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Nov 11, 2011 12:05 AM
Russell traded for Nikitin (STL)
Nov 11, 2011 12:05am
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Nov 11, 2011 5:57 AM
Freeing up cap space for a goalie. Plus Russell sucks.

Rumors were swirling last night they were trading Toots for Nabokov. I would have quit being a fan if that happened.
Nov 11, 2011 5:57am
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Nov 11, 2011 10:31 AM
If Howson pulled the trigger on that one, he would have been labeled as a fucking moron.
Nov 11, 2011 10:31am
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Nov 12, 2011 5:07 PM
Just trade off the entire roster and bring the Springfield guys in to finish the season. They couldn't do any worse - and think of the cap savings!
Nov 12, 2011 5:07pm
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Nov 12, 2011 9:50 PM
I feel a 12 game win streak coming
Nov 12, 2011 9:50pm
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Nov 13, 2011 2:43 PM
Nash makes more money than Lidstrom. Something is very wrong with a lot of their contracts but at the same time CBJ is so fundamentally bad that they give up horrible goals
Nov 13, 2011 2:43pm
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Nov 13, 2011 2:56 PM
Letestu from Pitt has been good for the CBJ
Nov 13, 2011 2:56pm
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Nov 14, 2011 12:29 AM
Classyposter58;970926 wrote:Nash makes more money than Lidstrom. Something is very wrong with a lot of their contracts but at the same time CBJ is so fundamentally bad that they give up horrible goals
Here's a list of players (notable) that make less than he does (leaving goalies off it):

Marian Gaborik (7.500)
Steven Stamkos (7.500)
Shea Weber (7.500)
Jarome Iginla (7.000)
Joe Thornton (7.000)
Zdeno Chara (6.916)
Patrick Marleau (6.900)
Pavel Datsyuk (6.700)
Nicklas Backstrom (6.700)
Brad Richards (6.666)
Ilya Kovalchuk (6.666)
Patrick Kane (6.300)
Jonathan Toews (6.300)
Henrik Sedin (6.100)
Daniel Sedin (6.100)
Henrik Zetterberg (6.083)
Zach Parise (6.000)
Patrick Sharp (5.900)
Mike Richards (5.750)
Martin St. Louis (5.625)
Duncan Keith (5.538)
Ryan Getzlaf (5.325)
Corey Perry (5.325)
Marian Hossa (5.275)
Tomas Plekanec (5.000)
Ryan Kesler (5.000)
Chris Pronger (4.921)
Ales Hemsky (4.100)
Claude Giroux (3.750)
Ryan Suter (3.500)
Kris Letang (3.500)
Nov 14, 2011 12:29am
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Nov 20, 2011 1:00 PM
Jackets win for the first time in 5 yrs vs the Preds in Nashville. Wisniewski an ot rocket past Rinne for the winner and Carter goal numero uno as a jacket. 3/4 points vs the B's and Preds in the road swing.
Nov 20, 2011 1:00pm
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Nov 21, 2011 7:14 PM
1-0 Jackets early vs Calgary on Jeff Carters 2nd in as many games.
Nov 21, 2011 7:14pm
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Nov 22, 2011 8:10 AM
I went to my first Blue Jacets game last night w/ my bro, niece, and nephew. We had a blast. My brother called a contact of his to get us a line on some cheap tix, she called back and said they would be at will-call. We get there and pick up the tickets, and they are 95.00 face value, and they were given to us for free. I've never really been into Hockey, but by the 3rd goal, I found myself really into the game. It was a good first game to go to.
Nov 22, 2011 8:10am
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Nov 22, 2011 11:32 AM
se-alum;983478 wrote:I went to my first Blue Jacets game last night w/ my bro, niece, and nephew. We had a blast. My brother called a contact of his to get us a line on some cheap tix, she called back and said they would be at will-call. We get there and pick up the tickets, and they are 95.00 face value, and they were given to us for free. I've never really been into Hockey, but by the 3rd goal, I found myself really into the game. It was a good first game to go to.
Went to my first game also last night. Had four tickets given to me. Sold two for 100 and had a nice dinner before hand. Really liked the ice cleaner girls also.
Nov 22, 2011 11:32am
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Nov 22, 2011 12:32 PM
Abe Vigoda;983671 wrote:Went to my first game also last night. Had four tickets given to me. Sold two for 100 and had a nice dinner before hand. Really liked the ice cleaner girls also.
Yes, the ladies were a pleasant surprise.
Nov 22, 2011 12:32pm
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Nov 22, 2011 9:31 PM
Hockey is one of those game which are far better watched in person than on TV. We try to go once a month - it's always enjoyable.

With Carter and Whiz finally in the lineup, I don't see why we can go .500 the rest of the season (sigh).
Nov 22, 2011 9:31pm
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Nov 22, 2011 9:38 PM
Cat Food Flambe';984341 wrote:Hockey is one of those game which are far better watched in person than on TV. We try to go once a month - it's always enjoyable.

With Carter and Whiz finally in the lineup, I don't see why we can go .500 the rest of the season (sigh).

I agree it is best watched live. We have a local junior hockey team, tickets are $6, great entertainment value. Beats the $80 price tag we pay per ticket when we go see the Pens.
Nov 22, 2011 9:38pm
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Nov 23, 2011 8:36 AM
One thing that struck me is, the rink looks much bigger on TV than it actually is.
Nov 23, 2011 8:36am
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Nov 23, 2011 11:11 AM
That's why it's better viewed in person - you can watch the plays set up, the defensive counters, etc. I think baseball is much the same.

Football, on the other hand, is more enjoyable on TV - there's so much happening so quickly that you can't easily pick up on what's going on.
Nov 23, 2011 11:11am
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Nov 26, 2011 10:03 AM
5-1 winners over Buffalo in Nationwide last night. The comeback has begun.
Nov 26, 2011 10:03am
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Nov 27, 2011 8:29 AM
Cat Food Flambe';984961 wrote:That's why it's better viewed in person - you can watch the plays set up, the defensive counters, etc. I think baseball is much the same.
Which is a reason that some people complaining about ticket prices are simply looking at the wrong tickets. The "cheap" seats up high are the best place to see the actual plays get set up.
Nov 27, 2011 8:29am
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Nov 27, 2011 4:18 PM
My brother and I are getting 4 seats for 7 more games this year. Lower bowl for $10 a ticket.
Nov 27, 2011 4:18pm
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Jan 9, 2012 10:04 AM
CBJ finally fire Aniel. Todd Richards takes over as coach.

Let's hope this doesn't create a little winning streak and we lose the #1 draft spot.
Jan 9, 2012 10:04am
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Jan 9, 2012 10:06 AM
TedSheckler;1044742 wrote:CBJ finally fire Aniel. Todd Richards takes over as coach.

Let's hope this doesn't create a little winning streak and we lose the #1 draft spot.
Too late. They suck beyond sucky. I watch just for the train wreck they are.
Jan 9, 2012 10:06am
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Jan 9, 2012 10:19 AM
That firing is about 2 months too late. Abysmal is a kind word to describe their state. Possibly the worst franchise in professional sports, and that's saying something.
Jan 9, 2012 10:19am
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Jan 9, 2012 10:41 AM
gorocks99;1044767 wrote:That firing is about 2 months too late. Abysmal is a kind word to describe their state. Possibly the worst franchise in professional sports, and that's saying something.
The Browns might have something to say about that.
Jan 9, 2012 10:41am
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Jan 9, 2012 10:44 AM
At least the Browns have attendance and history (albeit ancient history) going for them. Blue Jackets have neither.
Jan 9, 2012 10:44am