Yakupov with Nuge and Hall on the top line at practice.
- MaximumBone

Really liked Hall-Horcoff-Yakupov last year, and the line produced.

I'm curious to see what Eberle does. I have not liked him when he isn't on the PP or with Hall. At 6mil he needs to step up and be the driving force of his line with Perron and Gagner. I doubt he is though and expect Perron to carry that line.
- Lahey

He had a few good games with Arco before Arco got banished to the 4th line.

Really liked Hall-Horcoff-Yakupov last year, and the line produced.
- Morris

Yup, although that line's production might have just looked especially good due to Yakupov's hot streak. That along with Hall playing some of his best hockey at that time.

Yup, although that line's production might have just looked especially good due to Yakupov's hot streak. That along with Hall playing some of his best hockey at that time.
- MaximumBone

I've always liked Hall and Yak's chemistry. It seemed that when they didn't score they were immediately split up. But that's looking at it at a really high level.

I've always liked Hall and Yak's chemistry. It seemed that when they didn't score they were immediately split up. But that's looking at it at a really high level.
- ystoil

I've rarely seen this "chemistry" between them (beyond the end of last season). This season, Yakupov has been floundering this season and Hall's ability to "push the river" has seemingly been stifled in Eakins' system (or by other causes).

I've always liked Hall and Yak's chemistry. It seemed that when they didn't score they were immediately split up. But that's looking at it at a really high level.
- ystoil

They seemed to play off each other in an aggressive way, something this team lacks in the top 6.

Didn't Ethan Moreau break his ankle playing basketball?

ya man, (frank) all the flash of Vancouver and china. Just a 2 hour video of the guy riding on horse back shirtless, with the grand finally of him walking up to battmen, gives him a swift female dog slap, and lights the torch.
- HouseArrest187

holy (frank). I almost choked on my food from laughing at this.

Immediately after that, Bettman would cowardly give Putin the Stanley Cup and would then fold the NHL and make it the KHL feeder system.

then the world would explode because Putin said so.

They seemed to play off each other in an aggressive way, something this team lacks in the top 6.
- Lahey

Yakupov will be Gallagher/Marchand except with better hands and a better shot. He just needs to learn how to do it every shift.

Yakupov will be Gallagher/Marchand except with better hands and a better shot. He just needs to learn how to do it every shift.
- Morris

That would be great! I hope Hendricks is showing him some tricks to really get under the skin of other players.

holy (frank). I almost choked on my food from laughing at this.

Immediately after that, Bettman would cowardly give Putin the Stanley Cup and would then fold the NHL and make it the KHL feeder system.

then the world would explode because Putin said so.
- ChetManly

Then him and chuck Norris will spend the rest of eturnity floating through the universe holding hands in the most manly bromance in history... ever.

Then him and chuck Norris will spend the rest of eturnity floating through the universe holding hands in the most manly bromance in history... ever.
- HouseArrest187

/thread

/thread
- ChetManly

holy (frank). I almost choked on my food from laughing at this.

Immediately after that, Bettman would cowardly give Putin the Stanley Cup and would then fold the NHL and make it the KHL feeder system.

then the world would explode because Putin said so.
- ChetManly

Eric Duhatschek had a radio interview this morning from Sochi. They asked him if the conditions there are as bad as reported? He said....yup. Hot water is hit and miss. No toilet paper anywhere. Most venues have signs saying opening soon (restaurants etc). transportation is crap. Nothing is ready. Its a total mess.

What an embarrassment for Russia....

http://www.washingtonpost...l-experiences/?tid=pm_pop

Eric Duhatschek had a radio interview this morning from Sochi. They asked him if the conditions there are as bad as reported? He said....yup. Hot water is hit and miss. No toilet paper anywhere. Most venues have signs saying opening soon (restaurants etc). transportation is crap. Nothing is ready. Its a total mess.

What an embarrassment for Russia....
- Iggysbff

Ya my dad was saying only like 1/5 of there hotels are actually ready for the rush there.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/02/04/journalists-at-sochi-are-live-tweeting-their-hilarious-and-gross-hotel-experiences/?tid=pm_pop
- Iggysbff

holy (frank).

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/02/04/journalists-at-sochi-are-live-tweeting-their-hilarious-and-gross-hotel-experiences/?tid=pm_pop
- Iggysbff

Is anybody shocked by this?

Is anybody shocked by this?
- Yeti1181

A little bit... Ya. The definitely dropped the ball.

Is anybody shocked by this?
- Yeti1181

When they have spent over 51 billion over the past 6 years? This is the best they can do?? That's more than any other olympics ever. Summer or Winter. what a farce.

I have a friend leaving Friday for Sochi. I'll get some first hand accounts...

When they have spent over 51 billion over the past 6 years? This is the best they can do?? That's more than any other olympics ever. Summer or Winter. what a farce.

I have a friend leaving Friday for Sochi. I'll get some first hand accounts...
- Iggysbff

They aren't spending it on the hotel rooms, honestly probably last on the list ad most people won't be spending much time in there compared to other places.

They aren't spending it on the hotel rooms, honestly probably last on the list ad most people won't be spending much time in there compared to other places.
- Yeti1181

Eric Duhatschek said nothing is ready. Olympic venues, restaurants, nothing. Not just hotels.

Eric Duhatschek said nothing is ready. Olympic venues, restaurants, nothing. Not just hotels.
- Iggysbff

Okay that's pretty bad I thought they meant just hotels. Christ they ve had over 8 years.

I have had a bad feeling about these olympics I think not being ready is going to be the least of the concerns. I hope I'm wrong.

When they have spent over 51 billion over the past 6 years? This is the best they can do?? That's more than any other olympics ever. Summer or Winter. what a farce.

I have a friend leaving Friday for Sochi. I'll get some first hand accounts...
- Iggysbff

50 to Putin
1 to Olympics!

50 to Putin
1 to Olympics!
- ystoil

Yeah that's what what I was going to say. The only reason it's the most expensive Olympics ever is because Putin is running it and helping himself to all the dough.