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Post by triplethreatmark on Jan 10, 2013 12:15:06 GMT -5
I would mark only because of the epic troll job effect Phoenix winning the Cup would have on Canada. I don't really see it as an epic troll job on Canada but that's just me. I think you should peruse the internet a bit more.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2013 12:15:22 GMT -5
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Jan 10, 2013 12:17:02 GMT -5
There are reports that Philly wants Luo (whaaaaa? ). If that does happen I can see it actually working out for Philly this year. I don't know why I have this belief but my gut tells me that it'd work out nicely. Maybe I just need to get on meds. Watch the Cup final end up being something really weird like Buffalo vs Calgary. What of Bryz then? Does he get shipped to Vancouver? Either way he'd end up becoming the back-up. they'll release him back into the wilds he came from. hopefully somewhere without bears.
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Post by darthalexander on Jan 10, 2013 12:17:23 GMT -5
What of Bryz then? Does he get shipped to Vancouver? Either way he'd end up becoming the back-up. It doesn't make much sense to me either. For this to happen it would have to mean that Bryz is staying in the KHL or he'd become one hell of an expensive back-up (until they buy him out in the summer).
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Post by darthalexander on Jan 10, 2013 12:20:14 GMT -5
I don't really see it as an epic troll job on Canada but that's just me. I think you should peruse the internet a bit more. I actually do peruse the internet a lot...but I tend to avoid most talkbacks/threads because they tend to annoy the hell out of me. Without a doubt some Canadians would be upset, but not this one. I actually liked Phoenix in the playoffs last year and would have been happy to see them win the Cup (but some weirdo team in LA won though...the LA Clippers?).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2013 13:06:22 GMT -5
Oh god I love how hockey is back so I can talk about rumours that nobody cares about. Apparently Edmonton is set to make a qualifying offer to ge RFA Del Zotto since Rangers have limited cap space and might not be able to afford him. Plus Klefblom is a solid prospect or Paajarvi/Hartikinian and a 2014 1st round pick if a trade maybe be needed
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Post by darthalexander on Jan 10, 2013 13:36:13 GMT -5
Oh god I love how hockey is back so I can talk about rumours that nobody cares about. Apparently Edmonton is set to make a qualifying offer to ge RFA Del Zotto since Rangers have limited cap space and might not be able to afford him. Plus Klefblom is a solid prospect or Paajarvi/Hartikinian and a 2014 1st round pick if a trade maybe be needed Some people here are claiming that Letang is fed up with Pittsburgh and he'll be traded here...this comes from him practicing with the Habs the last couple of days. Rumors can be pretty fun sometimes.
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Post by triplethreatmark on Jan 10, 2013 14:02:24 GMT -5
Oh god I love how hockey is back so I can talk about rumours that nobody cares about. Apparently Edmonton is set to make a qualifying offer to ge RFA Del Zotto since Rangers have limited cap space and might not be able to afford him. Plus Klefblom is a solid prospect or Paajarvi/Hartikinian and a 2014 1st round pick if a trade maybe be needed Some people here are claiming that Letang is fed up with Pittsburgh and he'll be traded here...this comes from him practicing with the Habs the last couple of days. Rumors can be pretty fun sometimes. Is it Quebecois media tradition to assume that every French-Canadian player ever wants to play with the Habs?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2013 14:10:33 GMT -5
Some people here are claiming that Letang is fed up with Pittsburgh and he'll be traded here...this comes from him practicing with the Habs the last couple of days. Rumors can be pretty fun sometimes. Is it Quebecois media tradition to assume that every French-Canadian player ever wants to play with the Habs? It's a BC media tradition that every BC players wants to play in Vancouver. It's a Ontario media tradition every Ontario player wants to play for the Leafs. It's a Canadian Media Tradition every hockey player wants to play for the Leafs and every UFA, player wants out of current team, or every player rumored on trade deadline wants to play with the Leafs or the Leafs are on their shortlist.
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Post by darthalexander on Jan 10, 2013 14:40:35 GMT -5
Is it Quebecois media tradition to assume that every French-Canadian player ever wants to play with the Habs? Pretty much. The idea is that every child who grew up in Quebec and plays hockey would naturally want to play for "les glorieux". If they don't then it's somewhat of a scandal. They tried to get Briere to play here but he turned them down. When the media found out they had a bit of a field day with that. He was a traitor, how dare he not want to play for "Le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge", etc. The problem with the media though, is that they seem to forget how hard they can be on our players. They can be very nasty if someone doesn't play well and if you have kids, they'll be bombarded with stuff all the time. Even the players will hear stuff so if you don't have a thick skin you will have a hard time - you'll also lose a lot of your privacy as well. You can never seem to go anywhere without someone spotting you.
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Post by doel on Jan 10, 2013 21:12:05 GMT -5
About time we got some NHL Hockey. Hoping the Sabers have a good season maybe get into the playoffs this season.
I've been watching more British Ice Hockey this year to try and get my hockey fix. The Level of play is really bad though.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 11, 2013 8:26:00 GMT -5
I'm thinking a Hawks/Rangers finals. The Kings will be better regular season wise, but I don't see them making the same phenomenal run in the postseason as last time, and goodness knows which Nucks will show up. The Rangers seem loaded out east, and in a condensed season, like with the Heat in the NBA, it will tell.
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Post by darbus alan on Jan 11, 2013 12:35:50 GMT -5
Devils' home opener is against the Flyers. Should be a good one.
I think Devils can make another deep run into the playoffs. I also don't think they'll miss Parise nearly as much as everyone else thinks. Also despite all the chest-puffing by the KHL and SKA's GM, Kovy's family is already back in the US.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Jan 11, 2013 12:39:31 GMT -5
no crap. all the chest-puffing in the world wasn't worth voiding a contract he'll never be able to get again if he takes off and then comes back next year.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2013 13:40:22 GMT -5
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Post by darbus alan on Jan 11, 2013 13:45:43 GMT -5
Those power rankings are terrible.
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Post by darthalexander on Jan 11, 2013 13:52:12 GMT -5
That list is...interesting. Sadly we're only 29th. I was hoping for 30th.
One of the big problems we had last year were injuries and complete mismanagement of the team.
Ah well, here comes another high draft pick.
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Post by HMARK Center on Jan 11, 2013 13:54:25 GMT -5
Devils' home opener is against the Flyers. Should be a good one. I think Devils can make another deep run into the playoffs. I also don't think they'll miss Parise nearly as much as everyone else thinks. Also despite all the chest-puffing by the KHL and SKA's GM, Kovy's family is already back in the US. Indeed. I badly wanted Zach to re-sign, but the biggest reason the Devils made the run they made last season was roster depth, plain and simple, and once Henrique is back in the lineup (still nursing an AHL injury from earlier this year) the Devils can resume rolling four lines. Yes, those four lines will be compromised by Parise's departure, but it's still a major advantage, to go along with a pretty steady blue line corps that might even improve with Larsson being a year older, plus Marty and the Moose (trademark pending) will likely alternate more games given the condensed schedule. Each of the four contending Atlantic teams, in my opinion, are in weaker places than they were one year ago, so it's incredibly difficult to gauge where each is at, but I like the Devils having a chance at continuity (not a lot of turnover in the roster this year) and a shot to continue exploiting their depth.
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Post by Unocal 76 on Jan 11, 2013 14:56:08 GMT -5
So who will be this year's "Teams that made/missed playoffs last year that switch places this year?"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2013 15:02:18 GMT -5
So who will be this year's "Teams that made/missed playoffs last year that switch places this year?" EAST: The Devils, Bruins and Panthers will miss, and the Sabres, Lightning and Leafs (yes I'm predicting they make it this year) will make it. WEST: Blues miss, Stars make.
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