Running 2007 NHL regular season thread

A hat trick for the Av's Paul Stastny.

 

The tradition continues ... Whalercanes haven't won an opener since '01.

 

Hockey. How I've missed thee.

 

If they keep taking so many stupid penalties, the PK better get a lot better for Carolina.

 

Man, Turco is stinking it up.

 

Obviously, his video game persona has better reflexes.

 

Stars rally within a goal with 2:50 left.

 

Leafs looked pretty good tonight.

Raycroft sucked donkeyballs (as the young people at SportsJournalists.com would say).

 

Why would Maurice start Raycroft instead of Toskala?

I caught the third period. My guess is that Toronto was able to play with the Sens for 55 minutes.

 

Wings looked solid. But I still can't stand Hasek. What's the over-under on his next injury?

 

December and he misses two months.

Hey Flash, 10 P.M. (EST) Flames tomorrow! What should those of us not in Calgary look for?

 

Well, I'm interested to see how they respond to the Way of Keenan, considering he lost his cool on them last week. Lombardi was leaning toward a breakout season last year but the entire shamozzle of a team dragged him down. If everyone can get on board, Lombo is going to be huge for him. Will also like to see the way Owen Nolan fits in ... is he too old? is he over his dressing-room pouting ways? A lot of questions around him ... and how will he respond to Iginla's quiet leadership?

I'm liking Tanguay and Huselius again this year and the defence is still going to be one of the best in the league. Watch for Eric Godard as Ice Cop ... he kicked some serious ass on a few nights last year (Boogaard!) and is likely to be among the league heavyweights.

Then there's Kiprusoff. Can he stay healthy? Can he get his focus? Will they play in front of him?

I'd love to see this team do well. I believe they have all the tools. I still, however, question whether Keenan is the right choice behind the bench.