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Post by RichlenGun MAX on Sept 30, 2018 16:49:01 GMT -5
Previous thread here.As we approach the new season, Washington is in the unfamiliar position of having to defend their crown, Vegas is looking to prove that their first season was no fluke, and the rest are hoping to not get mocked mercilessly.
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Post by fw91 on Sept 30, 2018 19:27:37 GMT -5
My Questions
Is it at least a prince of whales trophy or bust for the Maple Leafs?
Will the youth movement of the Rangers exceed expectations and speed up the rebuild?
Can Vegas do it again?
Are the Blackhawks really done?
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Post by sfvega on Oct 1, 2018 9:38:39 GMT -5
Tom Wilson will likely open the season suspended after running Sundqvist with a blindside shoulder to the head. Wilson seems to be getting better, as he earned two suspensions last pre-season for hits to Robert Thomas and Sammy Blais of the Blues. He's still throwing dangerous dumbass hits, but he's hitting less and less important players so that's a plus. And he'll still be suspended, so everything is right with the world. That guy is the new Matt Cooke.
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Urethra Franklin
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Oct 1, 2018 22:25:55 GMT -5
My Questions Is it at least a prince of whales trophy or bust for the Maple Leafs? Will the youth movement of the Rangers exceed expectations and speed up the rebuild? Can Vegas do it again? Are the Blackhawks really done? ANSWERS: - No, but they absolutely have to win at least one playoff round - I think NYR is gonna be fun a lot of nights and be terrible on others - the Division is too deep for them to compete for a playoff spot and Hank can’t bail them out anymore - They’re probably a playoff team again if MAF is close to as good as he was last year, but I don’t think they go to the Cup again - Yes - Ward/Crawford combo could be just a disaster |
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Post by y2joey on Oct 2, 2018 3:52:55 GMT -5
I feel like the Kings are heading to a crashing point. It was a good run though.
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Oct 2, 2018 10:25:13 GMT -5
The Western Conference is going to be a dog fight to the top spots. You really can't pick one team that stands out on that side because there is no many team you can make a case for. My team the Blues look good are starting the season way healthier than last year. I just think how last year we where scrambling for someone to take the final spot on the roster with injuries piled up, and Jagr talks was a big part of it. This year none of that, made a lot of moves that addressed the needs, one of the best single off season one team could have done getting several players to fill getting the much needed Depth in lines. The fact there able to put a player like Jaskin on waviers who last year would never been place there as he was needed that badly, and a player likely to get claimed as he one of those players a lot of teams would look at for 4th line help.
The central alone will be interesting because it's going to be a tough one.
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Post by Gindy Has Evil Intent of Honor on Oct 2, 2018 13:47:03 GMT -5
When Scott Darling got injured, I wanted to see if Carolina can call up a goaltender from Charlotte and see if he would be an improvement over Scott & Petr Mrazek.
Granted, Scott did work his ass off losing weight, but I'd be lying if I said he stopped sucking.
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Post by Gindy Has Evil Intent of Honor on Oct 2, 2018 13:54:30 GMT -5
- Yes - Ward/Crawford combo could be just a disaster Wait, someone actually signed that trilobite to start the season opener? |
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Oct 2, 2018 15:45:23 GMT -5
Blues released the opening day roster. Seeing Kyrou and Thomas names on there makes me happy.
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Oct 2, 2018 20:28:58 GMT -5
Alright, my terrible predictions.
I won’t even bother with the playoffs yet because that’s a wasted exercise.
EASTERN CONFERENCE[/u]
ATLANTIC DIVISION [/i]
1. Tampa Bay
2. Toronto
3. Boston
4. Florida - X
5. Buffalo
6. Montreal
7. Detroit
8. Ottawa
METROPOLITAN DIVISION [/i]
1. Pittsburgh
2. Washington
3. Philadelphia
4. Columbus - X
5. New Jersey
6. Islanders
7. Rangers
8. Hurricanes
WESTERN CONFERENCE[/u]
CENTRAL DIVISION [/i]
1. Winnipeg
2. Nashville
3. Dallas
4. St. Louis
5. Colorado
6. Minnesota
7. Chicago
PACIFIC DIVISION [/i]
1. San Jose
2. Calgary
3. Vegas
4. Edmonton - X
5. Anaheim - X
6. Los Angeles
7. Arizona
8. Vancouver
X - wild cards
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Post by burdette25159 on Oct 7, 2018 17:52:51 GMT -5
National TV for this week
Sharks vs Flyers (Tuesday Night On NBCSN
Vegas Gol D. Rodgers vs the Washington Marines Stanley Cup finals Rematch this early in the regular season? (Wednesday Night Hockey on NBCSN)
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Post by Gindy Has Evil Intent of Honor on Oct 7, 2018 22:06:08 GMT -5
Yay, Carolina won!
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Post by Gindy Has Evil Intent of Honor on Oct 10, 2018 12:24:05 GMT -5
How about them Hurricanes?!
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Post by Seth Drakin: The North Reigns on Oct 10, 2018 14:48:37 GMT -5
Sharks beat the ever loving dog piss out of the Flyers last night 8-2
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Post by MonadoHeir on Oct 11, 2018 21:03:37 GMT -5
Rangers beat the Sharks in OT for their 1st win of the season.
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Post by burdette25159 on Oct 15, 2018 13:04:08 GMT -5
NHL games on national tv this week (All on NBCSN)
Coyotes vs Minnesota Wild Thornberrys (Tuesday aka the night of Smackdown 1000)
Rangers vs Capitols (Wednesday night Hockey Game 1)
Bruins vs Flames (WNH game 2)
Wild vs the Team Formally Known as the Fist of the North Stars (Friday Night special)
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Post by Hobo Room Temperature on Oct 16, 2018 17:27:40 GMT -5
Kyle Palmeri on pace for 162 goals... f*** you Gretzky.
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Post by Darth Onyx on Oct 16, 2018 21:20:55 GMT -5
Two shutout wins for Kinkaid so far this season. He had one the entire season last year.
Granted, he was backup goalie. But with Schneider out injured, it gives Keith the chance to shine.
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Post by The Lach: Paul Smackage mark on Oct 18, 2018 6:44:20 GMT -5
As much as it pains me to say it the Rangers should do right by King Henrik & trade him to a cup contender. The man is 36, he doesn't have many seasons left to win one & he sure as shit won't win one with us.
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Post by sfvega on Oct 18, 2018 7:53:07 GMT -5
As much as it pains me to say it the Rangers should do right by King Henrik & trade him to a cup contender. The man is 36, he doesn't have many seasons left to win one & he sure as shit won't win one with us. Probably won't happen. Lundqvist isn't great anymore, but his salary is still that of a very good goalie. You'd probably want to trade him West if he goes anywhere, and the teams out West who are decent don't really need a goalie. Vegas, LA, Dallas, Minnesota, San Jose, Nashville, Anaheim, and Winnipeg all have their guy. Edmonton might need a goalie, but don't have the space. St. Louis definitely needs a goalie, but don't have the space. Chicago doesn't have the space. Rangers are stuck with him until Shestyorkin comes over. All 3 of those Russian goalies look like they have elite potential, and while I don't agree, the majority seem to think Shestyorkin is the best of the bunch. |
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