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Don Cherry
10-25-2002, 10:30 PM
4th and Long's Other Biitches

This team has some hight quality starters with a #1 line of Alexi Yasin, Shanahan, and Hejduk. On the Blue line his best blue liners are Adam Foote and Darryl Sydor. He also has the early league leader in +/- Boston's Nick Boynton.

Depth is an issue on this team. His Goaltending sports more T's than a miami souvineer shop.

Theodore and Thiabault were traded for each other 2 seasons ago. Theodore nearly willed the Canadians to a cup appearance. He looks to be back to earth this season.

Yashin and the Islanders are also off to a slow start. If they get Peca back soon, maybe he and the Isles take off. Who in the hell is Toskala? I don't think his parents even know...
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/4th.JPG

Don Cherry
10-25-2002, 10:51 PM
Sabre Ally

Ahhhh... Geeesh Ally! You should change the name of this team to the Sabre Bud Seligs... you are the commissioner who owns the last place team!

Didn't you pre-rank your draft?

I'll be honest- Your Goalies don't suck...... because you don't have goalies! Now I love Manny Legace, I watched him play in person for years in the AHL and I'm estatic that he got his ring. But what about these other clowns? I cant see these guys getting more than 30 apperances= combined!!!

If Federov can keep images of Julio Iglesias out of his mind long enough, he could return to form with a strong year. Don't make the same mistake with Ronning this time around- you cut him in BFZ#1 and he's been scoring like crazy since.

You have more people on your defense team than Bill Clinton.. you might want to trade some of that depth for a Goalie...or a cardboard cutout of a Goalie.....Or even that Beer drinking Bear in the commercials that plays goalie...
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/Ally.JPG

Don Cherry
10-25-2002, 11:02 PM
Atomic Junkyard Dogs- Mcurchfie

Looks like you have some work ahead of you church! The king of BFZ smack will have a tough time of it . Better trade in the dancing Avatar of Ricky Williams for one of a dancing LUBOMIR SERKAS!

Modano will be strong, and I think Bertuzzi will have a career year. Jovanovski leads an otherwise non descript blue line.

You have some quality depth in between the pipes with team Sweden's starting rotation. All 3 are off to a decent start so you might want to get with Ally and bolster your D for one of those netminders....:help:

http://www.billszone.com/dozer/atomic.JPG

Don Cherry
10-25-2002, 11:13 PM
bbors

Looking strong at the top of the roster, bbors is stought at center with Sundin and Thornton. Darcey Tucker is a versitile player who can contribute as well. Simon Gagne will also quietly rack up some points behind a star studded Flyer offense.

Pronger's injury really hurts this team as they lack depth on the blue line. Roman Turek shares goaltending duties with Disney on Ice, Martin "Goofy" Gerber and Jean sebastian "Pluto"Giguere.
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/bbors.JPG

Don Cherry
10-25-2002, 11:21 PM
Cable Guys JohnRigasCEO

Guess what team boxers this kid wears?

An all sabre or ex- sabre lineup. ........Isn't this cute!

The new NHL rules were supposed to open up the Ice for the speedy Sabre wingers. They got off to a great start with 11 goals in the first 2 games, but they got zippo since! And now the Sabres hit the road for the month.

Gratton and Satan look good out of the box, and Mogilny is on a tear. If the Sabres hit a stretch (like they do every year) where they can only muster 2 goals a game for a month, this team will be doomed. But hey, everyone laughed at the guys who picked Bledsoe, Moulds, Price, Henry, Hollis......
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/cable.JPG

4thAndLong
10-25-2002, 11:38 PM
Are we doing the ZB pot in this one?

I wouldn't mind doing it here with more people in this one.

Don Cherry
10-25-2002, 11:42 PM
Blame Canada casdhf

Interesting mix of players. Topping the charts are his all star wings of Paul Kariya and preseason ranked #1 player in Jerome Igilna. Michal Handzus could be the hidden gem on this team. He had a pair of goals ( one shorthanded) in a rout of the Canadiens this week.

Nice mix on the D line, and Turco will be a stud in goal. Irbe is losing starts to Weeks in Carolina. Curtis Sanford will be back inthe AHL as soon as Johnston gets healthy and Barasso gets off the plane.


http://www.billszone.com/dozer/Canada.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:19 AM
Clumping Platletes


Clump's chumps have some real firepower on the front lines. Sakic is a top centerman and he's flanked by Bure, Guerin, and Ron Brind'Amour. A hidden gem on this squad is Andrew Brunnette, as he is on the Wild's top line. The Wild could be the suprise team in the West.

If I were Clump I would be a bit concerned with his thin D. But then again, if I were Clump, I'd be quarrantined at some vet clinic.

Goaltending looks solid, Chechmanik will post a lot of wins. The guy he replaced in Philly, Brian Boucher, will be a busy guy in Pheonix replacing the injured Sean Burke this month.


http://www.billszone.com/dozer/clump.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:34 AM
Dozerdogs


I know the BFZ season hasn't started yet and we have 75 games to go in the season. But right at this moment, the Dozerdogs own the top of the charts.

5 of the top 6 players currently on rosters are Dozerdogs. Leading the pack is #1 C-Mario Lemieux, #3C- Vaclav prospal, #4 RW- Aleskey Morozof, #10 LW- John Leclair, and # 12 -D- Dan Boyle.

Now I know that some of these guys might fade, but behind them are C- Lindros, and 3 of the most exciting young players in the game, Lecavilier, Gaborik, and Kovalchuck.

The D is decent as well. And to top it off, he's got a pair of goalies that should start 125 games and garner 45 -50 wins.

This team has quality depth at all positions, including penalty minutes!
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/dozer.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:35 AM
It's getting late. I'll get the other half of the league done tomorrow.......

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:36 AM
Peace Bridge Bombers Earthquake Enyart

Withj the exception of Jiri Lehtinin and Vincent Damphousse, The Peace Bridge Bombers are off to a slow start in the goal scoring department. However, Matthew Barnaby leads the way in penalty minutes. Barnaby also is off to a quick start in the scoring department (for his standard, anyway) with 3 in 9 games for the Rangers.

The Bombers have an excellent Blue line corps, one of the best in BFZ#2. The Goaltending situation went from bad to good overnight, with Nabokov signing in San Jose and Barasso shoring up a Blues netminding situation that has seen 5 goalies used in the first 5 games.

What will Earthquake do with his team favorite Theo Fleury? That loud thump you just heard was the Bomber's team bus running over Theo as he left the local AA meeting. The next 3 thumps you heard was Earthquake putting the bus in reverse-forward-reverse to finish the job.

http://www.billszone.com/dozer/PBB.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:37 AM
East Bay Sharks.. MissBuffalo

Peter Forsberg leads this banged up squad that features a lot of toughness. Sami Kapanen will contribute 30 goals this year. One thing is for sure, don't park in Miss Buffalo's space at the arena or you might get an unplesant visit Donald Brashear, Pete Worrell, and Sean Hill. This team is selling cans of whupass by the case.

Injuries and holdouts are hurting this team, however. Dafoe remains unemployed, and Daze and McCammond are out of the lineup.

Since the Ranger's Darius Kasperitis got a hair cut this season, the Shark's Mike Ricci has jumped to the forefront as the NHL's ugliest player. :baghead:

http://www.billszone.com/dozer/EBay.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:40 AM
Puckheads BironsGirl43

The Puckheadsa main strength is center. Allison, Kovelev, and Martin St Louis are off to blistering starts. Plus, they have Stevey Y in the wings getting healthy from injury, the steady Jozeph Stumple and Jason Arnott also in the middle. It's an embarassment of riches. Let's not forget the veteran Brett Hull.

Defese looks strong, but they will need a few more guys. Kravchuck isn't around.

In Goal, Puckheads have 3 solid starters. Richter has been victimized by a swiss cheese team in front of him, Bret Johnson is hurt but when he returns next month , he will get the majority of Starts. The early success of this team will rest on Felix Potvin.

This trio will have to be thick skinned, however. Rumor has it that the Puckheads locker room is plastered "I love Marty" posters. Suck it up, boys!
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/PH.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:42 AM
Rochester Sabres Mike 32282

While not saddled with superstars, this team looks solid at the top. The talent and depth is evenly distributed throughout the lineup. Glen Murray had 40 goals last season, and is on his way to repeating that feat.

The Goaltending situation does look interesting. Lalime is a solid start, Luogo will probably start close to 70 games this year, and Divas is out with an injury. A little bit of quality, a little bit of quantity.

http://www.billszone.com/dozer/rochsabres.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:43 AM
Kind Sharks lordofgun

Maybe this collection of talent will finally shed the "Fantasy sports Loser" noose from around LoG's neck. Or maybe it's the change in names from "Mean" to "Kind". Who knows.

Roenick has a boatload of talented wingers to help in the scoring department. Sellanne, Palffy, and Markus Naslund will light the lamp often.

Sergei Zubov is one of the best blueliners in the league, but after Jonsson the Kind Sharks need some help.

I really like the goalies on this team. 3 talented workhorses who shoulder the bulk of their team's games. Quantity and Quality. If LoG is confident that the Lightning and Wild are for real this season (a combined record of 10-1-3 ), he might want to consider helping out his Blue line situation with a trade with Sabre Selig's goalie poor but defense rich squad.
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/sharks.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:44 AM
Typ0's Slashers

I'm a bit concerned about the scoring production from this team. Jagr is on a pace to lead the league in scoring with 60 goals, but after that it's pretty bleak. Old Man Ronnie Francis is second with 4 goals, but the remaining 15 guys have a TOTAL of only 21 goals, or 1.33 goals over an average of 7 games. That's a team loaded with 15 goal scorers for the year. OUCH!

looking at the other tracked stats, this team is not that tough with no one approaching double digit penalty minutes. And only 1/3rd of the skaters are in the black when it comes to +/-.

The one strength of this team has also faltered. The Goaltending situation went south with Injuries to Fred Brathwait and losing Sean Burk for a month does not help. Ollie the Goalie will need to carry this squad in the opening weeks.

Looks like Typ0 will be a big Capitals fan in the coming season.
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/typos.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:48 AM
Rochester Wildcats Buffarama

Like Typ0's squad, this team lacks any scoring depth. Morrison is off to a hot start, and Koivu and Marco Sturm also have averaged a point a game. Beyond that it's pretty bleak. 14 guys combining for 13 goals. Unlike the slashers, this team is doing pretty well on plus minus and they have a number of players being sent to the sin bin on a regular basis. +/- is also looking healthy.

This team has 4 solid blueliners and 3 really good goalies. Brodeur and Martin are top flight netminders and Weeks has continued his hot streak going back to last year's cup run. He might want to consider peddling one of these guys for bonafied scorers.

http://www.billszone.com/dozer/wildcats.JPG

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 12:52 AM
Zamboni Kings northernbillfan


Originally posted by northernbillfan
I'll save you some trouble on analizing my team. I have some pretty good forwards, tho, I have the wrong Lemieux.

Can't ask for a better goalie than Roy :up:

Defense could use some help. Who has Blake? Trade???

Pretty good for a Heavy metal Zamboni driving stand up comic!

Roy will be shouldering the load, it might be wise to grab Roy's back up,David Aebischer. That way you are guaranteed a start whomever Colorado throws out there, or if Roy gets dinged.

Your +/- is all over the board. 3 guys at -17 balanced by 4 guys at a +16. Lots of tough guyson the roster, plenty of PIM's.
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/zamboni.JPG

northernbillfan
10-26-2002, 05:05 AM
I'll save you some trouble on analizing my team. I have some pretty good forwards, tho, I have the wrong Lemieux.

Can't ask for a better goalie than Roy :up:

Defense could use some help. Who has Blake? Trade???

Don Cherry
10-26-2002, 02:11 PM
It should get interesting at 3 AM eastern, that's when the flood of FA moves hit the market!

4thAndLong
10-26-2002, 02:15 PM
I'm 14th in waver priority :gag:

BironsGirl43
10-26-2002, 04:06 PM
Originally posted by Don Cherry
Puckheads BironsGirl43

The Puckheadsa main strength is center. Allison, Kovelev, and Martin St Louis are off to blistering starts. Plus, they have Stevey Y in the wings getting healthy from injury, the steady Jozeph Stumple and Jason Arnott also in the middle. It's an embarassment of riches. Let's not forget the veteran Brett Hull.

Defese looks strong, but they will need a few more guys. Kravchuck isn't around.

In Goal, Puckheads have 3 solid starters. Richter has been victimized by a swiss cheese team in front of him, Bret Johnson is hurt but when he returns next month , he will get the majority of Starts. The early success of this team will rest on Felix Potvin.

This trio will have to be thick skinned, however. Rumor has it that the Puckheads locker room is plastered "I love Marty" posters. Suck it up, boys!
http://www.billszone.com/dozer/PH.JPG

Hehehehe.. "I love Marty" posters.. lol.. I want Marty on my team.. I can't be "Birons"girl.. if I don't have Biron!! :( I'm trying to get him on.. I'll do anything!! lol.. anyway great analysis DC!! Thank you!:clap:

Earthquake Enyart
10-26-2002, 04:12 PM
I'm still trying to figure out how I got Fleury. I could have sworn I had him on the do not take list.

Buffarama
10-26-2002, 07:28 PM
Originally posted by Don Cherry
Rochester Wildcats Buffarama

Like Typ0's squad, this team lacks any scoring depth. Morrison is off to a hot start, and Koivu and Marco Sturm also have averaged a point a game. Beyond that it's pretty bleak. 14 guys combining for 13 goals. Unlike the slashers, this team is doing pretty well on plus minus and they have a number of players being sent to the sin bin on a regular basis. +/- is also looking healthy.

This team has 4 solid blueliners and 3 really good goalies. Brodeur and Martin are top flight netminders and Weeks has continued his hot streak going back to last year's cup run. He might want to consider peddling one of these guys for bonafied scorers.

http://www.billszone.com/dozer/wildcats.JPG

This is really funny, I love it. Don Cherry doing a pre season assessment.
Don, I'm working on trades to bring in some scoring depth. My boys might suprise you though.

4thAndLong
10-26-2002, 07:50 PM
I have some guys you could use, offer m
e a trade for one of your goalies.

Buffarama
10-26-2002, 08:26 PM
You got it fourth. I need to get a few denials to clear my trade que, but I will.

Sabre Ally
10-26-2002, 08:27 PM
Hey 4th, at least you're not last in waiver priority like I am. :sadwalk:

Who needs a good defenseman?

Buffarama
10-26-2002, 08:34 PM
In fact 4rth, you're one of my trade offers in the que. Go take a look.

northernbillfan
10-27-2002, 02:31 AM
I need a good scoring defenseman, and my Blake trade was turned down. :down:

Oh and a better forward.

I like my goalies, Jussi from the Oilers!!!

Sabre Ally
10-27-2002, 05:44 PM
OK 4th, you got the :angry: goalie I had a waiver claim in on, so quit complaining. :rofl:

Valerie
10-27-2002, 05:47 PM
Originally posted by Don Cherry Looks like Typ0 will be a big Capitals fan in the coming season.
Don't the Capitals have a new head coach? Is he any good? Do you think the Caps will have a good year this year?

Sabre Ally
10-27-2002, 05:53 PM
Yes.

He was good in the AHL, not sure how he'll do in the NHL yet.

They could. Theoretically, the new non-obstruction rules should open up the ice for their high-powered offensive players like Jagr and Bondra, and Kolzig is one of the top goalies.

Valerie
10-27-2002, 05:58 PM
Ticat was telling me about that non-obstruction rule the other day. I don't really know what it means but he seemed pretty happy about it. lol

The Caps got Jagr last year, I think, and they weren't that great. You think this new rule is gonna help them that much?

Olie the goalie is the only player I really know on the Caps. lol And Adam Oates but he's been traded and I don't know where he is now.

Sabre Ally
10-27-2002, 06:01 PM
The new rule has created more scoring (er, for everyone but the Sabres it seems). So far it seems to be a good thing, and it has definitely made the games more exciting, although the goaltenders may not agree with me.

Oates is in Anaheim. They did a lot of dealing in the offseason, and should be an exciting team this year.

Valerie
10-27-2002, 06:05 PM
Thanks, Ally. :) The little I do know is only because I listen to the morning sports report. And one station interviews one of the players every Thursday around 5:30pm. I hope your Sabres and your fantasy hockey team do well this year! :)

BironsGirl43
10-28-2002, 03:27 PM
Originally posted by Jaded 7
Ticat was telling me about that non-obstruction rule the other day. I don't really know what it means but he seemed pretty happy about it. lol

The Caps got Jagr last year, I think, and they weren't that great. You think this new rule is gonna help them that much?

Olie the goalie is the only player I really know on the Caps. lol And Adam Oates but he's been traded and I don't know where he is now.

WOW Jaded.. I'm impressed!! :girlsmil:

Valerie
10-28-2002, 03:36 PM
Originally posted by BironsGirl43 WOW Jaded.. I'm impressed!! :girlsmil:
Thanks, BironsGirl. :) See, I have the ability to learn hockey. We'll have to see how I do at the game in February with Ticat. I have a feeling I'm going to be quized the whole time. lol

northernbillfan
10-28-2002, 03:36 PM
Adam Oates is out with a broken hand and he now plays for the Ducks.

BG43, ask her to explain offsides! :D

Don Cherry
10-28-2002, 03:43 PM
AAAhhh GEEESH People!!


I wanna see some faces smashed into the glass, I wanna see guys punchin' each other, I wanna see some good old hip checks....I wanna see some good tough Canadian farm boys spitting chicklets after catching some lumber in the mush.....


....What I don't wanna see is pink letters, pink smilies, hugs and hearts! This ain't no Sadie Hawkins day dance!

Don Cherry
10-28-2002, 03:45 PM
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Earthquake Enyart
10-28-2002, 03:53 PM
If you can't beat em in the alley, you aren't gonna beat em on the ice!!

BironsGirl43
10-28-2002, 04:25 PM
Originally posted by Jaded 7

Thanks, BironsGirl. :) See, I have the ability to learn hockey. We'll have to see how I do at the game in February with Ticat. I have a feeling I'm going to be quized the whole time. lol

OF COURSE you do! Everyone can learn hockey.. it helps being subjected to it when you're younger.. hehe.. but you are gonna do great! I wish you luck.. hey Jaded I'm getting better with football too.. I actually get what's going on.. :)

PS.. Jaded.. what's an offside? ;)

Valerie
10-28-2002, 05:07 PM
Originally posted by BironsGirl43 PS.. Jaded.. what's an offside? ;)
Is offsides when a player from the other team, going down the rink to the goal, goes across the blue line before the puck?

Sabre Ally
10-28-2002, 08:59 PM
Yep, that's a good basic explanation. It gets tricky when you start talking about two line passes though. ;)

Valerie
10-28-2002, 09:38 PM
WooHoo! I knew that without even checking with anyone first. :clap: I'm pretty impressed with myself. :curtsey:

Ally, I'm sure I'll start learning the more complicated stuff. Right now, it's just the basics for me. lol

BironsGirl43
10-28-2002, 10:05 PM
Originally posted by Jaded 7

Is offsides when a player from the other team, going down the rink to the goal, goes across the blue line before the puck?

Yup pretty much! Way to go.. I'm very proud of you! :)

Valerie
10-29-2002, 07:58 AM
Originally posted by BironsGirl43 Yup pretty much! Way to go.. I'm very proud of you! :)
Thanks, Birons Girl. :) I have a GREAT (and very patient) teacher.

ticatfan
10-29-2002, 12:51 PM
Don't let her fool ya bison girl,she knows her hockey,hell she is a leaf fan.lol

BironsGirl43
10-29-2002, 02:46 PM
Hehehehe Jaded!! :)

Hey ticat.. who is this bison girl? I don't watch the Buffalo Bison ;)
And a Leaf fan? what?!?!.. why are you torturing her? It's all about the Sabres!!!!!

Valerie
10-29-2002, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by Jaded 7 One station interviews one of the players every Thursday around 5:30pm.
I guess they do the interview on Tuesday nights. lol And the player they talk to is #11, Jeff Halpern. Is he any good? I think I heard him say the Caps play the Sabres tomorrow night.

BironsGirl43
10-29-2002, 05:30 PM
Halpern is pretty good.. he's got some points.. :)

But the Sabres don't play the Caps tomorrow.. the Sabres next game is vs Calgary on Thursday.. tonight they play the Canucks.. gosh I hope we win!!

Valerie
10-29-2002, 06:39 PM
Thanks, BironsGirl. :) I guess as I learn, I'm going to have lots of dumb questions. lol

I'm glad to hear you're learning football. :up: If you ever need any help, feel free to ask me. I'll do my best to explain things. And don't worry, there are still some things about football that I don't understand either. :)

BironsGirl43
10-29-2002, 08:18 PM
Naw your questions aren't dumb! :)

Yup.. I'll be sure to ask.. and football is pretty tough to learn!

Valerie
10-29-2002, 09:08 PM
Originally posted by BironsGirl43 .....football is pretty tough to learn!
So is hockey. lol

Typ0
10-30-2002, 06:53 PM
Thanks for the hard work on this Don. I appreciate your concerns my friend. No need to sugarcoat it my team sucks. There are no free agents available to fill my gaps either. Plus I forgot about the league until just now so I probably screwed up a whole week of scoring...not really sure since I haven't figured out how the league works yet...LOL