Detroit Red Wings & the NHL

[Rob F]

The goal scorer must have been in this frame-of-mind:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH3ruuml-R4"]Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With - YouTube[/ame]

...to which Bibic took exception!

Great gif, can't help but watch it and laugh, over and over again!

[Optimus Prime]

Nike has royally screwed-over college football and guess what?

They are still not done:

Team Canada & Team USA jersey sneakpeeks, appalling even down to the "simulated" fake neck laces. To be worn by our Olympic Teams in Sochi Russia, perhaps Putin's anti-homo laws will prohibit entry?

Single word: GAUDY.

Two-time Stanley Cup winner, Johnathan Toews looks enamored.

[Optimus Prime]

Hard to beat the 1987 Canada Cup (World Cup) hockey jersey, timeless.

[Tony G]

Not with the blue pants.

[Optimus Prime]

The Traditional National Jersey is spectacular.

Can't wear Canadian Federation (Hockey Canada) jerseys in Sochi nor could they in Vancouver. The IOC is a farce but it was OK for Nagano, Salt Lake & Turin.

Apparently it has something to do with using a registered trademark/logo not officially licensed with or through the Olympics (or something to that effect). For instance, Nike or Reebok can because they have a contract with the Sochi Olympic committee, but Team Canada does not. I guess to do so would invite more commercialism into the Olympics?

[WingsFan]

Cleary going to Philadelphia, three years and $2.75 million per season from the Flyers. What the hell, good for Dan, but Philly is crazy! 3-year, $8.25 million - They cannot make the deal official until the end of the month because they are already over the salary cap.

[WingsFan]

“I was ready to go to Philly,” Cleary said, “and I just couldn’t go.”

That led to a meeting Wednesday with general manager Ken Holland and coach Mike Babcock at Traverse City’s airport.

Daniel Cleary agrees to 1-year deal with Detroit Red Wings: 'I just followed my heart'

[Optimus Prime]

It will likely take a few shifts but it will not be long before these 2 "Swedish Floaters" realize how much they will hate playing for new Canucks' coach John Tortorella.

Near the end of their deal, which yielded absolutely nothing for Vancouver, they are now looking for more money as they become unrestricted free agents next summer?

Wouldn't surprise me if they find a new home in Motown and if so, good luck with that.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=431632

Nearly 14 years ago, I remember when Vancouver gave up a ton to acquire the Sedins in the Draft and let them play an additional year in the Swedish Elite League because they simply wanted to. Both playing for the same NHL Club because the Sedins wanted to.

[WingsFan]

Had to double post this one, The Florida Panthers Really Packed 'Em In For Their Preseason Opener

[Optimus Prime]

LOL, Packy is that Bettman in row 5?

I see his southern strategy is in full bloom. I also heard Cuba is ripe for expansion.

[lineygoblue]

Well, when its still 90 degrees in the shade, people just aren't in a "hockey" sort of mood.

[WingsFan]

LOL, Packy is that Bettman in row 5?

I don't think so, I think he wanting to leave early to beat the traffic. :-)

[Optimus Prime]

Panthers soon to be sold, 20 million dollar losses per year.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/18/3634940/new-york-businessman-leading-group.html

[geo weidl]

Here we go again.

[WingsFan]

I was hoping that it was going to read and re-locate. Did you guys know The Islanders will be moving to Brooklyn next year?