Done and done.
Interesting game tonight between the Sens and Slugs. Some history:
Early in the 2005-2006 season, Ottawa was just dominating the league(save Carolina). They got off to an amazing start and then coasted a bit to a division title. That resulted in a nasty 5-game playoff ouster at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres and a large serving of humble pie. In the offseason, Ottawa lost both Chara and Havlat and people proclaimed that Ottawa was no longer a contender. That seems to be borne out early in the 2006 season when Ottawa stumbled out of the gate to a 6-9-1 record. The Sabres, meanwhile, got off to that amazing 14-1-1 start. But in mid-November, Ottawa handed Buffalo a pair of tough losses in a home-and-home series that really turned the Sens’ season round. This time it was Buffalo who coasted to a division title for the rest of the season, and then got humbled in a 5-game spanking by Ottawa. In the offseason, Buffalo lost Briere and Drury and people proclaimed that they were no longer a contender. And now, Ottawa’s the team with a superlative 14-2 start while Buffalo has stumbled to a 6-9-1 record, and the two begin a home-and-home series tonight. I think that this series will say a lot about both teams. Does Ottawa still remember the lesson in humility they were taught in 2006? Is there anyone in the Buffalo locker room who can lead a turnaround?
Gah - My roster’s managed 12 measly points during the past 7 days. An average of 1 point per player per week. And I’ve only got one player on IR.
Thornton, the bum, has zero points this week - he’s supposed to be the Man.
I might have to have a chat with the coach :smack:
My team has more dogs than the Cleveland Browns endzone.
Recchi is healthy scratch, M.A. Bergeron is in Nolan’s doghouse, Michelak is oft hurt, I blew my injury replacement for Havlat already.
Pitkanen is finally back but the Oil can’t score unless it’s a shootout.
I’m not going to contend this year. I doubt the Oilers turn it around as well.
Just wait til next year!
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My team’s healthy! Now if the Canes would be consistently good.
Hm, we missed our December update, so I figured I’d do one now. I’d like to see my team atop the rankings at least once here.
1. Senators 312
2. ICU812 303
3. Kid_A 288
4. Jets 264
5. Inglewood Jacks 261
6. chewmeole 260
6. Phuckstickhandlers 260
8. BluesfaninAvscountry 259
9. meek's IceHoles 249
10. The Hockey Monkeys 245
11. Key Lime Guys 242
12. Danja's Dopers 218
13. Trip's Minot Muskies 200
Vincent Lecavalier is making me look like a genius, which I find hilarious because I was praying that somebody would choose him ahead of me so I wouldn’t be stuck in a position where I’d have to take him.
We are now at the halfway point of the season, anyone have predictions, words, grudges etc?
Ottawa’s either going to flame out in the first round or utterly lay waste to the East again, only to get killed by either Detroit or Anaheim in the Finals.
Given their .500 record since their 13-2 start, the former is looking disturbingly likely.
BTW: I’m getting lonely here up on top. I haven’t seen any of you come near me in like a month.
oh boo hoo, lonely at the top. im hoping to make a run and come in second, unless the habs some how make it further than the sens in the playoffs and come in a glorious first.
I wish Ryder had a better start to the season, hopefully he will earn his keep for me in the second half of the season
I have a full menu of grudges.
There’s the cocktail I call the flaming Visnovsky
For hors d’ouevres, I have a heaping plate of Jordan Staal balls
Then there is the delicious pairing of Bieksa tendon and ankle of Smyth, with a side of Zubrus goose eggs
Dessert consists of a lovely Fleury-less souffle, topped with Biron-on-the-bench sauce.
You know what? Scratch this. With Martin Gerber in net, the former is a near certainty.
I hate how three of us in the top 4 had 12 point nights.
My season is pretty much done. I don’t think I’ll have any miracle come from behind victory. 
It’s been fun and I’ll do it again next year!
Doesn’t bother me. 
I was going to post a mid-way report, but I see it has been handled already. TYVM.
I was going to remind the league that the deadline for player moves was Feb 28, but I see that everyone has made their move already.
I am 101 pts behind. Stuck in mediocrity.
Kinda like the Oilers. 
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Who has Crosby on their team? i feel bad for them
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So close to Kid A i can lick his boots after last night, I just want a Trophy damnit!
I hope next year nobody drops their skate on their arm.
Hey percussion, I just noticed you’re a Newfie. Are you a Teddy Purcell fan? We might have to fight over him in the draft next year… Love that kid.
hehe you can have him, I only go batty for Michael Ryder, and occasionally Dan Cleary, when he takes on Chris Pronger.