What do Russian hockey fans think when they hear the name... "Paul Henderson"?
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it makes them jump off of bridges and they go in to cunvulsions they cant think and they forget everthing   . What was the Q you asked sorry my mind wondered a bit 1972
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Yes!! I fell in love with him the first game that I went to this season. I've been to four games and I'm going to the Playoff game this Saturday when the Canes play Montreal.  I'm going with one of my friends who is obsessed with him. He plays excellent hockey and I think he is just gorgeous. Finally, someone on here who loves Eric! :)
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I think Gretzky was an over-rated player and is one of the reasons the NHL is in the state that it is in.  And I would LOVE to see him fall flat on his face.\n\nThat said, I don't think he did do anything wrong, as long as he didn't bet on hockey or provide inside information to people who did bet on hockey.  I'm not even that sure Tocchet has done a lot wrong - with the gambling part, not the money laundering, he'll go down for that one.\n\nOh, and no, it has NOTHING to do with the Olympics.  But, the media won't and shouldn't drop it - the public does have the right to know.  I just hope they report the facts, not snippits that are ambiguous and out of context.
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Paul Coffey was a defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers in the early 80's. Maybe that's who you were thinking of.
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Herb Brooks: "Great moments... are born from great opportunity. And that's what you have here, tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here tonight. One game. If we played 'em ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because we can! Tonight, WE are the greatest hockey team in the world. You were born to be hockey players. Every one of you. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it. "\nit's from Miracle but maybe it will give you some inspiration...
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I am liking the trade today, and I liked it the day it was made. Joe Thornton is a future hall of famer, a Great player. The Sharks gave up two very good players and a solid role player,  but I would be surprised if any of them ever made it to the hall of fame. \n\nLook at the numbers of guys like Marleau and Cheechoo in addition to Joe Thornton and you see not only did this team gain a great player it made the good players already here even better.
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If Soviet=Russian then the last time it was in 1960 in Squaw Valley (Gold Winners - Canadians Robert Paul and Barbara Wagner). Mind you that in 2002 in Salt Lake City BOTH Russian pair and Canadian pair (again! David PELLETIER/Jamie SALE) won the gold medal because of the scandal with a French referee.\n\nBy the way, DMITRIYEV, Artur / MISHKUTYONOK, Natalya are Russians. In 1992 the Soviet Union didn't exist anymore and Russia was the member of a so-called "Unified team" (ex USSR).
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He was a great player, that is for sure.  The Rangers could have used him versus the Devils!\n\nThe good news is that there are lots of good young players coming up: Crosby, Ovechkin, Svatos, etc...  Things are looking up.
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News flash! The NHL is not the be all and end all of hockey. \n\nHasek also won Olympic gold in 1998. \nCzech League MVP--1987, 89 and 90\nCzech Goalie of the Year--5 yrs in a row (1986-90)\n13 different tournys he has played for the Czech Republic (or Czechoslovakia)\n\nAdd to this he really opened up the way for European golaies to play in the NHL in great numbers as prior to that only a few played over here in the NHL (i.e., Lindbergh, Astrom, Crha, etc.).\n\nPlus he was an innovator with his gumby style of netminding, stopping the puck with his mask or even dropping his stick to pick the puck up with his blocker...add to that his career save pct in the NHL is about .10 or more better than any other goalie. I mean, think about that...he's basically 10 percent or more better than any goalie of his era.\n\nAfter all this is a guy who took a very average Sabres team to the Final in 1999 which I'd rate his best NHL accomplishment even more than his Cup with Detroit or his MVP years.
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The speracious  Marat Safin. Russian angst!
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Oleg Salenko was an average striker playing for Russia, and wasn't even an international star, who happened to score 5 goals in one game (vs. Camerun), which is currently a world recordd for most goals scored by a player in one game. Those 5 goals enabled him to tie with Stoichkov, who was a much better striker and an international star, as co-leader for most goals scored. if it weren't for that, he'd be forgotten or unkown.
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Finally!  Someone agrees with me.  Since I first heard who Miro Satan was, I thought it would be the sweetest thing for him to play with the Devils.  I mean come on, would that not be the biggest selling NHL jersey in history?  And just from the irony alone, they should make him captain!\n\nThe Devs are my fave team.  I've considered buying a customized Devils jersey with SATAN 81 before even tho he's not actually on the team . . . yet!
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Sam Rosen:  " THE WAITING IS OVER! THE NEW YORK RANGERS ARE THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!! AND THIS ONE WILL LAST A LIFETIME!!"\nJohn Davidson: "NO MORE CURSES, THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE! THESE PEOPLE HAVE WAITED A LONG TIME!"\nSam Rosen: " LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN"\n\nI love Sam Rosen.  Howie Rose will always be remembered for his " Matteua Matteua Matteua" line.\n\nBut the best NHL Announcer would have to be Mike Emerick for the Devils. He literally keeps you on his toes. Whether its his high pitched voice, or the way he does the play by play, he is just the best in the business. Im a Ranger fan, and i look forward to the 2 or 3 times a year that he does Ranger games instead of Sam Rosen. He really does  agreat job.  And the 6 times a year the Rangers play the Devils, are not only the best games  hockey-wise, but the best announced games.  Mike Emerick, second to none.
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we've had an absolutely unentertaining, lousy last couple of years. really went south with the blake trade - miller and deadmarsh were great but hardly ever played. yes, much of the last few years was due to high end players getting injured or knocked out completely - but it's worrisome because while they will be well under the salary cap - GM Lombardi doesn't seem to enthused about spending money.\n   perhaps demitra had an attitude problem, but the Kings used to really mean something in this town - i still have my original colors jersey from the days at the Forum - but lately they just seem to be in the shadows and don't appear to even try, and when you consider the owner Phillip Anschutz is a billionaire who won't spend on this team yet makes his fortune from real estate (heavy investor in downtown), lives in Denver and is not even a local or a citizen here and thus probably doesn't care so much - i think he uses the team to promote his real estate interests like Staples Center.\n   Unfortunately, the Kings are probably just a screw that makes bigger things turn for him, and i hope and pray somebody who actually, sincerely cares gets the team away from him and puts it back where it used to be.\n   Hockey exploded in the western US when Gretzky came to Los Angeles not just because of the personality of him but his ability. the whole team responded and the hockey was incredible. it was the classic Los Angeles team made up of a bunch of players trying their hardest. now - it's just unmotivated.
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Wayne Gretzky was an offensive phenom, but his defensive skills were lacking to put it kindly.  Mario Lemieux made guys like Warren Young and John Cullen look like a star. The guys who played with Gretzky were stars in their own right. Paul Coffey,\nMark Messier, Glenn Anderson, and Jari Kurri could put up impressive point totals with or without Gretzky. As for the guy who said Grant Fuhr. The reason his GAA was so high, was because the Oilers juggernaut from that era played only one end of the ice. He had little to no help. The reality is the Oilers would have been worse off if he wasn't there to bail them out defensively.  Eric Lindros was a decent player, until he started getting the concussions. He is overrated, but so is Yashin. I think people had higher expectations for Lindros. How can Jagr be overrated? He has won 5 scoring titles, 2 Stanley Cup, 1 MVP award, plus 3 MVP awards voted on by the NHL players. He's been a first team or second team NHL all-star eight times in his career. He can be  lazy at times, especially on the defensive end, but overrated,  I don't think so.
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You guys are idiots. This is the only way to make this ridiculous game more interesting. \n\nHockey is inherently boring. I would welcome any way to make this mediocre contest between steroid-enhanced Canadians more compelling.\n\nThese guys have no control over the "puck." Give them some incentive towards getting the stupid rock in the stupid goal and I will applaud it.\n\nI oppose the death-penalty. However, if you make death a condition of this silly ice-fest, I would applaud it.\n\nEmbrace the dark side.
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No... only You.    .Scotty Bowman is not even the head coach anymore.  He retired about 4 years ago I think it was.  When they won their LAST Stanley cup!\n\nScotty  Bowman retired when he was at his highest point and is loving every minute of it!  Now if you are asking about the Red Wings HEAD COACH, MIKE BABCOCK is not crying.. he is relaxing!  Stressful and SUCCESSFULL season is over.  Who was ranked number 1 in the whole NHL ALL SEASON long??????  WHO got the presidents trophy???  WHO'S  goalie was Mr. October???   Just because Detroit IS the best does not mean they are perfect!\n\nLOL.. I think you are my newest favorite enemy!!!   lol