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Hockey: News and Discussion Thread
10-05-2011, 04:03 PM
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And in my hockey draft the other day, I noticed Jack Johnson's plus/minus...WTF. I'm sure he's a good player but what's with the awful stat there? 
10-05-2011, 04:15 PM
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JMFJ will see a big improvement this year with a -10 
10-05-2011, 04:23 PM
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10-05-2011, 04:29 PM
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10-05-2011, 05:40 PM
Trolling Canuckistan
10-05-2011, 05:47 PM
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10-05-2011, 05:48 PM
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AVERY CLEARS WAIVERS, SENT TO AHL......dom exhales.
10-05-2011, 06:24 PM
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10-05-2011, 06:25 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
@ picking the Sharks to win The Cup.....when are these people going to learn.
10-05-2011, 06:50 PM
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10-05-2011, 06:53 PM
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10-06-2011, 08:46 AM
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10-06-2011, 09:41 AM
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10-06-2011, 10:09 AM
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I think your team can be pretty good in a couple of years if their recent picks, Reimer, and the rest of the roster holds up. Still not a fan of the Kessel trade, but think Connolly will be decent if he can stay healthy and certainly someone who can get Phil the puck...
10-06-2011, 10:17 AM
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10-06-2011, 10:18 AM
chips and smokes, lets go
You don't feel your team is at least headed in the right direction...?
I think your team can be pretty good in a couple of years if their recent picks, Reimer, and the rest of the roster holds up. Still not a fan of the Kessel trade, but think Connolly will be decent if he can stay healthy and certainly someone who can get Phil the puck...
I think your team can be pretty good in a couple of years if their recent picks, Reimer, and the rest of the roster holds up. Still not a fan of the Kessel trade, but think Connolly will be decent if he can stay healthy and certainly someone who can get Phil the puck...
10-06-2011, 10:24 AM
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If there was ever a year to do RFA signings, it would've been THIS year with Parise, Doughty, Weber, et al available. But, whatever...Phil is good at what he does which is to score goals. Just a bit of an overpayment...that's all.
10-06-2011, 11:06 AM
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Hockey Season begins tonight!!! 
10-06-2011, 11:50 AM
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Insanity of the NY Rangers payroll:
Rangers are paying about $12 mill. to Drury, Redden and Avery for them NOT to play.
Rangers are paying about $12 mill. to Drury, Redden and Avery for them NOT to play.
10-06-2011, 12:11 PM
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^ Of the 3, I dunno what happened to Redden...He was a pretty darn good D-man in Ottawa...
10-06-2011, 01:10 PM
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Drury was good at one time too.
10-06-2011, 03:04 PM
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10-06-2011, 03:48 PM
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10-06-2011, 08:21 PM
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TSN makes their 2011-2012 predictions:
The 2011 Stanley Cup parade could once again roll down Michigan Avenue next June.
The Chicago Blackhawks are TSN's leading choice to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup, as revealed on the NHL on TSN Season Preview Show on Wednesday.
The core of the team's championship squad from two seasons ago remains in place. Led by two of the NHL's most talented forwards in Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, last season's disappointing early playoff exit could be a turning point for the Blackhawks.
In a survey conducted with the NHL on TSN panel, there was no consensus on which team would win the Cup with the Blackhawks edging out the Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins in voting. The Philadelphia Flyers also received some votes.
Chicago's biggest move this off-season was locking up Patrick Sharp to a five-year, $29.5 million deal. Sharp, along with Kane and Toews, will once again be counted on lead the Blackhawks up front. They finished last season with a 44-29-9 record for 97 points and grabbed the final playoff spot in the Western Conference before coming up short against the Vancouver Canucks in the first round.
For the Capitals, expectations are high once again. With goaltender Tomas Vokoun joining star forward Alexander Ovechkin and young talents like John Carlson and Marcus Johansson, they boast a talented offence, and a revamped defence that was already among the NHL's toughest last season. The Capitals have been the top regular season team in the East.
Breaking down the 2011-12 regular season, TSN's consensus choice has the Capitals finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference again.
In the Western Conference, the Vancouver Canucks are TSN's pick to lead the way. After winning of the President's Trophy last season, having Daniel Sedin and Ryan Kesler winning the Art Ross Trophy and Selke Trophy respectively and making their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 17 years, the pressure's on for at least a repeat performance.
TSN also projects that the Montreal Canadiens will be making another playoff appearance this season. With a healthier lineup to start the season (even without Andrei Markov out of the gate), Jacques Martin's club appears good enough for the panel to say they'll secure the eighth and final spot in the East.
TSN's consensus picks also have the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers missing the playoffs, finishing ninth, 10th, 14th and 15th in their respective conferences.
The Jets, bringing NHL hockey back to Winnipeg for the first time since 1996, are projected for a 12th-place finish in the Eastern Conference.
NHL on TSN Consensus Picks
Projected Eastern Conference Standings
1. Washington (Southeast)
2. Pittsburgh (Atlantic)
3. Boston (Northeast)
4. Philadelphia
5. Tampa Bay
6. Buffalo
7. NY Rangers
8. Montreal
9. New Jersey
10. Toronto
11. Carolina
12. Winnipeg
13. NY Islanders
14. Florida
15. Ottawa
Projected Western Conference Standings
1. Vancouver (Northwest)
2. San Jose (Pacific)
3. Chicago (Central)
4. Detroit
5. Los Angeles
6. Anaheim
7. St. Louis
8. Nashville
9. Calgary
10. Dallas
11. Phoenix
12. Columbus
13. Minnesota
14. Edmonton
15. Colorado
The Chicago Blackhawks are TSN's leading choice to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup, as revealed on the NHL on TSN Season Preview Show on Wednesday.
The core of the team's championship squad from two seasons ago remains in place. Led by two of the NHL's most talented forwards in Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, last season's disappointing early playoff exit could be a turning point for the Blackhawks.
In a survey conducted with the NHL on TSN panel, there was no consensus on which team would win the Cup with the Blackhawks edging out the Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins in voting. The Philadelphia Flyers also received some votes.
Chicago's biggest move this off-season was locking up Patrick Sharp to a five-year, $29.5 million deal. Sharp, along with Kane and Toews, will once again be counted on lead the Blackhawks up front. They finished last season with a 44-29-9 record for 97 points and grabbed the final playoff spot in the Western Conference before coming up short against the Vancouver Canucks in the first round.
For the Capitals, expectations are high once again. With goaltender Tomas Vokoun joining star forward Alexander Ovechkin and young talents like John Carlson and Marcus Johansson, they boast a talented offence, and a revamped defence that was already among the NHL's toughest last season. The Capitals have been the top regular season team in the East.
Breaking down the 2011-12 regular season, TSN's consensus choice has the Capitals finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference again.
In the Western Conference, the Vancouver Canucks are TSN's pick to lead the way. After winning of the President's Trophy last season, having Daniel Sedin and Ryan Kesler winning the Art Ross Trophy and Selke Trophy respectively and making their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 17 years, the pressure's on for at least a repeat performance.
TSN also projects that the Montreal Canadiens will be making another playoff appearance this season. With a healthier lineup to start the season (even without Andrei Markov out of the gate), Jacques Martin's club appears good enough for the panel to say they'll secure the eighth and final spot in the East.
TSN's consensus picks also have the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers missing the playoffs, finishing ninth, 10th, 14th and 15th in their respective conferences.
The Jets, bringing NHL hockey back to Winnipeg for the first time since 1996, are projected for a 12th-place finish in the Eastern Conference.
NHL on TSN Consensus Picks
Projected Eastern Conference Standings
1. Washington (Southeast)
2. Pittsburgh (Atlantic)
3. Boston (Northeast)
4. Philadelphia
5. Tampa Bay
6. Buffalo
7. NY Rangers
8. Montreal
9. New Jersey
10. Toronto
11. Carolina
12. Winnipeg
13. NY Islanders
14. Florida
15. Ottawa
Projected Western Conference Standings
1. Vancouver (Northwest)
2. San Jose (Pacific)
3. Chicago (Central)
4. Detroit
5. Los Angeles
6. Anaheim
7. St. Louis
8. Nashville
9. Calgary
10. Dallas
11. Phoenix
12. Columbus
13. Minnesota
14. Edmonton
15. Colorado
10-07-2011, 09:20 AM
Three Wheelin'
Great win by my Flyers last night. Bryzgalov looked sensational. I know with so many new players it's going to take some time to gel but I like what I see so far.
10-07-2011, 10:29 AM
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^^ Simmonds got an assist......that kid is going to be awesome this year.
10-07-2011, 10:30 AM
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Haven't seen the Grapes rant yet buy Nilan was on radio this morning and he did not sound too happy.
Sounds like Grapes went overboard.
Sounds like Grapes went overboard.
10-07-2011, 10:40 AM
10-07-2011, 10:40 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
Cherry has a point.
Sure nobody wants career ending injuries.....but if Shanny pushes the game into becoming soft Euro no-hit hockey, the league will be DONE.
Sure nobody wants career ending injuries.....but if Shanny pushes the game into becoming soft Euro no-hit hockey, the league will be DONE.
10-07-2011, 10:43 AM
10-07-2011, 10:49 AM
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I don't want to get this again, but no they don't all have to turn into All-Star games, why come to that exaggerated conclusion?
I saw plenty of hitting last night. No penalties and no suspensions to the best of my knowledge.
I saw plenty of hitting last night. No penalties and no suspensions to the best of my knowledge.
10-07-2011, 11:15 AM
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I absolutely do not understand how adjusting the WAY a player hits (i.e. stop aiming for the head, retard) can lead to the elimination of hitting altogether?
10-07-2011, 11:15 AM
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So, I guess because the NFL wants no more helmet-helmet hits, there won't be anymore tackling.
10-07-2011, 11:19 AM
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I don't like seeing eye to eye with you.
Can we discuss goalies again?
Can we discuss goalies again?
10-07-2011, 11:22 AM
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10-07-2011, 11:26 AM
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Huh? Leafs played last night?
10-07-2011, 11:32 AM
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