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Dude · Nov 8, 2005

Re: New NHL vs. the old NHL

I can for Jim Hrivnak!

Please lets end this Dools. I want to go to bed. I'm powerless to resist an obscure NHLer-off. :-[

dooley_womack1 · Nov 8, 2005

Re: New NHL vs. the old NHL

We kept it going for a while trading off each other's goalies. But I'll call it a draw and see if Jim Hrivnak ever played for the Blues.

Edit: Indeed he did...1993-94. After that he played in seven leagues in 10 years, none of the leagues being the NHL

Dude · Nov 8, 2005

Re: New NHL vs. the old NHL

http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=2388 ;D

Beef03 · Nov 8, 2005

Re: New NHL vs. the old NHL

I'll give you a run for your money here on you Jim Hrivnak and terrible goaltending for your team.

At least you never had Eldon "Pokey" Reddick.

Sea Bass · Nov 8, 2005

Re: New NHL vs. the old NHL

Dude said:

I know some people were critical of the Heatley-Hossa trade saying Hossa was a better player, but I always thought that trade was a great one for Ottawa. (Sorry if this is sounding like a "I told you so" rant.) Hossa is probably more talented and more of a pure scorer than Heatley, but the talent drop off isn't that bad. Plus Heatley gives you an energy and spit and gravel mentality that someone like an Iginla gives you. And that was something Ottawa has lacked in the last few years. That and they had Patrick Lalime.
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Were they saying that Hossa was the better player, or that Heatley was just a bigger risk? I don't know too many people that think Hossa is a better player when both guys are on.

Double J · Nov 8, 2005

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hockeybeat said:

Congrats to Cam Neely and the new inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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I second that. It's wonderful that Hall voters were able to look past Neely's stats and recognize that he was a pre-eminent power forward.
He's certainly a more deserving honouree than, say, Bernie Federko.

hockeybeat · Nov 8, 2005

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Sea_Bass said:

Dude said:

I know some people were critical of the Heatley-Hossa trade saying Hossa was a better player, but I always thought that trade was a great one for Ottawa. (Sorry if this is sounding like a "I told you so" rant.) Hossa is probably more talented and more of a pure scorer than Heatley, but the talent drop off isn't that bad. Plus Heatley gives you an energy and spit and gravel mentality that someone like an Iginla gives you. And that was something Ottawa has lacked in the last few years. That and they had Patrick Lalime.
Click to expand...

Were they saying that Hossa was the better player, or that Heatley was just a bigger risk?Â I don't know too many people that think Hossa is a better player when both guys are on.
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I think people feel Hossa is the more gifted player. Heatley's plays the prototypical power forward's game.
That said, I'd rather have Heatley because Hossa is as soft as the day is long.

hockeybeat · Nov 8, 2005

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Double J said:

hockeybeat said:

Congrats to Cam Neely and the new inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Click to expand...

I second that. It's wonderful that Hall voters were able to look past Neely's stats and recognize that he was a pre-eminent power forward. He's certainly a more deserving honouree than, say, Bernie Federko.
Click to expand...

Neely was the most dominant power forward in a 10 year span. Had he not taken a cheap shot from gutless Ulf Sammuelson...

Double J · Nov 8, 2005

Re: New NHL vs. the old NHL

hockeybeat said:

Sea_Bass said:

Dude said:

I know some people were critical of the Heatley-Hossa trade saying Hossa was a better player, but I always thought that trade was a great one for Ottawa. (Sorry if this is sounding like a "I told you so" rant.) Hossa is probably more talented and more of a pure scorer than Heatley, but the talent drop off isn't that bad. Plus Heatley gives you an energy and spit and gravel mentality that someone like an Iginla gives you. And that was something Ottawa has lacked in the last few years. That and they had Patrick Lalime.
Click to expand...

Were they saying that Hossa was the better player, or that Heatley was just a bigger risk?Â I don't know too many people that think Hossa is a better player when both guys are on.
Click to expand...

I think people feel Hossa is the more gifted player. Heatley's plays the prototypical power forward's game.
That said, I'd rather have Heatley because Hossa is as soft as the day is long.
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So is Martin Havlat, unless he's kicking somebody.
I don't know why he didn't just drop the gloves with Hal Gill, unless he really is an even bigger pussy than Gill is. Gill is a big guy, sure, but he can't fight to save his life.

Double J · Nov 8, 2005

Re: New NHL vs. the old NHL

hockeybeat said:

Double J said:

hockeybeat said:

Congrats to Cam Neely and the new inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Click to expand...

I second that. It's wonderful that Hall voters were able to look past Neely's stats and recognize that he was a pre-eminent power forward. He's certainly a more deserving honouree than, say, Bernie Federko.
Click to expand...

Neely was the most dominant power forward in a 10 year span. Had he not taken a cheap shot from gutless Ulf Sammuelson...
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Remember when Tie Domi got suspended for plowing Samuelsson in the head? He should have gotten a frigging medal instead.

hockeybeat · Nov 8, 2005

Re: New NHL vs. the old NHL

Double J said:

hockeybeat said:

Sea_Bass said:

Dude said:

I know some people were critical of the Heatley-Hossa trade saying Hossa was a better player, but I always thought that trade was a great one for Ottawa. (Sorry if this is sounding like a "I told you so" rant.) Hossa is probably more talented and more of a pure scorer than Heatley, but the talent drop off isn't that bad. Plus Heatley gives you an energy and spit and gravel mentality that someone like an Iginla gives you. And that was something Ottawa has lacked in the last few years. That and they had Patrick Lalime.
Click to expand...

Were they saying that Hossa was the better player, or that Heatley was just a bigger risk?Â I don't know too many people that think Hossa is a better player when both guys are on.
Click to expand...

I think people feel Hossa is the more gifted player. Heatley's plays the prototypical power forward's game.
That said, I'd rather have Heatley because Hossa is as soft as the day is long.
Click to expand...

So is Martin Havlat, unless he's kicking somebody.
I don't know why he didn't just drop the gloves with Hal Gill, unless he really is an even bigger pussy than Gill is. Gill is a big guy, sure, but he can't fight to save his life.
Click to expand...

Gill's inability to fight may be true, but he would have pimp-slapped Havlat.

hockeybeat · Nov 8, 2005

Re: New NHL vs. the old NHL

Double J said:

hockeybeat said:

Double J said:

hockeybeat said:

Congrats to Cam Neely and the new inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Click to expand...

I second that. It's wonderful that Hall voters were able to look past Neely's stats and recognize that he was a pre-eminent power forward. He's certainly a more deserving honouree than, say, Bernie Federko.
Click to expand...

Neely was the most dominant power forward in a 10 year span. Had he not taken a cheap shot from gutless Ulf Sammuelson...
Click to expand...

Remember when Tie Domi got suspended for plowing Samuelsson in the head? He should have gotten a frigging medal instead.
Click to expand...

I remember that game very well. Rangers at Leafs. I know RANGERS fans who were cheering Domi.

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