They are narrower in NHL - is that really better? Has it always been like that?
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it has always been like that, and depending on who you ask, one is always better than the other. After seeing the 2006 olympics, i have a preference for the nhl rinks because now the games are always by the same rules(before, international and nhl were slightly different) and the smaller ice allows for more hitting and a faster game!
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They added Kubina and Gill to a completely different blueline. That was really their only problem last year, no defense besides Kaberle. McCabe is good, but hes not exactly a defensive player. \n\nPaul Maurices style of play is also much better than Quinns, at the NHL level coaching really does have a huge impact. Toronto now plays with speed and style, instead of crash bang/dumping and chasing. \n\nAll you haters are pathetic, spending all your time bashing TO, we don't need your negative vibes. Toronto is a good team, theyre no fluke, theyve missed the playoffs only 3 times since 1992. Thats pretty solid. See you in May!
324714
They have won in the past, but they are getting quite old now and the legs don't work as well anymore.  They also had a very easy schedule in the regular season.  Most of the teams in their division were the weakest in the league and they got most of the points possible against them.  Having a series against a young team that played over .500 hockey was just too much for them.
527612
It has!!!! Most games now are spent batting the puck around or else the old dump and chase game! U don't see many pretty plays anymore!!! I don't know what's up with some of these answers here either, the NHL is coma inducing! The NHL has too many teams and too little talent!!!!
558110
I agree with you 100%!!! What a disppointment! After a full season of zero-tolerance, which was truly entertaining with up-tempo hockey, hard checks, and excitement, we are now not only back to the boarding and interference you mentioned, but also the cross checks, hooking, holding. clutching, and trippings. \n\nIt's like two different games, which is why so many high ranked teams got knocked out in the play-offs, IMO. Really sad and disappointing, really.
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No 2 line pass good.\nSmaller pads great\nGoalies not being able to handle puck.   bad\nI like the rough play so the clutch grab is where most of my fav. players made a living. I like the enforcers and the fights. Not Sorry about it. Give me a good Goon game and I am happy. I don't like the euro no check leagues.
539176
You're looking pretty good.  Quality defense is hard to find.  However having a few more wingers that can sub in instead of defense can pay off in the end.  Most D players dont get good points.  Get another goalie than Hedberg though.
98429
The Sabres are definitly a great hockey team and I think they have been the best team in the league since november. Obviously alot of things have chage lately, in my opinion the players have lost their focus with their leader the coach worried about his little girl. If the Sabres play as well as they did the last five month they will be better than the Senator this year and they will win the Stanley Cup (Maybe that is too much). My point is, I am not sure that the Senators is a better team as of right now, they may have a better record due to their great start but as of today, I think the Sabres have a better chance to beat them in the playoffs. Just watch!!!
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Yeah I agree, especially with the Nikes.  They are great because they are so light, but I defintley noticed a lack of support, and had two teamates who had similiar Nikes and had foot injuries the entire season.  I switched to the heavier but much more solid predator, and I was very happy after that.
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here is my opinion on it.  with hockey, the longer you play the harder and harder it is to maintain a level of excellence.  very few people can play hockey really well.  while the same is true for soccer, i think it is to a lesser degree.  i would chose soccer.
549168
i'm a figure skater.so obviously i have figure skates. but if you really really dont like them. you can try boy's figure skates. Thers not much of a difference between the 2. unless you prefer to switch the hockey skates which probably wont be a good idea.
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Depends completely on the player and the team. All players work out quite a bit. On most off days coaches run hour or hour and a half practices for all the players. Aside from this most players are constantly at the gym to remain in top game shape. How they work out in the gym totally depends on the players and their fitness coach. Each person has their own personalized training routine, for example Goalies work more on flexibility than skating players, and skating players perhaps work more on leg strength, and upper body strength for battles in the corner. This isn't always the case though. If you are really interested you should see if you can find a couple of NHL players personalized fitness plans, and look at them.
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I watched the game last night with the coyotes I think that SJ was playing better but just not putting the puck in the back of the net many great scoring Chance but not many goals. Cujo has also has a 30-7-0 record against the sharks so I don't see a change in that unless the sharks step it up a notch. I like what I saw of the sharks but if they want to win they need to keep crashing the net and stop with the bad turn overs. also stop giving away odd man rushes. As for the chances of making the play-offs not to good a lot of teams in the running will have to drop the ball for this to happen. Go Leafs and Canadians and ottawa :)
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My coed team's 1-9-1\nWomen's team 2-7-0\n\nBoth teams pretty much suck right now.  A lot of the problem's persistent short bench issues, but some of it's just being outclassed.\n\nNot that early in the season for rec hockey.  We've been playing a while.
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Absolutely. Make it easier for anyone in the Eastern Conference to have the edge. Sakic was great in 2002. It's 2006 now. Vinny is a better all-around player now: younger, more energetic and less tired. If I was the Avalance GM, I would do this right away...
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I think in order to be considered "best," you should be able use both feet if not equally well..pretty close. Yes those guys a good but I can think of people that names arent as high on the radar that I consider much better. No one can touch Maradona..or Pele to me..that is soccer. The tricks of today are nice but that was pure soccer
557708
I think it's on an angle.  Other jerseys on the team seem on angle.  I noticed this during Italy's game.