Many Canandiens on genvibe, how 'bout more hockey talk?

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:18 pm

There are many genvibe users that are north of the border, just wondering if much hockey is discussed here. This has been a great season in the NHL. I'm just hoping an agreement is reached so that we can avoid another lockout.I'm just beaming with pride over the hometown MN Wild (just ordered a Wild license plate frame for my soon-to-be delivered Lava Vibe). They laid the smack down again last night for three W's in a row. Last night was big because of the club's connection to Montreal.I'm not saying they are going to win any playoff series just yet, but they are just a solid club (only to get better).Interesting to see Hartley go back and take care of business at Pepsi Center last night, too.

biggdogg173 · Post by **biggdogg173** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 11:14 pm

I live outside of Chicago and thanks to the Blackhawks owners hockey really doesn't exist in this town (games not on TV, owners are a-holes). Sports radio doesn't even talk that much hockey in Chicago.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 11:30 pm

I would love to hear more about hockey here. Die-hard Red Wings fan here. They have been doing very well over this past month, but struggled in January. They are still at the top of the Central Division though. I hope they can keep up the scoring like they have over the past few games. Go Wings!

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 11:43 pm

quote:I live outside of Chicago and thanks to the Blackhawks owners hockey really doesn't exist in this town (games not on TV, owners are a-holes). Sports radio doesn't even talk that much hockey in Chicago.It's hard to imagine a Chicago team owner (in any sport) screwing something up with a good franchise...

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 11:46 pm

quote:I would love to hear more about hockey here. Die-hard Red Wings fan here. They have been doing very well over this past month, but struggled in January. They are still at the top of the Central Division though. I hope they can keep up the scoring like they have over the past few games. Go Wings! Helps the Wings to get Yzerman back, that's for sure. I'm interested to see if the Wings have enough this year to get by Dallas (or even Colorado given how they are playing). But, it will be a fun playoffs regardless with those three teams battling it out.

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 2:01 am

There are several hockey fans here. I think that hockey is probably the most talked about sport on this website! Other than a little football talk around the superbowl, most sports chat on here has been about hockey. Maybe because the Vibe is so well suited to carrying a few hockey players and their equipment to and from games? I know that was part of my decision to trade in my Mustang for my Vibe. I can fit myself and two of my teammates with all our stuff in the car now and everyone is comfortable with some room to spare.BTW--I'm a long time Penguins fan. Not too much to cheer about this year, though. Lemieux's career has been astounding to say the least, but he is now aging and can't play like he used to. We traded a few of our top players away and got little in return because of the franchise's money problems. I'd have to say that I'm most impressed lately by Surovy's abilities on the ice. I hope he can keep up the good work. His play has been unexpected to say the least since being called up from the minors. I just hope that the team can find the funding and other resources to stay here in town and pick up/develop some great players. I'd love to see them restored to their former glory of about 10-12 years ago.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 2:11 am

My wife is a big Penguins fan as well. I have always like them myself, but they aren't my Red Wings. As far as the Wings getting past Dallas, that will be tough. Dallas is playing awesome and they have a lot of great players. With Yzerman back, I don't think Detroit would have as tough of a time with Colorado. But the playoffs will tell.

DABEAR95 · Post by **DABEAR95** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 2:54 am

Let's go Red Wings!! (Clap, Clap ClapClapClap)Let's go Red Wings!! (Clap, Clap ClapClapClap)I was at Game 5 in the second round against St. Louis last year and it was the greatest sporting event I have atended in my life thus far.Jason

rubberman · Post by **rubberman** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 11:58 am

Wings are good but the Leafs are better! Remember 1993 all you red wing fans who did detroit lose to the leafs in 7 games.I think we got the better goalie even after last nights game. Ill take the eagle over the dog! GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 9:31 pm

Wings are definitely a solid team, although they need some serious help on the blueline this year. Injuries to key Defensemen and Chelios being 64 yrs old are catching up with them. Lidstrom will probably play 55 minutes/game in the playoffs.I'll take Belfour over Cujo. Belfour is wacked in the head, but is a proven playoff winner with 2 cups in the big D. And he is doing great this year with the leafs. Anyone remember when he asked that cop if he knew who he was and offered him a billion dollars not to arrest him? That's classic stuff.Come to to think of it, I might take Lagace over Cujo this season. Cujo is always better when he gets lots of shots and has to be the man, but he has time to get his game together before playoffs so we'll see. Playing the homer here, I'll take Fernandez or Roloson over Cujo, Legace, and Belfour. Go Wild!

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 9:39 pm

Leafs are better than the Wings??? Hmmm...I'm not sure about that. I think the score the other night was 7-2 Detroit. I know that is just one game and it is the regular season, but it was still a strong showing by the Wings. McCarty even got into the scoring in his first game back. Original six matchups are always some of the best games to watch.

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 10:07 pm

Only sports I talk about is Rally racing. You can have hockey, BBall, Baseball, soccer, etc.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 12:08 am

OK, I'll bite. I hope this doesn't turn into a Leaf fan fest. The truth is, if either goalie gets hot in the playoffs, either team could win the Stanley Cup. Yes, even the Leafs could win it this year. Not to say that it was Cujo's fault the leafs didn't win it before. Cujo played very well for the Leafs and despite his current cool streak, he gets up for playoffs and can do it again. But Belfour can and has done the same thing. Remember, The Eagle has won a Stanley Cup, Cujo hasn't. This is the first year in a long, long time I really feel the Leafs can go all the way. BTW, I AM NOT A LEAF'S FAN . I want to make that clear. It seems if you disclose that you are a Leaf's fan, you lose all credibillity and the ability to think rationally.

SCTM · Post by **SCTM** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 1:14 am

Too bad QUÃ‰BEC NORDIQUES are gone for a while nowI'm missing those games NORDIQUES vs MONTREAL HABS...Now watching games on TV but none of them are in my heart like the Nordiques were.

TGebiV · Post by **TGebiV** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 9:07 am

i have been playing now for bout' 17 years now? live in indiana and i am a leafs fan mainly eddie

Big_Red · Post by **Big_Red** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 11:54 am

GO HABS GO...GO HABS GO....GO HABS GO. I mean, check out the pic below....yes, the one with the Habs flag is mine...and damn proud of it too. (by the way, that was the first meet of 2003 in the Mississauga/Brampton area).

TGebiV · Post by **TGebiV** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 1:40 pm

THEDOR??? SP IS AWSOME OTHER THAN THAT HABS WHO ARE THEY???LOL GOTTA LOVE THE SPORT NO MATTER WHO YOU LIKE

Kangaroooski · Post by **Kangaroooski** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 2:22 pm

I have been watching hockey for pretty much my whole life (thanks Dad ), and still cannot figure out what "Habs" means. I understand that it is a nickname for Montreal, but where did it come from?Oh by the way, Red Wings Rule all!!!!!

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 7:55 pm

I love seeing all of these Wings fans! We definately have to get our Vibes together this summer and support our Wings after they win the cup (hopefully). GO WINGS!!!

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 11:51 am

quote:I have been watching hockey for pretty much my whole life (thanks Dad ), and still cannot figure out what "Habs" means. I understand that it is a nickname for Montreal, but where did it come from?Oh by the way, Red Wings Rule all!!!!! Habs is short for Habitants (or something close, maybe in French). Habitants of Canada (hence the name Canadiens).Detroit smoked the Yotes today. Hull's line was amazing. The Wings will be really tough to beat.The rest of the western conference is going to watch the Guerin situation very closely (surgery last night on his thigh - blood clot). He is key to Dallas being on top this year. Injuries could really hurt the Stars.Speaking of the Stars, one of the best Berman NHL lines is "Open up Sydor, and Lehtinen" (but still second to "Hello, Numminen" - ala Seinfeld)Since we are posting team stuff,

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Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 12:00 pm

I have Turco in fantasy hockey. I picked up Tugnutt and put Turco on the IR after the ankle sprain. And Lemieux ruins Tugnutt's shutout. Doh!! Go Wild!!

Kangaroooski · Post by **Kangaroooski** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 12:41 pm

[QUOTE]I have been watching hockey for pretty much my whole life (thanks Dad ), and still cannot figure out what "Habs" means. I understand that it is a nickname for Montreal, but where did it come from?Oh by the way, Red Wings Rule all!!!!! Habs is short for Habitants (or something close, maybe in French). Habitants of Canada (hence the name Canadiens).Thanks.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 12:44 pm

quote:I think that Minn. has a good team, but does not have the experience in he playoffs. Vancouver was playing excellent last year and folded in the playoffs also, we will see what happens. I think of it right now as everything is up in the air.Agreed. It is just fun that they are in the mix so soon in their brief existence. And, they are doing it the right way. Building through the draft and refusing to trade young prospects for older talent to win now. They seem to be committed to building for the long term. It should be fun when Gaborik, Bouchard, etc. come of age. And, Pontiac is the official car of the MN Wild. The last game I was at, they had a Vibe and a Grand Am on the ice between periods.

Kangaroooski · Post by **Kangaroooski** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 2:32 pm

quote:Yup. I still think the Wings are starting to come around.And they will only get better as Cujo get more comfortable with the Wings. But, I think that the Wings will only go as far as Cujo will take them, so I hope he is thirsty.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 2:13 am

If the playoffs started today, the Wild and Wings would be matched up in the first round. Doh! Why can't my club draw someone besides the storied Wings?Plus, I am soo in the minority at genvibe.com with all the Michiganer's out there. Oh well...it's all good.

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 7:54 am

quote:GO HABS GO...GO HABS GO....GO HABS GO. I mean, check out the pic below....yes, the one with the Habs flag is mine...and damn proud of it too. (by the way, that was the first meet of 2003 in the Mississauga/Brampton area).You guys had a meet with snow on the ground? Now THATS dedication. LOL

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 8:35 am

I'm also a hockey (Wing) nut.

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Big_Red · Post by **Big_Red** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 9:22 am

It wouldn't be a Canadian meet without the snow. It brings out true dedication.....also notice, there were more Vibe's there than Matrix'.....which should really tell you something.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 9:59 pm

That picture is as good as it gets...

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 10:52 pm

Great picture rasermon!!!!

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 11:17 pm

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 11:32 pm

Philly will be helped when Leclair and Gagne are back.They could have used those guys against the Wild (back to back shutouts).

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 11:50 pm

quote:They could have used those guys against the Wild (back to back shutouts).DOH!Don't remind me.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 2:41 am

Better sell it before Darcy Tucker gets traded.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 2:45 am

This one's for you Big Red! Warning: Immature subject matter

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Triton · Post by **Triton** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 3:02 am

Damn!!! That's rough!

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 11:55 pm

Big win for the Wild over the Devils last night, 3-2 at the X.Actually, the Wild was a bit lucky - 2 soft goals on Brodeur (plus were outplayed in the 2nd half of the game). But, a win is a win is a win is a win...

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 12:32 am

Yes, the very first time that the Wild have ever beaten New Jersey. A sweet win for the coach I'm sure.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 1:44 am

quote:Yes, the very first time that the Wild have ever beaten New Jersey. A sweet win for the coach I'm sure.Yes. Beating both former clubs (NJ and Montreal) in one week is big for Jacques.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 5:23 am

quote:When we bought our Vibe the dealer was 'giving away' autographed hockey jerseys. Long story short, we finally got ours. Signed with blue 'sharpie' - it looks like - by Darcy Tucker over breast area. Shirt is new, tags still attached. It's huge, will fit a big man. Anyone interested?I'm interested in your jersey. IM me a price and size.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 9:38 pm

I'd like an Owen Nolan Toronto jersey...

marbevibe · Post by **marbevibe** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 11:51 pm

Love the Habs picture, could do the same with Toronto, you would have jerseys # 16-27-28 and 39.GO SENS GO

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 3:55 am

quote:Love the Habs picture, could do the same with Toronto, you would have jerseys # 16-27-28 and 39.GO SENS GOI can't wait to see the Sens vs Leafs in the playoffs. Owen Nolan may have tipped the scales...

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 10:02 pm

There will be an adjustment period for Nolan. Getting used to new teammates will take some time.BTW - What is up with the Leafs? They have more fights than goals in the last couple games.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Sun Mar 09, 2003 12:21 pm

Leafs are pretty serious. Now they pick up Wesley from the Canes. Good move.And the Avs pick up Marchment. He is probably the least respected player because of his blatant cheap shots, but it is hard to deny that he will help the Avs in the playoffs. The fire sale is officially on in San Jose, it will be interesting to see who else they unload...

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Sun Mar 09, 2003 1:22 pm

The Leafs have to stop blaming the refs for everything. Domi, Tucker, Corson have to shut their collective mouths. As a player of this great sport for a lot of years, I can tell you that as soon as any team starts blaming the ref for bad fortunes, you are beat. Toronto can easily blow this thing if they don't get focused and stop humiliating the refs. If you're focused on the ref, you're not focused on the game and the huge task at hand, like beating a great team like the Ottawa Senators. Domi, Tucker and Corson are a distraction and I'm certain the rest of the players are sick and tired of it. Leafs are a great team too, but not when the clowns are running the circus. Quinn isn't much better and sets a bad example. It has to start with Quinn.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Sun Mar 09, 2003 10:08 pm

Vibe Rater, you are correct. Blaming the refs is a sign that you are frustrated and not focused.Silverawd26, I'm not sure if Yzerman is hurt or not. I suspect they will be very careful with him until the playoffs. The Wings were due for a let down, and the Ducks are much improved this year.

Big_Red · Post by **Big_Red** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 12:31 pm

Not funny.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 10:40 pm

Well, it looks like some teams in the East are gearing up for the playoffs.Philly, Jersey, Ottawa, and the Leafs have all made some moves. It should be interesting...

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:41 am

Yes... the Leafs just got back Dougie Gilmour - good ol' Kingston boy.