That ice won't crack : the Official 2010-2011 NHL season thread

[lefty]

lol more concussions


lol Habs
lol Carey Price
lol "knowledgeable" Bell Center crowd

lol Hawks won't repeat

lol Leafs
lol Dion Phaneuf

lol Niemi
lol Leighton


I think the Penguins will win the Stanley Cup; they stacked !!!!!!!!

[resistanze]

lol leafs

[JudynTX]

:toast I'm ready!!!

[lefty]

By the way, Montreal has a 2nd team now:

The Lightning

[DarkReign]

I think the Penguins will win the Stanley Cup; they stacked !!!!!!!!

Agreed.

[lefty]

Gionta named Habs Captain

I approve :tu

[velik_m]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/laresa_audrey/kings_rule.jpg

[lefty]

Kopitar fan ? :lol


Anyway, when was the last time the L.A Kings had a shot at the Cup?

Ah yes. when Gretzky and Co lost to Montreal in the Finals :D

[lefty]

No Cammalleri for the opener vs Toronto


Aw fuck, I was really looking forward to that game

[lefty]

Yay, we win @ Pittsburgh :D

Go Habs Go

[Jacob1983]

Why are the Kings wearing purple and gold jerseys tonight? I thought their colors were black, silver, white, and purple.

[lefty]

Why are the Kings wearing purple and gold jerseys tonight? I thought their colors were black, silver, white, and purple.
Vintage jersey night @ Vancouver

Purple and Gold was their 1st jersey

[velik_m]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs008.ash2/33743_440847498820_539228820_5271578_4823855_n.jpg

[lefty]

Shit, when you thought Kopitar couldnt get uglier

[dickface]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/yahoolatestnews/stories/101210dnmetribeiro.17d053276.html

crofl

[DarkReign]

So far, so good for the Wings.

Too early, but yeah. Man, I am glad hockey season is back. Been watching every game on every channel every night. Doesnt get better than this, which in case you didnt know, CenterIce is free in the states until late October.

[velik_m]

So far, so good for the Wings.

Too early, but yeah. Man, I am glad hockey season is back. Been watching every game on every channel every night. Doesnt get better than this, which in case you didnt know, CenterIce is free in the states until late October.

Will Mursak play for Detroit this season?

[lefty]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/yahoolatestnews/stories/101210dnmetribeiro.17d053276.html

crofl

That's why the Habs got rid of Ribeiro


So far, so good for the Wings.

Too early, but yeah. Man, I am glad hockey season is back. Been watching every game on every channel every night. Doesnt get better than this, which in case you didnt know, CenterIce is free in the states until late October.

I'm not surprised by the Wings's good start; their veterans are still HOF material, and they have done a great job with young players.
Plus, Babcock has been extended to 4 years.

And Datsyuk had a fight with Perry, lol.
I know Perry wanted a piece of him for years, and it's nice to see Pavel dropping the gloves; I thought he did really well (plus, I hate Perry)


And as far as watching every game, I just realized I watched all 82 Canadiens regular season games last season :wow
I'm a hardcore, hardcore Habs fan, but that's too much TV; I'll try to cut it down to 20 games this season :lol
There are so many things I can do after work (happy hours, going to the Gym, etc)

[DarkReign]

Will Mursak play for Detroit this season?

No, he is a damn fine prospect to be sure, but he is behind guys like Maltby (maybe, he might retire), Tatar, Emmerton and Nyquist. Make no mistake though, the kid is reeeeeeal good and will be with the big club come playoff time as a "Black Ace".

[Rip-Hamilton32]

lol more concussions


lol Habs
lol Carey Price
lol "knowledgeable" Bell Center crowd

lol Hawks won't repeat

lol Leafs
lol Dion Phaneuf

lol Niemi
lol Leighton


I think the Penguins will win the Stanley Cup; they stacked !!!!!!!!

we're 3-0

[velik_m]

No, he is a damn fine prospect to be sure, but he is behind guys like Maltby (maybe, he might retire), Tatar, Emmerton and Nyquist. Make no mistake though, the kid is reeeeeeal good and will be with the big club come playoff time as a "Black Ace".

Too bad, i was hoping we would have more than one player in NHL this year. I doubt he will ever make it. I think by the time some roster spots will open up in Detroit, the team will have better/younger prospects.

[lefty]

we're 3-0
Let's hope the Leafs can keep this up for the next 79 games

[DarkReign]

Too bad, i was hoping we would have more than one player in NHL this year. I doubt he will ever make it. I think by the time some roster spots will open up in Detroit, the team will have better/younger prospects.

IMO, youd be incorrect. Mursak is a stud in the making. He will be a Red Wing, he will play in the NHL and have a very nice career.

Most likely, a solid 3rd line wing.

If he shoots the moon, a scoring 2nd line wing.

Either way, this year is the year for him in the AHL. If he improves on his good/great year of last, he's going to the show.

[Whisky Dog]

No, he is a damn fine prospect to be sure, but he is behind guys like Maltby (maybe, he might retire), Tatar, Emmerton and Nyquist. Make no mistake though, the kid is reeeeeeal good and will be with the big club come playoff time as a "Black Ace".

So racist

[symple19]

rofl @ whisky douche not posting in the college forum anymore because everyone hates him

lolololololololololololololol

probably shouldn't post here anymore either, dipshit

[lefty]

No, he is a damn fine prospect to be sure, but he is behind guys like Maltby (maybe, he might retire), Tatar, Emmerton and Nyquist. Make no mistake though, the kid is reeeeeeal good and will be with the big club come playoff time as a "Black Ace".
Sorry but the best Black player in the NHL is this guy:

http://www.jtbourne.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/subban.jpg

[Whisky Dog]

rofl @ whisky douche not posting in the college forum anymore because everyone hates him

lolololololololololololololol

probably shouldn't post here anymore either, dipshit

Life has changed, I can only pot shot post here and there, and I did post in the college forum recently.

I don't think anybody's liked me here before that anyways.

You've been one of my fav posters here symple

Have a good day

[lefty]

Holy Shit :lmao

http://islanders.nhl.com/

[velik_m]

Holy Shit :lmao

http://islanders.nhl.com/

:rollin

[lefty]

Habs are 1st in the East


But how? :lmao

[DarkReign]

Sorry but the best Black player in the NHL is this guy:

http://www.jtbourne.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/subban.jpg

I disagree vehemently, its this guy:

http://www.sportressofblogitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cooke-kane.jpg

[lefty]

I disagree vehemently, its this guy:

http://www.sportressofblogitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cooke-kane.jpg


Not bad....


But PK is better :blah

[DarkReign]

Not bad....


But PK is better :blah

Agree to disagree.

Dont get me wrong, PK Subban is the shit and I would be geeked if the Wings had a young, stud defensemen like him.

But Kane is literally on another planet, IMO. He might be the best player in his draft.

[lefty]

Agree to disagree.

Dont get me wrong, PK Subban is the shit and I would be geeked if the Wings had a young, stud defensemen like him.

But Kane is literally on another planet, IMO. He might be the best player in his draft.

To be fair, I havent watched a lot of Kings games, so you must be right since you get to watch more Western conf games

[DarkReign]

To be fair, I havent watched a lot of Kings games, so you must be right since you get to watch more Western conf games

Youre such a noob. :lol

Thats Evander Kane. Plays for the Thrashers. 4th overall pick in 2009.

[velik_m]

Kings top of the league :king

http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=lea#&navid=nav-stn-league

[lefty]

Youre such a noob. :lol

Thats Evander Kane. Plays for the Thrashers. 4th overall pick in 2009.
Aw shit

I know that :lol

I'm just fucking tired, too many late nights in MTL :hat

[lefty]

Aw shit

I know that :lol

I'm just fucking tired, too many late nights in MTL :hat


Kings top of the league :king

http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm...nav-stn-league (http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=lea#&navid=nav-stn-league)

Not anymore

Habs :king

[Girasuck]

You think the NHL would let the Pens wear their away white's for every game this year? Maybe if they have on the white's at home, they'll play like they're on the road.

[velik_m]

Not anymore

Habs :king

Back on top :king

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1330/5130913748_b73e0cda4f_b.jpg

[lefty]

Fuck you Velik

:lol

[DarkReign]

Too bad, i was hoping we would have more than one player in NHL this year. I doubt he will ever make it. I think by the time some roster spots will open up in Detroit, the team will have better/younger prospects.

For your consumption, I straight hijacked this from another board.



http://chrisjerina.smugmug.com/Hockey/2009-2010-Milwaukee-Admirals/2010-April-11-vs-Grand-Rapids/IG9X7504/835685749_rM6bz-L.jpg

This kid is good, real good. I'm not sure people realise just how good he will be.

He's 22, and will be on the Wings roster next season. He's 5'11", but size isn't an issue. In his early days with thhe Griffins he was bumped off the puck too easily and was quite often a healthy scratch. In his rookie season he played as a 4th liner and for the majority of the season he was on a line with Downey. In a way, it forced him to become more gritty, more physical, not that he didn't have those attributes already. Rookie season numbers were 2-7-9, and if the ECHL were in existance that season, chances are he would've been sent down there. His second year with the Griffins was always going to be his make or break year, but attitude has never been in question...


"Remember, the first year with this kid, he had chances every night he played, but he couldn't find the back of the net," Fraser said. "But he didn't stop working, off the ice and in the gym. He didn't let things bother him, he just kept moving forward."

In 2009/10 he finished third in team scoring and second in goals, his numbers were 24-18-42. Had an insane patch where he scored 12 goals in 18 games and was basically the sole provider of the Griffins offence. He dried up in the latter stages of the season when injuries hit in GR and Detroit, but when they regained some members (mainly Abdelkader), in the final 9 games of the season he had 7 points. At the end of the season, he was called up to the Wings serving as a Black Ace. Not before that, however, he had 5-2-7 for Slovenia at Pool B world championships.

Coming into the current season, his third and last as being waiver exempt, he performed strongly in the pre-season for the Wings. He featured in the Wings last PS game and was the last to be sent to GR. I'm not entirely sure what to make of this quote (after a Detroit PS game):


"I thought Cory Emmerton and (Mursak) were fantastic today,'' Babcock said. "Both look like they're going to play and really push our guys, which is a great thing.''

Babcock likened the young forwards to longtime grinders Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby, seeing them as future replacement parts.

Surely we should be setting higher goals for a guy like Mursak? I'm not sure how that quote came about, whether he specifically mentioned Jan as a replacement for the aforementioned grinders. To me, Mursak's got second line potential, and we should be viewing this kid as a 25 goal, 50 point player. I'd love to see him on a line with Abdelkader and Hudler next season on the 3rd line. I just hope our brainstrust don't have him pegged as a grinder and just a grinder, to me he's a gifted scorer with a game that also translates well to the bottom 2 lines.

So far this season he has 6G, 4A for 10 points in 9 games. He’s amongst the league leaders in:

* T-1st shorthanded goals (2)
* T-5th in goals (6)
* T-7th point streak (6)
* T-7th goal streak (3)
* T-14th total points (10)

He's got insane speed, I mean on speed alone he could probably force his way into the NHL. He's got a great shot, and he's not afraid to go hard to the high traffic areas to score. He plays a physical game, he throws massive hits, he's a bit like Helm in a way, but possesses a more well-rounded offensive game. Terrific hands and playmaking abilities; he can weave through traffic with ease, he can kill penalties, and he can fight, and fight well:

aSUfNd6E1wU

The reaction of his teammates at 0:44 shows you how much it meant to them.

Here's another fight:

6-0Dcdc3GQI

(DR Edit: LOL @ the vid title. The other kid's last name is not Testicle)

He probably lost but his ability to hang in there against a guy who is an experienced fighter, good stuff.

So, what do others feel his NHL potential is? He's got to be firming as our best prospect, at least in the top 2 or 3 along with Smith and Nyquist. I can't wait until this kid makes his NHL debut, he's got that little special something about him.



Mr. Mursak will be with the Wings as a Black Ace these playoffs and may even find time on the ice as a regular if someone in the lineup isnt peforming. He'll be a Wing full-time next year so long as he doesnt completely fail in the preseason.

If youre interested what Wings fans think about him
http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=836292

[lefty]

Testicle ?

[DarkReign]

Testicle ?

Yeah, whoever uploaded that video must think theyre comedians or something. The guy he is fighting is not named testicle.

[lefty]

Yeah, whoever uploaded that video must think theyre comedians or something. The guy he is fighting is not named testicle.
Ah, OK :D


Testicle hits the opponent's head
Testicle forechecks hard
Testicle in the locker-room
Testicle wrister
Testicle hits the board (ouch)
TSN highlight of the night : testicle

[velik_m]

For your consumption, I straight hijacked this from another board.


Thanks for that, obviously the kid has skill, that was never disputed. Hope he makes it to NHL (even if that means he, like Kopitar, is lost for our national team).

[Libri]

Are the Phoenix Coyotes any good? They're second to last in the Pacific. The San Antonio Rampage is their farm team.

[lefty]

Are the Phoenix Coyotes any good? They're second to last in the Pacific. The San Antonio Rampage is their farm team.
They have had quite a few injuries this season; especially Shane Doan

Last season, they finished in the top 4 in the West.


They have last season's Coach of the Year, and one of the best goalies in the NHL (Bryzgalov)

[Libri]

They have had quite a few injuries this season; especially Shane Doan

Last season, they finished in the top 4 in the West.


They have last season's Coach of the Year, and one of the best goalies in the NHL (Bryzgalov)

Cool. Maybe I'll checkout some of their games.

[DarkReign]

Cool. Maybe I'll checkout some of their games.

If you like hockey, you should. Phoenix plays a tough brand of hockey, very measured and methodical. Physical, too. I would say theyre entertaining.

Moreover, theyre in a great division (minus Anaheim, it seems) so you'll see a lot of good teams like LA, San Jose and Dallas.

[lefty]

NIKE commercial :D

kXT6CO4dA44

[lefty]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1125.snc4/148778_494672740971_121876660971_6988488_8150360_n .jpg

[velik_m]

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2630/kings111110.jpg

[lefty]

Suddenly, Kings have fans in L.A


Fucking bandwagonners

[lefty]

Good old school ass kicking of the Flyers yesterday

Good times :hat

[lefty]

Tamp Bay 8
Flyers 7


Holy Shit :lmao

[velik_m]

Suddenly, Kings have fans in L.A


Fucking bandwagonners

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41gaVtGwddL.jpg

http://cdn.nhl.com/kings/images/upload/2009/02/taylorswift-demilovato-page.jpg

[lefty]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41gaVtGwddL.jpg

http://cdn.nhl.com/kings/images/upload/2009/02/taylorswift-demilovato-page.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MBCE6qpza94/StpokBT-LeI/AAAAAAAAAHY/LfPkxFgMtQE/s320/1sexyhabsfan.jpg

[lefty]

Kings @ Habs tonight

[DarkReign]

Kings @ Habs tonight

Kings will win rather easily, IMO. Habs play in the Least and Price is playing out of his fucking mind right now. There is no possible way that kid can keep a 0.950 SV% going until Christmas.

The Kings are the perfect (offensive) team to bring you high-rolling Habs fans back down to Earth. Good luck, lefty.

[lefty]

Kings will win rather easily, IMO. Habs play in the Least and Price is playing out of his fucking mind right now. There is no possible way that kid can keep a 0.950 SV% going until Christmas.

The Kings are the perfect (offensive) team to bring you high-rolling Habs fans back down to Earth. Good luck, lefty.
I dont know

We killed them last season


Come to think about it, we kill them every year

[DarkReign]

I dont know

We killed them last season


Come to think about it, we kill them every year

Hehe, that was my pathetic attempt at trolling you.

I went to ESPN to confirm that the Kings arent playing a B2B (theyre not) so I could stand by my prediction, but just so's you know, I ranked the Habs 4th in the Power Rankings.

[lefty]

Hehe, that was my pathetic attempt at trolling you.

I went to ESPN to confirm that the Kings arent playing a B2B (theyre not) so I could stand by my prediction, but just so's you know, I ranked the Habs 4th in the Power Rankings.
Ah ok :lol

The thing I have noticed with this Habs team is that they seem to play better vs the best teams (even in a "good loss")

For some reason, we dont care about playing shitty teams and end up losing those games.


By the way, the Red Wings look really solid so far

[DarkReign]

What do you know? Habs up 3-1 past the halfway point of the 2nd and the Wings are down 4-1 heading into the 3rd.

So much for predictions.

[lefty]

What do you know? Habs up 3-1 past the halfway point of the 2nd and the Wings are down 4-1 heading into the 3rd.

So much for predictions.
1 bad night for the Wings, it happens to the best of them :toast

Far from over though


Habs up 4-1 after two periods

[lefty]

Veliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiik :lmao

[velik_m]

The Kings are in a slump right now, they are 1-4 in the last five with only victory after shootout. They'll be better when it matters the most.

[lefty]

The Kings are in a slump right now, they are 1-4 in the last five with only victory after shootout. They'll be better when it matters the most.
I've read more convincing excuses

[Jacob1983]

Only one game tonight which is surprising. Avs@Oilers is the only one tonight. It seems like there should be more games tonight since the majority of NHL players are Canadians and Europeans.

[lefty]

Only one game tonight which is surprising. Avs@Oilers is the only one tonight. It seems like there should be more games tonight since the majority of NHL players are Canadians and Europeans.

Considering most NHL teams are in the U. S, it makes sense

Hockey is not as popular as NFL, MLB and NBA in the U.S, which means a lot of empty seats on Thanksgiving
The NHL doesn't want that

[Bukefal]

Yeahh, Steven Stamkos leader in points :clap :clap :clap

[lefty]

Yeahh, Steven Stamkos leader in points :clap :clap :clap
I have an autograph from Stamkos :eyebrows:

He is not very tall

[Bukefal]

I have an autograph from Stamkos :eyebrows:

He is not very tall

Cool :tu

I had a trading card of him with an autograph, but I sold it a while ago. Im regretting it a bit :)

[lefty]

Cool :tu

I had a trading card of him with an autograph, but I sold it a while ago. Im regretting it a bit :)
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ?????

But he is THE Macedonian legend

[Jacob1983]

The NHL could have all 6 of the Canadian teams have home games on Thanksgiving. NHL Network showed the Avs @ Oilers last night and the people were freaking out in Edmonton. Never underestimate Canadians when it comes to hockey.

[Bukefal]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ?????

But he is THE Macedonian legend

:lol Well, I was able to get a good price for it

[lefty]

Habs @ Wings tonight :D

[lefty]

Fuck you Jaroslav Spacek

You overweight POS



Fuck the Wings and their gorgeous uniforms
Fuck Jimmy Howard
Fuck the whole state of Michigan

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t141/habs425/gdt/1011/121010.jpg

[Jacob1983]

Anyone watch the 24/7 about the Capitals and Penguins to the road to the winter classic on HBO? I watched it tonight. Pretty entertaining.

[lefty]

Anyone watch the 24/7 about the Capitals and Penguins to the road to the winter classic on HBO? I watched it tonight. Pretty entertaining.
Let me guess; Crosby and Ovie dick sucking lovefest?

[velik_m]

Muršak has been called up by Detroit. He'll play his first NHL game today!

[velik_m]

X8bNUzRI3Pc


That’s when you, I guess, step on their throat and put them right away.

[lefty]

Sedins most likely going to get spilt?

I wonder who are captains. Would love to see who got picked last lol
The new system is interesting

[JudynTX]

I've hardly kept up with the Flyers, how are they doing this year? :lol

[lefty]

I've hardly kept up with the Flyers, how are they doing this year? :lol
Pretty good season so far

I hate them, but super team TBH

[lefty]

Holy shit



Habs lose 4 players to injuries





In the same period





What






The











Fuck

[lefty]

Nice win @ Washington

Without Camalleri, Markov, Georges

After being down 0-2




CROFL Caps

[lefty]

CROFL at the Thomas-Price " Fight "

:lol

[lefty]

Bruins get Tomas Kaberle

:pctoss

And Jordan Peverley

[velik_m]

Kings trade for Dustin Penner at the deadline.

[lefty]

Kings trade for Dustin Penner at the deadline.
Good pick up

Kings FO paid a lot to get him, but you have to give in order to get.

[Libri]

Good pick up

Kings FO paid a lot to get him, but you have to give in order to get.

That girl in your avatar is waving at me. :eyebrows

[lefty]

That girl in your avatar is waving at me. :eyebrows
Dammit
Im so jealous, she is mine ! :bang

[Condemned 2 HelLA]

Nineteen games left, nine points back......
.......can the Devils catch & pass Carolina for the #8 spot in the East?

[lefty]

Nineteen games left, nine points back......
.......can the Devils catch & pass Carolina for the #8 spot in the East?
Yes

Devils are red hot, and Eric Staal is injured

[Obstructed_View]

PTI is discussing the Trevor Gillies suspension and players targeting stars with intent to injure. Guess it's appropriate that the guest is Jeremy Roenick. :lol

[lefty]

PTI is discussing the Trevor Gillies suspension and players targeting stars with intent to injure. Guess it's appropriate that the guest is Jeremy Roenick. :lol

Haha

I like Roenick, funny guy

[lefty]

Chara, you dirty dirty piece of shit

[velik_m]

Kopi broken ankle, out for 6 weeks minimum, season over :pctoss

[lefty]

Kopi broken ankle, out for 6 weeks minimum, season over :pctoss
Yep, I saw that on CBC

Tough loss for L.A

[lefty]

Fan says he bet with Marty Turco :lol





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ESPNChicago.com

The NHL is aware of a story that Chicago Blackhawks (http://espn.go.com/nhl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-blackhawks) backup goaltender Marty Turco (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=959) placed a wager with a fan during Tuesday's game against the Canadiens in Montreal.

ESPNChicago.com Blackhawks blog

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0514/nhl_g_kane_toews1_134.jpg (http://espn.go.com/chicago/columns/blog?name=rogers) The latest news from Hawks beat reporter Jesse Rogers. Blog (http://espn.go.com/chicago/columns/blog?name=rogers)


"We are following up to understand the circumstances, but no, I would not term it a formal investigation," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said.
There's a Twitter photo of Turco, sitting at the end of the Blackhawks' bench, apparently accepting a $5 bill from a fan.
Someone describing himself as a Canadiens season-ticket holder called a Montreal radio station and said the bet was made after Mike Cammalleri (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1517) put Montreal up 1-0 in the second period.
"I bet him after the Canadiens scored that Chicago wouldn't score again," the caller said.
After the Blackhawks' Patrick Kane (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3735) tied the game minutes later, money allegedly was exchanged.
"When they scored ... I gave him five bucks," the caller said. "I slipped it through the glass. He took it with no questions whatsoever. I wrote on the $5 bill with a Sharpie, 'Habs rule.' "
"I went triple or nothing after the second period, nobody scored. Into the overtime, I went, 'Marty, I'll give you 5-to-1 the Canadiens win the game.' He took the bet. When the Canadiens scored in overtime, he handed me back a wad of $5 bills. And inside ... was the $5 bill that I gave him that he crossed out 'Habs rule,' and wrote 'Turco rules.' "
In a text to ESPNChicago.com, Turco said: "I gave back his five, and wrote something back, yeah."
The defending champion Blackhawks are fighting for their playoff lives and are in the eighth and final playoff position in the Western Conference. They host the St. Louis Blues (http://espn.go.com/nhl/team/_/name/stl/st-louis-blues) on Wednesday.
Turco signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Blackhawks, who walked away from Antti Niemi (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3937) last summer when an arbitrator awarded him a $2.75 million judgment.
It has been a disappointing season for Turco, who is 11-11-3 with a 3.02 goals-against average.
ESPNChicago.com's Jesse Rogers contributed to this report.

[lefty]

Playoff motherfuckers

CROFL Habs

[lefty]

Canucks for the win...

Lets hope they beat their nemesis this time

[lefty]

we're 3-0
Leafs :lmao