Preseason - Lightning vs Senators 9/21/09 Regina, SK [Archive]

KyleFreadrich43

07-04-2009, 11:18 AM

Didn't know if this was the right place to put this, so please move it where necessary.

Noticed this on the Regina Pats site.

http://www.reginapats.com/News/652/

Netminder

07-07-2009, 01:19 PM

Sept. 16 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 vs. Thrashers, St. Pete Times Forum, 7:30 p.m.

Sept 21 vs. Senators at Regina, Saskatchewan, 9 p.m.

Sept. 22 vs. Coyotes at Everett, Wash., 10:30 p.m.

Sept. 23 vs. Coyotes at Loveland, Colo., 9 p.m.

Sept. 24 vs. Oilers at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 27 at Atlanta, 5 p.m.

:duh::duh::duh::noidea::noidea::noidea:

Does The NHLPA Allow 4 Games in 4 nights?

Maybe Preseason makes if differant.

1 home game.:noidea:

Donnie D

07-07-2009, 01:54 PM

Cuts are going to come late this year. They are going to need bodies for those 4 games in a row.

the_narrow_way

07-07-2009, 02:02 PM

That schedule sucks. By the time the team gets to Winnipeg, they're going to be exhausted.

timothy

07-07-2009, 02:28 PM

1 home game.:noidea:

Does the "away" team get compensated by the home team (or league) like when the SEC powerhouses play the Coastal Carolina's of the world the first few games of football season to "warm" up?

Not trying to start something, but I wonder if the Lightning (or any other team for that matter) get some kind of compensation for agreeing to play away games during preseason? Just thinking about following the trail of money...

Donnie D

07-07-2009, 03:09 PM

We could be the "home" team for some of them too. I'm guessing that they figure that they sell more tickets in the middle of nowhere than they do for preseason games at the Forum.

Sotnos

07-07-2009, 04:55 PM

Does the "away" team get compensated by the home team (or league) like when the SEC powerhouses play the Coastal Carolina's of the world the first few games of football season to "warm" up?

Not trying to start something, but I wonder if the Lightning (or any other team for that matter) get some kind of compensation for agreeing to play away games during preseason? Just thinking about following the trail of money...
For the neutral site games, that's a very good question. For the other away games, I don't think so. Like Donnie says, given the attendance at a lot of the preseason games I've been to, they're better off being out of town.

That's a pretty ridiculous travel schedule to give them right off the bat though, don't know which scheduling genius thought that up. 4 games in 4 nights is also crazy, but I'd bet they'll rotate guys in & out.

timothy

07-07-2009, 04:59 PM

That's a pretty ridiculous travel schedule to give them right off the bat though, don't know which scheduling genius thought that up. 4 games in 4 nights is also crazy, but I'd bet they'll rotate guys in & out.

Maybe we'll actually get to "see" some prospects in some games. Hopefully, there will be television somehow/somewhere.

Hoek

07-07-2009, 05:16 PM

One home game makes me a sad panda.

But at least they're not going to Europe.

bassassin

07-07-2009, 07:37 PM

But at least they're not going to Europe.

I wish they were. Still never seen a live NHL game:(

Matt

07-07-2009, 08:32 PM

Pretty sure they get compensated for those neutral site games. I've read that somewhere in the past.

TexasBolt

07-07-2009, 09:55 PM

So I get the first look of anybody at this thing? No pressure there.

timothy

07-07-2009, 10:02 PM

Not trying to start something, but I wonder if the Lightning (or any other team for that matter) get some kind of compensation for agreeing to play away games during preseason? Just thinking about following the trail of money...

Bingo! Thank you, DC...

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/article1016575.ece

By the time the Lightning finishes a grueling four-games-in-four-nights preseason road trip, it hopes to have a good handle on the makeup of the team.

It also will have collected enough money, general manager Brian Lawton said, to pay for a good portion of overall training camp costs.

"We actually make money off these games," Lawton said Tuesday.

That is because three of the games — Sept. 21 in Regina, Saskatchewan, against the Senators; Sept. 23 in Loveland, Colo., against the Coyotes; and Sept. 24 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, against the Oilers — are Lightning "home" games for which the team will be paid a lump sum by game promoters.

TexasBolt

07-07-2009, 10:06 PM

That's a good point about the money... you practically have to give away tickets to home preseason games. They probably make more money traveling to those places, far away from Tampa as they are, than they would hosting a game.

WaiverWire

07-07-2009, 10:49 PM

Man do I feel stupid. All this time I thought that they were going to play all of these games out west so LB could possibly sell a few more condos and/or do an investment pitch :D

astro

07-12-2009, 07:27 PM

sweet.... they are playing in everett. can't wait to watch them play.

Branko

07-12-2009, 08:53 PM

I can't wait for the Winnipeg game, its been so long since I've been to a live Lightning game.

astro

08-01-2009, 12:16 PM

just bought my tickets to see the Lightning and Vrbata play in Everett. :happydance:

Branko

08-18-2009, 02:26 PM

Does anyone know if the Lightning be the home team for the game against edmonton in Winnipeg?

Jester47

08-18-2009, 06:51 PM

Anyone word if these games will be on the tube?

bassassin

08-19-2009, 11:07 AM

NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Admirals will play an exhibition match against their NHL parent club, the Tampa Bay Lightning, at Norfolk Scope Arena on Friday, September 25. The puck will drop at 7:00 p.m.

http://www.norfolkadmirals.com/release_story1.php?id=1522

Avery86

08-19-2009, 01:11 PM

Nice!

CTLightning26

08-19-2009, 01:59 PM

Sheesh, they got games the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th..

the 24th in Winnipeg..

then 27th in Atlanta

missK

08-20-2009, 06:47 AM

Sheesh, they got games the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th..

the 24th in Winnipeg..

then 27th in Atlanta

STUPID, let's injure the whole team in preseason.

CTLightning26

08-20-2009, 08:02 AM

STUPID, let's injure the whole team in preseason.

Yeah, the problem i have is when does Vinny, Stamkos and MSL play...THose places that put up money want them to play everywhere..They cannot...

astro

08-20-2009, 09:58 AM

Yeah, the problem i have is when does Vinny, Stamkos and MSL play...THose places that put up money want them to play everywhere..They cannot...

Hopefully, they will play in Everett.

Donnie D

08-20-2009, 03:37 PM

They will probably split them up. Some will get to see Vinny others Stamkos and Marty.

timothy

09-01-2009, 09:45 AM

According to the Winnipeg Sun, the TBL have committed to playing their "stars" for the exhibition game in Winnipeg -- Lecavalier, Stamkos, St. Louis, and Ohlund will all be in the lineup.

http://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/othersports/2009/09/01/10698996-sun.html

Whatever game is on the 23rd looks like its going to have a "youngish" lineup..

astro

09-01-2009, 12:18 PM

pete

09-13-2009, 04:39 PM

They might as well put Lightning (SS) on this like they do in baseball spring training games. They're totally going to be sending out split squads on different planes. I guess this is good for the juniors. The Lightning will need shear numbers to play this many games that week.

Evan

09-21-2009, 07:35 PM

The game in winnipeg will also be on NHL network in HD (its the game thursday of this week)

the_narrow_way

09-21-2009, 08:05 PM

Where's the game stream on 970?

Hoek

09-21-2009, 08:06 PM

No.. 620WDAE.com tonight.

the_narrow_way

09-21-2009, 08:15 PM

Oh, thanks. Damn it, I needlessly had to hear some Hannity and some doucebag that came on after him. I wish I could un-hear that crap. Terrible.

Sotnos

09-21-2009, 08:18 PM

Oh, thanks. Damn it, I needlessly had to hear some Hannity and some doucebag that came on after him. I wish I could un-hear that crap. Terrible.
They're hopping around a bit this week, EE gave the run down:

http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/lightning-radio-broadcast-schedule-this-week/

Hoek

09-21-2009, 08:18 PM

Oops Sotnos beat me to it!

Fisher opens the scoring, doh.

timothy

09-21-2009, 08:25 PM

Anyone in BP chat tonight?

Hoek

09-21-2009, 08:26 PM

I was earlier but it was empty..

timothy

09-21-2009, 08:30 PM

I'm in a hotel in Weston, FL who's Internet is just a tad faster than dial-up. BP chat seems to be too much...

timothy

09-21-2009, 08:59 PM

Sounds like James Wright is taking advantage of his opportunity.

timothy

09-21-2009, 09:06 PM

SCORE! Ashton goes to the net and Downie puts it on his stick!

Coldrice

09-21-2009, 09:07 PM

Way to go, youngster!!! 1-1 courtesy of Ashton/Downie/Walker

chad

09-21-2009, 09:11 PM

Like in Dallas, there's no way TB should be competitive in this game based on the lineups.

chad

09-21-2009, 09:24 PM

Check that - with 1 shot this period, perhaps they're not.

(even though it was a goal)

timothy

09-21-2009, 09:28 PM

Niittymaki saving their butts.

the_narrow_way

09-21-2009, 09:31 PM

End of the 2nd. ?3? shots from TB.

Refs are again rusty, messing up icing and penalty whistles.

They're hanging in there, despite the lopsided rosters.

timothy

09-21-2009, 09:33 PM

2nd period was all OTT, with the exception of Downie and Ashton seemingly playing every shift. All over the ice. I liked what I heard of Matt Walker. And Niittymake, of course.

timothy

09-21-2009, 09:49 PM

Time for Riku to shut the door and give the Bolts a chance to win this one.

timothy

09-21-2009, 10:11 PM

OTT 3-1, but the Bolt PK is 7 for 7. Ryan Craig has been a PK monster.

Neal took a run at Downie, and then turtled after Downie came after him. At least Neal decided to finally drop 'em and Downie body slammed him.

the_narrow_way

09-22-2009, 08:37 AM

It was nice to hear Downie taking offense to Neal, and doing something about it.

Wrong Net Paulie

09-22-2009, 09:38 AM

It was nice to hear Downie taking offense to Neal, and doing something about it.

You'll never have to worry about Downie standing down to anyone, thats for sure. The mismatch against Byfuglien last year was a prime example.

Wrong Net Paulie

09-22-2009, 02:42 PM

Garrioch article:

"I didn't get him as good as I would like to have," said Neil. "He drops his gloves with me and then he says, 'Oh, I'm not fighting.' He tried to flip me. I got him with some good ones. I wish I got him with some better ones.

"I'm not concerned at all (about supplementary discipline). I finished my check. It might have been a little late. It was a clean hit. It's one of those things. He was just lucky he was able to get me down before I got going."

Asked if he thought he would hear from the league, Senators coach Cory Clouston said: "I don't think so."

the_narrow_way

09-22-2009, 03:19 PM

What a total piece of shit. Mr. Turtle himself said that Downie told him he didn't want to fight? What-the-f-ever. And, the check was clean, but maybe a little late? :rolleyes:

Sotnos

09-22-2009, 03:24 PM

Garrioch article:
:puke:

He was just lucky he was able to get me down before I got going
:rolleyes:

Yes Neil, I'm sure you really intimidated him.

Top Shelf

09-23-2009, 07:49 AM

Coldrice

09-25-2009, 06:40 PM

:puke:

:rolleyes:

Yes Neil, I'm sure you really intimidated him.

I just had my weekend made already... Lucic just beat the ever-living crap out of Neil.

Sotnos

09-25-2009, 06:48 PM

I just had my weekend made already... Lucic just beat the ever-living crap out of Neil.
:clap: Can't wait to see that clip!

Coldrice

09-26-2009, 01:19 AM

Ask and you shall receive

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0DbBBXpBq0

Sotnos

09-26-2009, 09:23 AM

Neil didn't turtle! Never would've believed it if I hadn't seen it, wonder if someone told him to quit being such a wussy dirtbag.

chad

09-26-2009, 11:41 AM

You give some silly smirk and celebrate when you have a bloody face and clearly lost the fight? It's something to celebrate when you're just able to "not completely suck" against a more favored opponent?

Shades of ut-UF.