Scores and Standings 5/31

So who's bright idea was it for the game to start at 8 pm last night? I was asleep on my couch for the third Red Wings goal. Who's bright idea was it for Stanley Cup games to be played back to back? And just who's bright idea was it for tonight's game--on a friggin SUNDAY--to start at 8 pm? Gary Bettman has GOT to go. If this is what it takes to get the games on NBC, then fuck it, give me Versus. I guess instead of working on a reasonable schedule for the Stanley Cup Finals, Bettmen's priority is to ensure that a money-hemorrhaging team stays in an economically unviable area.

In other news, BoK was quoted as saying, "He is SO gross. Does Sidney Crosby not realize that he looks like a pre-pubescent little boy who can't grow a real beard?"


BREAKING NEWS: Gary Bettman has said "[Montreal] isn't going anywhere." (Concerning a sale of the Habs, though it appears he is dead-on about their immediate future prospects as well.)
Well that's a relief. Of course Gary Betttman isn't going to relocate a team that provides probably 33% of the money he needs to keep pumping into Phoenix.


1) Bride of Kovalev: 152 (148)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) W=1
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) A,W=2
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) A=1


2) Geoff: 151 (147)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) G,W=3
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) 0
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) W=1


3) Derek: 143
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) 0


4) Number 31: 107
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) 0
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) 0


5) P-Stone: 88 (84)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) W=1
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) A,W=2
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) W=1

Scores and Standings 5/28

The Sequel!
Meet the new Cup finalists, same as the old Cup finalists. I have to say I'm pleased that everyone made it to the finals with at least one player. Even if you're out of the points race, you still have some reason to watch. I think I'm going to get out my Marion Hossa figure and make it into a voodoo doll. This is MY year!


1) Bride of Kovalev: 148 (146)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) W=1
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) W=1
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)


2) Geoff: 147 (145)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) W=1
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) W=1


3) Derek: 143 (143)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)


4) Number 31: 107 (107)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) 0
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) 0


5) P-Stone: 84 (81)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) W=1
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) W=1
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) W=1

Scores and Standings 5/27

So the Fuckercanes are gone (good riddance), and the Penguins move on to the Cup Finals. Who would have guessed they would have won the Prince of Wales Trophy when they were out of 8th place with two months left in the season?

Tonight, the Red Wings try to win the Campbell Conference.


1) Bride of Kovalev: 146 (145)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) W=1


2) Geoff: 145 (142)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) G,W=3
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)


3) Derek: 143 (140)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) 2A,W=3


4) Number 31: 107 (105)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) W=1
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) W=1
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 81 (81)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det)
Brian Rafalski (D, Det)
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)

Meet the Rocket

Here he is, the newest addition to our crazy zoo of a family: Rocket. Named after Marice "The Rocket" Richard.

Age: 3-4 months.

Breed: Border Collie/Springer Spaniel mix (as far as we can tell).

Position: Right Wing

He has an older sister Annie (Named for St. Anne, patron saint of Quebec, also the namesake of the Oxford college I attended; or "Ragtime Annie," a fiddle tune.)

Scores and Standings, Memorial Day edition

There is a great disturbance in the force. BoK says, "Now I am the master!" and is now in first place.

Sorry about not getting up the scores yesterday. I was busy digging drainage ditches, dealing with our new PUPPY, and going to see the clusterfuck that was Terminator Salvation. Decent action movie, not very coherent or compelling as far as Terminator movies go (it was still better than T3) , but still a lot of fun. Plus, Guns n Roses! Huzzah!
So to make up for it I present a Memorial Day two-fer.

On another note, all Montreal's problems are solved as they have just signed some Swedish guy who's about my size. If there's something the Habs need, it's more small and speedy forwards.


1) Bride of Kovalev: 145 (128)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) 2G,A,W=6
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) 2G,W=5
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) 2G,A,W=6


2) Geoff: 142 (134)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) G,W=3
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) G,A,W=4
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) W=1


3) Derek: 140 (136)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) G,A,W=4


4) Number 31: 105 (97)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) 2A,W=3
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) G=2
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) 2A,W=3
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) 0


5) P-Stone: 81 (73)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) W=1
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) 3A,W=4
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) 2A,W=3

Scores and Standings 5/23

This Dustin Bufliglooglien guy is awesome. Hawks make it a series, tonight we see if the idiot Fuckercanes fans can help energize their team to an injury-powered win.
By the way, if Derek wins I'll have no one to blame but myself. See, I was watching game 2 of the Canes-Penguins series and I declared that I would rather lose this pool than see the Fuckercanes win the Stanley Cup.
Only time will tell. I'm hoping that maybe I can have it all.

1) Derek: 136 (136)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)


2) Geoff: 134 (132)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) 0
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) G=2


3) Bride of Kovalev: 128 (126)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) 2A=2
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) 0
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)


4) Number 31: 97 (95)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) W=1
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) W=1


5) P-Stone: 73 (71)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) 0
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) G=2
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) 0

Scores and Standings 5/22

Not much time for chit-chat today. Malkin! Looks like his momma was happy.
And who was that hot blond his dad was hugging?


1) Derek: 136 (132)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) G,A,W=4


2) Geoff: 132 (129)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) 2A,W=3
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)


3) Bride of Kovalev: 126 (118)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) 3G,A,W=8


4) Number 31: 95 (89)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) G,2A,W=5
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) W=1
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 71 (71)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det)
Brian Rafalski (D, Det)
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)

Scores and Standings 5/20

Pure and simple, the Red Wings know how to win. No games tonight, so looks like I'll be stuck watching that cross-dressing eyelinered putz win the American Idol champeenship.


1) Derek: 132 (132)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)


2) Geoff: 129 (126)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) W=1
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) A,W=2


3) Bride of Kovalev: 118 (116)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) W=1
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) W=1
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)


4) Number 31: 89 (85)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) 2G=4
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) 0


5) P-Stone: 71 (65)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) A,W=2
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) G,W=3
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)W=1

Scores and Standings 5/19

Penguins take game 1, but were outplayed for most of the game. I really think the Canes are going to win this series.


1) Derek: 132 (130)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) A,W=2


2) Geoff: 126 (125)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) W=1
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)


3) Bride of Kovalev: 116 (112)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) G,A,W=4


4) Number 31: 85 (83)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) W=1
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) W=1
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 65 (65)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det)
Brian Rafalski (D, Det)
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)

Scores and Standings 5/18

Well. The comeback begins. Tonight, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins take on the Fuckercanes. I'm torn. In order to win this thing, I would probably need a Carolina-Detroit series, but I despise the 'Canes. What's a guy to do?


1) Derek: 130 (130)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)


2) Geoff: 125 (119)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) G,2A,W=5
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) W=1


3) Bride of Kovalev: 112 (107)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) W=1
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) G,A,W=4
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)


4) Number 31: 83 (83)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) 0
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) 0


5) P-Stone: 65 (62)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) W=1
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) W=1
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) W=1

Scores and Standings 5/15

Now, it gets interesting. The bad guys win in the Fuckercanes-Bruins series. Crap. But now Derek only has Sidney Crosby and an 11-point lead. Will it be enough?
I can't WAIT to see the Red WIngs-Blackhawks series. I guess it's too warm for another Wrigley Field game. How cool would THAT be?


1) Derek: 130 (129)
E Alex Ovechkin (F, Was)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)
Mark Recchi (F, Bos) 0
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana) A=1
Tim Thomas (G, Bos) 0


2) Geoff: 119 (114)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) A,W=2
Marc Savard (F, Bos) A=1
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) A,W=2
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos) 0
JS Giguere (G, Ana) 0


3) Bride of Kovalev: 107 (102)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) A,W=2
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) 2A,W=3
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos) 0


4) Number 31: 83 (83)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
E Mike Green (D, Was)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 62 (58)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) A,W=2
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) W=1
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) W=1

Scores and Standings 5/14

Well I'm glad that series is FINALLY over. Seriously, Derek absolutely killed us in this one.

1) Derek: 129 (121)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was) G=2
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) 2G,A,W=6
Mark Recchi (F, Bos)
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana)
Tim Thomas (G, Bos)


2) Geoff: 114 (111)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Marc Savard (F, Bos)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) G,W=3
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos)
JS Giguere (G, Ana)


3) Bride of Kovalev: 102 (99)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) 2A,W=3
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos)


4) Number 31: 83 (80)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) W=1
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) A,W=2
Mike Green (D, Was) 0
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 58 (58)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) 0
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) 0
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) 0

Scores and Standings 5/13

Aaaaand once again, we see that the only way Carolina can possibly win is by injuring its opponents. Knee-on-knee hit from Chad Larose against Marc Savard that wasn't called, Carolina once again is not penalized. Please let the Bruins beat these dirty assholes tomorrow. Did anyone see the Hurricane player punch Ward in the face last night? Yeah, last night. I can't find the replay, but a Carolina player gave him a shot in the face, aiming for the injury.

Scott Niedermayer shows his true colors by elbowing Pavel Datsyuk in the face, Corey Perry and Todd Marchant both get game misconducts for the ensuing melee.



1) Derek: 121 (114)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)
Mark Recchi (F, Bos) G,A,W=4
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana) A,W=2
Tim Thomas (G, Bos) W=1


2) Geoff: 111 (104)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) G=2
Marc Savard (F, Bos) G,W=3
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) 0
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos) W=1
JS Giguere (G, Ana) W=1


3) Bride of Kovalev: 99 (96)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) 0
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) A=1
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos) A,W=2


4) Number 31: 80 (80)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Mike Green (D, Was)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 58 (58)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) 0
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) 0
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) 0

Scores and Standings 5/12

Who here DOESN'T want to see a Blackhawks-Red Wings series?
As I've said before, I'm pulling for the Bruins over the WhalerCanes, but I'm not holding out much hope. The way things have been going for me lately, I fully anticipate Carolina to win the Stanley Cup, just to piss me off.

And how about that Penguins-Capitals series? Here I was hoping it would be a sweep so Derek wouldn't get too many points from Crosby and Ovechkin. So what happens? Of course, it's a seven game series. Ugh. But what a series.


1) Derek: 114 (107)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was) 3A,W=4
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) G,A=3
Mark Recchi (F, Bos)
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana)
Tim Thomas (G, Bos)


2) Geoff: 104 (102)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Marc Savard (F, Bos)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) G=2
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos)
JS Giguere (G, Ana)


3) Bride of Kovalev: 96 (93)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) 3A=3
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos)


4) Number 31: 80 (72)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) A=1
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) 2G,A,W=6
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) 0
Mike Green (D, Was) W=1
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 58 (58)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det)
Brian Rafalski (D, Det)
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)

A storm is Bruin in Carolina for Tuesday

If the Carolina Hurricanes lose this series after building a 3-1 series lead, they have nobody else to thank but Scott Walker. It took one sucker punch from Mr. Walker to wake a sleeping giant. Of all people to hit, he targets Aaron Ward, the one guy on the ice at that time that would night fight. I would have loved to see Walker try that crap on somebody else that was on the ice at that time like Lucic, Chara, or even old man Mark Recchi. The best part was listening to that puke Paul Maurice, coach of the Hurricanes, say that he will sell his truck to pay for Walker's fine (baring any fines). From AP - "Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice laughed off the incident, saying Walker might have sore knuckles. The coach also joked that Walker would have to sell his truck if there was a fine." You know Walker will be public enemy #1 on Tuesday night (baring any suspension). The Bruins have not been as physical this series as they were last series against the Habs, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say things will be different for game 6 (and possibly 7). You can expect the Hurricanes to become well acquainted Tuesday night with Milan Lucic, Shawn Thornton, Byron Bitz, and Mark Stuart. Heck, we might even see the new heavy hitting south paw Patrice Bergeron throw down again! In any case, Tuesday nights game is a must watch for not only Bruins/Canes fans, but for all hockey fans as you can expect this to be some good ole fashion hockey.

Scores and Standings 5/11

Sorry about not getting the scores up yesterday. We had a big problem at home and some damage to deal with, so that took all my time and energy. So today I present a double-header with both saturday's and sunday's scores.

1) Derek: 107 (95)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was) 2G,A=5
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) W=1
Mark Recchi (F, Bos) G,W=3
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana) 0
Tim Thomas (G, Bos) W,SO=3


2) Geoff: 102 (90)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) G,W=3
Marc Savard (F, Bos) 2A,W=3
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) W=1
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) A,W=2
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos) 2A,W=3
JS Giguere (G, Ana) 0


3) Bride of Kovalev: 93 (81)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) W=1
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) G,2A,W=5
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) G,A,W=4
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos) A,W=2


4) Number 31: 72 (66)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) A,W=2
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) W=1
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) W=1
Mike Green (D, Was) A=1
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) W=1


5) P-Stone: 58 (54)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) A,W=2
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) W=1
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) W=1

Scores and Standings 5/9

1) Derek: 95 (89)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was) A=1
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) G,A,W=4
Mark Recchi (F, Bos) A=1
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana)
Tim Thomas (G, Bos) 0


2) Geoff: 90 (84)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Marc Savard (F, Bos) G=2
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) G,A,W=4
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos) 0
JS Giguere (G, Ana)


3) Bride of Kovalev: 81 (80)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) W=1
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos) 0


4) Number 31: 66 (61)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) A,W=2
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) G,W=2
Mike Green (D, Was) A=1
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 54 (54)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det)
Brian Rafalski (D, Det)
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)

Bill Daly: "We hate money."

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly is baring his teeth at Jim Balsillie, saying "We don't usually like to pick fights, but we end them."

Huh?

Looks to me like the NHL should be on its knees thanking Balsillie for offering much more money than anyone else in the world is willing to give for the Phoenix Coyotes. Of course, what do I know. Next time I try to sell something on Ebay I'll respond to the highest bidder by telling him he's picked a fight with the wrong guy. I'll tell him he can buy my item, but he has to keep it in my house.

Seriously, what the fuck is wrong with these idiots? Here's another great quote:
"It doesn't take into consideration all the people and the money that has been spent on and devoted to the Coyotes franchise here in Glendale, both in the creation of a new building that was paid for largely by taxpayers and in the emotional and financial connection Coyotes fans have with their team."

Excuse me, what fans are those, Mr. Daly? I have an emotional and financial connection to my wife. The few people who have gone to Coyotes games have not made an "emotional connection" to the team. If they had, the Coyotes would not be in the position they are.

What's even richer is the way the NHL is treating the current owner of the team. They're telling Jerry Moyes that he is not in control of the team, and that the NHL claims they get to decide who buys it, and at what cost. Moyes gets no say in who buys his own team. So, because Bill Daly and gary bettman don't happen to like Jim Balsillie and his revolutionary idea of not having teams in the south and instead having them up north, an NHL team owner gets screwed out of a sale.

Wow.
Just wow.

Of course, this will be settled in the courts. And Hockey gets another black eye from the publicity as normal people wonder why the NHL insists on having a team in Arizona. Thanks again, gary bettman.

Scores and Standings 5/8

So Detroit takes revenge and Marian Hossa gets two goals en route to a series-tying win. Chicago also pulls even with the 'Nucks, scoring late in the game. I'd be pissed if I had Roberto Luongo, but since I don't, I'm glad to see that Jiggy got some playing time.

Washington - Pittsburgh at 7 tonight, Boston - Carolina at 7:30.

Go Bruins. I feel dirty saying it. But I really, really, really hate the Hurricanes.
Oh, my hatred for Boston is no less bitter, but I hate Boston for different reasons than I do the Hurricanes. I have a healthy respect for Boston, its franchise, and its fans. Carolina's fans are stupid to the core, arrogant from winning the Cup, only accomplished by injuring Montreal's captain and Edmonton's starting goalie. Carolina fans are hereby never ever allowed to get upset at calls against the Hurricanes, or get mad when they feel a penalty should be called against the other team. And what's with "Ref you suck" anyway? I've noticed that only southern teams do this. Up in real hockey rinks, we know the names of the officials. Or we save energy by just going "boo."

Anyone seen any recent interviews with Eric Staal? I called him pasty-faced before, but he looked positively green the other night. Whatever uglifying disease Rod Brind'Amour has, it must be contagious.


1) Derek: 89 (87)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)
Mark Recchi (F, Bos)
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana) G=2
Tim Thomas (G, Bos)


2) Geoff: 84 (76)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) 2G,A,W=6
Marc Savard (F, Bos)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) A,W=2
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos)
JS Giguere (G, Ana) 0


3) Bride of Kovalev: 80 (72)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) 2G,W=5
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) G,W=3
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos)


4) Number 31: 61 (59)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) W=1
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Mike Green (D, Was)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) W=1


5) P-Stone: 54 (50)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) W=1
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) W=1
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) A,W=2

Scores and Standings 5/7 and Oh why do I even bother?

Anyone else sick of seeing Derek rake in the points while the rest of us get jack squat? That's what I thought. The saddest part is, I got EVERYONE I wanted on my team during the draft. Every single player I wanted, I got. And yet...

1) Derek: 87 (79)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was) G,A=3
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) 2A,W=3
Mark Recchi (F, Bos) G=2
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana)
Tim Thomas (G, Bos) 0


2) Geoff: 76 (74)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Marc Savard (F, Bos) A=1
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) W=1
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos) 0
JS Giguere (G, Ana)


3) Bride of Kovalev: 72 (68)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) G,W=3
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos) A=1


4) Number 31: 59 (55)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) W=1
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) A,W=2
Mike Green (D, Was) A=1
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 50 (50)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det)
Brian Rafalski (D, Det)
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)

Scores and Standings, Coyotes financially bankrupt, Bettman mentally, morally bankrupt

The Phoenix Coyotes have filed for bankruptcy. Meanwhile the NHL is taking over their operations (anti-trust lawsuit from Canadian/original six fans and teams, anyone?) and further still, Jim Ballsillie is offering 212.5 million dollars for the team, provided he can move them. Gary Bettman's response to all this? He refused to discuss timetables for a withdrawal from Ira--I mean Phoenix, then stuffed his fingers in his ears and shouted "Lalalalalalalalalalala!"

To further prove that the NHL knows what it's doing, its referees waved off a legitimate goal by the Red Wings last night.

Too bad the NHL isn't in the same situation Montreal is. We could stand to have Bettman and the entire gaggle of NHL referees due to become UFA's (unemployed) at the end of the season.



1) Derek: 79 (76)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)
Mark Recchi (F, Bos)
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana) G,W=3
Tim Thomas (G, Bos)


2) Geoff: 74 (73)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) 0
Marc Savard (F, Bos)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) 0
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos)
JS Giguere (G, Ana) W=1


3) Bride of Kovalev: 68 (66)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) 0
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) G=2
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos)


4) Number 31: 55 (55)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) 0
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Mike Green (D, Was)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) 0


5) P-Stone: 50 (50)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) 0
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) 0
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) 0

Scores and Standings 5/5

Happy May the Fifth, everyone. What a night last night. Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin make the hype all worth it, each scores a hat trick, and the result is Derek shoots up to first friggin place! Seriously. A 13 point night from just two players. The only bright side to this (for the rest of us) is that Derek loses either Crosby or Ovechkin at the end of this round. Please Lord let it be a sweep! If this thing goes seven games Derek may just earn enough points to not even need them from the Conference or Stanley Cup finals.


1) Derek: 76 (63)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was) 3G,W=7
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) 3G=6
Mark Recchi (F, Bos)
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana)
Tim Thomas (G, Bos)


2) Geoff: 73 (72)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Marc Savard (F, Bos)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) A=1
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos)
JS Giguere (G, Ana)


3) Bride of Kovalev: 66 (65)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) A=1
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos)


4) Number 31: 55 (52)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) A=1
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Mike Green (D, Was) A,W=2
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 50 (50)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det)
Brian Rafalski (D, Det)
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)

Scores and Standings

So Anaheim wins in OT, Bruins looked like the team from two years ago. Pittsburgh tries to even it up tonight as well.

1) Geoff: 72 (68)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) G=2
Marc Savard (F, Bos) 0
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) A=1
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos) 0
JS Giguere (G, Ana) W=1


2) Bride of Kovalev: 65 (64)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) 0
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) A=1
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos) 0


3) Derek: 63 (61)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)
Mark Recchi (F, Bos) 0
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana) A,W=2
Tim Thomas (G, Bos) 0


4) Number 31: 52 (52)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Mike Green (D, Was)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)


5) P-Stone: 50 (50)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) 0
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) 0
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) 0

Scores and Standings 5/3

So did y'all notice that Derek has Crosby AND Ovechkin?

1) Geoff: 68 (67)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Marc Savard (F, Bos)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit) A=1
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos)
JS Giguere (G, Ana)


2) Bride of Kovalev: 64 (63)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit) A=1
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos)


3) Derek: 61 (56)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was) G,W=3
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit) G=2
Mark Recchi (F, Bos)
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana)
Tim Thomas (G, Bos)


4) Number 31: 52 (46)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit) A=1
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) A,W=2
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit) A=1
Mike Green (D, Was) W=1
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) W=1


5) P-Stone: 50 (50)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det)
Brian Rafalski (D, Det)
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)

Scores and Standings 5/2

Oh what a night. Franzen, Lidstrom, and Savard come through to rocket me to the top. Yahoo for me.

1) Geoff: 67 (52)
Johan Franzen (F, Det) G,W=3
Marc Savard (F, Bos) 2G,W=5
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det) 2G,A,W=6
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos) W=1
JS Giguere (G, Ana) 0


2) Bride of Kovalev: 63 (59)
Marian Hossa (F, Det) W=1
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det) A,W=2
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos) W=1


3) Derek: 56 (54)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)
Mark Recchi (F, Bos) W=1
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana) 0
Tim Thomas (G, Bos) W=1


4) P-Stone: 50 (46)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det) A,W=2
Brian Rafalski (D, Det) W=1
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det) W=1


5) Number 31: 46 (46)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi)
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
Mike Green (D, Was)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi)

Scores and Standings

Well how about that. No change in the standings, no change in the scores. Thanks. That gave me the time to update everyone's teams.


1) Bride of Kovalev: 59 (59)
Marian Hossa (F, Det)
Henrik Zetterberg (F, Det)
Evgeni Malkin (F, Pit)
Dennis Wideman (D, Bos)
E Dan Boyle (D, SJ)
E Martin Brodeur (G, NJ)


2) Derek: 54 (54)
Alex Ovechkin (F, Was)
Sidney Crosby (F, Pit)
Mark Recchi (F, Bos)
Scott Niedermayer (D, Ana)
Tim Thomas (G, Bos)
E Dion Phaneuf (D, Cal)


3) Geoff: 52 (52)
Johan Franzen (F, Det)
Marc Savard (F, Bos)
Bill Guerin (F, Pit)
Niklas Lidstrom (D, Det)
Zdeno Chara (D, Bos)
JS Giguere (G, Ana)


T4) P-Stone: 46 (46)
Pavel Datsyuk (F, Det)
Brian Rafalski (D, Det)
Niklas Kronwall (D, Det)
E Joe Thornton (F, SJ)
E Zach Parise (F, NJ)
E Evgeni Nabokov (G, SJ)


T4) Number 31: 46 (46)
Chris Kunitz (F, Pit)
Jonathan Toews (F, Chi) 0
Sergei Gonchar (D, Pit)
E Mike Green (D, Was)
Nicolai Khabibulin (G, Chi) 0
E Alex Kovalev (F, Mon)