Sir Clinksalot Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Possible Realignment, what do you think? I think this would probably be ok. The article has some info about the wild card format, etc. http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8991414/nhl-realignment-proposal-adds-playoff-wild-cards-drops-league-4-divisions-source-says Pacific Division Anaheim Calgary Edmonton Los Angeles Phoenix San Jose Vancouver Mid-West Division Chicago Colorado Dallas Minnesota Nashville St. Louis Winnipeg Central Division Boston Buffalo Detroit Florida Montreal Ottawa Tampa Bay Toronto Atlantic Division Carolina Columbus New Jersey New York Islanders New York Rangers Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Interesting article about Holtby proving his value through the first 4 seasons of his career through all kinds of challenges and personal distractions. It's pretty long so there's just a link. I had no idea that in these past 4 years he's lived in about 8 different houses and apartments before finally settling down in VA. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=657680&navid=DL|NHL|home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 ^^Most of it makes sense except for having the Florida teams in the Central. Why not Pittsburgh and Columbus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 ^ The way it's set up keeps most of the traditional rivalries intact (Philly/Pittsburgh - Boston/Toronto - Rangers/Islanders/Devils - Ottawa/Toronto/Montreal) and in the same divisions. The only one missing is Chicago/Detroit really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I don't understand why they don't swap Detroit and Nashville so it preserves the Wings Hawks rivalry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 ^ I think it's because Detroit is on EST and they are trying to keep teams in the same time zones in the same division. Plus, you can't have all the crappy teams in the same division. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 No words needed... [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I don't understand why they don't swap Detroit and Nashville so it preserves the Wings Hawks rivalry. Detroit has been pushing to get moved to the eastern conference. Some think that re-alignment plans like this are partly to honor their request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Freaking Chicago! They may be my second team and I want their streak to continue, but at this point it's just unfair! That Kane SO goal was sick, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athletekim Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Devils have been playing terrible lately with Marty out. Hedberg finally got pulled tonight and Kinkaid made his NHL debut. I think the pressure got to Moose and his confidence level went down. Hopefully the Devils learn how to shoot before their next game. In other news Steven Oleksy was recalled to the Capitals from Hershey! He was one of my favorite Hershey Bears players and I am happy to see him in the NHL. He is a great D-man and will be a great addition to the Capitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 That Fehr OT winner was sick! Great comeback Caps. Edit: ^ The Devs are really going to miss Brodeur. He's my favorite goalie in the league and arguably the best of all time. For the Devils and league's sake I hope he gets better, the NHL isn't the same without him playing IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The devils need to start adjusting and planning for life without Marty. His days of playing 70+ games a year are well behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 RIP Stompin Tom. Pretty much every Canadian knows this tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 With the trade deadline coming up, there's been some outrageous rumors that the Caps are looking to trade Ribeiro. That's not even a possibility. He's been our best player this year and has stated that he wants to stay in Washington. If we are going to be sellers, get rid of Poti and Schultz so we can keep Orlov and Oleksy in the lineup full-time. The reason our defense has been so much better these last few games is because Schultz hasn't been in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Went to the Kings game on Saturday. Had a great time despite the loss and shutout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 ^I haven't been to a Caps game in years because the tickets cost too much, but I remember coming home from the games with my ears ringing. Caps games are awesome; it's so loud in Verizon Center and the energy in there is electric. A group of kids I know went to the Caps/Red Wings game last year when they beat them 7-1 and sat in the 3rd row, I was so jealous of them. Edit: Alex Ovechkin first star of the week with 8 points (5G, 3A) in 4 games. I missed seeing him on this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Penguins got Morrow, Murray, AND now Iginla. They are seriously gearing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 "I want to have his adopted babies." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypotato Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 So, Crosby's now out indefinitely with a broken jaw. That is a huge blow to Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup hopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Jagr traded to the Bruins for a couple prospects and a draft pick. Dallas must be in full rebuild mode right now, they've gotten so many draft picks from trades this year. Next trade I want to see: Green, Schultz, and Poti for a 2nd round draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I think McPhee may have made his last mistake in the NHL. He traded the best prospect since Toews, Filip Forsberg, for a past his prime 3rd line forward, Martin Erat. Forsberg was the steal of the draft last year, he's tearing up the Swedish Elite League, he was supposed to be playing with us by the end of the season, and he trades him without even giving him a chance. There is nothing McPhee can say to justify this decision. This is just the latest in a long line of bad decisions from him. If we end up missing the playoffs this year he will be out, guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Went to my 2nd Kings game of the year last night, fun game. 3-0 Kings. So glad they at least scored this time. LOL Regehr is a beast. Even during warm ups it looked like he was ready to hit somebody. He's going to fit in quite nicely I think. Hopefully going to get to at least 1 more game before the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 ^Hopefully Robin won't be quite as lazy as he was in B-Lo, although he wasn't the bulk of the problem....almost ALL of the players skated lazily around the ice during crucial points of the game & it seemed like no one was in sync. And I won't say that it was Lindy Ruff's fault (I never thought it was to begin with), because most haven't changed their work ethic since they let him go - except for the game against the Pens. I see the Sabres did some pretty major house cleaning while I was on vacation, which is probably a good thing at this point. Although I think it is too late to be able to save the GM's job...he should be a goner when the season is over so they can start next year with a new coach, GM, some new players & plenty of draft picks. Hopefully this will get this franchise back on the right track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 2014 Winter Classic jerseys have been revealed: I think they both look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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