Author Topic: The Official 2011-2012 NHL Thread (Read 145047 times)

GuineaPig · « **Reply #245 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:33:25 AM »

My predictions for the season:

West
Vancouver
Chicago
San Jose
Detroit
Los Angeles
Nashville
St. Louis
Calgary
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Anaheim
Columbus
Phoenix
Dallas
Minnesota
Edmonton
Colorado

East
Washington
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
New York Rangers
Boston
New Jersey
Philadelphia
New York Islanders
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Montréal
Toronto
Tampa Bay
Carolina
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Florida

Nick · « **Reply #246 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:36:22 AM »

LA and Edmonton will both do better in the West than you are predicting I think.

And while I think the Atlantic division will be strong again this year I highly doubt all 5 teams will make the playoffs.

ytserush · « **Reply #247 on:** September 28, 2011, 09:51:38 PM »

Jagr is looking pretty good, Nick.

So is Brendan Shanhan (more suspensions this year already than all of the regular season last year)

Nick · « **Reply #248 on:** September 28, 2011, 09:58:42 PM »

Yeah, I've heard good reports of Jagr from those who have seen some of the games. Tomorrow I'll get to watch my first pre-season game and I'm really looking forward to it.

blackngold29 · « **Reply #249 on:** September 29, 2011, 02:02:02 PM »

https://psamp.com/2011-articles/september/geno-is-a-troll.html

Hah, Malkin joined twitter a few weeks ago and tweeted today that Crosby was practicing with contact. People were losing their minds. Then he said it was a joke.

Nice one, Geno.

pogoowner · « **Reply #250 on:** September 29, 2011, 08:49:58 PM »

Quote from: blackngold29 on September 29, 2011, 02:02:02 PM

https://psamp.com/2011-articles/september/geno-is-a-troll.html

Hah, Malkin joined twitter a few weeks ago and tweeted today that Crosby was practicing with contact. People were losing their minds. Then he said it was a joke.

Nice one, Geno.

Geno on Twitter has been fantastic so far. His tweets are hilarious whether he wants them to be or not.

ytserush · « **Reply #251 on:** October 02, 2011, 04:38:00 PM »

I haven't heard anything about a Center Ice free-preview this year, but they traditionally do it every year so I'm hoping this year is no different.

GuineaPig · « **Reply #252 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:51:45 AM »

Sean Avery is getting waived today.

Nick · « **Reply #253 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:59:44 AM »

Sweet, I truly hate him.

antigoon · « **Reply #254 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:05:02 AM »

So I've been out of the hockey loop for a few years now...are the Islanders gonna be good this year? Worth my time?

GuineaPig · « **Reply #255 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:06:35 AM »

I think they will be. Most others think they won't.

I expect them to make the playoffs. Most think they'll be amongst the worst in the league.

Nick · « **Reply #256 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:10:24 AM »

They will see some improvement this year, but I highly doubt they will make the playoffs.

antigoon · « **Reply #257 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:13:00 AM »

Quote from: GuineaPig on October 04, 2011, 09:06:35 AM

I think they will be. Most others think they won't.

I expect them to make the playoffs. Most think they'll be amongst the worst in the league.

Quote from: Nick on October 04, 2011, 09:10:24 AM

They will see some improvement this year, but I highly doubt they will make the playoffs.

They've got some good, young talent, right?

Nick · « **Reply #258 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:19:10 AM »

They do, but I don't think it's enough to get them where they need to be. Still, if Streit stays healthy they should have a decent year.

The team to watch is Edmonton. Not quite sure if they'll make the playoffs, but they are going to have a strong showing as well. Hall and Eberle are going to have break out years I think.

zerogravityfat · « **Reply #259 on:** October 04, 2011, 07:59:19 PM »

devils trade steckle to the leafs to make room for sykora. the old man has been very impressive in the preseason, let's see if we can keep up the a-line spark.

Nick · « **Reply #260 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:34:15 PM »

Tomorrow I think I will finally order Center Ice... SO EXCITED

zerogravityfat · « **Reply #261 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:23:25 PM »

i'd order, but my wife would probably murder me in my sleep if i watched any more hockey.

Nick · « **Reply #262 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:24:13 PM »

It helps that my new girlfriend is just as much a hockey fan as I am. I'm still getting over the shock of this.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #263 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:33:45 PM »

That's awesome!

My friend, a Winnipeg fan, and me, a Montreal fan, are placing bets on the Montreal vs. Winnipeg game, haha.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #264 on:** October 05, 2011, 07:25:19 AM »

Quote from: Nick on October 04, 2011, 09:24:13 PM

It helps that my new girlfriend is just as much a hockey fan as I am. I'm still getting over the shock of this.

There's only one way to watch a game with the one you love......doggy style.

Nick · « **Reply #265 on:** October 05, 2011, 09:05:10 AM »

That's horrible.

(I'll keep that in mind)

BMWWrstlr · « **Reply #266 on:** October 06, 2011, 07:56:29 AM »

Banner goes up tonight!!! WOOOOOO!!!!

My 2011-12 predictions

EAST
Northeast
1. Boston (2)
2. Buffalo (5)
3. Montreal
4. Toronto
5. Ottawa

Atlantic
1. Philadelphia (3)
2. Pittsburgh (4)
3. NY Rangers (7)
4. NY Islanders
5. New Jersey

Southeast
1. Washington (1)
2. Tampa Bay (6)
3. Florida (8)
4. Carolina
5. Winnipeg

WEST
Central
1. Chicago (2)
2. Nashville (6)
3. Detroit (7)
4. St. Louis (8)
5. Columbus

Northwest
1. Vancouver (1)
2. Calgary
3. Colorado
4. Edmonton
5. Minnesota

Pacific
1. Los Angeles (3)
2. Anaheim (4)
3. San Jose (5)
4. Dallas
5. Phoenix

Playoffs
EAST
Capitals over Panthers
Rangers over Bruins (my B's can't solve Lundqvist...)
Flyers over Lightning
Penguins over Sabres

Capitals over Rangers
Flyers over Penguins

Flyers over Capitals

WEST
Canucks over Blues
Blackhawks over Red Wings
Kings over Predators
Ducks over Sharks

Canucks over Ducks
Kings over Blackhawks

Kings over Canucks

STANLEY CUP FINALS
Flyers over Kings

chknptpie · « **Reply #267 on:** October 06, 2011, 08:28:07 AM »

Soooooo excited. Leave tomorrow night for the Avalanche opener on Saturday. Get to see Forsberg's retirement ceremony.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #268 on:** October 06, 2011, 12:04:09 PM »

Even with all the deaths this summer......

I'm still getting a major hard-on watching one of Wayne's Hockey Fight Compilations (set to Seek And Destroy)

Damn!!!

Mr. Beale · « **Reply #269 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:22:10 PM »

Really excited for the season this year. Drop the puck!

pogoowner · « **Reply #270 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:25:58 PM »

Tonight the Penguins being their march to the Stanley Cup...

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #271 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:28:07 PM »

Hopefully the Wings can continue to develop young talent to replace the old men, particularly some blue liners.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #272 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:43:50 PM »

Raising the banner tonight bitches!!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #273 on:** October 06, 2011, 06:13:06 PM »

Well the B's played great for 18 minutes and then Philly woke up.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #274 on:** October 06, 2011, 07:12:19 PM »

I hope Gomez can improve this season. He gets paid by far the most, but is by far our worst player.

GuineaPig · « **Reply #275 on:** October 06, 2011, 07:17:51 PM »

I think he will.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #276 on:** October 06, 2011, 07:40:20 PM »

Yeah, I'm a little optimistic. I do have a feeling he'll do better this season.

Nick · « **Reply #277 on:** October 06, 2011, 08:18:27 PM »

YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

Nick · « **Reply #278 on:** October 06, 2011, 08:38:00 PM »

Oh, and does anyone want to guess who is going to be at the Flyers/Kings came on the 15th?

This guy.

Oh, and it's also the first game I'll be going to with my new amazing girlfriend.

And it's to the day one month from our first date.

I am so fucking happy right now I could scream.

Nick · « **Reply #279 on:** October 06, 2011, 08:55:08 PM »

Oh, and for a Christmas present she wants to take me to the Winter Classic.

I have officially found the greatest woman ever ever.

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