Author Topic: Official NHL 2015-2016 Thread (Read 90922 times)

jingle.boy · « **Reply #140 on:** February 09, 2016, 09:57:48 AM »

You can have him. I don't think he fit in with Babs' schemes or style. Everyone can say all they want glorifying him in interviews, but when a team trades their captain who has a no-trade clause... it says a lot about the team's and the player's desire to part ways. It just wasn't working, and he's not part of the future that the Leafs need to build for.

As for how much he helps the Sens chances at making a playoff run? I'll predict right now he'll be a non-factor at best, and an impediment at worst.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #141 on:** February 09, 2016, 10:00:42 AM »

Eh, we needed defense and I think he'll help us a bit.

Jarlaxle · « **Reply #142 on:** February 09, 2016, 05:39:33 PM »

Phaneuf is actually a competent dman when he is sheltered. In no way should he see #1 minutes like he did in Toronto. His "glory days" in Calgary were on a fairly deep back end. Still, he's not worth the $7 mil price tag, but a better dman than he gets credit for.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #143 on:** February 09, 2016, 05:55:05 PM »

Quote from: Jarlaxle on February 09, 2016, 05:39:33 PM

Phaneuf is actually a competent dman when he is sheltered. In no way should he see #1 minutes like he did in Toronto. His "glory days" in Calgary were on a fairly deep back end. Still, he's not worth the $7 mil price tag, but a better dman than he gets credit for.

Probably. But he was set up here as THE guy... not just the D-guy, the THE guy. He was no Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour, or Mats Sundin. He didn't live up to the hype - right from the start.

hockeydude25 · « **Reply #144 on:** February 16, 2016, 11:56:30 AM »

Who's your favorite team?

SystematicThought · « **Reply #145 on:** February 16, 2016, 12:03:07 PM »

1. Senators
2. Oilers
3. Winnipeg
4. Wild

OpenYourEyes311 · « **Reply #146 on:** February 16, 2016, 12:19:50 PM »

Love the Bruins. They're my team. I also like the Avalanche, Rangers, Kings, and a few others. I don't really dislike any teams other than the Habs and Canucks. LOVE PK Subban, though.

Tick · « **Reply #147 on:** February 16, 2016, 12:28:09 PM »

Life long Rangers fan!

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #148 on:** February 16, 2016, 12:38:59 PM »

Perinaelly disappointed, gut punched with my Heart Ripped out Temple of Doom Style St. Louis Blues fan here.......

cramx3 · « **Reply #149 on:** February 16, 2016, 12:40:21 PM »

Quote from: Tick on February 16, 2016, 12:28:09 PM

Life long Rangers fan!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #150 on:** February 16, 2016, 12:51:11 PM »

Bruins goon checking in.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #151 on:** February 16, 2016, 12:52:01 PM »

Go Devils!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #152 on:** February 16, 2016, 01:30:38 PM »

I'm a fan of good hockey.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #153 on:** February 16, 2016, 03:07:42 PM »

Sharks for myself.

TheCountOfNYC · « **Reply #154 on:** February 16, 2016, 05:55:46 PM »

Quote from: Tick on February 16, 2016, 12:28:09 PM

Life long Rangers fan!

This. It's a fandom that's been going on in my family for generations. We disagree on the other three major sports but for hockey, every person in my family is a die hard Rangers fan.

TAC · « **Reply #155 on:** February 16, 2016, 06:01:09 PM »

Love hockey!!

Definitely follow the Bruins. Loved the Islanders when I was a kid.

Yes, I am a fogey so my favorite players were Mike Bossy and Gilbert Perrault.

And I also want to say that watching Ray Bourque's career up close was a privilege.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #156 on:** February 16, 2016, 09:41:40 PM »

Hey guys. Haven't turned in here in a while. Just here to confirm yes: I'm just as depressed as you'd imagine.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #157 on:** February 17, 2016, 12:41:59 PM »

Quote from: LieLowTheWantedMan on February 16, 2016, 09:41:40 PM

Hey guys. Haven't turned in here in a while. Just here to confirm yes: I'm just as depressed as you'd imagine.

Especially after that torrid start!! I'm shocked really.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #158 on:** February 17, 2016, 02:57:47 PM »

Oh man, the Sharks are starting to really click! The youth has finally come to and it has made the Sharks such a deep team. Stalock is a very large concern but he'll be a bad dream by the offseason. Finally:

JUMBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #159 on:** February 17, 2016, 08:59:13 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on February 17, 2016, 12:41:59 PM

Quote from: LieLowTheWantedMan on February 16, 2016, 09:41:40 PM
Hey guys. Haven't turned in here in a while. Just here to confirm yes: I'm just as depressed as you'd imagine.

Especially after that torrid start!! I'm shocked really.

Yeah this is definitely the most upsetting season I've witnessed from them, haha. It's not even just Price being gone, they've fallen apart on every level.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #160 on:** February 21, 2016, 10:31:12 PM »

Went to the Minnesota Wild/Blackhawks Stadium Series game today. That was a lot of fun. A lot of energy in that stadium with over 50,000 people there. Last night we were at the Alumni Game, which was cool because I never thought I'd hear "Goal scored by Mike Modano assisted by Darby Hendrickson". That was really cool to see and hear. Good times, I can't wait until the next outdoor game rolls around, whenever that may be.

fadetoblackdude7 · « **Reply #161 on:** February 23, 2016, 03:07:37 PM »

As a lifelong Blackhawks fan, I gotta say that was a hell of a win from the Wild

cramx3 · « **Reply #162 on:** February 23, 2016, 03:08:50 PM »

Going to the Rangers vs Devils game tonight... LGR!!

axeman90210 · « **Reply #163 on:** February 23, 2016, 09:03:07 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on February 23, 2016, 03:08:50 PM

Going to the Rangers vs Devils game tonight... LGR!!

Well I think I enjoyed the outcome a bit more than you did, but that was a hell of a fun game to watch.

cramx3 · « **Reply #164 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:26:55 AM »

Quote from: axeman90210 on February 23, 2016, 09:03:07 PM

Quote from: cramx3 on February 23, 2016, 03:08:50 PM
Going to the Rangers vs Devils game tonight... LGR!!

Well I think I enjoyed the outcome a bit more than you did, but that was a hell of a fun game to watch.

Im guessing you did then, the Rangers played poorly for most of the game. But they were without some good players. It was fun, but it's no fun when your rival has your number

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #165 on:** February 25, 2016, 10:32:55 AM »

Petry out for the season. I knew the Habs should never have taken that team-building seminar at that ancient Indian burial ground.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #166 on:** February 25, 2016, 12:12:57 PM »

Their social media team also screwed up this week. That was a disaster

Dark Castle · « **Reply #167 on:** February 25, 2016, 12:29:11 PM »

Kovalchuk has told his KHL club SKA that if he's not back in the lineup in the next 48 hours he's terminating his contract and coming back to NA

axeman90210 · « **Reply #168 on:** February 25, 2016, 12:50:44 PM »

Quote from: Dark Castle on February 25, 2016, 12:29:11 PM

Kovalchuk has told his KHL club SKA that if he's not back in the lineup in the next 48 hours he's terminating his contract and coming back to NA

My understanding is that it's not likely he makes it back into the NHL before 2018. If he tries to come back right away, all 30 teams would need to give him permission. If he sits out of all hockey for a year, only the Devils would need to OK it for him to return. And then in 2018 he comes off the voluntary retired list and wouldn't need any approvals.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #169 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:23:13 PM »

I'll have to link to it after I get home from work, but apparently he has a loophole he can exploit to get around that

Nick · « **Reply #170 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:37:12 PM »

I never liked Kovalchuk. I remember saying here when he went to Jersey that they would never win a cup with him. Then he left them high and dry, and now he's pulling stupid stunts again. Far and away one of the worst "big name" guys the game has ever seen.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #171 on:** February 25, 2016, 06:57:31 PM »

Meh, with the expansion coming up, whether you like him or not, it sure wouldn't hurt to get a few more elite players in before the expansion draft. Also what he did to New Jersey was definitely a dick move, but the past is the past as far as I'm concerned. These guys are here to play hockey not to be glowing personalities. Now let me find that article or whatever I mentioned last post.

https://www.si.com/nhl/2015/03/24/ilya-kovalchuk-return-to-nhl-new-jersey-devils-bylaw-loophole

Dark Castle · « **Reply #172 on:** February 27, 2016, 02:42:11 PM »

With the trade out of Reimer for Stalock, the Sharks are deep enough for one hell of a playoff run, and apparently DW might not be done trading!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #173 on:** February 27, 2016, 03:38:43 PM »

I don't see Reimer as a playoff caliber backstopper. He had that one good series against Boston a few years back, but even then still couldn't close the door on a 4-1 lead with 12 minutes to go.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #174 on:** February 27, 2016, 05:26:14 PM »

Considering he's Jones backup, the Sharks can rest solid knowing who's between the pipes. Also Reimer has been having a great year for playing on a tanking team for most of it

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Author Topic: Official NHL 2015-2016 Thread (Read 90922 times)