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Weekend FTS - More HIGHLIGHTS!

Team Auspuck has been on hiatus for a couple of days.... hope our reader didn't miss us too much! We are back now with dedicated hockey coverage, we promise. But hey, at least we don't have it as bad as this guy:



Back to the pond rookie!

Anyway, links and highlights after the jump!

Tuesday Night FTS

Due to AP's absence, FTS is being brought you by yours truely. I wont bore you with another tirade about Australian Hockey needs more publicity, instead I am going to jump straight into the action. Skip through the jump for the links, oh and you better have your fast Internets warmed up, seriously cool streams ahead...

Weekend FTS - I miss Pat Burns already

So unless you live in a cave, on mars, with your eyes shut and your fingers in your ears, you would likely have noticed that Pat Burns has recently passed away. I was quite sad to see him go. He was a great man who  inspired the players he led and the organisations he worked for. My best memories of Pat include winning the Stanley Cup with the Devils in 2003, leading the '93 and '94 Toronto Maple Leafs to consecutive final four appearances and winning three Jack Adams Awards (Best Coach) with three different teams over his career. Unfortunately Pat did lose his battle with cancer, but his memory will last a long time. I think it would only be fitting to see him get into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the near future. I believe he has earned this based on his own credit nonetheless.

Back to the NHL. I was fortunate enough to watch the Canucks get stapled by the Blackhawks today. It will be quite interesting if those teams meet in the playoffs again this season. Also, for as much attention as Jaro Halak has received in St Louis for his strong play, Montreal must be absolutely ecstatic with the play of Carey price so far this season. He certainly is making me a believer of Montreal having made the right decision as to which goalie to keep. Playoffs success will decide in time though. But if I had to win one game and could choose between Halak and Price starting for me, I would go Price.

Links after the jump!

Thursday FTS - GIF PARTY!!!

So it's no secret that I am a Leafs fan. A die hard leafs fan in fact. Coming off a miserable stretch of games has left me a little depressed, to say the least. Often how the Leafs play and the outcome of their games affects how I feel the rest of the day and how sociable I am. So with that in mind, I'm bringing you the story of my day in a way that only a GIF party can. Also a couple links for today at the end.

Follow me after the jump!

FTS in a hurry!

Welcome to my world!

Hi hi,

So much going on in the NHL this week that I would love to write a details blurb for today's FTS. Unfortunately I worked late and am currently watching the Blues V Avalanche and have no time to type. I will let today's links do all the work!

Funny that the first coach firing of the year has occurred. The New York Islanders of all teams were the first ones to give the 'ol "Don't let the door hit you on the way out" to Coach Gordon.

Also interesting to see the story that has developed with Colin Campbell. I can't believe this has been exposed. Always remember kids, if you type something in an email that you wouldn't feel comfortable being printed in a newspaper, don't send the email. It's funny how this was uncovered by a blogger. Albeit a blogger with a Law Degree and some access to some 'insider' knowledge.

Wow, I said I was busy and look what I've just pumped out! So get reading on today's links cuz there is some great stuff in there.

Links after the jump!

Sunday FTS - Night owl's special!

JS Giguere did what??

Sorry for the late FTS. But hey, at least it will keep you entertained tomorrow.

Sundays are always great as I get up early-ish to stream as many NHL games as I can. If you don't do this, I highly recommend it next week. Jump on SBNATION.com and go to your favourite teams blog and ask around for the best stream sights through there. You're guaranteed to get a good one.

Anyhew, today's links are after the jump!

Falling with style.

My first post faithful Auspuckers, so cop it sweet. Before I progress however, I would like to say a quick thanks to all that tuned into Auspuck Podcast. It was a blast recording it with all the boys AP and DCOM. They take professionalism to a whole new level. Maybe one day we will let you in on some of our bloopers. 

Moving on...

I have tossed up a few ideas in my head, good and bad, about what to communicate to you all today. What is the burning issue in Ice Hockey today? Contracts? Player Fines? What could it be? Well take the jump and see what, in my opinion we need more of today.

Thursday FTS - Dinosaurs'r'us

Sid "The Kid" likes this.

So another week of fantastic NHL action is almost over. It was a fun week that saw the NHL General Managers have one of three regularly scheduled meeting to discuss NHL issues. From this meeting came a new idea for the NHL All-Star game, updates on players social networking responsibilities and everyone seems happy with how the head shot rule is being enforced around the NHL.

More after the jump! Links and today's videos!

Tuesday FTS - Get link'd!

Trade of the season so far! Well done Mr Halak

Well I gotta say, yesterday's induction of players, coaches and managers into the Hockey Hall of Fame was probably the weakest group I have ever seen added to the hall. Admittedly, it was fantastic to see the first two females receive the honour of being inducted, but besides that, it was the weakest group that really isn't worth mentioning.

Anyhow, on to today's links as I know that what you all come here for :)

Links after the jump!

AP's Corner - AIHL SEASON 2011: Somebody Fire It Up! (PART 1)

So after ripping on the crowd a little in the last podcast. I've decided to do my part in helping generate more of an atmosphere at AIHL games for the coming 2011 season and in particular, with the Sydney Bears.

Read on after the jump!

FTS for Freaky Thursday

"LOLZ! Remember when we were good??"

Hope everyone enjoyed the podcast... I listened to it today and, not to pump our tyres too much, but it's probably the best one yet.

Anyhew, I think things are starting to settle down a bit more in the NHL. I will write something more on it later in the week but Team Auspuck has been a bit lazy this week with our commitment to FTS.

Injuries are starting to creep into some teams. Toronto lost its captain, Malkin is still out, Craig Anderson is gone for a while.... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

But enough from me... today's links are after the jump!

New Auspuck Podcast! - Episode 4!

"Noddin' ma head like yyyeeeaaaahhhh"

AP, Dcom and JC are back with another amazing(?) podcast!

In this episode, we'll talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the 2010 AIHL season. We'll also share more NHL news about the Kovalchuk benching, early season suspensions, Taylor Hall and lots more!

Here are your links:

Straight MP3 link

iTunes Podcast

Tasty FTS - Hump day!

Wassup ya'll... no?

"We're still good.... right??"

Has anyone checked out the NHL standing lately? Without cheating, can anyone tell me the only team left in the league without a regulation loss?..... tick... tock... tick... that's enough time. The Nashville Fricken Predators! 5 - 0 - 3. Amazing. Barry Trotz is a great coach and well done to them so far. You know I can't help but think that Phoenix should have resigned Dan Lombardi. To bad they have no money. But seriously, for Nashville to lose Jason Arnott and Dam Hamhuis and still remain this good? I don't think anyone saw it coming.

Some good reads in today's FTS. And, oh my, for the first time in years I think, one of today's links features a current NHL MVP ranking that doesn't include Alex Ovechkin. And, truth to be told, he probably doesn't really deserve to be on there at the moment.

Anyhow, today's links are after the jump!

Tuesday FTS -

He got me while I was snoozing... 

So it's bad when you wake up in the morning and realise it was your turn to do the FTS and had completely forgotten. I hope our reader out there wasn't disappointed during his (or her) lunch break. Well with that in mind, today is an extra long and special FTS. Suspensions galore in the NHL so far this season. The NHL standings look upside down, the Islanders?? Really? Where's New Jersey?Boy I hope this bizarro NHL season settles down and the teams that are supposed to win start winning.

I won't waste any more of your time as today's links are after the jump!

Weekend FTS - Trade winds'a'swirlin!

The NHL season continues to roll on. Big news out of Ottawa is that Senators GM Bryan Murray is fed up with his team lackluster player and is promising that trades are on the way. I suppose that's fair enough. I wonder who will be the person to go. Certainly Chris Philips would be on some teams radars as he is a free agent at the end of the season and could be a good rental. Jason Spezza will obviously get a look in to. He's just not the dynamic scoring forward that he once was in Ottawa. A change of scenery could do wonders for his career. Either Pascal Leclaire of Brian Elliot could be moved as well. Really all the cards on the on the table for a Senators trade except for Mike Fisher. He would probably gain the most interest from the NHL market but I just can't see Ottawa parting ways with this player. He's to valuable, to much of an emotional leader and the city loves him to much. Watch this space....

Anyhew, today's links are after the jump!

THE NHL'S MOST WANTED!

Hey punks, keep your heads up out there... lurking near the corners, back checking through centre ice or found at the blue lines are (dum de dum!) NHL Forwards! Can you believe that these guys think that can hit people on the ice? It's bad enough they think they can embarrass goalies with sweet deaks and lazer slap shots, but to actually think they can hit people who are trying to concentrate on skating with a puck is crazy! Ban them from the sport, take their skates away, break all of their sticks, fine the teams that employ them as I never want to see any of them again!

Okay so obviously I'm being sarcastic above there. But this sillyness is not unjustified! The chocolate wheel approach to NHL discipline is starting to get a little stupid. I understand that you don't want players taking the ice in fear that they could be the last time the ever feel their toes or are able to construct sentences, but c'mon, don't take the aggression out of the game! That's something I love about hockey! I'm going to hold off from going into this more as I believe one_piece or AP might have something to say about it in more detail in the next few days... I'll just do what I'm paid to do... on to today's links! All of them are after the jump!

Sunday FTS - Noddin' ma head like yeeeaaahhhh!

C-Mac! - A record setting start for him!

Oh my, The first couple weeks of NHL action have been nothing short of fantastic. Games in October matter.. right now! They can determine whether or not your team will make the playoffs. So get on your band-wagon and get cheering. I, for one, am on the edge of my seat every day from the NHL action. I recommend getting involved with a fantasy hockey league, it will keep you interested all season long (well after your team has been eliminated from playoff contention :p). Some NHL season thought are next followed by today's FTS links.

• Congrats to Clarke MacArther. He has set a Maple Leafs record for scoring a goal in his first four games as a Maple Leaf. He currently leads in the NHL with 5 goals. Future 'Rocket' Richard winner eh??

• Tampa Bay looks good. They must be ecstatic with a 3 - 1- 0 start. AP said this team would make the playoffs.. dare anyone say he would be wrong?

• Chicago has currently scored the more goals than any other team... However this year it has nothing to do with the depth on the team, Marian Hossa is a man on a mission! He got his cup, now he wants to be the reason his team win. 

• It looks like the Phoenix situation is finally drawing to a close. More in today's links, but the "to-long-won't read" summary is: A buyer has been found, team will likely stay in Phoenix. 

Links after the jump!

Call a waaaambulance - it's today's FTS.

To all the avid Auspuck readers, you know we really are experts... our pre-season predictions are coming true, sort of. So amongst all the great hockey we've seen already this season (OILERS!), the grey skies are looming over some issues in the NHL already. Mike Ribeiro, Nik Hjarlmarsson and James Wisniewski are the guilty parties. The following is some youtube yonks to keep you in the loop. Links after the jump as always.

This hit has Ryan Miller crying to the NHL (more in the FTS):

And how bout this class act from Wisneiwski:

Links after the jump!

Funny Youtube Clip for Giggles

What if Mike Cammelleri was a Jedi?

I'm posting this because it's funny.... and I can. Enjoy!