The NHL Thread

[pmcox3333]

Originally Posted by Proudest_Raider

Nobody will own the Coyotes if Smith keeps it up. The rest of the team is playing pretty damn good too.

fuck the Coyotes, they're not that damn good. Mike Smith is not that damn good. In 5 games, the Preds played 1 that was worth a shit. otherwise, it was sloppy puck play and incredibly weak defense. they weren't getting back in time nor did they take any good shots. i still can't believe just how poorly this series went. did not look like a trotz team. damn shame too, cause they had the talent to win the cup.

now there's no telling what this team will look like next year. hopefully we can do something to keep suter and webber. if not, we're in trouble.

[dmbetc]

Originally Posted by JRS1386

You mean it isn't a floating jersey?

wouldn't hurt the man to smile.

n/r

[swordo84]

So the Kings are going to become the first team (of any rank) to knock off the #1, #2 and #3 seeds. Impressive!

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by swordo84

So the Kings are going to become the first team (of any rank) to knock off the #1, #2 and #3 seeds. Impressive!

Actually the Flames did it in 04. Beat the #3 Canucks in round 1. #1 Detroit in round 2 and #2 Sharks in round 3.

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by TMoore4075

Actually the Flames did it in 04. Beat the #3 Canucks in round 1. #1 Detroit in round 2 and #2 Sharks in round 3.

Damn, my bad. I thought for sure I heard this in multiple broadcasts the past couple of days. Colour me retarded!

[TMoore4075]

So are the Preds able to hold the team together? They got no closer to the 3rd round than last year. Reports from a while ago had Radulov will be gone. Andrei Kostitsyn I'm sure is gone and probably to Russia would be my guess. According to capgeek they only have 12 players signed and are at $32mil. Gonna be an interesting offseason for them

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by swordo84

Damn, my bad. I thought for sure I heard this in multiple broadcasts the past couple of days. Colour me retarded!

I know they are the first 8th seed to beat a 1 and 2 and I would have thought you were right but then I was thinking about all the lower seeds that (beat Detroit) and went to the Finals a few years back and the Flames popped into my head. Knew they beat #3 in round 1 and #1 in round 2. Had to look up to see where SJ finished.

[wampa3]

Originally Posted by pmcox3333

fuck the Coyotes, they're not that damn good. Mike Smith is not that damn good. In 5 games, the Preds played 1 that was worth a shit. otherwise, it was sloppy puck play and incredibly weak defense. they weren't getting back in time nor did they take any good shots. i still can't believe just how poorly this series went. did not look like a trotz team. damn shame too, cause they had the talent to win the cup.

now there's no telling what this team will look like next year. hopefully we can do something to keep suter and webber. if not, we're in trouble.

To be fair, he did make the decision to put team discipline over putting the best product on the ice for two games. Not sayin, just sayin...

Originally Posted by swordo84

So the Kings are going to become the first team (of any rank) to knock off the #1, #2 and #3 seeds. Impressive!

Yeah, definitely the first #8 seed, not of any rank though.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by wampa3

To be fair, he did make the decision to put team discipline over putting the best product on the ice for two games. Not sayin, just sayin...

Yeah, definitely the first #8 seed, not of any rank though.

They actually won one of those two games, though.

[wampa3]

Originally Posted by BotheMCAfan

They actually won one of those two games, though.

Yeah, i don't think its the reason they lost the series, but it could have thrown things off for the last two games.

[bartender_man]

Originally Posted by swordo84

So the Kings are going to become the first team (of any rank) to knock off the #1, #2 and #3 seeds. Impressive!

I've got them winning it all

[BotheLaneFan]

To pick against Mike Smith is to pick against God. Unfortunately.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by BotheMCAfan

To pick against Mike Smith is to pick against God. Unfortunately.

Quick > Smith

[dduncan6er]

Watching the World Championships yesterday got me thinking about how the US Olympic team will look in 2014. I think they'll be sending a really strong team. With the American talent in the league right now it'll be a shame if they don't bring home a medal.

[bonzo48280]

USA > Canada

Quick > Smith

Brown > Doan

It's science.

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by bonzo48280

USA > Canada

Quick > Smith

Brown > Doan

It's science.

Uhh.....er..... no.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by lockman21

Quick > Smith

In life? Absolutely.

In these playoffs, Smith is the Jesus.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by BotheMCAfan

In life? Absolutely.

In these playoffs, Smith is the Jesus.

Nope. Try again.

Playoffs:

GAA:

Quick > Smith

SV%:

Quick > Smith

Opponents defeated:

Quick 1 + 2 seeds > Smith 6 + 3 seeds

Quick >>> Smith

[BotheLaneFan]

It's more than numbers. Mike Smith is Jesus H. Christ comeback to life, giving the lamest apocalypse ever.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by dduncan6er

Watching the World Championships yesterday got me thinking about how the US Olympic team will look in 2014. I think they'll be sending a really strong team. With the American talent in the league right now it'll be a shame if they don't bring home a medal.

Absolutely. They should only be better than they were in 2010. Most of the forwards are probably going to return with more experience (plus some guys like TJ Oshie and Stepan, etc), and the blue line is going to get a major overhaul most likely.

Should be interesting for sure.

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by dduncan6er

Watching the World Championships yesterday got me thinking about how the US Olympic team will look in 2014. I think they'll be sending a really strong team. With the American talent in the league right now it'll be a shame if they don't bring home a medal.

Originally Posted by lockman21

Absolutely. They should only be better than they were in 2010. Most of the forwards are probably going to return with more experience (plus some guys like TJ Oshie and Stepan, etc), and the blue line is going to get a major overhaul most likely.

Should be interesting for sure.

All of this of course is assuming the NHL gives the go-ahead for their players to participate....

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by swordo84

All of this of course is assuming the NHL gives the go-ahead for their players to participate....

HEY! Easy fella. Optimism.

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by lockman21

HEY! Easy fella. Optimism.

I really really want the NHL to be there. I just hope they share are sentiments!

[bonzo48280]

The 2010 USA team was so young. So many guys on that team are so much better than they were in 2010. Plus Rafalski won't be on the team so that will be awesome. I hated that guy so much

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by bonzo48280

The 2010 USA team was so young. So many guys on that team are so much better than they were in 2010. Plus Rafalski won't be on the team so that will be awesome. I hated that guy so much

Rafi had a damn good Olympics in 2010 man. I don't care how much you hated him he had 8 points in 6 games.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by TMoore4075

Rafi had a damn good Olympics in 2010 man. I don't care how much you hated him he had 8 points in 6 games.

Yeah, he was really good.

[fonzz41]

Fun game: Olympics start this year. I, of COURSE, have been named GM of Team USA. Here's my team (23 players):

David Backes
Brian Boyle
Dustin Brown
Ryan Callahan
Patrick Kane
Ryan Kesler
David Legwand
TJ Oshie
Zach Parise
Joe Pavelski
Bobby Ryan
Paul Stastny
Derek Stepan

Justin Faulk
Erik Johnson
Jack Johnson
Brooks Orpik
Kevin Shattenkirk
Ryan Suter
Keith Yandle

Ryan Miller
Jonathan Quick
Cory Schneider

I think this would be a really well-rounded team. Coach Brooks and this year's Penguins taught us that all-star teams don't always go all the way. Hence, I added some really solid positional players who can still contribute offensively in Boyle and Legwand. The rest of the forward group has a real solid mixture of size, skill, speed, and two-way ability.

My D corps is out-of-this world good. I had a really tough time cutting my last guy (Rob Scuderi), but I think this is the best mixture of guys that would play well together and can contribute at both ends. Counting on Faulk and Shattenkirk to continue their rapid growth in the NHL.

And you can't argue with that goaltending crew. Quick is looking to supplant Miller as the starter, with the very capable Schneider holding down the #3 spot.

EDIT: Ryan Suter would hold the captaincy. And my heart.

[TMoore4075]

Originally Posted by fonzz41

EDIT: Ryan Suter would hold the captaincy. And my heart.

While he wears the Winged Wheel on his chest.

[lockman21]

Interesting keeping Brooks Orpik in there.

[fonzz41]

Originally Posted by TMoore4075

While he wears the Winged Wheel on his chest.

Him going to the Red Wings would really mess up my Hate The Red Wings mentality.