The Official NHL 2008-2009 Offseason Thread

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 06-09-2008, 03:08 PM

Will the Wings repeat? Can the HNIC theme song be saved? Is Sid the Kid still crying in his beer? Will Don Cherry ever, EVER find a decent sportsjacket?

Discuss here.

ladywithspinninghead · 06-09-2008, 03:33 PM

CBC has acquired rights to the HNIC song!

And Toronto Maple Leafs have a new coach.

(okay, back to soccer thread I go)

ladywithspinninghead · 06-09-2008, 04:44 PM

I was in the other room when it was announced and I swore they said the CTV but I thought I heard wrong but nope, it is the CTV who has bought the song!

BoMac · 06-09-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladywithspinninghead

CBC has acquired rights to the HNIC song!

So, in essence, it can be said that you are WRONG.

M I RITE?

elevated_u2_fan · 06-09-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladywithspinninghead

I was in the other room when it was announced and I swore they said the CTV but I thought I heard wrong but nope, it is the CTV who has bought the song!

fucking CBC!

I can't believe my tax dollars pay for these morons...

If they start off HNIC with that Nickleback song for now on Wayne Brady is going to have to choke a bitch...

ladywithspinninghead · 06-09-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoMac

So, in essence, it can be said that you are WRONG.

M I RITE?

Yes

I'm glad CBC didn't get the rights to the song - the author/publisher refused their $1million offer. I don't think taxpayer money should have spent more than a million bucks on a song.

Thora · 06-09-2008, 05:35 PM

Here's the article I mentioned in the other thread:

CTV acquires exclusive rights to 'The Hockey Theme'

I just don't get why the CBC is willing to shell out $100grand for some person to come up with a new song, but they're not able to negotiate a deal for the HNIC song.

Whatever. Just more proof that CBC is losing out when it comes to hockey (and other sports), I guess.

ladywithspinninghead · 06-09-2008, 08:31 PM

According to TSN. CA:

Defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom and goalie Chris Osgood will be guests on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Tuesday. They're slated to appear on the late-night talk show, with the Cup, at 11:35 p.m. ET.

CTU2fan · 06-09-2008, 08:41 PM

Hope I remember to catch that...though I'll have to DVR as I hear there's a basketball game scheduled

Any word on Barry Mullet and the Lightning job?

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 06-10-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladywithspinninghead

According to TSN. CA:

Defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom and goalie Chris Osgood will be guests on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Tuesday. They're slated to appear on the late-night talk show, with the Cup, at 11:35 p.m. ET.

BoMac · 06-11-2008, 04:58 PM

So-ooooo....are Leafs fans happy with the Ron Wilson hire?

On an unrelated note, the Chicago Wolves won the Calder Cup last night, beating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Pittsburgh's farm team, in 6 games.

This means that they are now officially the best hockey team on the planet.

elevated_u2_fan · 06-11-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoMac

So-ooooo....are Leafs fans happy with the Ron Wilson hire?

I don't think it really matters who is coaching at this point, Jesus Christ himself couldn't get the current line up into the playoffs...

They really need to clean house and bring in some new young blood...

Regardless, it has been said before and bears repeating; if the MLSE board itself doesn't change their methods this is all a moot point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoMac

On an unrelated note, the Chicago Wolves won the Calder Cup last night, beating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Pittsburgh's farm team, in 6 games.

This means that they are now officially the best hockey team on the planet.

Where the playoffs held in Atlanta, Germany?

BoMac · 06-11-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elevated_u2_fan

I don't think it really matters who is coaching at this point, Jesus Christ himself couldn't get the current line up into the playoffs...

They really need to clean house and bring in some new young blood...

Regardless, it has been said before and bears repeating; if the MLSE board itself doesn't change their methods this is all a moot point.

Agreed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by elevated_u2_fan

Where the playoffs held in Atlanta, Germany?

No, but there's talk of the team going there to "celebrate." And we all know what kind of celebrations take place there.

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 06-11-2008, 06:36 PM

God, I loathe Lay Leno

YouTube - Chris Osgood Nick Lidstrom on Leno

Thora · 06-11-2008, 07:11 PM

Trevor Linden retired this morning. It's a sad day for Canucks fans, now that he won't be on the ice any more.

Hopefully he'll get a job somewhere within the Canucks organization - he'd be a fantastic asset.

Vancouver Canucks - News: Trevor Linden Retires After 19 NHL Seasons - 06/11/2008

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LarryMullen's POPAngel Wonder Woman Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 50,175 Local Time: 02:41 AM Images: 200	The Official NHL 2008-2009 Offseason Thread Will the Wings repeat? Can the HNIC theme song be saved? Is Sid the Kid still crying in his beer? Will Don Cherry ever, EVER find a decent sportsjacket? Discuss here.

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Thora Blue Crack Addict Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wishing I was on the beach Posts: 20,409 Local Time: 11:41 PM	Here's the article I mentioned in the other thread: CTV acquires exclusive rights to 'The Hockey Theme' I just don't get why the CBC is willing to shell out $100grand for some person to come up with a new song, but they're not able to negotiate a deal for the HNIC song. Whatever. Just more proof that CBC is losing out when it comes to hockey (and other sports), I guess. __________________ Insert something interesting here

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BoMac I could care less Premium Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Hey, chicken, how's it hanging? A lot of people want to eat you, but I just want to talk to you, OK? Posts: 6,947 Local Time: 12:41 AM	So-ooooo....are Leafs fans happy with the Ron Wilson hire? On an unrelated note, the Chicago Wolves won the Calder Cup last night, beating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Pittsburgh's farm team, in 6 games. This means that they are now officially the best hockey team on the planet. __________________

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Thora Blue Crack Addict Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wishing I was on the beach Posts: 20,409 Local Time: 11:41 PM	Trevor Linden retired this morning. It's a sad day for Canucks fans, now that he won't be on the ice any more. Hopefully he'll get a job somewhere within the Canucks organization - he'd be a fantastic asset. Vancouver Canucks - News: Trevor Linden Retires After 19 NHL Seasons - 06/11/2008 __________________ Insert something interesting here

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06-09-2008, 03:33 PM	#2
ladywithspinninghead New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,608 Local Time: 02:41 AM	CBC has acquired rights to the HNIC song! And Toronto Maple Leafs have a new coach. (okay, back to soccer thread I go)

06-09-2008, 04:44 PM	#3
ladywithspinninghead New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,608 Local Time: 02:41 AM	I was in the other room when it was announced and I swore they said the CTV but I thought I heard wrong but nope, it is the CTV who has bought the song!

06-09-2008, 08:31 PM	#8
ladywithspinninghead New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,608 Local Time: 02:41 AM	According to TSN. CA: Defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom and goalie Chris Osgood will be guests on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Tuesday. They're slated to appear on the late-night talk show, with the Cup, at 11:35 p.m. ET.

06-09-2008, 08:41 PM	#9
CTU2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,050 Local Time: 02:41 AM	Hope I remember to catch that...though I'll have to DVR as I hear there's a basketball game scheduled Any word on Barry Mullet and the Lightning job?