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I knew it, Semin and Backstrom look huge this year!

The value of my sealed Teen Beat Mags just skyrocketed!! To bad, but not surprising, he was given everything in the world at such a young age, with no suprevision. The most surprising thing is that he went at 38 and not 28.

It was nice to see David Booth fight Richards last night, I think it was his 1st fight ever. “That was kind of expected. I don’t really know what I’m doing when I fight,” Booth said. “But it was just a lot of…I don’t know what’s built up, but what could have been this year if you were playing, you think about that. But that’s behind me now. I don’t have to worry about that. I can just go out there and play and be free of this. I’m back to 100 percent.” Booth added: “I just wanted to get it off my chest. It wasn’t cheap or anything. I just asked him if he wanted to and he was good enough to give me my shot.”

I bet the d-men don't like when Carey puts his arms up in the air after a goal, almost to say "it's your fault not mine". He has done this more in the last 2yrs than any other goalie I can think of.

I have been taking my skates across the city for the V, I noticed that the Sport Check 2 mins away now has the V, I haven't used sport check in years, skate sharpening as always been a numbers game for them, not quality. Would/do you take your blades to sportcheck for the V?

Chris Conner where have you been all Sid's life. Finally a sniper to play with Sid!

My little guy keeping the love for 99 strong in Calgary

Haven't done a Show Off in a while, so tired of all the custom and prostock lately, I am taken it back to retail. Skate- Flexlite 12, One95 with Graf Tounge Pants- Air 9000 Gloves- Bonafide, XX, 852(chi prostock with a little Sharpie magic) Helmet- V08 - X100 DL Sticks- 2 piece all the way- AK27/one95 - Dolo/dolo - U+ cut makes a great shaft - Dolo(Zyuzin) - Dolo(Brule) Socks- Pro Edge and Swift

Georges is done in Montreal and I would suspect for good. The timing does kinda of suck with his connection to Haiti, but from a hockey standpoint, the game has passed him. I only hope one day other teams start to get rid of the "fighter" who can't really contribute in other ways. I like Georges (loved him in Edmonton, scoring the odd goal, jumping off the glass) seems like a nice guy, big heart, local charity supporter and great sense of humor, but as he has even said, the role of the fighter will diminish to nothing and that time has come for him. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=307080

Agreed, I watched them live in Calgary last week and then on TV in EDM and Van, the guys looked tired(except Staal, guy is awesome, great to watch in person). As much as Sid battles during the shift, when he hit the 45 sec mark his legs were done(like most guys in the NHL, but Sid looked really gased some shifts) The Oilers were able to go many years of Oct to June hockey with no real effects of fatigue, but I think the toll of todays game after two years of Oct to June grinds and the training from Aug-Oct starts to wear on the body, even that of the young guys. Now throw in the Olympics, that is alot of hockey over three years. It's early but I don't see a cup run this year. I don't like to count guys like Sid, Gino, Staal & Fleury out (especially after last years comeback), but I just don't think they have enough left in the tank to go to 3 straight finals. An early exit might not be the worst thing going forward.

When they 1st agreed to the fight, I thought that it was way to easy, when dealing with a Mayweather. If the fight does happen Floyd is in for a world of hurt, Pacman really doesn't seem to like getting screwd around (of course he fights hard/smart when he's not mad too) This was going to be the 1st fight in years I was going to pay to see.

From CBC- 15. Ray Shero’s big decision: 36-year-old UFA Sergei Gonchar for three/four years at $15-$20 million US, or 23-year-old RFA Kris Letang at $3-$4 million US per. Gonchar is such a huge part of the locker room, but at that price, Pittsburgh may have to say goodbye. 16. In 2010-11, Penguins have $41 million committed to 13 players. Then, it’s $36 million for seven in 2011-12, and $30 million US for just five guys in 2012-13. Those five guys: Crosby, Malkin, Staal, Orpik and Fleury. Critical pieces, absolutely. But, how many more big salaries can you carry, since Gonchar wouldn’t come off the cap as an over-35 contract?

wow! I was a little tired of the 100 year long celebration, but to see some legends on the ice tonight was awesome, Roy and Dryden taking shots.

Chirp him over MSH, they are more likely to chirp him over his love for Lady Ga Ga & Poker Face.

"Head coach Dan Bylsma announced that forward Evgeni Malkin will miss 2-3 weeks with a shoulder injury"

Did you drive your car through a Sport Check window and grap as many CNT's as possible?

Ebay 101... If you waited til the final minutes to place your bid you may have been able to get them for a lot less ;) I never place a bid with more than 5 minutes to go (usually try to wait til under 1 minute to be honest), especially when you think someone else is watching/bidding Unfortunately I tore my ACL a few weeks ago and am in the process of planning my next course of action, so that means no new gear for me for a while, I'm spending my money on camera gear and/or car parts for the time being (although I'm going to try to get to the Islanders sale to see what I can pick up, I'll make sure to report back if I do). Off topic from show it off, but I only bid with 5 secs left. I cannot for the life of me, figure out why people bid on items days and hours in advance, unless there is a reserve. Can someone explain?

Then why put it in the Show it off thread?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pro-Return-12-R-Graf-7...1742.m153.l1262

In 24yrs of hockey I have never seen anyone with laces on the shins. Why?

The Vapor line is a huge seller for Bauer, that wasn't going anywhere. Flexlites would be the least profitable of the three lines, the classic all black should create more interest than the previous silver. I am happy Bauer will continue the Flexlite line, but I was hoping they would bring in the tech of the 12/20 and not just the 18.

May I ask where you were able to get the Pens pants/shell? There is a shell on ebay right now, but the guy wants $100+

Post the pic after the mod(JR) told you the pic is not to be shown, is asking to be banned or warned. I love how two guys with 50 posts combined are talking smack to a MOD and Senior member.

cyclonetaylor.com, if you email the sales dept, they will send you pics of the different gloves

New Mitts, RBK/CCM 852 chi prostock, feel sweet, can't wait to get them on the ice