Flags of Dawn]

yeah-yo

[mat1419]

hahahaha "he got lucky"

when it's buffalo it's "hustle" when its philly it's "luck"

[Flags of Dawn]

uh-oh buff-a-lo

[tambo41187]

Eh weak goal, but philly is playing good tonight.

[mat1419]

and now it's time for the Peco Power Play!!!

[kidinthecorner]

hahahaha "he got lucky"

when it's buffalo it's "hustle" when its philly it's "luck"
Well that was luck. Campbell knocked it off his stick, then McKee deflected it in.

I agree that the Sabres will never be lucky, according to our announcers, but there's no doubt that Forsberg got some lucky bounces on that play.

[kidinthecorner]

Eh weak goal, but philly is playing good tonight.
Yea, all three goals have been weak. The Flyers are definately outplaying us, I knew they would.

[mat1419]

home run david bell!