Was out for dinner for my dad's birthday last night, so I missed the game.

Going into the break with 2 straight wins is a great thing, considering the slide the Wild have been in. It'll be nice if we can get a couple guys back after the break, too. Not sure if anyone is that close to getting back on the ice.

Go WILD! :-)

Can you provide proof of this. The only thing I saw was his facebook post where he tried to appear nuetral. He bagged on both sides dem and repub. While I have little doubt he is a conservative I dont think your statement is accurate.

Wings are killing it for sure. Sure the Sharks are kicking themselves over White. I liked him last year and was suprised they didnt try to keep him.

I am so glad the All Star break is here. The B's are playing like crap.

Let's hope the break helps.

Yes, it is official. I too am in love with Andrew Shaw.

Hawks are in the same boat. 1st to 6th in the conference in a week. :-)

Here's the Thomas quote verbatim:

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-celebration/1

[/quote]"I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.
This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government.

Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL.

This is the only public statement I will be making on this topic. TT[/quote]

So as not to violate the terms of CA concerning politics I'll let you draw your own conclusions. Obviously I've already given my interpretation.

That was exactly my point Mike. You took a statement in which he didnt say anything anti Obama and said it was "rather anti Obama". A statement where he blames both parties for his dislike of the current state of the government. He blames both parties and never says Obama. You didnt say it was your opinion it was rather anti Obama. You stated it as fact. For that I felt the need to draw your attention to what I believe was an inaccurate statement.

Personal politics aside this drives me crazy and is often the source of much of both sides tactics.


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Tom that will teach you to wear that jersey

Talking politics in the NHL thread...at least you know Tom won't lock the thread! :-) :-)

Actually wanted to share a cute story. My 5 yo is in Kindergarten and has library every week. This past week she decided to pick out a book for me. Thanks Erin! :-)
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You know it's an old book when they referred to Chelios as a "rising star"! :-)

Maybe the Hawks should have worn them. :-)

Started watching the 2011 All Star Draft live, and saw Lidstrom at the beginning, and thought "Wings are playing tonight, WTF?". Then I remembered it was 2012.

Wings started their All Star break a day early just like the Hawks.

The thing about the Wings, and the reason I despise them as a Penguins fan is that you know last nights game was a fluke. They'll be back channeling the Red Army Teams of days gone by right after the Break.

Yea they were in vacation mode for sure last night :-)

I know the all-star game is all pretty much bs, but tell me how Kovalchuk, Parise, or Elias don't make the cut???

I think the two rookies who made the squad from the Devils stepping down was not from injuries, but to make a statement.

Mike, TT didn't name Obama but if you can't read between the lines then you're blind.

Lidstrom isn't on the All Star team this year. :-) He's only the 2nd or 3rd best D-man in the league at age 41.

I saw the highlights of the Wings/Habs game. What a debacle. It definitely was one of those days that everything that can go wrong does.

Mike I think Dionne Warwick could use your mind reading services. Give her a call. :-)





Aaaaaaand Im done.

I'm thinking some trades in the defensive categories are going to be coming up pretty soon for our Hawks. And I'm a fan of Crawford, but his numbers this year aren't so great. I know it's got a lot to do with the 5 guys in front of him but still.

-Sean

Agreed, I think a good stay-at-home defenseman is Bowman's priority, though I guess he picked up Morrison as an insurance policy at center, at a relatively low cost. Be interesting to see who they bring into the fold, I was thinking Beauchemin before the Ducks signed him to that fat contract.

I am hoping the Wings will make a significant add before the trade deadline. They have the cap space.

The Hawks - Canucks games was quite entertaining game from a strictly hockey perspective. Even more impressive was it being the first game back after the break.

Definitely some world class goal tending from each side throughout the whole game and both teams had plenty of chances.

I know the Hawks wanted the full two points but hopefully they can build on the good things as they move on to Edmonton and Calgary.

Awesome goaltending on both ends indeed, Matt. Sharp looked rusty, Toews didn't seem 100% yet, but besides Crawford, I thought Keith was superb. Stalberg looked really good until the giveaway. :-)

Did I mention I hate the Sedins?

Hopefully 4 points in the rest of Alberta. :-)

The Sedins have that gift were one can get lost in Dzone coverage and the other gets him the puck at the perfect time...sucks to be the goaltender at that point.

Crazy twin powers :-)

if anyone has GCL may want to watch the Sharks game. Sharks channeled the Bruins. 5 fights and 6 goals. You know its bad when Boyle fights.