NHL 2009-2010 Season

[charliebear]

Todd Bertuzzi is back in Detroit with the Wings.  I just don't like that guy.

[C.C.R.]

The Blackhawks take to the ice against the Panthers in Helsinki in about 2 1/2 hours or so.  Am looking forward to it...

[Syt]

Watching that game now. Was surprised to catch some live hockey; mostly games are on during late night here (makes NFL + MLB easier to follow as more live games can be easily caught here).

[BuddhaRhubarb]

oh and Markov injured ? Shocker! not. the guy is made of glass.

Since the lock out he's played 67, 77, 82 and 78 games...

Has he actually had much impact other than the odd flash here and there? Nope.

[BuddhaRhubarb]

A good day for hockey.  Both the Leafs and Canucks have proven themselves to be weak and worthless.

yeah because one game is all you need to measure a team that has 79 more to go.

[Valmy]

yeah because one game is all you need to measure a team that has 79 more to go.

Indeed and that is why I am declaring the glorious Washington Capitals Stanley Cup champions.  We might as well cancel the rest of the season.

[Neil]

A good day for hockey.  Both the Leafs and Canucks have proven themselves to be weak and worthless.

yeah because one game is all you need to measure a team that has 79 more to go.

Both teams have years of cowardice and failure to show for their paltry efforts.

Also:  Luongo looked distinctly average.  Looks like Vancouver might be finished for good this time.

[Zoupa]

oh and Markov injured ? Shocker! not. the guy is made of glass.

Since the lock out he's played 67, 77, 82 and 78 games...

Has he actually had much impact other than the odd flash here and there? Nope.

He's generally considered to be in the top 10 of defenceman league-wise dude. Look at his stats, plus minus, and team record when he's not playing.

[saskganesh]

A good day for hockey.  Both the Leafs and Canucks have proven themselves to be weak and worthless.

yeah because one game is all you need to measure a team that has 79 more to go.

81

[C.C.R.]

And the Hawks lose their opener to the Panthers in a shootout...



Florida brought a solid "Meat & Potatoes" game to the table while the Blackhawks were running hot & cold with a more cutesy approach.  The Blackhawks showed promise with some solid Net Presence, but they had a hard time slowing down the Panthers' transition game.

We'll see how things go in tomorrow morning's rematch -- right, Bevin?

[PRC]

Has he actually had much impact other than the odd flash here and there? Nope.

Yes.  Four straight seasons with 45 + points including 64 points last year. He led all defencemen in assists last year.

[C.C.R.]

Brian Campbell scored to put the Blackhawks up 1-0 over the Panthers at the first intermission.  Campbell's goal is exactly one (1) more goal than what he scored in all of last year's regular season...

[C.C.R.]

Brian Campbell scored to put the Blackhawks up 1-0 over the Panthers at the first intermission.  Campbell's goal is exactly one (1) more goal than what he scored in all of last year's regular season...

Wow, talk about Out Of My Ass -- a review of the facts show that Campbell had 7 goals last year.  I am:  TEH EMBAREAZZED...

[C.C.R.]

Antti Niemi backstopped the Blackhawks to a 4-0 whitewash of the Florida Panthers in front of a (relatively) hometown crowd in Helsinki...



In other news, Detroit is up on St. Louis 2-0 earlyin the first in Stockholm...

[Strix]

Maurice Hockey is baaaaaaaack!

And the scoreless streak begins at 1!

And the winless streak begins at 1!