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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2011 22:36:53 GMT -5
RIP Rick. Nothing better than an off day with Game 7 of the '04 Finals on. I was watching that today as well. Love having the NHL channel. Poor Rypien, RIP. I would love to have the NHL Channel. They were showing a few games of the 94 playoff run, and I was pissed I missed it. I should really get it sometime.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2011 2:48:28 GMT -5
Hey guys, glad I stumbled along this thread, Australian fan of the Leafs here.
So how's everyone rating their teams chances for this season?
Hoping the Leafs can scrape up a playoff spot. Could be tight again but I'd be really happy for even a 7th or 8th seed just break this nasty playoffs drought we've got going on
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Post by bad guy™ on Aug 18, 2011 3:20:53 GMT -5
Well, as it stands right now, the Pens are at best, Wild Card contenders. I mean, it's possible for them to win the division with a healthy Malkin, Flower and position players but with Crosby's prognosis getting worse and worse, to the point where some analysts and 'noted' medical personnel have are now beginning to question if he'll even be able to play again given the severity of the symptoms and what people can only assume now is legitimate brain damage...well, the Pens just aren't the Pens without Crosby.
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Post by azaquyar on Aug 18, 2011 4:15:00 GMT -5
Well, as it stands right now, the Pens are at best, Wild Card contenders. I mean, it's possible for them to win the division with a healthy Malkin, Flower and position players but with Crosby's prognosis getting worse and worse, to the point where some analysts and 'noted' medical personnel have are now beginning to question if he'll even be able to play again given the severity of the symptoms and what people can only assume now is legitimate brain damage...well, the Pens just aren't the Pens without Crosby. Pretty much. Malkin's looking like a monster with those "From Russia With Love" videos posted on the NHL website, but it really comes down to if Crosby can return to even close to where he was before the injury. We're going to need guys to like Staal and Letang to really step up their games if Crosby can't return right away.
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Post by fattic on Aug 18, 2011 10:23:21 GMT -5
I was watching that today as well. Love having the NHL channel. Poor Rypien, RIP. I would love to have the NHL Channel. They were showing a few games of the 94 playoff run, and I was pissed I missed it. I should really get it sometime. You should definitely invest. It's great to have, especially during these long summer months when there's nothing else that even remotely resembles hockey on any other channel.
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Aug 18, 2011 10:43:31 GMT -5
Yeah NHLN is great. Definitely worth it. Might as well do this. These will probably change by time the season starts but I wanted to give out my rankings for the East and the West. Keep in mind, I haven't paid much attention to the West, mostly the East. East: 1. Washington 2. Philadelphia 3. Boston 4. Tampa Bay 5. Pittsburgh 6. Buffalo 7. Montreal 8. NYR 9. Carolina 10. Toronto 11. Winnipeg 12. New Jersey 13. Florida 14. NYI 15. Ottawa Similar to last year, which I think it will be. Also, I wouldn't be surprised to see Carolina sneak in instead of NYR or Montreal. West: 1. Vancouver 2. Detroit 3. LA 4. SJ 5. Nashville 6. Calgary 7. Anaheim 8. Chicago 9. Colorado 10. Minnesota 11. Dallas 12. St. Louis 13. Phoenix 14. Edmonton 15. Columbus I think the top 6 will separate themselves from the rest, but after 6th it's really tough to tell.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 0:29:22 GMT -5
Saw this on the Canucks forum. Thought it was worth sharing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 1:24:36 GMT -5
Also, at Toronto being 10th, there's absolutely no chance we'll make the playoffs? We nearly got there last season...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 1:43:42 GMT -5
Also, at Toronto being 10th, there's absolutely no chance we'll make the playoffs? We nearly got there last season... That is pretty funny. So is the Leafs not beating the Canucks for 7 years. And I actually think the Leafs will make the playoffs, barely squeezing in 8th place.
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Post by Mr. PerpetuaLynch Motion on Aug 19, 2011 1:46:19 GMT -5
I think my Carolina Hurricanes are going to be a contender this year. Or at the least they'll be another bubble team.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 1:52:20 GMT -5
I think my Carolina Hurricanes are going to be a contender this year. Or at the least they'll be another bubble team. I really hope the Canes make the playoffs. My friends a big fan of them. Mostly because of Justin Pogge and Zach Boychuk (Whose Sister we go to school with).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 5:53:10 GMT -5
Also, at Toronto being 10th, there's absolutely no chance we'll make the playoffs? We nearly got there last season... That is pretty funny. So is the Leafs not beating the Canucks for 7 years. And I actually think the Leafs will make the playoffs, barely squeezing in 8th place. Hey, hey- Canucks are just one team for the Leafs. Luongo allows floaters from every team
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Post by johnmcclane44 on Aug 19, 2011 9:15:28 GMT -5
At least for the Pens, there is Malkin if Crosby's career is over. Crosby is better, but at least there is still a superstar forward on the team.
I think my Flames will finish with 95 points this year, which in the West, may or may not be a playoff berth. I'm liking the depth of our Defense atm.
Bouwmeester - Sarich Giordanno - Hannan Babchuk - Butler Carson
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Aug 19, 2011 10:45:01 GMT -5
I fully expect the Rangers, Hurricanes, and Leafs to be separated by maybe 5 or 6 points. I just don't think the Leafs are there yet. Maybe in a year or two.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 12:13:35 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 13:08:46 GMT -5
Didn't see that one coming.
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Post by fattic on Aug 19, 2011 15:31:18 GMT -5
Was just going to post about Drury, wasn't expecting it at all.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 15:43:32 GMT -5
Sad thing is I was hoping the Wings wouldve taken a chance on him for a one year deal. He couldve been an part of any team if it wasnt for the injuries.
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Post by alwayssunny on Aug 19, 2011 19:41:48 GMT -5
Good for Drury, Im glad he end his career with the Rangers, I think the main reason is that he has a restaurant to run so hes going to be doing that more.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2011 23:02:48 GMT -5
Good on him, he's had a great career and i'm sure Rangers will miss him
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