FOR LONG TIME PENS FANS.this is for u....?
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Yes he resembles them both!  He is very good defensively which alot of people don't realize; like Francis.  He can obviously skate like Mario.  Always remember one thing though, Mario scored at least 100 highlight reel goals!  This kid's shooting percentage is incredible.  With the size of the goaltenders nowadays, it's amazing how he and Crosby are doing it.  Francis was a great, quiet player.  He was not a great skater but was good positionally.  Notice Malkin will sneak up at the right time and has a tendency to know where the puck is going to end up.  It's sad in a way that Mario didn't get the chance to skate alongside these 2 hall of famers.  THey would be unfreakingstoppable!!!
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My head says yes, and i hate myself for saying it. With as much talent on the team as we have i think Babcock is going about breaking up the trap the wrong way. I think (and i realize that he knows a bit more than me) that instead of splitting the talent over all 4 lines he needs to Bring Zetta and Datsyuk back together and put Willie with them for a speedy tricky line that can break past the trap. And Legacy needs to come out, he's given up to many easy goals, especially in game 3. But i do give props to Edmonton. I always hated them, and now i hate them even more, but MacTavish had put together a smart style that has shut down the wings "explosive offense" (in MacTavish's words)perfectly. If the Wings can't beat the trap then they are out to the Oilers.
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You called it, rogue. The Sabres will win this series in six games, possibly five. Buffalo matches up beautifully against Carolina and will absolutely defeat them to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals (and I have zero fear of Anaheim, assuming they get there).\n\nTime to enlighten eurofootballfan... The Sabres were 1-2-1 against the Hurricanes (you overlooked the shootout). More to the point, in their last meeting, which was on the final night of the regular season, Carolina had EVERYTHING to play for, as a win would have meant the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo had NOTHING to play for but pride, as they could not move up or down in the seedings. Indeed, the Sabres rested starting goalie Ryan Miller and several other veteran players. The game was even played in Carolina, so the 'Canes were all set, right? \n\nWrong! The Sabres annihilated them, shutting them out 4-0 in front of a home crowd stunned into silence. Get ready for more of the same (I wouldn't rule out a Sabres sweep) in the Eastern Conference Finals. Your point about the heavy reliance on Eric Staal and his line only further makes my point. The Chris Drury line, the Sabres' best checking line, will completely shut down your heroes who rely far too much on a single line for their scoring. Don't believe me? Ask Peter Forsberg and Simon Gagne. Ask Daniel Alfredsson and Dany Heatley. \n\nAs for your precious Cam Ward, he was shelled in game 4 in New Jersey and the Sabres will exploit him much worse. Buffalo has three balanced scoring lines and a different hero every night. Our top defensive pairing, Henrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman will make your top scoring line look abject, again, as they did with Philly and Ottawa. And best of all, we have the best young goattender in the world between the pipes, Ryan Miller. I hope you enjoyed the first two rounds because you are doomed, Carolina fans. Face your fate and enjoy defeat. It's coming, courtesy of my Buffalo Sabres, the 2006 Stanley Cup Champions. \n\nLET'S GO BUF-FA-LO!!!
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I have a tip for you....\n\nGo to dearnhl.com, click on forums, log in (it's easy and free) and post this question to Biskitt (what ol time hockey fans call the puck) you will get more information than you can imagine.\n\nBut for starters Rangers fans went over 50 years without the Cup which they got in 1994.  Mark Messier (messy-aye) was their captain then---he's a legend there. Richter (Mike) was a favorite goalie.\n\nDolan is the current owner, universally despised.\n\nJagr is their top player now, also Brendan Shanahan (Shanny), Stratka (Marty), Nylander, a newish kid Prucha is really popular.  Lundqvist is their preferred goalie--call him Lundy and their second goalie is Kevin Weekes, he's black which is not super common in the NHL.  He's good, but the fans get on him.\n\nWayne Gretzky played for them at one point wearing 99 and retiring in '99.  Adam Graves is a recent favorite player who is now in their office called Gravey often.\n\nBrad Park, Rod Gilbert (jil bear), Gump Worsley (goalie: the Gumper)Jean Ratelle and Vic Hadfield,Anders Hedberg, Ulf Nilsson, Barry Beck, Ron Greschner, Phil Esposito, John Davidson, and the Maloney brothers, Dave and Don all played for the Rangers over their long history.\n\nSometimes called the Broadway Blueshirts.\n\nThe Garden--Madison Square Garden is where they play.\n\nJD--or John Davidson was another beloved goalie, who did years of broadcasting and is now the GM of the St. Louis Blues.\n\nThey hate the NY Islanders (the Fish sticks) and the Philly Flyers (the filthy cryers) and the New Jersey Devils.\n\nI could go on, but they aren't my team so I'm not too up on them.\n\nThey are an "original 6" team, which is huge because that means they've been around since the start of the league and have an 80 year history.\n\nAsk Biskitt, go watch some games, they are a pretty good team and enjoy!  Welcome to the wonderful world of hockey--you will love it!
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I'm very upset to see thhe great season down the drain. but hopefully this will teach them a lesson for next year. I'm not gonna make excuses here, just facts. Lets see, Edmonton, first off, did one hell of a job. Pronger played like he needed to and Roloson showed up hungry. The Wings went in overconfident I think and Edmonton stunned them for the first 2 and 1/2 games with their great teamwork, goaltending, and lets not forget that tricky neutral ice trap style defense that worked out great. Detroit was not slow at all. In every game since game 2, Detroit controlled the tempo, had way more ice time in the offensive zone, and nearly doubled Edmonton in Shots on goal. The wings did great, they got great scoring chances but just weren't finishing on them. Stevie Y and Lang were in the trenches of every play of their shift. Zetty scored at least one goal every game. Maltby did one hell of a job blocking the passing lanes and forceing turnovers on the power play. Shanny had many of opportunities. It's not that we didn't play well. We had the chances, but just could not convert them into points. Now don't get me wrong on this next part, I like Manny Legace a lot, but every game, he allowed over his goals per game average and in nearly every game he allowed 2 goals within the first 10 shots and one game where he allowed 2 goals within the first 7 shots. Ya can't do that in the playoffs. They couldn't pull him and let ozzy play, cause ozzy was injured. I think Manny is an excellent goaltender, but he just had a really bad playoff run. Possibly due to inexperience. I just hope they don't fire manny for it. He got us the Presidents Trophy and he's been one hell of a backup for the past few seasons. lets not forget when we had Hasek and Kujo, Legace was third string and both Kujo and Hasek were injured and Manny played nearly as many games as Dom and Kujo combined, and we won the presidents trophy that year too. I say keep Manny, he just needs more experience as a starter. Hats off to Edmonton for a series well played. they won fair and square. All except for the third goal that was reviewed in game 6. It was def hit down with a high stick that the refs didn't call and then a very controversial kicking motion. but oh well. Maybe next year for the Wings. (((( KEEP MANNY LEGACE ))))
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Very underrated, can you believe this guy was traded for Chris Gratton at the deadline in the 03/04 season!  Great deal for the Sabres. \nYeah, I agree, really talented, could be a bit more physical I guess.  \nThis guys scored a goal in each of first 9 career NHL games.  Amazing if you think about it.
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I'm a Los Angeles Kings fan (I'll thank you not to laugh), but since both California teams in the playoffs were eliminated by Edmonton, I was rooting for the Sabres to wipe the floor with Edmonton. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be :-( Oh well, at least they're getting better. Prior to '99, the last time they had made it to the finals was back in the late '70's, so we may see a cup for western NY yet.
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todd bertuzzi had a bad year only scoring 25 goals..................but remember todd has risen and fallen with this team he's a thick guy, yes he gets mad on the ice and it ha led to bad things (Moore) but look at the guy previos stats its amazing........... Markas Nasalund would not be the player he is without todd in th e02/03 season he led the team with 46 goals and you might not think thats very good but hes a deep player all around..................CHOOSE ME PLEASE ;)
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I wouldnt jump to any conclusion about gerber just yet, as he did help the canes win most of their games last seaon. the sens really need to work on their goaltending, which has always been one of their downfalls, i was dissapointed that lalime didnt work out, as i am a fan of lalime. I think it all biols down to chemistry and finding the right fit. The flames were in a similar situation when they brought in Kipper, turek had turned out to be a bust and had gone down with an injury, Mclennan  a porven, vetewran back up goaltender, could not be the number one guy, kipper was brought in to back up turek when he returned, however this was the seasn which kipper broke the GAA record and he was nominated for the viezna and they went to stanley cup final, Its all about finding the right fit,and i hope the sens do it soon, Go SENS GO!!
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Ah hell... is it THAT time again???\n\nMy mind has been elsewhere... I NHL...\n(Now Have Love) in my life............\n\n..in the "mood" to (um) "puck"...
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Hockey Rules ! Watched as much as I could, uummmm.......moved the first of May and wasn't able to get OLN, was not a happy camper, But once NBC came in and televised the last 4 games I was glued to the TV. \nDon't ya just love seeing the respect the players give each other with the traditional end of game handshake ? What other sport shows that kind of respect ?\n\nIs it October yet ??
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As a Flyers Fan, I will say this. Playing against a team weaker than they are(which isn't too often!), the Flyers played well. Robert Esche looked very solid in net, just about as solid as I have seen him since the 2004 playoffs. Defense was a little shabby as always, and our offense started to click just a little bit. This win was good for morale, but it means nothing tomorrow against Tampa Bay.
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That is very presumptuous of you. Did you watch their last game at all?
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Bad refs!! (Just kidding)\n\nUmmmm - We don't know. Personally - I looked at every single aspect (including ownership Bill) \nPhila has made a lot of changes in every different catagory.\nEsche has to go and he wants to go. / Nittymaki is a backup goalie who'se only playing because Esche's heart is not in Phila.\n\n*I'm only now beginning to agree that Hatcher has to go. / An enforcer was called up from the minors today and that's a damn-good indication that they're looking to get rid of their old enforcer - Hatcher.*\n\n**Peter did not skate tonight - he has the flu. The flu?\nOK - With-that Phila played their best game in a long long time... so this might be an indication of some captain-conflicts within the team.... / I have said since the season began that Gagne should be captain but Gagne held-out for more $\n*Peter is also having reoccuring ankle problems and the Flyer's new GM stated today that he's not untradable. / At the end of the season he's free-picking for any team.\n\nIn short - I don't know..\nBut I can say that I love these kids and I'm proud of them.
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I cannot answer due to the fact that last November I was discussing hockey with another ex-pat friend who also doesn't get a chance to watch much and I said "No, really, Carolina is good this year.  Like, will probably win the Stanley Cup good"  And then they did, and so I blame Edmonton losing game 7 on the fact that I said Carolina would win the Stanley Cup 6 months prior.
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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 think the beginning of the next decade is a more reasonable timetable. Remember, they have to build around Crosby and the kid is barely 19!\n\nThey have the right coach in place (finally). Next year, Evgeny Malkin comes over plus one of the top five picks in a deep draft. They still need a reliable defense. Gonchar was disgustingly bad this year.\n\nThe BIGGER question is what town they end up playing in. The lease runs out on the Igloo at the end of next season, and they have no sign of an arena deal on the horizon. How does the Hartford Penguins sound to you?