UTICANUCK Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Leafs and Bruins last night exceeded either of the last two Comets games on the "Old-time-hockey" meter. Poor McEvoy - looks like another stint on IR and Bruins players didn't hesitate to react (helped they were well in control of the W). Comets do miss Arsenault but when fists hit visors and helmets - injuries happen - which has to be a deterrent to fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 4 hours ago, UticaHockey said: So you have multiple user names for different message boards and come on here to use childish names for posters on a different board? Very mature of you... No. I have no account at hf. Used to go there for info until I realized what a cesspool it is. I had no account here for years either, I just read the forums getting good info on the Canucks. Not sure why hfcanucks exist when it seems most posters there hate the team. Whatever. And as for goofgoalie, the guy is insufferable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krutovsdonut Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 13 hours ago, Kanukfanatic said: I wonder if that idiot hfdude dumbgoalie has stuff to say about this game? lol Edit: I think his name is actually douch& goalie. He thinks he works for a hockey team lol. bad goalie is a passionate comets fan. i don't always agree with him and he's a handful to debate for sure and opinionated but is a knowledgabke fan and a straight shooter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor comet Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Kanukfanatic said: No. I have no account at hf. Used to go there for info until I realized what a cesspool it is. I had no account here for years either, I just read the forums getting good info on the Canucks. Not sure why hfcanucks exist when it seems most posters there hate the team. Whatever. And as for goofgoalie, the guy is insufferable. Lol..... Comets fans do not hate the Comets..... We hate inept management whom year after year fail to address obvious problems with their AHL team and then run around telling everyone that will listen about how great of job they are doing in Utica. We are not stupid..... We can see the inept management in Vancouver all the way across the country!!!!! Best thing to do with BG is don't respond..... He can be a hand full but he sure isn't gonna sugar coat what he is seeing...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Just now, Connor comet said: Lol..... Comets fans do not hate the Comets..... We hate inept management whom year after year fail to address obvious problems with their AHL team and then run around telling everyone that will listen about how great of job they are doing in Utica. We are not stupid..... We can see the inept management in Vancouver all the way across the country!!!!! Best thing to do with BG is don't respond..... He can be a hand full but he sure isn't gonna sugar coat what he is seeing...... He seems to think he knows as much as actual hockey people employed in the business. He is a blow hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krutovsdonut Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Kanukfanatic said: He seems to think he knows as much as actual hockey people employed in the business. He is a blow hard. bad goalie is an old school real world fanatic. he doesn't write those long posts to brag. he watches an awful lot of ahl hockey and cares about it at a level i can only admite. i may not always agree with him but i do not doubt he calls it as he sees it and he has seen a lot more than me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 6 hours ago, Drop Em said: Relax. It's not an out of control league at all. It's the best developmental league in the world to prepare for the NHL. And although the game has changed, it's still hockey and it's still a tough and physical sport that will pick out the weak. And if you can't hack it in the A, then you're definitely not going to be able to hack it in the NHL, where the scouting reports will tell each player who and how they can target each player to get them off their game. You can't not send your prospects there because you're scared that they'll be picked on and harassed, as that's part of dealing with being a professional hockey player is. And if it's that much of an issue, then that's up to the Canucks to find guys who will help shelter and protect them. Crying to the league about your players and franchise getting picked on, will get you just as bad of a rep, as it would if the other teams know that you won't stick up for yourself. Pretty sure that the guys running the league could care less about who's farm team is where as far as anyone getting special treatment goes. I'm thinking that if Arseneau weren't injured and if they had someone a little tougher than Woods around (who I don't even think dressed last night), that this wouldn't be as much of an issue. Any/every/some/one is free to relax, of course. Regarding our top prospects, I'd prefer NO concussions before they make the show. Heck I'd rather none of our prospects are subjected to that garbage. I'd like to see both teams(parent/farm) play hard, honest hockey. If there's cheap shot garbage going on, always protect your top youth(as an org). Call up more ECHL big blokes if injuries abound. Tough luck for them fans..but if that's how this league rolls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 3 hours ago, krutovsdonut said: bad goalie is an old school real world fanatic. he doesn't write those long posts to brag. he watches an awful lot of ahl hockey and cares about it at a level i can only admite. i may not always agree with him but i do not doubt he calls it as he sees it and he has seen a lot more than me. Yea. He calls it like he thinks he knows more about hockey than everyone else and the tries to jam it down your throat. Anyway, I think he is a blow hard and his posts suck. We all have our own opinions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Em Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Any/every/some/one is free to relax, of course. Regarding our top prospects, I'd prefer NO concussions before they make the show. Heck I'd rather none of our prospects are subjected to that garbage. I'd like to see both teams(parent/farm) play hard, honest hockey. If there's cheap shot garbage going on, always protect your top youth(as an org). Call up more ECHL big blokes if injuries abound. Tough luck for them fans..but if that's how this league rolls... Talk about a total over reaction to a couple of games. You act as if this is the Federal League from Slap Shot. It's the BEST developmental league in the world for professional players. Obviously nobody wants to see anyone get hurt, but It's still hockey and it's going to happen. It's played at a super fast pace, by big grown men and things get emotional on the ice for a variety of reasons. But whining and crying to the league because those big bad men on the other team aren't being very nice to our players, isn't going to help. And it won't get any easier for some of these guys once they get to the NHL either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 37 minutes ago, Drop Em said: Talk about a total over reaction to a couple of games. You act as if this is the Federal League from Slap Shot. It's the BEST developmental league in the world for professional players. Obviously nobody wants to see anyone get hurt, but It's still hockey and it's going to happen. It's played at a super fast pace, by big grown men and things get emotional on the ice for a variety of reasons. But whining and crying to the league because those big bad men on the other team aren't being very nice to our players, isn't going to help. And it won't get any easier for some of these guys once they get to the NHL either. Seems the best for a place to hear whiners blaming the parent org ..hava' nice day :^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Em Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Seems the best for a place to hear whiners blaming the parent org ..hava' nice day :^) Whining about an organization is a little different than whining about an entire league.....but I think I get your point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 52 minutes ago, Drop Em said: Talk about a total over reaction to a couple of games. You act as if this is the Federal League from Slap Shot. It's the BEST developmental league in the world for professional players. Obviously nobody wants to see anyone get hurt, but It's still hockey and it's going to happen. It's played at a super fast pace, by big grown men and things get emotional on the ice for a variety of reasons. But whining and crying to the league because those big bad men on the other team aren't being very nice to our players, isn't going to help. And it won't get any easier for some of these guys once they get to the NHL either. Further to your post(& some other posters, recently on this thread) I've been quite disappointed with opinions I've seen here(& especially HFBoards) from the negativity & disrespect for the organization. Persistent insults to our front staff like JB & RJ(good people too!) I'm assuming most of the commenters are local(Utica area), as the main contributors who're watching every game. Said this wayyy back (50 pages?) in this thread. Last 5 yrs we've had ONE PO series in Vancouver; whereas I think the Comets have made PO's a few times. Yet most CDC'ers are optimistic & excited for our young cast. I've basically stopped looking at HFthreads(had scanned for info a number of yrs; never posted, just too toxic). For folks who wanna whine & gripe, that's probably the best echo chamber to hang out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Drop Em said: Whining about an organization is a little different than whining about an entire league.....but I think I get your point. Simultaneous posts. I don't feel like arguing with fans of the Comets, any more than fellow Canuck-backers. Simply want to see both teams play hard, clean, accountable hockey, & fanbases that encourage both levels of the game. If I don't trust the bizzz-side of pro sport, that's my own opinion(& a separate matter). I spend Very little time on these matters anyhow(only watch hockey, for any broadcast sport). Won't give a dime, nor second of precious time to things I think are rigged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 6 hours ago, krutovsdonut said: bad goalie is an old school real world fanatic. he doesn't write those long posts to brag. he watches an awful lot of ahl hockey and cares about it at a level i can only admite. i may not always agree with him but i do not doubt he calls it as he sees it and he has seen a lot more than me. Was also a pro-hockey player. There was that blog onecanuck - they had an article up after the Baertschi trade where they detailed Shinkaruk's game and asked BG for his opinion. They introduced him as: "I got in contact with a former collegiate and professional hockey player who is now a season ticket holder for the Utica Comets. Posting under the handle Bad Goalie on HF Boards [...]" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, mll said: Was also a pro-hockey player. There was that blog onecanuck - they had an article up after the Baertschi trade where they detailed Shinkaruk's game and asked BG for his opinion. They introduced him as: "I got in contact with a former collegiate and professional hockey player who is now a season ticket holder for the Utica Comets. Posting under the handle Bad Goalie on HF Boards [...]" That doesn't entitle anyone to speak so disrespectfully about Van's Mgt hierarchy. Hell, even someone like Gretzky wouldn't go there. Van moving their AHL gig to Utica helped out their market tremendously. Even if both sides move on(down the road), show a lil' respect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor comet Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 8 hours ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Any/every/some/one is free to relax, of course. Regarding our top prospects, I'd prefer NO concussions before they make the show. Heck I'd rather none of our prospects are subjected to that garbage. I'd like to see both teams(parent/farm) play hard, honest hockey. If there's cheap shot garbage going on, always protect your top youth(as an org). Call up more ECHL big blokes if injuries abound. Tough luck for them fans..but if that's how this league rolls... This is probably more about the fact that bingamton plays the comets in Utica 3 times later this month........ The Devils definitely set the tone against the soft comets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 So the Comets have added one of the best names and best beards in hockey by signing Colton Saucerman to a PTO. https://canucksarmy.com/2018/12/09/utica-comets-add-defenceman-colton-saucerman-on-pto/ Man, it’s tough not to want to root for this guy catching on and becoming a player for Utica. Hell, eventually Vancouver. 5’9” and 200ish lbs Dman. Built pretty much like Gimli from LOTR. RH shot, can run a power play, and willing to drop the gloves. Pretty decent ECHL numbers. https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/45683/colton-saucerman But who cares about the hockey stuff? What we really need is an article on that beard! https://www.idahosteelheads.com/en/articles/the-art-of-the-beard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor comet Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Nuxfanabroad said: That doesn't entitle anyone to speak so disrespectfully about Van's Mgt hierarchy. Hell, even someone like Gretzky wouldn't go there. Van moving their AHL gig to Utica helped out their market tremendously. Even if both sides move on(down the road), show a lil' respect! I am sure no Canuck fan has ever had anything negative to say about Benning....... Might help if Benning actually did something about the gaping holes in the comets lineup that would actually help in the development of their young talent. Benning preached 4 seasons ago about having a "winning environment" for their talent. 3 years ago he stated that Utica had "no centers"to get Virtanen the puck. Last season they watched as player after player got run and injured due to a lineup full if smallish checking type forwards with no pushback. Guess what... Still no centers, still a small team with little push back and not a winning environment. As another poster stated it's easier to blow smoke up people's butts about how great of job they are doing in Utica vrs addressing the problems......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Connor comet said: I am sure no Canuck fan has ever had anything negative to say about Benning....... Might help if Benning actually did something about the gaping holes in the comets lineup that would actually help in the development of their young talent. Benning preached 4 seasons ago about having a "winning environment" for their talent. 3 years ago he stated that Utica had "no centers"to get Virtanen the puck. Last season they watched as player after player got run and injured due to a lineup full if smallish checking type forwards with no pushback. Guess what... Still no centers, still a small team with little push back and not a winning environment. As another poster stated it's easier to blow smoke up people's butts about how great of job they are doing in Utica vrs addressing the problems......... Won't speak for others, but I'm quite happy with the job the front office has done, turning around the fortunes(long term) of the franchise. The drafting of the past half-decade is something we Canuck-backers have never experienced(& I've been watching since the 70's). Also glad they finally got their own farm squad, back in 2013. I'd say it's done pretty well, considering prospect shelves were(at that time) pretty much emptied. The comment I made which likely drew attn, was regarding holding back top talent, if that (AHL)league features a bunch of idiot goons running amuck. So we need to take up 15-25% of the farm slots with matching goons to shepherd the youth? Umm..whatever. Fine, scour the ECHL for mouth breathers... I'm glad EP didn't get one whiff of that league. Neither will Hughes. OJ I trust Mgt will take all aspects into consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor comet Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: I'm glad EP didn't get one whiff of that league. Neither will Hughes. OJ I trust Mgt will take all aspects into consideration. The league is not a goon league, far from it... But there are always two or three teams each season that will lean towards intimdation and rough housing. The goon player is gone when Sestito retired last year. Teams employ players that can skate a regular shift and kick ass too. The problem with the comets is all they came up with is ECHL guys in Arsenau and woods who both contribute little. Same for former comet Joe Labate... The days of knuckle dragging goons are over...... The key is to have a couple of sizeable wingers and Defensman to keep teams in check. The comets defense is way too soft..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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