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Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens
Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC
Joined: 02.25.2007

Oct 4 @ 2:57 PM ET
Anyone around here know a place online to order cheap hockey jerseys?

I'm looking for the Navy blue Oilers one for my beer league (yes we're the oilers, no it wasn't my idea... we got plenty of jerseys and socks for like 30$ each).

We're lacking one jersey for our newest player who's been wearing the following jersey in the last 2 games:



Thanks in advance.
TrashPanda
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Your Green Bin, ON
Joined: 03.29.2018

Oct 4 @ 2:58 PM ET
How much was the cap when Shanny was wining cups?
- robin_steele264


$19.99
robin_steele264
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 03.15.2009

Oct 4 @ 3:00 PM ET
Anyone around here know a place online to order cheap hockey jerseys?

I'm looking for the Navy blue Oilers one for my beer league (yes we're the oilers, no it wasn't my idea... we got plenty of jerseys and socks for like 30$ each).

We're lacking one jersey for our newest player who's been wearing the following jersey in the last 2 games:



Thanks in advance.

- Scabeh




That was soooo your idea.


.HOHO.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Its better to let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and confirm their suspicions, NS
Joined: 07.05.2010

Oct 4 @ 3:01 PM ET
Just a reminder to those who haven't got their predictions in yet:

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...post_id=19105412#19105412

- Atomic Wedgie


Go (frank) your hat, Wedgie!
Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens
Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC
Joined: 02.25.2007

Oct 4 @ 3:03 PM ET
That was soooo your idea.
- robin_steele264


You know i'll never admit to that publicly
senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Oct 4 @ 3:06 PM ET
It's 7-0 at a home game - why are your turning around to respond to the Bruins' bench?

You keep disagreeing with me on this, Sensie, and I'm going to drop the gloves and tune you up.

I'll frank you up bad.

And I won't care if you don't want to go - because it will be go time.

- Atomic Wedgie


Enjoy your Ban..jumping another HB member
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Oct 4 @ 3:09 PM ET
Enjoy your Ban..jumping another HB member
- senstroll

Apparently Marchand is in tonight's lineup.
senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Oct 4 @ 3:13 PM ET
rewatching the Tavares goal from last night... that poor Peca kid
BorjeFan4Ever
Season Ticket Holder
Location: not the BigSmoke anymore
Joined: 10.29.2007

Oct 4 @ 3:13 PM ET
I do that well before 1am.
- markmark


I know ... but we still love you
BorjeFan4Ever
Season Ticket Holder
Location: not the BigSmoke anymore
Joined: 10.29.2007

Oct 4 @ 3:14 PM ET
Anyone around here know a place online to order cheap hockey jerseys?

I'm looking for the Navy blue Oilers one for my beer league (yes we're the oilers, no it wasn't my idea... we got plenty of jerseys and socks for like 30$ each).

We're lacking one jersey for our newest player who's been wearing the following jersey in the last 2 games:



Thanks in advance.

- Scabeh


does that guy have glasses with tape on them?
BorjeFan4Ever
Season Ticket Holder
Location: not the BigSmoke anymore
Joined: 10.29.2007

Oct 4 @ 3:16 PM ET
It's 7-0 at a home game - why are your turning around to respond to the Bruins' bench?

You keep disagreeing with me on this, Sensie, and I'm going to drop the gloves and tune you up.

I'll frank you up bad.

And I won't care if you don't want to go - because it will be go time.

- Atomic Wedgie



Wow... Wedgie, did some one trick you into drinking non-alcholic beer or something last night?

grumpy grumpy Wedgie...
Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens
Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC
Joined: 02.25.2007

Oct 4 @ 3:32 PM ET
does that guy have glasses with tape on them?
- BorjeFan4Ever


Unfortunately, no.

LeafGuy89
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 05.13.2017

Oct 4 @ 4:50 PM ET
Anyone around here know a place online to order cheap hockey jerseys?

I'm looking for the Navy blue Oilers one for my beer league (yes we're the oilers, no it wasn't my idea... we got plenty of jerseys and socks for like 30$ each).

We're lacking one jersey for our newest player who's been wearing the following jersey in the last 2 games:



Thanks in advance.

- Scabeh


I think most people use www.dhgate.com for cheap jerseys.
Kinger34
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: We may have already seen Matthews at his potential - SMBDragon, ON
Joined: 07.04.2011

Oct 4 @ 5:01 PM ET
I'm dead serious, there wasn't a single game from last season that gave me more entertainement.

I was yelling at my tv the whole time.

- Scabeh



Unholy_Goalie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: usually UG offends everyone by telling the truth - dt99999, ON
Joined: 08.23.2006

Oct 4 @ 5:21 PM ET
They played nothing like this against Boston. Boston was a good experienced team that was able to stifle them. Even when the Leafs lost and were outplayed they played totally differently, they lost to Boston because Boston played well. Tonight they were out of step and lethargic, probably due to home opener nerves and pressure. The Habs out worked them and were quicker, the Bruins were more experienced and played a really tight defensive game.
- 13sundin13


They played worse than they did against Boston. At least Boston was a good team but Montreal is not a good team but the Leafs made them look a lot better than they really were. Out of step, lethargic; call it whatever you want, they got the win but they did not play well and it's not the first time it's happened either. They do this often and get away with it but it's a bad habit that they need to stop.
Unholy_Goalie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: usually UG offends everyone by telling the truth - dt99999, ON
Joined: 08.23.2006

Oct 4 @ 5:21 PM ET
Bullpoop. 3 years ago they were the worst team in the NHL. How many wins because of talent did they have then?

It's 1 (frank)ing game, how about we give them 10 or so before we really judge what kind of team this is?

- Kinger34


The last two years and a couple guys left over from the year before that is what I'm talking about.

It's not one game; they've been doing this for a lot longer than one game. They get outskated, outshot, outplayed and they rely on guys like Andersen and/or Matthews (and now Tavares) to bail them out instead of putting in a good effort like the Habs did.
Unholy_Goalie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: usually UG offends everyone by telling the truth - dt99999, ON
Joined: 08.23.2006

Oct 4 @ 5:21 PM ET
If the Leafs ever win the Cup are you gonna feel joy for a moment or just start in about why they don't have what it takes to repeat?
- Zezel


If they keep letting their opponents dictate the play, allowing them to outplay them, they won't be winning any Cups any time soon, especially if they play like that in the playoffs against actual good teams.
Unholy_Goalie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: usually UG offends everyone by telling the truth - dt99999, ON
Joined: 08.23.2006

Oct 4 @ 5:22 PM ET
It's the only negative I see to this 3 C powerplay. There is a good chance one of them is on the ice for a shift when the penalty is taken, effectively making the 2nd PP the first because Babcock has to rest the guy/guys from unit 1
- PlatosRepucklic


Having Matthews, Kadri and Tavares all on the PP together puts a lot of pressure on Lindholm and creates potential for a very bad match-up.

But chances are, this is temporary until Nylander signs and Nylander will take Kadri's spot on the top PP.

Also think Gardiner should be on the PP instead of Rielly. Gardiner has a slightly better shot and a better pass. But he's also a pending UFA and you don't exactly want him putting up 60+ this year either.
plantheparade
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Hyman MVP
Joined: 07.04.2018

Oct 4 @ 5:26 PM ET
Having Matthews, Kadri and Tavares all on the PP together puts a lot of pressure on Lindholm and creates potential for a very bad match-up.

But chances are, this is temporary until Nylander signs and Nylander will take Kadri's spot on the top PP.

Also think Gardiner should be on the PP instead of Rielly. Gardiner has a slightly better shot and a better pass. But he's also a pending UFA and you don't exactly want him putting up 60+ this year either.

- Unholy_Goalie


1st: FU UG - really getting tired of the negativity
2nd: Kadri will stay on the top unit PP
Unholy_Goalie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: usually UG offends everyone by telling the truth - dt99999, ON
Joined: 08.23.2006

Oct 4 @ 5:28 PM ET
1st: FU UG - really getting tired of the negativity
2nd: Kadri will stay on the top unit PP

- plantheparade


Not when Nylander comes back and is back up to normal speed. No chance 3 Cs should be together consistently if they can avoid it and when Nylander comes back, they'll be able to avoid it.

Nylander / Tavares / Matthews
Marner / Rielly or Gardiner
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

Oct 4 @ 5:42 PM ET
I am sick of the media talking about stupid poop regarding the Nylander situation.

It has nothing to do with what Shanahan made. It has nothing to do with what Babcock made.

It is really simple. The salary cap makes it impossible for all the players on the team to squeeze the last drop out of the Leafs. The players have a choice... if they want to play on a team with a stacked forward group, and a long window it is going to cost you.

If they insist on that, one of them will have to go, at least.

Dubas and the Leafs have no choice. Apparently Nylander still thinks he is going to get 8+. If he won't back off of it, then trade him. Otherwise you lose Matthews or Marner or Kadri or Rielly AND you lose Gardiner. That is the reality. You cannot ice 12 minimum-salary players.
Santo_44
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 10.20.2014

Oct 4 @ 5:47 PM ET
I am sick of the media talking about stupid poop regarding the Nylander situation.

It has nothing to do with what Shanahan made. It has nothing to do with what Babcock made.

It is really simple. The salary cap makes it impossible for all the players on the team to squeeze the last drop out of the Leafs. The players have a choice... if they want to play on a team with a stacked forward group, and a long window it is going to cost you.

If they insist on that, one of them will have to go, at least.

Dubas and the Leafs have no choice. Apparently Nylander still thinks he is going to get 8+. If he won't back off of it, then trade him. Otherwise you lose Matthews or Marner or Kadri or Rielly AND you lose Gardiner. That is the reality. You cannot ice 12 minimum-salary players.

- Aetherial


Yep. The choice is his.

He can go to Ottawa and make 8 million or make less and play on a good team. Time will tell what his decision is and what type of person he is.

I’ve turned down higher paying electrical jobs to work for myself, I’ve never looked back.
Santo_44
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 10.20.2014

Oct 4 @ 5:48 PM ET
Having Matthews, Kadri and Tavares all on the PP together puts a lot of pressure on Lindholm and creates potential for a very bad match-up.

But chances are, this is temporary until Nylander signs and Nylander will take Kadri's spot on the top PP.

Also think Gardiner should be on the PP instead of Rielly. Gardiner has a slightly better shot and a better pass. But he's also a pending UFA and you don't exactly want him putting up 60+ this year either.

- Unholy_Goalie


Or maybe Babs uses Nylander as the C between Kap and Johnson after a PP.
BorjeFan4Ever
Season Ticket Holder
Location: not the BigSmoke anymore
Joined: 10.29.2007

Oct 4 @ 5:50 PM ET
I am sick of the media talking about stupid poop regarding the Nylander situation.

It has nothing to do with what Shanahan made. It has nothing to do with what Babcock made.

It is really simple. The salary cap makes it impossible for all the players on the team to squeeze the last drop out of the Leafs. The players have a choice... if they want to play on a team with a stacked forward group, and a long window it is going to cost you.

If they insist on that, one of them will have to go, at least.

Dubas and the Leafs have no choice. Apparently Nylander still thinks he is going to get 8+. If he won't back off of it, then trade him. Otherwise you lose Matthews or Marner or Kadri or Rielly AND you lose Gardiner. That is the reality. You cannot ice 12 minimum-salary players.

- Aetherial


bingo

and the doinks in the media get lead around by the nose by guys like LeBrun, who constantly attempts to stir poop around this topic and others... that support his "not so behind the scenes agenda" to make the Habs seem like a better team than they are.

news flash - if the Leafs have to trade Nylander it won't be the Habs. (to LeBrun)
news flash - if the Leafs have to trade Nylander it won't be the Canucks (to Hughson, Simpson)

they have to play hardball with Nylander because he's first.
they won't be paying Matthews 12.5Million either - Tavares was a FreeAgent - Matthews is not.
Santo_44
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 10.20.2014

Oct 4 @ 5:50 PM ET
Just read an article that Nylander could take a 1 year deal and have all three of the big three sit out next year.

Then I thought about it...if Nylander is that big of an ass Dubas would ship him to Carolina for whatever they are offering up.
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