burd Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I agree with AZ. I thought Wheeler was showing every sign of being a bust being picked #5 overall. He was good at Blake. But he wasn't tearing up the USHL (Brad Miller almost kept up with him for much of the season I can remember) and he wasn't really that dominant at UMN. In fact, I'd say Stoa has been more dominant in limited time than Wheeler was. So he bolts just to brush off Phoenix (which again surprised me because Gretzky was absolutely star struck with him) and signed with Boston. And now he's pretty gosh darn good. Who knew. I knew Vanek and Kessel would be good at the NHL level. I didn't expect Kessel to be as good as he is this soon after turning pro. It took Vanek longer, IIRC. Yeah, Gopher obsession continues. But let's go elsewhere: 1. Who'dathunk that Army's Dan Hinote would have a long NHL career? 2. How about former Vermont goaltender Tim Thomas? 3. Andrew Murray of BSU... REally? 4. Ok, less so, but what about Andy Greene from either OSU or Miami or some red and white colored jersey from the CCHA? 5. Of course, Vermont's Martin St. Louis, UMD's (briefly) Brett Hull... There's a long list. Hey, just remembered. Joel Otto. He's had a huge career. Not hall of fame. Certain not all star either. But how many DII/DIII players (BSU was DII or DIII at the time) can you think of that played more than 5 years in the NHL? Joel played 15! the only other player I can think of was DIII Norwich's Keith Aucoin. However, he's only played parts of 4 seasons in the NHL and never more than 38 games during any single season. You almost have to count Dustin Penner, though he played D1 for two years. Couldn't make a junior team in Canada and was looking to hire on with somebody as an apprentice electrician, I believe, applied to Bottineau at the last minute, rode the pines quite a bit the first year, then blossomed. For the locals up there, he's a come-from-behind success story. Quote
redwing77 Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 You almost have to count Dustin Penner, though he played D1 for two years. Couldn't make a junior team in Canada and was looking to hire on with somebody as an apprentice electrician, I believe, applied to Bottineau at the last minute, rode the pines quite a bit the first year, then blossomed. For the locals up there, he's a come-from-behind success story. I agree. There are quite a few. Yann Danis of Brown too. I thought his stats with Brown was because how weak the ECACHL is. He'll never be a #1 goaltender in the NHL, but I thought he'd never be an NHL goaltender...period. Quote
31-9 Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 nhl.com front page has a quick interview with Parise about competing in the fastest skater contest, as well as a short article about the rest of the players in the field. "Personally, I don't think you can ever be a good enough skater or a good enough player." Quote
dallassiouxfan Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 http://espn.go.com/nhl/ cool pic of Toews and Parise before the all star game. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 sweet pic from espn hockey page game is on vs right now Quote
31-9 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 More Parise All Star Pictures: With Toews With a fan (I think those must be Tkachuck's boys, the one with Zach looks just like him) With Ovechkin All Star Portrait Another Portrait Quote
MissSioux85 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Toews goal It's great to see two former Sioux get their first All Star Game goals. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Toews goal It's great to see two former Sioux get their first All Star Game goals. i think you and i could bury one in this game. these games suck. lets see some hitting at least good to see zahc and jon in it. no all star game next year though with the olympics. im guessing we will see zach on team usa and jonny on team canada so that will be fun to see Quote
MissSioux85 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I certainly wasn't expecting to see 22 goals in regulation but it's been fun. And now a shootout. Parise-Lecavalier-St. Louis What a fun line to watch! Quote
AZSIOUX Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 ovechkin wins it in the shotout, i think he went back in forth with the puck 9 times in 6 feet wow he has some sick skills Quote
31-9 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Brian Lee just helped the Devils score a goal. Give that boy an assist. Edit: Parise is filthy dirty . . . awesome assist on the Devils 3rd goal . . . I'll post the highlight when nhl.com puts it up. Quote
nodak hockey fanatic Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 zajac stays hot, two assist tonight, parise had one helper. stafford has a goal. blake had a goal in a loss. Quote
31-9 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 zajac stays hot, two assist tonight, parise had one helper. stafford has a Hat Trick. blake had a goal in a loss. Fixed your post. Quote
Siouxdonyms Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Brian Lee just helped the Devils score a goal. Give that boy an assist. Edit: Parise is filthy dirty . . . awesome assist on the Devils 3rd goal . . . I'll post the highlight when nhl.com puts it up. Lee actually had no contact with the puck. However, he didn't clear out Elias like he should've, allowing Elias to bank in the puck off his skate. Not sure if I'd give him an assist, or just say he didn't play it the way he should've. Quote
31-9 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Lee actually had no contact with the puck. However, he didn't clear out Elias like he should've, allowing Elias to bank in the puck off his skate. Not sure if I'd give him an assist, or just say he didn't play it the way he should've. I know, that's why I said he helped, not that he actually scored it. I don't think Elias even knew where the puck was; he never looks down at his feet, but he sees the red light go on and assumes Gionta scored. Here's the link to Parise's head first dive into the boards assist Quote
GeauxSioux Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Stafford didn't cry 'uncle' Drew Stafford admitted he was a little nervous coming in to play the Edmonton Oilers for the first time in his career. But it didn't take him long to get the jitters out of his system. The nephew of Oilers' equipment manager Barrie Stafford scored 10 seconds after the opening faceoff, then potted two more goals in the third period as the Sabres waltzed to a 10-2 win at Rexall Place last night. Quote
dallassiouxfan Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Stafford didn't cry 'uncle' Stafford nets another one tonight. He is on fire! Quote
AZSIOUX Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 toews goal already http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=290128025 Quote
burd Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Play by play guys on the Hawks/Ducks game tonight really went on for a long time what good things folks in Montreal were saying about Toews and what a great example he has set for the city of Chicago and the Hawks. Compared him to the Golden Jet the way he always has time for fans. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Play by play guys on the Hawks/Ducks game tonight really went on for a long time what good things folks in Montreal were saying about Toews and what a great example he has set for the city of Chicago and the Hawks. Compared him to the Golden Jet the way he always has time for fans. im sure it helps that jonny speaks their language as well. hes gona be one of the greats Quote
burd Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 im sure it helps that jonny speaks their language as well. hes gona be one of the greats Watching him tonight, he's starting to do with the Hawks just what he did so well for the Sioux. He controls along the boards and comes out of the corner better than any Sioux player I've seen. He has dominated a couple of shifts that way tonight. Quote
Big A HG Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Toews and Kane each have a goal, but Toews is +1 while Kane is -1. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Toews and Kane each have a goal, but Toews is +1 while Kane is -1. trade kane, hes no good we will give the hawks turris ansd mueller for him Quote
AZSIOUX Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 ryan johnson also with a goal for canucks tonight Quote
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