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Go Oilers Go Posted: 10/13/2009 12:30:25 PM
All hail Stortini! He's in a 6 way tie for goal scoring on our team and has the best shooting percentage. A star is born.

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Oilers - Looking good so far Posted: 9/22/2009 2:31:04 PM
Well, this is a sad day. Someone let the Fox out of the zoo. Your kind words, gentle personality, and die hard spirit will be sorely missed in this thread, Val. Have fun in Cowtown and make sure you carry lots of Gravol and barf bags to combat the inevitable nausea in that Sea of Red.

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Go Calgary Flames we are Fans Posted: 9/18/2009 11:37:36 AM
Yeah, no doubt. Watched the hit a couple of times and, yes, it's "legal" but was it necessary? Kid had his head down trying to poke the puck past the defender that was already covering him. Dion came across the ice and closed the gap and then WHAM! he launches his entire body into him. Hope the kids ok.

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Go Calgary Flames we are Fans Posted: 9/18/2009 12:09:20 AM
So...who pissed in Dion's Corn Flakes? Geez man, it's only September. Maybe he's still thinking about the "sloppy seconds" comment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WooGFHLZoVE

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Oilers - Looking Forward Posted: 9/16/2009 7:01:57 PM
Man, it's nice to watch hockey again - especially Oiler hockey. Watching it on NHL.com. Wonder how long they'll show free games for. Anyway, nice to see you guys are still here and let's hope this year is different.

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Burke at it again Posted: 6/18/2009 3:55:49 PM
"Windbag" or "blowhard" would also describe him nicely.

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Reversal of Fortune Posted: 6/13/2009 7:35:30 PM
1) Because the shorthanded team would keep throwing pucks down the ice in hopes of hitting the empty net since they don't have to worry about getting the icing call. And yes, teams only will do this if they are trailing, but will also do it if there is just over a minute left and they get a powerplay, thereby creating a 2 man advantage. It is a high risk move which is only used when you're about to lose the game. 2) Silly question. 3) There are cheerleaders...usually to be found in the arenas of franchises with a weaker fanbase (ex. Tampa). Here's a better question: What happens when the keeper of the Cup has to go to the washroom?

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Reversal of Fortune Posted: 6/13/2009 12:27:49 PM
Yup, it was The Illuminati who wanted the Penguins to win to herald in the New World Order, so they fixed the entire playoffs. Didn't you notice the guys with the blowdarts in the crowd? Anyway, I'm so damn happy the Penguins won! Watched it at a pub which was completely full of people cheering on the Penguins, except for 2 or 3 Wings fans. I really liked the way the Penguins played at both ends of the ice. I can't remember if they played this well defensively in the first two games, but I did really noticed their good active sticks and poke checks in this game. They also were very good at just simply chipping the puck immediately out of their own zone. They were all over their defensive assignments, blocking passing and shooting lanes, and their forechecking and cycling was great! They just weren't giving the Wings any time or space in all 3 zones. Anyone else think that Sid the Kid may have blown his ACL?

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 6/9/2009 10:32:09 PM
What an effort by the Penguins. Osgood stoned them for large segments of the game. They will have to put in an even better effort in Detroit as the Wings definitely will. Anyway, I'd have to say the Conn Smythe has to go to either Malkin or Zetterberg - my apologies to Don Cherry for his impending heart attack. Malkin has been so much more focused and determined this year, whereas last year he was completely invisible in the finals. I have to admit, I'm impressed. Now if only Crosby can break out of his mini-slump for Friday.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 6/5/2009 9:53:52 AM
My bad, RBG. Hard to fully comprehend what's going on in a pub when they have the music blaring and you've had a few pints in you. I'm guessing that they meant that he's approaching some of Gretzky's playoff records. This list was after Game 3, so I think he's actually at 35 points now. He just passed some pretty good players last night. Top single-season NHL playoff scoring leaders: 47 – Wayne Gretzky, 1985 44 – Mario Lemieux, 1991 43 – Wayne Gretzky, 1988 40 – Wayne Gretzky, 1993 38 – Wayne Gretzky, 1983 35 – Wayne Gretzky, 1984 35 – Mike Bossy, 1981 34 – Joe Sakic, 1996 34 – Brian Leetch, 1994 34 – Mario Lemieux, 1992 34 – Wayne Gretzky, 1987 33 – Evgeni Malkin, 2009* PS. And yeah, that record of 47 points it just phenomenal. I do remember thos 5 game series, but I can't remember which year they switched to the 7 game series format for the first round. Pretty sure it was in the late 80's.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 6/5/2009 1:10:20 AM
Oh God, I hope you're right, RBG. To be honest, the Wings have never won a cup in an interesting fashion in quite some time. They've always managed to completely dominate the opposition when they reached the SCF. For the first time in over a decade, they are up against some stiff competition. And yes, the Wings definitely looked tired and made some uncharacteristic plays that cost them dearly. By the way, it's nice to see Fleury play a little more than mediocre goaltending and it was nice to see Staal finally wake up. Can't wait for Saturday's game! Oh yeah, I was watching Sportscentre at a bar and I can't believe that Malkin is only 5 points behind Gretzky for the most points in a single playoff year. Damn, he just sort of snuck up on that record. Nice!

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 6/3/2009 6:44:48 PM
Hehe...how did this thread transition from hockey to Ted Nugent? Who can ever forget "Cat Scratch Fever"? And yes, good ol' Bob Seger. Kinda sad to see the state of affairs in Detroit nowdays. I was recently sent a real estate link where you could actually buy houses for $7,000 there. $7,000!! Probably in a crack area, but hey, beggars can't be choosers. They also listed some higher end houses in nice areas that were selling for around $100 K that were formally close to a million dollars. Man, you can't even buy a condemned grow-op in the poorest ZIP code in Vancouver (Hastings area) for that much in Vancouver.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 6/1/2009 2:00:45 AM
I just wanted to say congratulations to the Wings for being the 2009 Stanley Cup champions. Enjoy it! Don't worry, the next two games are merely a formality. Congrats!

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/31/2009 3:28:55 AM
The shots on net were in favour of the Penguins, but not by much. The most telling stat was that the Wings were over .70 on the faceoff. Like they said, the Wings were probably as prone as they were gonna be and the Penguins just didn't take advantage. There was a moment when they pulled their goaltender and the Wings hemmed them in their own zone for at least 20-30 seconds. I couldn't believe they didn't score with all the puck possession. Anyway, that didn't bother me so much as the fact that no one flattened Zetterberg during that sequence when he carried the puck around the back of the empty net. That was a perfect opportunity and the defenceman didn't take it. Win, lose or draw, that would have set the tone for the next game and the rest of the series. Whatever. The Penguins better practice winning faceoffs and make sure they hit the Wings whenever the perfect opportunity arises otherwise they might as well hand out the hardware now.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/30/2009 4:58:37 PM
Just watching CBC and it was interesting to hear Crosby's determination. They interviewed him and I guess that he kept a picture of the Wings celebrating their Stanley Cup victory and looked at it every day to motivate him during his workouts in the summer of 2008. Gotta give him credit, he definitely has a competitive streak.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/26/2009 11:44:34 PM
UUUGGGGGHHHH...how come Cam Ward couldn't give up softies like that in game 7 of the 2006 SCF

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Oilers rebuilding Posted: 5/26/2009 2:40:19 PM
Yeah, I was quite surprised by both! I like it. Reunited again, those two lovebirds. I remember when I moved to Vancouver in '95, I think it was that year or the next one that Quinn was GM and Renney the coach of the Nucks.

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Why do so many people seem to hate cops? Posted: 5/25/2009 11:27:15 PM
Great topic! I mean, what's there not to hate? Especially if you're a man! Anyway, I'm a law abiding citizen, for the most part, but the police are the physical embodiment of a system gone bad. They do the grunt work, but I despise them equally with their puppet masters - the politicians and judicial system that panders to whatever is in their own best interest, and the special interest groups that armtwist their own agenda. If you ever want to see true hatred of the 'boys in blue', check out the Rants and Raves section of Craigslist. Quite amusing!

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/23/2009 8:19:07 PM
I think Don Cherry was correct after the game ended. They look tired from playing back-to-back seven game series. I think you could see it in the way they played at times and how easily the Pens could gain the zone. I think it's over next game, but the extra day in between games might give them just enough energy to squeak out one victory.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/23/2009 4:44:46 PM
Yeah, Havlat was in outer space, but I don't think the game misconduct was warranted. It's kind of scary when you have 10 people fighting over his helpless body. I was worried that someone was going to step on him and do some major damage. Anyway, kudos to the Wings for coming back and almost stealing that game. Just gearing up for the Canes/Penguins game.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/22/2009 10:04:19 AM
Yeah, I'm betting that he wanted that one back too. I don't think he expected it as no one did - but that's still no excuse for a goaltender. I remember watching that play unfold and thinking that he's just going to skate out further and take a shot or pass to another forward or across to the point, but he completely surprised me and the commentators judging by their reaction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLLHFRoVoKo

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/22/2009 1:19:15 AM
Haha! Might be some truth to that, RBG. - And Steel, I have to agree. Malkin is one of those superstars that is frustrating to watch. He has so much potential, but he needs a regular kick in the arse. Hopefully he can find a way to motivate himself for every game in the finals or they'll be bounced in four straight. Yes, the Wings are THAT GOOD! The lack of secondary scoring sealed their fate last year and Malkin was a complete no-show. I can't remember if he was injured or just completely flustered by the Wings experience, but I'm hoping for a good SCF that goes the distance. In other words, I hope the Penguins fly his parents in for the rest of the playoffs.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/21/2009 7:32:05 PM
Wow! Malkin's third goal! Yup, it's been a quarter of a century since it last happened, but I think it's looking more and more like it will be a rematch of last year's SCF. For some reason the Pens look more dangerous this year and I was trying to remember their series from last year. I think it was in the third round where Malkin became invisible and a non-factor, and definitely in the SCF, but this year he looks very impressive.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/19/2009 7:29:38 PM
Uggghhh!! Brian Campbell, what the hell was THAT?

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/16/2009 6:43:44 PM
Yeah, ustream is the site I was talking about. It's pretty good, but that chat thing gets a little weird and it seems to mess up my video from time to time. All in all, a great site and you don't have to sign up to view games. With TSN, the video can stagnate from time to time, and then suddenly fast forward once the buffer has caught up. I agree, the best site, bar none, is cbc.ca. The video never stalls when buffering and it's pretty decent quality until you switch to full screen mode.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/16/2009 4:25:11 PM
Hey earthling, you can watch the games that are being carried on CBC at cbc.ca and some of the games on TSN at tsn.ca. They are streaming online so hopefully you have a fast internet connection. If that doesn't work for you, (sshhhhh!), there are a few P2P sites where users stream the hockey games for other users...but you never heard that from me. ;)

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/16/2009 3:41:27 PM
Interesting. Especially when one considers the status quo of hockey in the US: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1898036,00.html http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1897847,00.html I'll never understand why they would prefer the NBA and NFL and pretty much everything else over the NHL?? Oh well...to each his own.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/13/2009 12:35:31 PM
Yeah, this is definitely one of the most interesting playoffs in recent memory. We have the three previous Stanley Cup winners all going to game 7's. As for the Nucks, it was a bit surprising to see Luongo lit up like that. I mean, if any team can light you up, it would be that young, talented Blackhawks team, but Luongo could have stopped at least 2 or 3 of those goals in that throwback from the eighties. Anyway, it is quite entertaining to see the bandwaggon fans over here in Vancouver...they are ready to throw the entire team and management under the bus. One minute Luongo was God, now he's a "crappy, overrated goalie" that "should be deported" (their words, not mine). Oh, and let's not forget the "get rid of the Sedins" rants! I'm sure Edmonton would gladly take Luongo and the Sedins off your hands, thank you very much!

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Oilers still popular Posted: 5/11/2009 1:50:15 PM
Interesting to note that in spite of three years of less-than-spectacular results, the Oilers are the second fastest growing brand in the NHL: "Forbes Magazine Analysis Says Penguins Have Fastest-Growing Brand in NHL Pittsburgh Penguins May 11, 2009, 3:00 PM EDT The Pittsburgh Penguins have the fastest-growing team brand in the National Hockey League and one of the fastest-growing team brands in all of professional sports, according to a Forbes Magazine analysis published this month. The Forbes analysis values a team’s brand as the “portion of a team’s overall value that is derived from their name, as opposed to their market and league.” The magazine said the value of Penguins’ brand has grown by 88 percent over the past three seasons. The Penguins will record their 113th straight sellout tonight, and the team recently signed a naming rights deal with Consol Energy for the new Consol Energy Center. The Penguins have the most-visited NHL team website in the United States, set a record for local television ratings on FSN Pittsburgh for the second straight year, and continue to establish new standards for suite sales and sponsorship sales. “The Pittsburgh Penguins are honored to be identified as the fastest-growing team brand in the NHL, and one of the fastest-growing brands in professional sports,” said team president David Morehouse. “This obviously is a tribute to the spectacular play and community involvement of our players, but I’d also like to thank our staff members who have implemented such a successful brand strategy to enhance our growth and outreach.” Last season, the Penguins were ranked No. 1 in the NHL in fan relations by ESPN Magazine. The five fastest-growing brands in the NHL, according to Forbes, are the Penguins, the Edmonton Oilers, the Montreal Canadiens, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Buffalo Sabres. The fastest-growing brands in the other major professionals sports are the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), the Arizona Cardinals (NFL) and the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB). "

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/9/2009 2:32:25 PM
I didn't watch the game because the Caps/Penguins game is always on at the same time. I did, however, look at the game stats because I am stunned that the Bruins are getting their arses handed to them by the Canes. By the way, earthling, it looks like the Canes dominated two periods, not the Bruins. I doubt those were all perimeter shots because the Canes scored all four goals in those two periods. I have to admit, I AM surprised that another top team will fall to a bottom feeder. Wow! Most people and the experts thought the Bruins would go all the way to the finals.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/6/2009 9:21:37 PM
Yeah, Malkin was flying out there tonight! Like they said during the intermission, it was a bit of selfish play though - even if it did work in his favour tonight. Anyway, I was happy to see the Penguins win tonight. They certainly deserved it and I want this series to go 7 games.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 5/5/2009 11:36:05 AM
Check this out. Hmmm...slashing your own goaltender. I can sympathize with him because I felt that way towards Conklin at one point. http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Video-Goalies-wouldn-t-fail-if-it-meant-basebal;_ylt=Ailld84fnO4EPJsKUZQ_qYtShgM6?urn=nhl,160993 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0emzMJ6FiwQ&feature=related

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Go Calgary Flames we are Fans Posted: 4/28/2009 1:08:47 AM
I thought I'd do the decent thing and not rub it in. Damn! It's soooo hard! Anyway, I don't know why so many people thought acquiring Bertuzzi was a good thing. Honestly, I predicted that he may play well for some of the regular season, but he eventually will revert back to his old form. Just a selfish, selfish player and a cancer in the dressing room. As for the rest of the team, some changes have to be made. Every year the pundits claim that the Flames are an elite team that is poised to do some damage in the playoffs, but the reality is that there are some glaring deficiencies and there are certain intangibles that they haven't shown since 2004.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 4/21/2009 10:07:44 AM
"Nice contract you hooked onto there Slats. The Dallas Stars should be sending you thank you cards once a week for the next three years" Hehe...I was thinking the same thing when I watched last night's antics...Rangers got the Stars' "sloppy seconds". Although he was kind of a bargain for this year, anyway. Anyway, as for surprises, I'd have to say it's the position the Ducks are in now. Wow! It must be panic time for Sbarks fans again. Same old story.

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Hockey anyone? Posted: 4/19/2009 1:42:41 PM
Still not sure what the biggest shocker is thus far. Probably the Caps being down 2-0 to the Rangers is the biggest surprise of the playoffs. I expected the Flames to lose the series to the Hawks, but I didn't expect it to unfold like it has so far. The Anaheim-Sharks series should be interesting. The Wings...well, no surprise there. I'm not so surprised by the Canucks, but I thought that the Blues would be a handful. I'm a little surprised by the fact that the Penguins are up 2-0 on the Flyers.

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Real Hockey in Calgary Fans Posted: 4/12/2009 7:27:16 PM
You were planning the parade route three weeks ago. Now you're saying they're done. If they happen to win the first round, you'll say they're great again. THAT'S classic bandwagon stuff. Oh... and congrats on your Flames for beating the Oilers when the game meant nothing to either team... too bad they couldn't do it when it meant home-ice advantage in the playoffs though I wonder if The Boss will allow the Calgary Flames to use "Downbound Train" as their official playoff theme song.

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Go Oilers Go Posted: 4/12/2009 3:00:53 AM
I was hoping for a sweep, but 5 games would still put a smile on my face.

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Go Oilers Go Posted: 4/5/2009 12:38:43 PM
Oh Lord! So this is what the MacT haters sound like in real life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxpOUC1z3j4

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Prenuptial Agreements and Maximum Child Support payment! Posted: 4/4/2009 3:29:16 AM
BigDaddyJinx, you don't even HAVE kids! Why are you getting so fired up over this? Sheer delight in contentious exchanges? Latent hostility towards women? How intelligent. That would be like saying if you haven`t been a victim of domestic violence, you have no right to stand up against it....unless, of course, you have latent hostility towards men.

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Go Oilers Go Posted: 4/4/2009 3:20:50 AM
Well, I've kind of accepted our fate this year. We all want the best for our team and I can honestly say that I'm proud of our fans. Regardless of the outcome, we are passionate about our team and about hockey in general. I see better days ahead but this just isn't our year. PS. Thanks for the tip on that video, grey. I laughed my head off!

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Go Oilers Go Posted: 4/3/2009 2:15:19 PM
I'd rather see them play badly and win Yeah, sadly, THAT combined with the incompetence of our bottom-feeder competitors is the only reason we sat in a playoff spot for so long. Kind of wished Roli didn't save our hide as many times as he did so that we tanked the season and at least got a great draft pick out of it all.

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Western rivalry on hold tonight Posted: 4/3/2009 10:13:10 AM
I WANT THE RED MILE IN WARMER WEATHER!!! I'm not even going to chime in with the obligatory fairweather fans comment. Oh wait, I guess I just did.

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Go Oilers Go Posted: 4/3/2009 10:07:09 AM
It was bittersweet to watch last nights game and see the team play so well...Kinda gives a window to what was possible all season long...had this team been willing/able/prepared to play under the status quoe...... And this is precisely the reason that heads have to roll. If being just barely in a playoff spot in March with several teams chasing you wasn't enough to motivate the team, then our leadership is in question. This last month was a nightmare with us playing .300 or .400 hockey and then we were given a taste of what they are truly capable of last night. Too little, too late...

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Go Oilers Go Posted: 4/1/2009 2:02:28 AM
Well, it's gonna take the miracle of all miracles to get a playoff spot now. Looking at the standings, we would have to hope that we win all of our remaining games and hope that we win 2 more games than any two of the following teams: Ducks, Blues or Predators. I'm not even inluding the Wild, who we'd have to win one more game than, nor the fact that the Blues have a game in hand. I don't know what to say about the call. I think if they had doubts about his stick, they could have waited until the 30 second mark if they Oilers hadn't scored yet. It just killed any momentum we had at that point. Even worse, it cast a shadow on Stortini's finest hour. Wait...

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Go Oilers Go Posted: 3/29/2009 1:46:14 PM
Well... if the Flames lose in the first round (which we all know they will) there could very well be head coaching changes in BOTH Alberta cities. Yeah, gotta agree. As much as I like MacT, the Oilers hand will be forced if this team tanks the rest of the season. Iron Mike probably will face the same fate. Can't imagine what this typical Flames fan would have done if they lost in the first round: http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Flames+arrested+threatening+Columbus+goalie+Mason/1435022/story.html

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Go Oilers Go Posted: 3/29/2009 1:45:55 PM
Well... if the Flames lose in the first round (which we all know they will) there could very well be head coaching changes in BOTH Alberta cities. Yeah, gotta agree. As much as I like MacT, the Oilers hand will be forced if this team tanks the rest of the season. Iron Mike probably will face the same fate. Can't imagine what this typical Flames fan would have done if they lost in the first round: http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Flames+arrested+threatening+Columbus+goalie+Mason/1435022/story.html

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Go Oilers Go Posted: 3/28/2009 5:48:13 PM
^ Dude, I can't take you seriously until you get that picture from The Notebook off of your profile. Anyway, I'm glad we won, but man o man, I don't know if we can stand that kind of onslaught when we face them again. You know they're gonna bring it. Oh yeah, kudos to Storts for apparently winning the fight without having to hug Parros to death.

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Must Avoid Oil Spills Posted: 3/27/2009 12:14:08 PM
There was certainly a feeling of doom and gloom after yesterday's game. It's not so much that we're not in a position to get to the playoffs as it is the feeling that the Oilers are just incapable of doing so. At this time of year and after having fumbled our way into 7th spot, a 4-3-3 record is the best we can do? Sad, man. Teams like Columbus, St Louis and Anaheim got the wake-up call, but the Oilers keep hitting the snooze button. Anyway, we have said that 96 points is the benchmark for a playoff spot (8th seed), but the most the Oilers can achieve this year is 95 points by winning all of their remaining games. Granted, it looks like the eighth spot might be clinched with anywhere from 90 - 94 points this year.

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Prenuptial Agreements and Maximum Child Support payment! Posted: 3/26/2009 8:30:02 PM
And one who can "never" agree to disagree...isn't controlling? Not symantics! irish Well then, I guess most of the men and women in this thread and on both sides of the argument are controlling. Neither camp has convinced the other and no one is dropping it anytime soon. Tick

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Prenuptial Agreements and Maximum Child Support payment! Posted: 3/26/2009 6:17:40 PM
Yes. That is what I am saying. It is basically a question of need versus want. You see, my children, and probably most children of divorce, NEED the money that the NCP pays. You WANT to see where your money goes. You don't NEED to. See the difference? That's funny. Not all of it is based on NEED otherwise the CS payments wouldn't increase uncapped according to the NCP's gross income. Some of it is WANT, which is ok to some extent, as long as it is the WANTS of the child. The real question is how much is put towards the needs and how much is put towards the wants (of the CP).

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